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Vol. 6.
Lanark, 111., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1881.-
No. 1.
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CURREITT TOPICS.
The Christian World calls attention again
to the surpassing interest of the religious situa-
tion in France, and emphasizss three points,tbe
im{)ortarc6 of which can not be over-estimated.
For the first time in all the history of France
there is complete religious liberty; for the first
time in all French history the government is
favorable to the spread of Protestantism; and
for the first time in French history the messes
of the people are eager for the proclamation of
Bible truth.
Only a few years ago there was a slrong de-
mand for the exclusion of the Bible from our
public schools, and to a certain degree this de-
mand was complied with until public instulions
of learning are almost paganized. But a reac-
tion is takir).g place. The pernicious conse-
quences of the ejectment of the one Best Book
from Ihe school-room is become clear even to
the dim-sighted. Thity arcliftiiig up fktsii^oyoo,-
wiping away the wist, and prewiring for a
significant look at the facts. It always re-
quires time for lolly to make itself hideously
disgustful. Any State that undertakes to rule
God out of the school-room, is guilty of the
very -worst iiliberality.
In the controversy on the doctrine of predes-
tination, now going on in the Lutheran Sjnod
ical Conference, Professor W slther and Profes
sor Schmidt are the champions of the respect-
ive parties. Prof. Schmidt holds that God elect-
ed to eternal life those whose faith he, in his
omniscience, foresaw; though faith is not to be
looked on as something meritorious. The Wal-
ther view rejpcts: ''1, The two-fold election —
i. e., election of some to salvation and others to
damnation. 2. The notion that tae general in-
vitation cf the gospal is not seriously meant..
3, That Christ died only for the elect." At a
recent conference teldiu Chicago, to discuss
the s.uiject, 600 pastors from all parts of the
country were in attendance.
ments of implements, showing that they were
at one time used by human beings. Further
investigations into the evidences of a people
long since passed away will be awaited with
interest.
Considerable interest has been awakened
among scientific mtsn by the recant report of
Mr. Jumes Stephenson, in charge of the gov-
ernment geological survey iu northern New
Mexico. This gentleman claims to have dis-
covered the city of an extinct people, whose
dwellings were cut in solid rock, with arched
ceilings, and which extend for thirty or forty
urfles parallel with the Rio Grands on the face
of an apparently iuacessible cliff. The excava-
iions appear to Lave been made with stone im-
plements, and iu some of them were found frag-
The organ recently gave rise to a bitter quar-
rel at Toronto, Canada. Such scenes are a dis
grace and better become the followers of Mo-
hammed than Jesus. '
A dispute upon the organ question which
has been iu progress for sometime in Cook's
Presbyterian Church, culminated in a hand-to-
hand combat. The organ- supporters, a day or
two ago, introduced a small instrument into
the Church, for use next Sunday. The anti-
organists got wind of the matter, attended re-
hearsal in full strength,and finally proceeded to
eject the organ. The other party remonstrated
and finding their arguoients unheeded, at length
took to force. After a struggle, in which an
organist was knocked down the vestry-stairs.
tlie opposition triumphed; and su'xeeded iu put-
ting the instrument into the street, There it
remained for some hours alone in its glory, un-
til removed to the ware-house whence it had
come.
It will be remembered that a collection was
taken up for the Protestant Orphan Home in
Chicago at our last A . M. We submit the follow-
ing:
The thirty-first annual mseting of the Trus-
tees aud Directresses of the Protestant Orphan
Asylum has been held. The Recording Sec'y
report showed that Deo. 11, 1879, there
were 128 children in the institution and that
233 had since been admitted, of whom 203 had
been sent to homes and 21 had died. The re-
port further showed that the children had been
given edacational advantages and opportunity
to attend Sunday-school, and had been general-
ly well cared for.
The Financial Secretary's report showed
that the receipts for the year in casn had been
$7,821, of which §3,731 was from the Matron on
account of board, and 83,445 from Miss Blake,
the Solicitor, beside the contribution of sup-
plies of various kinds.
it is to see a young man come out from our
common schools prepared for business. Why
is it thus? Because the course does not em-
brace enough of the real practical affairs of life,
too much time spent to make a vain' show at
the close of the school. All this has a bad ef-
fect. If a young man's 'ather is in business,
the graduate cannot take hold and help his
father as he should, but must first go from
home to some business institute to obtain even
the rudiments of ordinary business. Not until
the people demand more of the practical from
our puDlic schto s will we have young men
and women coming torlh fitted for the stern
realities and Qufcies ot life.
It is our candid conviction that our schools
in many instances are run too much for a show.
Weeks are spent iu preparation for an exhibi-
tion at the close of a term. It is idle to suppose
that this preparation does not detract from the
regular studies; for any thing that calls from
real practical work does detract, and that in
proportion as efforts are made to show wnat
borders on theatrical performances. How rare
A new and novel church project is under way
in Brooklyn. The projectors think that there
18 room in that city of churches for a place of
worship that stiall be as free from aristocracy
as from ecclesiastioism and sectarianism; that
shall have no salaried preacher or choir; that
shall not be a bazaar ot fashion; in which the
poorest shall be as welcome and as well treated
as the richest, a church not only saving but be-
iievinff tli£ttjxa-inaii ia_snJi.nfi oc fr> U^^ Ti^r^^^'^-t^n
ot heip orbo topekssly depraved asio oe beyontt
tope; ' a true Uaristic;;j cliuictt, waicn vjlirisi,
would join if he were here on earth — a company
of belie-#ers in and followers of the Nazareue in
all respects, engaged in work of mercy, in lifc^
ing up tramps and vagrants, not in hunting
them down Dy bureaus of espoinage aud detect-
ives in feeding the sinful, no matter how they
came into their deplorable condition; clothing
the unclean, giving rest to the weary, medicine
and gentle words of love to the sick — iu a word,
doing just as the Savior did." A church of this
class could not succad with fashonable leaders
at the head of it. The humility taught in the
religion of Jesus Christ will inspire such a
move with all the power and influence needed.
Mr. Moody is to have a bovs' school, also, at
Northfield, Mass. About 150,000 has already
been given him for this purpose. Half ot this
sum is the gift of Mr. Hiram Camp, of New
Haven. Moody's plan is, to take boys ot pa-
rents unable to educate them; but he says, "The
boys shall be promising, and such as ifeduc.;«ted
would make good preachers and missionaries."
He has bought three hundred acres of land.
He intends to have the boys "work two hours,
study two hours, and play two hours in the
forenoon, and the same in the afternoon, until
older, when play will decrease and study and
work increase." Auother peculiarity is to be
that the boys will be kept in groups or families
of from twelve to fifteen in a house with some
cultivated and competent Christian lady as
matron or "mother." Two houses are now built
to which will immediately be added a third
A beginning is to be made the first of January.
In an inttrview published in the San Francisco
Pacific, Mr. Moody states that he will "select
carefully" from "any part ot Christendom";
that he would like to get "ten Chinese boys,
enough for one family." In answer to the
question whether such a distinct institution is
needed, he replied, " Yes, ten thousand of them.
What is more neadad than religious, moral and
intellectual training for boys who would not
otherwise get it?"
THE BRETHREN ^T l\^ORK.
For the Brethren at Work.
GOOD MORNING.
BT J S. MOHLBB.
LAST night at midniglit an old fa-
miliar friend, who has ■ been with
you for the last twelve months, bade me
"good-night," and wished me a "Hap-
py New Year." He turned over into
my hands the aifairs of this world, and
then passed into oblivion.
This morning I come sent forth as a
strongman to run a race, and I respect-
folly make my bow to all the inhabit-
ants of the earth ; and since I expect to
be with you for about the next twelve
months, I proceed at once to report the
condition of things as left by my de-
parted friend, and then issue my peos
PECTUS for my term of office.
As I looked down upon the favored
land of God's ancient people, where
once trod the feet of Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob, and the holy seed of Israel, and
their removed prophets: when" I saw
their once royal city, "Beautiful for &it
uation, the ioy of the whole eavtli,
iviount Zvioa oil tne sides of the noj-th,
the city of the great King," (Psalm
48: 2) where once reigned David and
Solomon and other famous kings in
all the glory that earth could give.
When I Jooked upon Mount Moriah —
the site of God's ancient temple that
was built with heavenly magnificence,
where generation after generation the
many thousands of Israel offered tldr
oblations to the kirjg of heaven; when
I thus beheld their now desolate country,
their ruined cities, and the utter destruc
tion of their temple, and brought be-
fore my mind its ancient glory; when
they sat under their own vine and fig-
tree; when the song of Zion was heard
in the land — a land that flows with
milk and honey; when the tribes went
up to the temple with their gifts; and
young men and maidens, old men and
children praised their Creator, I could
not refrain from weeping with the
wailing Jesus for their departed glory.
The wandering Jews scattered far away
from their native land — from the tropics
to the polar circles, and from the shores
of India to the Pacific coast, without
country, without home, without a place
of worship — an object of scorn and de-
rision — surely they ought to be an ob-
ject of compression. But while the
contrast is such as to humble us before
God, I was glad to notice signs of re
turning prosperity in this once happy
land; and may we not hope that the
time of the Gentiles is nearly fulfilled
when the unhallowed feet of Barbarians
shall no longer tread, with authority,
the city of the Great King. May we
not hope that the prophecy of Isaiah is
about to be fulfilled, where he says:
"Who are these that fly as a cloud, and
as the doves to their windows ?" Surely
the isles shall wait for me, and the ships
of Tarshish first, to bring their sons
from afar, their silver and gold with
them, unto the name of the Lord thy
God, and to the Holy One of Israel,
because he hath glorified thee. Isaiah
60: 89.
As I cast my eyes over India to the
east, and Africa to the south, the pro-
phetic words of Isaiah were brought to
my mind: "Watchman, what of the
night?" The Watchman said, "The
morning cometh and also the night."
May we not hope that the long, dark
nightof those countries is nearly past,
and their glorious gospel day at hand,
when tl e ends of the earth will look
unto the Lord and be saved. As
~l~Cagt my — eye~0VFnEurope^ to xne
westward I saw little to admire and
much to deplore. Rome, once the proud
mistress of the world, and the nursery
of the church, is sunk almost into heath-
en darkness. Pure religion is nearly
unknown. In other parts infidelity is
stalking abroad, hurling its hellish
darts at the church. Wealth, pride, and
fashion, to their fullest extent, exist,
side by side, with squalid poverty and
rags. In poor, suffering Ireland, I have
already heard the pitiful cries of fam-
ishing mothers and starving children
for the bread of life.
As I trivel westward across the
broad Atlantic, I stop to look upon the
beautiful land of liberty — God's coun-
try, affording an asylum for the
poor and oppressed of every clime,
where all can worship God accord-
ing to his Word and the dictates of
conscience with none to hinder or make
afraid. Happy country! happy people!
thought 1. But ah! are these blessed
privileges appreciated and improved as
they ought to be? From what I have
already seen, it is evident that these
great blessings are abused. Men and
women are living regardless of God,
and of the blessings that daily surround
them; reveling in luxury and excess:
drunkenness and profanity; pride and
fashion; murder and suicide; dishones-
ty, and falsehood. These things I have
noticed the very first day of my exist-
ence.
In the remoter parts of this other-
wise favored country, the cry for bread
has also come into my ears. A cry
which I hope will not pass unheeded.
As I turned towards South America,
I noticed wars and rumors of wars, fam-
ines atid pestilences, as well as the gen-
eral corruptions of humanity. But while
this general and very brief report of the
condition of the world, as I received it
from the hands of my predecessor, pre-
sents rather a gloomy picture I am
also glad to note that here and there I
found little green spots of life like an
oasis in this desert of sin, and because
of these little spots of life-that here and
there remain I may be permitted to
deal graciously with mankind till my
successor takes my; place. I now issue
my PROSPECTUS. I am one of a royal
race of kings, who have reigned since
the creation until now: each one being
limited in his time, and each one taking
a careful note of all that transpired in
the world during his reign. I have but
b-vT-crl-rc Tjlrorc months to stay with you.
These months are divided and subdi-
vided for your convenience into weeks,
days, hours, minutes, and seconds. I
give but a second at a time; as soon as
this one is gone, I give another, and
thus my time is constantly running on in
a setady stream till the last second of
my reign is completed. It matters not
what mankind may be engaged, the
wheels of my time they cannot lock.
My seconds are running while mankind
is sleeping, eating or drinking, dancing
or weeping, in idleness or industry, in
sickness or health, calmness or storm,
amidst the din of battle or the sun-
shine of peace — in one continued stream
I am going on till my cycle is complet-
ed.
The Being, who gave me existence,
gave me a solemn charge: to note
everything that occurred among man-
kind, during my reign as He intended
using me as an important witness in
that great day when the secrets of
men's hearts shall be revealed.
Hence I shall notice the very
thoughts of the heart — the words and
actions of the children of men. I shall
be very particular to note carefully all
murders, assassinations, drunkenness,
lying, dishonesty, falsehood, pride, and
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vanity. I will also carefully note all
tte good that is done, from the giving
of a cup of wattr to the suffering of
martyrdom, if need be, for the cause of
right. 1 shall note all small occurrenc-
es, as well as larger ones, whether right
or wrong, so that at last when my ledg-
er IS full that I may be able to give a
faithful account to him that sent me.
The same B-eing that gave me birth,
also created mankind. Mankind by
transgression fell, and must die. I was
created for his special benefit, and I aim
to do him all the kindness in my power,
but my precious fragments of tiaie must
not be trifled with; for I will never
bring back the least fragment of my
j-^ time foolishly spent. In this respect I
"^ am very abritrary. This ought to
< prompt all mankind to use the time l\
give them to the honor and glory of
God, so that when their last second has j
come they may be ready to depart in i
peace. I expect to see many sad events I
^ as well as some joyous ones, while I am
- with you. I expect to see many — very
^ nlauy, who do not in the least expect it,
■^ numbered with the dead before I take
my flight. I shall see many hoary-
headed Christians who tave been i'aiih.-
ful in their lives, laid peacefully in
their graves, with an assured hope of a
glorious resurrection. I shall see many
hoary -headed sinners die without hope,
and without God in the world. From
the aged down to youth I shall see
many cut down by the rider upon the
"pale horse," some prepared and others
unprepared. Families will be torn
asunder: husbands and wives, parents
and children, brothers and sisters will
be seps^rated. But if they have im-
proved the time I and others have giv-
en them, they can expect a happy reun-
ion where time is unending.
Notwithstanding the somewhat un-
inviting character of my Prospectus^ I
still greet all to whom I shall minister,
with a HAPPY NEW YEAR; and
take the liberty to give a little fri-endly
advice.
Since this New Year's morning forms
an eventful period in the history of your
life, and since I shall chronicle carefully
all you do, endeavor to make this year
the best one of your whole life. If you
have been at enmity with any one,
effect a reconciliation at once, and start
anew with me and we will journey
pleasantly together, and if you live
longer than I, I will bid you a pleasant
GOOD NIGHT when I leave you.
To the young I would say, "Eemem-
ber thy Creator in the days of thy
youth, before the evil days come and
the years draw nigh wherein thou wilt
say, I have no pleasure in them;" for 1
will doubtless see many of you stricken
down before I depart.
To those more advanced m life, who
have idled away their time thus far, I
would urge not to delay one day long-
er. Redeem your time speedily; for it
is v%y^ evident that many of you will
not live till I take my flight.
To the aged, who have spent their
whole lives thus far in idleness, whose
sun IS fast sinking in the western horiz-
on, lean only say in the language of
One who spake as never man spake:
" Why stand ye here all the day idle?"
I may be the last friend, of my kind,
that will ever offer you the opportunity
you now enjoy.
To the faithful Christian 1 can cheer-
fully say, "Press forward toward the
mark for the prize of the high calling
of God in Christ Jesus." "Be faithful
until death, and I will give you a crown
of life." "Behold i come quickly and
my reward is with me." Let your cred-
it, rir ncflii licmd ool-artiii ^T
ujj leOger
be well filled and the left hand column
as blank as possible, so that when you
are weighed in the balance you may
not be found wanting, and when I am
called as a witness to testify against the
wickedness of the world, that I may
testify for you with joy and not with
grief.
la conclusion, I greet you again, one
and all. Kings, Princes, Presidents, Sen-
ators, Representatives, Judges, Editors,
Preachers, layman, rich, poor, bond and
free, great and small, male and female,
parents and children with a HAPPY
NEW YEAR, as we start together for
a twelve months journey. How many
of you will be with me at the end of
the journey, the Lord only knows.
For ike Brethren at Work.
A HIGHER lilFB.
BY I. J. EOSENEEKGEK.
rilHERE is considerable being said in
-■- our periodicals about "a higher
life." The phrase is not original with
us, but with the popular religious
world. There are two scales of a high-
er life; one with the world and the oth-
er with Christ. The means of the for-
mer are pride, ambition, arrogance, self
esteem, honor of men, &c. The latter,
love, meekness, humility, gentleness,
long suffering, <fec. With those to whom
we have told "the story of the cross,"
we never have urged the subject in the
above phraseology, fearing they would
grasp the wrong idea.
We point the seeker down in "the
valley of humility." Tell them not to
mind high things but to condescend to
men of low estate. Tell them that if
we seek to exalt ourselves, we will be
abased ; but if we humble ourselves, we
shall not be abased.
The subjec^ in the above phraseology
has led the popular Christian world off
to a theory, bordering on fanaticism;
hence we have considerable fears of
handling it successfully, with its proper
effect among the brethren.
Por the Brethren at Work.
HAVE WE ANY INTEBSST IN
HEAVEN?
BY J0H2sr L BEOWJT.
TTTE are taught to have our affections
' ' placed on things above and not
upon the earth. What things has the
apostle reference to? l^wouldjake it
for granted that t'aere was sometliihg'
worth striving for. Could he have al-
luded to the sun, moon and stars, which
we behold with our eyes I I think not.
But our minds and affections should be
centered upon God and his Son; and
we should try to grasp, if possible, the
riches which he has in store for the
righteous. Christ said there were many
mansions in his Father's house. Yes
he has them ready; who wi'l strive to
obtain them ? The earth is the Lord's,
and all that is in it; but he says it shall
be destroyed. Then we will want a
home which is not made with hands,
eternal in the heavens. Who will strive
for it? Who is it that don't want an
everlasting home, where there will be
no sickness, pam nor death! where
there will be no need of the sun to give
us light: God will be our light forever
and ever. Now if our desii-e is contin-
ually after earthly treasures, which will
some day pass away, and not try to lay
up treasures in heaven, what will our
final reward be ? Let each one answer
for himself.
Unselfish people are always polite,
because good manners are only the ab-
sence of selfishness. They are doing
unto others as they would wish to be
done unto.
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THE BRETHEREISr ^T W^ORK.
Mr the Brethren at Work.
THE OLD AND THE NEW YBAB.
BY W. A. OLAEKE.
THE OLD YBAB.
"Perish! 0 dying year!
Pass on the dim, oblivious shore;
Take this, thy bitter tear;
To those gathering waves take one drop
more,
And then, old year, farewell forever more."
"Listen, ere thou art fled ;
One whisper more in thy dull, cold ear;
Though slumbering with the dead,
Thou'lt live great witness to appear
At Heaven's bar of deeds done here."
IT is midnight, and a solemnity per-
vades GUI' hearts as we remember
that another year is dying — almost gone.
Twelve months ago a new scene of time
dawned beautifuily upon us; days,
weeks, and months passed by in rapid
succession, and now the tale is almost
told, and 1880 will soon be gone foi ev-
er. Ah, what has been written on the
fair pages of the book just closing, and
sealed forever! Many will take a ret
rospective view of the past year with
tearful eyes and sad hearts! Perhaps
none have escaped without at some time
shadows cross our paths and we should
expect them. Every one, no doubt,
has experienced more or less sorrow —
that which is intended to discipline, and
as God chastens those He loves, He
sometimes permits His children to be
sorrowful that their aiiections may be
weaned from earthly things. Some have
stood around the open grave and have
seen those who were near and dear low
ered in their nan'ow home, and heard
the cold clods fall on the coffin lid, as
"Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, and dust
to dust" was uttered by the man of God.
With sad hearts they turned to the lone-
ly home feeling that "man is born unto
trouble" and that it was hard to part
from loved ones. But there are no
clouds so dark but what we can see a
rift; and by looking with an eye of
faith to the beautiful mansions above
where partings are unknown, the heart
becomes more reconciled, and "Thy will
be done" can be uttered more cheerfully.
Others have met with disappointments
of various kinds, and as a result, caused
sorrow and remorse. Some have been
thrown out in the cold world homeless,
where they meet with indifference
and cruel neglect, and in thek great
grief and sadness they may give up in
despair and render themselves misera-
ble. Some have given the sad farewell
to home and friends and have gone to
distant lands — perhaps never to return.
To such the familiar scenes of the old
home circle will arise in the mind and
perhaps a silent tear may steal down
the cheek when faces and forms of lov-
ed ones are remembered. All these tri-
als have been realized and their heart-
throbbings have not been overlooked
by Him who was "a man of sorrow,
and acquainted with grief."
But there is a brighter picture. —
There have been many things to cheer
us on our pathway while old Father
Time has been making his journey. To
many of us life has been sweet and we
have enjoyed propitiously tha blessings
of Heaven. While looking over the
past we are pained at the slow progress
we have made in the Divine life, and
the question comes forcibly to our
minds, Are we any better than we were
at the close of last year? We have not
been standing still. We have either
been advancing or retrograding. How
many hearts have wa cheered, and how
much have we done for the cause of our
Master? We have not been as diligent
-as-jwe should^have been, and we feel to
lament over our unfaithfuThess and
omission of duty. Thus we muse over
neglected opportunities, but now it is
too late — the old year is gone — gone
forever.
"Farewell, departing, fading, dying year,
Go swell the mighty volume of the past.
Thy deeds are done, and thou hast breathed
thy last;
And yet shall they, with thee, again appear;
Each act of kindness, and eacii work of love —
The humble prayer that went to heaven
above
With duties well discharged to God and man.
Although to mortal eyes unseen, unknown;
And sinful acts along thy pathway
etrewn —
How oit they rise as we thy circuit scan!
Yet they— the broken vow, the right-defer-
red,
Efioh uarepanted, wrong and sinful word —
Though 'neath the gloomy veil cDnoealed
thsy lie;
Shall in the judgment rise before the Eternal
Eye."
THE iraw YEAR.
But the mandate has not gone forth
— "Time shall be no longer," for here
comes the New Year, bright and joy-
ous and offers us still time to complete
our unfinished tasks. A new book is
opened up before us and its leaves are
all pure and white; — no dark lines are
written there. We have just entered;
the sun has not yet arisen, and the stars
are glittering in the sky. Millions are
sweetly sleeping unconscious of the
ushering in of 1881. We have started
on our way knowing little what is be-
fore us. It has been wisely arranged by
heaven that we do not know what is in
the future. The dark scenes are hidden
from us, and it is well for us. We have
one day at a time given us, and In-
spiration teaches as that "Sufficient un-
to the day is the evil thereof." If We
faithfully perform the duties that are
incumbent upon us, each day, none will
be neglected, and by the close of the
year our allotted tasks will be complet-
ed. But we must work; all around us
are those who need our assistance and
sympathy, and there is no time to lose .
Souls are perishing for the Bread of
Life and we will be held responsible.
This new year upon which we are en-
tering may be our last,may complete our
life work, hence we should arise from
our lethargy and go forward in the dis-
charge of e^ery Christian duty. When
we have done all that is required of us,
and all that is in our power to do, the
Bible teaches us that we are still "un-
profitable servants, and have done only
what was our duty to do."
Ill view of tlie magnitude of the
work that is before us let us renew our
vows and go forth with a zeal becoming
those who enjoy the privileges of the
nineteenth century — labor for the good
of humanity, and fight the battles of the
Lord more valiantly than in the past,
knowing that our labor is not in vain.
Hail, Happy Year! Praise to our Father, praise!
That thy rejoicing morn salutes our eyes:
Some scarcely hoped to see this morn arise.
Who still are here with blessed length of days;
But ere thine exit comes, what mortal hath
Ken to discern the scenes along thy path ?
And who would wish thy myafceries to scan?
Or now thy uarevealed events behold?
Enough doth every passing day unfold —
Enough for the infirmities of man
Whate'er the future be, of wish, or fear,
Would all enjoy a New and Happy Year?
To God, be every day and moment given;
Living or dying, then, we live or die for Heaven I
For the Brethreu at Worn .
THE HAMMON AND BASHOE DE-
BATE.
BY J. W. SOUTHWOOD.
A CCOEDLSTG to previous arrange-
-'^ ments a goodly number of people
met at the Sugar Grove Meeting house
near Mt. Zion, Wells Co., Ind., Tuesday,
Dec. 7th, at 10 o'clock A.M. This
house is the ma,in point of meeting in
the Prairie Creek Church. It is a good
TiiE BPcETtlKEISf ^T ^W^ORKl.
5
Dew frame, thirty- four by flfty-four; a
partition cutting- off ten feet at the east
end. The house is a nice pJain one,
standing in a beautiful sugar grove on
a gradual eastern slope on the east side
of a public road.
On meeting it was found necessary to
make some preliminary arran^^ements,
hence the debate did not open until 2
o'clock P. M. At that hour the house
was well filled with an attentive audi-
ence anxiously awaiting the opening of
the discussion.
Elder E. W. Hammon is a member of
the Disciple Church, and possesses more
than ordinary ability. He is a man of
medium size, rather spare built, slim
face, blue eyes, full beard of dark brown
color, verging nearly into black in some
parts. His whole move is that of activ-
ity, rather bordering on excitability.
His age is thirty- nine years. Brother
Bashor is too well known among the
brethren to need a description ; suffice it
to say that he is only twenty-seven, and
possesses a nature far from an excitable
one.
Eld. Hammon selected Elder Evan
Thomson of lie disciple Church as his
Moderator, and Brother Bashor chose
Brother J E. Eoop, of Ashland, Ohio;
they selected Wm. Purdue of the Chris-
tian Church as Chairman. All things
being ready the proposition was read,
which was: "The church to which I
(E. W. Hammon) belong is the church
of Christ, being identical in faith and
practice with that founded by Christ
and the apostles." Eld. Hammon en-
tered upon the opening speech with a
good deal of vigor, making a lengthy
prelimiaary, claiming that he did not
belong to any human organization, that
there were brethren of his in the Meth-
odist Church, Baptist Church, and oth
ers who were members of Christ's
Church by virtue of faith and obedi-
ence, hence his brethren. He wanted
to hold that he was a member of Christ's
church by virtue of his faith and obedi
ence, seeming thereby to be ashamed of,
or try to evade the doctrine of the
Disciple Church. He then took a lofty
flight away back to Nebuchadnezzar's
dream as recorded in the second of Dan-
iel. From thence he wend?d his way
down to the day of Pentecost, saying,
"I am going to prove that the kingdom
was first organized on that day." He
claimed primitive Christianity to be
his only plea.
The first day and haK were spent up-
on the orginization of the church, and
in addition a rehearsal the next morn-
ing. "We will give a citation to some
of the scriptures ofi:ered in support of
the kingdom being set up or organized
on the day of Pentecost, that the read-
er may see how far he failed; see how
many bearings or props were gathered
up to support an organization on that
day, see when he got them all together
he could not find an organization occur-
ing on that day to support. He did not
nor could not find where they elected
not even one officer on that day. All
he found was that Peter preached under
the influence of the Holy Ghos% and
they had a large addition, to the small
band of one hundred and twenty, and
that from that day the gospel should
be preached not to the Jews only but
among all nations. He produced his
arguments without noticing whether
they (when kingdom was used) referred
to the righteousness, joy, and peace in
the Holy Ghost, or the heavenly king-
dom prepared for the blest, or the
church. See Matt. 16: 18, Isa. 28: 16,
1 Cor. 3: 11, Acts 1: 5; 19: 2, Jno. 7:
39, Luke 24: 47. Isa. 2: .S. Wa «.iskt
ofter more, but these will give an idea;
■50 many arguments offered would need
to be explained to give the reader an
idea of their weight. Suffice it to say
he tried to prove (1) That the kingdom
was not set up before Pentecost. (2)
That the Holy Ghost had not come un-
til that day. (3) That as the word of
the Lord went forth from- Jerusalem or
repentance and remission of sins should
be preached among all nations, begin-
ning at Jerusalem, hence he claimed
that the church was first organized on
the day of Pentecost. He claimed that
"the kingdom is at hand" as in Matthew
4: 17 and other passages, meant only
near at hand as, "he that betrayeth is at
hand," and the time of my departure is
at hand," and that when the word king-
dom is used sometimes a part only is
taken as the whole ; for example, The
kingdom of heaven is like a man taking
a journey.
Brother Bashor followed closer than
the elder according to his own actions
expected. He showed, (1) The king-
dom is righteousness, joy, and peace in
the Holy Ghost. Pom. 14: 17. He also
showed that the word kingdom did not
always refer to to the literal church. He
also proved that Christ said, before Pen-
tecost the kingdom is come, not just
near at hand. Luke 17: 21, Matt. 12:
28. He brought forward scripture
showing that the Holy Ghost had come
before Pentecost. Luke 3: 22, Jno, 20:
22. He showed that there was an elec-
tion before Pentecost. Acts 1 : 21-26,
and that it was not objected to by
Peter, when under the influence of the
Holy Ghost he stood up with the eleven
nor by Luke when he wrote the Acts of
the Apostles. He also clearly showed
that Peter preached on Pentecost and
that about three thousand were added
to the one hundred and twenty, not
that the three thousand and the one
hundred were added together for the
purpose of organizing, but the three
thousand were added unto them — the
hundred and twenty — the little band of
officers and lay members who were al
ready organized. The word of the Lord
fi'om Jerusalem and the preaching of re-
pentance and remission of sins begin.-
ning at Jerusalem was shown conclu-
sively that it was then to go, not to th«
Jews only, but to all nations.
Although the brethren have not held
the setting up of the kingdom to be of
enough interest to discuss, hence the
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Brother Bashor evinced the facts, as
held by the Brethren, to be scriptural.
We might have offered more on this
subject, but lest our article might be-
come too lengthy, we shall move on in
a more general way. The subject of
faith did not call out much. Baptism
was pretty thoroughly discussed, both
from a scripturaf and historical stand-
point. Brother Bashor offered an analy-
sis of the commission, according to
the spirit of the Greek language, which
came rather unexpected to the elder and
to which he could do nothing. He also
told the elder that his single immersion
had its origin in the fourth century, and
that his backward single immersion was
not over four hundred years old, which,
he did not nor could not deny.
The subject of the communion
brought out in its connection a lively
discussion upon the Lord's supper and
feet-washing. Some other subjects were
briefly touched but for want of time
we shall have to be much more brief
than we had taken notes for.
The discussion lasted six days and was
much abler than was expected. Elder
Hammon did, though limited in educa-
tion, perhaps all that could be done for
the Disciple doctrine, although he tried
at first to evade the doctrine. Brother
{Concludedj on page siaie^n.)
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THE BRETHREN" i^T ^WORK-
THE DESIGN AND FORM OP
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM, xsix.
ONE asks can one be baptized into Christ
and not be also into the Father and Ho-
ly Spirit? Ans. As soon as the initiating ef-
fect of baptism into the name of the Son takes
place, so soon and no sooner is he in both the
Father and Holy Spirit. One action -without
the others induats one neither into the church
nor into the benefits of Christ's death. ''E. H.
S." Speaking of trine immersion says, "the
baptized is dipped head foremost under tho wa-
ter once, while the name of the Son and Holy
Spirit is not mentioned,' OS if a man could be
baptised iuto the Father without being in Christ
and in the Holy Spirit. After raising the per-
son thus baptized into the Father, the operation
is repeated iu the name of the Son, no mention
whatever being made in the act, of the Father
or the Holy Spirit. And finally the person
who has been thus inducted into the Father
and the Son must have the act repeated in the
name of the noly Spirit in order to bring him.
who has been inducted into tho Father and the
Son into union and communion with the Ho-
ly Spirit." American Christian lleview vol.
21, p. 218. In a word he accuses trine immer-
sion of teaching that union and communion
can be enjoined with one person of the God-
head without the others. It teaches no such
thing. It takes the three concurring actions
to produce the initiation into the benefits of
that salvation which is wrought by the con-
Godhead, Can a husband and wife make a
joint deed of conveyance without signing each
of their names to the deed ? Is not each act,
however necessary and distinct in itself, mutu-
ally dependent upon the other for its legality,
validity and effect? When our own govern-
ment performs any important transaction, the
action of each of the three powers, viz: the
legislation, judicial snd executive, is necessary,
and though the action of e§ch is distinct in
itself, it is nevertheless connected with and mu-
tually dependent upon that of the others, with-
out which it would be null and void. Just so in
baptism. One must be baptized into each of
the names, viz: "Father," "Son," and '"Holy
Spirit," and yet neither name nor act, if divorc-
ed from, or disjoined instead of being connect-
ed with the others would convey any benefit.
Mr. Eoberts says, "To dip three times * * is
to assert that the Son can save by himself, and
the Spirit by itself, and the Father by himself,"
Christadelphian, p. 207. 1 ask, reasoning by an-
alogy, Does the distinct attention and work
bestowed upon any governmental interest of
he United States by each of its three distinct
departments, i. e., the legislative, judicial and
executive assert that the legislative department
can govern by itself? and the judicial by
itself and the eseoutife by itself? Such
would be just as rational as the assertion
of Mr. Roberts. Again he says, "It teaches the
possibility of being baptized into the Father,
without being baptized into the Son. It does
this not only by implication but in express
words, for its upholders say "none of the Jews
were baptized into the name of the Father,
they being already in the church of God, claim-
ing him as their Father (Innovation Discover-
ed p. 4).
Again the (trine) formula was never used in
baptizing Jews" Christadelphian, p. 218. We
answer its upholders among the trine immer-
sion churches say no such thing. The author
whom Mr. Roberts qaotes represents no reg-
ular trine immersion denomination in the
world. Mr. Roberts speaks again across the
Atlantic to rescue his straying adherents in
America, he will bear this in mind and qualify
his assertion. A Baptist writer says. It (trine
immersion) saya iu act, that the Father is sepa-
rate from the Son and Spirit, and can be enter-
el without entering the Son and Spirit and
that the Son is separate or distinct from the
Father and Spirit and can be entered independ-
ent of either or both, and that the Spirit is al-
so separate and apart from the Father and Son,
and can be entered independent of them." Trine
immersion Weighed, &o, p. 30. I have already
shown that the several acts are not independ-
ent of, (but dependent upon) each other in bap-
tism and hence they cannot teach that Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit are independent of each
other. I have also shown that there is a mark
ed shade of difference between distinguishing
and separating, although through the imper-
fections of language many at times useihem
interchangeably. There can be no plurality
of any thing without distinction, while there
can ba without separation. The links in a
chain are all distinct, but not separate,
neither can they be separate without destroying
the chain. We might adduce many examples
for illustration. No one can conceive of "three"
aa Pakher. Son. and Holv Spirit in one without
distinction. Were our three actions in baptism
really separated, independent of, and apart from
each other as three separate and independent
gods would be, instead of being mutually de-
pendent and connected together in one admin-
istration as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
are united in the Godhead tne foregoing ob-
jection would have some application, but as
the case stands it is as foreign to both our
teaching and practice as tritheism is to the Ho-
ly Trinity as three separate and independent
Godheads would be to the Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit in unity. Unerring wisdom and
Omnipotence has joined baptism into each of
the three names as one baptism, and no man
can divorce them. He who madly attempts it
as Eunomius did, sacrifices the efficacy of each
name and gets into none. j. w. s.
For the Brethren at Work.
TAKE CARE OF NUMBER ONE.
BY C. H. BALSBAUGH.
WHAT is it? Is it I, or somebody else?
Who is to have the first claim? Surely
He who is most worthy of it. Take care of
Number One, and JESUS will be Alpha and
Omega. No. 49, pags 5, second colurun, is an
editorial that sounds like Matt. 7: 29, 1 Cor.
13 :6. Amen and Amen. I thought of a heroic soul
who had a great purpose to consummate to
which he consecrated all his powers ; he was
told that his good name is suffering through
his inflexibility, and that friends will be alien-
ated. His answer was sublime: "What need I
care about my good name? If I take care of
the name of Jesus he will take care
of mine." Truth must trinmph. To this we
are pledged, in everlasting fealty to Christ, and
love to those who oppose and abuse aud scan-
dalize both us and our Master. Self must be
forgotten, save as self and Emmanuel are syno-
nyms. The seamless robe of the Crucified must
be worn as the natural expression of our char-
acter, and the badge of our belonging. Not
one with a seam, on one side Christian and on
the other flesh snd all its cross spurning
aceompanimeuts. Christianity is life, the Ijfe
of God, not only a poliysylable to screen earth
and hell from the demands of the cross. Qualify
first then quantity as its product, the more the
better, if the quality signifies Luke 1: 35. God
begets only in one fashion, aud after one type.
All else in the name of religion is bastardy,
We need not say one word about dres?, pro or
con, and yet say what determines dress as ab-
solutely as life moulds form. I do not believe
in a gospel that carries and clips its scissors
just so, and just so, apart from something deep-
er than the cut on the color to give both their
real significance. If we would only Lnow it,
there is that in Christ which takes dress com-
pletely out of the hands of church authority.
The simple f.*ct that dress goes before Annual
Conference for adjustment, is a sad, humiliat-
ing commentary on our knowledge of Christ. To
apprehend as we are apprehended is to lift our
consciousness into the Divine as certainly as
the Incarnation gave Jehovah a personal hu-
man consciousness. A radical, all subduing
ingress of Deity will at once and forever settle
all doubts in any soul as to its relation to the
world in all matters that rest on carnal prompt-
ings and inclinations. Disputation in favor of
license for what is native to the flf8h,acd which
iuoiiiiictirclT rebeis against crucifixion, shows
at once that Christ is enthroned in neither
thought nor affection. But apparel is really
a small matter compared with some others that
rot the mystical body. It has become a prom-
inent difiiculty, because it so immediately aff- cts
our relation to the world. There are hidden
scabs aud ulcers that are more stenchful, al-
though they run with the same ichor. Christ
must be preached, and that will reach far
enough to salve and heal every sore. We must
expect the patient to scream, and denounce us
as quacks, and throw us with any missile he can
reach, and spatter us with the dirt of calumny,
because the application pains. We must per-
severe, steady our hands with love to the erring
and confidence in God, and notshrink from du-
ty, knowing that we have the Divine veracity
that our labor is not in vain. Courage, all ye
who have both Christ and his cause at heart,
we are not without high hopes to sustain us.
Let us be calm. Passion and excitement are
only the froth of low natures. Let us know,
with absolute certainty, what it means to realize
Gal. 2: 20. A mistake here is fatal. All our
trouble comes from uncruoified wills and lusts.
The ego is not sanctified. He that cannot sin-
cerely love and pray for one whose pleasure and
glory and constant aim is to abuse and misrep-
resent and malign us, is a poor Christian, if
indeed at all. To flatter is as mean as to slan-
der. We must know how to deal with both.
To think well of those who tickle our vanity,
and feel exalted because they puff us, often does
the soul more harm than castigations that leave
the skin hang in shreds. We are engaged at
child's play. We are not fencing for passtime.
Solemn responsibility and eternal destiny are
involved. Heaven and Hell hang on the issue.
Is not this enough to nerve us to stand in the
deadly breach, and pluck the olive branch of
eternal peace and the crown of eternal glory
from the edge of the most desperate conflict
with evil? Up, all ti^ie soldiers of Emanuel,
whet your swords against the Gross, let the
gleam of self-sacrificiug love flash along the
edge, and cut with all your might for Jesus
aud eternal life.
THE J3H£iTi3:IlEI^^ ^T -W0:RJ^.
A LITTLE HELP.
MAKY C. SORJf AN SHAROX.MISN,
Home is the place to instill the principles of
peace aud happiness.
To remoye grease from wall paper — Lay sev-
eral folds of blotting-paper on the spot and
hold a hot iron near it until the grease is ab-
sorbed.
To take ink out of linen — Dip the ink spot
in pure melted tallow, then wash out the tallow
and the ink will come out with it. This is
said to be unfailiug.
If brooms are wet in boilicg suds once a
week they will become very tough, will not- cut
a carpet, will last much longer and always
sweep like a new broom.
Children who are indalgfd too much, pam-
pered, fed on delicacies, kept in hot houses, will
surely become effeminate. They ought to
"rough it" enough to make them tough and
rugged ; for it is only those who can conquer in
a world like ours where the struggle tor exist-
ence is so great that only the strong win.
It is very desirable that every day be begun
right rather than wrong. Bpgan right and it
is pretty sure to end right. We know the fath-
er of a large family who always comes to the
breakfast table with a smile, aud who wakts
up good nature in every child before the meal
is over, which lasts generally all day.
A missionary who had been appointed to
the work in Spain, from the vicinity of Boston,
found it necessry to secure a wife before start-
ing, and in correspondence with a lady propos-
ed marriage. Her reply was merely this:
"Rom. 15: 24." The verse reads: "Whensoever
1 take my journey into Spain, I will come to
you; for I trust to see you in my journey ; and
to be brought on my way thitherward by you
if first I be semev/hat filled witii your com-
pany."
Children often quarrel among themselves,
and it will be difficult to prevent it entirely,
even in the best regulated families. Perhaps
the best cure in such cases is to teach them to
know, understand, and try to live np to the re-
quirements of the golden rule. Every child
should learn the rule not only by heart, but
have it become a part of its nature. As two
dogs in a quarrel may be seperated by pouring
water over their heads, so childr en in a quarrel
may be mollified by pouring pleasant words in-
to their ears.
A lady correspondent says she recently saw
a new arrangement for wiping dishes that saves
half the risk, while the dishes look nicer and
brighter. The only outlay required is a half-
bushel basket. Set tnis either in a sink or in a
pan. Wash the dishes as usual and put them
in a tin pan or pail. Pour boiling water over
them, rinse thoroughly, then set them up edge-
ways in the basket, so as to drain. The heat
will dry them perfectly, and not a streak or par-
ticle of lint is to be seen. Five minutes will
leave them perfectly dry. No one who tries it
once will be likely to go back to the old way.
I've seen a blind man walking
Along the busy street;
I have heard the people talking
As they watched his shambling feet ;
I have marked their "words of pity
As they saw him pass along
Through the overcrowded city
'Mid the ever busy throng;
And I've seen the bright-eyed school-boy,
Leave his brothers at their play
To help the sightless stranger
Across the busy way,
Ah! the pity wis not worthless,
Though it lent no kindly hand,
But that little help outvalaed
All the pity in the land.
* * :i; * * * *
Oh! let pity lead to action.
For the world is full of need;
There are many hearts that water,
There are many hearts that bleed.
There are wounds that all want binding.
There are feetthat go astray,
There are tears all hot and blinding
That our han^ls can wipe away.
For the blindman on the causeway,
The orphan with its fears.
The school-boy in his troubles,
And the baby in its tears,
Are like a thousand others
We may help, if we but try.
We shall "scatter seeds of kindness
For the re .per by-and-by."
Let us ever act as brothers.
Ne'er with pity be content,
Always doing good to others
Both in action and intent.
Though t-hA pity raay lua. uoof«i,
'lis but little if 'tis all,
And the smallest piece of needed help
Is better than it all.
Presbyterian Banner.
WHAT SHALL W^E DO WITH OUR
DAUGHTERS?
TEACH them self-reliance. Teach them to
make bread. Teach them to make shirts,
Teach them to add up bills. • Teach them not
to paint or powder. Teach them to wear a
cheerful smile. Teach them to wear thick,
warm clothes. Teach them to wash and iron.
Teach them to make their own dresses. Teach
them that a dollar is only one hundred cents.
Teach them how to cook a good meal. Teach
them how to darn stockings and sew on but-
tons. Teach them to say no, and mean it; or
yes, and stick to it. Teach them to regard the
morals and not the money of beaux. Teach
them to wear calico dresses, and do it like a
queen. Teach them to wear their own hair
and to dress it neatly. Teach them all the
mysteries of the kitchen, the dining-room, and
the parlor. Teach them to cultivate a gar-
den, aud to drive a road team or farm wagon.
Teach them to have nothing to do with intem-
perate and dissolute young men. Teach the m
that the more one lives leyond his income the
nearer he gets to the poor-house.
named Lydia Anu Tompson, the custody of the
child. The putative father subsequently claimed
the child, as Lydia Ann was not rearing it
properly,and transferred its custody to a woman
residing in Camden. Thereupon Lydia Ann
brought suit to contest the right of possession
as against the other woman. The judge after
listening to the facts of the case declined to
hear arguments from counsel, but decided the
matter in this way: He directed the two
claimants to stand up, then calling the little
girl to him he ask'd her, "Which of these two
women do you wish to go with!" The child
made no reply, but when the jadge said, "Q-o
touch the woman you wish to go with," the
little one tripped down from the bench and
quickly touched the woman from Camden.
Counsel for the opposite side then wanted to
argue the matter but the judge said, "That set-
tled it."
THE MONKEY AND DOG.
MR. Crehore sends this io Nature: A bravf,
intelligent terrier, belonging to a kd y
friend, one day discovered a monkey belonging
to an itinerant organ grinder, seated upon the
bank within the grounds, and at once made a
dash for him. The monkey, who was attired
in jacket and hat, awaited the onset with such
undisturbed tranquility that the dog halted
within a few feet of him to reconoitre. Both
animals took a long, steady stare at each other,
but the dog evidently was recovering from his
surprise and about to make a spring tor the in-
truder. ' At this critical juncture the monkey,
who had remained perfectly quiet hitherto,
raised his paw and gracefully saluted by lifting
his hat. The effect was magical; the dog's
head and tail dropped and he sneaked off and
entered the bouse, refusing to leave it till he
was satisfied that his polite but mysterious
guest had departed. His whole demeanor show-
ed plainly that he felt the monkey was some-
thing "uncanny" and not to be meddled with.
MARRIAGE MAXIMS.
HOW A SUIT WAS SETTLED.
A RATHER novel proceeding has occurred in a
Philadelphia court concerning the custody
of a six-year old colored girl, the offspring of
Edward Moore and Emma Gould. Some time
ago it appears the mother was sent to prison
for felony and confided to a mullato woman
A GOOD wlfeia the greatest earthly blessing.
It is the mother who moulds the charac-
and destiny of the child.
Never make a remark at the expense of the
other; it is meanness.
Never part without loving words to think of
during your absence. Besides, it may be that
you will not meet again in life.
Never both manifest anger at once.
Never speak loud to one another, unless the
house is on fire.
Never reflect on a past action which was
done with a good motive and with the best
judgment at the time.
Let each one strive to yield oftenest to the
wishes of the other, which is the mutual culti-
vation of an absolute unselfishness.
Never find fault, unless it is perfectly certain
th^it a fault has bsen committed; and then pre-
lude and conclude it with a kiss, and lovingly.
Never allow a request to be repeated. "I for-
got" is never an acceptable exercise.
Marry into different blood and temperament
from your own.
8
THE BSiilTHilEISr ^T W01R,J^.
Brethren at Work
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
JANUARY 4, 1881.
M. M. ESHELMAS, -----
S. J. HARRISOK, !- Ebitors.
J. W. STEIN,
J. H. Moore Managing Editok.
SPECIAL CONTEIbXJTORS.
Enocli Ebj', A. W. Keese, P. E Bnibaker,
James Evans, S . S Mohler, I. J . Eosenberger,
Daniel Vaniman, Mattie A. Leer, J. W. Southwooil.
The Editors will be responsible only for the general tone of the
paper, and the insertion of au article does not imply that they endorse
©very sentiment of the writer.
Oontributora, in order to secnre insertion of their articles, will
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INTRODUCTORY.
ANOTHER year is past forever; another yoI-
ume of the Brethren at Work has been
completed and laid away for future reference.
The work is done; we could not change it if
we wanted to — "what is written is written."
J Tnrm'nDr frnm f.lno liacii". vsra Irtolcto ilxo groat
future. We pass from the old year into the
new with all its consequences and probabilities.
With the new year we commence a new vol-
ume of the B. AT W. We forcibly realize that
we are entering the most remarkable period of
our history. There is a great work before us.
The time has come that the trumpet must give
no uncertain sound. If ever there was a time
when we should handle the sword of the Spirit
with caution it is now. We are forcibly im-
pressed with the fact that the church is making
leeway — she is fast drifting toward the swift
current of popular Christianity, which is little
better than the world, and it will require care-
ful handling to save her from the disasters that
have befallen other organized bodies. Much
depends upon the class of men that have charge
of the ship. If they are true to the promises
they made before God and the church; if they
are cool and deliberate in their movements; it
they will keep their eye upon the gospel com-
pass and endeavor to steer clear of a corrupt
world,all will be well. But if they are reckless,
and look toward the ways of the world instead
of the Gospel then there ia danger of a disaster.
Our motto, found on the first page is, "Set
for the defense of the Gospel." This is the great
object we have in view. And in defending the
Gospel we want the paper to give out no un-
certain sound. With the speculative theories
and unimportant questions of modern Christi-
anity we have nothing to do, but we do
ropose to sa.j a good deal abont the
teachings of the Bible. The day is here that
most people will not endure sound doctrine —
they do not want to read and hear that which
is at variance with the popular teaching of the
day; hence the importance of firmness.
Years ago a chosen few commenced a grand
reformatory movement in Germany. They set
out with the determination of taking the Bible
as their only rule of faith and practice. They
read and studied that Book with care and en-
deavored to conform their lives to its teachings.
Their work extended to America, and as a re-
sult we have the body of people with which we
are identifiad. Our plea from the beginning
has been the Bible — the restoration of primi-
tive Christianity as practiced by the apostles.
With this grand object in view the church has
labored from year to year — she has assembled
in yearly councils to deliberate on the teach-
ings of that book, that the great body of mem-
bers might be of one mind, and all speak the
same thing- She has done her utmost to make
just such decisions as are sanctioned by thegos
pel, always following the best light that she
could obtain. Occasionally men of perverse
minda would rise up and lead a few, but they
soon came to naught. And we may look for
just such things now. Well did Paul tell the
truth when he said; "Also of your own selves
shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to
draw away disciples after them." Acts 20: 30.
The day is here when rnen will try to corrupt
the way of truth, and obliterate the old paths
in which our fathers trod. The time has come
when men in high places are trying to get the
church so near the world that they cannot be
told apart. Efforts are being made to wipe out
some of the distinctive features that have long
characterized our reformatory movement.
With these facts staring us fully in the face
we commence this volume of the B. at W.,
fully resolved to stand upon the platform oc-
cupied by our ancient brethren who were first
in this noble movement, believing that the po-
sition that they occupied was infallibly safe.
We want to make the present volume supe-
rior to any volume we have yet published. We
desire to make it the medium through which
the best of thoughts may be communicated — a
medium that can be depended upon for a de-
fense of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; a medium
that will remain true to the great cardinal
principles of our Brotherhood. In this noble
enterprise we ask the prayers and assistance of
all the faithful in the church of Jesus Christ.
We want to be ti-ue to the vows we made be-
fore God and maay witnesses, by living up to
and defending the established rules and regu-
lations of the church. We want to publish a
paper that will be sound on the gospel princi-
ples. Brethren, help us in this good work,
that union may be sustained, and the cause
of our Master advanced in all parts of the Broth-
erhood. J.J3. K. I
BEING DEFINED,
JUURNALISM does not mean sailing over the
sea of time in undisturbed repose; nor in
reaching the port of rest without severe toil
and affliction. Our brief experience shows us
how easily it is to err, and how hard it is to
please. But even unintentional mistakes and ab-
sence of entire satisfaction are not without value
when transformed into blessings. As tertil'zsrs
of the soil of the soul they are excellent. But •
to our subject proper.
Our readers ara aware that we have announc-
ed that the B. at W. would not contain secular
advertisements this year. We call attention
to this again, for no doubt attempts will be
made to define our position for us. For instance
when we originated the B. at W. it was au-
nounced that no controversy between brethren
would be permitted in its columns, and then
when the Stein and Ray debate was carried on,
some would insist on declaring that we had
said we would allow no controversy in our pa-
per. Now we liad never said we would not
permit a discussion of that kind to enter, but
wd would not allow what seemed to us "bitter-
ness" between brethren. We think discussions
among brethren in a kind, couttaous, manner
edifying, but discussion filled with what seems
malignitv cannot go through these columns if
every man deserts us.
Now we have declared that during this y^ar
no secular advertisements can come in. This
does not mean, the mere statem nts of a fact as
news matter; but it means notices of things of-
fered for sale,for which we might be paid to insert.
We never did receive pay directly for any no-
tice given in the past, but indirectly were fa-
vored. Of course for the interests of those who
may wish to attend A. M., we shall give notice
of how to get there as directed by the Breth-
ren who have been appointed to make the ar.
rangements. Such notices we do not regard as
secular advertisements We think we are
qualified to define our position on this or any
other question; and we have given this much
so that our readers may not be imposed upon
by that class of friends who are ever ready to
attend to our business without pay or even
solicitation. We have authorized no one to
speak for us anywhere; and if we should err,
our readers, we think, know how to write us
good kind letters telling us of our faults.
Every neighborhood has its class of persons
who run from house to house, trying to define
this man's or that man's position; but they us-
ually fail and only call down upon themselves
the righteous indignation of all good people.
Surely the way of the "busy body" is hard. In
fact the way of the maligner, the evil surmiser,
the evil speaker and defamer is hard — very
hard. St. m e.
We have introduced a new method of ad-
vertising on cards and envelopes. Those who
wish us to pnnt them some, can send us their
notices and we will guarantee good work. Send
to us for prices.
THE BRETHREN ^T TV^ORK.
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Editorial Items.
Let u3 have peace.
Love seeks to itrjure no one.
Brother Michael Kimmel has returned from
Iowa.
Govern yourself before you attempt to gov-
ern others.
Bro. Silas C. Keim, of Elk Lick, Penn , is in
feeble health.
Thorns crackle and make a great noise
while burning.
If you have troubles keep them at home
where they belong.
Let there be an earnest, united longing for
harmony and good will during 1881.
Bro. John Wise writes that he left home
December 24th to attend the feast at Cerro
Gordo, 111.
Don't be waiting to do some great thing.
The littles you can now do, will make you
great enough indeed.
Ie Christians could drink more of ''the blood
of the Lamb," thev would not thirst so much
for each other's blood.
"It is useless todaub a bulging wall with nn-
tempered mortar, when God in heaven is de-
termined it shall fall."
Whiie you are writing for these columns,
please remember that the B. at W. is "set for
the defense of the gospel."
The Preacher lately sent a roll of papers to
New Zsaland to open up an interest for our
cause in that far off Island.
Brother H. C. Lucas, of McComb, 111., is
now traveling in Kentucky. He works for the
B. at W. and also distributes many tracts.
At a council meeting held in the Shannon
church. 111,, December 24th, Brother David
Rowland was elected to the office of deacon.
Brother Samuel Lehman, of Lee Co., 111.,
has been preaching for the Brethren in Henry
Co., 111. One was added to the church at the
time. ■
Brother J. E. Roop, of Ashland, Ohio was
chosen moderator of the late discussiou in
Wells Co., Ind., and filled the position with
credit.
We learn that Jas. R. Gish has started to
Arkansas to engage in the missionary work in
that State. We hope to hear from him quite
frequently.
We enter upon this year's work with a firm
er determination than ever, not to turn to the
right or left, but to move onward and upward
toward the great prize.
Brother James Evans, of Mo., writes that
his right wrist,has been dislocated by a fall,
and it will be some days before he will be able
to prepare auythisg for the press.
Brother Hope was thirty-six years old Dec,
7th last. His life nas been an eventful one,
and though young in years, he has had the ex-
perience of many who are more aged.
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We have printed a large mumber of extra
copies of this issue, and are anxious to have the
names of those who are not taking the B. at
W, that we may send them some samples.
Brother D.E Brubaker, of Iowa Center,
Iowa, ."ays — Dec 22— 'i am just home from
Cedar and Musoaiiae counties where I was
preaching for t(?n days and enjoying the associ-
ation of the Lord's children."
Mart Robertson, of St. Catharine, Mo., writes
that they live in a good country where the land
is cheap, the climate mild and a good opening
for the Brethren to preaca the gospel. She is
no member, but her father is.
An able writer, one of whose articles we
thought proper to reject, writes thus; "The re-
jection of my article on was all right. I
am truly glad that you do keep a good watch
over-the articles in your paper."
A pleasant drive of eight miles, December
26th, took us to the Spring Valley school-
house, where Brother Harper preached a very
interesting discourse to an attentive audience.
His subject was the destruction of Jerusalem.
The Primitive Christian, in its 16 page form,
is before us. We admire its neat appearance,
and hope that in doctrine it may ever remain
true to its name, teaching that which is in har-
mony with the primitive order of Christianity.
Bt referring to page 7, of this issue, it will
be seen that sister Mary C. Norman takes
charge of the Rome and Family department.
We hope the sisters wiil do what they can to
help her make that page both interesting and
profitable.
Sister Rebecca Suavely says: "to-day we took
up the children's mites for Brother Ho(5e; wish-
ed you could have witnessed the scene. To see
the willing hearts in the work fills my soul
with emotion. I thought I could see the an-
gels in heaven smiling and joyful.
Brother Harper seems to be enjoying his
trip among the churches in Northern 111. His
health is good, at>d his mind in an excellent
condition for preaching. Brother Harper is
sound on the established order of the church,
and at times deals some severe blows against
the "run- wild" theory, believing that no organ-
ized body of any character can exist without
rules and regulations by which it is to be gov-
erned.
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As we entered the c iEoe on our return from
the post cffice th^ 23rd of last month, we were
agreeably surprised by our Brother S. J. Har-
rison who had just entered before us. A hearty
welcome, yes! We have lived in the same
house, ate and drank at the^me table for more
than two years, and we have learned to love
each other. And why shouldn't we love one
another? It is commanded of God, and it is
right to obey the commaudment.
We have just received a letter from Brother
Hipe gratefully aokaowledging the reception
of fuudg sent by us, and informing us that there
was another candidate for menibsrship iato
their society to be baptized the following San-
day, and that the field for Go3p^l Ubor is en-
lirging ia Dnoiirk. This is encoaraging, and
we hope that our brethren will take encour-
agement and coiitiuue their contribntioas and
prayers for the miiuionary work. — Jas. Quinter.
Brother James M. Hilbert has been travel-
ing aid preaching in Tennessee. Spsaking of
the Baptists living on the Blue Ridge he says:
'■These Baptist friends are missionary Baptists,
but believe more in the Bible than Mr Ray, of
whom we have read so much." He says they
are very friendly to the Brethren, and open
their houses to our ministers. He also speaks
of a good work having been done in North
Carolina, and mentions that at one point a body
of eighteen zealous members has been gather-
ed within two years.
We have on hand an article which favors
the idea that ministers should study their ser-
mons. We think the idea is not Scriptural.
Miuisters should study the Bihle, study their
subjects, and then preach their sermons. Tim-
othy was told to study— not his sermon, but
the word, that he might rightly divide the word
of truth. No man who does not study the
Scriptures can teach them aright, and we may
safely say that the ^ruan who does not study his
suV'ject will not be able to enlighten his hearers.
The minister who devotes much time to the
study of the Bible will be found ready at most
any time to deliver an instructive discourse.
Brother C. H. Balsbauah writes December
20, 1880: "Everywhere I hear the brethren re-
joice over your bold stand in defence of the
flesh-crucifying principles of the cross which
characterizes the closing numbers of the B. AT
W. Love knows how to be both firm and mild,
hopelessly inexorable and irresistibly sweet.
This we learn more and more the deeper we
get into the mind and heart of God as revealed
in Emmanuel. To love and hate, to punish
sin and bleed for sin, as does God, is the mys-
tery, the glory and the triumph of Christianity.
This is the lesson of the ages, and we have
hardly made a beginning."
Brother Qainter has in the Primitive & very
mild. Christian article on the late Miami Val-
ley meeting. At the close of the article he
says:
"We would exhort all our beloved brethren
to be calm, humble, prayerful, and hopeful.
Do not become excited, do not fear, much less
despair. It is true the state of things in the
Brotherhco;* requires deeper humiliation before
God. But with such humiliation and confid-
ing trust in cur Almighiy Redeemer, we shall
experience dehverauce again from our troubles
and afflictions. We hope that all our bnioved
brethren will appreciate our condition, and ex-
ercise the discretion the enjergency calls for,
and that the concentrated v. isdom of our Bro'h-
erhood, in our next Atnusl Meeting under the
over-ruling power of the Lord, will enabje us to
meet and af just our diificulties amicably, t.nd
to the furthering and strengthening of cur
ciuistian imioa.''
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THE BRETHREN' ^T ^WORK-
BRIGHT BLESSINGS.
"If the clouds be full of rain, they empty them-
selves upon the earth." Eccles. 11 : S.
rl\RK great black clouds come moving swiftlj
X up from the horizon, and the timid one
says: "How black they ai^!" -AJi, Lhcy are
full_go full that the sunliajht cannot pi i a
them! Down comes the rain in great torrenfcSj
the parched earth is refrefchcd snd ihe plants
and rootlets and leaves look up and laugh for
joy. Why you thought ihat great dashing rain
would crush the little flower to the earth, bat
behold it stands erect, waving in the gentle
brvjfze, refreshed and strengthened for future
growth and development.
Dear Christian, you too, betimes must endure
a great storm of Efflictions: sickne'ss and death
lay hold of the cherished ones and takes them
away. Ail things seem to be against you. The
clouds are black. But if they were not so, per-
haps there would be no rain. If your pains
and sorrows were not grievous they would not
bring blessings. If they were not given to
you in a way that you could remember them
you would not have been profited. When the
strokes make black marks then the blessing
comes freely. If the child loved the rod, would
it serve as a chastisement? Of what use would
the iron be if it would not enter your soul? If
you loved jour affliction while overwhelmed
with it, would it be affliction? Vinegar and
_2alL iheablessinas. If a bia wave kaa waskeiJ
you off a leaky vessel and on to a safe rock, are
you not saved? If you have lost your gold
and silver, are you not better without them
now? The needless ballast has been cast over-
board, and now your frail bark glides easily
over the rolling waves. Bright blessings oh
that side of sorrow! Reach forth and pluck the
dainty flowers. No longer mourn because the
pelting showers and fierce gales come upon you.
"Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now
I have kept thy word." Ps. 110: 67. See that
your faith acts forward, Our God does not
give needless pain. He brings bright blessings
out of thtm all. Unbelief may fight hard
against your patience ; but you can come off
more than conqueror through him that loved
you.
There are a great many black clouds hang-
ing over the church now, and notwithstanding
the activity of many, sorrow seems to have laid
hold of them. The devil is beckoning on the
storm, but if we could look through the clouds
we might see Jesus there to defeat Satan as he
did in the grave. Little did the devil suppose
that Christ would conquer him by death; and
so it will be with the black clouds which are
gathering over the religions honzon. A re-
buff at Ai does not mean defeat at Jerico; but
"The stone of Aehon" must be searched out
lest the divine plants be no more watered by
the dews of heaven. Bright blessings after
the storm! Hope on thou faithful child of
God!
God does not lay up in his treasury simp'y
because he can, but that he may bestow abun-
dantly on his elect. And though his people
may have come down to the black, dusty earth
of sorrow, he will in due ticoe clear away the
darkness with his glorious sunlight. If there
be no hearts to feel for us, no hands to lead us,
no liniment for our wounds and bruises, then
God opens his storehouse and sends forth his
supplies in abundance. Now will you longer
doubt. Christian? "Muse a little upon Jesus
Christ the Son of your Father."
"If the clouds be full of rain, they empty
themselves upon the earth." See the sparkling
drops like moviag diamonds glittering in the
Funlisht, pure and bright! What blessings!
Shall we longer fear, and fret, and worry about
the ship Zion sinking? Never shall it go
down; for God holds it up. Ail the tempests,
gales, cyclones and tornadoes of unruly men
can never pull the old ship to pieces nor even
make ifc spring a leak, for it is made of better
material than "gopherwood." Take this thought
and beat it out like a golden thread, and see if
ifc doss not maintain all the straws you can lay
on it. Tumble your fears into the river of ftiith.
and let your boat glide safely into the haven of
rest, being sure to keep your oars in your
hands. If you give God a shovelful you may
rest assured he will give you a cart load. He
will always exceed you in giving and doing.
Full clouds may empty themselves, but emp-
ty ones cannot. If there be nothing in the
threatening, nothing can come out. The sailor
begins to put up the sails when he knows the
Wina is Comlng^ onnso istTis-be^sTtre that God's
work is in it before we spread our sails. God
never deals in counterfeits. He does not make
a good thing and then another like it not
quite so good and try to palm off the power on
his beloved. When the Lord wanted David to
give battle to the Philistines he told him that
"when thou hearest the sound of going ow the
tops of the mulberry tree,, then thou shalt be-
stir thyself.'' 1 Chron. 14: 15. So let us do: un-
til we hear the sound of going from the Lord
let us not bestir ourselves, but take shelter un-
der the wings of our Almighty Father. Pray
that others may share the blessings of every
rain storm whether it passes over one congre-
gation or over all. "If one member suffers all
the others suffer with it." Be sure you are on
the Rock of Ages, and then no puff of opposi-
tion can sweep you into the whirlpool of sedi-
tion and bitterness. 0 God cover us with thy
mantle of charity ! Let thy bright blessings
follow every adversity. Help us to endure as
good soldiers! m. m. e.
satisfaction, and to bring the paper up from
its injured condition, I purchased it, gnd prom-
ised to fill all unexpired subscriptions. This I
shall do according to my best ability; and if
any should fail to receive the paper for the full
time paid for, by givieg me notice I shall glad-
ly send thn paper. The Youth's Advance will
be sent to all old subscribers as soon as ihe
mailing list in type arrives from Ashland, Ohio.
I mean to cast no refljotlons upon brethren
Moore and Sharp, for misunieratandings arise-
between >the best of men, and if they erred, we
should all, like good and noble Christians,
throw the mantle of charity around tbem, and
try again. Paul and Barnabas could not agree
on certain things, but their disagreement did
not unfit them for Christian work.
Then send on your subscriptions for the
bright and sparkling Adyajtcb and its editors
will labor to give your children sound instruc-
tion each week. m. m. b.
YOUTH'S ADVANCE.
POWER IN FASTING.
SUBSCRIPTIONS for this paper can be sent
either to this office or Mt. Morri?, 111. All
those who have subso ibed and paid 50 cents
for Children at Work for 1881 will receive
Youth's ADVAjtoE fifteen months. The price of
the Adtan'cb is only 40 cents per year.
I had no part in tlte sale of the Children at
Work to Brother Sharp, therefore am in no
way responsible for the discontinuance of the
paper to any of its subscribers. I am as inno-
cent of that as any of its readers. But to give
HERS is a beautiful lesson and we hope it
will sink deep into some hearts: "En-
gland's greatest engineer was said to be a man
of no great talent, yet h» performed wonders,
bridged torrents, pierced mouutain8,etc. When
he came to a difficulty thatseemed insurmount-
able he would shut himself in his room and
neither eat nor drink that he might concen-
trate his mind on that difficulty. At the end
of i-wo or i hree days he would come out of the
room with the look and step of a conqueror,
and give orders to his men which seemed to .
them like inspiration. So it would be with
Christians, if they spent more time alone with
God. They would come from their closets as
Mosea came from the Mount, with shining faces;
and having power with God, they would have
power also with men."
If ministers, when they have a great work
before them, would labor in that way they
would at times preach some telling discourses.
There is more power gained by fasting than
most people imagine.
HANDS UP— STAND UP.
At a revival meeting, the minister to'.d the con-
gregalion that all those who were Christians
should signify it by raising their hands. He also
wanted those who had a desire to go to heaven to
signify it by rising to their feet. Is it right or
wrong for a religious person to obey the demand V"
—A. Miller.
Remarks. Our advice to members is, not to
obey such a demand. The making of such a
demand is neither reasonable nor Scriptural, it
does no good to either the minister, church or
out-iiders. If a professor has to hold up his
hand so that ttie people may know he is a
Ciiristian we conclude that he must be carrying
a very dim light. Why not, on the same prin-
ciple, paste a label on a well painted house to
tell the people this house is white? otherwise
they might think it black. Christians should
be known by their fruits. We have been pres-
ent when ministers made such demands, but
always reiused to comply, believing that our
daily walk and conversation should settle that
question in the minds of the people. Then why
ask us if we want to go to heaven when we are
stretching every nerve and pressing with vig-
or on toward the celestial city?
TlHIi] JBKEI'idCJtiETNT ^^T '\V0':B.J^.
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J. S. MOHLEK,
Editob.
All communicatioaa for this department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
"Let no man seek his own, but every man seek
another's wealth."— 1 Cor. 10 : 24. Bro. Stein please
answer. Wm. T. Smith.
1. "Why did not Christ begin his ministry before
he was thirty years of age 1" 2. "Was it required of
a man to be thirty years tf age under the Mosaical
dispensation in order, ta officiate in the High
Priest's office? Isaac Ankeny.
Will some brother please giye an explanation on
1 Cor. 5: 5, as follows:
"To deliver such an one unto Satan for the de-
struction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved
in the day of the Lord Jesus." Whose spirit is
here meant 'i" 0. L. Cover.
THE BIBLE.
"Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think
ye have eternal life, and they are they that testify
of me."— John 5: 39.
THE Bible is the Christian's chart from earth
to heaven — a light from the upper world.
It tells us how to live so as to be happy our-
selves and to confer happiness on others. It
gives the poor a treasure that far exceeds all
earthly riches. It comforts the. aiflioted and
distressed. It cheers the widow in her hours of
loneliness and gives courage to the soldier of
the cross. It marks out plainly the path of
duty for us all to walk in. By obedience to its
precepts we are made wise unto salvation, and
become legal heirs to an heavenly inheritance.
The influence of the Bib'e has brought up
Christian nations from the depths of barbarism
to that present high state of civilization. Take
from us the Bible and its influence and its
influence on the hearts of the children of men,
and we blot out the only true, moral and reli-
gious light under the whole heavens; and as
nations and individuals, we would sink back
again into barbarism, darkness and iojponetra-
ble gloom. These are facts. The gates of hell
have opened wide their ghastly throats and
spued their venom upon the sacred volume.
Modern infidelity is doing its utmost to destroy
its sacred influence, but the gates of hell have
not yet prevailed against it, and we are assured
never will. The Bible shines upon the hearts
of the wayward sons and daughters of earth
with a power and brilliancy that no other book
can. Its truths find an adaptation and afiinity
to our minds and hearts that convinces us that
the Being who created us, and the Author of
these truths, is the same — is identical.
Since the Bib e is a Book of such immense
value, it is very important that we become
well acquainied with its contents. It is only
as we become acquainted with its truths and ap-
ply them to our hearts that we realize their
excellency. "If any man will do his will he
shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of
God or whether I speak of myself.' --John 7:
17.
There are various methods by which the
truths of the Bible may be presented to our
minds. The most common, and perhaps the
most successful method of receiying its truths,
is to read the fjcriptnres for oarselves. This is
the duty of every one. The ministry is another
means through which its truths are expounded.
The press is another important source through
which the truths of Inspiration may be im-
parted.
Since, by ri quest, your humble servant will
occupy the position of editor of Bible Class, he
feels an important duty resting upon him, that
is that he may be enabled by that wisdom that
Cometh from above, so to expound the deep
sayings of God as to result in the enlighten-
ment of the minds of those ue may address, and
being forth from the treasures of the heart
things both new and old.
In the selection of queries the querist ought
to have in view the enlightenment of his mind,
or of those of others, sud not offer queries
merely to gratify idle curiosity, and that are
unimportant in themselves. We, however,
cheerfully invite all questions of a pertinent
character however simple they may seera, and
by the grace of God, shall aim to give all ques-
tions presented that consideration necessary to
their clear understanding, and fondly hope
that as a Bible Class, we we will move on pleas-
antly together in our exchanges of thought on
the great and glorious truths of the Bible. Que-
ries may he sent direct to us at La Due, Henry
Co., Missouri, or to Beetheen at Woek, Lan-
ark, Illinois. J. s. M.
"WHOEVER MADE ME MADE
THAT BOOK."
WE find the following impressive passage
in the Bohlen Lectures of Bishop Hun-
tington:
If man is authentic so is the Christian reve
lation. If man has a legitimate place in the
universe, the gospel has a place there with him,
by the same right. The Chinese student in
the study of Bishop Boono, representing intel-
ligent humanity at its farthest modern remove
from Chriit, speaks the irresistible verdict of
the race. He was a teacher among his Pagan
countrymen, and was taken into the mission
family to learn English and translate the Bible
into the celestial tongue. For a long time he
remained insensible to anything in the Script-
ures but their literary beauty. Abruptly, one
day, he rose from his manuscript with the New
Testament open in his hand, and with the rap-
id manner of one who has been startled by a
great discovery, he exclaimed, "Whoever made
this book made me. It knows all that is in my
heart. It tells me what no one but a God can
know about me. Whoever made me made
that book." What is true of the book is true
of Him who is its life. Whoever made you a
man and me is in Christ, reconciling us to
himself
From the Biblo Eecord.
BIBLE WORK IN RUSSIA.
A COLPORTEUR came to a Greek convent
near Moscow. He laid hii Testaments
on the table in the refectory, and offered them
for sale. Immediately he was surrounded by
all the nuns. One of them wished to buy a
Testament in large type, but had not the mon-
ey necessary for its purchase. Seeing her great
desire to have the book, the colporteur told her
he could easily wait for the money; the uou
was very much astonished that the man with-
out knowing lier, acted thus. Some time after
he came again into that sams convent. The
nun paid her debts most thankfully, and said
she could not fiud words to express the com-
fort she found in reading that book. "It is life!
it is frepdora!" she exclaimed; and this time she
bought a Bible.
The same colporteur went with a load of
Testaments down the Djn to a prie,~t living
there; and whil-^ traveling he sold in villages,
to the value of fifty roub!e.«, partly Testaments,
to people belonging to the Malakan sect. A
Russian peasant bought a Bible, having to
borroi^ the money in four different houses; a
police officer also bought a few Testaaients,and
expressed a desire to l)e a member of the Bible
society. Traveliug farther, at a ata'ion the
colporteur was unpacking his Bibles iu the rail-
way carriage, when a man approached him,
asking what the books were. Purchasing one
of them, he showed it to the other passengers
in the carriage, aud in a quarter of an hour's
time all the tea Bibles were sold, and the peo-
ple faid, "Do bring us some more another
time." In a town he met with a man who
seemed so pleased to get a Testament in the
Russian language, as till now he only had it
in the Slavonic language; he said, "We will
read together with my wife. God has sent you
among us." The Testaments brought to that
priest by the colporteur were accepted with de-
light; he was surprised that any one had taken
such trouble as to bring them over so far. As
that priest had several parishes under his care,
he will be able to -aetl fclaeae <3-e3pela amoas^tiie
people, and he thinks of having a Bible depot
at his house. The colporteur visited many oth-
er different places, where he sold a number of
his books.
From the Independent.
INTERESTING DISCOVERY.
AN iateresting discovery is announced as
made on the 6th of October, 1879, by an
Arab who was working in a quarry about four
and a half miles from the ancient Gaza in Pal-
Istine. He there found a colossal marble fig-
ure of a man, measuring three feet from the
crown of the head to the end of the beard twen-
ty-seven inches from ear to ear, thirteen and
one- half inches from the top of the forehead to
the mouth, fifty-four inches from one shoulder
to another, eighty- one inches from the top of
the head to the waist, aud fifty-four inches
round the neck, the whole hight being fifteen
feet. The hair hangs over the shoulders in
long curls and the beard falls upon the breast.
The right arm is broken in half, while the left
arm is crossed over the breast to the right
shoulder, where the hand is hidden in the folds
of a cloth. There is no inscription either on
the figure or on the pedestal, which is a large
block carved in one piece with the image. The
statue was discovered in a recumbent position,
buried in the sand on the summit of a hill near
the sea, and probably at a distance from its
original site. It is estimated to weigh 12 000
pounds. The Pasha of Jerusalem has sent a
guard to protect this curious relic of antiquity
from the econoclastic habits of the natives. Aa
it has not yet been seen by a European, it is
impossible to determine to what period it be-
longs; but the description of it goes far to show
that it is in the Assyrian style, and is, if gen-
uine, a product of the age when Gaza was still
an independent city of the Philistines.
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THE BRETHRElSr ^T IV^ORK-
t.
riBGINIA.
Lynches Station.
Hai council meeting on the 18th of Nov.,
all in love. The writer was auvauced to the
second degree of the ministry. Our dear J ' ; ,■.
Henry Beam lost his horse last month. He
left his home in Bedford county to assist lis in
trying to save the souls of our dying fellow
men, and while amon? us his horse was seri-
ously hurt which caused his death. On the
Sr.'l Sunday in last month I had meeting in
Pittsylvania Co., h?.d a good and attentive
meeting, and baptized one, p. man about fifty-
seven years of age. Hoping that all our labors
may be received with success, I remain your
brother, T. C. Wood.
Dec. 20th.
NEW JERSEY.
Bull's Island.
My mission labor has proved Euccessfol
in this State. Several have made the good
confession, and two came out last night and a
very good interest manifested. I have beefl
laboring in this State for nearly three month?
in the Home Mission fit-Id; hope to arrive at
home by the last of this month. I am now
writing at the house of sister Ellen Hoffirian,
one of your subscribers. She is well pleased
with your paper. The Lord bless you in the
good work. John Nicholson,
Dec. 23rd.
soul and a strengthening of the ties that bind
the true Ciiristians together in love and union.
Some are counting the cost, and how long they
will be permitted to doubt God only kacws,
Dec. 20th. S. W. Lindoweb.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Wernersville.
May grace, peace and mercy be multiplied
unto you and all the Israel of God everywhere.
May our Father guide, assist and direct you in
the noble work of spreading his glorious truths
through the land of liberty, and hope that
many who have never read your paper may
read it the coming year and through it be
brought to a knowledge of the truth as it is in
Jesus. I admire the peace principles of your
paper, and hope you will always conduct it in
such a maniier that it will be acceptable in the
• eyes of our Master, and if acceptable in his
sight it surely ought to be in our sight.
Dec. 20th. Eliza Lincoln.
Bu
MICHIGAN.
hanan.
Bro -Thurston Miller, of Laporte Co., Indi-
ana, came to us on the 6ch of December snrt
commenced a series of meetings. The atten-
dance was fmall at first.' He held a Children's
Meeting, and it was a pleftsant sight to see so
mcny children seated tn the front seats. They
were very attentive to wh&t Bro. Miller had to
say to them. We think, jadgiEg from their
b'ight eyes and smiling faces, that they will
loBg remember that evening, and we trcst that
the seed sown ia their young hearts will not be
lost. The meeting continued to grow in. in-
terest to the close. Two were added to the
church by baptism, and cna applicant who will
be baptizsd in the near future; the brethren
were encouraged and we believe that the angets
rejo'ced.
Dec. 21st.
E. R. Moon.
OHIO.
Dnnkirk.
I had a pleasant time while in the West;
preached at four difi'erent places. Baptized two
young men in the Center View congregation.
We are well. May the blessing of God rest
upon you and your labors. Yours in Christ.
Dec. 23. Jacob Witmorb.
Oak Grove Church.
We had a series of meetings conducted by
Eld. James C. MeMullen of Msnffield, Ohio.
He preached the word of God with power and
simplicity, convincing the sinner that there is
no ground outside of the gof pel of Christ that
is safe to occupy. The members were richly
admonished to the duties that are so often neg-
lected by Christian professors of this age of the
world. None wera added to the cbnireh bj
INDIANA.
Elkhart.
We began a meeting at our meeting-house
the 11th of December and continued until the
23rd, Bro. A. H. Puterbaugh preached thir-
teen sermons and Bro. John Metzler three.
Three were baptized and one reclaimed, and we
believe more are counting the cost.
Dec. 23rd. D. M. Puteebaugh.
Milford.
A man who claims to he a brother came to
us several weeks ago and attecded some of our
meetings. He pretended to be a doctor and
gave his name as Alexander; tried to find as
many persons of ill health among the brethren
as he could to get employment. Is reported as
going to saloons to get hot sling to cure cold,
and feels himself willing to use proper lan-
guage when he gets eilcuge of spirits to ani-
mate. Brethren watch the chap; his eye
indicates a bad trait of character. His light
thumb is off. Beware of false brethren.
Dec. 21st. J. H. Miller.
Dora.
We visited Clear Creek church last Sun
day. Had services morniig and evening. Br9.
D. Bear preached at n ght. . This congregation
is in good working order. D. Hodgden and J.
A. Murray are the ministers. May God bless
them all in their labors. J. W. Southwood.
Dec. 25th.
Napanee.
According to previous arrangements to
hold meeting in the Union mfetins<-house at
Hebton, in the Bremen District, brethren John
H. Miller, Daniel Wvsong and others, met on.
the evening of the 11th insfc, where a congrega-
tion had gathered to bear the word in its puri-
ty, which they showed by their good attention.
J. H. Miller expounded the word and we felt
that it was good to sit in heavenly places in
Christ Jc-sus. Services Sunday morning and
ia the evening Bro. Rothenberger fsddressed the
Wysong in the English. Also preaching on
Monday and Tuesday evenings by the Breth-
ren. It was truly a refreshicg season for the
members of the church. Many tears were seen
rolling down the cheeks of saints and sinners.
Give us more such meetings to cheer us on our
way, tor soon we will all have to leave the
shores of mortality and arrive on i.he other
side where we can sing the songs of the re-
deemed. L. E. Miller.
Dec. 19th.
ILLINOIS.
Mulberry Grove.
We have just had a season of refreshment.
Our communion wa" held on the 11th mst, and
we had a happy seaKon. The seating capacity
in the house was packed, hut the order and at-
tention were very good; I thick seldom sur-
passed. Bro D. Frantz of Cerro Gordo csme
to us on the Sfci:. and remained until the 14lh,
and did gome very acceptable preaching. May
God bless him. The home ministers continued
the sue eting until the evening of the 19th. One
was buried with Chiist by baptism; an sged
man of-exeellent character and infloence. May
God keep him and us faithful. Fraternally.
Dec. 23rd. J ohn Wise.
Hurricane Creek Church.
This church is situated about six miles
south of Mulberry Grove, Bond Co., and has a
membership of about one hundred. Our meet-
isg-house has a seating c^^pacity of about 700
or 800. Brother John Wise has the oversight
of this church. We have meeting every two
weeks The church made up some money for
the Kansas sufferers. I think if some brother
would come here snd hold a series of meetings
there might be some good done. Health is
good. The weather is cold but no snow.
Dec. 19th. A. W. S.
Rock Creek.
The church at Rock Creek has been much
encouraged by the preaching of Bro. Harper.
Would have been glad to have him stay
longer. One baptiz?d and several more almost
persuaded. We would he glad to have breth-
ren come and preach for us.
Dec. 22nd. J. L. Meters.
baptism, but we think that it was a feast to the e ongregation in the Geinaan language and Bro.
KANSAS.
Dorchester.
As we live in the West where there are
not so many ministers and we only Lave
preaching once in every four weeks, we wish
for some of our ministers East that are not oc-
cupied there, or wish a field largf r to labor in,
to emigrate to this country as we need spiritual
food often to keep us close to God. We have
an organization of Brethren here and number
about twenty. Have three deacons but no min-
ister. The Brethren of the Beatrice church
fill our calls. Bro. P. Snavely has a farm to
renf^^o any one that will move West and fill
that vacant place as a minister. We have a
good climate, good country and good society.
Dorchester is twenty- eight miles west of the
capital of our State, (Lincoln). If any one
wishes to communicate, address Bro. J. R.
Cripe, as he is our oldest deacon, and he will
communicate to any one that desires to fill that
place. If any minister should be traveling
THE idiR3i]'xi3:±iE:>T ^T ^a^o:b,jl.
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thij Wiy pl.:!as3 atop off at Dorchester, wliicU
is on tlic B. & M. R. R. in Nsbrj^sku, aad quite
a nambar live ia tha viciaiiy not fa^ from
towa, aai prsdoh for us. ''How shall t'aey call
on him ia whoai they they have not believed?
and how shall thsy believe la iiim of whom
they hav3 nob hwrd? aaJ how siall thjy heHr
without a preaehar?" Ram. 10: 14. May G-cd
bleaa us all is our sinsere prayer.
Geo. W. Myers.
Ionia .
Our aged siater Brink worWi is undergoing
severe suffering from the effeot'3 of CAUcer and
its treatm-jnt. Hsr recovery is doubtfu]. She
is filled With Christian eouraje, and endures
with patience her severe triaU — resigned to the
Father's will. A. P, Debtee.
Dec. 24th.
Grenola.
Prayer-meeting last night — small atten-
daao6 but a good meeting. Ic doss us good to
h^ar membarii who have never offered prayer
in public say a few words of encouragement
and then kuael and lead in prayer. W«i expect
our Elder, Bro. Jesse Studiioaker, nrxt-month
to hold some mjetings. Ha has haa very poor
health since our Love-fja^-t but is improving.
Pour inches. of snow fill ia^s nigiit, but not
very cold. Oar crop.j here ia E'.k county are
good. Tills is a good place f-.r a poor man to
g<;t a start in tha world. We are glad to nuve
brethren move ia. JoHN A.. SlUDABAKEtt.
Dec. 19th.
MISSOURI.
Ceater View.
Through the mercies of God I am at home
again. My visit to lliiuoii was enjoyable to
me because of tne great earnestness and Melilj
of the members to the interests of the cauroh,
in that they have not lost their distinctive
feature of separation from the world. I first
lunded at Girard, Macoupin county, and was
conveyed from there to the Clear Creek con-
gregation. This church ia in Christian Co.,
and is under the Eldership of Bro. B. B. Whit-
mer, assisted by brother I. Christ. Brethren,
do not forget to visit this little group of faith-
ful disciples. You will know them when you
see tnem — they are not of the world. They
are like the city which cannot be hid. There
I met my youngest sister whom 1 had not seen
for seven years. She is the wife of Bro. Wm.
Brunk. Their oldest daughter is among the
young disciples. Had several meetings there.
Then was conveyed to the Pleasant Hill con
gregaiion on the ITch, where I found another
city which shows for itself. This congrega-
tion is under the Eldership of Bro. J. W.
Harshberger,. assisted by several faithful work-
ers. Many thanks for the kindness of all.
Dec. 25th. A, Hutchison.
Nevada.
The weather has been steadily cold since
the middle of Novtmber with several small
snows. Our country is filling up fast with au
enterprising class of uitizans, but sorry to say
but few Bretliren. Our new railroad is biing-
ing in v. flotd of inimigrauts. The road ii>
nov» liaidhed to Nevada, and will be pushed
south as fast as the weather will permit.
We would say to brethren coming West, call
and see our country. Land is still chap but
advancing. Nearly half the raw prairie land
in the county has changed owners since the
first of March, and h^s gone into the tiands of
the. aetu-il settler. We have a church of about
forty members, and have preaching every Sun-
day. Bro. J. S. M.)hler from Henry county
was with us and preached eigbt sermons. We
have rented a church in Nevada and would say
should there be a minister or ministers who
exp.3ct to travel over the M. K. & T. or Lexing-
ton and Southern road, we ask them to make
their arringements to stop off at Nevada and
give us some meetings. Nine or ten members
live in town so that in a few hours an appoint-
ment can be circulated. A better plan would
be to send notic? ahead. My address is Nevada.
S. Click.
ABKANSAS.
ArkadelpMa.
We arrived here Dec. 8fch, and since that
time the weather has oeea very warm; quite a
number of cuildien have been barefooted, but
this morning the weather has cnauged some.
It is snowing, but not cold; the snow melts as
jast as it fails to the ground. Health is good.
Por the benefit of the Brdh. en generally 1 will
sai that there are five of us taat c i me to this
place that are members of the chuich, viz: my
father, mj'seifand-wife, and Bro. A. B.Kmgs-
iey and v/ife. i received a letter liom Bro. S.
Ifouuce of Indiana, stating thit be had just
oeen here and left the day before we came.
Would li;ie to have met him here. He gave
me good encouragement. Ig _miilieii nie-Jeai
good when the brethren think of us at a throne
of mercy, v/hich Bro. Younce says ne will do.
I hope we may hear from many more in the
Brotherhood. 1 have made no arrangements
to preach as we have been very busy, but will
soon. The people are very friendly htre and
meet us with waim receptions. Brethren, you
who ate traveling, stop off at Aarkadelphia and
preach for us. Any one stopping will enquire
at the hotel or at depot and they can easily
find us. There are members living south of
us, that is ill Texas, if they go norch
would like them to stop -here and
call on us. May i!;;:- blessing of God rest on
the general Brotheru ju J that all may be saved,
is the prayer of your unworthy brother in
Christ. J. W. Gephaet.
Dec. mh.
five years, but I think they have gone back
into the world. I fear it is the fleece they want
and not the souls of poor men. If I had a
chance I would cast my Lt with the Brethren
and try to spend the rest of my days with
God's people, not because I have not tried to
live right, but because I think I am in error
in regard to God's teachings, and wnen we
sti ay away from our Pather's house and poo-
ple, we oughv, like tiie prodigal son, arise and
go home. I have been giving my paper
to a man eighty years old; a member of the
United Brethren Church. He told me that if
there were any of your Bretnren here he would
join them and try to make his way to heaven;
and I would go in with him. I am a poor man
and have a large famiiy to supyoit, but I can't
do without a paper. I have taken it almost one
year, and have read every word in it. You will
find 60 eta. with this, and in due time you will
get the dollar. J. B. Noeion.
Marshall, lU.
AN OUTSIDE VIEW.
1HAVE been taking your paper the pait
year, and will say without fliittering you
that I think it is one of the best papers that I
ever read. It is full ot the Holy Ghoat relig-
ion, and not filled up with trash; and as for
your style of religion, I think it is nothing
more than Christ has taught. I endorse your
doctrine; first in your plain form of dress and
the brotherly love you show to each other. —
That fills all the law and the prophets. Love
the Lord thy God with a'l thy soul, mind and
strength, and thy neighbor as thyself. I be-
lieve that your brethren do that, as I am ac-
quainted with Jacob Mitchel wlio lives in Clay
Co., Ind. I have known liim for many years
and I always found him a Christian man. It
was he that sent me your paper. I have been
a member of the Methodist church for thirty-
NOTICB.
E, the undersigned committee of the Al-
baugh poor fund, hereby give notice to
those po.ir chuches w'aub hive not already
been supplied with their poitioa of said fund,
that we will meet on th-; 26th day of P.-bruary
nwxt tocoijider and piss ou all applications
that come in by that time, tbey will most like-
ly lay over another yeir. B/ a piof church
we mean ti>ose churches whose members in the
main are 'oarely able to help themselves, and
. not well able to help their still ppo_rer rnenibers^
In short, this fuui is inteaded by the testator
tor the benefit of the pjor in poor churches.
The will limits each chirck to not less than
twenty-five nor mireihia fifty dollars, ab the
discretion of tha omiuitr.je. lu your applica-
tion give a geaeral stitam-snt of your chinch,
give as near as you Ciu the number of mem-
bers, also the church charges, and give the
name of your church, signed by at least a ma-
jority of your officials. By order of the church.
Direct all applications to David Bowman,
Hagerstown, Ind.
Jac;ib Rife, )
Jacob Yost, | Committee.
Datid Bowman. )
Dec. 1311), 1880.
FROM DORA, INDIANA.
E were permitted for the first time to vis-
it the Huntington Church on the 20ih;
had fourmeetinge: one for the purpose cf dis-
coursing on the death of a much respected and
beloved brother, Henry Myers. May God grant
his oofflfortiag blessing to tha wido wed sister
and those children aud frieuds. Brother H. R.
Binkley is the only miuister in this church.
He no doubt feels lonely, yet he seems to be
loved and respected by all, both in and out of
the church
We left Brother M. Hokes' ou tha 23rd for
home. Scarcely had we arrived until we re-
ceived a summons to attend another funeral,
—that, of our aged and much beloved sister
Elizabeth Lsedy. Thus one by one tbey are
passiig over the river of death and soon il will
be so bdid of us. May God enable us all to s ^t
readv. J- W. Souihwood.
±4=
TPIE BRETEEREISr A.T IVORK-
giJiilth m^ Mmptmm.
S. T. BOSSEEMAN,
Editor.
All communication 3 for this department ehould be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bos^erman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
OUR SALUTATORY.
IT was with some degree of reluctance that
we gave our coasent to appear bifore our
readers as Editor of this department, feeling
our incompetency to grapp'e with so great
reformatory movement. But by the urgent
request of others, and finally, by the consent
of our own mind, we have set ourself for the
defense and the advocating of those princi-
ples relating to the laws of Life and Health,
which we have long since conceived to he the
truth We shall not, aud io not entertain the
idea that our f«llow-c:eaturps have no feeling?,
and that they do not kuov when and how
much they feel, bat we want to reason together
aad investigate those fi-elings asd if founded
upon principles tiue ai>ii right shall accept
them, and if wroug shall encourage steps in
v/uich it may become right. We are not fight-
ing man, churches nor the people, but we are
figlitiag sin, warring against wrong principles,
ami wtierever we see the eerpent showing his
head we mean to fling at him something thai
he may be bruised under oui- feet, and that we
all be planted upon true principles, eucoura-
giag health, tsmpsraoca, huppiness and a life
of true holiness.
The house in which we live is loo good and
noble a structure to let it crumble when it is
within our own province to save it. We main-
tain that "ye are not your own, for ye are
bought with a price, thff :fore glorify God in
your body and ia your spirit whiuh are God's,"
denotes sovereign pawer, aud that this sover-
ei^joty demands holy ssrvije and worshipful
praise from the body as well as from the spirit.
Hence we must care for the body and keep it
in such relations to health that it can act and
move from n tural impulses iu the service to
our Master. To infringe, therefore, upon the
right of the body, impairing health, either from
ignorance, neglaot or wilful persistence, is vio-
la'i'ng the law governing our bodies, which
violation iaeures disastrous results, disqualfy-
ing us for physical or spiritual labor and gen-
dering disease resulting in death. This in
fringemsnt may be in excessiv" e^^ing, drink-
irig, dressing and laboring. In these we advo-
caee tempT-mce as well as in "all things'" and
are impress-d with the certainty that the only
way by whi;h niaukiad can attain to correct
notions nf living, and human life proper, in
health, diso.is \ &e., is to apply their powers
intellectually to the study of health, temper-
ance and rigat principles of living as a science.
To this end we shall try to labor and invite a
hearty co-operation of all our readers in this
great cause, and if we in a small degree, shall
accomplish good we shall feel amply repaid
for the labor bestowed and the efibrt made.
8. T. B.
Young man, enter upon the duties of life
with a will. It is a pleasure to be found biisily
engaged doing good.
The distance between the Saloon and Peni-
tentiary, as demonstrated in our village lately,
is a big drunk, committing robbery, an arrest,
trial and sentence. Three of our young men
received a three year's terin in State Prison. —
Boys, beware of the first drink.
Cuke son a felon. — Take common salt, dry
it in the oven, then pound it fine and mix it
with turpentine, equal parts. Put it on a rag
and wrap it round the finger, and as soon as it
gets dry put on some more, and in twenty-four
hours the felou will be as dead as a door-nail.
A philosopher who speaks from experience,
says: "If you drink wine you will walk in wiu-
ding ways; if yoa carry too much beer, the
bier will carry you; if you drink brandy punch-
es, you will get punched; and if you always get
the best of whishey, whiskey will always get
the best of you."
Few are unfamiliar with the fact that epi-
demics follow the fhady side of a street, and
fevers are most prevalent in shade. Diseases
of nearly every kind prefer the dark side of a
street rather than the sunny side of the way.
There ia virtue in sunshine; open your doors
and windows and let it in.
A la\v still stands on the statute books of
Maryland obliging ministers of the Gospel to
read the names of drunkards aloud from the
pulpit four times a year. It was passed when
the population was small and a man could re-
cite the names of the entire population in
about three days if he was a fast talker.
An elderly gentleman, accustomed to indulge,
entered the traveler's room where sat a grave
Friend by the fire. Shifting a green pair of
spectaclas upon his forehead, rubbing his in-
flamed eyes and calling for brandy and water,
he complained to the Friend that his eyes were
getting weaker and weaker, and that even spec-
tacles didn't seem to do them any good. "I'll
tell thee, friend," replied the Quaker, "what I
think. If thou wouldst wear thy spectacles
over thy mouth for a few months thine eyes
would get well again."
LIFE.
tion, and means more than to draw the sword.
He who swears does the body no harm, but
ruins the soul. He that indulges in strong
drink abuses his body, defiles the soul and dis-
qualifies himself for a life of happiness beyond.
The happiness and holiness in the light beyond
depend largely upon our rightful living here
and necessitates obedience to law both natural
aud Divine. b.
THE AVALANCHE OF RUM.
D.iringthe recent Arctic expedition of Lieut.
Schwatka, which made a sledge trip of 3,151
miles, not a drop of spiritous liquor was used.
THE cessation of life is looked upon as being
a solemn event. Death is mostly desig-
nated as the king of terrors, before whom
monarchs bow, nations tremble, and from whom
the people shrink with fear. This silent mon-
itor levels all distinctions, impressing upon the
mind a feeling of sorrow and solemnity, But
while we look upon our dissolution as being
solemn, life is more solemn and should be met
more deliberately and determinedly. In the
commencement of life we enter upon a state of
immortal existence and a warrant to the great-
est amount of happiness to be obtained in the
grand future is to be obtained here. A certain
quality of eternity awaits us. It is within the
province of man to choose the quality of that
eternity. Shall it be one of happiness or its
reverse? Observing right relations to iti laws
of life and health, and to Divine law will ena-
ble us to secure that eternity of happiness.
"Do thyself no harm," is the voice of Inspira
SCORES of years have come and gone, cen-
turies have passed away, generation after
generation of men have been swept into eter.
nity; empires and kingdoms have risen, flour-
ished and crumbled to dust; ages with their
slow wheels have c>rcled away, yet this mon-
strous evil runs parallel with them all. Fath-
ers hopes are still blasted, the mother still
weeps the downfall of her son, the sister still
mourns the loss of her once kind brother, the
wife's heart still bleeds, the feeble, starving
cries of children are still heard, — yet this ava-
lanche of human destruction rolls on dovpn the
mountain of time and human existence, bury-
iag beneath its ruins the hopes and happiness
of multitudes of human lives. On and on it
sweeps with relentless force, torturing hearts,
desolating homes with scarce an obstruction to
stay its progress. We all have, and still see its
disastrous results. Is there a man who has
mixed much with society, who cannot call to
mind the time when some shabby, miserable
wretch, in rags and filih, who shuffles past him
no vv, was a respected man of busines=i, or follow-
ing some lucrative employment. Ah, such ca-
ses are of too frequent occurrence, and too
often arise from one cause — drunkenness — that
slow, sure poison that oversteps every other
consideration; that casts aside wife, children,
friends, home, happiness and position, and hur-
ries its victims on to degiedation and death.
Such are the representations of every-day
life. When you see a drunkard on the street
do not make spoit of him however ludicrous it
may seem, but stop and think. He is going
home to some tender heart that will throb with
intense agony; to some mother perhaps, who
will grieve ever the downfall of her once proud
boy, or perhaps a loving wife awaits his com-
ing, whose heart will almost burst at the sight
of her once manly husband, or some rose-lipped
child awaits the coming of his papa.
Do not laugh, but rather drop a tear of sym-
pathy for the erring one. Do not laugh, but
renew your vows annd energies for the sup-
pression of this growing evil. Lst us then, as
Christians and lovers of truth and right, hurl
at this monster the missiles of righteousness,
bruising and mangling more and more his
disfigured form. Let us use great boldness of
truth one after another in the path of this
ungodly avalanche, checking, yes staying for a
time, and may be forever, the onward progress
of this destructive besom. w. j. h.
The professor of religion who neglects the
house of God and other religious duties, on the
Lord's day, aud spends it in visiting, in order
to save his week-day time, may increase his
worldly goods, but he will most assuredly cheat
his soul out of eternal life.
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THE PROBLEM OF HUMAN LIFE.
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THE BRETHRENT ^T T\^0RK:.
TEE HAMMOM AND BASHOR DE-
BATE.
(Contined from page fire )
Bashor hsld him to tiie proposition, emphasiz-
ing, with considBrable force the article the be-
fore church and the word identical as ustd m
thw propoeition, showing the people theraby
whiifcthe elder had to provs so tliey might see
hoiv far he failed. Brother Bashor fcaiidled the
cayae with much mo/e scholarship and ability
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touUthe bretLren so far as we, with effort,
coald Isarn, and to non-proftssors and others.
Wt' bespeak for that church future success.
The congregation was large and attentive
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After the first day the debate commenced at
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each dispuiant havirg two Isalf hour speeches;
thtn ai.ain at 2 o'clock P. M., closing at 4 P.
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MISSIONARY WORK.
HOME MISSION, NORTH
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HAT will become of our Home ISseion ?
is the question, often asked. Well it
depends a little on the contributors. If they
hold to their wealth and are not willing to
have tht- gospel spread in th at way, then it
will go down. The Etangelisfs cannot do this
work alone. Many of them are in limited cir
cum stances and mubt work for their support,
and their familioB at home. There are isolated
placfs where our brethren have never preached
the doctrine as we believe, is not known there.
The calls are coming in for preaching from
the isolated places and from churches that have
but few members, and thsy scatteringly located:
but would like to bmld up the cause of Chriet,
and have not the wherewith to gat help. Will
we let them call, and not heed them? When
our brethren called from Western Kansas for
aid to supply the hunger of the body, how ready
the people were to contribute. Now the calls
are made to satisfy the hungry soul — the spir-
itual body. Will we not respond and give
the necessary means? As it is necessary for
the secretary to report to the Board of Evang-
elism, we wish that the solicitors would re-
port to the secretary immediately. As the
Evangelists are out in the field of labor, aadthe
calls many, the Boai-d should know how much
means they have to work with.
S. W. LiifDOWEE, Sec'y.
Carey, Wyandot County, Ohio.
Ta m-eting of the Board of Foreign and
Dtimestic Missions, in Broohvil'e, Ohio
on tae 8iii inst., the calls for the word of life
were considered and provided for by the Board,
and we expect soon to have the several evan-
gelists at work. The calls from Arkansas, Min-
neiota and Canada will be i-uppli^d at the ear-
liest period possible, and the evangelists select
ed it is hoped will make arrangements to go
on fie important mission at once. Wou:d say
to the solicitors in the Brotherhood to continue
soliciting funds to aid in the spread of the gos-
pel.
Tcurs in the hope of salvation,
S. T. BOSSEEMAN.
Dunkirk, Ohio.
WHAT THBY HAVE DONE.
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Funeral services by the Breth-
C. W. Myees.
HAVING recently returned from a trip to
Kansas and Nebraska, I wish to say a
word in behalf of the brethren and sisters in
Eastern Kansas and Nebraska concerning the
destitute of the western part of said States,
a< i have been asked again and again in the
kit four mouths, why it was that the eastern
pjurtof thore Stat?^ do not help to maintain
the western part of their own States, thiuking
they were uener to the destitute. Now I wish
to say to a.b coactrned, that the members and
others in that part of Kansas and Nebraska
have been vi ry liberal towards ihe deetitute
and sufferf-rs of the Maple Grove Colony.
Quite an amount of provisions was shipped
tiom Lawrt-'iice, Kansas, and other points. I
kiiow of OEH brother ttiat bought fifty dollars
worth of can meal Lud sent it to the suiferrrs;
at d as hi', like many others, did not rfqaest a
report, Row-e concluded thev did nothing,
■svbich is not the case. We give this notice in
i':stic6 to our brethri^n and friends in Eastern
K^iusas an \ Nebraska, D.-ar brethnn and d^
ttrs. to us that are havingplenty and to spare,
could we not . o a little more for the sufferers
that are pleading for a little more help?
H. Feaniz,
EOTER— BRANTNER.— By J. H. Moore, at his
residence in Lanark, 111.. Deo. 21, 1880, Wm. H,
Royer and Alma C. Brantner, both of Carroll
Ci., 111.
ME VER— MET UR — Nov. 23, 1880,at the residence
o£ the bride's parents, near Lathrop, California,
by Eld. J. P. Wolfe, Bro. Waldemar Meyer, min-
ister of the Chaparral church, and sister Alice
Meyer, of the SanJoaquin church.
FRICK— BRUMB vUGH.— Deo. 11th, by J. J.
Hoover, at the residetiee of the bride's parents,
Nathan Friok and sister Sarah A. Brumbaugh,
all of Portage Co., Ohio.
BOSZOE— BITTERM AN.— Dee. 23rd, by the same,
at the residence of the bride's parents, Leroy
Boszor, of Noble Co., Ind., and Ida Bitterman,
of Stark Co , Ohio.
Blessed are the deed which dleln the Lord.— Bev. 14 : 13.
Obituary notices should be separate from everything else, written on
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place of death, 3. Disease or cause of death. 4. When and where
bom. 5. Age. 6. Name of parenta. 7. Number of family still living.
8. To whom, when and where married. 9. United with the church
when and where. 10. Eurial when and where. 11. Funeral service
when and where, and by whom coodncted .
McNEER.— In the MiUedg.;ville congregation,
Carroll Co , Illinois, October 18, 1880, Albert M.
son of Jonas and Lydia McNeer, aged one month
and 19 days. Funeral sermon by Eld. Tobias
Meyers.
MYERS.— Mary Myers, a sister of your church,
departed this life on the 14th of April, 1880, in
the 42nd year of her age, with bright hopes of a
glorious immortality. Buried at Nettle Creek
church, Indiana,
ren.
KING.— In Lower Cumberland church. Pa., Dec.
7th, Bister Ellen King, aged 81 years, 10 months
and 24 days. Pune.ai discourse from Rev.l4;13.
J. B. Gabtbr.
MILLER.- In the Logan Creek church, Logan
Co., Ohio, Dec. 12th, 1880, sister Diana Miller,
aged 75 years, 6 months and 16 days. Disease
Typhoid Pneumonia. Mother united with the
Brethren Church in September, 1842, ana lived a
consistent member until her death. She bore
her afflictions with Christian fortitude and re-
mained conscious until her death. She leaves six'
children to mourn the loss of a dear mother. The
funeral services were conducted by brethren J.
Frantz and M. Swonger, from Numbers 23: 10.
Abednbgo Millek.
BALL. — In the Mineral Creek Church, Johnson
Co., Mo., Dec. 11, 1880, Reuben 0., son of Bro.
Eli and sister Mary Ball, aged 13 years, 2 months
and 17 days, He Invited the minister to sing
and pray with him ; took promises of all to meet
him in heaven, and exhorted his school-mates
^ and all prrsent as a father with age and experi-
ence would his wayward son. Funeral services
by the Brethren from Rev. 12 : 13.
Fbbd. Culp.
YODER. — At the residence of her son-in-law,
near Harlan, Shelby county, Iowa, Oct. 27, 1880,
of dropsy, slater Margaret, wife of Bro. Stephen
Yoder, aged 49 years, 3 months and 22 days.
She was a daugtiter of John Shoemaker (deceas-
ed), born in Wayne county Ohio, united with
the church when young, and moved with her
husband to Washington Co., Iowa. At the time
of her death she was visiting •niith her children
in Shelby county, four of whom were living
there. She was anointed, and died in the hope
of eternal life. She leaves a husband and ten
children to mourn thsir loss, Funeral services
by brethren W. Wylaud and J. H. Fillmore.from
Rev. 14:13. R. A, YoDEK.
(primitive Christian and Preacher please copy,)
ARMENTROUT.— Nancy, wife of Valentine Ar-
mentrout, was born April 25th, 180», and died
Oct. 29, 1880, aged 71 years, 0 mouths and 4 days.
She was the mother of seven children, all of
whom are living but one daughter. One of her
sons belongs to the Brethren Church and the
others are members of the diflerent churches.
She united with the church about ten years ago
and remained faithful until death. She had can-
cer of the breast from which she suffered four
years, but bore it all with much patience. She
called for the Elders of the church and was
anointed. Funeral services by Bro. John H.
Sellers, from 2 Cor. 5 : 1-S, to a large concourse of
people. Geo. W- AKMENTKOtJT.
KURTZ.— Near Morgantown, Berks Co., Pa., of
cancer, Nov. 29, 1880, after a long and painful
sickness of nine months, Sarah, wife of Jacob
H. Kurtz, aged 65 years, and 17 days. Funeral
services by John P. Mast in the German and
Isaac Eby in the English from St.*'' John 11 ; 24,
25, to a very Urge concourse of people, we believe
to be long remembered by those who know her.
She left her prayer here to be put on record and
by the request of the family I give it as she utter-
ed it to her Jesus: "O, God, who ssnds sickness
and grants health, I pray thee, give me a patient
heart to bear whatsoever crosses thou dost see
fit to lay upon me. Help me to find the healing
balm which thv grace pours into the wounds of
sorrowing breasts. Sanctify to me all the pains
I feel and all the groans I utter, so t'jat the dis-
tresses of this mortal life may serve to fit me for
the glories of my immortal state through Jesus
Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen."
John Zook.
MAUST.— In Fillmore Co., Minn., Dec. 27, 1880,
Minnie E., daughter of John aaJ Sophia Maust,
aged 7 years, 8 months. Also a son Dee. 24th,
aged 4 years. Disease diptheria. Funeral dis-
course by Bro. Wm. Hipes. S. M. Shuck.
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Vol. 6. Lanark, 111., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1881. No. 2.
Current Topics.
The psople - of Tipiteasa, (Gfilbsri; Islands)
under missiojiary teaching, have gathered and
burned all their weapong. They have also
abolished the liquor traffic, and passed string-
ent Sunday laws.
An order was recently seat to a Boscoa book-
seller, which, among other things enumerated
"Six Primitive Christiamty." It was sent back
witn the response peociled opposite that item
and not at all in jsst : ^'No Primitive Chiiitians
in Boston." The same might be said in other
places. — Zimi's Watchman.
Some 4,000 of 6,000 of the creditors (i Arch-
bishop Parcell have held a meeting in Cincin-
nati, and voted to empjioy additional lawyers,
in order that the suit against. the church' prop-
erty may be prosecuted moie vigorously, If
the suit should be suec'ssfui, one bxiiidred
prope:tj'.
the eternal ''Eastern Question" is quiet for a
wiiile, and neither Greece nor Turkey is hi a
fighting mood. Kothing in particular is go-
ing on in Asia Wc-U, the world vras in a state
of entire peace when Christ made his first ap-
pearenee, and who knows what is the meaning
of the present lull.
A Woman's Dress Association is in working
ordf r in England, which requires its members
"to dress u'oderately, neatly, and becomingly"
— "never to spend more f.jr dress than can be
conscientiously spared for the purpose," "to
wear no unhealthy style of dress." — Zi-
oii's Watchman- Thst is a good move, and
ia needed in more places than in England. But
if churches would enforce that plainness
taught in the Gospel the world would need no
"Dress Association" in order to advocate and
practice plainness.
plan, where the results will be fully as encour-
aging, and the physical and moral waste be iu-
finitely le?3? — Ziotis Herald.
Bernhardt, the French actress, is now in
this country; and it seems some professing
Christians have already coveted her pocket-
book. Hear her: ''Apart from the ordinary
applications for charity that I receive by mail,
numbering over fifty almost every day, some of
them come from as far as San Francisco, mem-
bers of churches are constantly besieging me
with their subscription books, askiag money
for the poor, money for missions, money for
churches, money for everything. My first an-
swer to them always is: 'Evidently charity
does not begin in the pulpit.' " It is a shame
for men to beg of the theatre for Christian pur-
poses. No wonder fcere is no life in many of
the churches
The New York Central Railroad has exclnd
ed all flush literature from^ itd trains. This is
a wise step in the direction of protection to
our youth. Few people Have an idea of the
vast amount of obscene reading matter offered
for sale in pablie places. Many of the publi-
cations are put inside the line in'order to keep
within the pale of law, but of whose indecency
there can bo no question. It is time the evil
is being checked.
William A. Wall, now laboring as a mission-
ary in Mexico, writes to the Christian Worker
of a remarkable and providential escape from
highwaymen ia a late journey. He was b;sefc
by tbree raffittus who leveled their rfv^dvers
and branisbcd .huge knives when he refused to
accede to iheir rf quests. He was unharmed ex-
cept with a caursgous heart und strong iVith in
God. Lifting up a pr.iyer to God for deliver-
ance he aoou had the satisfaction of seeing the
robber.^ riding away ^wthout having harmed
him.
The world has Sb^dom known a period of
more profound peace, says the London News,
than 'hat which now prevails. Not only are
there no wars, but at present no rumors of war.
Thi'. Kiug of Pcujsia is old, th? Emperor of
Anstfisi is engaged in domestic reforms, the
Cz IV ia resting on his laurels, the King of Italy
The Japanese Sunday, schools disapprove of
the fictit^us tales with which pur_librar!L
iou£¥Tcr yoEng pftoale are JoadeST They want ;
true stories, ornone. A number of American
and British Sunday-school library books have
been translated into Japanese. But the youth-
ful Japs refuse to give heed to those which con-
tain fabulous narrations. Dry biographies
and uninteresting "memoirs," which the Amer-
ican child long ago laid aside as bores, delight
the Japanese mind because of their real or sup-
posed historisal accuracy.
Is it any wonder that religion runs so low
when ministers belong to worldly societies?
We clip the following from an exchange:
'•Last week Hooper Crews, one of the oldest
members of the Methodist P^ock River Confer-
-^ «-«jjiff-»jrjr!jtr -a/TTaTA srizi
AVERY prevalent mistake in many church-
es is mads in about the following manner:
They conclude that the old hymns are too
common, the old preacher too familiar, and
hence decide to send off for an evangelist from
a distance, and seieet new hymns and new
tunes for the occasion. When the strange
preacher arrives they gather around him and
show him more tenderness and sympathy in
one day than they showed to their own minis-
ters duritg the whole year. He preaches a
powerful sermon; they sing the new tunes and
become warm and earnest, because they expect-
ed to before the meeting began. The preacher
pours forth his eloquence, and all agree that
encB died and was buried; bat instead of being k^ jg ^ wonderful preacher. ''Just come over
borne to the grave by brethren in the church, | ^^^\^^^ ^^^ new preacher; I tell yon, can't he
a gquad of 'Our Country's Defenders' (God
save her from them :> a seciet political lodge^
of whic'a Crews was Chaplain, were his pall-
bearers. He was a high Mason."
Why is it easier to spend money in buying
the raw material and then aa unlimited amount
of time in tvork upon it, than to give the value
ouiright and cheerfully into tha treasury of the
Lord? We speak somewhat tremenucusly on
this point. Some of our excellent members
will think we are laying our hands upon one
of the curtains of the ark. Oar loyal women
are devoting woudeifnl energies lo assist in
meeting carrent expenses, or to pay debts, or to
i? s;it;bfi-d with what he hm already obtained, | sustaiu missions. Our sympathies and snb-
and Spain ought to have enough on her hands 1 scriptions are with them; but cannot some of
without euteriag into foreign broils. E«n ' these bright and pure souls invent some other
preach, though!" is the common talk. Under
his stirring appeals forty or fifty are taken into
the church. Then they say, "See how many
converts our preacher made!" and we donfc
doubt bat he did make many of them, judging
from the short time they keep their religion.
The preacher, instead of Gcd, gets the praise,
which spoils the preacher and robs God of all
the glory.
We don't want it in that way. The old
tunes and the old preachers are good, enough.
What we want is more life in the old tunes and
more energy ia the old ministers, more prayer-
ful hearts in the congregatii il,and more lookiLg
to God for strength, not to the preacher; and
then when he blesses jou, give Him the glory,
not the preacher.— S. H. Bashor.
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THE BIIETHEREN" ^T T^^OUK-
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THE TWO CHUKCH BUILDERS,
In a, small volume — "Book of Tales in Prose and
Poetry,"— (Ivison, Blakeman & ' o., N., T.,) we
find the following story in verse which has a mor-
al lesson :
A famous king would build a churcb,
A temple vast and grand,
And that the praise might be his own
He gave a strict command
That none should add the smallest gift
To aid the work he planned.
And when the mighty dome was done,
Within the noble frame.
Upon a tablet, broad and fair,
In letters all aflame
With burnished gold, the people read
The royal builder's name.
Now when the king, elate with pride,
That night had sought his bed.
He dreamed he saw an angel come,
(A halo round his head),
Erase the royal name and write
Another in i!s stead.
What could it mean? Three times that night
That wondrous vision came,
Three times he saw that angel hand
Erase the royal name.
And write a woman's in its stead
In letters all aflime.
Whose could it be? He gave command
To all about his throne _ _
That on the tablet shone;
And so it was the courtiers found
A widow poor and lone.
The king engaged at what he heard,
Cried, "Bring the culprit here!"
And to the woman trembling sore,
He said "'tis very clear
■ That you have broken my command,
Now let the truth appear."
"Your majesty,'' the widow said,
"I can't deny the truth,
Hove the Lord— my Lord and yours, —
And so, in simple sooth,
I broke your msj^sty's command,
I crave your royal ruth.
"And since I had no money, sire,
Why I could only pray
That God would bless your majesty ;
And when along the way
The horses drew the stones. 1 gave
To one a wisp of hay."
"Ah! now I see," the king exclaimed,
"Self-gloiy was my aim;
The woman gave for love of God,
And not for worldly fame;
'lis my command the (ablet bear
The pisus widow's name."
For the Brethren at Work.
BOTH SIDES OF THE QUESTION.
BY D, r SAYLOR.
A CCOEDIHG to a special notice in
-^ Nov. No. of the Vindicator a
meeting for conference was appointed
for the 8 th of December, in the Wolf
Creek Church, Ohio, to which a gener-
al invitation was given; and I being
soliciied and urged to go, I, with many
brethren from different States, met with
the brethren at the time and place nam-
ed. And it is just to say that the meet-
ing was numerously attended, and it
is equally just to say that the faith, or-
der and practice of the general Broth-
erhood lost nothing by the conference.
I must however say that the spirit of
some of the participants in the meeting
was at first decidedly in favor of ignor-
ing decisions of A. M., while the spii'it
to sustain A. M. and to abide by her
decisions was equally manifest. And
on these points strong issue was taken.
When the strong men of the church
joined issue, at the close of the second
day's contest, to say the least, the out-
look seemed gloomy. But after a night
of prayer and thought, all met as breth-
ren, and those who held that this meet-
ing should be tantamount to A. M.,
meekly acquiesced in the more general
feeling that all grievances should be sub-
mitted to A. M. directly from this meet,
ing, and not as from acy church or dis-
trict. Thus the integrity of A. M. has
been sustained, and the spirit of oppo-
sition to her decisions defeatedT^ And
while this conference has accomplished
this, it has taught a lesson that A. M.
and the brethren in general will do
well to consider. A. M. will have
caution in disposing of petitions and
grievances sent her for adjustment,
while petitions and brethren generally
will learn not to disregard too hastily
decisions made by A. M. and do as
they please.
According to my judgment, I don't
think I ever was at a meeting where
more elders were convened than at this
one, and it was manifest that the feel-
ing was very determined that the disre-
gard to decisions of A. M. shall be sub-
dued. The church has a mild order in
ordaining ministers to the eldership.
Compared with the order of other epis-
copalian bodies, the Brethren's order is
less than mild. Yet there are bi-ethren
called elders who disregard all order,
and have run over the Brotherhood and
ordained elders contrary to rule or or-
der. A question came before this con-
ference to know whether elders are
bound to recognize such ordinations;
passed unanimously not to be recogniz-
ed. And A. M. will be requested to
stop such conduct, and to deal with the
offenders. On this the loyal part of the
church is a unit; while the hue and cry
by others that they will be controlled
by the Scriptures is all bosh. They
have but little to do with the Script-
ures. The Scriptures have the order of
salvation ; but on the order of church
government they are silent, hence A.
M. must make the rule of order. A few
examples for illusti-ation: "Forsake not
the assembling of yourselves together,"
is Scripture; but the place where, aiid
the time when to assemble the Script-
ures decide not and th? church m'dst
make the order ; and when she has made
th=j order, we are as much bound to ob
serve it, as we are to observe the com-
mand to assemble together.
Again, lu time of prayer and proph-
ecy the Scriptures teach that Christian
women shall have their heads covered,
but what that covering should be they
are silent. But as Paul said, "Does not
even nature teach something? It seems
nature combined with religion taught
Christian women generations ago that a
plain white cap was a proper covering,
and in the use of it they have been un-
disturbed for ages, until certain men
came into the church and the ministry,
who taught them that they had no
scriptural authority for the cap, and
that anything is just as good. Here A.
M. was asked for counsel in this matter;
and decided not to make a new order,
but that the plain white cap, chosen
and adopted by the mothers in Israel
ages ago was a proper covering. And
now we are under the same obligation
to abide by that decision, as we are to
the command of the Scriptures. And
A. M. will be demanded to deal with
the violators of her rule and order.
Evil departures have been so gently
dealt with that the order of the church
is threatened with open rebellion, and
forbearance means destruction of holy
principles. Here is an extract of a let-
ter recently received :
"I wish to ask you a question in re-
gard to ; Elder was here
and ordained him, with the consent of
his church, it is true, but now under the
circumstances must the adjoining church-
es all recognize the ordination, and if
not, what excuse ought they to take?
Hope to hear soon with an advice from
you." ^^_
I have thus far spoken freely, and
will now address myself to my Miami
Valley Brethren with much freedom,
because I know that they have a zeal
for God, and try to serve him faithfully.
THE BI^ETHHElSr ^T A^OEKI.
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But as none of you have served him
lon2;er than I have, nor mi.de more sac-
rifices than I have, i speak not egotism,
but to let you know that I am your
equal in the sense of God and I will go
with you and stand by you in every
lawful eifort to root sin and disorder
out of the church, but I will, with the
same firmness, oppose you in your ex-
treme views on mere form of policy,
such aa schools, Sunday schools, and se-
ries of meehngs. I know you deny
the term extreme vietvs, but that is evi-
dence that you are extreme in your pe-
culiar views; for in reality there is not
one of you opposed to education, for
all of you have more or less yourselves.
But you assume the extreme and un-
warranted authority to lay down a rule
how far a brother may educate himself
or his children. And on this arbitrary
rule you are not agreed among your-
selves. Some of you think you have
not quite education enough, and hence
have given your sons more of it than
you have yourselves.
Now, my dear brethren, let me tell
you that you are assuming too much,
and your zeal may justly be termed,
"zeal without knowrlfedgo." An<l yov.
may be charged with judging other
men's matters; and the brethi^n will not
allow you the exercise of this unwarrant
ed assumption in prescribing how much
education their children should have.
So with Sunday schools; you assume
to dictate to your brethren how they
shall observe the apostolic injunction to
parents to "bring up their children in
the nurture and admonition of the
Lord." The apostle gave the command,
but gave no rule or order how to do it.
In the law given by Moses the manner
how is clearly set forth in order. Deut.
6: 7-9. But none of you observe that
order. The apostle has defined no or-
der of proceedings, and every Christian
IS left free to choose his own rule or or-
der, and some brethren think the best
way for them to obey the injunction is
to unite with their brethren to have
their and their neighbor's children to
meet at one place on the idle hours of
Sunday and teach all the children the
same gospel principles. Now how dare
you to set yourselves up in judgment
with them, when our fathers nearly 1 00
years ago in A. M. of 1789, but who,
urged that there should be a more gen-
eral effort made to bring up our children
in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord in which pastors and teachers
should be engaged ? Are you not afraid
you are assuming too much ? When I
was in your Valley I attended one of
the Brethren's meetings, at which none
but members knelt in prayer. Were
there no Brethren's children at that
meeting? 1 wonder whether a well con-
ducted Sunday-school would not be in
order there?
Even so with your opposition to you
brethren holding series of meetings; I
could show your unfairness in your
quotations in support of your extreme
views on the subject; but my letter is
too long already. I will retain a stock
on hand for free distribution at next A.
M., if God will and I live.
Now brethren, I have spoken freely
of the extreme views held by conserva-
tives, and if I had not space in this let-
ter to speak as much, against the ex-
treme "progressive" views, I will
nevertheless resist to the extent of my
limited ability, and bring to justice
those who outrun all rule and order in
ordaining brethren, as well as to stop
excited and disorderly series o f meet
ings; and to forbid and prohibit all Sun-
day-school picnics, celebrations, con-
ventions,— aiatrict or State — all are of
the world and do not apply to the
apostolic injunction, "bring up your
children in the nurture and admonition
of the Lord."
stances. We should be kind ,ind for-
giving to one another, and not get
offended and indulge in evil speaking
as soon as our brother or sister makes
an error, but kindly show them where
they have made the misstep, and admon-
ish them to do better in the future.
Paul says, "Let all bitterness, and
For the Eretliren at 'Work.
EVIL SPEAKING.
BY JAMES M. KEFP.
"Speak not evil one of another, brethren."
James 4: 11.
THERE is nothing that will mar the
peace and union in the church
sooner than malicious speaking. The
church cannot prosper unless love and
union prevail. Because where each
heart is not filled with that love that
should characteri e every true Christian,
the members become adverse and con-
trary. They begin to speak evil of an-
other, and this will cause strife and con-
tention in the church.
The apostle James was aware of the
evils connected with evil speaking;
hence in writing to the twelve tribes of
Jewish Christians, he warned them
against it. We are not only warned
against this evil by the apostle James :
but Paul speaks of it at different times.
Each brother and sister should possess
a spirit of forbearance. We are all fall-
ible creatures, liable to err in many in-
wrath and anger, and clamor, and evil-
speaking be put away from you, with
all malice: and be ye kind one to anoth-
er, even as God for Christ's sake hath
forgiven you." Eph. 4: 31.
Brethren and sisters, I sometimes
think that if we were all truly born, not
of that corruptible, but of that incor-
ruptible seed, which liveth and abideth
forever, there would not be quite so
much strife existing between our breth-
ren.
Paul, in directing Titus concerning
the things which he should teach, says:
"Put them in mind to be subject to
principalities and powers, to obey mag-
istrates, to be ready to every good work,
to speak evil of no man, to be no braw-
lers, but gentle, showing all meekness
unto all men." Titus 3: 1, 2. Hence,
by noticing the foregoing quotations,
we see tnat it rei.|uin_-o jlwvc, ix«;eB.iieiss,
and forbearance, with which to accom-
plish the mastery of this great evil.
Yes, dear brethren, we must forgive, if
we expect to have our sins forgiven.
"And when ye stand praying, forgive,
if ye have aught against any: that your
trespasses. But \1 ye do not forgive,
neither will your Father which is in
heaven forgive your trespasses. Mark
11: 25, 26. And, dear brethren, if we
have that feeling of love within our
hearts that we should have, we will find
it an easy task to forgive those that of-
fend us. It is highly necessary that we
look to the cause of this disease in the
church, and apply a remedy: "Woe un-
to the world because of offences 1 for it
must needs be that offences come; but
woe to that man by whom the offence
cometh. Matt. IS: 7. Then since evil
speakiag is sure to cause offences, it is
important that this sin be guarded
against with the greatest of care. Now
let us see if there is not a remedy for
the relief of this great distress. Let us
take love as a basis; live and act upon
the principles of love, and I think we
will find it to be a successful remedy.
"Greater love hath no man than this,
that he lay down his life for his friends."
John 15 : 13. Then we should not only
have sufficient love to prevent evil speak-
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ing, but we should have that love that
will iaduce ua to lay down our lives for
our friends. Neither should we only
love our neighbors, friends, brethren,
and sisters, but we should love God our
Heavenly Father, who so loved the
world that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish, but have everlasting
life.
Brethren, for once consider the awful
condition in which we would be, had it
not been for the amazing love and mer-
cy God has shown to us poor creatures.
Then let-us eradicate that selfish incli-
nation from our hearts, and raise our
voices with one accord in songs of praise
to the holy name of God, for his mercy
and goodness endure+h forever. Let ua
raise our prayers in behalf of the church,
and in behalf of each other as members
of the body of Christ, and ask him to
fill our hearts with love for each other,
that we may never be found guilty of
speaking evil one of another. Yes, dear
brethren, let us invoke him to give u&
hearts of love and forbearance, that
evil words may never be known to es
cape our lips. May God abundantly
uicoo o-o, t»iivi giTc itij isireugcn xo resisT
the devil, and at last enter in through
the gates into the city, and forever en-
joy the presence of the angels.
and in the fulfillment of time God put
on him the transgressions of us all,
even us who are born 1800 years after-
ward. Yea, dear brother, that long
ago the prophecy was fulfilled for our
part. "He was wounded for our trans-
gressions ; he was bruised for our iniqui-
ties: the chastisement of our peace was
upon him, and with his stripes we are
healed." The Lord laid upon him the
iniquity of us all. Isa. 53 : 56. Dear
brother, are you familiar with those
stripes? Do you receive your healing
from them? There is nothing else that
can heal you. The truth which he
spake, and which it seems is what the
fraternity is continually setting forth as
a remedy for the want of dying human-
ity, will never eflrect a divine cure for
sin and sins. I wish you would note
this. God's order is this: 1. Blood for
atonement for our souls. 2. A body as
sacrifice for our body because of our
transgressions. 3. Faith in this for our
\ astificatiou. 4. The truth to make us
free and to sanctify us. John 17: 7; 1
Pet. 1: 22. If you would carefully note
the Apostles' sermons and writings you
will see they are full of this record:
BLOOD.
BY 0. HOPE.
M ERE I am at your service to speak
-'-^ of the blood of J esus. God said ,
"The blood is the life," (Danish: soul.)
Deut. 12:23. "For the soul (life) of
the flesh is in the blood, and I have giv-
en it to you upon the alta.r to make an
atonement for your souls, for it is the
blood that maketh atonement for the
soul." Lev. 17: 11. Butwe know that
the blood that made atonement for the
soul was the blood of Christ; hence we
read: "He has poured out his soul
(blood) unto death." Isa. 53:12. "By
his own blood he entered into the holy
place, once having obtained eternal re-
demption for us." Heb. 9: 12.
Compared with the above divine defi-
nition of Mood, the blood of Christ was
his life or his soul, humanly speaking;
hence he gave his life for our lives, his
soul for our souls, and that was the
thing whereby he obtained eternal re-
demption for us. How wonderful is
God's love! He saw him yet unborn,
merits; and they never advised sinners
to use any sanctifying means before
their faith was firm and possessed their
whole heart. They did not do it; be-
cause it is an awkward way which
would prove fatal to every individual.
It is like pouring new wine into old
bottles; let the old bottles be made new,
else the bottles break and the wine be
spilled.
Some of our best men do not under-
stand this, for they teach that Christ on^
ly atoned for original sins, and that we
by obeying the truth have our individ-
ual sins pardoned. Yet the Holy Giiost
testifies plainly that "without shedding
of blood is no remission," (Heb. 9: 22)
and that Christ as a sacrifice is an atone-
ment not only for sin, but for sins, and
not only for the sins (not sin) of the
world, but alio for the sins (notsm) of
his children. 1 John 2:2. It is simply
impossible for such preachers to guide
sinners or brethren to the bloody fount-
ain for sins when they only believe and
teach that it only cleanseth from origin-
al sins. They will continually jump
over the text that ought to be framed
in gold and hung up in every parlor:
"If we walk in the light as he is in the
light we have fellowship with one an-
other, and the blood of Jesus Christ
cleanseth us from all (not some) sins."
1 John 1:7. And if we need the blood
to cleanse us from all sin while we walk
in the light, it is evident it causes great
harm to God's children, to urge thsm
onward in the light, but not at the same
time set the blood before them that
should cleanse them as their sinfulness
appears.
To speak to a dying world continu-
ally on baptism, feet- washing, Lord's
Supper, holy kiss, and non- conformity,
etc,, etc., and not present to them the
truth or the divine sanctifying means
before making them partakers of the
atoning and redeeming means may pro-
duce church members — may bring hosts
into the fraternity, but it never will
produce genuine Christians. They will
come in and change their confession and
association, but bring their old heart
^long, which shows its stubborn tenden-
cies by flesh pleasing desires and contin-
ual rebellion. My head aches and my
heart bleeds when I see so much trouble
across the ocean ; butfor my pare I think
the cause originates in the members not
having been properly taught, but gen-
_eraliy in .preaching and in periodicals
have to feed on peculiarities as we hold
them in segard to the truth spoken by
Christ, which only should sanctify his
children.
A.ny observor will easily see a vast
difference regarding the blood in our
and the apostolic writings. And if we
shall ever succeed in keeping our fra-
ternity together^ — if we shall ever get
peace in Israel, we think the only way
is to abstain from arguments and regu-
lations of which the rebellious tribes
laugh and in the place pour on them the
blood of Jesus so long until old Adam
dies, or the spirit depart from them as
hopeless carcasses.
Christ said, ' Verily, verily I say un-
to you, Except ye drink my blood you
have no life in you." John 6: 53-56.
Dear brother, drink daily, drink deep-
er for the blood is the life given you of
God for atonement for your soul, to the
cleansing for your sins. "He that drink-
eth," said Jesus, "dwelleth in me and I
in him." John 6: 56. That is, get your
faith riveted as much to the blood as to
baptism or whatever else you consider
necessary to salvation. Study carefully
the holy oracles and see where God puts
the blood; then try to do the same, and
you will speak of the blood, write about
blood and eventually in heaven sing in
TI-IE BltETHREl^^ ^_T >VOIlK..
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an endless eternity about the blood of
the Lamb, Kev. 5 : 9, and washed your
robe white in its crimson fountain, Rev.
7: 14 — as you now do in regard to oth-
er divine arrangements.
For the Brethren at Wqi-k
MY BROTHBK ADDISON HAKPBB.
BY GEO. D. ZOLLERS.
Once more with thrills of joy,
The gospel trumpet sounds,
Aad greets the heralds sent by God
To bear (he tidings round.
A veteran of the cross is he,
A pilgrim old .ind gray;
But prompted with the vigor ytt
Of manhood's middle day.
OnoB mounted on a steed of war,
He on to cortquest led, [blood,
Through fields all stained with human
Astrewed with ghastly dead.
A mariner on the rolling deep
He once did f cale tht mast.
When waves in quick succession rolled.
Before the tempests' blasts.
But now a soldier of the cross —
A herald of the truth,
He travels through the Brotherhood,
To warn both aged and youth.
How wondrous are the ways of God,
To change the heart of man,
And sanctify his gifts to honor him,
With tongue and with pen!
EAE Brother, I think of ttie gloonry
D
nights at sea, when at the helm we
stood, when the winds blew strong, and
the billows rolled; but still we stemmed
the flood. When the light in the bin-
nacle shone, and presented the compass
fairly to our eye, the captain knew our
situation in the expansive deep, and
gave us the point to steer by. 1 always
admired a free wind, and all sails ex-
tended. With studding sails bent on
we ploughed the waters in the torrid
' zone. I admired the trade winds, with
the ships in proper range, when for days
and nights we moved along with little
change. Variable winds discourage
seamen, you know, and with sad faces
they must ever stand by the braces, and
change from the starboard to the lar-
board t ack.
Who knows the perils and hardships
of a sailor's life but he that has passed
through the turmoils and strife, to be
signalled by the shrill voice of the
watchman from his midnight slumber,
to climb the rigging and mount the
yards, while the ship is driven and toss-
ed? We balanced on the foot-rope and
firmly grasped the life- rope, and then
with our united strength, brought the
clend- up flapping sail to the yard. And
now we are both sailing on the gospel
ship. What a pleasant time we had in
the last port where we took aboard
Brother Dietz. After reading the ship's
articles, and observing the usual cere-
mony, he shipped for the voyage. Don't
run the ship too hard; but if required,
haul up your courses, and c'ose-reef the
top sails. Keep a good lookout.
For the Brethren at Work:.
UWITBD WS STAND.
BY S. S. MOHLEE.
Dear 3)X'ther C. H. BalshaugTi:
TOUR "Divine Solution," in No. 47
of B. AT W. has been read and
reread, and is excellent — indeed all that
the strongest advocate of church order
on the dress question can want. The
"Regulative vital principle" is the stone
of stumbling and rock of offence to
many who loudly proclaim their acqui-
esence to the essential idea of plainness
of apparel; but who as loudly affirm
that the individual rules, and not the
church, as the deputy of God and the
conservator of her prerogatives and of
her way life, and upon the plea that the
individual rules, such oppose the power
ot God in the church, and take the
principle into that of arbitrary conceit.
In this way quotation after quotation
could be made from your article afilrm-
ing in the most unequivocal manner all
the provisional arrangements of the
church for the full and free exercise of
liberty in law, in personal attire, and
for the protection and preservation of
this liberty by corporate authority. I
would love to suggest that you prepare
for "tract form" the outline 'of youi-
"Divine "Solution," and have it largely
circulated among the churches. This is
no time for the friends of truth — for the
watchman— to "fold their faith- clad
arms in lazy lock" when the very pillars
of God's temple — the church — are bold-
ly assailed, through the press, by such
who are lovers of pleasure more than
lovers of God," who having a form of
godliness deny its power; i. e., its appro-
priate expression. The old landmarks
of the church seems to excite the oppo-
sition of the modern so called progress-
ives, whose spirits will not be satisfied
until the vital doctrine of the cross is
eliminated and the church so popular-
ized that the truthful expressions of the
God-life (which has ever been and mus'
be her prominent trait) has been scowl-
I ed out by existence.' The bold-unblush-
ing attacks made upon the outgrowths
of regeneration present the measure of
their hate. Well may those who "love
thy church O God," take the alarm from
the Atlantic to the Pacific and seek by
mutual, and by called councils, how
best to preserve her purity and conserve
her interests. Take from the church her
purity and consume her interests; i.e.,
the regulative vital principle, and her
cross — which insures her the crown —
will go, too. The church endowed with
"this regulative vital principle," like
the careful gardener who provides fast-
enings for the tendrils of the young,
tender growing vine invests each indi-
vidual member with the functions of
nursing fathers and mothers to lead the
newly begotten in the development of
their new life into the paths of the an-
cient-sainted habits and forms of life in
which careful culture is not all that is
needed ; but as careful pruning will this
vital principle impel as careful cult-
ure.
If the stones prepared in the wilder-
ness for Solomon's temple had sensibil-
ities the sound of the workman's ham-
mer would not have been all of the
noise in that wilderness, when the chisel
and hammer broke loose the surplus
pai-ts. Take then this regulative vital
principle as the workman with mallet
and chisel, and it were strange indeed
if under the application of its energies,
quiet reigned in Israel. The coming
noi^-ular ci.-v of "oM ordeo'tsm, old order-
IsTn" deceives no one. uenf, casi asiae
this "regulative vital principle," and
that will stop the cry. But to consent
that this "regulative vital principle
shall remain a fact in the church is to
consent that flesh-pleasing-laodicean so-
cial and religious relations and condi-
tions must suffer excision and so pain-
ful is this to some that the plea is set
forth that excommunication of individ-
uals from church fellowship is anti- gos-
pel, and hence the further plea: Thatm
all matters except those of "Thus saith
the Lord," the individual rules against
all advisory councils. This regulative
vital principle develops legions of reb-
els, who like the discordant notes made
by' unskilled musicians call their rasp-
ing music old order, (the phrase is the
simple dialect of, and loved by such
that you recognize as the conservators
of this regulatve vital principle) means
the dethronement of sin, and the abne-
gation of self, as the free exercise of the
law of liberty. The liberties then of
human volition afford the index as to
the fact aad character of their life. "It
is time for the Lord to work, for they
have made void thy law;" and while
the Lord works let all his people work.
Let the dear brethren everywhere rise
up and rescue the church from the pow-
I er of the destroyer and restore her
! strength "fair as the sun, clear as the
, moon, and terrible as any army with
) banners."
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THE BRETHREN ^T T^ORK-
THE SABBATH.
BY I. J. EOSENBEBGEE,
NUMBER I.
THERE are but few subjects in theology, if
. any, upon which different theories are ob-
tained with more firmness, than the above sub-
ject; each sustaining his view with a seeming
clearness. In conflicting theories, at least one
must be false. Error is lurking somewhere
relative to the above subject. "ReoDember the
Sabbath day to keep it holy," as given upon
Sinai, is either required of ua or it is not; there
are no neutral grounds. We propose in the
following series to canvass the field; to call up
all matter pertaining to the subject, aud look
at it in the light of David's lamp.
The firat time Gtod gave the Sabbath to his
people was at Siani, as quoted above. He says,
"Remember tJie Sabbath day," stirring up in
them the knowledge they doubtless had of that
day at the creation. After reminding them of
the day, he then tells them "to keep it holy."
We call up the prophet Jehemiah, to witness
the ab>ve, "Thou cometh down also upon
Mount Siani, and spakest with them from heav-
en, and gavest them right judgment and true
laws, good statues, and commandments, and
madest known to them thy holy Sabbath."
Neh. 9: 13, 14.. Here the prophet plainly states
the time and place that God gave to his people
the observance of the Sabbath. It was at Si-
nai at the time of the giving of the law.
The observance of the Sabbath above alluded
to, stands connected with the ten command-
ments, which God wrote upon two tables of
=t°;io- Dtavejjhem to MQsaa_amLM^>°^»^ JnHTr.Mi_
ed them to the people.
These tables were evidently designed for the
people, to whom they were given, viz: Israel.
All law in the Mosaical dispensation originat-
ed with God, and was given through Moses to
the people, and hence was termed the law of
Moses. All law ia the Christian dispensation
likewise originated with God, and was given
by Christ to the people, and in him is desig-
nated "the law of Christ." Paul bids the Gal-
lations to "bear one another's burdens and so
fulfill the law of Christ."
Moses early alludes to Christ in the follow-
ing words: "The Lord thy God will raise up unto
thee a prophet from among thy brethren like
unto me,unto him shall ye hearken. I will put
my words into his mouth ; and he shall speak un-
to them all the words that I command him."
Deut. 18:16, 18. That the Savior filled the
above prophetic mission, is seen in his prayer
to his Father. "I have given unto them the
words which thou gavest me, and they have re-
ceived them." St. John 17: 18.
Christ further states thai "he did not come
to do his own will, but the will of him that
sent him." In that dreadful night of his suffer-
ing in the garden, he raised the exclamation!
"not my will, but thine be done." At Christ's
transfiguration it was said: "hear ye him."
In Moses' time, God required the people to
hear Moses, to obey his law; so now in Christ's
time, God requires the people to hear Christ,
to obey Christ's law. Christ says, "whosoever
heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them,
I will liken him unto a wise man." Matt. 7:24,
Now the ten commaudmeuts do not occur in
the New Testament; they occur twice in the
Old, Exodus twentieth chapter; second in Deut.
fifth chapter. Neither Christ nor his apostles
ever recites them. Those who hold them as a
law of faith and practice, turn to a point in the
sacred Volume to get them, that was extant
long before Christ's advent into the world;
hence in this they do not make Christ "the
auttior of their faith," neither are they hearing
Christ which we in the gospel are required to
do.
When Christ came into the world he came
with a doctrine materially differing from any
doctrine that had preceded it; lest he should be
apprehended, he told them that "he did not
come to destroy the law and the prophets, but
to fulfill." Upon the same point Paul inquires,
"Do we make void the law"? God forbid! Yea
we establish the law. We inquire, how is the
law fulfilled or established? By meeting, fit-
ting and fulfilling the grand things typified in
the law. Since Christ came into the world, all
shadows have merged into the real substance;
types have given place to antitypes, and like a
"fuller's soap," Christ has rendered everything
complete; hence the law, by being fulfilled has
been established, and the prophets being defi-
nitely fulfilled up to our day, we remark that
they are established; but important prophecies
remain yet to be fulfilled. In Rev. 22: 14, we
are assured that "blessed are they that do his
commandments, that they may have a right to
the tree of life, and may enter through the
gates into the city." The above text with its
numerous parables is claimed by Sabbatarians
to refer to the commandments. We remark
that salvation is promised in the above, and
shall be justified in his sight," Rom. 3: 20; but
the Savior says, "my words are spirit and they
are life," John 6: 53; hence the commandments
alluded to above, are God's commandments giv-
en through Christ. Again, James says, "who-
so looketh into the perfect law of liberty, he be-
ing not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the
work; this man shall be blessed in his deeds."
Its parallel is 3: 12, " so speak ye and so do as
they that shall be judged by the law of liber-
ty." Here again reference is claimed to the
ten commandments; but it should be remem-
bered that the law alluded to above is to judge
us; this the ten commandments will not do; for
Christ says, "the words which I have spoken
will judge you in the great day." John 12: 48,
It is again manifest that the law referred to in
the above is not the law of ten commandments,
but the law of Christ— the gospel. Paul in
quoting Jeremiah relative to the new covenant
says, "I will put my laws into their minds, and
write them in their hearts." Heb. 8: 10.
Sabbatarians tell us as the meaning of the
above text, "that the law that.God wrote upon
the two tables of stone oa Sinai, he nov/ writes
upon the fleshly tables of the hearts of believ-
ers." But brother Paul beautifully corrects
the above error in 2 Cor. 3: 2, 3. "'Ye are our
epistle Written in our hearts; for as much as
ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of
Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink,
but with the Spirit of the living God, not in
tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the
heart;' ' hence that which is written on the
hearts of believers is the epistle of Christ — the
gospel and not the ten commandments.
THE DESIGN AND FORM OP
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM, xx.
Baptism into the natne of each person of the
Holy Trinity.
"Produce your cause, saith the Lord ; bring forth
your strong reasons, saith the king of Jacob." Xsa.
41:21.
OBJECTIOISrS ANSWEEBD.
SOME attempt to criticise by asking which of
the three, dips introduces one into the
church or into remissions. While this is virtu-
ally answered in the preceding chapter, we re-
ply: If such persons will inform us which of
the surroundings of Jerico caused its walls t« ■
fall? or by obedience to which of the seven dips
in Jordan Naaman's leprosy was cleansed?
they will be in possession of the mystery by
which to solve the difficulty proposed in the
query. But some attempt to suppose
the ease thus: "Suppose after one has
been dipped once or twice he should get
strangled to death, or something else should
occur to prevent him from getting the third
dip what would become of him? While such
caviling evinces the absence of argument we
reply, suppose after Naaman had dipped him-
self about four times in the Jordan somebody
had laid hold of him and dragged him out?
Suppose after the priests had gone around Jer-
ico about five days, blowing their horns, the
horns had all bursted? What then do you sup-
pose would become of Naaman and Jerico?
NUMBEK XXUI,
Some criticise our position thus: "After you
take one two-thirds in the water, you only dip
a third of him, and if it takes three dips to make
baptism, he is only one-third baptized." While
this is so puerile that it scarcely deserves atten-
tion, it is nevertheless urged against us and I
hope the reader will therefore excuse me for
noticing it. According to this when a single
immersionists takes a man one half in water,
he only dips one half of him, and if it takes one
dip to make baptism he is only one half bap-
tized. How much more baptism is that than
one third dipped thrice? But some complain
that we immerse the larger part of the body only
once, the head and shoulder three times.
"R. H. S." says, "In the whole transaction (of
trine immersion) the whole body has been in
the water but once, the head and shoulders on-
ly being under the water three times." Amer- *
ican Christian Review, vol. 21, p. 218. When
"the head and shoulders' ' are put under, is not
\the whole body" also under? If this quibble
means any thing it is this; i.e., the head and
shoulders get more baptism than the body. I
answer, they do not. The body remaining in
the water, in conjunction with which the head
is thrice brought, certainly gets as much bap-
tizing as the head and shoulders.
The S. S. Times suggests that the meeting
of Jacob aud Pharoh was the meeting of the
two Crowned heads. "The hoary head is a
crown of glory, if it be found in the way of
righteousness;" and the patriarch Jacob had
his crown. Pharaoh had a crown of empire.
The blessing of the man of God was a grander
gift than the mere earthly king could give.
Whosoever is found in the way of righteousness
may have the crown of glory, and be a king
and priest unto God, in Christ.
THE BK^^THKEISr ^T 'WOilK.
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MjVKY C. NORMAN SHARON, MINN,
We call special atteatioa to the remedy for
diphtheria (oucd on this page. It was sent us
by A. W". Bowman, of the Lebanon Church,
Va. The remedy is certainly very simple.
The secret of keeping butter lies in working
the buttermilk well out. When good butter
becomes rancid from keeping, it is safe to af-
firm that the buttermilk was not all workod
oat at the time of packing down. It is not
necessary to oversalt butter in order to keep it
sweet. Well made butter, firmly packed in
stone jars covtred with a piece of mualin on
which salt is sprinkled, and the jsr then made
airtight, will be just as sweet at the endol six
months as at the time of making.
Chmtian Herald.
FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH.
Utj^A.ITHFUL until deaih" would be an ap-
A} propriate epitaph for a dog who was
killed recently by a train. The engineer saw
him bark furiously right on the line of rails as
the fast train approached a village, and he blew
his whistle to frighten him off. But the dog
only crouched down and barked more loudly.
The engineer was not disposed to stop for a
dog, and passed on, the engine killing him on
the spot. But a piece of white muslin was ob-
served clinging to the wheel, and then, the
train was stopped. On returning to the spot
where the dog had crouched, it was found that
a child had been lying there who had been
killed with the dog. It is supposed that the
faithful creature was unable to drag the child
out of danger, and had preferred to die rather
than desert his post. Such fidelity is very
touching and beautiful, and teaches a lesson to
Christians. If a dog is capable of attachment
stronger than love of life, what should be our
fidelity to the Savior who died for us? Yet
slighter things than fear of death often make
us unfaithful to him. Worldly pleasures, or
the prospect of worldly gain, are frequently
sufiicient to produce that deplorable result.
GENTLE MOTHERS.
My mother dear, my mother dear,
My gentle, gentle mother.
ITH0TJG3T I was singing my boy to sleep
with the little ballad of which the above
is the chorus; but the blue eyes opened, and a
quiet voice said^ "Mamma, you ain't always
gentle." In self-justification I replied, " But,
you knew darling, mamma has to scold you
when you're naughty." "Yes'm." The argu-
ment dropped; so did the little head upon my
bosom. I did not finish the song, nor have I
sung it since. Tenderly tucking in the little
truth-teller, I reproached myself for deserving
his remark, greatly questioned the truth of my
answer. Do mothers ever Jiave to scold? Has
scolding any legitimate place in the family
government? How is the word defined? "Rail-
ing with clamor; uttering rebuke in rude and
boisterous language." Is this a helpful adjunct
to parental authority? Why do Christian pa-
rents sometsmes scold? For two reasons, as it
seams to us. First, the lack of self-control;
second, from habit. Children are often terribly
trying, and loud and angry tones seem a safety-
valve for our stirred tempers. Besides, we feel
that gentleness alone can never safely steer the
family bark over life's troublous sea. Force,
firmness, decision, sternness, even severity, are
often necessary. A suitable degree of these is
not incompatible with gentlenes.*. It ia not a
synonym for weakness. The gentleness that
makes one great comes from subdued strength,
For tke Brethren at Work.
A DIFFERENCE.
bt: kbbecca snavelt.
WHAT a difference there is in the gaining
of worldly and religions knowledge and
wealth! When people undertake any worldly
pursuit, they are not easily baffled; when dis-
couragments arise they press on the more, and
make stronger efforts; when downfalls occur,
they will try the harder to arise by doubling
and trebling their diligence; and if there is any
gain to be had they will have it. In worldly
matters discouragment is soon passed over and
forgotten, because wealth is generaly the thing
sought for, therefore they can stand many hard
and shocking storms, and yet have the courage
to "try, try again." Many will leave the dear
parental roof, and bid adieu to all that is near
and dear to them, which, in one sense, is almost
beyond endurance, yet they will undergo any
trial or hardship or discouragment to feefe
wealth — worldly wealth; and as a result of this
great energy and diligence many become im-
mensly rioB." We do not cljndenm a go-a,aead
principle, but commend it, and admire it; and
would to God we all possessed more of it; but
in a religious sense, were we so energetic in
our service to God, there would be fewer down-
falls; were we only so diligent in gaining
knowledge and wealth in our divine pusuits,
how vastly more our spiritual life would devel-
op! what progress in Christianity! what wonder-
ful attainmends we would reach! But alas!
sometimes we are so easily baffled in religious
work so easy to give ud so ready to yield to
discouragments, and view small obstructions as
being very large, too large for me to endure;
and our trials are so grievous and hard ; thus
often our progress in our religions life is very
slow. We often view this difference, and
wonder why it is so. Really it is astonishing,
when we turn and look at our glorious Leader;
he did not become discouraged; although he
was abused in many ways. When he was per
secuted in one place he did not yield to dis-
couragment, but cheerfuly went to another.
When he was accused of being Beelzebub he
did not stop, but went on doing good. When
he was mr eked and spit upon, he did not be-
come enraged, but he patiently endured it all,
and not that it was any gain to him, but for
our sake he underwent so many trials, and suf-
fered such terrible agony. From our divine
Loider we have every encouragment to press
on ; every example he left us proves this. While
viewing thii picture we remember this verse,
"By the thorn road, and none other,
Is the mount of vision won;
Tread it without shrinking, brother;
Jesus trod it — press thou on."
DISCOURAGED.
The years, all passing; one by one
I count them sadly as thev go—
"What treasures have I ever won.
What work have I to show?
All lofty possibilities,
To my first dazzled sight were given;
This world to me had been through these,
Its own ideal heaven.
And now, with longing and regret.
Tar off I see the prize unwon,
Andif I could, can not forget
All that I should have done.
And must my life henceforward be
One vain lament for wasted years ?
Is there no futiu'e left for me,
But one of dreams and tears?
I know not: I have seen the night
Told all the vale in shadows gray
Above the eastern hills were bright
With signal liills of days.
— Selected.
REMEDY FOR DIPHTHERIA.
MR. Thomas E, Mittag, formerly one of the
editors of the Hagerstown "Herald and
Torch-Light." recently handed the follwing
remedy for Diphtheria, to the editor of the
Hagerstown "Mail." for publication, extracted
from Belfast, Ireland, paper, and which Mr.
Mittag has tried with entire success in his own
family. Our subscribers should apply the rem-
edy when the occasion reqlres it : —
Should you^r any of your family be attacked
with diphtheria, do not be alarmed, as it is
easily and speedily cured. When it was rag-
ine in Ensland a few years ago, I accompanied
Dr. Field on his round to witness the so called
"wonderful cures" he preformed while the pa-
tients of others were dropping on both sides.
The remedy is so rapid that it must be simple.
All he took with him was a powder of sulphur
and quill, and with these he cured every pa-
tient without exception.
He put a teaspoonful of brim- stone in a wine
glass of water,aud stirred with his finger instead
of a spoon, as the sulphur does not readily
amalgamate with water. When the sulphnr
was well mixed he gave it as a gargle, and in
ten minutes the patient was out of danger
Brimstone kills every species of fungus in a
Jian, beast and plant in a few minutes. In-
stead of spitting out the gargle,he recommended
the swallowing of it.
In extreme cases, in which he had been call-
ed just in the nick of time, when the fungus
was too nearly closed to allow the gargling,
he blew the sulphur through a quill into the
throat, and after the fungus had shrunk, to al-
low of it, then the gargling. He never lost a
patient from diphtheria. If a patient cannot
gargle, take a live coal, put it on a shovel, and
sprinkle a spoonful or two of flour of brimstone
upon it, let the sufferer inhale, by holding his
head over it.
Towards the close of a ball in Paris, the oth-
er night, a young lady who was passionately
fond of dancing, was asked by her mother to
prepare for the cariiage. "Only this last
waltz,'' entreated the young girl, and she glid-
ed away with her partner. Suddenly he cried
out in horror. The young girl had died while
in his arms, and he was waltzing with a corpsSp
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RELIGIOirS FREEDOM.
IN this age of free thouglifc where dungeons,
racks, and inquisitorial fires are unknown,
there is a grand flourish of trumpets, brsasy
though they be, calling attention to whatever
conscience or caprice may dictate. May not
this kind of freedom, if freedom-it be, lead to
intolerance and persecution? Indians are free.
Unrestrained they roam the forests, pursue the
beasts thereof, and if perchance the_ white_ man
insuItfTB^m,Tms freFlavage 'Cuts down the
pale face, and glories in his murderous venge-
ance. Is that freedom? Call you that free-
dom which destroys the life of any man?
Wherein are those free Indians better than the
untutored slave who groans under the lash,
and with bleeding heart and body moves at the
bidding of his cruel master? What is the dif-
ference between being a slave to another and a
slave to one's own selfish feelings?
Paganism demands the sacrifice of the body
to a system which,with its multifarious systems,
is weak in all of its parts, and the parts being
weak, the whole is devoid of the strength
necessary to complete freedom, Protestan-
ism lacks in the recognition of the requirements
of God from man in the work of salvation. It
places undue stress upon the part which God
performs, thus infusing into the heads of the
people a sort of indifference as to their part of
the work. Uf this we shall have more to say
when treating on the work of man.
Eeligious freedom takes into consideration
the rights and feelings of each individual.
While individualism is preserved, Congrega-
tionalism and the Brotherhood each demand
their rights. One of these cannot absorb the
other two, nor can two of them eat up the
third. A happy combination of all three pro-
duces the religious freedom which is as high as
the heavens and as broad as the universe. In-
dividualism alone will not produce religious
freedom; for it subverts all bonds of union, and
gives latitude to the flesh to ancli au extent
that corruption finally eata up the very life of
the individual. Congregationalism alone can
not fill the demands of every gospel require-
ment. Episcopalianism alone strikes at the very
foundation of religious freedom, and carries
away the individual rights to such an extent
as to make mere slaves of those who most need
the training and liberty vouchsafed by the Son
of God.
Protestantism mads a fatal mistake in fleeing
from the all- works of Romanism, to embrace
the faith- alone theory. A combination of faith
and works brings peace and union with God
through Jesus Christ, and ultimately will bring
eternal salvation to the faithful believer. So
we believe in regard to divine government in
the church. A union of individual, congrega-
tional, and Brotherhood rights will produce the
grandest and most glorious freedom ever re
vealed to mankind. That all those who are
born of the water and of the Spirit constitute
the "one body," is indisputable. This ''one
body" ihen has rights as a iody, which each
member is required to respect. The congrega-
tion of which he is a member has rights that
should be respected, and the member has rights
which neither the congregation nor the Broth-
erhood dare trample upon with impunity.
The gospel reqitires faith and works on the
part of every rational mind that comes to
Christ. Works alone brings no peace to the
troubled soul. Faith alone leaves the soul bar-
ren of joy and peace with God ; bat a union of
these produces a rest which is eternal in its du
ration. So with government in the church.
Religious freedom is best preserved by giving
due respect to the rights of individuals, the
rights of the several congregations and the
rights of the Brotherhood. We are command-
ed to "Love the Brotherhood"—! Pet. 2: 17—
and if we are required to love the Brotherhood,
there certainly must be a Brotherhood, and if
there be s, Brotherhood there certainly is an
organization, for we cannot conceive a body
without a union of parts. We dismiss the sub-
ject until next week. m. it. e.
HOLDING THE FORT.
TO keep possession of a fort is often more
diificult than to capture it in the first
place. An enthusiastic army, bent on victory,
marches into an enemy's country Each man
is trained for his work; the best of discipline
prevails, and every effort is put forth to over-
come the enemy. The enemy is conquered, the
fort taken, and the victorious army feels at ease.
Special training is neglected, the watchmen
become careless, the men seek idleness and ease;
having no open enemy to oppose they quarrel
among themselves. The enemy is working
secretly, their strength is increasing; those
holding the fort are growing weaker for the
want of proper exercise, and soon they fall an
easy prey to the enemy; they cannot hold the
fort.
Thus it is with many of the churches. In
an early day members moved to the Wjest and J
laid the groundwork for planting churches.
They were soon organized and put to work.
They had a hard battle before them — the oppo-
sition was strong, but they were enthusiastic
and determined to conquer. Opposition united
them, and activity gave them strength and
ability to overcome. Their efibrta were crown-
ed with success; large churches were built up,
and they virtually conquered. The churches
began to feel that they held the fort, and that
no other body of people would dare attempt
to overpower them. In fact they conclude that
they hold the fort in their part of the country,
hence there was no danger. They b-giu to
take things easy, their preachers become care-
less and neglect the proper discipline — fail
to keep a careful watch over either their
churches or secret enemies. Prosperity renders
the members proud and worldly — they quar-
rel among themselves, are flnally divided into
factions; lose their influence in the neighbor-
hood, their strength declines and soon it is
manifest that they can no longer hold the forfc.
"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth
take heed lest he fall." 1 Cor. 10 : 12. J. h- m.
DuEiij'G these long winter evenings is an ex-
cellent time to practice singing. If convenient
there should be a singing-school in every
neighborhood, and especially should the mem-
bers and tbcir children attend if the exercises
are properly conducted. If -they cannot at-
tend where a regular singing class is taught
let them practice at home. One hour each
_eveDing__ devoted to singing will be found a
very profitable way of spending the evenings,
saying nothing about the improvement it will
add to the singing in the congregation.
Bt referring to our correspondence this week,
it will be seen that the Brethren in Southern
Illinois are pushing their Orphan Home enter-
prise. Had we time we would be pleased to
attend their meeting at Hudson the 26th of
Feb., next. We wish the Brethren God speed
in their philanthropic undertaking, knowing
that it is far better to be engaged in a work of
that kind than to be spending the time disput-
ing over unimportant questions.
An exchange mentions that a child in Kew
Philadelphia, Ohio, died a few days since, who
had become completely petrified from its feet to
the lower part of its body, its flesh being as hard
as stone. The dei?ire on the part of doctors
to get possession of the body is so great that
it has been placed in a vault, which is constant-
ly guarded.
Persons who fall into unbecoming habits
in order to drown trouble should remember
that Christ ssys, ''My grace is sufficient for
thee." 2 Cor. 12: 9. Put your trust ia God and
there will be no need of destroying life and
he alth to get rid of trouble.
We earnestly solicit all those
I who have not already done so
to rc--iiew theii- subscriptions at once, as this
will be the last number sent to those who do
not renew.
THE BRETHREN A.T ^W^ORK.
25
Editorial Items.
Beo. Daniel M. Milier expects to visit Story
Co., Iowa, this week.
The Bretbren at Arnold's Grove
ries of meelinss Ia*-t we?k.
eld
Last week Brethren J. J. Emmerfc and Geo.
D. Zollars held a series of meetings near Sa-
vMna, 111.
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Brother G. W. Fesler, of Anderson, Ind.,
would like to know if there are any members
in the Southern part of Colorado.
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We should not deny to others the liberties
we claim for ourselves. We are at liberty to
do as v;e please provided we please to do right.
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When" you meet in a social capacity do not
talk about ice faults of othf rs to their hurt;
better spend the time in talking about some-
thing good.
An inquiry from Brother D. L. Miller, Treas-
urer 01 A Cassel Library elicted the following
"Life members neei. not deposit money for
books taken out."
cladfs his wife or not, but we hops it does for
she is about as good a worker in the mission
field as he is. You will not find her idling iier
time aw.iy on fine lace work and reading
novels. She makes it her business to in-
str..ct the woaion in every way she can, and
often helps thorn along in their work. In this
way she gains influence, besides setting a good
example and being useful.
We must again remind our contributors that
when writing for the press to be sure and quote
Scripture correctly. It is astonishing bow
much iiJCorr('.ct quoting of Scripture is fcoind
in some of the articles we publish. Please do
not trust to memory, but copy from the book
as Tt stands recorded by the Holy Spirit.
country, shows the power of kindness, and dem-
onstrates that even the savage may be subdued
and tamed witbout the use of arms. May Prov-
idence hasten the time when "nations shall
learn war no more."
Neter before in the history cf the B. at W.
have we received so many wordi of good cheer
and encouragement. The canvass has been
very satisfactory.
The proprietors of the Primitive Christian
have now put the price of their paper ar,d
"Problem of Human Life the same as the
Brethren at Work.
Brother Alien Ives and his family, of Kan-
sas, are now living la the Washington Terri-
tory. He has the oversight of a small church
there, composed of about eighteen members.
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Brother Martin Meyer and Daniel M. .Mil-
ler returned from Fulton Co., Illinois the 30th
of December. They report good meeting.^,
large coiigregations and much interest, but no
additions to the church while they were there.
The Lanark Sunday-school was reorganized
January 2nd, and the following ofBeers selest-
ed: Superintendent, S. J. Harrison; Assistant,
D. F. Ebv; Chorister, Harvey Meyers; Secreta-
ry and Treasurer, Etta Harrison; Librarians,
David Arnold and Msiv Horner. All the o£B.
cera are members, and it is hoped that the
scbool will prosper under their skillful man-
agement.
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God
We learn that elder R. H. Miller is not in
Ashland much of his time. He is traveling a
good deal this winter, and it is hoped that he
is doing a good work amoL'g the churches by
setting forth much in the defense of the dis-
tinctive features of the Brotherhood.
A BEOTHEK who has lately traveled in Kan-
sas says: "If you want to go to Kansas you had
better have some money. We think this the
greatest drawback in the West. There are too
many poor people there. If you have some
means you can do very well out there; and if
not, you had better stay in the East."
1 o .
Ohe by one the valiant warriors fall. We
are in receipt of the sad news that Eld. Joseph
Hendricks, of Cerro Gordo, 111., died Jan. 6th,
at 11.30 A. M. In his death the church loses
a valiant soldier of the cross, an able counsel-
lor, a preacher of rare ability, and one who was
a firm advocate of primitive Christianity. We
have not been definitely informed, but think
his death resulted from a cancer in the lip.
He had been unwell for several months.
A writer in one of our exchanges say
be praised that we are to have, at least, as Su-
perintendent of the Military Aoadamy, a man
of Christian principle." We have our doubts
in regard to a man being a Christian while en-
gaged in teaching the art of war. The princi-
ple of Christ's kingdom is to conquer by love
and not by the use of arms. Those who resort
to arms are not the children of peace. "Bless-
ed are the peacemakers," says the great founder
of Christianity.
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Here is a good hint for that class of Chris-
tians who cannot stand a little abuse: "It is
said that 'Pericles was once abused all day
while discharging his duty as one of the judges
of Athens. His enemy f pared no terms of
abuse, and followed him up closely, and finally
walked home with him, still railing against
him. Pericles never replied. At last, as it
V7as dark when they reached the home of the
old judge, he ordered a servant to take a torch,
and light the man home.' "
The Mission Board has appointed Brother
Daniel M. Miller, of Dutehtown to attend to
the calls in Minnesota and Kansas. We con-
sider the selection a good one. Brother Milier
not only believes m the e.stablished order of the
church, but he defends it in his preaching. He
is well adapted for work on new fields and
knows just how to teach the Scriptures so as
to make them easily understood. We want to
say to those among whom he m-iy chance to
labor, that he does not run over the country,
preaching a fi'W sermons here and a few there.
He goes into a neighborhood, commences work
by preaching the word, and sticks to it till he
is certain the people have a clear knowledge of
the gospel plan of salvation.
The President has issued the order assigning
Gen. 0. 0. Howard to command of the Depart-
ment at West Point and '.he Superintendency
of the United States Military Academy. Ma-
jor-Gen. Schofield, by the same order, is reliev-
ed of this command: This is supposed to be a
good military move, but we wonder why our
nation should b? at the expense of educating
men for war? Would it not be belter to in-
still into the hearts of the people the principles
ofueace? If the money spent for sustaining
military schools v?ere applied to the dissemi-
nating of peace principles it would be far bet-
ter for the rising generation. War is not the
resujtof civilization, but is the outgrowth of
barbarism, and wJien nations reacli the proper
point of mental a ad heart-culture they will
learn war no more, but settle their disputes
without the shedding of blood.
Beoihee Jas. R. Gish, of Roanoke, 111 ,
writes: "We start for Arkansas to day." (Dee.
28th). We do not know whether the "we" in-
Those who subscribed for a Life Membership
in the Cassel Library are now receiving a neat-
ly printed certificate, which reads as follows:
"Be it remembered, that is the pro-
prietor of a life membership of the Abram H.
Cassel Library, located atMt. Morris, Ogle Co.,
Ill, and that he is entitled to the free use of
the aforesaid Library during his life time, anb
ject to such rules and regulations as may be en-
forced Iiy the Trustees thereof The Trustees
shall not prohibit life members from taking
books out of the Library that can be duplicat-
ed, but may limit the time when books so tak-
en shall be returned."
Those who maintain that national existence
could not be maintained if war were sbclished
should remember the success that attended
Wm. Penn's efforts to conquer the Indians.
He resorted not to the use of arms, but used
the means of kindness, and thereby obtained
such complete victory over 1 he "Red man of
the forest" that to this day the "honest Quak-
er" is respected by the Indian wherever seen.
This lemarkable instance, in the history of onr
Teibtx-eour years ago there lived in the
State of Indiana a young man, about twenty
years of age, who placed in the hands of the
printer a few pages of manuscript of a book he
was writing. He desired the printer to go to
work on these few pages and he would contin-
ue writing the remainder of the book. In order
to keep ahead of the printer the young man
was compelled to write much after night. The
book was finished in six months. We have a
copy of it in our library; it is called "TJniver-
saliam Against Itself, by A. Hall," and is one
of the beat books ever published on that sub-
ject. The book had a wide circulation and is
still doing good. It is not however known
that it was written by what the people called
a boy. The public heard little mors of tho au-
thor till of late years. He now turns up in the
City of New York, and is known as the author
of that remarkable book— "The Problem of
Human Life."
An apology is due some of our readers. We
printed nearly one thousand extra copies of No.
1, thinking that would be sufficient, but our
agents found so many new subscribers that we
run short about one hundred. About this
number of old subscribers, who have not yet
renewed, cannot be furnished with the first
number. Weregiet th's very niueh, as we
wanted ail to be sup; lied. This shows the ne-
cessity of having about all subicriptions in be-
fore the last of December.
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THE BRETHREN ^T ^VVORK-
PRAISE THE LORD!
TRACT WORK.
JUST before leaying the office this evening
for my pleasant borne, I picked up a bun-
ble of letters containing many kind and cheer-
ful words for the B. at W., and concluded to
spend a few hours reading them at the close of
the year. It is now only three hours until .he
year 1880 will have run its circuit. All who
sinned this year are just that much worse than
they might have been. All the good done dur-
ing the year must be set down to the credit of
our Lord. We are only instruments in his
haads, aad instruments are never as great as
the makers of them. Neither are we greater
than our Creator.
Well many of those letters contained praises
for the B. at W. and "God bless the Editors!"
0 our hearts are full of jiy, because our dear
brethren and sisters are praying for us! Praise
the Lord ! Accept Our grateful thanks beloved
in the Lord for your sympathies. We need
your help! We have now more reason than
ever to humble ourselves before our God; for
he has put it into the hearts of so many to
pray 'for us, and write so kindly, cheerfully and
lovingly to us. For the past two weeks we
have felt the p?wer of kindness. They humble
and confirm ua, and we see in them the great
heart of Jefu» as he showed himself to his dis-
ciples.
We praise God for the great activity and en-
ergy of our agents. Never before have they
labored so faithfully and successfully. Already
— l«3»k«lwoia_af_jnew_r&aders_JiaVe boon oooarod, and
the old ones are returning with renewed zeal and
determination to move onward in the great
principles of right truth. Oar agents and
workers have done well, and for this we praise
the Lord. We shall have more to say to them
when the rush of the canvass is over.
Let us remember, dear brethren, we can do
no good thing unless the Lord helps. And
above all, let us make no effort to exalt our-
selves; for if we would be accepted of God, we
must let him do the exalting; he has reserved
that unto himself.
Do not forget to praise the Lord! Kind
words to us will help us to go up to God feel-
ing the responsibility of the work, but still we
shall try to praise him more and more. To-
night we feel smaller than ever before; for our
best intentions look bad enough indeed, and
beholding them makes us feel like hiding more
and more under the shadow of God's love and
power. The more our brelhren do to help us
sow the good seed, the more reason we have to
praise the Lord and look to him for strength.
Brethi'en pray that we may never be puffed up
or fall away on account ol vain imaginations.
Will you help us to praise the Lord all through
1881? M. M. E.
THE importance of this means of preaching
the gospel of Jesus Christ, can scarcely
be even estimated. A leaflet costing perhaps
one-twenkieth of a cent, may open the way to
a soul, causing it to turn from the service of
Satan to that of Christ, And while many can
testify to the good done by means of sound
tracts, there is no branch of our great reform
work that languishes more for the lack of meaas.
We have long ago felt that the church should
labor more to preach the gospel by means of
thepr'ss. A vast field, full of ripened grain,
is ready for the sickle. The demand for ^re«
tracts is large and constantly increasing. Fully
100.000 pages should be distributed each month,
and might be if the Fund were increased. We
have borne the expense ourselves in the ab-
sence of other sources from which to draw; and
while we regard this privilege more of a bless-
ing than a burden, we mention it here that
others may obtain the blessing (hat we did.
About $500 has been contributed for free
tracts. This money has been put at interest,
and the interest is used annually in sending
free tracts. We would like to see the amount
largely increased; for the greater the amount
from which to work, the more widely the tracts
can be distributed. Will not the friends of
tract work, please remember this? Would it
not be well to bequeath something to the cause
in this way? We recently heard of an old
brother who gave the church in which he lives,
a. largo Bum of naonej j and ife ■was a question
what to do with it, since the congregation is
wealthy, and to aid it in this state would only
cause the members to forget their duty in help-
ing to maintain the expenses of the church.
We mention this for the consideration of oth-
ers who may think of disposing of their estates.
Think how much good might be done by means
of good tracts sent abroad over the land. Think
how your gifts might aid poor churches to put
up houses of worship, thus gladdening their
hearts. There are so many thorns in the world,
that we should study to help each other to be
happy and contented.
Pardon us dear reader, for saying so mufih.
You may not see, as we see in this; but we dai-
ly experience what perhaps you do not; that a
mighty work is before us by means of the press.
Will we occupy the field? Think of it; ask
God for wisdom and then act accordingly.
In our account of the Miami Valley meeting
it should not be understood that members of
the Standing Committee present advised in re-
gard to ordination of elders without counsel of
adjoining elders; it was the meeting itself that
expressed that opinioa.
ONEIBAPTISM.
nal Hebrew, and rule out the errors of the
Greek translation. But what a monument of
respect for his scholarship is it that the church
should so cordially welcome the results of his
work, styling him, says Allen Butler, '"the
greatest of all her doctors in expounding the
divine oracles." This renowned scholar added
the weight of his wonderful testimony in fix-
ing especially the Canon of the New Testament.
When speaking of the "one baptism," men-
tioned in Eph. 4. Jerome says: "We are thrice
dipped in water, that the mystery, of the Trini-
ty may appear to be but one; and therefore, .
though we be thrice put under water, to rep-
resent the mystery of the Trinity, yet it is re-
puted but one baptism."
From this we learn that this eminent schol-
ar taught that it required three actions to per-
form Christian baptism, and that Paul's "one
baptism" consisted of three actions. Jerome
was the most eminent Latin scholar of his age:
understood the Latin language thoroughly,and
was therefore competent to give the meaning
of Eph. 4: 6, in the Latin. No Latin scholar
of antiquity will question Jerome's statement.
The most eminent Greek scholar of that age
was Chrysostom, born A. D. 347 and died A.
D. 407. He is said to have been able to repeat
the entire Bible in Greek, and was so thorough-
ly skilled in the use of the Greek language that
he is regarded as the most profound orator of
Christian antiquity. He also comments on
Eph. 4: 6 as follows:
"Christ delivered to his disciples one bap-
tism in three immersions of the body, when
he said unto them, 'Go teach all nations, bap-
tizing them in the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.' "
Thus,in the mouth of two eminent witnesses
of antiquity we'estaWish the meaning of Paul's
"one baptism'' in both the Latin and Greek
languages, and to make the matter still strong-
er there is not one particle of testimony on the
other side of the question. No Greek or Latin
scholar of antiquity has left on record any tes-
timony to the contrary: their voice and prac-
tice unite in saying that Christian baptism,
during the first centuries of the Christian era,
was performed by trine immersion, while single
immersion,as a practice, was not introduced till
over three hundred years after the death of
Christ. J. H. M.
ST. Jerome was born about 342 A. D., and
died 420 A. D. His name is held in rev-
erence because of his translation of the Scrip-
tures into Latin, the common language of the
Roman world, and hence called the Vulgate.
So profound was his scholarship that he trans-
lated the Bible with the LXX. or Greek version,
and also the Arabic and Syriac, as well as the
Hebrew Scriptures before him, witn which he
constantly compared his results. His object
was to bring this translation nearer the origi-
STEIN AND RAY DEBATE.
I HAVE now about half enough names for
one edition of the Debate. The cost of
this edition will about equal its sales when I
allow those who look up the subscribers some-
thing for their work, hence I cannot afford to
publish it unless enough want it to justify the
cost. Any brother or sister has the privilege
of soliciting names [not money] in their con-
gregations, forwarding to me. I give all such
workers one-tenth on first edition.
J. W. SlEtCf.
Wt. lIocris,Jll.
TtlE "BREX'JHJtiETNT .^T ^^Olili.
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J. S. MOHLEE,
Editor.
All communications for this departmeat, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
"Let no man seek his own, but every man seek
another's wealth."—! Cor. 10: 24. Bro. Stein please
answer. \Vm. T. Smith.
1. Why did not Christ begin his ministry before
he was thirty years of ageV 2. Was it required of
a man to be thirty years of age under the Mosaical
dispeusation in order ta officiate in the High
Priest's ofllceV Isaac Ankent.
Will some brother please give an explanation on
1 Cor. 5:5, as follows :
"To deliver such an one unto Satan for the de-
struction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved
in the day of the Lord Jesus." Whose spirit is
here meant 'i O. L. Cover.
It is said by competent scholars that while
the Bible mentions some ten thousand geo-
graphical and historical facta touching the na-
tions of the world, not one single case of error
has been fastened upon the sacred writ.
There never was a man or woman converted
from one end of the world to the other, who
did not love the revealed will of God. Just as
a child born into the world desires naturally
the milk provided for its nourishment, so does
a soul born again desire the sincere milk of the
word. This is a common mark of all the chil-
dren of God — they "delight in the law of the
Lord." How is it with you?
Dr. George P. Hayes, of Washington and
Jefferson College gives this good advice to those
about to enter college: "I do not advise you
to undretake to play tricks on the Professors.
Professors were once students, and have seen all
the tricks you can think of, and it is very stupid
of you to repeat stale jokes. College life is leav-
ing that sort of thing to the past. There is not
half as much of it in the Colleges now as there
was when I was a student, twenty years ago.
It is found best for all parties to dismiss tricky
students. Those who begin will go on from
less to larger until they are dismissed. Itsaves
time, bother and vexation to send them home
promptly, and reaches the same result. When
you get out m life you'll find the public prompt
to dismiss. Your friends will not revisit you to
suffer your practical jokes. Your eustomei's
will not return to ba insulted. Strangers will
reyly to your sneers with a blow. So the col-
leges rightfully demand good conduct or per-
petual absence. You tvill hear students affect
to despise dismission as a punishment, but it is
an utipleasant thing to return home in the mid
die of a session, and have every lady you meet
inquire as to your unexpected return to society.
Besides this, the self contempt will stick in
your memory."
ANSWERED.
IT is a rare talent to be able to turn irrever-
ent ridicule from one's self back on the
scoffe;-, and be kind about it. The Boston
Transcript relates the following, which shows
how a profane fellow ngmed Joseph was si-
lenced.
Meeting an officer of the American Bible
Society the other day, he chucklingly asked, —
"You give out a good many Bibles in the
course of a year.
The officer said, '"Yes, sir, very many."
"And what do yousuppose becomes of them?"
"They fall into hands that need them,l doubt
not."
"Well," said Joseph, producing a book with
the look of a man who would say, "Now, I've
got you," "Where do you suppose I got that?"
The man of Bibles couldn't say.
"Got it in a rum shop. You gave it to a sail-
or, and he sold it for a glass of rum!"
"Well," said the other, "I am glad it has
fallen into your hands, Joseph, I don't know
any one who needs it more."
Joseph doesn't know as he made much of a
point after all.
From the ChriKtiau Staodard.
BAPTISM OF FIRE.
What is the baptism of fire found in Matt, iii?
■ A. D. H.ASTINGS,
THAT is much disputed. Many regard the
baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire as one
the latter term being expressive of the search-
ing and purifying power of the Spirit. But
literal Spirit and figurative fire, joined in one
baptism, is hardly allowable.
To us it is plain from Matt, iii : 10, 12, that
the immersion in fire was threatened against
the unbelieving and impenitent Jews. Prom
Malachiiv: 1-5, compared with xvii: 11-13, it
is plain that the great and terrible day of the
baptism in fire was to be not very long after
the appaaranc^ of John the Baptist, and the
rising of the San of Righteousness, We take
it to rafcr to the dreadful calamities that came
upon the Jews in the destruction of their cities
and their nationality.
From the Inter Ccean.
CHRISTMAS.
Please state when the custom of celebrating
Christmas originated, and what changes did it un-
dergo in the calender. B. C. B.
ANSWER. The celebration is one of the
oldest in the Christian calender. Its in-
stitution is dated from early in the second
century, and since that time it has occupied a
prominent place among the most noted of the
solemn seasons of the Christian church. The
eastern churches, in the dawn of Christianity,
were wont to celebrate it in the months of
April and May, and it was quite frequently
confounded with the Epiphany. An order was
issued in the fourth century for an inquiry by
theologians versed in such matters, and the in-
quirers decided to agree on Dec. 35. which has
been the day observed. The custom in the
Roman Catholic Church, from the sixth cen-
tury, was to usher in Christmas, or Christ-mass,
as the word came, with a mass at midnight,
another at early dawn, and a third in the morn-
ing-
I— ■ ^1
A little boy in a Sunday-school put a poser
to his teacher. The lady was telling her class
how God punished the Egyptians by causing
the first-born of each household to be slain.
The little boy listened attentively. At the
proper interval he mildly ir quired, "What
would God have done if there had been twins?"
— Independent.
DID STEPHEN SAY IT?
Was it Stephen or his enemies who said, "Lor d
Jesus, receive my spirit V" Candok.
OST assuredly it was Stephen. We have
however, met with several who are per
suaded that this was the laaguige of Stephen's
persecutors, spoken in derision. It is therefore
the more important that vse should chU special
attention to it. Whatever ambiguity there
may be in the common version, th?. original
dissipates all uacartainty and makes it abso-
lutely imposs'ble to put such a construction
upon it. It was not those who "stoned Stephen"
that called upon God and said, "Lord Jesus,
receive my spirit" — it was Stephen himself
How do we know this? By the plain Greek
construction. The term, epikaloumeiwn, mean-
ing "calling upon" or supplicating, is a parti-
ciple, in the masculine gender, singular
number, accusative case, and agreeing with
Siephation in all these respects. The same is
true of the participle, kgonta, rendered ' saying."
If it was Stephen's persecutors w]io did the
praying — whether in mockery or otherwise —
the above terms would necessarily be in the
nomitive case and plural number. Much more
might be said, but this is sufficient for all who
have any knowledge of the Greek, and perhaps
more than will be appreciated by thoee who do
not. Let us all be oareful to avoid everything
fanciful, and adhere closely to tho literal and
intended meaning of the Scripture?. To overdo
is to undo. A false exposition is a far greater
injury to the cause than an honest confession
of our ignorance. But the passage is not so
difficult as it might appear. It is very similar
to the dying words of Jtsus, and was simply a
comraittai of his-life-iat© 41i© kcttxle of fcke great
Life-giver. A. A. P.
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From tho Bible Banner.
THE CURE FOR PRIDE.
What is the positive cure for pride V Let us have
the medicine from the Word. G. F. Stephens.
THE abandonment of self to the influence of
the Holy Spirit, who, by means of the
medicine of the word will convict, lead, instruct
and strengthen, is the only positive cure for
pride. Sanctify them through thy truth. Thy
word is truth."
The Holy Spirit will, by this medicine — the
washing of water by the word-^-30 enlighten
the conscience arf to ensble the believer to real-
ize and part with pride and everything else
hateful to God, though near to him as a right
eye or arm. Tee spirit desires and waits to do
this work, but the disciple must prove his hun-
ger for holiness by giving himself up to his
influence absolute y, as clay in the hands of the
potter. Practical holiness, freedom from pride,
and every other form of world and Satan bon-
dage, can only be reached by knowledge and
submission to the word of God. Says Jesus,
"Ye sh^r. kno V the truth, and the truth
shiil make you free." — John S: 82. "Through
the spirit," says the Apostle Paul, Rom. 8: 13,
we must mortify the deed' of the body, and if
we give ourselves up to his leading — that is,
walk in the spirit — he will apply the vtord to
us as water to cleanse; as a we apon to fight
with; as a lamp to enlighten. " Having there-
fore these promises, dearly beloved, let us
cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh
and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of
John SiEViafs,
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THE BRETHEREN" A.T TVORK-
^mxt^pukna.
IOWA.
Clarence.
At my last writing Bro D B. Tirnbaker
and T. G. Snyder were holding meetings fi ■'e
miles Horth of Muscatine. Bro. Snyder prc^.h-
el his last sermoa Dae. 14, from Romans 1: 16,
from iffhieli vi-ere suggested some wholesome
thoughts. Bro. Snydsr then left for his home
near Cedar Rapids, to attend the marriage of
hi3 daughter, leaving Bro. Brakakor and the
writer to continue the meetings, December
lota, made another visit to the city; visited
sister Hannah Parasworth, found a pleasant
home, enjoyed by a dutiful son and two kind-
hearfced daughters. And now,for the first time,
learned that sister S. is a sister of our much
beloved Bro. Jo?. Sherfy, of Gettysburg, Pa.,
with whom we loved to associate in by gone
diys. In the evening met again for wsrsliip.
Bro. BrubaiJer addressed an attentive audience,
from Matt. 27: 22, "The Great Dension." We
were shown the importance of all our decisions
either for bet tsr or worse. Many sinners, like
Pilate, decide adverse to their better light, or
honest convictioos, but "Cassar's friend," the
world with all its besetmeats allure and entice
with Its strong grasp of '"polisies" to get sin-
ners, like Pilate, to decide for Christ. Some
present were made to feel the subject, and were
'■almost psrsuaded to be Christians." Dec. 16,
visited sister Naomi Brumbaugh and her fam-
ily. Chancy, her husband, is still out of Christ
yet strange to say he had "no excuse" to offer
jwh J he was not a Christian. In the evening
of the feast, from the subject, "Growth in
Grace." Some of his divisions were,
I. Reasons why Christians should grow in
grace.
II. Means of growth. —
III. Evidences of growth in grace.
These were dwelt upon at length and I think
to the satisfaction of all present. Although
there were no additions to the church during
these meetings, yet we were made to feel en-
couraged by the attendance and attention of
the psople. We were frequently told that the
community was considered "Cold Corner," and
that various other sects had tried at the same
place to hold revival meetings, but failed even
to bring out the people to meeting. We fond-
ly hope that the good seed sown may bring in
golden sheaves in the harvest of the Lord.
Dear brethren and sisters in that part of
God's heritage, be encouraged, be alive to the
Master's cause, labor with untiring diligence
for the conversion of your husbands, your chil-
dren, your friends and neighbors and their
children, and "in due season you shall re ap if
you faint not." We feel assurei that some
were "almost persuaded to be Chri8tians,"while
others are "not far from the kingdom." May
the Lord bless Bro. Daniel for his untiring la-
bors to gain souls, and the members of Musca-
tine county for their kindness while we were
wi.th them is our prayer. John Zdck.
Bro. Brubaker^poEeljn the subject, of Repent-
ance, Acts 3: 19. Some of the divisions and
points made were
I. Antecedents — preaching and hearing the
word of God.
II. Faith producing — aonviotion, penitence
and contrition of heart, — godly sorrow for sin.
III. Confessioa — renunciation of sin, and in
some eases made to embrace restitution. Thus
bringing forth fruits meet for repentance the
sinner is brought to the door of the sheep-fold
— the church of the living God.
Dec. 17. This morning presents a gloomy
appearance indeed, as the snow and sleet comes
down in a perfect drift. The poor preacher,
miles away froia homp, surmising if all is well
with his fimiiy under such trying circumstan-
ees. Surely the membership at home should
sefi that the mi Ulster's family does not suffer
amid such trying storms. In the evening the
writer tried tj disco nrse from Acts 26: '28, "Al-
most thou persuadest me to be a Christian."
Dec. 18. In the evening met with the people
again wilh an apparent increase of interest on
the part of the audience. Bro. Deniel again
dealt out copiously the word of truth, present-
ing to our minds the hindering causes to Chris-
tianity. "I must go and see the land I have
bought, must prove the oxen, I have married a
wife," with numerous applications and illustra-
tions, were profusely held up in the light of the
Gospel to the edification of all present.
Next day. Dee. 19th, the writer tried again
to talk on the subject of obedience, Gen. 31:
16. We met again in ; he evening, and being
our last meeting our dear brother and fellow-
helper gave us some of that last and best wiae
From Silas Hoover.
Our meetings closed at Fairfield, Ohio with
seven additions; two of them were from the
Baptist Church. One was reclaimed. Meet-
ing large at the close. The best of order du-
ring the meeting. We are now laboring at
New Enterprise, Bedford Co., Pa.
Dec. 27. 1880.
Mainland.
We had a pleasant visit from Bro. Samuel
Musselman and son of Iowa. He had four
meetings at Hatfield. At Indian Creek I do
not know how meny he had as the weather was ■
fo unpleasant that people did not attend. His
visit was especially to see his aged mother and
other relations. Fraternally.
Dec. 28th. Jas. Y. Hecklee.
Lindleys Mills.
Myself and family just arrived here safely
and are all well. We feel thankful for protec-
tion on a long journey. Truly yours.
Dec. S4th. Stepkest Johnson.
MARYLAND.
New Windsor.
Bro. John Flory of Virginia, was with us
last week and labored faithfully for one week
in different points of our congrtgation. He is
at Locust Grove yet this time and intends to
leave for home Friday morning. His preach-
ing was with power which gave much encour-
agement, and hope that many good impressions
may be made. Tours in Gospel love.
Hettt Ensel.
Dec. 28th.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Harleysville.
Brother Samuel Musselman and son have
been visiting friends in Penna. for some time.
Last night Bro. Musselman closed a series of
meetings in the Indian Creek chuich — large
attendance considering the inclemency of the
weather. A good interest manifested. Saints
rejoiced to know there are still in existence
veterans who are fighting the battles of the
Lord manfully, and "shun not to declare the
whole counsel of God," while others felt, like
one of old, "almost thou persuadest me to be a
Christian." May God bless his labors, and may
they be as bread cast upon the waters which
are seen for many days; and may we, on board
the old ship Zion sail calmly until we reach
the ports of everlasting deliverance.
Dec. 25th. Katie Haelet.
Cumberland Co.
Bro. Wm. Howe and wife are now in the
Lower Cumberland church holding meetings a
few weeks. It is snowing, hence unfavorable
for meetings. During the last few months
there were a good many deaths; some died very
suddenly. There are a few cases of scarlet
fever among children.
Dec, 25, 80. Datid Neislet.
MICHIGAN.
Lowell.
Health is very good among us'at this time.
Las week we were blessed with good preaching
by Bro. Enoch Eby, of Illinois. He preached
one week for the church at Woodland, then
came to the Thornapple District on the 18th,
and had seven meetings in the old church, then
came over to our home in S. W. Campbell and
preached three excellent disccurses for ns. Bro.
Eby does not tell many "death- bed" stories in
his preaching, but tells his hearers how to build
on Jesus Christ, the chief corner-stone.
This morning Dec. 29fch, thermometer stood
13 degrees below zero; coldest weather we have
had. Nov. 17th, 4 degrees below. At no time
this fall or winter has snow been more than
eight inches deep.
The first week in November, Bro. Isaac Kil-
hefner, from Ashland, Ohio, was in our imme-
diate neighborhood and preached in our new
church twelve or thirteen sermons, greatly
cheering up the members and others to be
faithful to their callings. One was added to
the church by baptism during his stay. We
cffer many thanks to the Lord and to the kind
brethren for their faithful labor among us. We
desire more such visits. Could not our dear
brother Eshelman find his way in tte great
mission work to our home in Michigan and also
tell us the good old story of the cross? We
read the B. at W. with great delight and much
satisfaction. Fratemally,
Dec. 29th. Geo. Long.
INDIANA.
Liberty Mills.
To day v/as our quarterly church meeting
in the Spring Creek church, and owing to the
extreme cold weather the congregation was
small; not much business to transact. It was
requested and granted that we try to organ-
ize a singing-school in our meeting-house, and
we hope it may be a success for we feel that an
improvenent in our singiEg would be a step
higher in the sdvsncment of the divine life.
This closes our church labors for the year 1880,
and in looking over our trork for the past
THE! UHETilJKEiNr JkJT T^OEK:.
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year we see many failures. Hope the L jrd may
biess our feeble efforts and pardon what has
been amiss is our prayer. _
Dec. 30th. Dajntel Snell,
Locke, Elkhart Cj.
We this evening closed a aeries of meet-
ings held at the South Union Ghufca, Union
Center District, at which wa enjoyed a rich
foretaste of heavenly things, for •which we
thank Gtod lind take renewed courage. Bro. J.
H. Miller, of Miirord, Ind.. did the preaching.
Oil may we, one and all, not be forgetful hear-
ers, but live out in our daily walk and conduct
the good and wholesome conduct which we re-
ceived, and ther<;by gain an iuheriiance which
is incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadsth
not away, reserved in heaven for us.
J. E. MiLLEE,
OHIO.
Dunkirk.
ArriVtd home from Warsaw. Oar meet-
ings there were of increasing interest. Had a
Love teait witii them on Dec. 31sc. Tae brtth-
ren are confcinuiug the meatiags. While there
we saw two restored to the iold; three baptized,
one of whom was Elder Jesse Calvert's sod.
Elder L. H.. Dickej' commenctd a series of
meetings with us in Eagle Creek on the 8th
inst. S. T. BossERMAN.
Jan. 3. '81.
Milford.
Tnc; ark of the Lard is moving slowly
along. One more soul received into the fold.
A startling scene at a late hoar in the night
while in bed, I answered. As he came to my
door he said a young man near here was rest-
less and dissatisfied. While in bed a voice
told him to prepare for heaven, W^went at
midnight; had a season of prayer, and at 1
o'clock went to the creek and took away the
ice six inches thick and immersed liim, while
the thermometer was five degrees below zero.
0, what joy ! A soui made happy in this world,
and angels rejo ce in heaven. A solemn scene
indeed for those who stood by. May sinners
take warning and heed the solemn call of Je-
liovab. J. H. MiLLEfi.
Dec. 31st.
KANSAS.
Jasper county.
The Walnut Creek church, Johnson county,
bas now a resident minister, (Wm. H. Carrier),
have preaching every second and fourth Sun-
day in each month. Health is good, roads
•smooth with four inches of snow. Thermotu-
eter the 28th of December five degrees below
zero, 29th, 18 b;low, 30!h, five, 20th and 30th,
sky clear. Isaac Wampltse.
Norton Co.
Maple Grove Aid Soci^y has now received
three ear loads of goods and $10.00 in cash,
from the citizens, brethren, sisters and friends
of Waterloo, Iowa, lor which we wish you to
accept our most heart-felt thanks and gratitude
towards us f.jr rememberiug us in our destitute
condition. May God's choicest blessings ever
rest upon you and us, and bless us with peace
and plenty and liberal heai-ts and hands.
The vreather has been raoher pleasant for our
work, hauling aid goods, this winter. Christ-
mas day will be long remembered by the breth-
ren here. It was spent hauling aid goods 40
miles. It made me think of the eastern coun-
try where all was plenty, and the brethren
could sit in their cosy church edifices and hear
the instructive admonitions given to them by
their home ministers, or perhaps some great
evangelist, and we had to stand the storm, but
we all hope and pray for a better time here on
earth, and if we strive we have the promise oi
a life beyond. That far exceeds even the grand-
est that this world can produce; where we
have DO sorrow, no pain, no trials, no tempta-
tions— all is love, peace and plenty, and can sit
in heavenly places. What a joyful thought to
meet to p-=.rt no more!
Dec. 27th. H, W. Milleb.
Parsons.
Old settlers say we are having the coldest
weather ever known in Southern Kansas, but
stock and crops look well'.
Dec. 28th. 0. P. Teatis.
MINNESOTA.
Sharon.
To M. M.Eshelman:
Dear^rother — Yoar courage in declaring
God's will is noble, and the love you manife.'-t
in dealing with church diflicnlties is worthy of
imitation. Only those who are consecrated to
God can obtam the victory and crown of glory.
To be consecrated to God and his work includes
se>f denial, and taking up the cross and follow-
ing Jesus. Thi u knowest, dear brother, its
sigaificanee; only glory in iha cross of Christ;
preach the word and tell the story ol the cross;
let this central truth be ever before you; de-
clare it, make it known to a lost and rained
world. Dsclare the whole counsel of God;
make no compromise. Where the Bible speaks,
speak thou also; hold up the divine principles
and dignity of the church. May thy zeal be
modtst and retiring; not like the scenfcU-ss sun
flower which spreads its gaudy petals to the
light of heaven and turns its face to the orb of
day as ifd-eterminsd to m seea; bat miy you,
like the modest violet, hide j'ourself in the
Rock and se:j i f-rth tragranci from its deep
retirement. It w-.r -vould live near to Jesus we
must crucify the 11. h; we mast die to self.
This is a daily work. 6Ai is like a mountain.
Jesus is a sun that shines on the other side of
the mountain, and now and then a sunbeam
comes over the top and we get a glimpse — a
sort of twilight apprehension of the brightness
of the sun. But self must bs much more sub-
dued before we can bask in the beams of tbe
ever blessed Jesu?, and say in everything, "Thy
will be done." Mahy C. NoHMAJf.
ILLINOIS.
Cerro Goido.
I will say >o the readers of the B. at W.
that we held our Love feast on the evening of
the 25th of December, aad can sav that it was
a feast indeed. We were well supplied with
ministenug brethren. Bro. John Wise stayed
with us and hsld meeting every evening till the
evening of the 2j. These meetings were well
attended and the interest was good. None
seemed willing to confess Christ, but we trust
that many good impressions were made.
John Meiz&ee. |
A SUCCESS.
A meeting of the Board ofMan^.gr-: r :ie
Brethren's Orphan H)ai3, of ch^ Soath-
ern District of Illinois, wis held with tie
Brethren in Cerro Gjrdo, Putt Co., Ill, an the
27th of November, 1880. The exercises Wi;re
opened by Bro. .John Wi^e, af er which the 3rd
chapter of the Isc E,.>Ltl3 oijjha was r.^id
accompanied by remrir'ss by th.; brethren. Tnere
were present brethren John Wise, .J>l-i M; :z-
ger, A. J. Bowers, David Tr.jxel, T. D. L'oa
and P. A. Moore, substitute for J. R. Gij.i —
The following business was transacted:
1. Resolved to appoint a committee to draft
by-laws for the government of the Brethren's
Orphan Home.
2. Resolved that John Wis?, D. B. Gibson,
and Daniel Vaniman be appointed to draw up
said by-laws.
3. The said coaimittea shaiU report their
work to the next meeting of tue Board of Man-
agers.
4 Resolved that the Sicrdtary of the Board
of Managers inform the Secretary of the loca-
ting committee to proceed t ) investigate the
farms that ii-ao.- miy bs offj:'el for said Breth-
ren's Ofph m Home,and report at next meeting.
5. Resolved that the Bjarl of Mmagws,
with the locating eommittse, meet Feb. 26sh,
1881, with the brethren at Hadson, Illinois.
6 Resolved that the Sicracary of the Board
of Managers be required to s>>ad the procetd-
ings of this meeting to the Bsethken at Woke:,
Primitive Christian sud Gospel Preacher for
publication. T. D. Lyoit, Secretary.
A SAD ACCIDENT.
ON the morning of the 2±th of December a
man by the name of Israel Adams and his
younger brother went to the woods to cut a
tree. Just as the tree fell a limb flew back and
struck the former. He felt to the ground, the
limb striking him across the head and neck,
crushing his jaw bone and cracking his skull.
His brother soon got assistance and he was
taken to the house of S. L. Clyaier. The doc-
tor was sent for and examined him but there
was ho help for him. This happened abCut 9
o'clock in the morning, and about 3 P. M. they
stirted home with him, a distance of half a
mile. They were at horn 3 about ten minutes
when he died. On the 20ch, his remains viers
taken to Eel River church where he was placed
in the cemetery beside his companion and foar
cnildren, he being the only remaining one of
the family. Panaral servicas by Bro. George
Grossnickle fr-Dm 1 Peter, 1: 2i, 25. His age
was 36 years, 4 months aad 10 day.*.
Mary Hopkins.
Silver Lake, Ind.
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NOTICE.
AS our District Meeting is approaching and
we desire to make a report of all mon-
ey receivid and expended for missionary pur-
poses to that tiiLe. we therefore rtquest all the
solicitors in this, Middle Distiict of Indians, to
still continue to solicit funds that the work
may progress, and report the amount thus re-
ceivtd 10 S. M. Aukerman, Somerset, Wabash
Co., lui., by the first of February, 1881.
W. S. TONEY.
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THE BRETHREN ^T l^ORK
Mmlik md Mmimmu.
S. T. BOSSEKMAN,
Editok.
Ar communications for ibis department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Boajerman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
A glass of hot lemonade, ja-.t before going to
l^ed, is good for a cold.
end
Government can haye for a
only the good of the governed.—
legitimate
Mark Hopkins.
The struggle of the school, the library and
the church, against the Beer- house and Gin
palace k but one development of the war be-
tvi^een Heaven and Hell. — Sir Charles Buxton.
The essay of Dr Pahrney of Chicago, on
Diptheria, as given in bis pamphlet, is worth
reading by every parent. Diptheria is a terri-
ble disease, and a knowledge of it may enable
parents to save the live? of ^ll^ir children, e.
A primal vote is now b;ing taken in our
State petitioning our legislature for Local Op-
tion and giving the right of suffrage on the
Liqaor Traffic into, the haails of the women.
Hope it vrill meet with succh&s. Should it be-
come a law the ladies will then grapple the
enemy and gain a ^;ietory which the men of the
nation have not the strength and courage to
■win. B.
Harm and suflfVring surrounds us and if forti-
fied with the grand principle of virtue we can
exercise patience, courage, euduranoe, compas-
sion and indulg^n■:e in all our afflictions wheth-
er by transmission or by our own violation of
law. Inasmuch as we must suffer, let us labor
for those principles which may lesson pain and
the ills of life. b.
Good 3leep is essential to health and happi-
ness. Physiologists are not well agreed respect-
ing the natural duration of sleep. The statute
of nature, however, appears to read: Retire and
arise before the first rays of morning light.
History shows that thos^ who have lived lon-
gest, were the longest sleepers. In sleep the
head should never be raised very high, as that
position interferes with the action of the lungs.
See that your sleeping-room is well ventilated
and kept clean.
A poor woman said sorrowfully: "Our gro-
cery bill every month for my husband, my
wife and three children, is less than the beer
bill of my husband." Think of it! A man
spading more every month for dirty lager beer
than is required for the groceries of the whole
family! Should a man throw, every month, so
much money into the lake, he would be doing
wrong, but not so great a wrong as to poison
his own blood and even his health, as well as
to rob his wife of the comforts of life.
WHAT THE END OF MAN?
DON'T OVERWORK THE BRAIN.
^FHERE is something more dreadful in the
X consequences of working the mind to ex-
haustion than in similar abuse- of the body.
Dr. Parier, of New York, delivered a lecture
in that city, in which he showed the evils pro-
ceeding from the tsansgrtssion of the limits
of their powers by literary men.
He said: "No man can do headwork faithful-
ly for more than four or five or six hours. If
that time is ceeded, all the phosphorus is
carried oft, and the man becomes irritable, bro-
ken down, and has softening of the brain.
"I have seen this overwork in lawyers, doc-
tors, clergymen and merchants who have
worked the brain for ten hours.
"They have dropped under the burden. Tou
cannot violate the law of God witff impunity.
Sir. Walter Scott did a large amount of brain
work in his day, but he did not overwork him-
self. In his latter days, however, he became
pecuniarily embarrassed, and resorted to his
literary pursuits to save himself; but he worked
too hard and completely broke himself down.
"One of the besl scholars I ever knew com-
pletely broke himself down in his younger days,
but he livad on to seventy, though he would
only work some four hours a day. After these
hours he engaged in vigorous exercise to keep
him out of the house as much as possible, and
he continued one of the best professors in the
country."
petitioning for this help the individual must
ait in obedience to law or the desired help will
not be granted. In many cases, and we may
safely say in the majority, the desire for alco-
holic drinks is but the effect of a ravenous
appetite produced by the continued use of stim-
ulating fo-ads. To strike at the root of the
matter therefore, the cause should be removed,
which can be done by a reform also in our die-
tetics. Plain and simple food should be usrd
which are healthful to the body, producing a
fine physical growth and an appetite that will .
discaid anything of a stimulating or intoxica-
ting character.
While the voice from the people in the ma-
jority might produce a wholesale reform, this
rerorm in the individual will grow in fdmilies
and neighbornoods, eventually reforming the
nations. We therefore advocate reform in
individuals as well as in the people of a State
or nation. b.
WRONG DOING.
H'
REFORMATORY.
THERE are two objscts in Kfe that are eager-
ly sought by every true lover of goodness
and right, and those are happiness and virtue.
Right and p'ea^-ure are closely allied, and
though highly appreciated are not, nor should
not be the grand object only to be gained. —
Happiness atjd virtue stand together like twin-
sisters, and to discern between the two is met
with a degree of difficulty. Yet in contrasting
the two, viriue would stand the greatest and
should be sought by every individual as the
great object or end to be gained. Then all le-
gal means should be employed to gain such a
happy purpose and pleasure. Many things are
brought to bear upon or test our virtue. It
must be tested or how may we know its worth.
INTEMPERANCE can be crushed if the
people will. This is a high obligation they
owe to themselves, their families and to the
nation. Unquestionably, reform is needed
from this as well as from other vices, and, as in
every other reform, public sentiment must work
with law in unison with it. But while waiting
for public sentiment to become strong enough
to act, thousands are ruined and fill a drunk-
ard's grave. Public seutimeiit is frequently
the production of but a few public or leading
individuals, and swaying their influence from
sinister motives, lead the people in opposition
to what they entertain as the best means of
reformatory movement.
The true sentiment of the public therefore,
is the voice of the people. This expression can
be had by petitioning the "powers that be,"
but if no efficient force until in an advanced
majority. Then only is the demand of the peo-
ple respected and their petition confirmed by
legi.sla'ive acts enabling them to stay the tide
of inebriety and intemperance. An efficient
means of reformation is an attack upon self,
which means may save thousands from prema-
ture graves. Help can be obtained by petition
to a Higher power who has; said, "My grace is
sufficient for thee," enabling the individual to
abstain from the intoxicating bowl. While
E that commits a wrong is violating a law
or principle of right, and cannot escape
a penalty for the violation of that principle.
That which is wrong is sinful, and displeasing
to the Framer of divine law. He has frowned
upon sin and has given for its wages a recom-
pense of death. "The wages of sin is death,"
and though sin may grow, grow luxuriantly,
yet when its course is run, when it is finished,
it bringeth forth death. Death therefore is the
result of sin. Sin is so varied in its forms, so
common that it enters the threshold of the
heart almost unobserved, hence needs a careful
sentinel guarding the first approach. Sin is
largely ths result of excess. We might say it
is excess proper. It is the transgression of
law, aild as such, in the lejst it is doing too
much; it is excess. This excess may be found
in all the departments of life. The man of let-
ters treads the literary path until the dead of
night; the man of business so eager to "double
up," that with tiied limbs and reeking brain he
retires from business to rest, The miser counts
and recounts his gold replacing it in his ccffers
anxiously awaiting his usury from his debtors:
makes no appropriation for schools, churches,
nor any benevolent purpose, all for self,
and worships his accumulations as his God.
The glutton and the wine-bibber in their revel-
ry "eaf, drink and be merry," "meats for the
belly aud the beliy for meats!" little thinking
that "God shall destroy both it and them." It
is excess, it is sin, and its wages is death. Man,
by his excess in these particular?, abuses his
body, shortens life which might be one of great
usefulness — a premature death: friends mourn,
a mound marks his resting-place and soon bis
history is written — forgotten. Thus God is
robbed of his glory. He demands worship from
his creature, both soul and body. This body
must be cared for that it can render that praise
to God which is due to his name, hence noth-
ing should be indulged in to weaken the phys-
ical or moral force. To do this man must study
or acquaint himself with moral and physical
laws; must study to "know thjself" 0 man!
Learn to know and to do your duty to God,
yourself and to mankind, that all may be to the
praise of His glory who with that hol,y design
created ns all. . b.
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THE BRETHREM ^T ^A^ORK-
DANISH MISSION REPORT.
Money received in October and November for
the Danisa Mission :
Mississinawa Church, Ind., §5 19 ; Grasshopper
Valley, Kansas, 2 00; iJottetourt, Va., 18 00; Cedar
Creek, IV^ausas, 105; Jacob Jjair, 50 cents; sister
Warble, HI., 1 00; M.Long, deceased, (for sale of
fl'jwers as direcied by will) 8 CO ; Nancy Moser,
Unioalovvu, Pa., 1 00; S. A. Griffin, Uuiontowu, i'a.
100; Levfistovvu church, 8 30; Peter Nminger,
Dalevide, Va., 5 &,>; Lewistowa church. Pa., 10 00;
Lydia A. Xrise, Ml. Carroll, 111,. 00 cents; iaaiah
Horner, Goodhart, Michigan, 3 00; a brother, Ohio,
1 00 ; Froui members of iVhile Uak Church, i'a ,
10 7.5; Highland church, Onio, Jjiack Creek church,
Pa., 7 00; JJunkirk, Ohio., 5 00; Mill Creek church,
111., 2 00; Dounells Creek church, Ohio, 5 00; Bock
Eivcr church, Illinois, 15 CO; Buucansville, Pa.,
4 (iu ; Abraham Cajsel, Harle^sville, Pa., 2 00; In-
dian Creek church. Pa., 2 75 ; tiugar Grove Sunday-
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Church, W. Va., 100; Duucansville Church, Pa.,
135; Mary Bird, BlountsviUe, Ind,, 100; h. K.
Brallier, Dixon, 111 , 50 cents; Panther Creek Suu-
diiy-school (for brother Hi.pe'.s children,) 542;
Panther Creek church. 111., 7 14 ; Spring Creek Sun-
day-school, ind., 4 50.
A TRUE INCIDENT.
On board the ill-fated steamir Sewanhaka was
one of the Fisk University singers. Before liaving
the burning steamer and committing himself to
the merciless waves, he carefully fastened upon
himself and wife life preservers. Some ona oru
eliy dragged away tliat of the wife, leaving her
without hope, except as she could cling toherhus-
baad. This she did, placing her hands firmly on
his shoulders and resting th-.-re until her strength
becoming exhausted, she said, "I can hold on no
longer!" "Try a little longer," was the response of
the wearied and agonizing husband, "let us sing
'Bock of Ages.' " And as the sweet strains floated
over the troubled waters reaching the ears of the
sinking and dying, little did they know those
sweet singers of Israel, whom they comforted.
But lo! as they sang, one after another of those
exhausted ones were seen raising their heads
above the Overwhelming waves, joining with a
last eiftirt in this sweet, dying, pleading prayer:
Bock of ages, cloft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee
With the sound seemed to c me strength; another
and yet another was encouraged to renew effort.
■lOon in the distance a boat was seen approach-
ing! singing still, they tried, and soon with super-
human strength laid hold of the life-boat, upon
which they wers borne in safety to land, ihis is
no fiction: it was related by the singer himself,
whosaid he believed loplady's sweet "Bock of
Ages' saved many aaother besides himself and
wife."
Kew Yorl: E.xpress.
THE NSW BIBLE.
ican committees, or are these variations to be re-
ferred to and explained by notes?" "Variations
exist, but they may he concurred in yet by the
British committee. Our labor on the Naw T es ta-
ment is done, and our work is ready for transmis-
sion to England."
The Anglo-American Bible revision movement
originated in the^convocation of Canterbury, May
6, 1470, by the appointment of a committee of sev-
eral Biblical scholars and dignitaries of the church
of England to undertake the v.'ork in association
with scholars from other denominations. The
American committee organized in 1S71, on invita-
tion of the Si itish committee, to co-operate with
it. Eight years have been spent m revising the
New Testament. The work of revising the Old
Testament has been oairied on during the same
period, but will not be completed for two or three
years yet.
THE WEATHER.
Jacksonville, Fia, Deo. .30.— We are having
the coldest weather since 1S5S ; thermomi^ter 18
degrees above this morning. The oranges on the
trees in this city are frozen. A dispatch from Sum-
ner county says the oranges are not damaged there.
That county is about 100 miles south of this city.
Galyestoj\% Texas, Dec. 30.— The "News" spe-
cial from San Antionia says: "The night of the
2Sth was the coldest on record there. At 6 A. M.
the thermometer stood 10 degrees above zero. Tue
ice was two inches thick. The v/ater pipes were
frozen throughout the city; many buisted. At
Dallas the mercury yesterday fell to four degrees
a'oove zer.o.
MONTGOMEKY. Ala., Dec. 2!).— The heaviest snow
ever known here fell last night— five inches deep.
Weather intensely cold.
Waupaca, Wis., Dec 29,— Yesteiday morning
the thermometer indicated 32 degrees below zero,
and rem dned at 20 degrees below through the en-
tire day. Many people v/ho came into town yes-
terday had their hands, feet and faces frozen.
BLOOMIN0TON, 111., Dec. 20.- To-day has been
the coldest of the season. The thermometer, at
an early hour this morning, stood 24 degrees below
zero.
St. Louis, Mo , Dec 29— This was the coldest
day for several years, i he mercury stood at 15
degrees below zero at 8 o'clock this morning.
Greensboeo. ST. C, Dec. 39.— The snow storm
here is the heaviest for twenty years. Tlie snow
is now fifteen inches deep and still snowing.
iNDiANAPOLi.s, iND.,'— Dec.29,— At 7 o'clock this
morning a private thermonieter registered 20 de-
grees below zero, some going as low as 22. The
weather is the most severe ever known here.
The Universaliist presses of Oxford and Cam-
bridge are expected to issue the revisedNew Tes-
tament in February next. Dr. Schaft, president
of the Americas committee on revision, positively
asserts that no information whatever has been
disclosed as to changes made by the revision of the
old text.
"Have changes been mader" asked The Evening
Express Reporter. "Yes," said the doctor, "but no
disclosure has been made about them. It is a mat-
ter secret with tiie ccinoilltee, I have had the
responsibility on this side of the Atlantic, and I
lave been cautious and striven to do my full duty.
Pretended statements have been made of ■ he chan-
ges, but tie facts given were imaginary and very
erroneous. The most elaborate statement was
prepared in London, and it was the mo.st incorrect
of all. it had six distinct matters whoUv wrong,"
"Is there perfect agreement of the Anglo-Amer-
FROM ARKANSAS.
I will give a brief. sketch of my last trip to Ar-
kansas. I started, in company with brethren M.
Montgry and .J. AUman, on the 20th of November.
Met with the brethren and' sisteis in Washington
County the 22nd, and louiid ttem all weU. Three
brethren and four sisters liv"fe eight miles e;;st of
Fayetleville, the county seat of Washington county.
Commenced preaching the 23rd, although the
weather was disagreeable. The people were anx-
ious and waiting to hear the Word preached. They
btfgan to assemble in good earnest; men and women
walking two miles. Our meetings were attended
with iucrjased interest; met for worship sixteen
times, I have traveled in differf.nt States, and 1
never witnessed as g'jod order among tiny people ;
old and young listened iitlentively. After services
all went away quietly. V/e also lield a feast which
was largely attended; iiaid to have been the largest
congregation ever asstinlTled at that place. Sixteen
members comcQuned. I'haro are six me nbers liv-
ing about twenty-five miles from thei-o that were
present. There is quite a demand for preaching
in that country. We baptized one man by the
name of Faith. He was a member of the Baptist
church. He was there on a visit from Kansas, the
first time he ever attended the Brethren's meet-
ings. A BaptWk minister from the same State is
very much concerned; he is quite an intelligent
man and is pastor of a church. He said he was
going to investigaie the matter closely, for he said
his desire is to do right, and as he never had heard
the Brethren's doctrine before, he wanted to prove
all things to see whether we are right. He endor-
ses all except Trine Immersion ; that he could not
fully understand.
Now it there are any brethren wishing to locate
in the South they would do well to go and see that
country. The riiilroad will soon be completed to
Fayetteville from PearceCity,Mo. They have good .
water, good climate and excellent for fruit of all
kinds. Pretty fair land for a hilly country ; some
good bottom land very cheap. You will meet with
a very kind, free-hearted people and very accom-
modating. I would be glad if some of our dear
brethren would respond; brethren who are firm
and active as I think much good might be done in
that country. Souls are starving for the bread of
life. Brethren, who will goV Brethreii wanting
to correspond will address James Thompson or Pe-
ter Trig. Both are brethren and ready to give in-
formation when called on. Direct your letters to
either of the brethren named, Maguire's Store,
Washington Co., Arkansas. We are glad to hear
that brother Gephart is going to fill the call in the
North-eastern part of the State. Wish him suceeis.
We live aeventy-fiye miles from the brethren in
Washington County, which is the nearest org.ani-
zation. ' G-eoese Baeshaet.
The Otoscope isauinstrumentforerammingthe
external i.ar, through its reflecting and magnifying
properties we can see the ear drum and whole out-
er canal of the ear as plainly as you can see and
trace the most minute wrinkle in the palm of the
hand. The caracter, extent of any pathological
change and the medicine indicated in its treat-
ment is scientifically determined. Also the point
to seize a foreign body, to remove it without inju-
ry to the ear. The points to apply medicine or
instruments are clearly seen during the whole pro-
cedure. And it is a maxim that "an iustruinent
should never be passed further in the ear than one
can see."
WERTENBERGE.K— BENTZ.— Dec. 30th, 1880, by
J. J. Hoover, at his residence. Mr. Martin Wer-
tenberger, and Miss Salome Bentz, all of Stark
Co., Onio.
COUSER.— TARGEB.— .*Lt Whitnevville. Cass
Co., Iowa, Dec. 30th, ISSO.Bro.D. G. Couser, of
Mt. Ezia, and sister Josephine Yarger, of AVhit-
neyville, by J. D. Haugbtelin.
Blewiecl are tlio dottil 9'hfcU diain tits Lord. — Sev. 14 : 13.
Obitnary QoticeB aliouiil bo sepitrate from pverytliiugeiBe, written on
< no bitle of thp pftI>or, iiml lirief. Do not eulogize tile clead, but jive
simply the mo3t important fiicte. The following coutains all tlie
poiute generally proper to mention: 1. Name of deee*eed. i. Oate and
place of death. 3. Digeaae or canae of death, i. When and where
bom. 5. Age. 6. Name of parents. 7. Numr.ei of family still living,
l^. To whom, waen and whore married, a. United with tho cbarch
when and whore 10. Burial when and where. II. ITunoral Bervioe
when and where, and by whom condnctsd.
CLARK.— In iVhitly Co., Indiana, December 2:3rd,
1880, Sister Elizabeth Clark, aged 71 years, 5
months and 14 days. Funeral services by Jesse
Calvert. ■■ J. H. C.
EARNS.- In the Middle District, Miami Co., O.,
February 21st, 1880, sister Mu.ria, wite of Bro.
Joseph Karns, of quick consumption, aged 24
years and six days. She leaves a little babv four
mouths old, a broken-hearted husband and many
kind trie. d3 to mouin their loss. Funeral ser-
vics.i by the Brethren from Revelations 14: 13.
KARNS.- Near West Charleston, Miami Co.. 0.,
of vvl'ooping-cough, Amaodit E. Karns, aged 9
months and 17 days, daugliter of Josep.'i and
M;iria Karns. Tht-; friends followed tlics little
lamb to its resting place by the side of its moth-
er. Funeral services by the Brethren from Matt.
19: 14.
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Lanark, 111., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1881.
No. 3.
Current Topics.
A Chinese giant has arrived in New York. He
is eight feet six inches in height. He speaks En-
glish, French, German, and a little Spanish.
The late Mr. James E. Bi-own, of Kittanning,
Pa., has left to Tarious benevolent institutions
the magniflcsnt sum of ^168 000. This is to be
ustd for horns and foreign mi33ions,educalion.
A very stringent prohibitory liquor billhas
passed both houses of the Vermont Legislature,
and will doubjless become the law of the Scate.
It proposes to declare any saloon, or place where
liquor is given away, a public nuisance.
Another arlic expedition is to be sent out
next year by the Royal Geographical S jciety of
England. It is announced, however, that the
discovery of the north pole is not to be its main
object.
The Burnside educational bill, which gives
the income arising from the sale of public lands
and the proceeds of patents to the support of
schools throughout the nation, passed the senate
by a vote of 41 to 6.
Lewis Eockweli was supported by his rela-
tives at Honesdale, Pa., until he wasa hundred
years old ; and then, deeming his longevity un-
reasonable, they turned him over to the Poor-
master. He is now 102.
Dr. Talmage, in a recent sermon on Mormon-
ism, declared that Sodom and Salt Lake City
were synonymous, and that one would meet tne
fate of the other. " Both are near a salt, offens-
ive, Ashless, dead sea; both are famous capitals
of the most accursed impurity; both are doom-
ed.
The Chinese have a time-bouoied custom that
they shall pay all debts before their New Year's
,Day, and those who are unable to do this will
almost always commit suicide on account of th«
disgrace. We don't want the suicides, but our
people would be better off with the other part
of the custom.
The Jewish Mi'ssenger says that a hundred
well-to-do heads of Jewish families in Roumania,
have petitioned the Alliance Israelite to pur
chase land for them in Palestine, where they
may found an agricultural colony; they offer to
contribute 400 francs each, and to pay the bal-
ance iu annual installments.
The condition of the Jews in Morocco is de-
plorable. At Morocco, the capital city its'-lf,
but a few weeks sioce, the Cadi ordered the era
cifixion of a Jew accused of having lent money
at a usutous rate of interest. A short time be-
fore this, a band of dervi.ihes, who exercise great
influence over the native inhabitants, seized
a Jew at Antifa, and after flaying him alive,
killed him and ate him.
A good New Testament is now sold in En-
gland for a penny, and in this country for a
half-dime. There is practically no dfiiculty in
the way of circulating the Scriptures in English-
speaking nations. By thegenerosity of many
Societies and theeaterpriseof many publishers,
the BiHle is as the spelling-bnok.
There are thirty thousand Jews in LoiidoB.
Of these, about two thousand are me-oibers oi
Christian churches. Of the 18,000 living in
Berlin, 2,000 are said to be converted. The to-
tal number of Jews' in Europe is estimated at
3,431700 and of these 20,000 are reckcufd as
Chnstian converts. In the Episcopal Church in
England, 100 ministers are of Jewish birth. ,
Gov. Porter, of Indiana, visited the session
of the teachers' Association in that State, and
made an excellent speech. Assuring the teach-
ers of his personal and offioal interest in their
work, he specially urged upon them the import"
ance of directing the minds of their pupils to
the reading of good books, as the most potent
influence in education and in the formation of
character.
The Rev. Dr. Fisch, of Paris, says that four
million copies of the Scriptures have been sold
in Francs, that all the young men in the army
have been taught to read the Gospsl of John
and that 500,000 know that gospel by hrart
and that 100,000 soldiers,driven into Protestant
Switzerland during the late war, have returned
to France, each with a New Testament and
various tracts.
The Star and Covenant, the Universalist
paper publ shed in Ch'cago, says: ''The best
word that Joseph Cook or David Swing has
spiken for the soul and its destiny is, that God
has given it liberty which it may so use as Jo
s;eure its eternal iTeli-baing, or so abnse a3 to
doom itself to endlefs ill being. The issue is
not with God, bat with each spirit. Man is
launched on the ocean, and left to mate his
voyage to the haven of eletnal joy.or to the wild
maelstrom of ceaslsss misery."
But three hundred years ago, a body of
Romish priests made a great fire in Earl street,
London.and burned every copy of the Bible that
could he f-juud, an^ then congratulated them-
selvfs that at last the Bible was destroyed. To-
day, on the very spot where this fire was built,
stands tbe^ great building of the British and
Foreign- Bible Society ,w here the Bible is print-
ed in one hundred and seventy eight diferent
languages; and it may almost be said that an
additional copy comes irom the press at every
tick of the clock. '
Rev. F. Klein, in a journey to Moab, some
time ago, was aftbrded what seemed to him a
vivid illustration of the words "JerusaleiD shall
be inhabited as towns wiihout walla for the
multitude of men and cattle therein; for I, saith
the Lord, will be unto her a wall of fire round
about" (Zicbariah 2: 4. 5). When passing
through the southern ead of theDeadSea, it be-
came necessary to camp for the night in the
midst of dangers from hostile Ara'T bands, lue
guides, "The Jelahsn, " he relates, "kept up
watch-fires round cur camp all night, shouting
at intervals, to protect us from robbery. It
was 'a wall of fire round about
Rev. Eugene Revpillaud, of Pans, makes the
remarkable statement that in all parts of France
the interest is so great to bear the gospel
preached in godly simplicity, that thirty thous-
and evangelists could find eager listeners. He
finds it necessary, in order to overcome the
prejudice that exists against the clergy, to have
a simple table on which to lay the Bible, and
stand on the floor without a raised platform.
The San Francisco Occident says that the
large brick building which Mr. Moody has erect-
ed during the past summer upon a commanding
spot near his farm in Northfield, Mass. intended
as a school for the daughters of drunken paren ts.
has been built "for Jesus, and for no one els"^"
In the summer vacation it is proposed to fill
the rooms with "Christian pfople who desire to
spend a few weeks in the study of the Bible in-
stpad of in fashionable watering-place dissipa-
l tion."
There is a very common impression that the
Romish priests are very learned men. This is
a great mistake. Tiiere are some men among
them who are really learned; some are well read
in history, others in philosophy, and some excel
in languages. But a broad cultured man of
gnneral scholarship is a great rarity among Ro-
man priests. The late Dr. S. M. Yail tells of
meeting a priest on the ears in August iasT; who
knew the Latin of his breviary, but nothing
else. We have oui-3->lve3 met with various Rom-
ish priest", not one of whom deserved the grade
of an intelligent so'ao->l boy, outside of hU in-
evitable Latin. It is not unusual for them to
read aud speak that language fluently, and
be ignorant of arithmetic, geography and other
sciences. There are Romish pnlpiw where
there must be men of talent and learning. —
, The Golden Censer.
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THE BRETHREN A.T TVORK
For th« Brethren at Work.
FADING AWAY.
BY I E. KELBO.
All that is beautiful, all that is bright,
la fading, fast away from our sight;
The sweet daisy flower — the friend of the bees.
Has withered and faded like the forest trees.
Barth has no happiness, 'tis but a ray
Tkat smiles on us here, but it soon steals away;
A stray beam which comes from the blaze of
glory;
And leaves us to ponder o'er life fickle story.
The Summer, the season of song of joy,
Tints earth with its beauty and our sorrows
decoy;
Gives bloom to the glade and the river.
But soon comts the Winter and dark skies that
quiver.
Friends that we cherish are passing away,
And we, though unwilling, will surely decay.
And drop from our places in sighing and sorrow,
To live in the light of a ne'er fading morrow.
Earth's summer blossoms are scented and gay.
But scarce do they bloom when their scent
passes away;
They bring to us feelings of freshness and
pleasure —
Are types of our lives and all that we treasure.
Though lofty our station, and vast, be our
wealth,
Though gifted with knowledge, joy, beauty,
and health;
Trust not in these, for no one can gain say,
That they know not the day they'll vanish
away.
Then let us remember, ere death's buried light.
Hides earth's ebbing beauties away from our
sight;
While through this world our weary life plod.
That ne'er fading beauties dwell only with Grod.
For the Brethren at Work.
A SIGNIFICANT DREAM.
BT B. F. MOOMAW.
N seasons of political excitement,
when great national questions are
agitating the public mind, and opposite
principles are warmly discussed, as have
been the case during the Presidential
campaign, through which we have re-
cently passed, sometimes we are made
to fear, and almost believe, that our
government is in danger of being over-
thrown, our institutions of civil and re
ligious liberty subverted, the honor of
our nation made to trail m the dust,
peace and happiness destroyed, our peo
pie demoralized, republicanism a fail-
ure, and to be superceded by depotism,
if not by anarchy and confusion.
At times like this, the mind being so
much exercised, it is no wonder that in
our disturbed slumbers we should be
carried away in dreams, and wlio knows
but that these dreams may be om-
nious of what shall come to pass in the
distant future.
Thus in my musings upon my bed
(whether awake or asleep God know-
eth) a grand panarama passed before
my vision, as it were the representation
of a grand magnificent, and splendid
government, a noble theocracy, which
as it appeared in the vision, had silent-
ly, and within the realms of another
kingdom almost imperceptably, with
apparently feeble human instrumentali-
ties grown to be a government of im-
mense proportions, spreading itself un-
der God's providence far and wide locat-
ing colonies here and there until it
appeared to span the whole domain
from the eastern to the western seas.
It appeared, however, in the vision
that the grandeur of this government
did not consist so much in the material
wealth and dignity of worldly greatness,
as in its spiritual embellishment, its pro-
found conscientiousness as to the rule of
right, integrity and justice, the golden
rule emblazoned upon its order: "As
you would have others do to you, do ye
even so to them," A sacred regard for
the first commandment of all, "to love
the Lord thy God, with all thy soul,
with all thy mind, and with all thy
strength, and thy neighbor as thyself."
These were the peculiar characteris-
istics, together with self denial, non-
conformity to the world ; such were they
while in infancy and virtuous youth.
And the vision appeared to be for days
and weeks and months and years till I
beheld that it grew in stature and to en-
large its territory, and as it revolved
around its great center, I beheld that
portions of its body sloughed olf, and
forming an orbit of their own, ind for a
time seemed to blaze in the firmament,
reflecting a little light from the original
source, but soon like the branch severed
from the parent stock dies for want of
nourishment, so these little stars, or as
astronomers would call the Ji, asteroids,
begin to wane, struggle for existence,
begin to quiver, and flicker dimly, soon
dies and only has an existence in the
memories of the past.
This government however appeared
in my vision to "lengthen its cords,
strengthen its stakes, and spread out the
curtains of its habitation." Its prov-
inces now established far and wide, and
itself advancing in years, began to al-
low the principles of virtue that char-
acterized the history of its youth, more
or less to go into decay; but still try-
ing to keep the entire government from
a fatal departure, kept a watchful eye
over its distant provinces.
And it appeared in my vision that in
the course of time it was reported at
the seat of government that a certain
colony had changed the laws and
usages, whereupon it was decided in
the national councils that ambassadors
should be sent, which was done; a dele-
gation of wise, prudent, and loyal men
were sent. They went and labored for
some time with them, interpreting and
expounding the laws of the general
government; and from the conceptions
and promises of the erring province
they concluded that their effort was a
success, but to the surprise and a mor-
tification of the government and this
people that colony did not comply in
good faith with its promises. This as
it appeared m the vision was reported
back to headquarters, whereupon it
was decided by the counsels of the gen-
eral assembly that another embassage
must be sent assuming that the different
provinces must all observe the same
laws and respect the authority of the
national court. And so as it appeared
in the vision, lots were cast in the su-
preme council chamber of the supreme
court to determine who should now go
on this important mission, that it might
appear to be the great Autocrat, for it
appeared to be a theocratic government,
the government of God. And the lot
fell on certain men who had the confi
dence of the court, and they were com-
missioned and sent with instructions to
see that the authority of the govern-
ment was respected and its dignity
maintained.
Accordingly, they went, and it ap-
peared in the vision that they rode on
chariots that seem like torches, and that
run like the lightnings, and it appeared
as if they went into a far country ; days
and nights intervening during their
passage. But they went and found as
reported, that some were loyal to the
government and some were disloyal,
and had conspired to ignore the usages
thereof, and to establish something like
what may be termed in theology an in-
dependendent or congregational govern-
ment, but still to retain the same name
of the parent confederation, saying, "we
will eat our own bread and wear our
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own apparel; only let us be called by
thy name to take away our reproach."
In this they were more shrewd than
those who severed all connection with
the main body, thereby retaininpc an ex-
istence and a standing among other na-
tionalities.
The ambassadors arriving among
them, call the chief men and the people
together. And it appeared in the vision
that there was then together a very sol-
emn assembly, and according to the
principles of Democracy as learned in
the school of legal equality — all the
subjects of this kingdom have a right to
be heard in the deliberations of its
councils, and it was so awarded to them.
But it appeared in the vision that the
chief men of this province were de-
sirous to avoid an investigation of their
matters, and called in question the le
gality of the proceedings of the Supreme
Court, in thus interfering with their in-
dependence, upon which it appeared
that those representatives were about to
leave and report at head quarters.
Then it appeared that they began to be
afraid that they would be deprived of
tlie name and association of the govern-
ment, and waived their objections.
Then the servants of the kingdom be-
gan the investigation, and in obedience
to instructions insisted on a conformity
(of ail who wished to remain as sub-
jects) to the constitution and laws of the
kingdom. After much discussion, plead-
ing, and consultation, all without an ex-
ception agreed to come to the measures
required.
A careful report was written, which
was read and reread, and explained and
accepted by all concerned. Then it
appeared in the vision that the agents
returned rejoicing and submitted the
report of their labors to the court aS'
sembled, which, as it appeared, met the
entire approbation of the court, and it
■ appeared that there was a very great
assemblage present on that occasion,
and that while all had the liberty to
speak, because all the subjects of this
government have this liberty, and the
universal silence left the impression
that the delegates had faithfully and
acceptably discharged their duty, and
so their report was recorded upon the
statutes as a part of the organic law of
the. government.
But in this vision it apj- eared as is
the reality in national affairs, that revo-
lutions never go backwards ; for at the
next annual session of the Supreme
Court it appeared that tidings came
from the same province that there was
no reformation, that it had not taken
the first step in compliance with its
assumed obligation upon which it ap-
peared in the vision, that there was a
deep concern manifested as to what
ought to be done, and finally it was de-
cided in the grand council of the king-
dom and ordained that those same chos-
en men should examine into the truth
of these reports, and take such steps as
were necessary to secure the subordina-
tion of that colony. In obedience to
this injunction they instituted an inqui-
ry which resulted in the accumulation
of a volume of testimonial documents,
all confirming the truth of the insubor-
dination of this province. The case
(with persons and papers) was now
submitted to other chosen men appoint-
ed by the court — it now again being in
annual iession. And it appeared in the
vision that these chosen men labored
ardently and honestly, and at length
brought in their verdict; that the report
was there and that the empire in ques-
tion appeared to be incorrigible and that
positive measures must be applied or
the authority of the government would
be absolutely ignored and trodden un-
der foot, and as a last alternative it was
ordained that if she would not respect
the a^ithority of the government, and so
exhibit in a given time, that by her own
act, or non- action, she would cut the
fraternal cord and be dismembered
from the social compact; and I thought
I saw these men come into court, and
there appeared to be a great silence,
and I saw their foreman stand up in the
great congregation and in loud voice
read the verdict, and 1 heard the voice
of the united councO. and all the people
say. Amen.
But what above all things appeared
most strange, as I thought, I saw in the
vision that the wheels of time rolled on
and on, and the time appointed passing
by, and no change in the usages and
manners of the province in question,
time rolled on and it came to pass that
another annual meeting of the counsels
of this great people was in session, and
I thought I saw the great court in coun-
cil on this important question, and
strange to say instead of vindicating its
honor and maintaining its dignity, it
supinely waives all former decisions, lets
the scepter slip from its grasp, and
grants another embassy, partially the
choosing of the insubordinate colony.
and between whom an alliance may
have been formed by flattery and prom-
ises, for I thought I saw in the vision a
rather mysterious correspondence, cen-
suring and ridiculing former ambassa-
dors, and the vision was for a time and
a time, prophetically speaking. Dur-
ing this period there appeared to be
rather a stillness in the atmosphere, on-
ly occasionally a sort of distant quiver-
ing in the horizon. At length the si-
lence was broken, and the echo as heard
in the distance, if in our slumbers we
interpret them correctly, sounded some-
thing like this : "We now say unto you
the labors of all former ambassadors,
with all the expenses attached, and
councils of all former sessions of this
pretended Supreme Court was all a
sham, a m^re farce. They told you that
the authority of the government must
be respected, its laws obeyed, and its
dignity maintained. But it was not in
earnest; they did not mean that you
should do it. They did say by the acts
of their ambassadors if you did not be-
come subordinate and obey her counsels
that your connection with the govern-
ment should be dissolved; but the se-
quel shows you clearly that it was not
so intended, not being executed. We
don't care whether you make the re-
forms required or not; it is altogether
immaterial. Just go on as you have
done, and let others do as it pleaseth
them. Only quit fault-finding and live
at peace."
But I saw in the vision a little group
of subjects still loyal to the great auto-
crat and Supreme President of the
kingdom. These seemed to^be giieveil-
at the turn the case had taken, and in
honor to theii' sovereign, wished to
maintain inviolate the primitive form
of the government holding to be sa-
cred the constitution and laws thereof,
and not just ready to compromise those
sacred principles, which subjected them
to the censure of these agents as being
stubborn and self willed. And so it
appeared in the vision that it remained
in this unsettled condition for awhile,
until by chance some other men, not
chosen nor sent, but of their own ac-
cord, or perhaps called by the insub-
ordinates with whom there was more
congeniality, coming into the province,
constituted themselves an umpii-e to
complete this work as suggested by
their late predecessors. And I saw in
the vision when the different elements
of the empire had assembled these men
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took the position aa Moderators, with
an air of great wisdom and importance.
But instead of moderating, became
quite immoderate themselves in censur-
ing and ridiculing the chosen men sent
by the government denouncing their
proceedings and trying to overthrow
everything done by them; but failing to
succeed in this they ingeniously con-
cluded to fall back upon the premises of
the Supreme Court, in substance, but
the sound to my hearing appeared in
the vision something like this: Let
^ these-old -laws- and practices of the kiHg-
dom go to the winds, rj^uit findicg fault,
live at peace, and fraternize every thing
that may come, however averse to the
holy canon and laws of the kingdom it
may be. We are living iji a progress-
ive age — the world is moving and we
must move with it. In the meantime,
I saw in my vision the remnant of loyal
subjects in that far country, stand
trembling over powered by number8,and
intiminated by ceasure as being stub-
born and self-willed. They finally con-
cluded to succumb, let matters take
what course they might, they would
cease to complain ; call it a cessation of
effort to sustain the principles of the
original government, but no compro-
mise nor real union with any depart-
ures therefrom.
At this moment it appeared in the
vision that there was a great shout in
the camp : Ho ! Ho-we have conquered
at last! Victory has perched on our
banner. We now can and will laugh
at the authority of this pretended the-
ocracy; spurn and trampl« under foot
the dignity of the Supreme Court, and
snap our fingers at such messengers as
she may send with the design of inter-
fering vnth our congregational rights
and our individual privileges may
henceforth not be called in question.
In awakening from my dream I was
made to wonder if it was possible for
such a thing to become a reality ? and if
so, would not such a government be an
object of pity: its honor trailing in the
dust, its dignity despised, its authority
trampled under foot, and it becomes a
hissing and a by -word of reproach
among the more fortunate sovereignties
by which it is surrounded ?
JSTomancan ask honestly or 'hopeless-
ly to be delivered from temptation un-
less he has himself honestly and firmly
determined to do the best he can to
keep out of it.
For the Brethren at Work.
TABLE HYMN.
BY ALEX. W. EBESB.
Our blessed Lord and Savior said.
While here on earth below,
"Give ns this day our daily bread,"
That we his care might know.
We lift our voices Lord to thee,
In humble gratitude;
Thy hand, our Father, may we see,
In every needed good.
For the Brethren at Work .
NEW YEAR.
UT MAEIHA EBY.
A NOTHER year is past forever, and
J\.
we are one year nearer to our
grave. Much reason have we to be
thankful to our God that we are yet
numbered among the living, while
many have passed away since last New
Year; some that were near and dear to
us, and who expected to see this New
Year as much as we did. But alas!
they are numbered with the pale na-
tions of the dead. And while we are
in the midst of health, we may be near-
er home — much nearer than we think;
therefore let us be up and a doing,
while it is called to-day, that when the
pale messenger of death cometh to pay
us a visit, we may be ready. As we
have entered upon a new year let us be
more faithful, and double our diligence
in serving God. We should make the
Bible our daily study, for in 2 Tim. 2:
15 we read that we shall study to show
ourselves approved unto God, a work-
man that needeth not to be ashamed ,
rightly dividing the word of truth.
Hence it is requested of us to study the
Scriptures, that we may understand it
more perfectly; therefore we should
make good use of our spare moments,
and by so doing we can learn daily.
Let us do good; seek peace and pursue
it. The eyes of the Lord are upon the
righteous, and his ears are open unto
their cry.
For the Brethren at Work.
A PEW PLAIN HINTS.
BY SABAH M. SiUNDESS.
"VrOW as the new year is here, let us
-^^ resolve that by God's help we
will endeavor to rise higher and higher
in our sphere of usefulness than we ever
have before. Let us all try to live clos-
er to God, love hiro with a pure heart
fervently, ajjd love one anoihjt. Let our
love be without dissimulation; and
above all, dear brethren and sisters, let
us have the Bretheen at Woek next
year to be a work for good ; let us have
less about self, and more about Christ;
less jealousy and more courtesy, (edit-
ors included.) It does not make much
difference to the readers in general where
you "took the train," or who furnished
you a ''sumptous breakfast." But tell
us about the great and glorious revivals.
(I mean revivals of Christianity.) Don't
tell us so much about that talented
brother that went on a mission. Where?
Why away several hundreds of miles
east to large and flourishing congrega-
tions with large and flourishing congre-
gations, with not less than half a dozen
good speakers behind the table, dozing
while you speak. But tell us that you
have been West where the members are
few and in limited circumstances, and
where we meet in school-houses and
even sometimes hold Love feasts in the
open air.
For the Brethren at AVork.
A DEPARTED FRIEND.
BY H. W. STRICKLEE.
WRITTEN JAN. 1, 1881.
ON last night while the way-watchers
were gazing in breathless silence,
our old and well tried friend and much
loved companion, just as the clock
struck twelve, closed his eyes and was
numbered with the pale nations of the
past. For some time prior to his de-
parture it had become apparent by his
friend that his time was drawing nigh
to an end, and as the end drew nearer
and nearer the concern of the family
became more and more apparent, — all
became alarmed and drew near the
scene of departure, and to hear the gen-
tle whisper: "Farewell, true and well-
tried friends; you have seen my birth
and welcomed me in your family circles, ,
in your sanctuarses, in your halls of
mirth and business departments. I have
been with you in your sorrows and joys.
You have not forsaken me; when I was
young you sported with me ia my early
cjol shades and wandered in my pres-
ence by the babbling brooks and refresh-
ing rivulets. When my face became
scorched with burning heat you were
found to visit frequently the cool water-
ing places, and sprinkle my parchin^,
tendrils, which so pitifully plead for the
refreshing dews of the morning or the
gentle showers of heaven. When in
my prime I struggled h^rd to lend my
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support for the sustenance of life;
you were not slow to run to my bounti-
fulness with a smile upon your counte-
nance as if to say, 'Thanks, my dear
friend,' and then gathered home the
bright golden sheaves, with much zeal
and care, that I in my old days might
enjoy at least the satisfaction of seeing
my tender offspring nourished. As I
began to be disenrobed of my green
and orange plume, and began to feel the
chills of exhausted days stealing on me
still you were not found to forsake me;
but began to lay up m store the rich
golden nuggets which hang in clusters
about my rugged boughs, that you
might, when I am numbered with the
past, still be nourished with fond recol
lections of your friend."
For the past two months it became
apparent that our old friend was mak-
ing preparations for his departure and
gave us warning. He began to shake
his time-worn frame, his locks became
shorn of their bright living lustre, his
face became rough, his countenance
turned pale, his breath became congeal-
ed, and his perspiration began to cling
to his cheek. For two weeks past his
bright sunny countenance refused to
play around him as in days of yore.
Six days later and his tear drops fell
like flakes of snow, and his voice could
be heard through all the house, evi-
dently speakiiis:; that his lungs were
fast congealing. "We turned our eyes to
the luminaries of our palaces, (the win-
dow panes) and there we could read in
his eyes his birth and parentage — even
from the cradle to the grave — we could
see the early spring time of his youth in
the little daisies and tiny spheres of na-
ture's own art. We could see the stalks
of corn in fall ear, the golden shea ves
gathered in clusters. Away beyond we
could see the vast plain in which his
busy finger had unceasingly been flying
in all his arts. In this vast plain we
could also see the massive steamer plow-
ing the mighty deep, the smoke of the
busy engine, and the vegetations of the
prairies. On our right and left we could
see the beautiful poplar and the massive
oak, the terriflc mountains with its
rocks and clifls rising high to the heav-
ens, and as +hey rose higher they bent
their massive forms as if to humble
themselves in the presence of the great
I Aia. Lastly, we could see the beau-
tifvl weeping willow wifh its long ten-
drils reaching low down in the valley
beneath, which seemed to be more ex-
pressive than all the rest of the great
panorama, which seemed to whisper an
invitation to plant one over me when I
am gone. After viewing the scene as
thus portrayed we laid our weary limbs
upon our soft bed to take a few hours
of repose, but soon it became apparent
to the weary watchers that we, like
Peter, James, and John in the garden of
Gethsemane, had become unconscious of
all that was around us. This morning
we opened our eyes, only too late to take
the last look at our departed friend; he
has gone. Many are the fond recollec-
tions of his presence; many were the
pleasant days spent in his presence in
the sanctuary; many were the pray-
ers in his presence sent up to heaven ;
many were the echoes which came
back through him: "Thy sins are for-
given;" many were the names that were
written in his presence in the Lamb's
Book of Life; and many during his
stay did he witness their departure by
the way of all the earth. Now he has
gone to meet them, and we trust he will
not be found lacking. But to-day many
are weeping over him, and reckoning
the acts of his presence. To-day many
are forming new resolutions. Many
are weeping for their dead and will not
be comforted. To day has brought sor^
row to many a family. To-day our de-
parted successor is inaugrated and takes
upon him his predecessor's name by
adding one to his nothing.
May we then like our new friend
search out every nothing of our lives
and add one to .the happy future, that
when we shall be numbered with the
dead, that the former name which we
will take in the future will add one to
the happy throng around G-od's throne
forever to dwell with bright angels
above the skies. Now, beloved, while
it is yet called to-day let us work; let
us put forth every nerve to avail our-
selves of the present and help to make
others happy, is my prayer.
they possess if they could ju-t hear
one sermon preached in its primitive
purity. 1 do not think when Christ
said, "Go preach my gospel to every
creature," that he just meant these
places where he thought they would
find the most Christians, but I think he
meant that they should preach and ex-
pect to do some good. I am sure you
could do good and save many souls if
you would hold a meeting here. There
are many here who never heard the
dear brethren preach, and say they
would like to hear them very mncl. .
Souls are starving for the pure bread oi
life. 0 how fast they are dying!
We have other denominations here,
and why is it that the brethren ro not
come in? We hear of them going
exerywhere to preach, and wLy is it
they don't came here ? We need preach-
ing. Quite a number have asked mc to
write and have a minister to come and
preach, one sermon, if no more. 1 have
tried every way in my power to get
them to come, but all in vain. If I
were blessed with abundance I would
pay their expenses; but I am not.
But thank God if I do alll can and it
does no good I will not be to blame.
Will some one come? This may be my
last cal'. Life is uncertain.
Joseph. Union County, Oregon.
STOP, BROTHER.
THE liAST CALL.
• BT NANCT AEMENTBOUT.
Dear brother: —
WHEN I think of the good meet-
ings that people enjoy so much,
and the soul- re freshing seasons that so
many of our dear people are enjoying
from time to time, it makes me wonder
if my brethren ever think of poor deso
late people, that would give everything
STOP, Brother, stop; how will you
dare to take the Lord's name in
vain ? How can you when you were
better raised ? How can you think of
fearing your God at the great day of
judgment wTien here on earth you pro^"
faned his holy name? Oh it makes my
heart ache to hear you talk, and to
think you have grown so thoughtless
and wicked. Was you not baptized?
Oh yes! But perhaps not into the
right spirit. Then turn to the Word of
God with a prayerful heart; therein you
will find the waj to everlasting life.
A SiSTEE.
Truth is the foundation of all knowl-
edge and the cement of all societies.
Repentance without amendment is
like pumping without stopping the
leak.
There is nothing more to be esteem-
ed than a manly firmness and decision
of character.
Knowledge is modest, cautious, and
p ure, while ignoiance is boastiul, con-
ceited and sure.
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THE BliETHREJSr ^T WORK.
ECCE HOMO.
BY C. H. BALSBAUGH.
To a CatnpbelUte^ Clergyman: —
THIS is tlie hobby of Unitarianism. To
them Christ is all man and no God. They
are forever echoing the sorrowful appeal of
Pilate— "Behold the Man." You have fallen
into the reverse extreme. With jou it is Eece
Deus — all God and no humanity. One is as
far from the truth as the other. Ecce-Deus-
Homo is the Christ of the Bible. That He
was God we need not demonstrate: this you
admit. He is the subject of prophecy as the
•^Wo^Mriul-C_onDselor, theJM.ighty God, the
everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." To
this the whole Bible, and all history, and all
personal experience m holiness, bear witness.
Was the incarnation a sham? So you virtually
declare. Did the virgin bring forth wind in
her delivery at Bethlehem? What was it
that lay in the manger wrapped in swaddling
clothes? A myth? A nonentity? It was a ver-
itable human babe, inclosing in its tiny form
very God — Emanuel. I care nothing about
your nice theory that requires the Savior to be
pure Deity — his very flesh and bones Divine.
"God is a Spirit." So testifies Jesus. "A
spirit hath not flesh and bones as ye see me
have." So testifies Jesus again. Did He stulti-
fy Himself? If He was pure Divinity, He did
not know it himself, nor His apostles, nor His
prophets. What about the lad in the temple,
the toiling Carpenter, the consecrated Messen-
gen of the Covenant in Jordan, the wrestler with
Satan in the wilderness, the foot-sore Evangel
of Palestine, the blood- sweating suppliant in
Gethsemane, the thorn- crowned, scourged, buf-
feted victim in the judgment hall, the impaled
spike-rivited, bleeding, groaning, dying Sacri-
fice for the sins of the world ? Are all these
haillucinations, make-believes, a God-enacted
farce to blind and mock the very race it pre-
tended to save? It is an outrage on common
sense and common honesty. Of all deceptions
ever palmed off upon the world none is eqtual
to the thirty-three years of Messianic life, if
he was not very man in body and soul.
A lledeemer all God is not the want of hu-
manity. We need a Divine Incarnation which
is a reality and not a delusion. "The word was
made flesh," and yet remained the word.
The flesh was not metamorphosed into Deity,
nor Deity into flesh. Ecce Homo, Ecce Deus,
meets the liabilities and disabilities of ruined
human nature. "Without shedding of blood
there is no remission." So declares Paul. Is
the apostle orthodox? God cannot bleed, for
he has no bl iod, only the essence out of which
blood is made. "The life thereof, which is the
Mood thereof'i" was God's far-reaching injunc-
tion and prophecy to Noah. Gen. 9: 4. "In
Him was life.'" Sin requirtd both the Life
which originates blood, and the blood which
symbolizes life. God and man had to consti-
tute the Mediator for the reconciliation of the
variant parties. Had Jesus been all God we
would be still unredeemed. The altar called for
a tangible sacrifice. Material, visible blood had
to be carried within the awful vail on the great
day of Atonement. Ecce Homo. "Behold my
hands and my feet; reach hither thy hand, and
t hraet it into my side; be not faithless but be-
lieving." Still no real humanity? of what was
Thomas convinced? That he was handling
what eye can neither see nor sense touch? Be
not faithless but believing in relation to what?
of course to the veritable humanity of Jesus.
If this is not so, then that post-resurrection
scene is one of the silliest humbugs on record,
and the resurrection itself is the consummation
of fraud. Deity sank not into the grave, but a
lifeless corpse. What was not in the sepulchre
could not come out. What then is the resur-
rection? If a reality and yet hot Deity, what
then? If not humanity, what else? Aught
else needed? How could God supply a second
Adam without taking on Him the seed oi Abra-
ham? How couid he make atonement without
getting out of human nature the materials for
the offering, infusing His own life to give it ef-
ficacy? Ecce Homo. "Since by man came
death, by man came also the resurrection of the
dead." The composite constitution required
for incarnation,Prophetie ministry,Atonement,
and Resurrection, is equally needed for the sac-
erdotal function of the Upper Sanctuary. Je-
sus is still Godman, Emmanuel, a Divine hu-
man Brother.
Eece-Deus-Homo. This is the appeal of God to
the hu-man racB,and will be the Joy and song and
wonder of Eternity. His Deity was often and
peremptorily denied by His malicious infatuat-
ed contemporaries; but His humanity never.
Any theology that requires such a mutilation
of Scripture, and such a mangling of Emman-
uel, is rotten root and branch. How could a
Savior not God help us? Nothing less than
Omnipotence will suffice to recover from the
catastrophe of sin. How can a Redeemer not
man become our substitute, be "made curse for
us" "become sin," die in our stead, "the just
for the unjust, " and offer Himself as the or-
ganic Head of a new family? All this requires
a fallen nature. The simple fact that in glory
He still retains the name Jesus, as "name
which is above every name," is sufficient proof
that he retains the nature to which the name
is applied. ' ^She shall bring forth a Son, and
thou shalt call HiS'name Jesus, for He shall
save His people from their sins." This name is
the cognate of Emmanuel, and this last with-
out a real conjunction of the Divine and hu-
man would be the climax of imposture. It is
the Son of man who is seen at the right hand
of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
Matt. 26:64, and 25: 31, and 16: 27. Stephen
sees Him as the Son of Man standing at the
right hand of God. Acts 7: 56. I am Jesus of
Nazareth, He addresses Paul. Acts 22: 8. As
the Son of Man He appears in His Apoclyptie
glory. Rev. 1:8. As such He comes to judg-
ment. Rev. 14 : 14, One of his last utterances
was, I am the root and offspring of David. Rev.
22: 16. Ecce Deus Homo.
God did not take up the three Hebrews out
of the furnace of fire, but he came down and
walked with them in it. He did not remove
Daniel from the den of lions; he sent his angels
to close the mouths of the beasts. He did not,
in ansvifer to the prayer of Paul, remove the
thorn; but he gave him sufficiency of grace to
sustain him.
ma I III I mttt
Never think that God's delays are God's de-
nials. Hold on; holdfast; hold out. Patience
is genioB.
THE DESIGN AND FOSM OF
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM, xxiv.
Baptism into the name of each person of t^e
Holy Trinity.
"Produce your cause, saith the Lord ; bring forth
your strong reasons, saith the king of Jacob." Isa.
41 : 21.
OBJTECTIONS ANSWERED.
SOME say trine immersion was only invent-
ed to support the doctrine of the Trinity.
Mr. Roberts quoting from Dr. Robinson's His-
tory of baptism, Lgn. Ed. p. 444, says, "James
Sadolet, who was the first secretary to Leo. x. _
and afterward created a cardinal by Paul in in
the year 1536, says, 'Our trine immersjou in
water at baptism, and our trine emersion, de-
note that we are buried with Christ in the faith
of the true Trinity, and that we rise again with
Christ in the same belief.' " Trine Immersion
Weighed, &c p. 12. The Trinity was not only
the plea of Catholics but also of Arians, who
likewise practiced trine immersion, but whose
views of the Trinity differed from those of the
Catholics. See Bingham's Antiquities of the
Christian Religion, vol. 1, pp. 540, 541. Mr.
Roberts quoting further from Robinson says,
"When the scenery was all removed, it was
found that the chief secret (of trine immersion)
was the doctrine of a Trinity. It was the prin-
cipal article ; * * * it was that wi/wM^ which
all the ceremonies were ineffioatious and bap-
tism itself invalid." Trine Immersion Weigh-
ed, &o., p. 13. Christ does not tell why he
commanded baptism into the name of each of
the three, viz: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
hence we are not so much concerned about in-
quiring, but it is certain that single immersion
was invented to oppose the Trinity, as will ap-
pear under the historical development of the
subject, and does so, not only practically, but
by the plain admission of its advocates as the
above quotations show. No one can oppose
trine immersion successfully and admit the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to be three in
any sense whatever, neither in the sense of
Catholic, Trinitarianism, nor Arian Trinita-
rianism. Here I appeal to the Baptists of
America who have been nourished in the be-
lief of the Holy Trinity. Do you mean to give
up a Divine Redeemer and Holy Spirit, or the
tri- personality of the Godhead as the above ex-
tracts from a Baptist publication which has
been recommended by one of your leading
journals, indicate? and thus deny the very Lord
that bought you rather than have his baptism?
J. w. s.
NO MORE A SUPPER.
SOME time ago I heard B. remark that he
and C. went to an inn to have supper and
lodging for night. They asked for supper; the
host said, "yes, you can have it according to
your religious prinaiples." So after supper was
ready the host calls B. to his table, and C. to
his table. B. had plenty on his table, while C.
had only a small peace of bread and a sip of
water on his. While B. was eatiug, C. was
looking at his bit of bread and sip of water.
He asked the host, if he called this a supper.
Yes sir, according to your religious principles.
C. asked the host, what do you charge for such
a supper." Fifty cents,'" was the reply. C. "I
can't pay that for such a supper.'' Now you
see when it comes to dollars and cents it is no
more a sapper. John Y. Shavblt
THE BKE:TI3:J:iE:Nr ^T "WOJ^K.
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MABY C. NORMAN SHABON, MINN,
TIRED.
Dear God, I am so weary of it all,
I fain would rest me for a space.
Are there no great i ocks where shadows face.
That I may cast me down and hide my face?
Work and strive, sore burdened and afraid.
The road is flinty, and the way is long, [stayed,
And the weak staff, whereby man's steps are
Bends like a reed, when bitter winds are strong.
The lofty thoughts proves fruitless in the deed ;
The prize I toil for seems a glittering Uel
There is no comfort for present need;
No guerdon promised for futurity.
I shrink in terror from the endless task,
I look with honor on the barren land.
And ask, as only hopeless hearts can ask.
The meaning of my days to understand.
— Selected.
For the Brethren at Wort,
GOVERNING POWER.
BT MABT J. STBES.
GOVERNING power is a qualification which
God commanded should be acquired, and
it affords all, who will turn to the Bible for
the method given by the great Teacher, a val-
aable aid in training the young. If you desire
the blessings of God upon your family, you
must govern it well. Because Abraham gov-
erned his children well and all the people that
lived with him, and made them do what God
had told them to do, God was pleased with him
and said, "Shall I hide from Abraham that
thing which I do; seeing that Abraham shall
surely become a great and mighty nation, and
all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in
him. For I know him that he will command
his children and his household after him, and
they shall keep the way of the Lord to do jus-
tice and judgment that the Lord may bring
npon Abraham that which he hath spoken of
him." So you see God had promised to bless
Abraham in his children. But it seemed that
the blessing depended upon Abraham's faithful-
ness in governing his family, and bringing them
up in the fear of the Lord. Does this not teach
parents that if they would have their children
blessed they must train them up in a knowl-
edge of what God has taught, and correct them
when they will not do it?
The Bible teaches parents to correct their chil-
dren. Solomon says, "He that spareth his rod
hateth his sou ; but he that loveth him chasten-
eth him betimes. Many parents think it shows
a greater love for children to let them go un-
punished; but again says: Solomon "Chasten
thy son while there is hope,and let not thy soul
spare for his crying." "Foolishness is bound
up in the heart of a child, but the rod of cor-
rection will drive it from him." Withhold not
correction from the child, for if thou beatest
him with the rod he shall not die. Thou shalt
beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his
soul from hell." Now does this not teach us
that if a child is left to himself, to be stubborn
and disobedient he will be ruined? Will he
not become a Ticious man if he lives to grow
up? and will his soul not go down to hell?
But, if he is corrected in season, so that his
evil disposition is subdued, and he is brought
up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord,
be will be a good child and his soul will be
saved from hell. And again Sol. says, "The
rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left
to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Cor-
rect thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea,
he shall give delight to thy soul." Absalom
is an example of a son who was left to have his
own way. I will not stop to tell about him
here, for you all know him so well; yet I would
ask you if you please, to imagine you see his
dear old father kneeling and crying over his
dead body, "0 my son Absalom! my sod, my
son Absalom! Would God I had died for thee.O
Absalom my son, my son!" Here, dear parents,
you may see a parent broken-hearted because
of the undutiful conduct of a child. 0, con-
sider the anguish and sorrow of dear old David!
Indeed it is wise to correct a child while there
is hope, though it may grieve the soul and
cause tears to flow, yet we have the blessed as-
surance that what we "sow in tears we shall
reap in joy."
TRAINING CHILDREN.
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and
when he is old, he will not depart from it." Prov.
22:6.
^pHE above text is one of great importance,
L one of which all honest people should
seek information upon. I wish to give my
readers a few thoughts upon this subject. I
have observed the effect of different modes of
training children. I have noticed that it is very
necessary to gain the love and respect of chil-
dren, if we desire to benefit them. How is
this to be done? We can only obtain this by
making ourselves worthy of their esteem. Can
this be obtained by vain and foolish talk or
provoking them to anger by annoying ques-
tions? Oh no; children will not respect per-
sons that do and act thus; although they may
be inclined to imitate such work.
The wise man has said that foolishness is
bound up in the heart of a child,' but the root
of connection shall drive it far from him. Prov.
22: 15. Therefore, foolishness is not commend-
able in a child; although it may be bound up
in the heart of a child by the example of fool-
ishness set before them. Such examples set
before children by people of matured age will
exercise a baneful influence over the young.
Fathers and mothers are you in the habit of
talking foolishly before your children for their
amusement? Do you tell stories of persons
and things before your boys and girls, which
you do not wish them to imitate? If you do,
why do you wonder that your children are so
inclined to work all manner of mischief? It
is no wonder at all, after you have set the ex-
ample before them. Children will follow the
example of father and mother; therefore pa
rents should select their words that they use
before their children. Never use slang phrases
or loud and boisterous talk and laughter or
make careless remarks about your neighbors
before them. Remember your little ones'
hearts catch the hue of every sentiment ex-
pressed. A child resolves in its mind what it
heard whether good or evil. If parents would
stop and think how a word spoken in the pres-
ence of a little child affects its future fjr good
or evil, they would be far more considerate in
their speech. The charachter, life and f iture
destiny of a child, is moulded and influenced by
what is sown in the heart; therefore it becomes
necessary that we sow the proper seed. The
prudent farmer sows his seed early, that ita
roots may be deeply seated m the soil before
the freezes and cold blasts of winter come;
hence, to fathers and mothers it may be said,
sow thy seed in the morning of your child's life,
"before the evil days come and the years draw
nigh when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure
in them." We then say to parents, sow early,
that when the age of manhood and womanhood
arrives, talent may have bsen developed, that
will result in a blessing to the world, and in
the day of Christ's coming you may say, IT- m
Lord am I, and the children thou hast g Ten
me. M. c .V.
From the Bible Banner.
'I WISH SOME ONE W^OULD LOOK
FOR ME."
BETWEEN the hours of ten and twelve, for
many nights, a poor woman mighs bs
seen making her way through the streets •f
London. Her pale, anxious countenance, and
hasty, trembling steps, showed that her errand
was one of no slight importance. It evidently
occupied her whole soul. A year had passed
since her only daughter left home, and entered
service in the great metropolis. There she be-
came acquainted, with gay, thoughtleea com-
panions. A love of drtss, and the negleet of
the Sabbath, proved her ruin. She was now
living a life of open sin.
After many inquiries, the unhappy mother
learned that her daughter might be seen every
night in a certain part of the town which was
marked out to her. She was resolved to look
for her; and each night she watched anxiously
at the spot, hoping at length to recognize the
features of her lost child. After many nights
spent in fruitless search, she was about sorrow-
fully to relinquish all hopes of success, when
she saw at a little distance a flguie c1obc1j-t< —
sembling that of her daughter. She eagerly
approached the spot. The individual was
standing with her face turned in another direc-
tion; but, as the poor woman drew close, she
looked around.
The mother was about to stretch out her
arms to embrace her, when the light of the
lamp which shone upon the features showed
they were not those of her child. In an agony
of grief and disappointment, she exclaimed,
"Ah! it is not she, I was looking for my
daughter; but no, you are not my child.
The poor girl she was addressing burst into
tears, saying, "I have no mother — I wish I had;
I wish some one would look for me.
" I wish some one would look for me.
A young lady, having read about a man hav-
ing invented a stove which will consume its
own smoke, hopes he will next devise a method
whereby tobacco-smokers can be lun rn the
same econ omical principles.
■ • I
If children have two ears that they maj hear
much and say little, adulta have two ears that
they may hear both sides before they judge.
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CHURCH GOVERKMEKT.
"VTEAELY every rel'gious society partakes of
X\ the form of cational government under
which it lives. Wliere the monarchal form
predominates, there the religious societies are
more or less monarchal; in Republics, the ad-
herents of Christianity are republican in ten-
dency. This shows that the societies are
strongly aljitd to the worid and partake large-
ly of their surroundings. Do the societies look
into the Bible as they should, to asctrtain the
form of government prefcribed by heaven?
God revealed to the children of Israel a de-
mocracy, and by careful training they were en
a bled to erjoy the great blessings of that form
of government. Not until they clamored for
a king and one was given them, was the pure
and free and holy democracy taken frum them.
The introduction of the throne was the signal
for the departure of the freest and purest gov-
ernment on earth.
K b-df pleased Bod to permit the re-establish-
ment of bis good government in these United
States. We live under a democratic form of
government, and certainly we should be thank-
ful that this blessing is ours. But the question
arises. Does the Brethren church partake of
this democracy because the members live under
its ijDfiaence, or do they possess this form be-
cause it is revealed, urged and advocated in the
Holy Oracles ? If for this, then bless the Lord ;
if for that, pause and consider.
For i he purpose of this article it is enough
to know that the church of Jesus Christ is
democratic in theory and republican in prac-
tice. The rights of esch individual are iualien-
able, and have been vouchsafed to him by his
Sovereign, the Eing of kings andLord of lords.
The privileges of every individual in this re-
public are guaranteed by its constitution; and
laws made {or the abridgement of those rights,
are direct violations of that constitution. States
are guaranteed certain rights which the nation
is m duty bound to respect, and the nation has
^righte which both the indiridnal and the states;
must respsot in order to maintain a united na
tion. Should an indivdual attempt the life of
the nation, usurp authority and subvert good
government — then the individual must be
checked. If a stste were to attempt to over-
throw the nation or act of the states, it must
be called to cease ttiat effort. If the nation at-
tempts to abridge the rights of states and in-
dividuals,it must be called to account. So much
by way of preface to our plea for a republican
■form of government in the house of God.
It has pleased our King and Sbepherd to
grant his people a democratic form of govern-
men. Certain rights and privileges have been
bestowed upon each individual. Is prayer and
thanksgiving granted? Then each one may
lioiiie to the altar and worship without preven-
tion from all other members. Are the bless-
ings of the ordinances vouchsafed to the church?
Then every member may secure the blessings.
Does God require each one to examine bimseli
before he eats? Then another dare not tramp-
le upon this right and escape the judgment of
God. Is any merry ? Then let him sing, for
this is heaven's message. Is any sick? let him
call for the elders and receive their prayers and
the anointing with oil. The constitution of
spiritual liberty permits no one to deny these
and many other individual rights,
No ruthless hand dare trail the holy flag
Of God's dear children in the dust of earth,
And go unpunished.
Is the government of the church rigid ? Are
the rights of individual members abridged to
such an extent as to impede the development
of purity and holiness ? Have the congrega-
tional rights been infracted so as to destroy
good government and the union of divine con-
gregationalism? In a representative form of
government as we now have, where the repre-
sentatives may be changed annually, is there
danger of undue assumption of authority by
the Brotherhood? Is there just ground for
complaint against that government which is
founded upon Divine Truth ? Are tbere good
reasons why a government recognizing the
rights of individual members, and the rights
of congregations, should be overthrown? Can
a government be founded on better principles
than that which recogonizes the rights of «ach
m ember, each congregation and finally all the
congregations as a compact body?
To-day the church of the Brethren, in its
government, recogonizes all the principles of
liberty vouchsafed to each member by the Ura-
cles of God; and we cannot conceive of a better
system with which to supplant that from heav-
en.
An individual, on associating himself with a
class of people, declares by that act that he ac
cepts the doctrine, rules and order of that soci-
ety, in all good faith unless he goes in as a
"spy" — a detective. (Some such joined the
apostolic church). It is the duty of the indi-
vidual to know, and the duty of the church to
teach him, its doctrine, rules and order; and if
he once accepts thfse it ill becomes him to at-
tempt their overthrow on the plea of individ-
ual lights. Jl^oonemaa shonld demand the.
complete upsetting of things ju^t to please him-
self when many others are equally interested-
A congregation cannot expel any member_
That term is unscriptural and signifies too
much under heaven's delegated power. A
congregation may "withdraw" its fellowship —
its privileges from a msmber, but it cannot ex-
pel him. If a man be baptized into Christ,
can any number of men baptize him ouft Fel-
lowship may be withdrawn from him, but he
is still a brother. 2 Thess. 3: 15; Gal. 6: 1. The
rights of a congregation may demand that it
withdraw its fellowship from a member or
members for a season, but the rights of the in-
dividual or individuals demand that they be
counted not as enemies but as brethren, and
that they be restored in the spirit of meekness.
Bat if a congregation should choose to raise up
and nourish a poisonous plant, then that as-
sembly may in due time bury itself in the quag-
mire of corruption ; and it will then become the
duty of the Brotherhood to withdraw its fel-
lowship. This is the extent of its power in
quitting those who endeavor to subvert the
principles of divine liberty. '
There is then a harmonious blending of lib-
erties in the church of God. To overthrow part
of the congregations, and cut of the ruins
evolve pure congregations, does not seem to us
like enjoying the broad and perfect freedom
which comes by union of all the parts. We can
see no body — no on pure unrestrained system
working harmoniously as a whole by cutting
off the feet, hands, ears,and nose, plucking out
the eyes and tongue. We believe man works
best with his ears, eyes, tongue, hands feet in-
tact; and so we believe the church will. Let
the ears, toes, fingers, eyes, tongue, mouth,
body and all remain. Let each part perform
its function. Let there be no clogging of ar-
teries— no tearing up of any necessary parts;
but let individual rights be carefully guarded
and respected. If these be held as God has re-
vealed them to us, the congregational rights
will be maintained untrammeled. If the con-
gregationai rights be held intact, there will be
a glorious union of all the parts, forming a
grand Brotherhood which will reflect the doc-
trine and peculiar characteristic of the great
and glorified Master, our Lord and Savior Je-
sus Christ.
We therefore plead for the "liberty where-
with Christ hath made us free." We plead for
the rights of each congregation; and beseech
our fathers. who watch over us for good, not to
think of going beyond the limits of the Broth-
erhood rights. We beseech all lovers of good
government to show due respect to the Broth-
erhood; for it is God's will that we love the
Brotherhood; we will not speak evil of it. It
is so unnatural, so unspiritual to speak lightly
of that which we love, hence if we manifest a
bitter spirit against the government of the
church it betrays us, showing that we do not
love but hate. it. u, e.
Beo. a. Hutchison, of Mo., held a series of
me etin^rear Girard, Illinois, last month.
'i'fclii «K,lii1'lii:i_EGN ^^T "WORK.
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Kditorial Items.
We caa fill no more orders for Almanacs.
■ The addrfss of Eld. Jas. R. Giah, till further
notice, is Corning,Clay Go. Ark.
■ m <
Broihbs J. M. Mohlfir held a series of meet-
ings near Green Springs, Pa.
Beotheb Jesse Calvert has been preaching
tie gofpel of Christ in Wells Co., Indiana.
Beotheb Grabill Myers is working faithful-
ly in his Master's eau-ie in Lancaster Co., Pa.
Send no money to this of&ae for Danish
MisaioD. Send it to James .Quinter, Hunting
don, Pa.
Bed THEE W. C. Teeter, of Mt. Morris, was
advanced to the second degree of the ministry
the first of last week.
Beothee Michael Emmert has resigned his
charge ot the West Branch church ; the church
is now under the care of Edmund Forney.
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D. Heise, Clarence Center, New York, says,
"I am much pleased with "Problem of Human
Life; it gives Darwinism a complete bursting."
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Bro. W. S. Gilbert, of New Lebanon, Ohio
reports very cold weather, about six inches of
snow and six deaths within the short period of
twenty days.
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Bkoihee John Knisely of Plymouth, Ind.
has returned home from an extended visit in
Pennsylvania. Can you come this way some
time, brother John?
Bbothee Silas Keim, of Elk Lick, Pa., is
sick. We tender our sympathies to our dear
brother in his affliction. May the Lord give
him abundant grace.
One person who had been baptized by the
Beaver Dam (Md.) party was recently rebap-
tized by the Biethren, she becoming dissatis-
fied with her former work.
We learn that the Brethren at Carleton,
Nebraska, commenced a series of meetings the
15th. Their notice reached us too late for in-
sertion in last week's issue.
We learn that Brother Johnathan J. Lichty,
of Brown Co., Kansas, has been too feeble dur-
ing the Winter to be out of the house much;
he has been able to attend but few meetings.
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A minister wanted at Queen City, Mo. There
are at present seventeen members and they ar-
willing to assist a minister who will labor for
them. For further information address Dan-
iel Smith, Queen City, Mo.
The author of "Problem of Human Life" in
a private letter says, "I feel already at home
with your people and wish you had a church
in this great city . You would have one hum-
ble attendant at your services once a week if
you had." 0 how we long to fee the day when
the cities too shall have churches of the Breth
ren to which those who love simplicity and tho
commandments of God, can go and enjoy the
ble ssinge of primitive Christianity.
While at Yellow Cr^ek last week we spent
several hours very pleasantly with our aged
Brother Daniel Fry. He is unnsally feeble
this Winter, and therefore not able to be out
of the house very much.
The January number of the Vindicator
comes out with a Correspondence Department.
We are glad to observe that it, too, changes to
the better when it sees it. And why not; for
so did our fathers in all ages.
Beothee S. M. Forney wriies from Parkers-
burg, LI., that "two were added to the Big
Creek Church the 2ad of Jan., by lettftr,making
in all within a year, five by letter and seven by
baptism. Two moved away, four died and one
was disowned."
"Infant baptism in a nutshell" is the title
of a new book in defense of infant baptism.
Likely a nutshell will hold water enough to
baptize an infant the way it is generally done.
Had the author said, "Infant baptism in the
New Testament" we should have asked for the
chapter and verse.
If you want to sink yourself into the slough
of oblivion just write people long letters telliog
them of your own virtues (?) and the vices of
others. You'll get down hill at railroad speed
that way. You may increase the downward
motion some by insinuating about the weak-
nesses of those who once befriended you.
Beothee Hope writes under date of Nov. 27th,
1880, that he had not snfiicient clothing to
keep him warm, and had received but little
money up to that time. We think, however,
by this time enough has been sent him to make
him comfortable. We have no fears that he
will get too much help. He is working hard
in the Master's cause.
The Brethren at Waddam's Grove closed an
interesting series of meetings week before last.
They held twenty-four meetings in all. Broth-
er Harper preaching at seven of them. The
oiher meetings were conducted by their home
ministers. If more of the congregations would
hold meetings conducted by their home minis-
ters it would add to the life and vigor of the
members generally.
Those who have subscribed for the Beeth-
BEN at Wobk for one year, may, by sending
S3.00 more have their paper extended until
Jan. 1, 188i and secure a copy of the "Problem
of Human Life." This offer open until Feb-
rurary 15. Here is an opportunity to secure
this valuable book for nothing. Send your or-
ders at once as we cannot extend this offer be-
yond February fifteen.
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Peesident-eiect Garfield is a Baptist, and
the first ever elected to the presidential oflice.
May we hope his administration to be as suc-
cessful as that of his predecessor. — Advocate.
Not quite correct, brother Advocate; Mr.
Garfield is a member of the CampbelUte church,
and that body of people, in different states, is
trying to raise money for the purpose of erect-
ing a church house in Washington city, that
the coming President, as well as other mem-
bers in Waahingtcn, may have a suitable place
to attend religions serrices.
Whiting from Greencastle, Pa, Brother Ja-
cob P. Stover says: "My health is very good,
lam now in mv eighty.first year, ani if the
Lord spares me, aud I keep my health, my de-
sire is to be at the next Annual Meeting to meet
my brethren in Ohi.3." Brother Stover spent
several months with us last Summer, and all
bis old friends will be glad to learn that he
still enjoys good health.
I HEABD a preacher in his sermon yesterday
say that the church of the present day to which
he belonged was eo much superior to king Da-
vid, that if he was in the church at the present
time, the first thing thsv would do would be
to expell him. Is it right for Christians to go
to such preaching ? d. c. s.
Remaeks. Certainly not. David was a man
after God's own heart and when he sinned he
repented ot it. Of course he had his faults,
which were made public instead of b^ing kept
secret as is the case of many who no !v claim to
be his superiors. We do not believe it is right to
hear men preach who speak disrepectfully of
holv characters.
In this issue Brother D. E. Brubaker, of
Iowa, announces that he is compelled to with-
draw, for the present, from his active ministe-
rial labors. . This is to be very much regretted,
but how can it be helped, when in preaching
the gospel.
The preachers bear the cross alone.
And all the church go free V
We hope that circumstances will enable Bro.
Brubaker soon to resume his labors in the field,
for his ministerial work is very much needed
in the State of Iowa, in fact, the Master has
need of all his servants, for the harvest indeed
13 great but the laborers are few.
The Baptist Flag announces in its Prospectus
for 1881 that it will contain "a c^luaia of wit
and humor to shake up the liver of dyspeptics."
Would Christ or any of the apostles seni out
the Gospel accompanied with "wit and humor?'
There is such a dispositioa to follow the fancy,
light and chaify, on the part of many professors
of Christianity that good sensible moralists
shrink from the work of troB evanselical obedi-_
ence because they do not wish to associate with
the witsand humorists. These are keeping many
out of the Church. Great cries come up that the
advocacy of plain dress, is keeping many out of
the Church, but we are inclined to believe that
it is the "wit and humor" indulged by professors
that keep the many out. Think of it, and re-
pent if you are guilty.
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On the 8th inst. a very distressing accident
occured in the family of Henry Puterbaugh
who lives four miles north of Lanark. His soni
Walter Scott Puterbaugh, while attempting to
blanket one of the horses, was kicked by the beast-
His father and brother carried him to the house
where he immediately expired. He was aged 19
yearsG monthsandlday,andwasone of the most
promising young men in that part of the com-
munity, for to know him was to love him. The
Young people have lost a very kind and agre-
able associciate; the parents a tender, loving
child; the brothers and sister a fend and ffftc-
tionate brother. He was followed to his final
r. sting place on Sunday by a large number of
people. Biother J. H. Moore addressed the au-
dience from, ProT. 27:1. K
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THE BKJETHEREJSr ^T ^ U±iK.
SOJOURNING
NTJMBEK TI
BY kindness of Dr. Cilwer, of Washington
City, we were taken to Mr. Dillon's, N.
E. comer of capi^iol grounds, where we found
good room, boarj, and congenial pecp'e — in
every way a good home. Here we i^e^in
"Sojourning No. vi."
Without doubt Washington City is one of
the most interesting and beautiful cities of the
United States if not in the world. The plan of
it wa? prepared in 1791 by Peter Char'es
L'Eafant, a French engineer of remarkable
genius. He was assiited in his work by Thom-
as Jtffar3on,who had visited the principal cities
of Europe, and was therefore prepared to con-
tinue the advantages of all European eapitol
citi s — the artistic beauty and grace of Ver-
sailles and the practical advantages of Babylon
in the p.an of the new eapitol. The leading
object in the plan was to secure positions for
the different public buildings. The avenues
were intended to connect the most distant
points with certain important points. Ttie
street from the eapitol to the President's house
was to be 160 ft. wide, with 10 ft. sidewalks,leav-
iog 80 ft. of carriage way in the center. The
other aveuaea and streets, leading to public
buildings or markets were to be 130 ft. wide,
and others 110 to 90 ft.
The immense size, beauty and skill manifest-
ed in the construction of the public buildings
— such as the Capitol, Treasury Dep't, War
and Navy Dep't, City Hall, are certainly mar-
vels of the age. But the work done in these
buildings far surpasses them in interest. It is
estimated there are employed as "clerks" by
the government about 20,000 men and women.
Other places of interest than those mention-
ed are the President's House, Patent Office,
General Post Office, Department of Agricul-
ture, Naval Observatory, Navy Yard, Smith-
sonian Institute, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Ar-
moryrCemeteries and ISTarTcetsr A large vol-
ume mi^ijUt be written on any one of these
places and many volumes on some of them, it
is not txptcted in a newspaper report to give
more than the most general and Euperficial
facts. We refer to but a very few of the objects
of interest. In the Treasury Department build-
ing is kept the life Saving Service Bureau. Cer-
tainly a very worthy object — an institution to
save life. Twenty-fire huadred lives, that
would otherwise have been lost, were saved by
this itistitution. Of all that came within its
sphere, only thirteen lives were lost.
In the Treasury, of money sent there for re-
demption, we saw bills that had been burned
to ashes re;eemed. Packages of money burn-
ed to a crisp are taken to the treasury, an ex-
pert examines them, and if he can ascertain the
date of issue and denomination, new money
will be given equal to that burned. Of the dif-
ferent CDunterfeit bills on exhibition there was
one sent from New York city. A young man
working in a wealthy bank in New York city
cut from genuine $500.00 bills so as not to de-
stroy their value, scraps, so that when pasted
together made a $500.00 bill just like a genuine
bill. It was detected however when sent in
for redemption, the counterfeiter found, con-
victed and sent to penitentiary.
As would naturally be supposed, no city in
the United States surpasses Washington in
style and aristocracy. However we found our-
selves treated nowhere with more attention
and respect than among the "Gen.s" "Hon.s"
and "M. C.s. Etta's "Tunker Costume" cost her
no blushes, nor gave her coldness and distance
from her fashionable aristocratic sisters. True
merit here is appreciated, although very little
patronized or practiced. That a woman who
has the moral courage and Christian fortitude
to stand upon principles of right will not be
forsaken and abandoned by society, but honor
ed and respected is abundantly shown in the
case of Mrs. Pres. Hayes taking the bold step
against the fashion of the nation, and against
the expectation of the whole world, in banish-
ing intoxicating drinks from the White House.
The world always has paid and always will pay,
because it always must, the highest tribute of
respect to those who pay it to themselves. By
this respect we mean that which will not allow
a man to do anything little, mean, low, degrad-
ing or dishonest. In such a man there is a
strength of character that will go far towards
enabling him to subdue the world unto him-
self. See that thief, defrauder, debauchee !
What a sneaking, feeble walk he has. Hear
him speak! How powerless his tone. He
trembles at every breath for fear earth may
discover his guilt and mete out to him his
just deserts, and when he lies down at night,
it may be on a flowery bed of ease, sleep flies
from his eyes as he considers the probability of
"outer darkness where" there is weeping and
wailing and gnashing of teeth" being his por-
tion in eternity. Ah ! we need a religion that
is above all and everything else, second to
neither friend aor foe, life nor death; a relig-
ion that will act. from principle, regardless of
time, place or circumstances; a religion that is
Christianity wherever and whenever found; alike
in town and country, on the railroad or on the
farm, in the garden or in the parlor, the same
in private as in public, on Saturday as Sunday.
"Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of
me and of mv words, in this adulterous and sin-
ful generation, of him also shall the Son of
man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory
of his Father with the holy angels." Mark 8: 38.
Nov. 21. Attended ''All Soul's" [Unitarian]
church. Mr. Shippen, a famous minister of
Boston, conducted the services and did the
preaching, [reading]. The exercises ran about
as follows: 1. Music by the quartet. 2. Intro-
ductory remarks. (Tnese the minister read
from their "Sarvice Book," and the congrega-
tioa "looked on") 3. An exhortation to prayer.
verses, read parts of 100 and 103 Psalms. 7.
Anthem by quartet. 8. The minister read
manuscript for seventeen minutes on what he
called "the transient and permanent." The
"transient" he said were creeds, and forms of
worship. These he compared with leaves, say-
ing that as leaves last but for a season so do
creeds and forms of worship; but as leaves are
necessary to the growth of a tree, so creeds and
forms of worship have been to Christianity, &c.
9. The minister offered an extemporaneous
prayer. 10. Quartet sung. 11. The minister
pronounc d a benediction. 12. The organ struck
up a lively "march" and the congregation
marched out to comment on the merits and
demerits of the sermon.
Monday Nov. 22nd left Washington for
Hagerstown, Md. s. j. h.
Is it according to the gospel, "the order of
the Brethren," or becoming modesty for a
brother to inquire of the people to whom he
has preached what they think of his preaching ?
I. N. QUIEEB.
Remarks. — Neither Christ nor the apostles
ever asked the people what they thought of
their preaching. The apostles preached the
word in order to convert the people, and did
not take time to run through the congregation
to gather up a few praises. It is not according
to "the order of the Brethren," for we never
heard of Brethren doing such things, and we
know such things would not be sanctioned by
any assembly of prudent members. Further-
more, it is not "becoming modesty." Men of
intelligence and refinement, who understand
their duty, never stoop to any thing of the
kind unless it is to get criticism that they may
thereby improve themselves. If those who do
such things knew how little it looks, and how
soon it makes people lose confidence in them
they would refrain from it.
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It^ one of the cities of ancient Greece, a man
had been victorious in the public games, and
his fellow citizens had reared a statue to his
honor. One of his rivals envying him, his vic-
tory and his fame, went forth night after night,
seeking to destroy the monument. Alter re-
peated efforts he removed it from its pedestal,
and it fell; but in his haste he forgot to provide
for his own safety, and was crushed beneath
the descending mass.
Thousands in attempting to pull down the
character of others meet the same fate; they
forget to provide for their own safety by con-
ducting themselves in a way that will guaran-
tee to them a good name — a name too good to
be found meddling with the good name of oth-
ers.
(This was also read from "Service Book," min-
ister and con gregation reading sentences alter-
nately). 4. Prayer. (The minister read the
prayer from "Service Book," which was con-
cluded by reading the Lord's Prayer in concert
with the congregation.) 5. Music by the quar-
tet. 6. Minister and congregation, alternating
Feankliit was an observing and sensible
man, and his conclusions seldom incor-
rect. He said that a Bible, an Almanac, and a
newspaper in every house, a good school in ev-
ery district — all studied and appreciated as well
as merited — are the principal supports of virtue,
morality, and civil liberty.
Wheee no wood is, there the fire goeth out;
so, where there is no tale-bearer, the strife
ceaseth. — Proverbs 26: 20.
THE BRETHREN ^T ^VORK.
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THE SABBATH.
J. S. MOHIER,
Editor.
All communications for this department, auoli a3 que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
"Let no man seek his own, but every man seek
another's wealth."-l Cor. 10 : 24. Bro. Stein please
answer. Wm. T. Smith.
Will some brother please give an explanation on
1 Cor. o : 5, as follows : •
"To deliver such an one unto Satan for the de-
struction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved
in the day of the Lord Jesus." Whose spirit is
here meant? O. L. Covee.
I would like some one to please explain Eev-
3: IS, which reads as follows: "I counsel thee to
buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest
be rich; and white raiment that thou maysstbe
clotlied, and that the shame of thy nakedness do
not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve
that thou mayest see ." John Y. Snavelt.
THIRTY YEARS OLD.
1. Why did not Christ begin his ministry before
he was thirty years of age ¥ 2. Was it required of
a man to be thirty years cf age under the Mosaical
dispensation in order to ofllciate in the High
Priest's office ? Isaac Ankent.
INASMUCH as Christ acted in the capacity
of a Priest, (though not after the order of
Aaron, but after the order of Melobizedec) and
as Priests were required to be thiity years of
age, before they were elligible to the priest-
hood; therefore this may constitute one reason
why Christ did not enter upon his priesthood
before he arrived at that age. Another reason
may be assigned that at that age the mind is
matured; thus preventing any advantage that
might ije sought by his enemies, on the
ground of inexperience or an undeveloped
mind.
2. Was it required of a man to be thirty
years of age, under the Mos ical dispensation
in order to ofBciate in the High Priest office?
This was the requirement of the law. See
Numbers 4: 3; 23: 47. J. s.m.
THE BJBLE ITS OWN WITNESS
T
HE following incident was related by Dr.
JL Yates, a vetfran member of the Amer-
ican Baptist Mission in Shanghai. It occur-
ed some twenty years ago. A Chinese merchant
came into his chapel one afternoon, and after
talking with him a short time, Dr. Yates sold
him a copy of the New Testament. He took
it home 200 or 300 miles away, and after three
uiOnths appeared again in the chapel. He
came back to say that he was under the im-
pression that the book was not complete, that
it surely must have other parts and so he c 'me
to get the Old Testament, as he read and stud-
ied the New. What had he done with the New
Testament? He had taken it to his home and
had shown it to the schoolmaster and the read-
ing people. They said, "This is a ^ood book.
Confucius himself must have had something to
do with it." As there was only one copy, they
unstitched this one and took it leaf by leaf,
and all those who could write took a leaf home.
They made twelve or fifteen complete copies
of the New Testament, and introduced it into
their schools without any "conscience clause."
It was introduced as a class-book throughout
that district for heathen schools.
BY I. J. EOSENBEEGEB.
NUMBER n.
CHRIST, in his sermon on the Mount,
(Matt. 5: 21) says, "Ye have heard that
it was said by them of old time. Thou r-halt
not kill," which is the sixth commandment.
He then follows with the expression: "But J
say unto you." In a similar manner, in the
2'i'th verse, Christ recites the seventh com-
mandment: '"Thou shaltnot commit adultery;"
and in the course of the chapter he quotes a
number of the different laws of Moses, follow-
ing each with the peculiar expres^iion of supe-
riority: "Bat I say unto you," which unques-
tionably implies that the law which he was
presenting supercedes the law from which
he was quoting, which, as we have seen above
included the ten commandments.
Elder Canright, a respectable minister of
learning and influence, among the Seventh
Day Advents, in a work entitled, "The Two
Laws," takes up the above train of thought,
and we think seriously involves himself. The
elder on page 24 says, "Christ in the fifth chap-
ter of Matthew, takes up some of the precepts
of the civil laws of the Jews, given to them
by Moses; and emphatical y sets them all
aside." The elder proceeds to quote verses 31,
32. "It hath been said. Whosoever shall put
away his wife, saving for the cause of fornica-
tion," etc. The elder also quotes verses 33: 34.
"Thou shalt not forswear thyself," etc., and
verses 38, 39, same chapter: "which," as the
elder remarks, "were no pari of the ten com-
mandments, but were laws given them by
Moses, apart from the ten commandments."
The elder then remarks: "The time bad now
come for these special precepts to be set aside."
Does Elder Canright not know that the Sav-
ior in the same chapter in the same train of
thought, recites two of the ten commandments;
and follows each with the expression, "But /
say unto you?" The logic by which the elder
sets the laws aside that he quotes will inevita-
bly set-the sixth and seventh commandment
aside, which he does not quote. And what is
true of the sixth and seventh, is also true by
way of authority of the remaining eight.
The elder's language of those laws being
"set aside," however is rather strong. We pre-
fer the statement given above, that the Savior's
language implies, that the law which he is pre
senting supercedes the law that he is quoting,
which includes the ten commandments.
Again, the distinction that the Sabbatarians
make between the ten commandments and the
ot her laws of the Jews is ignored by the Savior
in the chapter noticed above. The Savior dealt
with the ten commandments just as he did
with the other laws of the Jews. The ten
0 cmmandments were evidently designed for
the people to whom they were given. There
are, however, a number of principles taught in
the ten commandments, that Christ has classed
with his commandments; just as a number of
the re ligious services, extant in Moses' time,
Christ has beautifully connected them with his
service.
Again, Christ is perfect,— as the Author of
our salvation, he became perfect thiough
suffering; he delivered us that perfect law of
liberty! But the ten commandments are not
perfect, as seen above quoted from the fifth
chapter of Matthew: Christ quotes two of the
ten commandments, and improves or revises
them. In Exodus 31: 13-17, the Lord told
Moses: "Speak unto the children cf Israel,
saying. Verily my Sabbaths ye shall ksep; for
it is a sign between me and you, throughout
your generations; * * * it is a sign between
me and the chiLlren of Israel forever." The
abovo texts plainly state, that the Sabbath
was given to Israel. The keeping of a law is
only required at the hands of those to whom
the law is given; hence the Sabbath being giv-
en to the Jews, as seen above, it will only be
required at their hands. One law, however,
was to govern the home born and the stranger
11 years; but if a stranger would keep the pass-
over, his males were all to be circumcised,
which made him ^ Jew. "For he that is cir-
cumcised is debtor to the whole law." Gal. 5:
3. The observance of the whole Sabbath be-
ing in the ten commandments, places it in the
Sinaitio covenant, "which has vanished away."
Paul, in Heb. 8, talks of the faulty old cov-
enant, and of the better new. In the last verse
he says: "In that he saith, A new covenant, he
hath made the first old. Now that which de-
cayeth and waxeth old, is ready to vanish
away." It is agreed upon all hands, that the
old covenant is done away, but the difference
arises as to what was in the old covenant. I
am happy that Brother Paul settles the disput-
ed question. Please hear him patiently : "The
first covenant had also ordinances of divine
service and a worldly sanctuary." Paul pro-
ceeds to name the tabernacle, which contain-
ed the candlestick, the table and the shew-
bread: "After the secoi d vail the tabernacle,
which is called the holiest of all, which had
the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant,
wherein was the golden pot that had manna,
and the table of the covenant." Heb. 9:1-4.
The tables of the covenant meaning the tables
of stone. A covenant is a contract or agree-
ment; hence a covenant not only includes the
single agreement, but also includes the things
agreed upon. In a contract something is con-
tracted for; in an agreement something is
agreed upon. In Exodus 19: 5, is God's prop-
osition to Israel at Sinai: "If ye will obey my
voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye
shall be a peculiar treasure unto me," to which
Israel responds in the eighth verse: "All that
the Lord hath spoken we will do." The cov-
enant is not yet complete, for we have not
what his voice uttered— the thing agreed up-
on. We find that his voice ultured the ten
commandments, and a number of laws regu-
lating their religious service, all of which
were included in the covenant. It is further
conclusive that the ten commandments are in-
cluded in the Siniatic covenant from the fol-
lowing texts: "We wrote upon the tables the
words of the covenant, the ten command-
ments," Ex. 34:28. "He declared unto you
his covenant which he commanded you to per-
form; even ten commandments, and he wrote
them on two tables of stone." Deut 4: 13.
Hence it is beyond all occasion of doubt to un-
prejudiced minds, that the ten commandments
were included in the old covenant, given at
Sinai, has "waxed old and vanished away."
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THE BRETHREN ^T ^;VORK
PENNSYLVANIA.
Markleysbnrg, Fayette Co.
We have a large,comforfcable house, 16x40
feet. We had our ckufch org^iiiiz'd the
ITth of July. Bro. Jacob Beeghly an ' 'Jro.
Johu H. Mysrs were elected elders. We had
three aiiditions to the church last Sammer.
Bro. Valentine Biough preached for us in
Markleysburg on the 11th of December;
on Sunday at half past ten at Sind Spring
SiQ .fol-house, and on Sunday evening at the
Scrub School house. Darii/g that week at the
same p'aee, and on the next Friday evening at
Markleysburg agaiu. Hope that the good
seed sown will spring up and bring forth fruit
to the honor and glory of God.
Brother Cia-nbers Glen met with us on Sat-
urday evening, Dee. 18, and preached for us
till the evening of the 26. We had a very
good mejting. Oaj wa? reclaimed. We believe
his earnest labors have strengthened the
church; and we do hope and pray that the
Lord will bless him to the salvation of maay
"The goodness and perfection of God's works."
Stand firm in defense of right, and rest assur-
ed Qod,3 richest blessing will be showered upon
you. L.
souls.
Jan.
Rebecca Beeghly.
Lincoln.
We had night meeting near Bphrata dur-
ing the la^t we^k. The weath^ir. was cold.
and had sjme snow; but the meeting was
otherwise well attended. On this last Sunday
some six or seven came forward to be received
by the church. But am sorry to say, it was
as generally is the case; i. e., when the meeting
became interesting it had to be stopped, (as I
understand) on account of other engagements.
Bro. Isaac Killheffaer from Ashland, Ohio, did
the most of the preaching. Miy he be a shin-
ing light, a good soldier, and a strong tower on
the walls of Z ion, with all the faithful among
us.. L.Andes.
Lindleys Mills.
As this is the first day of the new year you
should feel that new time is added to your
years and take fresh courage, and set out with
greater c lurage the great common cause of re-
demption.
I will say to you, the first brother and sister
I met in Sjuth western Pennsylvania said they
liked your paper very much; they loved its
peace principle', and hoped you would have
all the encouragement necessary to keep it
pure. They had also sijned for the Progress-
ive; received a few numbers and the neighbors
got same of them. When they saw the spirit
of it they felt very sorry, and said if they had
only luft them from tlie neighbors they would
EOi have felt so. May the Lord grant you grace,
is my prayer.
Truly Tours,
Stephen Johnson.
WASHINGTON TY.
Goldeadale.
By request of Brother David Brower, of
Salem, Oregon, I write this for publication.
On the Tth of November last myself and fami-
ly arrived sifely in the Klickatat Valley. One
week later Brother David Brower came to us
for the purpose of holding a series of meetings
with the scattered members in this part of
God's moral vineyard. We had nine public
meetings- A council meeting was held, Broth-
er Brower thinking it good to have us organ-
ized. Fifceen members were present, all of
whom, after unanimously consulting, agreed
that we form a church organization, to be un-
der the care of Brother Brower, assisted by the
writer. We accordingly organizad,to be known
ai the Klickatat Church. These nine, meetings
were largely attended, an increasing interest
manifested, and the best of order prevailed.
Two were baptized. These were the first meet-
ings ever held in this country by the Brethren.
Some were astonished at the doctrine. Bless
those that have just started in our Master's
cruse, and may he bless Bro. David in his un-
ion of love to us so soon after our arrival from
a long and wearisome journey. Oh how beau-
tiful it is where brethren all agree.
We now submit your specimen copy of B.
AT W., and its welcome visit to us very accept-
ably in its appearance, and a great deal more so
in its spirit and character. May you ever keep
the paper clear and untarnished with specula-
tive advertisements. Allen Ives.
MISSOURI
Yancey Mills.
There are but three of us here. Have had
no preaching from the brethren for two years.
Brethren traveling east and west on the St.
Louis and San Francisco railroad are requested
to stop with us. Tney should address me as
above some days before so I can meet them at
the station. They should stop at Rolla, Phelps
Co., Mo. A. RoDEBAUGH.
Jas.
Huntingdjn.
Fir.st wishing blessing to attend the
B. AT W. in its noble effort to disseminate a
pure and unadulterated gospel, unmixed with
seeulir afiairs, free from slanderous personali-
ities, I send you names aud addresses of a few
taat I thiak may invi'e you to visit them.
Brother Quinter preached to-day. Subject,
met with an opportunity to send him word.
Before he ardved on the afternoon of the 31st
we started out in a wagon to try to make our
way about sixteen miles over about the rough-
est frozen roads I ever travelled. Met Brother
Eunis about five miles from town on his way
for us. As he had other business in town, we
put up for the night to await his return, which
was next day about one o'clock. We were soon
aboard the wagon and set out to finish our
journey. Reached the house of Brother Bn-
nis about sundown Jan. 1. Found the family
all well; and our dear sister E mis very glad to
see us,'and we equally glad to meet them, al-
though we had never met them before, yet we
felt at home, and feel glad that we could meet
aud miag'e in tlie association of loved ones far
•away. We are holding meetings at night, but
tlie weather is cold, and the meeting-house
cold and open so that the people cannot be
very comfortable. We have snow of from four
to six inches deep; weather cloudy, and every
now and then another shift of snow.
Cherokee Bay is a valley between two riv-
ers— Black and Current. The upper end of
this valley is perhaps eight or ten miles in
width until it comes to a point at the junction
of the rivers. These rivers run in a southwest
direction, and after they come together they
form Black River, and that flows into White
River. This is a very heavy timbered country,
with here and there a spot partly cleared. Land
level, soil pretty good. Cotton and corn are
the crops; but cotton is king yet. I see no hay
nor straw, and but very little fodder. No ap-
ples that I have seen or heard of, yet I think
they might do very well here. This is certainly
a good country for poor people, for I think
that there are more of them here than I have
ever seen in the same scope of country. They
seem to be satisfied and say they can do better
here than where they came from. I think
men with little means might do very well if
they would be willing to clear their farms.
As to our prospects in spiritual things, I can-
not say much, only this: Prospects are not
very flattering, as we have no suitable place for
meeting; but feel to make efforts as circum-
stances will permit.
ARKANSAS.
R. Gish.
Perhaps a few lines from us may be of in-
terest to some of the readers of our much es-
teemed paper — the B. AT W. We left our
home (Woodford Co., III..) Dec. 28, 1880. Left
our station Secor about 9 P. M. Ran east to
Caen' a to the junction of the Chicago & Alton
R. R. Left at 1: 30 A. M for St. Louis; arriv-
ed the 28th at 11 A. M. Train three hours
late; so had to lay over ten long hours at the
Union Depot. The weather was very cold and
tie large depot so poorly warmed that it kept
a person all the time on the move to and fro,
around aud around, back and forth to keep
from suffering with cold. At about 9 P. M.
we took the train on the Iron Mountain R R.
for Corning, our place of destination; arrived
about 7 o'clock in the morning of the 30th.
Went to the city hotel and tried to wait pa-
iiently for the coming of Bro. Ennis. But he
had failed to get our last card to know when to
meet us, so of course we looked in vain; but
parts, which
Will say that
we are glad
NEBRASKA.
J. P. Moomaw.
We see news from most all
gives me much encouragement,
we are in love and union, which
fo report. We are having a very hard winter;
mercury has been below zero most of the
time for the last four weeks, and as low as 21
for two days, and snow and ice; so travel-
ing is very difficult.
The paper is a source of great comfort to
to us, as we can't get to meeting much this
winter.
KANSAS.
Scandia.
This is Sunday evening. We have not
had the privilege of assembling ourselves to-
gether with the dear brethren and sisters tor
worship; but nevertheless, we have not forgot-
ten the instructions and admonitions that we
have received from our dear brethren whilst
we lived in Illinois. But now we are separated
from them and the church privileges that we
enjoyed so much. The members here are very
THE KEEXJHliETSr ^T ^W^ORK.
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much scattered. We have no miaisfcer within
twenty miles of us. This Winter we had sev-
eral meetings by brethren traveling and look-
ing at this country. They are very mueli
pleased with the country. Brother Washing-
ton Dove, from Tennessee, and Bro. Taylor,
from Missouri, were liere visiting frietids and
looking at the country. Brother Dove preach-
ed two sermons for us; the people gave good
attention, and want him to come back. Bro.
Mohler and wife, from Ohio, have been with
us and preached for us. We had three meet-
ings at our school-house and four at my sister's,
Sarah Daggett. Bro. Mohler has been hold-
ing meetings at Clyde.
My husband, though not a member, wants
the brethren to settle among us; and we would
say, if there are any brethren or ministering
brethren traveling west to see the country, do
stop with us and lock at our beautiful country.
There is a large field to work in here. We
need a minister here to live among us, to help
build up a church. The people want the
brethren to move in; they like to bear the doct-
rine of the brethren preajhed This is a de-
lightful climate. I came here weak and poor,
and am so much stronger than I was when I
came here. The air is so bracing here.
Jan. 2, 1881. Cathajbine Gooch.
Norton Co.
I write to inform the readers of the B. at
W. that health is very good in this country;
no sickness of any kind in this vicinity that I
know of. Have bad Winter since the 12th of
November; very few days since that time that
it was warm enough to thaw any. A few
mornings mercury was below zero; yesterday
morning it was 14 degrees below z^ro, and
this morning six degrees below — very cold
weather. November was the coldest Novem-
ber ever known by the oldest settler in North-
ern Kansas.
We have a membership of over one hundred;
they seem to be in peace and union. The
questions that seems to be agitating the broth-
erhood to some extent now, are not even talk-
ed of in our little church. (I mean the A. M.
and Dress Questions.) Our members all ap-
pear neat, clean, and plain, and all try to live
up to the teaching of the gospel, and are all
satisfied with the teaching thereof, believing
that it is good enough for us. We willingly
receive all the good advice we can get, whether
from the A. M, or from other sources, and try
to profit by it. I have a little suggestion to
make to our editors and contributors: As we
are just now entering upon a new year let
those agitating questions not be once named in
our papers; let there there be no article publish-
ed for or against during the year 1881, and I
venture to say there will be a better feeling ex-
isting between the parties than there was at the
olose of 1880. In the meantime, let every
brother and sister ,try by the help of Gtod, to
take the gospel and livejnst a J near to it as it
is his privilege and duty to do, and we will.
by this means,create a belter feeling among the
members than ever can be made by disputing
and debating on thpse questions. I like to dis-
tribute my papers among my friends and
neighbors, but during the past year there has
been so much disputing among our brethren
(hat I believed the reading of our papers by,
out siders would do them more harm than
good. So much disputiug does not look to me
like the best way to manifest a Christ-like spii-
it. My prayer is that we may all try, by the
help of God, to get more of the spirit of
Christ. N. C. Woeksian,
Dec. 30.
ILLINOIS.
Napervi'le.
"The Brethren at Work." Truly its title
is very applicable when we look over its pages
and see the immense work the brethren are per-
forming in sounding out the gospel and rescu-
ing perishing souls, feeding them crumbs from
the M:«ter's table and cheering its readers with
glad tidings of gospel sucoe-is. lu this part of
the Lord's vineyard his people are trying stiil
to serve him. Our home ministers labor hard
for us. Bat we desire very much to have some
of our ministering brethern to call and stir up
our minds both in and out of the church, aud so
the borders ofZion maybe enlarged, Bro. Dear-
dorffwas with us on the 25th, of Nov. and
preached some very interesting sermons Will
more do likewise? The Lord will rewarJ you.
The weath-ir is eoid with little snow. Heylth is
good generally. " Noah Eaelt.
Mulberry Grove.
Djar Brethroa at Work: I am at home and
will give you a few items of interest, (perhaps,)
to your readers. I left home on 2±lh uir. in
company with other memb?r.?, and reached Cer-
ro Gordo in the evaniug. FouGd the meeting
house occupied by a good congr' gation, and bro.
Moore of Woodford Co. engaged in instruct-
ing the people, 25th, was the time appnnted
for Love-fi-ast^. The house was crowded, but
good order and attention prevailed. A larf-e
number of members communed. The meeting
was au enjoyable one.
26ih. Servcps in the morning and in the
evening, 27th, Bo,ird of Managers of ' Orphan's
Home" of S. 111. held a meeting in the presence
of many members. This was a very enj lyable
meeting. Glad to say the enterprise is a suc-
cess . But our Sef: etary was aulhorzied to re-
port for your coluai', s > no mjre of this. Oar
meeting continued until t'ls night of the 2ad,
inst. A Good meeting and increasing interesi
until the close.
On the 3rd, in company with other breth-
ren boarded the train for Auburn, Sangamon
Co. III. to assist in the adjustment of difficulties
in the Sugar Creek congregation. After two
diys labor with the church, we closed, appar-
ently to the satisfaction of all. Arrived at home
on the 6th, found all vrAl; thiuk God Maay
thanks to the dear ones who ministeretd to my
necessities while absent. Last night the 7th
reRi^ved a dispatch from Bro. Metz gsr, saying
Bro. .J. Hendricks is deal. Another mighty one
is fallen. Yours, J. Wise
Jan. 8th.
OHIO.
Wyandot. Co.
Oar meeting at the Faitview c'lurohis amo .g
the things of the past. As we had stated tiiat
our meeting was to b^giu tuo 21st, of Dee. but
the bieth'sa ciu'd not come at that timf, the
meeting did not begin until the evening of the
24:th. Bro. J. C. McMuUin came to us, and on
the 25ch,Bro. W". Murray came. We hal meet-
ing day and night exoept one day; the Brethern
were called away to preach a funeral. Bro John
Brillhart came to ns on the IH, ot' Jiu. and
stayed until the 6th. Bro. Murray went heme
the 6th; Bro. J. C. McMuUen stayed until the
morning of the lOth, and then returned home.
Tte brethern preached tbe Word with pi-ver.
The church was mujh revived aud sinners were
made to tremble. Seven added to the church
by baptism — one married lady two girls, and
four young men; others are counting the cost.
Jan. nth. Jacob Hiestasd.
NOTICE.
I wish to say through Brethern a' Work to
the many dear brethern who have iavited me to
labor for them this winter, that I am almost
compelled, from force of circumstances, to stay
at home in order to earn a littU; money to dis-
charge obligations, wuieh nothing but money
will satisfy. Hope none will con-true this into
li willful jiig'.eit Ol Auty. IhAievf I appreeiite
th^ worih Oi souLs, aud the Ma ter I love.
But I kaow how very soon a mia;a'".^r's good is
evil spoken of in cous-queue-i of financial en-
t'tngleinents. I hi^e accepted a aituatioa lor a
St.Louis firm as trav.-iing S/il-^smuu, by which I
hope by another winter, through tbe blessing
of God, to be in a situation to devote more
time to the ministry. D. E BEtTBAKEE.
NOTICE TO THE BRETHREN AIS^D
FRIENDS.
We have received notice from tbe general
frieght agent of the Missouri Pacific railroad,
Atchison, Kansas, that after the Slst day of
this month they will transport no more goods
or provisions ot any kind free unless we will
take churge of the whole county; that is, take
charge of all the noedy in the county, which
>ve cannot do. The railroad company will
hereafter recognize only one Aid Societv in
each county. The railroad compjuy is very
willing to give the whole work of caring for
the destitute of Norton County, into the are
of the Mtjple G-ove Aid S)ciety. Bat the re-
sponsibility is too great, the work is too heavy,
la so great a work, with this view and taese
facts before us, we ask our brethren and friends
to ship no more provisions to our society until
further notice, as we are not able to pay freight,
except it would bs on clottiiag, which is much
needed. We probably could pay freight on a
few boxes of clothing; and as we have members
living in most of tbe large towns of Illinois,
Iowa, and Missouri, if they would spend a lit-
tle time in gathering up the second-hand cloth-
ing that is doing no one any good, and send
them to the sutf-ring h?re it would be a great
blesiing to the needy, and at the ssme time
c ould probably solicit enough money to pay
the freight on the same. Who will be the
lir.-t to respond?
As free ratts on provisions for the needy here
hrts stopped, we hope our brethern aud (^►nds
wi'l make stronger effort-i torais nionpy for the
ni edy and destitute of this country. Ctuld our
brethren be here for a little while and see the
destitution and hear the pl-adings for provis-
ions and clothing there would be no diSif^ulty
in getting means to supply thousands Dont
be ieve it is a lack of a charitab'e disposi i u on
tiie part of our members that they don't give
hut it is simply pocause they do not and cannot
rfalize the condition of the homesteaders here
on the frontier. Brethern do all you can for us
and God will bless jou. Priy tor us
N. C. WOEKMAN.
Bell, Kansu.
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THE BRETHREISr ^T ^SVORK-
^mliU mi ^mpxma.
S. T. UOSSEKMAN,
Editok.
All communications for this departinent should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bos^erman, Dunkirk Hardin Co., Ohio.
BAD MEAT.
WE do not want to id jure the hog market,
but a word of warning may save some
lives. The following from the Chieaco Tribune
tells the story.
"If anybody dies from eating worm swarm-
ing ham hert'after, it will not be because of any
lack of warning. One death has already resul-
ted. Two more may occur at almost any mo
ment. If people will batten on corruption in
the face of such terrible examples as these their
blood will indeed be on their own heads. The
latest ease is that of Mr. H. C. Hansen, a con-
tractor and his wife, who, with three children,
live at No. 635 North Ashland Avenue. Sat-
urday, Nov. 27, they bought in a butcher-shop
at No. 865 Mllwauk^e avenue a smoked and
sugar-cured ham, which, to the naked eye,
looked as fair as any piece of meat that ever
hung in a butcher's stall. It was the house-
wife's intention to boil her purchase in the
orthodox way, but it looked so inviting that the
family decided to moke a cold lunch from it
first. No one needs to be told that this is a
common enough practice, but in this case the
results ought to condemn the practice and
cause the people to shun it as they would a
pestilence. Hansen attended to business as
usual Monday morning, but was attacked by
a severe pain in the stomach during the after-
noon. He relieved that, however with a drink
of brandy, only to be attacked the next day in
precisely the same manner. On the 5th day
after his lunch he was unable to leave his bed.
The pains in the stomach grew worse, diarrhea
set in, and in great alarm the patient sent for
Dr. Christian Fenger, of No. 120 Indiana street.
Mrs. Hansen's symptoms were the same,
though they developed more slowly. Dr. Fen-
ger, who made a special study of trichinosis at
the University at Copenhagen, readily recog-
nized the symptons of the disease and inquired
whether they had eaten any raw or uncooked
meat. The Hansens had never regarded smoked
ham as raw meat, and of course, denied having
eaten any. But the doctor's suspicions were I
of the strongest character, and, when finally
asked if they had eaten any smoked ham, they
readily admitted that they had. On subjecting
a piece ol the ham to microscopical examina-
tion the djctor found no less than thirty trich-
inse in one grain, which means 16,000 to the
ounce.
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IT DON'T PAY.
IT don't pay to have fifty working-men poor
and ragged, in order to have one saloon-
keeper dressed in broadcloth and flush of mon-
ey.
It don't pay io have those fifty working
men live on bone soup and half rations, in or-
der that One saloon keeper may flourish on
roast turkey and champagne.
It don't pay to have the mothers and chil-
dren of twenty families dressed in rags, starved
into the semblance of emaciated scarecrows,
and live in hovels, in order that the saloon-
keeper's wife may dress in satin and her chil-
dren grow fat and hearty and live in a bay
window parlor.
It don't pay to have one citizen in the coun-
ty j4il because another citizen sells him liquor.
It don't pav to hang one citizen because
another citizen sold him liquor.
It don't pay to have ten smart, active, and
intelligent boys transformed into thieves to
enable one man to lead an easy life by selling
them liquor.
It don't pay to give one man, for $15 a quar-
ter, a license to sell liquor, and then spend
$20 00 on the trial of another man for buying
that liquor and committing murder under its
influence.
It don't pay to have one thousand homes
blasted, ruined, defiled, and turned into hells,
discord and misery in order that one wholesale
liquor dealer may amass a large fortune.
]t don't pay to keep men in the penitentia-
ries and prisons and hospitals, and in the luna-
tic asylum, at the expense of the honest, indus-
trious taxpayers, in order that a few capitalists
may grow richer by the manufacture of whis-
key, and by swindling the government out of
three-fourths of the revenue tax on the liquor
that they make.
It don't pay to permit the existence of a traf-
fic which only results in crime, poverty, misery
and death, and which never did, never does,
never can, and never will do any good.
It never pays to do wrong; your sin will find
you out, whether others fibd it out or not; the
sin knows where you are, and will always keep
you posted of that fact.
MR.
GLADSTONE'S ONE
LESS NIGHT.
SLEEP-
From tbe Bitle Banner
MEN MADE
OF OATMEAL.
F.
DR. Theodore Cuyler relates a conversation
he had with the British Premier when in
London. He says: "When I congratulated Mr.
Gladstone on his vigorous health and power of
achievement, he told me that he owei his
good health to two or three rules well carried
out. He carefully avoided the sins of the table,
he took a great deal of muscular exercise with
his ax, and he never allowed anything to rob
him of his sleep. 'When I shut my chamber-
door at night,' said he, 'I lock out all cares of
State and of everything else.' He said that only
one thing had ever kept him awalie, and that was
one evening when at Lord Lyttletou's place he
had begun to cut a tree down, and darkness and
a storm came on. He laid down, awake in some
anxiety lest that tree should blow down!"
T
TO KEEP A ROOM PURE.
0 keep a room purified it is only necessary
to keep a pitcher or some other vessel ful
oi water in it. The water will absorb all the
respired gases. The colder the water is tho
greater is its capacity to hold the gases. At
ordinary temperature a pail of water will absorb
a pint of carbonic acid gas and several pints of
ammonia. The capacity is nearly doubled by
reducing the water to the temperature of ice.
Water kept awhile in a room is unfit for use.
The pump should always be emptied before
catching water for use. Impure water is more
injurious than impure air.
article of food has increased so rapidly
as oatmeal. A few years ago it was used
almost exclusively by the scotch and Irish with
a few invalids who were looked upon by their
friends either as "a little cracked" or poor un-
fortunates forced to ,do penance on account of
previous transgressions. Now this highly nu-
tritious food is found upon the breakfast table
of the better classes everywhere. All first-class
hotels and restaurants supply it to their patrons
at least once a day. Dr. Johnson entertained
great hatred of the Scotch, and lost no oppor-
tunity of saying "oitter things against them. He
once defined oats as "'in Scotland, food for
Scotchmen; but in England food for horses."
He was well answered by the indignant Scotch-
man who replied, "Yes, and where can you find
such men as ia Scotland, or such hordes as in
England?" In the "Life and Letters ol'Mc-
caalay" it is mentioned that Carlisle, catching
a glimpse of Mccaulay's fac, remarked, "Well,
any one can see that you are an honest, good
sort of fellow made out of oatmeal." A con-
temporary well says, "If oatmeal can 'make'
such men as Walter Scott, Dr. Chalmers, and
Lord Macaulay, we may well heap high the
porridge dish, and bribe our children to eat of
it. One tbing we do know, that it is far better
for the blood and brain than cake, confections,
and scores of delicacies, on which many litde
ps^ts are fed bv their foolishly fond mothers.
'The Queen's Otvn,'areeiment of almost giants,
recruited from Scotch Highlands, are, as Car-
lyle said of Macaulay, 'made of oatmeal.' "
A Surgeon in German army calls the atten-
tion of all who have to do with horses, to the
danger of using the pocket handkerchief to
wipe away any foam from the mouth or nose
of a horse which may have been thrown up-
on their clothes. Glanders have been commun-
icated in that way.
The Iowa Centeral Railroad has issued an
order prohibiting conductors, engineers, station
agents, and other employers ot the company
from smoking or drinking whiskey, ale, beer,
cider, or intoxicating liquors while on duty un-
der the penally of discharge or suspension from
service.
At this season of the year, when colds pre-
vail, it may be useful to know that hoarseness
may be relieved by using the white of an egg
thoroughly beaten, mixed with lamon juice
and sugar. A teaspoonfui taken occasionally
is the proper dose. — Mid Continent.
Said the keeper of Canterbury jail: "I have
had twenty thousand prisoners pass through
my hands since I have been keeper of this jail;
but I have inquired, I have not discovered one
teetotaler among them."
The Burmese observe five commandments.
The fifth one is in these words: "Thou shalt
not drink intoxicatin.g liquors." Query: In this
respect is not heathendom in advance of christ
• endom?
Miny parson? attempt to drown trouble in
drink. You might as well attempt to drown a
fish in the brook. It is the eleiipient in which
trouble lives and thrives.
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DAVIS— SMITH— At Iowa Center, Dec. 26th,1880
by the undi^rsigned, Mr. John L. Davis and Miss
Mary Belle Smith, all of Story Co.
D .E. Brxjbaker.
LONG— HILL.— By John Zusk, at his ragidsnce
in Cedar Co., Iowa, Jan. 6th, 1881, Aaron Long
and Maggie E. Hill, both of Cedar Co., Iowa.
HAUGER— ilEYERS.- By M- M Eshelman at
his residence, Jan. 13feh, 1881, Brother J. H.
Haviger of arroll Co , 111., to Mis 3 Anna E Mey-
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Mktt
JOHNSOiSr.— In the Waddam's Grove church. 111;,
at Stafford, Layfette Co., Wisconsin, Jan. 3, ISSl,
Sister Mary Ann, wife of Brother Johnson, aged
66 years less 1 days, leaving a sorrowing hus-
band and seven chiljren to mourn her depart-
ure. Euneral services by the brethren from 2
Tim. 4:6-8.
She was a consistent and faithful member for
forty-three years, having had her full share of
trials, but never would swerve from iier duty,
leaving us the good hope of her safely landing
in glory. Allen Boter.
WORKMAN".— Boss Town Ohio, Dec. 26th, 1880,
in the Danville church, Sister Rosa Workmav ,
aged 14 years 6 months, daughter of Brother
Cuthbert and sister Nancy Workman. Euneral
services by the writer. Isaac Ross.
A LITTLE TOO SHORT.
THE MASTER'S FIELD.
Blessed are tha dead which dlein the Lord. — Bot. 14 : 13.
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bom. 5. Age, 6. Name of parents . 7. Numoei of family still living,
8. To whom, wden and where married. 9. United with the church
when and where, 10. Burial when and where. 11. Funeral service
when and where, and by whom conducted.
BLTRGARO.— In the Centerviaw congr.'gation,
Jo insonCir, Mo. on the first day of January,
1S81, our very worthv young sister, Callie Barg-
aid, daughter of Brother Peter and Sister Mar-
tha Burgard. She had obftyed the one great duty,
to remember her Cr.ator in the days of her
youth; being only 19 years S months and 13 days
old at the time of her death. Euneral on the
2nd to a very lar^e audience of sympathizing
members and friends. Her sickness was some-
what protracted, and all that kind parents,
friends, earthly physicians could do, was una-
vailing that dread disease, consumption must
take its victim. Let others take warning.
A. Hutchison.
SOLENBERGER.— In the Naperville congrega-
tion, Dupage Co., Ill, Apiil 29th, 1880, Sister Sa-
rah, wife of Brother Michael Solenberger, and
daughter of John and Margaret Et er, all of
Franklin Co., Pa., age 42 years six months and
' 4 days. Cause of death, dropsy. She leaves a
husband and nine caildren. Funeral services
by the Brethren from John 5: 28, 29.
Noah Earlt.
LAMBORK.— David Lamborn Dec. 31, 1880, age
71 years 5 months and 26 days. He lived with
his brotherinlaw S- R. Hegarty four miles South
of Clarence, Iowa. He suffered much in his last
days. He did not belong to any church. In his
last hours he called fervently on the name of the
Lord. Funeral services by the writer from Ps.
90 : 12. John Zuck.
SWANK.— Edna Mills, Ind. Jan. 7, 1881, one and
a half miles West of this place our esteemed sis-
ter Susa?i Swank, wife of Brother Peter Swank,
age 36 years and IS days. Funeral services by
the writer to a large concourse of sympathizing
friends. She was a consistent and worthy mem-
ber. Her loss will be deeply felt.
J . BiLHEIMEK.
SMITH.- Jan. 3, near Napoleon, Defiance Co ., O..
Rosa E. Smith, daughter of Brother John and
Sister Smiih, age 6 years 9 months and 13 days.
The subject of this notice was burned to death.
Her clothes caught fire from the stove, soon
wrapping her in flames. She lived two weeks
in great pain. R. R. Berketbile.
STOFER— In the Camp Creek congregation, Mar-
shall Co., Ind, Jan, 7th, 1881, Ida Mary, daughter
of Brother Will'am A., and sister Catharine
Stofer, aged 2 months and 8 days. Funeral ser-
vices conducted by the writer, to a large con-
course of people, in the Methodist meeting house
at the Sandrich cemetery. Discourse from Job
14:1,8. Geo. Shively.
I wish to call the attention of the readers of the
B. AT W. to the condition of the Master's great
field in South-west Mo. The demand for the doc-
trine of the Brethren here is great. And I do not
know where I could invite you to a more success-
ful field, or place to labor m the interests of the
Redeemer's kingdom. Your labors will be appre-
ciated here as much as any other place that I
know of, that is if you come here to preach the
dt ctriue square out, and live it out, too. It is
thought by many in the East that we are rather of
what is known as the "fast element," but we ask
you to come and see for yourselves, and be con-
vinced that such is an error. Some have already
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orderly set of members here. Brethren, I have liv-
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ed to that place, as a fertile field— both in poitit of
rich and productive soil, as well as an inviting
fldld for the faithful ministtf. Brother Williams
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and take a look at our country at leasts Many val-
uable talents are lying idle in the East, while pre-
cious souls for whom Jesus died, are starving in
the West for the bread of lif e.Mauy plans have been
proposed and discussed, and but little done in
proportion to what might have b^en done- We
talk about money, and money is necessary, but
what we want is more men, faithful men, who are
not ifraid nor ashamed to preach the truth faith-
fully.
" The Lord ordained that they which preach the
gospel shall live of the gospel." 1 Cor. 9 : 14. But
we must be very sure we preach the gospel, and
not exciting occurrences, which are only calculated
to arouse the em itional feelings ; we must address
the intelligent, and not merely the emotional na-
ture. The intelligent part of man is the most like
God, of any other part of man, hence the necessity
of speaking and acting rationally in matters of re-
ligion. Now, in conclusion, I will say, you will
find an intelligent, and a thinking class of people
in the West. So you need not think to come here
to preach so as to meet the demands of the case
without mental effort on your part. As to church
government we aim to work upon a principle that
recogonizes the fact that men and women have
minds of their own which we expect them to ex-
ercise, and thereby come into order in everything
upona rational principle, and then they enjoy it.
A. Hutchison.
The Brethren at Work has ma.de its appear-
ance in the new form all right, but cut a little too
short, the lower end being cut off makes it a little
diflioult to read,hope the next will be a few inches
longer. This made us think of the religion some
people profess to have, which may also be too
short at the great day of reckoning, and not reach
to the haven of rest. Paul compares 'he Cl:iri3-
tian's hope to an anchor; that is, as the anchor is
to the ship, so is hope an anchor to the soul both
sure and steadfast; and that hope must be fixed in
the port of heaven, and while the soul is in the
body on earth and the hope in heaven, there must
be a connecting medium between the two or else
our hope will benefit us no more than an anchor
will a vessel without a cable, the cable being the
connecting medium between the two. So must
there also be a connection of the soul, and hope
this is done through the medium of faith. The im-
portant question for us to solve, is whether our
faith will reach the port of heaven where we claim
our hope is, if we have the faith once delivered to
the saints then Wc can rest secure that is a living
or practical faith, made so by obeying all the comr
mandments left us by our great Head Jesus Christ.
I wonder whether that religion that finds so many
non-essentials in the word of God will not be a
a little short when the great settlement comes off.
Now dear Christians, let us be sure we have our
hope in heaven and a living faith, then let the
tempest come, our ship will outride the storm and
land us safe in the haven of rest. D. R. Saylor.
Double Pipe Greek. Md.
ISSl,
The year 1881, says an exchange, will be a math-
ematical curiosity. Fr.im left to right and from
right to left it reads the same; IS divided by 2 gives
9 a quotient ; 8 1 divided by 9 gives 9 : if divided by
9 the quotient contains a 9 ; if multiplied by 9 the
product contains two &s ; 1 and 8 are 9, 8 and 1 are
9. If the 18 be placed under the 81 and added the
sum is 99. If the figures be added thus, 1,8, 8, 1, it
will give 18. Reading from left to right it is IS,
and reading from right to left it is 18, and 18 is
two-ninths of 81. By adding ..dividing and multi-
plying; 9 93 are produced, being one 9 for each
year required to complete the century.
The sponge fishers have carried on their work
so recklessly in the Mediterranean, that it has been
feared that the supply will ceas?. Dr. Brehm, the
illustrious naturalist, determined, if possible, to
grow them artificially, so he cut up several hun-
dreds into very small pieces, fastened them sepa-
ratels into cases full of holes, and towed them out
into fae bay ef Socolizzj. In a few months, the
sponges had grown to the size of natural ones, with
the usual black color. He afterwards fastened the
sponges to stones, and it was found they grew rap-
idly and firmly attached themselves to the rock.
Cremation has become so frequent at Milan that
it has been decided to build by the side of the cre-
mation furnace in the cemetery s. emery temple or
ash housp, in which the remains of the dead may
be deposited and labeled off in jars made like the
old Latin urns. The Milan press is in favor of the
new temple. The architects have handed in their
plan.", and they have been approved by the city au-
thorities.
Illinois enters upon the new year free from debt
the last dollar of its nliligations having been can-
celled on thfl 21st of Deceaber last Several oth-
er States 'are equally fortunate and others still are
fully prepared to take receipts from their credi-
tors.
New York, New Jersey, and the northern part
of Virginia, have just been visited by one of the
heaviest snow-storms exp'srienced in many years.
Railroads ara blockaded, locomotives buried, and
large trees broken down by the weight of the snow.
At Long Branch, 80 feet of the great ocean pier
has been washed away.
It is proposed to construct a tunnel between
France and England. Preliminary soundings ar^
being made between Calais and Dover.
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for §50,000, and was obliged to settle with his 1 from L.dcga. Ind. to Ashk.d, Ohio
Bro. Bashor is holding a ten days meeting in
Sandy church, Ohio.
Bro. George Gripe is preaching in the viein-
ity of Ashland, Ohio.
There is to be a Greek and Latin Class in the
Sunday School at Ashland Ohio.
credTtors for fifty cents on a dollar. He has
recently sent each of his creditors a check for
the balaDce in Tall, with six per cent interest.
That is honesty.
A society of Mormon girls, having for its
object the securing of moaogamic hus' an^s,
has been discovered and broken up at Salt
Lake. The members m->4e a vow? to marry no
Bro. John NichoL^on ha? returned from his I ^"^"^"'^if^'^oui^ not pledge himself to be con-
extend^^d preachiBg tciur in New Jersey. He I .., .,_ p: .-..,^.,-i,„o.V,fpr=. of
is now preaching in Ohio
Murray is
J man way vvutim in^u i"-"o- _
IJ tent with one wife. Fire gr^ad-daughters ol
Brigham Toung have joiuediX
tris.
■ We learn that Brother Samuel
preaching in the Southern part of the State.
When last heard from he was in Crawford Co.
Dr. Tanner is making arrangements to fast
forty days in London. We should think one
fast would be enough for him. By the way,
this is what we cill fasting to be^ seen of men.
The present term of the Ashland College
opened with about one hundred students.
It is expected that about one hundred and
fifty will be enrolled before the close of the
term.
It seems that the epidemic of murder has
reached even the babies. A little three-year-
old residing in Philadelphia killed his infant
sister a few days ago, by running a red-hot
poker down her tbroat.
Six oases of antiquities from ttie excavations
at Babylon have arrived at the British Muse-
um They consist chiefiy of inscribed tablets
and small oKj=cts. With then is a Phoenician 1
inscription.
■ Brothee Bash or is b joked for a discussion
with a United Brethren preacher; the debate
to come off at Louisvilk, Ohio, commencing
March 1st. Tlie prop, sitions are too one-sided,
as Brother Brshor has to do nearly all the af-
firming.
Lieut. Conder will be a^ the head of the ex-
peditiou which the Eoglish Palestine Esplora-
tion Fund hopes to send seen to Eastern Pales-
tine, to do the work— which our American so-
ciety has failed to complete— of thoroughly sur-
vryirg the region east of the Jordan.
The Lord made this world to suit Lis taste,
giving the human race the liberty to make
such changes and improvements as might be
thought best; so we bridge streams, fill up
valleys, tnnnel mountains and now we want
the waters of the Pacific and Atlantic united
by a canal.
The last Bible colporteur hai,ior the present,
been driven out of Tyrol, a province of Aus-
doga Leader says:
There is not a citizen in this community that
does not sincerely regret his departure. The
church and the public have so long enj-oyed the
benefits of his ministrations and labors, that
they really seemed to think they had a possess-
ory right to them, and scarcely realize their
qualitv and valu% until h? announced his in-
tention to remove. Elder Miller has lived m
this neighborhood well nigh fifty years, and Qf
course is well knosn from boyhood up. To
his new associates we can all bear che'-rfal tes-
timony tT the sterling qu-alities of the man.and
believehis appointment as President of a new
O
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A spy was on his track for days, until it
was possible to prove'thai he had been guilty
of selling the Scriptures. He was then arrest-
ed and fined, his books and lieenje confiscated,
and himself dismissed from court with the as-
surance that he could never again be permitted
to labor in Tyrol.
and thriving Colege, is as much a compliment
to the institution as it is to the incumbent. It
is true he has not had a collegiate education,
and that his early opportunities for learnmg
were limited; but he needs no apology on that
account. Long years of studious literary toil.
a-..T much of labor, have compensated for a
lack of early opportunities. His learning is far
richer by being blended and solidified with tae
rpal and practical of the affairs of life.
The North American Review contains an able
article from U. 3. Grant conceraing the Nicar-
agua Ship canal. If constructed ^^J^e point L,,,;^;r^:^;^^" says the Je.rish
which the General suggests, it w,l be 181 . .j^ ^^.^t t<, p„v;,i , work entitled
miles in length, and will '^''^^ ^^="*^'f °':- | ""Ind^f Gilead.' in which he will give an
000. Near the center of the isthmus, at this '^; ^^ °'J^^^^^^^^^
point, is a Uke 56 miles long. The length o the | ^^^^^nr^n, of the repatriation
canal from Pacific ocean to this lake w.U ^ I -'^'^ the settlement under the aus-
:i--:ste!ios^^i£.^^£^!p^-^
thinks that a canal at thi. point can te -- ! b« "^J^j'^-^^f^J^^J^a^^
I 3tructed and o^rate^on^^ng basis. , ^;^^:^;t^i ,,,es of Reu-
I The continued cold weather prompts us to i ^^^ ^^ q j^; ^e is of opinion that the region
remind our readers of the importance of giving : ^^j^^^ comprises within its limits the lusonant
clos« attention to the condition of stove pipes j p^^^ures of Jaulioa, the magnificent foresfc-
and flues. Fires have all been kept up to the j ^j^^ mountains of Gitead, the rich arable lands
greatest heat possible du ing the p^st two j ^^ j^^^^^^ ^^^^ f^e fertile sub-tropical valley of
months, while the intense frosts must have
frequently caused severe strains on the wooden
supports which uphold most of our dwellings,
resulting, doubtless, in very many cases, in the
cracking of flue?. Now, then, is the time to
inspect all one's heating, from stove to chim-
ney top, with the closest scrutiny possible.
General Garfield the President-elect, in a
speech delivered in the House of Representa-
tives, in June, IS 74, said: "The divorce be-
tween Church and state ought to be absolute
It ought to so absolute that no church proper-
ty anywhere, in any state or nation, should be
exempt from equal taxation; for, if you ex-
empt the property of any church organization,
to that extent you impose a church tax upon
the whole community."
the Jordan, cannot remain much longer neg-
lected. Regarded from an archsologieal, a
eommerefel. or political point of view, this ter-
ritory possesses an interest and importance
unrivaled by any tract of country of similar
extent."
Representive Morey has introduced a bill
to modify the postal money- order system,
which commends itself to many of our people.
It provld"s that no money order shall be issued
for a greater sum than §100, and reduces the
;ates on small orders. Orders no ,«..aed:.ig
five dollars the rate is to be five cents and the
rate on SlOO is to be f<"ty-fi'.t/=tf %»«?,! for
1 this wia largely do away /'.'l^ ^^^^^^'"Yt Ji°U
fr..ctional currency to send m le"er8^^JL'j"^>f
pr-ve a blessing to publishers of papers, it
1 pais?d.
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50
THE BRETHREN ^T ^VV^ORK-
THESS HEARTS OF OUKS.
These hearts of ours are sad concerns,
Made up of many troubles;
Yet, after all, one half oar -woes
Are only fancy bubbles;
Are only little crinks that form,
Like knitting yarn untwisted.
That soon will yield and straighten out.
Where patience is enlisted.
We are too quick to take offense —
Too proud to be fr.rgiviiig;
And prone to think the hardest task
Is justice to the living.
For we do not the dsad forgive.
When tears with smiles are blended.
And hearts at last forgive the wronged —
The silent ones offended?
Each quick retort or idle word,
In angry moaiftnt spoken,
A memory leaves that grieves at last
Some tender heart half broken.
Or, when too late to make amends.
Some one has left us saddened.
We then may think, "By kiodly woros,
True hearts we might have gladdened."
Godsends the sun to cheer our lives,
And night consoles the weary.
And though we look with both unmoved,
Their ways are never dreary.
So should our hearts be kind, and love
Control our simplest actions.
And "to forgive" our motive be
In every day's transactions.
For life is full of little things,
The soul with sadness filling;
Yet summer comes 'mid winter scenes,
If but the heart be willing.
So stretch the heart of love to all;
There's pleasure in forgetting
Each little wro.Tg our pride repels —
Our hearts at last forgetting.
— Wm. PMuck.
For ttaa Biothfen at Work.
ABB HIGH SCHOOLS NEEDFUL?
BY D. P. SAYLOB.
A S high schools among us have caus-
-^-^ ed some trouble and utikind feel-
ings among the brethren, I will give
the subject some thought. I will ad
vance some ideas. It apiDears to be
characteristic with us to find fault with
our fellowman's business. We shall
teach all nations the knuwledge of the
gospel, and it being the power of God
unto salvation to all that believe; it
is therefore reasonable to conclude that
some of all nations shall be saved, and
hence in the church will be members of
all manner of employments and busi-
ness occupations. The farmer thinks
school teaching is a proud business, and
the school- teicher thinks farming is a
hard duty and laborious business. And
neither would choose the other's em-
ployment,— no not for the world, yet
they continue to talk about and pick
at each other until they bring their
picking into the church.
"Six days shalt thou labor and do all
my work," is God's command. "And
not to be idle, but provide things hon-
est in the sight of all men," are script-
ural injunctions. Hence no man has a
right to meddle in, or to interfere
with the honest-taught business of any
man. And as education is an admitted
necessity none will dispute it follws
that schools and school teachers are nec-
essary; and while in the honest dis-
charge of this duty none have a right to
interfere with the school or the school;
teacher.
The necessity and propriety of
schools among the brethren is however
doubled by many serious thinking
minds. And looking at the subject
from a practical standpoint, it is very
certain that but little education above
what caa be obtained in our good home
schools is employed in the business af-
fairs of the world. And as our primary
high
system now is, if is doubtful whether
any education over that system can im-
part, can be made available in the in-
dustries of the country. They certain-
ly teach all the arithmetic that can be
employed in any business pursuits; they
teach all the geography that can be use-
ful in any business; so with grammar,
with reading and .penmanship. If this
be true, and I challenge successful con-
dradiction, I fail to see the use, or cov-
er the propriety for the church to have
high schools.
Again, I doubt whether one out of
1,000 employs in his busiuess all the
ed ucation he can obtain in our home
school. I enquired of one who has a
full collegiate education, What educa-
tion is required to carry oa the business
affairs of the world above what can be
obtained in our present primary system?
He answered, "Nothing but astrono-
my." If this is all, I am sure the
church has no need for unj high schools.
In one thing 1 admit high schools are
very successful in. I have a grand son;
I am his guardian, but his mother is
living. I have only assumed the guar-
dianship of his money. He was receiv-
ing a good primary school education;
but according to fashion he must go to
New Windsor College a term or two.
At the close of the first term a report
of his examination was sent me for my
endorsement. The studies are marked
by figures — ten is perfect, below six,
unsatisfactorily. Several of his were
marked nine, eight, seven and a half,
none below six; but the Ymetidiness he
had ten. It requires a college but a
short time to teach style and fashion to
perfection. Of course this boy is too
tidy for the anvil, the wo7'h hencJi or
the plane, and I am requested to pro-
cure for him a place for a clerkship.
This IS what our fathers saw and feared
when they advised against colleges as
unsafe for brethren to handle. And all
brethren should see the same danger
still.
Time has been when there were but
■^Afew colleges in the world, and in the
Christian era they were confined to the
corrujjted part of Christianity. And
Luther in his time said they were "the
highways to hell"; aad they soon root-
ed all holiness out of the Methodist
Church after her young men rode into
the church all over the protestations of
the old fathers, which will be the in-
evitable results in the German Baptist
Church .
Being in Westminster sometime ago,
a highly respected retired physician
sent for me to come to his home. Some
thirty five years ago he practiced his
profession in part of the territory m
which lay my ministerial labors, where
we often met together with the sick and
dying. The doctor had great respect
for the Brethren. His wish to see me
was, he said, "I have heard that the
German Baptist Church had started a
college in the church, but I could not
believe it." I said. Oh we have them.
He looked at me and said, with tears
in his eyes, "To educate preachers!" 1
said, O we liave no seminaries, as yet,
but I suppose that will be in the near
future if we cannot control our fast
men. He said: "Oh stop it, stop it."
He then told me with what pleasure he
used to speak of the brethren's power
in preaching the gospel in unassumed
simplicity, aad with more substantial
success than auy of all the pop:ilar
churches. He then drew a picture be-
tween the Methodist Church in her
primitive simplicity aud the present
college -bred ministry.
Notwithstanding many of our serious-
minded and thinking brethren believe
that serious results to the brotherhood
THE BRETHREISr A.T TVORK.
51
will follow the introduction of colleges
in the church, yet see so many prevent
it, as the colleges among us are private,
or individual enterprises, the church to
suppress them. A, M. 1858, Art. 51 it
was decided: "We think we have no
right to interfere with an individu al
enterprise so long as there is no depart-
ure from gospel principles.''
A. M. 1870, Art. 3, in answer to the
query Salem Collage. Answer: "It does
not regard it as a church school, or
conducted by the general brotherhood ,
though it is under, the auspices of mem
bers of the church, and is supported by
those who patronize it, and not by dona-
tions of the church." This being the
action of A. M. on the subject; and
while members continue to support
them they will remain in action, unless
the Lord stops them. I have not for-
gotten the time when high school-edu-
cated preachers used to preach to the
people that African slavery was a nee
essary evil that must be submitted to.
But how was it when the Lord "By
terribe things in righteousness assured
us?" Ps. 65: 5.
With all our education we should re-
member that ''The secret things belong
unto the Lord our God: but those
things which are revealed belong unto
us, and to our children forever, that we
may do all the works of the law."
Deut. 29:29.
Editorial eemaeks.- A careful read-
ing of Bro. Saylor's article will show
that he has given his subject some
thought, and we presume that no one
will deny that he has a right to his own
private opinion in regard to a thing
about which the gospel is silent. The
Gospel is as silent about high schools as
it is in regard to singing-schools, spell-
ing-schools, common-schools, or any
other school. Things of that charac-
ter are left to be acted upon as circum-
stances may dictate. Just how far we
may go in education is not marked out
by the sacred writers — they have left
that to our judgments with the positive
declaration that "unto whomsoever
much is given, of him shall much be
rec|uired." On this point we have al-
ways laid down this comprehensive
conclusion: "God is the author of two
great books — one in Revelation, the
other in Nature. The limits of study
in either is undefined. They never
contradict each other. Revelation teach-
es of heaven and all that pertains to
religion, while in^[the^ pages of Nature
are recorded the mysteries of the great
universe of which God is the author."
On the surface of Revelation may be
found our duties as Christians — they
are plain and easily understood, it does
not require great minds, nor well edu-
cated people to comprehend them. But
beyond all this is a field in Revelation
where the most gifted and finely edu-
cated can spend a whole lifetime in dili-
gent study and research without being
able either to master or exhaust the
wisdom therein contained. Just so in
Nature; on the surface lies the plain
truths essential to their natural welfare.
With a little care all common minds
can comprehend them. But beneath
and beyond this lies the deep mysteries
of nature — ^the unexplored fields of wis-
dom where master minds can find an
unlimited field of study.
God is the author of all that is found
in either Revelation or Nature — he has
set the two books before us, and re-
quires us to know enough of both to
do our duty towards him and our fel-
lowman, but beyond that the extent of
our studies must be limited by circum-
stances and capacities. In all things
however we want to give God the glory
and render to him true obedience, re-
membering that education, like money,
if we make a good use of it, the more
we have the better, but if we make a
bad use of it we cannot have too little.
In the great day of final account I do
not think w ? will be questioned as to
whether we were in favor of high-
schoolsjsinging-schools, spelling- schools,
or any other useful school, for Christ
says, "The word that I have spoken, the
same shall judge him in the last day,"
and in the word I find nothing in regard
to said schools. Like many other things
they are matters of mere expediences
about which one is at liberty to form
his own opinion.
As to whether we need high schools
that is a question about which good and
wise men may differ. Each has a right
to his own private opinion, and should
have the privilege of expressing it as
long as he does not interfere with that
which he legitimately belongs to anoth
er. Bro. Saylor has told us his mind
on that subject, but we need not accept
it if we do not want to. So it might be
with my views— I have the privilege of
expressing them, but the reader is at
liberty to accept them or not, just as he
may see proper.
It has long been our mind that high
schools may be made usefal if properly
conducted. And in seme respects we
regard them as indespensable. They
are the outgrowth of civilization and
advancement in culture; they have ex-
isted in all ages, and will continue to
exist during the preseni dispensation.
Running colleges, like many other law-
ful things, is a business in which some
of our brethren are engaged. The A.
M. has decided, that as private enter-
prises, they cannot be interfered with,
hence the church permits her members
to erect and conduct high schools. But
if those who have charge of these in-
stitutions do not conduct them properly
they should be corrected for it the same
as for any other offense.
Bro. Saylor takes the proper course
when he says that these schools are^H-
vaie enterprises — they belong to mem-
bers who have a right to engage in any
lawful business they may think proper,
and we have no right to interfere vsdth
their latoful business so long as they
conduct it in harmony with our holy
religion. It is not best to say these col-
leges belong to the church unless he
means that they belong to the church
in the same sense that Bro. Saylor's
farm belongs to the church. The church
has no more control over the schools
than over a brother's farm, but she does
have control over those who conduct said
schools, and she should see to it that
they live out their profession, and con-
duct their schools in a Christian man-
ner.
In regard to us running ofi^ into the
ways of other churches, that depends
upon who has charge of the Old Ship.
If the church is to be run by those who
are in sympathy with the world it
makes little difterence whether their ed-
ucation is much or little; they will go
about so fast any how. We think most of
our educated men will stand firm, and
will help defend the distinctive features
of the church. Our readers must not
conclude that just because a man can
talk and write fluently that he is a man
of education, or that he has been sent
from some college. Most of our edu -
cated men have gathered the greater
part of their knowledge outside of any
school, though they generally used
books written by men educated in high
schools. J. H. MooKE.
There is no medium between pleas-
ing God and displeasing him, and if we
have not his approbation we shall as-
suredly have his curse.
52
THE BRETBCHElSr ^T ^OirlK.
THE DESIGN AND FORM OP
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM xxv.
Baptism into the name of each person of the
Holy Trinity.
"Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth
your strong reasons, saith tlie king of Jacob." Isa.
41 : 21.
OBJECTIONS ANSWERED.
ii~r)UT," says one, "inasmuch as you
-'-' found your practice on the com-
mission what will you do with John's
baptism? Was that- accordiag to the
triune formula? There is no reason
why it was not. Mr. Roberts, says, "He
(Mr. Thurman) says the triple formula
was 'never used in baptizing Jews' —
his explanation being that they were
already in the Father, and needed not
to be baptized in the name of the Fath
er. The Jews, he argues, had only to
be baptized m'.o Chrisfs death. He
dates trine immersion from the commis-
sion, (Matt. 28: 19), and says it was in-
tended alone for the Gentile nations,
who were entirely outside." Trine Im-
mersion Weighed, etc., p. 4. We want
it distinctly understood that tnne im-
mersion churches teach no such thing.
When such sentiments are spread be-
fore the Baptists as peculiar to the
-Brethren, we consider ourselves misrep-
resented in a very unchristian manner.
Let the teachings of the church, and
not sentiments which she has refused
to fellowship, be the standard from
which to learn her peculiarities. There
is no more reason to believe that the
trine formula originated with the com-
mission given to the eleven (Matt. 28:
19) than baptism itself or preaching.
He only commanded to them to carry
to all nations what had been previously
given to Jews only. John's baptism
was from heaven, so was the apostlas'.
John taught faith in Cnrist; (Acts 19:4)
so did the apostles. John demanded
repentance; • (Matt. 3: 8) so did the
apostles, (Mark 6: 12.) John preached
baptism "for the remission of sins"
(Mark 1: 4); so did the apostles, (Acts
2: 38.) John promised the Holy Spirit
(Matt. 3: 2); so did they (Acts 2: 38.)
Finding then such harmony in points
stated, why should we conclude that
they differed in their mode of adminis-
tration? "Ah! but," says one, "could
Christ be baptized into his own name
as would probably have been necessary
had John used three actions?" Ans. :
Would that be stranger than that God
should "swear by himself," "because he
could swear by no greater? (Heb. 6: 13)
especially when we remember that
Christ was baptized not so much for
himself as for others? Was he not "the
door" as well as ^Hhe shepherd of the
sheepr John 10: 2, 7, 9, 11, 14. Did
not '■'■the shepherd'''' '■'■enter in hy the
door?" John 10: 2. Was not the
trinity, the faith of which our baptism
declares and symbolizes, fally exhibited
on the occasion of Christ's baptism?
Here again we see that though the
three are one in the essence of a divine
nature, the Son is not the Holy Spirit,
neither is the Father the Son. The Son
was in the baptismal waters, the spirit
in a corporeal form descended upon
him, and the Father's voice proclaimed
"This is my beloved Son, in whom I
am well pleased." ''But," says one,
what of the twelve disciples then who
wererebaptized at Ephesus? Acts 19
5. Did not John baptize?" There is
noti.ing in the narative to lead to such
a conclusion. It seems that they were
ignorant of faith in Christ, and had
never heard that there was a Holy Spir-
it, which would not have been the case
had John baptized them, for John
taught these things. They were doubt-
less baptized by some sincere person,
perhaps Apollos, "who knew only the
baptism of John." No one but John
had. a right to baptize unto his baptism.
His works as the harbinger of Messiah
was exclusive, personal and not to be
transferred to another, hence when John
was beheaded in prison his administra-
tions were at an end. But about twenty
eight years after his death and about
five hundred miles from the scenes of his
labors we find twelve persons baptized
by some one unto his baptism, but who,
it appears for want of proper instruc-
tion and administration were rebaptiz
ed, or rather ^ro/'eWy baptized. Here
we have an example of what some call
"anabaptism." Some think it a mons
trous case to be rebaptized under any
circumstance, but if so why did Paul
allow it on this occasion? Why did
he not tell them then and there that
such a thing must not be? I have never
despised the motives that prompted me
to receive a single backward dip for
baptism when I was a boy. I was hon-
est in it. I thought I did right and felt
that joy which always attends a con-
scious rectitude of purpose, even when
we are mistaken. But when 1 realized
that I had made a mistake, and felt that
I had never received the baptism com-
manded by Christ and transmitted by
the apostles, but a mere human inven
vention and tradition of man tending
to subvert the sacred institution of my
divine Master, I felt it not only an ex-
ceedingly precious privilege but my im-
perative duty to correct the mistake. I
felt that I could "obtain forgiveness"
for the wrong, "because I did it ignor-
antly in unbelief" But had I closed
my eyes to convicting truth, or persist-
ed in the wrong when conviuced, I
could have anticipated nothing but
God's displeasure tc>ward a miserable
transgressor- the biter penalty due that
servant, who knows his Mas'-er's will
and does it not. While the blind fol-
lowing the blind ' will fall into the
ditch," it is certain "to him that knows
to do good and does it not, to him it is
sin." We may obtain pardon for sins of
ignorance when discovered and aban-
doned, but "if we sin willfully after
that we have received a knowledge of
the truth, there remains no more sacri-
fice for sins, but a certain fearful look-
ing for of judgment and fiery indigna-
tion, which shall devour the advtjrsa
ries. Heb. 10: 26, 2Y.
Hoping that you will pardon this
digression from my subject, I will re-
mark before passing from this poi.it,
that Canon XI of a synod of the west-
ern church assembled at Cealichyth A.
D. 816, urges the importance of immer-
sion upon the ground of imitating Christ
who, it says, "furnished an example in
his own person for every believer when
he was thrice dipped in the waves of
the Jordan." Chrystal on Modes of Bap-
tism, p. 177. While I do not offer this
as a special argument, I do maintain
that before any are competent to contra-
dict it, and to conclude that a European
church council, of the ninth century,
over a thousand years nearer the bap-
tism of Jesus than we, has grounded so
positive and public a declaration about
so important a matter, to be handed
out to the world, upon anything short
of substantial data and reliable historic
facts, they must be able to controvert it
by testimony equally positive, or by
self evident truth and not mere conject-
ure. But however available the forgiv-
ing refiections and facts concerning
John's bajjtism may be we do not need
them. Had the form of John's admin-
istration even diifdred from that given
by Christ, it would not interfere with
our present duty. If Christ commands
trine immersion it is sufficient. We are
to hear him as our prophet and obey
him as our king. "For Moses tri'ly
said unto the fathers, A prophet shall
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the Lord your God raise up unto you
of your brethren ; him shall ye hear in
all things whatsoever he shall say unto
you. And it shall come to pass, that
every soul that will not hear that J'roph-
et, shall be destroyed from among the
people:' Acts 3: 22, 23. j. w. s.
Tor the Brethren at Work .
NOONTIDE.
BY C. H. BALSBATJGH.
To Lemuel Hillery^ and wife and chil-
dA'en: —
nnHE Sun of Redemption Tides in mid-
-*- heaven. '■'■The Lord is risen ■in-
deed." "In thy light shall we see light."
None need to grope now, but millions
do, even while the broad, dazzling, lu
minary of salvation hangs overhead. O
hovr I feel for you, dear evangelist of
the Crucified. And yet my heart
prompts me to say, onward, upward,
and ever on, through mud and fog and
tempest, heat and cold, contempt and
persecution, warmed and strengthened
by the enthusiasm of the cross. O it
means so much to be an ambassador of
Jesus. The hand may be weak m sow
ing because the harvest springs not up
straightway, but faith and love see the
fields white with the ripened grain four
months before it is time to sickle. John
4. "He is faithful that promised."
Learn to know H'vm as the law of the
body and the climate and the seasons,
no less than of the soul and the Bible
and Eternity. We are "fools and slow
of heart to believe" that Jesus is Alpha
and Omega. The law of every atom
and element and process in body, soul
spirit, world, universe, is simply the
'presence of the word. Obedience to
organic law is getting into the practical
knowledge of God in that wherein we
obey. Wear Psalm 103: S, as a brace-
let on your arms, and frontlets between
your eyes, and as a breast -plate on your
heart. Deut. 6: 8. Let them be your
Urim and Thummin. Lev. 8:8. It is
the whole Bible in one text, the River
of Life in one drop. To be healed in
body and soul by God's panacea, is to
be related aright to the economy of
health. We are neither saved nor get
well by chance. It is the, slow process
of law, or the sudden miraculous con-
centration of law. In both it is Jesus.
Courage, my dear brother, it is all for
the Beloved. Study on your knees. 1
Cor. 15; 58, "Always abounding in
the work of the Lord." ,0 the height
and depth of this charge, it is stun-
ning in its vastness and solemnity. Al-
ways in harness, not like the back-
sliding heifer of Hosea 4: 16, but
ahoundina. Never idle, never dozing,
but abounding, running over witb zeal
and labor for Jesus. B-=i "strong in the
Lord, and in the power of his might."
O what words to fire the soul. Omnip-
otent help oiFered to achieve the stu-
pendous work of the world's redemp-
tion. "Our sufiiciency is of God." 2
Cor. 3: 5. A wonderful, wonderful, and
ever wonderful Eternity awaits you. O
what rapture when the souls saved by
your ministry will cluster around you
living gems in your "ciown of rejoic-
ing," and companions in glory. Ponder
these inspiring words: ''tor the joy set
before Him He endured the cross and
despised the shame." Coitsidee Him
BEST. Heb. 12: 2, 3. This is the
highest inspiration God can oflfer. Is it
not enough for thee, my brother? So
did Emanuel, and it sustained Him, So
must we, "best." O that dread word,
best. When once we "grow faint and
weary in our minds," the battle is half
lost. Hence the exhortation, '■^Loohing
unto Jesus,'' : "Considee Him.'" That
perhaps for the life long martyrdom of
devoted apostleship. Let your life be
glorious, and then your work will be.
Be a true God- man radiating the beauty
of holiness among those you would win
to Jesus. Let your whole demeanor
spell Emmanuel. Let your very look
be a sermon of purity and peace and
meekness and self • conquest. O what
wonder and pathos and power in this
standing declaration, "our life is hid
with Christ in God." It is the uniqueness
the standing miracles, of the Chris-
tian life that awes and conquers the
world. A christed soul — this is the
power of God unto salvation. The
Word infleshed — this is the magnet that
draws the shining jewels of immortal-
ity out of the mire and scum of sin.
For the Brethren at Work .
'FOLLOW ME."
BT LOTTIE KETRINO.
THESE words were spoken by our
Savior when he showed himself to
his disciples at the sea of Tiberias. You
will find them recorded in John 21: 19.
My unconverted friends, I often think
if our Savior were to come in your
house where you live, and show himself
to you just as he did to his disciples, and
say to you, "Follow Me," what would
you do? Perhaps you would say, "I
cannot follow you now, because I am
too young." Many persons say that in
their hearts. Christ says to them, "Fol-
low me," just as earnestly as if he were
to come m your house and take you by
the hand and say these words. You
say you cannot follow Christ because
your associates would laugh at you.
How ungrateful this is! The wicked
may laugh at you if you follow Christ;
they laughed at the disciples in ancient
times. Do you think that the early
Christians were free from ridicule? Not
at ali; they were mocked and scorned
wherever they went, and not only
mocked, but were imprisoned and put
to death. You cannot follow Christ un-
less you are willing to suffer for his
sake. Are you afraid of being scorned
by the wicked ? Think of the dear Sa-
viot: he was not afraid of being laughed
at. The people ridiculed him as the
carpenter's son; said he was mad, and
charged him with having a devil. When
he was hanging on the cross they made
sport of his blood and suffering. This is
what Jesus has done for us, and now he
asks you to follow him. My young
friends, it is your duty to follow Christ.
Now is the accepted time; now is the
day of salvation. There is no good
reason for waiting. All the reasons
which come in your way are rebellious
excuses. Come, and go with the follow-
ers of the meek and lowly Savior. Seek
the Lord while he may be found; call
upon him while he is near. Make this
the chief business of every day of your
life. When you rise in the morning,
let your first thought be that you
have an immortal soul to save. All
the day long let the salvation of your
soul be nearest your heart, and then
when you are called to leave this world
you can go to that better world where
there is no sickness nor death,and Christ
will wipe all tears from your eyes.
NOTICE.
THE Brethren of the Maple Grove
Church, Norton Co., Kan., have
appointed Feb. 5 th as the time to com-
mence a series of meetings in their
church. A hearty invitation is extend-
ed to all that wish to be with us, espec-
ially help in the ministry. Brethren
and sisters, pray for the spirit to ac-
company the word preached that Satan's
camp may be invaded, his subjects cap-
tured and turned over as servants of
Christ.
Cold weather continues unabated.
Health extremely good all over the
country. D. N. Woekman.
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THE BRBTHIlE]^^ ^T ^OJriK.
THE SABBATH.
BY I. J. KOSENBEEGEB.
NUMBER m.
PLEASE go with me to Bom. 7: 1-7. ''Know
ye not brethren, (tor 1 speak to them that
know the law,) how that the law haih dominion
over a man, as long as he liveth? For the
woman which hath a husband, is bound by the
law to her husband so long as he liveth; but it
the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law
of her husband. Wherefore my brethren ye
also are become dead to the law by the body of
Christ; that ye should be married to another
even to him who is raised from the dead. Now
we are delivered from the law, that being dead
wherein we were held." The prophets and
the apostles frequently call up the union
between God and his followers in the light ol a
marriage, God was a husband to his peo pie
through Moses. He provided and cared for
them as a husband provides for his wife. Now
Paul tells us "that being dead wherein we were
held;" i. e., that law being dead, we should be
married to another, to Christ. lam aware that
Paul does say, " W^e are become dead to the
law" How dead to the law ? In the death of the
husband; the husband is not only dead to the
wife, but the wife is also dead to the husband,
i. e., there is no longer a living active relation
between them. So in Paul's illustration above;
the law having answered its purpose, lived its
time, died; and in that death, the law is dead
to us, we also are dead to the law. Now Paul
invites us to seek another husband even
Christ. That Paul includes in this law the ten
commandments is clear, because he closes by
quoting the tenth: "Thou shalt not covet."
We are again coniirmed in our convictions
above, by turning to 2 Cor. 6: 11. "Who also
hath made us able ministers of the New Testa-
ment. Not of the letter, but of the spirit; for
the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life. But
if the ministration of death written and en-
graven in stones was glorious, so that the cnil-
dren of Israel could not steadfastly behold the
face of Moses, for the glory of his countenance
which glory was to be done away, how shall
not the ministration of the spirit be rather glo-
rious; for if the ministration of condemnation,
be glory, much more doth the ministration ot
righteousnsness exceed in glory; for even that
which was made glorious, had no glory in this
respect, by reason of the glory that excelieth.
For if that which was done away was glorious,
much more that which remaineth is glorious."
1. The apostle in the above, is holding up
and comparing two ministrations; one was "the
letter that killeth, written and engraven in
stones"; the ten commandments the law of
Moses; the other the "ministration of the
spirit"; that givith life; the gospel.
• 2. He speaks of one law or ministration as
being done away, the other as remaining ; the
former was the letter that killeth, the law—
the latter, the spirit that giveth life.
The above is conclusive because a ministra
ion that killeth we do not that want; but
which giveth life 1 want, and and I trust the
reader wantSjthe world wants,and heaven wants.
Life is what Heaven designed us to have by
Christ coming into the world; ience the min-
ietiation of the law at Sinai was done away;
while that of Christ's remains. Paul speaks in
the above of a glory "that was to be done away."
Sabbatarians tell us that this was the gloiy of
Moses' countenance. This cannot be, for the
glory of Moses' countenance was a heavenly, a
divine glory. That same glory was exhibited in
the burning bush, also at the birth, resurrection
and ascension of our Savior. That same glory
is jet in Heaven, and will exhibit itself anew
at Christ's second coming; hence the glory of
Moses' countenance is not done away. John,
13: 3, tells us, "Jesus knowing that the Father
had given all things in his hands,'^&e.
This text conflicts with the Sabbatarian
theory; they claim the gospel is in his hands;
but the ten commandments Ged has unalterbly
reserved in his own hands.
Again, Christ after giving his apostles his
c Dm mission in Matt. 28, bids his apostles to
teach all things whatsoever he had commanded
them, which is all that Christ ever enjoined,
the Father bade us saying, '"Jiear ye him" but
our Sabbatarian evan gelists,after they urge the
gospel upon their hearers, turn back to the ten
commandments, in the Old Testament and say,
"these are God's 1 aws, you must obey these
also." We are required to hear and obey Christ.
Sabbatarians urge obedience to Christ in the
Gospel, and to God in the ten commandments;
hence their error. Christ warns us of the folly
of putting "a new piece of cloth to an old gar-
ment." Our Sabbatarian friends take "a new
piece of cloth," the Gospel and attaches it to an
"old, garment" worn by the children of Israel
in Moses' time. Surely the rent will be great.
The robe of righeteousness in which we are to
be clad, in our journey to the promised land,
must evrey thread, every fiber be taken from
that new piece of cloth — the Gospel.
Our Sabbatarian friends bebome again in-
volved, when we look at the manner that the
sabbBth was kept.
1. "Kindle no fires throughout your habi-
tation on the sabbath day." Ex. 35: 2.
2. "Do no work on the sabbath day."
"On one occasion a man was found gathering
sticks on the sabbath day, for which he was
stoned to death." Num. 16: 32-36.
3. No one was to go out of his place on the
sabbath." Ex. 16: 29.,
Each of the above was given by the same
athourity that gave them their sabbath; and we
utterly fail to see how we can, with propriety
recognize the day, without recognizing the
manner in which it was to be kept. When
we come to the Nevf Testament we do not
fiud that Christ taught the observance of the
Sabbath. But in Matt. 12: we find him
justifying his disciples, in going through the
Sabbath day and plucking the ears. To the
Pharisees' criticisms he remarked, that he is
'Lord even of the Sabbath day".
That which we are Lord of we can control;
but according to Sabbatarian theory, God has
unalterably fixed the Sabbath. If so, how can
Christ be Lord of the Sabbath day? Surely to
whom all power both in heaven and in earth
is given, all things must give way.
Much is claimed from Paul's manner of
preaching on the Sabbath day. It should be
remembered that Paul devoted nearly all his
time to his ministerial work; besiles it was the
general custom to meet on the Sabbath. I ob-
serve that Sabbatarian evangelists, likewise
preach evry first day of the week; it is their
custom. I presume for the same reason that
Pan I's custom was to preach ou the Sabbath.
For the Brethren at Work.
VAIN OBLATIONS.
BT MAET ZEECHER.
"Bring no vain oblations; incense is an abomina-
tion unto me ; thr new moons and sabbaths, tne
calling of assemblies, I cannot away witn it, it is
iniquity, even the solemn meeting."is3, 1: 13,
THE words of our choice seem to have a
meaning of vain worship which we
cannot help but believe we see a great deal
of; it appears from these words, that there can
be solemn assemblies, which means no doubt
also the worship of the same, such as minister-
ing, singing, praying yes; we might also include
Baptism, alms giviug, indeed everthing that we
might engage in, thinking ot doing God's serv-
ice, and with all our doings bring "vain obla-
tions" and yet be lost, "for not every one that
saith Lord Lord shall enter into the kingdom
of Heaven," bnt those that do their Heavenly
Father's will. Here the question might arise,
how do you know what is your Heavenly Fath-
er's will when one says one thing, and another
one some thing else, and at the same time be-
long to one church? This is indeed a pitiful
case, but there is still a way to get at it,.Jer.31:
34., John. 14: 34., who observes this rule will
De led aright, and their oblations will not be
vain; otherwise we may be very easily led on
slippery paths where we might fall and kill
ourselves, spiritually speaking, for there are
many, yea many "diabolians" young and old
that have their lurking places where we can
not see them with our natural eyes; and if we
should be disappointed, and these golden mo-
ments should be wasted,and we not saved. How
much of ourtime do we give to God acceptably ?
This should be known by ftvery true Christian
and unless we have a knowledge of our accept-
ance with God, our profession will be a vain
one.
There is so mu ch said on the question of
pride, and as a general thing the outward adorn-
ning,and especially are sisters taken into consid
eration, which we claim is right in its place, but
there are also other things that are sometimes
forgotten. We can go into the house of a
brother and sister and as soon as we are in, we
can tell what is the condition of that house, if
we are right our selves, Matt. 21: 12., and it is
often the case that the first they seem to not-
ice is what you have on, which of course should
be as the church lays it down; but it it is not
just carried out exactly, there may be a reason
for it, and we should be very cautious that we
show a spirit of love at all times until we
ascertain a good cause, for the reason that such ,
ones are out of place, as becometh Christians ;
but instead of this, some show a spirit of envy
in place of a spirit of love, and not even recog-
nize each other as brother and sister. This we
think is very wrong, how can we expect to love
each other in Heaven, if we hate one another
here; let us take heed to Matt. 7: 5, and 14: 15,
Ttie case may be as we see it, like priest, like
people, and the innocent party recieve the "in-
jury" and the guilty go free, also the "just
suffer for tke "ur-jast". It Joel. 2: 15,16, would
be put more in practice,there would be a differ-
ent state of things in the divine worship, and
our oblations more acceptable, then would we
have full possession of that key that unlocks
misteries, whereby the door of Heaven will be
opened, 2 Cor. 2: 12,. Rev. 3: 8., and unless
we have this key in possession our cas« will be
deplorable. Gen. 6: 13, 7: 16., and all our obla-
tions vain. There are a great many evils in the
world and a great deal of money wasted that
might be put to better use to forward "Christ's
kingdom." How many are suffering, not only
for the "bread that perisheth," but much more
for the dread and water of eternal life. Amos 8:
11-13. We are almost persuaded to believe we
are in these times now, although there are yet
many hungry souls that are, as it were, pining
and sickly and blind.
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SOJOURNING.
MTTMBEB VII.
MONDAY, Not. '22nd, 1880. Arrove at
HagerstowD, Md., 12: 13 p. it. Spent ten
days visiting wife's relatives near Funkstown-
The bui dings here are. mostly large and
built of stone, — houses, barns, churchep, — aven
a large part of the fencing is of stone. The
land is not hilly but mostly very rocky. Farm-
ing is carried on in about the same st^le as
fifty years ago. A man on the road with two
horses here is about as uncommon as feur or
six horse teams are in the West. The Eastern
people are more for the real and substantial
than the Western, and less for show and shad-
ow. As would naturally follow from this, they
are generally in good circumstances.
Met for vforship at Funkstown evenings of
Nov. 24:,.25, 26. Bro. E D. Kindig preached
24:th, and then left to fill appointments
elsewhere. There are but few members at
Funk6town,Eand the weather being cold and
stor/ny, the attendance was rather small. Here
we had our first experience in conducting meet-
ings lone handed — without the presence of
other ministers. It went rather hard, for here
the ministers are the leaders in singing, and
having[scarcely any musical ability ourself, we
were not able to close meeting by singing, ac-
cording to established custom. We have no -
ticed, too, that where the music is deficient,
the meetings are less animated and inspiring.
Sunday, Nov. 28th, was the day for meeting
at Beaver Creek Church- Hearing of this,
and being within two or three miles of it, we
asked our uncle to take us, which he did. The
day was rather nnpleasantj owing to a drizzling
rain that commenced in morning and continu-
ed all day; however we did not think it too
bad to go to the "house of prayer." But it
seems others thought different. Uncle, my-
self and a little girl of a family living in
the church-yard were the only ones present,
(vas no one present. This was the first regu-
lar appointment we ever knew of the brethren
to be Euch a complete failure.
Tuea. evening, Nov. 30th. Attended services
at Fahrney Church. Brother Kindig preached.
The attendance was moderate, — the interest
very good. Bro. Andrew Kost is the Bishop
in charge of Beaver Creek and Fahrney
churches. All of the members and friends
whom it was our pleasure to meet in Mary-
land were kind and hospitable.
Thurs. Dec. 2d. In company with Bro. D. P.
Stouffer and E. D. Kindig went to Waynes
boro, Pa. Here is the church about which we
have heard so much; and in our estimation
Zion's cause has not been built upon earth, and
the name of God not glorified thereby. We
all look bad enough without having sores pick-
ed in our bodies, and the scabs constantly
scratched off. As we looked at the state of
things, nothing makes a reunion seem more
hopeless than the hard sayings against each
other. These form a wall, as it were, between
the two parties. The wall is built higher and
higher by private talks, and the publication of
articles more like the literature of politics than
of Christianity. Before the parties can come to-
gether, this wall will have to be demolished by
confessions and acknowledgements that we are
fearful some will never make. This wall
was no necessity, but a speculation in which
all lose in proportion as they have taken stock.
Attended a week's series of meetings in
Waynesboro, doing our share of the work. Ths
meetings were fairly attended, and the inter-
est good. As a congregation, we found no
church among ail we visited complying more
nearly with the regulations peculiar to the
Brethren in dress, &c., than the one in
Waynesboro, Pa.
It was our pleasure to visit with Brethren J.
F. Oiler's, Khinehart's, D. B. Mentzer's, B.
Price's, Boerner's, A. Good's, Shockey's, B. F.
Foreman's, Hiteshew's, and Snider's. The
brethren and sisters here are very kind and so
ciahle — easy to get acquainted with and make
strangers soon to feel at home. We are grate-
ful to Almighty God that our lot has been cast
in such pleasant places.
Thurs. Dec. 9bh. Went to Manor Church,
Washington Co., Md. Met with the Brethren
here evenings of 9fch, lOtb, 11th, 12lh, and on
Sunday at Sharpsburg church. Brother Jesse
Calvert preached Saturday and Sunday. The
audience grew in size and interest as meetings
were continued. Visited in this congregation
Brethren Daniel Wolf's, David Long's, Nei-
kirk's, and Friend I. Emmert's.
Monday Dec. 13. Left Maryland for Kosci-
usko and Elkhart counties, Ind., where we ar-
rove after about thirty hours' ride on the cars,
weary, dirty, tired, and sleepy. Here we expect-
ed brethren to meet us, but from a misunder-
standing were disappointed. We expected to
go to New Paris within half an hour after our
arrival at Milford, but were again disappointed,
having to wait four hours instead of half an
hour. Finding we could not reach New Paris
in time for meeting that night, we sent Bro. S.
a dispatch, requesting him to meet us at depot
there. The dispatch laid in the office at New
Paris until Bro. S. had gone to church, expect-
ing to find us there, and of course he, along
with the congregation, were disappointed. Ar-
riving at New Paris tee were disappointed in
not meeting Bro. S. at depot, and after arriv-
ng at their house were disappoinnted in find-
ing no one at home. Having been with Bro.
S. on our way East, we felt free to go in and
make onrsel ves at home, which we did. When
Bro. S. and wife came home we received the
welcome, which from previous acquaintance
we expected, and for which our hearts swell
with gratitude to God who rules over all — dis-
appointments as well as successes.
Next day had the privilege of renewing ac-
quaintance with Bro. Muntz and wife and Bro.
Younce and wife.
Had meetings in Big Church Dec. 16th at 7
p. K., 16th at 10 A. M., and at 7 p. m , in Grav-
elton Church. At 10 A. m. and 7 p. m. next
day at same place. The audiences were large
and very attentive; also at 3 p. m. had services
at the house of Bro. Miller for the heneQfc of
his wife who has long been an invalid.
Sat. Dec. 18th. Went to Berkey Church.
Had meeting at 7 p. m. and next day at 10 A. h.
and 7 p. m. Congregations, moderate; interest,
good. Dec. 20th and 2l3t. Had meetings in
Goshen Church. Congregations very large and
attentive. Had our home, while at Goshen
Church with Brother Chapin, while in Berkey
Church with Brethren Eaffensparger, J. L.
Berkey, David Berkey, Riley, and Burkett,
while at Big Church with Brother Forney.
Wednesday, Dec 22nd. Left Goshen for
Lanark, stopping with Bro. Shively at New
Paris for breakfast, Big Church for religious
exercises, Bro. Arnold's for dinner and Chica-
go for rest Wednesday night, arriving home
at 2 p. M., Dec. 23rd.
Of all whom we met during all the time we
were sojurning in any of the States, Indiana,
Ohio, W. Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania,
with the exception of one elder, whom we ex-
cused for his coldness because we believed hi»
blindness to be caused by prejudice, we met
with the very kindest treatment. If only all
could realize what a great and warm friend the
church is to them, it would surely no longer
be the subject of ridicule, contempt, and even
scorn with many as it now is. And again if
all could see the troubles and trials of all the
rett, they would be better satisfied with their
lot than they generally are. To us, as we be-
lieve it should be with all, our home church ia
surpassed by no other. Here we, feel, circum-
stances permitting, to live and die, spend and
be spent. Should we never have the pleasure
of meeting again on earth may we all be pre-
pared, as one by one our feet touch the cold
stream of death, to meet in the fair and fade-
less land in the great family above.
s. J. H.
A SUEE CUBE FOE BATTLE-
SNAKE BITE.
AS I see a good deal in the B. at W. on to-
bacco, I will tell what tobacco has done
for me. While I was cultivating corn last
Summer, a rattlesnake bit me in the heel, and
it pained me dreadfully until I put a chew of
tobacco on the wound and the pain was imme-
diately relieved. I will know it this is printed
as I take t>ie B. at W. Jacob Haednock.
Greenwood, Neb.
EEMAEKS.^That is just what we have been
contending for — the proper use of tobacco
when and where it is needed. If tobacco will
c ure a snake bite then use it for that purpose
and praise God for the werd, but please do not
learn to eat it. We do not think it was made
for that pui pose; it is a medicine srd not a
food, and fherefou si ould he used as a medi-
cine. But whiskey will also cure the snake
bite, is that therefore any reason for taking a
drink of whiskey four or five time'' a day?
Now Bro. Hardnock, we have printed your
article, and we assure yon that our readers will
be thankful for it, for we are all anxious to
fiind out what tobacco was made for.
J. H. U.
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THE BRETHREN ^T TV^ORK.
iretliren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
JANUARY 25, 1881.
M. M. ESHELilAJi, )
<. J. HARRISON, [ Editors.
J. w. sTEtsr, )
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HELPING PREACHERS.
A MINISTER of Vermont, like Paul, was
not above laboring with his hands, and
in addition to his pastoral duties,raised on two-
thirds of an acre of land, 100 bushels of roots,
one and a half tons corn-fodder, thirty bushels
ears of corn, 200 squashes, 78 watermelons, 80
muskmelons, three bushels of peas and a quani
ty of other vegetables. He preached twice on
Sunday, lectured once a week and attended the
prayer meeting.
This is rather better farming than most farm-
ers do, but then it shows what a man, who is
not afraid to work, can do, and is the kind of a
supported ministry we have always favored.
Every minister must be supported, either by
himself or some body else. If he is abundantly
able to support himself it is his duty to do so ;
bat if not, the church should help him. Some
of our ministers have had a very hard time of
it. Most of them have done the preaching at
their own expense, and not a few have become
poor by it. I know of some who have hard
work trying to get along, and some of them
do not even murmur at their severe lot, they
perform their work willingly, looking to the
future for their reward. That is right and
good on their part, but it does not always do
justice to the cause. The Gospel must be
preached and the church ought to see that it
is done. If your minister is in straitened circum.
stances and cannot devote the time to preach-
ing the Gospel as he ought it is the duty of
the church, to render the proper assistance.
There are many ways of doing this, but for the
present we TV ill name one only. The church
could purchase a small farm, say forty acres, or
even less, with suitable building-a, and let the
minister have tin use of that farm free of charg-
es, save the taxes. If he is an industrious man,
willing to do his duty, and has an industrious,
economical wife, like every preacher ought to
havp, there will be no trouble about their get-
ting along. They can make a good living, will
feel that they have a home of their own, and the
brother can have leisnre time sufEicient to study
the Scriptures and attend to the wants of the
church so far as his duties extend.
I am confident that if something of this kind
could be done in certain localites where the
churches are suffering for the want of proper
preaching that it would result in much good.
This is the way our good old brother Peter
Nead was situated in Ohio, and we know that
he thereby was enabled to devote more atten-
tion to church work than if he had not been
assisted.
There are many good ministers who would
be glad to get a situatrioa of this kind. It would
relieve them from much embarassment, and at
the same time afford them opportunites of being
useful to the church. A minister thus circum-
stanced could be instrumental in" building up
the cause in most any community where there
are brethren. But to be successful he must
stay at home and attend to his own congrega-
tion. He wants to work in his own neighbor-
hood, and branch out as opportunites and cir-
cumstances may dictate. He wants to make
of himself a walking epistle read and known oi
all men, and properly provide for his family.
It is equally important that his wife be a
Christian woman who sets the proper example
before others. If she is extravagant and careless,
and does not set the proper Christian example
before others, it will weaken the influence of
her husbaad,besides discouraging the members
of the church.
Doubtless many of our ministers could econ-
omize more than they do. Too many of
them run into debt beyond what prudence
would dictate, and ss a consequence get into
straitened circumstances from which they never
recover. If from the begining they would use
prudence and economy, avoid debts, and build
up gradually they no doubt would enjoy
life much better and at the same time be more
usefull to the cause. There is also a class who
make their missionary work more expensive
than whatihe GoSpel requires, for instance,
they will travel at their own expense, over two
hundred miles to hold a series of meetings
while at the same time there are places within
ten miles of their own doors where the faith
and practie of the Brethren are not known.
It does seem to us that ministers could acorn-
plish more good if they would make greater
efforts to build up churchea in their adjoining
communities, it would be far less expensive, be-
sides it would give them influence and ability for
greater usefulness. By proper effoifts a minis-
ters can make the iofluence of his church felt
for miles in every direction. He can gradually
extend the borders of the congregation till it
may embrace a large well cultivated territory.
We present these thoughts hoping that our
readers m-iy be able te glean something that
will be usefull to the cause in some localities,
at least. J h. m.
Bebthbbn Daniel Vaniraan aad John Wise
held a series of meetings in St. Louis, Mo., last
week. We are not yet able to report the result
of their labors, but will have something from
them m our next issue. ^
As a general thing editors are kept posted in
regard to most all important movements .There
is always somebody rea'dy to keep them posted.
They are sometimes confidentially apprised
of things that it would not be expedient to
publish. Then occasionally there is an editor
who has a peculiar way of displaying the know-
ledge thus obtained. He learns that a certain
thing is to take place — other editors may know
even more about it than he does — but this one,
who wants to display his wisdom, will offer a
pi«ce of advice,in which he recommends the very
thing he knows was determined upon weeks
before. After awhile he publishes in his paper
tbat, "It now turnes out that our suggestions
are being carried out by ." Uf course the
unsuspecting public ofcen knows no better than
to believe that the editor's suggestions were car-
ried out sure enough. Our readers can apply
this lesson wherever occasion demands it. It is
a species of deception worthy the worldiest
worlding.
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Speaking of a meeting late'y held on the Blue
Ridge, Tenn Bro. Jas. M. Hilbert says: 'On
Monday, 11 a. m., we met again at the church
for services. A very good turnout for Monday.
Brother Vines used John 14: 6. for the found-
ation of his remarks; and, using the Gospel
sledge pretty actively, he soon drove a second
stake on Blue Ridge. After we dismissed the
congregation the people rtmained quiet in their
seats, which seemed very strange tome. We
left the house, and the congregation still in their
seats. How long they stayed there I do not
know." We would like to know what made
those people keep their seats.
AccoBDiKG to the California papers the evan-
gelists. Moody and Sankey have done a grand
work west of the Rocky Mountains, Tbeir au-
diences have been large and their meetings im-
pressive. Why is it God always uses some men?
— Golden Censer.
It is not God using the men so much as the
men using the power of God — the gospel. The
doctrine that God uses some men in these days
and not others equally good, is erroneous; he is
no respecter of persons, and therefore treats all
alike. Moody's success is largely the result of
his simple manner of explaining things.
We send this issue to all our old readers who
have not yet renewed so that they may see a
copy of the Youth's Advance. We cordially
invite all to renew now so that we may know
how to arrange our mailing lists. We promise
you something extraordinary before the close
of the year.
This business of mud throwing does not pay.
He who take.^ up mud to throw at his neigh-
bor is certain to get his hands badly stained in
the operation. Mud when dry is not hard to
brush from clothes, but it takes soap and water
to wash it from one's hands.
It is estimated that seven million dollars are
spent annually on foreign mission fields. That
amount of money properly applied ought to
accomplish much good.
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The D aid town Brethren ba\e been holding a
series of meetings six miles south of Lanark.
Brother Eshelman was with them part of
last week. Twp have applied for baptism.
THE BRETHREN ^T ^W^ORK.
57
Editorial Items.
An excellent book given away. Read Youth's
Advance on page sixteen.
Beo. Lewis W. Teeter, of HageratowD, Ind.
has been traveling in the West.
Bko. J D. Haughtelin has been holding a
series of meetings with brethren at Aurelia,
la.
Beg D. M. Miller is preaching in Iowa. He
will likely spend about three weeks in that
State.
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We learn that Brother Stein's health is im-
proving, and he will likely soon be ready for
his regular duties.
Tecs', gospel plan of salvation is very simple;
we are to do the believing and obeying and Je
sua will attend to the S'iving.
BEEiHEBisr John Z jok, and B. F. Miller, of
Clarence, Iowa went to Story Co., week before
last to hold a series of meetings.
Beo. R. H. Miller moved his family to Ash-
land, Ohio a few weeks ago. He also takes
charge of the church at that place.
Bso. C. Gr. Lint spent several days in Ash-
land, Ohio, a few weeks ago. We would like
to see him here sometime this winter.
Wheit last heard from Brother James R.
Gish was at the Hot Springs, Arkansas. He
says iu is cold there too. He is waiting for the
weather to modf-rate.
Many a farmer has missed a good crop by
planting too much com in a hill. This lesson
is for ministers who preach on the same sub-
ject every Sunday.
This week we deposited in the "waste basket"
an article on feet- washing — the author of it
had failed to give his name. Writers should
not fail to give their name and address.
We are having excellent sleighing just now,
the snow having fallen to the depth of nearly
one foot. The Winter has been a very cold
one with but little indications of breaking up
soon.
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Bed. Sharp's relations with the Aahland Col-
lege having b en discontinued, he haa opened a
Normal school in the Baptist church in Aah-
land city. His circular giving terms, &c., is be-
fore us.
The brethren in the Clover Creek church.
Pa., are making efforts to build a new meeting
house 45x65 feet. The old house has been
standing some forty years,and a new one is bad-
ly needed.
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On account of using four pages for the
Youth's Advance this week we are compelled
to omit three of the departments. Our readers
may rest assured that they will find them well
^led with good matter iie:xt week
Teausplanted trees grow best when the
useless branches are removed. That is much
the way with newly converted people. If their
evil and unnecessary habits are removed, and
they are well cultivated they are almost certain
to thrive.
At present there are about two hundred and
twelve students in the Mt. Morris College.
Obititaeies and Marriage notices are omit
ted this week. They will appear in next issae.
The best way to keep a secret is not to tell
it. If you tell a secret to your "best friend"
you ought not to censure that one for treat-
ing his "best friend" likewise, Then lemem-
ber that in this world everybody is the "best
frisnd of somebody." It you want your secrets
kept do not ask somebody else to help.
We are having a machine made to sew our
papers in a manner that will give, we believe,
entire satisfaction. Until it is ready, we must
ask our readera to handle their papers with
I care, and bear with us a little. We are work-
i mg hard to give you a good and convenient
paper.
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We must again inform our readera that we
cannot furnish back numbers of the B. at W.
Some of ouv old subscribers failed to renew in
time to get all the numbers. We regret this
very much, but the only way to avoid such
things is to renew at least three weeks before
the time of subscription expires.
Beo. Harper was preaching in Lee Co.. last
we-'k to large and attentive congregations
Prom there he goes to Southern 111, expecting
to visit Woodford Co, Hudson and the churches
in the vicinity of Cerro Gordo. Letters in the
care of A. B. Snyder, Cerro Gordo, 111. will
reach him in the course often days.
Most quarrels grow out of misunderstand-
ings, that might be avoided if people would
consent to talk of their differences, thus occas-
ioned, coolly. Let us learn to respect the con-
victions of others till we have done our part
towards getting them right. Were we in their
place we might act no better than they.
Bed. Pahmey, of Chicago, says: "You have
no idea of the sickness in this city .from con
tageous diseases. Since the cold weather small
pox is 8s bad as ever. Prof. Hall lost his only
child with diphtheria; he was giving Emma,
my daughter singing lessons. The man is
poor and the church had to raise money to
bury the child."
In this issue we present the YouiKs Advance
so that all our readers may see and examine it.
It is our desire to have a copy of this wide-
awake juvenile paper go into every family each
week. Care will be exercised iu selecting mat-
ter for its columns, for we are conscious of the
tenderness of the little "olive plants" whom we
address from week to week.
A gentleman engaged in exploring the ru-
ins in Central America, says he finds structures
there that far turpassts the pyramids of Egypt.
At one point the mountains of ruins extend
over twelve miles, and in places are covered
with a forest sodense that it connot be penetrat-
ed without the .-lid of tl e ax. These things go
to show that theiauntry was cnce inhabited by
an intelligent and powerful race of human be-
ings.
Il seems that Bro. James R. Gish is having
a pretty tough time of it in Arkansas. As a
general thing ths winters in that country are
mild so as to render traveling and work pleas-
ant, but this is an exceptional winter both
North and South, hence so cold and disagree-
able that missiouary work in ths South will be
found very difficult. The people there do not
prepare for cold weather — their meeting houses
are without flues — and when winter comes like
this season they are not prepared for it.
Iiis allright formiuis-ters to preach doctrine,
as a rule they preach too little of it, but we see
DO practical- use in representing them as
"throwing shot and shell" into the ranks of the
enemy. In our estimation there is n.- thing in
the gcspel that resembles "shot and shell." The
gospel and doctrine we preach was introduced
by Jf sus Christ and are from heaven, but "shot
and shell" were invented by the instigation of
the devil, and are of the earth. Please do not
resort to the devil's vocabulary for words.
It is natural for some children to grow faster
than others, but there is a growth that is un-
natural, it is too fast for health. Such persons
generally find an early grave. Just so iu the
Curistian life; there is sometimes a arowth that
is too fast to endure hardships. Sach persons
may astonish the world for a few years, but the
heat of their zeal, will soon eat them up.A steady,
uniform growth in grace is far beitrtr as it is
inclieed to give strength and solidity to the
character. Men like trees, want to grow slow
enough to become well rooted ard grounded in
the truth, that the storms of adversity may not
move them from their restinii place.
A LARGE KUMEER of active agents who will be
well paid tor canvassirg for Bbetheen at
WoEK. Read the terms which we are enabled
to offer because of the recent extra offer made
ua by the publishers of the "Problem of Hu-
man Life."
1 . FOR FIVE SUBSCRIBERS, and §12.50 we will
send each subscriber the B. at W. one year
and the "Problem of H..<man Life, and the same
book free to the agent.
2. FOR TEN SUBSCRIBERS, and $25.00 we will
send each one a copy of the "Problem of Hu-
man Life, and the agent one copy of Webster's
Pictorial Dictionary worth 85 00
3. FOR TWENTY SUBSCRIBERS and ?50,00 we
we will send each subscriber the B. at W.one
year and a copy of 'Problem of Human Life'
and the agent a copy of Worcester's Quarto
Dictionary containing more than 100,000 words,
and worth SIO.OO.
NOW LET the canvass begin anew. There are
many who may be induced to take the paper
upon these terms. Our offer enables f ach one
to get the book and paper for S2.50. Prospect-
us and sample copies mailed promptly upon ap-
plication. So me "great things will likely occur
this year, and the people generally should keep
themselves informed. Get the B. at W. and
leain concerning heavenly tlungs.
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THE BIIETHEREN ^T A^^ORK.
"WHATSOEVER I HAVE COM-
MANDED'
THE ccmmission Christ gave to his apostles,
as recorded by Matthew, contains the a-
bove language. Quoting all of it we have the
following:
"Go ye, therefore, and teach all nation^, bap-
tizing them into the name of the Fathe' , and
of tbe Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching
them to observe all things whatsoever I have
commanded you: and lo 1 am with you always
even unto the end of the world."
In this Test the term "teach" means'disci-
ple, hence the apostles were to make disciples
of all nations, that is mate learners of them.
Then they were to baptize such as had faith and
reptiitance. After that they were to teach them
to observe all things whatsoever Christ had
commanded them. The first teaching was de-
signed to prepare them for entering the church,
but the last teaching was intended to instruct
them after they became members of the church.
In too many m stances the first teaching is
greatly neglected. Many enter the church sim-
ply because persuaded. A minister, who un-
derstands the art of captivating the mind is
employed to conduct a few meetings. He can
read his congrfgation like a book, and therefore
knows just what tune to play to reach their
hearts. Perhaps the greater part of his preach-
ing is of a very exciting character. He weaves
into his discourses some pitifal stories about
children or young people, thereby exciting the
sympathies of the people. He says very little
about doctrine or any thing else in the Bible,
but continues hia stories. An invitation is ex-
tended, the people camo forward to unite with
the church. They promise to do all that is
generally asked of them, are baptized and be-
come members of the church. They know very
little of the first principles of the gospel, in
short, have but little knowledge of the gospel
plan of salvation. You cannot expect much
growth in grace for there has been no gospel
seed plabted in their heaits, or if there has it is
likely so tcattered that it will not grow.
After they are brought into the church their
teaching is more sadly neglected than ever.
They hear preaching every Sunday, but what
does it amount to. The things taught by
Christ are seldom hinted at, and even then are
not explained in a very satisiactory manner.
Thus these new converts are expected to thrive
and become stroHg in Christ without much ef-
fort upon the part of the minister to teach.
Many of the sermons they hear do not contain
a clear, lucid statement of what is taught in
the gospel. I ask if this kind of work is what
CJirist inttnded his ministers should do? Paul
told Timotny to spitdy the word that he might
know how to rightly divide it. In order to
leach the word aright and understandinglv it
must be rightly divided, and one part at a time
explained. The commandments must be taught,
in tact every thing that Christ has commanded.
To do this successfully ministers do not want
to make a hobby of one thing and spend all
their time on that. In their preaching they
want to be like Paul who said that he had not
shunned to declare the whole counsel of God.
It should be remembered that too much of even
a good thing may sometimes spoil the work.
The "all things whatsoever I have commanded
you," embrace in it all that is required to de-
velop the true life of Christ in a Christian. The
minister is not permitted to teach a few things
and omit the rest; he is to teach all and see to
it that the truth taught is presented in a way
that people can comprehend it. There is too
much attempt at display and not enough effort
made to teach the "all things" contained in the
gospel. J. H. M.
AN INTERESTING LETTER.
WHILE on our way to the Miami Valley
Meeting in Dec. last I read an article
in the Chicago Journal, giving an account of
the work of two women in Springfield Mass.
These women anoint the sick with oil and
pray over them according to James 5: 14,15.
Becoming deeply enterested in them because of
their respect for the anointing of the sick, I
opened correspondence with them, and here
present the reply of one of them:
THE LETTEE.
Springfield, Mass., Dee. 26, 1880, \
"Faith Home," 668 Union St. J
Mr. Eshelman : —
Dear Brother in the Lord!
God bless you! Your kind letter came to hand
in due time. Beethben at Work received.
Please accept our tanks for both. I like the
paper, what I have seen of it. Have not had
the time at command to read it all, as yet. The
more spiritual a paper or book is, the better I
like it. I do not read much except of the deep^
things of God.
i am glad to hear of any one who can take all
the New Testament teachings and apply to
our time, all that we have a right to. Well
what is that? You wish an outline of our faith.
I believe in Christ; that he has wrought out a
complete salvation torus, saves to the uttermost;
that our God will and does supply all our needs.
for body, soul and spirit. I believe in the re-
demptive work of Christ for these bodies. When
he was upon earth, he healed all who came to
him in faith. He is the same yesterday, today
and forever. I believe the commission given to
the apostels of Christ, in the New Testaments
are for his minssters of to-day. When has he
even changed it?
He also said fo those who believe, "They
shall lay hands on the sick and they shall re
cover. The perfection of James 6:14,15 you
are familiar with. You know what the Bible
teaches; I need not quote passages on this sub-
ject. 0\ir practice IS to pray for the sick, and
God calls us to lay on hands, or anoint with oil,
or both, in his name, we do it, leaving the re-
sponsibility with him. Thine is the power. If
the sick one has faith, and is wholly consecrated
to the Lord, God will assuredly do his part, and
we give him all the glory. God is the one who
has success, not we; we are nothing, "Not unto
us, 0 Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name
give glory.
We have been in this work one year, the last
day of Oct. last. It is pureley a faith work.
We trust in God alone for all things, not only
for healing but every thing. We do not allow
medicine of any kind, however simple, but take
the Lord alone, as our divme healer. We have
tested him and can say, thou art trus and faith-
ful
Several have been healed in body and some
instantly; others not at once, but gradualy, or
at least strength comes slowly; and some have
not been able to graep the blessing and of
course, (as with spiritual hearing) they have
faihd to recieve the good they migtit have had.
All have testified to spiritual help, while here
at the "Home." This is all I can write now,
Have much writing to do &c.
I do not know as I have written clearly or
satisfactorily to you, 1 have given you, all that
God prompts me to write now. Am very glad
to send you this. God be with you in all work
purely for him. I bid you a hearty God speed.
Please write us again if so led.
Yours in the Lord.
Rasa E. Riss ee.
KEMAEKS.
By no means shall we speak lightly of this
work, for when Christ was on earth some cast
out devils in his name, and John seems to have
been surprised at this because the one who cast
out the devils was not so authorized by Christ;
but Jesus said, "Forbid them not; for there is
no man which shall do a miracle in my name
that can lightly speak evil of me." Mark 9:
34. So we say of those women. If they do
good in the name of Jesus they shall have their
reward. Read Mark 9: 41. Next week we
shall print another letter from the same person,
followed by some comments. m. m. e.
THE .SICK SISTER.
A'
T the residece of Wm. H Calhoun, Mrs.
Mary DeVore, of Yellow Creek, 111., is
very low with,paralysis. She being a member
of the German Baptist church, according to
James 5: 14, called the elders of the church and
Brethren Murray, Saylor and others convened
at her bedside, and anointed her according to
the apostles directions, after which a supper
was prepared according to 1 Corinthians 23:27.
Before eating, the brethren and sisters took
water as directed in John 13, and washed each
other's feet; then ate the prepared supper, fol-
lowing with the communion of bread and wine,
the whole of which was very impressive, inter-
esting and to some extent, novel to many of
its spectators, but it seemed to do the afflicted
sister good. — The BeHector.
We take our position in the coming struggle
with the Lord Christ. This government is high
enough, broad enough and deep enough for us.
The union of congregations, the union of mem-
bers and the liberties granted to all by the Lord,
are enough for our purposes. We demand no
more. For nearly two hundred years in this
land of freedom their principles have stood
amidst the mighty storms of deceit and tumult;
and they will continue to stand. Hold fast;
let no man take thy crown.
It becomes us to "endure hardness as good
soldiers." The time is at hand when "un-
ruly and vain talkers" shall abound. They
shall speak evil of dignities — those who have
been set over the flock to watch it for good;
these must suffer the bitter venom of the
'heady" and arrogant. The good and pious
should prepare themselves for trial. Pleas for
individual rights to the subversion of congre-
gational rights, and demands in behalf of con-
gregations to the subversion of Brotherhood
right may be made; and we pray that all lovers
of union may labor to overcome by kindnesa
and lougsuffering.
THE BltETHEElN^ ^T -WORK-.
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(^mxt^mmlmm.
HOME AGAIN.
HAVING been reqnested by many of the
members of the church in Michigan, for
several years to pay them a visit we concluded
to do so oil our recnrn from the special general
council meeting, held with the brethren in the
Wolf Creek church, Ohio, of which meeting
we would have a good deal to say, but the re-
quest at the close of the meeting "was not to ag-
itate the subject that gave rise to the meeting,
either by writing or talking until the next A.
M. The several articles already written and
published about the meetins; and its probable
results forbid me to say anything about it, only
this, that I feel glad thatl was tiiere and could
witness the christian spirit and feeling with
which the meeting closed, which virtually said,
"we are brethren and wish to continue to be
so while we live," Amen.
In company with my wife we visited the
Woodland and Thornapple districts in Michi-
igan. The former in Barry Co., of which Bro.
Isaac Miller is the Elder, the latter in Iowa Co.,
of which Brother Tong is the Elder. We
sp^t over two weeks in all, worshiped with
them in the public assembly every evening and
sometimes in the day time, the small benefit
of these meetings seemed to be mutual, all be-
ing characterized with very good interest both
in attendance and attention, save the few first
appointments which were affected by a protraC-
ed effjrt by the United Brethren one mile from
our meeting.
We appreciated our visit among the members
in Michigan very much, and shall ever grate-
fully remember their kindnses, and while both
the districts alluded to have had their dark sea-
sons and severe trials in years gone by, as all
districts have more or less, we are happy to
learn that peace and harmony prevails at this
time and a better future is anticipated,hope the
Lord may grant it; and while we met with
many worthy and warm-hearted members both
young and old, we at the same time met with
some, who if they do not soon repent, I fear
their candlestick will be removed, and they will
lament when it is too late, consequently I felt
a desire to continue a little longer and help
such as much as I could, aad cou d scarcely re-
sist the earnest entreaties of the brethren and
sisters, but circumstances at home seemed to
forbid; and since we did not have the pleasure
to see any unite with the church by baptism,
(as usually is the case in my weakness as I have
not the a;ift of proselyting, hence must often
feel to say with Isaiah, "I have labored in
vain ;") we did have the pleasure to see a broth-
er received into the church according to the
general order, by the hand and kiss, sixty years
of age, who was baptized forty-two years ago,
in the Lost Creek church, Ohio, when and
where old Brother Jno. Darst was Elder and in
t wo years alter took his journey like a prodigal
away from the Brethren and traveled over
much of the United States as a physician, leo-
turin g on physiology and the laws of health,
temperance, &e., principally to the males, while
his wiie lectured to the females. Last Fall he
happened to a Love- feast of the Brethren in
JUjchigan and expieBsed a desire to leturn to
the church. After the brethren ascertained
the facts as stated by him to be strictly cor-
rect they consented to receive him at their
council meeting at which time and place he
gave a very touching history of his life, from
his baptism to the present, and warned the
young members against apostasy, and the dan-
ger of forsaking f he scciely of the church, and
exposing themselves to unwholesome influence.
Thejyoung should takelwarning from the ex-
perience of the aged. The brother's name al-
luded to is A. W. Flowers, M. D., address
Grand Eapids, Mich. Box 214. He sajs any
question relative to the different diseases will
receive prompt attention and immediate an-
swer, if accompanied with a three cent stamp.
Thirty years experience should enable him to
give good counsel. Consult him before using
any poisonous drugs. Eitoch Ebt.
Lena, III.
MISSOURI.
From SoutJi West.
In answer to many that are enquiring about
the South West I will give a brief account oi
South Wei>t Missouri. I moved here four
years ago this Fall on Olivers Prairie, Newton
Co., Mo. After having given it a fair trial I
think I am safe in saying this is as good a cli-
mate as I have ever found. I have been in
twelve States and this is equal to any thatl
have seen: good health, good water, never fail-
ing springs in the timber lands, and as nice
soft water as can be found. Excellent water-
power, plenty of mills and many more mill
seats well situated for miles. Factories of all
kinds. Good fruit growing of every variety.
This country sufiered much in the time of
war, but is fast recruiting. The land produces
well when properly cultivated. Brethren
wanting hemes in the West will do well to
come and see this country before buying else-
where. There is plenty of timber here. We
have a membership in this country of about
seventy- five, though located in three neigh-
borhoods, leaving plenty of space between yet
to be filled up with brethren. We have good
schools, good society, good markets and rail-
roads plenty. I can endorse all that Brother
Alex Keese has said, only he has represented
upper Missouri, we claim him as belonging to
the Southern District of Missouri inasmuch
as he belongs to this district. We only make
this statement so that while he lives about the
middle of the State he is one of our faithful
brethrejj, and a representative of the Southern
District of Mo. There are sixteen organized
churches in the district, and a large field of la-
bor for mission work. We renew the call to
our brethren in the East and North to come
over and help us to carry on the great work of
the Master.
A lew words to our brethren who write for
our periodicals: We sometimes find some artic-
les that are not well seasoned with salt which
ma ny of our dear brethren do not know the ef-
fect that it has on the minds of many of our
friends while looking over the pages. Breth-
ren, in such cases hold your pens still until you
think twice. George Baknhabt.
Grangeville, Newton Co., Mo.
MICHIGAN.
Buchanan.
We have just closed a series of meetings of one
week in Warsaw Townshsp near New Troy,
conducted by Elder Thurston Miller of Laporte
Co. Ind. The people gave good attention to
the words spoken, and the interest increased to
the close. Two were added to the Chnrch by
baptism. We were sorry that Bro. Miller had
to leave us so soon, kr we believe that there
were others almost persuaded to join with the
people of God. K. R. Moon
PENNSYLVAI^IA.
Somerset.
Dear editors, since my last report our meeting
closed at New Enterprise, Jan. 2nd with eight
accessions, hope they may dtcoiate their pro-
fession with a godly walk and conduct. I am
at present laboring at James Creek., Elder
George Biumbsugh's district. May heaven
lend a helping hand, fctd may the o\i gcfpel
banner unfurl her fclds to the bread land of
America and be heaid the shouts of victoiy in
and^through the blood cf Christ.
Silas Hoovek.
Jan. 9th, 18S1.
INDIANA.
Warsaw.
According to previous announcement Broth-
er G. W. Cripe met with us en the 8th cf Jan.
and commenced a series of meetings. He de-
livered six sermons,when Brother S. T. BcEser-
man met with ua, and Brother Cripe left to
fulfill his promife elsewhere.
Brother Bosserman delivered twenty- one ser-
mons up to Jan. 2nd, when Brother Cripe
came back and he and our heme ministers de-
livered five more sermons. The truth was very
ably set forth, and we were greatly edified by
listening to the able discourses delivered by
Brother Bosserman. We enjoyed his presence
as well as his labors and were made to feel sor-
ry when the time came^that he had to leave us,
yet we hope we may be fortunate enough to
have him with us again in the near future.
Many new thoughts were impressed en our
minds as well old recalled.
We held a communion on New Tear's eve
for the benefit of the home members and as
many more as might desire to meet with us.
The weather was very cold, yet the feast was
enjoyed and beneficial to us all. The result cf
the meeting was three united with the church,
Brother Elmer Calvert, son of;Brother Jesse
Calvert, and sister Greider and Bnrkey, .also
three were reclaimed.
May we all make a practical use cf what we
have heard and thus prove our profession.
N. B. Heetek,
DISTEICT MEETING, IND.
PLEASE announce that the District Meeting
for the middle distiict cf Ind.. will iie
held on Wednesday, Feb. 9th 18S1, commenc-
ing at 9 o'clock A. M. with the brethren of the
Upper Deer Creek church. Conveyances from
Walton on Tuesday the 8lh, also from Logan
the same day to place of meeting. Train leaves
Logan for Waltcn, at 1:J10 P. M. Correspond-
e nts will address W. S. Toney, Walton, Cass
Co., Ind.
Jos. Amick, Cor. Secretary.
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THE BTtJETHIiElNr ^T WUtiK.
INDIANA.
HuntiEgton.
Just closed a aeries of meetiDgs which was
held by Brother D. B. Gibson; he failed not to
declare the whole counsel of God. The church
seemed much revived, two were made willing to
confess Christ, and some were near, tLo king-
dom. Closed with a good interest.
DoESEIt HOEGDEN.
Wakarusa.
Brother Menno Stauifer, from Cerro Gordo,
III, was with us; preached nine sermons. Sin-
ners were made to feel the need of a Savior:
and God's children were strengthened.
Jan. 13. JobnMeizleb.
Antioch.
The B. AT W. is read in its new dress. We
are glad tbat the Brethren have mostly adopt
ed that form. It is much more convenient than
other forms, especially is it more convenient
for the purpose of fiiicg away. I am happy to
say that the Antioch church is in a prosperous
condition, although the accessions during the
year just closed were not many, still love, peace
and harmony seem to be the governing features.
During the year 80 the church has lost two
of its deacon brethren by death, but we have
the consolation that ^' hile the church has lost
their service, their gain is eternal glory. Eld.
Jos. Leedy, 0. C. Ellin, J. W. Sauthwood and
the writer are the active ministers of the
church; there are two others living, but
their four score years forbid that they do any
labor any more.
We began meeting in this church on Christ-
mas day and continued over Sabbath, and in-
tended to continue all week, hut on account of
the extreme cold we forbore until New Year's
day, when we commenced again and held a half
a dozen meetings. Eider Leedy and the writer
did the preaching— none were added— but some
impressions were made, and we hope they may
be lasting and ere long added to the number
of the faithful.
On Jan. the 8th the church convened in
council for the purpose of transacting church
business. Among other business the church
adopted the advalorem system of taxation for
the purpose of raising money to defray church
expenses. One query goes to D. M from this
church, ajid Eid. Joseph Leedy and the writer
were chosen as delegates to represent it.
Jan. 10. J. B. Laib.
Latee. — We have ontinued meeting all
week since the church meeting above stated,
and there have so far two made the good con-
fession and we think msny more good impress-
ions. The attendance is good with increasing
interest. But it is raining now and we sup-
pose the meetings will have to close.
May all things work together for the good
of souls and the glory of God our heavenly
Father. J. B. L.
Jan. 13,
Liberty Mills.
The Brethren of Eel River congregation
closed their series of meetings to-day. They
commenced en New Year's day; having in all
tweutj-lonr meetings, BrotLer W. Arnold of
Somerset, Ohio, did the preaching.
The Eel River congregation has a large mem-
bership, and has had a good many accessions
within the last year, and to all appearance is
in good working order at this time. Brother
Arnold goes to North Manchester congrega-
tion to-night; expects to stay there four days
and then go to Beaver Dam congregation. May
the Lord help him in his labors and watch over
his little family at home, is our prayer.
Jan. 12th, ''81. Daniel Shell. ■
OHIO.
Covington.
The family of elder Samuel Mohler, all that
live in Ohio, met at his house on the 12th of
this month and took dinner together for the
last time. After dinner, a hymn was sung,and
public praver was offered up in behalf of broth-
er Martin Mohler and family. They started
to the cars at three o'clock. At this stage of
our meeting many tears was shed. About nine
o'clock they left Bradford Junction en route
for Johnson Co., Missouri. This leaves five
members of the family in Ohio, and four in
Missouri. Isaac Hart.
Jan. 12, '81.
ILLINOIS.
Co'chester.
I am well pleased with your naper in its new
dress; so much more convenient. I have a
prospect of getting a few new subscribers. If
you have any surplus copies please send me a
few. Put my name on your list for another
year. In all that we do let us not forget to
look to Jesus the author and finisher of our
faith. When a child is learning to walk, if
you can induce it to keep its eyes fixed on any
point in advance, it will generally "navigate"
to that point without capsizing, but call its at
tention by word or act from the object before
it, and down goes the child. The rule applies
to all God's children. If our eyes turn from the
object (Christ) we are sure to fall. Let us all
then be on our guard, editors, contributors,
ministers, laymembers. Yes, all, so that we do
not work for our own glory, but all for the
glory of Christ. John L. Mtbes.
Jan. 15 8L
Panther Creek.
On the 8th of Jan. Brother Holsinger, from
Marshall Co., came and preached eight sermons
for us, and sowed the good seed which I think
will take root and finally bear much fruit. No
additions. The weather very cold. Although
a very good turn out. I hope Brother H. will
be rewarded for his labor while with us. The
M. E. denomination has quite a revival in our
town. People are realizing that something
must be done for their salvation. As far as I
know our church is in peace and love with
each other. We have the promise of Brother
Harper on the 25th of January to hold meet-
ings awhile. I hope much good may be accom-
plish while here. John L. Beowee.
Jan. 16, '81.
Johnstown.
We live in Cumberland Co., 111., ten miles
east of Neoga, There is no preaching here
by the Brethren. I wish some brother would
come and preach to the people here. There
are almost all kinds of denominations; some
say they never heard the Brethren preach, and
would like to hear them. There are no mem-
bers here that I know of but myself. I often
think of the good meetings I used to attend in
Indiana, and it almost makes me sick to think
we have to live where there are no meetings of
our own; but I hope there will be some before
long. The B. at W. is a welcome visitor in
our home. Mart C. Givlee.
IOWA
South English.
The church here seems to be in a peaeeble
condition, love and union seems to exist among
the members. We are having very cold weath-
er. The thermometer going as low as ten
to twenty degrees below zero. Good sleighing
for the past two weeks and prospects for more.
Peter Beowee.
KANSAS.
Osawkie.
The B. AT W. is coming and is giving the
best of satisfaction. We bid you God speed in
your earnest efforts to do good, and if necessa-
ry remind your readers often that the B. AT
W. is not a medium through which we should
make our trouble known. We trust by its wide
circulation the church will become more united
and many called to repentance. Yours in hope
of a glorious immortality. J. A. Root.
Jan.l2;8L
THE CENSUS.
BY the time this is in print the schedules per-
taining to churches will be sent out. If
any preacher has not received one let him ask
on a postal card and I will send one to his ad-
dress.
It is highly important that there be a prompt
and accurate return made for our churches and
request that each minister consult immediately
with his CO- laborers and fill out all the schedules
for one church alike, so that two reading differ-
ently may not come from the same congrega-
tion.
If you are not entirely clear about the re-
quirements write and ask, using the envelope
sent with the schedule — it will come free of
postige, and I will send you another to return
the schedule in. If you have anything to say
to me, as Bro, Howard Miller, Don't write it
on the schedule or it will go on record at
Washington. I will be glad to hear from any
or all, but write your letter on another piece
of paper. And one thing more don't, don't,
DON'T, forget to sign your full name and ad-
dress to the bottom of your schedule, giving
county and State. The men who will use these
returns do not know anything about us, so
leave nothing to be guessed at.
HOWAED MiLLEE.
Lewisburg, Union Co. Pa.
NOTICE.
WILL the Beetheen at Wohk please an
nounce that the Annual District Meet-
ing of Northern Iowa and Minnesota will be
held at the Brethren meeting house twenty-
four miles south east of Lewiston (the Lord
willing) on Friday the 18th of March, 1881.
Those coming by railroad will stop off at
Lewis! on. C. F. Wiesx.
Lewiston, Winona Co,, Minn.
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ol. 1.
MT. MORRIS, ILL. Monday, JA2T. 24, 1881.
110. 5
HONOR YOUR MASTER
BY WILLIE LEECar.
Tou may meet with opposition,
Tou may bear a heavy load,
But whatever your position,
Always honor Christ the Lord.
It your friendi laugh in derision,
And desert you, everyone,
Look to him who is in heaven.
And your comfort will soon come
When in company with sinners,
"Whose thoughts are of this earth,
Do not dishonor your dear Master,
From your righteous duty shirk.
But speak of him who died to save us
Who wore the thoins upon his head.
And urge them to become victorious
By doing as the Master bids.
Let us praise his name forever.
Let us keep his holy day.
Let us pray that we may never
Be enticed and led astray.
THE LITTLE BOY'S DECLAMA-
TION.
;T a public school a small boy
was called upon by his teacher
to give a declamation, when he de-
livered the following brief temper-
ance address:
"I am a little fellow, but I am go-
ing to talk upon a big subject. 'Tis
not too big for such as me either.
Some men laugh about little boys and
girls forming cold water armies, and
say, 'What good can they do!' Let
me tell you.
You have heard of a little mouse
that a lion helped out of a little
trouble, and laughed at him because
he said somethiug about returniug
the favor. Well, the great lion was
caught in a hunter's net, and he
roared and growled a bit, and that
was all that he could do. By-and-
by the little mouse came along and
gnawed off, one by one, all the cords
of the great net, and let the lion go.
That is what we mean to do. We
may be little mice, but we mean to
gnaw off every cord of the great
net that has bound down our coun-
try for so many yeai's. The net is
intemperance, and our cold-water
pledge cuts off the deceiving threads
that work so pleasingly as wine, beer
and cider, as well as the stouter cords,
rum, gin and brandy. Now, don't
you think we can do something? We
know we can. Intemperance sha'n't
catch us, at any rate."
AN ELEPHANT ON HIS HANDS.
sRlro you ever hear any one say,
((p/i, "He has an elephant on his
hands?" The phrase means that the
person mentioned has something which
he would be richer without, or
something that is useless, and the
owner don't know very well what to
do with it. The expression came
from a custom in India. There, at
one time, when a rich man was an-
gry with a poor neighbor, and want-
ed to injure him and yet did not
wish 10 have an open quarrel, he
would present his enemy with an ele-
phant. The poor man dared not re-
fuse the gift, nor dispose of it in any
way after he had accepted it. So
there was nothing left for him to do,
except feed and keep it. Now you
must know that an elephant's uppe-
tite is in keeping with its size — some-
thing prodigious. An emperor of
India once had some elephants to
which he allowed each two hundred
pounds of food a day, besides all I he
rice, sugar, milk and sugar-cane they
wanted. This shows what expensive
animals elephants are to keep. Only
wealthy people can afford to own
them. A poor man to whom au ele-
phant is given will soon be impover-
ished by ite feeding-, and as this is
just wliat his rich enemy wants, the
rich man accomplishes his object and
yet seems to be presenting a rich gift.
The gift is a rich one, but it makes
its owner poor. "He has an elephant
on his hands."
A PLEASANT PARTY.
BY REBECCA SNAVELY.
-J\'iI;rE do love to see little chil-
lyvf
}yj!^ dren be good, for then they
are happy, and how nice a happy
child appears. A naughty child is
not happy, nor is any of the family,
especially mamma. See how sad she
looks when her girl or boy is cross or
naughty. She is sad because it falls
to her duty to correct aud sometimes
punish her child ; and oh, how un-
pleasant this is to her. She loves her
child and yet she must punish it
when it is naughty and disobedient.
Yesterday we were called to a feast
which a mamma had prepared for
her little Oscar's seventh birthday, so
he must be a good boy that she would
go to so much trouble to make him
happy. We -were delighted to see
how much he enjoyed the occasion.
He received many little presents from
errandmas, graudpas, aunts aud cous-
ins, hut this did not seem to spoil
him. He was pleasant and happy
all the while. We do hope he will
always be good aud happy and grow
up a useful man, and not only little
Oscar, but all the little readers of
this paper. How kindh^ you should
treat your parents for having >uch a
nice little paper visit you every week;
aud, too, you should be grateful to
your editor for printing you so good
a paper aud permitting you to write
to each other. I hope you will all
try to write good little letters for
your paper.
nudsoD, Illinois
A GOOD DOG.
The engineer of a rail road train
near Montreal saw a large dog on
the track, barking furiously. The
engineer whistl d, but the dog paid
no attention to the noise, and refus-
ed to stir. The dog was run over
and killed. The engineer observed
that the animal crouched close to
the ground as he was struck by the
cowcatcher. A minute later the fire-
man .saw a bit of white muslin flut-
tering on the locomotive, and he
stopped the 'engine. On going back
to where the dog was killed it was
discovered that not onlj' the dog,
but a little child, had been killed.
It was seen that the dog had been
standing guard over the child, and
had barked to attract the attention
of the engineer The faithful ani-
mal had sacrificed his life rather than
desert his charge. The child had
wandered away from a neighboring
house, followed by the dog, and it is
supposed that the child lay down
and went to sleep on the track."
Friends are won by those who be-
lieve in winning.
ASHAMED TO TELL MOTHER.
f WOULD be ashamed to tell
mother," was a little boy's re-
ply to his comrades, who were trying
to tempt him to do wrong.
"But you need not tell her; no.
one will know anything about it."
"I would iaiowall about it myself,
and I would feel mighty mean if I
could not tell mother."
"It's a pity you were not a girl.
The idea of a boy running aud tell-
ing his mother every little thing."
"You may laugh if you want .to,"
said the uoijle little boy, "I have
made up my mind mvev, so long as
I live, to do anything I would be
ashamed to (ell my mother."
Nuble resolve; and one which will
make almost any life true an^l useful.
Let it be the rule of every boy and
girl to do nothing of which they
would be ashamed to tell motlier.
THE YOUTH'S ADVAZtTCE.
Osa^^~
M. M, KSIiELMAN.
S. J. HAURISON. -
yf. G. TEETER. -
Editobs.
Tbust in God.
Read the Bible daily.
Never write sarcastic letters.
Sleep with, your mouth shut.
It will do you no good to scold.
Are you working for that diction-
ary?
Look up and forward, not back-
ward.
Don't copy yourself: you are not
perfect.
>-«—
Never prepare for defeat, but, for
success.
The bird that sits may easily be
shot. Don't be idle.
"Teaching is an art and must be
learned by doing it "
,^^^,_-
Children, be polite at home as
well as anywhere else.
This Advance will soon contain
some beautiful pictures.
The columns of this paper open to
pupils who wish to write.
Washington, .lackson. Van Bu-
ren, Harrison, Taylor, Flraore, Lin-
coln and Johnson did not go to col-
lege.
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A MODEL SCHOOL.
SCRIPTURE TEACHI]?G.
If you cannot govern your own
tongue between your own teeth how
can you expect to govern others ?.
TO TEACHERS.
fO teach you must first ■ learn.
What you may have learned
is not the only question, but what
you are learninc/ must be considered
wi'h ihe past. The .fixed . facts in
pedagogy are not to be ignored any
more than those in geometry. To
recogonize the needs of the hour, is
recogouiziug the true principles of
imparting instruction as well in-
struction itself.
You need an acquiring disposition,
for you are called upon to commu-
nicate to others. Every opportunity
to bring your pupils up to a stand-
ard of proficiency should be heartily
endorsed; and the various needs of
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studied as the lessons on geographj',
lang>iage, or mathematics.
We present you the Advance as
worthy your careful consideration.
We believe that its weekly visits to
your pupils will aid them in their
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duty. We aim to give them a pa-
per that will elevate their morals and
make them kinder and lovlier in dis-
position. The affection once secured,
their minds embellished with the
sublimest and grandest truths will
aid you very much in your efforts to
prepare them for the business part of
life
Our desire, then, is to work with
you in shaping the minds of the
young. We i-ecogonize the fact that
there is great danger of our youth
being led into ruin by light and
"trashy" literature; and we hope to
A model school, in respect to ages
of scholars, contains those of all ages.
It has its infants, its primaries, its
juveniles, its intermediates and Bible
scholars, or young folks and adults.
Some schools are all that could be
asked for in this respect, others have
no adults. Especially i.s this true of
new schools. Schools, as they grow
older, generally grow their young
people, though sometimes they lose
their hold on the scholars as soon as
they get into their teens, which is
generally caused by lack of efiicient
teachers and want of special attrac-
tions for older scholars. There is in
all schools a danger of neglecting
some one class, and when neglected
the school always shows it. Again,
some schools, especially older ones,
are deficient in numbers in the infant
class and intermediate, the school be-
ing so run in the interests of the
older folks that the younger ones
take no interest in it.
In order to reconstruct a school of
this kind each class should have a
little special attention. Not only
should suitable teachers and suitable
helps and papers be provided, but
the superintendent and officers of
the school should take pains to make
tke school interesting to each grade.
A little girl of three or four years
learned the Bible text, "Love one
another." "What does 'love one
another' mean?" asked her next
older sister, in honest doubt as to the
meaning. "Why, I must love you
and you must love me, and I'm one
and you'r another," was the answer.
Who can improve on that explana-
tion?
"Wife," said a man, looking for
his boot-jack, "I have places where
I keep my things, and 3'ou ought to
know it." "Yes, I ought to know
where you keep your late hours, but
I don't."
THE SUPERINTEffDENT.
1. Do I give my school an example
of punctuality V
In all tilings allowing thyself a "pattern of gocil
works: in doctrine allowing nncormptedness, grdVity,
sincerity sound speech that cannot bo condemned;
that^ho that ig of the contrary part may be ashamed,
having no evil thing to Bay of y-u. (Titus 2: 7, 8.)
"2. Have 1 a regular order of exer-
cises for my school V
Let all things be done decently and in' order.
(1 Cor. 14: 40.)
3. Do I seek to gather^ in the ab-
sent ones V
Gather the people togethe', men, and women, and
children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates,
that thoy may hear, and that they may leatn, and
fear the Lord your God, and„obsorve to do all tho
words of this law . (Deut. ;^1:12.)
THE TEACHER.
1. How do I prepare to teach ¥
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wonder-
ous things out of thy law. (Ps. 119: 18.)
2. Am 1 always prepared!
Blessed is that servant whom his lord, when he
Cometh, shall find so doing. (Matt. 34: 46.)
3. When absent, do I lind another
to teach my class?
Bear ye one auotheia burdens, and so fulfill _ the
law of Christ. (Gal. 6:3)
i. Is my example sucb as God can
approve ?
Let your light so shiae before men, that they
may see your good woriie, and glorify your Father
which is in hefiven . (Matt. 5:16.)
5. Do I pray for each member of
my class?
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my
spirit in th- gospel of his Son, that without ceasing
I make mention of yon in my prayers. (Rom. 1:9.)
6. What more might I do for my
class out of school?
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for
with such sacriflcea God is well pleased. (Hob. 1,S:
IB.)
7. What have I to encourage me?
And letusnotbe weary in well. doing: for in due
season we shall reap, if we faint not. (Gal. 6: 9.)
THE SCHOLAR.
1. Do I Study my Sunday-school
lesson at home?
These were more noble than thoae of Thessalonica,
in that they received the wold with all readiness of
mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether
those things were so. (Acts 17: 11.)
2. Am I learning any Scripture by
heart?
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might
not sin against thee. (Ps. 119: 11.)
3. Do I always try to please my
teacher ?
Hear iustruction, and he wise, and refuse it not.
(Prov. 8: 33.)
4. is my conduct in Sunday-school
such as God can approve ?
Keep thy foot when thou goest (n the house of
God and be more ready to hear than to give tho
sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do
evil. [Bed. 5: 1.]
5. When am I too old to attend
Sunday-school ?
And because iniquity shall abound, the love of
many .shall wax cold But he that shall endure un-
to the end, sha'I he saved. [Mjitt, 24: 12, 13.]
C. Have I hope in Christ?
And they said, Believe on tho Lord Jesus Christ,
and thou Shalt be saved, and thy house. [Acts 16: .31.]
It is better to be doing the most
insignificant thing- in the world than
to reckon a half an hour insignifi-
cant.
CHILDREN A.T T^ORK.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
MT. MOEEIS, 111 JAN. 24, 1881.
LOOKUP.
O, ye.beneath life's crushing load
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toU along the climbing way
Wlt-h'painf ul steps and'slow,
"Look up, for glad and golden hours
^ Come swiftly on the wing ;
^But rest beside the weary road.
And hear the angels sing.
WHAT AND WHERE.
Little dimpled hands.
Busy, wondrous hands.
What shall they doV
When they older grow,
And when more you know,
Good they must do.
Little rosy feet,
Now so soft and sweet,
"VVhere shall tfey go?
When, some other day.
They find out the way,
Right they must go.
THE HAPPY HOUR.
The busy day is over,
The household work is done;
The cares that fre; the morning.
Have faded with the sun ;
And in the tender twilight,
I sit in happy rest.
With my darling little baby
Asleep upon my breast.
White lids with silken fringes,
Shut out the waning light;
A little hand close folded
Holds mamma's fingers tight;
And in their soft white wrappings
At last in perfect rest.
Two dainty feet are cuddled.
Like birdies in a nest .
All hopes and loves unworthy
Depart at this sweet hour ;
All pure and noble longing
Renew their holy power ;
For Christ who, in the Virgin,
Our motherhood has blest.
Is near to every woman
With a baby on her breast.
The niece of Horace Mann went
to an adjoining city, and returned
with a quantity of cards ou which
the ''Noted buildings," the "Great
National Curiosities," etc., were hand-
somely depicted and described. At
odd times, during the day a pupil
would be heard describing "Mam-
moth Cave," or "Niagara Falls," or
"Yosemite Valley. This did not at
all interfere with the lessons. She
accumulated many hundreds of such
aids to teaching.
— The longest range, Andes.
— The largest ocean, Pacific.'
— The largest lake, Superior.
— The largest island is Australia.
— The highest mountain, Everest.
— The mostpopulousempire,China.
• — The most densely populated,
country, Belgium. The largest river,
Amazon. The largest city, London.
— There are two hundred and
eighty-two Protestant schools in Tur-
key.
— There are almost fifty Sunday-
schools in Spain, with three thous-
and scholars.
— There are still living at Glou-
cester, Eng., four persons who were
pupils in Raikes' schools.
— A society attached to Spurgeon's
Tabernacle furnishes needy families
with clothing. It distributed §1,200
last year.
^— Toe New York Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children
have prosecuted five hundred cases
within four months.
— In laying off small lots,' the fol-
lowing measurements will be found
to be both accurate and useful:
52 1-6 ft. square, or 2,7321 sq. ft. is
1-16 acre. 73t ft.square, or 5,443
sq. ft. is i acre. 104i ft. square, or
10, 890 sq. ft. is i acre. 120* ft.
square, or 14,520 sq. ft is i acre.
147J ft. square, or 21,780 sq, ft. is
i acre. 208J ft. square, or 43,560
sq. feet is 1 acre.
— Eelatwe hartostess op Wood.
— Taking shell bark hickory as the
highest standard of our forest trees,
and calling that 100, other trees will
compare with it for hardness as fol-
lows:
She.Ubnrk hickory,. 100- Yellow oak 60
Pignut hickory, 96 Hard raaplo 56
White oak S4 Whito elm 58
White ash 77 Red cedar ^ 56
Dogwood 75 Wild cherry 55
Scrub oak 7:) Yellow pine 54
Wliito hazel 7:i Chestnut 53
Apple tree 70 Yellow poplar 51
Red oak 69 Butternut 4ii
White beech 65 White birch 43
Black walnut 65 White pine 30
Black birch 62
&^
4itv IcfiwI.
There are seventeen different
school ages in the states and territo-
ries, seventeen years being the long-
est period and six years the shortest.
The earliest age at which pupils are
addmitted to the public schools in
any state is four years.
[Theseguestiohea e especially for the young to
anewtr, tuougb we should be pleased to hear from
the old as well,]
What is a line?
The distance between two points.
Lines are either curved or straight.
A straight line is unbent in any of
its parts while a curved line is bent
in all points.
Name some difference between
land birds and water birds.
Land birds usually Ih'e on different
food from that of sea birds. Sea birds
spend most of their time on the wing,
land birds do not.
AVhat town or city was the home
of Christ during his ministry?
Capernaum ou west bank of sea
of Galilee.
Give the best definition of multi-
plication.
Increasing a number as many
times as there are units in the mul-
tiplier.
Of what use are roots to plants?
They are the channels or avenues
through which the moisture or life-
giving power is absorbed from the
earth and transmitted to the stem
and from thence to all parts of the
plant. Without them the plant
would wither and die. L. M. e.
What does geography teach?
It gives us much valuable infor-
mation. Without it we would not
know whether the earth is round
or fiat. We would not know
that there are other countries beside
our own. It teaches that there is an
equator, a north and a south pole;
that there is a North Frigid, North
Temperate, Toi-rid, South Temperate,
and South Frigid Zone. It teaches
many other things that we would
liot know without it. L. M. E.
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We give a few of the short meth-
ods in Ropp's Calculator. To learn
how you may get this book read last
page of Achance.
1. Multiply 97 by 11, say 9 and
7 are 16, write the 6 in the middle,
and add the one to the 9. Ans. 1067.
2. Multiply 117 by 113. Say
3 times 7 are 21; add 1 to 11 and
say 11 times 12 are I'ii Ans. 13221.
3. To find the number of bricks
required in a building, multiply the
nuinber of cubic feet by 32}.
4. Find the capacity of a grana-
ry 18ft. long, 9ft. wide, and 8ft. high.
18 times 9 times 8 equal 1296 cuft.
multiply this by 6308 short method
12911
6308
10368
39
7
Ans. 1041.4 bushels.
"Occasionally we come across a
little gentleman, a little boy who acts
like a man, and how we dp admire
them." Our readers admire him.
"I will crown, and nobody shal
help me." Ver5' wrong: I shall
drown if nobody will help me.
"I and behave met before." Cour-
tesy puts self last. He and I have
met before.
"Not one of the many were satis-
fied." Say, not one of them iwi-s sat-
isfied. "One" is singular and nom-
native, hence the verb must be sin-
gular.
"Who did lie call for?" For whom
did he call?
"I doubt not hit ihat he is honest.
We doubt not that he was honest; di op
the but.
"Neither Jlarj jr George could
go." Change or to nor.
"He said AoM) that he was sick.
Leave how out.
"Bring three spoonsful.^' Bring
three spoonfulls.
"There is hardly a bushel." We
think there is scarcely a bushel,
"The river has ove'iiioxon.^' It over-
"He reasons very clear.^' Does
he not reason clearly^.
"Once give a boy a taste for good
books and acce,ssto a choice library,
and then place him where you will,
and let his calling be what it may,
he will find time for study, and will
devote the intervals of labor to read-
ing. Multitudes of men, thus self-
educated, owe their eminence and
success to an early taste for reading
and access to libraries. Their exam-
ple should show our youth that the'»
evenings need not be idled away be-
cause the days must be oceupied
with business or labor."
A MAN who has worked ten years
in the Brooklyn navy yard as a ma-
chinest, has learned in his leisuie
hours, to speak, read and write He-
brew, French, German and Italian,
and obtained a thorough knowledge
of geology and botany. Out of his
savings he has purchased a library
of 1.200 volumes.
Success rides ou every hour; grap-
ple it, and you may win; but with
out a grapple it will never go with
you. Work is the weapon of honor,
and he who lacks the weapon will
never triumph.
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Newtonia, Mo.
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Current Topics.
The Brethren at Work is
noAV removed to Mt. Morris,
Ogle county, 111. For further
particulars, see eighth page of
this issue.
The New York Central Rdilroad has exclud-
ed all flasb literature from its trains.
The city Council of Glasgow, after a discus-
sion of three nights, ha9 refused to grant per-
missiou to open the museums and galleries on
Sunday.
Lutherans iu Germany are proposing to cel-
ebrate, on a magaificpnt scsle, the four-hun-
drcdtli aHniversary of Martiii Lather's birth,
November 10, 1883.
Ne w Jersey offers $20 to every free public
scliool in the state to start a library if the dis-
trict raises an fqual sum, and will add §10
yearly on the same conditions.
New York has made the largest absolute in-
crease of population of any State in the Union
during the past ten years. Kansas the next,
Missouri fourth, Iowa fifth, Arkansas sixth.
The first shipoient of books of the Cassel
Library has arrived and is being placed upon
the shelves. The remainder will follow as rap-
idly as they can be shipped. — Mt. Morris Deni-
oerat.
The fifty six churches in the Siudwich Is-
lands, with a membership of 7,454, last year
raised $27,642,21 for their home and foreign
work, of which §4,4i!8.90 were for foreign
missions.
The tenth steamboat district, including the
Gulf States and Lower Mississippi, has carried,
according to the last iospectiou, 1,250,000
souls and not a lif i has been lost. This is re-
markable.
A scientist recautly said, "Our science of na-
ture, like our science of man is a patchwork of
half-stated, halfworked-oufc sums on a slate;
and we are kept as busy Avith the sponge as
with the pencil."
Bro. David Emmert of the Brethren's Nor-
m:il, Huntingdon, Pa., is now in Philadelphia,
taking lessons in the privnte studio of Peter
Moran, a noted artist. He will return to
Huniiugdon in the spring.
The Golos of Sb. Petersburg publishes a let-
ter from its correspondent in Odessa to the ef-
fect that a very ancient and interesting manu-
script of the four Gospels, written on one hun-
dred and twenty sheets of parchment, has just
been discovered under an old house in Bulga-
ria.
A thief gained access to a residence in R°m-
sen street, Brooklyn, by means of an unfinish-
ed building aiijoining, and stole diamonds and
jewelry valued at S6,000, On making his es-
cape he fell through a skylight of the uncom-
pleted house and received injuries from which
he died two days after.
Some of the CathoUc churches of St. Louis
are making an effort to return to simple music.
One of these churches now forbids fancy music
as some call it. This is a good move, and many
Protestant churches ought to learn this lesson.
Operatic music is not praise to God,and canaot
advance the cause of Christ.
The river at New Orleans is gradually un:3er-
mining a part of the city, at the head of Sara-
pam street. Thousands of piles have been driv-
en there to cheek the encroachments of the
mad current, but these have proved to be in-
sufficient. All have been washed away, and the
current continues its devastating work.
During the holidays I was called in to see an
old colored woman, familiary known around
town as Aunt Nancy Scott, who was born in
Maryland in June 1754. She died the first of
this month, making her almost 127 years of
age. She was a slave until she was clandes-
tinely freed by Thos. Stevens some years before
our late civil war. Her friends informed me
she had good recollection of the "Revolutionary
war" and the "Declaration of Indpendence" —
E. BralUer.
So long as we admit that defensive wars are
allowable on Christian principles, so long we
grant, for all practical purposes, everything
which the advocate s of war wish. The true
doctrine is that war, in every shape and for
every purpose, is wrong, absolutely wrong,
wholly ivrong. Let every Christain consider
well how he judges in this matter; let him
come to the investigation with true meekness
of disposition. If Christians come to this in-
quiry in the spirit of war, it will not bi surpris-
ing if they imagine they find war; if they come
in the spirit of peace, they will undottbtedly
find peace; and as Christians go, the whole
world will either sooner or later go with them.
— Thomas C. Upham,
Eight of the filteen Indian girls at Mr.
Moody's Seminary in Northfield, Mass., study
music ai.d are becoming proficienis. Most of
them will take the four years' course so ss to
pr< pare tbem for teachers to their people.
Some parties taking the Indian census, recent-
lydiscovered in Arizona and New Mexico some
remarkable and interesting ruins of old Indian
villages, which are being carefully explored.
A correspondent from thai; rr gion reports the
largest collection" of ruins ever found on this
continent, located a short distance west of San-
ta Fe.- The more we learn of these ancient ru-
ins the more fully are we covinced that this
country was one time peopled by an industrious
and powerful race of people.
Faun's Record is the organ of the Found-
ling's home, Chicago. The New Year's num-
ber says: 'A lady hands us five dollars with the
following note, 'My little K. has not eaten any
candy for one year, for which her mamma ga\e
her Ave dollar?. She wishes to give it to the
babies, for a Christmas present, with love."' It
is no easy thing for child or adult to fight dowu
a powerful appetite, and then to give the sav-
ing to a noble charity, unsolicited, and where
the public will not know we did it, that is a
grade of charity to which many of us are not
equal.^-(ToMe« Censer.
A petrified human skull wa9 recently picked
up near Gothic, Gunnison county, Coiorado,and
is pronounced by those who have examined it
to be a great curiosity, every bone and suture
being perfect.
This opens the way for us to obtain a little
information. It has been affirmed by men of
extensive learning that human beings hav.o "
never been known to petrify, hence we would
like those of our readers who have seen petrify- .
ed human beiugs, and know for a certainty
that they re&lly do exist, to send us their plainly
written testimony to the same.
While visiting in Augusta Co, Va., after the
Annual Meeting at Broadway, 1879, and while
going up to Stanton,in t oaipany with Brethren
Levi Garber, of Va , and H. Kurtz of Ohio, our
attention was called to an old stone Meeting-
Honse which was built for an Indian Fort, in
1731, and known a? Fort Defiance. It was used
by Gen. Braddock and Mr. Washington in their
unfortunate expedition against the old French
Fort, on the site of the present city of Pitts-
burg, Pa , in the year 1755. After thai;
war it was coverted into a church, and as such
it ba4 been used ever since. We would to Cod
thit. all forts could undergo a like change. —
Laudon West.
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TliE BltETHIiElSr ^T ^WORiL,
F«r th« Brathren at Work.
OUR COVENANT.
BY JOHK" W. BROOKS.
Doat thou believe that Jesus is —
The only Son of God?
Wilt thou confess his holy name,
And bear his chastening rod?
Dost thou believe that when he came
He brought a gospel true,
Which offers lif^ and peace to all —
The Gentile and the Jew.
Dost thou renounce the wicked one.
With his pernicious wsys?
Wilt thou not lend a helping hand
To save those he betrayed?
Dost thou renounce the pleasure of —
A world of sin and pride,
And take the Savior at his word,
And let him bsyour guide.
Art thou engrafted into Christ?
If so, your light will shine
So all the world caa see a branch
Of hitn the living vine.
Your name is written in a book.
0 what a life to live.
The peace of mind you'll now enjoy
The world can never give.
Oar covenant with God ia Christ,
If made in faith and love,
We'll not forget it here belotv,
And Christ wiU not above.
And when the time for us to leave
This world of sin and strife,
We'll hear, "Well done, thou faithful one,"
"The gift"— "Eternal life."
For the Brethren at "Wort.
A VISIT TO THE ORPHANS'
HOME.
BT DAISIEL TAJflMAN.
YESTERDAY and today were spent
visiting Orphans' homes; chief of
which is the German Protestant Or-
phans' Home, nine miles out in the
country. Found F. Hackemeir, the
present superintendent, a very kind,
genial, and intelligent gentleman; much
devoted, as is also his kind and benevo-
lent wife, to the noble work of educat-
ing and nourishing these poor orphan
children, treating them seemingly, in
every respect, as if they were their own
children. From the superintendent we
learned the following instructive state-
ments:
1. This institution was first started
by Louis E. Nollan, in 1858, beginning
with a capital of one dollar, and one
orphan child, and has grown from a
few old rooms in a crowded street to a
stately three [story [building, 160 feeti
long, and 50 feet wide, with two wings
60x30 feet each. All heated by steam
and comfortably arranged for the pur-
pose, together with necessary out build
ings. All situated on a farm of sixty
acres, nine miles west of the city.
2. The farm supported the institu-
tion so long as the number of children
did not exceed the number of acres in
the farm. Since that time the addition-
al help needed has been donated with-
out begging for it.
3. All the work done in the house,
except teaching the schools, is done by
the orphans. In this way the girls are
taught to wash, iron, sew, etc., the same
as are the daughters in any other well
regulated family. And the boys in
Summer work on the farm or learn a
trade.
4. Since its origin about three hun-
dred have, from this home, started out
to meet the issues of life for themselves.
About seventy per cent, of whom are
useful members of society, and many
of them look back to this home with
some feelings as do children who start
out for themselves from the home of
their real parents; and will lend a help-
ing hand to make the home comfortable
for others.
5. Children of all grades and de-
nominations, between the ages of one
and ten years, who have no other source
to look to for support are here taken
and cared for until eighteen years of
age.
6. No children are ever given away.
7. Half orphans are also taken upon
condition parent or guardian pays not
le.ss than four nor more than eight dol-
lars per month, if able to do so. "While
this is done, said parent or guardian has
the right to remove his orphan at any
time. When this is not done, they be-
come members of the family the same
as whole orphans.
8. Should any of those who have
started out for themselves get sick or
otherwise become unfortunate and re-
turn, this is home for them still. They
will be received and treated with all
kindness.
9. Eeligious instructions are regular-
ly given, and all are governed by the
heavenly principles of love and kind-
ness, and from the least to the greatest
all are taught the necessity of loving
evea those who do not love us and thus
overcome evil with good.
10. The present number of children
in this home is 169, ranging from one to
fifteen years of age. We witnessed
them at their dinner and ia their school-
room exercises from hinder garten ex-
ercises up to the highest room. All
uvQ taiight to sing, even in the hinder-
garten exrcises.
11. The order and regulation for
health, comfort, cleanliness, neatness,
etc., is, we think, not easily surpassed.
All who have doubts of the practica-
bility of orphans' homes should visit
this institution, and thus find a complete
cure for all such doubts. Visitors are
always welcome, and will be kindly
treated. We felt ourselves more than
paid for our visit, and would especially
recommend the Board of Managers and
locating committee of the Brethren
Orphans' Home of Southern Illinois to
visit this home in the near future. Bro.
Wise remarked : "I would not take $100
for what I have learned to-day."
St, Louie, Jan. 19, '81.
TEMPERANCE.
DEAR Beloved Brother Eby: Your
letter of Nov. 8 th is at hand, and
I am obliged for your kindness. I
have translated it, and sent it to both
the churches to be read publicly when
they come together. And to day I have
withdrawn my name from the temper
ance society. Hope it will render sat-
isfaction in America if not in Denmark.
I ought, of course, to have asked advice,
be fore 1 commenced to co-operate in that
cause. Am sorry I did not, and ask
pardon from offended parties. Hope to
be more careful in the future in regard
to my ministerial and missionary duty
and liberty. I am not offended, dear
brother, nor discouraged for your kind-
ness, but glad that you ask straight out
as you feel. I know where many coun-
sellors are there is safety, hence I sub-
mit to the majority that so far as they
are God's children they always repre-
sent God's laws.
Our poor members have not all black
bread enough to eat; butter many hard-
ly ever taste, and their fare week after
week is a little milk, coffee or tea, and
bread of the hard black kind, with
nothing to it, or at best a little Ameri-
can lard, which sells here at 50 Are a
pound. The treasury is empty, and will
it ever be filled any more? I think if
the brethren west should live that way
several carloads would in a few days be
shipped to them. Who will ship a car-
load to Denmark?
I have just returned fromjvisiting all
THE BRETHREISJ' J^T ^SVORK.
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parts of our field, and thank God for
peace and spiritual prosperity in the
churches. Th6se who know you per-
sonally remember you even in their
prayers yet, and long to see you. So
do wc in our family, but if it ever hap-
pens before the great day, God only
knows. C Hope,
Denmark.
EEMAEKS.
The above letter will be better under-
stood when we say that after Brother
Hope published in our papers that he,
with many of the members of the church,
signed the pledge; and were co operat-
ing with the Temperance Society in try-
ing to abolish the use of strong bever -
ages or intoxicating liquors, and as we
wrote him in reference to the propriety
of such a course, hence the above letter.
Now lest we be misunderstood and mis
represented in our views, and the prem-
ises we occupy in reference to the tem-
perance cause, I remark, temperance is
a Bible doctrine, and one of the promi-
nent characteristics of the Christian
religion, and should be advocated by
all lovers of truth, both by precept and
example. But when we go outside of the
Christian Church, and unite with a body
of unconverted members of all creeds
and isms and schisms, and co-operate
erate them, we virtually say that Christ
has introduced a very imperfect system
of religion, in not giving us territory
enough, or rather latitude in the church,
he organized to carry out the works of
the Bible. And i for one am very slow
to accept that idea. His power is in
the church, and enough to convert the
world not only to temperance, but to
Christianity. And when she does her
Bible work, it will stand, because it
has a good foundation, and does not re-
quire a renewing, or rather remodeling
every year or two, as the temperance
pledge, and much of this popular and
superficial religion which is not of the
Bible but only the work of man.
The odd- fellow or free- mason will
tell you that his benevolent institution
requires him to take care of his desti-
tute and sick brother, though an entire
stranger. Very good; but that he gets
from the Bible, and the church of Jesus
Christ does that all, and a good deal
more. She will pick up a destitute or
sufltering stranger, whether a brother or
not, whether he be friend or enemy, and
will care for him. That is what the
Bible teaches and the church of Christ
practices. Hence I take the broad Bible
position that all the good the temper-
ance pledge carries with it, and all the
good that any secret organizaton, how-
ever benevolent, has in them, or it, or
any other organization outside of the
church of Jesus Chiat. they all have
borrowed it from the true church and
the Bible. The sooner they return to
the church and pay up, the better it
will be for them. At the judgment it
may be required with interest, and then
they will not be able to pay.
Again, a few years ago, the question
was presented to our Annual Confer-
ence, whether we should not as a church
co-operate with the Peace Association,
to extei'minate war? The conference
very wisely says not — not because she
does not hold our peace principles
sacred, but because Jesus has made am-
ple provision through the church when
he introduced those sacred and heaven-
born principles into the world. And
to go outside of that provision would
only be prostituting the power of the
church to the organization of many.
Therefore, dear reader, we believe in
temperance as the Bible teaches it, tem-
perance in all things, not only in strong
drink. We believe in benevolence, not
only to our brethren and those who
lore us, but to all wherever and when-
ever needed. We believe in the prin-
ciples of peace, not only when peace
universally prevails, but in time of war.
I trust the reader will see that my
premises and reasonings are strictly log-
ical. If moral men and women, who
will not follow the strict teachings of
the Bible, see proper to introduce cer-
tain measures to exterminate the use, or
even the manufacturing of intoxicating
drinks from the face of the earth, I say
Amen to it ; but when Christians take
hold of the work, let them do it on Bi-
ble principles, and carry the power of
the church with them, and not man
made institutions. Enoch Ebt.
For the Brethren at Work.
THH SABBATH.
BY I. J. EOSENBEBGER.
NUMBER IV.
FROM Gen. 3: 3, Sabbatarians claim
that the "Sabbath was in Paradise
lost." To which we remark that we
have shown from Neh. 9: 14 that God
gave the Sabbath to his people at Sinai.
They further claim that "the Sabbath
will be in Paradise restored," from Isa.
66: 22, "It sliallcome to pass that from
one new moon to another, and from one
Sabbath to another shall all flesh come
to worship before me, saith the Lord."
That the prophet here is not referring
to Paradise restored, or the new heav-
ens is evident from the following:
1. The prophet in the above is re-
ferring to the restored state of the
Jews, with their worship.
2. The prophet here speaks of draw-
ing "the bow to Tubal and Javan,
and to the isles afar off," There will
be no bow drawn in the new heavens,
and as the new earth contains no sea
there will be no isles there.
3 In the new heavens and the new
earth, there will be no sun, hence no -
mgon.
In Gen. 1: 14-18 we have the design
of the sun and moon: "They were for
s'gns and seasons"; "The sun to rale
the day, the moon to rule the night."
These will not exist m the new heav-
ens— no occasion for them. John in
Kev. 21, after describing the city 'New
Jerusalem, adds in verse 21, "the city
had non^ed of the sun, neither of the
moon ; for the glory of God did lighten
it." And in the 25th verse adds, "There
shall be no night there." In the next
chapter, after describing the river of
life, adds there shall be bo night there,
aud they need no candle, neither light
of the sun, for the Lord God giveth
them light; hence the time at which all
flesh will come from One new moon to
another, and from one Sabbath to an-
other to worship before the Lord, will
be at a point on this side of the new
heavens.
In St. John 1.5: 10 Christ assures his
disciples that if they keep his command-
ments, they shall abide in his love, even
as he has kept his Father's command-
ments, and abode in hie Father's love,
hence their duty was, and oui" duty is,
to keep Christ's commandments.
The change of the day took place in
the change of the covenants. The sev-
enth day was taught under the old cov-
enant. The first day is taught under
the new.
Paul makes a plain allusion to this in
Heb. 4: 10: "For he that is entered in-
to his rent, he also hath ceased from his
own works as God did from his." To
see how God ceased from his works we
turn to Gen. 2: 2, 3, "And on the sev-
enth day God ended his work which he
had made, and he rested on the seventh
day from all his work. And God bless-
ed t he seventh day and sanctified it. "
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THE BTlETHRElrv ^T ^^OEK-
God engaged in the work of creation,
Christ, the work of redemption. Now
Paul above asserts that he that has en-
tered into his rest, which is Christ, hath
ceased from his work as (rod did from
his. How did God cease from his work ?
By finishing his works on the seventh
day, resting and sanctifying it; hence
Christ in like manner finished the work
of redemption, which was his resurrec-
tion on the first day, and in doing as
God did he must have sanctified it.
This state of things is farther evidenced
in Rev. 1 : 10, in which John declares,
"I was in the spirit on the Lord's day."
The Lord's day cannot mean the seventh
day, for it is no where termed the
Lord's day; but is termed the Sab-
bath of the Lord thy God." See Ex. 20':
10; Deut. 5: 14. The Lord God is our
Creator; the Lord Jesus Christ our Sav-
ior. The Lord's people are a people
dedicated to the Lord. The Lord's
house is a house dedicated to the Lord's
The Lord's supper is a meal, set
use.
eo
apart and dedicated to the Lord,
likewise the Lord's day is a day set
apart and dedicated to the Lord.
Again, Sahhaton, meaning Sabbath,
does not occur in the Greek, bat Kur\-
Tca Hemera^ meaning Christ's resuirec-
tion day. The first day of the week,
or Christ's resurrection day, may well
be termed the Lord's day in view of
the grand hope secured for us on that
day. With the Christian, Christ's res-
urrection day is t'ne day of all days^ —
the queen of days. On this day Christ
secured for us the noblest feature of our
redemption. The resurrection consti-
tutes our grand future hope; the com-
forting thought \ri the Christian's life;
the joy in his departiag moments. We
find Christ honoring this day by his
first meeting with his disciples: "For
the same day at evening, being the first
day of the week, came Jesus and stood
in the midst, and said, Peace be unto
you." John 20: 19. On this occasion
he evidenced to them that he was their
crucified Savior by showing his hands
and his side. He also breathed on them
and said. Receive ye the Holy Ghost.
Sabbatarians, however, claim that the
above meeting was not a religious meeting
hut a meeting for their own safety, from
their fear of the Jews. We remark that
there were many things that Christ's
disciples had not yet learned, and it
seems true that they did not assemble
above with a religious view, but the
Savior coming among them, rendered it
a religious meeting of an important
character, with very happy results. As
the first day of the week came, we find
Christ and his disciples again convened.
Christ drove away Thomas' unbelief,
and many other signs truly did Jesus in
the presence of his disciples, which are
not written.
Sabbatarians object to this meeting
being on the first day of the week, be-
cause of the expression, "after eight
days,"to whit.h we remark, that the Jews
in computing time, sometimes omitted
the Sabbath. They then termed the
week six days. This was termed the
exclusive method of computing time.
At other times they counted the Sab-
bath both at the beginning and the end
of the week. The week then consisted
of eight days. This was termed the in-
clusive method of counting time. For
example, turn to Matt. 17: 1 and Mark
9: 2, "After six days Jesus taketh
Peter, James, and John his brother
and leadeth them up into a high moun
tain apart." In Luke 9: 28 this is said,
"to come to pass about eight days
after."
The above texts are easily harmoniz-
ed, when we remember that Matthew
and Mark make use of the exclusive and
Luke the inclusive method of comput
ing time. See also Lev. 23: 39. Hence
the above expressson, "after eight days,"
is understood to include the time of the
first and second meeting of Christ with
his disciples, which would place their
second meeting on the first day of the
week, or Lord's Day.
Fortbe T}rethreQ at Work.
GOSPEL VS. MIKUTES ANNUAI,
MEETING.
BT D. P. SAYLOR.
GALVATION and the things accom-
^ panying it are clearly taught in the
Seriptui'es, and none dare add to, or
take from them one iota. "They are
1 he power of God unto salvation, to every
one that believeth. For therein is the
1 ighteousness of God revealed from faith
to faith." Thus is the gospel perfect for
salvation; and the Roman Catholic the-
ory to add new dogmas of faith is vain,
blasphemous and idolatrous. Yet per
feet as the Scriptures are in the doctrine
of salvation, they are generally silent
on rule and order.
God's first law is order, and all know
that in the absence of order all is an-
archy and confusion. And unless there
is order and system in the regular gov-
ernment of the church, the gospel of
salvation will be much • hindered for
good.
The church is the body of Christ on
earth, — is the ground and pillar of the
truth and custodian of the gospel, which
teaches all the vital principles in salva-
tion ; but much of the practice is left
for the church to define. The gospel
has it, "Go and teach all nations, (sal-
vation implied); but how, not a hint is
given, and the church must define how
the nahons are to be reached and
taught; hence the brethren's Missionary
Board. Even so the Scriptures teach:
"Baptizing them in the name of the
Fai^^her, and of the Son, and of the Ho
ly Ghost." But they define no mod.e or
•manner how, and the church must de-
fine the modv,s operandi. And so we
might particularize all through the
Scriptures; hence the apparent necessity
for an acknowledged authority in the
church, by which rule and order will be
given how all the teachings of the
Scriptures will be faithfally observed
in all parts and churches in our broth-
erhood similar and alike. And I am
willing to acknowledge Annual Meet-
ing as now constituted and organized to
be that authority, not advisory, but leg-
islative in all matters of expediency and
policy. All matter of doctrine and
principle in salvation shall forever re-
main as the Scriptures have taught
them. A clear defined gospel truth
shall never be a subject for Conference.
Neither shall the truths taught by the
Scriptures, and practiced by the breth-
ren, as baptizing believers by trine im-
mersion in water while kneeling face
forward; washing one another's feet in
the way and manner the general church
of the brethren has always done; the
Lord's Supper, a full meal eaten before
breaking the bread of communion; the
salutation of the holy kiss as the church
has always practiced it; and the sisters
wearing the plain white cap for the
apostolic coveting as the mothers of the
church have always done; shall never
be subjects for change or amendment.
And decisions by Annual Meeting shall
not be dogmas of faith, but rules to
practice truths taught in the Scriptures.
Upon this basis I feel we can harmon-
ize; and all that now agitates the
church can be adjusted. I have no
doubt but that soma things would be
adopted under this arrangement con-
trary to my way of thinking, but I am not
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69
self willed, and I vfill yield to anything
Annual Meeting would fairly and hon-
orably do. This I publicly declared in
the Wolf Creek Conference, and urged
others to make the same promise, but
failed in obtaining it. This clamor
made by some brethren, ''We will be
governed by the Scriptures, and you
have no Scriptui'e for your theory,"
etc., is extremely weak. Who of the
brethren will not be governed by the
Scriptures in all casesin which the pi'ac-
tice of the truth is taught defined ? But
do not all the brethren with less than
half sense know that the trouble comes
in where the Scriptures teach a truth,
but do not define the practice? For ex
ample. In time of prayer let the wom
an be covered, the Scriptures clearly
teach, but do not define the covering.
And the Scriptures farther teach that
there is no Scripture of any private in
terpretation. Now for a brother to
clamor, "I will be governed by the
Seriptures, (contending for a hat) and
you have no Scripture for your cap,"
etc., shows so little consideration or re-
ligion, that it is safe to conclude that
the clamorer has but little of either.
In this it is the duty and prerogative
of the church to define a rule of order
and practice, so that the Scripture pre-
cepts be observed in ail our churches
alike. And said rule to be as binding
as the precept itself; the hue and cry
tradition to the contrary notvdthstand-
ing. The enemies of the cross of Christ
have many and hard things to say
against the cross.
I will here say th at at the Wolf Creek
Conference some of the elders charged
the brethren for referring only to the
Minutes and not to the Scriptures. My
dear brethren, you had not brought the
Scriptures in question. You did not
invite us to confer with you whether we
could all be satisfied with the Script-
ures as you did the decision of last A.
M. on your petition.
For tho Brethren at Work .
FEED MY LAMBS.
BT MABT KINDELL,
"P^ed my lambs— 'twas Christ that said it
Wlien he dwelled with us below.
And he gave to his disciples,
A command all ought to know."
ND not only to know, but to obey.
We understand the term Iambs
to convey the idea of those who have
recently named the name of Christ; in
other words, "babes in Christ." These,
the Savior says, "feed." On what shall
they be fed? Upon bread and meat?
No, these are too strong for the young
and tender lambs. They are yet too
weak to digest such strong food; they
must have something milder and yet
very nourishing. The apostle Paul
says in 1 Cor. 3: 1, 2, "And I, brethren,
could not speak unto you as unto spir-
itual, but as unto carnal, even as unto
babes in Christ. I have fed you with
milk, and not with meat: for hitherto
ye were not able to bear it, neither yet
now ar°. ye able." It seems that the
Corinthian brethren were yet babes in
Christ, and the apostle was careful how
he fed them ; that he did not feed them
upon meat, which was as yet, too strong
for their spiritual strength, but fed them
upon the "sincere milk of the word."
So ought ye brethren likewise be care-
ful how you feed the lambs; do not feed
them too much at one time, but feed
them often, and they will soon gain
strength.
The lambs are weak and wayward ;
but bear with them patiently, chide
them when they n.;ed it, but gently. I
fear too many young: and tender lambs
of the flock have been driven away in-
to the highways, and fallen into the
company of wolves, because the sheep
of the fold were not kind and gentle in
instructing them,
There is another class which might
fitly come under the head of lambs, viz. :
the little ones who have not tasted the
bitter sweets of sin and folly. These,
I think, the Savior would also have us
feed. Solomon says, "Train up a child
in the way that he should go, and when
he is old he will not depart therefrom."
Hence the importance of Sunday-
schools, where we can
"Uatber the little ones in,
In from the highways and hedges,
In from the places of sin,"
and tell them of a loving Savior; how
he took them in his arms and blessed
them. He sufiered them to come to him.
So also should we suffer them to come
to us in the church and instruct and
feed them upon the riches of the gos-
pel, that when they grow old they will
not depart from it, but become shining
lights in the church and useful orna-
ments to society.
Brethren and sisters, let us ever bear
in mind that the strength of the siffeep
depends upon the food and how it was
administered to them when they were
yet poor, weak lambs.
L anark, lU.
INTEEIOE, CENSUS.
TvEAE Brethren, I take the liberty to
-*-^ drop you a few lines in regard
to the interior census. I have received
some schedules to fill out and return.
In looking over the questions asked, the
thought occurred, that it would be well
if the church, could give the same an-
swer. But the thought occured again,
that on some questions, and important
ones, too; such as the name of the
churci-', the cpalifications essential to
membership, the tests as to qualifica-
tion for membership, these, as well as
others with difterent answers to come
before the public, would not look
like a oneness amongst us as a people
claiming to speak the same thing.
Thinking over the matter in this way,
the thought come to my mind: That
if the editors of our different periodic-
als would consult together and decide
on answers to the above named ques-
tions, and send them out to their sub'
scribers, or if they think it not advisa-
ble to give the answer in the paper, if
they think best to send it to the min-
isters on a slip, or any way that there
may be a oneness. It would look bad
if one brother would give the name
"Dunkard," another "Brethren Church"
and another "German Baptibts," and so
with the others it would give room for
remarks, which I would be sorry to see
if it can be avoided, and which I think
it can in that way. Now dear brethren,
I vrill leave it with you; if you think
anything can be accomplished in that
way or any other, I would be glad to
see it done. I thought I would suggest
the idea. Would like to hear from you,
so that I will know how to proceed in
filling my list. Eli Stonee.
EDITORIAL EEMAEKS.
We publish and answer the
above publicly for the benefit of
others who may be seeking in-
formation on this subject. We think
most of our ministers will be able to fill
out their schedules properly, and that
there will be but little difference in the
way they may answer the questions re-
ferred to by our Brother Stoner.
1. When filling out the schedule sent
us we put the name "Brethren or Ger-
man Baptist."
2. What are the qualifications essen-
tial to membership? Ans. Scriptural
faith, genuine repentance. Christian
baptism, and a complete snbmission to
the law of Christ.
3. What are the tests as to qualifica-
tions for membership ? Ana. "Fruits
meet for repentance."
On all of these points we claim
scriptural ground, and that there may
be a oneness in our answers all we have
to do is to answer the question script-
uraUy. J. H. M.
70
THE BRETHREN ^T T^^ORK.
THE DESIGN AND FORM OF
CHEISTIASf BAPTISM, xxvi.
Baptism into the name of each person of the
Holy Trinity.
' 'Produce your cause, saith the Lord ; bring forth
your strong reasons, saith the king o£ Jacob." Isa.
41:21.
OBJECTIONS ANSWEEED.
SOME ask kow we harmonize onr form of ad-
ministration with these figures of baptism,
viz.: "burial," "planting," "birth," 'death,"
"resurrection," "baptism of the fathers unto
Moses," "Noah's salvation by the ark." "Was
Christ," they ask, "buried more than once?"
"Do we die to sin more than ones?" "Are we
plantad with Christ in baptism more than
once?'' "Are we born three times of the spirit?"
"Will we be resurrected three times?" "Were
the fathers baptized unto Moses by three ac-
tions?" "Did Noah enter the ark more than
once?" "Did the priest on entering the taber-
nacle wash three times?" We answer
First. No Bible figure is jast like the thing
which it symbolizes, and ask our opponents to
produce a single instance in which any type
andante-type have perfect similitude? V/iil
they do it? Can they do it? If not why are
they so unreasonabl'< and inconsistent as to de-
mand it in this case? I will however ask them
a few questions which if they will answer dis-
creetly, will furnish a solution to their own.
How is one kingdom of heaven just like a man
delivering three different numbers of talents to
each of three servants? or like ten virgins? or
like leaven in three measures of meal ? or like
a grain of mustard seed? Can you find per-
fect similitude between Christ and the brazen
serpent? or between Christ "our passover,"
who was once sacrificed and the Jewish pass-
over which as 3, type was sacrificed every year?
or between Christ "our great high priest,"' who
entered heaven once with his own blood and
the Jewish "high priest" who as his type "en-
tered the holy plaoe once a year with the blood
of others?" Kitto remarks that "As there must
be a similarity, or analogy between the type
and the ante-type, so there is also a disparity or
dissimilitude between them. It is not in the
nature of type and ante-type that they should
agree in all things; else instead of similitude
there would be identity." Cyclop osiia of
Biblical Literature. Art. Type. Prey says
''We should guard against making the antetype
to answer to the type in every circumstance,
when only a general resemblance is intended.
We ought to observe the design ot Grod and
not seek for mysteries in every thing. * * *
It is likewise proper to show that the perfec-
tions of the type are found in the ante type
inasuperior degree; but that the perfections
are not found. Frequently there is more
in the ante-type than in the type.
As no single type can express the
life and particular actions of our
blessed Lord there is necessarily more in the
ante-type than can be found in the type."
Scripture Types vol. 1, p. 2i, 25. Home says,
"In fixing the sense exhibited by a metaphor,
the comparison ought never to be extended too
far, or into any thing which cannot be prop-
erly applied to the person or thing represent-
ed. * * * What wild and indeed what wicked
abuse, would be made of the scripture expres-
sion concerning our Lord, that he will come as
a thief in the night, (Eev. 15; 16) if we were
not to confine the sense to ihe tuddmness and
sur piisal of Ihe thief, lut should f xtend it to
the temper and designs of Ihe villian who
breaks open houses in the night." Home's In-
troduction, vol. 1, p. 358. It is sufficient then
if the smybol and the thing symbolized agree
in the particular referred to without harmo-
nizing in other instances. Those who reject
a figure because analogy cannot be traced be-
tween every feature of it and the thing contain-
ing the object represented, are obliged to reject
8v ery figure found in fhe Scriptures, whether
peisonal or circumsiantial. If a doctrine or
comma nd is clearly and positively stated, it
ca nnot be rejected because of analogical dis-
crepances in points not mentioned. And if a
doctrine is not clearly stated, no analogy be-
tween points not specified, can make -it true.
By overlooking these facts, Bible truths are
often rejected by mere human speculations
w hich are totally at variance with the Word of
God, and utterly subversive of the institutions
of Christ. Any method of reasoning which
thus perverts the use of figures is sophistical,
a njust, and false. Dr. Adam Clark says, "Let
it be remembered that by the general consent
of all (except the basely interested) no meta-
phor is ever to be produced in proof of a doct-
rine. In the things that concern our eternal
3 alvation we need the most pointed and ex-
pressed evidence on which to establish the faith
of our 'souls.'" Bible examiner, vol. 22, p. 249.
Secondly, The application of such strained
araltgies, were tfcey even correct, would de-
stroy the theory of the single action in bap-
tism. Kemember the figures do not refer to
something '"replanted, re-buried," etc., but to
something as simply ^ifan^cd, buried, etc. Does
one burial, one planting one birth, one death,
one resurrection, etc., each constitute in itself
one action? Are they not all results generally
of a plurality of actions and agencies? Is
t here any counterpart in that to one action in
baptism? Do they not rather correspond to
one ordinance resulting from or perfected by a
plurality of action? These questions may be
denounced again by some in the absence of
ability to meet them as "silly" and "not
worthy of notice." If so, what are their ques-
tions? They, not we, pretend to baptize in
the likeness of Christ's burial (see Trine Im-
mersion Weighed, etc., pp. 2S, 29) of which
however the New Testament says nothing.
While Noah's entering the ark is a point false-
ly assumed to represent action in baptism, it is
nevertheless true that he must have entered it
repeatedly preparatory to the salvation of him-
self and family, neither were they dipped back-
wards into it. It was committed to the waters
many months. Do single immersionists treat
their candidates thus? Who can show us that
the typical baptism of the lathers involved on-
ly owe action? Mr. Koberts says: "Israel were
baptized (immersed) once into Moses in the
c loud and in the sea (1 Cor. 10: 2). They pass-
ed into constitutional relation to Moses by the
act of concealment in the cloven waters, under
th e cloud." Trine Immersion Weighed, etc., p.
49. Look at Exod. 14: 19, 20, and you will see
th at the cloud was not over them when they
pas sed through the sea, but went behind them
that night as a wall of separation between them
and the Egyptians, which shows that they were
baptized in , the cloud when they were wider it.
and in the sea ivhen they passed through it.
Was that anything like a single backward dip?
Again, suppose it had only required one
action. They were only baptized unto Moses,
while we are baptized into the name of each
power of the godhead, viz.: Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit. If our opponents wish to force
identity between this figure and real Christian
baptism, the absurdity and impossibility of
which I have shown, they will have to find a
counterpart to the two elements, the bright
cloud and the sea.
Again, if the priest washed but once on en-
tering the tabernacle, no one action is like one
washing or ablution which is performed by re-
peated applications.
Thirdly. In our form of administration we
do retain all the similiitides expresetd by these
jigiires. Can you tell us that in our baptism
we are not buried? — not planted? — that we are
not born of water? — that the analogies made
by inapired writers are not answered? — that
we are not buried with Christ by baptism when
we are baptized into the name of the Son? One
refers us to Dip. Olhensen, Clark, Newton,
Gtrotius, Cave, and Hammond to show that the
early Christians understood baptism to be a
figure of a burial, etc. Trine Immersion
Weighed, etc. pp. 50, 31. True, and yet the
very writers among the early Christians to
whom the above writers refer were trine im-
mersionists, as we will show you by testimony
from these same authors and others when we
come to the historical part of our subject. The
early Christians spoke of nothing but trine
immersion when they used those symbols. If
leaven hid in three measures of meal and tal-
ents delivered to three servants. Matt. 13: 33,
25: 14, can represent one kingdom of heaven? —
If the repeated sacrifices of the typical passover
represented the one sacrifice of Christ. 1 Cor.
6: 7 — If the high priest's repeated entrances
into the tabernacle, represented Christ's one
entrance into heaven. — If his repeated offer-
ings of blood typified the one offering of
Christ's blood ? — If metaphors and types hav-
ing plurality and repetition have represented
single occurences, with what propriety and
consistency can those who cannot disprove
these facts, deny that three actions in baptism
m ay not also represent one death, one burial,
etc. ? Unless our opponents can answer this
satisfactorily we must consider tbeir pleas for
typical analogies an utter failure from their
own premises. Will they attempt the logic
that inasmuch as one typical sacrifice repre-
s ented one death of Christ, that therefore
many such sacrifices represented many deaths?
One asks, "if one dip baptizes into the death or
sufferings of Jesus, in what sense does a dip in
t he name of the Father baptize into the Fath-
er, and in what sense does a dip in the name of
the Holy Spirit, baptize into the Holy Spirit?"
Trine Immersion Weighed, etc , p. 29. I might
ask with more propriety, If one dip baptizes
into the death of Jesus, in what sense does the
sa me dip baptize into the undying Father and
Holy Spirit? He asks again: ''If Christ's
death is seen in one immersion, will not the
Father's and Spirit's death be seen in two ad-
ditional immersions?" Ans. If baptism, like
the communion, was designed to commetnorate
Christ's death, this question might seem to
{Continued on paqe nine.)
TBliO i5KKTBL-BKM ^T "¥70 !?,!£.
71
MARY C. 3SI0KMAN, SEABON, MINN,
Editress-
THE RIVER OF DEATH.
One by one the leaves are falling.
One by one wer'e passing o'er,
Across the dark and mystic river ;
Brighter seems the other shore.
One by one the leaves are falling.
'Tis a mother passing O'er,
Orphan childred.lonley husband
By your side she is no more.
One by one the leaves are falling.
'Tis the children passing o'er ;
Jesus stands there to recieve them
As they reach the shining shore.
O ne by one the leavs are falling.
Aged fathers are passing o'er;
See that hppay smile of triumph,
Brighter lands they now explore.
One by one the leaves are falling.
Oh I how soon we'll all pass ore'.
Pass— or sick beneath its waters,
Let us try to reach the shore. .
1^ ■ ^
GOOD WOMEN.
best, truest friend and companion her husband
can have. The children of a good woman are
never neglected, never allowed to grow up in
ignorance of the good they should know, and
never suffered to learn the evil they should not
know. A good woman knows the power she
has of shaping the lives of her children, and she
endeavors to use that power wisely and well
She teaches her bojs snd girls that they must
be brave in doing their duty, truthful in speech
and tiction, honest and honorable, kind, cheer-
ful and unselfish. By her own example she
enforces what she teaches. Good women, what-
ever position they occupy, are blessings to the
world; their kind speech and helping hands en-
courage and aid others. Wherever they are
they aje)(V(d. iixeied, fid ksjc cied by all
They are valued as faithful friends, and their
price is far above rubies. m. o N.
PICTURES.
BY WEALTHY A. CLAEKE.
ures every day about the chamber walls of our
hearts tbat we shall have to look at when we sit
in the shadows."
HOME ADORNMENT.
THE highest words of praise that can be
spoken of a woman, is to speak of her as
being a good woman. The woman who wins
the admiration, love and respect of all, are the
good women of the world. We are ready to
praise women of talent; women whose accom-
plishments are many; who are brilliant and
gifted above other women : an hour passed in
their, company may be delightful, but unless
they are good women we do not choose to
spend a life-time with them. We admire wom-
en to whom nature has given the great gift of
beauty, the bright eyes, glowing cheeks, perfect
features and graceful movements. They charm
us; but the charm is not lasting unless the
beautiful woman is also a good woman. Only
good women win our perfect faith, our lasting
respect and regard; they only recieve the high
est words of praise our lips can utter, the best
love our harts can give. We talk of the power
of woman's ifluence, and truly it is great-
great for evil or good. She can make or mar
the lives of others as her own. Her power
may be used to make miserable or happy the
lot of many. Her ifluence may be exalted to
cast down or build up. The power given good
women is never used to promote evil, Her in-
fluence is ever exerted to make happier, and
better and nobler, the lives of all among
whom she lives. No man with a good woman
for a wife need be unhappy unless he choses to
make himself so. If he is poor no extravagance
of hers makes him poorer, no fault-finding,
fretfulness and discontent of hers will make his
home-life unhappy. If he meets with disap-
pointments and losses, if he makes mistakes, no
reproach of hers will make his trouble the hard-
er to bear. If the road be rough or smoothe,
she will ever be at his side, ready to help him
when he needs help, ready to encourage him
when words of encouragement are wanting to
cheer and brighten his way. Other women may
be more accomplished than she, but none can
be more faithful, more true and kind, none can
make a sunnier, happier home, and she is the
SOME people never see any beauty in a pict-
ure—there seem to be notning to draw
out the mind and develop thought. Others
aga'n, see pictures everywhere, and from the
most common things of life, and especially from
Nature's works do they learn important les-
ons. The world is a vast picture gallery, and
from it we can select those most congenial to
our nature and best adapted to our taste. To
the reflective mind there is beauty in the very
meanest of God's works. We gaze on the tow-
ering mountaias with their spires pointing
heavenward; we see the massive rocks piled one
upon annother so thick that even a blade of
grass seems not to find earth sufEicient to give
life and growth; we turn to the deep blue
ocean whose briny waves seem so greatly agi-
tated, and constantly heave and groan as though
in great trouble; we behold the little str<^aralet
as it rattles over the pebbles singing and danc-
ing along on its way; we go out to the forest
and hear the birds chant their sweet melodies
as if prasing their Creator; in the dewy morn-
ing we see the Sun rise in all his glbry, and
feel his gentle rays beaming upon us; in the
quiet hush of evening we see the last lingering
rays of the setting orb of day; the sable shad-
ows soon fade and silence reigns. What a
grand picture, and where is there a heart so
callous as to see no beauty therein! Surely
there are pictures all around us that are worthy
of being gazed upon, and that should call forth
the purest and most exalted feelings. God has
given us minds capable of enjoying His handi-
work. He has strewn all along our pathway
gems of beauty aud such as will instruct and
refine our very being would we but pause to
look thereon.
There is avast difference in pictures: some
seem to please the eye and mind much more
than others. Thus it is in life. There are
pictures — dark ones which we do not love to
look upon; they sadden rather than gladden
the heart. Again, there are others which are
bright, atraetive and afford us much pleasure,
and we never tire of them. We gaze upon
them with the mind's eye long and thoughtfuly
while tender memories are awakend in the
heart. A certain writer expresses the follow
ing sublime truth. ''We are hanRing up pict-
liTature is active in adorning her dominions;
JM and man,to whom this beauty is addressed,
should feel and obey the lesson. Let him, too,
be industrious in adorning his dominion-iii
making his home, the dwelling of his wife and
children, not only convenient and comfortable,
but pleasant. Let him, as far as circumstances
will admit, be industrious in surounding it with
pleasant objects; in decorating it with pleasant
objects ; in decorafcin g it, within and without, with
things that tend to make it agreeable and at-
tractive. Let industry make home the abode
of neatness and order— a place which brings
satisfaction to every inmate, and which in ab-
sence draws back the heart by the fond associa-
tions of content. Let this be done, and this
sacred spot will become more surely the scene
of cheerfulness and peace. Ye parents who
would have your children happy, be indnstrious
to bring them up in the midst of a pleasant, a
cheerful, and a happy home. Waste not your
time in accumulating wealth for them, but
plant in their minds and souls, in the way pro-
posed, the seeds of virtue and prosperity.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
—There is no trial so severe but God's grace
is sufficient. No night so dark that the light of
his countenance cannot dispel the gloom. No
sorrow so deep that his voice cannot sooth and
comfort. None lying so low his hand cannot
reach them. None so wesk but in him they
may be strong.
Young man, your mother is the best earth-
ly friend you have. The world may forget
you; your mother never will. The world may
persecute you while you live, and when dead
plant the ivy and night shade of slander upon
your grassless grave; but your mother will love
and cherish you while you live, and if she
survives you, she will weep for you such tears
as none but a mother knows how to weep.
Love your mother.
—Let us serve God in the sunshine. While
he makes the sunsbie, we shall then serve him
all the better in the dark. When he sends the
darkness it is sure to come, only let our light
be God's light, and our darkness, God's dark-
ness, and we.shall be eafe at home when the
great night-fall comes.
—Religion is the best armor in the world,
but the worst cloak.
—Let the slandered take comfort, it is only
at the fruit trees that thieves throw stones. ^
People would remain dumb were it forbid-
en them to speak good of themselves and ill of
others.
—Frowns blight young children as frcsly
nights blight young plants.
^
Mr. Spurgeon said recently— you can almost
hear his clarion voice proclaiming it to his five
thousand assemblage: "make the bridge from
the cradle to manhood just as long as you can.
Let your chi'd be a child, and not a little ape
of a man running about town." Good advice.
>ro.
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BRETJBREJf AT WORK,
Lanark, Carroli Co., HI.
We regret to announce that Brother Harper
will not be able to visit the churches in Soath-
ern Illinois this Winter. When he closed his
meetings in Lee Co., last week he felt himself
too near worn out to undertake another line of
appointments. He has preached nearly every
night, and frequently in the daytime, for near
ly two months; this is rather more than a man
of seventy years ought to do. A series of ser-
mons by hiia would have greatly encouraged
and Strengthened the members in Southern Ill-
inois. His able manner of handling some of the
leading questions of the day is very instructive
and profitable to the cause.
NO PAPER NEXT WEEK.
In consequence of our moving, we must beg
to be excused from issuing a paper next week.
All hands will be busy packing and unpacking
for several days; hence the next week will find
us busy day and night, The Lord sparing us,
we shall in some manner give you entire satis-
faction before the close of the year; and we
think most of you know "how it goes" moving,
and will bear with us a little. We shall en-
deavor to get out the next number as early as
we can.
WESTERN BOOK CONCEEN.
AS stated in another column our book busi-
ness is rapidly increasing, and we felt the
necessity of enlarging our facilities for the bus-
iness. We have therefore associated with us
Brother A. W. Vaniman in the book business,
and the iirm will be known as the "Western
Book Concern." A Catalogue will be issued
soon, which will contain many valuable works
for old and young.
All drafts, Post-oflBce orders, designed for
books, should be made payable to Western
Book Concern; but if any one wishes to send
for Beethben at Woee.Touth's ADTA^fCB.and
books, the order can either be sent to Bbeth-
EEN AT WoEK, or Western Book Concern,
Thanking you for past favors, we kindly solic-
it your future orders.
^vdloTT-ed. to 3\^t. 3i^or-
rls, jClli3n.ois.
FIRST, premit me to say that we do not leave
our pleasant Illinois town, LaDark,because
we do not like the place, nor because we have
not been well treated, for the people of this
little city deserve our lasting gratitude, for their
kindness and uniform courtesy. We have not
found a town, east or west, that seemed more
like home than the one we have lived in for
more than four years; and whether in adversity
or prosperity we must ever speak kindly of
Lanark. Its morals are worthy of imitation
by others that are less bkssed; and as for neat-
ness and solid worth, we think it is highly fav-
ored. It does us good to speak in terms of
praise of the place where we spent so many
pleasant days.
1. , We have secured much better rooms at
Mt. Morris than we had at Lanark; and to those
who must day by day pick up letter by letter,
sufficient light, ventilation and convenience,are
items of considerable interest. All these we
have secured in the rooms which we have rent-
ed from Brother Seibert. These we shall de-
scribe more minutely in the future.
2. Our book business is rapidly increasing,
and we concluded that a local book' store in
connection with our general work, demanded
our attention; hence, finding Mt. Morris a field
for us worthy our consideration, we enter it.
3. We feel in our work the need of a good
library from which we can glean important
facts and truths for cur readers, and the A. H.
Cassel Library being a fixed institution in Mt.
Morris, we were very much inclined to set our-
selves down beside it, and have so done.
Our relation with the college will be the same
as heretofore. The inauguration and continu-
ation of the Mt. Morris College demonstrates
that a school can be successfully conducted
without a paper; hence we can not put in a
plea for moving on that ground. We have no
interest in the school, save that of good wishes
for a good work; and while we fondly hope to
reap some benefits from the association of our
dear Brethren, who through great trials and
severe mental labors, have worked for the good
of those who have been given into their charge,
we by no means expect to take upon ns any of
the responsibilities of the school. Our work is
one thing, theirs another; and the town and
field is large enough for all of us.
Our readf rs may expect the same kind of a
paper from Mt. Morris as w^ given them from
Lanark. We expect to serve -the same Lord ia
the same good old way; to give the same cer-
tain sound, the same great truths as heretofore.
God is not local, yet he is ; for while he is con-
fined to no one plac^. He is in all places; hence
we Seek not to worship Him alone ia Jerusa-
lem. In every place, he that feareth God and
and worketh righteousness is accepted of Him.
Then come help ua to continue pleading for
the way of the Lord — for trae principles appli-
ed in the good manner, which has proved to
be strong enough, high enough and broad
enough for every soul vsho loves the Lord
Christ from the heart. We shall have more to
say when we have been fixed in our new
quarters. We will furiher state that the ar-
rangements for moving the B. at W. to Mt.
Morris were made last Pall, and February was
the time then agreed upon to make the move.
We move a few days sooner than we had antic-
idated so as to get the benefits of the good foads
and sleighing which we are now having.
M. M, B.
PURGING THE HEART.
WHEN I was a boy my parents moved to
Cedar county, Missouri, and settled o^
a farm ajoining the timber. The weather was
delightful and the face of the country beautiful
to look upon at that season of the year, it being
Spring. We felt as though we had found the
paradise of the world. On walking over the
field we observed that there were thousands of
persimmon bushes from one to three feet in
height. "These bushes," says my father, "must
all be grubbed out and burned before we can
plow." It was my buisness to ply the grubb-
ing hoe with sufficent skill to keep ahead of my
father who was doing the plowing. How we
did wish for a farm that would not grow per-
simons bushes! But we felt good when the task
was completed. The next Spring the same
Ime of grubbing had to be repeated; the work
was 'ust as hard as before, but, oh how we did
dread it! Each Spring that grubbing hoe had
to be used in order to prepare the field for the
crop.
This circumstance in my history very much
reminds me of the work that every Christian
finds it necessary to do. When we enter the
church in the Spring season of our Christian
life all seems deligbtfal without the least indi-
cation of trouble in the future. By and by we
discover evil thoughts springing up in our
hearts; they are multiplying in number and in-
creasing IE size. Something must be done; we
cannot produce fruit when our hearts are filled
with such things. We go to work digging
them out; we labor diligently and finally con
elude that all is well and we no more will be
troubled with such things. But the roots are
still there, and shortly we find it necessary to
purge our hearts once more. Thus is life.
The roots of sin are in our hearts and we iind
it difficult to remove them. How often do we
pray,
"Oil for a heart to love my God,
A heart from sin set free."
But this we can never have in this life. We
must toil year after year, and after a while we
will be transfered to other fields where life will
be more pleasanfc,where we will not be annoyed
by hearts that are desperately wicked. May
the Lord help U8 to keep our hearts pure.
THE BRETHREISr A.T TVOHK.
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Editorial Items.
On aocoTuit of tlie oliange
firom. Lanarls: to M!t. JVtorris,
■v^e send ont tJais issxie \Tn-
stitclied and -untrimmed.
Stitch- and cnt before nsing.
OppoEiuinTT and privilege brina responsi-
bility.
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O2O) was baptized in the Lanark Church last
■week.
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Bao. D. M. Miller preached in South Water-
loo church last week.
When last heard from the Ashland College
had 145 pupils enrolled.
Be sure to address all communications,
Beethsen at Wobk, Mt. Morris, 111.
Beethren" John Metzger and John Wise
have been holding meetings in St. Louis, Mo
We shall fill orders for "Problem of Human
Life" just as soon as another lot reaches us
from New York.
Beo. Jacob B. Shirk, who moved from Ar-
nold's Grove to Kansas last season, has been
ordained to the Eldership.
Bso. Rosenbera;er's article on the Sabbath
possesses more than ordinary interest this week.
It will be read with profit.
In consfouence of our move to Mt. Morris
this week much of our correspondence will
hare to lay over till next issue.
Bed. Enoch Eby preached for us last Wednes-
day evening. He is now in Iowa, expecting to
spend a few weeks in that State.
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Bed. SatEuel H. Cassel, of Harleysville, is af-
flicted with something like a tumor on his face.
The Lord bless him in hiS sfSiction.
Membebs who habitually stray away from
meeting when they can conveniently attend
are sure to become weak and sickly in the spirit.
Beg. J. Mongole of Grant Co., W. Va.,
writes: "Preaching the ] 8th and 19th of De-
cember; one added by baptism and two re-
claimed."
These is not, nor can there be any contra-
diction between true science and the Bible. All
true science will harmonize with the Bible
properly understood.
The Brethren have arranged to commence a
series of meetings in the Free Spring church.
Pa., Feb. 5bh. Their .notice reached us too late
for the paper last week.
Beg. J. J. Lichty, of Kansas, writes that he
has been under medical treatment about four
months, hence has not been able to do much
preaching or church work all winter.
Beo Evans, of Missouri, is preaching much
of his time this winter. The fall he received
about two months ago injured his wrist so bad-
ly that he in not able to do any work.
Beo. Jacob K. Harley, Harleysville, Pa , In-
forms us that Bro. Daniel Bright's wife was
buried Jan. 20th. This is the second wife that
Bro. B. has buried, and be is yet a young man.
He has our sympathies in his sad bereavement.
Bro. D. B. Gibson reports a number of ap ►
pbcants for baptism at the meetina; he is con-
ducting at Hui2tingtou, Ind. He is mating
a specialty of doctrinal discourses. That is
jast what the people need — more doctrine and
les3 stories.
Beetheen, do not be afraid to preach the
Bible doctrine to the people. We should not
be ashamed to preach what we are not asham-
ed to practice. If our practice is gospel we
ought not to be ashamed to preach it. No min
ister should shun to preach what Christ and
his apostles have commanded.
Speaking of the Ashland College Brother R.
H. Miller says: "It has been told, we fear to
injure us, that the College and the congregatiou
here disregarded the order of our church, even
to sisters wearing hats; but we have neither
seen nor heard an ything of it in the College or
church since we have been here."
Some of our readers think that the Seltcted
queries and answers found in the Bible Class
department are selected by Bro. J. S. Mohler.
We wish to correct this impression. All that
Bro. Mohler writes and selects for that depart-
ment are properly endorsed by his initials. The
rest of the matter is selected by us.
It is to be regretted that the condition of
the streets in St. Louis, Mo., did not favcr the
meeti ngs lately held there by the Brethren.
Bto. Vaniman's suggestion to hold a teht-
meeting~tbere^when the weather gets warmer
we think is good. It would not be expensive,
and then the attendance would likely be much
better.
The brethren of Dutchtown continued their
meeting at the school-house west of their church,
all last week. There are a number of appli-
cants for baptism. Brother Tobias Meyers be-
gan these meetings, and was assisted by other
home ministers, and Brethren John Emmert,
G. D. Zollers and M. M. Eshelman. This shows
what may be done hy concerted efibrt, and that
there are fields near home that may be culti-
vated with profit.
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In sojouring, number vn, in speaking of
Waynesborro, Pa., we unintentionally forgot
to mention Brother D. H. Farbney, editor of
Brethren's Advocate^ at whose ofiBce we made
several calls. It being a Brethren's printing
o fiice made it more like home to us than other
places of business. Also, Brother D. L. Berk-
ey should be 7. L. Berkey. Several other errors
occur in last articles, but as they afiect no one
except onrself, we make no other corrections.
S. J. H.
We do not see how the church can consist-
ently hold in fellowship a person whose world-
ly ofhce requires him to ask others to violate
the plain "thus saith the Lord." For instance
the gospel plainly says,"Thou shalt not swear,"
yet a Justice of the Peace must ask men to
swear — he must atk them to do the very thing
that the gospel plainly forbids, in short, he,
must a-k men to sin and then help them do it.
As a body we should live ap to our principles
and not tolerate a thing that the gospel plainly
and pcsitively forbids.
Since the publicatioa of tbe fact that all
'charges against Brother Henry Davy have been
withdraw!!, inquiries have been made concern-
ing his ataadiag ia the. church. We under-
stand that he occupies the same position as be-
fore che charges were preferred. It affords us
great pleasure to aunoucce the withdrawal of
the eharses, and shall be glad to see him in ac-
tive labor once more. It is a fearfiil thiug to be
falsely accused, but still more fearful to be guil-
ty of sinning wilfully. As we never publish-
ed anything defamatory of Bro. Davy's charac-
ter, we have no apologies to make; but gladly
give publicity to his restoration to a position
of usefulness in the Brotherhood.
THE DESIGN AND FORM OF
CHRISTIAJSr BAPTISM, xsti.
Baptism into the name of each person of the
Holy Trinity.
"Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth
your strong raasons, saith the king of .Jacob." Isa.
41:21.
OBJECTIONS ANSWERED.
Continued from page 6.
have a little pertinency. In that case however
we might ask with more propriety, "If one dip
with an invocation of the trinity represents
Christ's death will not the same act also repre-
sent the Father's and the Spirit's death?" The
above qnib'oles only destroy the desperateness
of which they seek to support. The expression
"baried with Christ in baptism," has no more
application to baptism, as related to the Fath-
er and the Holy Spirit, than burial itself has to
the undying immortality of the Godhead. It
only relates to the death, burial and resurrec-
tion of Christ's humanity. When we baptize in
the name of the Father, we bury the candidate,
but we do not bury with che Father,for the Fath-
was never buried. When we baptize in the
name of the Holy Spirit we bury, but not with
the Holy Spirit, for the Holy Spirit was never
buried. But when we are baptized in the name
of the Son, it may be truly said that we are
"buried with Christ in baptism" because Christ
was buried. Bro. J. H. Moore puts the idea
thus: "An immersion into the name of the
undving Father, cannot represent the death of
his Son, who was laid in Joseph's tomb. For
how can undying immortality represent the
death of him that died ? And if an immersion
into the name of the Father cannot represent
the death of his Son. there must of necessity
be another immersion in order to be "plantpd
together in the likeness of Cbrist's death." One
Baptism p 31. Let us not forget that the mu-
tual dependence of three ccnnected and con-
curring actions, no rrore destroys the distinc-
tion and peculiar office cfeach, than the mutu-
al dependence and concurrence of three united
powers in one Godhead, destroys the distinc-
tive and peculiar rffices and relations of the
Father, Son and Holy Spirit in the economy of
grace. Providence and Redemption. Bat one
thinks by not rsing single immersion we prac-
tically deny the reeurreotioi^ and are as culpa-
ble as those who used to deny it in word. Trine
Immerison Weighed, &o. pp. 29, 31. If one
emersion teaches resurrection, how can two
mere emersions deny it? I wonder that he
didn't complain that we had too much resurrec-
tion. Should he di this our rep ies to the ob-
j'ictions on the figure of "burial" will fully meet
the case. J. w. 8.
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THE BliETHRElSr ^T yv ^JUISL.
FROM "FAITH HOME.'
iTcraBER II-
IN our last we presented a letter from Eosa
E. Risser, of Springfield, Mass. We
have the pleasure of presenting another this
week, hoping that the Lord may be honorr"
by this errespondence.
Spkingiteld, Mass., Jan. 8, 18S1, ]
'Faith Home," 668 Union St. J
Mr. Eshelman : —
Dear child of the Liv'my God!
All Hail ! Peace be unto thee !
Yoiir very interesting letter read; thank you
very much, glad to hear from you and to know
of your deep interest in the Kingdom of
Christ.
You ask concsrning publishing my letter
aud commenting upon it. If Qod can be glo-
rified thereby, 1 am willing. If He prompts
to it, why should I withnold? Let the com-
ments he of G-'d. May you be inspired of tbe
Holy Grho^t as you write.
Yes, when God says do, we are to do.
Prompt obedience should be our constant en-
deavor ami God will teach us what to do and
when and how to do it; Christ said "My
sheep know mv voice," etc. If we belong to
Christ we fcttOMi His «ojce. How blessed! Of
course, we shali not do to be blessed, and yet
there will be a olessiag acoompKnying the
ob'dience to any of God'a commands. " In
ksepin^ oUhbm there is great reward.'' Just
as certainly as effect loUows cause, ]att so
certain will the one who keeps God's commands
be bltssed, Ths Bible teaches us that God
blessed the people because they trusted in Him,
anA because ibey obey td Him; and yet we see
no merit ia it all; but we cannot close our
eyes to God sown words.
I believe the Bible from Genesis to Revela-
tions, that it is God's own book. I think there
is a deep spiritual meaning, as well as literal,
underlying the whole line of truth. We can
receive light, only as given by the Holy Ghost.
He is to teach and lead into the truth. I want
to be taught by Him more and more.
I have no objections to what you presented
ia your letter and thank you for drawing my
attention to them. If Jesus wants us to ob-
serve these things literally, we should, by all
means.
All I want is to glorify Him in my body
and spirit which are His. I am not my own ;
I have been bought with a price. I belong to
Christ. My body is the temple of the Holy
Ghost.
I trust you too, are ttholly consecrated to the
Lord, doing his will. For us to know His will,
we have to become so still in ourselves that we
can hear His voice. " Let all the earth keep
silence btfore Him.'^ Let us be so quiet that
we can catch His faintest whisper.
May the dear Lord bless you and yours
abundantly, prays your own sister in Christ
I trust you will feel free to write whenever you
are so led. Shall be always glad to hear from
you and to know anything that you have
learned of the King's " Highway " that I have
not. Will you pray for us and our work.
Rosa E. Rissee.
EEMAEKS.
Your observation concerning quietness so
that the Lord can work in us, is food for my
souL Truly our "boasting" out of Christ is
wicked. If toe talk, his voice can not be heard,
so let us be very quiet concerning our ways.
You say. "If Jesus wants us to keep these
things literally, we should by all means." By
these things, the reader will understand John
13:14, 15; Rom. 16:16; Luke, 22: 20 and John
13:1—4; 1 Cor. 11:4, 5, and 25,26 and other
things found in the New Testament to which
J. call attention.
If Jesus did not want us to observe these
things in this age of the world, he would have
undoubtedly so stipulated in the New Testa
me.nt; but as he did not,*^ our duty is to obey
Him as did the fir&t Christians. Truly we
obey because we irwsi in Him; yet we merit
nothing by obedience — all we shall receive will
be free gifts. We can purchase nothing of the
Lord; but by obeying we prove our fidelity to
Him, and then he supplies all our needs.
God loves, bestows grace, sends the Son, pre-
pares the plan, makes himself known, gives
the sacrifice, does the purchasing. This is
God's work, and we can do nothing more.
But when He did this, ihe tvay is prepared for
us to come to Him; and by faith we accept all
He did for us and thus change our affections.
Repentance toward God, and our actions are
changed. By baptism unto Christ our rela-
tion is changed, being no more children of
darkness, but children of light. We, by His
grace can believe, repent and be baptized. God
so ordered, but will not do^these things for us.
When we do our part he meets us with par-
don, the Holy Spirit to lead unto all truth,
and the gift of eternal life. All these God
bestows, for we can not bestow them on our-
selves. Being in Christ, we are to go on unto
perfection, growing in grace and m the knowl-
edge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The same arrangement appears in nature.
God made the earth, the seeds, plants and an-
imals. We can prepare the soil and sow the
seed, but can neither make earth nor seed.
When we have done our part, Qod gives the
rain, sunshine, dew and heat to make the seed
grow. These things we can not bring forth;
but wnen the seed forms a plant we can culti-
vate, reap and use it. This part God will not
do for us; for we can do it ourselves. So in
Christianity and eternal salvation. God did
and does what we cannot do, and what we can
do he will not. Heaven is the blessing.
But let us rememberthat all the praise be-
longs to God. Of ourselves we can do noth-
ing. Without tools and material the house
can not be built; so without Christ and the
things he gave us to worlc with, we can not be
builded together for a habitation of God. We
still maintain that the teachings of the New
Testament should be observed, and we are cer-
tain the blessings will follow.
TO A DISCIPLE OF INGERSOLL.
BY C. H. BAlSBArOH.
TEXT: 2Thess. 2:9-12. The perplexed
lawyer asked, "Who is my neighbor?" Cain
insultingly questioned God, "Am I my brother's
keeper?" Et^ery soul that needs our aid is
our neighbor, and ws are keeper of all whom
our influence will reach. This is not a matter
of conventionalism, not the product of mun-
dane circumstances, but the necessary out-
growth of relation to a Being in whose hands
are our life and destiny. The composite na-
ture of man is far too large and wonderful, and
his relations far too comprehensive, for the
philosophy of Robert G. IngersoU. With all
his rare abilities, he is the poorest, shallowest
interpreter of human nature and the universe
that has ever presumed publicly to demolish
the Divine authenticity of the Bible. Science
can make no revelation that gives repose to the
soul in relation to the solemn hereafter. The
Bible makes its declarations to our faith, and
verifies them by facts that demonstrate their
reliability. The historical side of religion is
invulnerable to all the weapons of infidelity.
This can no. more be annihilated than the facts
uf the American Revolution and the Great
Rebellion, with all the minutia of their record.
All that is vital to Christianity is bound up in
its history, and this is as immutable as the ex-
istence of Robert G. Ingersoll, and all the facts
that enter into it. The historical Christ stands
intact amid the assaults of sceptics by the side
ot whose philosophic powers Jngersoll is a
mere pigmy. The issue is fairly and naturally
restricted to the simple declaration, that Christ
was the Prince of impostors, or Ingersoll is, a
blasphemer and falsifier of the darkest dye. I .
will not question his sincerity. He may have
so steepea himself into the abyss ot moral dark-
ness, that the only light left him is the glare of
hell, which represents the truths of religion to
his mind as the Father of lies insmuates.
That Chris c controlled nature, and did what
the author and proprietor of nature alone can
do, is as incontrovertible a historical fact, as
that Abraham Lincoln emancipated the colored
slaves. The keenest, most erudite sceptical
criticism can no more invalidate this than that.
A really sane man will no longer attempt it.
Ingersoll has made himself the laughing-stock
of all right-minded intelligent people who
have heard his mock-lectures, or read them.
As a comedian he is a grand success; but he
stands convicted before heaven and earth as a
man to whom "the loss of a thumb" is of more
account than the veracity of Jehovah, and the
destiny of the soul. The undoing of what God
has done is the mad attemj^t of Robert G. In-
gersoll. In the opening sentences of his lec-
ture on " The Mistakes of Moses," he has the
brazen audacity to announce that his mission
is to free the souls whom God has fettered, and
to widen the horizon which God has contract-
ed. He "opposeth and exalteth himself above
all that is called God, or that is worshipped;
so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God,
showing himself that he is God," thus reveal-
ing his true character as "the man of sin,"
"the son of perdition." Verily, "the mystery
of iniquity doth already work," the cherished
son of a protestant minister has become the
vilifier of the God-man and his embassadors,
and the blood shed on the cross for Robert G.
Ingersoll, is trampled furiously under foot, and
"counted as an unholy thing." Unless he
sinks into the very dust of penitence and selt-
loathing and confession for his blasphemy of
the most High and abuse of his ministers and
servants, the ' Lord will consume him with the
Spirit of his mouth, and destroy with the
brightness of his coming, 2 Thess. 2:3 — 8,
Heb. 10: 29, Oday of terrors for the reckless,
truthless, God defying, Christ-spurning Rob-
ert G. Ingersoll, and his blind, silly, hell-court-
ing Jollowers! To their eternal dismay they
will find out that God is not mocked. "He
has not left himself without witness" of the
veracity of his word. Ingersoll can as soon
pluck the sun from the sky, or command the
stars in their courses, as invalidate the evidence
that the Bible is divinely inspired, or tear out
of his own bosom the tnstimony to the immor-
tality of the soul. Were not God a verity, the
Bible true, and the soul deathless, Ingersoll
could no more blaspheme, or forecast to-mor-
row than a mule or a monkey. Ingersoll is
himself a living necessary proof of all he
denies.
THE BKBI'illiElN' ^^T l^OHKl.
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All CO mmumcatioEB for this deparlmcnt, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
"Let no man seek his own, but every man ssek
another's wealth."-! Cor. 10: 24. Bro. Stein please
answer. Wm. T. Smith.
I would like seme one to please explain Eev.
3 : 18, which reads as follows : "I counsel thee to
hny of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest
be rich; and white raiment that thou majastbe
clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do
not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalva
that thou mayest see ." John Y. Snatelt.
THE SPIRIT MAY BE SAVED.
Will some brother please give an explanation on
1 Cor. 5:5, as follows :
"To deliver such an one unto Satan for the de-
struction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved
in the day of the Lord Jesua." "Whose spirit is
here meant V O. L. Covbe.
THE term flesh is from sarkas, and
means ^'iJie human body, as the seat and
occa&ion of moral imperfection; as inducing
men to sin through the influence of its appe-
tites, and passions, i. e , that proneness to sin,
that has its seat in our corporeal nature,"
The term spirit, as here used, doubtless refers
to the spirit that must charaoterizs a christian
body. If Paul had meant the spirit of the per-
son delivered over to Satan, he would have said
"his spirit." Instead of this, he uses the term
in a general sense, by saying "the spirit." Fur-
ther, we must remember that Paul was writing
to the church at Corinth, as a body, reproving
them for disorders that existed among them,
and not to individuals .
Again, it is evident that the same spirit must
characterize all members of the same body.
Hence says Paul, "For by one spirit" are all
baptized into one body. 1 Cor. 12: 13. Again,
"But he that is joined unto the Lord is one
spirit." 1 Cor. 6:17. "Now there are- diver-
sities of gifts, but the same spirit." 1 Cor. 12
14. "We having the same spirit of faith." "2
Cor. 4: 13. "There is one body, and one spirit,
even as ye are called in one hope of your call-
ing." Eph. 4: 4. Many other scriptural evi-
dences might be produced to show the sameness
and unity of spirit that must exist in the church.
It is also evident, that the spirit in the church,
or, of the church, may become corrupted
by tolerating the works of the flesh. The
church of Laodicea, at one time, doubtless was
as pure as the Philadelphian church; but the
works of the flesh were tolerated, and these,
corrupted the spirit of the church, i. e., lower-
ed the high, and pure tones, of christian spirit,
that once had characterized it, as a christian
body, and the result was, they were spued out
of the mouth of God.
This state of things, had obtained to some
extent in the Corinthian church; and to pre-
sent the further corruption of that church, Paul
commands them to put away from them those
who walked after the flesh, to deliver them over
to Satan, i. e., make an example of them, that
others may fear — to amputate those diseased
members from the body, that the remainder of
the body might retain its spirtual lifef and
health and growth and purity, and that, by all
the mem bsrs of the body, drinking in of the
same pure, life-giving spirit they may be sav-
ed in the day of the Lord Jesus. In this sense
the spirit is savpd. The church retains its pu-
rity and integrity of character, and Christ by
his spirit, will walk in the midst of her and
shine forth from the gold en candlestick. There
is a sense in which churches are judged as well
as individuals. This is clearly evident from the
history of the seven churches of Asia Minor, as
referred to in Kevelations. In this sense Paul
wrote to the church at Corinth.
Paul, seems to make no allowance for the rt-
turn to the church again of those delivered over
to Satan.
The word "o'estruction" has for its antece-
dent in the Greek, 0?e^/i?-as and is defined per-
dition, destruction, rain, misery.
"To deliver over to Satan" doubtless has ref-
erence to abandoned characters, whom the
church cannot retain, and maintain its own
purity. Hence we must not understand that
every expulsion frcm the church, means deliver-
ing over to Satan. For some, there is hope,
and we must still admonish thein as brethren.
For others there seems no hope. "For if we sin
willfully after that we have received the knowl
edge of the truth there remaineth no more sac-
rifice for sins." Heb. 10: 26.
We are aware that the passage under con-
sideration, has, by some, received an individual
application, i. e., Paul meant that by delivering
bad characters in the church, over to Satan,
and withdrawing all fellowship and sociability
from them, that they are forced into a
kind of penance, in looking at their forsaken
condition, and thus are led to humbly ask par-
don of the church, and fellowship with its
members again. This view, savors somewhat
of Catholicism. I am doubtful if a person is
justly delivered over to Satan, whether he can
ever be restored to fellowship of the saints
again. Such are twice dead, and plucked up by
the root; wandering stars, unto whom is re-
served the blackness of darkness forever.
J. s. M.
and labor devolving upon such an one. It is a
desirable position to one who has a tuU "regard
to the recompense of reward."
But dear sister, though your companion has
gone to labor in a distant part of ih^ vineyard,
and thus leave aciditional care and labor devolv-
ing upon you, arid though it may often ssem
that brethren and fisters fail to realize your
lonely and Isbcrious ciicumttBEcep,&nd thci gh
they fail lo give you a cbeenng aid enccurag-
ing word, look forward, Icok upward; "rejoice
and be exceeding glad, for great is your rc-waid
in heaven." Matt. 5: 12 J. D HArGHTELm.
For the Brethren at Work.
"THEIR WIVES"
THERE has been much said and written
about the duties, labors, and responsibili-
ties of ministers and deacons. This is all well
enough in its place; but I sometimes think that
"Their Wives," like the Grecian widows are neg-
le cted, or do not receive as much notice, love,
assistance and sympathy as they deserve.
The apostle Paul foreseeing the additional
infiuence, care, labor and responsibility that
by virtue of the office of minister or deacon
should devolve upon "their wives" required that
they must "be grave, not slanderous, sober,
faithful in all things." 1 Tim. 3: 11.
Perhaps none but those who have had the
experience of their "wives," can realize what it
is for a minister or deacon to be obliged, often
when very inconvenient, to leave home with
the additional cares, perplexities and anxieties
devolving upon a loving companion, "faithful
in all things."
Some appear to think that it is a very desir-
able position to be the wife of a minister or
dea con, seeming to forget the additional care
From the Advance.
ORIGEN.
BY GEO. H. PEEKE.
ORIGEN, surnsmed Adsmantins, -frcm his
inflexible zea!, -was bcm in Alexsndiia,
185 A. D., and died 254 A. D. At the early
age of eighteen years be became a teacher and
was soon dittirguished. His bnrnirg zeal drew
the attention oi the authorities fo that he near-
ly lost his life. While his pupils were dying
of martyrdom he was eccuslcmed to comfort
them, thus defjicg the Roman Government
under the tyrant Setverus.
After the death of the Emperor he ventured
to Rome for the purpose of engaging in some
great wcik in Biblical scholarship. Giving
himself up to the study of Hebrew, he was so
devoted to the pursuit, that he socn became
proficient in it above all living philologists. Be-
ing summoned to Antioch to meet the Emper-
or°Heliogabalus, that ruler was so impressed
with Origen's bearing ard acccmplishments
that the persecutions against Christians declin-
ed. The consummate scholar, the most criti-
cal linguist, and profoundest reasoner of the
time, gave the church the first list of Bible
books, which the more nearly approaches that
of our present Canon. His achievements in
scholarship were so vast and comprehensive
that we simply wonder at the results.
When the infidel Celsns made hia skeptical
assaults upon the gospel, it was Origen who
confuted him to so masterly and conclusive a
manner that the work never needed to be again
undertaken. Paganism was assaulted by him
with such vigorous thrusts as to hasten its over-
throw. Bis quotations from the New Testa-
ment in his numerous works would make a
considerable volume. The testimony of one
such man to the integrity of the Word of God
is worth that of a host of smaller critics. The
circumstances under which his defence was
given, has added weight to his testimony, and
a grateful church holds his memory in undying
esteem. His Hexapla and Octapla, an arrange-
ment of parallel colums of Hebrew and Greek,
were monuments to bis immense learning, love
and fidelity to the Word of God.
The Bible is not to be read once, or twice, or
thrice through, and then laid aside; but to be
read in small portions of one or twn chapters
every day; and never to be intermitted, unless
by some overruling necessiiy.-JoAn Quincy
Adams. ^ .
As by constant friction, steel is kept highly
polished, so by constant exercise is talent ever
at its brightest. All our powers grow by use.
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XHE BRETBCREN' ^T "^ORK.
^nxt^imiimtL
From James R. Gisli, — Dear Brethren At
Work. Have just returned from Cherokee
Bay to this place, but find a very poor prospect
for meetings in the Chcrcl;co E:y country.
We foand people, and some perhaps wou ' 'ike
to hear preaching, but they have no place to
hold meetings in winter. We leat uii appoint-
ment to what was called a school-house, sind
■went to fill it last Sunday, expecting to find it
reasonably comfortable, but after a pretty
rough ride of some five miles we reached the
place, and found a good hewed log house,
neither chinked nor daubed, neither loft nor
ceiling; two good sized windows but only three
whole panes of glass the balance of the win-
dow being open. I have heard people talk of
cold meetings but that was one of the coldest
I tver met with. The preacher, the preaching,
and the people vvere all about frozen, inasmuch
that we did not fi^ei like protracting our efforts,
but had to slop short, although we had expect-
ed to hold a seriss of meetings at that point,
but gave it up for the present. The Baptists
hold the s!vay religously in the Bay Valley.
We had five meetings in their house of wor-
ship, but it W3s alao so cold and open that the
people would not attend ; could not without
suffering. The usual time for holding pro-
tracted aieetingj is July and August. It may
seem strange to our brethren and sisters, but
I have not heard of a single winter school in
operation fur a distance of twenty miles, all
for the want of suitable houses. There is a
hall about five miles from Brother Ennis' that
was built for a meeting house below and a
lodge room above. We had expected to hold
meetings there, the house being pretty good,
but there was neither flue nor chimney, i
went with Bro. Ennis and hauled a load of
brick to build a chimney but the weather was
too cold to build it, so we had to drop that for
the present. We are now back to the railroad,
and in our rounds we have taken such a cold
that we can scarcely speak above a whisper.
We now think of going further South to spy
out the goodly land. We found Brother and
Sister Ennis very kind and willing to do all
in their power to build up the cause in their
neighborhood, and sparing neither time nor
pains to make us comtbrtable. If it is the
Lord's will, we want to stop with them on our
return.
Corning, Arkansas, Jan. 12, 1881.
From John Zuok.— I left home for the pur-
pose of holding a few meetings with the Breth-
ren of the Indian Creek Church, in Poik and
Story Counties, Iowa, having with me Bro.
Benj. P. Miller. We arrived at Colo, about
noon, aud fuund our esteemed Elder, Bro. D.
E. Brubaker awaiting our arrival. We were
taken by Bro. D. E. B. to his home, and after
enjoying their social circle, and having a season
of worship, were hastened to the place of meet-
ing, being the Center school house in the
Northeastern part of Polk county, Iowa.
Hre we met for worship every evening during
the following week. Each day of the week,
except Saturday, we had meetings at the breth-
ren's houses at 11: 00 a. m. In these meetings
the brethren maui&Bted an intereBt in the
work of our holy religion, highly commenda-
ble indeed. The attendance was quite large at
times, but owing to a severe storm about the
middle of our meetings, which was followed by
cold and disagreeable weather, our attendance
was not as large as it otherwise would have
been; yet the attendance was commendable
throughout the entire meetings. Owing to
our having taken a severe cold, our work
among them was not what we desired it should
have been, and our only comfort is in the hope
that the Lord may profusely water the seed
sown, that in due season it may bring forth
fruit to the honor and glory of God. The fu-
ture prospects of this church look quite en-
couraging. The Old are enegetic and persever-
ing, the youGg are humble and zealous, and
under the judicious management of their es-
teemed Eider, it will soon take its rank among
the most flourishing churches of the middle
district of Iowa. They now have two minis-
ters, four deacons, and about eighty-six mem-
bers. They expect to build a church- house
the coming summer, size to be 36 feet by 50 feet,
with a basement under it. This chruch will be
erected in about the middle of their church ter-
ritory, on the dividing ridge between Skunk
River and Indian Creek, and about two miles
South of the North line of Polk County, Iowa.
Its location has been wisely selected we tnink,
and will occupy a conspicuous position in that
locality, from which the weary pilgrim can
have a refreshing view of the country round
about, and while thus beholding the beautiful
landscape so richly dotted with comfortable
mansions of earth, he can direct his mind
heavenward to that " ^oorfZj/ land" beyond this
vale of tears, where many mansions are pre-
pared awaiting the return of the weary pilgrim
home.
On Saturday evening the 15th inst.
was our last meeting at the Center school
House. The attendance was large and the in-
terest so good that we felt like staying longer.
Next day was the regular meeting day at the
Washington school house, five or six miles
North, and we repaired there for worship;
found a good congregation there. This is
where we held a week's meeting last winter, and
seemed more like home to us. The cheeiful
faces of brethren we knew only to love — the
tear of joy — and the dear little girls that had
been inquiring after me were there; all seemed
to join in aiding me to preach the Gospel of
our blessed Lord. Sunday evening we met
again at the same place and the house was fill-
ed almost to overflowing, and before regular
service, we were favored with some of the
finest music that it has ever been our pleasure
to enjoy; this was the "Heavenly Vision"
rendered by the dingers and others, of that
vicinity. The children also sang, "Shall we
gather at the river " for which we thank them;
yea, thanks to all for what our ears have heard
and for what our eyes have seen.
This was our last meeting with the breth-
ren of the Indian Creek Church, and with
deep and heartfelt reluctance we took the
parting band. Dear brethren and sisters, (and
children too.) your kindness and sweet associa
tions will be a fond recollection to me for days
and years to come, and may God bless yon all.
You have a "Faithful Keeper," let us all try
an d be faithful onto death.
From here I go to Altooua, thence to visit
the city of Des Moines, thence to Dallas Cen-
ter, of which you may again hear. Yours in
the hope of a better life.
Colo, Story Co., Iowa, Jan. 8, ''81.
From S 0. Larklns — My present calculations
are to return home soon, and about the first of
March to start to Lanark, but as yet h^ve not
tuily decided — will decide when I get home.
I may make my home in Illinois for a few
years, if I find that I can be benefited spirit-
ually and temporally. I want better church
facilities than we have in Va., until I get older
and have more experience in the cause. I
have been so favorably impressed with the
brethrtn of Lanark and vicinity that if they
will appreciate my company enough to. give
me something to do I may cast my lot with
them for a while.
Huntingdon, Pa.
From Howard Miller. — The Census. By the
time this is in print every name in the alman-
acs will have had a schedule sent them. The
present short time has placed Bro. D. P. Say-
loi's and Jacob Steel's church on record.
Don't write your letter on the sc'nedule.
The Census — Personal, Will the broth-
er who returns schedule for the Neosho Co.,
Kan. Church, advise me of his address? Ltt
no schedule return without the full name and
address of the respondent. It is also well to
state the relations sustained to the church — as
bishop, clerk, or whatever may be the case.
The responses are coming in very satisfactorily.
Use black ink, and I beg of you, do not write
your accompanying letter on the schedule —
use a seperate sheet for that. Be careful about
income and expenditure items. If any money
was raised put it in the proper blank.
Lewishurg, Union Co., Pa.
From David Thomas.— We had a series of
meetings conducted by leaiah Rairigh, of Bar-
ry county, and Isaac Rairigh, of fona county,
Mich. Commenced laboring here on the even-
ing of the 8th of January and closed on the
evening of the 16th. Five precious souls were
made willing to forsake sin and were received
into the church by baptism, and we have
reason to believe that others are almost per-
suaded to become Christians. The members
were richly admonished to their duty and much
encouraged. We offer many thanks to the
Lord and to our kind brethren, for their
faithful labors among us.
Michigan, Jan. 19, '81.
From D. B. Gibson. — I have been preaching a
series of doctrinal discourses here, and they are
telling as a number of other church members
have expressed themselves now convinced of
our doctrine. There was a break in their ranks
last night, and thank God there is more to fol-
low. The doctrine will win when properly
held up before the people and exemplified by
the members. About all the members'
children here are in the church, hence if there
are many Edditions they must come from
other churches, and lean say the outlook is
good in thet direction. From here I go to the
Salimony Congregation; from there to Edna
Mills, Carroll county, Ind,; thence home; then
THE 13EETI:IiiEN^ ^T VS^ORK!.
77
for the Soutliern lUinoia Missionary Field.
Pray God to bless the work. Youri as ever.
Huntington, Ind., Jan. 14, ^81.
From B W. Neff. — Our Council Meeting was
held at Flatrock Church on New Year's day.
aud as far as I could ascertain by observation, I
think all present enjoyed the meeting. Some
little was said about our District Meeting which
will be held in our congregation this year
The church I think is in love and union pretty
generally. We have been contemplating hav-
ing a series of meetings, but so far have been
disappointed. The weather has been very cold,
in fact, more severe than it has for years, and
snow to the depth of twenty three inches
Health generally, goo-i.
Mt, Jackson, Va., Jan. 14, '81.
From Lemuel Hiilery.— Dear brethren and
sisters : I write from this new field of labor,
to let you know how we are progreEsing in
our humble efforts to build up the Master's
cause. My first efforts at this place after be-
iog assigned to this field by the district, met
with no little opposition; but, b)' a steadv,
straight-forward eifort, prejudice begins to
fall, and liow a spirit of investigation takes
hold of the people, aad already we begin to see
the manifestation of the power of Sod's word.
Several precious souls have ma.ie application to
be received into the church, to walk in fellovv-
ship with the Lord and His saints. After hav-
ing labored for one week in the vicinity of
Penfield, with some telling results in favor of
the truth, I came to this place (Harwood,) al-
moat entirely ex'nausted, and received news from
home that my family were not very well, but, at
the same time, exhorted by my wife to stay
longer if there were prospects of doing any
good. I only notice this that you dear breth-
ren and sisters may think for a moment how
the poor minister and his wife may f6el under
the circumstances. What minister can with-
hold from sowing the seed of truth (although
poor and needy,) when his wife afflicted at
home, and perhaps away from the society of
brethren and sisters, aud amid all .thf^se trials,
write to her husband and say, ''make full proof
of thy ministry, do the work of an Evangelist,
and then com« home?" What brother or sis
ter with natural affections, can hear and read
these things without being moved to encour
ageallsuch? Bat srhsn I got to this place I
was made to rejoice, for God had sent an angel
to my assistance in the person of our beloved
brother, Thomas D. Lyon, whose wife urged
him to come, and when he said he "had no
money to pay his way," she said, "I have just
enough to pay your way there and back."
God bless sister Lyon, may others do likewise.
As arnsutt of your work in the sending of your
husband here, souls are being turned tc God.
We look forward to a promising church here
of the brethren, if this work is looked after.
Harwood, Champaign Co., III.
From John Zook.— Dear Brethren at
Work: Will you permit me to say to the
brethren and sisters that our series of meet-
ings have passed and we believe they are long
to D3 remembered. We commenced our meet-
ings on the 8th aad closed on the 15th, at the
Goodwill Meeting House. Oar strange min
isters were Bro, William Howe, from Dry
Valley, Mifiiin Co.,' Pa , Bro. Isa-jc Book and
J'^hn of Beashour, Tuscarora Valley, Perry
Church, Pa. These brethren laborej hard with
us and taught us bountifully from the Holy
Scriptures as God gave them ability, for we
believe that the entire work is of the most
high God, and man is the instrument by which
the work is done; therefore we fay that we had
a good meeting, for our dear brethren labored
strong and hard for the building up of the
church that we should be more Christ-like and
gather more oil in our vessels and keep our
lamps trimmed and our ights brighter that
othf-rs might se,<? our good works.
Mifflin, Juniata Co., Pa.., Jan. 20, '81.
From George W. Thomas. — The Peabody
Church ol Marion County, Kan., is still alive.
Elders Forney, and Mourer, of Abeline Kan-
sas closed a series of meetings here on January
19th, which was of much beuffit to both pro-
fessers aud non-professors. We met in church
e.iuneil Jan 19ih, and J. B. Shirk, (formerly
from CarioU County, [tlinoi",) was ordained to
the full minisiry. Bro. Henry Shomber was
c'nosen Speaker, and Bro. Daniel Sbbmber
was elected Deacon. We trust that the hand
of the Lord V, as in all !his work, and that those
ofSaers may fill thi=ir respective places in a way
that will promote the prosperity of Z:od, and
call down Heaven's bleissings upon us.
Peahody, Kan., Jan. 21, '81.
From J. W. Southwood — On the 26th inst.
we took train for Summit Church ia Southern
Indiana. Met with niue members who were kind
and warm hearted, though rather isolated. Had
ten meetings; good interest aud large attend
ance toward the close of the series. May tbe
Lord bless them, is our desire and prayer. Bro.
L J. Howard is the Elder in charge, and he is a
much respected Brother.
Dora, Ind., Jan. 3, '81.
From D. E. Brubaker.— I am at present in
company with that old pioneer veteran of the
Cross, J. H. Fillmore. We are holding a series
of meetings in tb^ Des Moines Valley church
at White Oiik Grore The largest attendance
I have seen any where this winter. Much in-
terest and good prospect.-. More anon.
Elkhart, Iowa, Jan. 24, 'bl.
From Daniel Vaniman.— Upon the earnest re-
quest of Bro. F. C Myers, a resident of this city,
Icame ii6re at 9:30 p m., Saturday, 16th, for
the purpose of preaching the gospel here. As
we had no house to preacti in until Lord's Day
at 3 p. II., we attended services in the Christian
Church on corner of 8 and Mound Streets
in the morning. Then visited and dined with
some inquirers alter truth; after which we
returned to the church, wherf, at 3 p. m. was (^o
far as we know) delivered the first sermon ever
preached by our brethren in this vast city of
over three hundred and fifty thousand inhabit-
ants. There being no appointments for us at
night, we went to the Fir.=it Christian Chuich
of this city at 7: 30 p. m., to hear a farewell ad-
dress from Eld. Garrison, Sen. editor of the
Christian, who is about to call vith his family
for South Port, Eng., as a mi&sionary worker
in that field.
ITfch. We among others, visited an old lady
sixty years of age, a ri^sident of this city, and
whose father was a rcember of the Brethren
church; she being poor and living here in the
city where never before had been an opportu-
nity cff-^red her to unite with the church, 'she
said, "Thank God I now have this opportunity
to obey the gospel as I understand it."
At 5 p ir. Brother John Wise arrived, and
at 8 p. i£. held forth the Word of Life to an at-
tentive congregation.
18th. To-day we intend to visit orphans'
asylums in this city with a view of learning all
we can about bringing up in the nurture and
admonition of the Lord these poor unfortunates
of society.
Bro. Myers is doing a good work here. He
is a single man 23 years of age. H'xa b^en here
all his life except about six years. TJiiittd with
the church in Morgan Co., Mo., when about
eighteen years of age. He earns his living by
day's work, and has but little to to rn. Nev-
ertheless he is caring for us while here, and
pays SI 50 per night for the rn-n of the house;
had two thousand bills printed at his own ex-
pense, besides di^^tributlng many papers and
tracts, all of which help wb largely appreciate.
Mors anon.— 5/. Louis, Mo.
Later. — .Tan. 21. I havn jast rtturned from
St. Louis. Eld John Meizger is tuere now
with Bro. John Wjse. Oniy one applicant,
who made application on Monday aud ou Tues-
day she was ran over rn the s"r?et by a horse
and buggy, and so badly iDJured that she was
not able to he up yesterday wht'ii [saw bar;
so I think she cannot be baptiz-d now. Meet-
ings were not largely att-nded. Streets all
over icy fo thut it was dangerous walking on
sidewallis; hence some walked in streets and
were there in danger of being run over. I
would lavor a trial in St. Louis m a tent when
it gets warm again.
From J. J. Lichty. — Brother C Forney is
holding a series of meetings about five miles
Southeast of here. Brother Bowman has
gone to Beatrice hold.ng fort'n the word. It I
cannot labor much any more my assistants are
faithful and will keep on in the good work. We
baptized the leader of the Lutheran church here
a few weeks ago and it made a "big rumpus"
in the camp oT the Lut<ierans.
Morrill, Kan., Jan. 22.
A WORD OF THANKS.
We, the members of the Maple Grove Aid
Society, of Norton county Kansas, tender
our most heart-felt thanks to the good people,
brethren and sisters, of Naperville, Dupage
county. 111., for a car load of aid goods from
them; to-wit : Six barrels of flour, 4I0bu5heIs
of corn, some clothes, and §38 50 for the sur-
fers of Western Kansas. By the request cf
the church at Naperviile, we will make a
statemestbow tnose goods were distributed.
Allot the flour was distributed outside ot tbe
churoh ; groceries among thoae that have been
doing all the work and feeding people that
came after aid, and the corn was distributed
amongst those that have baen haulicg aid,
hothout and in the church, but heaviest among
the aid haulers. Now you may think it
strange that sid-haulws got more corn than
those who did cot haul aid, but we are very
poor here, and can not afford to do much horse
shoeing, so a few had to do ail the hauling;
and others were very well satisfied with the
distribution. May God's blessings ever rest
upon us aud the good people of Naperville,
as well as every place else in the brotherhood,
is our prayer. U. W. Miller,
Bell, Kan., Jan. 17,'81. H. M. Blue,
J. P. Blue.
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THE Bl^BTHREN ^T "WORK.
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mmu.
S. T. BOSSEKMAN,
Editor.
All communications for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bos^erman, Dunkirk^ Hardin Co., Ohio.
THE SNOW-FALIi.
blast?, come ye heaven-crested flaliss, we fear
not your chill, our wants are supplied, we can
resist your attack, and with humanity in com-
mon we will hail, all hail the return of the
crowned winter king. B.
INTEMPERANCE.
^PHE Snow, the snow, the beautifull snow is
X falling thick and fast, and the glistening
crystals and the downy flake remind us of the
joyous glees of bygone days,when the healthful
sport of press aud ball was the delight of youth-
ful innocence. While standing at my ofBce
window I can see the same youthful sport en-
gaged in by the juTeailes of to-day, andjudging
from the rudy glow on the cheek, the exercise
is in no wise debilitating. There see how he
presses the snow! ani with i-ffeot the ball goes
and one in return from his comrade. Well let
the boys play it is healthful exercise, invigor-
ating to the body and encourages physical de-
velopment.
The snow f=ill also brings to memory other
things and suggests thoughts good and pleas-
act, aud while the mind is feasting on the joy-
ous side, yet on the other side of the picture is
a seen that depicts sad uess. Here is the poor
and orphan child in tattered garments, there
tho widow and her family, dear to her heart,
and scarcely saffijieat clothing and provisions
to protect theaisfclvs from the stormy blast.
To them the snow-fall has no charms, but
looking at the flakes as they draw nearer to
the few blazing fagots and long for the return
of the sun and its softer rays. If they had in
po.;ses3ion that which falls from the tables of
the wealthy, they too would enjoy the crystal
scenery, and instead of the pale and haggard
look would possess the glow ubon the cheek
and be able to withstand the cold stormy blast
of the old winter king. Then while we sit by
our warm fireside or walk out in the open
air with sufiicient wraps, watching the downy
fl^ecis as they fall from heaven, w« are made to
wonder how others enjoy the associations of the
dear old companion — winter. All are not hap-
py—some are in poverty's vale, others are sick
and the falling flakes strike their hearts as the
dagger from the enemy. No friends no cloth-
ing, no provisions and no means. Then ye
heaven- blessed, be not drunken with plenteous
stores, but be temperate in their use, and favor
the needy. If you would show yourselves men
in the fj uer and nobler sense, go not among
the nobles in high rank who are carving them-
selvs monuments of fame, go not to the wealthy
who wou d spurn your gifts, go not to the pal-
aces of the dignitary and the halls of pleasure
where want is unknown; but rather go to the
hovels of the poor and relieve them from per-
ishing want, go to the widow and lighten the
burden cf her sorrow, go to the orphan and ex-
hibit to the-n the tenderness of a father, go to
those who are sick and ameliorate distress,
stiowing yourself an angel of mercy.
Then come ye howling winds, ye stormy
0
perance that your light may become brighter
and brighter, permeating society around you
until others may see the beauty of total ab-
stinence and banish the cup for ever and be a
blessing to themselves, their fan.ilies, church,
society and the nation. b.
NUMBER I.
UE, subject may be variously defined, yet
upon the whol", of the same meaning.
"Want of moderation or due restraint; ex-
cess in any kind of action or indulgence; any
exertion of the body or mind, or any indulg-
ence of appetites or passions which is injurious
to the person or contrary to morality. Habit-
ual indulgence in drinking spirituous liquors,
with or without intoxication." — Webster.
This article shall be confined chiefly to re-
marks on the use of spirituous liquors. In-
temperance is a sin, though small with some,
yet indulged in, brings with it in its train
many great sics. It not only is a personal sin,
but entails misery and ruin upon posterity,
making it a national evl. It not only destroys
the health of the present indulgent but inflicts
ruin and multiplied evils upon the innocent
and helpless. Intemperance like an invading
army enters our lanr^, lays our country in
waste, "burns our towns and cities, fills our
prisons and alms- houses, stalks up the sealfold
and finding the virtue of hemp, fling? thous-
ands of souls into eternity. It invades the fam-
ily circle, and seizes for its victim the parent or
child, the social circle and pollutes the lover or
friend, and in every nook and corner it is
spreading the sorrows and woes of dark despair.
It stands laughing like a fire-Send of hell at
the ripe fields of grain, and with sickle keen
smites the youths in all their vigor, manhood in
its prime, and its strength is commanded no
more ; old age must yield in its weakness and
hence sorrow fills the hearts of thousands of
our citiz^ius who are praying for a release from
the thralldomof king alohohol. It covers the
land with idleness and poverty. It destroys
our schools, enters the social circle and de-
stroys domestic happiness. His cloven foot is
found to tread upon the sacred floors of the
sanctuary under the disguise of moderate
drinking. He enters the business circle and
reduces wealth to poverty. Where, oh where,
is he not found! Behold the thousands of fair
Edens in the laud that have been invaded by
this hideous monster, and the once happy in-
mates have been driven away without the hope
of a Redeemer. Could the universal world be
one vast temperance society, and each individ-
u!il a member of it, then would he die for want
of quarter. Self must be conquered, and if
each one would commence a reformation in
himself it could be a universal work resulting
in a universal reformation. He who conquers
self has conquered a kingdom. To reform is
not to resort to moderate drinking, but to
cease altogether in the use of the deadly poison.
" Touch not, taste not, handle not," is of di-
vine origin and is of divine supremacy as any
part of inspiration. Ye who are christians
can ye accept total abstinence? The law of
God demands it. Accept it and be strong, hold
up those who are weak. Be a light within
yourself and keep a supply of the oil of tem-
BISHOP SIMPSON ON STIM-
ULANTS.
IN his third Yale lecture.Bishop Simpson ad.
vises the young men who are entering the
ministry to avoid all stimulants, and in connec-
tion with this advice gives a bit of in-
formation which is not generally known: "I
would scarcely suppose that any one who feels
himself called to the ministry will countenance
their use; yet kind friends will sometimes sug-
gest that you are weak, your nerves are tremu-
lous, you have been out in the cold, you need
a little stimulant and they will urge the taking
of a little wine or brandy before preaching.
These iriends will tell you that the most
distinguising ministers are in the habit of using
them; and I regret to say that in many
churches both wine and brandy are there kept
in the vestry for the use of the mioister both
before and after preaching." He further says:
" I have known some young ministers who
have used a few4rops of paragoric or opium to
give them strength )or the pulpit. I am glad
to say that I have known but few cases; but
I must add that these were led in the end to
to either physical or moral ruin." And in pass-
ing, he fires a shot at the clerical cigar: "I sup-
pose there is a sort of ecjoyment connected
with it, for I have seen men sit smoking for an
hour with their feet upon a table, professing to
be studying. I have no doubt they had visions
of greatness and glory; but prolonged obser-
vation shows that their lives usually ended
with their cigars, in smoke."
DRINKING TOO MUCH.
CHILDREN are not apt to believe they
drink too much water, and yet they do-
When you come to the house, panting and
thirsty from play, you will take a tumbler of
water and drink it down as fast as .you can, and
then rush to resume play, and perhaps repeat
the drink. Now, the next time you feel thirsty
try this experiment : Take a goblet of water
and slowly sip it. Before it is half gone your
thirst will be fully quenched, and you will feel
better for having drauk only that whish you
need. And again, we are all apt to acquire the
habit of drinking while eating our meals.
Animals don't do it, and it is hurtful to us.
Nature gives us all the saliva we need; and if
any one will chew his food slowly and thor-
oughly, and not take a swallow of drink until
through eating, the desire to do so will soon
leave, and he will require only a few sips of
water, tea or c iflfee after the meal is finished.
This practice, too, will do wonders in the way
of keeping off indigestion, dyspepsia and
sickness.
One great reason why the reformation goes
so slowly is because we, all of us, begin on our
neighbor and never ourselves.
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The number of students at the Noraial is
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-The theremometer has bsen rising and fall-
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FROM HUNTINGTON, PA.
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and destroy some of the flock. It is to be deep-
ly deplored that many who have entered into a
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STEIN AND RAY DEBATE.
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THE BRETHHEIsr -A.T ^V UJciBL.
WAESTLER— KURTZ.— Jan. 2nd, 1881, at the
resilience of the brides parents in Elkhart coun-
ty, md. by J. Metzler Charles Warstler and sister
Lovina Kurtz.
ROrHROCK— TEETER.— By ,1 Metzler at his
residence near Wakarusa, Ind. Jan. the 13, 1881.
Albert Rothrock and sister Lydya Ann Teeter,
all of Elfehart county, Ind.
RO^S- HADSELE.— By Jacob L. Baker at his
residence in Auglaze township, Jan 13, 18S1
Charles A. Ross andllellissa M. Hadsell, both of
Allen county, Ohio. Jacob L. Bakek.
200K— DALE— By the undersigned Mr. Sol-
omon M. Zuck of Bolard, McLain county, and
sister Ptiebe R.Dale of Cornell, Livingston coun-
ty, Illinois were solemnized in marriage the 2eth
day of December, 1880 at the house of the brides
pjirents. R. Hbekman.
HOLBES— EBIE.— Jan, 20th, 1831 by J. J. Hoov-
er at his residence, Mr. Adam Holben and Miss
Emma Ebie, all of Stark county, Ohio.
Mm
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, — Bev, 14:13.
Ohitnftry notices should be separate from everything elaOj written on
( ne Bide of the paper, and brief. Do not enlogize the dead, bnt give
Blmply the most important facts. The following containe all the
points generally proper to mention: 1 . Nome of deceased. 2. Date and
place of death 3. Disease or cause of death. 4. When and where
bom. 5. Age. 6. Name of parents. 7. Nnmiiel of family still living,
8. To whom, when and whore married. 9. United with the chnrch
whoa and where. 10. Burial when and where. 11. Funeral service
when and where, and by whom conducted.
CLINE.— Tiraberville, Va., departed this life Jan.
9th 1881 sister dusan Cliae, consort of Ddvid,
Cline, deceased in her 73 year. She has been a
faithful member for over forty years, and she
leaves eleven children of which ten belong to the
church, and many relatives to mourn their loss.
May she realize the joys that ace awaiting the
faithful. Funeral occasion improved from John
6: 25. 28'by Brother Jacob Miller and others.
TWINING.— Near Vanlue, Hancock Co., Ind. Dee.
27 1881 of diphtheria, Lydia J. Twining, daughter
of H- C. and HattieE. Twining, aged 9 years 1
month and 4 days. Faneral discourse by A. H.
Dickey and John Grabill S. W. LiNdowEB.
AMENTROUT.— At his residence Dec. 24th, 1180,
in the Sugar Creek church, A.llen Co., Ohio, Bro-
Joseph M. Amentrout, born in Rockingham Co.,
Va., age 38 years 8 months and 17 days. He leaves
a kind and affectionate
dren to mourn the loss
iieral services from 1
Brethren.
companion and S chil-
of a kind father. Eu-
Cor. 15: 22: 23 by the
PATTERSON.-In Lima, Jan. lltb, 1881, Frank-
ie, son of .John and sister Elizabeth Patterson,
aged one year 3 months. Disease brain fever.
Funeral service at the Sugar Creek church by
the Brethren, from Heb. 6.
D. Beowek.
M ILLER.— In Barton county Kan. Jan. lOfcb, 1881
of dropsy of the brain. Sister Emily A. Miller,
wife of iV. F. Miller.Sister Miller was born Nov
18 1842 (in Ohio 1 believe) and has left a liitle
babe six weeks oM with four other children and
a broken-hearted husband to mourn their loss.
Sister Miller was a good and kind neighbor, a
faithful and dutiful Christian, and a devoted
wife and mother. She was buried on the 12th,
near p.-iwnee Rock, B.trton, coun-.y Kan. Funer-
al services by the Brethren. Brother Miller )iad
plenty of sympathizing friends all through the
sickness which lasted twelve weeks.
M. MOORHEAD.
HES3.—In the Elkhart district, Elkhart count;
Ind. Dec. I2th, 1880, Brother Moses N. Hesj
62 years, 1 month 14 dtys. He was an able min-
ister. Remarks were made by Brother Daniel
Shiveiy and the writer to a large concourse of
people from 2 Cor. 5 : 1.
MOYER.— In the Bango district Dec. 18th, 1880,
Sistrr Christena Mover, wife of Brother George
Moyer, aged 70 years 10 months and 2 days. Ser-
vices by Brother Joel Shiveiy and tue writer
from 2 Cor. 5: 1. John Metzler.
BERGER. — In Indiana Creek congregation, Fay-
ette county, i'a., Ellen Berger, aged 16 years 7
months and 6 days.
Also Rebecca Berger, Jan. 5th 1881, aged 12
years 9 months and twelve days. Died of dyp-
theria. Both daughters of Michael H. and Mary
Berger, Funeral services on the 6th of Jan. in
the Country Line church by D. D. Horner and
others.
LEEDI".— In the Autirole church, Wabash county,
Ind, sister Elizabeth, wife of Elder John Leedy
aged 66 years and and 6 months.Sister Leedy was
one of the pioneers of this countsy, and indeed,
a mother in Israel; her kindness to all, and
Christian courtesy will long be remembered by
all that knew her. She lived to see all her chil-
dren all added to the church. Pimeral discourse
by the writer from Rev. 20 : 6 to a large concourse
of neighbors and many friends. J. B. LAia.
MILLER. — At the residence of her father near
Goshen, Ind. Jan. 6th, 1881, of consumption, Car-
oline, wife of James E Miller, aged 25 years, 9
months and S days. She bore her affliction with
Christian fortitude. She leaves a husband and
one child to mourn their loss. Funeral services
by B. Shrock, and Brother Levi H. Weaver from
2 Cor. 5:1. She was a member of the Amish
church. L. E. Millek.
LUTZ. — Brother Pe'er Lutz was born in Cam-
bria county Pa. in the year 1811 on the 8th day
of March, and died on the 28th day of December
1880, aged 69 years 9 months and 20 days. In the
death of Brother Lutz the church has lost one
of its most useful miuisters.having been a faith-
ful servant of the church for about forty-live
years, having migrated to the West in an early
day ; the community one of its most exemplary
citizens which will be felt both in and out of the
church. His upright, daily walk and chaste con-
versation through life is worthy of our every
imitation, having lived in this church and in the
same neighborhood since he came to the West
with the exception of about two years. Having
been apprised of his near departure, he made a
selection of the 584 hymn to be used on the oc-
casion. Funeral: improved by Brother J. B.
Harman and aNewligLt ministfr, from Revela-
tion 14: 13. J. H. ESHELMAN.
SHIRK.— At Maple River Junction, Jan. 11th,
1881, Brother Oliver W. Shirk, aged 32 years 11
months and 6 days. Brother Shirk was born in
Lancaster county. Pa. received iuto the church
at Bell Creek Neb. about ten years, and put to
the ministry over two years before his death.
He has been in delicate health for some time.
He bore his afflictions with patience and resig-
nation Disease diphtheria. He leaves a wife
and one little daughter. Funeral at the Coon
River meeting-house by J. W. Diehl from Rom.
8:1.
their loss. April 14th, 1870 again married to sis-
ter Mary A. Garst, and soon after united with
the Brethren church,in which he lived a consist-
ent member until he died. He leaves a wife and
twelve children to mourn their loss. Owing to
sickness in family funeral service was postponed
until sometime in the future.
D. B. Sttjdeeakeb
S WONGER. — In the Logan church, Logan county
Ohio, Jan. 16th, 1881, Sister Tracy Swonger, wife
of Elder Michael Swonger, aged about 53 years.
She leaves a husband and four children to mourn
the death of one that was dear to them. F oner-
al services by the Brethren.
Abednego Miller.
ATER. — Near Marion Center, Marion county
Kansas, Oct. Sth. 1880, Rachel A., daughter of
Brother George and W. and sister Rebecca Ayer
in her ninth year.
Als3 Samuel F. son of same parents, Oct. 11th in
in his 4th year. Also same name.
Oct, 19th Rebecca Ayer. mother of the above
children in her 29th year.
Oct. 30 Brother George W. Ayer, father of and
husband of the aoove.
Dec. 9th, Mary, infant diugter of the above pa-
rents, four weeks old. E. W. Flory.
EYER.— In Washington, Douglas county, Kan,
Near Willow Springs, Dec. 3ist, Brother Henry
D. Eyer, aged 32 years 1 month and 22 days.
A HUMBUG GONE.
The New York Methodist writes: "We are hap-
py to announce the death of Rev. J. T. Inman."
He was for many years a missionary in South
America— so he said. While there he discovered
something which proved to be of the greatest val-
ue as a medicine— so he said. In his anxiety to do
good he flooded the country with well-written cir-
culars, and in response came many thousands of
letters with money inolosures to his rooms at the
Bible House in this city. The receipts ran up to
the enormous amount of $200,000, and how much
more we have not the means of knowiag. Now
it appears that this benefactor of his race nev-
er had a room in the Bible House, that his
name was not Inaaan, that he had never been a
missionary, and that his precious feet had never
trod the soil of South America. But he is dead!
Let bis ten thousand believers and dupes erect to
his memory a monument of brass that will pierce
the azure sky."
FROM JESSE CALVERT.
HELM.— Departed this life December 27, 1880, H.
J. Helm son of friend Joel and Etta Helm of
lung fever, aged ten months and twelve days.
Services J. C. McMulen and W. M Murray from
Matt. 19: 13, 14. IsAHC Heistand.
BROWN. — In the Macoupin Creek church, Mont-
gomery county, 111. Jan. 13th, 1881, Brother Cas-
well T. Brown, aged 57 years 9 months and 1
day. The subject of this notice was born in
in Tennessee, April 12l:h 1823; came to this State
in an early day, and was married to Agness t-'ul-
erton, Feb. 28th, 1855. She died March 19 1869,
Leaving husband and seven children to mourn
I spent yesterday iu the city ofElkharf,
heard Rev. James Wailes of the Evan-
gelical preach at ten A. 3i. Text 133 Psalm. He
says we are all brethren, and should live together
in harmony ; and he thanked God that there are
enough churches for all to be suited, and in the
main essentials we are all one. There are seven
thousand inhabitants here and eleven churches,
and about two thousand attend church. It does
not look as though it did very much good as many
churches At 7 p. M. went to the Mennonite church,
heard Rev. Joseph Funk preach. Text, Isaiah 1:
18. The points were: Is religion reasonable, and is
itbEst to have our sins made white or shall they
remain red until Christ comes V I am here resting
from preaching and djing some mail service; as I
was so worn down I felt that I must rest. My last
preaching was in Wells county, Edler Sabey's
church. We had a good meeting, but uo additions.
We organized a new church, called Camden. We
are having a fearful time with R. R. accidents
just now. Five or six last week; fortunately only
a few killed, and a few seriously hurt.
Elkhart, Ind Jan. 24. 1181,
More people have gone to the gibbet for want
of early instruction, discipline, and correction,
than from any incurable depravity of nature.
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Current Topics.
It ia expected that Moody aud Sankey will
go from the Pacific Coast to New Orleans for a
few weeks and then sail for Great Britain again
where they have engaged to begin early in the
Spring.
In the largest library in the world, in Paris,
may be found a Chinese chart of the heavens,
made about 600 years before Christ. In this
chart 1460 stars are found correctly inserted,
as corroborated by the scientists of the present
day.
Some idea of the labor and cost of making
an illustrated paper may be formed from the
statement that of the Caristma? natnbet of the
London '"Graphic" 400,000 copies were printed,
_460 persons employed, and $70,000 expended in
its production.
What a fact is it for Christian people to con-
sider that it ia stated by an ^Eaglish paper,
that more money is spent in Great Britain and
Ireland in two days for intoxicating drink, than
is given in a year for the cause of missions,
Protestant and Catholic.
Brother M. Zigleri of Broadway, Virginia,
says we are having one of the coldest winters
ever experienced here. In the last four weeks
as much aa four feet of snow fell. On Decem-
ber 30th, the thermometer went down to 26
degrees below zero and in some places it was as
low as 30°.
Henry Lame, the oldest person in Indiana,
died at Mount Vernon last week aged (accord-
ing to his claim, which was pretty clearly es-
tablished.) 123 years. He was a body servant
to Gen. Mercer during the American Revolu-
tion, and claims that at the time of the great
fire in Richmond he had passed his majority.
clouds of smoke and ashes. This coincident
is leading many men to inquire if the volca-
noes of the Pacific Islands are not to be con-
sidered a part of the American continental vol-
canic system.
From Brotner Heyser, of Madison, Geogia,
we have the following: We are having au
unusually severe winter. Had one bed of snow
six inches deep. Mercury down to four degrees
below zero. Constant wet weather has kept
the roada so bad that 1 have been compelled to
close my little Sabbath school for the wintei.
I wish to be remembered by the Primitive fam-
ily hnd other kind friends with whom I enjoyed
such a pleasant visit recently. — Primitive.
The Waldensian Church has now one hun-
dred agents evangelizing Italy, — not foreign-
ers, but Italians by birth, by civil rights and
privileges, they constitute a native agency.
The Gospel is preached by them in forty-seven
towns and villages. The number who attend
public worship under them is about 4,000, and
of these, 2,414 are communicants, the majority
of whom have come out of the church of
Rome. — Christian Standard.
A man arose in one of Moody's meetings and
gave his experience. "I have been for five year,;
on the Mount of Transfiguration." "How
many souls have you led to Christ last year?"
was the sharp question that came from Mr.
Moody in an instant. "Well I don't know,"
was the astonished reply. "Have you saved
any ?" persisted Mr. Moody. "I don't know
that I have," answered the man. "Well, vte
don't want that kind of mountain-top experi-
ence. When a man gets so high that he can't
reach down and save poor sinners, there is
something wrong."
STAR OF BETHIiBHEM COMING.
There is much excitement in Chili, South
America, near the town of Canete, on account
of large quantities of gold found by miners in
an old abandoned gold mine known as the
Lebu mines. Gold is found in nuggets, some
of which have weighed four, five, and six
ounces, and the nuggets have been sold as high
aa $120. There have been instances of poor
miners making hundreds and thousands of dol-
lars in a few days. Fifteen hundred people are
represented to be upon the spot. Upward ol
1,300 claims have been taken out, and a notary
public has taken §85,000 in the shape of fees.
In 1859 there was a terrific eruption of the
volcano Manna Loa, in the Sandwich Islands.
In the same year Mount Baker, in Washington
Territory, and Mount Hood, in Oregon, were
in a state of eruption. A few weeks ago there
was another violent eruption cf Manna Loa,
and on Wednesday it waareported by telegraph
that Mount Baker was again throwing out
A century ago an infidel German countess,
dying, gave orders that her grave should be
covered with a solid slab of grfeite; that
around it should be placed square blocks oi
stone, and that the whole should be fastened
together by strong iron clamps. "This buria!
place, purchased to all eternity, must never be
opened," — thus she defied the Almighty. But
a little seed sprouted under the covering, and
the tiny shoot. found its way through between
two of the slabs, and grew there slowly
and surely, until it burst the elampa asunder,
and lifted the immense blocks. No wonder
the people of Hanover, look at that tree and
opening grave, as God's answer to the terrible
defiance of the young countess.
PROF. C. A. Grimmer, of Kingstone, Ja-
maica, who ia a acientiat of fame, recent-
ly made aome wonderful propheciea in connec-
tion with the action of the planets and
other heavenly bodies. He aays of the "Star of
Bethlehem:" In 1887 the 'Star of Bethlehem"
will be once more aeen in "Casseopia's chair,"
and it will be accompanied by a^total eclipse of
the sun and moon. The star only makes its
appearance every 315 years. It will appear and
illuminate the heavens, and exceed in brillian-
cy even Jupiter when in opposition to the sun,
and, therefore, nearer to the sun and brightest.
The marvelous brilliancy of the "Star of Beth-
lehem" in 18S7 will surpass any of its previous
viaitationa. It will be seen even by noonday,
shining with a quick flashing light the entire
year, after which it will gradually decrease in
brightness and finally disappear, not to return
to our heavens tUl 2202, or 315 years after 1887.
This star first attracted the attention of modern
astronomers in the year 1575. It was then
called a new star. It was no new star, how-
ever, for this was the star which shown so
brightly 4 B. C, and was the star that illu-
minated the heavens at the nativity of Christ.
— Washington Republican.
EDITOEIAL EEMAEKS.
The above has been going the rounds among
some of our exchaages,and having some reasons
to doubt its reliability scientifically, we clipped
the article and sent it to the Rochester Astro-
nomical Society, and received the following
reply:
FEOir THE EOCHESTEB ASTRONOMICAL
SOCIEIT.
Rochester, Jan. 28, 1881.
Dear Sir: — In view of the many published
statements regarding the identity of the "Star
of Bethlehem" and the variable or rather the
temporary star of Tycho, the question you
ask is a very natural one. The whole theory,
however, is founded on suppo3ition,that has not
a siogle fact to support it. In the first place
there never was a star of Bethlehem in the
senae which we apply to a atar; it was simply
a light they had seen in the east, and it came
and stood over where the young child was.
A star, instead of standing over a certain house,
would stand over every house in the Holy land,
and far beyond it. In 945 a bright atar blazed
out aomewhere near Casaeopia as is supposed,
and in 1264 another ofichich there is great doubt,
and another in 1572, called Tycho's star. Now
there is very little probability that the three
(allowing that the 2nd, ever existed) were reap-
pearances of the same atar; and that either of
them was the Star of Bethlehem is all gammon.
You will perceive that between 945 and 1264
there was a period of 319 years, while between
1264 and 1572 there v^ere only 308 This fact
alone is sufficient to establish their non-identity.
Respectfully yours,
Louis Swibt.
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THE BUETECHETsT -A.T lVO±iK.
For the Brethren at "Wort.
CHRIST WASHING HIS DISCI-
PLBS' FBET.
31 B. B. JACOBS.
One day before the feast came on
Sat Jesu3 with his chosen few.
He knew he soon Tnust leave the world,
And leave his faithful followers, too.
He loved them well while in the world;
They to hia will did always bend.
In trials and temptations, too.
He loved: yes lci\Ked them to the end.
He knew all things were in his hand;
He must obey his Father's will.
Meekly he bowed to his command.
That he his mission might fulfill.
He lays his garments now aside;
Calmly he riseth from the board,
And with a towel did him gird.
And water in a basin poured.
The Son of Glod stoops down in love,
And washes his disciples' feet.
And with the towel does them wipe.
To show obedience is meet.
Then Peter, when he comes to him,
In wonder saith, "Dost thou wash me?"
But Jesus saith, ''What I do now
Shall be hereafter known to thee."
Then Peter spake unto the Lord,
"Thou shalt- thoushalt never wash me."
But Jesus saith, "I'll wash thee now,
Or thou shale have no part with me.
Know ye what I have done to you?
Do ye not own me as your Lord ?
Te call me Master, so I am.
And I now give to you my word:
Do unto all as I have done.
For I have the example given;
Ye shall be happy here on earth.
And in my Father's home in heaven."
For tie Brethren at Wort.
WHAT EXCUSE WILL YOU HAVE ?
BT SAMANTHA M. WITMOEE.
SINNEE, what excuse will you have?
Stop and think for one moment-
Do you know why you are living in the
condition you are? Have you ever
thought, If I should be called away
suddenly to meet my Judge, what ex-
cuse would I have for not being pre-
pared for that solemn event which will
srrely come? Or have you some ex-
cuse framed for which you are staying
away ftom Christ? Is it because some-
body that is in the church does not live
in accordance with their profession ? Or
do you say, I intend to come to Christ
after I have served the enemy of my
soul a little longer ? Do you suppose
such excuses will avail anything when
you are called to stand before your
Judge to give an impartial account for
your stewirdship here? Friendly
sinner, I fear such excuses will be of
little value. Because somebody else does
wrong I will stay away from Christ and
be lost — ■ eternally lost ! O solemn
thought that we should be forever de-
barred from all the enjoyments of heav-
en! And not only be deprived from
the great enjoyments, but be in contin-
ual torment forever and ever ! O kind
reader, let me entreat you to ponder
these weighty matters well. Think of
eternity; think too, Am I safe should I
be called away now? May God help
us ail to prepare for that solemn event.
My dear young friends, I often think
of these verses:
My youthful mates, both small and great,
Stand here and you shall see.
An awful sight which is a type
Of what you soon must be.
I used to appear once fresh and fair.
Among the youthful crowd.
But now behold me dead and cold,
Wrapped in a sable shroud.
My cheeks once red like roses spread.
My sparkling eyes so gay;
But now you see how 'tis with me —
A lifeless lump of clay.
When you are dressed in all your best.
In fashion so complete.
You soon must be, as you see me,
Wrapped in a winding sheet.
Ah youth ! beware and do prepare
To meet the monster death.
For he may come when yon are young.
And steal away your breath.
When you on to your frolics go,
Remember what I saj ;
In a short time though in your prime,
You may be called away.
Now I am gone; I can't return.
No more of me you'll see;
But it is true that all of you
Must shortly follow me.
When you onto my grave do go,
The gloomy place to see,
I say to you who stand in view.
Prepare to follow me.
THE 'QUESTION,
BY LEMUEL HILLEET.
ii'\KTlLL you support a religious pa-
' ' per clean and free from secu-
lar or worldly advertisements?"
Reader, are you willing to let the
moral weight and truth of this question
come to you ? Will you allow j ust for a
little while your mind to be unbiased
by prejudice to some man or to some
artful and spicy contribution, which
vainly tries to prove the spiritual and
religious worth of secular advertise-
ments in the ministry of the "press"
sending forth a paper consecrated to the
service of the Lord?
My first argument against our relig-
ious papers becoming agents through
which to advertise the business of the
world is that they at once falsify their
face. I have never yet seen a re-
ligious paper that did not agree to de-
vote its pages to preaching the gospel,
and any stranger looking at the face of
^Aese papers would never expect in the
course of a year to get a good many
pages devoted to advertising the busi-
ness of this world.
But it is argued by some that be-
cause we need these things we have a
right to advertise them in our religious
papers. The wise man says, "There is a
time for all things;" he don't want us
to mix them too much. Yet if the
world was not full of advertisements
for "College Buildings and their facili-
ties," "Dry Goods and Notions," "Tail-
or and Milliner Shops," "Wagon
Shops," "Meat Markets," and "Restau-
rants"— and the man of God, with the
truth seeker, would be likely to suffer
for not knowing where to obtain the
necessities of life; then there might be
an apology for advertising the lawful
things for the Christian and truth-seek-
er to use. But it is farther argued that
"'Paul labored with his hands,' and that
was secular, and so do our ministers,
vidth our brethren and sisters every-
where." Paul did not tell where the
work could be done, and where the
tents could be purchased; he did the
work, — he made the tents, along with
other laborers. Would to God many
would do like good old Paul and many
of our faithful brethren and sisters of to-
day; there would be less "begging" col-
leges, papers and worthless preachers to
support, and those who would preach
would be men who, like Paul, would
"bear in their bodies the marks of the
Lord Jesus," and those who would
teach in schools would not be turned to
the right or left to ape the rotten and
false principles of the world; and
those who would edit papers would
keep their pages pure.
In the past fifteen years I have been
around some, and not a little on the
outskirts of our brethren, and I have
found out pretty well what kind of a
paper the truth-seekers want. I have
often heard them say they wanted a
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THS iJHETJEUrlEnNT ^2^T ^YOMI^,
83
paper that would not contradict the some tailor shop, a milliner and a dress-
doctrine that thej minister preached, i maker. I tell yon it would not sound
provided he represented the doctrine of j well. Or again, I might be preaching
his society, and if his society or church
did not represent the doctrine of the
New Testament, they neither wanted
paper, preacher, nor church. These
men and women who are seeking the
truth are sensitive; they are generally
the most solid people we have. Many
of them come from societies where the
cloak of religion has been drawn over
all kinds of advertisements, and they
have come to us for something better;
they want spiritual food; they want
clean papers, clean preachers, and a
clean church.
Some years ago, after preaching at a
place, a couple of gentlemen asked me if
there were any papers published in the
interest of our people. When I gave
them a couple, one of them read aloud
a very good piece; and then looked
through the pay er, and when he came
to the list of advertisements he remark-
ed: "This spoils the article." "What?,"
i asked. "Why these worldly adver-
tisements." I answered, "You need not
read them." "Ah," said he, "they are
here." He continued, "Suppose after
you had preached your sermon you
would have advertised for sale a book
called the 'Blue Coats — -how they
fought, bled, and died,' 'Esop's Fa-
bles,' and 'Courtships,' and also 'Sil
vertongued Organ' for sale. It would
spoil your sermon. We would report
you, and your people would stop you
from preaching. We want a paper con-
ducted in its publications just like a
preacher who preaches the gospel, and
then stops without annoying our pa-
tience with things that are crowded up-
on us almost every day through the
week." Now, thought I the other day,
let me test this logic: I will preach the
gospel even if I should have to say,
"Mind not high things but condescend
. to men of low estate," and "be not con-
formed to this world." And then at
the close of my remarks tell the people
I know where they can obtain the most
thorough collegiate course in the coun-
try ; I give them a picture of the build-
ing it may perchance be at Mt. Morris,
Ashland, or Huntingdon. It would
kill the preaching. Suppose sometime
I will be discoursing to the people on
the subject of plainness and exhorting
the members of the church in that di-
rection, but in the course of my re-
marks I should tell the congregation of
to the people about being temperate
and of the necessity of fasting, and
then m connection with my remarks,
tell the people where the best restau
rant is. Or again, I might be exhorting
the congregation not to be worldly-
minded, and not allow the world to
come up to destroy their holy thoughts,
and tell the people to center their
thoughts upon heaven and heavenly
things; but suppose about the time I
would get them to believe ihf.t I
had faith in what I said I would
tell them where they could get dry
goods and notions to the best advantage.
And then I might tell the farmers, too,
where they could meet with ready de-
mand for their fat cattle. "O that wont
do; it is not at the right place and time."
The plea that our preachers and the
majority of our members work with
their hands wont justify mixing in the
way contended for. Although our
preachers, with many of our brethren,
may and do labor with their hands,
each may have his vocation in life. Bro.
John Wise told me a few days ago that
he had been working lately at the car
pen ter trade; but in his preaching he
told us we should not be concerned
about the business of this life in our
hours of worship. He did not bring
his tools in the meeting house and work
in connection with the season of wor-
ship, nor did he advertise his business
or trade during preaching.
Another one feeds cattle, but thank
God he did not drive them along to
meeting, and engage in the business
there so as to mix it with his sermons of
devotion, yet if he even thought of his
business much it was mixing it too much
for the meeting to be very profitable to
him.
Now when 1 read our papers I feel
about the same as when I hear the
brethren preach. I"unccver my head,"
and I don't want the cares and business
of time to bother me. I look upon the
paper as a preacher, and if it is the
right kind I just as little expect the ho-
ly season of worship to be disturbed
in reading, by worldly or secular adver-
tisements as I would if I were in the
meeting-house hearing a gospel sermon
or reading the gospel myself.
It is true we can ask God to bless our
business if it is lawful. If this be mix-
ing we can mix business and religion
this way. But by no means are we
to drag our secular business into our
preaching or "religious papers" by way
of advertisement", unless it is for
money, and if for this, we wiU preach,
accordingly, and in a few years God
may pity the poor himself, for we will
have too many other things too look
after.
I think I hear the response from many
hearts saying, "Yes we will support
such a paper as the B. at W. promises
to be for 1-S81 ; just because if you live
up to your promise we will have better
reading and more of it."
A paper is published in Michigan, a
semi infidel sheet, yet claiming to be
religious. They have never advertised
anything but their books and pamph-
lets, and they have a large circulation.
Now if the devil can keep up a pa-
per without secular advertisements
(even that that would be in his
favor) why can't we without advertis-
insr that which' is against us? Has the
truth less power than falsehood ?
If you cannot keep up a paper in
the way you promised, I shall take it
as a testimony that it is a sin to edit a
paper. Another thing I noticed in this
paper: they never allowed an article
written by any of the members of their
society against their order, faith, and
practice to be published. Look out for
such advertisements; don't let them
come in. May God give you this wis-
dom to guide you, and it can never be
said that your paper built up a party in
the church.
it is only when men associate with
the wicked with the desire and purpose
of doing them good that they can rely
upon the protection of God to preserve
them from contamination.
A drunken man came up to Rowland
Hill one day and said, "I am one of
your converts, Mr. Hill." "I dare say
you are," replied that shrewd and sens-
ible preacher: "but you are none of the
Lord's converts, or you would not be
drunk."
Life is a book of which we have one
edition. Let each day's action as they
add their pages to the indestructible
volume, be such as we shall be willing
to have an assembled world read.
True faith makes the sinner humble,
active and self-denying; false faith
leaves men proud, indolent and^self-
ish.
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THE BI^BTHREISr ^T ^^ORK.
THE DESIGN AND FORM OP
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM, xxti.
Baptism into the name of each person of the
Holy Trinity.
"Produce your cause, aalth the Lord ; bring forth
your strong reasons, saith the king of Jacob." Isa.
41 : 21.
SOME ask how we harmonize three
actions with Paul's expression in
Eph. 4:5, "One Lord, one faith, one
baptism." Our opponents say, "If you
dip once in the name of the Father,
that's one baptism, and if you dip once
more in the name of the Son, that's Pwo
baptisms, and if you dip once more in
the name of the Holy Spirit that's ihree
baptisms." Were this true, I could,
reasoning by analogy, make out a mon-
strous case, and convict all who believe
in a divine Savior and Holy Spirit, of
tri-theism. Do you believe that the
Father is Lord ? Yes. Owe Lord? Do
you belive that the Son is Lord? Yes.
Two Lords? Do you believe th&t the
Holy Spirit is Lord ? Yes. Tliree Lords ?
Will you have it ? Is that the doctrine
of single immersionists who believe in
the tri- personality of the godhead? "Oh
no," you say. I tell you it is cerainly the
inevitable conclusion of your methed of
reasoning against our form of baptism.
You say "We have only one godhead,
but three powers. Father, Son, and Ho-
ly Spirit in one." So I tell you we
have only '■'■one haptlsiii'''- — one adminis-
tration— one appropriate rite of initia-
tion into the church of Christ, but three
united and concurring actions in one.
The argument offered here by the ad-
vocates of single immersion, against our
form of administration, is virtually the
same that was urged by Pagans in the
primitive age of the church against the
tri-personality of the godhead. Simi
lar observations might be made respect-
ing the "one faith" of Christianity. It
not only comprehends the distinct offic-
es and relations of Father, Son and Ho-
ly Spirit, but every article in the New
Testament creed. Is a belief in the
Father, faith, f It certainly is. Is a
belief in the Son, faith? It certainly
is. Is a belief m the Holy Spirit, /aM.^
It certainly is. Is it therefore not one
faith, because it comprehends in a three-
fold exercise the existence and doctrine
of the three powers in the godhead ?
But on this subject we find, as it were,
trinity in trinity. "Faith," as Bro. Esh-
elman expresses it, "is historic in its cre-
dence of facts stated, objective in look-
ing to the meritorious works of Christ,
and subjective, in accepting his com-
mands and submitting to his divine
authority." One Faith Vindicated.
Histoj'ically , we believe in Christ as the
prophet whom we hear. Objectively^ we
believe in him as the Great High Priest,
on whom we rely, and subjectively, we
believe in him as the King whom we
obey. Our one baptism is triune in
confession of our one faith which is tri-
une, in our one God who is triune. But
some exclaim with apparent astonish-
ment, "What ! one immersion ? and three
immersions?" Such I remark is not at
all strange when we reflect upon their
application and the uses and idioms of
language. When we speak of "three
immersions" we always allude to the
concurring actions which make up the
ordinance. When we speak of "one
immersion" we mean the one ordinance
in its appropriate sense. Christ's one
"church" (Matt. 16: 18) is composed of
churches, 1 Cor. 16: 1; Rev. 1: 4. The
"word" of God (Luke 8: 2) consists of
his "words." Acts 11: 14. God's
"work" (Gen. 2: 2) is made up of his
"works." Heb. 4: 4, 10. The Bible
(book) is composed of "books." That
bronchial irritation which you call a
"cough" consists of "coughs." Thus
the same word is often used in the sing-
ular to express the whole, that is used
in the plural to express its parts. Why
therefore may not three immersions
(acts) compose one immersion (an ordi-
nance) ?
Alexander Carson, one of the most
distinguished Baptist writers that Eu-
rope ever produced, found no difficulty
with this thought. He says "The three
immersions used by the ancients in the
performance of the rite are called
tria baptismata, three baptisms,
that is three immersions; for
it could not have been th7'ee purifica-
tions, it was only one purification. I am
well aware that these three immersions
may be called also one baptism. My
philosophy can account for this. When
they are said to be three baptisms, the
word IS used in reference to the act of
immersion; when they are called one
baptism, the word is used in reference
to the r'lte in its appropriate se7ise.''''
Carson on Bap. p. 491. But we do not
need the foregoing argument, however
available, if we remember that "era
baptisma" here rendered "owe ba2Msm"
cannot be rendered ''one dip!''' Could
it be translated by some word bearing
the same relation to "■bapto'''' that bap-
tisrrha has to baptize, the advocates of
single immersion would have an argu
ment. Ing attached to a verb in the
jiresent tense indicates repetition or con-
tinuation of action — thus, one step, ex-
presses but one action,but one stepping
involves a plurality of steps. The word
speah really requires but one articula-
tion, but one speaTcinq indicates a rep-
etition of words. So one dip would
require a person to be put into the
water once, but the word admits no
such rendering, while the Emphatic
Diaglott renders it "one dipping," and
Luther's translation has it ''eine taufe,^^
one dipping. With this I am inform-
ed corresponds the Gothic of the
4th century, the Danish of 1524, the
Swedish of 1534, and the Dutch of
1560. It should be remembered that
"baptisma" corresponds with baptiao, a
frequentative Greek verb. Bullion says,
''Jf'requeniatives express repeated ac-
tion,^' also "■ Frequentatives a/re those
which signify repeated action. These
commonly end in so." Gr. Gram. § 72,
193, 8.§ 115, 314, 2. With this agrees
Host Gram. § 94, 2, b; also Buttman
Gram. § 119, 1, 5, 2. To this class of
verbs belongs baptize, to baptize. An-
drew and Stoddard speaking ofLat. verbs
say '■' Frequentatives express a repetition
or increase of the action expressed by
the primitive and "are formed by add-
ing 0 to the third root; as domo (domit)
domito," &c., also "by adding ito to the
first root of the primitive; as, ago (ag)
agito," &c. Lat. gram. § 187, 2, 1, a, b.
To this class of verbs belongs mergito,
to immerse. Prof. Stewart, after show-
ing from TertuUian and Jerome that
baptize was early translated by mergito,
says, "It would appear, * that a feeling
existed among some of the Latin Fath-
ers, when they rendered baptizo by
mergito, that baptizo is, in its appropri-
ate sense, what the grammarians and
lexicographers call a 'frequentative,
verb' — i. e., one which denotes repeti-
tion of the action which it indicates.
Nor are they alone in this; some of the
best Greek scholars of the present and
past ages have expressed the same opin-
ion in a more definite shape. Buttman
lays it down as a principle of the Greek,
language, that a class of verbs ending
in 'zo,' formed from other verbs, have
the signification of frequentatives.
(Giam. sec. 119, 1, 5, 2) Rost lays
down the same principle (Gram. sec.
94, 3, b.) In accordance with this,
Stephens and Vossius have given their
opinion, and 'highest authorities' of re-
cent date in lexicography, have decided
in the same way. Passow, Bretschnei-
der and Donnegen, all affirm that bap-
tizo originally and properly means, to
dip or plunge oftan or repeatedly."
Quinter and McConnel Deb, p. 2.
J. w, s.
Note. "Bebammenon," here is quoted by Ori-
gen in one of his homilies on John, and more
probably fi om older and more reliable readings.as
"Errantismenon," which seems to be the more cor-:
rect rendering, as it evidently corresponds with
Is.. 63: 3.
THE BRETJHKEISr ^lH: T^ORKl.
85
^at[$t^s(jiotttleni(^*
From Jas. R, Gish.— Dear Beeth-
EEN" AT Work: I last wrote you from
Corniug just before leaving that point
for Hot Springs, 1311i inst. Left about
5 A. M. Had about all day's run through
a low timber country : considerable of
it had water standing on it. Now and
then we would pass a cabin — generally
one room one story high, no window;
when they want light they open the
door until the house is filled, then they
shut the door until they use up their
stock of light, then they must sit in
darkness or repeat the operation; un
less the house is minus chinking and
daubing, (which is not uncommon.)
Many of these little cleared patches
show marks of age and decay, with
here and there an old limb- broke
clump of neglected peach trees;
very few apple trees to be seen. Al-
most every farm shows marks of "don't
care if it aint fixed." The land, as far
as I could see, would be considered
about second and third rate. Passing
Little Rock, we had principally pine
hills and thin lands as far as we came
on the St. Louis & Iron Mountain Rail-
road, which was to Malvern. Here we
changed cars f o'r Hot Springs ; arrived
about 5 p. M. I will not attempt any
description of the place, as I sent you a
paper that gives the particulars much
better than I can, of which you can
make such extracts as you see fit. We
have been here about two weeks; and
owing to bad health and some bad
Weather, we have not been able to get
out of the city, much less to see the
surrounding country. One object in
coming to this place was to stay a few
days and try to recruit my health, as I
had taken a severe cold. But instead
of recruiting I had a severe attack of
rheumatism, which settled in my left
knee joint and drew my leg so crooked
' that 1 have been unable to walk or even
standalone for some days. To-day, by
the use of a cane and careful moving, I
got to the table and back to our room.
But when we will be able to get away
here we can't tell. Would like, if health
will permit, to have a look at some of
the sui'rounding country. As far as I
have been able to see, it is a poor pine,
knobby, hilly country surrounding the
springs. But they tell me there is
some good farm land south west of here
on a small river, which land I would
like to see for the satisfaction and bene-
fit of the Brethren that would like to
move South on account of the climate.
Some may think this a strange way to
do missionary work. My answer is : If
we cannot find a suitable country to live
in or that would be good enough for
brethren to move to, we can never suc-
ceed in building up a church of our
am out, if health and circumstances
will not allow me to do anything to-
wards building the house, I will try
to find a suitable place for the foun-
dation, at least as far as my judgment
goes; but have seen nothing yet that in-
dicates even fair prospects. Among the
thousands here and the many coming
and going, we have met no friendly face
that we ever saw before.
Hot Springs, Arkansas, Jan. 27.
From W. B. Sell —We have had a
solid Winter in this part of Missouri;
snow ever since Dec. 24th, good sleigh-
ing and one of the greatest blessings —
health has been good all Winter. We
have no place here to hold meeting, on-
ly in school-houses, and our member-
ship is so scattered that we have not
had any meetings for sometime. Con-
template a series of meetings to com-
mence on the 4th of February.
Darlington, Mo., Jan. 28.
From S. 0. Meek-— i^rethren Joseph
Michael and James E. Hilkey, of Doug
las County, Kansas, came here the 8th
of this month and commenced preach-
ing. Notwithstanding the extreme cold
weather, our congregation increased in
numbers until at the closs of our meet-
ing the house was crowded. All seem-
ed to be very much interested. The
brethren and sisters have been greatly
strengthened and encouraged in the
cause of our Redeemer. We number
forty-five members, nine of whom live
fifteen miles south of this place, and
five of whom live fifteen miles
west. We have no speaker here,
and have but little preaching. We
feel thankful to our dear brethren that
visit us; there are some that remember
us yet. They have oui- best wishes. We
pray the good Lord that he will give
them many souls for theii- hire.
James Crossing, Jackson Co., Kan., Jan. 25.
scattered pretty much all over the dis-
trict, calling for preaching. I have
been in the Mineral Creek Church two
difi^erent times, and find that harmony
and peace are the prevailing order now
among them. They ,too, are as orderly
a. body of members as can be found in
the entire brotherhood. They labor
jointly to maintain the general order of
the brotherhood. I am aware tbat Mis-
souri is held under par both politically
and ecclesiastically by those of the
North and East; but any one will be
surprised in both respects who will
visit us, as some were last Fall whom
we met on our tour. They expressed
themselves with great surprise — some
saying they never enjoyed themselves so
well in theii' lives as they did at some
of oui- feasts. Here in Saline we have
a small church. The calls for preach-
ing are numerous. Our country will
furnish the best body of fertile soil in
the West, and the farmer can be amply
remunerated for his labor here in tilling
it. Brethren that desire emigrating to
the West will do well to call and see
our couiitry. Our market privileges
are as good as can be found in the
West. We have the advantage of three
railroads and the river, and another
railroad will, without doubt, be con-
structed the coming Summer through
our country. We need not say to our
minisiering brethren that we need your
assistance, for you can ascertain this
from the foregoing. But we can say
that we much desire good active, labor-
ing brethren to come and locate among
us, and work with us. I will assure
you that you can't find a more needful
field to labor in. Come and see us and
our country, and we think that you
will be induced to settle with ns.
Brownsville, Saline Co., Mo.
From D. L. Williams.— I wish to
say to the general brotherhood that
since the 30th day of last September I
have visited ten of the churches of the
Southern District of Missouri; was at
nine feasts and the District Meeting,
and I can venture to say, from an hon-
est conviction, that a more orderly body
of members cannot be found, and that
no district of churches in a better work-
ing condition; love and peace prevails
throughout; and the members are gen-
erally alive unto the good cause. The
calls for preaching are very numerous,
and not more than half of them can be
filled, if possibly that, by the present
ministerial force. There are about thir-
ty-five ministers in this district, and a
few of them spend a greater part of
^their time at the work. There are
twenty organized churches in this dis-
trict, and several little groups of scat-
From S. T, Bosserman.— Dear B.
AT W., 1 arrived here on the 18th inst.,
to assist in the Master's cause at this
place, and found Eld P. J. Brown al-
ready at work, at which time we joined
him in the labors. Our meetings are of
increasing interest, and the spirit of the
Lord IS at work. Five precious souls
have already been baptized, and pros-
pects bid fair for more. Our dear com-
panionable brother and able expounder
of the doctrine of Jesus, P. J. Brown,
left to day for another field of labor.
We expect to remain a short time
yet,and then return to "Bright8ide,"and
enjoy the association of the family for a
short time, and then off for the conflict
again. May God grant suflicient grace
to his people everywhere that labor
may be sweet, and trials be endured, ac-
complishing good in the name of Jesus.
Our present field of labor is Seneca
Church. Local ministers are brethren
John Shontz, George Elliot and S. A.
Walker.
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'TELE BIIETBCREN' ^T T^ORK
From a Sister. — ^Oar last qaarterly coun-
cil was held oa New Year's day. Considera-
ble business transacted, and we had reason to
believe it was done in the fear of the Lord.
Eight of our members joined the Congregation-
al Brethren in Novtmber, and as their cases
had not been acted upon yet, that was the first
to come before the meeting. As they are now
members of another body, the church could
not hold them as brethren and they were dis-
owned . Six of them are persons who were re-
ceived back into the church when the Anfiual
Meeting Committee was here, Oct. 1879. It
seems that some persons must have their own
way. If we could only all walk upon that
narrow way which Jesus has left for his fol-
lowers to travel upon, there would be none of
this strife. But the evil one will sow the seeds
of discords wherever he can.
"We also held a choice for two deacons. The
lot fell upon our beloved brethren, I. Barn-
hizer and Joseph MoKee. May the Lord bless
them and ever enable them to fill their calling.
Oar little band now seems to be in love and
union, and we earnestly pray that love may
continue to exist, that we will not be called
upon to witness troubles again as we have the
pa?t three years. Elders Jacob Snyder and
Samuel Flory were with us at our council, and
labored with and for us, preaching four good
sound sermons. The members all seemed en-
couraged and greatly strengthened.
Brethren pray for us; we need your prayers
to build us up, for we have passed through
very sore trials. May we all hold out faithful
and at last gain a home in heaveu, is my pray-
er.— Deep Biver, Iowa.
From Mary Evans. — To the brethren and
sisters of North Missouri: Though being per-
sonally acquainted with bat few of you, allow
me to say a few words iu defense of my hua-
band who is now in another part of the State
on our Father's business, and not having re
covered the use of his hand, is not yet able to
write, hearing that some of our dear brethren
are offended on account of an article he wrote
some time ago for the B. at W. oa the use of
tobaeco among some of our brethren and sis
ters of our acqaaintance. Now let me assure
you that he by no means meant that it was
the prevailing practice of the brethren in North
Missouri, but to those who do me it, he wrote
in love and kindness, hoping that he might in-
duce them, by the help of our heavenly Father
to give up this filthy habit, and I am sure if
they knew how much it grieves us to see that
so many whom we love are not able to over
come this lust of the flesh they would not take
offense. Perhaps it hurts us more, because for
five years we were connected with people where
not one used tobacco. But when we united
with the Brethren we believed they were the
only people with whom we could obey all the
commandments of Christ. And out of this
people we believe that Jesus soon is coming to
select a bride to sit with him upon his throne
and reign over this earth for a thousand years.
Having this hope we want to purify ourselves
of all fiUhiness of the flesh and spirit perfeoiing
holiness in the fear of God; denying ourselves of
all ungodliness aud woridiy lusts, we should
live soberly, righteously, and godly in this
world looking for that blessed hope, and the
glorious appearing of the great God and our
Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us,
that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and
purify unto himself a peculiar people, zialous
of good works. This we know is the doctrine
of the Brethren, and that baptism in the
water alone is not sufSoient for salva-
tion, but when we are baptized into the name
of the Father, we become related to him as
sons and daughters, and in the name of the
Son, we are buried with Christ, putting off' the
old man with his deeds and rising to a new life,
we become new creatures. Then when we are
baptized into the name of the Holy Spirit, we
have the promise that he will lead us into all
truth and enable us to bring forth the
fruits of the spirit.
True, there are babes in Christ, but we musf
not always remain babes; we must grow up to
the stature of perfect men and women in
Christ Jesns, for without holiness no man shall
see the Lord. Therefore brethren, let us pre-
sent our bodies a living sacrifice holy accepta-
ble unto God which is our reasonable service,
and be not conformed to this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of our mind,
that we may prove that what is good and 'ac-
ceptable and perfect will of God.
Dearly beloved, let love be without dissimu-
lation; let us have that charity which thinketh
no evil; which is not easily piovoked, but
which suffereth long and is kind. And now
may the God of peace sanctify us wholly, and
may our whole spirit, soul, and body be pre-
served blameless unto the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ, is my prayer. — Detvitt, Carroll
Co.,Mo.
From J. D. Haughtelin. — "Clergyman's
half fare permits" All of our ministering breth-
ren can have half fare permits over the rail-
roads where they travel to fill their appoint-
ments if the deacons will apply for them direct
to the genera; ticket agent, and explain that
we as a church have no salaried ministers; that
they support their families and preach without
temporal compensation, and that if the permits
are granted they will be accepted with the mu-.
tual unde, 'standing that they shall never be
used except when engaged in" ministerial du-
ties. Brethren, let m be careful never to be-
tray this trust. I have assisted many in get-
ting "permits." The railroad companies want
us to have ihexn..— Maple River Junction, la.
From Isaac Steel. — The meetings at the
Fountain Hill Meeting-house in the Wooster
Church closed on the evening of the 10th with
eight additions; seven by baptism and one re-
claimed. Quite an interest was manifested
during our meeting; had large crowds, and
some nights many were turned away on ac-
count of th,'3 house being too small to accom-
modate them. Could Brother Workman have
staid viith us longer we think many more
would have come into the fold. Brother "W". is
truly able to defend the cause of Christ and
the doctrine of the brethren. At the close of
one of his discourses upon that Dunkard. plat-
form, a member of the United Brethren faith
said that it was the best Dunkard sermon that
he ever heard, and confessed that it was no use
for any one to work against the platform, for
if they did they would be working against a
hill that they would not be able to climb. But
unto God would we ascribe all the honor. —
Wooster, Ohio.
From D. E. Brubaker. — After some delay
I will make a partial report of me?ting3 held
in the Indian Creek Church during the present
Winter, believing it to be a matter of encour-
agement to others to heir that the good work
is not lying still. Some time during the mid-
dle of December our esteemed Bro. S. M.
Goughnour commenced a series of meetings at
the Green Valley School-house, and continued
five days, dealing out the Bread of Life to large
and attentive audiences. Bro. Paul Wetzsl was
to be present to deal out the loaves to our Ger-
man friends in the German language, but
through imperfect arrangements he failed to
reach the place of meeting until we were about
to close. The writer not being present until
near the close, cannot note tiie subjects treated;
but sufBc3 it to say that the cause was very
much strengthened, and a number of wayward
sinners evinced plain evidences that all was not
well in their heaits, and some otheis said, ''We
will come by and by."
Jan. Sih. Bro. John Zack and Bro. B. F.
Miller, of Cedar County, came to our assist-
ance in the ministry at a series of meetings at
the Center Sehool-house. Bro. John opened
the first meeting with the sub eot, "The Chris-
tian Family."
The weather most of the time was extreme-
ly cold, with much snow and large drifts; very
disagreeable to have teams standing out, yet
the meetings were mostly well attended. No
accessions, but many brought nearer the king-
dom, and the church much edified, and the Re-
deemer's cause much built up. May God bless
the brethren for their labors of love. — Iowa.
From A. Hutchi son. — I am now with the
church in Ray County, Missouri, trying to
help them to work in the interest of the Re-
daemer's kingdom. Was very much disap-
pointed because I did not meet my dear Bro.
Harper, yet I trust he is doing a good work for
the Master wherever he may be. I was glad
however to have the happy privilege of meet-
ing Brethren James Evans, C. C. Root, and D.
D. Sell, and heard them sound the trumpet
with no uncertain sound. Such meetings are
very pleasant to me — to see that these
faithful standard bearers are determined to '
stand up faithfully for the principlfts taught by
our Divine Hgad. And I am glad to ste that
our dear brethren of the B. at W. office set out
for another year with humble boldness to
maintain the principles of the gospel. Goon
dear brethren unto the end. — Morton, Mo., Jan.
22nd, '81.
From Katie Eavey. — We have meetiug
here iu Frederick City every two weeks by some
strange brethren. We rented an old Method-
ist Church for one year. Bro. Dan. Stouffer, of
Washington County, Md., came with us on
Saturday, Jan. 16th, and on the 16fch preached
for ua. We had a series of meetings; Bro.
Jesse Calvert preached, assisted by Bro. Jacob
Trostle. Had a very enjoyable meeting. Five
were added to the fold of Christ. We be-
lieve their earnest labors have done much
good, and we pray that the Lord will bless
them according as he seeth best for them. —
Frederick City, Md,, Jan. 23.
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THE BRETHREN- ^T ^^^ORK-
87
MARY C. KORMAH, SHAEON, HI5N,
HOUSE KEEPING.
REMEMBER that plenty of free air, fresh
water, aud whoie=ome food will do won-
ders in keeping a home healthy and happy.
Let every member of the household be plain-
ly and fittingly attired; countenance no extrav-
agai:ee; parley with no display and unnecessary
dress; be circumspect in all your dealings, sim-
ple in habits, cheerful in mind; try to give
every one an interest in home, and the feeling
that they have a tangible stake in the home
peace and pleasure. Have settled hours for
meals, — hours as unchangeable under ordinary
circumstances as the famous 1a ws of the Mtdes
and Persians, The system of continual uncer-
tainty of order and neatness found in many
homes of our land betokens indolence and care-
lessness. To make a home desirable and happy,
it should always be neat and tidy and in order,
and also have plenty of light — light is one of
most active agencies in enlivening and beautify-
ing a home. We all know the value of sun-
light as a health- giving agent to the physica
constitution, and it is no less so to our moral
and physical nature. We are more active un
der its influence, can think betti r and act more
vigorously. L°,t us therefore have plenty of
light in our houses. Dark rooms bring depres-
sion of spirit,they impart a sense of confinement
of isolation and of powerlessness, which is chil-
ling to energy and vigor. Let the warm sun
stream in its light and it will bring health to
our bodies and joy to our souls. m. o. n.
aud in nj respjct more than in fulfilling a
work that will have a good infi lenc^ upon our
associates. m. c. n.
INFLUENCE.
HAPPY HOME.
BT REBECCA SNAVELT.
ATO human being can come into this world
j}{ without increasing or diminishing hu-
man happiness; not only of the present, bat of
every subsequent age of humanity. It is ut-
terly impossible for any one to detach himself
from this connection. There is no stqaestered
spot in the universe to which he can retreat
from hi? relation to others, where he can with-
draw the influence of his existence upon the
moral destiny of the world. Every where he
will have companions who will be better or
worse for his influence. Among the almost
endless varieties of human wants there is not
one which makes itself more powerfully and
keenly felt than the want of good influence. We
are all aware of this fact. The young espec-
ially have need of virtuous associates, whose
conservative influence will always surround
them. Without these, their virtue has no se-
curity. The existence of happiness depends
upon good influence, whether in a community
or a private family. We know that the pri-
vate family has a powerful influence, and if ju-
diciously directed, will preserve happiness; and
while there is but one moment fully in our
hands, (and that is the present) we should im-
prove it, for if we lose it, it is gone forever,
and with it has flown the opportunity it
brought; the next has its own mission, and
cannot bear the burdens of the past. Life de-
mands in all its phases prompt decisive action,
DEA.R brother, I will now try to comply
with your kind rtqaest in casting in my
httle, into the Home and Family department,
aud although I may not take a very popular
course, please bear with me. In former days it
was my lot to reside in different families, and
being naturally a close observer, I learned
many deep and impressive lessons; learned long
before we had a home, that it took more than
one to make home happy. We have heard
much and r^ad more about how a wife should
make honia happy, ho iv smilingly she should
meet her husband every time he enters the
rcom,how kindly she should treat their children,
how pleasant and lovely she sould appear at all
times and under all circumstances in order to
make, and keep home happy. Poor wife, what a
task your life must be if you haye to thus labor,
yes strive and more than strive alone to make
home happy, and alas after all your labor, and
striving husband fails to see your good quali-
ties, and although you may rank among the
rarest and brightest jewels in talent, he only
deems you but very ordinary. 0, how many
valuable and worthy wives have been crushed
to the very earth until their once beautiful
countenances have become rough, cross, homely,
and husband appears to know not the cause,
nor does he care. Maybe this morning when on
leaving the room to attend to his occupation he
fussed about for an overcoat, hat, or mittens,
and was very rough in his manner for some of
the little folks had misplaced them. "Wife you
are not already care- worn, help me off." When
ready he abruptly starts off without a pleasant
word, or kind look, or even good bye. 0, see
her sorrow-stricken look aft3r him, sae the
sickening grief settle on her countenance, see
her suppress the bitter tears that would so free-
ly flow were it not for the little prattling observ-
ers around her; she only sighs, but ctuld we
view that wife's heart we would behold it' lac-
erated deeper and deeper untill it was bleeding,
bitter grief drops from its inmost recesses, yet
it is expected of her to have the little ones all
neat and clean, the rooms all nicely arranged,
and have a pleasant smile, a cheerful home and
a lovely greeting for husband on his return in
the evening. This is a hard one-sided way to
make home happy, it is utterly impossible to
have a happy home uader such circumstances,
but nevertheless this is a true picture in many
instances, and could be painted to a much high-
er coloring, and still ba tru3. I do not like to
view such a picture, but I dearly love to sae a
happy home, and itshoulibe the main aim
and study of every husband and wife together
to make and keep home the happiest spot on
this earth, there surely is a way and an easy
way to make home happy. But to do this we
must begin right and keep right, and not expect
wife to do it all alone. In the firit place hus
band must remember he is the stronger vessel,
he is man, he is head, therefore lit him lead
out as the head should; let him treat wife as
the weaker vessel, as woman, as an helpmeet,
as an fqual. Ani noiv work together with
this object in view, aud ths result will be a
cheerful husbaad, a beautiful wife and lovely
children,and a pleasaatand happy home. What
a blessing, beautiful beyond description; would
to Grod that all homes were happy. Djar read-
er, let our prayers each day ba with this poem:
"Lord, let us in our home agree,
This blessed peace to gain;
Unite our hearts in love to thee,
And love to all will reign."
Hadson 111.
POLITENESS AT HOME
THEKE is no good reason why a man should
needlessly put his own wife to the trouble
of wiping up tracks, when he takes pains to
cleanse his feet before crossing his neighbor's
threshold; neither is it consistent that we wom-
en should be too severe on our husbands and
sons for a little carelessness, while weassare our
callers with the most gracious of smilaa that "it
isn't of the slightest consequence."
I would not have any one less considerate of
those abroad. 1 hope we all enjoy seeing our
husbands and wives polite to our neighbor's,
only let us be sure to practice our good manners
at home.
Tnere are husbands who would hasten to as-
sure a neighbor's wife who had, in her haste,
burned her biscuits, that they greatly enjoyed
them where they were so nice and brown, who
would never think their own wives needed the
same consideration.
For my part, I think the laws of politeness
are equally binding upon us at home. No un-
kind language or thoughtless behavior being
allowable there that would not be proper in
society. No man can be a gentleman, though
ever so genial abroad, who is a tyrant or habit-
ual fault-finder at home; and no woman is a
real lady who is not a lady at home in the
morning wrapper as well as in her silk in her
neighbor's parlor.
One member of the family who begins the day
with fretful words and harsh tones, is generally
enough to spoil the happiness and temper of
the whole day. Not all who hear the impatient
word give the angry answer, for many choose
to suffer in s'lonce; but every such word makes
somebody's heart ache, and, as a rule, it is some-
body whom we love and would do anything for,
except to keep back the uakind, sarcastic word.
— Arthurs Home Magazine.
A good Methodist asked John Wesley what
he thought as to his marrying a certain wom-
an, well-kuown to both. Wesley advised him
not to think of it. "Wiiy," said the other,
"she 13 a member of yoar church. Isn't she?"
"Ye?," Slid Wesley, 'i believe she is." "Well,
then, why not marry her?" "Because," replied
Wesley, "because, my friend, the Lord can live
with a great many people that yon and I can't!'
Children ought to be made to abstain from
using filthy language; for words are the shad-
ows of thoughts and actions. They should be
taught to be affible and courteous in con vers i-
tion, and not to insist on a victory in conversa-
tion, but to yi?ld in dispute rather than press a
point beyond what is right.
88
THE BRETHREN" ^T IVOJtiK:.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
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UNBELIEF IN COLLEGES.
AGNOSTICISM means bigotry, ignorance
and fanaticism. It burns Rome, then
pitches its tents among the ruins. It is un-
belief in an aggravated form ; for while it be-
lieves in the destruction of idols, it fosters en-
durance, even to the suffering of martyrdom. Op-
posed to labor and intellectual improvement,
it sweeps away the foundation of pure mor-
als and self-improvement, assaying to erect
on the ruins undue self-denial and "voluntary
humility." Agnosticism has in it the seeds of
skepticism — accepting a part of the truth in-
stead of the whole. Instead of the affections
being wholly renovated by the word of God,
and the blood of the Lamb, there is only a par-
tial work done, and the result is skepticism.
Agnosticism is not confined to ignorance
alone. It breaks forth in fanaticism of the
most polislied kind, and lingers in that science
which is recieved and cherished by many of the
American Colleges. The agnosticism oi the
student is not an improvement on the agnosti-
cism of the plebeian A science which leads
to skepticism is not an advantage to a nation,
for a respectable "skepticism" is the same in
effect as one in ill repute.
There are reasons for the atheistical tenden-
cies of some American colleges, and to under-
stand them wisely we must know the causes.
Science is believing or skeptical according to
the philosophy which accompanies it. An act-
ive, ene getic science gives to an unbelieving
philosophy great boldness of assertion. Men of
high standing in science and inferior in phil-
osophy have concentrated their intellectual
strength into the service of unbelief simply
because in the absence of pure philosophy they
failed to reach the reason or why of the phe-
nomena. This brilliant mental attainment in
scientific investigations is not accompanied
with a divine philosophy because it was not
sought for. God no more gives the reasons
wit'""'' =■'"■■-?" "- '■-■^ ^ ■!,, r ,.„
Analysis belongs to man; and while he is
separating and examining the component parts
there must be an accompanying philosophy de-
rived from the Creator of the parts, in order to
arrive at wise and just conclusions. Tyndall,
Huxley,Spencer,Haeckel and Myers have boldly
entered the scientific arena, and with keen per-
ception examined the particles of matter, and
given the world the result of their researchings.
Unfortunately their conclusions are wanted
in a divine philosophy. Bold in science, weak
in philosophy they have won a host of admirers^
who stop not to examine their structure.
The result is, that all the schools which
have admitted the investigations and deductions
of these men, are being rocked in the cradle of
skepticism, and the theologians who stand
at their head wonder why unbelief is so ram-
pant. We need only look at the philosophy
which accompanies the science taught in those
schools, in ordei to get the why. While Cook,
and Dane, and Gray, and Henry were in the
breech declaring opposition to the field-marshals
of the skeptical army, they seem to have over-
looked the fact that a pure philosophy associat-
ed with true science would at once rout both
army and its generals. It remained for the ob
t^cure "Wilford"to meet those mistaken bravos,
and put them to confusion. For this Chris-
tianity owes heaven its continued praise and
'Wilford" its lasting remembrance.
The remedy is, a true science associated with
a profound philosophy. The specific will be a
specific only where the speculation is made to
yield to the real, the evil to the good, the
aound to the unsound. Where the destructive
processes exceed the constructive processes,
there must be decay of the true and an increase
of the false, and the result skepticism. This
means a weakening of the spiritual forces, and
as a consf quence unbelief in its worst form —
atheism bold and naked.
A few of the colleges have pursued a vigorous
instruction in Phsycology, and it has not been
without good results. The powers and func-
tions of the soul once understood, accompanied
with an illuminating philosophy, will be an
admirable defense against agnosticism, high or
low. To be able to reason from cause to efftct
and vice versa, demonstrating with clearness
the beginnings and endings, is to shut out skep-
ticism and admit belief and its illuminating
concomitants.
Fresh and aggressive truths are constantly
springing up, and to discern between these and
those nearly like them, requires more than
ordinary wisdom. The most searching inves-
tigation of these truths should not be pre-
vented; for Christianity can lose nothing by
the analysis of any truth, but it should insist
on a divine philosophy acompanying the invest-
istatiom. This course follower), and there will
be fewer negatives under the name of positives
to confuse the student. The schools, therefore,
which shall insist on .plain practical positives
associated with true philosophy will be least
troubled with skepticism, crude or polished.
Let there be a critical examination of the
companied with a profound philosophy and
unbelief will yield to the ijobler way— belief
in God.
In the observation of the tendency to unbelief
in some of the American colleges, we have no
allusion to those which are under the care of
Brethren; for we believe they stand united
against unbelief in God. But we thought it
profitable|to call the attention cf our readers to
the state of things in general; and hope our
review of the causes of unbelief may enable
those who are yet firm in the belief of a God
and his revealed will, to sacredly guard the in-
terests of those committed to their care.
We have an abiding confidence in truth, and
we fear not thorough investigation on princi-
ples untainted with the odor of doubt.
_^____^^^^^ M. M. E.
We are of the impression that what the
Progressive calls the "Mr. Miller slander"
grew out of an article written by Brother
R. H. Miller ior the Primitive two years ago,
and afterwards condensed and published in the
New York Independent. Afterwards we pub-
lished an item stating that another certain ar-
ticle, puplished in the Independent, was written
by a "Mr. Miller." The Myertdale Commercial
then published that "The Brethren at Work
credits Prof. Howard Miller with the author-
ship of tbe article on Harsh eyism that appeard
in the New York Independent,'" when in fact
the B, at W. had never said one word about
Bro. Howard Miller writing said article. We
then received a letter from the editor of the
New York Indedendent stating that the article
referred to was written by himself and not by
"Mr. Miller." We then published an explan-
ation of the misunderstanding in Noi 29, 1879,
showing that Bro. Howard Miller had no hand
in writing the article referred to. We also have
in our possession a card from Bro.Howard Miller
saying,that he was satisfied with the expla-
nation. This thing was explained and settled
nearly two years ago.
Who is spoken of in Luke 1: 64., as having
his mouth opened, tongue loosed, and he spake
and praised God? J. F. Nepf.
Answer. — Zacharias. Because of unbelief
the angle Gabriel told him that he should be
dumb and not be able to speak until the child
should be born and called John. See verses 13:
20. As soon as the child was named, Zacharias
was able to speak.
This has been the best winter in many years
to hold night meetings in the Northern States.
Good sleighing and solid roads enabled the peo-
ple to attend very regularly. We are pleased
to learn that many of our home ministers are
doing good work by conducting series of meet-
ings in their home localities.
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Brothes L. R. Peifer, of Waterloo, Iowa,
has made arrangements to locate in Mt. Morris.
His presence here will be highly appreciated in
connection with the work in which he is en-
gaged. ^^^
We solicit church news from all parts of the
Brotherhood, but let the reports be brief. That
will enable us to give more news in the same
amount of space.
Ok account of the crowded condition of our
pages this week, brother Rosenberger's article
on the "Sabbath" question is omitted.
It has been decided to build a meeting-house
THE BKETIiRKiq' .^T WOKS:.
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Editorial Items.
Foua]per3oa3 were baptized at Dutehtown a
few weeks ago.
• We recieved one liaudred and sixteen letters
in one day last week.
We learn that C. Gr. Lint is preactiing in the
vicinity of Wayensbro, Pa.
Mt. Morris is twenty five miles east of
Lanark, and 108 west of Chicago.
Remember, there was no paper pablished
last week, hence do not call for it.
will
and
Wl learn that a number of inembers
locate here during the coming Spring
Summer.
1 • ■
Brother Stein's health is improving so that
now he is able to conduct the chapel services
in the college.
We are in receipt, of a card from Eld. Samuel
Murray, from which we learn that he is now id
Indiana, having closed bii meetings in Craw-
ford county, Illinois, the last of January.
C. H. Balsbaugh writes: ''Be of good cheer,
the Almighty Husbandman knows how to dress
his vine, so as to bring forth more fruit. 0
what clusters of beauty are broken under his
pruning knife."
MiKisiEES who contemplate moving West
should visit Kearney, Neb., as that place is repre-
sented as being a good field for ministeral labor.
Address or call upon Bro. Moses Suavely, at
above named place. ,
Febeuabt 7th Daniel Shively writes that he
expects to preach one week in Camp Creek con-
gregation, Ind.
It is thought that the long looked for revis-
ion of the New Testement will soon be presen-
ted to the public.
Undee date of February Ist, Brother D. P.
Saylor writes that up to that time fifty-one
inches of snow had fallen in his country, and
at the time of writing it was falling at the
rateof two inches an hour.
'"He that believeth and is baptized st) all be
saved." Is says the two things together, and
what God has joined to gether, let no man put
asunder; what he has ordered let no man dis-
arrange.''— C. H. Spurgeon.
Spubgeon is right, but we fear the Baptists
will not endorse this declaration. Scriptually
they have not got that far along.
Bhothbk Bashor is bo jked for two discus-
ions before the Annual Meeting. One of them
will be with Bishop Weaver of Dayton, Ohio.
Bishop Weaver is a strong man among his
people, and stands well generally.
Have any of our readers spare copies of
Winchester's lectures on the prophesies they
would like to dispose of?
Those who smoke to drown trouble should
first well consider the language of the Lord to
Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you."
This week much of the paper is given up to
correspondence and church news which accum-
ulated during our move to this place.
We are temporarily fixed up in a store room on
Seibert's block. On the 15th inst, we shall move
in the spacious rooms in the second story.
Brother Brinkworth, of Jewell Co., Kansas,
writes: '"Brethren and sisters — :Tour earnest
prayers are reQuested in behalf of sister Brink-
worth, who is at present lying very low, having
dispaired of ever getting well — has just had two
cancers removed."
While visiting the ruins of Pompeii, Mr.
McGarvey saw nine petrified human bodies.
In the year 79 that city was buried by an erup-
tion of the volcano of Mount Vesuvius.
The eruption took place at midnight, and
the entire city, in an instance, was covered to
the depth of 30 feet, thus literally smothering
the people in their houses. Of late years
much of the rubbish has been removed, and
to day the traveler may see the city as it was
when the people retired to bed on the evening
of Aug. 23d, 79.
When last heard from,Bro. Jas. R. Gish was
at Hot Springs, Arkansas, confined to his room
with the rheumatisim, having exposed himself
too much while traveling in that State. The
unusual cold weather this Winter has rendered
missionary work in the South almost a failure.
Holiness and filthiness never go together.
A person cannot be holy while at the time
he is filthy; if he can, we would like to know
how.
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The editorial on "Unbelief in Colleges" was
set ready for last issue.but having concluded to
move on the 1st instant, it was laid over to give
for room notice of removal.
. We are hurrying along with our machinery
with which we intend to sew our paper, just as
rapidly as we can. It is no small task to ar-
range for this part of our work. Our readers
can rest assured we shall do what vie can to
give them a convenient, as well as instructive,
paper.
Dear Brethren Editors: — A few days ago,
a member of the Baptist Church remarked to
me that Baptist papers gave account of a num-
ber of members of our church that became con-
vinced from reading the Stein and Ray Debate
and united with the Baptist. Was such the
case or was it only a false statement? * *
Remarks. — If such was the case we have
not heard of it in tliat way. We do know that
a number of the Baptist ^ftho read the debate
became convinced thereby and united with the
Brethren, but are not aware that it was the
cause of our members leaving the church and
united with the Baptist.
Bed. Robert Edgecomb, of Kan., is holding a
public discussion with a free thinker. Propo-
sition:— "Resolved that no part of the Bible is
by revelation from God."
We tried to be careful while moving, that
no letters addressed to us were lost; but if any
orders should not be filled soon, please let us
know, and we shall look them up.
We are pleased to learn that The Martyrs
Mirror is to be republished in the English.
The book will contain about 1,000 large
double column pages, and is t6 be sold by sub-
scription only. For further particulars send to
the Herald of Truth, Elkhart, Indiana, for
terms and Sample page of the book.
Daniel Snell, of Eel River, Indiania.writes:
"On the 23d., in the Eel River Congregation
three more were recieved into the church
by baptism. Last night we of the Spring
Creek Congregation commenced a series of
meetings. Brother Deeter of Delaware, county,
It may sometimes be necessary to make
seme allowance for the man who writes to the
religous paper that the church in his neighbor-
hood is going to ruin. It may be the church
has hard work to keep that particular man him-
self from going io ruin. It may be that the
church has more trouble with that one man
than with all the rest of the members put to-
gether. It may also be that that particular man
does not let the true light shine as he should,
hence is a stumbling block to many others.
These things may greatly annoy the church
as well as trouble the man. Of course, he im-
agines the church is going to ruin just because
1,, 1.;...^ If •- ; , n.„ t,.-,,i,i.
Under date of Jan. 14th, Bro. Hope writes:
''One more baptized and others almost ready. I
am out at work continually, have large meet-
ings. Here in town our meetings are well at-
tended. On the 20th of Jan. I shall answer a
Lutheran priest, in a public hall on the follow-
ing points: 1. That we reject infant baptism. 2.
That we are a Baptist sect. 3. That Cyprian
never advised those to be baptized who doubted
sprinkling. 4. That there is no proof in the
Testament that baptism is immerson. 5. That
Matt. 28: 19., shall be rendered so as to require
disciples to be made by baptism. 6.
That unbaptized children are saved in
hell. Great anxiety prevails among the people
concerning this combat. Hope the Lord will
give me grace to vindicate the troth. I just
returned from a Love-feast in Scaro; all are
well and happy in Jesus. I am .so tierd and
weak that my hands tremble. To morrow I
must go South and on the next day shall hold a
discussion with a Soul-sleeper, then hold meet-
ings every day until I return on the 20th. I
hardly ever sleep before twelve or two in the
night and can eat but little. It cannot be oth-
erwise now; we must strike while the iron is
hot. I must stop our Danish paper for want
of means. The church here had its first An-
nual Meeting last Christmas. They adapted a
plan to raise some means to help bear the ex-
penses of their ministers to travel from place to
place to fill their appointments, and drew up
a petition to the Brethren in America to aid
some, as but little can be raised here by our
poor members. The ministers cannot them-
selves bear their expenses to travel around in
the territory where the members live. Poor
ministers have scarcely enough black bread to
appease their own and their children's appe-
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THE BltETHlilEN ^\.'T WOKii
OUR REMOVAL.
EARLY oa Monday morning, January 31st,
a'! hacds, thirteen in number, went to
work iu tiif! B. at W. oiEee, some to finisli
printins;, some to fold, some to mail, and oth-
ers to pack books, pamphlets, type, and scores
of other things which accumulate in a print-
ing office. By 9: p. m. all material in com posi-
tion, mailing and book rooms were ready for
shipment. Personally, we spent the evening
in entertaining -visitors, and in meditation.
We thought of the many, many pleasant as-
sociates iu and around Lanark. Sixteen years
ago we first lauded at this place, and numer-
ous have been the changes since then. We
had JQst returned from the camp in Virginia,
where the din of battle was heard almost daily
for fonr jeaiF, and where carnage and blood-
shed bespolted the country on all sides. 0,
merciful Father, how thou hast plucked a
brand ft cm the fire, and set it to lighten the
pathway of some !
In L., we have often knelt with the saints
around the family and congregational altars.
There the hallowed song and heart burning
prayers oft went up to &od; there the trickling
tear and the heaven-crowned sigh oft told the
story of the inward joy or grief; there the
grand and spmpathatic "Grod-bless-yous,"
sounded and resounded through the sanctuary;
there the "Ssveet bye and bye," and "Beulah
Land,' and "Coronation" oft cheered uur sad-
dened heart and gave ua our impetus to enter
anew the field of conflict to fight the battles of
the Lord. Yes, dear reader, we have only kind
words for the Lanark church. With its faults
it is still worthy our prayers and praise; and
whether we deserve love or disapprobation, our
duty is to love the dear brethren and sisters
there, and do them good whenever we can.
We leave them with malice towards none; and
if we could transport them all into the glory
kingdom nom we would do so with joy, and go
in with them as one of the least.
On Tuesday forenoon, February 1st, ten
teams pulled away from the door of our old
stand at Lanark, and through the deep and
drifted snow which had fallen the previous
night, wended their way toward Mt. Morri?.
Bro. Isaac Rowland conveyed our family and
some of theofiije hands; and the cold pierc-
ing Eist wind made the journey rather re-
freshing; but in four and a half hours he put
us down at Mt. Morris in good condition. The
other teams soon arrived; and Bro. W. C.
Teeter having enlisted about a score of college
boys to help unload, they appeared, and in one
hour had the ten loads snugly conveyed into
the room. These young men have our thanks
for their hearty assistance.
Oil the second three loads arrived, and on the
fourth four more, making twcnty-four in all
or about thirty tons of goods. All came
through safely, and at this writing (the Bth
instant) the press is up, tha YotriH'B Advance
is ready for press, and the B. at W. well under
way. Considering the very cold weather, and
the great amount of heavy material to handle,
we think all was done quite well; no one was
hurt, and but little damagt done to the materi-
al. We are indebted to the following named
persons for help in moving: I. Rowland, Peter
Horner, EJ. Horner, D. B. Puterbaugh, Jacob
Puterbaugh, Harry Stiickler, Ezra Barkley,
David R jwlaud. David Dabbsl, D^ivid Arnold,
Joseph Arnold, Benj. Friedley, Samuel Price,
John W. Price, Benj Swingley, Daniel Z^llers,
Melchor Newcomer, Oscar Newcomer, Henry
Buck, J. H. Swihart, Daniel Stover and D. B.
Eshelman. R'ght faithfully did they perform
their part.
By this change about thirty persons were
brought to reside.in Mt. Morris. So far we
are pleased with our new home, and by the
grace of God shall endeavor to worship Him
in the same way, with the same zeal as when
at Lanark. After the 15 -jh of March we shall
be from home much of the time, endeavoring
to do our part in bearing aloft the christain
standard. Our invitations far exceed our abil-
ity to perform; and muehai we would like to
comply with all requests, we are unable to do
so. Brethren, pray for us, and when you have
holy counsel to give us, withhold it not. We
need your constant care and sympathy, as we
are your servants, and you our counsellors.
Let us consult the Lord often, for he is wise to
guide. M. M. E.
MJler; he
the wurk.
is simply hired to
help them do
J. H. M.
D
INFORMATION WANTED.
EAR Brethren: — I am in receipt of schedule
w
operation in the census of religious organiza-
tions throughout the country. By what au-
thority are we to act in this matter? Do the
authorities at Washington demand it, or have
they simply granted the request of those who
are curious to know ? Will Bro. Miller cause to
be published in the brethren's papers, the act
demanding the same, so that brethren may
know from whence it comes? If positively
required, I counsel subjection unto the higher
powers, and suggest that we register under the
head of the Grernian Baptist Brethren.
J. F. Ebeesolb.
Remabks:— Bro. Miller acts by the authori-
ty of the Government. A general census is
taken every ten years. This time the religious
denominations were purposely omitted till the
rest of the census was completed. The Gov-
ernment now wants a correct report of all the
religious denominations in the United States.
In order to facilitate the work as much as pos-
sible, it has been classed into departments, and
to Bro. Miller has been assigned the Quakers,
Brethren, and a few others. We advise our
brethren to fill out the schedules sent them,
that the authorities at Washington may
have reliable statistics to place on record.
Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem to be en-
rolled, (that is the original,) because the power
in authority demanded it. We should obey
rulers when their demands do not conflict with
the Gospel. This demand is from the authori-
ties at Washington, and not from Bro. Howard
SHAKING HANDS.
E see from the Brethren at Work that
there is a ''''Primitive Christian" some-
where in the land. Doss this Primitive Chris-
tian take primitive ground, as occupied by the
apoities of Christ? Jf so, we give it the right
hand of fellowship. — Tue St. Louis Christian'.
Yes, there is a Jr'rimativd Christian in the
land. It is a weekly journal, and unites with
the Bbbthebij AT Woek in recognizing the
New Testament as the only iafallible rule of
faith and practice, and maintains that the sov-
ereign, unmerited, unsolicited grace of God is
the only source of pardon, and that the vicari-
ous sufferings and meritorious works of Christ
are the only price of redemption: that Faith,
Repentance and Baptism are conditions of
pardon, and hence for the remission of sins:
That Trine Immersion, or dipping tha candidate
three times face-forward, is Christien Baptism:
that Feet- Washing, as taught in John 13, is a
divine command to be observed in the church ;
that the Lord's Supper is a full meal, and in
connection with the Communion, should be
taken in the evening, or at the close of the day;
that the Salutation of the holy kiss, or kiss of
Charity, is binding upon the followers of Christ:
that War and Retaliation are contrary to the
spirit and self-denying principles of the relig-
ion of Jesus Christ: that a Non-Conformity to
the world in dress, customs, daily walk, and
conversation is essential to true holiness and
Christian piety. It maintains that in public
worship, or religious exercises, Christians
should appear as directed in 1 Cor. 11:4, 5. It
also advocates the scriptural duty of Aunoint-
ing the sick with oil in the name of th« Lord.
Ofer these things the Brethrest at Work
and Primitive Christian shake hands, and if
the St. Louis Christian can say "amen" to
these principles then we can shake hands
with it too. J H. M.
Is it right according to the Gospel for a dea-
con in the church to hold the office of Justice
of the Peace? s. a. c.
Remarks. — Every Justice of the Peace
must willingly administer the oath, i. e. he
must administer that which the Gospel plainly
and positively forbids; ha must be an instru-
ment in causing others to do wrong, therefore
it is not right for him, or any other member,
to hold that or any other position that requires
the administering of the oath. "Swear not at
all" is the Bible decree, and it should be held
sacred by every member of the church. We
hope that none of our churches will permit
members to hold positions that will cause them
to violate the "non-swearing" doctrine so long
held sacred by the Brethren.
When we shall have as much zeal to correct
ourselves as we have inclination to correct
others, we shall then know our own defects
better than we now do those of our neighbors.
THE BEETErHEN ^T ^W^ORK.
91
lass*
J. S. MOHLER,
Editor.
All communications for tliis department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S, Moblerj La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
"Let no man seek his own, but every man seek
another's wealth."—! Cor. 10: 24. Bro. Stein please
answer. Wm. T.Smith.
I would like some one to please explain Bey.
3: IS, which reads as follows: "I counsel thee to
buy of me gold Iritdin the fire, that thou mayest
be rich ; and white raiment that thou mayest be
c.othed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do
not appear; and anoint thine eyes with, eyesalve
that thou mayest see." John Y. Bnavelt.
BAPTISM OF FIRE.
mi
What is the baptism^of fire found in Matt. 3rd
chapter ? A. D. Hastings.
I'SHE term '"Fire^' is used in two diiferenfc
senses, in the scriptures. Christ says,
Luke, 12:49 — ^^I am come to send fire on the
earth; and what willl, if it be already kindled?"
Paul says — '"For our God is a consuming lire"
. Heb. 12:39. JSoone will maintain that the
term_/s/-e, in these references, means "'literal
lire" but they doubtless mean the penetrating
power of the Spirit of God, and His incessant
warfare against sin, till the last vestige of it is
destroyed. In its destruotiveness of sin, it is
fitly compared to fire.
In the chapter referred to by our querist, we
have the foUowine in verse 11th : "I indeed
baptize you with J water unto repentance; but
he that cometh after mf, is mightier than I,
whose shoes I am not worthy to bear. He shall
baptize you with the Holy Okost and with fire."
We notice that those who were to be baptized
with the Holy Ghost and with ^re, were the
same that John said he baptized with water,
unto repentance. Hence we would suppose
that the termj^«, as applied to them, was used
in the sense of literal destruction. If so, then
all that John baptized were to be destroyed.
The ofhceof the Holy Spirit, in a tropical sense,
ii um\\ir io literal fire. Literal fire, when ap-
plied to matter, will search out and destroy
every thing of a combustible character, and
that, which is notcombuatible, it will purify; as
in the case of wood, hay, stubble, — gold, silver,
or precious stones.
The offiee of the Holy Spirit, is also of a
two-fold character, and its effects upon the
heart, the work of destruction, and the work of
purification, are. going on at the same time.
This produces sanctification. The Holy Spirit
reveals unto us the deep things of God. It
searches the depths of our hearts, and enters
into the main-spring of our existence, shining
brighter and brighter, unto the perfect day;
revealing to us one sin after another, and thus
the work of destruction, the wood, hay and
stubble cii our nature is being destroyed, while
the better part of our organism — the gold, sil-
ver, and jjrecwMS stones are being purifi^.d.
Again, fire naturally imparts heat, which is
regarded a great comfort. How fitly this il-
lustrates the comforting influences of the Holy
Spirit. There is not a Christian living, but
haa often felt in his own heart the ivarming
effects of the spiiiti of God; hence the term
fire, as applied to the work of the Holy Spirit
IS eminently proper. Tne term "floor" 33 it
occurs in ihe 12th verse, may refer to our
heart?, that are being fanned by the spirit of
God, separating the pare from the impure.
After tbe Eeparatioa of the dross from our
hearts, the ?, Oik of destruction begins, i. e.:
we must first discern clearly by the spirit ot
God b tween right and wrong; then "crucify
the flrsh with the affections and lusts thereof."
'i'he term ifnquenchable, means the unceas-
ing %vorh ot the apirit of God upon our hearts,
while a vestige of s>in rem ins. We are
aware that the terms "chaff ' and "unquencha-
ble fire," may be applied to the corrupt mass
of humanity, who will finally be destroyed by
fire at the end of the world. Neither do we
object to this application, when applied to the
unregenerate, as it does not materially conflict
with- the views already offered; because, if the
work of the spirit of God is resisted by us in
this life; and our dross — our carnal desires,
ugly passions and cruel dispositions remain —
the result will be that all such, fall directly
into the hands of a sin-avenging God, who
will destroy them from Hia presence and
the glory of His power. Hence, primarily,
the baptism of fire as referred to in verse 11th,
means the all-prevading, penetrating work of
the spirit of God, upon our hearts, and thus we
are made meet for the Master's use; but if we
refuse and grieve the spirit of God, our dross
as a consequence, remains; then, secondarily,
the vengeance of eternal fire must be applitd
as a penalty for disobedience. j. s. ii.
PARABLES.
BEHOLD there were a number of vessels
together; some contained apples, some
pears, some figs and some grapes. And
another vessel containing mud and filth said
unto the vessels containing apples, pears, figs
and grapes, let me empty myself upon you;
but the figs, pears, apples and grapes, with one
voice cried out: "Please do not soil us, for we
are ail clean, and our master desires to use us;"
but the vessel of filth would notharken to the
voice of the apples, figs, pears and grapes, but
poured its vile contents upon tbe 'clean and
beautiful fruit. He that hath ears to hear let
him hear.
And lo, there was a field containing many
beasts, and they lived in peace and contentment
until a strange beast with one horn in his
forehead appeared among them, and with this
horn he pushed in all directions, and to escape
death the other beasts had to flee from him
constantly. When all the other beasts, who
had long lived happily together, were almost
dead from fright and exhaustion, another beast
with seven horns came upon the beast with
one horn and smote it to death, and then all
the other beaats had peace as before. Let him
who bath understanding, understand.
And it came to pass aa the rivers. Jordan,
Euphrates and Jabbok, flowed through the
earth with their sweetened waters, adding fresh-
ness and beauty to the lands, the river Nile
with its muddy water.?, besought the other
rivers to empty itself into them; but they be-
ing clean and pure earnestly protested. This
wise desire of the pure rivers, however, was
unheeded, and the Nile mockingly emptied it-
self into its purer and sweeter uegibbora,
"The wise shall understand:"— Dan. 12: 10.
Oaoe upon a time when the trees by tbe
dews and sunshine of heaven had increased
the number of trees upon the earth, the stout
oaks said to the olive trees, "You stand between
us and yonder fig trees, and as the fig trees do
not all bear fruit, it you will let us pass we
will go and tear up the fig trees and throw
th».m over the hedge." But the olive trees
said, nay; let the fig trees alone, for God made
them as well as the oaks and olives ; and if there
be any which bear not good, souad Irnit, the
master will root up and burn them. Let us dig
around those that stciu withering, and perhsps
they will bring forth fruit to tae honor of
their Creator. B. Paphrodiius.
THE RIVER JORDAN.
THERE are various conjectures, but nothing
is definitely known, regarding where the
Jordan emptied its waters prior to the destruc-
tion of Sodom and Gomorrah. In McClin-
tock'a and Strong's Bibical Cyclopedia, the fol-
lowing is stated: "It is manifest that some
great physical change was produced in the
valley of the Jordan by the convulsion at the
destruction of the cities of the plain. Tie bed
of the Dead Sea was probably lowered, and a
greater tall thus given to the liver." Ant
again: "It was anciently believed that the im-
mense volume of water poured into the Dead
Bea by the Jordan found an outlet by subter-
ranean canals into the Mediterranean, but it is
now ascertained that this is imppossible, and
that evaporation is sufficient to account for the
maintenance of the usual height in the lake."
Also this: "It is popularly believed that the
ruins of the destroyed cities may still be dis-
covered beneath its waters, though now sunk
below their former level."
KNOCKING THAT HUMP OFF.
c
RABBS was preaching about where the
jailor was baptized, whether in the house
or out of it. A Methodist spoke out. "I say
in the house, Bro. Crabbs." "Well let us see,"
says Crabbs. He read Acts 16:33 — "And he
took them the same hour of the night and
washed their stripes and was baptized, he and
all his straightway." "Where were they?"
said Crabbs. "I say," said the Methodist, "they
were in the j lilor'a house.'' Well, what says
the next verse? 34 — "And when he had brought
them into his house" — "I wonder where they
had been," said Crabbs. ."Ah! I see now 1
was mistaken." And pulling out a half dollar
the Methodist gave it to him, saying. "I give
you that for knocking that hump olf of me.
AK EFFECTIVE QUOTATION. .
a rpHE devil," says Shakespeare, "can cite
X Scripture for his purpose." We doubt
if he ever quoted it as efl'ectually as a parish
clerk in England once did, of whom Chamber'' s
Journal tells this anecdote :
He lent a man fifty shillings, which was un-
paid for several years. He could never find
the borrower at home, though he confronted
him every Sunday at church.
One Sunday, the clerk, looking the debtor
full in the face, repeated the lines, "The wicked
borroweth, and payeth not agaia." Tuis ad-
monition had the desired jfiect, for the next
day the man called and paid him the money.
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THE BRETHRElSr A.T T\^0RK:-
^mxt^pnkntL
FromJ.Wise.— DearB.AiW.: On the 7th
inst. we commenced a meeting in this congre-
gation, expecting Bro. John Metzger to be
with us, but on account of Bro. Joseph Hen-
drick's death, he failed to reach us at the (iii.e
The home ministers conducted the meetings
until the 13th, when Bro. M. arrived and
preached for us.
On the 17th I went to St. Louis to preach
in the city. Met Bro. D. Vaniman, of Illinois,
who had gone to the city on the 15th.
On the 19th Bro. Metzger closed the meet-
ing at Mulberry Grove meeting-house, and on
the 20th came to St. Louis. On the 21st, Bro.
Vaniman left, Bro. Metzger and I held a meet-
ing on the evening of the 2l8t, which
closed the term for which we had the house
rented; and the place not suiting us we closed
the meetings, hoping to find some
other place more favorable in which to
preach; but in this we were disappointed. The
preachers, we think, fearing we would build up
of their material, refused to rent us their
houses, so we returned to Mulberry Grove.
Our regular meeting being on the 23rd, Bro.
Metzger spoke in his usual zealous style. On
the 24th Bro. Metzger left us for his home.
May God bless the dear old veteran of the
cross. — Mulberry Grove, Ill.,Jan.2-ith^81.
From D. A. Rowland. — Bro. Isaac Kilhef-
ner, from Ashland, Ohio, is conducting a meet-
ing at the Upton church, in Back Creek con-
gregation. The meeting has been in progress
for two weeks; having had splendid sleighing,
the house has been filled to overflowing. Four-
teen precious souls have been baptized, and on
last evening, some three or four made applica-
tion. Will be a meeting to night; do not
know how much longer. Our dear brother
has labored faithfully for the conversion of souls ;
may he go forth, and not shun to declare the
whole counsel of God. May God bless his
labors, and eventually reward him for the
same. — Greencastle, Pa., Jan. 24, '81.
you came to St. Louis; the train being three
hours late, you was obliged to lay over ten long
hours. I am sorry you did not have my ad-
dress with you. My address is S. W. corner of
twelfth and Pine streets; this is about six
blocks North of the Union Depot. If you, or any
other brethren, in traveling through St. Louis,
would have time to give me a call, I would
much rather have them do so than to hear of
their remaining at the depot. Yours in the
Lord — St. Louis, Mo.
Frbm J. R. Miller.— Dear Brethren: For
the information and encouragement of my
brethren and sieters, I feel to report another
very pleasant and profitable meeting, held at
the brick church. Union Center district; com-
mencing January lOtb, and closing the 14th.
During this time eight discourses were preach-
ed by Bro. John Shoemaker, of White Pigeon,
Michigan, assisted by our home ministers, and
those of the adjoining district. Roads were
good, weather moderate, consequently large
crowds of people; good order, good attention,
and a pleasant waiting before the Lord. Bro.
3. makes no efi'ort to deliver a fluent, high-
sounding speech, but aims to tell many deep
truths, with few words; does not care to have
his preaching sound very far, but wants it to
go deep down into the heart; and, as a result,
praises will ascend to God. Never did we see
a better interest manifested, by both saint and
sinner, than here. At various times did we see
many tears flow, which I think is good, for
"The Lord is nigh unto them which are of a
broken heart, and saveth such as be of a eon-
trite spirit."-^P8alms, 34:18. As a result of
the meeting, the brethren and sisters were
greatly encouraged to firmness, decision, and
a greater zeal in the Master's cause; and
ners were converted to God, and brought
the fold, and are now rejoicing in the wise
choice they have made. To God belongs all the
praise. — Locke, Elkhart Co., Ind., Jan. 16, '81.
sin-
into
From John Forney. — I have not seen any
notice in any of the brethren's papers, of sub-
districting of the large territory of our Abeline
district, now divided into four districts. Our
north end of Dickinson, Clay, and a part of
Ottawa counties, have about forty members,
with one deacon, two ministers, — one in the
second and one in the first degree of oiEcef —
and the writer, an elder. The central part of
Dickinson, Davis, and Saline counties, still re-
tain the old name, — Abilene church. It has
fifty-five or sixty members, with three deacons,
and M. Forney in the second degree of the
ministry, John Humbargar and Peter Eitzman,
elders. South district has a membership of
about twenty-five, three deacons, and George
Mourer, elder. The Saline valley district in
Ottawa county, and part of Saline and Lincoln
counties, with a membership of some twenty
or twenty-five, chose one deacon, and Levi
Fitzwater, minister, when organized in May;
and now also has Umphry Talhelm, minister
in the second degree, as overseer. — Abilene,
Kansas, Jan. 23. '81.
From J. Burna Blair. — Can we be inform-
ed through the B. AT W., or otherwise, hotv
far we are from an organization of the Breth-
ren, while at Tarkio Post ofEce, Page county,
Iowa? We wish to know if there are any in
either of the following counties: — Page, Tay-
lor, Fremont, or Montgomery. If so, we
would be glad to have some of their names and
post office addresses, if not, who are the near-
est? We think there are some in Cass county.
A prompt answer is desired. — Tarkio., Page Co.,
Iowa, Jan 31, ''81.
the district. Some of these calls however,
were so indefinite, that the board had to pass
them by unattended. Only giving name of
county w here help is wanted, is not very sat-
isfactory to the board. The solicitors in the
different congregations in the district, should
bear in mind that tbey are requested to solicit
quarterly for this noble missionary work.
Brethren and sisters, contribute cheerfully, and
not too sparingly, in this good cause; "The
Lord loveth a cheerful giver." Next
quarterly meeting will be April 23rd.
H. R. Stutsman, Clerk.
Girard, III, Jan. 31, '8L
From F. C. Myers. — On the evening of
the 15th of January, Bro. Daniel Vaniman
came here to commence a series of meetings.
The nest day at three o'clock he preached an
interesting sermon to a small but attentive
congregation; this being the first sermon
ever preached by the brethren in this city. On
the evening of the 17th, at our second meet-
ing, Bro. J. Wise was present, the congrega-
tion increased a little. Bro. J. Wise preached
an interesting sermon. On the evening of the
18th, the weather not being so favorable the ■
number decreased some. Not having the use
of the house until the evening of the 20th we
passed the time the best we could. During
our delay Bro's. J. Metzger, J. P. Lillight, and
another Brother, whose name I have forgotten,
came to us. At our next meeting the congre-
gation increased; Bro. D. Vaniman preached,
ready to depart on the morrow. The evening
of the 21st ending our appointments which
were published, Bro. J. Metzger delivered an
interesting sermon to a congregation which in-
creased considerable, both in interest and num-
ber. On the morning of the 22Dd, we went
to hunt a more suitable place to hold meetings,
but not succeeding, the brethren made up their
minds to return home for the present. Bro. J.
Metzger left an appointment to be here on the
12th of February, if I could get a suitable
place to hold meetings. As I went about,
the people seemfd to be greatly interested, and
are trying as well as myself, to get a place for
the brethren to hold meetings. — St. Louis,
Mo., Jan. 25, '8L
From. F. C. Myers.— J. R. Gish, I noticed
From Southern Illinois. — The board of
managers for the Southern Illinois Mission,
met at the house of the undersigned on the
22nd. The members all being present, the
meeting was opened as usual, with devotional
exercises, after which the following was some
of the business transacted : First — Treasurer re-
ported the receipts since last meeting as $47.25.
Second — Report for Evangelists called for, and
only one had reported. His report was very
satisfactory and encouraging. Received a let-
ter later from Brethren Hillery and Lyon, in
which they report a good work done in iheir
field of labor. Third — Calls for preaching
were taken into consideration, of which there
From David 'White — We are a little band
of worshippers, and are laboring to promote
the good cause of Christ. We have meeting
nearly every Lord's day, and Sunday school
every two weeks, which seems to be very inter-
esting. We have had some good meetings.
Eider Jacob Kintner, from Ohio, and Brethren
Wmey and Jacob Kepner, both of this State,
have been with us and the church feels encour-
aged. We received seventeen into the church
by baptism in 1880. Dark clouds mingle with
our sunshine, but we pray and hope for good.
May God bless you in your labors with us in
the spirit. — Carbon City, Mich.
From Stephen Johnson. — Dear Editors:
I have just closed a series of meetings here
with great interest, and I feel loth to leave the
place. I feel that there are some here that are
convinced, and I trust the Lord will carry on
his work to the salvation of souls. Also had
a week's meeting in Washington Co., where
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93
ty-five years. Met with kind brethren and
sisters there, and hope the Lord ■will abundant-
ly bless them. They are in much need of
ministerial aid. We were made to feel that
the harvest truly is gx'eat', but the laborers are
few, and pray the Lord that he may send labor-
ers into His vineyard. The Lord willing, we
purpose to start to Ohio in a few days, and
spend about ten dajs with the brethven and
friends there, then start to Iowa, and get home
by the twentieth; thereto meet our brethren
and sisters in our old field of labor. May the
Lord bless us all is my prayer. Fare you well.
—Castile, Green Co., Pa., Feb. 2, '81.
From J. S. Mohler. — Dear Brethren: I
have just returned from Brush Creek church,
St. Clair county, Mo., where we held a few
meetings. Four were added to the church, and
the members much edified with good prospects
ahead. Yours in love. — La Due, Mo., Feb. 1,
From John J, Nicholson. — Brethben
AT WoKK, Dear Editors: — Our meeting closed
01^ last Thursday evening at the Plum River
meeting; house, with four accessions. This
meeting house is near Loudenville, Ohio. Our
meeting commenced to-day, (the 27th,) at 11
A. It., in the Honey Creek meeting house, same
congregation as the Loudenville church.
Elders M. Workman and D. Brubaker, have
the oversight. — Honey Creek, Ashland Co.,
Ohio, Jan. 29, '81.
Another Wolf. — Will you please insert this
letter in your paper? A young man by the
name of Joseph Bates — or Bitz, has been ex-
pelled from the church for bad conduct. He
was required to work for one of the members
three months for a horse, and only worked
about six weeks, when he ran away with it,
and stole a saddle and bridle. He has not been
heard from since. Description: Sandy com-
plexion, about five feet ten inches in height,
twenty-three years of age, of Irish decent, but
can speak the German language. This letter
was written by order of the church of the
North Fork of Solomon Valley.
Thomas Jones,
Lewis Leebw.
Bethany, Kan.
From A. H. Snowberger. — Dear Breth-
ren: Bro. D. B. Gibson, of Illinois, preached
in the Salamonie congregation, from January
16th to the 20th. The attendance was large,
and the interest good, but meetings closed too
soon. Five dear souls, — four of whom belong
to the Clear Creek congregation, — professed
faith in Christ. So far as I know the church
is in union. There is considerable sickness in
the country, and some are dying; two funerals
at the meeting house near our cemetery, to-
day; one a brother, just in the prime of
life. — Mqjenica, Ind , Jan. 3, '81.
From E. MlUer. — We have just closed our
series of meetings in this, the Spring Creek
church, Kosciusko county. Bro. W. R. Dee-
ter, of Delaware county, Indiana, came to us
on Jan. 27th, and commenced a meeting the
same evening, and continued until last night,
when the meeting closed with the best of in-
terest. Bro. Deeter held the word forth with
power and great ability, and held his immense
congregations with almost magic quietude
during the entire meeting. We had quite large
congregations, and the very best of attention
to the word spoken. The church was very
much revived and built up, and sinners were
invited to Christ. One made the good con''es-
sioi, and oth ers are near the kingdom. May
God help them, that they may find no rest
until they find it in their Savior. Health
pretty good ; have now good sleighing. Yours
fraternally. — Pierceton, Ind. Feb. 7, '81.
From C. F. 'Wirt.— Dear Beetheen at
Woek: The notice you published in number
four, page sixty, third column, at bottom of
District Meeting of Northern Iowa and Min-
nesota, you state "twenty-four miles South-
east of," instead of two and a half miles South-
east of Lewiston, Minn., Feb. 1, '81.
From John A. Studebaker. — Our series of
meetings are passed. We had one conducted
by our home minister, and then Bro. D. Hara-
der came unto us from Cowley Co., and com-
menced meetings on the Hth instant, snd con-
tinued until the night of the 16th. No imme-
diate results, more than that the members were
encouraged to press on in the grand cause of
our glorious Redeemer. We expect Elder
Jesse Studebaker with us soon, and then will
hold some more meetings; will inform the B.
AT W. of the results. An accident happened
in a coal mine twelve miles South of where I
live, which caused the instant death of two
men named Rariton and Binyen. The partic-
ulars are about as follows: They were at work
in their rooms, when about five minutes before
their death, one of them remarked that it 'was
unsafe to work in their room without propping
some, but they kept on when a scale dropped
on Binyen; he called for help when Rariton
crawled into the room and tried to remove the
scale, when a second, and greater one fell, and
buried them both alive. It was about two
hours afterward that they got them out.
Binyen leaves a wife and one child, Rariton
was a single man. — Orenola, Kan .,Jan. 30, '81.
From J. W. Southwood.— The funeral of
Elder John Leedy took place on day before
yesterday. Yesterday we came to this place;
had meetings last night; expect to remain sev-
eral days. It is said that there was but one
sermon ever preached here by the Brethren
before I came, and that was in German. Thf
weather bids fair for meetings. This place,
(Pleasant Plain,) is but a small village. The
church members are mostly Orthodox Friend?,
Methodist, Episcopal, and Wesleyans. — Pleas-
ant Plain,Ind.,Feb. 2, 81.
From Henry Brubaker. — I thought an item
of church news from the Beatrice church, in-
serted in your valuable paper, would be read
with some interest. On the evening of the
9th, the home Brethren commenced and faith-
fully labored one week, evenings. On the even-
ing of the 17th, Bro. Wm. J. H. Bauman,
of Morrill, Kan., by request, came to our as-
sistance and continued the meetings until the
evening of the 30th. During the meeting
one, two, and sometimes three, would desert
the ranks of Satan, and beg to be admitted
into the fold, until ten in all came with true
evidence of sincere repentance. 0, how we
realized the truthfulness of the expression,
"There is more joy over one sinner that repent-
eth, than over ninety-and-nine just persons,
who r>eei no repentance." If ever there was J
rejoicing on the Big Blue river, it was on the
30th of January, at one o'clock, when the ice
vacated, it being about fifteen inches thick, and
surrounded by a large assembly of brethren, sis-
ters, and spectators, we united in praising God.
The blessing and assistance of God was asked,
and we we believe was granted, from the fact
that converts did so humbly submit in taking
the yoke of Jesus upon them. So in the last
four weeks we have added thirteen precious
souls by baptism. 0, we thank God, and take
courage, and humbly ask his protecting care
in nursing the members and these tender lambs,
that they may be kept in the green pasture of
God's love.— Bratrice, Neb.. Jan. 1, '81.
[Bro. Urias Shiok, also sends an interesting
report of the same meeting. — Ed]
From J. W. Southwood.— While in Onio we
held five meetings in the Beech Grove meet-
ing house, two at Wheatville, one at Winches-
ter, and one at Gettersburg. Found the mem-
bers kind and sociable, so I enjoyed myself
well. May God b ess them all, and enable
them to hold out faithful to the end, and be
saved with the everlasting salvation which he
has so kindly favored us with. — Pleasant Plain,
Ind. Feb 4/81.
From William S Gilbert— The result of a
series of meetings held for nearly three weeks
at Johnsville, in what is known as Bro. A.
Yonnce's district. Bro. J. Fitzgerald and
James Ridenour, did mc st of the preaching.
The result was certainly glorious, as thirty-
seven precious soules were led down into the
icy stream and confessed Christ to be their
only Savior. One was reclaimed, and others
we think, are feeling the need of a Savior.
Yes, may the good work go on till many more
may turn in with the overtures of mercy, aa^
seek their soul's sulvatioa. Such a meeting
was new with us here in the Valley, but in our
short life, we have never seen such great in-
terest manifested, as the house — ^loth aisle and
seats — was crowded full nearly every night,
and some turned away disappoiuted, being un-
able to get in —Xcir Lihanon, Ohio.
Bro. J. D. Haughtelin writes that he has been
spending five or six weeks preaching in differ-
ent portions of the central, Western, and N th-
western Iowa. He reports good attend -ice
and attention.
When James and John were not engaged in
fishing they were occupied in mending their
nets. Every day may not be propitious for
casting the net; but in these intervals let us
see that the nets are put in thorough repair,
ready for a draft at the Master's command. —
Mc Kean.
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is
counted wise : but a word Jitly spohen is like
apples of gold in pictures of silver. — Proverbs
of Solomon.
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THE BRETHREISr Jl.T'WO^RI^-
^§mlilt m\i ieiii|iei'Mi:,e*
S. T. BOSSERMAN,
Editor.
All communications for ihis department aliouM be ad-
dressed to S, T. Bos=erman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
INTEMPERANCE.
HUIIBEE 11,
WHILE diyine law governs our drinking, it
is not of less force in regard to our eat-
ing. While it is true that we must "eat to live"
it is equally true tbat this is the only true Jaw
governing tbe appetite, beyond which is exces9.
Healthful food should be our only selection,
that which is strf ngthening and invigorating,
eiicturaging new life and a healthy constitu
lion. Too much of a good thing is iniarious,
aud continued u^e of unhealthy foods though
in moderation is dt bilitaling and "murder will
out" sooner or later. All foods cooked simply,
that is in (he absence of spices, pepper, con-
diments, &5 , are healthier, and in this condition
foods are invigorating and more healthful to
the body and mind. While flesh foods may be
good yet. they should not form the principal
dish as is the custom of the American people.
F.itty meats (pork), should have a wide berth,
wide enough to escspe the table entirely.
ThC'Uaantls upon thousands cf our people are
tainted with disease by tbe excessive use of this
fcrofubus infected dith. If the grains which are
fed to grow this flesh wen ground into meal
and ustd as a part ol our dietetics we would
have more healthful food ani more cf it than
to dine upon the porker himself when fatted, and
have a food morenaiucally adapted io the wants
of man. Coold we but dispense with this amount
of cookery, highly seasoned foods, fatty meats
(pork) and sub.^ist more on fruits, vegetables,
cereals, &c., we would have less aches aud better
health, bodies of more invigorating growth,
brsin better developed, better adapti i and ca-
pacitated ti generate thought, intellect brighter
and more perceptive, mind more vivid, active,
andcompreheuaive, capable of producing belter,
purer and richer thought, carrying us onward
and upward, elevating us in that plane of mor
a^s with that distinctiveness which will, make
us more agreeable to self, more companionable
to others and better capacitated to labor for
the wants of the soul. Among the distinctive
charaeleriatics of the Christian is humility,
plainnes>:, simplicity and non-conformity to
the wo)l:i. la our eating, drinking, and much
feastiDg, we are making vapid strides with the
world, aud may we not say in some instances,
surpassing worldly festivities?
Pride may be on the table as well as in the
hesH t. Etcefsive eating is as hurtful as excess-
ive labor. , Fea'ting is the order of the day and
di5cord.ant as it may seem to the views of many
the fact remains unchanged that tbe people
both cburch an^^ state are so enslaved to sense
aud to th"ir appetites that they feel they can-
not be sccial without feasting.
One objectonable feature is, that plain and
simple foods are discarded from the table and
the richest dainties are cravfd which leads to
excessive eating and is deleterious to health.
Late hours are frequently chosen for the
festal board and such festivities no physician
will tolerate.
Here i^ Thanksgiving day ; the psople
assemble in the Sanctuary and with some
z"al praise (rod and their prayers and songs are
increased because there is something else un-
der-lying all this — a "feast of fat things."
And judging from the expertness in despatch-
ing the roast fowl, lamb or pig, the Lord gets
the soundest (?) praise at the evening service —
the feast. Then comes the church sociable
with its late supper — we need money for the
Lord. The minister may feel it to be wrong
and injurious to health, but personally feels
compelled to yield' to avoid oflfense from his
parishioners and allows them to indulge. Cm
there be any oifenae in partaking of refresh-
ments at a church sociable?
Late suppers are unhealtnful, and is it not
turning the sanctuary to intemperate use?
Think of the unholy influence over the b dy
and soul by turning the house of God into an
oyster house, restaurant or ice-cream i^aloon, en-
gsgements in which those very erring ones, the
sinner whom those good people are trying to
convert, would not do in a house set ;part
for the worship of God. Many good people a\e
raising their voices against those sinful practices
but for fear of ridicule or b.^coming asubjpct of
neighborhood gossip their courage fails and
they must succumb to the desires of their
brethren. Further it has a tendancy to dis-
piritnaiise the mind; it leads to leviiy and loos-
ness and provokes a feeling entirely antagonis-
tic to the mind cf Christ. It leads the mind of
the youths away from that truth and soberness
which causes them to respect the house of God
with holy veneration. It surrenders all restraint,
the mind loses its sancity, becomes blinded to
all the physical and spiritual ills they are con-
tracting. Itskouldbethe provitcj of the church
to teach the people the highest law regulating
life and health and raise a warning voice aganst
this sin of intemperance. Should teach the peo-
ple from the pulpit how to regulate their home
life but when she takes this idol of feasting in-
to the church and inviting homage from all to
her, how can she hold and exercise her power?
We appeal therefore to the Christian to teach
at home and from the sanctuary, the minister
from the stand and the press that idea of tem-
perance and the true way of living that will,
discard unhealthful fooJs, overmuch feasting,
late repasts, aud anything that will cultivate
sensualism. Proclaim everywhere the tacred
truth that the body is the temple of the
I viug God and to desecrate it in any way is
but disqualifying ourselves to give unto Him
the glory from our bodies and spirits that He
demands at our haads. b.
upon this point that they would
keep out this, the best promoter of health by
poking rags and paper into the key holes of
their doora, and close every crevice aganst his
entrance as though they feared he might steal
the m>rals of their children; never once stop-
ping to think that they were harboring a thief
in the garb of impure air, who was stealing
their health aud leaving the footprints of his
ravages where otherwise the greatest bioncf
earth might hold sway, indicated by the rosy
cheeks and sparkling eyes.
Air is eompofed of two properties, the one
is life sustaining the other life destroying when
once exhausted.
Probably there is no source from which so
much evil results in breathing impure air as is
( ccasionedby overcrowed, illy ventilated church-
es, halh, school-rooms, &'3. People congregate
together, become overheated, rush out into the
cold, get sick, and then wonder why they can-
not stand more: the only wonder is that so
many of the m ace yet alive ; a cast iron man would
succumb to such usage and rust out leaving the
dust of his negligence as a monument of warning
to others. ■ Remember that a cord of wood or a
few hundred weight of coal may not cost as
much as one visit from the doctor besides it
leaves out of the bill quinine, pills and other
nostrums. There is no need of a minister sSut-
ting himself and congregation up with closed
doors and windows and screaming himself hoarse
while great drops of perspiration stream down
his face in endaevoring to tell something about
the plan of salvation.
Ministers and all public speakers should see
that there is good ventilation with plenty of
fire. God intended the air for us to breathe and
has given us an abundance of it; don't be afraid
of exhausting the supply : it is said to surround
the earth to the height of fifty miles.
RULES FOR HEALTH.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PURE AIR.
By J. F EBEBSOLE
TEIIS is a very important matter. Most per-
sons are very careful to tickle the appetite
with the best of earth, and utterly disre,eard
the importance of pure air. We have
known eome who were so thoughtless
WE should not leave our souls to ministers
nor' our health to doctors. So the fol-
lowing simple rules for the preservation of
health, especially through the changeable sea-
sons of autumn, winter, and spring, should not
be left entirely to health j lurnals.
Never lean yonr back aganst anything that
is cold.
Never begin to journey until breakfast is
eaten.
Never take warm drinks and then immedi-
ately go oat into the cold air.
Keep the back — especially between the shoul-
ders blades — well covered; also the chest well
protected.
In sleeping in a cold room establish a habit
of breathing through the nose, and never with
the mouth wide open.
Nevergo to bed with coldordamp feet; always
toast them by the fire for ten or filteen minutes
before going to bed.
Never omit regular bathing; for unless the
skin is in an active condition the cold will close
the pores and harbor congettion and other
diseases.
After exercise of any kind never ride in an
open carriage nor near the window of a car for
a moment. It is dai'gerous to health and even
to life.
When hoarse, speak as little as possible until
the hoarsness is recovered from, else the voice
may be peimanently lost, or difficulties of the
throat produced.
Merely warm the back by a fire, and never
continue keeping the back exposed to the heat
after it has become comfortably warm. To do
so is debilitating.
When going irom a warm atmosphere into a
colder one, keep the mouth closed, so that the
air may be warmed by its passage through the
nose ere it reaches the lungs.
Never stand still in cold weather, especially
a'ter having taken a slight degree of exercise;
and always avoid standing upon ice or snow, or
where the person is exposed to a cold wind. —
Albany Argus,
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0, the sweetness and height and depth of 2nd
Cor. 4: 17 C. H. Balsbauoh.
fi. T. Bosserman, DQDkIrk, Ohio.
Baooh Bby, Lena, m.
. D. S. QibBon, Cerro Gordo, lu.
W. C . Teeter, Mt. Morris, 111.
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John Wise, Mulberry Grove, 111.
J. W. Sonthwood, Dora, Ind.
Geo. Hanawalt, Johnstown, Pa.
Daniel Vanlman, Vlrdon, HI.
J. S. Flory, Longmont, Colo.
John Metzger, Cerro Gordo, 111.
Jos. Hendricli " " "
D. Brower. 8alem, Oregon.
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THE BPcBTHLRElSr .^T "WOUIC
FLORY— SMITH.— Jan. 26, 1881, by Eld. Jacob
Brower, at the residence of the bride's parents
Mr. J. B. Flory to sister Lizzie Smith.
DOWl^ING— EARLY— At Dale City, Iowa, Jan.
30th 1881, Richard F. Downing and Alice F.
Early, by J. D. Hau?htelin, V. D. M.
KIRKPA.TRIC— FLOBY. By tlie same, Jan. 27,
1881. Samuel H. KirkpatricktoMiss Annie Flory,
all of Keokuk Co., Iowa. P. B.
FORNEY— TATES.—By David E.Price, at his
residence, Jan. 19, 1881, Bro. John B. Forney, of
Carroll county, III., to sister May Belle Yates,
of Ogle county, 111.
HECKEP— TOURNEY.— Jan. 26, 1881, by Jos. L.
Myers, at his residence, Mr. Thomas Hecker, of
Jordan, and Miss Alice L. Journey, of Sterling,
111. J. L. M.
SCHROCK— JOHNSON.— Jan. 27,1881, by Elder
Jos. I. Cover. Mr. S. S. Schrock, of Carroll Co.,
111., to sister E. Matilda Johnson, of Fayette
county. Pa. Eld. Jos. I. Covek.
PUTERBAUGH— SHELLY. — November 23rd,
1880, at the residence of the bride's mother in
Shannon, 111., Mr. Aimer Puterbaugh, of Dakota,
III., to sister Maria Shelly. Ceremony by Frank
McCune. J. S. Shelly.
SHULER-MONTGOMERY.— At the residence
of^ the bride's parents, near Ionia, Dec. 9, 1880,
brother Jacob Shuler and Elizabeth P. Mont-
gomery, both of .lev/ell county, Kan.
A. F. Deeter.
Blessod &T0 tha dead whjch tils In the Lord. — £e7. 14 ; 13,
Obituary notacea abonld be separate from everything elae, written on
( ne Bide of the paper, and brief. Do not enlogize the dead, bnt give
Bimpiy the moat important &cts. The following contains all the
points generally proper to mention; 1. Name of deceased. 2. Date and
place of death. 3. Diaeaee or caoee of death. 4. When and where
bom. 5. Age. 6. Kame of parents. 7. Nnmbei of family still living.
8. To whom, when and where married. 9. United with the church
when and where. 10. Burial when and where. 11. Funeral service
when and where, and by whom conducted.
OOYMAN. — In the same congregation, Jan. 15,'81,
Charles Coyman, aged 27 years. Services by the
writer. A. F. Debtee.
MYERS.— Near Lewistown, MifBin c -unty. Pa.,
; an. 27, 1881, Herman, infant son of I rother Geo.
S. and Susan Myers, aged 3 months and IS days.
S. J. SWIGAKT.
SPALDING.— In the Limestone congregation, Jew-
ell county, Kan, infant son of John and Viola
Spalding, Jan. 13, '81, aged 7 months and 10 dajs.
Funeral services by A. F. Deeter.
BOWMAN.— In the Antioch Church, February
IGth.Sister Susan Bowman, relict of the late
Eld. John Bowman. Aged 81 years, 4 months,
and S days. Funeral services by the v;riter and
J. W. Southwood. Text, 1 Pet. 1: 24.
D. B. Gibson.
MORTON.— At the residence of his son H. D.
Morion, in Parmington township, Fulton coun-
ty, 111., on the 28th of January, 1881, Mr. Elijah
Morton, in the 85th year of his age. Funeral
services by the writer. Jacob Nbolt.
BBUBAKER.— In the Howard church, Howard
county, Ind., Jan. 10, 1881, of scarlet fever, Eliza-
betv, daughter of brottier Lewis and sister Hes-
ter Brubaker, aged 9 years, 10 months and 2 days.
Funeral services by brother Abraham Flora
from John 1: 29. Geo. BKlTBAKEit.
BOWSER. — In the Glade Riin congregation, sister
Mary Bowser, wife of brother Samuel Bowser,
departed this life Oct. 20 tb, 1880, aged 77 years,
7 months and 19 days. She was a consistent
member f^r about thirty-six years. Our loss is
her eternal gain. Funeral services on the 5th of
December by the writer, to an attentive congre-
gation, from John 5 : 28, 29. J. B. Wampler.
WIMER. — At her residence, in Steady township,
Keokuk county, Iowa, Oct. 23, 1880, at 11 o'clock,
p. M., Catharine, wife of Adam Wimer, deceased ;
age. 84 years, 1 month and 3 days. Funeral ser-
vices at the family residence Monday, Oct. 25, at
10 A.M , Elder E. Wonderlick officiating.
Elder C. Wonderlick.
P. C. please copy.
LEEDY.— In the Antioch church, Indiana, Eld.
John Leedy, aged 71 years, 4 months and 10 days.
Funeral services by the writer, assisted by Bro.
J. B. Lair.'
Eld. John Leedy was bom in Augusta county,
Ya., Sept. 19, 1809, moved to Preble county, 0.,
about 1832; was married to Elizabeth Fall Nov. 27,
1834. In 1836 he came to Wabash county, Ind.,
where he lived an exemplary life until Jan. 29, '81.
He was afflicted for some years, yet he bore his
afflictions with Christian patience. He had be-
come very feeble, yet he died rather suddenly. His
wife, sister Elizabeth Leedy, was buried the day
before Christmas. Thus, one by one, we are pass-
ing from the stage of life. J. W. Southwood.
P. C. and G- P- and others, please copy.
LONGAKER.— In Spring Creek township, Black-
hawk county, Iowa, Oct. 6th, 1880, Harry Mahlon
Longaker, son of John and Margaret Longaker,
and grandson of Mahlon and Christian Smith,
formerly from Penna-; age, 11 years, 1 month
and 13 days. Funeral services by Elder Jacob
Murry from John 14: 1, 2, to a large and atten-
tive congregation of friends.
Having become conscious about eight o'clock, in
the evening, that his last hour was fast approach-
ing, his inind become settled on prayer. There
were several praying people in the house and sev-
eral that 1 suppose had never offered prayer before
in their lives. Little Harry would call them to
his bedside and ask them to pray ; then when he
heard them he would repeat some beautiful lit-
tle prayer that his fond mother had taught him.
He called on all, one after another. Those that had
never prayed would try and excuse them-
selves. But he would not take no for an answer;
then through the solemnity of the occasion they
would yield. After he heard his father he said,
"O now I feel so good to hear pa pray." This
scene continued until 12 o'clock, at which time he
gave directions how to place his little hands, for
monster death had benumbed his limbs, then he
past away without a struggle or a gasp. He had
no fear of death. He retained his senses till the
last moment. M. H. 8.
were often his lot, but he seldom complained. His
greatest delight was to be engaged in the cause of
Christ, consequently he traveled and preached
much. Hiram S. Gakst.
FROM D. N. WORKMAN.
SHERFY.— In the Appanoose Churph, Franklin
Co., Kan., Jan. 16th, Sister Sarah M., wife of
Bro. John bherfy and daughter of Eld. John
Lair, aged, 34 years, 5 months, and 5 days. Dis-
ease, pueuuioiiia fever.
She was sick thirteen weeks. At the end of
nine weeks she had recovered sufficiently to be up
nearly two weeks, then took a relapse and suffer-
ed much, until deatk gave relief. She became
wholly resigned to her condition, and was sensi-
ble till near the close. Her last request was thit
the hymn "Come thou fount of every blessing, '
etc., should be sung. No one feeling to sing, she
began the hymn, using fie tune called Oluey; the
strain was taken up by thrse near, and she was
satisiied. In September, IsGS, she and brother
John were united in marriage. They had three
children, one of whom died about four years ago
in Indiana, She united with the church at the age
of fourteen years, and lived a pious life I knew
her for eighteen years, but I never saw her angry,
nor heard her speak an evil word. Her brother,
Samuel G. Lair, died at the same place on the 23rd
of October, in his 33rd year. Disease was typhoid
fever. Her father died in Polk County, Missouri,
Nov. 16th, 1880, in his 60th year. Disease was
dropsy. Thus, father, son, and daughter were un-
dergoing their last sickness at the same time. The
father was a quiet, unassuming man. Of this
world's goods he possessed but little. Privations
Our meetings, conducted by Eld. George Gripe,
have been very profitable and beneficial; not only
to the church but also to the friends, who, by the
way they crowded the house night after night and
day after day, we cannot help but believe appre-
ciated the labors of our brother. The meeting
commenced on the evening of Jan. 15th, at the
Oak Grove Church, aad continued about a week
with crowded houses and attentive congregations.
On the evening of the 25th, Bro. Cripe com-'
menced preaching at the Dickey Church, and clos-
ed last night, February 6th. He preached day and
evening with such zeal and earnestness that when
once heard a person would make every exertion
to hear the next discourse. Although the audi-
ence-room of the church is as large as any in this
part of the Brotherhood, it was found to be too
small almost every night, and standing room was
often "above par."
Bro. Cripe, In his closing sermon, told us that he
had never held such a meeting as this one; that is,
one wfeere the meetings were so well attended both
day and night. The immediate result of the ef-
fort was ,eight bowed to rise and walk in newness
of life, one restored, and five applications.
The meeting closed with greater interest than
was manifested at any other time ; while the last
hymn was being sung and a dear brother had aris-
en to express his desires, and Bro. Cripe had left
the stand and was taking the parting hand of thj
sisters, we all felt how much we appreciated his
work and what attachments had grown up be-
tween us. As he walked from bench to bench and
took hand after hand in his to give them the last
farewell grasp we could almost feel ourselves rise
nearer to the portals of the New Jerusalem, which
our dear brother preached so encouragingly about,
than we had ever been before.
Bro. Cripe, on every occasion, failed not to warn
sinners and encourage the saints. His labor was
of an unquestionable character, as he preached
like Paul of old. His motto was "To know noth- -
ing but Jesus Christ and him crucified." May those
who have chosen the good part ever be found
faithful and continue to be shining lights in Im-
manuel's kingdom. And we trust those of us who
have been walking on the narrow way, and have
been so much encouraged, may never think of
turning back. May the Holy Spirit ever accom-
pany Bro. Cripe, and give him souls for his hire.
Ashland, Ohio.
FBOM J. W. SOUTHWOOD.
Feb. 7tb. Whil^ in Ohio we enjoyed visiting
our aged and afflicted Bro. Abraham Younce. We
found him a very pleasant and agreeable brother —
one that seemed to bear his afflictions with Chris-
tian patience. He appears to be very devoted in
the Master's cause. He is the elder in charge of
Lower Twin Church. May God bless him and en-
able him to bear his afflictions, feeling that they
will work for him a far more exceeding and eter-
nal w. ight of glory.
Feb. 8. I came to this place on the Ist inst.,
and commenced meeting. Up to to-day have had
seven meetings, with good attendance and good
interest. The congregations have been growing
larger. Last night the house was crowded; seats
were brought from a school-house to fill the aisles;
many were sitting on the rostrum, the ministers'
long bench was filled, and yet a large number had
to stand along the walls of the house. The inter-
est so far is known and felt by those present, and
God, who, we are made to believe, is with us. Just
as we closed meeting on Wednesday night the
summons came for us to return home on the next
day to assist in the funeral of our aged sister Su-
san Bowman, who was in her 82nd year. May God
bless us all.
Pleasaftt Plam, Ind.
?1 50
Per Annum.
Set f 07- the defense of the Gospel— Philipp. 1: 17.
Single Copiea,
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Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1881.
No. 7.
Current Topics.
The Woman s Words says, "Mrs. Hayes not
only walks to church, but sings like a nightin-
gale after she gfifcs there."
Abraham L. Dicksaein, of HeringeD,Limberg,
Germany, U a pedagogue who is stiU teaching
school at 104 years of age, at a salary of S50
per annum, and he has received no more than
that sum for more than sixty years.
The fastest Russian mail-steamer on the Cas-
pian sea is run by gas. It is made from refuse
petroleum carried in an iron tank, and blown
into spray inside the furnace by a jet of steam,
where it forms a continuous sheet of flame.
This liquid fire makes no ashes and the smoke
is free from sulphur.
The imigration at the port of New York in
1880 reached 320,808, the largest number of ar-
rivals in any year since 184T, when the Emi-
gration Commission was established. In 1879
it was only 135,070. The total number of im-
migrants landed at Castle Garden since 1847 is
6,177,833.
There is at present much excitement in re-
gard to the coming Revised New Testament.
We can tell better how we will like it after we
have seen it. If the work of the translator
does nothing more, it may induce thousands to
read the New Testament who never read it
before.
It is said that a number of wealthy, enthusi-
asts in New York have purchased land in
Mexico to the extent of half a million acres
and intend colonizing it by judicious selec-
tions of negroes from the Southern States. The
land is to be sold to them at government rates
and they are to be aided in various ways in de-
veloping its resources.
Mr. Moody suggests that: In all ages God has
never used a proud man or a woman, or a con-
ceited man or conceited woman! The men
whom God has used in all ages were men who
gotglimpsts of themselves, and so got the con-
ceit taken out of them, before he used them
It was so with Moaes; it was so with Job; it
was so with Isaiah.
Christian K. Ross, the father of Charley Ross,
is quoted as saying: "T lie only tidings I have
ever recieved of Charley since he was stolen
was the demand for a ransom of 120,000. If I
had paid that I would have had him long before
this. As it is, I have spent $60,000 and have
not got him. I am still engaged and have de
tectives employed, and hope in time to find him
I have examined over three hundred children
in the search, some of whom had been stolen,
but none of them was Charley. I would not
pay the ransom; I wanted to protect the com-
munity and secure the thieves. As it is I have
lost all my fortune and rriy boy."
It is predicted that the famine in Russia will
assume proportions altogether beyond former
estimates. In the best of times the Russian
peasant cannot afiord to eat wheat, and now
this grain is sold long ahead to the Jews and
other middlemen. An immediate importation
of cheaper grain is needed; but the authorities
are taking no steps in the matter. Among
some of the Ural tribes, the distress is so great
that parents sell their male children for grain,
and leave girls to perish.
Preparations are being made by nearly all
the countries of Europe and by America for a
regular Archie siege, to begin in 1882. Ger-
many, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Den-
mark.the United States, and we believe Canada,
are ail to take part in this great work by es-
tablishing observing stations at suitable points
all around the Polar area; while Italy is to
send out next year a scientifically equipped ex-
pedition to the Ant-arctic region, our knowl-
edge of which is meager and uncertain. This
last will really be an observing as well as an
exploring expedition, praparatory to the
estabishment fo an Ant-arctic station.
There is progress in China. The Emperor
has granted permission to construct a telegraph
line 1,200 miles in length from Shanghi to
Tientsin, and other lines will probably be open-
ed. Electricity and steam will open the way
for enterprise that even Chinese walls cannot
blockade. At the same time there is religious
progsess. Mr. Gardner, British Consul at Che-
foo, in his report to Government, refers to the
vast strides that Christianity is making in
China, rioting particularly the change of the
educated and uneducated classes toward the
doctrine of the New Testament. He ettributes
it to the generosity of Christians tawards the
starving victims of the late famine.
Daily Tribune: "A Petersburg, Huntingdon
Co, correspondent informs us that Rev. John
Spanogle, of Hill Valley, HunUngdon Co, died
suddently at his residence on Friday morning
4th inst. Mr. Spanogle retired the previous
night in his usual good health. He was awak-
ened in the morning by a pain in the head,
which increasing in severity, his son, Rsv. Mr.
Spanogle, was dispatched to Mount Union for
medical aid, but before it arrived Mr. Spanogle
had breathed his last, surrounded by his ago-
nized and terror strickened family. Mr. Span-
ogle was aged about 55 years,and was a promi-
nent and able minister of the Brethren or Dunk-
ard church, bting a co-worker and relative of
Grabill Myers. His loss will be severely felt
by the church of which he was a beloved mem-
ber, and by the community at large, which
was so much benefitted by the labors of this
Gcdlyman. Mr. Spanogle spent hi? lifetime
in Shirley Township, Huntingdon Co,, Pa., aud
leaves abundant evidence of his devotion to the
cause of Christ."— .£7m»i« R Stifer.
The storm reported last week is wide-spread
and still continues. The damage to property,
especially in the Sacramento valley, will be
immense. The river was never known to be
higher, not even the great flood of 1862. Both
above and below Sacramento city the levees
have given way, and the country is covered
by one vast waste of water. Every precaution
has been taken to secure the city itself; the
levee (which for 3,000 feet is from two to four
hundred feet wide, and twenty-nine and one-
half feet high) is watched night and day, and
cars loaded with sacks of dirt are kept ready to
go on a moment's noice. Were it not for the
unfailing sign once placed in the heavens,
some living in this valley might sometimes
fear a second flood like that of Noah's time,
but the word of tha^Wd jtgridflth snre.— Qa
lanclYCaU Times:
The Tampa (Florida) Tribune says that "the
high tides on the new moon last week brought
up to town the poisoned waters which has
been killing the fish in Tampa bay for several
weeks past. Down at the wharves, and along
the river banks last Saturday, fish could be
seen dying in considerable numbers. The high
tides also brought up a good many already
dead, so that it was quite disagreeable near the
river or bay shore on account of the stench
from dead fish." The Tribune further reports
on the same subject that "the dead fish left on
the shore by the high tides had become such
a nuisance by Monday morning that the au-
thorities had to have them gathered up and
burned. Major Rawles had to have the same
thing done in the garrison. We hardly think
that we exaggerate in stating that fully one
hundred barrels of dead fish lined the shore
within the corporated limits and the garrison
grounds."
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PieKgi0Ji^ §%%^%.
XHB LODQB.
By D B. TURSTIT.
The cruel lodge of secret oath sworn men
Is found to be a rery viper's den,
By those who feel the tr«th, and dare rereal
The full intentnesg of the trith they feel.
It plots the downfall of the truly great,
Who hate its lies and iare to face its hate;
It hisses, scornful hitses at the good,
And turns upon them all its wrathful brood.
In venoTB rile it seeks to give a sting
To those who worship net its hidden thing,
But worship oaly God in honest ways,
And spread abroad the glories of his praise.
Its boastful, gaudy pretense, is the means
By which it from the field around it gleans
A subtle poison, suited to the knaves,
Who would therewith make other people
slaves.
In goat-like stench and fishy flavor mix'd,
In kneeling posture is its victim fixed.
To take an oath so false, that God and man
Discharge their curses on the midnight elan.
The dupes of knaves, and knaves themselvet
are there.
To strip the fool of funds he ill can spare.
To rob his wife and little ones of rights.
Beneath the flicker of triangled lights.
For tbe Brethren at Work.
WHO IS MY FRIEND?
BY WBALTHY A. CLAEKB.
WE are social beings, and love to as-
sociate with those who have
tastes and aspirations similar to our
own. "We crave society. It is a law of
our beings that we seek companionship.
The desire for association with our fei
low creatures has been implanted with-
lii ua -uj ouo. niiiincir, iiciiue 10 IS rigDT.
In a world like this, peopled by mill-
ions, we would naturally suppose that
all could find true friends — those who
would be true in every particular, bin
sometimes real, true material is not so
easily found, In making choice of our
friends we should exercise great care.
We should aim to select those possess-
ing the most desirable qualities — those
who we think are actuated from pure
and holy principles, and whose motives
are good. There is no trait in charac
ter that adds more lustre than truth. It
IS the chief characteristic; and that man
or woman who is not true at heart will
not make a friend worthy of our asso-
ciation. At some time we will discover
that we have been mistaken in our
choice and may have life-long regrets.
Truth and tenderness go together. -A
heart that is true is also tender. The
Bible teaches us that we shall be "ten-
der hearted, forgiving one another even
as Christ forgave us." One then pos-
sessing these qualifications is likely to
be a friend under all circumstances.
Friends must be tried in order to test
their value. In times of prosperity we
have plenty of friends, but when ad-
versity comes is when we can more
fully test them. The question arises:
Who is my friend?
'Not he who ever fills my wandering ear
With honeyed praisees that I lo^e to hear;
Who tells me how his heart goes out to me.
Just aa the eager river seeks the sea;
Who calls me learned, insists that I am wise,
And holds me always in a sweet surprise;
Talks of my genius; when I speak applauds
And puts me up among the demigods!
Whatever I may say or do commends,
And boasts himself my very best of friends."
One of the above class is not m j friend ;
we want more than praise. We some-
times meet such but they will not wear
— they are only swnshine friends. We
want friends who are such in times of
adversity — who are ready to help when
we inost need help, and who are loyal in
every respect. Who then is my friend ?
"But he who coins his friendship into deeds
And runs to cheer and help me in my needs;
Who proves,not tells, the sympathy he feels;
Whose open heart his liberal heart reveals;
Who, when he sees me sorely pressed and
tried,
Passes not by upon the other side;
Who is no Levite to his fellow-man,
But everywhere, the good Samaritan —
He is the friend I cherish and approve.
The friend that, with my heart of hearts, I
love.
Bearing each other's burdens, we fulfill
The Master's law and do the Master's will."
Lanurk, 111.
I'or the Brethren at Work.
THE SABBATH.
BY I. J. EOSENBEEGER.
UrrMBEB V.
TX7E have now entered the new cov-
' * enant, and we find a new system
of doctrine, and also a new consecrated
rest day. As the rest day was the last
item of work that God engaged in the
creation, so likewise is our rest or con
secrated day the last item of work that
Christ engaged in our redemption.
Christ early began to impress the minds
of those whom he taught with his
high and supreme authority. As shown
in a former article, in his first sermon
on the Mount, he vindicates his high
authority as a lawgiver, by quoting a
number of the different laws of the
Jews, including some of the ten com-
mandments, following each with that
peculiar expression of superior au-
thority, "But 7 say unto you," indicat'
ing in a most significant manner, that
the law he was presenting was to super-
.cede the law that he was quoting.
When being criticised by the Pharisees,
on a charge of his disciples violating
their Sabbath, he again improves th»
occasion m setting forth his high author-
ity, by telling them that "the Son of
Man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
This remark must have greatly disturb-
ed them, coming from him whom they
expected should be their king; and as
such would enforce their laws, rather
than to fulfill, and thus set aside their
laws. The above were important steps,
in preparing their minds, for Christ's
grand commission— "All power is given
to me, bothin heaven and m earth" —
hence they were to hear Christ in all
things whatsoever he would say unto
them.
After Christ's resurrection, his term
of stay on earth was short, and his work
of gathering his few scattered, discouT'
aged, and disheartened witnesses was
important. As seen above, he convened
with his disciples on the eve of his res-
urrection; also on the next first day of
the week: each proved to be religious
meetings of tender remembrance.
After conferring upon them the Ho-
ly Ghost, and delivering his commission,
and promising them the Comforter that
should lead them into all truth,we now
see Christ's apostles fully qualified for
their arduous work of evangelizi ng the
world — fully qualified to teach, estab-
lish, and defend the doctrine and laws
of Christ. After Christ's final leave,
we find that "when the day of Pentecost
was fully come, they were all with one
accord in one place." Acts 2:1. This
again was a religious occasion of very
happy results; and that too on the first
day of the week, their newly consecrated
day.
Elder Wagoner, in i work entitled,
"Truth Found," makes an effort to
show that the above meeting did not
occur on the first day of the week. The
elder quotes from Cruden and Dr.
Smith, to prove his position. His effort
however simply proves the fallacy of
his position.
To satisfy the humble reader that
Pentecost in this year did come on the
first day of the week, we remark that
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Pentecost is from a Greek word signify-
ing the fiftieth; it being a feast that was
held on the fiftieth day after the pres ■
entation of the wave offering, which oc-
curred on the first day of the feast of
unleaveBcd bread. The law control-
ling this feast is found in Lev. 23: 15,
16, "And ye shall count unto you from
the morrow after the Sabbath from the
day that ye brought the sheaf of the
wave offering, seven Sabbaths shall be
complete; even unto the morrow after
the seventh Sabbath, shall ye number
fifty days." Counting as directed above,
from the morrow on the Sabbath,
which was "an high day." That
is a jrmtion of their weekly Sab-
bath, and their Sabbath of convocation,
which therefore would be the first day
of the week; seven Sabbaths complete
would make forty nine days, or seven
weeks terminating on the Sabbath, add-
ing one day for the morrow after the
Sabbath would make fifty days, and
would terminate on the first day of the
Treek; hence the meeting on Pentecost
of Acts second, was also on the first
day of the week. We find again, in
Acts twentieth chapter, that Paul who
was a follower of Christ, in his visit to
the churches, came to Troas and abode
seven days, seemingly waiting to enjoy
a communion season with the brethren
at Troas. Luke distinctly tells us when
the meeting took place: "Upon the first
day of the week when the disciples
came together to break bread." Acts
20: 7.
We think Eld. Wagoner, in the work
referred to above, page 18, again does
violence to this text; in wording the
occasion he saya: "The disciples met on
the first day to celebrate the resurrec-
tion," while Luke in wording the oc-
casion saya, "Upon the first day of the
weak when the disciples came together
to break bread." According to the el
der's wording they met above by special
appointment; but according to Luke's
wording it was their custom to meet on
the first day of the week. Thus Paul
in 1 Cor. 11: 20 says: "When ye come
together therefore into one place, this is
not to eat the Lord's Supper," which
maniteatly implies that it was their cus-
tom to come together to eat the Lord's
Supper; just so the language of Luke
above indicates that it was the custom
of the disciples to meet on the first day
of the week. If Christians were to "keep
the seventh day holy unto the Lord,"
why did not Brother Paul set this de-
parture aright? Instead of engaging
any criticism he unites in their practice
of keeping sacred the first day.
Again, Paul in his first epistle to the
Corinthians, 16th chapter, bids the fol-
lowing: ' Now concerning the collection
for the saints, as I have given order to
the church at Galatia, even so do ye.
Upon the first day of the week, let
overy one of you lay by him in store
as God has prospered him, that there
be no gatherings when I come." Sab-
batarians tell us, as the meaning of this
text, that "Paul wished the Corinthians
to lay by them at home, on the first
day of the week;" but remember that
Prother Paul qualifies, "the laying by,'
that there be no gathering when
he comes. If each would lay by him
m store at home, would that not require
a "gathering" when Paul would come?
Hence to lay by them in store, so that
there would be no gathering when he
would come, they should lay by them
in the church treasury, then the collec-
tion would be such as Paul directed.
Further, the time is specified when the
collecting should be done — "upon the
first day of the week;" for as we have
seen that that was the day upon which
it was their custom to meet for religious
services.
Luke, however, in 4: 16 tells us "that
Jesus as his custom was, went into the
Synagogue on the Sabbath day, and
stood up for to read." The above is
clear, for,
1. All of the laws of the Jews con-
tinued in full force until they were su-
perceded by Christ's laws, or fulfilled
by the person of Christ.
2. The setting apart of the seventh
day was tnelast item or worK tnai; croa
engaged in the creation ; so likewise the
fiLrst day, or the resurrection day, is the
last item of work engaged in our grand
system of redemption, and hence was not
and could not be observed until after
its institution. Thus we find certain
pious women "resting on the Sabbath
day according to the commandment,"
while Christ's body was lying in the
tomb.
—am
Man, created a little lower than the
angels, and stamped with immortality,
is lesponsible to God. He has a two-
fold nature. He is composed of matter
and mind, the former is subject to dis-
solution, while the latter is an ever-liv-
ing principle. The mind is capable of
enjoying great hrppiness, or enduring
extreme suffering.
For tke Bretbren at Work.
SOME IMPOETANT QUESTIONS.
BY S. S MOmEK.
THE following questions haring been
submitted to me I give them in
their order.
1. Upon what theory are decisions of
Annual Meeting based?
Ans. L'pon the theory that believers,
wherever found, together compose the
body of Christ — the church. See 1 Cor.
12: 20: "Bat now are there many mem-
bers yet but one body" possessing mu-
tual interests ; and, as in any matter in
which a number of individuals. possess a
common or equal interest, so with re-
spect to the church difference of senti-
ment will arise time after time upon
questions of right and of duty affect-
ing the peace of the church. As a mat-
ter then of sound policy, and of apos-
tolic precedent, (Acts 15) General
Councils are necessary to preserve the
peace of the church, and to promote her
interests limited in their capacity to
three distinct leading considerations:
Ist. To ^romoz!e the mutual interest
of believers.
2nd. To encowrage mutual co-opera-
tion of believers.
3rd. To induce mutual concessions
among believers of their divergent
views, respecting the form and applica-
tion cf gospel principles, and to unite on
a method by which these principles are
fairly represented and affixed as a char-
acteristic of the church.
The first represents the church in her
practical character and design. The
second, the spirit which glows in the
breast of believers. Tne third, the
principle by whicTi they perform their
work. On these three facts evangelical
councils are based, and on them rests
the integrity of the decisions of A. M.
and affords us a safe standard of appeal
in matters of differences that may arise
in the church as to what is in harmony
with, and gives a fair exhibition of
scripture principles, both as to what
these allow and disallow, and,
1st. To keep believers united accord-
ing to 1 Cor. 12: 25— "That there should
be no schism in the body, but that the
members should have the same care one
for another" and John 17: 23, "That
they may be one;" (1 Cor. 1: 10) That
ye all speak the same thing, and that
there be no divisions among you, but
thst ye be perfectly joined together in
the same mind and in the same judg-
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THE BRETHREN ^T TVORK-
ment." PMl. 3: 16, "Let us walk by
the same rule, let us mind the same
thing."
2nd. To promote the spirit of unity
of effort, and personal holiness accord-
ing to Eph. 4: 16, "From whom the
whole body fitly joined together and
compacted by that which every joint
supplieth, according to the effectual
working in the measure of every part,
maketh increase of the body unto the
edifying of itself in love."
3rd. For the protection of this unity,
and of the fellowship of love of labor
and of suffering acccording to 2 Thess.
3: 6, "Now we command you brethren,
in the name of our ;Lord Jesus Christ,
that ye vrithdraw yourselves from every
brother that walketh disorderly, and
not after the tradition which he receiv -
ed of us." 1 Tim. 6: 5, "Perverse
disputings of men of corrupt minds,and
destitute of the truth, supposing that
gain IS godliness: from such withdraw
thyself." Eph. 5: 11, "And have no
fellowship with the unfruitful works of
darkness, but rather reprove them."
Matt. 18: 17, "If he will not hear the
church let him he v/nto thee as a heathen
man and a publican." This introduces
your second question:
2. If A. M. dare not tell Tww gospel
principles shall be applied in the ab
sence of gospel rules, who shall?
Ans. To assume to discard the utili-
ty of a General Council of the church
held for the pui'pose noticed under ques-
tion No. 1, would be at the sacriilee of
the principles embodied in the quota
tions cited under No. 1, which would
give us as its inevitable result (instead
of mutual co-operation to "walk by the
Dame ruie j a system suDversive of all
rule, authority or power. The result of
rejecting the united counsel of believers
through our A. M. is seen, and shows
not the abundance of gospel principles
in the transformed lives of such, but
their absence.
3. Do the decisions of our A. M. de-
prive any of God's children from walk-
ing humbly before God ?
Ans. No; no one has presented that
as an objection. The objection is more
likely to come from the opposite of hu-
mility; i. e., that A. M. deprives gratifi-
ca ion to the spirit of pride.
4. Do the decisions of A. M. pre-
vent the full and free application of
gospel principles?
Ans. No. 6. But its sphere is to en-
courage their application.
5. When a gospel prirjciple is given
affecting the body, can there be as many
methods of practicing it as there are
members in the chuich?
Answered under No. 1 and 2.
6. Does 1 Cor. 1: 10, John 17: 23,
Phil. 3: 16 mean "that we walk by the
same rule and mind the same thing"?
Ans. Yes. This enjoins the effort,
and such has been the constant aim of
our General Council. And the fact that
on some points differences have existed
and still exist, this does not abate the
force of the precept, "to walk by the
same rule," neither the desire to attain
to an entire oneness of practice. The
idea of entire oneness of practical Chris-
tian life is so intimately associated with
Christian life, that it must be regarded
as an inherent law of Christianity, and
hence the constant effort of believers to
harmonize, and hence all differences,
however slight, are threatening and are
deplored.
7. Can this unity of action and one-
ness of mind be obtained without a
General Council?
Ans. No.
8. Is it right to publish the decis-
ions of A. M.? If so, upon what princi-
ple?
Ans. Upon apostolic precedent. See
Acts 15: 23. The truth is, we may avail
ourselves of the toils of others, and yet
judge for ourselves all the while. We
do this constantly in literature, in art,
in science, and in history. A late con-
tributor to a paper circulating among
the churches, and one, too, whom it is
presumed, hopes he is recognized as a
brother, recommends to burn the Min-
utes of A. M., giving as the reason that
"then men would study the work of
God for themselves." It is true that
the Minutes of A. M. may have been
abused ; but what good thing has not
been abused? But I greatly wonder if
said contributor never reads other men's
works on any subject. I wonder if he
discards such works, and pursues his in-
vestigations unaided and alone. Cer-
tainly he rejects all commentaries on
the Scriptures. What ruts commentat-
ors and writers on astronomy, science,
history, politics, etc., have formed into
which the unthinking mass gravitate!
What an injury the author of that (par
excellent) book called the "Problem of
Human Life Here and Hereafter," in-
flicted by writing said book; that men
now unthinkingly can acquire all the
knowledge contained in that book or
any other human production, whereas
if such works had not been written,
giving the result of their years of pa-
tient toil, then you see we all could
have delved into these several scientific
topics, and become wonderfully know-
ing. What folly that chemists should
write out in a half a dozen of lines the
component parts of gunpowder, where
we ourselves could by years of study
get a knowledge of chemistry, and by
analysis of gunpowder find out our-
selves 1 Especially so since we would
be required to learn how to anneal met-
als, and construct chemical instruments,
etc., etc. But according to said writer,
it is wrong to keep record of th- results
of patient, prayerful toil of our A. M.
The love of originality (not to, say
egotism) must be very strong to induce
turning away from the result of other
men's patient inquiry. What else are
the decisions of A. M. than the Script-
ural comments of our A. M. on the
questions brought before it, some of
which (especially those which have
stoood the test of from thirty to over
one hundred years) now of late become
the principal one objected to, and on
account of which it is recommended to
burn them? History repeats itself in
the cry "burn the minutes," (Lev. 10: 1,
Num. 3:4,)' Nadab and Abihu offered
strange fire"; so now strange fire is co-
piously recommended to consume the
old landmarks of the fathers. Suppose
a question comes before our A. M. and
engages the zei.1, the judgment and the
prayers of the assembled church, and a
deliverance is given, but no record kept,
then in a few years the same question
comes up again necessitating the same
process over again as at the first, and
still keep no record. Ah erring chil-
dren!
For the Brethren at Work.
FASTING.
BY lANDON WEST.
"DEOTHEK Moore, please allow me
■^ to offer a word upon your reply to
Bro. C. D. Hylton's query on the sub-
ject of "fasting." '
1 understand Bro. Hylton to say that
the chvuch should fast as a body, and,
at one and the same time, if this is his
view of the subject, I think it is a no-"
ble one, and worthy the prayerful at-
tention of our Brotherhood.
In your reply, you say, "We are not
in favor of setting apart a day for fast-
TH:E 15IlEai3:.HEjN" u^T TTOKIE.
lOl
ing, for there is nothing in the Script-
ure to warrant anything of the kind;
but we are in favor of fasting, believ-
ing it not only scriptural.but beneficial."
From this I infer that you regard it as a
duty not of the church as a body, but
of the individual, and that alone for
his own benefit, and not as a mutual
work for the advantage of all. I agree
with you that fasting is proper and
beneficial for each individual, but the
advantage obtained in this way is like
that gained by secret prayer — it does
its greatest work for the one who per-
forms it. But secret prayer, and fasting,
too, can be both a mutual and an indi-
vidual work. These services can both
be performed by the one, or by the
many. The object sought for, and the
work to be done, can be known by all,
and performed by all. And as for the
Scripture command to warrant us in
proclaiming a fast, I think we have as
much for it as we have for announcing
a Love feast or Annual Meeting. The
only difference I see is, that each one of
us can fast without announcing the fact
or stating the time, while for the others
we can not. We must announce the
time and place for our meeting. But
can the church as a body hold a fast
without an agreement as to the time and
the object? I think it cannot. And
would it not be for the advantage of
the body, for every member of it, to
hold a fast at one and at the same time?
I think so; but this cannot be done
without proclaiming the fast, and an-
nouncing the time. For these reasons
I agree with Bro. Hylton that God's
children should have days of fasting.
And if it be asked whether I would
favor proclaiming a fast throughout the
Brotherhood, I say yes, and that, too, at
an early day; for if there ever was a
time when our condition demanded a
fast with earnest prayer, that time is
now. Both, of these services are need-
ed just now, and that not by one poor
humble soul, here and there over the
Brotherhood, but by every sheep within
the fold. And the only way I can see
for all to be apprised of the remedy
proposed on this or any other occasion,
is for the churches to do as did the
King of Ninevah, — proclaim a fast and
then let all observe it. The effect wou Id
certainly be seen and felt. The situa-
tion would, I hope, not often demand a
general fast throughout the Brother
hood, but is it not often that an indi-
vidual church, and sometimes more than
one of them, is in just such a condi-
tion as to need the remedy of fasting
and prayer, more than that of any
thing else, in order to get the spirit of
Christ again, and with it share love and
union once more? I think so,aad for this
reason, also, I agree with Bro. Hylton
that it would be quite proper for a
church, or more than one, to proclaim a
fast, and ask all within their bounds to
observe it, with the one object in view.
It is only in this way that all can know,
and at the same time seek for the same
thing. And would this not fill our
Master's Word in Matt. 18: 19? "That
if two of you shall agree on earth as
touching anything that they shall ask,
it shall be done for them of my Father
which is in heaven." And it is not on-
ly in cases of division or troubles aris •
ing from impiety, that a church might
fast with advantage to herself, but
when her ministers or members are
greatly afflicted, or imprisoned, as there
have been, and may be again, would it
not be proper for those acquainted with
the facts, to announce a fast and a day
of prayer, that all might unite upon
the same thing at one and the same
time? I think so, and I have written
as I think. Bro, Moore, let us hear
from you again. Shall be pleased to
hear from others also upon the same
subject.
TorthB Brethren at Work.
PLAINNESS OF DSBSS IN OUR
OOLLEQES.
BT 8. Z. SHABP.
SIMPLICITY of dress is a principle
by all, even the most progressive, who
contend for "gospel plainness." To
preserve this, as well as other distinct-
ive features of our church, the friends
of education among our Brethren re
solved to establish schools of their own.
Ashland Collage was founded upon the
proposition that plainness of dress
should be taught and the other distinct-
ive features of our church maintained.
Before entering upon my mission as
solicitor and general agent for Ashland
College, and while yet in the South, I
was requested to send my measure to a
tailor in Ashland, from whom one of
the trustees ordered me a coat that
would bear the test of any brother in
Miami Valley or anywhere; else. In
putting on that coat I resolved it should
be my style as long as I lived. I pict-
ured to myself a school of many young
brethren all in uniform. I loved the
idea. I had seen the students of East
Tennessee University all dressed in the
same style and quality of goods, and 1
admired the appearance since the son
of the humblest blacksmith or cobbler
could not be distinguished from the
governor's son, so far as appearance
was concerned, and all form of caste
or aristocracy was removed.
In soliciting money for the College
this feature was everywhere pointed out,
both by myself and Brother Packer,
and was everywhere received. I am
satisfied that thousands of dollars were
given to the College with the under-
standing that the College would be con-
ducted on the principle of plainness.
The citizens of Ashland alone subscrib-
ed over ten thousand dollars with that
understanding, and one of the promi-
nent lawyers in the town in reply to an
address I had made to the citizens, stat-
ed, "We would not expect the Dunk-
ards to deviate from their well known
form of dress." So well was it under-
stood that the College would be con-
ducted on this principle that a Presby-
terian Prof, in an adjoining institution
proposed to adopt the Brethren's style
and bring his school into Ashland Col-
lege, while one of the first acts of a
Professor (a Lutheran then) on enter-
ing college was to secure a Brethren's
suit, and the teachers who were breth-
ren either had their garments altered or
new ones made in the "order."
This power was not confined to the
members of the College, but the mem-
bers of the city church felt the silent
casionally wore hats consented to lay
them aside, while brethren who had re-
solved never to dress in the order of Ihe
church donned the regular coat and hat.
One of our ministers who used to prom-
enade the streets with a fancy hat laid
it aside, and even went so far as to
favor a Brethren's clothing store. In
the College every lady bowed in pray-
er with a covering on her head Such
is the record of the influence in a Col-
lege buil+ on the princijjles of plain-
ness. So silent was the work that all
seemed to glide into order naturally,
and I am more than ever convinced
that a Brethren's School must maintain
the Brethren's principles, and have a
brother at the head in order to succeed.
Such was the first year's work at Ash-
land College; what it now is, others
may tell, or you can see when you come
to Annual Meeting.
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THE BRETHREN -^T M/OJiiK.
THE DESIGN AND FORM OF .
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM, xxvi.
Baptism into the name of each person of the
Holy Trinity.
"Produce your cause, aaith the Lord; bring forth
your strong reascftis, aaith the king of Jacob." Isa.
41:21.
THE following examples derived by Lexicog-
raphers (who give their history) from clas-
sic authors may serve to more fully illustrate
this principle; Greek, ^•Badizo, to march, walk,
go, travel," etc." "Kathagnizo, to make pure,
cleanse, hallow," etc. ''Tentazo, to say or do
the same thing; to bid or order repeatedly,"
etc. "Ostizo, to push about, push to and fro ,"
etc. See Liddell and Scott, etc. I have ex-
amined over twenty-five hundred (2500) Greek
verbs of this class which requires increase, or
repetition of action mainly draw from ancient
Greek literature. Latin ; Declatmto, "to prao-
tioe rhetorical delivery," etc. Habito, to have
frequently, wont to have," etc. Missito, "to
send repeatedly," etc. See Andrews's Latin-
English Lexicon, &e. I have also examined
quite a number of Latin verbs which agree
with this sense. Mr. Roberts referring to the
language of Prof. Stuart, just quoted, attri-
butes the origin of the frequentative theory to
the feeling of some of the Latin fathers (Chris-
tadelphian p. 204) and declares but does not
prove it to be "an invention founded on eccle-
siastical corruptions." Trine Immersion
Weighed, etc. pp. 2, 3, 19. That the Latin
fathers recognized this as a principle of the
Greek in harmony with the same principle in
their own language is apparent, but how could
they have founded "a principle" of another
language? — a principle which existed long be-
fore Christian baptism itself was introduced? —
let alone its subsequent "ecclesiastical corrup-
tions"? Could the Latin fathers have originat-
ed this numerous class of Greek words in clas-
sic literature hundreds of years before their
day? But Mr. R. thinks from Prof. Stuart's
language that some of the Latin fathers did
not share this feeling and that the views of
trine immersionists, respecting the frequenta-
tive character of baptizo were "contrary to the
general views of the case." Ibid. Yet he does
not adduce one witness among all the Latin
«-3 LX,^ ^i..
• t 1>^. 1.1.1-
lian and Jerome on this point. We cannot ac-
cept a mere supposition or think so, as evidence
that their views were "contrary to the general
views of the case." We do not take omissions,
probabilities, and suppositions, as witnesses in-
to such an important court of enquiry as this.
Even Gregory the Great, who decreed, and his
Spanish co-workers who executed the first law
for single immersion at Toledo in Spain A. D.
633, did not question the correctness and le-
gality of the repeated actions in baptism. See
Bingham's Antiquities vol. 1 p. 5il. But Mr.
Roberts extends his criticism thus: "Then it
is laid down as an established principle of the
Greek language that a class of verbs (termin-
rting) in zo formed from other verbs, have the
signification of frequentatives.' Take the 'es-
tablished principle' for what it is worth; what
does it amount to? 'A class of verbs (ter-
minating) in zo, formed from other verbs, is not
every verb in zo formed from other verbs.' If
there are exceptions (and there are many, such
as apodokazo, to reject; aphanizo, to put out
of sight; anakathizo, to 'set up— -all verbs of a
single act) then baptize may be one so far
as the rule goes, and therefrom the quotation
of the rule is utterly without effect in the
argument." Christadelphian p. 205. According
to Mr. R's logic a rule may always be consider-
ed as utterly loithouf effect in an argument if
there happens to be exceptions. But let us
look at his exceptions. Liddell and Scott de-
fine Ajpodokimazo, "to reject. on proof or trial,"
etc. Can anything be so rejected except by a
process involving repeated actions? Donne-
gan says, "to misesteem, disapprove of, repro-
bate, disallow,annul, repeal a law," etc.,--which
he gives as its classic use, which processes in-
volve repeated action. Liddell and Scott de-
fine Aphanizo, "to make unseen, hide from
sight," etc., the classic use of which whence he
derives its meaning, is applied to "killing and
burying secretly," etc., — "to drive or take
away" — "io destroy utterly, raze to the
ground, erase writing," etc., — "to obliterate or
mar foot-prints" — "to steal," — "to wipe out ill
deeds by good," etc., etc. Are these effects
usually produced by one or by repeated actions?
Anakathizo, to set up, comes from ana, up, and
Eathizo, which according to Liddell & Scott, is
used in classic writings "to constitute," — "to
settle in a place," — "to pu<t into a state or con-
dition"—"to set doivn in a country, encamp,"
which things require repeated actions. We
have then found all three of his exceptions, so
used in the very sources of their definitions, as
positively to express more than one action.
But suppose they were exceptions? Does not
an exception only prove a rule? And can an
exception be created and worked from the re-
quirements of a rule by a mere "may be?" But
let us see if "baptizo may be" an exception.
Liddell & Scott define baptizo "to dip repeated-
ly," etc. Donnegan says "To immerse repeat-
edly into a liquid," etc. Passow says, "to im-
merse often and repeatedly," etc. Bretsch-
neider says "Properly often to dip," etc. Ko-
uma says, "to immerse, to dip repeatedly into
a liquid," etc. Rost and Palm say "to dip in
or under often and repeatedly," etc. Gaza
says, "to dip repeatedly," etc Richardson's
large English Dictionary defines baptize as
angliciz;ji in King James' translation from
bavtizo "to dm or inp.rfffl frpanentlyJ" -otc Om-
position is still strengthened when wa remem-
ber that while these prominent lexicographers
find in baptizo the idea of repetition, not one,
as far as we have been able to learn, denies that
it is frequentative. Robinson says "it is fre-
quentative in form, but appears not to be in
fact." When he looks at it from the standpoint
of his scholarship it is frequentatitw. But when
he looks at its application from the standpoint
of his church practice, it appears to be differ
ent. We are not surprised at this when bap.
tizo as defined by the lexicons adduced is so
contrary to his practice.
Dr. J. R, Graves when asked by Dr, Ditzler,
in debate, why he does not take the first
meaning of his favorite lexicon (Liddell &
Scoot) viz , "dip repeatedly," concludes that
the frequentative meaning of baptizo-"\3 given
up" and that the later editions of Liddell &
Scott have left out the word "repeatedly" after
"dip." See Graves and Diizler Debate, p. 315.
The "giving vp" of this by many as well as the
omission of "ri^peatedly from the late edi-
tions of Liddel & Scott, is only in keeping with
the practice and degeneracy of the "perilous
times" of the "last days," which have largely
given up immersion itself and some of whose
lexicons do not only omit "repeatedly" before
"dip" but have even omitted "dipi" and "im-
merse" themselves. They have conformed to
the custom of modern Christendom whieh has
mainly surrendered the yoi£e of Christ for hu-
man traditions better adapted to carnal pride
and convenience. Bat while it is true that a
class of lexicographers otnit it, an omission is
no testimony against it. There are several im-
portant incidents recorded by the evangelist
John, which Matthew, Mark, and Luke do not
mention. Do we, therefore, impeach the cor-
rectness of John's testimony, and reject it?
Verily not. Had Matthew, Mark, and Luke
contradicted John, the case would have been
different. And other lexicographers opposed
the testimony of Messrs. Liddell, Scott, Don-
negan, Passow, Bretschneider, Kouma, Rost,
Palm, etc., this case would be different. But
positive testimony can never be invalidated by
mere omission. "But," says one speaking of
the testimony of four lexicons, "were they all
divinely inspired men who wrote the lexicons,
we would say that there is no conflict here,
and that the four only tell us a little more of
the truth than the others. But none of them
are inspired." The Rsstitution. Vol. 23, No.
47. This remark at best is bat a sophistical
effort to push this argument out of sight, nev-
ertheless it fails to effect it, since the principle
holds as good with uninspired as with inspired
testimony. But he continues. "Since the
others certainly must claim to have given the
full and complete definition of the word, we
may conclude that the four have given more
than its full and complete meaning." Ibid.
Ans. We may concluae no such thing with-
out proving first that those who omit "repeat-
edly''' prefer to have given the full and com-
plete definition, (since nearly all lexicons are
much abridged), and secondly that those pro-
fessions are sustained by showing thst the four
"have given moke than its full and complete
meaning." But he continues, "If a three dip-
per should have a bill presented to him by a
large mercantile firm purporting to be a full
and complete statement of his account, and
certified to by 'scores,' i. e., at least forty of the
merchant's employees, that he oweid §100,
would he be so refady to accept the opinion of
four of those employees, who would say that
the proper bill instead of being §100 was $300."
Ibid. Ans. If forty certified that it was one
hundred and that certificate accorded with the
face of the note, and four only gave their
"opinion" that it was three hundred, he would
pay no attention to the opinion, unl*ss he
knew it to be correct. But these lexicographers
don't give it as their opinion, but certify
that baptizo ]]roperly means to dip repeatedly,
neither do those who omit "repeatedly" certify
that it means only one dip. But if the four
certified that a note whose face demanded $300
was correct, he would pay it on their testimo-
ny unless the forty contradicted it, and the
four were guilty and couid be convicted of
falsehood and fraud. But this is at best a
strained case, — a far-fetched and unnatural
supposition. Let us put tha idea into a more
tangible and praotible form. Suppose a man
is tried in court for striking another. Forty-
four witness that he struck him. On this
point all agree. This then is settled. But
four of the number testify further that he
struck him repeatedly; none of the others con-
tradicts them. How would the case stand?
Would not the testimony of the four amount
to legal demonstration in any court of civil
judicature? Is not legal demonstration always
worthy of credibility? Is not the very credi-
bility of the Christian Scriptures founded on
this feind of proof? But as the ease stands we
have adduced eight positive witnesses to the
fact that baptizj is not an exception to the
class of Greek frequentatives, while none con-
tradict it. It IS simply the overwhelming, un-
disputed, witness of eight, including the high-
est standards in lexicography against nothing.,
3. w. s.
THE BUBTHREl^^ ^T ^VV^ORK.
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MABY C. ^'OEMAN. 3HAK0N, MINN,
Edituess.
NO SECRETS FROM MOTHEK.
THS Moment a girl has asecretfrom mother,
~cr has reoieved a letter she dare not let
her mother read, or has a friend of -whom her
mother does not know, she is in danger. A
secret ia not a good thing to have. '
Hide nothing from your mother. Do nothing
that if discovered by your father, r/ould make
you blush. The girl who frankly says, "I have
"been here; I met so-and-so; such and such re-
marks were made, and this and that was done,"
will be certain of receiving good advice. If all
was right, no fault will be found: if the mother
knows, out of her great experience, that some-
thing was improper or unsuitable, she will, if
she is a good mother, kindly advise against its
repetition. It is when mothers discover that
their girls are hiding things from them that
they rebuke or scold. Innocent faalts are al-
ways pardoned by a kind parent. You may not
know, girls, just what is right, and jast what is
wrong yet; you can't be blamed for making lit-
tle mistekes, but you will never do anything very
wrong if from the first you have no secrets
from your mother. m- c n.
A PARABLE
the smoke of their burning and sucking as-
cended up forever and ever. And there were
men whose wisdom being that of the fox, be-
holding the multitude which did chew, and
smoke, and snuff, said among themselves "come
let us plant, and watsr, and increase the pro ■
duction of this weed whose name is tobacco,
for therein is a mighty,and increasing busi-
ness;" and they did so, and the merchant-men
waxed rich in the commerce thereof. And it
came to pass that even the saints of the Most
High became bond servents to the weed, and
defiled themselves therewith; even the poor,
who said they could not buy shoes, aad books
for their wives and little ones, spent their sub-
stance therefor. And the anger of the Lord
was kindled by such great wickedness, and he
said, "Wherefore this waste? And why do
these little one« lack bread, and shoes, and
books? Turn now your fields into corn and
wheat; and put the evil thing far from you,
and be separate, and defile not yourselves any
more; and I will bless you, and cause my face
to shine upon you." But with one accord they
raised their voices and exclaimed: "We can not
cease from chewing, snuffing and puffing; we
are slaves."
Children's first impressions and inclinations
are generally heavenly and easily bent. What
then accounts for the waywardness that brings
so much pain and regret to parents when child-
ren reach a more advanced age ? It must be
an admitted truth that too little care and ef-
forts are manifested in teaching children of
God and heaven. If you would have your child-
ren knovi who is their best friend, you must
express in your every day life, the feeling that
Jesus is yours, "Train a child up in the way
he should go aud when he is old he will not
depart from it." Train them up through in-
fancy, childhood and youth; up into the Divine
where He through his grace will do for them
what human power cannot do and seal them
children of God and heirs of immortality.
Then parents, when you stand in the pres-
ence of God, with vour children— given.of God,
aud brought up for Him, you can say, ' 'Here
am I and the children thou hast given me."
GLEAM ACROSS THE WAVE.
S^LBOTD BT .TOHS' T. BNATELT.
PARENTS ENCOURAGING
CHILDREN.
BT MAET J. STEES.
'■pHEN shall the kingdom of eatan be liken-
i ed unto a grain of tobacco seed; which,
though excedingly small, being ca.at into the
ground, grew and became a great weed, and
spread its leaves rank and broad, so that huge
and vile worms formed habitation therson. And
it came to pass that the sons of men looked up
on this weed, and the eyes of their understand-
ing being darkened, thought it beautiful to look
upon, and much to be desired, to make youths
of tender years look big and manly. So they
did put forth their hands and did chew there-
of, and some it made sick,' and others to vemit
most filthily. And moreover, it came to pass
that those who chewed thereof became weak
and sick, and could not deliver themselves from
the desire of having bits of it continually m
their mouths, which aforetime had been clean
and ruddy, but now became foul and black, and
besides, the chewers were seiz=(d with a constant
and violent spitting of unclean humors, and
they did spit in all places,even in ladies' parlors,
and in the courts of the Lord of Hosts. And
the good and true, and aU that led pure lives
were grievously plagued thereby. And it came
to pass that men were dissatisfied with merely
chewing the strange weed,but sought out other
and cunning devices for using it. Some in-
deed did make it into a fine powder and filled
their nostrils therewith, and they were taken
suddenly witd fits,aud they did sneeze with great
and mighty sneezes, insomuch that their ey^s
were filled with tears, and their faces with
wrinkles, and they did look foolish exceeding-
ly ; and yet others cunningly wrought the leaves
thereof into rolls, ancl did set firs to one end
thereof, and did suck vehemently at the othtr,
and did look very ffrave and calf-like: and
GREAT good results from parents encou.-
aging children. A child may have
duty assigned him and do it according to the
best of his ability, with a motive to please his
parent; yet, when the duty is performed, if it
is not exactly as the older mind designed it
should be, instead of new inatfuction being
given and a few words of encouragement for
the efforts allready made, a sharp reproof is
given, and the child becomes discouraged and
goes reluctantly the second time.
All children should be encouraged to earnest
and cheerful industry such as will fit them for
the best employments and accomplishments of
this short life. This industry can be incited
and sustained by instructions, kind words, and
eucouragemen1rfroiir-pnTT3irfe. ^
All labor performed from fear of punishment
is slavery and fixes deeply the hatted of work
which so often results in a habit of laziness.
Some children cheerfully perform their labor
because they are afforded some extra gratifica-
tion. But parents who desire to promote the
permament well being of their children should
never resort to such a motive of encourage-
ment. The only industry in life that is of any
value, is that which arises from eager, earnest
occupation of the whole mind, from impulses
of a cheerful, willing heart. A boy or girl in-
cited to such industry becomes just what the
God of Nature designed he or she should be in
His great scheme of agencies for the redemption
of our fallen race. So also should parents be
faithful in encouraging thehf chUdren to the
divine requirements of life.
They should be encouraged to read the Scnpt-
nres— the basis of all soul training. "Thou
Shalt teach them diligently unto thy children
saith the Lord, and "talk of them whenthou sit-
testin thy house." Are these elements recognized
in christian families as they should be?
THE RsT. Spencer Compton, the earnest
evangelical episcopal minister at Boulogne,
France, relates the following incident:
During a voyage to India, I sat one dark
evening in my cabin, feeling thoroughly un-
well, as the sea was rising fast, and I was but
a poor sailor. Suddenly the cry of "Man over-
board!" made me spring to my feet. I heard a
trampling overhead, but I resolvd not to go on
deck, lest I should interfere with the crew in
their efforts to save the poor man. What can
I do? I asked myself, and instantly unhookiag
my lamp, I held it near to the top of my cabin,
close to my bull's eye window, that its light
might shine on the sea, Jmd as near the ship as
possible. In a half a minute's time I heard the
joyful cry, "its all right; he's safe," upon which
I put my lamp in its place. The next day,
however, I was told that my little lamp was
the sole means of saving tiie man's life. It was
only by the timely light which shone upon
him that the knotted rope could be thrown so
as to reach him. Christsin workers, never de-
spond nor think there is nothing for you to do,
even in t'ne dark and weary days. Looking un-
t„ T lift „n vmii- licrhh: lah itso shine_that
men may see, and in the bright resurrection
morning what joy to hear the "well done,
and to know that you have, unawares, saved
some soul from death. — Sel.
WORTH KNOWING.
Keep salt in a dry place.
Keep yeast in wood or glass.
Keep fresh lard in tin vessels.
Keep preserves and jellies in glass.
Keep meal and flour in a cool dry place.
Sugar is an admirable ingredient in cnnng
meet or fish. , j. ■
. Crust and pieces of bread should be kept in
an earthen jar, covered, in a dry, cool place.
To prevent meat from scorching during
roasting, place a basin of water in tte oven
the steam generated prevents scorching and
makes the meat cook bptter.
There ia too mncii to be done in this word
of sin and sorrow to permit a Christian man to
remain unemployed.
-L-njzL, X5j:^ji.j_j:i.JrCJHJjN -A.T' W OiriK.
Brethren
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
FEBRUARY 22, 1881.
M. M. ESHELMAN,
S. J. HAREISON,
J. W. STEUSr, - -
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Editors.
J. H. MOOEE,
Managing Editor.
SPECIAL CONTEIBUTOES.
Enoch Eby, A. W. EeesB,
James Evanj, s . S Moliler,
Daniel Vaniman, Mattie A, Lear,
B. E Brabaker,
I. J, Eosenberger,
J. \V. Sonthwood.
The Editoes will be reBpomible oalj- for the goneial tone of the
paper, and the Insertion of an article does not imply that they endorse
Teiy sentiment of the writer.
Oontribntors, In order to secnre insertion of thoir articles, wiU
please not indnlge In peraonalities and unconrteons language, bnt pre-
ent their views "with grace seasoned with salt."
Snbscrlption price, 81.50 per annnm. Those sending eight names
and 512.00 will receive an estra copy free. For eaeh additional name
the agent will be allowed ten per cent, which amonnt he will please
retain and send us the balance .
Money sent by PosH>ffice Orders, Registered Lettere and Drafts
properly addressed, will be at onr risk-
Address all communications,
BEETHREN AT WOES,
Mt. Mcinis, Ogle Co., m.
pleasure" of reading proof when almost cover-
ered over with "wants" from correspondents.
He knows that the paper "got awful dirty" at
tiaaes in his hand; and tte knew how to pity
him, and he knows how to sympathize with
us. We now have a good clerk, and shall
have more time to "spy oat" the errors which
knock at the door for admission. In the
meantime let contributors send us good clean
copy, and our chances for clean work will be
greatly enhanced. We did have some notion
to tell our readers that the MS. from which we
set up our brother's strictures on the proof-
reader, was considerably scratched and inter-
lined, but we let him off gently. e.
ON WHAT TERMS.
TO THE B. AT W. "PROOF-
READER."
THEEE have been too many mistakes in the
last two issues for the credit of the con-
tributors or the reputation of the paper. You
ought to be so careful that your contributors
will have the fullest confidence that if they
prepare their articles correctly that they wili
come out so in print. There is a sensitiveness
about us all that makes us revolt at the idea of
swallowing blunders that are not onr own, and
for which we are in no sense responsible.
Then, too, if we have no assurance that our
MSS. will be printed as they are written, if
written correctly, what object could there be
to contributors to prepare articles just as they
should appear in print? What we mean by
right is that there be absolutely no mistakes of
any kind whatever.
Now we pray you that you have some one
read "proof" who is qualified, and that yoa
give him the necessary time to do it right.
Not every one can read "proof," no difference
how much time or cfiVir^1oir*c,li;^ 1*« *j- L«T^,
but no work hurried over can be well done and
"proof-reading" is no exception. s. j. h.
EEMAEKS.
Our brother's observations are in order, and
with tender feelings we hear him patiently. It
IS just as mortifying and unsatisfactory to us
as to our contributors to see articles go out with
mistakes in orthography, punctation, &e. Since
New Year day we have been trying to do the
work of three persons, answering correspond-
ents, preparing copy for Youth's Advance, look-
ing after the financial interests, and reading
proof. Besides this vast amount of office
work we have endeavored to do some work in
the ministry and prepare copy for History of
Danish Mission. It is possible that while
some of our able and willing contributors were
taking strength by sweet rest, we were deep
downiu work, and couldn't help it either. Our I
brother knows how it is; for he had the "good
IS it customary for brethren to baptize a
preacher that he may pieach for them?
Do they ever receive any one with his office?
Is not a person required to come to Christ first,
and then be called to the ministry of the
church ? * *
As to the custom of the Brethren Church
we refer you to Art. 9, 1868, which reads as
follows :
"When ministers of other denominations
i;in the Brethren, can they be received as
ministers in any other way bnt in the regular
order of the church? Answer: We deem it
not prudent to receive them in any other way."
Here it is declared not prudent to receive a
man as minister except "in the regular order
of the church." The regular order is, that the
church invite him to be its servant or minister,
and when this is done he will be received as
such. There does not seem to be any good
reason why a man should join a society on his
own condition?. The best that can be said of
such an effect is, that it is somewhat presumt-
uous and discourteous.
Paul said to the brethren at Corinth, "Pol-
low after charity, and desire spiritual gifts,
rather tL at ye may prophesy." This he said
to those who had put on Christ — were already
in the church. He said more: "Ye may all
prophesy one by one, that all may - learn, and
all may Ko oo»»ifo=rtod."- 1 £(ar. 14-^1. But
this he said to Brethren— io individuals who
were in Christ and were parts of the one body,
and not to persons who wanted to come in. In
harmony with this, the church of God, which
is composed of Brethren, requires an admit-
tance into Christ, on Christ's conditions, after
which he may be a servant of the church; but
to make the entrance en conditions that only
acertian work shall be wrought, is not Script-
ural in any sense, and we beseech the Breth-
ren to maintain the integrity of the church
and her rules and regulations by observing the
law of God on this as well as every other spec-
ial work. jj, jj__j,^
THE NEW BIBLE.— QUICK WORK.
THE new version of the New Testament,
which has been so many years in course
of translation, and which is unquestionable the
most important literary enterprise this century
has seen, is being waited for with curiosity and
anxiety by hundreds of thousands. It is not
generally known that a first edition of 500,000
copies has already been manufactured in Eng-
land, and 100 000 copies are said to be already
in New York City, not one of them permitted
to be sold. They are awaiting a telegram
from the authorities in England authorizing
their issue. The first copies can only be had at
the extravagant prica of SIO per copy. The
Literary Revolution proposes fully to meet the
demand which its army of friends are making
upon it by doing probably the quickest work
in book-making which has ever yet been ac-
complished. Arrangements have been fully
made to put the entire book into type msi(?e of
twenty-four hours from the time a printed
copy of the English edition can be procured,
and within three days at least 10,000 copies
will be bound ready for delivery to awaiting
purchasers, and at least 5 000 copies will be
manufactured every day thereafter, until the
demand is met. It will be printed in large,
beautiful typo, neatly and strongly bound in
cloth, in a volume of about 500 pages, and sold
at the nominal price of 30 cts. A fine edition
in half Russia, gilt top, will be sold for 60
cants, and one in full Turkey morroco, gilt
edges, for $1 25. Of course, the popular de-
mand will be enormous. Orders will be filled
in the order in which they are received, with
remittance. American Book Exchange, New
York.
As soon as possible we will let our readers
know where the book can be purchased and
sent by mail.
Too short, too short, is the usual report
that comes in from the various protracted
meetings all over the Brotherhood. Could not
better arrangements be made?— Preacher.
Yes; by following the old apostolic plan of
staying even months if needful. The apostles
were not afraid of holding too many meetings
at one place; they were not afraid of getting
too many soundly converted people into the
church; their business was to convert the peo-
ple by preaching the gospel to them.
Wetting from Antioch, Ind., Feb. 14, Bro.
D. B. Gibson says: "I am in the midst of a fine
meeting; seven baptized and some more appli-
cants. I cannot close with such an interest,
but will preach a funeral to-day, and close here
as soon as I can."
The Christian Cynosurp., published by Ezra
Cook & Co., Chicago, HI., has issued a supple-
ment containing over one hundred engravings
illustrating the signs and manner of initiat-
ing Preemasons from the first degree to the
"Royal Arch." The supplement is a complete
exposition of Masonry as far as it goes, and
would be a good thing to place in the hands
of those who may be inclined to unite with the
ordei'.
Mat 24th, at 10 a, m. is the time get for Bro.
Bashor to commence a discussion with Eld.
Hangar at Danville, Knox Co, Ohio. The
Preacher B&ys, Hanger i^ a member of the
"Christian" church. By this we are not able to
tell whether he is a member of the Newlight or
I Campbellite church.
1'BLIfl BfilSTillllGiq" .^T lVOi?.K:.
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Editorial Items.
ExAMiiTE "Our missionary Plan" on fifteenth
page. ^^^
The B. at W., from March 1st, to January
Ist, ei.20.
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We cannot furnish Nos.l, 2, 3, and 4 of B., at
W., for we are entirely out.
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Anotheb portion of the Cassel Libary was
recieved the first of last week.
Bbother Henry Martin, of Lanark returned
last week from a visit to Iowa.
Bko. E L. Yoder, of Ohio, has been sick —
unable to fill his appointments.
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Bro. Thomas D. Lyon, of Hudson, 111. writes
that they have had some good meetings of late.
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The Kiver Brethren are erecting a meeting
house 34 by 60, about six miles South of Shan-
non, 111.
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Beo. S. J. Harrison's article on page 106 was
designed for last week's issue, but reached us a
little too late.
The Preacher says the District Meeting of
Middle Indiana adopted an excellent plan for
missionary work.
Extra, inducements ofiered to all, on page
111, be sure to read them, and then work.
Let us not be idle; there is much to do.
Brother Landon West's article on fasting,
in this issue, is written in a christian spirit.
We have no space for remarks this week.
There is a move on foot to have Bro. Bash-
er's coming discussion with the United Breth-
ren reported and published in book form.
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It is reported that the Bible doctrine of feet
washing was ably defended by Bro. A. H. Pa-
terbaugh at his late discussion in Indiana.
Bro. Bashor is preaching a series of doctrinal
sermons in the college chapel at Ashland, Ohio.
He is spending most of his time in meetings.
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Brother W. C. Teeter left for Indiana last
week, expecting to spend most of the season
traveling. He will be greatly missed by us.
On account of high waters Bro G. W. Gripe
did not reach Hutsonville, Crawford Co , 111., in
time to commence meeting at the appointed
time.
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Bug. Hope has certainly done a glorious
work in Denmark. In fifty years from now
there may be many large churches in that part
of Europe.
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Bro. Martin Meyers, of Lanark, started to
Kansas and Nebraska last week. It is likely
that he will, in coarse of time, make his home
in the West.
Most of the letters we get read as though
they were written by persons who live in the
world,bnt now and then we ge t one which sounds
as though it came from a better country. And
ocasionally one that reads as thoagh it came
from the other place.
Brother Enoch Eby reports good meetings
at Waterloo, Iowa, He preached four diacours
es there on his way to Nora Springs. Four
were baptized.
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Ax the late District Meeting in middle In-
dina, Abraham Miller was Moderator, Joseph
Amick, Writing clerk and John P. Wolfe,
Reading clerk.
Ax answer to a query was rejected because
the writer spread out a whole sheet of paper
and wrote across both pages instead of filling
one page at a time.
Bro. J. W. Worst, of tbe Preacher, speaks
very highly of the Middle District of Indiana
for their Christian hospitality; he admired this
unselfish quality in them.
Last week the Preacher announced that Bish-
op Weaver,of Dayton,0hio,wa8 the man to meet
Bro Bashor in debate, but now it says that it
is Wm. Dillon, of Starke Co. Ohio.
Bro. Lyman Eby, of Lanark, 111., has gone to
Adel, Iowa. The Lord prosper him in every
good work. Ab a brother and partner in busi-
ness we cheerfully recommend him.
We prefer Drafts when obtainable. Call for
Drafts on the Eichange Bank, Lanark.Ill, pay-
able to Brethren at Work and send them to us
in an envelope, direct, Mt, Morris 111.
Bko. David Brower, of Oregon, writes that
their coldest weather this winter was 18° above
zero. We would have been pleased to have
had some of that warm weather here.
AcTrRE men, like millstones, if they have
not other grist to grind, will sat fire to one an-
other, hence the only way to keep such men
out of mischief is to put them to work.
Brethren J. T. Meyers and Wm. Hartzele
have been holding meetings on t'ne Eastern
shore of Maryland. It was in a part of the coun-
try where the Brethren are not known. The
people heard the Word gladly.
Bro. J. W. Beer has been working in the
forests of Jefierson, Clearfield and Indiana
sive field, with the hope that some good may
be done.
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D. M.MiLLBR and D.F,Eby,of Lanark are hold-
ing meetings in Wisconsin, Bro, Miller does
the preaching while Bro, Eby takes charge of
the singing. We anticipate that they are hav-
ing a very cold time of it.
Bro. S, C, Keim, is now at the Mountain
Park Home near Wemersville, Pa,, under Dr
Parkers treatment. His health is poor but he
has the prayer's and best wishes of many
friends to console him in his affliction. He has
our sympathies.
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To pull down one part of the church and
build up the other is not Christ-like in any
sense, Christ came to seek and save that which
was lost; he was ever mindful of the condition
of the erring ones. As disciples of the great
Teacher we should follow the same noble ex-
ample and do all in our power to bring back
those who may have gone astray.
The District meeting of N jrth laJiaaa will
be held in Turkey Creek Di-itrict church near
Gravelton, May o'.h, comrdencing at 9 a m.
Those coming on B, & 0. E B, stop at Gravel-
ton and those coming oa the C. M, & M, R,
R stop at Millford Junction or change cars
there. — Jesse Calvert.
Bro, Lemuel Hillery has been holding a very
successful series of meetings in the vicinity of
Harwood, Champaign Co., III. Ten mads appli-
cation for baptism; among them was a Baptist,
who in public gave his reasons for uniting with
tho Brethren. His talk is said to have had a
good effect upon the people.
The D. M. of Middle Ind, decided that it
was wrong for ministers to take p=rt in meet-
ings held by expelled membirs, and that
those who have done so should be admonished
to do so no more. The decision is Gospel; but
how about those papers that publish sehisaiatic
articles written by expelled members?
The Middle District of Indiana has renewed
her efforts to establish an Orphan'^ Home in
that State, The project is a good one, and as
the world is wide it need not interfere with
any other similar move. We wish every good
work God-speed, and do not want to be found
guilty of laying a stumbling block in the way
of any lawful Christian Institution.
Is it right for a brother to buy whiskey for
the purpose of treating people? — c. a, s.
Rejiaeks — Paul says: "Abstain from all ap-
pearance of evil," 1 Thes. 5: 22. If treating
men on whiskey is not t'ne appearance of evil
we do not know what is, "Woe unto him that
giveth his neighbor drink, that putteth thy
bottle to him and maketh him drunken also."
Heb, 2: 15,
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In moving from first floor to second in our
new rooms, one galley of names was "pied," and
we desire the names from the following named
offices, Harrisburg, Point Marion, Millersville,
Pocahontas, Markleysburg, Conemangh aad
Fairmount City — all in Pennsylvania, most of
the names from those offices are new, and we
meet the attention of persons from anj of those
offices, they will confer a favor by notifying
our subscribers there.
HiSTOET OF Danish Mission.— In our last,
some allusion was made to this forth coming
work. The first chapter, a biographical sketch
of Brother Hope, is ready for the press and
the remainder of the work will soon be ready.
It will be put up in pamphlet form, and sold
for the exclusive benefit of Bro. C, Hope and
family. The profits arising from its sale,
are not to be turned into the Danish Mission
Fund, but into Bro, Hope's pocket, because
for nearly five years he has given every hour
of his time to the church, and to-day can show
nothing for declining years, if calif d from the
field of active duty. True, the church no doubt
will provide for him; but we feel that some-
thing is due him and his cV.ildren; hence con-
clude to issue this work tor liis family's sp^^cial
benefit. The price of the work will soon be
determined.
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TEiE BUETHCREM A.T T^^ORK-
REMOVAL OF BSETHRSN AT
WORK FROM LANARK TO
MT. MORRIS, ILL.
A FEW of the reasons for making the
change were given in the last issue.
The removal of the office from us, takes awa>
two of our ablest and most active miniflers,
viz: Brethren Moore and Eilielman. Also the
hands of the (.ffice, some of whom were active
in the service of the Master. Bro. Moore still
acts as our Bishop. His family residing here,
he has promised to meet with us every two
weeks, until next Summer when he, too, ex-
pects to remove to Mt. Morris.
While we are sorry that we can not have
our brethren and the office with us, we feel as
hundreds of others who have not lived under
its shadow, God bless the work. Our attach-
ment to it is as strong as though it remained
with us; wp therefore have as great a desire for
its prosperity at Mt. Morris as if it were at
Lanark; and if its influence, work, and associ-
ation will acjomplish more good there than
here, that is where the office and brethren
should be.
The college, we all know, has been a suc-
cess. We feel grateful to Almighty God that
we can have a school for the higher education
of young men and ladies, satisfactorily man-
aged by humble soldiers of the cross. Ex-
emplary christian deportment is no-where
fraught with greater results than in the circle
of aspiring enthusiasts for literary lore. Was
it not for the college we might be so selfish as
to think that we had a stronger and better
claim on the brethren and office than Mt. Mor-
ris; but desiring a real college, — not simply s
little select school, — under the direction of
brethren who practice the profession of the
church,— not mocking it,— steadfast, not turn-
ing just as the wind strikes them like a weather
cock almost every hour of the day, we willing-
ly submit to the college.
The brethren at MS. Morris have worked
manfully, -especially have Brethren Newcomer,
-orem ana" JHUler earned heavy burdens and
undertaken momentous responsibilities. We
don't believe in making a good horse pull the
load jast because he will. Neither would we
bind burdens upon men's backs that were al-
ready loaded do-\vn, simply because they would
draw them. We like to see every faithful man
in a good work encouraged. Give him all the
aid you can.
But how about Lanark? Wei), t'is true it is
left with but one minister, and he only a young
man with little experience. However there
are 'forking brethren in the church, not min-
isters, that are able and willing to render val-
uable assistance. Then it is surrounded with
ciiurehes not more than from three to ten
miles distant, each having efficient ministers
who can conveniently, we think, give us occa-
iLonail calls which will treat us in the aggregate
t} quite a feast of preaching. Then we expect
our brethren at Mt. Morris, too, to visit us,
pu.'icli to u,7, aiid labor with us. By the aid
above mentioned, and the smiles of Heaven
we shall not feel forsaken, discouraged nor
despondent. God has provided to take care of
us. The Bible Blooms with assurances. God
has never yet been hard with us. Then why
should we sit down in the gloom of expected
religious hunger and.famine?
In conclusion we would say again, our breth-
ren take with them our heart's best wishes for
their. preseut and eternal weifare. We thank
them for what they have done. And if they
should never do for us in the future what we
may expect, we shall still cherish the kindest,
and warmest feelings of friendship, with the
hope thi.t if we cannot dwell in the same city
on earth that we may in heaven. s. j. h.
BURNING THE BIBLE.
EA.R Bkethren at Wobk: — I write to ask
this question: Why is it that you pub-
lish extracts from other papers, that I, and
many of the brethren, know to be falsehood.*?
For instance in your issue of January 18, '81,
you speak of the Eomish Priests burning the
Bibles in London, and coagratuladng them
selves that they had destroyed the last Bible.
Now I have some very dear friends and rela-
tives who are Catholics, and they are also very
intelligent. They have Bibles in their houses,
and I have seen Bibles on their altars, when I
would sometimes accompemy them to their
churches. What I say 1 know to be so, and
no guess work about it. Now I think that if
we can not let these false extracts alone, we
are doing wrong, and committing sin by "bear-
ing false witness against our neighbor. I be-
lieve in attacking the errors of any church,
but we must be willing to testify before our
God that they are really errors. R-3spectfully
jourp, TauTH.
Keedys'vilU, Md.
EDITORIAL BEMAEKS.
In reply to the above we will fir^t
state that at present we are away
from our library, hence cannot present
the facts as we would like to. How-
ever, availiag ourselves of what chances to be
before us on the table, we present the fol-
lowing :
1. — It is well known that the Catholics do
not favor the reading of the Scriptures by the
people at large. As proof we present the fol-
lowing from the Catholic Review, of New
York, which treats this subject with authority.
Romanist leaders of public seniiment unani-
mously agree with the Review:
Frankly, very little good seems to have
come from reading of the Scriptures by the
people at large. It has produced more religi-
ous fanaticism than anything else, and more
abortions which are caricatures of religion.
Even among Catholics it fosters a Calvinistic
spirit, which in many cases induces individuals
to set up their judgment against the wisdom of
the Church. The indiscriminate circulation of
t^he Bible, even with notes approved by the
Church, has not always been productive of
good. The Church existed before the Scrip-
tures; she guarded and collected them; she
alone is their interpreter.
This shows plainly that the Roman church
in its influence is averse to the study of the
Scripture by the people themselves.
2. — The following in regard to the burning
of the Scriptures, weclijifrom the Watchman:
There is a Bible in Lucas county, Ohio,
wV.ic-h hRs a remarkable history. It belonas to
Mr. Sheboldt, a native of Bohemia. It was
formerly the property of his grandmother.
who was a very devout Protesb'ct. Daring
one of thos» unfortunate periods when religi-
ous persecutions were common in Austria, a
law wss passed at the instance of the Roman
Catholics that every Bible in the hands of the
people should be surrendered to the priests, to
be burned. Mrs. Sheboldt determinsd to save
hers, and when the party came to search the
house she had jmt prepared a hugh batch of
dough for the oven, and, t»king her precious
Bible, she wrapped the yieldirg dough around
it and quickly depoaited it in the oven. Here
it was thoroughly baked, but it was saved un-
injured from the fiery furnace of the priests,
it has parsed through several genprations as a
memorial of the rJays when men were not al-
lowed to worship God in accordance with the
dictates of their own consciences. — The Watch-
man.
3. — It is also a fact that jthree hundred years
ago a body of Romish priests made a great
fire in Earl street, London, burning all the
Bibles they could find, and on that very spot
where these Bibles were burned, is tho great
Bible House of London, where the Bible is
printed in one hundred and seventy-eight dif-
ferent languages.
We do not write the above out of acy dis-
respect for our friend's relatives, or out of any
disrespect for that class of the Catholic people
who read the Bible, but we give these things
as historical facts that may be depended upon.
Truth is truth, and there is no use in trying
to cover it over with a mantle of silence.
J. H. M.
SNOWED IN.
ON the 10th, we went to Lanark, and had a
pleasant time with our old fiiends.
On the 11th a great snow storm set in from
the North-east, and while we had some doubts
about reaching home, we ventured out,
reaching Preeport at 7 p. m. At that
time the gale was inersasing in fury,
and we sought shelt»r, feeling as-
sured there would be no trains out that night.
We were right; and so mighty was the wind,
and so numerous the particles of snow, that
not until Monday morning was the track suf-
ficiently cleared to press homewp.rd. This is
the first time we were "snowed in," and having
many old friends in Freeport, we pat in the
sixty hour's stay quite pleasantly. Attended
met-ting at the first M, E churcQ in forenoon,
and the Baptist church in the evening. Learn-
ed some useful lessons — as the ministers at both
places deliverrd practical discourses. The
Mettolist miriit«r gave us a r ch feast on
"works" from Gal. 6: 4. His illastrations were
simple, yet forciable; and we felt that if his
audience were to do as he taught them, they
would surely have r? joicing in themselves alone
and not in another. Speaking of a guilty
con3ci<!nc9 seeking sympathy, he ssid: "WTien
a man asks what harm is there in it, I at once
suspect that his affections ate for the thing,
while bis conscience says, no. Never ask what
harm is there in it." That is the way to m«set
the enemy; reprove sin; cast it behind you,
and be free indeed.
The power of little things was fully demon-
strated by this storm. Behold the little flakes
of snow as they are driven from the skies;
down, down to the earth, one upon another,
unMl the huge engines were made to stand
•till and people were called to a halt. It was
water in form of snow, against water in form
of steam, and the frozen crystals prevailed for a
little while. Learn a lesson from this. Re-
member the power of little things, when they
unite; ami if there was no sffiuity, — no wil-
lingness to unite, — thsy could not form one
compact whole, defying man and beast. "In
Union, there is strength." M- M. E.
TE±B. MEiMT'ElIri^'^ ^-O? "'W'OiPvK.
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J. S. MOHLEK,
Editor.
All communications for this department, such as que-
ries and answers, shotild be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henrj Co., Mo.
"Let no man seek his own, but every man seek
another's wealth."—! Cor. 10: 24. Bro. Stein please
answer. Wm. T. Smith.
I would like some one to please explain Rev.
3: IS, which reads as follows: "I counsel thee to
buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest
be rich ; and white raiment that thou mayest be
clotlied, and that the shame of thy nakedness do
not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve
that thou miyest see ." John T. Snavelt.
Does the Bible harmonize in the declaration of
Christ to the Scribes anJ Pharisees, Matt. 12:40,
with his burial and resurrection a: to the time he
was in the grave ? Please give the harmony.
P.C.Long.
In seeking more light on the Scriptures, I ask
for an explanation through the Bkethken at
WoKK, on the following passage : "YetMichaelthe
archangel, when contending with the devil he dis-
puted about the body of Moses, durst net bring
against him a railing accusation, but said, The
Lord rebuke thee."— Jude 1 : 9. Especially, why did
Michael contend with the devil for the body of
Moses ? Sister Nancy Stees.
There has beenaquestion presented to me which
I am not able to answer, and wish some one to
explain through the B. at W- to-wit: How can a
man wltti a. large family obey the command "fast-
ing," and keep it concealed from the family V The
Gospel says that we should not let our left hand
know what our right hsnd doeth.
S. W. Yost.
"Will some one explain Rev. 2:6— 15. Who were
the Nicolaitans, and what were their deeds and
doctrines V A Brother.
When did God set up a kingdom on earth ; on
the day of pentecost, or before that time?
James M.Keff.
CHRIST THE FIRSTFRUITS.
"And the graves were opened ; and many bodies
of the saints which slept arose, and came out of
the graves after his resurrection, and went into
the holy city, and appeared unto many." — Matt.
27:52,63.
BRETHREN:— this is one of the texts on
which I never heard any one preach, and
I don't rememlKr that I ever heard it referred to
in preaching or family conversation. I write
for information, hoping at least, to draw out a
hypotheais if nothing more. I will quote a
few verses on which to base my questions
which 1 purpose asking: "But now is Christ
risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits
of them that slept. For since by man came
death, by man came also the resurrection of the
dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ
shall all be made alive. But every man in his
own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward
they that are Christ's at his coming. Then
cometh the end."— 1 Cor. 15:20—24.
1 — Do the brethren hold Christ's personal
resurrection to be the firstfruits spoken of by
Paul? I can not apply fruits plurally to
Christ singular.
2— Do the brethren believe that these saints
whose bodies arose and came out of tteir
graves after his resurrection, etc., were truly
and honifidely reaurretied'^
3 — Who were those saints, and where are
they now?
I am exceedingly anxious to hear these ques-
tions answered. Perhaps Bro. Moore vrill have
some remarks to make.
D. P. Satloe.
Double Pipe Creek, Md.
Mil ■ 1^
CAST THE NET ON THE RIGHT
SIDE.
"And he said unto them, cast the net on the
right side of the ship, and ye shall find." — John
21:6.
UR hearts may be compared to a net, as
well as the Gospel is. Oar hearts are
constantly gathering — taking in, — things, that
are good or bad. Jn order that our hearts
gather in, only that which is profitable, it is ab-
solutely necessary to "Cast the net on the right
side."
We learn from our experience, that there is
a right side, and a wrong side, to almost every
thing in life. The little child who disobeys its
parents and teachers, is casting his net on the
wrong side, and may toil all night and find
nothing but disappointment and vexation in
the end. But the obedient child casts its net
on the right side, and. ih&M fiad comforts and
blessinga all along the j luroey of life.
The young man who begins to swear and
me filthy language, is casting the net on the
wrong side, and will find nothing but a deep
stain upon his character and a guilty conscience
before God, but if he casts the net on the
right side, his speech will be such as becometh
Godliness, and he will find it an excellent adorn-
ment to his character.
The young woman who is learning to flirt
and tattle, and to imitate the vain fashions of
the day, is certainly casting the net on the
lorong side, and shall catch nothing, — unless it
be a fop or a fool. But if she learns to be
modest,. quiet, and unassuming, she is getting
the net on the right side, and shall find that
she er.joys the respect of mankind, and is in
the sight of God of great price.
The young man who begins to tipple with
strong drink, is getting the net on the wrong
side,anA ilaaM find- nothing though, he toil all
eight, but a ruined character, ruined health,
a ruined soul and a ruined prospect before him
beyond the grave. But if he learns temper-
ance his net is right, and he shall find the
blessings of life and health and good pros-
pects of eternal happiness. The man, wheth-
er in the church or out of it, who is constantly
grumbling and fault-finding, has the net badly
on the wrong side, and shall find nothing but
vexstion of spirit; but if he has the jjeace cf
God in his heart, is long sufi'ering and kind,
his net is in the right place, and he shall find his
pathway strewn with many a flower and sweet-
ly scented from Sharon's rose.
The member of the church who is unyield-
ing,— ^heady, — not afraid to speak evil of digni-
ties, and would rather see the church rent to
atoms than yield an inch, has his net on the
wrong side, and will find nothing but disap-
pointment in the end. But if he is willing to
sacrifice his own views, for the general good of
others, his net is on the right side, and he shall
find that he enjoys the respect of his fellow
miimbera as well as a conscience void of
offense.
T.'.;e minister who trachea the faith alone-
doctrine, has the net on the wrong side, and
shall find not'iing but an empty profession;
but if he teaches that Gospel faith finds its
expression in corresponding Gospel works, his
net is on the right side, -and he shall find at the
end of his days that his works will follow him.
The minister who teaches ind.iference to some
of the precepts of Jesus, has the net on the
wrong side and will find nothing but failure;
but if he teaches and practices obedience to all
the requirements of the gospel, his net is on
Vae right side, and he shall find an abundant
entrance into the everlasting Kingdom above.
The minister who teaches indifferance to the
doctrine of non-conformitv to the world, has
the net on the wrong side and shall catch
nothing bat some honorary fish to be finally
ca-t away; but if he tescbes the doctrine of
the cross as thefaudameatal principle of divine
life, his net is on the right- side and he shall
find it tuU of great fishes, and good ones too.
In connection with the above expression, we
find it was in the night when the disciples
toiled and caught nothing. It is always thus,
when the netis on the iorowjr side. Darkness
is the cause. They stumble, and cannot see, for
darkness hath blinded their eyes. When it
was morning Christ appeared, and gave direc-
tions how to cast the net. When Christ ap-
pears, light shines into the heart; people begin
to see the errors and follies of their past life,
and lift up the net, and east it on the side of
the Lord, where they find life and fullness of
joy. Since it is of the utmost importance to
have the net on the right side, especially in
spiritual things, we should like the apostles,
follow the directions of t'ne Master, and our
hearts will be filled with the graces and vir-
tues of Christianity, with the fullness of
Christ, and we realiza a jay that is unspeaka-
ble, and full of glory. J. s. it.
EXAGGERATION.
BY G. B KEPLOGLE.
THERE are three thinas that in their nature,
do not admit of exiggeratiou: First — the
bliss of heaven; second — the horrors of hell;
third — the evil connequeaee of sin. But there
are many things that are often exaggerated be-
yond reason, by well-meaning persons. I will
give a few examples by way of caution: I
once heard a brother mLoister, in describing a
headache of which he suffered, declare that his
head was so hot that when cold water was ap-
plied it actually sizzled. Again, I have heard
ordinarially truthful persons declare that they
had in their afflictions, suffered a thousand
deaths; and again, that they felt as though a
thousand butcher knives were pif-rciog their
bodies. Such persona perhaps never stop to
think of the strength of such declarations.
I sympathizs with such persons, and yet I can
see no justifiable excuse for such statements.
There is a most profound truth in the Arab
proverb, "AU sunshine makes the desert !"
And never is our human clay so thoroushly
hardened as it is by the unmt'rmpted shining
of the snn of prosperity. Plants of ^ace
need the clouds as well as the sunshine; the
dew, and the rain, and the storm, as well as
the dry season after the rain.
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THE BllETe:RK]>T ^^T "WOB.Kl.
^mxt^m&mm.
From J. H. Miller — I left hom') February
4th, to attend a meeting four miles North of
Elkhart. When I arrived at Elklart, I fouDd
Bro. Jesse Calvert engaged in weighiag mail
matter. Held a meeiing on tbe evening of the
Ith inBiant in the Lutheran chnrnh, four i:,iiBS
Nor^h of E^kbait; and on the 5th, wag called
West of the same point some tbree miles, to
the EvaDgflfcal church, to preach the funeral
serm'm of Bro. John A. Thomas, aged 80 years,
9 months, and i days. On the evening of the
6th, Tfe again held a meeting in the Lutheran
church, with good interi'st. I however could
not stay as long ai I doaired, for by exposure,
I had '.o.-r.-ajted a severe cold, and was obliged
tor I:.: , 'ni». The district, in which I wa?,
is c^=. : ■ ir'Ntiao, and has two ministers:
Isaac B w .>i, and W. A. Layton. The church
is yet small, and needs the aid of ministers te
help it along. Brtlhren traveling through there
should not forget them. Opposition seems to
meet them strong, as there are few in number
and much scattered. They need the doctrine
of Christ held forth inito primitive parity; and
by all mians, do not say that those who do not
believe a-^ we do, will be lost. Men and women
who are differently educated, must be won by
the power of the &oi?pel, and not have their
practice condemned all of the time. I should
recommend Paul :— 'Preach the Word." "Shun
not to declare the whole council of God, and
that is s\i&deut"—Milford, Ind, Feb. 8.
atijVi; iiiuitrates a feature of grest lack aiuong
us. I notice that the United Brethren, in the
Anglfcze Gonlerence, h^ve a meeting-house
fund erected. This shows that they are aware
of the advantage there is in the enterprise.
We have mauy brethren of means among us,
whom we fear, ''see their brethren in need, and
yet shut up their bowels of compassion." To
which the apostle seriously inquires, '''Verily,
how dwelleth the love of God in them?'' — Gilboa,
Ohio, Feb. 8.
From Howard Miller. — Wajs^ted. Who
sent in the schedule from the Neosho County,
Kansas, church? Send name aad address to
me on postal card, and oblige. — Lewishurg,
Union Co., Fa.
bsfixd. Turn in vour fchedaies. A-ik any
questions you wish, — Lewishurg, Union, Co.,
Pa.
From Joseph John. — rhe Squirrel Creak
congregation, luuiata, was recently made giad
by the arrival of our beloved brother, Joseph
Amich, from White county, Ind. He came to
us on the 4tfa of this month, en route for the
Di&trict meeting in Upper Deer Greek church,
and delivered to us four very able sermons,
which caused the hearts of mauy to overfluw,
and burn, with love. He told us of the duties
we owed to God, and to be more Christ-like;
to let our light so shine before all men, that
others may see our good works. — Feb 1 0.
From I. J. Rosenberger.— On the 8th of
Jauufir}', we met with the dear members in
Henry county, a colony of faithful ones under
our care. We were made happy by fiading
them alive ia the Master's cause. Those whom
we had received during the year, with minor
exceptions, were yet "walking in newness of
life." We continued our labors until the 23rd,
with four applicants for membership, and an
encouraging interest; closed with a meeting,
called to see what the feeling was relative to
building a meeting-house. Here we again met
with (-Ecourag^men! ; but as the brethren are
living in a froutier settlement, their means,
- fiaaiicially, are limited; they thersfore will
need some assistance. We pave ther%.what we
thought a liberal aid, and then authorized
brethiren to canvass the four adjoining congre-
gationn for help. We have conSdence that the
desired assistance will be obtained. The enter-
prise in building houses for worship is one of
neglect among us. The tendency of a house
for worship is: First— it concentrates mem-
bership; second— it fffords an itifluence thi t
can not otherwise be secured. The p opriety
and advantage of houses of worship are gen
eraily admitted; but the plea, usually, is poverty.
This we d"onot doubt; but si^metiriiea it is true,
and at other times we are led todoubtthe truth
of the statement. We have knowledge of &
church that has been orgauiz-id for years, yet
havo no house of worship; their plea, as above,
ia poverty. They have a number of brethren
it . d financial circumstances. 'While fhej
i . thry are not able to build a meettug
hi;u,is, thy found theinselve:* quit!- able ia as-
Bi.-!ting to build a raiir-..8d through their county;
one brother doiiating live hundred dollars. The
From T. J. Allen.— This is to inform your
many readers, that we brethren in Cedar Co.,
Missouri, are increasing, and the prospect is
that we will soon have a large church. The
brethren who wish to move West, would likely
do well to come and look at our country, before
purchasing in other parts. We have many
natural advantages, Buclji as a variety of land,
plenty of good water, range for stock, and
timber convenient. You may expect to find
some rough broken country with such varie-
ties. If you wish to hear from me, drop me a
few lines. — Stockton Missouri.
From Nannie Fudge. — Thinking that
some of your many readers would like to hear
from this part of Gid's houseiiold, I will sena
you a few items. Oar brethren aad sisters met
in church council to-day. The weather being
somewhat inclement, the meeting was not very
largely attended by our home members. Was
glad to see the members that came to us, (es-
pecially ministering Brethren,) from a distance,
to assist in the lab<jrs of tiiw house .of the Lora.
Our meeting, we think, passed very pleasantly
and ageeably with all. Bro. Jamts A. Riden-
our exptcts to preach in the United Brethren
church, in Farmersyiile, Montgomery county,
this Tuesday evening, and if proper arrange-
mf nts can be made be expecta to continue the
meeting a few days. — Gratis, Ohio, Feb. 8.
From Howard Miller. — The Cessus. —
Verified returns iiom one hundred chu.cl.es
are on file. These repieseat the territorits pre-
sided over by one hundred bishops, and come
from evecy state. The aggregate is 14,58i;
the average membership is about 145. Let
every church see that their returns are in, im-
mediatdy. It any person has any suggcr.tioos,
whatever, likely to do good snd ensure exact-
nesti, kt him write me. There has bten but
one case of obstiaacy as yet, and this will boou
From Emily R. Stifler— Bro. J. M. Moh-
ler, of Lew;st(jwn, Mifil.n county. Pa,, com-
menced a series of meetings at Lamersville,
Biair county, P;-.., (a branch of the Duncans-
ville church,) on the evening of January let.
The house was well filled -trith anxious listen-
ers the first evening, and the interest still in-
creased. Nineteen cam? out on the Lord's
side,aDd wfre baptized into His death. They
ranked in age from ten to forty- five. Father,
mother, sobs, and daughters, aZZ nj 'iced, and
were cIsiFsed in the above number. One dear
lathfr and mother rfjoiced that they, vrith all
their house of six children, are in the Lord's
fold. Five children baptized at the above
meeting. Bro. Mohler c-osed his labors at
Lamwsville, Friday evening, 14th instant; and
Saturday evening he, in company with Breth-
ren James and Ddvid Sell, came to our (the
Duncansville,) church, and have labored with
exceeding power in the Mastfr's cause. One
by one sinners va^re awskened. Last Sabbath,
January 23, five, (one brother and four little
sisters) were rec-ived into the church by
baptism. What a delightful scene! Beside
God and the angels, hundreds of witnesses be-
held the solemn and impressive scene. Two
sisters were also reclaimed, who had withdrawn.
The above was truly the work of the Lord.
He worketh when no one can hinder. One
more applicant, and hopes of others coming
soon. May the Lord continue to call bo that
sinners will rejoice and come to Him while he
may be found. We purpose continuing our
meetings until next Sabbath evening, January
30th, aad trust the incessant labors of our
brother may be crowned with many more com-
ing out on the Lord's side. We rejoice, and
feel to say, that the Lord is certainly in this
place. Bro. Mobler. a.ssisted by both Brice
and David Sell, (resid-- nt ministers) preached
the funeral sermon of Bro. George W. Burk-
hart, of Altoona congregation, at the Dun-
cansville church, Friday morning, January
7th, after which the body of the deceased
brother was consigned to the tomb in the
brethren's graveyard, near the church. Ha
leaves a wife and five children, and many
friends, to mourn his sad departure. The
meetings conti.-iued with unusual interest.
Large crowds were prrseut every evening, with
two exceptions, when the storm was quite severe.
Weather cold all the time. Never was there
such an awakening here. — RolUdaijshurg, Pa.,
Feb. 6.
From Huntingdon, Pa — We are still try-
ing to labor for the Master. We have otr
trials as you all have, but we desire to meet
them, and labor on, trusting that the Lord will
direct us, and that " all things may work to-
gether for good." The less of self we have in
our labor, aud the more fully we consecrate
ourselves to God, the more we can accomplish,
and the better it will be done. Brother E. D.
K^ndig, of Va., is visiting his Huntingdon
friends; r.nd preached fur us Sunday morning
.iud evn-ag. He was a studtnt at the Normal,
H few years ago, and is intortsJed iu the work
here, of both scliool and church. The school
is not BO large this term, but ia working along
THE breth::rem ^t ^work.
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nicely, and the prospects for next term are
very good. Wp havd a very nice, class of
students this term. Bro. W. J. Swigart, one
of the teachers, is now absent, holding a series
of meetings in Coveniry, Chester county, Pa.
He is a faithful, self-sacnfioicg worker for the
the Lord, and sre hope he wiil accomplish good.
I hope you will like your new home, and place
of business. I think Mt. Morris a pleasanl.
place to live, and remember a pleasant visit
which my husband and I made at that place,
not q'jite a year ago. We would be pleased to
call again, and may do .'o, not far in the future.
Ella J. BiiuMBAuan.
Fiom D D. Horner. — Dear editors: I wish
you much j >y, plea&ure, and success, in your
new home. I hope your papw will eirer, as it
has done, contend for priuutiva Christianity.
We live in an age of the world that the
devil is very busy, — perilous time indeed.
Pride, false doctrine, coldness, and a general de-
parture from the siinpliciiy oi the Gospel. — Sad!
sad ! But let us remember that the Savior
and the apostlss have foretold all these things,
and we must, through much tribuktion, eatsr
into the kingdom of heaven; therefore, my
prayer to God ia, let us be steadfast; let us
pray much; so that if it is the Lord's will,
we may have love, pt ace, and harmony in the
church; ouce more to hasten on the day, so
that we may be all of one mini, and all speak
the same thing. 0, could I say with Saint
Paul, taat I might present it a glorious ehurcb,
not having spot or wrinkle, but that it should
be holy, aod without blemish. I will now tell
you that our series of mtetiags are ?>mcng the
thiugs of the past. Bro. Silas Hoover, of
Somerset, promised to commence a series of
meetings on the evening of January 22ad, but
for some cause failed to come until Monday
evening. Daring this time, meeting was car-
ried on by home ministers. Bro. Hoover then
commenced laboiiug faithfully for us duricg
the week until Sunday evening. We had no
accessions to the ehurcb, hut tliink that good
impresaions were made, and the chu.'ch I hope
edified. Health, preity good this Winter. The
measles are quite prevalent now, and some fev/
cases of diphtheria. Wo have bad a plenty of
snow for the past two months. — Jones! Mills,
Westmoreland Co., Pa., Feb. 9.
From G. B. Shively — A series of mestings
were comm-^nced oh the 31st of January, am.
c'.osed on the 10th of February, in the Camp
Creek congregation, Kosciusko and Marshall
counties, Indiana. Bro, Daniel Shively began
the meeting, and continued preaching until
Saturday even'ug, in which time he preached
twelve sermons. On Monday, Bro. Jacob
Wbitmore, from Dunkiik, Hardin county,
Ohio, came to the meeting, and preaebed four
sermons. Both of these brethren ably enter-
taiacd their large and attentive audiences, and
proclaimed the Gospel with power and zsal.
The result was that two precious souls werf
added to the church, — a man and his wife. He
was an elder in the Winehrennariiin church
for twenty-seven years, and finally became con-
vinced of the doc'j-iiie as believed aud practiced
by the brethren. — Bourbon, Ind., Feb. 11.
From G. W. Gibson. — There were three
baptized at Pleasant Hiil, on February 7th.
Tney i.ad niadj a confession at a reviv&l at
Virden, held by the M-thodist and Baptist de-
nominations, but were not satisfied till they
had heard the Brethren preach. A meeting
was called, and the word preached to them
with the above result. One of tbe members
was a Catholic. — Pleasant Sill, HI., Feb. 9.
Fr«m Daniel Vaniman. — I can see no
reason why a church of the Bretnren could
not be built up in St. Louis, with proper effort.
Th^re are numbers of honee^;, good meaning,
poor people in these large cities, who do not
go to any of the churches there now, simply
because the style freezes them out. They can
clearly see that they are not wanted, or sought
after much. One of the principal difficulties
in Ihe way now, is a suitable r;iace to hold reg-
ular meeticgs. — Virden, III., Feb. 15.
From Lottie Ketring.— Bro. Sdas Hoover,
of Somersat, Pa., commencfd aseriesof meet-
ings at the Holsinger church, in the Wood-
bury district, and continued until the 10th,
preaching seven sermons. The Bratlier labor-
ed earnestly for us, and the result of his labors
was, that five persons came out on the Lord's
side, and were Ijsptizsd. There were others
near the kingdom. The meeting had to close
on account of the inclemency of the weather,
as the roads betame almost impas.*iible. We
hope Bro. H. over will come back again, —
Maria, Pa., Feb. 5.
From James M Nefi. — Through the blessings
of Qjd we have again had the privelege ol
meeting with the Brethren ai the Annual
District and Suaday School meetings, of tbe
M:aii!e Dii^irictof Iiidiana, which were held at
.h-i Upper D.'fr Creek muefing house, February
Sch and 9 h Ou the morHmg of Feb. Sth, we
met at ihs mtetiug-hoase wilh the Sunday-
school workers'. The ex-reise was opened by
singing and prayer, afitr wuich the foilo'-ving
ofScers w«re ehosBn: Saiiiuei Murray, mod-
erator; Abrthiin Lsedy, leadiag clerk ; Joseph
A micb, writing clerk. All propositions were
well discussed. E^isaya were read by sisterh
Effima B. Bowman, Mary E. Bowman, snii
Lillie Leslie. The exercises were elosed in due
time, after which I was taken to the h ime ol
Bro. George Brubaker, where we again met
with warm-hearted friends. Sister Brubaker
is in somewhat feeble heallh. 1 hough she is
physically, weak, we believe she is spiritually
strong. February 9ib, at 9 A. M-, we again
met in capacity of District Meeting. Here we
again had the blessed privel(>ge of beholding
the pleasant faces of many of our dear breth ■
ren. Brethren Arnold and Worst, from Ohio,
were with us. Although the weather was
very unpleasant, we indeed enjoyed ourselves
very well. We feel very grateful to the breth-
ren and sisters, for their kindness and hospi-
tality shown toward us during the meetings.
We arrived horns Thursdsy, February lOih,
and found all wall. — Eoann, Ind.
NOTICE.
IVTOriCEis hereby given to the Delegates
JJI and house-ksepers, composing the
Northern District of Indiana, that at the last
District Mei'ting, it was agreed that every
housf-kfieper sbould lay the case of 3asiijtin!»
Bro. P. H. Kurtz, to pay a note of five han- •
dred dollars, whiih hi is n-jt able to pay him-
selj, and it is not jusf. for me to pay it alon?, es
it is a matter that belongs to the Northern
district of Indiana. Tiie following ar* the
amounts piid fO far: B'.n?or district, §9'10;
YsUow River, §10 00; Walnut, S15.00; Dis-
trict Treasurer, $108.20; D. Rothenberger,
$5.00; Bro. Werly, §2 00. The abo-e is a cor-
rect statement of the amount received, and I
hope those who have not paid, will do so at
once, as the time is up March 21, 1S8I.
P. H. Kurtz.
{Primitive, please copy.)
DEBATE ON FEET- WASHING.
BEING present at the discussion hsid in the
M. E. church in Norlh Web-iter, hiuiana,
on February 9 and 10, between A. H, Puter-
bangh, of the Brethren, and R. S. Reed, of the
M. E church, I thought a fc" lines would
not be amiss, aud might iuteristilie reader.
Tbe proposition discussed wu?: "Tint Feet-
Washing is an ordinance estabiishi-d by Jtsws-
Ciirist in the church, ;):>d by Iliru coiumaaded
to be observed by all. his discplfis" Bro.
Puterbargh hffiimtd, s'ld M.-. R-t-.d denied.
On ihe part of the {;'■?; Eider Diyis
Younce, and on the p:i M._E. church,
Rsrv. McCarter, were c^ni^u assi-stant inod-
fraijnrs, and tbey gi-lecttd 8S a foreman, Mr.
Gaib-r, of the Christian church. Tbe discus-
sion opened at 10 a. m. of the 9 b of February,
and closed at 4:15 p. 3£ the 10th, each di.spat-
ant bfing alluwe'l fcigut half-hour sp^fches,
and the tffirmatife fifte^n minutes ^clo^iug,
extra. I think our c-iuse gained a noble victory,
and will result in much good. Many of Bro.
Puterbaugh's arguments were new, aad the
manner in which he icvesiiguled the su'jsct,
and answered bis opooufnt, showed alhor.'ugh
preparatiiju, and thrt fff:ft was a triuuiphani;
victory for the truth. Many not members,
and some Methodists, have said that the B.elh-
ren are certainly right. Mr. Rred did not show
the preparation wh^ch should have been made,
and which is usually 'xpectwd pa'sueb oc-
ossioiis. His first argiiiaeut of any speci*!
note was drawn from modern hii-toriana, and
the defense thrown around it, was weak in
t'ne extreme. He ender.vorfcd to mike some in-
roads on the affiiin-aiv.'s aiguiui uls, but they
had been previously fortified, to it v/Ss utterly
an impossibility to do so. As is usual, he de-
nied that there was any command esprefsed tor
feet-washing in the 13th chapter cf John, de
heldout the idea that "oujuI," was not manda-
tory, aad only expressed a wish, without any
obligation; but when the array of truth came
iroBi the other side, it put a different color on
the argument. I must acknowledge thc.t I
never saw so ma"y leautifs on our side of tbe
question before, and the weakness of the neg-
ative so palpable, when laid bare by the over-
whelming force of the truth. There was ii
general good humor, and eicelleat attention
prevailing through the entire discussion. The
weather was very inclement during the diicns-
sion, but the house was crowded during the
entire session. D. M. PuiEKBAUeH,
Elkhart, Ind., Feb 15.
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INTEMPERANCE.
KUifBER m.
IT is said by soms tkat we are living in a' fast
age, whiea may bs attributed to our 'fast
living". Time rolls oa no faster now than it
did thousaads of years a^o. A second of time
now is ot tiie same duration as a corresponding
portion of time then. The same may be said
of tlie hour, week, month or year. The an-
cients attained to a great age, which is largely
jdue to their simple, habits m their way of liv-
ing. Were cuatented with the results of- to-
day, and patiently awaited the fruits of tomor-
row. They did not aspire to greatness and
fame, as a class, and reeking brains push" on-
w3id with that feverish anxiety that ever tends
to debilitate rather than court strength. They
plowe^), iihey sowad and they reaped, and gath-
ered only where they had strewn, and with
confidanes towards Him who ruleth all abided
his bidding. Ag.^3 rol.1 on and in its place
brings maay ehaages. Mill becomes anxious
ta move things with greater speed, leaves the
priuiriples of his fathers and for himself adopts
new Odes. This moral machinery is put into
operation by propelling power of feverish anx-
iety for the ascumulatioa of wealth, fame and
popularity, much to the hinderaaca of his bet-
ter and mora! nature.
There is one p-oint to be gained, led by strong
ambition — that of popularity. To make a snc-
eass ot this, ail things else are sacrificed. Life,
health, morals and rdligion are spurned by him
who seeks nothing but popular applause. The
masses of the people are unlockiug the wheels
of time and drivi^ig with furious speed to get
through the world as fast as posible, forgetting
they will "get through" soon enough at the
slowest pacs. This lightning speed of living
is indulged in by many who are una.are Oi its
evil tfF;ct8. H-iaith is lost, \ih shortened and
an eirly sacrifice of the body is made, sae-
1 ificsd at the shane of his idolatry, wealth and
popularity, lutemperate eating and drinking
are evils acknowledged, wi'iile ticessive labor
is no less ruinous. Aa overfrorked 4 rain or
body disqualifi-is aa well as a gorged stomach
or r8eliag,Mrunken brain. Man is responsible
to a higher power for the care of his body equal
to his F.piril.
Man's phyeical powers are o^ his ancestors.
The mau of business must appear to be a man
of wealth though the real worth is, or may not
"te there. Thus with the imaginaiive steeds be
fore him and whip in hand, onward he drives
at a furious rate, however detrimental to health
and morals, and if overworked body or brains
does n-at bring the forlnne in probpect other
means are resorltd to, which often end the life
of the unfortunate behind the prison bars or
perehsnce upon the scaffold. Man to be happy
tierafore must study contentment, accept times
aad circumstancasi as thoy are. Study to
know the worst and then prepare to meet
It Most restrain his ambition to wealth and
should never forgtt the dangtjous priccipies
uuderlying it which our blessed Lord him-
self saw, and with the voice of God himself
aske the solemn question "What is a mm
profited, if he shall gain the whole world,
and lose his own soul? or what shall a man
give ia exchange for his soul?
The sin of covetousn^ss is the precursor to
ruin and is drawing many thousands dowa to
the pit of dark despair. Have confidence in
God and serve him, though you mu-it live in
poverty's vale. Let your conversation be with-
out covetonsness and be content wifu such
things as ye have, for he has said •'! will never
forsake thee." B.
natural for children to follow their teachers,
and to our sorow we have seen teachers in our
common schools that were scarcely moral while
with the school. If teachers, can patronize
these dens of vice ocasionally, and hold a posi-
tion as teacher the result will be conclusive in
favor of these dens of vice or any other vice they
follow.
The steady urogress of temperance in Illi-
nois is shown by the fact that in 1876, thirty
towns voted no license, in 1877, 180 towns; in
1879, 646 out of 833 towns.
"ARE YOU GOING TO STAY ALL
NIGHT."
BY SI LAS QILBEET.
THESE were the agoiuzing words of a well-
to do wife after calling suces'ively for her
husband at the very top of her voice. Her lit-
tle boy asked her where pa was. "Why down
to town." After listening a moment in vain,
she closed the door with the above words, as
a brother was going to church one cold snowy
night. 0 t'ne gloomy hours of many a poor
woman with her children around her
and not cared for by her husband.
In this case it was useless to call if she
thought he was in town yet, for that was one
mile and a half away, but parhaps he had got
nearly home and fell a victim to the ditch, or
had reacked the stable and could get no farther.
"But I can't leave the little children to go in
search, what shall I do?" How oft,en she went
to the door and listened and called that night
I do not know, or whether they had to weai*
the night away in the agonizing anxiety which
her screams told. Dear brethren and sisters
let us take a look at the children of some drunk
ards. What are their prospects! No prospects
of a good education, no prospects of a home.
What must be the mother's feelings when
she looks at the prospects of her dear child-
ren ? Too much to think that they too will
become drunkards. But how can it ba other-
wise suround-jd as they are? Eaough to break
the heart of any woman. Then let us take a
look at the tax imposed oa th^ country by in-
temperance— look at the victims in the peni-
tentiary, those on the gallows that their crimes
are traceable to drinking. Let some foreign
nation impose sic'i a tax and degraiatioa and
the brave sons ot America would raise up in
their might and drive them from her soil, yes
in a forty-eight hours the President could have
an army at his command, — but the broken
hearted wives, uneducated, unclothed, homeless
children, penitentiary convicts, men dropping
from the gallows — taxes aad degradation here—
but an awful hell awaiting the drunkard.
Can't we raise a mighty army against saloons,
the mighty dispensers of drunkenesa and vice,
and save the sons aad daughters of America
from misery and woe? If we can not conquer
we can fortify our soas and daughters against
the enemy. One thing we can do; we can make
stroagtr efforts to keep our children away
from them. We can be more careful who they
associate with. When they are small we can
be more careful who we hire for teachers; it is
A subscriber writes that he is one man
at least who quit using tobaco to please
his wife, he says: "I used to smoke all day
and half the night, and I gave it up to please
my wife about two years ago. And have suc-
ceeded in pleasing myself also." Good! Now
who next?
Dr. Willard Parker says: "The average life
of temperance people is sixty-four years and
two months, while the average life of intemper-
ate people is thirty-five years and six months.
Thus the average life of a drinker is but Kttle
more than half that of the non-drinker; aad
yet we are asked to believe that brandy, whisky,
gin and beer are wonderful promoters of health,
strength and life! '
A young lad of Elmira, N. Y., has lost one
eye, sad is in danger of losing the other,
from epizootic poisoning. Some mucous from
his horse's throat had fallen on his sleeve; the
sleeve was rubbed with his handkerchief and
the handkerchief was subsequeatly passed over
ttis eyes. This unfortunate case shows the ne-
cessity of using the utmost care to avoid the
epizootic or similar discharges, and above all, to
prevent them from coming in contact with any
part of the mucous membrane.
"Yea," said the Rev. John Pierpont, "yon
have a license, and that is your plea; I adjure
you to keep it; lock it among your choicest
jewels; guard it as the apple of your eye; and
when you die and are laid out in your coffin,
be sure that the precious document is placed
between your clammy fingers, so that when
you are called upon to coafroat your victims
Dpfore God, you may be ready to fi!e your plea
justification, and to lay down your license on
the bar of the Judge. Yea, my friend, keep it;
you will then want your license signed by the
county commissioners and indorsed by the se-
lectmen."
When Admiral Parragut's son was ten years
old, the father said in his hearing that when he
was old enough to make a contract and keep it,
he had a bargain to offar him. The son rose up
and asked the father what the contract was.
The Admiral said, "The proposal I intend to
make is this; If you will not smoke or chew
tobacco, drink intoxicating or strong wines till
you are twenty-one years of age, I will give
you a thousand dollars." "I am old enough to
make that bargin now," "I will accept the
offer," said young Farragut; Tho bargain was
cloaed, and when young Farragut was twenty-
one, the cash was handed over to him.
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THE BltETHEEN ^T ^W^ORIC
BURKS— PETREY.— At the residence of the bride's
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Mr. Fred. D. Burns and sister Mary C. Petrey, both of
McLean county. 111. C, Baknhakt.
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LEYDY.— Departed this hfe on the 7th of Feb., 1881, in
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Silas Hoover. Lottie Ketrikg.
BRENNEE.— In Lkk Creek church, near Bryon, Wil-
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■n-ith the Brethi-eu. After tlie death of his wife he
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Pmeral improved by Eld. David Bittenliouse from 2
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RICKEY.— In lick Creek chm-ch, near Biyon, Ohio, Nov.
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Funeral improved by Eld. Jacob Brown from 2 Tuno-
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STOCKMAN.— Near Bryon, Oliio, 'in Lick Creek church,
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months and -5 days. Funeral improved by Eld. Jacob
Brov^Ti from John 11: 26.
BROWN.— Lucinda, wife of Eld. John Brown, near Bry-
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infiamation of the stomach; age, 65 years, 5 months
and 15 days. Fuuentl improved by Eld. J. B. Shoe-
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LICHTY.— In Biyon, Oliio, Lick Creek church, April 20,
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days. He was born in Lancaster Co., Pa.. Jmie 17th,
1806. Fimeral improved by brocher Simon Long, to a
large congi-egation.
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WEABER.— December 8, 1880, in Tulpehocken cnurch,
Lebituon county, Pa., sister Sarah, wife of Brother Ben-
.lamin Weaber, of palsy, aged 57 yeai-s, 10 months and
24 days.
STOEVER.— December 30, 1880, in same church, sister
Hannah Stoever, daughter of the late Elder Daniel
Bolhnger, aged 66 years less 2 days. Her mind was
impaired for fn'elve years; paralyzation of the nerves
three days before her death.
HOSTETTER.— December 31, 1880 in same church, sis-
ter Cathai-me, -widow of Samuel Hostetter, (sister to the
above sister Weaber), of cancer, aiUng one and a half
3^eai-s, aged 68 yeai-s, 8 months ajid one day.
ROYEB.— January 10, 1881, in same church, lister So-
pliia Royer, of palsy, ailing about ten minutes; aged
75 years, 11 fnonths and 8 days.
^ Chbistiak Bucher.
JfYERS.- In the Spring Run congregation, Fulton Co.,
III., Jan. IStli, 1881, infant son of brother John and
Sister Margaret Myers, aged ten days. Funeral ser-
mon by the writer. John Pool.
CLAPPER.— Of tjThoid fever, Oct. 20, 1880, J-Iargarel
A. Clapper, da.ugliter of George and sister Elizabeth
Clapper, aged 19 years, 7 months and 25 days. On
Friday forenoon following the fiuieral was conducted at
our church by Rev. Hemy Baker (Lutherain) of whioh
denomination she was a member for about five years.
Text, Heb. 11: 16.
Alter the solomen service the body was consigned to
the tomb in the Brethren gi-aveyard. She was a faithful
member of our smgmg class and also of our Sunday-
school. She died about two miles from home.
CLOSS(^N.— Also Emma Missouri, infant daughter of
John R. and Jane Closson, Nov. 13, 1880, aged 3
months and 3 days. Funeral sermon by brother David
D. Sell, at the Brethren church Sabbath momiug, Deo.
18, 1880. Text, John 14: 28, first pai-t.
"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep," &c.
Emily R. Stifler.
TEEL. — In the Mexico church, Ind., sister Mary E. Teel,
wife of friend James R. Teel and daughter of brother
Abraham and sister Catharine Anltic, of FranMin Co.,
Va. Was bom Mai-ch 11, 18-54 and died January 17,
1881, aged 26 years, 10 months and 6 days. She leaves
a j'oung husband and friends to mourn her loss, but we
beheve this loss is her gi-eat gain. Funeral service con-
ducted by Eld. Isaac Fisher and Jacob Bamhart from
Matt. 24: 44. Sar.ah A. Kinsey.
DEATH OF ELD. JOSEPH HEN-
DRICKS.
much could not be done in calling sinners to repentance
and spreading truth and enlarging the iringdom of Christ.
But liis work is now done. David Feantz.
ms LAST HOURS.
It might be interesting to some of the many readers of
the Brethren at Work, to read from the pen of ono
who wa^ the medical attendent of Eld. Joseph Hendricks,
dunng the few last days of his iUness, sometlung of his
last hours. On the morning of his decease I was there,
and staid with him until he died, and Ustened with much
mterest to what he said in his expiiing moments. A few
moments before he died he seemed to be m a profound
slumber, when suddenly he aroused and raised Hs hand
toward heaven and said, "I see somethmgwhite coming."
He then seemed to doze a few moments. While sleeping,
as it seemed, he began to moan as though he was suffer-
ing the most intense pam, when suddenly he again
ai-oused and said, "I embraced the religion of Christ in
my young days and I have ever since had reason to re-
joice for it. My sufferings are great, but my prospect of
heaven is so clear that I can bear aU my sufferings; I
don't mind them." He then pointed toward heaven and
said, "I see heaven opening and I will soon be there."
Death suddenly closed the ?cene and Eld. Joseph Hen-
dricks was no more; yet his memory lives in the hearts of
his brethren.lsisters, and friends.
A. J. Saylkr, M. D.
Cerro Gordo, III.
Elder Joseph Hendricks died at liis home in Cerro
Gordo, lU., Jan. 5th, 1881, aged 62 years, 9 months and
21 days. His lungs seem to have been much affected, as
I suppose by preaching and other exposure. He also had
a cancer on his Hp, but the effect may have been more in-
ternal than external. His system seemed to have been
out of order in different ways. The last year of his hfe
he said but very httle in pubhc; he wanted to rest in or-
der to get well. His children were aU sent for, and all
came in time to talk with theh father but one daughter
who came a few hom-s too late. The frraeral was on Sat-
m-day, the 8th of January; it was the largest funeral I
ever saw. During preaching a feehng of deep son-ow
and sympathy could be seen in the large congregation.
After preachhig the whole cmgregation passed the cofBn
to take a last look, on earth, at a friend and neighbor.
Many of those outside the chm-ch could not refrain from
Aveepiug. But the brethren and sisters, oh, how son-ow-
ful many wept who were related only by the strong ties of
gospel love and affection. Sime of them were brought
to Christ by his preaching, some were baptized by him,
some were by him joined in the holy bonds of matrimony ;
oh, what hallowed associations just then crowded upon
the sorrowfiil mhid, to look for the last tune on the face
of a beloved pastor, a spuritual counselor — one who under
God watched over our souls.
I can hardly pass tliis point -without a notice of Mr
dear old brother, Eld. John Metzger; he has been preach-
ing neai-ly fifty years. For the last tliirteen years Joseph
was ills right hand man; they traveled and preached to-
gether perhaps more than any other two brethren in the
brotherhood, but to-day I see the old veteran soldier stand
alone weeping by the side of the form of his fallen hero.
I vnH try to give a short sketch of the life and work of
Joseph Hendricks. Of liis hfe before the last thirteen
years I know but little. I have before me a paper stat-
ing that he became a member of the chm-ch at the age
of tjventy years; was manied in e rly life to Ehzabeth
Seitz. Nine childi-en were bom unto them; three died
before him. He was ppointed to the ministry soon after
liis baptism, and labored with a zeal worthy of the cause
in which he was engaged. He was a brother of energy
and perseverance. "Whatever thy hand findeth to do,
do it with thy might," was his maxim. I -will come to the
last tliirteen years of his life. His -wife having died in
August, 1864, in 1867 he came to Cerro Gordo, 111., and
in August was married to Mary Heckman, second
daughter of Elder John Metzger. He then set-
tled among us. He was a good counsellor, a faithful
worker in all church work, and by his loving and kind
disposition made himself veiy dear to us. As a preacher
he was able and was considered a strong man in defense
of the gospel; was always -wiUing to labor even beyond
liis botUly strength. He was a strong advocate of union
in the church and brotherhood; he was greatly in favor
of plainness of dress and humility in aU things, as taught
in the gospel. The last few years, except the last of his
Ufe, he spent mostly in traveling and preaching. He was
-warmly attached to the missionary cause and thought too
FROM SALEM, OREGON.
I -will say to the many readers of the B. at. W. that
through the mercies of God we and the brethren and
neighbors are, generally speakmg, enjoi-ing good health,
and we have had a very pleasant fall and -winter so far.
The coldest weather at any tune the thermometer indi-
cated eighteen degrees above zero. Not as many rainy
days as usual up to this time, but our rains are more dash'
ing, consequently we have had the highest water there
has been here for nineteen years. We had quite a freshet
about the 15th of January which did considerable dam-
age to the fanners, rail roads, wagon roads, bridges, etc.,
along the large water courses. Trains and mail matter
were detained some eight or ten days. The last four days
we had much niin agam. There are fears of another
fr&shet and detention of trains and mail matter. The
weather is wami; grass is gi-een; fall wheat looTjs weU.
We have eveiything in abundance, and we still contmue
to hke this country very well.
We are still trjdng in our great weakness and unwor-
thiness to labor for the good cause of our Di-rine Master,
travehng and preaclung in different locaUties. Generally
speaking I think the members are in peace, love and un-
ion. We are few in nmnber and veiy scattering. We
have only about 100 members in this arm of the church,
called the Willamette Valley church, named after the
vaUey in wluch we reside and situated in the North-west-
em part of Oregon. Truly we can say, "with us the har-
vest is great but the laborers are few." We have two
other organized churches in Oregon : one in Coos county,
called the Coquille Valley church, the other m Rogue
River Valley, called Rogue River Valley church. There
are two m Washington Ty., the first, called Palouee Val-
ley chmch is partly in W. T. and partly in I. T., the oth-
er, in Khckatat Valley, W. T., is named after the valley.
Thus you see we now have five organized churches in this
great North-west part of the Pacific .slope. Nine years
ago there was but one. We hope the Brethren every-
where -will remember us at a throne of Grace, Adieu.
David Bboweb.
Feh. 4.
WAS IT NOONTIDE?
The meridian is a time of light at its full. I suppose
the readers of my letter to Bro. Hillery in No. 4, page 63,
wondered what had become of the sun. In the second
column the word best occurs thrice, and should read
lest. Refer to Heb. 12: 3. C, H. Balseaugh. -
The House Committee on Inter-oceanic Canals has
adopted a bill providing for the consti-uction of a sliip-
railway across the Isthmus of Tehauntepic. In the mean-
iime. Do Le Lesseps has received word that work on th^
Panama canal has cotnmwicecl.
81.50
Per Annum,
Set for the defense of the Gospel— PhiXipp. 1: 17.
Five i^mli.
Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, March 1, 1881.
No. 8.
Current Topics.
Christians are leaving Macedonia on account
of ill treatment.
There is a man residing in Bogota, San Sal-
vador, who IS reported to be 160 'years old.
A Baptist minister in Mexico, with his guide,
was killed by Indians, Dec. 21. The bodies
were horribly mutilated.
On the 8th inst., the arched roof of the old
New York Central depot at Buffalo, gave way
under an accumlation of snow; and five person
were crushed to death.
South Carolina has passed stringent laws
against divorces and dueling, also laws restrict-
ing the liquor traffic snd forbidding the running
of railroad trains on Sunday.
of reading the Scriptures to my men, and in
the hour of danger I found that it was those
who were at peace with God who worked most
calmly and resolutely, while the greatest sinners
in my ship turned out to be the biggest cow-
ards."
In Bosnia, under Mohammedan rale, the Bi-
ble was allowed to be circulated. That country
is now under the rule of Catholic Austria, and
the sale of the Bible is prohibited.
The police authorities of the city of New
York have been tryiBg to suppress lotteries for
some time, but with only partial success. A
few days since they enforced the law against
all illegal sales and devices at the fair in behalf
of the Church of St. Vincent, and there was a
great out cry. When will the Church cease to
stultify itself?
Mr. Gladstone may be seen, every moi-ning
at 8 o'clock, wending his way to the village
church of Hawarden to engage in matins as a
prelude to the work of the day. Even when
Prime Minister of England, he has been found
in the humblest homes reading to the sick or
dying, consolatory passages of Scripture in his
own soft, melodious tones.
Tiie QaaVer cuuich is d;v
The Orthodox and Prog'
now engaged in a Jaw-sui'.
involves the possession and
church property belonging
Friends. Tiie suit \-: '•
points of difference bi
gressives hold that it-is no
continue their p c'^^ •■ '■• •'
their prctrsot-r-d
way of popular d
ious services iji-v .
short they are gettin-
portion of the ('!"■'
the Bible order ■:.■'
to the Society
■.uy
A colored woman died at RoUa, Mo., this
winter, who was supposed to have been 126
years old. Two of her children were born be-
fore the Revolutionary War. A great-grand-
son residing in Rolla is 50 years old.
Young clergyman, at a clerical meeting:
''I merely throw out the idea." Old minister:
"Well, I think that is the best thing you can
do with it." There are some ideas that it
would be better if they had never been "thrown
out."
The Watchman says. The RtV. Dr. Talmage
is to be added to the small number of ministers
of the gospel who think the theater can be
"elevated." If this sort of thing goes much
farther, it will next be in order to elevate the
pnipit.
The Turkish government in Palestine has se-
cured 80,000 acres of land between Jerusalem
and Jaffa, for a colony of Jews. The proposi-
tion is to open up a settlement for the persecut-
ed Israelites in Europe ;and England and Amer-
ica are raising funds for the project.
The Moravians, though not a large body, are
more intensely and truly missionary than any
other religious body in the world. There is no
land where the voice of their missionaries has
not been heard. In Greenland, which has been
their mission field for sixty-two years, they
have a membership of 70, 616,
"I have been," said the captain of a New
England coasting vessel, "always in the habit
Grand preparations are being made for the
inauguration of the coming President. Neither
time nor money are being spared to make the
inaugural hall gorgeous and attractive. It is a
sad commentary upon our Christain civilization,
that we cannot irjaugurate our President with-
out so mucli useless display and expense. As
a nation advances in age and knowledge, she
should also make some advancement in the
principles of economy.
A NewJersey. doctor p
afcorm which, accoiup,
oeptioual severity, reL-
States. A wov?
noticed somelui _
saovv in an aveuus. 0.
found to be the hobv of J_
Plainfield. He had b
eveuiiig on a .pi'uyi.s. .
his w.^y id the ' ''
apparently y,-h-.i '
He was near-3ir>u;L ,
hausled in the snow
walk of his homo, 'i^.- ..
■ It v/as
Siaili'! of
:.-^ i.lie prevou'J
sua had lost
- yiiiiutes'
ois distiii-
The Government of Florida has just given
out a contract for draining Lake Okechobee
and the marsh surrounding it, comprising in all
about 12,000,000 acres of the best sugar land
in the world. The territory will include the
celebrated Everglades, and be in extent twice
as large as the State of New Jersey. This is
the largest contract on record, and, when com-
pleted, Florida can produce more sugar than
the United States now consumes.
ation and yet to miss it uiakas the calamity in-
expressibly sad, but in .spiritual matters there
are every day worse calamites. There are
multitudes of people wJio attend the preaching
of the Gospel to whom it might bs said, "Thou
art not far from the kiagdom of God" yet who
do not enter in.
The Fakir of Siva gave a sleight-of-hand per-
formance in Galveston. One of his feats was to
make a marlced dollar disappear in the sight of
the crowd, which he succeBsfally did. "That
marked dollar will be found in the vest-pocket
of that colored gentleman," said the Fakir,
pointing with his magic wand at Sam Johasing.
All eyes were riveted on Sam, who advanced to
the front, took some money fr om his vest
pocket, and said: "Boss, heah is your change.
I has had two beers and a cigar outen dat dol-
lar you tole me to keep in my vest-pocket till
you called for it."
The IndepencUid coiiiaiij^ aa .^-.^ ..-ui..jddl in
regard to IngersoH'a "criminal blasphemy in
the eyes of civil law.'' " ' " ,' ' ' ' ■ Comegys,
in opeaing tiio 6">. :!ii--.r.ct,,-.n
Delaware calk: ri/v,
to the addri^ci ' -l ^ !.-:k:ii,
recently dolivered in that city, and strongly
intimated thht some portions of his address ex-
posed him to a criminal indictment for blu;-
phemy. The law against blasphemy, in some
states is very positive. The law of Massaehu-
setU reads as follows:
"Whoever wilItVit)^
name of God b;
bliisphemes the holy
cnrsir;.. r
contumeliously \\y '-oi, tr
atiou, government, i
world,orby cui'-iiig ■
ing Jesus Christ or
ing or contumcHoii
Word of God cv>ntsiiin.-- ju t, ■ u. i. :■ i 1^11..-?,
or exposing them to contempt" ard r.dicile,
shall be punished b' ;■.....■• ...;.-.. .. iii^
state-prison not exi
jail not exceeding '- t
excoeding thrr-9 V.W'
be bound to good he ■
A similar statute, in the definition given of
blasphemy, vx- ^..^•;-. 1 ;... t'..-. .-.,^..:-i n-.Aa^
of other staiies.
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THE BliETHRElSr A-T T^ORKL-
AN ODE TO SliBBP.
0 sleep, thou blessed friend to man,
For which sad hearts so often pray.
Continue human life to scan,
And make the night of sorrow day.
The sleep that falls on baby's face,
When laid upon its mother's breast.
Locked safe within her fond embrace,
A picture seems of perfect rest.
The sleep that closes childhood's eyes.
And makes the dimpled cheeks more fair,
Oft ends in kisses of surprise
On rosy lips and curling hair.
The sleep that blesses maiden coy
When love dawns on her tender heart
Brings dreams of bliss without alloy.
To wedded souls, no more to part.
The sleep that covers manhood's brow
Gives strength to his stalwart form,
Maintains his steps behind the plow,
And keeps his anvil bright and warm.
The sleep that rests on aged hands [care.
And heads bowed down with years of
Brings scenes to view of happy lands.
Where clouds no more obscure the air.
The sleep of death, that comes to all,
Which God himself has kindly given.
To many proves a welcome call.
And ends, we fondly hope, in heaven.
'For the Brethren at Work.
HOW MUCH OWBST THOU UNTO
MY LORD?
BT C. H. BALSBAtTGH.
lyrY soul mounted into the ttird lieav-
-^'-^ en wlien I read Brother Hope's
letter in No. 5. Next I opened my
pocket-book to cast my mite into God's
empty treasury in Denmark. If that
letter can be read by a single member
of the Brotherhood unmoved, it mrist
be one whose heart has either never
tasted the sweetness of Jesus, or utter-
ly forgotten the claims of the Cross.
How long shalt that treasury be empty ?
Not long, unless our hearts are empty
of the love of God. Who will dare
mock God with prayer for the church
in Denmark, pretending to open the
heart in sympathy and Godspeed, while
purse-strings are drawn still tighter?
Sacrifice is what Christ wants, having
given Himself as our stimulating Pat-
tern. 2 Cor. 8: 9. The fervent prayer
must be seconded by an open hand, and
practical co-operation, or it is fervent
mockery. Ghvist came to the rescue; he
did not simply wish us well. His self-
stripping and self-abnegation are our
salvation only as we enter into their
power by imitation. God will not an-
swer our idle,' idiotic petitions by rain-
ing bread and money upon our needy
fellow-saints m Denmark. He will not
turn the stones into loaves, and dirt in
to dollars. We profess to be Christ's
representatives;- let us prove it by our
readiness to -^ dear one another'' s burdens,
and SO fulfill the law of Christ." This
reluctance to enter and exhibit the spir-
it of the Cross,is a sad mark of carnality.
Our blood and sweat must be coined in-
to means to relieve the needy. So did
Christ; and "if any man have not the
spirit of Christ, he is none of his." I
will go one month supperless, and send
the equivalent to Brother Hope. May
the Holy Ghost, the In-bringerand Un-
fold er of Jesus, mightily move many
hearts to make cheerful sacrifices for
our glorious Lord Jesus in behalf of
our beloved fellow- heirs in Denmark.
0 it is in very deed a luxury to
crucify the flesh to please our Kedeem-
er, promote his cause, and glad-
den the hearts of his suffering saints.
O Israel, let us remember we have one
Head, are one Body, and filled with
life and love out of one Heart.
For the Brethren at Work.
THE SABBATH.
BY I. J. EOSENBEHGEE.
NUMBER VI.
WE have now carefully examined
the leading Scriptures, bearing
upon the Sabbath question, and found
the seventh day taught and practiced
under the old covenant, and when the
old covenant 'vanished away" every-
thing in it vanished, which included the
seventh day Sabbath. Passing into
the better new covenant, we found the
practice of Christ and his apostle to be,
to hold sacred the fi.rst day Sabbath.
We have, in addition to the above, care-
fully looked up the practice of the ear-
ly Christian fathers; and we have been
pleasantly surprised to see what a unit-
ed voice comes from their pen. Eusebi-'
us was born A. D. 267 and. died 339.
He was the author of the oldest eccle-
siastical history now extant, and has
been consequently called the "father of
ecclesiastical history." He wrote from
such documents and facts as he could
possess himself with, at a period of
about two hundred years after the death
of the apostles. In speaking of the pi
ous prior to the covenant with Abraham
he says: "They did not therefore re-
gard circumcision, nor observe the Sab-
bath, neither do we." Book 1, Chap. 4,
p. 26. In speaking of "the heresy of the
Ebionites," an early sect,he says, "They
also observe the Sabbath and other dis-
ciples of the Jews; but on the other
hand they also celebrate the Lord's
day very much like us in commemora-
ration of his resurrection." Book 3,
chap. 27, p. 113. This clearly proves
that at that time orthodox Christians
did not observe the seventh day Sab-
bath, and that they did observe the
Lord's day in commemoration of his
resurrection, and that the Lord's day
was the first day of the week; for it
was on this day that Christ rose. In
speaking of Dionysius he quotes from
his epistles to Soter, as follows:
"Today we have passed the Lord's
holy day in which we have read your
epistle." Book 4, chap. 24, p. 16. See
Lee's Theology, p. 377, 378.
Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, A. D.
101, who died only about six years after
the apostle John, speaks of the Lord's
day familiarly and without explanation
as if everybody imderstood it. He
gives this title to the first day of the
week, exactly after the manner of the
apostle himself: "Let us no more sab-
batize, butlet us keep the Lord's day.
Again, let every one that loves Christ
keep holy the Lord's day, the queen of
days, the resurrection day, the highest
of all days."
The above writers unitedly condemn
the practice of the Jews in keeping the
seventh day, and urge the observance of
the first day, or Lord's day.
TertuUian, who died A. D. 245, says,
"The Lord's day is the holy day of the
Christian Church. We have nothing to
do with the Sabbath. The Lord's day
is the Christianas solemnity." Ambrose,
Bishop of Milan, who died A. D. 397,
says: "The Lord's day is sacred or con-
secrated by the resurrection of Christ."
Theodoiet, another ecclesiastical histo-
rian, who died about A. D. 460, speak-
ing of the Ebionites, a party of Judaiz-
ing Christians, says: "They kept the
Sabbath according to the Jewish law,
and sanctify the Lord's day in like
manner as we do." "This," says Prof.
Stewart, "gives a good historical view
of the state of things in the early ages
of the church. The zealots of the law
wished the Jewish Sabbath to be ob-
served as well as the Lord's day; for
about the latter there appears never to
THE BRETHREN AT TVORK.
115
have been any question among any class
of Christians so far as I have been able
to discover. The early Christians one
and all of them held the first day of the
week to be sacred." Sab. Man. No. 2,
pp. Ill, 126. "All Christians were
unanimous in setting apart the first day
of the week, on which the triumphant
Savior arose from the dead for the sol
emn celebration of public worship. This
pious custom, which was derived from
the example of the church at Jerusalem,
was founded upon the express appoint-
ment of the apostles, who consecrated
that day to the same sacred purpose,
and was observed universally through-
out all the Christian churches, as ap-
pears from the united testimony of the
most creditable writers." Maclain's
Mosheim, Cent. 1, part 2, C. 4, S. 4.
IrenaBUS, Bishop of Lyons, a disciple
of Polycarp, who had been the compan-
ion of the apostles A. D. 167, says: "On
the Lord's day every one of us Chris-
tians keep the Sabbath, meditating on
the law and rejoicing in the works of
God."
Beginning with Ignatius, we are in-
debted to Eld. Miles Grant for the
above historical testimony, as appears
in his twelfth speech in a discussion of
the Sabbath question, with Elder M. E.
Cornell, held in Chelsea, Mass., Nov.
1869. As Elder Cornell allowed the
above testimony to pass without any
criticism before that large and intelli
gent audience it therefore evidences to
us that as matters of history, they are
true in evidencing.
1. That the early Christians did
keep the first day of the week as a sa-
cred day.
2. That the sacredness of the first
day was occasioned by it being Christ's
resurrection day.
3. That the resurrection day was
the Lord's day as alluded to in Rev. 1 :
10.
4. That the early Christians were
urged not to Sabbatize, *. e., to keep or
teach the seventh day as did the Jews.
5. That those Christians who did
keep the seventh day also kept the first
day.
6. That those Christians who kept
the seventh day were termed Judaizing
Christians.
7. That the seventh day Sabbath
was given to the Jews only, under the
law of Moses.
8. That the first day was given by
Christ to his apostles and through them
to us.
9. That the church on its first or-
ganization at Jerusalem taught the pi-
ous observance of the first day.
10. That the keeping of the Lord's
day was a badge of early Christianity.
SEBISS OB, PROTRACTED
MEETINGS.
BY D. P. SATLOB.
"Preach the word; be instaat in season, out
of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all
loDa;8uffaring and doctrine." 2 Tim. 4: 2.
HE phraseology of this text implies
continued persevering in preacli-
ing the word. And the importance of
continued preaching has engaged the
mind of earnest and devoted brethren
long ago. They seeing the impression
one sermon often makes upon the hear-
ers, what it would be if followed up,
bringing every sin under reproof. "For
it pleased God by the foolishness of
preaching to save them that believe."
Hence preaching must be continued.
Forty odd years ago, that zealous and
godly man, J. H. Umstead, feeling the
truth of this, prevailed with Elder John
Price to hold meetings for preaching for
days m succession at the same place.
Bro. Price took the voice of his church
on the subject, and by a plurality of
votes the privilege was granted. But
when the time for meeting came the
breaking up ice in the Schuylkill river
had so blockaded the roads that it was
at the risk of life that Brother John
reached the place of meeting ; and for
this reason but few persons assembled.
But Brother John preached the word.
He was instant in season, out of season,
and in a few days the house was filled
with hungry men and women, and the
power in the word was felt by saint and
sinner. The brethren who had said
nay when the voice of the church was
taken for or against the meeting, see-
ing and feeling the mighty power in
the preached word said, "We withdraw
our objections.' 'And many were added
to the church. This was forty odd years
ago, and all the fathers of the church
in the surrounding country knew that
it was good to continue preaching the
word. But in 1842 the query, Wheth
er it will be to the edification of the
church of God to hold protracted meet-
ings, and to introduce mourning bench-
es in imitation to the new measures
adopted by different sects and denom-
inations was asked. A.M. 1842, Art. 2.
This query was not brought by breth-
ren from the vicinity in which the meet-
ings were held, but by brethren hun-
dreds of miles away from the place, and
they not asking for information wheth-
er it was contrary to tbe Scriptures so
to preach the word. But asked whether
it will bi to the edification of the church
of God to hold protracted meetings, and
to introduce mourners' benches, etc.
Why was this mourners' bench associ-
ated with this query? The meetings
were held for the sole purpose of preach-
ing the word of God, and any one that
knows anything about the Word of God
ought to know that the mourners'
bench will never get to where that is
faithfully preached, However so the
query came and Annual Meeting an-
swered: 'The Brethren generally con-
sidered, that it was advisable to be very
cautious, and at all times to keep good
order in accordance with the doctrine
and example of the apostles, and not to
introduce such innovations like mourn-
ers' benches, etc." This answer is right,
and must be enforced hereafter. Not a
word said against protracted, or contin-
ued preaching, but against disorder and
mourner's benches. This is right, and
every honest brother will approve it,
observe it, and enforce it. So the breth-
ren "hirty- nine years ago in A. M. had
not a word to say against continued
preaching if the meetings were held in
the order of the gospel. Among the
names signed to this minute is that
of Daniel Garber, John Price, David
Pfoutz, George Hoke, James Tracy,
Henry Kurtz. These are among the
recognized pillars of the church.
The Brethren of the Eastern churches
continued to hold series of meetings,
and baptized believers, and sent forth
from these churches thousands of immi-
grants to subdue the country, and build
up churches m the Western country.
Western brethren often tell us that their
increase is more by emigration than by
baptism.
Nothing occurred to interrupt the
steady progress made in continued
preaching until 1858, Annual Meeting is
again asked. "Is it contrary to the gos-
pel for brethren to hold meetings for a
number of days in succession, in one
place,in order to preach the pure Word,
and to administer the ordinance of bap-
tism to those who believe the Word
and receive it? Considered not con-
trary to the gospel, if the belie\'er is
proceeded with according to the gos-
pel and the order of the Brethren, as
given by A. M. 1848, Art. 3." This
was a fair question, fairly put, and
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THE BRETHREN^ ^T T\^0EK:-
j uat as fairly answered . At the same
meeting it was asked, "Is it agreeable
to the gospel to held protracted meet-
ings, say for one week or ten days in
succession? A.ns. As for the phrase
protracted meetings we know nothing
of it in the gospel; but as touching the
frequency of the saints meeting togeth-
er, we fmd no line, its in the gospel, so
they are held in the order of the house
of God." Thus for forty odd years
have the Brethren held continued meet-
ings, and A. M. has never forbidden it.
Among the names of the Brethren
signing this minute is George
Hoke, Peter Nead, Daniel Miller, of
Ohio, John Kline, of Virginia. Surely
these were none of the fast ones. I do
not often refer to the Ante Mcene fath-
ers for testimony in anything. Some
brethren seem to jump at a tJiree dip in
baptism, or a hiss in the feast of chari-
ty with an air of triumph over their op-
ponent. I do not use them m that way,
and in this connection I merely say that
Clement says, "that Peter would send
brethren in advance of him to designate
places, to provide lodgings for him and
his company, and he would come and
preach daily for three months, and at
the close would baptize as many as'ten
thousand,and then go to another place."
I do not offer this as testimony of series
of meetings among the brethren farther
than it accords with the Acts of the
Apostles. I offer a few examples. Paul
went into the synagogue and spoke
boldly for the space of three months,
disputing and pursuading the things
concerning the kingdom of God, disput-
ing daily in the school of one Tyran-
nus. And this continued by the space
of two years; so that all they which
dwelt in Asia heard the word of the
Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Acts 19: 9-10. With this testimony
before us I cannot approve the senti-
ment of the Ohio petitioners in reference
to protracted or revival meetings, unless
these qualifications: " In the way they
are generally conducted, confines their
opposition solely to the disorderly man-
ner of conducting them."
The phrase revival meetings we never,
use in connection with our series of
meetifigs, and we will not allow the pe-
titioners to apply it to us, (by tue andws
I mean all who hold seiies of meetings
just like our common meetings are held).
The fathers of forty years ago found
no Scripture to forbid preaching for
days at the same place. They guarded
only against disorder, and for this I will
go as far as any brother in the Brother-
hood to crush out the disorderly manner
some meetings are reported in our
papers as being ■ held by Brethren. 1
think the amendment by the Wolf Creek
Meeting to the decision of A M. of
1880 is proper and right, and A. M. of
1881 should at once pass it and order it
to be enforced.
THE CHURCH CENSUS.
By HOWAED IIILLEE.
[Of late we are receiving a number of inqui-
ries in regard to filling out the schedules sent
by Brother Miller. We are asked to give
further explanationa, but conclude to refer
those seeking information to the followirg ar-
tieie.— Ed.]
FT! HE schedules are returning with
-"- commendable promptness. A good
many letters are received asking for in-
structions, and to all these replies are
sent. I thought I was doing the church
a favor in giving due notice and advis-
ing a consultation. I see that Brother
Stoner wants tlie editors to send out
slips to the preachers, advising them
how to answer. Too late. I sent the
editors a schedule apiece, with a copy-
gram letter urging them to make such
remarks as might be helpful, before the
regular ministerial list was addressed.
The readers must remember that I
am handling over twenty churches, or
denominations, and that they all differ.
I have no objection to- directing in no
mistakable words the work in other de-
nominations, but I know enough about
our church to prefer writing about five
letters to each schedule to giving any
public directions. Th«^re the schedules
are; fill them out. What I did try to
tell was just so rnuch time wasted. I
said "use black ink;" any number of
the respondents use a mean aniline ink
that will fade out in a year or so, leav-
ing the schedule blank. I said "do not
write your letter on the schedule," but
quite a number do put on the most
abominable private letters with worse
references to the divisions, parties and
persons on the blank pages. Ail this
goes on record at Washington for the
future historian to publish, and the
coming generations to laugh at. I said
"sign your name"; few do. I urged the
common precautions of giving county
and State — not one in ten does.
The Government was not making fun
or playing when it printed these sched-
ules. They are the work of trained
experts and the same schedules that a
Dunkard fills out a Catholic does. It is
an easy matter to sort the sects and say
which are the peace churches. Even
editors write that there is nothing on
the schedule to show that it is a census
of noncombattant people. Do they
think that the Department needs be
shown in big letters on the outside,
"This is a Quaker church schedule," or
can they read ? The question as to the
qualifications and tests are answered in
seventy-five ways, A man is hard to
please if he cannot join the Dunkard
church judging from the answers. A
good many ask what I would say.
Well, I would say tbat the qualifica-
tions are "Sufficient age to understand,
and good intentions," and for the test,
"A vote of the church on the appli-
cant's case, and a general knowledge of
him."
To give an instance of the muddle,
one reports under the heading of quali-
fications, "All farmers," and for the test,
"All in good circumstances." Now I
can't change any official document with-
out authority, and my position is offici-
al, not ecclesiastical, so they stand as re-
ceived.
Nothing is easier than to fill out one
of these schedules. — What is the first
question? State of . Now when a
man stands up as a teacher, he ought to
know what State he lives m. And so
on. Under the head of salaries, three-
fourths take it upon themselves to say
the church does not pay any. Hold on !
That's the rule, but the cliurch m places
does pay a salary. Don't answer for
the entire church, but stick to your con-
gregation.
Satirical remarks are inserted about
organs. But stop ! Are you sure there
are no Dunkard churchss with an or-
gan in them ? I am sure of one, at least,
that has. If a duly authorized agent
of the Government were to ask you
how many gallons of ice cream you
manufactured for sale in 1870, or how
many hops you grew for sale, there is
nothing easier than to tell him. And
if nothing was done in the line indicat-
ed, what sense is there in looking at
him with open mouth and wonder.
Can't you vSai/ we "made no icecream
for sale in 1870," or, we "grew no hops
for sale in 1870." Hundreds of thous-
ands of people did. It is the easiest
thing to say yes or no, as the case may
be. And if not sure about a point
doesn't the schedule say on its back to
TELE 13KE'Xi:TliEJ^T -Zi.T ITOiiK:^
117
guess, and say you guessed ? To leave
a space blank, means nothing at all.' It
makes no difference how you spell or
what you may be in writing, but give
an answer to each question.
No person has refused to comply,
though such may exist. They will be
developed in time, and if the refusal is
carelessness or obstinacy the way is
clear, and there is a comparatively short
cut to success, though it will not be prof-
itable to the stubborn party. The Gov-
ernment gives us many privileges, and
only asks us what others are asked. It is
the part of a Christian and a gentleman
to reply with pleasure and promptness.
I expect to have some trouble with
possible ignorant persons, but, like the
census of the population, it is bound to
come.
The oldest member of the church re-
sponded first, and the best schedules
come from Virginia. And now I repeat:
if you are not sure of any point and
ask me I'll tell you at once and with
pleasure. No letter is unanswered in
twenty-four hours after its receipt. If
you write me a letter use good black
ink, and study brevity. Sometimes it
takes a sled to get my mail from the
post-office and so cut it short, cut it
short. I would publish the list of church
congregations reported, but there are
over a hundred and the task of copy-
ing is too great. After the work is over
1 will have some suggestions that may
be read with much profit by all. Mean-
while I thank the whole body for the
good luck thus far, and hope that we
vnll get through in good time, and com-
pare favorably with other denomina-
tions.
Xewiaburg, Uoion Co., Pa.
«YE OUGHT ALSO TO WASH ONE-
ANOTHEB'S FEET."
BT JOHN HAHSHBARGEE.
THE above command was given by
the Savior. John 13: 14. Both
ought and should imply obligation, but
ought is the stronger. Should denotes
an obligation of propriety, expediency,
etc. Ought denotes an obligation of
duty. We should be neat in our per-
son ; we should have a mat at the door;
we should avoid giving ofl'ense ; we
ought to speak truth; we ought to
obey the laws. To this I add especial-
ly the law of Christ; for it obeyed we
are promised eternal salvation, if dis-
obeyed, damnation. The Savior in giv-
ing this command made it binding upon
each and every individual disciple, not
only upon a part of them, but all of
them, Peter and J ohn could not do the
washing for the rest, but each one
is here laid under a solemn duty to
wash another's feet. Mark the lan-
guage, " Ye also " — likewise or in like
manner as I have washed, you twelve
ought to wash one another. That is,
one ought to wash the feet of another.
Not James and Thomas wash all the
rest to satisfy this obligation, but each
one is equally bound to wash the feet of
another, (ye) all of you. We are not
commanded to be washed, but to wash
another, and if the other refuses to be
washed the language of Christ would
apply to him just as to Peter when he
refused; for it is impossible to comply
with this obligation without a subject.
Then we find it a combined work of the
church when each one becomes willing
to yield to the washing. So every one
can have a subject, and all wash the
feet of another in fulfillment of the
command and example, "For I have
given you an example. That ye should
do as I have done to you." John 13:
15. This example was not given in a
collective sense to the disciples to ob-
serve it as a body, for that could not be.
The twelve could not as a body engage
in washing the feet of one as the Savior
did. Then we see that this was spoken
to the twelve, but the example was giv-
en to each individual. For this cause
he washed their feet — to give them an
example, to lay down a pattern for that
which he would have each individual
perform upon another. This command
was given to the church, and the obliga-
tion rests upon the foundation on which
the church is built. Then we find this
a tenet of the church of Christ, conse-
quently one of the items to be taught
by his ministers, for it contains a prin-
ciple without which the command and
example of Christ is ignored and repu-
diated by those "Traitors, heady, high-
minded, lovers of pleasure more than
lovers of God; Having a form of god-
liness, but denying the power thereof,"
(2 Tim. 3: 4, 5), and' it has always
been a characteristic of the church of
the Brethren: would always have made
it a test of membership should any
refuse to comply with this solemn in-
junction and advocate a principle in
opposition ; hence the great importance.
Chiist considered it important: gave
the command and example, and the
apostles t-onsidered it important to
comply with all the requirements of the
gospel.
Hear Paul: "If any man preach any
other gospel unto you than that ye have
received, let him be accursed." I under-
stand from this that if there are any
tenets or conditions taught save those
which are in the New Testament let
him be accursed. Oar old church fath-
ers and ancient historians considered it
very important, and the church to-day
holds that every child of God should
willingly and cheerfully comply with
this obligation. Hence it is equally
necessary and important for the church
always at such meetings where it is
practiced to make arrangements for
eacii individual member to wash the
feet of another, for that is the thing
commanded to be done: to wash one an-
other's feet. Feet- washing, the Lord's
Supper, and the Communion; these stand
united, and the Word of God would pro-
nounce a woe on that man who would
undertake to dissect or separate them.
Then as no one dare separate them they
should not partake of the Lord's Supper,
or the holy emblems of Christ's body and
shed blood without first complying with
this solemn obligation : to wash the feet
of another. The command is, "To wash
one another's feet," aud for any one to
partake of those sacred emblems with-
out washing in obedience to Christ's
command and example would practical-
ly separate them.
«.«>»■
When Fox, the author of the "Book
of Martyrs," was once leaving the pal-
ace of Aylmer, the bishop of London,
a company of poor people importunate-
ly begged him to relieve their wants.
Fox having no money returned to the
bishop and asked the loan of five
pounds, which was readily granted.
This he distributed among the poor at
the bishop's gate. Sometime afterwards
x\yimer asked Fox for the borrowed
money. "I have laid it out for you,"
was the answer; "paid it where you
owed it — to the poor people who lay
at your gate." Far from being oflend-
ed, Aylmer thanked Fox for being his
steward.
One text well studied is of raore
value than a whole book of the Bible
hurriedly run over. But where one
stops to think,- a score hurry from
place to place like a gold prospector
who picks up a pebble anywhere and
everywhere, but never sinks a shaft to
reach •■►he rich veins that lie deep in
the bowels of the earth.
118
THE BRETimEN -A.T ^OliK:.
THE DESIGN AND POHM OF
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM.
Baptism into the name of each person of the
Holy Trinity.
"Produce your cause, saith the Lord; briBg forth
your strong reasons, saith the king of Jacob." Isa.
41:21.
BUT we go further. I do not tbink I will
go amiss if I say all lexicographers have
granted all we claim in the tropical meaning of
baptizo, when they deficie it "to dye, to wash, to
cleanse, to purify, to perform, ablution,^'' etc.
Robinson in his "lexicon of the New Testa-
ment" gives 93 the first New Testament mean-
ing of haptizo "to wash, to perform ablution,
cleanse" etc., (and baptism is expressly refer-
red to in the New Testament as a ivashinq.
Heb. 10: 22.) Here I appeal to the candid,
honest mind to decide for itself whether these
effects are accomplished by one dip? or by one
dipping, — by one action? oihy repeated adiona?
When one sets colors, or whea you wash your
hands, or clothes, or perform any other ablu-
tion, is it done by one or by repeated applica-
tions?
"But," says one, "these lexicographers were
members of trine immersion churches and de-
fined baptizo to suit their own practice."
Ans. They were not. They were associated
with churches, which habitually practiced
sprinkling, pouring, or single immersion and
used trine immersion only when the candi-
date's conscience could be satisfied with noth-
ing else. As scholars, rather than ecclesiastics,
they have sought, according to their own pro-
fession, "diligently to encourage an accurate
study of classic Greek" and some have labored
hard "io make each article a history of the word
referred to'^ (giving classic references for their
use of baptizo as well as other words) in order
to which they have not only carefully noted
the peculiarities of the most distinguished au-
thors, but have drawn information from hun
dreds of classic writers including the 'finest
Grecian orators, poets and historians. Mr.
Roberts says: "In support of this (i. e., the
frequentative meaning of baptizo,) there is a
considerable quotation of learned authorities,
with regard to whom it is to be observed that
they can no more be accepted as decisive on the
point than Webster on the meaning of the
term soul." Christadelphian p. 203.
Ans. Webster defines the words of a liv-
ing, changing language; the Greek lexicogra-
phers of a dead language which seemed to have
been concluded, after the completion of the
sacred canon as a providential, sacred reposito-
ry of the holy oracles, the terms of which lan-
guage must be defined in harmony with their
meaning when in use. To have made a proper,
equal comparison Mr. R. should have said,
"The lexicons can no more be accepted as de-
cisive on this point than they (the lexicons) can
on the meaning of ^SMcfeee (soul)." But this
would not have answered his purpose, because
they are decisive on this point. Liddell, Seott,
Donnegan, and others as far as I have examin-
ed define psuche in harmony both with its
classic and Scripture sense. Why not there-
fore baptizo? But if "learned authorities"
cannot decide the meaning of baptizo, who
will decide? Will Mr. R, ? Has he, nor oth-
er single immersionists generally, no other use
for these authorities when they wish to prove
that baptizo mparm to immerse? Who has ap-
pealed to these authorities more than they?
Are single immersionists so hard put to it, to
support their cause as to repudiate, when they
come in contact with trine immersion, what
they so much rely upon when they want to prove
immmersion? If these authorities are worth
any thing when they define baptizo,to immerse,
they are worth just as much when they define
it to dip repeatedly. Surely it is hard to sup-
port a position half ivay between truth and
error. "It is hard to kick against the pricks,"
especially when they goad from both sides.
Bui Mr. Roberts still continues. "The author-
ities Oil the question of baptism are mere wit-
nesses to the prevalence of the idea of plural-
ity of action in baptism, but are no authori-
ties on the question of whether that idea is
scriptui'al. It may be said they are competent
witnessess to the grammatical sense and con-
struction of a word. No doubt, but the gram-
matical sense and construction is a question of
usage, and usage is the offspring of tradition,
and tradition may be the offspring of fancy. It
is therefore insufficient to tell us what is the
commonly accepted sense of a given word,
which is all that lexicographers can do. We
must enquire if the commonly accepted sense
is true." Christadelphian p. 203.
How can the "commonly accepted sense" be
tested without authorities? If the authorities
are "competent witnesses to the grammatical
sense and construction of a word," and its "com-
monly accepted sense," though it be derived
from usage and usage from tradition, and tra-
dition from fancy, have not the sacred writers
employed the words so derived in their "gram-
matical sense and construction" as the most
suitable and proper vehicle of conveyance by
which to eommnnicats their thoughts to us?
Did they not employ words in their ''''common-
ly accepted sense''' &t the time they wrote? or
did they employ words ungrammatical and
contrary to usage in "sense and construction?"
Did Christ and the apostles not preach bap-
tism to native Greeks in the commonly accept-
ed sense and construction of the Greek lan-
guage? And have not the Greeks through all
ages of Christianity understood haptizo to
mean to dip repeatedly ? Is not this a more
powerful argument than the testimony of all
the lexicons? Is not the philology of the
word baptizo the history of the sense and
meaning of the ordinance of baptism? Can
Mr. R. determine its'philology from any other
source than the "learned authorities," whose
evidences he disparages? If the authorities are
to be rejected what can he determine or know
to-day about the Bible or any of its words?
The legitimate conclusion of his criticism
would disparage all schools, all books, all liter-
ature, and therefore the "written" "word of
God," because the words it employs are creat-
ures of "usage,"' and "usage is the offspring of
tradition, and tradition may be the offspring of
fancy." When Mr. R. disposes of all these
what will he give us in their stead? His own
opinions? — his single immersion traditions?
The following example will serve to illustrate
the relative use of bapto and baptizo in classic
Greek as it contains both. Mr. R. reflects as
follows on a quotation by W. C. Thurman
from ffipjjocrate "who ina prescription says,
'having dipped {bapto) it into the oil of roses,
Ipt it bfl nnT^lipd dnviner fbo dnv; but if it
should be too painful, baptiz? it again.' Thur-
mau's comment on this is, 'Hiopoorates in
speaking of one dip used the word bapto, but
if this is to be repeated, then dropping the
word bapto, he e ■ d haptizo.'' * *
Hippocrates uses bapto for one dip and haptizo
for one dip. * * 'Baptizs it again,' says he.
Surely this means 'Do again what you did be-
fore; you d'pped it once; dip it once again.'
Baptize applies to the seeend dip, but the sec-
ond dip is only one dip, so that Hippocrates
proves baptize to mean only one d'p though
quoted to prove that it means a plurality of
dips." Triae Immersion Weighed, etc., p. 2.
This Mr. R holds up as "evidence of the fool-
ishness of the frequentative theory." Ibid.
But it only proves the foolishness of handling
scare crows instead of facts. The real passage
reads thus: "Epeitabapsas aleipha rodinon he
aiq Upton prosthestho ten hemeran, kaiepen dak-
netai aphaireesthai,kaibaptiziin palin es gala
qimaikos kai muron Aiguption." Sippocratis
Opera ed Kiihn, Vol. 11, p. 710. It is translated
as follows by Dr. Conant for the American Bi-
ble Union: "The dipping (ftapsas) [the pessary]
into the oil of roses, or Egyptian oil, apply it
during the day, and when it begins to sling,
remove it, and again immerse (baptizein) it in-
to breast milk and Egyptian ointment." Co-
nant on Baptizein, p. 34. The omission of the
words "breast milk and Egyptian ointment"
from the foregoing quotation is very signifi-
cant, though an evident short-sightedness in
Mr. Thurman. They prove the very thing Mr.
Roberts is striving to avoid. Could the pessary
be "dipped into breast milk and Egyptian oint-
ment" by one dip? "Yes," says one, "by mix-
ing them together." Then it would be some-
thing else — a compound for which some other
name would have to be found. It would no
longer be "breast milk," one thing "and
Egyptian oiatment" another thing. We can
therefore reverse Mr. Roberts' language. "Hip-
pocrates used hapto (bapsas) for one dip and
baptizo (baptizein) for (more than) one dip."
"Baptize it again," says he. Surely this means
do again (repeatedly) what you did before. Tou
dipped it once; dip it * ag&vo. (repeatedly). Bap-
tize applied to the second dip(s) but the sec-
ond dip(s * are more than) one dip. So that
Hippocrates proves baptizo to mean (more
than) one dip." In this example baptizo is
modified by "breast milk" and "Egyptian oint-
ment," just as it is in 2 Kings 5: 14 (Septua-
ginl) by the words "sewew times''' and just as it
is in Matt. 28: 19 by "Into the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spir-
it." Zo denotes the repetition of the action
indicated by '■^bapt,'" while its adverbial ele-
ments limit and determine their number. The
foregoing shows the mistaken subterfuges to
which our opponents so eagerly resort to op-
pose the administration of baptism into the
name of each Person of the Holy Trinity as
commanded by Christ in his great imperative,
Matt. 28: 19, and is a significant indication of
the character of "the balances" in which they
are wont to weigh trine immersion. Prov. 11:
1. J. w. s.
If in a dark business we perceive God to
guide us by the lantern of his providence, it is
good to follow the light close, lest we lose it
THE BRETHRElSr ^T ^SVORK,
119
MARY C. NORMAN, SHAJKOS, MINN,
THE POETRY OF LIFE.
rPHE present life is not wholly prosaic, pre-
j. cise, tame and finite; to the gifted eye it
abounds in the poetic. The afif^ctions which
spread beyond ourselves, and stretch far into
futurity, the workings of mighty passions
which seem to arouse the soul with an almost
superhuman energy, the innocent irrepressi-
ble joy of infancy, the bloom aad buoyancy,"
and dazzling hopes of youth, the throbbing? of
the heart when it first wakes tolove,and dreams
of a happiness too vast for earth, woman, with
her beauty, grace and gentleness, and fulness
of feeling, and depth of affection, and blushes
of purity, and the tones and looks, which only
a mother's heart can inspire; these are all po-
etical. It is not true that the poet paints a
life which does not exist; he only extracts and
concentrates, as it were, life's etherial essence,
brings together its scattered beauties, and pro-
longs its more refined but evanescent joys.
M. C. N.
EARLY RISING.
of night, stands forth arrayed in the charms
of a new being, but they add much to the term
of their active existence. Sleep is the counter-
feit of death; our energies lulled into a state of
inactivity we lie insensible, whilst time, hur-
rying onwards, bears us to the portals of eter-
nity. It is a fact worthy of notice, but which
few attend to, that he who sleeps eight hours
of twent7-four, is cut off from the great end
of being useful to his fellow- men, for one third
of his time of life, and that every moment res-
cued from the state of oblivion is so much add-
ed to our mortal existence. — Sel. by M. C. N.
DESERVING BOYS,
ail belcng to church, and they tell us it is wrong
to be styUsh,hui I don't believe it is much harm
after all." If we tell them they must not get
angry, scold each other and quarrel, and at the
same time scold them for every little thing they
do, they will say if it is wrong for us to scold
and quarrel, it is for you, too, and as you set
the example I will follow." The Bible says, we
shall train a child in the way he should go, and
when he is old he will not depart from it. So
let us be very careful what kind of an example
we set for our children to follow, and we will
have better children than if we show them that
we preach one thing and practice another.
THERE is nothing that contributes more
to the health and elasticity of muscles
than early rising. To breathe the fresh air
of the morning before the freshness of the dew
has passed, not only tends to a joyous lightness
of spirit, but imparts to the animal powers a
tone that nothing else can produce. The late
riser, after lying in a close room for hours,
comes down to his breakfast with his senses be-
numbed by fhe effects of his slumbers, and par-
takes of his repast, more as a thing of course,
than in obedience to the demands of nature;
and when he has finished his meal, goes forth
to business, oppressed with lassitude and want
of general energy. The early riser, on the con-
trary, as soon as tbe quantity of rest which
the body requires has been indulged in, comes
forth in the early morniug when everything
breathes freshness. The flowers, as if invigor-
ated by the dews of the preceding night, ex-
hale their most delicious perfume, and glitter
in their richest hues. Animated nature awak-
ens in obedience to the calls of the god of the
day. And the beasts of the field go forth to
enjoy the verdure, while moist and untouched
by the glowing kisses of the sun. There is a
sprightliness upon the face of creation that in-
fuses itself imperceptibly into his.feelings, and
enables him to enter on his daily duties with
animation and confidence. When he goes to
his first meal, it is not with carelessness or
loathing, but with appetite and relish ; the body
calls for it, and the organs ready to receive,
draw from it nourishment, which in their turn,
transmit to eyery part of the system. The
muscular fibers are braced up, and instead of
lassitude or weariness, there is a sensation of
activity throughout the system, but independ-
ently of the healthfulnrss produced by early
rising. Those who practice it, not only experi-
ence the earliest beauties of the day, when cre-
ation, unwrapping itself from the aable mantle
WE like boys who try to help themselves.
Every one ought to be friendly to them.
The boys of energy and ambition — who make
a msnly effort to do something for themselves,
are the hope of the country. Let their anxious
ears catch always words of encouragement and
cheer, for such words like favoring breezes to
the sails of a ship, help to bear them forward, to
the destination they sf ek. It is ntt always as
it should be in this respect. Many a heart has
been broken; many a young man of industry,
and animated by honorable motives, has been
discouraged by sour words; the harsh and un-
just remarks of some unfeeling employer, or
some relative w'no should have acted the part o f
a friend. The unthinking do not consider the
weight with which such remarks sometimes
fall upon a sensitive spirit, and how they may
bruise and break it. If you cannot do anything
to aid and assist young men,you ought to abstain
from throwing any obstacles in their waj ; but
canyounotdo somethingto help them forward?
Tou can at least bid them God speed, and you
can say it feelingly froai the heart. Tou little
know of how much benefit to boys and young
men, encouraging counsels.given fitly, and well
timed, may be. And in the great day of ac-
count, such -words addressed to those in nes d
of them you may find reckoned among your
good deeds. Then help boys who try to help
themselves. Tou can easily recall siinple words
of kindness addressed to you in your childhood
and youth, and you would like now to kiss the
lips that spoke them, though they may long
since have been sealed with the silence of
death, and covered by the clods of the valley.
— A'eZ. ^ _^_
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH.
BT MATIIE DUiTLAP.
HOW many there are who do not practice
what they preach, especially amoug pa-
rents; and the children notice it so quickly.
We should be very careful to show them we
mean what we say. For instance, we will tell
them it is wrong to swear, and at the same time
use by- words in the place of it; they are not
able to make the distinction between, and will
think if it is right for pa or ma to use such words
they can. They will even go farther than you
do, and swear once in a while. If we tell thorn
it is wrong to follow the fashion, and trim any
thing the least bit, they will notice it, and will
think we are inconsistent. They will say: "It
don't make much difference any way, for ma
trims the baby's dress, Mrs. A. trims her chil-
dren's dresses. Mrs. B. trims her dresses; they
BUDDING OF CHARACTER.
BY MAET J. SIEES.
THE bud of character begins forming as soon
as the child's education begins. This,says
a wfitSr, begins as soon as it can discern
between a mother's smile and her frown. Now
as this bud develops it partakes of the nature
of the more developed buds around it. Hence
it is necessary that this bud be surrounded by
rose bud3,in3tead of the frequent buds of thorns
and thistles. Then if you would have your
children's characters develop into rose buds,
the fragrance of which is sweet to all, you
must watch their surroundings and train the
early budding with heavenly wisdom. Tou
can find examples of such training in the Bible
where you read of Samuel, Jeremiah, Timothy,
and others. Tet you cannot expect a Samuel
or Timothy by mere words and teaching, and
frtquent solemn lectures, but your patient sub-
dued manners and your daily, godly conduct
are essential requirements for the same.
Despondency. What right has any person,
endowed with an ordinary share of intellect,and
blessed with a respectable share of good health
to despond ? What is the cause of desponden-
cy? What is the meaning of it? The cause
is a weak mind, and the meaning is tin. Prov-
idence never intended that one of his creatures
should be the victim of a desire to feel and
look the gloom of the thunder- cloud. Never
despond.friendly reader; for one of the first en-
trances of vice to the heart is made through
the instrumentality of despondency. Although
we cannot expect all our days and hours to be
gilded with sunshine, we must not for mere
momentary grief, suppose that they are to be
enshrouded in the mists of misery or clouded
by the opacity of sorrow and misfortune.
Elevating sentiment. If we work upon mar-
ble, it will perish; if we work upon brass, time
will efface it; if we rear temples,they will crum-
ble into dust; but if we work upon our minds
and imbue them with principle, with the just
fear of God, and of our fellow-nofn. ^e en-
grave on these tablets something which will
brighten to all eternity.
There is no vice or crime that does not orig-
inate in self love; and there is no virtue that
does not grow from the love of others, out of,
and beyond self
We should givH as we would receive — cheer-
fully, quickly, and without hesitating, tor there
is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fin-
gers.
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FASTING AGAIN.
BROTHER Landon "West's article on fasting,
in last issue, deserves a special notice from
us. We do not propose to write a reply, but
w: il give our visws, ciaimiiig that to be a Cbris-
ti-au privilege that may be indulged in without
ruauiBg iato controversy.- ,
Fasting, in all ages and among all nations,
has been an exercise much in use in times of
mourning and distress. Nature seems to
prompt the denying of one's self nourishment
in such times of trouble. Fasting was very
common among the Jews. They had frequent
public fasts proclaimed — these fasts were ob-
served publicly.
But when Christ came a new and different
order of fasting was introduced. (Matt. 6: IS-
IS). It is to be observed secretly, in which
we in our fastiug are to appear not unto men
to fast, but unto God, who will reward us open-
ly. The simple fact that we are to fast in se-
cret forbids the idea of proclaiming a 2'ubUc
fast. A fast made public ceases to be accord-
ing to Matt. 6: 18. If in our fasting we are
to appear not uuto men to fast but unto God,
then we must observe it in secret, i. e. not make
a public matter of it. There is no more Bible
reason for proclaiming a fast day than there is
for proclaiming a secret praytr day. One
is to be observed ss secret as the other, and
both are for individual or local exercise.
The apostles did not fast until after the death
of Cbrisf; when the bridegroom was taken
away, tJieii l-hey fasted, not fay prodaiming a
fast, but by observing it privately. Paul fasted
often, (2 Cor. 6: 6; 11: 27), but it was an indi-
vidual fast. Cornelius fasted in the same way.
(Acts 10: 30). We have instances of fasting
on special occasions as a preparation for a
special work. "As they ministered unto the
Lord and fasted, the Holy Ghost said. Separate
me Barnaijas and Saul for the work wLereunto
I have called them. And when they had fasted
and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they
sent them away."— Acts 13: 2, 3. "And whea
they had ordained them elders in every church,
and had prayed with fastings, they commended
them to the Lord, on whom they believed." —
Acta 14: 23. In both of these instances we
find fasting a special local exercise connected
with a special church work; it did not extend
beyond the parties who took part in the wo«-k.
From the above we draw the following eon-
elusions :
1. Fasting is as much of a duty as secret
prayer.
2. It should not be publicly proclaimed, for
that way of fasting would appear unto men,
and therefore could not be secret as required in
Matt. 6: 18.
3. As a preparation for special mental or re-
ligious work it is very important. Since we
have been in the ministry we have found fast-
ing a suitable exercise in preparing the mind
for preaching. If ministers would fast more
before preaching there would not be so many
lifeless meetings. If hearers would also fast
before going to meeting there would not be so
much sleeping in church either.
4. Important church work, such as electing
ministers and ordaining elders, &c., should be
preceded by fasting and prayer. If we had
more fasting and prayer on such occasions we
would doubtless have better results from some
elections. There should be less feasting and more
fasting at our Annual Meetings. As a prepa-
ration for Love-feasts we are not required to
fast, for Paul says, "he that is hungry let him
eat at home," so that he need not go to the
meeting hungry.
6. Between the lids of the New Testament
we find no instance of a proclaimed fast day
either by precept or example. We prefer fol-
lowing the apostolic examples,— fast often on
all important occasions, and in a way that we
will not appear unto men to fast, but unto
God, who will reward us openly.
We trust that we are not understood as be-
ing opposed to fasting, for we find it good for
both soul and body, but have endeavored to
show that it is a secret exercise that need not
be proclaimed or observed on any set day. We
also hope Bro. West, and all others, will re-
ceive these remarks in the spirit in which they
are written. ' j. h. m.
DISTRICT MEETINGS.
CAN you tell me where to find the "order,"
how to conduct a District Meeting, such
as the time, how long a brother may speak on
a query, etc? I sometimes think that some
take up too much time. * * *
.Remakes. — The minutes of our Annual
Meeting lay down no special order for con-
ducting our District Meetings, save that they
are to be held as near like our common council
meetings as possible. The time for holding
them should be determined by the representa-
tives from the churches composing the district.
The Annual Meeting has specified no time.
In regard to talking too long on a query;
that IS a failing too common among public
speakers generally. If men would exercise a
little judgment in regard to such things, there
would not be much, if any, complaint. Some
men fail to gain their points just because they
talk too long and too much. If they would
talk to the point, and quit when they are done,
their efforts would have more effect. Much,
however, depends upon the ability of the mod-
erator to handle such a meeting, and still more
depends upon the disposition of the speaker to
be moderated. Where a District is much an-
noyed by persons who make long speeches, it
would be besb to adopt a few simple rules, lim-
iting the first speech to ten minutes, the sec-
ond to five minutes, and a third not allowed
unless by the consent of the meeting. Some-
thing of this kind has been adopted by some
of the District Meetings, and found to work
well. J. H. M.
Not long ago we published an article from a
member, which an old brother could not digest;
he opened a correspondence with us, with a
view to replying. We tried to show him that
a reply was out of order; but that if he would
write out his views, and not attack the charac-
ter of the brother, we would insert his article.
He refused to do this, thus showing that it was
the ina7i he was after more than any thing else.
He now threatens to publish every thing in the
correspondence. This only shows the de-
formed spirit of the man; Robert Ingersoll has
more honor than to publish private letters
without consent of the writers. It ia an
ugly breach of trust; and a man can show his
ill temper, poor judgment, and want of christ-
ian principles no better than to violate trust.
The devil is all the time trying to "Cause divis-
ion." God only knows ho\v we are tried by
"those who love strife and have not learned to
endure hardness as good soldiers.
Quite a number of our regular readers who
have been with us from the beginning, have
sent the Bketheen at Woek to their friends;
and when it reaches them, some of them think
we are sending it with a view of- collecting
subscription. Be assured, we shall ask no man
for pay for our paper unless he orders it.
Fnoit our ofiSce windows we have an excel-
lent view of the College buildings and grounds.
The latter is now covered with about one foot
of snow, which greatly interferes with the out-
door exercise the students are in the habit of
enjoying.
Bko. J. I. Coyer, of Fayette county. Pa.
reached Mt. Morris last Friday evening,
and left for Lanark the next day. He ex-
pects to return to this place next Friday, and
remain a few days.
Bko. Daniel Shively writes: "I had a five
day's meeting at the Jerusalem school-house,
with two accessions."
Bko. Jesse P. Hetric, of Philipelphia, has
been ordained to the eldership.
THE BRETHRElSr ^T "V^ORK:.
121
Editorial Items.
Brother Enoch Eby returned from Iowa
last week.
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Bro. John Fritz, of Exeter, Nebraska, will
shortly move to the Otoe Reservation.
Bko. Michael Forney, of Richland Co., 111.,
has been preaching in Somerset Co., Pa.
The address of J. p. Oxley, is changed from
Humbolt, Richland Co., Kansas, toDorrington,
same county and state.
By mistake we got two of Bro. John Harsh-
barger's articles in this week. It does not hurt
the paper any however.
Bro. B. C. Moomaw is at Dr. Walter's
Home in Penaylvania. His health has not
been good for some time.
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Bro. a. S. Rosenberger, of Covington, Ohio,
writes that they closed their meetings with 23
additiOiis and much rejoicing among the saints.
Beg. Daniel Holsinger and wife, who have
been spending some time traveling in the
east, have returned to their home in Linn Co.,
Iowa.
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Bro. D. p. Saylor writes that Eld. R. H.
Miller has been preaching for them several
nights. Prom there he went to the Beaverdam
church.
Dr. Ray is still "reviewing" Camphellism.
He insists that "Campbellism" must accept "the
name of their father" — Campbell. They are
slow to hear the Doctor.
Beg. Baahor says: that Dillon is Bishop
Weaver's "alternate" in the debate. We are
inclined to think Mr. Dillon is simply his sub.
stitute. He'll find Bro. Bashor equal to the
emergency however.
We desire Nos. 43, 45, 48 of B. at W. of
1879 and Nos. 10, 15, 40, 44, 45, 46 and 61 of
1880. Persons having these numbers and not
wishing to preserve them will confer a favor by
sending them to us.
The Stein and Ray Debate is being repro-
duced in book form by the "Western Book Ex-
change" of this place. By sending $1,50 be-
fore May 1st, you will get the book and a copy
ol History of Danish Mission.
Beist. D. M. Miller and D. F. Eby are still
at work in Wisconsin. Bro. Eby is teaching
the people how to sing with the spirit and the
understanding, and Bro. Miller is setting forth
Christ crucified and arisen for the healing of
the people.
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In regard to the contemplated college in Vir-
ginia Bro. B. F. Moomaw writes: "The breth-
ren have been talking about a higher grade
school, not a college for the present, but even
that has not taken any definite shape, and
probably will not for some time yet."
Althotjoh we were very careful in reading
the "proof" of Bro. Harrison's article in last
issue, two errors occured which expresses what
he did not mean. Where he said "submit to
the change^'" it is printed "submit to the col-
lege!" and where he said "God has promised''' it
is. printed "God has provided."
In this issue Bro. I. J. Rosenberger closes
his series of articles on the Sabbath question,
and those who have followed him will discover
that he has wisely preserved his historical line of
facts until! the last, thus enabling the reader to
see that the positions taken by him aresubstan-
uated by the teachings and practice of the early
christians.
Bkothee John Zuok, of Clarence, Iowa gave
us a pleasant call last week. The Sunday be-
fore he preached at Cherry Grove in the morn-
ing and at Lanark in the evening. The houses
were well filled on both occasions. Bro. Zuck
has been doing considerable preaching this
winter. He reports the cause as moving along
quietly in Iowa.
Bro. S. H. Bashor writes: "Bishop Weaver
was to meet me in debate at Louisville, Ohio
but for some reason or other, he can not or
will not be there, and Mr. Dillon of Dayton
will take his place. This is why they were
both mentioned, Dillon is his alternate. Hops
you enjoy your new home, and will flourish as
the green "Bay tree."
The author of Problem of Human Life in a
letter to us says: "The main object of my sell-
ing the book is the good I feel we are doing. I
have not yet laid by one dollar of the thousands
taken in for this book. In fact I am poor, and
would not have the means to pay my funeral
expenses on the most economical expenditure
in case of my departure hence."
We spent a pleasant hour at the Brethren's
prayer-meeting in the College last Thursday
evening. The subject was: "bear ye one an-
other's burdens." The singing was cheering
and the talk encouraging. We believe that
many good impressions are made at these meet-
ings, and from what we see we judge that they
are generally well attended by the students.
A LETTER from a son of Bro. Hiel Hamilton
informs ua that our aged brother on his way
home from Miami county, Ind., where he had
been preaching, took a congestive chill on the
streets of Kokomo, and at the time of writing
was in a critical condition, though hopes
were entertained of his recovery. The Lord
help our brother to remain with us a little
while longer.
A BROTHER says: I buried my talent while
young, and wasted my early life which should
have been given to learning wisdom.; and now
being called to teach I must "study to show
myself approved unto God, a workman that
need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word
of truth." This brother has the correct idea of
the work before him. Sttidyl Yes let every
one study to show himself approved unto God.
We call attention to the standing item in
our paper which says that the editors are re-
sponsible only for the general tone of the B.
at W. The admission of an article by no
means implies that we endorse every sent-
ement of the writer. Others must judge as
well as we. But if you want a "scape goat"
for errors lay them on the editor as he is used
to carrying other people's failings as well as
hia own.
We do not seek to impose our paper on any
one, some of our subsorbers pay for and have it
sent to their friends, and when it reaches them
regularly they become alamed, thinking we
mean to force it upon them. We never made
any such attempts, nor have we any desire to.
Parties sending the B. at W. as a gift should
notify those to whom it is sent, so that they
may receive it, and feel at rest so far as the pay
is concerned.
Beothee Stein is arranging and classifying
the books in the Cassel Library. Twelve boxes
have been shipped by Bro, Cassel, and more are
to follow. We congratulate ourselves on the
opportunity to visit this great storehouse of
information daily if we wish. It is a rare col-
lection of books. We notice the absence of the
"light and trashy" — and the presence of the
good and the useful. We think those who
cheerfully donated for its purchase, will never
regret their giving.
Recently Bro. Marcus Fowler, of Frederics-
burg, la., visited the members in Clayton coun-
ty, la., and preached the word of life to them.
Two were baptized. On his way home he
found about one hundred members of a society.
mostly natives of Switzerland, who preach and
practice just like the Brethren sare they are
single immersionists. Perhaps a visit to them
by some German brother mi^ht be profitable.
Feet- washing, Lord's Supper, Salutation of th«
Holy Kiss, non-resistance, non-conformity &o
are taught and practiced by them in all sim-
plicity.
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In this time of the decadence of family wor-
ship, the following from the Illustrated Chris-
tian WeeMi/ is particularly pertinent: "What
precoius memories come to your mind of the
family devotions in your youthful home! Do
you not want to bequeath equally precious ones
to your children? These seasons of family
worship will be as golden links to bind them
to you in all the coming years. The family
Bible, the song of praise by loved voices, the
tender petition or the grateful thanksgiv-
ing offered by a father who now sleeps in
Jesus, — their memory may come to some wild
profligate one and lure him back to right
and truth, like words out of Heaven."
We have closely followed Bro. C. H. Bals-
baugh in all his articles on the dress question,
and have frequently regretted that some of
those who oppose him could not understand
his premises, or if they did understand him
they would not reply direct to his arguments.
In an article in the last Preacher, addressed to
E. E. Roberts of Philadelphia, he expresses
himself more fully than at any time heretofore.
We give one short extract:
The costume of the brotherhood is a pertinent
expression of the Christly domination in our
life, but not more so than any other plain
dress. It would be better if Council had noth-
ing to do with regulating i.resa, but a refrac-
tory membership demand^i it. Were it not for
the quarrel between the flesh and the cross,
the church would have no trouble about ap-
parel.
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THE BRETHRET^ ^T ^WORE:.
"THE TWO LAWS"
THIS is the title of a Sabbatarian tract by
J. N. Andrews. It contains the usual
amount of advocacy in behalf of the "yoke"
which the apostles and their fathers were not
able to bear; but which some people nearly
two thousand years this side of the apcs.Ies
think they can bear, and that others must.
Hpar Mr. Andrews a little:
At Mt. Sinai, as we have seen, God proclaimed
the moral law, speaking it with his own voice,
and writing it with his own finger. By his direc-
tion, the two tables on which the law was written
were placed in the ark of the covenant, which was
made on purpose to receive it. Ex. 25:10-22;
Deut. 10 : 1-5. And this ark, containing the law of
God, was placed in the second apartment of the
eaithly sanctuary— the most holy place. Ex- 40;
IIeb.,9. The top of the ark was called the mercy-
seat, because that man who had broken the law
contained in the ark beneath the mercy-seat, could
find pardon by the sprinkling of the blood of
atonement upon this place. The whole system of
ceremonial law was ordained to enable man to ap-
proach again to this broken law, and to typify the
restitution of the pardoned to their inheritance,
and the destruction of the impenitent.
We suppose Mr. Andrews knows about as
much as the remainder of us, that some parts
of God's revelation is "moral law," and other
parts "ceremonial law." These terms are not
so found in the Bible; and not being found
there, they an not of God, but of men. And
more: if what God wrote is greater than what
he s2}aJce how does it happen that he does not
so tell us in the Bible? We read, "The Lord
our God spake unto us in Horeb," (Deut. 1:
6); and that "God spake onto Moses," (Jno.
9:29), but we are not informed in the Bible
that what God wrote on stone is greater than
what he spake to Moses, the Prophets, and
Apostles. Nor is there a difference because the
ten commandments were given at Sinai, and
the other requirements somewhere else. As
well c >nclude that John's part of the Gospel is
inferior because it was not written at the same
phce as that of Matthew; or that Paul's letters
are not to be observed, because they were not
all written at one place. Our readers can see
the shallowness of such a plea.
We read of a '^ery law," (Deut. 33:2); of
''the law," (Josh. 1:7); of ''one law," (Ex.
12:49); of "A«s law," (Ps. 1:2); of the "per-
/ec< law," (James 1:25); of the "royal law,"
(James 2:8); anA of the "whole law," (James
2:10); bntnothing concerning the "moral law,"
or the "ceremonial law." Moses, the Prophets,
Christ and the Apostles spake nothing con-
cerning "moral law," — "ceremonial law," hence
these terms are of men, and not of God.
Our pupil says: "The system of ceremonial
law was ordained to enable man to approach
again to this broken law." He seems certain
that "the system of ceremonial law was or-
dained'' to enable man to get to something
again, — that something being a "broken law."
Observe, he does not maintain that the "sys
tern" was to enable man to approach a perfect
Ian', but a broken law, and that after he had
once approached it. By "broken law," we pre-
sumie he refers to the law of commandments in
the ark; as he speaks of them being "in the
ark, beneath the mercy-seat." Now if the
"law in the ark" was a broken law, it was an
imperfect law ; and if imperfect, not whole, why
does Mr. Andrews insist on people coming to
''<— putting themselves uncle-c it? Will he
answer? And if a man had once approached
it and broken it, (for God did not break it), why
should he again approach it? Must he break
it again? We now call up Jeremiah, and Eld.
Andrews may listen a little:
"Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that
I will make a New Covenant with the house of
Israel." Jer. 31:31.
Hut how about the seventh day, Jeremiah?
"The Lord said nothing to me about what
he would put into the New Covenant; J am
sent to proclaim that there shall be a New Cov-
enant."
We now call Paul: What have you to say
about this New Covenant?
"In that he sayeth a New Covenant, he hath
made the first old. Now that which decayeth,
and waxeth old, is ready to vanish away."
What concerning the Sabbath? "Let no
man judge you * * * jn respect of an
holy day, or of a new moon, or of the Sabbath
But shall we not keep the Sabbath day as
given at Sinai? A greater than Moses has
come; and of this greater, Moses said: "Hear
ye him in all things;'* and as he gave no orders
to keep the fifth commandment as given on
the tables of stone, I can not enforce it upon
yon.
Let us now turn to Exodus 20. The first
words are: "And God spake all these words to
Moses." He then speaks to him the ten com-
mandments, and in connection with these (verse
24) tells Moses how to make an altar of earth
on which to offer sacrifices. This explodes the
theory that God did not speak to Moses about
performing the works of the law at the time
he gave him the commandments. But more. —
The Lord says in chapters 21, 22, 23, what
the people should do, and what they should not
do. In chapter 23:17, he said: "Three times
in the year all thy males shall appear before
the Lord God," God said this as well as
"Remember the Sabbath day." Does the
Elder insist that all the males in his church
shall appear before the Lord three times in the
year? If not, is he obeying the Lord ? There
is not one word in the Bible releasing him from
this obligation, unless he accepts the New
Covenant as his only rule of faith. and practice.
This he does not, for he insists on a part of
one item in the Jewish law as being essential
to true obedience, and of which item neither
Christ nor the apostles gave commandment.
We think the Elder is "learned" enough to see
this hedge is too high for him to leap over.
He must seek the Lord to lead him out of the
enclosure into which he has shut himself.
A little more concerning "moral law," so
called. Morality means "the quality of an in-
tention, a character, a principle or sentiment
when tried bv the ptatidard of risht." — Web-
ster. To the Israelites, what was the standard
of right between them and God, and toward
each other? All the words of the law, wheth-
er written or spoken by the Lord. By the pre-
cepts, commandments, ordinances and declara-
tions of Gcd, through Moses, they were to de-
termine the quality of character, principle and
sentiment; and' in doing this they conformed
to the religious system given them by the
Lord. Will the Elder assume that which God
gave them was not religious in character?
Does he maintain that some of God's require-
ments were not for the minds of the people?
Does he maintain that the Israelites were mere
m.ichines upon which God act^d at picture?
Or does he regard them as human beings with
powers to choose or refuse? Come out. Elder,
and tell us what you know about them. Per-
haps we can learn whether the will, judgment,
affections and feelings of that people were af-
fected by all that God required of them.
We put some plain propositions to the Elder.
1. — Prove that the New Testament is not
the "New Covenant."
2. — Prove that the "first covenant" given in
Sinai, is simply "moral law."
3. — Prove that God called part of the code
given to the children of Israel "moral law,"
and the other part, "ceremonial law."
4, — Prove that the "New Covenant," — the
Gospel of Jesus Christ — is not perfect, that is,
that there is something in it that the Lord did
not want there, or that anything has been left
out thai he wanted in.
5. — Prove that Christ's followers can keep an
ordinance without a ceremony.
These propositions have been standing in
our work on Sabbatism for several years, and
up to. this time, so far as we know, Sabbatari-
ans have failed to grapple with them.
The assumption that Christians must cease
from labor at the setting of the sun on Friday,
and continue inactive until the setting of the
sun on Saturday, depends entirely on the
ground whethpr the followers of Christ are to
live under the "perfect law'' — the New Testa-
ment,— or under a part of one item in the Jew-
ish system of religion — that which waxed old,
and vanished away.
We think we have proven that Christians
live under Christ's law, and as he commanded
nothing concerning the Jewish Sabbath, — not
even saying we shall remember it, we keep it
not. Had he put in the "New Covenant,"
"Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy,"
we should at once feel it our duty to keep it so;
but he said nothing about it, and where he is
silent, it becomes us to be silent. When God
commanded Israel to keep the Sabbath holy, he
told them how; and so if Christ had told us to
keep it holy, he too would have told us how to
keep it; but since he gave no commandment
to keep any one day holy, it follows that he
said nothing about the manner.
When it has been proven that the Lord for-
got to have the words, "Remember the Sab-
bath day to keep it holy," put in the New
Testament, then Sabbatarians will have
gained a point. Will they prove that God, the
Lord Jesus, and the Holy Ghost, forgot this?
Come, meet the issue squarely. M. m. b.
Tlilfi I3KliITS.I:SBIN"
"WORK;,
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J. S. MOHLER,
Editok.
All communications for th isdep artment, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Jloliler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
I would like some one to please explain Rev.
3 : 18, which reads as follows : "I counsel tbae to
buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest
be rich; and white raiment that thou mayest be
clotlied, and that the shame of thy nakedness do
not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve
that thou mayest see." John T. Snavelt.
Does the Bible harmonize in the declaration of
Christ to the Scribes and Pharisees, Matt. 12:40,
with his burial and resurrection as to the time he
was in the grave V Please give the harmony.
P. C.Long.
In seeking more light on the Scriptures, I ask
for an explanation through the Bkethren at
WoKK, on the following passage : "Yet Michael the
archangel, when contending with the devil he dis-
puted about the body of Moses, durst not bring
agiinst him a railing accusation, but said. The
Lord rebuke thee." — Jude I :fl. Especially, why did
Michael contend with the devil for the body of
Moses ? Sister Nancy Stees.
There has been a question presented to me which
I am not able to answer, and wish some one to
explain through the B. at W- to-wit: How can a
man with a large family obey the command "fast-
ing," and keep it concealed from the family V The
Gospel says that we should not let our left hand
know what our right h»nd doeth.
S. "W. Yost.
■Will some one explain Rev. 2 : 6—15. Who were
the Nicolaitans, and what were their deeds and
doctrines ? A Brother.
When did God set up a kingdom on earth ; on
the day of pentecost, or before that time ?
James M. Neff.
From the Christian Standard,
SECRET SOCIETIES.
I sometimes ask preachers and otHcers of the
church why they belong to the orders of Masons
and Odd Fellows '/ and their answer as a rule is :
If the church would do her duty, they would not
belong to either the Masons or Odd Fellows.
Just now the question I wish to ask you is this: Is
it a good excuse for joining a secret society, be-
cause the Church don't do her duty V
John A. Mavitt.
WE do not regard it as a good excuse, for
we regard the encouras;emerit of secret
societies as objectionable on grounds that are
not touched by this excuse. If the church
fails in her duty, let those who see and feel it
go to work in behalf of reformation. Their re-
sort to other associations will not bring about
the desired result. But, on the other hand, if
their statement is true, it ought to stir up the
churches to amend their wajs. We incline to
the opinion that those who oppose secret socie-
ties will make their opposition most effective
by earnest efforts to make the churches so true
to the letter and spirit of the religion of Jesus,
that no such an excuse as the above mentioned
can be truly urged. Let love reign as a sover-
eign sentiment and principle in the churches;
let all the membership be enlisted in some good
work; let the poor be cared for, the sick visit
cd, the distressed relieved and comforted — and
there will be no room for such excuses, and less
disposition to seek elsewhero for a friendship
and fellowship which church membership now
fflilfl to popnrp t.'> HipTYi.
From the Christia« Standard.
PRAYER ADDRESSED TO CHRIST.
Do the scriptures admit or authorize prayer to
be addressed to Jesus' Christ, or to God only ?
J. K. H.
THERE are both prayers and praises offered
to the Lord Jesus. Acts 7:59; Heb. 13:21;
2 Pet. 3: 18; Rev. 1: 5, 6,— 5:11, 13, and numer-
ous kindred texts. But while there ia a propriety
in directly addressing the Lord Jesus in some
instance?, as in the ca^e of Stephec, as a dying
testimony of his faith in the Divine Saviour,
whom his persecutors denied and blasphemed,
and there should be no dread of idolatry in of-
fering worship to Him who in the scriptures
receives the worship of men and of angels,
(Heb. 1:6), the general instructions of the
New Testament point to the worship of God
the Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, in ur
through the Holy Spirit. See Eph. 2:18;
3:14,.yi; 1 Cor. 8; 6.
THE HOLY KISS.
BY JOHN" HAESHBAEGBB.
"Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity."
WE find this command five times specific-
ally mentioned after Pentecost. Paul
in writing to the Roman church, commanded
them to "salute one another with a holy kiss."
— Rom. 16:16. And to the Corinthians, "greet
ye one another with a holy kiss." — 1 Cor.l6: 20;
and 2 Cor. 13:12, we find the same words.
And to the Thessalonians, "Greet all the breth-
ren with a holy kiss." — 1 Thess. 5:26. Peter
uses a little different term, "Greet ye one
another with a kiss of charity." — 1 Peter, 5:14.
"Greet," and "salute," amount to the same
thing — has about the same definition. Though
there are different kinds of greetings and sal-
utations, inspiration has told just what kind of
salutation should be practiced, and how it is to
be done. The Lord through an inspired Peter,
obligates every follower of Christ to salute
another with a "kiss of charity." The term
"holy kiss," is made use of by Pau), and for
this reason, some professors and ministers refer
to the "betrayal kiss" that Judas gave to the
Savior, rather as an effort against the command,
stating that we cannot now know who can
give a holy kiss; and for fear they might re-
ceive a "Judas kiss," they would rather not re-
ceive any at all, unless it were from some of
the females; and that they would not
care to be Tunkers, if they were allowed to
kiss all the pretty ladies. Just in such an un-
godly manner some professed ministers of the
Gospel blaspheme the sacred teachings of the
New Testament. The very Book they profess
to teach others, they tell us has become in-
expedient and impracticable, consequently they
have exchanged the "shake of the hand" — that
kind of a salutation, — for the salutation of the
"kiss," thus assuming the authority to change
the law of Christ. Peter commands it to be
observed with a "kiss of charity." Charity de-
notes love, benevolence, good-will, affection,
tenderness, etc.; universal love, love to God
and man. — "And though I bestow all my goods
to feed the poor, and though I give my body to
be burned, and have not charity, it proflteth me
nothing. "Charity suiferelh long, and is kind ;
charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not it-
"Now the end of the commandment, is charity
out of a pure heart," We learn from these
texts, that eternal life is only promised upon
the condition that we have charity, or this
principle of love; then when we "salute one
another with a kiss of love," there is an evi-
dence, not only of its being in the heart, but is
a practical form of love ; and when love is in
the heart it will manifest itself, — that is a nat
ural result with the human family. For
instance, the a other has love in the heart for
her child, the result is, she salutes it with a
kiss of love — a visible expression of motherly
affection. Some of the members of an affec-
tionate family are going on a jouruey, perhsps
never to return; we see the father and mother,
brother and sister, — as the case may be — whea
the parting moments come, extend to each
other the hand, and as an expression of love,
"salute each other with a kiss of love." We
find this the token of love all over the world.
God is love, and when we are begotten of Him,
and become His spiritual children, our affec-
tions rise above, and our hearts are filled with
love; and when this is the case, you can rest
assured that it will not betray itself, or cause a
contridiction by substituting a salutation of
"hand-shaking," for the salutation of the "kiss
of charity." This command, five times express-
ly mentioned by the apostles after Pentecost,
is made binding upon every child of God to
salute one another with a "kiss of charity," and
it is based upon the authority of Christ, wher«
he says, "A new commandment I give unto
you, That ye love one another; as I have loved
you, that ye also love one another. By this
shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if
ye have love one to another." — John 13:34,35.
Good's Mill, Va.
■ » ■
Mr. Beecher, who embraced Mr. IngersoU
politically, last Fall, gave him some attention
theologically recently. "The trouble with
IngersoU," said he, "is this: He has selected
the excrescences of human life as they have .
grown up in the churches, and has represented
the excrescence as the essence of religion.
Suppose a physician, wishing to get up a mu-
seum representing the human body in all ages
and conditions, should collect idiots and luna-
tics, with wens and warts all over them. Sup-
pose that the physician should gather these
into a museum and say: "There's humanity
for yon; what do you think of that?" That is
what IngersoU is doing in the religious word.
He says scores of true things that have been
said before, but he don' t know it. He's not
widely read in theology. I am afraid he dosen't
read his Bible very much. What does he read
it for? I will tell you. The dove flying over
the landscape sees all that is sweet and peace-
ful, but when the buzzard and the vulture fly
abroad the first thing they see is a loathsome
carcass, and if it is anywhere in sight they
don't fail to see it. IngersoU sees what he is
looking after."
In gazing upon the forbidden garden that
crowns some lofty hill inaosessable to us, we
may forget the fruits and flowers that are lying
in profusion at our feet untasted and unappre-
ciated'.
elf.
■ifforl
-1 Cinv. 13:3 4
Never lend an article you have borrowed un-
Ipoa von liqvp porTni^PioTi to do so.
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THE BliETHREN A.T "V^ORK.
^mxt^mHtmL
From N. C. Workman. — The Brethren
are holding a very interesting meeting at our
church. Three have already mafle the good
confession. Our congregations are large, con-
sidering the bad roads — eight inches of snow,
badly drifted. The brethren are preaching the
Gospel in its primitive purity, with much
power. Brethren M. Lichty, L. Shaffer, and
J. W. Jarboe, are doing the preaching — they
are our home ministers. Pray for them breth-
ren, that they may not shun to declare the
whole truth. — Maple Grove Church, Norton Co.,
Kan., Feb. 12.
From J. W. Hawn.— Dear Editors: Will
you please say in the Beethren at Wobk, that
my address is changed from Hamlin, Brown
Co., Kansas, to Unionville, Appanoose Co.,
Iowa. We are having a big snow storm now;
the highways and railroads all being blocked
up. — Unionville, Appanoose Co , Iowa.
From Katie S. Harley.— The work of the
Lord still moves slowly and steadily on. Bro.
H. E. Light, of Mountville, Lancaster county,
has been with us during eight meetings, — com-
mencing on the fifth, and closing on the night
of the twelfth, — during which time he labored
Tery faithfully. He declared to the sinner
their terrible doom, and we, the members, were
seriously admonished to weigh ourselves in the
balance, and cultivate the deficiency, as one
good deed will not counterpoise a bad deed. —
Harleyville, Pa., Feb. 14.
From Emily R. Stifler.— Your sample
copies of the Brethren at Work, and your
postal card, were very thankfully received. I
quote you a few words: "Hope they will do
some good for Jesus." — Yes, dear brother, I
hope so myself, I have at least tried to dis-
tribute them to do the work hoped for. One
number, accompanied with sample copies of
Frimitive Christian, Gospel Preacher, and
Young Disciple, I sent on a mission of love to
Utah, to be distributed among the Mormons.
Do you not think they can do some good for
Jesus there? For the further proruulgation of
the Gospel, of Jesus, I will send the notice, as
published in the New York Weekly Witness:
"fiev. George E Jayne, of Provo, Utah, ap-
peals to the people who have copies of religi-
ous papers to spare, to send the same to him by
mail, for distribution among the Mormons.''
He finds a great demand for this kind of read-
ing, and the papers open the way for the pastor
to enter. I do not know to what denomina-
tion he belongs, but if our papers are thank-
fully received and distributed, that is all we can
vrish for. I send this to you for publication,
so the brethren and sisters wherever this may
reach, may also send odd numbers of our
church literature to the above address, ac-
companied by the fsrvent prayers that the
white-winged messengers of love, may carry
the glad tidings of a crucified Redeemer to
those poor benighted souls. God knows by
these deeds of kindness and love, that a noble
act may be done to redeem souls to Jesus.
Since, writing the above, I received the fellow-
jng reply on postal:
" Provo City, Utah Territory.
Yours was received; please accept our
thanks. We can use all the papers you send
us, either for distribution among the Mormons,
or for Sunday-schools. I have myself distrib-
uted in the last few weeks about five hundred
religious papers in Mormon homes. Have you
not some friends, who would like to take schol-
arships, to help on our sehco! work? Every
twelve dollars will educate one • Mormon child
for one year. We can get these children under
christian influence, and thus undermine Mor-
monism, by offering to school them free, or for
a nominal sum. If we can do this a few years,-
the children when they grow up, will discard
the wicked and vile thing called Mormonism.
But while we are doing this, our school must
be supported from abroad. We desire to se-
cure several hundred of these scholarships for
Provo City, and heartily solicit your co-opera-
tion. Will you send ua all you can? Utah is
a harder field than China, but with God's
blessing tve will succeed. Above all, we ask
yovtx earnest prayers. Yours truly,
George E. Jayne."
Dear brethren and sisters everywhere, let us
respond to this noble call, and earnestly pray
that our church periodicals may bear the glad
tidings of salvation to these who have so long
been trained alid kept in ignorance. Let us
not only send our church-papers there, but try
and send our noble hearted brethren there, to
preach the good tidings of Jesus to them.
Like Bro. Jayne, try and instill the truth into
the minds ot the children. It would require a
great deal of labor to change the course of a
river, but it would be quite easy to turn the
course of a tributary. So with the children;
almost anything can be stamped upon the
mind and chaxacter of a child. Go to work at
once brethren. — Hollidaysburg, Pa., Jan. 25.
the time facing the wind, when the
stood 32° below zero. — Greene, Iowa.
mercury
From John Wise.— I have just returned
home from a trip South. I was in Marion Co.,
111. On the first, second, and third inst., held
meeting in the Salem congregation, and had
good attention. On the 4th instant went to
Union county. 111, and had good meetings
there also. Found the little band in Union
county as live and zealous as ever. May God
bless them and add to their number. — Mul-
berry Grove, 111., Jan. 10.
[The above was unintentionally delayed. —
Ed.]
From Howard Miller.— A schedule comes
back endorsed, "Can't do it," in an envelope
bearing the post-mark of Kendallville, - Ind.
If the party means that he is not qualified, and
will address me, I will help hira.
An imperfect schedule from Indiana, Mar-
shall county, Bourbon town, endorsed "Con-
gregational Brethren ," without address, is in the
olEce. Will gome one please enlighten me on
this schedule ? In your answer please mention
the number — 897.
Jacob Craft orders a schedule to be sent to
Elk Crefik, Johnson county, Mo. The War-
rensburg, Johnson county. Mo., postmaster,
says there is no such a man or office in the
county. Rise up Jacob, and explain. — Lewis-
burg, Union Co., Pa.
From Elihu Moore.— Eld. J. F. Eiken-
berry and myself left here January 5th, e» route
for the little church in Clayton county, known
as the Wayman Valley Church. We traveled
in a sled, staying one night with Bro. Marcus
Fowler, in Chickasaw county. We also stop-
ped with Bro. C. H. Sfconer, speaker in the
Wayman Valley church. On the evening of
7th, we reached the Valley, where all the mem-
bers, excepting brother and sister Stoner, live.
We had meeting in the Studebaker school-
house the next day. Bro. John Gable, of Lost
Nation, and also Bro. Stoner, were with us,
and remained until the next day, leaving Sun-
day evening. We continued the meetings,
and in all, bad sis meetings and one council
meeticg. On our return we stopped a few
days with Bro. Fowler, but owing to cold
weatiier and bad roads we had but one meet-
ing. Our drive home was very cold, part of
From W. C. Teeter. — I came to this vicin-
ity on the 19th inst., and it so happened, as
would almost seem by providential occurrence,
that Bro. Eshelraan, of the Brethren at
Work, who came on the same train to Chicago,
on the 18th, was unable to finish his business in
time to return home before Sunday; hence
came with me to my old home. Though the
inmates seemed much surprised, we felt wel-
comed. On Sunday the 20th, we attended the
funeral of our aged sister in Christ, Susan
Uiery, at the Goshen church. Her exemplary
life was shadowed by the large concourse as-
sembled. Many could not find room to either
sit or stand in the house. On this occasion,
Bro. Eshelman. preached a sympathetic and
appreciative discourse, from Rev. 14: 12, 13.
Many tears of filial atfection, and of friendship,
were shed. How hard to give up a kind com-
panion, an affectionate mother, an exemplary
christian. But if it be God's way, let us meek-
ly bear the rod. After the services and burial
of the aged saint, her bereaved daughter Susan,
and son (by law) Henry, were buried, emblem-
atically, beneath the liquid wave, in obedience
to God's word, to put off the ways of sin and
walk in newness of life. " It is belter to go to
the house of mourning, than to the house of
feasting, for the living will lay it to heart."
In the evening Bro. E. preached to an apparent-
ly interested audience, at Elkhart Valley
church, on "Christ knocking at the door of the
heart," after which we parted, and he left
en route for Chicago and home. May God at-
tend his way. — Goshen, Ind., Feb. 21.
From James 'Evans. — During the last
three weeks I have been more or less preach-
ing the Word. I had been in a measure,
compelled to stay at home, on the account of
a dislocated wrist, which deprived me of all use
of it, but I am thankful to God that I can
again use my pen, although I can not use my
right hand for any work except writing. I
spent four days with the Brethren in Ray, and
preached six times to interested congregations.
There are excellent brethren and sisters there,
who will make no compromise with fashion,
and stand fast in defense of non-conformity,
and the order of the churches. What if some
Diotrephes (3 John : 9, 10,) call the decisions
of the Annual Meeting popery, ar-s we to re-
move the ancient landmarks, and have mem-
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bers who dress like the wprld, go to plays,
shows, and read ledgers and other yellow-
covered literature? The Ray Brethren will
have Gospel order, and may the Lord bless
them in their trials, and grant them victory
over eveiy foe. We love those brethren much.
I met Bro. Root and Hutchinson, but had
not time to get acquainted with them, as I had
to leave for Knox and Shelby counties, to hold
a series of meetings there. I had the assist-
ance of our zealous brother, John Hayes,
whose labors have helped much to build up our
Zion there. The weather has very much inter-
fered with our meetings. The roads were so
icy that it was dangerous to go out much,
then mud came, and now snow storms are
blocking up the roads; but we hope to keep
on until about the first of April. We have
held fifteen meetings in all since we came here.
This is a large field, and our brethren are very
much scattered. We desire to help them this
Winter all we can. And now brethren, let us
all avoid what is forbidden, and do what is
commanded, then we do well. — De Wett, Mo. .
From C. H. Stone. — This arm of the
church, the W ayman Valley church, numbers fif-
teen members. Brethren Joshua Shuliz, and M.
H. Fowler, came to us on the 5ih inst., and
held a few meetings. Two precious souls were
received into the church by baptism, for which
we thank the good Lord; and we also thank
our dear brethren for their faithful labors
with us. — Edgewood, Iowa, Feb. 9.
From Jacob S. Feebler. — Bro. Daniel
Vaniman came to our place on the 8th of Feb-
ruary, for the purpose of holding a series of
meetings. He commenced meetings on Tues-
day evening, and preached at 11 o'clock Wed-
nesday, at my house; thence to the Pairview
school house, where we held three meetings,
when a heavy snow-storm set in, which block-
aded the roads so they were almost impassable.
This brought our meetings to a close. The
congregation was small at first, but seemed to
increase, and some interest was manifested.
Bro. Vaniman left us, with the promise of re-
turning when he could conveniently do so.
His sermons have the Gospel ring, and he
preaches the word of God with power, convinO'
ing sinners that there is no ground outside of
the Gospel of Jesus Christ that is safe to oc-
cupy. I like tae Bmetheen at Wobk, and ex-
pect to be a subscriber as long as its pages ad-
vocate the Gospel, as it was once delivered to
the saints. — Hamilton, Illinois.
From L. R. Peifer. — The ministers of this
(Waterloo), congregation, with the assistance
of the adjoining (South Waterloo), congrega-
gation, commenced a series of meetings on
January 26th. On the second and third even-
ings, Bro. D. M. Miller, of Lanark, 111., preach-
ed for us, and on tha fourth evening, (29th),
Bro. Enoch Eby came to our assistance, and
preached four discourses for us. Bro. Enoch
went North from here, to Floyd county, Iowa.
The meetings were continued by our home
ministers (as above stated), during the whole
week, and on Sunday the 6th instant, four
were immersed. The weather was very unfavora-
ble. From Floyd county Bro. Eby intended
to visit the little flock of members in Cherokee
county. Western Iowa, but on account of the
snow blockade, was prevented from going there;
so kind Providence brought him to us again on
the ]5th instant. We commenced meetings
again on the 16th, Bro. Enoch preaching six
more discourses for us. On Sunday, one more
came out on the Lord's side, making five added
to the fold during our meetings. All th^se
fiva were immersed under very unfavorable cir-
cumstances. In both instances the weathpr
was cold, and we had to wade through snow
and cut the ice open, to find water of suitable
depth for immersion. But when our eternal
interests are at stake, and we have the will, all
obstacles vanish. I was thinking when look-
ing into the liquid stream, (the Cedar river,
the water pure and clear as crystal, flowing
gently along), in which these precious souls
were immersed, — buried with Christ by bap-
tism, that if there is any cleansing virtue in
water, pure, clear and flowing, we certainly had
the proper element in which to immerse; em-
blematic of that cleansing to take piace
when we bury our old sins, and rise in new-
ness of life. We think that during our meet-
ings the Word was rightly divided and preach-
ed with power; so much so that the five before
mentioned, were convinced, and many more
seemingly almost persuaded ; and some that
have left the fold, are almost persuaded to come
back to their first love. The members seemed
much edified and encouraged. This congrega-
tion has been suffsring for the want of a suita-
ble place for worship, and being convinced that
a house of worship was necessary for our pros-
perity, we went earnestly to work and built us
a commodious house, meeting the present de-
mands, and at this date am happy to state, that
we are lacking only $35.00 m paying for it:
— Waterloo, Iowa, Feb. 21.
country. Health good. — Appanoose, Franklin
Co, Kansas, Feb. 18.
From A. M. Horner. — We have had more
snow, and colder weather this Winter, than
has been known by tha oldest settlers since
1856. Since the 5lh of this month, it has not
thawed enough to melt the ice off the trees.
Twelve or fourteen inches of snow fell this
month. On the 9fch of January, the mercury
was 30° below zero at Carleton, and 28° below
at Hebron, at 11 o'clock a. m. With the ex-
ception of a few cases of diptheria, health has
been good this '^ia.ier.— Davenport, Neb., Feb.
19.
From Benj. Hazell.— We had a pleasant
mf eting at the Forest Grove meeting-house, in
the Rock Ran congregation. Brethren Davis
Younce, and Benj. Leer were with us. No
additions to the church, but good congrega-
tions considering the weather. — Hook Run, Ind.
From Fred. Sherfy.— The brethren of the
Appanoose church ara still working for the
good cause. The ministry is rather weak, but
a good live set of deacons and lay members;
hence we have some good meetings. We had
contemplated holding meetings for several days,
but the snow-storm which came from the
North-west, made its appearance on the lOlh
instant. We held one meeting, and then were
snowed in completely ior one week, be-
fore we could get the roads open so they could
be traveled. This is said to be the greatest
snow-storm ever witnessed in this part of the
From H. R. Taylor. — After having enjoyed
a feast of love with the dear brethren and sis-
ters of Deep River, Iowa, and Elders Robert
Badger and J. S. Snyder, who catse to us Feb.
2nd, and stayed a week, preaching to us, and
visiting among us, I felt like saying to the
readers of the Beethhen at Woke, that the
cloud that overshadowed us, discharged its
contents, and has passed away, allowing the
sun to once more shine in upon us, to the
warming up of our hearts; and I trust to the
renewing of our minds. Notwithstanding the
extreme cold weat'aer axid deep auow we had
at the time Bro. Badger and Bro. Snyder
were with us, we had some good meetings.
I think our meetings at the difi'crent times and
places, will long be pleasantly thought of by
us ail. We are expecting Brethren John
Thomas, and Charles Hillary to visit us yet
this Winter, to proclaim aloud the good news
of salvation. — Deep River, Iowa.
From Wm. H. Bogg.— The members of
the Covington church thought it good to have
a series of mefeting, so we sent for Bro. I. J.
Rosenberger, v/ho came to us on the 8th of
February, and continued till the 20th, preach-
ing in ail, twenty- two discourses. As the
mgetings progressed, the interest increased,
until sinners were made to tremble, and say:
"men and 'orethren, what must we do?"
Twenty made the good confession, were led to
the liquid stream, and there buried with Chdst
in baptism. There was much rtjoiciag during
our meeting; fathfrs and mothers were per-
mitted to see their sons and daughters come to
the church. Bro. Rosenberger is a plain, good
reasoner, and sends truth home with power.—
Covington, Ohio, Feb. 22.
iBiii m im'
NOTICE.
From the Maple Grove Colony, to the
Brotherhood at Large,.
Inasmuch, as the Lord has heard the cries
for bread by the suffering people here, and has
opened the hearts and hands of his children,
and the friends of charity in different parts of
the country, to give for our relief so liberally,
we feel to say it is enough. We believe
by close living, and strict economy, that we
can get through until harvest-time. We are
also furnishing two car-loads ot seed wheat, to
he distributed among one hundred and thirty
f:imi!ies, giving each family six bushels. The
above mentioned families are all living outside
the church colony and society. We have also
divided other provisions, to hundreds outside of
the society, without regard to faith, creed, col-
or, or politics; and there are hundreds of
othars that must suffer if not provided for in
some way. We do not feel to ask the church
to do more, but will say to our brethren and
friends everywhere, you need not send any
more money, provisions, or clothing to the
Maple (Irove Aid Society; and rest assured,
you have the thanks of the church, anii all
our friends here, for your timely hiflp and lib-
eral coi.tributious. May you all have a large
store of this world's goods, and be bountituUy
blessed with all spiritual blessings, is our
prayer. ^ N. C WoEKltAN.
Bell, Norton Co., Kan., Feb. 12.
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THE BltETBCREN ^T W^ORIC
galtit ma Mmx^jiumu.
S. T. BOSSEKMAJ^,
Editok.
All communications for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosserman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
NOT FIT TO BE KISSED!
BY AKWA LIKDEJf .
"Wliat ails papa's mouf ?" said a aweet little girl,
Her bright laugh rereahng her teeth white as pearl ;
" I loye him, and kiss him, and sit on his knee.
But the kisses don't smell good, when he Jdsses me;
'■'But, mamma," — her eyes opened wide as she spoke —
"Do you like nasty kisses of 'bacco aud smoke?
They might do for boys, but for ladies and girls
I don't tiiink them nice," as she tossed her bright curls.
"Don't nobody's papas have moufs nice aud clean?
With kisses hke youi-s, mamma, that is what I mean!
I want to kiss papa, I love him so well.
But kisses don't taste good that have such a smell!
"It's nasty to =moke, and eat 'bacco and spit.
And the kisses ain't good, and ain't sweet not a bit!'
And her blossom-hke face wore a look of disgust,
As she gave out her vh-dict so earnest and just.
Tes, yes, Kttle darling! yom- wisdom has seen
That Hsses for daughtei^ and wives should be clean;
Caresses lose something of nectar aud bhss,
From mouths that are stained and unfit for a Mes,
—Ex.
THE SKIN.
'■f'-HE skia is wonderful beyond conception in
i. the multiplicity of its parts, and in its di
verse offices and relations. Millions of nerves
connect it with the brain. Thousands of arter-
ies bring it nourishment, and almost as many
veins bear away the waste. Millions of ducts
empty out the perspiration upon it. Innumera-
ble glands anoint it with a lubricating oil, and
countless little scales are constantly thrown
from its surface.
So intimate and powerful is its connections
with the nervous centers, that one kind of
emotion instantly blanches it, and the oifher
kind mantles it with a burning blush— the first
contracting its vessels, the other dilati .g them.
The skin has its peculiar diseases, but many
of its ailments come from its readiness to help
other organs which are diseased or torpid, for
it exceeis all others in this ''vicarous" power.
The skin is double. The outer— epidermis-
protects the nerves and vessels of the inner
from rude contact with, and from the absorp-
tion of poisonous or harmful substances. To
vaccinate we have to break through the epider-
mis. So too wh?n this is sound, it is safer to
bandle morbid matter; but to do so with the
slightest scratch, or chafe, is sometimes to in-
cur death in its most frightfitl form.
Warmth applied to the surface dilates the
bloodvessels of the skin, and cold contracts
them. Hence, a warm bath soothes and re
freshes, by drawing the blood to the surface;
local fomenlations over an inflamed spot within
relieve the pain by drawing away the blood. A
countfr-irritant acts on essentially the same
principle.
Cold applied to the surface for a brief time
contracts the vessels and crowds the blood
back, which then returns with accumulated
force, producing.a healthful glow. If the vit
ality is low, this reaction does not take place,
and the cold only harms.
Generally only the purest soap (castile) should
be used in washing the hands, as the alkali of
most soaps tends to destroy the epidermis.
No bathing of the whole body should be pro-
tracted beyond a few minutes,else the good effect
of it is lost, even if serious harm is not done.
Sea bathing is additionally benificial from the
stimulating effect of its salts. — Youth's Com-
panion.
FOR SORE THROAT.
EXCEPT a Turkish bath, nothing is more
efiieacious in the sore throat of children
or adults than a wet compress to the throat.
Double a towel two or three times, so as to
make a pad that will fit snugly under the
chin and over the throat, and let it extend
around from ear to ear. Then bind a thickly-
folded towel over the wet pad, having the towel
enough to overlap the edges of the pad. It
is best to pass this outer covering over the head
aud not arouud the neck after the style of a
cravat, the object being to exclude the air
so as to keep up a perspiration over the dis-
eased parts. But if the soreness is low
down on the throat, the outside towel may be
passed around the neck; yet, when this is done,
it is much more diflBcult to exclude the air.
The wet compress may be put on cold or
warm; but when cold it soon becomes warm
from the heat of the skin and is really a warm
vapor bath- When the pad is taken off the
throat should be washed in cold water to close
the pores and then well dried with a towel.
This is apnlicable to croup and to all kinds of
sore throats, and will be found more cleanly
and equally as eflScient as grandmother's stock-
ings filled with ashes.
observe that many laborers of the same nation-
ality have recently been landed at Venezueilian
and Brazilian ports to work on the coffee plant-
ations in the interior, and that more are ea
route. The Italian, if well treated, makes a
good laborer in almost any capacity. The
vicious system of taxation just now in operation
in Italy, as applied to land, industry and the
necessaries of life, is making that country one
of the poorest to live in, in all Europe, and it
is not surprising, therefore, that her people
should be so anxious to quit it. The same
causes are producing similar effects in Germany
and other overtaxed countries. In due time
this steady drain on the industral life-blood of
these nations cannot but be seriously felt in
more ways than one. — N. Y. Bulletin.
MILK AND CEREALS.
INVESTIGATIONS appear to show that
JL the effect of milk, when taken as food, is
exceedingly like to that of the cereals, both in
extent and duration, and the combination of
the two appears to be the most perfect kind of
food. The caseine is to milk what gluten is to
bread. The oil in the milk and substance — res-
piratory excitants — which call it into action,
act in a manner quite analogous to the com-
mon combination of bread and butter. It is
well known that in Germany skimmed milk is
in frequent use as a medical agent, and in some
other nations sour milk is a common article of
food. The action of the former is explained by
its caseine and sugar as respiratory excitants;
and that of the latter, by the advantage of ad-
ministering lactic and other acids in that
combination in the summer seasons, and other
times, when the blood by tending to undue
alkalinity is less capable of carrying on the
oxidizing process. It was long since shown
that in fevers skimmed milk is preferable to new
milk — Ex.
■ ♦ ■
WHAT OVERTAXATION DOES.
TO LIVE LONG.
HE who strives after a long and pleasant
term of life must seek to attain equanim-
ity and carefully to avoid everything which too
violently taxes his feelings. Nothing more
quickly consumes the vigor of life than the vio-
lence oi the emotion of the mind. We know
that anxiety and care can destroy the healthiest
body ; we know that fright and fear, yes, excess
of joy,become deadly. They who are naturally
cool and of a quiet turn of mind, upon whom
nothing can make too powerful an impression,
who are not wont to be excited either by great
sorrow or great joy, have the best chance to
live long after their manner. Preserve, there-
fore, under all circumstances, a composure of
mind, which no happiness, no misfortune, can
disturb. Love nothing too violently ; hate noth-
ing too passionately ; fear nothing too strong-
ly.—£a;.
A SAND BAG.
ONE of the most convenient articles to be
used in a sick-room is a sand bag. Get
some clean, fine sand, dry it thoroughly in a
kettle on the stove, make a bag about eight
inches square of flannel, fill it with the dry
sand, sew the opening carefully together, and
cover the bag with cotton or linen cloth. This
will prevent the sand from sifting out, and will
also enable you to heat the bag quickly by
placing it in the oven, or even on top of the
stove. After once using this you will never
again attempt to warm the feet or hands of a
sick person with a bottle of hot water or a
brick. The sand holds the heat a long time;
and the bag can be tucked up to the back
without hurting the invalid. It is a good plan
to make two or three of the bags and keep
them ready for use. — Evening Post.
A CURE FOR NIGHT SWEATS.
WE noticed yesterday the arrival of numer-
ous Italian emigrants at New Orleans,
who have been engaged to work on the cotton
and sugar plantations of Louisiana. We also
A POWDER known as strenpulver, com-
posed of 3 parts salicylic acid and 87 parts
of silicate of magnesia, is used in the German
army as a remedy for sweating of the feet. Ee-
esntly a Belgian physician. Dr. Kohnbom, tried
its efiiciency in several cases of night sweating
by consumptives. The beneficial effect was
immediate and permanent. The powder was
rubbed over the whole body. To prevent any
breathing of the dust and consequent cough-
ing a handkerchief must be held over the pa-
tient's mouth and nose while the powder is
being applied. — Scientific American.
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the timeliness of topics discussed. First, we
i ave a thoughtful and moderate article by
Bishop Coxe on ' Theology in the Public
Schools." The author would sernly exclude
from the school-room all sectarian dogmas,
whether Baptist or Prote3tant,but he insists on
the retention of the Bible, first because that
book ia th'? principal foundation of our En-
glish speech, and secondly because it is really
the base of our soc.al system. The second
article is bv Captian E ads, who endeavors to
show the practibil ty of his sh,p-railway, its
advantages over all canal schemes, and why
the United States can without risk guaran ee
the payment of 6 percent, interest i-n §50,000,-
000 of the capital stock of the proposed com-
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Effects of Negro Suffrage, bespeaks for the
Southren States, while engaged with the solu-
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upnn them, the sympathy and counsel of the
North. The other articles are "The Free-
Seh'.ol System," by John D. Phiibriek, being a
reply to the recent strictures of Mr. Richard
Grant White on the public schools; "Theolog
ical Charlatanism," by Mr. John Fisk, whose
typical theological charlatan is Mr. Joieph
Cook; and, finally, a review of some recent pub-
lications in Physics, by Prof. A. W. Wright.
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THE BRETHHElSr ^T TVOliK.
Bleaaed are the dead which dieln the Lori — Bev. 14 : 13,
Obituary notices should be separate from everything else, written on
(ne aide of the paper, and brief. Do not eulogize the dead, but give
Blmply the moat important facta. The following contains all the
points generally proper to mention: 1. Name of deceased. 2. Hate and
place of death. 3. Diaoase or cause of death. 4. When and where
bom. 5. Age. 6. Name of parents . 7. Nnmbei of family still living.
8. To whom, when and where married. 9. United with the church
when and where. 10. Burial when and where. 11. Funeral service
when and where, and by whom conducted.
BIGELOW. — In Solimanie congregation, Sister Eliza'oeth
Bigelow, aged 20 3'ears, 6 montlis, and 14 days. Fu-
neral services by the wilter and Bro. EUis. The young
sister entered the church at the age of fifteen, and -was
a lovely sister. Said she was prepared to go.
D. B. Gibson.
SMITH. — In the Beaver Dam congregation, Kosciusko
Co., Ind., sister Susan Smith, wife of friend Ohver
Smith, and daughter of David and PoUie Beclitelheim-
er, Jan. 15th, aged 22 years, 3 months, and 2 days.
The above subject was a consistent member of the
brethren chm'ch over three years. In the death of sister
Susan her husband loses an affectionate companion, the
church a faithful member. "We hope om" loss is her eter-
nal gain. She was loved by everybody, as was manifest-
ed by the large concourse of people that followed to the
grave. Funeral discoui'se by brother Noah Heeter, from
Rev. 14: 12: 13.
CRIPE. — In the same congregation, Feb. 17th, of lung
fever, sister Lucinda Cripe, wife of brother Tobias
Gripe. She leaves a husband and two daughters to
mourn their loss, which we hope is her great gain. Fu-
neral discourse by Elder David Bechtelhehner, from
Rev. 7: 13, 14, to a large and attentive congregation.
S. BURKET.
(G. P., please copij.)
THOMAS. — In the Christiana district, near Edwardsburg,
Cass Co., Mich., Feb. 8, nearly 81 years of age. His
age was supposed to be the principal cause of his death.
He was the father of eight children, one of whom pre-
' ceded him to the spirit world; the other seven and the
aged mother were present at the funeral, which was well
attended. Seiwices by J. H . MiUer, of Miiford, Indiana.
Text from Rev. 14: 13. "W. A. Lattok.
ULLERT.— Near Longmont, Colorado, Feb. 8., WiUie,
son of brother J. R. and sister Ullery, aged 6 years,
2 months, and 8 days. Funeral services by the Breth-
ren.
This child, when he knew that he "must die and not
live, " called his parents, brother, sister, and .ill persons
about the house to his bedside and said: "I am going to
die, and I want you all to give me goodbye and a lass,"
and then when it was done he said, "Don't ciy forme —
pray for me," and with a snule on his face he thus talked,
and finally cahnly went to sleep in death. What a bless-
ed hope for the parents who gave reUgious instractions to
the sainted boy. J. S. Floky.
STUBBLEFIELD.— In the Hurricane Creek Congrega-
tion, Jan., 1881, sister Rhoda Stubblefield, cmsort of
friend Henry Stubblefield, and daughter of brother
WiUiam and sister Rench, aged 26 years, 9 months,
and 27 days. Fmieral sei-vicesby the Bretlu-en.
J. Wise.
WIGTON.— In the Beatrice church, Gage Comity, Neb.,
Feb. 5th, friend Lems Wigton, aged 24 years, 11
months, and 21 days. Funeral services improved by
Unas Sbick, from Isaiah.
The subject of tliis notice was one which baffled the
SiiU of four physicians and could not deteimine the dis-
ease. Was confined to his room about twelve months.
Isaac S. Beubakek.
JAMERSON.— In the Maggadee Congregation, Frank-
lin Co., Virginia, Feb. 12th, brother Samuel Jamerson,
of chronic disease of the stomach, aged 70 years, 11
months, and 9 days.
He was married twice. Leaves a wife and twelve chil-
dren. He was a good husband, a kind father a beloved
neighbor, and an exemplary Christian. Notwithstanding
the piercing cold weather the funeral, on Sunday the day
after his death, waa attended by a host of relatives and
friends. Fmieral p>reached by the •writer and the breth-
ren of his congi'egation, from Rev. 22: 12, 14.
JonK H. Lemon.
FUNK.— In Mai-shall Co., Kan., Feb. 7th, brother Dan-
iel Funk, aged 60 years, 3 months, and 20 days. Dis-
ease, consumption.
A few daj's previous to* Bro. Funk's demise, he sent
thu-ty-five nules for the elder of the church, to be anoint-
ed. Elder Lichty not being able to go, the writer went,
and being assisted by brother F. Wagoner, anouited om-
dear brother. Though Ids family seem to deeply feel
then loss, we have reason to believe it is his gain; be-
cause, though isolated from church privileges, he had
not forgotten the apostohc injunction, "Is any sick among
you," etc. On the 9th, the writer preached brother
Funk's funeral at his residence near Axtel, Marshall Co.,
Kansas, wliich was the ih-st sennon preached by the
Brethren in that vicinity: perhaps in the county.
AV. J. H. Baumaj*.
LARABEE. — In the Wayman Valley congiegation,
Clayton Comity, Iowa, brother William S. Larabee,
aged 75 years. Fmieral services from Psalms 8 : 4, by
brethren M. H. Fowler and Joshua Sliultz.
AMOUNT OF MONEY RECEIVED
BY THE MAPLE GROVE AID
SOCIETY FROM PARTIES
REQUESTING A
REPORT.
Pa.,
?.3.10
Manor Church, Fairplay, Washington comity, Md., by
David Long, 100.00
Tippecanoe church. North Webster, Kosciusko, county,
Ind., by A. Mack and Daniel Rothenberger, 10.00
Flat Rock Church, Staggs Creek, Ashe county. North
Carolina, by Henderson Miller, 2 00
Beaver Run church, BurUngton, Mineral Co., W. Va.,
by Daniel B. Arnold. ■ - 12.00
Etna MlUs, Cahfornia by a sister, 1.00
Franldin P. Cassell, Lansdale, Montgomery Co., Pa.,
(church coUeotion), 25.75
Friends, 9.25
Elizabeth Holsmger, Summit, Pa., by M. M. Eshel-
nian, 1.00
Richard Dial, Gambler, Knox county, Ohio, by M. M.
Eshelman, .50
Hickory Grove chm-ch, Mt. Carroll., by Abna Croiise,
21.00
Peabody chm-ch, Peabody, Kansas, by H. Shomber,
5.00
Beatrice church, Beatrice, Neb., by M. S. Spire, 6.00
Lime Springs, Howard county, Iowa, by John W. Sed-
ber,
Bi'oadfarding church, Cearfoss, Washington
Maryland, by A. B. Bamhai-t,
.Morrill, Kansas, by J. Heiks,
Grand River chm-ch, Ladue, Mo., by J. H.
stock,
Beatrice church, Beatrice, Neb., by M. S. Spire,
3.00
county,
50.00
4.50
Fahne-
5.50
84.60
March Creek Chureb, Gettysburg, Adams count)',
by Da-vid Blocher,
Bethel Church, Ladoga, Montgomery county, Indiana,
by Daniel H. Hines, $12.85
For the Danish Mission Fund, by same chm-ch, $10.85
Green Sjiring Chm-ch, Green Spring, Seneca county,
Oliio, by bretln-en and friends, and by Joseph B. Light,
$73.25
Winona chm-ch, Le-wiston, Winona county, Minn., by
John H. Wirt, $5.00
Cana Church, Grenola, Elk county, Kan., by T. C. Ul-
rey, ' $8.75
Upper Canawgo Church, East Berlin, Adams county.
Pa., by Joseph E. Browser, $22.00
Famiies Grove chm-ch. Fannies Grove, Juniata Co.,
Pa.,by C.Myers. $12.50
Lewis W. Teeter, Hagerstowii, Wayne county, Indi-
ana, three donations, total, $85.05
Mulberry Grove Chiu-ch,' Mulben-y Grove, lU., by Joim
Wise, $15.00
From the charitable and benevolent people of North
Manchester, Wabash county, Ind., by D. S. T. Butter-
baugh, $41.53
Jacob S. Line, Polo, Ogle county, HI., Pine Creek
Chm-ch, three donations; total, _ $168.00
Clear Creek church, Pawnee, 111., by John B, Christ,
$6.50
Brownsville church, Waslnngton comity, Md., by
Emanuel Shfer, of BurketsviUe, Md., $10.60
Meyersdale chm-ch, Meyersdale, Pa., by U. M. Beach-
ly and M. Heady, $17.50
Win. K. Simmons, Union City, Rand olph comity, Ind.
$93.88
Donald's Creek church. New CarUsle, Clark County,
Ohio, by Hemy Frantz, $23.00
Same chm-ch. $15.00
Logan Church, Bellefontaiue, Logan coimty, Ohio, by
J. H. Kaylor, $36.00.
Stony Creeii chm-ch', NoblesvUle, Ind., by Phebe H.
Smelser, $13.65
Rome Church, Fostoria, Ohio, by John P. Ebersole,
$10.00
Same chm-ch, by J. P. Ebersole, $33.50
AUisonchurai, AUison, 111., by J, H. YeUison, 7.00
From membei-s in Thomappile church, lona coimty,
Michigan, by J. G. Weiuey, 10.35
Stanislaus Church, Modesto, Cal., by Isaac Shelly,
20.00
Indian Creek Chm-ch, Harleysville. Montgomery county.
Pa., by Thomas H. Cassel, 33.00
Rock River chm-ch, Frankhn Grove, Lee Coimty, lUi-
n.iis, by George T. Weigle, 57.44
Philadelphia, Philadeiphia, Pa., by J. P. Heti-ic, 11.81
Elkhart church, Goshen, Ind., by D. C.Riggle, 15.25
Joseph Rittenhouse, Chathan Center, Mediana county,
Ohio, - 1.35
Vu-den, Macoupin coimtj'. 111., by Isaac Hendricks,
15.55
Dupage county, HI.,
38.50
H, M. Blue.
NaperviUe church, Warrens-pille,
by Simon Yundt,
Belle, Kansas.
FROM FREDERICK CITY, MD.
I Uve in Frederick City. Was baptized on Thanksgiv-
ing Day by Brother Jesse Calvert, and feel perfectly satis-
fied. Although I have lost some friends here by it, I have
one friend that will never fosake me if I am faithful.
The question, "Is it right for sisters to speak or pray
in public, " has arisen among our little band here, and
was brought up at our social meeting, (v/hich we have
every two weeks), and wjs to be decided until the next
meetiug, which will be at Sister Stewarts'. Please an-
swer through the columns of the paper.
MOLLIE L. PiPEB.
[There is nothing wi-oiig in sisters speaking and pray-
ing in yom social meetings. We think it is their duty to
do aU they can to make these meetings interesting. The
social meetings in Lanai-k and Mt. Morris are frequently
led by sisters. — M. Ed.]
FROM LONGMONT, COL.
We are ha-vhig considerable winter at this time — snow
and cold. Two additions to the church on yesterday by
letter. Elder G. W. Fesler, of Ind., paid us a flj-ing vis-
it. Is so badly afBicted with the asthma that he had not
been able to sleep Ijing in a bed during the whole -winter
until he arrived in Denver; and while -with us the asthma
troubled lum but little ; so he returned "with the expecta-
tion to make arrangements to move out here. . Other
famDies of brethren contemplate moving to this section
in the Spring. J. S. Flout.
DISTRICT MEETING.
The District Meeting of Southern Kansas will be held
In the Wa.sliington Creek District, Douglas county, eight
miles south of Lawrence, on the 13th day of May. Those
coming from the south and west will stop oft" at La"wi-ence,
where they -will be met by the brethren the day before
and conveyed to the place of meeting.
J. C. Metskek.
A missionaiy, writing fr-om China, says: "Six or seven
out of every ten men are opium-smokers; and women,
quite extensively, are addicted to the habit. An opium
refuge, it is thought would be one of the greatest chari-
ties that could be given to this people."
$1 50
Per Annum.
Set for the defense of the Gospel.— Philipp. 1 : 17.
Single Copies,
Five Ceuta.
Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, March 8, 1881.
No. 9.
Editorial Items.
Biio. Lyman M. Ebj', of Lanark, is now located in
Harlan, Iowa.
Six persons were baptized in the Ephrata Church, Pa.,
on the 20th of last month.
Bko. B.isnoK ^vrites us that several were to be baptiz-
ed at Ashland, Feb. 27.
Br.). A. M. Dickey, of Ashland, Ohio, has sold his
fami and thinks of moving West, perhaps to Iowa.
■ If Wm. A. Hutchison will give us his foimer address,
we can change his paper to the Post-office named by him.
The great snow blockade wiU doubtless cause delay in
the mails and prevent the paper reaching you regularly.
In the last Preacher brother C. G. Lint gives a very
favorable report of his visit to the Ashland College a few
weeks ago. •
The meeting at the College chapel Sunday evening,
was well attended, and good attention given to the "Word
preached.
"Writers should not become discouraged if their arti-
cles do not appesa- immediately afler they are sent in.
We will find room for them after awhile.
From what we can learn it would seem that the school
at Huntingdon is moving along quite haimoniously. In
the Spring sister Phoebe Weekly will return to the school
as one of the teachers.
Bro. Archy VanDyke, of Beatrice, Neb., Avi-ites: "We
have had a severe Winter here, but I think this has been
general, East and West. The brethren South-east of
Beatrice expect to build a house of worship next Summer.
From the S/rt»(7ar(Z, published at Dunkirk, Ohio, we
glean the following:
"We imderstand that the Dunkai-d congregation will,
in a short time, commence the erection of a chm'ch in
this place. The grounds are already purchased.''
We have before us a chcular called "A Defense of
Beaver Dam Chm'ch." It is sent out without any name;
no one seems desirous of being its "father," hence we
give it no notice, only remarking that it is a misrepre-
sentation of the affair.
PKOrLE who are punished for doing wrong should not
try to make it appear that they are persecuted for right-
eoasne.?s' sake. It is well enough to suffer for the cause
of religion, but to suffer as evil doers is but just punish-
ment for our own evU conduct.
There are some complaints about the paper not reach-
ing some subscrihei-s. About nine-tenths of the failures
are chai'geable to somebody outside this office. In near-
ly every case, the papers are found to be sent from here.
The snails have been terribly disorganized this Wmter on
account of the great storms.
As will be seen by our readers, we tu'c now able to
send out our paper, sewed and trimmed, so that it -will
"stick." We have been at considerable expense to give
our readers a convenient as well a.s a "clean" paper.
Will each of you do what you can to increase our hst?
It will be liighly appreciated, and we beheve the Lord
wiU bless you in the effort.
As Bro. Steui's work on baptism wiU be put in book
form duiTug the year, we shall pubUsh no more of it m
the Brethren at Work. We regard it the best work
on baptism ever brought before the pubUc, and we think
our readers who have followed his series of articles in
our i^aper, will conclude with us, that it should find
its way into thousands of famihes.
Writing from Osceola, Mo., Bro. J. A. Yost says;
"Om" church is in good working order: four additions
this Winter; good prospects for more. Spring has open-
ed, all seems gay. Others are' coming to this country
this Spring. Come on, brethren, there are plenty of
cheap homes here yet. Could you not get some good
speaker to come to us and help build up the cause'?"
Bro. J. D. Haughtelin, writing from Norwalk, Iowa,
says: ""*' .cb of the travel is done through fields and
over drifts from t-,vo to four feet deep. It thawed con-
siderably early in December. It is frozen hard tliis moiTi-
mg, making icy and slippery roads. Our meetings, (gen-
erally), all Winter have been well attended, (considering
the weather), and the very best of attention at all of
them."
The Catalogue of the Cassel Libaiy will be issued as
soon as all the books are received, classified and shelved.
The packing of so large a number of books cannot be
done ma short time; and Brother Caasel has been pack-
ing industriously, and shipping three or four boxes at a
time. It takes three weeks for the boxes to reach tliis
place. Twelve boxes have been received; others "are on
the way.
"The Voice of Seven Thmiders" is the title of a vciy
harmful little tract that is being circulated in some parts
of the Brotherhood. , The author pretends to be a mem-
ber of the church, but was ashamed to put his name to
his production. The ten dency of the tiact is evU, for it
aims to set aside gosx^el principles long held sacred by
the church. As no one has yet "fathered" the thing we
wiU say no more about it for the present.
L.iST Friday moming about fifty of the QoUege stu-
ents and sis of the professors concluded to set a good ex-
ample for the citizens of ]\It. ilorris. They all procm'ed
shovels, and in the midst of a heavj' stonu, went to
shoveling snow from the walks in all directions. In
sDme places the snow was six feet deep. It was hard
work but the party enioyed it hugely. It was excellent
exercise for them, besides it was setting a good example
for those who fail to keep their walks clean.
Just how far our brethren may consistently go m
holding olhce ungler the Civil Government, has given rise
to some controversy. But it is generally agreed that we
should not accept positions requiring us to violate om-
nou-iesistence and non-swearing principles. Oath-bound
positions should not be accepted, while xiositions requir-
ing a brother to fff/»n"?n's;t^r the oath to another, shoidd
be studiously avoided. James says; "Swear not at all."
If it is not right to swear, it is certainly equally wrong to
administer the oath to another.
The Orphan's Home, m Southern Illinois, has l;een
located on the tarm of the late. Eld. Joseph Hendricks
near CeiTO Gordo, lU. The location is good. For further
pai-ticulars see another page of this issue. We wish the
Brethren abundant success in their good work, believing
that by wise and careful management, much good may
be accomphshed. It being the fu-st in.=;titution of the
Idnd among us, it wdll requhe time L-ia*V,^ience to bring
it to anything like perfection. IVIuch, h«s' ..ler, will de-
pend upon the skill and ability of the Ji&nager that may
be selected.
It is reported that there is a bill before the New York
legislature which proposes to legahze the lotteries and
other gambling devices at chm'ch faks. We thinlc it
high time when the chm-ches petition the world for per-
mission to gambU-! ^\Tiy not ask the legislature to pass
a law allowing churches to establi-:h whisky saloons and
beer gardens in the interest of religion'? Yea, why not
ask the permission to steal cattle, and'seU them for t!ie
benefit of the church ? Whatis religion coming to? It
would seem that when the world gets into the chm-ch it
makes an institution wor.se thim the world itself.
At an election held for chm-ch officers in Autietam
District on the 22nd of February, the foUowing brethren
were clio.sen, B. E. Price, Minister, andMathiasHofiinau,
John S. Oiler, B. F. BaiT, Joseph Emmert, _Deacoiis.
The church made a good choice, as all are firm and stead-
fast members, and we have every confidence that the
brethren elected to these important officer -nill do then-
whole duty in the vocations to which they have' been
called. Elders D. P. Saylor, C. 6. Lint, and R. H.
Miller were iiresent, and assisted in conducting the elec-
tion. Bro. E. B. Price -is a brother to om- elder, David
E. Price.
The boarding haU of the College narrowly escaped
burning on the night of the 2nd inst. Om- Boo^-keeper,
B. F. Puterbaugh, was at work in the office, just opposite
the College buildings, and about 8 P. M. started home,
and on the way saw a light near the roof at the north
end of the builiung. He communicated his observations
to Bro. D. L. Miller, and the two went to the scene, and
just in time.for a few minutes more the flame would have
been beyond control. A great stoi-m prevailed at tlie
time, and the iire once under headway would have swept
all before it. Flues and chimneys should be examined
and made fire-x>roof.
A sister wi'ites ;is follows, incUcating that she has
great love and Christian courtesy; "I am son-y to
trouble you when I know you are busy and worn down,
but there is a Uttle error I wish to have coirected. ■ Wr
are all hable to niiike mistakes, and 1 Ao not tliiivk ic
right to be too hard 'on :)nr tired, ovei^taxed editovs, who
are labormg so faithfully to fiu-nish then- subscriber's mth
one of the best ruUgious papers published. We all prize
the Brethren \'C Work so higlily, which m;d£es the
disappomlment so great when it fails to come. "With
many land wishes, and a hciU'ty God speed for your suc-
cess in your new home, I will close, wishing to be remem-
bered C.S one of the very least."
Mrs. Hitt, of this place, was bmied last Friday. She
was bom m 1811 ui Pensj-lvania, and with her husband.
Elder Thomas S. Hitt, moved to tins part of the countiy
in 18o9. Her husband was the leadhig spirit in foimihuL;'
the Ro'^k River Semhiaiy (now Mt. Monis College), and
laid the comer stone of the Boarding Hall over forty
years ago. He w.as for many year.-; the agent and man-
ager of the institution. Mrs. Hitt and her family hnvo
always been'warm friends of the school, and especially
has tins been ti-ue .■'ince the property has fallen into tli'^
hands of the Brethren. Her sympathies and her bc-i
wishes have been with thorn ui their arduous labors. H'''
life was filled witli deeds of kmdness, and she has goi,.'
t«h(-.r reward. Her funeral at the M. E. Church w:i.
lai'gely attended. The College shidenta and xirofessoiS
attended in a body. Among those wlio attended tiie
funcr;d was her son, Robert R Hitt,Secretary of Legation.
Piuis," France. We are requested to state that the family
of Mi-s. Emily Hitt, tender grateful acknowledgcmenis
for the sjiiipathy and kindnesi extended to t' :•;" ' " '!i''
people of Mt. Monis during her iUness.
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TELE 13K,HiTB[IlEN ^T ^ OJiriK.
OLD TTJNES
BY ELIZA H. MOEION.
No tune 80 sweet as ancient tunes;
No music half so dear
As that which comes from aged lips,
And trembles on the ear:
"Rock of ages, cleft for me,
Let Hie hide myself ia thee."
Every measure full of trust,
Casting out all fear,
Gushing freely from the heart,
Every word a tear:
"Rock of ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself ia thee."
The hymns that mother sang in days
Forever past and gone.
Still breath of home and tenderness.
Of youth's bright, happy morn.
Life's tumultuous waves may beat.
Winds and storm-gusts roar;
Ark of refuge is the rock,
Christ, forevermore :
"Jesus, lover of my sou!.
Let me to thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll.
While the tempest still is high."
Like well-worn, sunny paths.
Familiar, often-trod,
The sweet old music leads the mind
Up to its Author, God.
At eventide, when shadows fall,
And bright stars fill the sky,
Then thoughts, like doves returning home,
Pass every trial by :
"Sweet hour of prayer ! sweet hour of prayer !
That calls me from a world of care.
And bids me at my Father's throne
Make all my wants and wishes known."
0 grand old hymns of tender chords !
E'en like a breath of balm
Ye check the fever of the soul,
And all its tumult calm.
Oft when afar from God astray,
A wanderer on the wild
And barren hills of weary earth,
A homesick, lonely child,
Then like a river rippling on
Comes oft-repeated strain,
And, with its words of melody,
Gives life and hope again ;
" Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee ;
E'en though it be a cross
That raiseth me.
Still all my song shall b?,
Nearer, my God, to thee.
Nearer to thee."
Many a voice is silent now.
That in the long ago
Hummed that sweet tune with trusting lieart.
In accents soft and low;
But still the music ne'er can lose
Its power the soul to thrill ;
The prayerful murmurs of the hymn
Are singing, pleading still.
Another tune to memory dear,
A-jd oft with rapture sung,
Ti.e love of God to mortal man
Proclaims with mortal tongue:
"Come thou fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing thy grace;
Streams of mercy never ceasing.
Call for songs of loudest praise."
Fount of joy and love forever,
Fount of earthly bliss.
Many a soul has found in Jesus
Lasting happiness.
The note of praise to unseen Power
Comes floating from afar,
Adown the ages of the past,
Like gleaming, shining star:
•'Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."
When hearts are tender with God's love,
Then hynms of early years
Make pulses throb with feeling deep,
And melt the soul to tears.
Then "slug them o'er and o'er again,"
The tunes we love the best,
So solemn, soothing in their flow.
Beautiful songs of rest,
— Herald and Review.
For the Brethren at Worlc
GOOD KEWS.
BT D. P. SATLOK.
M. M. Eshelman, greeting:—
EARBrotter: It will be cheering
to you, as well as to all the godly
readers of the B. at W., to hear of the
order, zeal, and prosperity in the Breth-
ren church of Beaver Dam. In the
early part of the Winter the brethren
baptized a sister that the seceders had
baptized soon after they had locked the
Annual Meeting committee out of the
house the sainted Elder John Garber
had built for the German Baptist Breth-
ren. When this sister learned that she
could not associate religiously with any
but the faction at Beaver Dam, she
found that she was not in the church
of the Brethren, and at once was bap-
tized by the Brethren, and is now a sis-
ter in the true church. •
On Sunday, the 6 th of February, the
brethren baptized a very worthy and
respected sister, and on Tuesday, the
11th, John Sayler, senior brother to D.
K. Sayler of Beaver Dam, was baptiz-
ed. John, the senior of the family, be-'
in^ a man of good sense, became promi
nent in the community in which he liv-
ed, and as it frequently happens such
men, he got into a religious stand still,
and made no profession of religion.
His ■Vf^^'uowever, being a zealous sister,
he attended meeting. Of late he was
somewhat troubled with heart affection,
and a month or so ago he had his chest
hurt by being crushed against the wail
by a horse. J ohn now began to feel the
need of a Savior, and he turned him-
self to the Lord who had mercy upon
him, and he at once felt that "he that
believeth aad is baptized shall be sav-
ed"; he sent for the brethren. When
they arrived they found his broth-
er, D. K., there, who had come to see
his afflicted brother for the first, time in
foui' weeks of his afflictions, though
they live but one mile apart. But John
did not regard his brother, though an
elder in the Beaver Dam faction, a proper
adviser in his case. He invited the breth-
ren into an adjoining room and made
his desii'es known to them, and on Fri-
day, the 10th, he was baptized. As
soon as this was done he felt that Feet-
washing, the Lord's Supper, and the
Communion were among the all things,
and his soul longed after him. So on
Tuesday evening, the 15th, a Love feast
was held at his house, at which thirty-
one members communed. Among them
was a brother who hai gone with the
expelled members and had communed
with them last Fall; but he said he did
it ignorantly, being deceived. He said
he wanted to be in the church, and be-
ing told by the seceders that they were
the church, biit now finds himself out
of the church, as he cannot commune
with any of the Brethren church. Well
may he have felt himself out of the
church, for so he was; and the brethren
received him into the fold, and com-
muned with him. There are three more
applications made, and a number just
ready to make the application.
If the brethren who have been de-
ceived by this wicked spirit of rebel-
lion will think as this dear brother did
— -"I can commune with none but these,
and I cannot present my certificate of
membership to any church in the Broth-
erhood"— they will surdy know that
they are out of the church. And all
should know that this faction belongs
to those of whom Peter says, ''These
are wells without water, clouds that are
carried with a tempest; to whom the
mist of darkness is reserved forever. For
when they speak great swelling words
of vanity, they allure through the lusts
of the flesh, through much wantonness,
those that were clean escaped from them
who live in error. While they promise
them liberty, they themselves are the
servants of corruption: for of whom a
THE BUETilJbiEIsr ^^T ^WOUK:.
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man is overcome, of the same is lie
brought in bondage." 2 Pet. 2: 17-19.
How true ! There is no scripture in the
Bible that applies so well to anything
as does this to the faction. How great
are the swelling words of vanity.
PRAYER.
BY A. S. BCSENBERGBB.
"Pray without ceasing. — 1 Thess. 6: 17.
PRAYER is the medium by which
we address our adorations, confes-
sions, supplications, and thanksgivings
to God. It has been a divine require-
ment of God's people in all generations.
Hence whenever engaged in, with ear-
nest ness and confidence, God's gracious
promises always follow, though they
may not be immediate. But we should
not lie despondent if our prayers are
not answered in the manner desired.
God's ways are not our ways. We
ought under all circumstances to say in
the language of the Savior: "Not as I
will, but as thou wilt." We see David
praying that his child might be restored
to health, but when it was taken away
he at once became reconciled to the
wise dispensation of God's providence:
'not as I will, but as thou wilt;" a sense
in which all our prayers will be answer-
ed. We have the subject presented to
us in our motto as an imperative com-
mand; therefore we are under obliga-
tions to observe, and I am fearful that
it is one that is very much neglected by
professing Christians. Nothing can be
more rational or consistent than the
faithful exercise of this duty. It is a
divine injunction that men should pray
always and not faint. Luke 18: 1. Hav-
ing Christ as our example, we have
many instances in the Scriptures in
which he engaged in fervent prayer —
yea he prayed until his sweat became
as great drops of blood falling to
the ground. Luke 22: 14. Hence if
it was profitable or necessary for the
Son of God to engage in prayer, why
should we poor unworthy creatures hes-
itate or question its efficacy, seeing as
we do our needs of Gbd's assisting hand
to aid us in resisting the many tempta
tions and trials we have to encounter in
this life?
Thus we are led to remark that the
object should be God alone through Je-
sus Christ as our mediator. All other
is useless and not only so, but blasphem-
ous.
As to the nature of this duty it must
be remembered that true and fervent
prayer does not consist entirely in repeti-
tion of words or of posture of body, or
great flow of oratory; but a sincere out
pouring of our desires to God, accom-
panied with confessions of our sins and
humbly imploring for pardon for the
same, as also by intercessions and
thanksgiving, thereby expressing our
heart-felt gratitude to God. If we have
sincerely surrendered our minds and all
to God we can thus open our hearts be-
fore Him, forgetting as it were embar
assing influences with which we may
be surrounded. There are several
different kinds of prayer which we are
to engage in; and the language of our
subject would suggest- the flrst, which
we will denominate: Ejaculatorj, by
which the mind is ■ directed to God in
emergencies, thoughts arranged in short
sentences spontaneously springing from
the mind. We have many instances in
the Scriptures of this form of prayer.
Rev. 7 : 24. It is worthy of our notice
when we remember that it is a species
of devotion that can receive no impedi-
ment from any external circumstance.
It is one of the principal excellencies of
this form of prayer that it can be prac-
ticed at all times and under all circum
stances — upon the busy street or in the
public sanctuary; and it occurs to me
,that this would be one of the many I
places that it could be engaged in with
profit: let our minds go out in sympa-
thy with that of the minister, who is
trying to point out the ways of holiness
to us. Those that have had no experi-
ence in talking in public know not how
much assistance it is to them, (especially
one young in the work) to know that
his hearers are in sympathy with him.
And this is manifested by close atten-
tion, with an approving countenance or
an occasional nod of the head. In time
of affliction we can engage with profit
in this form of prayer; it soothes the
troubled mind and allays that anxiety
that accompanies some forms of diseas-
es. I have often observed the calmness
with which a Christian will endure af-
flictions, as the Lord wills, it will be
right. But on the contrary, the sinner
in time of affliction is uneasy, and the
physician is constantly entreated to em-
ploy every means for his recovery. How
anxiously they await his arrival to learn
the progression in his case. These are
no fancy sketches. We have often wit-
nessed the contrast. In time of tempta-
tion and of danger while traveling by
sea or land we can have our minds di-
rected to God in this form of prayer,
and thus it will excite trust and depend-
ence in God and thus shelter us from
yielding to many temptations.
The second form of prayer we call
your attention to is that of secret or
closet prayer. It derives its name from
the manner in which Christ commanded
it to be performed, (Matt. 6: 6) him-
self setting us the example, (Luke 6 :
12) hence well worthy of our imita-
tion, and it has been the practice of the
saints in generations. Dan. 6: 10,
Acts 10: 9. We look upon this form
of prayer as being of much vital im-
portance and engaging in it denotes
sincerity and earnestness and desir-
ing something special at God's
hands, for no one will engage
in it for selfish ends or to display tal-
ent, and if engaged in properly there is
no possible way by which self can be
honored. It is the direct command of
Christ for us to pray in secret, and with
the command is the promise. Hence
we should not neglect to be obedient,
and thereby avail ourselves of the glo-
rious promise.
Dear reader, have you ever approach-
ed God in secret and offered your heart
to him? If you have not, neglect it no
longer. You will find it much profit,
and it will soon become a great pleasure
instead of a cross. One very appropri-
ate time we think of now would be
just before going to the sanctuary. Who
of us enters our closets and entreats
God for his assistance, that our worship
under contemplation may be profitable ?
I trust that many, if not all of us, do.
If we do so in sincerity we will come
together in a proper frame of mind to
honor God, as well as build each other
up. If we thus did there would not
be so many criticisms made in regard to
the oratory of the minister, i cannot
refrain from relating an instance which
came under my notice, and which illus-
trates the efficacy of this form of pray-
er as exerted over others:
A devoted sister once called upon me
to accompany her to the city to have a
surgical operation performed. I did so,
and on our arrival the surgeon was con-
sulted as to time for operation. The
surgeon, the sister and myself wero to-
gether in the room. Just before going
to the operation table she requested to
remain a moment in the room by her-
self. We stepped out, and in a moment
she came out, and passed through all
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TELE BTIETHREN^ ^T ^WORK-
well. In conversation with the surgeon
afterwards he remarked that there was
a stimulous in him in that difficult oper-
ation that he never experienced before,
and that he loved to have to do with
Christian people. Let us then attend
to this divine injunction, for it will in-
spire us with peace, defend us from our
spiritual enemies, excite us to obedi-
ence, and thereby promote our real hap-
piness. Care being taken that the in-
sinuation of company, the cares of the
world, the insinuations of Satan, or the
indulgence of sensual objects do not
prevent us from the exercise of this duty.
Family prayer is another form not
to be neglected. True, there is no ab-
solute command for this in God's word,
yet from hints and deductions and ex-
amples, we may properly infer that it
was the practice of our forefathers. We
think that this is what Joshua had ref-
erence to when he resolved, as for him
and his house, they would serve the
Lord. O that all the heads of families
in this land would make this good reso
lution and carry it out practically. Who
of us that have been reared up in Chris
tian families when, family prayer was
as constant as the evening meal, cannot
look back with profit upon those scenes
of worship? I can speak from expe-
rience on this point. The voice of that
kind father (who has long since gone to
rest), kneeling and .imploring God's
blessing, often rings in my ears; and to
the many good and kind instructions I
received around that aitar do I attri
bute my first thinking of my duty and
obligations to God. O parents, let us
not neglect this important duty any
longer; erect an altar and dedicate it
to God. It will satisfy doinestic com-
forts. It has a tendency to promote or-
der, decency, sobriety, and religious
principles in the family.
There are many objections raised to
this form of prayer, but we forbear
mentioning any, save one, (as they are
too frivolous) and that is emb; r.-assment.
Dear reader, are you afraid to address
your child or neighbor about worldly
aifairs? You readily answer, No; be-
cause you are familiar with them. Are
you acquainted with your God ? If you
are, truly you will feel as easy and com-
posed in holding communion with your
God as you are in conversing with your
neighbor or members of your own fam-
ily. It is a matter of cultivation, and
if we are strangers in this life we will
be strangers in heaven.
As to the time of engaging in family
prayer, it is a matter that must be decid-
ed by each family for itself. God will
hear earnest prayer at any time — morn-
ing, noon, or night.
Social prayer is another exercise
Christians are to engage in. It is de-
nominated social because it is offered by
a society or collection of Christians con-
vened for that special purpose. We
think that much profit is derived from
this exercise; it has a tendency to cul-
tivate that love and union which should
and does exist between all God's true
followers. We think that it should be
encouraged among those that are sick,
or those that on account of infirmities
of age are hindered from attending the
public worship. We receive much en-
couragement in this from the promise
contained in the language of the Savior,
"When two or three are gathered to
gether there am I in the midst of them."
Matt. 18: 20. We see the benefit among
the primitive saints of mutual supplica-
tions or that they often associated so-
cially together. Mai. 3:16, Acts 12:
12.
We notice lastly public prayer, in
which the minister or some one leads
audibly in prayer, and the audience or
those interested acquiesce at the close by
amen audibly or silently. We find the
patriarch engaged m public pray-
er, also the Jews in their syna
gogues. Ex. 29:. 43, Luke 1: 10. Jesus
Christ himself often engaged in public
prayer. We see him at the tomb of
Lazarus imploring his heavenly Father's
assistance. The apostles attended to it,
as well as repeatedly comm«,nded it to
to their followers. Acts 11: 43, Rom.
12: 12; also in our text. We are thus
lead to see the efficacy, as well as the
need of earnest prayer. By and through
it God has promised to hear his people.
O that we all would engage in it more
than we do. I feel that we are in peril-
ous times, and I think that many of our
blessed fraternity feel the same; hence
the great need of earnest prayers. When
we meet in our social circles let us not
forget God. There are too many pro-
fessing Christians, who should be an ex-
ample to others, congregate together,
(and many times on the Sabbath day),
and engage constantly in worldly mat-
ters, and if called on to speak a word
for Jesus or lead in prayer they cannot.
Let us not, when we associate together,
talk of the faults of one another, but
speak kindly of one another. Let us
cultivate that love and affection for our
brethren and sisters that Christ had for
your suffering humanity. If we arm
ourselves with that mind, all of our
difference will be swallowed up in love
and a light will emanate from us that
will illuminate those around us, and
they will be led +o its influences, and
thus be constrained to unite with the
great and good work. We will not then
be "progressionists," "old orderists," or
"middlemen"; but all one in Christ,
praying for one another's good. Then
let us take the advice of i he apostle, and
always pray, and in everything give
thanks.
CovxDgtoD, Ohio.
Tor the Brethren at "Work .
TKIFLBS.
BY JENNIE HAEMON.
TRIFLES are not to be despised. Our
life is made up of littles. Every
day is a little life, and our whole life is
bjt a day repeated. Moments are "-he
golden sands of time, and how careful
we should be to improve them, that
our lives may be useful.
Springs are little things, but they are
the sources of large streams. A helm
is a little thing, but it governs the
course of a ship. — ^A bridle-bit is a lit-
tle thing, but see its use and power. —
A word, a look, a frown, all are little
things, but powerful for good or evil.
Think of this, though they hre only
mere trifles. Pay that little debt and
redeem its promise. Little acts are the
elements of true greatness. How often
we can give a kind word, or perform
some act of kindness, which to us seems
like a very small thing indeed ; but it
may be a great help to some one, for
"Little deeds of k.ndness.
Little words of love,
Make our earth an Fden,
L^ke the heaven above."
And which, if they are given with a
cheerful heart, are appreciated far more
than greater deeds done unwillingly.
Little acts are tests of character or dis-
interestedness. They are the straws up-
on life's deceitful current, and show the
current's way. The heart comes all out
in them. They help to make the im-
mortal man. It matters not so much
where we are as what we are.
The real heroism of life is to do all
its little duties promptly and faithfully,
no matter how distasteful they may be.
There are no such things as trifles in
the biography of man. Drops make
THE liiXEairlirJE^ ^T -V^TORK.
up the sea, and small sands the desert.
Acorns cover the earth with oaks, and
the ocean with navies. Sands make up
the bar in the harbor's mouth, on
which vessels are wrecked ; and the lit-
tle things in youth accumulate into
character in &^e, and destiny in eterni
ty. If you cannot be a light-house be a
candle. If you cannot be a great river,
bearing great vessels of blessings to
the world, you can be a little spring by
the wayside of life, singing merrily all
day long, and all night, and giving a
cup of cold water to every weary, thirs-
ty one who passes by.
"Heaven is not gained at a single bound,
But we build the ladder fay which we rise
From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies;
And we mouni'. to its summit round by round."
He who travels over a continent must
go step by step. He who writes books
must do it sentence by sentence. He
who learns a science must master it fact
by fact, and principle after principle.
Of what is the happiness of our life
made? Little courtesies, Jittle acts of
kindness, pleasant words, genial smiles,
a friendly letter, good wishes and good
deeds. What more could we ask to
make us happy? Some may, once in a
lifetime, perform some heroic action,
some great deed ; but the little things
that make up our lives and make us
cheerful, come every day and hour. If
we make the little events of life beau-
tiful and good, then is the whole life full
of goodness. It is by studying little
things that we attain the great art of
having as little misery and as much
happiness as possible,
"If a straw," says Dryden, "can be
made the instrument of happiness, he is
a wise man who does not despise it."
And many might obtain a great deal of
happiness and much goodif they would
not neglect "mere trifles" as they call
them. Look to the littles for
"Littlf drops of water,
Little grains of sand,
Fill the mighty ocean.
And form the solid land."
Is it not strange, that, in the face of
these facts, men will neglect details?
That many will even consider them be-
neath their notice,- and when they hear
of the success of a business man who is,
perhaps, more solid than brilliant,sneer-
ingly say that "he is great in little
thiDgs." Is it not the "little things"
that, in the aggregate, make up what-
ever is great? Is it not the countless
grains of sand that make the beach; the
trees that form the foi'est; the myriads
of almost invisible stars that whiten the
heavens with the milky way? So with
character, fortune, and all the concerns
of life; the little ones combined form
the great bulk. If we look well to the
disposition of these, the sum total will
be cared for. It is the minutes wasted
that wound the hours and mar the day.
It is the pennies neglected that squander
the dollars.
The majority disdain littles, audit is
apt to be thought indicative of a narrow
mind and petty spirit to be scrupulous
about littles. Yet from littles have
sprung the mass of great vices and
crimes. In habits, in manners, in busi
ness, we have only to watch the littles,
and all will come out clear. The small-
est leak overlooked may sink a ship.
The smallest i-endency to evil-thinking,
or evil doing, left un.£ u rded.may wreck
character and life, l^ ridicule should
dissuade us from looking to the littles.
The greatest and best of men have not
been above cariag for trifles, some of
which have to do with every hour and
every purpose of our lives.
Mt. Morris, 111.
From the Caldwell Co. CMo.) Sentinel.
THE MOEMOH BOOK.
BY JOHIT ItUBPHT.
[This letter I wish publishpd in all the Breth-
rea's papers. As the last surviving testimony
(so called) to the truth of the book of Mor-
mons it is very old. As the letter says, I often
wished to visit John W'nitmer, who lived with-
in ten miles of me, but deferred it till he died.]
R. EDITOR:— I have been some
time past waiting for an opportu-
nity to report a conversation which took
place between myself and Mr. David
Whitmer, one of the surviving witness-
es to the book of Mormons, i had hop-
ed to have a talk with his brother John,
but death intervened. I had business
in Riclmondlast June and thought I
would interview Mr. Whitmer. I met
him on the street near the court-house,
and told him my business, and he invit-
ed me to the livery stable conducted by
him andhis son. After we were seat-
ed in the office room the following con-
versation took place:
"I am an Irishman, and live in Cald
well county. I have s een the book of
Mormon. I have seen your name and
your brother John's as testimonies to
the book of Mormons. John is now
dead, and you alone are left to satisfy
my desire of knowledge concerning
these things."
"It is warm here, come down fo the
office of our livery stable." When
seated he asked me for the points con-
cerning which I wanted information
"Fii'st of ail I heard you saw an an-
gel. I never saw one. I want your
description of shape, voice, brogue and
the construction of his language, I
mean as to his style of speaking. You
know that we can often determine the
class a man belongs to by his language,"
"It had no appearance or shape."
"Then you saw nothing nor heard
nothing?"
"Nothing in the way you understand
it."
"How then could you have borne
testimony that you saw and heard an
angel?"
"Have you never had impressions?"
"Then you had im,jressions as the
Quakers when the spirit moves, or as a
good Methodist in giving a happy ex-
perience, a feeling?"
"Just so."
"I think I understand you about the
ang'^1, but how about the reformed
Egyptians writing on the plate, discov-
ered by Mr. Smith in the cave in New
York? How did you know that was
Egyptian, and that the book of Mor-
mon is a correct translation — this book
in English so much talked of?"
"Being impressed with the truth and
reality of it."
"In the same way in which you were
impressed with the angel?"
"Yes."
"Do you know any other language
or languages than English?
"No."
"Do you know anything of mesmer-
ism or ventriloquism? Is it not possi-
ble you were imposed upon ? You look
to be honest."
"I do not know anything of these
things."
"You have perhaps read the history
of Egypt, how the Carthagenians were
descendants of Phceaicia and how the
Israelites sojourned in Egypt, and the
probability of the old Egyptian being
akin to the languages or idioms of Pal-
estine, how the Persians ruled for a
time in Egypt, how Alexander and the
Greeks ruled afterward, the Romans
next and last of all the Arabs. Now
all these languages are known to lin-
guists in the great Universities of Eu-
rope and what need of a miracle to de-
cipher. The hieroglyphics are more
ancient and the way to read them is
discovered ; and I do not see the need of
an angel's visit to teach us how to read "
them nowdays. You thought doubt-
less that you were impressed for good,
but have you considered the precedents
for murder taught in the first chapter
of Nephi. I stat-d the circumstances
of Nephi being commanded by God to
murder his uncle at night in the streets,
outside the walls of his house in Jerusa-
lem." Then he said that that looked
bad, with such a tone that I thought he
had never before observed this wicked-
ness in this book, witness and recom-
mended by his angel and himself to the
world. He had an honest look and my
impression, which I think to be as good
as his or his angel, is that he ought to
reconsider and contradict his former
testimony to a delusion, or perhaps a
cunning scheme being a fact which has
resulted in so much woe to many, and
as he seems to be nearly eighty years
old, he ought not to delay.
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THE BRETHRElSr ^T T^ORK-
THE DESIGN AND FORM OF
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM.
Baptism into the name of each person of the
Holy Trinity.
"i'roduce your cause, saiththe Lord; bringforth
your strong reasons, saith the king of Jacob." Isa.
41:21.
BUT we submit a few more classic examples.
Plutarch, giving a reason for Gabbas not
making Olho his heir, says, "Knowing him to
be dissolute and prodigal, and whelmed (bebap-
tismenon'} with debts amounting to fifty mil-
lions." Life of Gabba. xxi. Was Otho bap-
tized into "debts amounting to fifty millions,"
by one action? — one dip?
Again, Plato, born 420 years before Christ,
speaking of Cienias, "confounded with the
sophistical questions and subtilties of the pro-
fessional disputants," says, "And I, perceiving
that the youth was "overwhelmed (baptizome-
non), wishing to give him a respite," etc.
Euthydemuj, or the Disputer. Chap. vil. Was
Cienias overwhelmed with their sophistries and
subtilties by one action? See Conant's Bap-
tizein. pp. 64, 65. We could multiply exam-
ples similar to these, but deem it unnecessary.
Mr. Ray says: "It is a fact that no examples in
classic Greek can be found where the Greek
verb hapiizo means more than one submersion."
Baptist Battle Flag. Vol. 4, p. 97. Was not
t)xe pessary to be submerged first into "breast
milk," and secondly into "Egyptian Oint-
ment?" etc. It is a fact that no example in
classic Greek can be produced where the Greek
verb baptizo does not admit either of increased
or repeated action, and is therefore frequenta-
tive. The following examples which I take
from the Septuagint, exhibit the relative use of
bapto and baptizo in sacred Greek : "He dipped
('eJapse) his finger in the blood." Lev. 9: 9.
"Shall dip {bapsei) them and the living bird in
the blood of the slain bird." Lev. 14: 6. Thus
when a thing is to be dipped once bapto is used.
Naaman dipped (ebaptisato) himself seven
times in Jordan. 2 Kings 5: 14. We see here
where the action is to be repeated baptizo
is employed. Mr. Ray says: "It is a fact, that
no example in sacred Greek can be
produced when the word baptizo means
more than one submersion." Baptist Bat-
tle Flag. Vol. 4, p. 97. It is a fact that
no example in sacred Greek can be produced
where baptizo is employed when only one dip
is intended. The Restitution says, "Ruth
was invited to dip (bapto) her morsel in the
vinegar, an act often repeated during the meal.
Ruth 2: 4," Vol. 23, 47. Was the act often
repeated with the same "morsel"? If she did
dip repeatedly is it not most likely that she
dipped a different morsel each time? Single
immersionists often dip re^cafef^Zy just in this
way when they dip (bapto) a number of persons
but dip each one only once, so that they never-
theless come short of the frequentative force of
baptizo. But the Restitution says "We find
bapto connected with an action to be done sev-
en times," viz : "dip his finger in some of the
blood and sprinkle it seven times." Lev. 4: 6,
17. See also 14: 16, 61. Vol. 23, No. 47. The
blood was sprinkled (not dipped) seven times.
Dip (bapto) is never qualified in any of these
examples by the expression ^''seven times.'''' I
am sorry indeed for our opponents that they
are driven to fight ns with such sophistical
tricks. But the Restitution insists that this
position is con-ect It says, "Undoubtedly the
priest dipped his finger in the blood seven
times, or just as often as he sprinkled it." Vol.
27, No. 40. If he did each dip was undoubted-
ly entirely disconnected from and independent of
the other dips by reason of the sprinkling pro-
cess which intervened while Naaman's seven
dips were all connected together and mutually
dependent on each other for the validity and
effect of his one administration, so that you see
it was after all a "unit process" and not a num-
ber of disconnected dips. "R. H. S." quoting
Eph. 4: 5 ''one immersion" says, "that little
Qunaeral settles the matter, just as the numeral
'seven' settled the case of Naaman, when he
was told to dip, or baptize himself seven times
m the Jordan." American Christian Bevieiv.
Vol. 21, p. 218.
Ans. "one" (en) in Eph. 4: 5 is an adjective
describing the substantive '■^baptisma^'' which
comprehends in itself the result of all that is
expressed in the frequentative '■^baptizo" while
"seven times" (2 Kings 5:14) is an adverbial
element qualifying the verb '■'ebaptisato''' whose
actions make up en baptismata. That's the
difference. Bapto and embapto, its compound,
occur only six times in the New Testament
Greek, and never of baptism. The following
are the examples: Matt, 26: 23, "has been dip-
ping (embapsas) his hand." Mark 14: 20,
"dipping in (embaptomenos) with me." Luke 16:
24, "That he may dip (bapse) his finger." John
13: 26, "shall dip (bapsasy and "having dipped
(embapsas) the sop." Rev. 19: 13, "garment
dipped (bebammenon * ) in blood." Here we
see the application of bapto, while baptizo is
said to occur eighty times, and wherever the
ordinance of baptism is referred to, it, with its
cognates an ) corresponding substantives,is em-
ployed. This being the case I maintain that
the apostle's language, "one baptism," when
understood, only supports our position.
Note. "Bebammenon," here is quoted by Ori-
gan in one of his homilies on John, and more
probably from older and more reliable readings.as
"Errantismenon," which seems to be the more cor-
rect rendering, as it evidently corresponds with
Is. 63 : 3.
,T. W. S.
THE MINUTE GUN
BT ADDISON HAEPBR.
"VrO person can fully appreciate the thrill-
j}\ ing effects of the sound produced by the
discharge of the canon, as it rolls on the
vast ocean, warning the seamen of the fact,
of a ship in distress. We were nearing the coast
of North America, the wind was blowing a
heavy gale from the N.W., the sea was runing
high ; the sun in all his beauty and majesty was
peeping as if from the edge of the great ocean;
its rays were seen as reflected upon theclouds.as
they were passing by — how grand the scene! As
the vision surveys the vast ocean, and the mmd
contemplates God in all his glory and power,
how small we are, and yet our Father's watch-
ful eye surveys the immense distance; none
escapes his vision.
Many years have passed by, many scenes have
I passed through, but none has had the effect
upon my mind, and been planted so deep in my
memory as the pne witnessed on the day in
which I heard the sound produced by the dis-
charge of a canon, as it came rolling over the
vast ocean, proclaiming the sorrowful tidings
of a ship in distress. We scanned the great
ocean as far as the vision could reach; the ear
like a thing of thought waited for a return of
the sound. Again it comes; we returned an
answer — relief is at hand. As the sound went
rolling over the great deep, proclaiming the
glad tidings, that relief is at hand, oh with
what anxiety, hopes and fears we waited for
the comming of the ships, E're long the white
sails were seen far in the distance, and soon
she was along-side. We learned the fact they
were out of provisions; the crew was starving.
Soon our boats were lowered, aad provisions
fu nishadin abundance. There was mutual re-
joicing; they rejoicing for the food and we
rejoicing because we were able to supply them.
We went on board, and as we handed them
the bread that supports their frail and perish-
ing bodies, with eager hands and tearful eyes
they accepted, and prayed for our happiness;
truly thi3 was a scene that baggars description.
They went on their way rejoicing.
And now, dear reader, this soul of ours wants
the heavenly food, — that bread of life that comes
from heaven. Our heavenly Father with his
all watchful eye penetrating the vastness of his
creation, who knows all his prodigal children,
are waiting for the signal gun at sea, for we are
all truly out ou the great ocean of time, tem-
pest tossed, starving for the bread of life. Ri-
turn that there may be rfjoicmg in heaven and
on earth.
...Ma. ■ • ■ <w
MORALITY AND CHRISTIANITY.
BY 0. a. LINT.
'■pHERB is much said and written, forthe pur-
X pose of drawing a line between these two
characters. There are some however that make
no distinction between them. We however
claim that there is a difference. A man may be
a moral man, and yet not a Christian, while a
Christian must have morality connected with
his Christianity. In order therefore to draw
the distinction between the two characters
we make this statement, and before you dis-
miss it ponder it well: What constitutes a
moralist? We answer his not doing evil. The
moral law says: Thou shalt not steal, nor
murder, etc., now the not doing these things
is what makes men moralists, the doing of
them makes them immoral. The moral man's
base for morality is, not doing evil. Now to
be a Christian we must do all that is given or
commanded us to do; for instance we are com-
manded to repent and be baptized, now this
must be done, we must exercise faith, we must
be baptized. Now if the would-be Christian
would do with these commands what the mor-
al man does with the moral precepts; that is,
not do them, he would never become a Chris-
tian. Hence we say the moral man is so, be-
cause he does no evil and will remain a moral
man and die that way and that without hope.
But the moment he begins to do good by do-
ing the commands of God in Christ Jesus, he
adds that higher, nobler, and more expressive
name Christian to his already virtuous life, and
thereby becomes an adopted heir of the heaven-
ly mansions.
To be a moral man we must not do evil.
To be la Christian we must do good and obey
the commands of God as in Jesus.
THE BRETHREN" AT ^VV^ORK.
185
MAKY C. NORMAN SHAKON, MINN,
THE WAY TO HEALTH.
THE only true way to health is that which
commoa sense dietatss to man— live with-
in the bounds of reasoi!, eat moderately, drink
temperately, sleep regularly, avoid excess in
eveiythJBg, and pres-rve a consience void of
offence. Some men eat themselves to death;
some Oinls thimstlvfs to d(&(h; seme
wear out their lives by indolence, and some by
over exertion, while not a few sink into the
grave under the eff-icts of vicious practices.
All the medicines in creation are not worth
a farthing to a man who is constantly and
habitu.-illy violating the laws of nature; all the
medical science in the world cannot save him
from a premature grave with a suicidal course
oF conduct; he is planting the seeds of decay in
his own constitution, and hastening the de-
struction of his own life.
When the hands and feet hasten to ohey
the dictates of the heart, when generous im-
pulses are quickly followed by generous actions,
when to plan a kind act is to perform it, and
to thiuk a comforting word is to utter it, then
is benevolence performing her double work;
f he is blessing both gi^er and receiver, the one
with a larger heart, more earnest desires, more
generous impulse; the other by the very pres-
ent help, or affection, or sympathy of which he
stands in immediate need; for if directly we act
out a desire,we strengthen it.
God hath many sharp cutting instruments,
and rough files for the polishing of his jewels;
and those he especially loves and means to make
the most resplendent, he hath oftenest his tools
upon.
If the arrow of prayer is to enter heaven we
must draw it from a soul full before, prayer is
nothing without earnestness and resolution.
Though the triflw does not chronicle his
own vain words and wasted hours, they chron-
icle tbemfelvep,they find their indelible place in
that book of remembrance with which human
hand cannot tamper, and from which no being
save one can blot them; they are noted in the
memory of Grod.
They have best learned the meaning of the
Scriptures, who apply them aa a reproof to their
own faults, and a rule to their own practice.
They who make the glory of God their end,
the word of God their rule, the spirit of God
the guide of their sffections, and the providence
of God the gui(?e of their affairs, may be confi-
dent that the Lord'goes before them as truly
as he went before Israel in the wilderness,
though not so sensible. m, c. n.
For the Brethren at Work .
TRAINING AS ESSENTIAL AS
TEACHING.
BY MAJIT J. STEB3.
MANY parents who are faithful and earnest
in teaching their children, are made to
wonder why their hopes and effjrts have been
in vaiu. After many years of assiduous teach-
ibig, their sons grow up wayward and their
daughters idle. Just now methiuk-s I can hear
some good old father and mother say, ''We
have tried to teach our children the way, yet
now they will bring our gray hairs in sorrow
to the grave. Where did we fail toteach aright?''
Dear fathers and mothers, the precept is not:
Teach a child the way he should go, but
"Train up a child." The diif:!renee may not
be obvious, yet it is great. When jou teach a
child you merely communicate ideas; impart
knowledge; explain words; urge onward; and
if it be prolonged it loses its spirit.
But, on the other hand, when you train a
child, you form his habits, develop his power,
show him methods which, when practiced, win
his liking and whet his appitite for a greater
progress.
Hence, training is the chief element in the
bringingupof a child;yetteaohing and training
essentially go together. For instance, what
teacher of -the voice and the instrument would
expect his pu pil to execute a piece of music with-
out first having his voice trained to the notes,
and his hands trained to strike the right keys,
though all tesching and illustrations had been
given. What artist would expect his pupil to
draw a beautiful landscape, perfect in every way
merely by explaining or teaching bim the
theory? Again, what preacher would expect
his son to fill his (preacher's) place in the pul-
pit by merely teaching him wliatis required to fiil
this oeupation? None of course; for a judici-
ous and systematic training is required for the
accomplishment of any art or profession.
Then is it not enough, when we consider
family education, that teaching and explan-
ations about economy, industry, honesty,
courtesy, gratitude, benevolence and the like,
are given; but training in these is equally nec-
essary.
From the Golden Censer,
THE LITTLE WOMAN.
MISS Mary Rutherford Garrettson, late of
Rhiriebeck, daughter of the Rev. Free-
born Garrettson, who lately passed away to her
heavenly home, bequeathed $20J000 to the
Church Extension Society, §7,000 to the Rhine
beck Churches, ?1,000 to the superannuated
preachers of the New York Confeience,and $6,-
000 residuary to the Missionary Society. And
this she has done, after givingher surplus above
expenses almost wholly to the Church till she
was eighty years old. Wildercliflfe, her home on
the Hudson, has been purchased by a relative.
Miss Garrettson was a remaikable character in
many ways, and used her extraordinary talents
in the service of her Master. Her deeds will live
after her.
A good story is told of her. She was very
small of stature, and Bishop Asbury on one of
his rounds called upon her father, who was then
a presiding elder, and took the interesting little
girl upon his knee and began talking to her as
to a little child. "Little girl, what is your
name?" and she told him. 'Little girl, can you
read?" she answered that she could, and ran
and got her Greek Testament, and sitting on
the old man's knee, read to him from the
original Greek. The venerable bishop was
somewhat dumbfounded at her precocity and
asked, "Little girl, Uow old are you?'' She
answered that she was nineteen, whereupon the
astonished man said, "Little girl, will you
please get off my knee?" Pew had more ready
command of the Scriptures m their original
language than had she; though in that day it
was generally considered altogether wrong for
women to spend their time in study. Their
work was held to be in the household duties, and
it was a scandal for a woman to know too much.
Happily our sister saw that time pass away,
and now women are free as men to learn all
they can.
MANAGING LITTLE FOLKS.
T is useless to endeavor to make a child con-
trol his temper if you give way to your
own; to tell him to be truthful while you are
not strictly so; to inculcate neatness while
careless of your own dress. The little folks are
keen observers, and will not respect you unless
you are worthy. B« careful not to impose
unnecessary instructions — to forbid nothing
without reason. It is well to infuse into every
child's mind the wholesome principle of self-
respect; to teach him that certain things are
to be avoided and others cultivated; not be-
cause you say so but because cf his own dignity
and social position. So should thev be taught
m their earliest years that certain things are
for their good ; that gentleness, unselfishneis,
and neatness, are not only admirable in them-
selves and pleasant in their family circle, but
they make their possessor welcome in the outer
world, and are excellent capital to begin life
upon. — Exchange.
A touching incident was related recently by
Dr. Mutchmoreat the fourth anniversary of the
S. S. of the Collegiate Free Church in Phia,
A little girl of their school was on board the
Narragansett on its fatal trip. As soon as the
danger was evident, she fell upon her knees
and asked God to save her. The captain saw
her in prayer, rushed to her, and taking her in
his arms, said: "Whoever else may be lost, yon
shall be saved," carried her to the life-boat and
sent her safely to the shore. The school held
a special thanks-giving meeting for her rescue.
This is the school and church started by Rev.
Dr. S. A. Muchmore with the 84.30 in silver
pieces, given him by a little girl when dying,
who made him promise to build a church for
poor people. The church has been erected in
the four years, without debt. The school start-
ed with forty-two scholars; it now numbers
505.
Were half the pains, which is often taken to
cultivate the voice in song, bestowed upon
its tones as used in speech, social inter-
course would gain a very great charm.
We hear harsh, metalic voices, nasal voices,
high pitched voices, and voices that are cracked,
a discord running through their cadences. No-
body can be where a number of ladies are gath-
ered without being struck by the lack of cul-
ture which is evidenced by disagreable voices.
A sweetly-modulated voice, in conversation, is
delightful and restful.
"Doctor," said Mrs. Pepper to her pastor,
"do you think that a little temper is wrong in
a woman?" "Certainly not," replied the gal-
lant clergyman; "on the contrary, it is a gocd
thing, and sue should be careful never to lose
it."
THE BUETHREI^ ^T ^OJrlK:.
irefhren at Work.
PUBLISHED AVEEKLT.
MARCH 8, 1881.
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MOUNT MORRIS.
BRETHREN living in the eastern part of
the Uflited States have requested us to
say something about this place as they con-
template a change of location and want to
know something concerning the conveniences
of this place. As they desire to know what it
is, we shall not attempt to write its history but
hold it up as it appears to us after being here
one month.
It is located 108 miles West of Chicago, on
the Chicago and Iowa R. R. and seven miles
West of Rock River. Being on the, edge of a
great timber belt, fuel cau be had at reasonable
prices. The population is about 1000. Water
good and sufficent for all who are here or may
come.
The most ' attractive institution is the col-
lege. This was opened by brethren Stein and
Newcomer Aug. 20i;h 1879 with about 60 sta-
j dents, which number was increased to 205. by
1 the close of the first school year. The second
yearSeO were enrolled; and up to the press nt
tiire nothing serious has ocured to injure its
reputation and standing for usefulness. There
t ^ is perhaps less ostentation and falss modesty
r- displayed in one year at this school than at any
other similar place in all the country. If
there be any advantage iu having our children
under the care of Brothrfin, then the school
mav be eet down as one of them.
The chapel in the main building is used for
meeting purposes by the Brethren, so that the
students and members in turn have a place to
. ssemble (owcrchipGod. This is iudeed a eon-
lenience.
The Abram Cassel Libary will soon be
iirown open to the public, and containing as
■f it does, a vast fund of information of a rare
character, people who love knowledge may
readily conclude this a peculiar blessing and
advantage.
The country round about is one of the most
beautiful in the West, and ranks foremost in
productiveness (ind wealth. So far as we have
been able to ascertain the citizens around Mt
Morris are of the solid, substantial kind— good
farmers. Those of Mt. Morris with whom we
have associated are also kind and sociable, ready
to communicate and entertain. True there are
"lame" ones here as well as elsewhere; and the
indolent and the unruly come forward with
their claims, seeming to think that they must
be maintained with those who labor. But such
are every where plentiful enough, and we can-
not get away from them unless we go out of
the world.
Dry-goods, groceries, lumber, &c,, are about
the same here as in Chicago. That which is
needful for man and beast abounds, and he
>\ ho by thrift and energy will lay hold need
not suffer for want of food or raiment.
Should any one come here with a view of
tippling publicly, he will find his chances cut
off; for our town is not bespotted and disgraced
ijy saloons and beer gardens. The people vote
them out! For business activity the point is
a good one. We have observed that on some
days, the streets are well filled with teams,
thus denoting buisness activity and energy on
the part of those who have to buy and sell. Any
man with a determination to labor and deal
honestly will fare well.
In certain trades and occupations there are
good openings, and we invite mechanics to
give us a call. A dealer in meats would find
this an excellent field, and the machinist could
find something to do in Mt. Morris. Phys-
ioans and editors seem pretty plentiful; yet
there may be room for more.
We think we have a healthful town, lo-
cated as it is on an elevation, the waters move
off rapidly, so that we are not afflicted with
malarial diseases.
We want good, peaceful brethren and sisters
to move in here. Those who are not busy-
bodies— love noT strife— are willing to help
bear burdens, — live holily, justly and merci-
fully, will be heartily welcomed. We' are for
peace. We love peaje. God has thus far bless-
ed this church with peace and holy devotion to
gospel priDciples,and we want to see them main-
tained. Loud cries for so called "progression"
are not heard in this land; but gospel advajce-
ment in harmony with gospel light and gospel
freedom are highly cherished and welcomed.
The church is under the care of brother David
E. Price; and is noted for its integrity, solidity
and general harmony. The members are not
wont to lie to God. When they promised be-
fore men and God to renounce Satan with all
hia pernicious ways, and to live holy before the
Lord, they do so by complying with the doc-
trine and order of the church. Pew indeed say
they will conform to the order, and afterwards
stubbornly refuse, thus showing that they both
say and do. You thus see what is encouraged
here. We want you to knosv that this church
is united. The "dainty hat" has not divided it;
because there are no preachers here who intro-
duce, advocate and urge it. Nor are the sis-
ters bringing it up, wrangling over it, making
it a bar to christian fellowship.
If you are ashamed of the Brethren's cus-
toms, manners and associations, you will net
be happy here; but if you love the Brother-
hood, prefer the Brethren to all others, love
their order, peace and simplicity, eotne. For
declaring these gospel principles, we expect a
shower of mud from the regions of the corrupt-
ers. ___^___^„ M. M E.
TEMPERANCE IN KANSAS
LATELY the State legislature of Kansas has
done a good thing Ln passing strict laws
against the improper use and sale of intoxicat-
ing liquors. It is doubtless the best set of reg-
ulations on the liqaor question in the United
States. No one but a druggist can keep intox
icafcing liquors for sale, and he not allowed to
sell only for medical, mechanical or scientific
purposes, and not then, if for medicine, unless
the party purchasing furnishes a prescription
from a regular physican authorized by the
court to giye said prescription. These pre-
scriptions are filled in the Court House and
and kept two years. The druggist must keep
a book in which he enters all liquor sold, when,
whom to and for what purpose; this book is
to be kept open for public inspection and may
be examined by any one who wishes to do so.
Each druggist mast heve a permit from the
judge of the court before he is allowed to sell
or handle any liquors, and must also give
heavy bonds. The physican has to do the
same. A violation of this law incurs a very
heavy penalty.
We are of the impression that" the steps ta-
ken by the authorities in Kansas will bring to
that State a good class |of citizens that will
be a credit to any state in the Union. It will
also drive from her a class of persons who ren-
der neighborhoods and villages miserable
dens by their drinking and carousing habits.
Many of these will at once move into Missouri,
hence will drive that State to the necessity of
passing similar laws in order to secure the
good and get rid of the evil. If Missouri
will take this step then Illinois and Iowa must
do likewise, and so on till all the states have
fallen into line.
The law takes effect May 1st. We are thank-
ful that the State to which so many of our brath-
ren are moving is making such a good record.
Older States should follow her example.
J. H. M.
In the English Episcopal church of Yoko-
hama, Japan, it was announced a short time
since, that a special service of prayer for mis-
sions had been appointed. Great pains was ta-
ken to have a full meeting. The day arrived.
The people assembled early, to hear only that
it would be impossible to pray for missions that
day, .because the prayers had not arrived. It
was all due to the negligence of the Bishop of
London. There is a droll humor about this
that our good neighbor. The Churchman, we
are afraid, will fail to quiet. — Herald of Truth,
;'F?l-li
tliijEN- ^T WORS.
137
BURNING THE BIBLE.
FEW weeks ago our at»tpnwat in reg.u-d
^^ to the Catholics burning the Bible was
called in question, and not haviag access to our
library we were compelled to rely upon what
little evidence there chanced to be on the table.
Since then we have been favored with a few
books from the "Cassel Libarjf" that enable ns
to give additional proof in support of our former
statement.
In the year 1842 the Roman Catholics had a
pyotracted meeting in Champlaia, New York,
and during its progress they gathered all the
Protestant Bibles they could procure and made
a public bonfire of them. This, statement was
published by most of the papers in the Uniti^d
States, but was soon afterward denied by
Bernard O'Reilly, a R ,man Catholic priest ot
Rochester, N. Y. This denial was also extensive-
ly published in the paper?. Finally the citizsns
of Champlain held a public meeting and appoint •
ed a committee of four persons to prepare for
publication a fall and truthful statement of the
Catholic priests burning the Bible in their town.
For the satisfaction of our readers we give the
following extract from the statement prepared
by the committee:
"About the middle of October last, a Mr. Tel-
mont, a missionary of the Jesuits, (who bear the
name of Oblats as we understand) with one or
more associates, came to Corbeau in this tawn,
where the Catholic Church is located, and ai
they say in their own accounts given of their
visit in the La Minerve (which we sf-nd you,) by
the direction of the Bishop of Montreal.
On their arrival they commenced a protracted
meeting, which lasted several weeks; great
numbers of Catholics from this and the other
towns of the county attended day after day ; after
the meeting had progressed several days, and
the way was prepared for it, an order was issued
requiring all who had Bibles, or Testamsnts, to
bring them in to the priest, or lay them at the
feet of the missionaries, (to use their own
language in La Minerve.) The requirement was
generally complied with, and day after day
Bibles and Testaments were carried in; and after
a sufficient number were c-illected, they were
burned. By the confession of Telmont,a9 appears
from the affidavit of S. Hubbell, there were
several burniags, but only one in public. Oa
the 27th of October, as given in testimony at
the public meeting held here, Telmont, who
was a prominent man in all the movements,
brought out from the house of the resident
priest, which IS near the church, as many Bibles
as he could carry in his arms at three times, anrf
placed them in a pile, in the open yard, and then
set fire to them and burned them to ashes.
This was done in open day, and in the presence
of many spectators. The number burned
altogether we are not able accurately to
ascertain; more than a hundred no doubt;
perhaps two or three hundred.
The Canadian Catholic population of this
county has become, since the rebellion in
Canada in 1838,very large, amounting probably
to some thousands. In this town alone there
are more than a hundred C.itholic families.
For several years our different town Bible
Societies have been in the habit of supplying
those of them who could read, with Bibles, in
common with other destitute families. In
1841 there was a thorough supply of the
Canadian as well as other destitute faaiilies io
most if not all the towua ia the county. In this
town alone aboot sixty Catholic families were
supplied with French Bibles. During the
meeting the President of our town Bible Soci-
ety, learning that the Catholics were caiyiug in
their Bibles that they might be burned, took
with nim Sdiis Hubbell, E-q, a re^pe^.table
lawyer of this town, and wailea on the Priests
at the cbureb, and reqaested, that inasmuch as
the Bibles had been given by the different town
Soc:ietie3, they should be returned to the donor,^,
and not destroyed. Telmont, with whom they
had the interview, replied to their request
by saying, that it was out of their power to
comply, for "-hey had burned all they had
received and intended to barn all ihey could
get."
The reader will find a full account of this af-
fair in a little work entitled, "The Burning of
the Bibles" by John Dowling.
We next quote from a little work, entitled
"Rome's Policy Towards the Bible," published
by James M. Campbell, of New York, in 1844:
"The means by which the enemies of the
Bible had formerly endeavoured to suppress the
ciiculation of Wioliff's version were again
resorted to. In the a,utumn of 1527 a visitation
of the London diocpse was held in order to
purge it of anti-popi-h books and doctrines, and
some of Tyndale'ii fiiendj who had been
conspicuous in the work of circulating th« Scrip-
tures, were imprisoned from February until
August in a dunsteou in Oxford, where three
ot them died iii the space of one week in
consequence of the cruel privations which they
had suflfsred. In the year 1538, a large number
of the copies of the N-.w Testament were
publicly burned at Paul's Cross, by order of
Bishop Tonatsill." P^ge 35.
"Tonstall repaired in person to Antwerp,
and bought up all the copies of the New Tes-
tament which were for sale; on the fourth day
of May, 1530, these copies were all publicly
burned in St. Paul's church-yard, together
with a large quantity of heretical books."
Page 36.
In the year 1538 steps were taken to print
the whole Bible in the Eaglish language; the
mecuanical part was executed in Paris. The
work had progressed to the end of the printing
when the priests interfered. Coverdale, one of
the translators, fled for his life, leaving behind
twenty-five hundred copies of the Bible,
"which were publicly consigned to the flames
in an open Fquare in Piris." Page 49.
We think the above is sufficient to prove
former assertions made by us in regard to the
Raman Catholics burning the Bible. Much
more might be given !:ut this doubtless will an-
swer for the present. J. H, M.
Superinteudents of Suadiy-fc'aools and teach-
ers waste no oil in their midnight vigils,
"since it has come to pass" that every Sunday
morning when they come from their slumbers,
they find a printed program for the day's work
on the table. They need lose no sleep or time,
nor deny themselvs of visiting some place of
"innocent amusement", since all they have to
do, in appearing before the class, is to draw the
lesson paper out of a side pocket, and after
reading their title clear to mansions in the
skies, hand the "paper" over to their eager
pupils and declare, "children them's our sen-
timents gotten up by a 'select committee' — fare
ye well." ^^^_____ m. m. e.
THE WEATHER.
THE FAST AGE.
BUSINESS men rush headlong into specula
tion without studying the law of supply
and demand, depending on their wit and cun-
ning for success. Men who should devote
years to the human system and the materia
medica, suddenly conceive the idea that nature
designed fnem for physicians; whereupon they
down with toils, abandon the plow, or bid good
by to the school-room, borrosr a lew medical
works, attend a course of lectures during the
winter and by the time the snail comes crawling
out in the Spring these "fledgling" doctors may
be seen hanging out their shingles announcing
their willingness to heal the sick and care for
the dying. Preachers who scarcely ever refer to
the Bible and certainly never dig deep for the
truth, make up their sermons from "scraps"
and newspaper tales which invariably have
d ath,graves,aad tombstones in them, go before
the pjopla and claim their sympathies, prayers,
and pocket-books.
WINTER is still with us. Feburary 10th,
was the 'neaviest snow that had fallen
up to t'nat time. The railroads were blocked
for several days, and some of the wagon roads
are not yet opened. On the morning of the
27tb, the sun shone brightly, the snow began
to m=lt, and we all felt that our long dreary
Winter was drawing to a close. But about
ten o'clock the sky suddenly became over-cast
with dark clouds; the thunders roared, the
lightning flashed, and the rain, which fell in
small drops at first, increased till it came down
in a perfect deluge upon the earth, melting the
snow at a rapid rate. During the afternoon
we had several severe hail showers and con-
siderable sleet. In the evening the wind
changed to the north, and a severe snow storm
set in and continued, with unabating fury, all
the next day (Smday), so that but few persons
ventured out. The railroads were again com-
pletly blocked, at some places to the depth of
sixteen feet. By Wednesday a few train; were
able to pass over a part of the roads, but on
Wednesday evening commenced the most fear-
ful snow storm of the season: it snowed over
fifty hours, filling the lanes and blocking the
roads worse than before.
It is now Saturday evening; have had little
mail this week, and not any since Wednesday.
There are no trains on the roads, nor do we
think they will be able to run regular for sever-
al days. These heavy snows and long delays
will greatly interfere with the mails. On an
average fibout five feet of snow has fallen dur-
ing the last three weeks, all of which is still on
the ground, and should it go off with a rain or
rapid thaw, much damage will be caused by
high waters and floating ice. J. h. m.
The papers say taat durirg the last month
there were days of dense darkness in London,
Those who have never been in London during
a fog, have no idea of its gloom. At noon the
gas blazs? in all counting-rooms; the railway
stations are lighted up exactly as at night;
along the banks of the Thames, thieves and
highwaymen rob and assault with impunity;
m?n walk off the quays into the docks; many
accidents occur from collisions in driving; jaw-
eller's windows are smashed, the precous ein-
tenti bagged, and the robbers vanish around
the corner; on such a day many wretches find
life insupportable and leap from the bridges to
end their tsi.tence, into the cold and dirty
Toames. On February 12 ch, a London paper
said: "We have not seen daylight for a week.
138
THE BltETECIlEiN- ^T WOJrii^
THREE ACTIONS IN BAPTISM.
WE believe that when we shall appear before
the Son of man a>; the final gathering of
"all nations, "our inheritance of the kingdom
shall not depend oa the question whethpr we
have been baptized by t bree actions, or one only
According to Matt. 25: 35-46, ive shall be sul)-
j^ctfd to a dlffVrfnt ttst altogether— a right-
eous life, and not a formal observance of ord n-
ances. This subj-et is at present reeeivii:^ so
much attention through the pulpit and°the
prf S3, by a ceriain class of people who contend
for three action?, as though the salvation of
souls depended entirely on the mode of baptism,
that it becomes necessary for us to notice it oc-
casionally, in order to prevent some of our
readers from falling into the same error; and it
li only for thi^ reason that we notice the sub-
ject at a.]l— Herald of Truth.
EElfAEKS.
According to the above, baptifm will not
even so much as be named at the final judg-
ment. If a proper observance of the ordin-
ances will not be required, thea we ask: Why
in the name of reason did Christ command
such things? Is not the communion an ordin-
ance? Will that be ignored ia the final judg-
ment? If baptism is to hi observed at all, it
certainly should be observed as commanded.
Paul told the brethren at Corinth to keep the
ordinances as he had delivered them unto them.
They had no right to changs them. If we are
to contend for the faith as it was delivered unto
the saints, we certainly must contend for the
faith they had in baptism. The baptism they
had was that taught by Christ in Matt. 28:
19, which is a three- fold immersion- of the
body. Single immersion, pouring and
sprinkling, are too young to be regarded as the
apostolic method, hence we cannot contend for
For the Brethren at ^ork
THE PERPETUITY OF
BEING.
MORAL
HOW NOT TO PREACH.
SOME of the styles of modern preachers
were recently portrayed by Dr. Hurst,
of Madison Seminary, in this wise: " It takes
ten minutes on some Sabbath mornings to
annihilate Huxley, ten minutes more to knock
Farrar's 'eternal hope' to pieces, ten more to
do away with Ingersoll, and about five to close
up on the ' Second Coming.' What is going to
become of the poor burdened soul who -ha*
drifted into the service with his bereavements,
aid broken future, and penitent feelings?"
Sjund ssnse is this. It is time that preach-
ers realized that they are neglecting the
Gospel when firing away at enemies unknown
and invisible to most of their congregations.
Such discourses are but a waste of time and
ammunition. And what is the use of a man
firing at a thing that is beyond the range of
his gun ? It would be far better for the cause
if he would confine his efiorts to that which
demands his attention. He should carefully
search into the spiritual wants of his congre-
gation, and if possible, adapt his discourses to
the needs of the people. Preach the good old
story of the Cross; preach (he Word in its
power and simplicity, and thus edify and
strengthen the people. j. g, i£_
BY C. H. BALSBATJGH.
WE must live forever — nolens volens. Eter-
nal life, in the specific Scripture secse,
cannot belong to the sinner because it is the
life of God, and that is infinitely more than
continuity or existence. The phrase "eternal
life" i^ not once found in the New Testament,
as signifying endless being. It invariably
mc-ans thus, and not simply to be. The sinner,
as a sinner, has an endless future before him.
Death will neither terminate his existence, nor
change its quality. Heaven and hell are ante-
dated. The fuel of the "everiasting burning,"
is gathered in this world. Every evil thought,
desire, word, act, contributes to the "damna-
tion of hell." The inner being especially, if
dominated by sin, prepares the person for the
endless ''weeping and gnashing of teeth,'' and
"the blackness of darkness forever." The
ceaseless activity of thought, imagination, pas-
sion, lust, flesh-born cravings, carnal hunger-
ings and gratifications, rivet the chains of per-
dition around the soul. The occupancy of
the mind and feeling by the Holy Ghost, is the
root of vital godliness, and the antepast of the
upper Paradise. So the possession of the in-
terior life by the prince of darkness, the gov-
ernment of mind, desire, purpose, emotion, by
the spirit that centers in self, is the essence of
Beelzebub, and the mundane installment of
remediless corruption and woe, eternal ex-
clusion from heaven, and the forever augment-
ing agonies and horrors of hell. Every thing
in man, and God, and the economy of redemp-
tion, combines in the ratification of the sol-
emn and awful truth that we carry in our
essential make an eternal destiny. We can
neither destroy nor escape ourselves. Sin
corrupts and perverts but does not annihilate.
The fact of Eterni'y is in us. The very ele-
ments of the divine constitution are also the
constituents of our moral being. T-he fallen
angels have retained all the essential elements
of their original nature. Not a faculty is lost,
or can be. This makes hell, hell indeed. The
same faculties which in their right use con-
stituted their bliss, now, in their God-dishonor-
ing activities, make their hell— an ever-deepen-
ing, ever-widening, ever-intensifying hell. And
just such a hell awaits every sinner. The ob
jeetivity of hell may not change. The flaming
Tophet that receives the ruined denizens of
Heaven, is the hell of to-day. Not so with the
hell within the hell; that is never stationary.
Sin in this life is self-propagating. This is its
necessary and eternal character. The torment
of to-day among the damned, is like a gracious
respite, compared with the torment a millen
nium hence. Moral being cannot pause: it
must soar or sink by the force of its inherent
constitution. No being can recover himself
from a radical lapse. Once in sin, forever in
sin, save by the atonement of Emanuel and
'he m-coming, in-workirg, and in-staying of
the Holy Spirit. In hell these have no office.
Gud was made flesh, and made restitution on
this side of the grave. To sufi^gr an amount of
agony equivalent to the moral i.-jarycf trans-
gression, is impossible to a sinner. The simple
fact of the incarnation for this very end, effect-
ually negatives such an idea. Hell is the place
for damnation, the dungeon whose midnight
gales are bolted inside and outside, with all
the elements of the Divine nsture and our own.
Hell is self locked as well as God-locked. Its
woe and despair and torments are not arbitrary.
'The law of sin and death" is the law of
eternity. Conscious wrong relation to God
and our primeval being, will be the oil of the
endless flame. 0, sinner, have you not hell
enough in the prospect of hell? Will not the
stings of conscience you so often feel suffice?
Are you so greedy to sin that yon must have
your momentery pleasures even if the flames
of the bottomless pit and the undying worm
scorch and flay and gnaw you forever and ever?
0, the madness of your folly. 0, the dire ruin
you are courting every timi you do wrong. 0,
awful and hopeless eternity with God and
Christ and the Holy Ghost for your Omnipo-
tent antagonists; with devils and lost souls for
your associates and tormenters; and your own
guilty, burning, self-executive conscience God
and devil in one ! Tou must live, 0 sinner,
beyond the grave, and your sins will go with
you. At the bar of God you will be the chief
witness against your own soul, and your own
sentence will emphasize the verdict of your
Almighty Judge, and seal your fate. In the
flame-eyed presence of the Omniscient heart-
searcher, you will offdr no vain excuses for
your neglect of Christ and preference of sin.
Here you mock and sport at the gracious
"come" of the GoJ-man. There you will
iostantaneously obey the thunderous judicial
" GO." Tou must he, you must live, you must
feel, you must remember, and that forever and
forever, and still forever, and this will be the
hell of hell. " I beseech in Christ's stead, be
ye reconciled to God." The door of Heaven is
open, the arms of Christ are extended— COME.
'^ ■ 1
The Boston Watchman has the following on
a matter much discussed in these days: "In
the great cities of America the art of preach-
ing the Gospel to the poor is in danger of be-
coming one of the lost arts. 'What!' says
some one, 'have you forgotten our mission
chapels? ' No, we do not forget them, though
we thus speak. These chapels do good, and if
there were ten of them tor every one, we should
have less fear. But the New Testament ideal
is not that rich people should build mission
chapels for poor people, but that rich and poor
should meet together in gospel churches."
God's agency does not exclude nor supersede
our instrumentality. He gives the increase,
but Paul must plant, and Apollos water. He
furnishes the wind, but we are to spread the
sails. He gives, but we gather. Prayers and
diligence, dependence and activity, harmoniza
in the Scriptures, and are only inconsistent in
the crudeness of ignorant and foolish men.
THE BRETHREjST ^T W^ORK.
139
J. S. MOHLEK,
Editor.
All communications for thisdepartment, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
i Does the Bible harmonize in the declaration of
Christ to the Scribes and Pharisees, Matt. 12:40,
with his burial and resurrection ?.s to the time he
was in the grave y Please give the harmony.
P. C.Long.
In seeking more light on the Scriptures, I ask
for an explanation through the Bke'Airen' at
Work, on the following passage: "YetMichaelthe
archangel, when contending with the devil he d.s-
puted about the body of Moses, durst net bring
. against him a railing accusation, but said. The
Lord rebuke thee."— Jude 1 : 0. Especially, why did
Michael contend with the devil for the body of
Moses V Sister JfANCY Stees.
There has been a question presented to me which
I am not aole to answer, and wish some one to
explain through the B. at W- to-wit : How can a
man with a large family obey the command "fast-
ing," and keep it concealed from the family '/ The
Gospel says that we should not let our left hand
know what our right h*nd doeth.
S. W. Tost.
■Will some one explain Rev. 2:6— 1.5. "Who were
the Nicolaitans, and what were their deeds and
doctrines V A Brother.
When did God set up a kingdom on earth ; on
the day of pentecost, or before that time V
JAIIES M. Neff.
THE BUILDING OF GOD.
I would like some one to explain Rev. 3:18.
which reads as follows : "I counsel thee to buy of
me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich ;
and white raiment, tha" thou mayest be clothed,
and that the shame of thy nakedness do not ap-
pear; and anoint thy eyes with eye-salve, that
thou mayest see." John Y. jjnavelt.
THE above admonition was given to the
Laodicean church. A church that was
favored with this world's goods; whose mem
bars were rich, whose hearts were filled with
earthly things, and as a result, they failed to
realize their dependence upon God, and give to
to Him the glory and honor, they should have
done. They felt that they stood in need of
nothing — just as thousands of rich professors
do to-day, whose whole dependence is on their
wealth. The Saviour has truly said, "How
hardly shall they that have riches, enter into
the kingdom of God ! " Mark 10 : 23.
But, as to the application of those terms —
"gold," "white raiment," eye-salve," etc , to
our spiritual manhood : "There is a natural
body, and there is a Spiritual body." 1 Cor.
15:44. The Spiritual body has its wants as
well as the natural body. The wants of the
natural body are supplied by earthly things,
such as ffold, by which to secure a living;
raiment, by which to be clothed; eye-salve, to
aid our vision. All these things are good in
their place, and afford us the comforts of life;
but the person who has no other riches, will
fail when those fail, for they only minister to
the natural body, and the natural body we
know must die.
The Spiritual body is designed to live forever.
That it may be developed in the image of
Christ, and be eternally happy, its wants mast
be supplied. The gold may mean the riches of I
God's word, contained in his promises. Paul
says: "And that he might make known the
riches of his glory." — Rom. 9:23. Again, "0
the depth of the ricbes both of the wisdom
and knowledge of God." — Rom. 11: 33. Again,
"And what the riches of the glory of his in-
heritance m the saint?." — Eph. 1: 18. Further,
"That in the ages tocom>; he might shew the
pxeeeding riches of his grace, in his kindness
toward us, through Christ Jesus." — Eph. 2: 7.
The word of God is to the Spiritual body, what
the natural bread is to the natural body. "My
words are spirit, and they are life," says Christ.
—John 6:6B.
The Spiritual body needs to be clothed upon,
as well as the natural body. Heme the ad-
monition, "white raiment" that they might be
clothed. As natural nakedness implies shame,
thus spiritual nakedness implies greater shame.
Jude 1: 13 says of certain lewd characters in
the church: "Foaming out their own sham?."
Again, " That the sh:>me of thv nakedness do
not appear." — Rev. 3: 18. Fuither, " Blessed
is he that watchetb, and keepeth his garments,
lest he walk naked, and they see his shame." —
Rev. 16:15. "Whitj raiment" is the same as
'■ fiue linen," and spiritually, means the pure
and unspotted life of the Christian. The Reve-
lator says, in referring to the purity of the
church: "And to her was granted that she
should ba arrayed in fine linen, clean and white:
for the fine linen is the righteousnees of saints."
—Rev. 19:8.
Oar life ought to he such, as to constantly
reflect honor upon our Creator. We must
keep ourselves unspotted from the world.
When our life is such, we keep our garments
pure; and even the world will admire our fidel-
ity to the cause of Christ.
"Eye-salve" is used naturally, to anoint our
eyes when partial blindness has obtained,
that our vision may become clear. It is thus,
spiritually: After we have become enlightened
by the Spirit of God, we may again, like the
Laodiceans, through the deceitfulness of riches,
become spiritnaily blinded by the God of this
world. In that case, we need "Gospel eye-
>alve," to see clearly tbe vanity of all earthly
things, our own nothingness, helplessness, and
entire dependence upon God.
It is our impression that a good stock of
"Gospel eye-salve" ought to be kept in every
family, and daily application of it made, that
our blindness might be removed, and our Spirit-
ual vision become brighter and brighter, unto
the perfect day. J. s. it.
DON'T WAIT UNTIL HE IS DEAD.
B1 DANLEL TANIMAN.
MART had special regard for the Master,
and gave expression to her feelings by
breaking the alabast^^r box of precious oint-
ment, and pouring it on him while he lived and
could appreciate and approve her love, instead
of waiting, as was the custom, until after death.
So highly was this act appreciated by the
Master, that he said " it should be told for a
memorial of her wherever this Gospel should
be preached." The disciples expressed indigna-
tion at it, regarding it as a ustless waste; mak-
ing an argument agaiuit her in favor of the
poor. Jesus replied: "The poor ye have always
with you, but me ye have not always." Broth-
er or sister, have you a faithful minister who is
laboring hard to build up the cause you love,
often under great discouragements? Don't
save the precious ointment until he is dead;
he needs your sympathy, fncouragement, and
help now. Think too of his companion, who
is left to tug and toil alone with pressing cares
of the family upon her, while he is absent.
Don't wait until after she is dead; she needs
words of sympathy and erconragement now.
Tour arguments that it will make them proud,
spoil them, etc., are altogether too thin and
weak. Break the box now. Husband, have
J on a wife who has for years been toiling hard
to care for you and y oar children? Spare her !
0, spare her all you can. Tell her now, how
much you appreciate her faithfulness, and prove
it by keeping a gord temner, avoiding harsh
words, and rendering needed assistance. Have
yon been in the h^bit of neglecting cleaning
the mud off your boots before entering the
house, spitting on carpets or floors, or filling
spittoons with tobacco jjice for her to clean up?
Thnn stop and think. Remember this rf»
lation will soon end. Before long the hearse
may stand at your door, waiting to carry off
the best friend yon have on earth; then will
the house and all the world seem vacant and
desolate as never before. Don't wait until she
is dead ; break the bos now.
Wife, have yon a husband who has toiled
through heat and cold to provide for the fam-
ily, perhaps often discouraged and perplexed
with business affairs while battling against ad-
versity? Tour power to cheer him, lighten
his heart, and nerve him up to meet the trials
and temptations of life, is great. It stands
you in hand to make home as agreeable and
pleasant as possible, by preserving a sweet
temper, by words of sympathy, approbation
and encouragement in all that is good, and
by loving acts and kind entreaties, to discour-
age and persuade from that which needs reform.
Remember your greatest power over him lies
deep down in the principles of .ove and win-
ning affection. Possibly the nearse will stand
soon at your front door for him, while you may
be left to weep over neglected opportunities for
lightening his heart, brightening his prospects,
and increasing his influence by rendering
the proper symyathy, encouragement and help.
Don't wait until he is dead — break the box now.
TWen. ni.
In my explanation of " Baptism by Fire," in
the second paragraph, tenth line from top, we
read: "Hence we would suppose," etc. This
ought to read: " Hence we would not suppose."
The adj active not, is left out. It may have
been my error, but as it stands, it spoils my
explanation — -or confuses it. J. 8. si.
"These six things doth the Lord hate; yea,
seven are an abomination unto him : a proud
look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed in-
nocent blood, a heart that deviseth wicked im-
aginations, feet that be swift in running to
mischief, a false witness that speaketh lies, and
he that soweth discord among brethren."—
Prov. 6:16-20.
■ ♦ ■
Whenever Christians countenance anything
which the word of God condemns, they place
a i-tiimbling-b!ockin the way of others, which
will hinder them from coming to Jesus for
salvation.
140
THE BliETHREN ^T TV^ORK:.
From John Fritz. — I Leit home on the
second day ot this month for Diller, situated
in the North-west corner of the Otoe Reserve,
and on the R. V. R. R. Arrived at Diller on
the evening of the 4th inst., and soon found a
few brethren, namely: D. R. Kelley, Isaac
Fry, and others. They are located in a rice —
and I think — good country. Met with the
Brethren and others en the 6tb, in public
worship. Arrived home on the 10th instant.
I shall soon move to Diller. — Exeter, Neb., Feb.
18.
From Stephen Johnson.— Our journey
home was attended with somu danger. East
of Chicago the water was high. At micSnight
we made one transfer on aeoount of a bridge
being washed away. West of Chicago we
were snow-bound on the train thirtj-eight
hours. We preached on Sanday the 13th in
the car, to a very attentive audience of about
seventy persons. We forrued a pleasant ac-
quaintance with many of oar snow- bound
friends, who gave us an affectionate farewell
when we parted. May the Lord bless then).
We arrived safe home on the 15tb, and felt to
thank the Lord for his preserving care.
From Addison Harper. — Having arrived
at home and fiuding my family in usual health
— thanks be to a kind Heavenly Father for his
kind protection. I will here give a condensed
account of my visit to Northern Illinois.
Arrived at Lanark on the 27th November,
1880. We continued meetings over Sunday,
and the following Sunday. December 4th, we
attended a large council meeting which lasted
over two days and a half. A number of ad-
joining Elders were present. The objfct of
the meeting was to settle the misunderstanding
between J. H. Moore and S. Z. Sbarp, in re-
gard to the Children at Work. The financial
part of the case was left to a committee of
five brethren, who after hearing both sides,
rendered a decision which Bro. Moore accepted,
but Bro. Sharp rejected. The church as a
whole then took the moral part of the case
into considaration, and acquitted Bro. Moore
of every charge brought against him. As Bro.
Moore was acquitted, and Bro. Sharp not ac-
cepting the decision, the eass was left just
where it stood before. The next morning we
learned that Bro. Eshelman proposed to buy
i\^e Children at Work of Bro. Sharp, and he
accepted the offer, the brethren settling the
mitter between themselves. Commenced
meetings at Arnold's Grove December 9th,
ending on the 12th; Hickory Grove en the
13th, ending on the 16th; Rock Creek on the
17th, ending on the 20tb; Milledgeville on the
21st, endiag on the 23d; Shannon on the 24tb,
ending on the 26th; Yellow Creek on the 27tb,
ending on the 29tb; Waddam's Grove on the
30th, enJing on the 4th of January; West
Branch January 5th, ending on the 7th; Sil-
ver Creek on the 8tb, ending on the 12th; Pine
Creek on the 13th, ending on the 15th; Rock
River on the 16th, ending on the 23fd.
Daring my visit to Northern 111. I held meet-
ings in the chapel of the Mt. Morris Co! iegp.
As this institution is eliciting considerable in-
terest in the Brotherhood, I have concluded to
advance a few thoughts in regard to it. I hold
it highly important that before we either con-
demn or approve, we should have the necessary
informat..on to base our decision upon. It is
in my opinion, the misfortun«) of the world, to
be led too much by passion, and too little by
reason. In judging of this institution, as we
should judge anything else, let ua appeal to
facts, and not to passion. Certainly we cannot
condemn any institution because it teaches
knowledge of a very high or'Jer, calculated to
develop and expand the mind, or lay the found
ation on which to build a higher order of in-
telligence. W; would much deplore seeing
the minds of the rising generation fettered and
bound; that tie edict should go forth "thus
far thou shalt go, and no further." No, my
Brethren, let us investigate this subject as
rational men, weighing well in the balance of
reason, and the result will be an intelligent
conclusion. There are so many institutions of
learning of every grade and character, turning
out scholars in harmony with the teachings of
the different schools in which they were taught,
that we can readily see the fruits of their different
teachings — good fchools producing good schol-
ars, and bad schools producing bad scholars.
We have thousands of schools which I call
schools of crime, turning out criminals who
are preyine; upon society; a curse to themselves
and a curse to society. We much deplore the
existence of these schools, and would rfjoice
to see all those schools supplanted by such as
Isa'.v at Mt. Morris — a school where the songs
of Zion are heard in the early dawn; where
the knee is bowed before the Almighty God.
and the prayers of thanks ascend to the givtr
of all good; where plainness and simplicity of
dress are taught; where the mind while young
and tender, uncontaminated by bad influences,
learns to lisp the name of God, aud to rever
ence that holy name. Scholars turned out
from that school will be- a shining light and
benefactors to mankind. We need not be
afraid of the quantity of knowledge we may
obtain, if it be the right quality. Ever shun
that knowledge — or in other words that as-
sociation,-— which will debase our moral status;
but never fear that knowlege that will advance
our moral and religious status, and elevate us
intellectually, let the standard be as high as it
may. So long as the College at Mt. Morris is
conducted by sound Christian and moral
principles, we do not fear any bad results.
Should a change for the worse take place, dis-
continue the patronage, and it will stop the
wheels. My dear brethren of Northern Illi-
nois, I- shall remember with pleasure my visit
among you. It will ever be a green spot in
my memory; your kindness was so uniform.
My thanks are due to you all. Neither do I
forget my sisters in the bonds of the Gospel
of peace, so please accept my sincere thanks
A word to my brethren in Southern Illinois:
I am very sorry I had to disappoint you, but I
found having preached for nearly two months
every night, with the exception of three, and
during the day with ten exceptions, that I was
admonished to take rest. If spared I will pay
you a visit. — Ray Co., Mo., Feb. 6.
ly council passed off very pleasantly and profit-
aby to all, on the 8th of this month. Good
attendance, and matters all satisfactorily dis-
posed of. We were made to rfj jice to see our
members so anxious to attend meeting. It
gives the poor preacher much encouragement
when members all turn out and assist in the
great work. While in Bro. D. N. Workman's
congregiitioD, Ohio, a short time ago trying to
preach Christ, I met with much of this kind
of encouragement. Bro. David attended all
our meetings except two, (being called away
to attend church meetings-), aud gave all the
encouragement he possibly could, by en-
couraging members lo attend, which ihey did,
both day and eight. Triere was one case es-
pecially, that deserves notice. One poor blind
brother that attended about every meeting,
lived about two mile.'i distant from the church.
0, to see that dear wife (a sister) walkiog,
leading hpr dear husband by the hand, and
finding a front seat for him, so he could hear.
We had to think of the blind and lame that
pressed forward to tfte Savior to be healed, while
he was here on earth. We had to say shame
to the Christianity of many of to-day, with all
the blessings of sight and wealth, opportu-
nities and facilities for attending church, but
for fear of a feather or some other silly or fool-
ish article of dress becoming soiled or ruined,
will at the expense of their soul, stay away
from Christ and the church. May the Lord
bless all his faithful chiliren, and maka us all
willing to make the necessary sacrifice that we
may meet in heaven, is our prayer. — Peitit,
Ink., Feb. 17.
From B. F. Moomaw. — To the churches
composing the First District of Virginia. The
District Meeting for this year is appointed to
be held at the Pefers Creek Meeting-house,
in the county of Roanoke, on the 5th and 6th
of May, and it is desirable that all the churches
shall be fully represented. — JBonsacks. Va., Feb,
22.
From Geo. W. Cripe. — Dear Brethren:
As an item of news I will say that our quarter-
From Enoch Eby. — Having a desire to
visit my children, as vf ell as many others in
Iowa, I left home on the 29ih of January,
en route for Waterloo, Had four meetings in
their new meeting-house in the city, with very
good interest. Some gladly received the Word
and were baptiztd. I then went to Rock
Grove church, stayed two weelfs, but could
not do much there ( save a good church meet-
ing ) not because of their unbelief but because
of the snow banks. From this point we had
intended to go to Cherokee county and also
Grundy county on our return, but on account
of snow we were forced to abandon the idea,
and as the little church at Rock Grove has had
its share of trials and troubles such as are com-
mon to man, we tried to aid them as best we
could in reconciling some of their matters, and
the clouds all seemingly vanished, and their
way seems clear now; hope by watching and
prayer it may always remain so. We also met
Bro. Wm. Hipes, from Fillmore county Minn.,
a ministr-ring brother who by the way has fair
prospects of moving into this district. We
then took our leave of the Brethren at this
place, and not feeling well, and much threaten-
ing for more snow we boarded the train fully de-
cided to return home immf diately snd not stop
with our dear Brethern at Green, Butler coun-
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141
ty, as we promisi-d to do if health aiid good
weather permuted, but when I arrived at Wat
erloo, I was informad that I could not get
through, consequently, after resting a day or
two, I consented to comply with their most
earnest solicitations and hold a few meetings.
One more wsb then '-uried '.n the beautiful wat-
ers of the Cedar River, cltar as crystal, and I
do n(;t remember that I said anything about
baptism, neither do we learn that Philip d'd to
the Eunuen, jet he says, "see here is water what
hindereth me to be baptiz -d," but he preached
Christ and so we tried to do, and every one that
preaches Chribt according to the Gospel, will
have the penitent believer to baptiza just as
the apostles had, for similar causes produce
similar re'iults, modern evangelism to the
contrary, notwithstanding. I have never read
of one of Moody's converts being baptized.
Let the reader compare the result of his preach-
ing with the apostle, and then form his con-
clusions. 1 would yet remark thai the church
in Waterloo will need assistance very much,
as two of its ministers are leaving for the
present, and a". Eider, sound in the faith and
and general order of the church, is much de
sired and greatly needed. I belisve the church
in general would be willing "to submit to the
order, if they had some one to teach it, both
by precept and example. There are in the
city about sixty members, and there are two
or three little colonies some distance off, mak
ing in all about one hundred members. There
is a very desirable location quite near the meet
ing-house, and also in the country if more de-
sirable to the purchaser. The church is in
peace and union, and zealous in the cause ol
the Master. Can not some brother, such as
above alluded to, make it suit to move tKere at
least a few years? I shall ever remember with
thankfulness their kindness toward me, and
the pleasant and interesting meetings we had
while among them. At home again. Praise
the Lord. — Lena, III.
GOOD NEWS TO THE HOMELESS.
AT a meeting of the Board of Managers of
the Brethren's Orphan Home, of South-
ern Iliinoif, held with the brethren of Hudson,
111.; the Locating Committee being all fresftnt,
the mefatiug was opened with devotional ex-
ercises. The Locating Committee then
announced that in their judgment, all things
considered, that the farm of the late Eld. Jos.
Hendricks, was tbe most suitable lor the con-
templated Home, and it was then
Resolved, Thar, the Looiiting Committee be
duly instructed to purchase eighty acres of
said farm, situated one and one-half miles
South-west ot Crro Gordo, Mscon county. 111.
BY LAWS OE BKKTHREN's OEPHAN HOME, OF
SOUIHEBN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS.
NAME.
1. Brethren's Orphau H.ime.
OWNEESUIP.
2. This institution shall be owned and con-
trolled by the Brethrinof the Southern District
of Illinois.
MANAGEMENT.
3. It shall be under the managpment of a
Board of Trustees, consisting of brethren ot
good standing in the charcb, who shall be
elected by the Delegates of the District Meet-
ing,— one each year, — and no one shall serve
more than five ) ears uniesa re-elected. Num-
ber one shall serve one year from tbis District
Meeting; number two, two years; number
tliref, three years; number four, four year?;
number five, five years; and the present Board
shall determine the number of each by lot.
VACANCIES.
4. In ca=e any Trustee shall die, move out
of the" Southern District of Illinois, or for any
cause lose his good standing, or membership
in the church, the remainder of the Board shall
at their first meeting, elect another to fill the
vacancy.
SUPERINTENDENT.
5. The Trustets shsll place the Home
under the imra'^diate caro of a Biothsr or Sister,
as Superintendent, who shall be required to
keep a strict account of all receipts, expendi-
tures, etc , and make a full report of the same
at the District Meeting of each year. In no
case shall the institution be allowed to run in
debt.
OBJECT OF COHPORATION.
6. The object of this corporation shall be
to sustain and conduct an asylum for the care,
support, and edocaiion of minors, who by
reason of the loss of one or both parents, or
from any other cause are not otherwise pro-
vided for, and members of the Brethren Church
who have scriptur-iliy become a church charge.
WHO MAT BE TAKEN.
7. Children who are of sound mind may be
taken, between the age of one and ten years.
Half-orphans when received, may be returned
at any time by parent or guardian, while paying
at the rate of from four to six dollars per
month; when payment ceases, all further con-
troll is lost by parent or guardian, and they
become the same as whole orphans.
TOBACCO. .
8. The Trustees shall prevent the use of
tobacco by orphans under their control.
Trustees, and all in the institution, to sat a
worthy example bsfore the children.
WHO VFILL NOT BE TAKEN.
9. Church members will not bs received
uom churches until such churches favor this
institution with liberal donations, or satis-
factory compensation.
PEIVILEQ^S.
10. Church members received into this
Home, shall be entitled to all the privileges
of the church in wiiich the Home is situ-
ated, so long as they maintain Christian de-
portment. Should, however, any member or
members become refractory, and refuse to be
counseled by Trustees, then such members
shall be returned to their respective churches
from whence they came.
AMENDMENTS TO BY LAWS.
11. These by laws may at any time be
amended by a msjaiity vote of Delegates of
District Meeting, on motion of Board ol
Trustees
Resolved, That David Kuns, C. C. Gibson,
and i^tephen Sbivrtly be appointed temporary
Trustees, to h'»ld and control said property
until next District Meeting.
Resolved, That the present Trustees inquire
into having this institution incorporated, ano
if necessary, have it done during the present
session of the Legislature.
Resolved, Tbafc these by-laws be accepted
as a whole, for presentation to District Meet-
ing.
Resolved: — That s^ti-i Homo will be cp^ned
as soon as it can be get in readiness, and timely
notice will be given by Trustees through the
press.
Resolved. That each church that favors the
Brethren's Orphan Home, appoint two sis-
ters to solicit bedding and o!her articles which
will be neceso^r;' in the Home, and a brother
to forward the contributions to the Treasurer —
Bro. David Kuus, Milmine, Piatt county, 111.
Resolved, Taat the Secretary have the
proceedings of the meeting published in the
Brethren AT Work, Primitive Christian, and
Gospel Preacher.
Thomas D. Lyon, Sec,
Hudson, III, Feb. 28.
REPORT OF DISTRICT MEETING.
'IIHE District Meeting of the Middle Dis-
i. trict of Indiana, held February 9th, m
the Upper Deer Creek congregation, Cass Co ,
Indi :na, recognized and assumed charge of all
missionary labors in her territory, by appoint-
ing ihe iollowing named brethren: Christian
Lesh, S. M. Aukerman, John Snowberger, Solo-
mon Eikenberry and the writer, as a Board .to
take the general supervision of everything per-
taining to missionary work in the District, for
the ensuing year and report to next District
Meeting; assured that by the blessings of Gcd,
and the combined efforts of those who are
favorably disposed, more will be accomplished
in efirctiiig a general dissemination of the Gos-
pel of our Master, than will be don through
individual efforts. The Board thus appointed
met and (rganized, choosing Bro- Lesh Mod-
erator, Bro. S. M. Aukerman Treasurer, and the
undersigned as Secretary. The Board then
proceedad according to instructions from Dis-
trict Meeting, to select four brethren well
establidhed in the faith and practices of the
church, as Evangelists, to travel and preach in
unoccupied territory within the district; hold
meetings fov isolated members, when conven-
ient. If in the providence of God a sufKcient
number can he congregated together, new
organizations may be established, the evangel-
ists holding themselves at all times amenable
to the Board, suM-'ct to the decisions of Dis-
trict Meeting. Ihe brethren chosen for the
great work ara Abraham Kineh-art, David Neff,
J. R. Crumrine, and Joseph Amick.
The next dnty was the appointment of
solicitors m different congregations, to solicit
means wherewith to carry on this work as
authorized by District Meeting. It is especial-
ly desired that those solicitors lend us their
hearty co-nperation. B^-ar in mind the in-
j'lnclion, "What thy baud fiudwth to do, do it
with thy might." By order of the Board.
Artevcas Smith, Sec.
^ ■ —
EIGHT MILE CHURCH.
OUR Quarterly Council Meeting passed otf
quietly on the 5th day of February-
Members in love and union. Appointed our
I'oaimun'on Mretiug to beon Wednesday the
11th of May next, commi^nciog at fife o'cl(>ck
in the moru'iig, at 'che residpoce of the
writer, tf>n miles North wpi-t of Ottawa,' one
aad a half miles from Centropolis, and elt'vt'n
miles South-west of place of District Meet-
ing. A general invitation extended to all;
especially to ministering brethren coming to
District Mweting. Those coming by rail will
be mof at Ottawa, and conveyed to pluce of
mef.irg. Daniel Barnhart.
Centropolis, Kansas.
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THE BliETHREN ^T -WORBI-
t^Mtli Mil ^mpunu.
S. T. BOSSEKMAN,
Editor.
All commuaicationg for this depirtment should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bos^erman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co.,Ohio.
A SIGN BOARD.
"I will paint you a sign, rum-seller,
And hang it above your door;
A better and truer sign-board'
Than ever you've had before.
I -will paint with the sldll of a master
And many shall pause to see
This wonderful! piece of painting,
So like the reahty.
''I will paint yourself, rum-seller,
As you wait for that poor young boy;
Just in the mom of liis manhood,
A mother's pride and joy.
He has no thought of stoppmg,
But you greet him -with a siiule;
Tou .=eem so blithe and friendly.
He pauses to chat awlnle.
"I wiU paint you again rum-seller,
I will paint you as you stand,
With a foaming glass of hquor
Holding m either hand.
He wavers, but you urge liim;
'Diink! pledge me just this one;'
And he lifts the glass and drains it,
And the heUish work is done!
"And next I ^viil paint a cU'imkard;
Only a year has flown,
And into this loathsome creature
Tlie fair young boy has grown.
The work was quick and rapid —
I'll paint him as he lies
In a torpid drunken slumber.
Under the wintry skies.
"I will paint you the foi-m of the mother,
As she kneels by her darling's side,
Her beautiful boy that was dearer
Than all the world beside.
I will paint the shape of a coffin,
Labeled with one word — 'Lo.st!'
I win paint all this, rum-seUer,
■ And paint it firee of cost.
"The sin, and the shame, and the sorrow,
The crime, and the want, and the woj.
That is bom there in your rum-shop.
No hand can paint, you know.
But I'll paint you a sign, rum-seller,
And many will pause to view
This wonderful swinging sign-boai'd.
So terribly, fearfully true."
HAPPINESS.
and retainiDS happiaeas at home and to man-
kind in general; what a grand result we would
behold; how much misery would be crowded
out; how much wretohednes? would be quench-
ed; how many a sad heart would be cheered
and enlivened; how many cast down creatures,
that are now pining for the want of that most
beautiful gem, would be raised up and em
braced in the fond arms of happiness, and kids-
ed by her gentle lips oi ease, and nourished by
her food of contentment and pleasure, and
thus encourage the growth of happiness on
and on to more and more perfection!
We all possess some influence; and that in-
fluence will either dimiuish or increase happi
ness; 0, may it be our every aim to increase all
the happiness possible, at home, away from
home, every-where and always. Perhaps there
ia no other want more keenly felt than that of
true happiness. Procuring happiness in this
life only should not be our aim, but let us live
in such a wiy as to ij3ire real happiness in
the world t) ome; here we caa have true hap
p'neFF, but tbere we can have real happiness.
May that be our happy lot.
BY REBECCA SNATELT.
HAPPINESS is something we all desire,
then it is worth striving for. The wealth
it produces is far grea'er than that of gold, for
if we possess the wealth that true happiness
produces we are then in possession of a jewel
that cannot be take a from us by stealth. And
its beautiful ptrfume of plea^iantry is diipersefl
on all who come in contact with us; all will
feel its fragrant iofluence; all admire its per-
famery and are benefitted thereby, and they
are neither disagreeable nor objection-
able to any, therefore it is safe as well as de-
sirable for us to become wealthy in this
direction. And if one hundredth part of the
time and labor that is spent in obtaining the
wealth of gold, would be spent in producing
the doomed vessel which drifts unguided amid
the terrors of eternal snows.
Christian voyager, beware of the Arctic re
gions of pride and worldliness and dead for-
m_ality ; beware of the deadly slumbers of the
frigid zone. Speed away to summer climes;
live near the Lord, who is a sun and a sbield,
and whose favor is life, and whose loving kind-
ness is better thasi life.
NEITHER ILL NOR THIRSTY.
'roni Zicrn's Watchman.
THE FROZEN SHIP.
N the year 1775, the captain of a Greenland
whaling- vessel found himself at night
surrounded by icebergs, and "lay to" until
mor'niag, expecting every moment to be
ground to pieces. In the morning _ he looked
about, and saw a ship near by. He hailed it,
but received no answer. Getting into a boat
with some of tlie crew, he pushed out for the
mysterous craft. Coming alongside of the ves-
sel, he saw through Ihe port- hole a man at a
table, as though keeping a log book. He hailed
him, but got no answer. He went on board
the vessel, and found the man sitting at the
log book frozen to death. The last date in
the log-book was 1762, showing that the ves-
sel had been drifting for thirteen years among
theic9. The sailors were found, some frozen
among the hammocks, others in the cabin.
For thirteen years this ship had been carrying
its burden of corpses, a drifting sepulchre,
manned by a frozsn crew.
There had been life in that shio once; and
courage and activity, and z.^al, and promptness,
and ready obedience to the word of command;
but all this was past. The Arctic chill had
c me up n them,the stupor of death had touched
them one by one, until the last solitary watch-
er yeilded to his fate and all were dead!
Are there not churches that are in a similar
plight? Tliey have sailed away from the optn
sea of blessi'g and prosperity, and the sunny
latitudes of faith and humilitj ; they have drift-
ed into the Irczeii regions cf pride, worldli-
ness, and sin, impelled by love of gain, or by a
vain curiosity to explore the secrets of divine
wisdom ; they have pas.sed the realms of warmth
and life, and fi jated into th'3 icy wastes of
death and desolation. And one has grown
'tupid, aad another, and another; and the
death chill has fastened on them. The very
marrow in their bones ia frozen up; one after
another has disd; until no trace of life, or pow
er, or ztal, or activity, is left. A dead minittry
and membership, a dead captain and dead crew,
are all that remain. Corpses, frozen stiff, man
A MAN of temperate habits was once dining
at the house of a free drinker. No sooner
was the cloth removed from the dinner table
than wine and spirits were produced, and he
was asked to take a glass of spirits and water.
"No thank you," said he, "I am not ill." "Take
a glass of wine, then," said his host, "or a glass
of ale." "No, thank you," said he, "I am not
thirsty." These answers produced a loud burst
of laughter.
Soon after this, th« temperate man took a
piece of bread from I he sideboard, and handed
it to his host, w'uo refjsed it saying that he was
not hungry. At this the temperate man laugh-
ed in his turn- "Sarely," said he, "I have as
much reason to laugh at you for not eating
when you are not hungry, as you have to laugh
at ms for declining medicine when not ill, and
drink when I am not thirsty."
CURE FOR HYDROPHOBIA.
A GERMAN forest keeper, sixty-two years
of age, not wishing to carry to the grave
with him an important secret, has published in
the Leipz'g Journal a recipe he has used for
fifty years, and which he says has saved several
men, and a great number of animals from death
by hydrophobia:
The bite must be bathed as soon as possi'ole
with warm vinegar and water, and when this
has dried, a few drops of muriatic acid poured
upon the wound will bestroy the poison of the
saliva, and relieve the patient from all present
or future danger.
Hygien should be considered essential to ed-
ucation, and should be taught early so that its
principles may become a part of every day life.
We teach children grammar that they may
know how to speak correctly. Arithmatic that
they may know how to calculate correctly in
their buisness transactions, but more import-
ant to them than either is a knowledge of the
laws of life and health, tbat they may know
how to avoid disease, and eat, drink, sleep,
bathe, breathe, in slort, live correctly. This
knowledge does not come by instinct more
than a knowledge of grammar does.
What a habit we have ot crediting all our
ills to Providence! We are never willing to
admit that our own inactivity, folly and self-
love has wrought out the dire results over
which we mourn. We only see the shipwreck
of our lives; we only hear the voices of the
storm, aud inatead of owning that it was
our indifferent and unskilful navigation that
brought our craft upon the roeks,we fold our
hands aud cry out blindly, 'Strange and myste^'-
ous are thy ways, oh Providence!"
TIEI'}--) l-fMKTiiMBIM ^_T
"OJ^.K..
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RETHREN AT WORK
TR^CT SOCIETY-
S T. Bceaennan, Dunkirk, Ohio.
Eioch Jiby, Lena, 111.
Jea39 Calvert, Warsaw, Ird
W I.;- Taoior, Mt Morris, III.
8 8 Mohler, Cornelia, Mo.:
John Forney, Abilene, Kan .
Daniel Vaniman, Virden, Dl.
J. S. Flory, Longmont, Colo.
John Metzger, Corro Gordo, IlL
J. W. Sonthwood. Dora, Ind.
John Wise, Mnlberry Grove, Ili. D. Brower. Salem, Oregon.
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About all the material fr the "History of
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Fry, and their wives, will for the first Hme come
to the knowledge of their friend?. They never
complaintd, but others knew their sufferings,
and now tell it. The work will be interesting
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THE 33ItETE[KElS! ^T 'WOliK.
HOWELL-BOYEK.— Feb. 27, 1881, by Eld. J. D.
Haughtelin, at the residence of the bride.s par-
ents in NorwalK, Iowa, Bro. Nathan H. Howell
of Dallas Co., Iowa, and Miss Rachel, second
daughter of Bro. Joseph and sister Susan Boyer.
PEICE— SPIGLER.— Feb. 24, 1881, by Eld. E.
Porner, at the residence of the bride.s parents
Mr. Jacob H. Price and sister Lillie M. Spig-
ler, both of Ogle county. E. C.
BENZ— WOLF.— Mar. 2, 18S1, by Eld. S. Yoder, at
the residence of the bride's parents Mr. Henry
Benz to Miss Mary S. Wolfe. H. Benz.
KIMMEL— SHOFMAKEE.— Feb. 22, 1881, by
J. W. Beer, at the residence of the bride's par-
ents Bro. C. B. Kimmel and sister M. EUie Shoe-
makeirall of Armstrong, county, Pa.
J. W. Beek.
LIBE-KENZ.— Feb. 24, 1881, by Eld. Herb-, ai
the residence of the bride's parents Mr. Wi i.m'
Libe to Miss Mary A. Kenz, all of Washir,:i:oi.
county, Iowa. H. Bejjz.
THE WESTMINSTER '■ SOCIAL.'
Elesaed are the dead wbtch diein the Lord. — Bot. 14 : 13.
Obituary ootices should be separate from everything else, written or
( ne Bide of the paper, aod brief. Do oot oologize the dead, but ij;Ivt
8im])ly the most important facta. The following contains all t,li-
points generally proper to mention; 1. Name of deceased. 2. Date a. id
place of death. 3. Biaoaae or cause of death. 4. WTien and whurt
bom. 5. Age. 6. Name of parents. 7. Numl.ei of family atill living,
8. To whom, when and where married. 9. United with the chnrcb
when and where. 10. Burial when and where. 11. Funeral service
when and where, and by whom conducted.
WlDEMAM.— In the Y'ellow Eiver church, Ind.,
January 31, 1881, of catarrh in the head, .John
C. Wideman, son of brother Charles and sister
.dnna Wideman, aged 17 years, 9 months and 1
day, Funeral services by brother Jacob Wit-
more from Job 9 : 12. Chas. Wideman.
SOLLENBERGFR —In L.ower Cumberland, Feb.
19th, 1881 Catherine Elizabeth , daughter of broth-
er Israel and sister Catharine SoUenberger, aged
7 years, 9 months and 26 days. Funeral dis-
course on Ecclesiastes 8: 8. ''. B. Gaenek.
BAUMAN".— In Laporte City, Iowa, Feb. 13. 1881,
of inflammation of the bowels, infant son of
J. C. and Abysinna Bauman, aged 2 years, 4
months and 9 days. L. B. Berkley.
SMOOTS— In the Sugar <.!reek;churcb, Dover
township, Tus. county, Ohio, on the 27th of Jan-
uary. 1891, of lung fever, brother George Smoots,
aged 43 years, 10 months and 3 days.
He leaves a wife, two children, brothers and
si3ters to mourn his loss. During his last mo-
ments ,by his request, several beautiful hymns
were sung, the last of which was "Over on the
golden shore." Funeral servces improved by the
writer. Peter Kollae.
( P. C. please copy. )
METZ.— In the Sugar Creek congregation, Jan-
uary 7th, 1881 , Jacob Metz, aged 81 years.
He was born Jan. 7th, 1800. Married to Catha-
rine Giselman Jan. 2.itb, 1823. They lived togeth-
er nearly fifty-eight years, raised a family of elev-
en children, six of whom preceded him to the
grave. Bro. Metz was a f jithful aad consistent
member of the church for fifty-six years, and for-
ty years of that time a deacon. He died in the
triumphs of a living faith. Funeral services by
the writer. A. H. Puteebatjgh.
CLOSING OF A GOOD WORK.
"Ho that nf greatest works is finisher,
Ofi does them by the weakest miolster ;
So Holy Writ io babes hath judgment shown,
Wh n judges have been ba\>08.
Great floods have flown from simple sources '*
About the beginning of 1877, the necessity of a
more intimate association took hold of the minds
of a few of the little band of brethren and sisters
residing in Westminster, within the boundaries
of the Meadow Brauch congregation. At the
head of this undertaking was one who two years
since passed pcjaoefully and pleasantly ov./r to the
silent majority. Her's was the leading spirit; her
Christian example the banoer of encouragemtnt
to all who were associated with her.
The first meeting, (which afterwards took upon
itself the name of "Social,") was held at the home
of her husband— a brother in the church — whom it
is also pleasant to remember, joined her with a
willing hand and heart in the enterprise. The ex-
ercise consisti'd mainly of singmg, reading a
selected chapier, fulloj^ed with brief comment
and discission. jSfuture is not always extravagant
with hi-r gifts; all men as we know are not
similarly intelectuaUy endowed. Not every man
can preach; and so here in this small company it
so happened that no ono felt strong enough to ask ,
aloud on bended knee Divine assistance. We
have the assurance, however, thiit the wish of the
heart need not always be declared. He who sees
its inmost recesses and who cares for the spar-
rows, manifested His presence, and has, we be-
lieve, shown it in a substantial, manner. Order,
one of heaven's first laws, was in our beginning
shown to be a necessity, dome six or eight fam-
ilies only composed the brotherhood in our circum
scribed community. At regular and previously
stated intervals, each of the families gave wel-
come to the membership. Quite a number, not of
the brotherhood, but-connected by ties of relation-
ship, with those who were members, or were in
sympathy with the cause, were also attendants,
and assisted in contributing to its success. The
interest awakened induced our country friends to
request a meeting -with them. . It consequently
happened that quite a number of the "riooials"
were held during the Summer months with our
country brethren and sisters. When these meet-
ings begun it was not supposed that they would
result in 'anything more than advancement in
Scriptural knowledge and pleasant companionship.
These perhaps would, with some, have been con-
sidered suflU'ient, but it soon became apparent that
we had "builded better than we knew." Gad
gave increase — He had heard the silent prayer.
The advisibility of the purchase of a house of
worship very soon suggested itself. A large and
handsome structure buiit but a few years previous
by the Baptists, was offered for sale. Authorily
for its purchase was granted, and by the help of
brethren and friends abroad and at home, it was
soon in our possession. In one season a Sunday-
school, now numbering over one hundred pupils,
was organized, nearly all the teachers and officers
of which were members of the "Social."
And now, having a house of worship, one of the
best owned by the Brethren, and a Sunday-school
wherein our children are taught the Word, it
seemed to a majority of the "Social" that our
work was done, and as a society or particular as-
aemblage, we should discontinue its exercises. To
nearly all it seemed to be evident that to a great
extent the Sunday-school supplied the place of the
"Social," whereupon on Sunday evening .January
2, 1881, at the comfortab e house of Brother and
Sister Warner, its last meeting was held. Here,
too, it may not be out of place to say, the first
election of Sunday-sckool officers took place, less
than two months btfore. Hymn-i appropriate to
parting were sung, and a pleasant review of the
past indulged in by those who had gathered in
at this, the last meeting of the association.
Before adjournment it was suggested that a state-
ment giving in brief an account of the "Social's"
origin and work be published, after -which sug-
gestion and promise of compliance, the parting
hand was taken.
And now to conclude the result of this pleasant
task, may we not with p.-opriety compare our be-
ginning to the mustard seed, and our flourishing
happy school, to the musical birds that lodged in
the wide spreading branches of the developed
tree. Committee.
Westminster, Met.
FROM A. ■W. REESE.
We held our first public services in the Warrens-
burg chur ;h on last Sunday, February 20th. Dis-
course from 2 Cor. 5 ; 20 by writer and S. S. Mohler.
Quit a ,>o id-sized audience in attendance, which,
consideiiig the snow and ice on the roads, and
shortnotice of the iippoinlicent, was quite en-
couraging. The p ople gave good attention
throughout tlie worship, and seemed interested in
the doctrines of Christ as set'forth by His am-
bassadors. We trust that the Lord will greally
bless and nourish this little vine planted in the
wilderness. Pray for us brethren, that our hands
may be strengthened, that we may have
graci to walk in the light. We are greatly en-
couraged at this time, by the presence of strange
brethren among us looking for homes in our midst.
Bro. Nathan Yore, from Ohio, has just purchased
a farm of 160 acres within two miles of the meet-
ing-house, for $4,000. We hope other dear breth-
ren will move in and help build up the walls of
Zion amoug these people, and thus the Brethren
church become a power in the Western land—
" Mighty through God to the pulling down of
strong-holds; casting down imaginati ns, and
every high thing that exalteth itself against the
knowledge of God; and bringing mto captivity
every thought unto the obedience of Christ."
So shall sinners be "reconciled to God," saints
comforted, and the Israel of God be built up in
their most holy faith.
Warrenshurg, Mo.
FROM T.J. KOLB.
Bro. E. 11. Miller came to us on the 14th inst.
Preached in the Double Pipe Creek meeting-
house until the evening of the 19th. Bro. Miller
delivered some very interesting sermons, but ow-
ing to tho inclement weather and condiiion of the
roads, our congregations were not as large as they
would have been had the weather been fair. Bro.
Miller is a great deal ihought of here, not only by
the membi-rs, but all who know him have learned
to love ijim. We hope to see him again before long.
No additions to the chuvch at present, but we
know some who are considering tlie matter, and
our prayer is that thty will turn in with the
ofCers of mercy btfore it is too lale.
Double Pipe Creek, Md., Feb. 20.
Temperance men wishing to find settlements
where no liquor can be sold, will be interested in
tho dt-cision of the United States Supreme Court
in the case of th'i Colorado Springs settlement.
Building lots were .sold there with the condition
annexed t'at intoxicating liquors should never be
vended or manufactured on them, ;;nd this con-
dition having been violated by a grantee, who at-
tempted to open a bar-voom. suit Wiis brought to
eject him. His defence was that a man had the
right t ' do anyth'ngnot prohibited by law on his
own property. But the Sui'i-eme Court has de-
cided agaiiist him, and has adjudged his title for-
feited by his breach of the oonoition in his grant;.
81.50
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Mt. Morris, III., Tuesday, March 15, 1881.
No. 10.
Editorial Items.
We ai-e not free to do wi'ong, but to do right.
D. A. Kowlamd's address has been changed from
GreencasUe, Pa., to Oregon, 111.
When "writing for publication, please do not interline
it; it makes it too difficult for the compositor to read.
J3no. Dr. Brubakor, a very prorainent physician of
Ashland, Ohio, fell dead on his porch a few weeks ago.
(.iiiKAT men, like the common class, are only human,
and have their petty weaknesses and faults like the rest.
}3ko. Keiser, of Roanoke, 111,, has been visiting and
preaching some for the Brethren near Mansfield, this
Stale.
The Louisville debate is to be printed. The Preacher
thinks it will be ready for filling orders by the next An-
nual Meeting.
Brother HiUeiy's health is very much impaired, aiid
he is now in Kansa.? seeking a location with a view of
moving there.
The addresses of J. C. and A. B. Whitmore are
changed from Foatoria, Ohio, to Longly Station, Wood
Co., same State.
The address of W. B. Sell has been changed from
Darlington, Gentry county, Mo., to Gaynor City Noda-
way county, Mo.
Bko-. J. I. Cover held some good met-tings in Lanark
last week. The members there were very much pleased
■with his preaching.
Eld. Hanger, brother Basher's opponent, in the con-
templated debate at Danville, Ohio, May 24th, is a mem-
ber of the Newlight church.
In order to encourage the coming of Protestant mis-
sionaxies into Brazil, the Emperor has offered to pay the
expenses of their transportation thither.
Bro. Boseerman lately visited Ashland, Ohio, and
speaks well of the place and members. He thinks the
school at that plaee ia in a good working condition.
Mrs. George Myer, 92 years old, residing in Juniata
county, Pa., is probably the only mother in this or any
other country who ha-s nine sons, all of whom are min-
isters.
Last week we began sawing the B. at W., and every-
thing run smoothly until we had about half the papers
sewed, then our machme broke, and we had to "staple"
the remainder.
A Letter received from Labette comity, Kansas, in-
forms us that the snow there was all gone before March
Ist; the ground was then in a good condition for spring
work on the farms.
We have secured one of Amberg's Patent Letter Files,
auda.ll letters, whether of a business, reprovable, orpraise-
ful character, as well as receipts and bills Can be found in
an exceedingly short thne. We are determined to do our
part m preventing mistakes, and if they do occur \ve can
readily ascertain by whom made.
Brother and sister Ward, from Monocacy church,
Md., arrived here the morning of the 10th. and have
concluded to make their home in this church. Room for
more, so come along.
It required one week to clean the snow from most of
railroad tracks in this part of the State. In portions of
Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota the ti*ains are not yet
able to move regularly.
OuB friend from "Faith Home," Springfield, Mass.,
wiites: May the Lord ble^s you in your new home, and
may the paper be filled with God's own words that it
may not return unto him void.
The ilforffZ i?^/ec/or of North Manchester, Ind., has
been consohdated with the People's Journal of Hagers-
town, Md. We hope the new firm may find much good
work to do, and gi*eat success in jomnalism.
Bro. D. B. Gibson has returned home from Indiana,
completely prostrated, and thinks unless a change for the
better occm-s soon, he cannot long remain on earth. He
hai our s>Tnpathie3 and prayers in his afflictions.
Since the Maple Grove Colony has published that they
have provisions enough to do them till they can raise an-
other crop, it is proposed that we make extra efi:brts to-
ward raising more funds for Bro. Hope and the Danish
Mission.
Ten persons were baptized in the Mohican chm-ch,
Ohio, at the series of meetings recently held there by the
aid of Bro. S. T. Bosserman We are glad to hear of
sinners forsaking their old and bitter way for the new and
sweeter.
Mr. Sherwood, of Lanarx, lU., has just retmned from
a trip to New Orleans. He says the weather is dehght-
ful tliere; grass nice and green, and flowers in bloom. He
thinks it would be a deHghtful place to Hve in the Win-
ter season.
Some of the snow banks near Beatrice, Nebraska, this
Winter were twelve feet high. So says Brother Yan-
Dykein the Primitive. He thinks it probable that sonie
have perished, and tiiat others wiU sufEer before they can
get out for something to eat.
FROii Wednesday tdl the next Tuesday morning is a
long time for a printing-office to do without its regular
mail. Well, that was our fate during the last snow
storm here. But when the mail did come there waa a
pile of it and we enjoyed it finely.
There are in Chicago ten Baptist churches which are
needlessly near each other, and in another part of the
city ten Presbyterian churches correspondingly situated.
It is now proposed that a Baptist and a Presbyterian
church exchange properties, and it is thought that the
exchange may be carried out.
It would save a great deal of useless writing on the
part of anonymous con-espondents if they would remem-.
ber, that, according to the ndes of all well regulated
newspaper oftices, communications not accom]:)anied
with a responsible name go directly to the waste-basket
in less time than it takes to read this item-.
Eld. Pentecost, of Brooklyn, says that "in the early
church 3,000 converts were made by one f ennon and now
it takes about 3000 sermons to make one convert.. ' ' It
usually takes about 3,000 modem sermons to tell so much
Gospel as Peter told in his one sermon on the day of Pen-
tecost. The popular preachers, as a general thing, do
not preach gospel enough to convert the people.
Bko. M. F. Suavely, of Kearney, Neb., writes: "My
cousin, his wife, and two sons, of Ohio have arrived here.
The parents are both members of our church. I have
the great joy of telling you that uncle Samuel Forney, of
Richland County, 111., has sold out and is going to move
here in about two weeks, if the Lord will ; and there will
begi'eat joy, as we can have meeting and Sunday-school.''
Brother Quinter is writing a series of articles in re-
ply to a Quaker Ti*act which claims that Christ did not
teacli water baptism. As the apostle.^ were commanded
to baptize othei-s, and as Clhrist has reserved to liimself
the xJrivilege of baptizing "with the Holy Ghost, it there-
fore follows that the apostles did use water baptism, or
else did not baptize at all. But we do know they did
baptize, hence the use of water.
It seems settled now that the revision of the New Tes^
tanient will not be given to the general pubhc befora
May next. The reason of the delay, we presume, is that
the Convocarion of the Canterbmy, with which the re-
vision move originated, being a legal as well as an ec-
clesiastical body claims the right to examine and pass
upon the work before it is given to the public. Its delay
is veiy much regretted, and it is thought may lessen tha
demand for it when the work is tluown in the market.
Brother Daniel M. Miller retm-ned from Wisconsin
last Wednesdey evening. In consequence of the great
snow storm he found it diflicult to get from point to point
on the raihoad. He reports good meetings and seveiul
apphcants for baptism at Woodstock, among them
some very prominent citizens of the place. The snow
was four feet deep on the level, hence he was compelled
to close the meetings, promising to return when tha
weather would x^ennit.
The last Primitive contains a lengthy article on "Char*
itable Institutions among the Brethren." This subject is
receiving much attention of late and we hope it will rip-
en into noble and worthy acta in the interest of charity.
As people advance in Christian intelligence they should
increase in benevolence toward their fellow-being. But
while we give om- spai-e means to build up charitable in-*
sti^ation3, let ua not forget to practice charity at home.
We have the po ir among us, and it is our duty to
take cai*e of them.
The Brethren in Southern Illinois, without making
muchnoiseabout it, have moved steadily along in their
Orphan Home project. Success, so far, haa crowned
their efforts. They have commenced a good work, ona
that should be a credit to the superior claims of Christi-«
unity. It might be well for other districts to imitata
Southern Illinois in this respect, for the world is wide,
opportimities are numerous and humanity is suffering so
that there is plenty of work for all without interfering
with the claims of others.
Bno. D. S. T. Butterbaugh, of North Manchester,
Ind.. (March 3) writes: Our home ministry by the aid of
Bretlu-en Jacob Snell, of CoUamer, Ind., Da-vad NefF",
Roaun, Ind., Whitmer Arnold, S.')merset, Ohio, and
others of the ministerial staff, have been holding meet-
ings in our distiict dming the Winter, teUing the people
of North Miuicbester and vicinity of the danger in living
aoiil dying out of the Lord. — Yes, and a hundred and
one things did they tell us necessary to inlierit the king>-
doui prepared for all those that love Jesus and do his
commandments. They have cast the bread upon the
waters to be g-atbered in days hence. This was witness-
ed by many on last Sunday, as two yoimg daughters were
madewillmg to forsake sin and were baptized to walk in
newness of life.
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THE BltETELRElS!' ^T "WOiliC
BREAD UPON THE WATERS.
Mid the losses and the gains,
Mid t,he pleasures and the pains,
And the hopings and the fears,
And the restlessness of years,
We repeat this promise o'er —
We believe it more and more —
Bread upon the waters cast
Shall be gathered at the last.
Oold and silver, like the sands,
Will keep slipping through our hands.
Jewels, gleaming like a spark.
Will be hidden in the dark;
Sun and moon and stars will pale.
But these words will never fail;
Bread cast upon the waters
Shall be gathered at the last.
Soon, like dust, to you and me,
Will our earthly treasures be ;
But the loving word and deed
To another m his need,
They will unforgotten be!
They will live eternally —
Bread upon the waters cast
Shall be gathered at the last.
Fast the moments slip away.
Soon our mortal powers decay,
Low and lower sinks the sun,
What we do must soon be done;
Then what rapture if we hear
Thousand voices ringing clear —
Bread upon the waters cast
Shall be gathered at the last.
^ ■ ^
For the Brethren at Work.
SECULAR ADVERTISEMENTS IN
THE FREE METHODIST.
BT C. E. HARKOUN, Jit.
TniEST, as a member of the Iowa Con-
-L ference which adopted the report,
and one of the committee which pre-
sented it to the conference, I am still of
the sentiment expressed in the report,
notwithstanding the powerful (?) as-
sault of the critic with his "logical
sword."
Furthermore, I endorse tiie position
taken by brother Mendenhall in his re-
ply, and opine that our critic felt that
brother M.'s position was well tak-
en, for in his reply thereto, he steers
quite clear of it. The advertisements
objected to are those invited to the col-
umns of the Free Methodist, by a
standing announcement in the upper
right-hand corner of the first page.
In both his articles our opponent
fails to touch the principal objection
urged by the conference against secular
advertisements, making no effort to
show wherein the conference was in er-
ror. Until this is done the conference
will doubtless look upon all criticism
as only beating the air.
The flourish of the "logical sword" or
the most artistic touches in painting an
imaginary pilgrim will have little effect,
unless by them is discovered something
tangible and real.
When the conference adopted its re-
]r ort on publications, (although the As-
sociate Editor of the Free Methodist
was present,) there was no person to in
form it that the design of the Free
Methodist was to serve every interest of
its patrons, (especially those belonging
to the F. M. Church) incident to their
remaining on terra firma, as the brother
implies in his first article. It was be-
lieved that the only design was to bcrve
the religious interest of the denomina-
nation whose name it bears.
While the conference recognized the
fact that the capital invested in the
paper was private property, yet, it also
recognized an equally important fact,
that the occasion of its being invested
in that particular enterprise was fur-
nished by the church, and from the first
has professed to be, and for years has
been recognized by the church as its
official organ. Therefore, the church
has a right to be heard upon the sub-
ject, giving expression to its views as to
the character of that paper which is its
ofiicial organ. For myself, I should ex-
ceedingly regret to see an offidal paper
puVjlished by authority of the General
Conference, and it contains two to three
columns of secular advertisements. Bet-
ter by far either raise the subscription
price or cut down its size, or both, that
it may be self supporting, than to have
the church and the world quite so inti-
mately associated.
A few years ago, during the Iowa
State Fair which was held at Cedar
Rapids, on Iowa Avenue, not far from
the Union Depot, this insignificant sign
was read: "Methodist Restaurant."
May not the General Conference, an
annual conference or a circuit, as such,
traffic in secular business, as consistent
ly as for the official organ of the de-
nomination to thus engage? Surelj
the net gains thus received would be a
considerable help in providing mission-
ary and superannuated funds. Is not
such an object as worthy as that offered
in defense of the insertion of secular
advertisements in the official organ of
the church? Yet it appears to us that
if either of the bodies referred to were
thus to engage, there would be some
vigorous protests entered against such a
departure from the path of consistency
and duty.
We have known persons who thought
they could "educe gold — go from the
temporal to the spiritual," as easily in
cutting coidwood, plowing corn, or
any other ordinary work on the Sab-
bath day, as in remembering "to keep it
holy." If the constitution of moral
possibilities is such that one person can,
then all may ; therefore if all may, why
should the church object to the doing of
ordinary work on the first day of the
week, (or why should the Bible) sim-
ply because some will otherwise mix in
too much of secular moods and worldly
meditations?
The course of action should not be
adopted with reference to possibilities
which may be realized by a few, so
much as what in the constitution of
things will be the possibilities with the
many. Whatever our very devout pil
grim on blank circuit may do in educ-
ing gold from secular matters, our crit-
ic admits that "every body knows how
easily secular thoughts crowd in upon
the religious," and that by exeprience.
But we do not believe in adding eith-
er to the number or the strength of
temptations, but diminishing both when
it can be done consistently, if "relig-
ion does not propose to translate us
physically from the sight of earthly
things," neither does religion require
the thrusting of secular things into our
spiritual reading and heavenly contem-
plations. In the language of the report
criticised "we pronounce all secular ad-
vertisements in periodicals of a purely
religious character (especially the offici-
al organ of a denomination,) entirely
out of harmony, and detrimental to the
object of their publications."
Cedar Rapids . la.
For the Brethren at Work.
COME WEST.
BT A. W. BEESE.
niNCE the appearance of my article
^ in the Beetheen at Wokk, entit-
led, "The Macedonian Cry," I have re
ceived numerous letters from brethrei
in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, asdMinnei;'
ta, asking for further information co •_ ■
cerning this part of Missouri, as ■ >
quality of soil, adaptation to various
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sorts of crops, prices of lands, bealth,
etc., etc. I have made it a special point
to answer these letters promptly, with-
in two or three days at furthest from
their reception. As I do not now re-
side in Warrensburg, but on my farm
two and a half miles south east of the
city, it is sometimes a day or two before
I have an opportunity of sending off my
mail matter.
I hope all of the letters I have writ-
ten to the brethren have, ere this time,
reached their destination, If such, un-
fortuately, should not be the ease the
fault is assuredly in the mails and not
with me. Brethren, please note this,
and if you have heard nothing as yet
from me, write again and I will prompt-
ly reply.
I have thought, in view of the gener-
al desire manifested on this subject, that
I Would say a little more about these
matters through the colums of the
Brethren at Work, thus enabling me
to reach a much larger number of our
people who may think of coming West,
than I could possibly do in any other
way.
In the first place, then, 1 cannot too
earnestly urge upon all who contem-
plate coming to Missouri, to make
their arrangements soon. The chief
reason for prompt action is the
fact that real estate is rapidly advanc-
ing in price.
People who read "The Macedonian
Cry" — scarcely two months ago — would
be surprised at the rise in land within
that short period of time.
The country is full of land buyers,
and real estate is rapidly changing
hands. Men here who own small farms
— 40, 80, and 120 acres of land — and
who have young families growing up,
are selling out and going farther south
where wild lands can be bought at
cheaper rates, and where wild grass is
more abundant. These small farms are
being picked up rapidly, either by new
comers, who want such sized farms, or
by the old settlers whose lands these
small tracts join.
At the present writing I know of a
very desirable farm three miles from
arrensburg, (on a public road) well
improved, 400 acres in the tract, 160 of
it in cultivation, good house, barn,
orchard, plenty of stock water, etc.,
that can be bought for seventeen dollars
per acre. I am confident that it will
not be long before this place will be
"snapped up" by somebody.
Many ask me about schools, church
privileges, etc. We have the best of
common or public schools in Johnson
county, and a number of fiouriihing
churches of the Brethren here. The
Warrensburg church, of our denomina
tion, organized at my house last Fall
with seventeen members. Since then
we have built a new meeting-house —
a neat and comfortable building 28x40
— situated near the public road, two
miles south of town, and about a mile
and a half from my residence. We ex-
pect to hold our first public services in
the new meeting-house, the Lord willing
next Sunday, Feb. 20th, and in future
on the first and third- Sundays of
each month. We hope, by the blessing
of God, ere long, lo have others cast in
their lot with us, and thus go forward
in the great work of building up our
adorable Redeemer's cause in this part
of the moral vineyard. Far belt from
us, brethren, to hold out inducements,
for you to come among us, which would
give you too flattering an idea of the
country, and thus lead to disappoint-
ment and dissatisfaction on your part
in the future. We have tried to give a
faithful picture of the country as it
seems to us, after more than a quarter
of a century's residence in it.
We are gratified, indeed, to see that
our beloved brother George Barnhart
endorses what we said. And we doubt
not that all the dear brethren in the
Southern District of Missouri will bear
testimony to the correctness, in the
main, at least, of our report.
We hope many dear and faithful
brethren and sisters will find it to their
interest to come to South-west Missouri,
and help us in the good work. Our dei^r
brother and fellow -laborer in Christ, A.
Hutchinson, has also given you his
views of this part of Missouri. Many
of you know him personally, and we
might say, without fiattery, that "his
praise is in all the churches." Read
his article in B. at W., if you have not
already done so. We would then repeat
our former "Macedonian Oiy" — Come
over, brethren, and help us. In many
parts of the East the churches are
crowded and members could be spared
to come to us, and they could improve
their worldly condition, and do a better
work for the Lord here than there.
I was greatly struck with Bro. J. H.
Moore's late articLi on the best and
cheapest method of mission work. I
can heartily say Amen! Amen ! ! to that.
Coionizs! that's the idea! Settle to-
gether in communities; let your preach-
ers go into the adjoining neighborhoods,
and declare "that form of doctrine
once delivered to the saints." So,
ultimately, "the whole lump shall be
leavened" and many precious souls
brought home to God. Then "shall Zi-
on rise and shine," and many shall go
up to her solemn feasts.
Finally, a word or two as to the ma-
terial advantages of our country. Corn
and wheat are the principal crops.
Thousands of acres are annually plant-
ed and sowed in these staple cereals, and
with a ready market at our .very doors.
Warrensburg has a grain elevator and
three large steam flouring mills, run-
ning day and night. I am reliably in-
formed that these grind every day over
one thousand bushels of wheat. Buy-
ers here generally pay from one to
three cents more for wheat than they do
in Kansas City, sixty-five miles west of
us.
In short, the soU here produces
abundantly whatever will grow in this
degree of latitude: corn, wheat, oats,
barley, rye, flax, millet, timothy, clover,
etc. Potatoes and all sorts of vegeta-
bles are produced abundantly here.
The country is healthy; schools and
churches abound, the climate is mild,
and all sorts of dry goods, hardware,
groceries, farming implements, etc , can
be purchased here about as low as they
can East.
Now, brethren, if any of you feel
like coming out to see us, why come
right along, and we will do all we
can to make you feel at home among
us, whether you come to stay or only
to prospect.
So may the Father of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ be with you and
us, helping us to live to his honor and
glory, and when done wdth this mortal
life, may we all attain unto immor-
tal bliss.
For the Bretbrea at Work .
PROTEACTED MEETINGS.
BY if. c. yrsxTEB..
LAST Winter we had four such meet-
ings; one at each ne3ting- house
in this disti-ict, £.nd a large number
united with the church at each meet-
ing. We think much good Tas done.
We do not believe there has been any
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more trouble than there would have
been if the same number had been tak
en in at our ree;ular meetings. But we
are quite certain many joined who
would not if the meetings had been of
the regular order, because they would
not have become aroused an in this way ;
and this interest is felt even yet, and
to a great extent by those outside the
church. Our meeting-house is almost
always full of attentive, listening people,
which was not the case before.
Our country is full of Liberalism and
Universalism ; and a sennon once in
three or four weeks is not sufficient to
convince a believer in such doctrines of
the truths of the gospel, for he will not
be likely to attend. But if he knows
there will be preaching at a certain
place day and night for a week he will
be likely to go out for curiosity, if
nothing more, and one good lively
meeting makes him want to come again
until it may be he who "came to scoff re
mained to pray." Members of other
denominations naturally want to go to
their own meetings on Sunday; and if
there is meeting through the week at
our churches they will be apt to come,
and if they hear something their min-
ister fails to speak of they will go home
sometimes and "search the Scriptures to
see if these things are so."
"Paul, as hifi manner was, went in
unto them, and three Sabbath days
reasoned with them out of the Script-
ures." Was it his manner to reason
with them on the Sabbath day only, or
was it his manner to go into their syna-
gogues to reason with themi Kead the
whole of the 17th chapter of Acts, and
we think ail will believe he preached
sometimes without waiting for the Sab
bath. In the next chapter the Lord
told him to "Be not afraid, but speak
and hold not thy peace;" and he contin-
ued there a year and six months, preach-
ing among them; and we believe if a
few persona had come together, desirous
of hearing the Word pnached, he
would not have waited till the Sabbath
to gratify them.
Let us see what Peter thought of
protracted meetings. We believe he
had a good opinion of one in particular,
(Acts 2). After seeing the great addi
tions of three thousand souls he did
not quit preaching for fear such a re-
vival would result in pride or be likely
to bring trouble in the church, but he
c6ntinufed daily, teaching in th« temple.
and the Lord added unto the church
such as should be saved. Some say,
"many are being brought into the
church by excitement and will not stay
long." Let us see if there was not
some excitement at Jerusalem: "And
fear came upon every soul." 'And
they sold their possessions and goods
and parted them to all as every man
had need." We would think a man
was very much excited if he would act
that way now. A little excitement is
necessary to cause a hardened sinner to
stop and think. Let us take the exam-
ple of the greatest preacher of all —
Christ the Head of the church. Did
he wait till the Sabbath to teach men
and women the way of salvation? There
can certainly be no harm done by
preaching Sunday or week day (or
every day in the year for that matter)
if the Word is preached in its purity.
We cannot be told too often of our duty.
Nor can we be told too often of the re-
wards and glories awaiting all those
who live soberly, righteously, and god-
ly m this world. Neither can the sin-
ner be told too often of the danger in
putting off his soul's salvation till a
more convenient season. We fear no
trouble from what our preachers say in
the chui'ch, only let us all be careful
what we say and do when out of it, es-
pecially those who are to be "ensamples
to the flock," and then the more preach-
ing the better it will be for all concerned.
THE DEVIL S WOEKMAN.
BT JOHN W. BKOOKS.
"Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and
sea, for the devil is eome down unto you, hav-
ing great wrath, because he knoweth he hath
but a short time."
A S the world is the devil's workshop,
-^^ he has every facility for carrying
on an extensive business.
"The carnal mind is at enmity with
God," but is in perfect harmony with
the devil, and is subject to his will: and
as there is so much carnality in the
world, it 18 no wonder the devil is so
successful in getting so many to en-
gage with him — to work in his employ.
He has work for all, and suitable to all
who wish to engage with him, and lets
each one work at the occupation which
he naturally likes, but all who work
for him will only receive a part of their
wages as the work progresses, being
Hhe pleasure of sin for a season," but
the balance will be promptly paid when
the work is done. The wages of sin is
death.
The devil is compared to a roaring
lion walking about, seeking whom he
may devour. The lion is called king
of beasts, but not on account of his
great bravery so much as of his cunning
and subtle disposition and power. He
takes his prey at unawares; but has
been known to cower and tremble be-
fore the the stern gaze of man. The
devil is termed "the prince of the power
of the air." He is very subtle and art-
ful in his movements in "seeking whom
he may devour"; but when he meets
the stern gaze of those who know his evil
design he will cower and flee from them.
There is one thing certain: we are either
working in the service of Christ or the
devil; there is no neutral ground, neith-
er can we serve two masters. "Ye can-
not drink the cup of the Lord and the
cup of the devils : ye cannot be partak-
ers of the Lord's table and the table of
devils." Therefore, we should know
just where we belong — where all men
belong. "Ye shall know them by their
fruits." "The fruit of the spirit is in all
goodness and righteousness and truth."
"Try the spirits."
Now the devil has in his employ
some of the best intellects in the coun-
try for deceiving the youth and unsus-
pecting; they are disseminating their
poison from the rostrum, from the press,
and, I am afraid, sometimes from the pul-
pit. But we need not be surprised at this;
"For the Jews require a sign, and the
Greeks seek after wisdom, (earthly).
But we preach Christ crucified unto the
Jews a stumbling block, and unto the
Greeks foolishness." And Satan him-
self is transformed into an angel of
light. Therefore, it is no great thing
if his ministers also be transformed as
the ministers of righteousness.
If present indications tell anything,
we must conclude that popular Christi'
anity and infidelity are so near one and
the same thing, in reality, that we can
scarcely tell the diflJ'erence, only infidels
openly denounce the Bible as +he inspi-
ration of God, while popular Christians
do so by lowering the standard of the
Gospel to a level with the world;*, e.,
the world has its picnics, shows, festi-
vals, etc., so do popular Christians.
"Be not conformed to this world, but
be ye transformed by the renewing of
your minds." Rom. 12: 2. The world
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149
encourages church picnics, shows, festi-
vals, shows, etc. by their money and
attendance, and popular Christians en-
courage such things of the world in the
same way. "Be ye not unequally yoked
together with unbelievers, for what fel-
lowship hath righteousness with un-
righteousness, and what communion
hath light with darkness?" "And what
concord hath Christ with Belial, or
what part hath he that believeth with
an infidel " Come out from among
them, and be ye separate, saith the
Lord." 2 Cor. 6: 14, 15, 17. They
have a form of godliness, but deny the
power thereof by their inconsistency in
trying to serve two masters, — Christ
and Belial. "Why just think of the
performance in the Academy of Music
in our metropolis a short time ago : A
20,000 dollar preacher "bidding God
speed" one of the noted infidels of our
time, by extending the right hand of
fellowship and eulogizing his oratory.
"But birds of a feather should flock
together, and it is getting so that men
will do almost anything for nortoriety,
and of course the Brooklyn divine must
not be outdone; "but like Diotrephes,
loveth to have the pre- eminecne among
them." And in this age of progres-
aion there are a good many just such,
whose "sky is broad enough, and stud-
ded with stars enough" to embrace the
whole infidel world and doctrine. The
devil's work is more successfally carri-
ed on through the press than most any
other way. His doctrine is, Go where
you please, do what you please, and
live for one world at a time. He runs
a publishing house in New York which
publishes a paper under the assumed
name of "Truth Seeker," and through
this medium alone they are disseminat
iug enough poison, blasphemous, and
obscene literature to make saints fear
and demons laugh. They are extensively
circulating infidel books and tracts, re-
tailing at second hand the objections to
the Bible, offered by Voltaire, Gibbon,
Hume, etc., with their sarcasm sneers
and sophistry, together with all their
medium improvements of the Darwin,
Haeckle, and Co's infidelity; they are
very exulting in the progress they are
making in converting so many of the
DD., LLD., according to their infidel
science. But we think their exultation
will be of short duration, for one has
risen up who will throw all "Athens
into an uproar," and the god (false sci-
ence) whom they ignorantly worship is
declared unto them. Wilford'8"Problem
of Human Life" will effectually do the
work. It is high time that materialis-
tic— evolution — infidels were looking
to their "craft." Acts 19: 25, 26, 27.
But the devil is not going to be idle;
and if his forces are routed — if his
camp is broken up in one place he will
strike in another. He has been pretty
successful in getting into human organ-
ization, and has tried to creep into the
church of Christ; but he is so easily
identified that he scaicely makes his
appearance till he hears a ''Get thee
hence Satan." "The gates of hell ishall
not prevail against it." Brethren, let
us keep a lookout; the devil will be
around to make suggestions as to how
we should live, that if we are in
the church and our names on the church
register we are safe and nothing else to
do; and I am afraid there are too many
of us who follow his suggestions, espec
ially in this one particular. This is
no time to be sleeping; the enemy is at
work, and the world is getting too des-
perately wicked and "white for the
harvest." We are going through the
world the last time, and whatever is
left undone is forever undone. Christ
was tempted, but he overcame hell,
death and the grave. His grace is suf-
ficient for us. Let us often pray, "Lead
us not into temptation."
in spreading the gospel, both by precept
and example. We all have a work to
perform; every stone in this building
has a place to occupy. The preacher is
to go and preach and the church (that
is the members of the church) is to
send them, not merely to tell them to
go, but aid m providing all the necessa-
ary means which the preacher and his
family stand|in [need of. We, as lay
members, must aid the preacher in liv-
ing OUT the principles in which he is
trying to teach. Yes if we were all
lively stones in this work we would
accomplish a great work. We all can
do something in spreading the gospel
and the principles as understood by the
church of the Brethren.
LIVELY STONES.
BT J. P. LILLIGH.
WE are represented in the Scriptures
as stones, and are to be lively
stones. If we have tasted that the
Lord IS gracious we will have a desire
to see the work of the Lord 'move on ;
we do not want to see the cause of our
Redeemer stand still. We are to be
lively and aid all we can to build up
the church, of which Christ is the chief
corner- stone. Sometimes brethren are
lively in working against the church,
and the order of the church; nothing
the church has or does is right. They
put forth all their efforts against those
principles which are taught by the
church and the gospel. I often feel
pained to see a disposition in members
to contend against the church. O we
long to see the day when all will work
in union and love. May the Lord give
us strength to overcome all the evils of
the world. Bat we must be vigorous
MERCY AUD JUSTICE.
BT GEOEGE D. ZOIXEBS.
Soft as the dews of night from heaven,
The words of life and love are given.
Mild as the evening zsphyrs blow.
Pleads mercy ere the mght of woe.
Far in the past through rolling years,
We see our Savior bathed in teal's,
Oar Israel's race in deepest gloom.
Unconscious of their dreadful doom.
Their hearts with cruel malice burned,
And even the tears of heaven were spurned,
In robes of sanctimonious pride,
They railed upon the crucified.
So sin the bane of all mankind,
Concealed the light and made them blind,
TUl came the desolating surge
And swept them o'er destruction's verge.
The cedar-courts — the shrines of gold,
That salam beautified of old,
The temple granes, — the nations' pride.
When vengeance frowned its glory died.
Ye heralds rise the nations warn.
Before Jehovah's ire burn.
Though sinners stalk in pomp's pride,
And spurn the Savior crucified.
Call them ere mercy's wooings cease.
To gather 'neath her wings of peace,
Ere comes the dread and avenging hour.
When Justice shall disclose her power.
Franklin, in a speech in the Constitu-
tional Convention, in favor of opening
its meetings with prayer, said, "I have
lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I
live the more convincing proofs I see of
this truth, that God governs in the af-
fairs of men."
If God command, you have no right
to ask for a reason; all you liave to do
is to obey; He says, "1 will be glo-
rified."
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For tho Buethres at Woric.
PROSPECTIVE DEATH.
BY JOHN ZUCK.
"So teach us to number our days, that we may
apply our hearts unto wisdom." — Psalms 90: 12.
ONE of the most important events that
takes place in the history of man, is hi-
death. It is important because it occurs but
once, and from which there is no escape. It is
important, too, because be thereby passes into
another sphere, and what has been left undone
then, with respect to his life, character or future
happiness, will be left undone forever. Taking
such a view of that solemn change, it is no
wonder that the sacred writer should direct his
mind heavenward, calling on the Lord to " So
teach us to number our days, that we may
apply our hearts unto wisdom." In treating
this subject we will notice
PIEST — sod's TNSTRrCTIOU" — " TEACH."
We believe that God has taught, does teach,
and will continue to teach man, as long as
man is permitted to remain in his great class-
room— the world. But to be as brief as pos-
sible, I will at once notice a few of the avenues
of His instruction.
( Nature — His creation.
First kind < Providence — His care.
{^Revelations — His word, or will.
In these three hooks God teaches us to nuin-
ber our days. In the book of nature, he points
out on nature's page, that man's body is of the
earth — earthly; that it grows indirectly from
the earth; that all vegetable and animal life
has its origin and preservation from the earth,
and must according to the fixed laws of nature,
return to the same again.
The next book that we will call the reader's
attention to is the book of God's providence.
If we would keep a memorandum of the vari-
ous methods of God's dealings with man, we
would SQon have a large history, treating on
such topics as drought, fioods, various kinds of
storms, famine, pestilence, with the various
forms of pain, sickness and death. The phe-
nomena of the heavens above, the earth be-
neath, teaches man to number his days, and
apply his heart unto wisdom.
Again, God's revealed loill — His holy word, —
teaches us to number our days. "Man that is
born of woman is of few days, and full of
trouble." "All flesh is as grass." " It is ap-
pointed for man once to die." '"''Watch, for in
anhour when ye think not, the Son of man
Cometh." "Our life is as a vapor that soon
vanishes away." " My days are swifter than a
weaver's shuttle." All such teaching, calls
upon us to set our houses in order, that we
shall die and not live. The certamty of death,
the brevity of life, teaches us to number our
days. "Be ye also ready," "Prepare to meet
thy God." Next we notice
SECOND— THE MANNER OF GOd's TEACHING — "sO
TEACH."
' 1. Love — affection.
2. Persuasive — goodness.
_3. With great forbearance.
While the Lord stands pointing out to us
thenurhber of our days, he so teaches that
we can understand; nothing ambiguous is
presented. When we look back and behold
the number of our days, we cannot help see-
ing how God has loved us; how Effectionate
and kind, how mild and gentle; how long He
has borne with our dullness,our negligence, and
apparent stupidity upon our part to apply our
hearts unto wisdom, yet His good spirit pleads
for another year to be added to our days, per-
haps we will then apply our hearts unto wis-
dom, and bring forth fruit to God's glory.
God's teaching is simple, yet thorough, and
while he gives it with mildness, tender-
ness, snd in love, yet he determinedly means
what he says. While his first method is ex-
tremely persuasive, his second is no less co-
ersive.
THIBD LESSON TAUGHT— 10 NUMBER OUR DATS.
True, the man of God sajs: "The days of
our years are three score years and ten; and if
by reason of strength they be four score years,
yet is there strength, labor and sorrow; for it
is soon cut off, and we iiy away." — Psalms
90: 10. By this we are not to understand that
we shall live sixty, seventy, or eighty years,
but rather that this is the maximum under
ordinary circumstances, and years beyond these
are extraordinary. The lesson that we have
been taught is, that we should number our
past days, and see how much we have done in
those days for the Lord; whether they have
been spent in his service. We may have much
to accomplish yet, to fit us for heaven and
heaven's society, and we may have but few
days to do it in. We should make haste, and
delay not to obey the lord in all things what-
soever he saith unto us. We have numbered
the days of the infant, the youth, the middle
aged, and. the old and feeble, and find that all
are more or less careless, negligent and for-
getful, of the "sweetly solemn thought: to-
day I'm nearer to my home than e'er I've been
before,"— perhaps, too, " much nearer than I
Ihink."— Hymn 793.
FOURTH — OBJECT OF QOD's INSTRUCTION.
The design of our instruction is, that it may
be useful to us in life, a comfort to us in death,
and a grand and everlasting enjoyment in
heaven. The object is that we should be-
come wise unto salvation, "apply our h,earts
unto wisdom," — the wisdom of God. This ap-
plication is a heart work, awork of the soul,
and for the soul's salvation.
Dear reader, come let us take a good ex-
ample, and veise "And that from a child thou
hast known the holy Scriptures which are able to
make thee wise unto salvation through faith
which is in Christ Jesus." 2 Tim. 3: 15. Here
is an example worthy our imitation, "Pear God
and keep His commandments," Solomon says,
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
wisdom." To be safe and make sure work,
knowing that God is no respecter of persons,
therefore apply your hearts unto wisdom nniv.
To-day if you hear his voice, come to Jesus, —
come now. "Seek first the kingdom of God,"
that you may enter into his glory and joy in
death.
^m m ^m
The elevation of the Christian is seen in that
God is his father, Christ his elder brother, the
Holy Ghost his guide, angels his coinpanion,
and heaven his eternal home. 0 who would
not sacrifice the whole of earth for such dignity
of character, such blessed relationship, such
eternal glory !
Torthe ErethreQ at Work.
TO YOUNG MEN.
BY J. E. HICKERSON.
YOUNG men, have you a fixed purpose in
life ? Have you ever stopped and looked
back to see upon what road you are traveling?
If you have not, do so at once. You cannot
stand still in this progressive world. You can-
not sit down by the roadside of life as does the
little boy on his way to school in the pleasant
month of May. You are not permitted to sit
down on the road of life; the great wheel of
time will puth you on and on through your
sojourn here below. And what an example to
those around us! — -to be pushed through life
and have no set purpose.
Young men, wake up! Do not sit down in
discouragement because the world is advanc-
ing so rapidly; consider that there is plenty of
room at the top of the ladder. You must re-
member that you some day are to fill the places
of your fathers. Consider the responsibility
awaiting you. You are then to set examples
for the young in those days; and they will fol-
low your ways as the American follows the
ways and manners of his nation. Let us wake
up to our duty and educate ourselves in such a
manner that we will not only be approved of
men bnt of God. Let us go forth with energetic
principles as Brutus if asked to kneel and
kiss the eartb; as Nelson, to snatch the laurels
from the hands of Victory while she is hesitat-
ing where to bestow them. But, though the
young man be energetic in his undertakings,
(although he may be in possession of a full
amount of manliness) yet there is one thing he
lacks to make him an example for the young,
and that is godliness. Without this great and
essential point he is an angel based without
the pearly gates. His worldly goodness and
prospects compared with those of God's chos-
en are as a drop of water compared with the
great deep. The man who spends his life for
worldly honor only, finds his head dotted with
the silvery threads of time, and he sees the
evening shadows of life falling fast.
For the first time he looks back over a life
spent for the honor of men, and he passes off
the great stags of life, with future prospects as
dark as a day without the sun, or a night with-
out the moon or stars. And as he enters the
river of death all is as gloomy as a Summer
without flowers, or an Autumn without fruit.
He cannot say to those who stand by his bed-
side, "Do not weep for me, for I am going
home." He cannot lisp the name of Jesus.
He cannot say, "I am going to meet a dear
father or a mother who has gone before." His
parting scene is a sad one; no more to meet
with the dear ones gone before; no more to
mingle his voice with that of a dear sister or
brother. Sad— sad thought! Let us throw
away our worldly honor and cling to that
which is "life everlasting— "The name of Je-
No man, in his wits, would choose to go to
the gallows, because it is a smooth, pleasant
way to it, nor refuse the offer of a palace and a
throne, because it is a rough, dirty way to it;
yet such absurdities as these, are men guilty of
in the concerns of their souls.
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151
MABY C. NORMAN SHABON, MINN,
EoiTItEBS.
TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW.
Don't tell me of to-morrow;
Giv me the boy -who'll say
That when a good desd'i to be done,
"Let's do the deed to-day."
We may all command the present
If we act and never wait;
But repentance is the phantom
Of a past that comes to late.
Don't tell me of to-morrow;
There is much to do to-day
That can never be accomplished
If we throw the hours away-
Every moment has its duty ;
Who the future can fortellf
Then why put off till to-morrow
What to-day can do as well.
Don't tell me of to-morrow ;
If we look upon the past,
How much we have left to do
We cannot do at last.
To-day!— it is the only time
For all on this frail earth ;
It takes an age to form a life—
A moment gives it birth.
PERSECUTION.
DAUGHTER AND WIFE.
A BAD daughter seldom makes a good wife.
If a girl is ill-tempered at home; snarls at
her parr nts, snaps at her brothers and sisters,
and shirks her ordinary duties, the chances are,
ten to one, that when she gets a home of her
own,she will make it wretched. There are girls
■who fancy themselves so far superior to their
parents, that the mere privilege of enjoying
their society in the house, ought to be all the
old people should have the assurnace to ask.
While their mothers are busy with domestic
duty, they sit in the easiest chairs, or lie on the
softest scfas, feeding on cheap and trashy nov-
els, and cherish the notion that they are very
literary individuals. The household drudgery
is too coarse for such fine ladies as they. The
business of their parents is to provide them
with nice clothe?,and be content with admiring
their handsome appearance in the intervals of
labor. Girls of this sort are very anxious to be
married, that they may escape thedisagreeable-
ness of a home where tbey are held more or less
under subjpctioD, therefore, Ihey are smiling
enough to eligible young mer, quicMy soothing
down the frowns which alone they give to the
members of their own families. A caller who
does not have a chance to see how they behave
as daughters, may be excused for fancying them
loving and lovable beings, but one who does
see it is foolish if he commits himself by offer-
ing marriage to a girl of this sort. She is not
fit to be a wife of a worthy man. If she will
not assist her mother in domestic labor, and
badgers the servents, is she not likely to be
equally slothful and ill-tempered when she
marries ? If she no w thinks herself too fine to
work, is if safe to expect that her views as to
that matter will radically change if she becomes
a wife? . ^•«•^•
A promise is a just debt, which yon must take
care to pay; for honor and honesty are the se-
curity.
Uvea and all that will live godly in
X ChriafJesus shall suffer pers'^oution"
(2Tim 3:12). The apostle tells us that all who
live godly lives in Chri=t-will have persecu-
tion to endure. Notwithstand ing Christ is j ast
as able to help us live holy, consecrated lives
amidst persecutions as though we were in the
easiest position possible. God, in his omnis-
oiencs knows how to adapt his help to our cir-
cumstances. If we develop our characters in-
to Christ- like beauty, it makes no difference
whether we be in ease and luxury, or hardship
The great important thing is spiritual loveli-
ness. If we would be tru ind noble, we should
be willing to submit to ai y training and disci-
pline; our hardships and tiials, if we bear them
patiently, will develop in us the likeness of
Christ. The tree that grows where storms
sweep, is stronger and grander than the one
that .'rows in the quiet vak. It is no heroism
to live patiently where there is no troubles and
trials, or nothing to disturb. But if we can
live patiently amid all persecution^ that is
victory. This is our work; no one can do it for
us, no, not even God. We must aim our way
through struggles to all noble attainments.
He that overcometb is made a pillarm the tem-
ple of God. Brethren and sisters, never give
up, though you make crooked lines, and with
tears of regret blot your page, endure to the
end, and trust Christ; he will help you in every
time of need. Christ knows that his believers
cannot be completely happy in this world; he
knows this world well, for he lived in it himself
He bore the contradiction of sinners in it, and
he knows that his followers must expect a sim-
ilar treatment. The softest nest we can find is
not without a thorn. This is not our rest; we
have no continuing city here. We are exposed
to a thousand temptations; we are liable to a
thousand mitfortuues, but God, in his mercy, is
able to succor us. May the grace of him who
has favored us with his holy gospel, keep us
in all holy conversation aud godliness and at
the great day, own and crown us heirs of eter-
nal glory. _. . ""■ °- ^■
strength and hers. He needed the aid of this
other man. The two men together managed
to get the enormous load on the young woman's
back, and they then came out of the field all
three together, the woman smiling her thanks
very good humoredly; one of the men carrying
the rakes, the other his pipe; the woman carried
the hoe also. All three seemed to think the
distribution perfectly proper. The food of these
poor people is the coarsest and scantiest tha-
will sustain nature. Sour rye bread, buttered
with lard, potatoes, buttermilk, soup on desert
days, a morsel of meat on Sundays.
WHAT A SHOEMAKER DID BY
STUDY.
GERMAN PEASANT WOMEN.
THE peasant women, the mothers who are to
I form the minds of the next generation,
are apparently more degraded than the men.
They go everywhere— in the sun, with no
coveringfor the head, and often none for the
feet- knowing the use of a bonnet no more than
the most unkempt negress on the pooiest
"quarter plantation" of fifty years ago Their
universal accompaniment, all over Germany, is
the everlasting hamper on their backs; not a
ba'iket, a true hamper, which holds two and a
half bushels. And it is usually full of something
from green weeds for the pig, the baby, or
firewood, to manure for the patch ground-
The only exception to the universal hamper
is a hooped vessel, shaped like an inverted
churn, adout a yard high, and holding about a
half flour barrel. Near Eisenach the other
evening my attention was caught by a man s
shouting to a stalwart laborer, who was walk-
ing twenty yards in front of me: "Heirum!
The man was attemptingto aid a young woman
to shoulder her hamper. It was beyond his
Most of our readers have heard of "the learn-
ed blacksmith" (Elihu Burrit), but "the learned
shoemaker," though not nearly so famous, was
in his way. quite as remarkable a man.
Charles C. Frost, a learned shoemaker,
recently died at Battleboro, Vermont, aged
seventy four years. He received a common
school education, and learned his father's trade.
Suffering from dyspepsia, he was advised to
walk one hour every morning and evenmg m
pursuit of the field study of botany, of which
he was very fond.
He sent to London for a standard work on
botany, and on its arrival discovered that it
was written in Latin, a language ot which he
was ignorant. He bought a Latin grammar.
and in six months could read his new book as
easily as if it were written in English. In the
same manner he mastered French and German,
and his scientific studies soon caused him to ne
widely known to savans.
He received the degree of A. M. from D«t-
mouth and Middlebury colleges. He devoted a
part of every day (Sabbath excepted) to the
study of the languages and sciences, and at
the time of his death was well versed in geo o-
gy, mineralogy, entomology, zoology, concholo-
gy, meteorology, and botany, especial y the
latter, to which he devoted his particular at-
tention; and in the department of cryptog-ams,
he became a leading authority.- Fowi A s Com-
panion.
BADLY CHEATED.
A man near Bennington, Vermont, is not dis-
tinguished for liberality either of purse or opin-
ion. His ruling passion is a fear of being cheat-
ed The loss, whether real or fancied, ot a tew
cents, would give him more pain than the des-
truction of a whole navy. He once bought a
large cake of tallow at a country store at ten
cents a pound. On breaking it to pieces at
home, it was found to contain a large cavity.
This he considered a terrible disclosure ot cu-
pidity and fraud. He drove furiously back to
the store, entering in great excitement, bearing
the cake of tallow, «el«™i°g jf 'J^f d^^
"Here, you rascal, you have chf^e^ me! Uo
you call that an honest cake of tallow? H is
hollow, and their ain't near so much as there
^nneared to be. I want you to make it right.
^'^ertain°y,'' replied the merchant,! will make
it right Ydidn't know the eake was^hdlow
You paid me ten cents a po^oa- ^^°^ ^l{
Jones, how much do you suppose the hole wUl
"" TlVabove may be a little amusing, but it il-
lustrates the very nature of covetousnesB.
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Brethren at Work.
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WHAT WILL BRING PEACE ?
rrO needlessly excite alarm is cruel to those
J. who feel and receive its affects,biit to comply
with the prophet Joel's instruction: "Blow ye
the trumpet in Zion and sound an alarm in my
holy mountains;" is the faithful minister's duty.
He cannot avoid this if he would; God requires
him to sound the alarm; and now when there
seems fco be much agitation in the Brotherhood,
and fears of separation, the question of pro-
ceeding wisely, both in writing and in counsel-
ling, is certainl? highly important. We love
the Brotherhood; we have evidence that
thousands, yea tens of thousands love the
Brotherhood, and would deplore any act by
which one soul would lose love for the Brother-
hood. tVeara not alarmed in the sense of
being terrifled,for God will provJde-He will lead
surely and gloriously; but we are pained that
a want of confidence is manifested by some,
and a disposition to "go away" encouraged.'
This we believe not the wiser way now; bat
a concentrated effort to come to a greater unity
should be made. Perhaps it would be well to
remember that we all need to be tried-severely
tried. If " thorns" spring up among us and
rend our flesh, let us endure the pain like men
but be sure to give no encouragement to the
thorns.
Bro Holsinger in the Progressive Christian
says:
-Contention is never desirable to those who have
.the peaceful mind of Christ. Nothing could be
more conclusive m convicting a person of hetero-
doxy than to have it proven that he was guilty of
loving contention for its own sake. One of the
most essential elements of the Christain character
IS love, peace, harmony. To him bliss can fce at-
tained alone by peace with God and all mankind
Especially is p^ac- the foundation of church
fellowship. Nominal church relations afford no
comfort to an honest person unless It be based
upon communication of spirit. The word tells us
that " If we walk in the light as He is in the light,
we shall have fellowship with one another."
When we al'. loving the same kind Savior, walk
in the light of his word, we may have fellowship
with one another. If one walks in the light of
another, we can have no fellowship; it would be
lordship and servitude, superior and inferior.
The only remedy for the church is by compro-
mise upon God's M^ord. And we announce ourself
as eager for the a bitration upon that basis.
O that It could be announced throughout the
length and breadth of our land that the Brethren
had no creed but the gospel of Christ, and that all
her elders and ministers were striving to do the
will of Christ alone; that they cared to know
nothing among us but Christ and him cruciiiedl
What a day of rejoicing that would be! What a
proclamation of liberty to an oppressed people!
And what a season of prosperity would follow in
the wake of withdrawing conflict. Swords would
be beaten into plowshares, and spears into pruning
hooks ! The Lord hasten the happy day.
But upon the Word alone can a union be aifect-
ed, as nothing else is worthy. The decisions of
Annual Meeting are not worthy, for they are just
as competent now to make ordinances as men ever
were since the days of inspiration. We can not
unite upon the views of the fathers, for the fathers
of 1881 are as infallible as those of 1840, and no
more so.
Brethren, let us throw away all prejudice and
preconceived opinions, and start out afresh, as
did the Brethren of, Schwartzenau, in 1708, forsake
all traditional teachings, "and covenant together
to walk m all the commandments and ordinances
of the Lord."
We have all along plead for that peace which
comes from Jesus. The "new commandment"
to "love one another" is not obeyed; hence
ariseth wars, and strifes, and contentions, and
jealousies, and divisions. Bro Henry uttered a
grand truth when he said, "One of the most
essential elements of the christian character is
love, peace and harmony." If peace be "the
foundation of church fellowship," of which
we have no doubt, then let us seek peace on
peace principles and maintain the basis of that
fellowship. But unless the material used in
that foundation be of God, the foundation will
not be an abidmg one.
"The only remedy," says our Bro,"is by
compromise upon God's Word." Has not the
church, as a body of believers, ever tried to
settle all disputes by the Word of God? Here
and there errors of judgment may appear, but
the questioa is, could you and I have done
better? We do not believe the church of the
Brethern recognizes, uses and accepts the A. M.
decisions as a creed. General Conference, which
is the only body authorized by the members of
the church to speak, has never declared its
action a creed — never demanded that
its decisions be preached, held up before the
people as a summary of Christian belief. The
church requires its ministers to preach the
Gospel-the whole Gospel and nothing but the
Gospel. It doesnot require ministers to preach
the Minuites of A. M. or District Meetings, or
loeal councils but the Word of God. ° The
people are iustructed to hear the word, believe
it, obey it, and be happy. This is the demand
of the church-it h tha demand of heaven, and
more than this is superfluous and beyond the
duty of man.
But what are the Decisions of A.M. General-
ly the judgments of the general brotherhood
as to the conduct of members. The Gospel is
preached to the .inner; he believes it, obeys it,
comes to the church; but pr.tty soon he
becomes unruly, is warned (1 Tbess 5: 14) but
refuses to hear. The case is taken to A. M.
which decides according to the best light it has,
and that settles it. The decisions are not to be'
preached as a matter of beliei to the sinner; but
they are the judgments of the caurch on a mem-
ber's acts. Will Bro. Henry deny the right of
the church to correct a refractory member? If
this right is not given the church, then upon
what principle is heaven's government based?
If the best government ever set before man is
powerless togovern,of what use is government?
We believe it has ever been, and now is, the
aim of the Brotherhood to settle every difference
by the Word of God. Wherein have the
decisions of A. M. prevented any one from
walking humbly before God? Have the
decisions barred any one from prayer, praise,
and the ordinances? If there be one decision
of A. M. which prevents any member from
worshipping the true God, meekly and humbly,
or from seeking a throne of grace, prayer, prais-
ing him in 8ong,or enjoying the holy ordinances
of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, let it be pointed
out and we shall heartily entreat A. M. to
repeal that decision. It will not do to say that
the decisions are a burden— a yoke— that is a
mere declaration, and cannot be accepted
without unmistakable proof. The worSis a
yoke as well as a law of liberty, and in this
word our faith must be grounded, settled, fixed.
"The word alone" theory is simply the "faith
alone" theory in another form— the old bell
with a new clapper, hence no improve-
ment in the sound. Let us examine this a ■
little.
Suppose we put the minutes of A. M. on
the shelf, and 'start out afresh," what
assurance will the general Brotherhood have
that in five years the same plea— the same
demand will not be set up? "Cross not Fox
river until you get to it," replies one.
Certainly not; a wise General knowing that
Fox river must be crossed, prepares pontoons
before he starts. But if Fox rivers are to be
made for the mere sport of crossing them in
order to gratify some at the discomfiture and
discouragement of others, we earnestly protest '
against cutting the channel. Or if the Broth-
erhood must spend time and money to erect a
building just to see it kicked over every few
years we also demur, for Buch work would savor
THE BRETHRElSr A.T ^^ORK-
153
Gf folly. But we will s-uppose we are at A. M.
and the minutes of A. M. have been set aside.
We all begin to read, and in due tima we come
to Matthew 28: 19. Bro. Henry stands up in
meeting and saya. "I think the applicant
should staad, and be baptizsd forward 'into the
name of the Father and of the Son, and of the
Holy Ghost.' " Bro. Saylor says, "I am per-
suaded the old way is the better one — the
applicant to kneel and be baptized into the
name of the Father, and of the Son, and
of the Holy Ghost" "Amen," says the mul-
titude. A third arises and declares his pre-
ference once into each name of the Godhead,
backwords. Here are three "opinions" on the
position the applicant should occupy in
baptism. Now since there is no "clear" and
"positive" "Thussaith the Lord"on the position
the applicant should occupy, somebody — some
collective body which has clear and Scriptural
authority to speak — must decide. Shall Bro.
Holsinger "alone" decide it? Shall Bro Saylor
"alone" decide it? Shall E^helman "alone"
decide it? Shall the church at Berlin decide
it? Shall some District Meeting decide it?
None of these should do so; because it is a
question common, to all. Every member is
interested in it; hence the only body to settle
that question is the A. M. Does Bro. Holsinger
maintain that each individual shall decide for
himself as to position in the water? If he says
the "inferences" are in favor of kneeling, I
accept at once; and upon the same ground
claim inferential evidence iu favor of general
uniformity, based on the principle of '■^oneness
of mind."— 2 Cor 13: 11. Phil 1: 27. John 17:11.
All ordinances in the church of God require
some rules prepared by the chureK tor their
observance. Can the ordinance — the Lord's
Supper — be observed without some simple
rules of the church? What shall constitute
the Supper? Does the gospel say, what? Where
shall it be observed? Does the gospel say, "In
the meeting-house?" Or in the barn? Ocinthe
dwelling house ? Does the gospel say anything
about these things? Verily not,then the church
must provide that which lacks for the ob-
servance of the ordinance. If this be r fact —
and we have never seen it disproved — in the
case of one principle in the arrangement for
our obedience, why is it objected to in other
principles whch must be oteyed? Why
recognize the right of the church to say what
shall constitute the Lord's Supper, and deny
the right of the ch-arch to say what shall
constitute non-conformity to the world? The
principles of the Lord's Supper are clearly laid
down, but their application is not clearly stated.
The principle of non-conformity is clearly
revealed, but its application remains for the
church to decide. In both we recognize the
right of A. M. to speak; and we have yet to
learn why the General Brotherhood in A. M.
has less right to settle these questions than an
individual.
Do you not know that the principles of com-
mon fractions are one thing and the rule for
their application another? It seems to me
you "learned" men are able to see thediffjrence
between principles and their application in sci-
ence, but fail to grasp this fundamental law
in religion. Why is it thus ?
Take up any duty required by high heaven
from a church or a number of churchs combin-
ed, and not a single stsp can be made towards
complying with that duty until provision is
made to carry it out. You may say then the
word is not perfect! It is perfect. Its perfec-
tion is in the same sense as the earth is perfect.
All the elements necessary for the growth of
grain and fruits are in the soil,with air and sun-
shine, hence the creation is perfect; but unless
we plant and sow we cannot expect to reap, and
yet God has not said how we s&all sow nor how
we shall plant. And ii onr fellowship depended
upon our manner of sowing, sure'y it would
become necessary to sow alike — plant alike —
all use the same kind of machinery; hut as the
question of fellowship {souh in communion) is
not ill question, each one can sow as may seem
good to him. So the word is perfect; but how
to sow this word— practice it in the assembly
and as a body, is an important question since it
involves fellowship, and fellowship is based on
peace and love. If thus peace and love be des-
troyed fellowship is destroyed; and as the word
is not the cause of discord, but the refusal of
some not to practice as laid down by the church,
it cert!»inly becomes us to inquire for a remedy.
"The word alone" is like seed alone; it will do
no one anv good unless he lays hold of it; and
so soon as he lays hold, he must employ man-
ner. Bro. Holsinger, can you see clearly
the difference between the Gospel as given, and
Gospel applied? ' We think you can see this,
and seeing it, will know it.
We give you our hand on throwing away
"prejudice and preconceived opinions;" for they
are only hindrances to the faithful Cliristiia;
out what you call "prfjudice and preconceived
opinions" may not really be such. If you re-
gard the A. M. decisions as such we beg leave
to differ; for we have not yet found them to be
a bundle of prejudice. They are not above
criticism and improvement; but we fail to see
them as "preconceived opinions." Perhaps
Bro, H does not view them as such; for he does
not clearly define himself. We have written
this in a kind and tender spirit, believing that
the times and occasion demand us to say some-
thing in behalf of our Brotherhood.
CHURCH ELECTION.
EVER since the Lanark church was organ-
ized she has done most of her voting by
ballot, which method has proved very satisfac-
tory to the entire congregation, and we believe
if it were more fully adopted in other congre-
gations there would be less cause for dissatisfac-
tion on many occasions'
When a choice for a minister is to be made
we proceed thus: Each member is told to
write on a slip of paper the name of the brother
he wants for his minister. Those who have
neither paper nor pencil are supplied, and those
who cannot write get some one to write for
them. Their votes are then gathered in a hat
and handed to the elder or ministers present
from adjoining congregations, who go to one
side and count the votes, and then report the
result to the church, after which the newly
elected minister is given his charge and regular-
ly installed. We proceed the same way when
electing deacons.
But when electing a clerk, treasurer or del-
egates we vary a little from the above method.
Instead of counting the votes privately, the hat
containing the votes is handed to the house-
keeper who while standing takes out the votes,
one by one, and reads them aloud before the
church while dfferent ones in the house keep
tally. When he i.9 through with the reading
he calls on those who have been keeping
tally to rise and report the result. This is a
very satisfactory way of conducting an election.
Ic enables each member to vote without any
one knowing how he votes. By having the
votes read before the church each member is
enabled to see that the count is made fairly. We
have the first instauce of dissatisfaction to see
growing out of this method of voting. The
one who is elected can also see that he occupies
his position lawfully, while those who have re-
ceived smaller numbers of votes will have no
reason to complain. It enables ev»ry brother to
see his standing in the church as others 8«e it.
We favor this method of voting for many rea-
sons, but in addition to those already mention-
ed above we off^r the following only:
There are no secrets about it ; the whole thing
is open and before tbe church; every member
can see for himself jast what has been done,
and how it is done. We have long been oppos-
ed to keeping secrets among a few church
officers; we see nothing in the scriptures to
warraat any thing of the kind. If all the church
work is done openly before the church it ren-
ders much better satisfaction to the members,
and so far as information is concerned it places
them on an equality with the officials. We
think that any work which the church is re-
quired to do should be known to the members in
all its parts. It is their work and they should
know all about it. This method of voting
has given such good satisfaction in the church,
at Lanark that we concluded to give it this spe-
cial notice. As the Scriptures say nothing
about the manner of voting the church is left
to adopt whatever method she may think best.
There are ways of still improving the method
mentioned, but we will not mention them at
this time.
ENCOURAGING.
FROM a brother who recently visited Ash-
land College, we learn that the school is
prospering, and has before it a great field of
usefulness. Five of the faculty are members
of the chn rch,fonr of w horn are dressed as breth-
ren, and in spirit manifest brotherly love and
"?ood will" to all. We think brother R. H.
Miller will do all he can to instill good princi-
ples iato the hearts of students and we have no
reason to doubt that those who are laboring
with him, will fail to stand firm to the princi-
ples of the church. We want to see them suc-
ceed, as we do all our brethren and sisters who
labor with hands and heart.
Bro. Basbor closed a series of meetings in the
chapel a short time ago. Six were baptizsd —
three of them are students. May great good-
ness characterize their lives, and the God of
et^rnal salvation bless them abundantly with
all others who love the Lord. h. u. e.
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THE BRBTHHElSr ^T AVO±iK:.
PREACHERS AND MEETINGS.
ONCE upon a time we were in a city that
had been for years an educational center.
It is natural to suppose that the people in such
places would possess more than the ordinary
amount of information. As it was Sunday,
we concluded to attend church, for that is cur
custom. When our own people have no mttt-
ing we are inclined to attend t-ervices conducted
by other denominations. On this occasion we
selected a vtry popular church, one that sbcod
foremost in the city. When we reached the
house, and had seated ourselves, we took a
glance at ttie interior ofthe building. It was
large, and very convenienlly seated. The stain-
ed windows caused the room to be filled with a
soft transparent light. The walls were neatly
frescoed, and the ceiling beautifully ornament-
ed. The furniture and wood work contained
no small amount of display and polish usually
given by the skillful artist. Surely, we thought,
the people who worship here must be refined
and cultured Their minister must be a man
of rare ability, for he has nothing to do but to
preach, then why would the people, owning
such a ccistly house, employ an ordinary preach-
ea? While we mused the house filled. Per-
hapse three hundred were assembled. The
sged minister entered the stand and leisurely
took a seat in the large arm chair in the rear of
pulpit. About ten minutes were spent select-
ing hymns and marking Scriptural passages.
Patiently the congregation waited. We began to
think: why did he not select those hymns be-
fore hecaraefrom home? He had time duringthe
week to select a dozen hymns. He should have
selected his Scriptural passages at a time when
in doing so he would not need to detain the
congregation. There are three hundred people
here; to detain them ten minutes is a waste of
3000 minutes or fifty hours — more than dwo
days and nights. It was announced that meet-
ing should commence at half past ten; it is
now ten minutes over time — why should min-
isters tell falshoods? The people were here in
time.
We thought of other meetings; seven preach-
ers sit behind the table. The time has come to
open the meeting; the elder tells his co-laborers
to open the services. Perhaj^ s ten minutes
are spent in getting some one up — had to se-
lect a hymn — came to meeting without even
a hymn in his mind. They kneel in prayer;
no one wants to lead. Services openjed, some
one of the sfven preachers must preach. The
request passes from one to the other; not one
of them has any thing on his mind. What!
seven preachers come to meeting and not one
of them prepared to preach ? They delay un-
til it makes the co'd chills run over the congre-
gation. Finally one gets up, spends half his
time telling the people that he is not prepared.
Did not Paul tell Timothy to study the Word
that he might know how to divide it? Paul's
instruction was to all ministers. It would be
better if ehch minister would come to meeting
with a suitable hymn, for opening the meeting,
if called upon, and in this way he would not
be the cause of delaying the opening services.
Let him also come prepared to preach. But a
still better way would be for the ministers to
have between themselves an understanding in
regard to the Sunday when each one should
preach. This understanding need not be known
outside of the ministers themselves. It would
enable them to be prepared for the work; they
would not need to spend half of their time tell-
ing the people that they are not preparfd to
preach. Preaching would be much easier for
them, and then their sermons would be more
edifying and instructive to the people.
We wonder why ministers do not exercise as
much wisdom in conducting religion? meetings
as they do in managing secular affairs? We
do not think the meetings held by the apostles
were dragged along without any life in them,
nor do we see any use in doing so now. Efforts
should be made to make meetings both inter-
esting and profitable, that the people may be
properly edified. J- H. m.
decently and in order before the church,
every membpr in the house may know
done
that I
what is said and done.
Members should not be allowed to quarrel in
church meetings. Let each member have the
privilege of expressing his mind on any case
that may come before the meeting; others may
reply but it should be in a christian spirit. If
but one member is allowed to talk at a time,
and no one to interrupt h'm, it will be found
but few occasions for quarrels will arise. Con-
duct your church meetings in this way and the
members will attend better, more business can
be done in the same length of time, and then
the meeitiags will be interesting. J. H. m.
COUNCIL MEETINGS.
w
ASOUT THE BIBLE.
E have attended council meetings where
the business was transacted in a way
that rendered ihe meeting very tedious and
uninteresting to many of the members. In
most of our churches it is customary for the
ministers to occupy one side of along table and
the deacons the other. There is nothing wrong
about that, but it is the bad use that is made of
the position occupied that we will now refer to.
After the meeting is properly opened and
ready for business, you will often see the minis-
ters and deacons sit and talk over the case that
may be before the council in a way that not one
fourth of the members in the house can
hear what is said. When th^y are through
with there talking then the proposition made
up among themselves is put before the church
to be be voted upon. These cfficals expect all
the members to vote either one way or the other
when they (the members), in fact, know but lit
tie about the case. Now this is not the proper
way of conducting business. The houskeep
er should rise to his feet and state to the church
the case that is to come before the meeting, or
else have some one to state it for him. When
the case is clearly stated, so that every member
in the house understands it, then it is the duty
of the housekeeper to tell the church that the
case is now before the meeting to be disposed
of. He should require every member who has
any thing to say, to rise to his feet and talk so
all in the house can hear and understand, nor
should heallowmore than one to talk at the same
time. He should put a stop to that talking
across the, table and not allow any one in the
house to talk unless he talks so the members
cm get the benefit of what he says. If one of the
officers has any thing to say to the houskeeper
let him get up and say it so the church can
hear it. He should not allow this or that per-
son to whisper or talk low to him about a
matter before the meeting; let every thing be
JUST now there is much danger of many
good meaning people becoming somewhat
prejudiced aganst the Scriptures. There are
a class who know but little if any thing of the
history of the Bible. It seems to us that if
each minister would properly instruct his con-
gregation on this subj»ct the people would es-
teem it a great favor. Relating the history of the
Bible from its earliest period down to the birth
of Christ, thence to the council of Nice in the
year 325, thence through the "dark ages" to
the time of printing papers, showing how the
word of God has come to us in the English
language, would prove almost as interesting as
the noted sermon found in the seventh chapter
of Acts. There are those who are not aware
of the many conflicts through which the Bible
has passed — are not aware of the many difficul-
ties with which our translators have had to
contend in order to prepare the text that we
might beable to read it in our mother tongue,
hence conclude that every attempt at a new
translatian is only tampering with the word
of God. Some even go so far as to declare
that a new translation is simply a New Bible
&c. All this is for the want of a proper un-
derstanding of the history of the Bible.
J. H. ic.
Tbttb forgiveness seeks not to humiliate the
offender, but that he cease doing evil. It not
only rubs out the insult, but tears up the page
on which it was written, Forgiveness is sweet
revenge.
Thbee are more than ten thousand ways of
telling falsehoods. A man's entire life may be a
falsehood. In reality he is one thing while he
is trying to make people believe he is something
else. ^^___^_____
When we are discouraged it is not always
best to tell it, for by waiting a few days it may
wear off.
Talmage says: "The whitest lie that
ever told is as black as perdition.
was
The law of God grants freedom to all those
who will do what is right.
THE BRETHREN ^T -WORK.
155
wc
J. S. MOHLEK,
Editor.
All communications for thisdepartment, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Does the Bible harmonize in the declaration of
Christ to the Scribes anJ Pharisees, Matt. 12:40,
with his burial and resurrection as to the time he
was in the grave V Please give the harmony.
i". C.Long.
In seeking more light on the Scriptures, I ask
for an explanntion through the Bkethren at
WoEK, on the following passage : "Yet Michael the
archangel, when conteuding with the devil he dis-
puted about th» body of Moses, durst not bring
against him a railing accusation, but said. The
Lord rebuke thee."— Jude 1 :9. Especially, why did
Michael contend with the devil for the body of
Moses? Sister Nancy Stees.
There has been a question presented to me which
I am not aole to answer, and wish some one to
explain through the B. at VV. to-wit : How can a
man with a large family obey the command "fast-
ing," and keep it concealed from the family V The
Gospel says I hat we should not let our left hand
know what our right hand doeth.
S. W. Tost.
"Will some one explain Rev. 2 : 6—15. Who were
the Nicblaitans, and what were their deeds and
doctiines? A Brother.
When did God set up a kingdom on eart^; on
the day of pentecost, or before that timeV
Jam£S M. Neff.
ened from the fact that a minute was made of
the length of Paul's speeches, and the reasons
therefor; which in other cases was not done.
J. s. M.
FIRST TIMOTHY 5: 24.
BREAKING BREAD.
" Did Paul break bread in the evening, and again
in the morning?"— Acts 20: 11.
A. W. Austin.
THE verse referred to reads: " When he
was therefore come up again, and had
broken bread,and eaten,and talked a long whilp,
even till break of day, so he departed."
From the verse above we conclude that Paul
broke bread but once upon that occasion, and
that about, or a little after midnight. It is
true the disciples met to break bread on the
first day of the week, but at what hour, is not
stated. Yet, other circamatances go to prove
that Paul began to make his speech in the
evening, for he continued his speech until mid-
night. We would not suppose that he began in
the morning and continued till midnight. The
sense of the seventh verse is such, that we are
made to believe that when he began his speech,
there was no cessation till midnight. Then,
by the falling of the young man, there was a
cessation till Paul had restored him to life
again; Paul then came up. The next thing
in order was the breaking of bread, then he
resumed his speech, and continued till the break
of day.
We are aware of an objection that might be
raised against the Brethren Church, since we
are pretty precise as to time — that, as Patil did
not break bread till after midnight neither
ought we. To this we can safely say, that
Paul's time was limited, he must depart on
the morrow. Further, the churches then
were in their infancy, and the harvest great,
and the laborers few, and many things had to
be set in order. It is very clear from the narra-
tive that Paul was under the necessity of using
all his time to set things in proper order, and
to meet his company who had taken ship be-
fore him. For these reasons, doubtless, the
breaking of bread was observed a little later
than usual. This view seems further strength-
What is meant in 1 Timothy 5 : 24?
A. W. AtJSTIN.
THE verse reads: "Some men's sins are open
beforehand, going before unto judgment ;
and some men they follow after." The Ger-
man text reads much plainer, as follows:
" Etlicher MencJien Sinden sind offenbar, das
man see. vorhin richten can; etlicher aber werden
hernach nffenbar." The phrase " are open be-
forehand, going before unto judgment," trans-
lated from the trerman would read, " are man-
ifest that we can judge them at once." Paul
was instructing Timothy how to take care of
the church, and says further, "Them that sin
rebuke before all, that others may fear." Again,
" That he does nothing by partiality." Now,
the sum of the query is this: that some mem-
bers of the church sinned; it was a clear open
case — their sins went before them, were mani-
fest to all, hence Timothy is to rebuke such,
not only for the sake of those who had sinned,
but for the sake of others; for there may be
others who have also sinned, but their sins are
not of that open, clear, manifest character, but
rather concealed, following after them to
judgment, hence he rebuke to those who had
openly sinned would have a salutary effect
upon those whose sins were not yet made man-
ifest, and cause them to fear, and thus act
favorably for the purification of the entire
body. We know that when sin is reproved, .it
not only acts upon those who sinned openly,
but the reproof finds its way into many other
hearts, and acts as a caution to all.
J. 8. M.
SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES.
BY ALBERT MEYEB.
THE first great question when we are told
to do anything is — Why? In every day
life this great question may be pertinent, but
when our Father in Heaven tells us to do any-
thing, we ought to do it without hesitating,
because he is far more wise than we are, 8nd
knows our wants better than we do ourselves.
Then should we not obey the command, "Search
the Scriptures?" It is jast as necessary for
us to obey this command as it is to be baptized,
and indeed, more necessary, because by being
baptized you are only initiated into a great
work, and the Scripture is your guide on a sea
of inexperience. One who has his soul's sal-
vation in view, will find it no task to search the
Scriptures, as our lord says, " Take my yoke
upon you, and learn of me." He means for us
to " search the Scriptures," as well as obey the
rest of the commands; if we do not, we have
not got all of the yoke, and when part of the
yoke is gone, it is a hard task to carry the rest —
like a reaper minus one of the wheels, it does
not do good work. This thought is sustained
by Paul when he says "These (at Berea), were
more noble than those at Thessalonica, in that
they searched the Scriptures daily.' — Acts
17: 11. So we see that "searching the
Scriptures," m-.<ke the machine run easily, and
we will see our sinful ways quicker, and they
will be impressed more forcibly upon our
minds. It will encourage us to strive after the
good and noble things beyond this vale of
tears, instead of worldly goods and pleasures.
The more we search the Scriptures, the more
we will want to. Like anything else, for
instance, the more we go to meeting the
more we want to go; the more we stay at home
the more we want to stay at home; the larger
farm we have the larger we will strive after;
the more money we have the more we want —
only we are more inclined to strive after the
things of the world, than after the things of
God ; therefore we should cultivate a desire for
the things of God, by " searching the Script-
ure," and the desire for the things of this
world that are necessary, will cultivate itself
without any particular effort on our part, be-
cause it is natural for us to hanker after the
things of this world, for the carnal mind is
enmity against God, for it is not subjet to the
law of God, neither indeed can be.
CAN
PRESBYTERIANS
GREEK ?
READ
r
E handed the following sentence to a
Presbyterian minister, and asked him to
translate it into Greek: "I indeed immerse yon
in water." He took it, looked at it, and hand-
ed it back to me, saying: "That sentence can-
not be translated into Greek." We asked him
why it could not be translated into Greek. He
replied, "There is no Greek word that can
translate the word immerse." I asked the
Presbyterian brother if the Greeks ever went
in bathing; did they ever plunge anything
under water; did they ever dip anything in
the water, and did they have no Greek word to
describe these acts. He replied, " There is no
word in the Greek language to describe the
act of immersion." — A. J. Frost, in the Evan-
gel- ____^^^
The probable height of the earth's atmos-
phere is still a mooted question with scien-
tists. Not many years ago the general idea
placed it at less than 100 miles. Some in-
vestigators have increased the distance to 250
miles, but now comes Prof. M. Landeur, after
several years of study and investigation, who
places the distance at not less than 22,000.
In corroboration of his calculations, he shows
somewhat conclusively that the height at
which meteoric matter becomes incandescent
on aproaching the earth, it is far beyond the
distance heretofore assigned to it, and there-
fore there must be an atmosphere at that great
distance to produce the incandescence. His
theory is also strengthened by the belief of
other eminent scientists who attribute the ac-
celerated movement and the revolving of the
moon around the earth, to the influence of this
extended belt of atmosphere. Otherwise, these
gentlemen claim the moon would revolve, as
do other planets, around the sun. — The Edu-
cational Weekley.
■ m ■
Theee are two ways of reading the Bible.
One way is to go through it blindly and un-
intelligently, in obedience to the feeling that it
is our duty to read it daily. The other and
better way is to read it from love of it, with a
heartfelt appreciation of its truth and beauty.
In this latter way, Hible truth becomes a part
of ottr being and our history.
156
THE BRETHREN A.T '^ORK-
^mxt^mhntL
From D. A. Norcross. — I have jast re-
turned home from church, about an eight mile
walk and feel somswhat tireiJ, bat thous^ht it
good to spend a few moments in writng to you
before retiring for the night. We a? a little
band of weak and isolate brethern meet to-
gether every two weeks, read the scriptures and
exhort one another to love and good works. Wc
hid a good iictle meiting to-day. Bro. John J.
Solomon gave m a valuable lesson of instruc
tion. We, that U Bro's Tranter, Horner and I
took dinner with him and family today — had a
pleasant time. I am in hopes thab you find it
pleasant at your new location and may also be
blessed with health and prosperity. Shoals, Ind.
From John Metzger.— Onthe 4th of March
the weather somewhat stormy, some brethren
and friends early in the morning came to my
' house; some had their axes and some had their
saws, they all went to my wood pile, commenced
chopping wood and soma splitting until about
four o'clock my wood wai ready for the stove.
Cannot tell what was the cause for them doing
BO, likely they thought the Lord's old servant
was too old to chop wood. I appreciated their
favor very highly. When reedy to start home I
told them I would pay them, but they said they
were paid. They have my hearty thanks. How
many v/ill do likewise? "Blessed are the mer-
citul for they shall obtain mercy." Matt. 5: 7.
We are all well, thank the Lord. — Cerro Gordo,
III.
send a few humble brethren to a large and
proud city to preach the everlasting gospel; we
remain at home to enjoy home comforts,
while those whom we send, with gloomy fore-
bodings wind their way among the thronged
thoroughfares of a noisy city in quest of a housi
to worship in. But a mere glance at the ex-
ternal magniiieeuce, and imposing grandeur of
an up town church edifice decides the question
in their minds at once that appearances of the
surroundings are antagoaistic to theintrodact
ion of a pure and uadefiled religion according
to the simplicity of tie Gospel. Lastly
a suburban house is secured, and not
without considerable suspicion on the part
of those accustomed to worship there. Now
the way appears to be opened, but just here is
where the difiioulty begins; just as soon as the
first warning note is sounded against secret or-
der?, aganst sprinkling or infant baptism, or
in favor of observing all the ordinances of the
Lord's house, then you may hear the cry away
with them, "Great is Diana" &3, and the house
is looked. Now I would suggest the very
rational conclusion that without a meeting-
house of our own in any and every large city,
that every effort to build up a church will prove
futile. As an experiment m which I have the
most implicit confidence, I will pledge five dol-
lars toward the erection of a little meeting-
house in a suitable suburban locality in St.
Louis, remembering that "not many wise, not
many noble are called."
on work" ever amounts to much we must have
places to preach and brethren stationed to
preach at these places to look after the interest
of the church. In my jadgement one of the
most important things connected with our
mission work is the church extension. Many
litUe churches aud eqaada of members are
pining away for the want of a suitable place
to meet to worship. Will our missionory
boards consider this matter? We notice that
other missionary workers are fully awake to
the importance of this matter. Hence they
watch and when ever a promising town site
is layed out among the first transactions of the
place they gat a few lots donated to ba.ld a
church. The church is soon built and they
grow up with the town. One of the great
drawbacks with us in the Sunny South, is we
have no place to do any thing; even if we get
a meeting-house for a few meetings, if theie is
any in interest manifested we are subject to
being closed out at any time. Brethren con-
sider this matter, and say how many brethren
and sisters will give one dollar to each meet-
ing house that is built in connection ydth our
missionary work. Think about it and if called
upon^then act promptly. — Arkadelphia, Ark.
March 3d.
From J. B. Lair. — Dear brethren: Bro. D.
B. Gibson of Illinois, has just closed an inter-
esting meeting here; brother Gibson made a
masterly effort here in trying to bring souls to
Christ. The work that was done should have
brought scores into the fold, and I am sure that
it W48 no fault of his that such was not the
cas?. Brother Gibson, as a revivalist is second
to none in the Brotherhood, and I would pre-
dict that where he would fail there would be
little u»e for others to try. Eight were added
by baptism, one reclaimad and three before,
which makes eleven additions this winter to the
Antioch Church. There has been lour of our
oldest members removed by death within the
last two months. — Antioch Church.
From Laura A. Eikenbery. — Bro. Landon
West came to us Sunday February 20th, and
preached tbreeverj interesting sermons at the
Wheatville church. From here he went to the
ad j oining church to la'oor for them. Brother
D. Tounce, from Indiana, also came to that
church on the 23d. He and brother West are
laboring together at present. Their meetings
will probably continue another week. They
have been holding their meetings at Win-
chester in the Raform church. Saturday after-
noon the little ones assembled {together and
brother West talked, to them about Jesus.
We hope the meeting will not soon be forgot-
ten by them" — Gratis, Preble Co., 0. Mar. .1st.
FromW S. Toney, Secretary — Notice'^
The Brethren composing the 'Orphans Home"
committee are requested to meet at the resi-
dence of brother Benjamin Neff in the Squir-
rel Creek congregation, Wabash County, Ind.,
on the first day of April, 1881, for the purpose
of making some advancement in establishing
an "Orphans Home" in the Middle District of
Indiana. The nearest rail-road station to the
place of meeting is Roann, on the Eel River
road. — Walton Cass Co., Ind., March 9th.
From D. A. Lichty. — Soluiion of cut
Missios" QUESTION. The city mission as it stands
is, without doubt, a legitimate one; but as to
the accomplishment of any marked degree of
sncess under its present management, 1 have
my doubts. I sympathizs with the brethren
who recently laid siege to the city of St. Louis.
To call it a failure would be uncharitable,
short sighted and indifferent to the execution
of the great commission. That very effort (not
unlike the first gun fir^d upon Fort Sumpter) if
not thrilled the great heart of the Brother-
hood, has at least suggested a plan, both feas-
ible and practicable and simple. And while
we may never expect to convert St. Louis, it
may be the means to present (as^eptably) the
gospel plan of salvation to many languishing
souls in Si. Louis or any other city. Eight
here is where we will fail every time. We
Fjom Jas. R. Gisti. — Deae Beexheen at
Woek: I last wrote you from Hot Springs,
Arkansas. We left there the 2ith of February.
Arrived at Arkadelphia same evening about
5 o'clock p. M , found brother and sister Gep-
hart and family in their usual health, also met
brother and sister Kingsley; these four mem
bers have lately moved here from Illinois.
After a careful observation I don't think that
there is any place in the United States where
so many people of the different states could be
preached to as at the Hot Springs if we had a
good meeting house there. It is a city of
5,000 inhabitants from the different states.
Then there are from 590 to 1,5)0 visitors from
every part of the country coming and going
about all the time. If these people could have
the true Gospel preached to them, and some
converted they might, like in the days of old,
go every where preaching the Word. But
without a meeting-house we can do nothing
there. And there are thousands of other places
iu the same cricumstanees. If our "City missi-
From W. S. Toney. — Missionaey Repoet.
— The following is a report of the Missionary
Funds receivni and expended by the Missionary
Board in the Middle District of Indiana, for
the year ending Feb."9tb, 1881: Balance on
hand from previous year, $65.17; From tke
Monticello church, 7.00; Ogans Creek church,
10.30; Spring Creek church, 14.50; Santa Fe
church, .50; Upper Deer Creek church, 6.75;
Manchester church, 8 00; Wabash church,
1100; R-iann church, 3.25; Bachelor Run
church, 7.00; Pipe Creek church, 2.40; Beaver
Dam church, 1.50. Total, $137 37. Expended.
S. M. Eikenberry, $2 50; S. M. Aukerman,
7 80; W. S. Toney, 2 00; Joseph Amick, 2.70;
J. Crumrine, 5 90; A. L»edy, 8.00; A. Miller,
40.00; D. Bechtelheimer, 20 00. Total, $88.90.
Balance on hand, HS.i.T.— Walton, Cais Co.,
Ind.
From S. R. Holsinger. — The Maple Grove
Colony held a series of meetings commencing
on the 5th of Feb., continuing two weeks,
excepting one night, when the weather was too
inclement. Our home ministers did the preach-
ing and it is justice to say that they acquitted
themselves like valiant soldiers of the cross.
Four precious, blood bought souls were made
willing to accept salvation and unite with the
children of God. May they be faithful to the
Lord and be shining lights while mingling with
saints and sinners here in this life. Others
THE i3iiETi3:i:iE]sr ^T tv^ork:.
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were almost persuaded to be Christiaas. Oa,
dear sinners, how can you resist God under
such powerful and touchina; appeals from God's
ambaasadors? The church is in union and in a
prosperous condition We number 135 mem-
bers, with six ministeri and about ten deasons.
Nearly everyone in our neighborhood is identi
fied with the Brethren church. There is no
preaching by any other denomination nearer
than about eight miles from our church. We
have had an extremely hard winter here, lor
this otherwise mild climate. Had much snow,
which is now neirly gone, leaving the ground
perfectly saturated with water. We feel confi-
dent of an abundant harvest this year. The
Brethe'it at Woek is a welcome weekly vis-
itor which cheers us on our journey through
this vale of tears. Bs faithful and continue to
give us wholesome foo^, that we may be edified
and built up in our faith, and finally meet you
and all tlie faithful in our Fathe.'s kingdom. —
Bell, Norton Co. Kan.
From Jannes A. Roberts. — There were
twelve members living here until about one
year ago, when I. J. Rosenberger conducted a
series of meetings with good success.
Twenty-three were added to the church by bap-
tism, which increased our little flock to thirty-
five. We feel thankful to Bro. Rosenberger
for the good that was accomplished by him. We
hope the Lord will stand by him and bless him
in his labors, for by the help of the Lord he
has accomplished great gotd here. We have
regular pr>>aching evtry two weeks. We art-
busily engaged at prtsent hauling logs for our
church-building. We intend building a meet-
ing-houae this coming summtr, if the Lord is
willing. The size will be 36x55. Bro. Rosen-
berger conducted another meeting for us this
winter, and the Word preached we hope will
be as bread cast upon the waterp, that it may
be gathered many days hence. Bro. David
and Aaron Swihart, from Indiana, met
with na on a visit. During their short stay
with us they preached four sermons, from
which we were greatly encouraged. — Hamler,
Henry Co., 0.
From I. J. Roenberger: — On the eve of
Feb. the Sob" by solicitatnn, we met with the
saints of Covington, 0. That being the week
that we were visited by the raging fl)od ot
water and ice, the weather was rather unfavor-
able for meeting ; yet the attendance and inter
est opened up with encouragf ment. We found
in the town and vicinity quite a religious inter-
est awakened. The Cumberland Presbyterians
were encouraged in a meeting that they had
closed previous to our arrival. The Christian
Church closed a meeting during our visit, in
which a good interest was reported. We
therefore found the brethren and sisters quite
ready to aid in the interest of the meeting.
On the 18th there were three additions, on the
19th five more ; while on Lord's day, the 20tb,
a general season of rfjoicing was bad, on the
return of ten additional precious souls. As
the time was past in which we had appointed
to return home for our own meeting, we were
compelled to take leave of the loving saints of
Covington, on the 21st ; with whom we now
record, having spent one of the happiest sea-
sons of.our life. On the 9th we performed
the funeral service of friend David Croft, assi?
ted by a minister of the Christian Church.
The deceased was one of the early settlers of
the country. Pmanciaily he was very success-
ful His kindness to the poor was highly spo-
ken of. But the interest of his soul is not
what we desire to see. fliskii^d, lonely and bro-
ken hearted widow, we were hapuy to be able
to lead into the baptismal stream ; also a lady
visiting in the family, from Alabama, was a-
among those added. She urgently called my
attention to the wants of a sister living neigh-
bor to her in Alabama. We were pleased to
find the church at Covir.gbon, more than ever
before, in a pi^rfect state of harmony and
union. Their spiritual condition seems to
have been improved by spending evenings to-
gether, in private familiea, m social, religious
exercises; especially in widowed families, or
among the sick, or those who were inclined to
be cold. Since we left, two more were received.
From D. P. Saylor.— The brethren of the
Beaver Dam c ureh held a council meeting in
the Good latent school-house on Saturday, Feb
26r,h. Elders R. H. Miller, J. D. Trostle and
S. Stoner, and ministers D. R. Sayler, E W.
Stonw, I. Brown and T. J. Kolb were present.
A vsrry good representation of members was
present. Locking over the assembly the writer
was forced to the conclusion that the cream
and marrow of the Brethren church are the
loyel ones; with such intelligent countenances
there cannot and will not be any rebellion
against the church. E der Solomon Stoner, of
ihe Pipe Creek church was elected to the over-
sight of the church; brethren Ddvid Stoner and
Samuel Repp were elected deacons; John Utz
and Samuel R?pp were elected delegates to Dis
trict Meeting. It was also resolv.d to hold a
Love-feast in the spring and that Pipe Creek,
Brush Creek acd Monooaoy, the three adjo.n-
ing churches, furnish the regular preaching for
this church. The meeting was a pleasant to be
at— Double Pipe Creek, Md.
From Howard Miller. — The Census. —
Over two hundred schedulos are on file repre-
senting over thirty thousand of a church pop-
ulation. These two hundred schedules repre-
sent a great many ''arms" but cover their
ground thoroughly. Thus Eik Lick has a side
church eight or nine miles away under its care.
The Elk Lick schedule covers and includes this,
and thus with the two hundred odd churches
Comparicg the Dankard schedules with other
denominations I find them as ymcl as any. I
don't intend to allow our churih. go in lamely
any means. A great many kind words accom-
pany the returns, and some of the Brethren's
schedules are models. Remarkable as it may
seem the best come from the obscure and un-
known members. The so called old order were
the very first to show up their schedules and
made excellent returns. The Church shows a
uniform growth of (guessing now) about thirty
per cent.
I will gladly answer any questions you may
ask concerning the work. Put your questions
plainly, and in whatever language you prefer,
as it is easy to get it translated, though English
is preferable. I hope no brother, through ig-
norance or obstinacy, will run himself into
trouble over this, as it witi surely com* and be
terribly expensi?e in case of a resort to Csesar.
It is my oljct to help and avoid trouble, but
not to the extent of irjuring the accuracy of
the work. I see brother Eoersole wants the
"act" published. The law is a very comprehen-
sive work and more than fill the paper. The
reading of thfi civil law is a matter that we, as
a people, should avoid as it ii form-illy done in
the courts. Besides when it comes to a neces-
sity for the "act" to get the returns it involves
a great expense that the learner pays, Tlisre
is not the slightest necessity for it if each ofti-
cial does his duty in rendering to the govern-
ment the things which belong to it. Whose sup-
erscription is at the head of the schedule ? "Tenth
Census of the United States." Therefore let
us render unto the United States our account.
I am glad to say that it is allgoiag wall. la
case of f-ny refusals I will publish the names
and results. But I anticipate no trouble what-
ever. ■ In case any member knows of any
church likely to be left out, please notify me at
once. In the rush of the work, for there is
no let up in it, occasions arise to try my
patience, but I have an unlimited stcck to draw
from, and no one can aet up a r turn now that
I can not show worse ones.
I expect to be called upon any day for the
returns and advise proait compliance with the
law, as those who are behitd irom any cause
will at once be called for if not represented
here at that time. I would like to designate
mdividnais who have rendertd signal service in
this, and at the close of the work will. Now
let us have the baUmce of the schedules with
completely filled out blanks.
PBRSoiTAL.^Brothren having received a sup-
plementary schedule will please return then: at
ones, espf-cially Nos. 9, 19, 27, 36, 51, 57, 62,
63, 71, 73, 8i, 87, 91, 91, 96, 98 and 100. Don't
huld either the schedules or the one sheet sup-
plements a day longer than you can avoid. —
Lewisburg, Union Co., Pa.
From H. M. Blue, Treasurer.— A Caed
OP Thakks. — We, the members of the Maple
Gr..ve Aid Society of Norton County, Kansas,
do teisder oui moit heart- felt thanks to the
brethren, sisters, and all christian and gunsrous
publifl living in and around North Manchester,
Wabash C junty, Indiana, for their liberal re-
sponse to our call for help, whenever the
wants of our country were presented, in the
way ot money seat us by th" f.>ilowing named
persons— John J. U.lery, S69 00; George Gross-
niele, 57.11; D. S. T. Butrerb:iug'r', 41,50;
Thomas and Sarah Lesle, 12.00. By order ot
committee — Bell, Kansas. February loth.
From Dorsey Hodgden. — We can say
that we are prospering finely in the Master's
cause. Had our church meeting the 5;h inst.
Everything seemed in union, and all was ad-
jisted satisfactorily. I wish to say just here
that we have appointed a coromuniou meeting
on the 2nd day of June, commencing at 10
o'clock. This will come on Thursday before
A. M., and we give our brethren in Illinois and
elsewhere an invitation to stop with us on
their way to A. M., as a great many will come
through our country on the Wabash railroad.
Stop off at Huntingdon, and arrangements
will be made to care for you. Breth en, don't
forget this. — Huntington, Ind.
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THE BKETHREN ^T TVORK-
'itith mH M>mpxmtt.
S. T. BOSSEBMAN,
Editok.
Al! communications for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bo3=erman, Dunliirk, Hardin Co.,Ohio.
THE YOUFG WIFE'S SORROW.
She sat witliiB her lonly home,
Waiting for one who did not come;
Who promised to be so near her side
Should either weal or woe betide.
She thought of loved ones, far away.
Of her young sisters, light and gay,
Of well-tried love of early years,
The hand that wiped away her tears.
The homestead dear, the shadowy trees,
The garden walks, the humming bees.
Her cliildhood haunts, how bright they seem!
Pictured in memory's living stream !
A footstep on the sidewalk pass'd.
Another — he has come at last
Surely. Oh, no! it is not he;
Oh! doth he not remember me?
She seized her pen, while blinding tears.
Fell from her eyes, and heart felt fears
Of future sorrow filled her breast,
While thus her feelings were expressed:
"I am a stranger here, my love,
My friends are far away;
I've none but thee and One above,
And chou, how canst thou stay?
"For thee I left my friends, my home,
Thou promised o'er and o'er,
That from my side thou ne'er would roam.
While hfe's spark_ should endure.
"1 gave thee all my trusting faith,
And fondly thought that thou
Gave me same, for Hfe, till death
Dissolved our marriage vow."
He comes. Her heart within her dies.
With .staggering steps and bloodshot eyes,
Her husband comes. Cinished heart be still.
The vows thou made thou must fulfill.
Oft did her heart ascend in prayer
For stiength her bitter lot to bear;
God heard, and granted her request —
His presence — Christian patiencv; — ^rest.
I saw her beautiful and bright;
Her dark eyes with unearthly hght
Shone, while upon her cheek a flush
Appeared, unlike her girlish blush.
A few short months, and where was she?
Sweet Anna! many wept for thee,
When suddenly thy spirit fled,
And thou wert numbered with the dead.
— Our Union.
TWO TEMPERANCE SPEECHES.
A TRUE STOBT.
ABOUT seTenty years ago, there lived in
the eastern part of Pennsylvania, a little
boy named Abram H . Like boys now-a-
days, Abram liktd to see all the sights; and so,
one beautiful autumn day, his father took
him to a neighboring village to see the soldiers
drill, as it was the annual "training day."
Nearly everybody in those days drank whisky,
even the children being taught to drink
it; and in almost every cellar a big bar-
rel of this awful stuff was kept. On
these "training-days" there was a great, deal
of drinking, many of the men goia? home
drunk. Little Abram saw these drunken men
the day he went to the training; and when he
got home in the evening he said to his mother,
after telling her of the things he had seen: "Ma,
I am never going to drink a single drop of
whisky, nor use a bit of tobacco as long as I
live." His mother said, "I am glad to hear
you say that. You shall be my little temper-
ance boy." This was the first temperance
speech he made. Don't you think it was a
good one?
About ten years after this, Abram, now a
boy of seventeen, left his home and went on
foot over the mountains to Pittsburg, a journey
of two hundred miles. Mere he hired out to a
sign-painter, and began to learn the business.
It was a custom in the shop for the work-
men to send one of their apprenfcice-boys every
day for a quart of whiskey, which they brought
in an old stone jug. Of course, when Abram
began working in tfce >hop a^ apprentice-^oy,
the men sent him aitt'r the whisky. He went
two or three times, and then made up his mind
that he would not go egaiu, as he felt that
it was Bot right. The next day, while Mr.
Jones, the owner of the shop, was at dinner,
one of the men handed a shilling to Abram,and
ordered him to go for the whiskey, which he
refused to do, saying that it was not right, and
he would bring no more whiskey for them.
This made the man very angry, and while he
was talking very loud and threatening to whip
Abram unless he went, Mr. Jones, the pro-
prietor, came in and asked what the trouble
was. Abram said: "Mr. Jones, I came into
your shop to learn to paint signs, not to help
make men drunkards, I am willing to do all
the honorable work I can, but I will not carry
whiskey for these men to drink. If 1 can't
stay here unless I do this, why then, I will
leave." Mr. Jones said nothing for a moment;
then, seizing the whiskey-jug, he smashed it
to pieces on the hard floor and exclaimed: 'Tae
last drop of liquor has come into this shop that
ever shall with my consent. This boy has
preached me a temperance sjrmon that I shall
never forget; and I shall never touch another
drop of liquor."
This was Abram's second temperance soeech
and what a brave, noble speech it was.
Now I want to tell you of something curious
that happened fifty years after this.
Abram learned the painting business, and
became a fine workman. After this, he moved
to Ohio, where he lives now, respected
by all who know him. About a year ago,
Abram, or, as we will now call him,
Mr. H , now an old man of seventy-two,
went with his wife to visit a son in Pittsburg.
One day while there, he went to a "Murphy"
temperance meeting, which was held in one of
the large churches. After speeches had been
made by a number of gentlemen, an old man
with long white hair and beard went to the
platform, and said:
'■I have been a temperance man ever sine? I
was a young man ; and I wasted into being
one by the brave stand taken by a boy who was
learning the painter's trade in my shop, fifty
years ago," The old gentlemen then went on
uni told of the scene in his shop, of which I
have just told you.
While he was speaking, Mr. H asked a
gentleman sitting by his side, who the speaker
was. "That" said the man "is Mr. Jones, an
old citizen of Pittsburg."
Mr. H said: "Tell them that the boy he
tells of is in the house."
The gentleman sprang up, and interrupting
the speaker said: "The boy who led you into
being a temperance man, is here by my side."
Such a scene of excitement as then took
place, is hardly ever witnessed in a church.
Mr. H was almost carried up the long
aisle to the platform, and was there introduced
as "that boy." Tnen he had to tell the story
over again; and also told of the first temperance
speech he ever made — the one I told you of his
making to his mothsr, when he was a little boy
six years old.
After he got through. Mr Jones greeted him
very warmly, and said, witn tears in his eyes,
"It was your noble stand against bringing
wh &k^. I- r the work-men that day, that, with
the llesbii g of Gor*, saved me from being a
drunkard; and ever} thing I am, I owe to those
noble words."
Were not these two grand temperance speech-
es? And just such temperance boys and girls
you may all make. Abram did not know what
a lasting influence his brave w'ords in the paint-
er's shop that day would have. And you may
not think t'nat your influence can do any good;
but remember t'ais true story of what a few
brave words for the right may do; and ask God
to make you strong and brave enough to al-
ways refuse to do wrong, so that your influence
may always make those around you better. And
especially say, as Abram did, "[ will not help
make men drunkards.'' — Selected by E. B. Mow.
On the northeast coast of Scotland which,
thirty years ago, was cursed with drunkenness
along its whole line, intemperance is now
scarcely heard of. The population u largely
of fishermen, who might seem justified if any
class of men may be, in providing liquor aginst
the exposure to cold and storm. But now in
the coldtjst and stormiest weather crews go out
in boats for three or four days' fishing without
a drop ofspiritous liquor onboard, but well
supplied with tea and coffee. These facts bring
encouragment and seems conclusive as to the
efft-ct of satautory or constitutional prohibition.
About Breakfast. — The importance of
breakfast is so great that of all the meals of
the day it should receive special attention. It
is, in a way the key of the day. If it is fresh,
wholesome, nicely cooked and served, it gives
one a "push off" for the whole day, that is full
of vigor and good cheer. If it is dowdy, mussy,
and indigestible, it spoils the day, and one goes
about his work much as if a weight were tied
to his heels. If one has fruit it should always
be on the breakfast table.
While ten men .vatch for chances, one man
make) chances J wnile ten men wait for fome-
thing to turn up, one man turns up something.
So while ten men fail, one succeeds, and ia
called a man of luck, the favorite of fortune.
THE BRETHRElSr i^T ^V^ORK-
159
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John Forney, Abilene, Kan.
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Be sure to send to the YotJiHS Advafce Mt.
Morris 111., for prices of Sunday-School outfit*.
We shall be pleased to send you samples ol
cards, class-books, and papers on very favor-
able terms. Samples of fine cards, and class-
book for 25cts. The work of organizing school!-
will soon begin and it may be well for thosf
who intend to work for the young to procure
sample paper now. We have procured a lot
of fine paper upon which to print the Advance
We are glad to note the great increase in
our labors. We now hav-i employed twelve
hands, and more will soon begin work. Our
subscription is still increasing, about 1000 new
names having been added this year. We hope,
however, that our agents well exercise vigil
ance, and push the canvass all the year through.
Many of our papers are finding new reader?
weekly. We have been spnding four hundred
samples into the New England States each
week for some time. These samples go to as
many addresses, so th-<it our faith and practice
is being more and more made known to the
people of that part of the country. We hope
that there will soon be calls from them for
preaching, and that the church will send mes-
sengers there to proclaim the Gospel. So far
as we can leara, our cotemporaries in the
church are having an extensive circulation,
and we hope they may go on increasiug until —
well, until their editors are crowned with many,
many, blessings.
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TO OUR WORKERS.
WE believe the work of canvassing should
be kept up all the year. A constant
vigilance should be exercised ia order to put
good reading matter into the hands of the peo-
ple. As an inducement to spend a little time
in increasing the B. at W. list, we make the
following offer, open to all.
1. — For five .names and $5.00 we will send tnt
Beethben- at Work eight months, and to the
sender, a copy of the forthcoming work on
"Danish Mission."
2. — For ten names and $10 00 we will send
the Beethben at Work eight months, and a
copy of the "Stein and Ray Debate," in cloth
binding. Price of work, $1 60.
3.— For twelve names, and $12.00, th«
Brethren at Work eight months, and the
" Steia and Ray Debate," in cloth, and "His-
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We shall open a corner on the 15th page,
entitled "Our Workers;" and each week will
announce how many names each one sends.
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Now is the time to add to your library. Re-
member that each subscriber who pays before
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worth many times its cost, and will be appreci-
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who have given their money and prayer to
spread the Gospel in Dsnmark. Address all
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THE BRETHHElSr ^X ^Oi-iE:.
^Mm
Bleaaed &re the dead which dleln the Lord. — Bev. 14 : 13.
Obitoary DoUces should be separate from ereiythlDgelBe, written OD
( ne side of the paper, and brief. Do not enloglze the dead, bnt give
elinply the most important facta. The foUo^^iag contains all the
points generally proper to mention: 1. Name of deceased, 2. Date and
place of death. 3. Disease or canse of death. 4. When and where
bom. 5. Age. 6. Name of parents. 7. Nombei of femily aiill living.
6. To whom, when and where married. 9. United with the church
■when and where, 10. Banal when and where. 11. Funeral serrice
Then and where, and by whom conducted .
LINESVEAVER.— Inthe Knob Creek congrega-
tion, Washington county, Tenn,, brother Henry
Lineweaver, aged nearly 82 years.
He was bora in Rockingham county, Va., Octo-
ber 6th, 1798, and died September 14th, 1880. He
joined the churc"! in Virginia, and moved to Tenn-
essee in 1837. Was put in the deacon's office in
1855. He married Catharine Byerly, daughter of
brother John Uyerly, August 5th, 1819. He was
the father of nine children, three of whom preced-
ed him to the spirit land ; 24 grandchildren ; :!. i l -
great grandchildren. He was buried at the iv lo';
Creek church. Funeral occasion improved bj the
brethren. Vi. B. Bo"\V3I-an.
LINT.— In the Yellow Eiver district, Marshall Co.
Ind., on Dsc. 1st, 1880, brother Jacob Lint, aged
68 years, 4 months and 16 days. Disease, con-
sumption.
He was born in Somerset county. Pa , married
Barbari Wertz. April 16th, 1837, was baplized in
1844, moved to hlkhart county, Ind., in 1855, and
came to Marshall county, Ind.. in 1S53, where he
remained till hisyeath. He was a consistent mem-
ber of the church and a visiting brother for about
twenty two years. Funeral discourse by the Breth-
ren from John 5:15. Darlin S. Hale.
ROYER.— In the Buffalo Valley branch, Union
County, Pa., Feb. 26, 1881, sister Elizabeth, relict
of brother Adam Royer, aged 73 years, S months
and 14 days. Funeral discourse delivered by G.
W. Meyers and the writer, from 390th Psalm
4th verse. .' . L. Beavbk.
GAEST. — Near Ottawa, Kan., Eddie, son of friend
Frederick and Ellen Garst, Jan., 25,1881, of mem-
branous croup, aged 2 years, 5 months and 11
days. Funeral preached by Rev. Finkbine to
an attentive audience. Fkec .Sherft.
S WlTZ EE.— Departed this life on the 31st of ,1 an-
uary, 1881, in the Waddam's Grove ctiurch. 111.,
brother Israel Switzer, agfd 65 years, 6 months
and 3 days. The occasion was improved by the
brethren from John 11 : 25, 20.
Wm. K. Moore.
ANGLEMYER.— Another pilgrim departed this
life March 7tb. The wife of Bro. Franklin Angle-
myer was conveyed to her grave, followed by a
large concourse of sympathizing friends.
Many brethren and slaters and friends symypa-
thlze with brother F. in tils sad bereavement,
being left with a family of four cbildren. But we
are glad to know that brother P has a friend who,
(if he remains faithful) will never leave or for-
sake him — who clings closer than a brother.
Brethren and sisters let us not forget to manifest
our share of friendship. J. R. Miller.
MUMMERT.— At Upper Canawago, Adams Coun-
ty, Pa., brother George Mummert. He was borii
Sept. 24th, 1810 and died Nov. 15, 1880, aged 70
years, 1 month and 21 days. Funeral services by
A. Brown' and Daniel Longenecker.
MICHAEL. — At same place, Sarah Margaret
Michael. She was born June 2nd, 1840 and died
Nov. 20 1880, aged 40 years, 5 months and 18 days.
Funeral services by D. Longenecker and C.
Mohler. from Rom. 6 : 23.
MUMMERT. — At same place, Matthias Mummert.
He was born Dec. 25 1799 and died Aug. 21 1880
aged 81 years, 7 months and 26 days. Funeral
services by D. Longanecker and P. Hoffman.
BENNETHUM.— Near Iowa Centre, Iowa, Feb.
26th 1881. Mias Katie Bennethum, aged 24 years
and 23 days. Funeral discourse in M. E- church
by the undersigned, to a very large concourse of
sympathizing friends. D- E. Brtjbaker.
COEMICAN.— In the Irving Creek church, Dunn
county. Wis., January 29th, 1881, sister Hannah
E., daughter of John W. and Elizabeth Cormi-
can, aged 16 years, 1 month and 24 days.
For a long time she wanted to leave this world
and go hom.e to the Father. She was in poor
health for many years, funeral improved by the
writer from Eo nans 8 : 1,2. Sam'l Crist.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
At a meeting of 'he Ladies Mite Society of the
M. E. church, the following resolutions of respect
to the memory of Mrs. Emily Hitt were adopted:
WiiEKEAS, It has pleased an overruling Provi-
dence to remove from our midst by death, our sis-
ter, Mrs. Emily Hitt, one of the earliest members
of the M. E. church of Mt. Morris, and
Whereas, The deceased was always a fast friend
of the church, sustaining its institutions with her
means, her councils and influence,— was also for
thirty years past an officer, treasurer, and secretary
in our Mite Society, we therefore as sisters and
companions of the deceased, think this a proper
time for expressing the emotions and feelings this
sad occasion awakened within us therefore.
JResolvecl, That it is with pleasure that we express
our esteem and affection to the memory of the de-
ceased in that she was a true friend, safe in coun-
cil, courteous in bearing, prompt and liberal in
sharing the demand, pecun'iary and otherwise,
upon the society and churca, in sympathy with
everything good, a consistent Christian, full of all
virtue-
Resolved, That while we remember with pleasure
associations of the past, we feel deeply and
mournfullVjithe loss we and the church have sus-
tained in her death.
Besolved, That a copy of these resolutions be pub-
lished in the Offle County Democrat and the Breth-
ren AT Work.
the public as soon as poasible ; but ask you to be pa-
tient. Remember that cataloguing a large libra-
ry like this is not the work of a few weeks but of
months. As soon as the catalogues are printed,
and ready for circulation, we will notify you by
postal card, giving the cost of catalogues and other
information that may interest you . We will also
send you a copy of rules and regulations. The
board of trustees simply hold the library in trust,
and each life member is interested in having it
managed economically and judiciously so that the
greatest amount of good may be derived therefrom.
With many thanks to our brethren and friends for
their liberality in assisting us to establish this libra-
ry in Northern Illinois ; and trusting under God's
blessings it may result m much good, not only to
those who so nobly and generously lent their aid,
but all who may have access to it.
We are yours fraternally,
J. W. Stein, Sec'y,
' D. L. Miller, Trem.
THE CASSEL LIBRARY.
We deem it due to the Life Members of the Li-
brary to give thera the following information in
regard to the present condition of affj.lrs. Our
agreement with Bro. Cassel was that we should
pay him Jan., Ist 1881 and he to pack and ship the
hooks as fast Jts he could get them ready. We
have paid him in full as per agreement but have
not sufficient funds in hand to pay the freight.
Some that Is due will we hope be paid soon so that
we can meet the obligation incurred. Up to this
date March 12th a little over one third of the
library has been received. In a letter just re-
ceived. Brother Cassol informs us that he has just
fiaished packing and shipping the balance. So
that we expect it all to be here by April 1st. Few
persona who have not tried it, can realize the time
it txkes to unpack and handle so many books. Af-
ter they are all here, and placed on the shelves,
then will begin the labor of classifying and cata-
loguing them. This will taK.e time and labor.
We shall endeavor to get the library ready for
A PETRIFIED WOMAN.
Ml-. Edifor: —
In a swer to an article' that I saw
in your paper concerning a human body being pet-
rified, I will say there was a woman in Montgom-
ery county, Iowa, by the name of Nelson who
died, and SB^ eral years after her husband thought
he would have her moved to another burial
ground, and when they dug down to the coffin,
they had intended to ift it out, but it was so
heavy that they could not lift it. They opened the
box and found she was a solid rock, and looked al-
most as natural as life. This woman was interred
in the Quincy cemetery in Adams county, Iowa.
If you wish any more information concerning the
above, refer to Thomas Nelson, Carben, Adams
county, Iowa, or Jane Horton, Bill sea, Montgom-
ery county, Iowa, or T. Morgan, Carben,
Adams county, those parsons can testify to the a-
bove facts. Yours truly.
JoaN E. Boatman.
DISTRICT MEETING,
The District Meeting of Southern Iowa, will be
held in the Libertyville church, .Tefferson county,
Iowa. On t'^e first Monday in April, 1881, meet-
ing will begin at 9 o,clock, A. M. We expect to
have public preaching begin Saturday evening, at
early candle light, previous, and continue over
Sunday. (. H. Es helm an.
(Primitive please copy.)
— The Lord deals with His freinds, who are
dearest t ) him ; as the ocean does with its waves.
Sometimes it pushes them against the rocKs,
whare they break in pieces ; sometimes it rolls
them on the land, or dashes them on the mire, and
then in a moment it retakes them into the depths
of its own bosom, where they are absorbed with
the same rapidity with which they were first ejec-
ted. The more violently they are dashed upon the
rocks, the more quickly and impetuously do they
return to their great centre.
Gold, in the mint, is weighed by more delicate
scales than iron in the foundry, because the least
particle of it has worth. And so our life's least
actions, weighed in the balance of the Master's
Spirit, may be of priceless worth.
As in nature, so in art, so in grace : it is rough treat-
ment that gives souls, as -well as stones their luster. The
more the diamond is cut, the more it sparkles; and in
what seems hard dealing. God has no eud in view but t©
perfect his people.
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Per AnQam.
Set for the defense of the Gospel— Philipp. 1: 17.
Single CoplM,
Five CeoU.
Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, March 22, 1881. No. 11.
Editorial Items.
One more was lately baptized in the Waterloo church,
Iowa. ^
Another great fuow storm on the ilth and 12th. We
are patiently receiving each storm.
An exchange says that .some of om- late snows drifted
in places to the depth of eighteen feet.
Sister Wealthy A. Clark is still sojourning at Lanaii,
erisecling however to retmn to the East next Spring.
J. C. .\ND A. B. Witmore have changed theur address
from Fostoria, Oliio, to Longly Station, Wood Co., same
State.
Brother J. H. Peck and wife, of Lanark, called on
us last week. Brother Peck thinks of taking a course in
the College. .
The number of deaths in and around Mt. Morris has
been unusually large this Winter. Some of those who
died were very old.
A BILL before the Illinois Legislatm-e provides that no
person who has acquired the habit of becoming intoxicat-
ed shall be eligible to any oflBce of honor, profit or trust
in the State; and that the excessive use of Hquor by any
person already elected or appointed, shall be cause for re-
moval.
We leam that the people in some parts of Southern
lliuiois are having quite muddy roads just now, and con-
sequently have a veiy disagreeable time wading in the
mnil. It is just the revei-se with us— we have to wad*;
the snow, and some of the roads are still blockaded, no
team ha'snng been able to pass through Ihem for weeks.
in their hearts. War paves the way lor retaliation and
wicked men seem eager to destroy those who have the
rule over them.
Chicago proposes to build an underground raihroad.
That would prove a good thing in the Winter when
there is so much snow.
Forty-five persons arrived at Mt. Morris from Mary-
land on the 17th mst. We welcome all good and in-
dustrious people to our country.
Jesse Calvert writes that tivo were baptized m the
Washington Congregation, Ind., one weeek ago last Sun-
day, and still others say they are coming.
Brother D. P. Saylor writes, (Mar. 15) "Our snow is
all gone but some drifted ridges, but no weather yet for
out-work. This tiuly was a snow Winter."
A brother brought a bunch of grass, fom- inches long,
into our office the r2th inst., that had been received from
Jefferson county, this State. We almost wished we were
in Jefferson coimty; for the snow is getting so plentiiul
here, that green grass would exercise an exhilii-ating in-
fluence upon our minds. We have always admired liv-
ing things.
The Eastern District of Pennsylvania has inaugurat-
ed a more general work of preaching the Gospel. Wm.
Hertzler, S. R. Zug a,nd J' T. Meyers were chosen to do
duty in special cases, but on account of some other du-
ties Meyers and Hertzler were excwed, and J. M. Mohler
and S. R. Zug of late have been doing some good work
m Dalton, Pa.
Elder J. I. Cover of New Geneva, Pa., reached this
place on the 10th and spent several days pleasantly with
the Brethren here. He preached in the chapel to an ap-
preciative audience, Sunday evening the 13th. In the
office Saturday, he pulled off his coat, and laid hold of
the job press and tried his hand. Brother .Joseph is a
ti-ue friend of the chmch, and labors earnestly for its doc-
trine and order. He left for home on the morning of the
14th, accompanied by sister Annie Barkley, of Lanark.
On another page Elder D. P. Saylor enters a pbi
and earnest prote.st against that class of men, wbci i^
their wx-itings and preaching denounce the church, 'Oirt^
order and regulations, and at the same time claim to Noe ■
membei-s of that body. If the chmch is as corrupt a»
some of these "fast" ones claim we do not see what in
the name of reason they want to remain in it for. But
all of their talk about the "traditions" is for effect; by it
they aim to create prejudice and next rebellion. They
act much hke the unruly boy whose misconduct is intend-
ed to drive his old gray-headed father out of the hous»
that he may have the use of the mansion for his own cor-
rupt pleasure
With feehngs of regret wo chronicle the death of Eld-
er J. J. Lichty, of Morrill, Brown county, Kansas. He
died on Monday, March 6th, after an iUness of some
montlis. Brother Lichty was widely known in the West,
where he has taken an active part in the church work be-
longing to Kansas and Nebraska. Of late years he has
not been able to travel verj' much, yet he had the over-
sight of five or six congregations. He was a member of
the Standing Committee last year, and spent a pleasant
season visiting friends and relatives before his return.
His death notice will le read with feelings of sorrow by a
large circle of relatives and triends. Those who saw him
at Lanark last June did not then think that the old
brother was so near his journey's end.
VISIT TO LANAKK.
VisiTOR-s whi stop at Mt. Morris should not fail to at-
tend the Chapel services at the College. Brother Stein's
morning lectures to the students contain much well pre-
pared thought.
Omi initials (J. H. M.) were unintentionally omitted
after the editorial, entitled "Church Elections" in last is-
sue. Those who intend to preserve their papers can in-
sert them with a pen.
We clore up tliis page at 9 o'clock Saturday morning,
March 19th, in the mid.st of a drivi% snow storm that
commenced at six o'clock. I'he snow is faUing fast and
the ^vind blowing fiercely.
Writing from Iowa March 14th, Bro. J. D. Haugh-
tehn says: "About six inches of snow fell to-day. The
drifts are from four to eight feet deep. Met in council
to-day. One was reclaimed.
I
"Little Sunbeam" is the name of a handsome and
interesting little paper published at Ashland, Ohio. It
is welcomed into the field; for there caimot be too many
good papers and books for children.
The different railroads have thousands of cars of loaded
freight upon side tracks, which the companies have not
been able ro deliver to their Western conneetioi:- on ac-
comit of the continued snow blockades. Emigrant travel
had begun unusally eiu-ly, hence requhing many care to
move the freight thus brought in, but the late deep snows
have so deranged railroard bu.4nejs that it mil be some
time before the side tracks will be cleared. This will also
make it very inconvenient for emigrants in the West who
stand so much in need of their goods.
Eld. Joseph I. Cover arrived in Lanark, 111., Sat. 25th
ult. He preached following Sunday at 10 A . M., 7 P.M.,
and on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
evenings of same week. Also, Sunday Mar. 6, at 10 k.
M. and 7 P. M. and evenings of 7ch and 8th inst. Bro.
Cover seems hke a very bumble man, uses good language
and speaks distinctly. He is not a subject preacher, but
his talk abounds in scripture quotations applied to prac-
tical life. He occupies, on the average, about an hour
with a discour'se. He makes no apologies, but begins
and ends with tlie "sword of the spirit." s. j. n.
LAsTwcficwe sent our, a lai-ge number of "Brigl-t
Jewels" — a paper dnigned expressly for the little folks
at Sunday-school. We still have a lot on hand, and
Sunday-school workers should send to us for sample cop-
i«8 for examination.
The Emperor of Russia was assassinated March 13th.
It seems strange that men will thus destroy the lives of
those who rule over them, and it seems equally strange
that professing Cluistians will rejoice over the death of
one who thus falls by the wicked hands of another. The
Czar is said to have been a very kind old man, one who
was disposed to nde mth mildness, but the Russians were
not educated to the proper use of liberty, hence the Em-
peror desired to elevate then- standard gi-adually. But
like many others, they have been taught that "might is
right." hence the mild principles of peacs do not prevail
We had a pleasant visit at Lanark week before last.
Having placed on the hooks copy enough to last
the compositors one week we concluded to enjoy onr own
family cu-cle a few days. We left here on Wednesday,
Jtarch 9th, and reached Freeport without difficulty.
There we learned that even- train on the road runnmg to
Lanark, excepting one, was su.spended on account of the
deep snows. Here we also found D. M. Miller who was
returning home from Wisconsin, where he had been try-
ing to hold some meetings. We succeeded m reaching
Lanark late that evening and found all well. We re-
mained here till the next Tuesday. Preached for the
Brethren on Sunday morning and evening. We always
enjoy the rteetings at Lanark; there is about their meet-
ings an earnestness and religious activity that aro conge-
nial to our soul. The people enter the house quietly, the
brethren removing their hats as soon as they enter the
door, and keep theu: heads uncovered until they leave the
house. Perhaps it is not necessary for us to tell the pub-
lic that we have a very warm feeHng for the church and
people of Lanark, for we are confident that the readers
of the Brethren at Work know the place has a good
reputation among the saints at large, and if curcnmstanc-
es would have favored it, we would be pleased to spend
the remainder of our days working for the Lord's cause
at L.mai-k.. My family is still there, as we have a com-
fortable home and do not wish to imdergo the inconven-
ience of moving while the weather is so cold and disagree-
ble.
On our return to Mt. Morris we noticed that in many
pinces the snow was piled up on each side of the road to
the heighth of ten or twelve feet. Brother Eshelman
had just gone when. we reached the office: he and brother
D. L. Miller having concluded to pay Ashland, Ohio, a
short visit. Tley retmoied last Thursday, expressing
themselvM well pleased with their tnp. J. H. M.
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THE BRETHREN ^T TVORK-
MUSING.
I am weary to-night, my Father,
Weary of earth's scorn and pride;
And the dark clouds gather above me,
Shrouding thy home from my sight.
Yet through the night
Thy strong arm of might
Will guard thy child.
I am grieving tonight, my Father,
Grieving to think of my time,
Which freely was given is pissing,
And I give but part as thine.
Thy spirit of love
Send down from above
To cheer thy child.
I am thinking to-night, my Father,
Thinking of far up the height.
The bright, jasper walls of the city,
Which faith points out to my sight.
Through death's vale to pass.
With thy rod and staff,
0 ! save thy child.
Oh ! I love thee to-night, my Father,
Love thee for promises given,
To meet again many love^S ones,
Across the river — in heaven.
Then safe in that home,
No longer to roam.
Receive thy child.
— Selected.
Tor the Brtthrsn at Work.
SPIDERS.
BT 3. J. SOLOStOir,
WHILE reading the SOtli chapter of
Proverbs, my attention was call
ed to the 28th verse: "The spider tak-
eth hold with her hands, and is in
kings' palaces." We are all looking for
a phenomena, still the whole insect
family would teach us many a ^ood
lesson if we were not so stupid. You
may take your telescope and sweep it
across the heavens in order to behold
the glory of God; but if I take the
leaf holding the spider and its web,
and bring the microscope to my eye,
and while I gaze and study I am con-
founded, and feel to kneel down on the
grass and cry, "Great and marvellous
are thy works. Lord God almighty."
Again, the spider teaches me that insig-
nificance is no excuse for inaction. The
spider that Solomon saw on the wall
might have said, "I can't weave a web
worthy of this great palace: what can
I do among all this gold and embroid-
ery? I am not fit or able, so I will do
nothing for this great palace." Not so
Bays the spider. The spider taketh
hold with her hands. O what a lesson
there is in it for you and me. "O yes,"
says one, "I know it; but if I could
preach like Brother A. to a full house,
or if I could write an article for the
paper as flowery as brother S., then I
wouldn't mind it: for then I would
show you something." Yes then you
would show us something. What if the
raindrops would refuse to fall because
they were not the Niagara Falls ! What
if the wren would say, "I will sit still,
for I am nothing; just look at the eagle:
see it take its lofty flight and soar to
the skies!" What if all small farmers
would say, "I will not plant and culti-
vate, because 1 can't plant my hundreds
of acres." See their condition. Away
with such folly. If we are lazy with
one talent we would be lazy with ten
talents. If we have a journey to make
of a few hundi'ed miles and the way-
bill at cur command, does it say that
we can't make it because we have not
so many of the almighty dollars? Not
at all. It is step by step, inch by inch,
and stroke by stroke, that we gain our
Christian strength. Therefore let us be
content and do what God and his
church commands.
By humble obedience we prove our
worthiness before God and the world.
God is not ashamed to do small things;
he helps the little bee form its cells with
all the mechanical accuracy, he tints
the shell of the slimy snail. But mark
what God does he does well; and what
we do let us do well, whether a small
work or a great work ; if we have ten
talents, let us employ all ten, if five
talents, let us use the five if only the
thousandth part of a talent let us em-
ploy it.
Brethren, if we are not faithful to
God in a small sphere, we will be intol
erant and insignificant in a large sphere.
John the revelator tells us: "Be thou
careful unto death, and 1 will give thee
a crown of life."
"The spider taketh hold with hands
and is in kings' palaces." And so it
often is now, that things that are loath-
some and repulsive, creep up in very
elevated places. For instance, the
church of Christ is a palace; the king
of heaven and earth lives m it, accord-
ing to the Bible, where the fountain of
his love dashes a ray of light. O it is a
glorious palace — the church of God.
And yet sometimes unseemly and
loathsome things creep into it; such^as
evil speaking, back- biting, slander, and
abuse, spinning a web from one side to
another, and from one communication
to another. Glorious palace! in which
there only ought to be light and love
and pardon and grace: yet a spider in
the palace. Home ought to be as a pal-
ace; it o'cght to be the residtnce of
everything loyal — kindness, love, peace,
patience, and forbearance ought to be
the princes residiog there. And yet
sometimes intemperance and slothful-
ness come m that home, and a jealous
eye comes up, and the scene of peace
and plenty becomes a scene of domestic
jargon and disorder. You say, "What
is the mstter with that home?" I will
tell you: A spider is in that palace.
A well- developed Christian charac-
ter is a great thing to look at. O breth-
ren, let us strive to gain those great in-
tellectual and spiritual proportions that
are so necessary for a Christian. Some
are ready to say, "What splendid facili-
ties Bro. has! I think he will have
a great iiiflutnce in the church. He is
so plain and friendly, and his family is
right in the old order; I just love them.
I think their example will do a great
deal towards putting pride out of
the church." This sound opens the
jealous eye of prfjudice; it sees some
whim or evil habit that a great many do
not notice, but I fear it is going to ruin
him,
"Wife, what do you think of Bro.
and family, and their doings?
Wife. — "Why i think they are just
splendid members; I think they do just
right, if I understand the rules of the
church and the Bible."
Pa. — "I might have known without
asking you, for it makes no difference
to you what a brother or sister is or
does just so they are in the old order.
I was talking to neighbors A.., B., C,
D., and E. and their wives the other
day, and they all think as I do."
Wife. — "Why pa, I hope you haven't
been talking aboia!; him!"
Pa. — "Yes I have, for I love him
and feel so concerned about him."
Wife. — "Well pa, why didn't you go
and talk to him about it (if you felt it
was your duty to say anything) as the
good book directs?"
Pa.— "Well, I intend to."
Wife. — "Yes, after you have talked
it all over the country. That is not the
right way. H_adn't we better clear the
chips and rubbish from our ^own doors
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before we begin to spy around other
doors?"
Pa —""Well, I am afraid he will lose
his influence, and I am so anxious about
his welfare."
Do you discover it? A dead fly in the
ointment; a spider in the palace.
lor the Brethren at Work.
"OLD OBDERITBS."
BY D. P. SATLOR.
THIS appellation is given to the breth-
ren of the German Baptibt church
by persons who came into the church
unconverted to the faitii ot the gospel
as believed and taught by the church
since her organization in America, and
some of these have come into the min-
istiy in this way. A church of per-
haps twenty or thirty members wants a
preacher, and an election is held, half a
dozen brethren receive votes, but one
has a few more than the others and he
is declared the preacher. Sometimes
two brethren have a tie vote, and some
times two are nearly equal in votes; in
such cases it is often proposed that both
be acknowledged, which is done, and
here are two preachers. As soon as
this is done, these preachers who will
know no church order, and will be
governed by the gospel only, feel them-
selves commissioned to go into all the
world to preach the gospel, when in all
probability if the Brotherhood had
gone into an election for brethren to go
abroad to preach the gospel, these would
not have received one single vote.
Sometime ago in a family I picked
up a paper in which one of these preach
ers was blowing off his gas at a terrible
rate, letting down on the "old orderists,"
(as he call d them), who had curtailed
end circumscribed his liberties in his
installation by not allowing him to go
into already organized church territory
without the call or invitation of the
elder who, by the Holy Ghost, was made
overseer of it. This, he said, was tra
dition of men, and ought forthwith be
repealed; just as if a dozen of members
in an obscure place in the mountains
of "West "Virginia had authority to in-
vest him with power to go all over the
world to preach the gogpel in the name
of tlie German Baptist church, whose
distinctive peculiarities he neither loves
nor believer. And not ocly will he
have the order of the old orderites re-
pealed, but the Minutes ought to be
burned. "Yes burn them, I say burn
them;" as for him he will be governed
by the gospel.
Now I will ask this gospeler, "Where
is the gospel that has given you the
authority to go all over the country to
preach your theory of the gospel in the
name of the German Baptist church,
whose order you call tradition of men,
find whose Minutes you would have
burnt? I know the Savior commanded
his apostles to go, but who commanded
you to go? And where does the gospel
define the order for the little church in
the mountains of "West Virginia to or-
der you to go? And after you have
burnt the Minutes and destroyed the
church's order, as you are trying to do,
where wiJ be your authority to preach
at all? I demand ycu to show the gos-
pel that has authorized you to preach.
A few dozen members authorized you
to preach; but where is the gospel that
authorizes them to impose you upon
others? You will ignore church order,
that you say is the tradition of men,
and you will burn the Minutes and you
will be governed by the gospel. Now
show where or how the gospel author-
ized you to preach the gospel over the
world. Now if the brethren did not
appoint you to preach according to the
order of the gospel, I know the gospel
did not; then you are an impostor
among the brethren, and I assure you
that we have no use for you.
Again, you profess to preach the
gospel and to be governed by it, yet
you claim that the ladies' hats are an
apostolic covering for women in time of
prayer, as are the plain caps, chosen
and worn by the sisters of the church
long before your mother or yoa were
born. I demand the gospel to sustain
your assertion. I will produce the gos ■
pel that forbids being conformed to
this world. And it is self-evident that
the ladies' hat is of the world and
is patronized by the world; and it is
equally manifest that the plain white
cap is not of the world, neither is it
patronized by the world. I ask, "Which
of the two is conforming to the world ?
A' short time ago a sheet with
over one hundred different styles of la-
dies' hats printed on it, was sent to one
of our merchants. 1 expressed surprise
at the number. He said, "This is not
half the number they have." I was
then told that in New York there was
a, house where they manufactured hats,
m which are over twenty men and
women whose duty it is to stuiy out
new styles of hats. I claim that the
man who professes to preach the gospel
and to be governed by it, and advocates
wearing hats by the sisters is the most
consummated hypocrite. Paul charged
Timothy to commit these things (the
things of the gospel) unto faithful men,
who would be able to teach others also.
But I don't read in the scriptures that
those faithful men rose up against all
rule and order, and called Paul and
Timothy old orderites. Neither do I be-
lieve that any one born of God will do
iO.
This croaking, "i will be governed
by the gospel," is the veriest humbug-
ery. Men whose lives are hid with
Christ in God, are conformed to, and
are controlled by the gospel never croak
about it. If rum selling and beer-
drinking were as popular in our relig-
ion professing world as the wearing
ladies' hats is, and the church would as-
sume the right to forbid it these gospel
croakers would be as ready to clamor,
"You have no gospel to forbid it or to
interfere with the rights and liberties of
the people," as they now are in reference
to ladies' hats. If the church has no
authority to forbid sisters wearing la-
dies' hats, she has no authority to for
bid brethren selling beer; but this is
just what this new theory claims to
do.
It would be the most diflicul thing
for these pretended gospelers to give
a satisfactory reason for him being a
member m the German Baptist church.
For it is manifest that they love nothing
she believes or teaches, then why do
they profeas to be members of her body ?
It certainly would be the church's great-
est blessing if they were far, very far,
removed from her. And I think the
time has come that forbearance has
ceased to be a virtue. Heroic action is
now called for. Brethren what say
you? _
The perfect man is the one who has
a deliberate purpose to do the will of
God in all things, under all circum-
stances, and at all times, never resting
in this or that point of obedience, but
going on, fixing his eyes on his high
calling.
If you love others they will love
you. If you speak kindly to them
they will speak kindly to you— love is
repaid with love, and hatred with ha-
tred. "Would you hear a sweet and
jjleasing echo, speak sweetly and pleas-
antly yourself.
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THE BJriJiiTHPlEN ^T ^(jUJ^.
THE SHOE THAT FITTED.
The minister hit 'em every time,
And when he spoke of lashon,
And riggia' outiu bows and things,
As woman's ralin' passion,
And comin' to church to see (he styles,
I couldn't he'p a winkiu'
And nudgin' my wife, and says T, "That's you,''
Acd I guess it sot her to thinkin'.
Just then, the minister says, says he,
"Acd now I've come to the f -Hers
Who've lost th's shower by using th.ir fiierd
Aa a sjrt o' mjral umbrellas.
Go h'm'"," said he, "and find your fiults
Instei-.d of huntin' your brother's;
Go hcmV' ^ays he, "and wear the coats
You trijd to fit for others."
My wife she nudged, and Brown ha winked.
And there was lot? o' smilin',
And lots o' lookia' at our pew.
It sot my blood a bijiu'.
Says I to mys-ilf, our minister
Is gettin' a little bitter;
I'll tellhim when meetin's out, that I
Ain't at all that kind of a critter.
— Swinsburne's Church Canticles.
For tho Brethren at Work.
A LETTER TO A SABBATARIAN
BY C. HOPE.
[The following was found amoue a lot of pa-
pers, and though written several years ago is re-
plete wiih good points. — Ed.]
IT appears from your quotation, coup-
led with your name in the Advent
Meview, that you pray God to help you
render him acceptable service according
to Adventiam. 1 hope you have con-
sidered the doctrine of those people
better than I have, therefore you ought
to be able to bear with the weak and
instruct the ignorant.
I admit right here that 1 do not see
how any one can claim the Law of Mo-
ses as binding on Christians and not be
an Adventist in regard to the Sabbath,
As for myself, I can see "that Christ is
the end of the Law to every one that
believeth."
I understand Christ was the end of
the whole Law as given to the Jews, 1.
Because all the Law is called by Peter,
a yoke which our fathers noi- we were
able to bear. — Acts 15: 11. 2. Because
it is called weak, unprofitable, decayed,
waxed old, vanished away. — Heb. 3:
13, 7: 18. 3. Because called, "Statutes
that were not good, and judgments
whereby they should not love." — Ez
20: 25. 4. Because Jesus Christ took
it out of the way nailing it to a cross. —
Col. 2: 34, 16, 17. 5. Because old
things passed away and all (not some)
things became new. — ■'2, Oor- 5:7. 6.
Because God said, "Remember not the
former things, nor consider the things
of old."— Isa. 43: 18. 7. Christ be-
ing our substitute fulfilled the law (on
stones) for the Jews and (in conscience)
for the Gentiles; so we became married
to another and died to the Law. — Rom.
7. Moreover God gave the Old Testa
ment Law to the Jews, They were
never given to the Gentiles.
Wherefore then served the . law ? It
was (not 'is) added because of trans-
gressions. How long? Until the "seed"
should come. Christ is that seed. The
Law was (not is) a school- master to
bring believers to Christ; but after
faith is come, the school-master was no
moreneeded.— Gal. 3: 19, 21, 22,23,
24, 25 and 4: 1-11.
Now when Jesus came, God gave to
all nations a New Covenant; and even
Jews were required to seek salvation by
this new way, leaving the old. Is this
not plain proof that the Old, in its re-
quirements passed away ? In every tes-
tament there must be a compliance with
its rules in order to enjoy its promises.
It seems strange to me that if Jesus
wanted the Old weak Law as a rule in
his New Covenant, that he failed to say
so; and still more strange that when he
began to give rules for those who should
believe and obey him, that he took up a
number of the old commandments and
so changed them that you cannot keep
them without transgressing those in the
old? Why this change if he wanted us
to keep the old commands. Shall we
cast aside his commands and be Jews?
If you say the penalty is changed, I
readily admit it, becau=!e the law is
changed, or passed away.
Jesus does not name the Sabbath —
gives no command concerning it; and
where he has been silent, nothing need
be added. He himself did not keep
the Sabbath as the Jews did. He said,
"My Father worketh hitherto and I
work." Why? Because you and I had
fallen into a pit, and Jesus had to work
hard every day to get us out. There
was no rest for Him while here; nor is
there any in this life for those who fol
low his example. (There remaineth a
rest for them.) Every day, like Jesus,
they will work diligently for the saving
of sinners.
How does the New Testament in re-
lation to time of working, read? Does
it read, "Six days you shall labor and
do all thy work, and on the seventh go
out into all the world and preach the
gospel to all nations? ' No, sir; it does
not! Well, then, how does it read?
Turn to your New Testament, Matt. 28:
19, 20, and read. Not a word there
about resting^ or about joMvown work.
So many when they read what Christ
did on the first day of the week, find
rest in it. Likewise, the Sabbatarian;
when he finds something the Jews were
required to do on the seventh day, sees
reit in in it, and takes it for a command.
But the fact is, rest is not the thing
mentioned. Work^ diligent work, was
required of God's p«^ople. The early
Christians even worked until midaight
to convince sinners of the waj of life,
telling the people to follow them as
they followed Christ. I have conclud-
ed to follow their example whether you
call it reasonable or not.
You will yet say, "Till heaven and
earth pass, one jot or tittle shall in no
wise pass from the law until i= be ful-
filled." Was this law, here mentioned,
the Law and Prophets, he said he came
not to destroy? Did he come to fulfill
the Law and ihe Prophets? "Certain-
ly," you say. Did he fulfill them?
Again you eay, yes. Well, being ful-
filled, and having power to speak from
God, did he not say, "But I say unto
you," etc ? If he had no right to
make new laws, then he had no more
right to say "I," "I" than you and I
have.
Your reference to Isiiah on the Sab-
bath, you should see, belongs to the time
when all Israel shall be gathered to-
gether. We therefore see no impropri-
ety of teaching and preaching on the
first day of the week. There is no law
transgressed by so doing. We do on
that day, as well as on others, what we
are commanded to do, — "Preach the
gospel." Let every day's work be done
to the glory and honor of God, that
souls may be saved. Woe unto every
one of us who will not obey the Lord
Jesus!
For the Brethren at Work
PUEBLO, COLORADO.
BY MRS EMILY V. KEETER.
TF many of your readers know as lit-
-■- tie about Pueblo as I did before I
came here perhaps a letter from this
point may not be without interest to
them.
It is a town of about five thousand
inhabitants. The Arkansas river sepa-
THE BRETHREN" iN.T T^ORK.
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rates the old town from the part called
South Pueblo, which is orrowiDg rapid-
ly. Directly east of the main street in
the old town is a high ridge known to
the residents as "Tender foot Ridge." A
new comer here is duhbed a "tender
foot"; and as this hill is near the prin
cipal hotels and accessible, visitors £re
quite apt to find the top soon after their
arrival, hence the name. A very fine
view of Pike's Peak can be had from
this ridge; and also a view of a range
of mountains, forty miles distant, called
the ''Green Horn Range."
A visitor sauntering along upon
Tender foot ridge is surprised to find
himself in a small village of adobe
huts, and if he sees any of the dwellers
of these queer habitations he may sur-
mise that he is in the "Mexican quar-
ters'', and very likely his next thought
will be, which path will lead him to
Santa Fe Avenue in the shortest possi
ble time.
These adobe huts are most of them
built on the side of the hill. The
coarse adobe bricks (of which the pro-
tuding part of the habitation is built)
are manufactured by the men, of the
clayey soil which they have scooped
out.
These Mexicana are not at all fasti-
dious in the matter of location or homes,
and as a very small amount of room
will accommodate a pater familias, his
wife, ten children and five or more dogs,
a home is soon completed and ready for
occupancy.
These Mexicana, as they are called
here, are lazy, filthy, and dishonest.
The grown people are fearfully ugly in
feature, but some of the smaller fry,
with their tawny skins, bright black
eyes and long shining ebony locks are
rather attractive in general appearance.
The men work j ust enough to keep
themselves and their families from ab-
solute starvation. Taken all in all they
are a miserable, worthless set of beings,
and in almost every respect they present
quite a contrast to the colored people
of Pueblo, who always seem busy,
cheerful, and happy. Quite a number
of the latter have rented a building,
organized themselves into a religious
society, and before long will doubtless
build a church.
About the best business in Pueblo is
keeping a boarding house for invalids
and tourists. The altitude is less than
either Co'ojado Sprinisa or Denver, and
as a Winter home for invalids is much
to be preferred. Early in the season,
or more properly late in the Fall, scores
of consumptives hastening down from
the mountains, came here to pass the
Winter. A walk through the streets
would lead one to think Colorado a
huge hospital with the inmates out for
a breath of fresh air.
It is wonderful how indifferent people
who live here become towards the un-
fortunate from all parts of the union.
If a person looks a trifle pale, he is
laughingly told that he "looks like a
consumptive. ' I thitk more has been
said for this climate' as a cure for pul-
monary difficulties than facts will justi
fy. If the disease has passed its first
stage, the patient had better stay at
home; but hundreds have been curec
who came soon enough.
One of the saddest sights one seeu
here, (and not an infrequent one either)
ia a hearse passing, attended by one
carriage. — A wife accompanies a loved
husband herein the desperate hope that
the "climate" will give him in some mi-
raculous manner a pair of new lungs,
but often finds the air too stimulating
for the wasted strength of the sufi'erer,
and she is forced to see him fail day by
day, and finally to die far from friends
and home. Or perhaps it is the hus-
band who takes a wife from the com-
forts of home and tries to care for her
in a boarding-house where the steak is
leathery, the coffee muddy, the bread
stale, the biscuit yellow, and as many
other discomforts exist as the most act
ive imagination can conjure up. If one
has strength to walk about in the open
air a good part of the time, aiid can
forget business cares, or other worrying
matters, much benefit may be had, and as
I said, in hundreds of cases, is derived
from the dry, bracing, wholesome air.
I had read descriptions of dust storms
and heard them described in what I
thought a very graphic manner, but one
must see for himself after all, or forev-
er have but a vague idea of what the
wind can do when it is whirling the
clouds of alkali dust through the streets,
and sending showers of fine pebbles rat
tling against the window panes.
There has been very little snow here
this Winter, though we hear of frequent
storms in the mountains and the trains,
both from the east and from Danver
have been delayed almcst every day.
I have said nothing of Paeblo as a
business place, or its society, churches,
schools, or future prospects — but as my
letter is quite long enough for the first
one — I will reserve the remaining topics
until some future time.
A MODEL LAWYER.
SQUIRE Johnson was a model law-
yer, as the anecdote will show:
Johnson once rushed into the Squire's
oflace in a great passion, and said : "That
scoundrel of a cobbler. Smith, has sued
me for five dollars for a pair of boots."
"Then you owe him five dollars."
"To be sure I do, but he's gone and
sued me — sued me!"
"Then why don't you pay him, if you
owe him?"
"Because he sued me, when a man
does that I'll never pay him till it costs
him more than he gets. I want you to
make it cost him all you can."
"But it will cost you something, too."
"I don't care for that. What do you
charge to begin with?"
"Ten dollars, and more if there is
much extra trouble."
"All right. There's the X. Now go
ahead."
No sooner was the client gone than
Squire Johnson stepped across to his
neighbor. Smith, and offered to pay the
bill on condition that the suit was with-
drawn. The shoemaker gladly accept-
ed— all he wanted was his pay. The
lawyer retained the other five for his
fee, and as the case was not trouble-
some, he made no demand upon his
client.
Ten days after, Jones came to see
how his case was getting on.
"All right," said the lawyer; "You
wont have any trouble about that. I
put it to Smith so strongly that he was
glad to withdraw the suit altogether."
"Capital!" cried the exulting Jones.
"You have done it brown! You shall
have all my business hereafter."
HOW HE GOT RICH.
A GOOD old man, who is very rich
now. was very poor when he was
a boy. When asked how he got rich
he replied: "My father taught me nev-
er to play until my work for the day
was finished, and never to spend mon-
ey until I earned it. If I Lad but
half an hour's work to do in a day,
I must do that the first thing and in
half an hour. After this was done, i
was allowed to play. I early formed
the habit of doing- everything in its
time, and it soon became perfectly
easy to do so. It is to this habit that
I owe my prosperity."
166
THE BltETHREISr AJr WOJtiil
FROM C. H. BALSBAUGH
Ujsion Deposit, I
Dauphin Co, i-'eiiua. f
Flora E HEAdUE-.—Belored Sister: — Yours
of 17Hi ult., has just come. Your stamps are
welcome, not only because needed, but more
for the dear love that prompted them. It an-
imates and elevate', and yet humbles rtiy in-
most soul to know that there are hearts open
to the reception of the dissemination of which
I have consecrated my life. Only those who
bare affinity with the cross, and appreciate the
life it brings, tak^ interest in my writing?.
You overrate my sancity. Lest P«ul should
be exalted above meajure through the abun-
dance of the revelations given unto him, he
had his flesh pricked with a thorn to keep him
meek and lowly in heart. Cor. 12. God is deal-
with me after the same manner. While oiher»
exalt me in their estimation "as an ideal
Christian" I smite my breast saying, "God be
merciful to me a sinner." The higher we climb
into the light, the more our ugliness is re-
vealed, and the more hateful we become to our-
selves. The more we discover the beauty of
Jesus, the more our defontiity stands out m all
its repulsivness. I never saw an eminent
Christian yet who thought well of himself, and
who glories in aught save the cross by whose
lingering crucmxion he was conformed morc
and more into the lovely image of the All-pure
and All-beautiful. God has a stupendous and
glorious work for us to do and that is to strug-
gle out of our carnal, earthward propensities
into that repose of soul, that divinity of char-
acter, that oneness with God, of which we have
a type in the incarnation — the Godman. The
misconstructions, and calumny, and malice
dealt out to rae by those to whom my essays
are unpalatable, are a very small affair, so far
as I am concerned. They deeply pain my
natural sensibilites, of my renewed nature,
and yet they do me good rather than
harm. So long as my enemies have no graver
offense to charge me with than adherence to
the Cross, I am content to share the f^te of Em-
manuel. We are never greater and strons^r
than alien in perfect unison with the despised
and crucified Son of the Almighty. To stand
and copy Jesus is work enough for time and
eternity.
AN APPEAL.
Deab Bbetheen AND Sisters:— I have been
studying quite a number of time?, in
what manner we as a church might help Bro.
C. H. Balsbaugh to publish some of his writ-
ings in tract or book form (I prefer the book)
We are all aware of the pure and highly ele-
vated Christian tone of his writings, and I
think it a duty we owe to one and all, to try
and have those writings preserved in some
form, which will still be here when the writer
is "numbered with those who have gone be
fore." "Gather up the fragments, so that noth-
ing may be lo^t." is very applicable to this
dear brothers writings. Too much of it has
already gone to waste, although I know of some
of it which has done much good. We are all
aware of the great need of funds of brother
Balsbaugh and that it would be impossible for
him to attempt a work of this kind without a
larger supply, and we are further aware that
much of our earnings are used to supply our
carnal apr.e'ites contrary to nature and Ihe
commfliids ot Jesus. Therefore let us bestir
ourseh e I to thinking how we may put it to a
better use.
I propose that each of us who are interested
send one dollar to some one who has been ap-
pointed to receive ihese funds, before sending
them to brother Balsbaugh, until an amount
often or twenty dollars have been raised, when
it can be reported through the columns of the
Bebtheen at Work, so that we may all know
how our work is progn-ssing, and then forward
the amount to brother Balsbaugh; and further
that we also pledge ourselves to take one of his
books when published.
I do not consider myself an expert in the
least in contriving and furnishing plans for
any great work, and only propose this because
I am very anxious to have a work from so gift-
ed an author, and I farther hope if any one
who can prepare a better plan from the above
suggestions will speedily do so. In the mean-
time who is ready ? Who will respond? How
aiaay are willing to give the 'tenth" unto
their Lord? I am anxiously wai^iog to send
my dollar. Flora E. Teague.
REVELATION VS. EVOLUTION.
BT J. E. EBEESOLB.
OF late I have been reading the "Problem of
Human Life" and must say that it is as-
tonishing to see what ideas have crept into
the so-called scientific world. It seems that
some men are always casting about for some
theory, upon which to hinge an argument in
endeavoring to set aside the idea of a great First
Cause to create all things both animate and in-
animate. The fruitful field of imagination
stands invitingly open for all those who cannot
accept through faith the declaration: "In the
beginning was the word and the word was with
Gnd and the word was God"
Hence the school of Haeekle & Co., conceived
the idea of spontaneous generations, or a good
point from which to launch out into the
boundless ocean of human reasnning, and have
a;iventotbe world evolution, commonly known
as Darwinism, in which we are taught that
man has been evolved from the lower animals.
But they fail to tell us whether our ancestors
were of the type orangoutang, or some species
of lizwd, they have also left us completely in
the dark, as to when man left his former self,
and leaped across the barrier of his originality,
since they themselves claim that an impos-
■■ibiity. But we may have a few chapters upon
that point in the future, since they are out up
on the iliuminatible expanse of imagination,
without rudder of compass, and may have miss-
ed the haven where they may finally be able
to solve the knotty problem, or else conclude
that they have mistaken themselves for some-
thing which they are not.
How thoughtful, upon their part, to pin the
theory down to the law of gradual development
since without that, this would be a world of
chance, and who could imagine the >'gony of
that mother who was constantly harssa d I y the
fear that her offspring might be of the ances
tralspeeies?
If materalists and skeptics really want light
upon the subject of creation and future exi.-it
ence outside of the Bible, let them go to the
unlettered sons of Africa, or among the Abor-
is;ines of America, and learn of them that there
is a great Creator, whom they recognize as a
spirit, and that good and faithful deeds will be
rewarded and evil punished. Their ideas upon
these pouits being the impress of that inherent
principle which creative wisdom has wisely
imparted to them.
The scientific world has been in the jury-box
long enough to demonstrate the fact that they
have unintentionally agreed to disagree. Call
in Moses andElias, Daniel and Jeremiah, and
it is found that from Genesis to Ravalation
there is a beautiful harmony, while the thun-
ders of Sinai and the glory of the cross, add a
beautiful luster to the p:iges ot prophecy, as
one by one, ihe events are unfolded to the gaza
of an astonished world, challenging the admin-
istration of poor sinful man, and causes the
mind to leap beyond the confines of mortality
and lay hold, by faith, on some power beyond
the human comprehension, which the Chris-
tian world recogniz-s in the God of the Uni-
verse, who controls all things according to his
purpose.
The Problem of iluman Life is a great work,
and should be in the hands of every student of
the Bible. Although we may not be able to
fully understand every subj-ct treated, it will
at least serve to caution us against accepting
everything handed out as being founded upon
scientific principles.
For the Brethren at Work
YET THERE IS ROOM.
BT LIZZIE H. DELP.
GENERATION after generation has passed
away fro-m the shores of time, to those of
eternity, since those words were first uttered.
The great plan of redemption has bec-5me
known in many lands and climes, the faithful
workers of Christ have toiled early and late;
have gone out into the highways and hedges to
gather in the poor pf riahing sinners, and God
has blessed their labors. They have been
successful — many precious souls have been re-
trieved from the depths of despair, by the glo-
rious light of the gospel-truth ; for the "people
which s-at in darkness saw great light, and to
them which sat in the region and shadow of
death, light is sprung up" — that glorious
light which continues to shine upon the path-
way of the Christian, Many of those blood-
bought souls have passed up yonder to join the
glorious throng in Heaven. And "yet there is
room"
' Cnme for all things are now ready," 0 how
can Ihey spurn the benign invitation, which
has been reiterated from age to age, and from
time to time; the same invitation is made to-
day, in this free Christian land of ours; in the
sunny clime of India, in desert regions of Afri-
ca. Earnest workers have gone forth into all
the world, to preach the gospel to every creat-
ure; none are excluded. 0! why will they not
accept the gift of Salvation now? Why put it
off to an indefinite period, why delay.
Day is declining, and the Sun is low.
The Shadows lengthen, light makes haste to go:
E're night that gate may close, and seal thy doom.
Then the last, low, long cry; — "No room, No room."
Mainland, Montgomery Co., Pa.
Those who depend on the merits of their
ancestors, search ia the roots of the tree for
fruits which the branches should produce.
THE KKEii3:iiEzsr ^T w^ork:.
167
MABY C. NORHAN SHAKON, MrSN,
MEMORIESOFTHE OLD KITCHEN.
Far back in my musings my tliouglits have been cast
To the cottage where the hours of my chUdhood were
passed.
I loved all its rooms, to the pantry and hall,
But that blessed old kitchen was dearer than all.
Its chairs, and its tables, none brighter could be,
And all its surroundings were sacred to me,
To the nail in the ceiling, the latch on the door;
And I loved eveiy crack in that old kitchen floor.
I remember the fireiDlace, with mouth high and wide,
The old fashioned oven that stood by its side.
Out of which, each Thanksgiving, came puddings and
pies
That faii'ly bewildered and dazzled our eyes.
And then too Saint Nicholas, slyly and still.
Came down every Christmas, our stockings to fill :
But the dearest of memories IVe liud up in store,
Is the motlier that trod that old kitchen floor.
Day in, and day out, from morning till night.
Her footsteps -were busy, her heart always light;
For it .seemed to me then that she knew not a care.
The smUe was so gentle her face used to wear.
I remember with pleasure, what joy tilled our eyes.
When she told us the stories that children so prize:
They were new every night, though we'd heard them
before
From her hps, at the wheel, on the old kitchen floor.
I remember tlie window, where moriiings I'd run,
To gain the first glimpse of '.he glorious sun.
And I thought when my head scarcely reached to the sill.
That it slept through the night, in the trees on the hill;
And the small track of groond that my eyes could there
view.
Was all of the world that my yoimg fancy knew;
Indeed I cared not to know of it more.
For a world in itself was that old kitchen floor.
To-night, those old visions come back at their will,
But the wheel and its music forever is still;
The band is moth-eaten, the wheel laid away.
And the iinger that tm-ned it hes moldeiing in clay.
The hearthstone so sacred, is just as 'twas then.
And the voices of children ring out there again:
The srm through the window looks in as of yore.
But it sees stranger feet on that old kitchen floor.
I ask not for honor, but tliis I worrld crave.
That when the hps speaking ai'e closed in the grave.
My children will gather tbeir's round at then- side.
And tell of the mother that long ago died;
'Twould be far more endear-ing, far deeper to me.
Than this inscription on marble or gr-arrite could be.
To have them tell often, as I did of yore.
Of the mother that trod that old kitchen floor.
— Sel. hy Clara Price.
lit. M0ITi«, 111.
TOBACCO.
I WISH to say a word to those that profess to
be Christ like, or in other words, to be
Christians. In regard to conforming to the
world's fashion in the use of tobacco, I do not
wish to rebuke, but to entreat with meekness
and love. I shall endeavor to qaote a few pass-
ages from the holy scriptures, and if the words
which I quote rebuke you, it is the Lord's
work and not mine, and surely it is better to
regard reproof from the hoiy Spirit in time to
turn from evil, than to continue in it. Perhaps
you may think I am meddling with something
that the Bible sajs nothing about, but perhaps
you will not think so when 1 get Ihrougb.
In the firs', place,! will notice a few o! j-^ctions
or excuses that are beiug held up by those that
conform to this fashion. First, they say that
the Bible does not directly forbid its use: but
b(-fore we get through we will see how it stands
in the light of the Bible. It seems to us un
necessary to prove that it is not consistent f'r a
Chriitian to use tobacco. I have no doubt that
it is hard to give up; this is the only reason
why tliey continue in its use; for how many do
you think would take up the habit after con-
version, had it not been formed before? They
would not try to argue that it is no harm,neither
would they try to justify themselves in forming
the habit by saying that it is a preventive of
disease. There ate but few that acquire the
habit after conversion. We know that the
Bible djes notdireetly mention tobacco, but we
will present a fcw passages of Scripture to you
and see if they 'do not excluJe the me of tobacco.
"Abstain from all appearance of evil." 1 Thes.
5: 22. Now if tobacco has any appearance of
evil we should abstain from it. Can tobacco-
using Christians take their tobacco and lay
it on the table and ask God's bleessing upon it,
believing that Gcd will ftnctify it to their
good? Can they use it in the light of the
following scriptures: "Whatever therefore ye
eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the
glory of God." 1 Cor. 10: 31. '■Finally,brethren,
whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things
are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatso-
ever things are pure, whatsoever things are
lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; ii
there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,
thinkofthese things." Phil. 4:8. "Having there-
fore these promises,deaily beloved, let us cleanse
ourselves fron all filt'niness of the flesh." 2 Cor.
7: 1. 'Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and
juperfluifcy of naughtiness." James 1: 21.
"And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all
in the name of the Lord Jeeus, giving thanks
to God and the father by him." Col. 3: 17.
"Pure religion and undsfiled before God and
the father is this, to visit the fatherless and
widows in their feflictions and to keep himself
UP spotted from the world." James 1: 27. Is
not the use of tobacco a spot of the world?
"And be ye not conformed to this world, but
be transformed by the renewing of your mind
that ye may prove what is that good, and ac-
ceptable and pt-rfect will of God." Rom. 12:2.
Are you not conforming to the world when you
conform to the world's fashion of tobacco use-
ing? roost assuredly you are. Therefore dear-
ly beloved, we entreat, "Touch, not, taste not,
handle not." CoL 2 : 21. "And whatsoever ye do,
do it heartily as to the Lord and not unto men.
Col. 3: 2, "For ye are bought with a price,
therefore glorify God in your bodies and in your
spirit, which are God's. He that saith he abid-
eth in him ought himself also so to walk even
as he walked, therefore beloved seeing that ye
have been bought with a price, be diligent that
ye may be found of him in peace without spot
and blameless for our God is a consuming fire."
M. 0. N.
A LOW voiCE-A good Quaker,eighty-fi7e years
oi age, whom no one evey heard speak a cross
word, was asked by a young msn how he
had been able, through the trials and perplexi
lies of a long life, to keep always so pleasant.
He replied, "Dayton, if thee never allows thy
voice to rise, th^e won't ever be likely to get
very angry." Remember this, children, and
try and keep your voices soft and low.
LET THE LOWER LIGHTS BE
BURNING.
CHRIST, the great beacon light, has done
all in his power for us; now it behooves us
to obey the irjunctions of our blessed Master:
"L'it your light so shine before men, that they
may see your good works, and glorify your
father which is in heaven." (Matt. 5: 16,).
How many of us, dear brethren and sisters, are
letting our lights shine? If we have our
lamps trimmed, and burning, we are as a city set
on a hill ; it cannot be hid. Let the lower lights
be burning. If we are the followers of Jesus,
we are the lower lights, therefore our light
should be burning, that men who are in dark-
ness,may come to the light of the gospel of the
son of God. But if the light that is in us be dark-
nesg,how great is that darkness. If our light be-
come pure and bright, it will be made manifest
that our works are wrought in God, but if we
darken our ligut by omission, and negligence,
we are disobedient children, and it proves the
absence of love in the heart, and also proves w»
know not God. It is only when we subdue
self that we become obedient to the will of God,
therefore,crucify the flesh with the Inst thereof,
that you may gain the victory over evil, and be-
come bright and shining lights in the world.
It then becomes necessary that we follow him,
who hath said, "I am the light of the world; ha
that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,
but shall have the light of life."
Let the lower lights be burning;
Send the gleam across the wave;
Some poor fainting struggling seaman
You may rescue, you m^y save,
_ M. O W.
One hundred thousand infants die yearly in
France of hunger and wretchedness, simply for
want of proper nursing.
The affection between a pair of mated moles
is so great that when the female is caught in a
trap the male is frequently found lying dead
close beside her, affection having overcome the
calls of hunger and the fast proving fatal.
Never swerve in your conduct from your hon-
est convictions. Decide, because yon see rea-
sons for decision ; and then act, because you
have decided. Let your actions follow the
guidance of your judgment; and if between them
both you go down the Niagara, go ! it is the
only course worthy of a man. — Horace Bush-
nell.
Ten years ago a widow lady in Liberty county
found a little, half-starved lamb. She raised it
and took good care of it. From that beginning
she now has eighty sheep, and has, from tune
to time, sold thirty head. If this is not a good
dividend from such a small investment, WB
woule rise to a point of order and ask what is?
— Hinesville (Ga.) Gazette.
A swTET TOiCE. — We agree with that old
poet who said that a low, soft voice is an excel-
lent thing in woman. Indeed, we feel inclined
to go much farther than he on the subject, and
call it one of her crowning charms. How
often the spell of beauty is rudely broken by
course, loud talking, flow often you are irre-
sistibly drawn to a plain, unassuming womas,
whose soft, silvery tones render her positively
attractive. In the social circle how pleasant it
is to hear a woman talk in the low key which
cHaracterizf-s the true lady. In the sanctuary
of home how such a voice soothes the fretful
child and cheers the weaiy husband.
168
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VAIN TALKERS,
"VI 0 soonei had the apostles given evidencs
i-l of their fidelity to the truth, and man-
ifested their steadfa-stness in the heavenly
revealed principles of Christianity, than oppo-
nents from within as well as from without,
appeared upon the field and by loud darings,
bluster, threatenings and mntterings showed
bitter opposition. "False brethren" who hes-
itated not to "speak evil" of those whom they
pretended to love, defied government, persecut
ed the saints, and boasted of their own superi-
ority.
Paul looking down through the dim vista
of time beheld a picture of these days : "For
men shall be lovers of their own selves * *
boasters, proud, blasphemers ** truce-breakers,
false accusers, * * despiaers of those that are
good, traitors, hesdy, high-minded * * having a
form of godliness, but denying the power
thereof." 2 Tim. 3:2-5. This is a fearful pict-
ure; but the picture is not what the reality is;
for the illustration is always inferior to the
thing itself. See what the Lord says. Men
shall hoast^ be proud, blaspheme, accuse falsely,
despise the good, become traitors, having vowed
allegiance co God and his people, now turn
against them; heady, stubborn, self-willed,
seeking their own way and accusing others
of crimes of which they themselves are grossly
guilty. They have a form of godliness— seek
to run with the people of God, but deny the
power of that /onre 0/ ^ofZ/{«cM. la the mid t
of this awful description of those who, through
malice, envy, and hatred seek to destroy those
"that are good,'' comes the emphatic decia
ration, ''from such turn away^ Let not jour
garments of righteousness be spotted with this
rebellious, soul-destroying faction described
by the apostle. "Turn away" firom them, lest
God should come with thunders and lightnings
and consume the who'e people.
If the church of the Brethren in A. D. 1881
does not contain some who are fulfilling this
prediction of the apostle Paul then it is because
things are strangely mixed. Notwithstanding
the word of God requires every child of God to
"avoid foolish and unlearned questions," because
"they do gender strifes," the "foolish and
unlearned questions" are constantly pressed
upon the children of God; and because the "chil-
dren" in obedience to their Master "'avoid''' the
"questions" and "turn away" from those who
ask them, then the children's characters are
attacked, vtnom, spite, and malice are poured
out upon them; they are called hard names,
their reputations attacked, "cast out as evil,"
and the cry of "tyranny" raised. He who
notes transpiring events.oannot fail to see bitter-
ness of spirit, envy, hatred, malice, calumiiy and
defamation issuing from various parts of the
Brotherhood, and attempting to overturn not
only the long-estabSisbed methods of living
the principles of the go.-pel, but even mad
attempts to overthrow the principles them-
selves. We can not shut our eyes to these
attempts. They are being made; and the
question is, what sha'l those do who are patiently
waiting for the Master to com;? There is a
work for them to perform.
They are required to treat those who refuse
to "hear the church" as heathen — that is, have
no Christian communion with them — withdraw
fellowship — turn away from them. This is
heaven's order; and a failure to comply with
this divine order, will bring upon the church
t'ne just judgment of God.
It is the duty of the church, notwith-
standing its refusal to carry the "coals of fire"
in its bosom, to instruct in meekness thsse who
oppose themselves. 2 Tim 2: 2S. Though
there be "unruly members," teaching a liberal-
ism that contains the poison which slowly but
surely destroys,it is the duty of God's children to
instruct them ia meekness; but it is one
thing to instruct and another to embrace in
fellowship. Because the church must teach a
man, it does not follow that she must felloivship
him, even though he be a destroyer of the good
We know many dear brethren are sorely
tried by the enemies ef the cross; mentally
they are being persecuted, their names sent
over the land in papers as reprobates, their
characters assailed, false logic resorted to to
uphold devilish principles; but still not one who
is thus treated should think of retaliation. We
counsel forbearance — that is,we entreat all who
are maligned, to endure it patiently; but when
called upon to mantain the purity of the
church, and uphold the doctrine, stand firm,
but be kind — pour coals of fire upon your
enemies' heads by feeling and clothing thera
if they be hungry or naked. God will not
charge you with tyranny and vengeance if
you kindly but firmly say no when asked to
yield to false policy.
You know there are men who seem to have
nursed their feelings in the cradle of envy and
malice, and from envy's cradle transferred Ihem
to calumny's crib where they still feed them as
diligently as ever. Dionyaius, out of envy,
punished the musician PailoxeQious because he
could sing bstter than himself. Sa if we are
punished because we have been successful by
God's grace in giving you a better paper than
some others, or if some of you are persecuted
because by your good behavior at home where
you are best known, you have arisen to posi-
tions of usefulness in the church ahead of others,
bear it patiently.
When Columbus had returned to Spain after
discovering America, he was given a banquet,
and because he was thus honored, some of the
courtiers murmured, declaring he had pushed
his discovery by mere animal resolution. He
bore it patiently, and taking an egg from a
dish proposed that they should show their
ingenuity by making it stand on an end. It
passed from one to another, but all failed.
"Give it to ms, gentlemen," said Columbus;
who took it, broke a small piece from one end,
and made it stand They cried out. "Why! I
could have done that." "Yes if the thought
had struck you,'' answered Cslumbus; "and if
the thought had struck you, you might have
discovered America." So with some of those
who envy other's success. They, too, might be
successful and happy in the right,if the thought
of gaining the right had struck them, as it did
those who have been successful and are happy.
If any one should labor under the delusion
that by calumny, slander, hypocrisy, bitterness
hatred, malice, envy, false accusations and mis-
representations, he will cause us to swerve
from our determination to wield "the sword of
the Spirit," girt on the truth more and more,
advocate, defend, and maintain the doctrine of
Christ as exemplified by the chnrch with which
we are graciously identified, we now and forever
beg them to give up the delusion. Resorts to
"specious" reasoning, misdirected applications,
unholy thoughts, evil surmisings shall never
close our mouths, nor stop our pens unless you
break the caskit, the earthen vessel which holds
the "inner man." Our columns cannot be
opened for a profitless strife. Our paper is
set apart for the promulgation of truth; and
to open them for our mere personal gratification
to beat "down" even an enemy, would not
honor God.
Again, we urge our beloved brethren and
sisters to endure hardness as good soldiers. If
a spirit of rtvenge arises, put it away from yon;
do not feed it — do not permit such a feeling to
draw jou away from Christ. Be kind, be cour-
teous, BTeu to an enemy; but be sore that he
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169
don't ^rac? you. Some enemies will uevir be
safcfied unless you yield up all to them; but
you are not r( quired to yield truth and holiness
to pacify them; but be kind; Efvfr partake of
their spirit. You can feed and clothe the robber
if need b?, but you need not become a robbe"^ to
do that. You c»n be kind to him who treats
you harshly, but you need not imitate him.
Trust in God. The sea is roaring, the vessel
is dragging its anchor, but Christ is the Pilot,
and will carry the vessel into the narbor sfif ly.
Trust him, he is strong. m. m. e.
BIG GUNS.
This is an age of bi^ guns. One nation is
laboring toexcell another in the size of the
guns on hand ready for use. These large guns
are intended for special work, and can be used
only on certain great occasions. Tbey are not
adapted for small work. It is only now ana
then that one of them can be used at all. As
they are too heavy to be moved with cut much
labor they they are senerally permitted to
remain stationary. If, in time of war, an
enemy chances to come in their way they may be
used with telling effect. It requires much time
and means to produce one of these guns; they
are so costly that but few oi them are oper-
ated by one nation. It is also very expensive
to keep them after they are made, and to use
them is more expensive still, for they require a
great amount of ammunition. When discharged
they make a terrible noise, and seem to shake the
very earth on which they stand. Sometimes
they hit and sometimes they miss, but the same
amount of noise is made anyhow. As a general
thing these guns are not very daiagerous, save
that they greatly frighten the people. They
do most damage when they chance to
burst, often killing hundreds of people.
Is this not a good deal the way with what
people call "big preachers'' ? This is a day of
big preachers — they are much in demand jast
now. Churches are working with m-ght and
main to surpass each other in this recpect
Then a big preacher is an expensive thing ; it
costs a good daal to git him, and it costs still
more to keep him. None but the most wealthy
churches can affjrd to keep one of these expen-
sive men. He must have a costly house in
which to live, and a still more costly one in
which to preach. When he preaches he
makes a wonderful stir for miles around; the
great noise astonishes the people and they begin
to regard him as a big gun indeed. Bat who
ever heard of one of these great preachers con-
verting the people? They are not adapt-
ed to ordinary fijld work, hence are usful only
on certain great occasions. They are too great
to be moved around where the sinner is — it
requires a great outlay to take them from placi^
to place — the sinner mast go where they hold
forth; where thi big preacher is well fortified
behind hw costly pulpit, hence he is not the
man to convert the people. Perhaps these big
preachers, like big guns, do their greatest work
when they explode; it is then that they some
times sink whole churches. When they fill
they usually drag with them more people than
they ever converted.
But the most efSiient and destructive guns
in war are the little guns. They can be handled
with ease; it does not require much ammunition
to supply them, and when carefully aimed pro-
duce a telling effoct en the enemy. Oae may
avoid a canon ball by dodging it, but there is
no dodging a rifls ball. Just so with what we
sometimes call little preachers. They are most
effi :ient workers in the Lord's army. They
are not very expensive, besides they can be
used at any point where a human being is found.
Give me an army of these little preachers,
trained to handle the word of God sliilfuUy,
and for successful missionary work I would not
give them for all the big preachers in the land.
They do not make much noise, but their work
has a telling effect in the ranks of the enemy.
If one of them happens to fall it is soon over
and the work goes steadily along. Big guns
may do for effect, but when it comes to real eff -
cient work give ua the preachers who move in
the common walks of lifa, those who can get a-
round among the people, using the sword of
of the Spirit on all occasions. j. h, m.
THE CHRISTIAN'S RESPONSE.
W
E see from the Brethren at Work that
there is . a ^'■Primitive Christian'' some
where in the land. Does this Primitive Chris-
tian take primitive ground, as occupied by the
apostles of Christ? It so, we give it the right
hand of fellowship — TheChrist>an.
Yes, there is a Primitive Christian in the
land. It is a weekly journal, and unites with
the Brethren at Work m recognizing the New
Testament as the only infallible rule of faith
and practice, and maintains that the sovereign,
unmeritsd, unsolicited grace of Gjd is the only
source of pardon, and that the vicarious suffer-
ings and meritorious works of Christ are the
only price of redemption; that Faith, Repent-
ance and baptism are conditions of pardon, and
hence for the remission of sins; that Trine Im
mersion, or dipping the candidate three times
face-forward, is Christian baptism; that Feet-
Washing, as taught in John 13, is a divine
command to be observed in the church ; that the
Lord's supper is a full meal, and, in connection
with the Communion, should b taken in the
evening, or at the close of day; that the Salu-
tation of the holy kiss, or kiss of Charity, is
binding upon the followers of Christ; that war
and retaliation are contary to the spirit and
self-denying principles of the religion of Jesus
Christ; that a nonconformity to the world in
dress, customs, daily walk, and conversation is
essential to true hoLiAess and Christian piety.
It ma ntains thatiu public worship,or religious
exercise. Christians should appear as directed in
1 Cor. 11:4, 5. It also advocates the scriptural
duty of anointing the sick with oil in the name
of the Lord.
Over these things the Brethren at Work and
Primitive Christian shake hands, and if the St.
Louis Christian can say "amen" to these prin-
ciples, then we can shake hands with it, too.
— Brethren at Work.
The only thing that hinders our saying
"amen" to all this is, we do not believe it.
Neighbor, you are right in many things, but
to be consistent you ought to have to
Palestine and the Rwer J irdan and Jerusalem
in your afiBrmation of faith. Bring into your
church, Jewish and sectional customs also, and
your consistency will appear to better advant-
age.—The St. Louis Christian.
REaAEKS — Well, the Christian thinks we are
right in many things; it fails, however, to point
out where we are wrong, but says, to be con-
sistent, we ought to have Palestine, the
River Jordan and Jerusalem in our affirma-
tion of faith. Christ told his disciples "ye
ought to wash one another's feet;" not a word
said about the river Jordan. Does leaving out
the river Jordan invalidate that command?
We wonder if our neighbor has the river
Jordan in his affirmation of faith in regard
to baptism for the remission of sins? Why is
the river Jordan, Palestine or Jerusalem essen-
tial to one command more than another? Our
neighbor is just a little evasive. He needs to
be taught the way of the Lord more perfectly.
Brother W. J. H. Bauman, in a late number
of one of our papers,gets off some good thoughts
on the sisters covering, and its connection with
prayer. We are fearful that the necessity of
sistnrs exercising in prayer, especially in the
family, is not regarded as it should be, nor is
there the proper eflfjrt made to induce them to
cultivate the gift of prayer. We give the follow-
ing extract from Bro. Bauman's article:
"Much is said about being consistent, and it
is right. Christians, above of all others, should
be consistent. But I have lately wondered
whether it was consistent for ua and the church
in general to have so much to say about sister's
head covering, whilst we never say any thing
about their praying and prophesying; acording
to the apostle's injunction relative to the cover-
ing, it is only necessary when the woman is
praying or prophesying. Would therefore not
consistency require of us first to find out
whether a sister prays or phrophesies before we
compel her to wear ths sign? We should be
a little careful as we might cause our sisters to
act a little hypocritical ; compel them to pro-
fess before the world to be praying and prophe-
sying women because of wearing the sign, when
at the same time no one ever heard them pray,
or prophesy."
170
THE BKETHLREN A.T ^VORK.
BAPTISM IN THE FIRST
CENTURIES.
IP the example of the church in the first
centuries is of ajy weight or fmportance
as indicating our duty in regard to haptism, it
can only be because they preserved it in purity.
For if thfly did not preserve it pure — if they
perverfed and corrupted it — then their exam
pie shoul.i be avoided and not followed. We
ahull now give abundaat reasons f jr not only
distruatiug tbe aeknowledg-^d teachers and
leaders of the early centuries, but for turning
away from them with feelings of pity for their
blindness and follv, if, indeed we are not led to
iudulg-e in stronger fefliiiss than those of pity.
— J. H. Waggoner in the Signs of the Times.
Remarks.
After penning the above Mr. Waggoner pro-
ceeds to fill nearly three columns naming er-
rors that prevailed among the churches in the
first centuries, but not one line of evidence
does he produce to prove that trine immerson
is ail error. His manner of reasoning reminds
U8 of the man who und.irfcakes to prove that a
small lump of gold is d,rt jast because it hap-
pened to be found in a shovel full of dirt taken
from a gold mine. All the dirt in the universe
piled around a lump of gold would not prove
that gold is dirt. Why does not Mr. Waggoner
set aside immersion because he finds its prac-
tic-) in the first centuries associated with errors?
Why does he noi use the same process of reas-
oning and thereby set aside faith, repentance,
and every other command mentioned in tbe
Bible?
While Mr. Waggoner is searching so dilli-
gently for the practice of the early Christians
why does he not find just one case of back-
ward single immersion before the year A. D.
1522? He claims to find sprinkling, pouring
and many other errors, but not one trace does
he find of backward or single immersion before
the above date. We further remark that no
attempt was successfully made to adulterate
the number of actions in Christian baptism be-
fore the middle of the fourth century. The
command given by Christ in Mat. 28:19, was
SD plaia that no one ever thought of claiming
that it taught single immersion until the idea
entered the mind of one of the popes in the
dark ages. Hence the authority for single im-
mersion in the names of the trinity, is from
one of the popes and not from Jesus Christ.
J. H. M.
"HAVING POOD AND RAIMENT
LET US BE THEREWITH
CONTENT." 1 Tim. 6: 8-
"VrO situation in life is so low but that some
X\ one envies its occupant, and none so high
as to give perfect contentment to its possessor.
Few people, indeed, as a brother said to us a
few weeks age, seem aware that with increased
opportunities comes increased responsibilities.
It is an old saying that, "one half of the
world does not know how the other half lives."
There is the difficulty. It is a peculiarity of
the mind that when we know others have a
road no less rough to travel than ours, that we
become more resigned to our lot or fate.
A large portion of mankind seem like a lost
child. When a boy our uncle took us up a
mountain in search of some cattle that had
ttrayed away. After tramping up and down
the steeps a half day or more, and not find-
ing our stock, we started for home. When I
thought we were in sight of cleared fii^lds near
home, weary and f jot-sore from the long walk,
■[ sat down to rest; but uncle went ahead, and
was soon out of sight.
In our fancy, we saw an open fi-ld jast a
few rods from where we were resting. We
thought it would be much nearer home by way
of this field than to follow the patti our uncle
had gone. iSo we left the "path" and started
direct(?) over logs, and through brush for the
open field. After walking in the direction of
the fiald folly as long as we had thought it
would take us to reach it, we seemed to be just
as far from it as when we started. With t irn
clothes, scratched face and hands, having tried
in vain to reach the field, disinclined as we
were, there seemed no other way to reach home
than by the oZ^paiA. What we once spurned
to follow, at last, proved to be our only deliver-
er from solitude and death.
Is this not a fair likeness of the course pursued
by a great many people in the world, and in the
church?
A man is making a good living, enjoys the
benefits of a good society for his family,
and school privileges for his children. Is he
contented? No. East, West. North, or S roth,
jast beyond the boundaries of his personal
knowledge, are spread oat before his phantom-
atic vision, vast gardens, groaning under their
weight of rich productions. Ah! poor deluded
soul! Hj is struggling for the unattainable.
The strength of life is spent. The old hone
and all its comforts are gone. Poverty driwa
the reins, and brings him to a halt. Homeless,
friendJessl With a sad heart he looks baak over
his misspent life. Poor fellow, he let go the
bird in hand for two in the bush and got nont !
So much for leaving the tried path of life for
an untried way by an open field (f).
Bat some men are satisfied with every-thing
but their church. They aredis^atiafiid with it
because some stone is not rolled out of the way,
some mountain not tunneled, some hill not level-
ed,some chasm not bridged,some hollow not fill
ed. They are dissatisfied with it hecause some
hypocrite is not exposed and dismembered, or
some officer dethroned. They see better churches
all around. They live in a worse one than any
of which thty have heard. There is hope for all
but theirs. Finally they succeed in disposing of
their home. Joyful and happy are they as they
give "good bye" to the old tried home-church,
friends and n^ ighbors with bright anticipations
of getting bitter somewhere else. But when
too late to retrace their steps, they learn flt-sh
is fiesh. Men and women pure, innocent and
lovely as angels are not to be found trailing
their feet in the dust of the Earth. Much
better is it to obey God, "having food and rai-
ment let us be therewith content."
s. J. H.
GEOBQE MULLSE AND HIS WOSK
rHIS remarkable man, with his world-wide
fam?, is to many a living miracle — a start-
ling proof of what may be accomplished by pray-
er and works. He is now an old man, and
must soon retire from active labor, but his good
work will live on. Litely while in New York,
he related the following in one of his sermons:
"For fifty years and six months I have ob-
tained through the Lord all the temporal nf css-
saries for myself and my family, without having
been obliged to a-k any human being for assist-
ance. I have been able to found 107 school s
the annual cost of maintaining which is $100,-
000. In these schools, by God's help, 9 500 p-i-
pils have been converted. I have been able,
through God, to distribute 600,000 copies nf the
Bible in all parts of the world. In the last forty
years I have sent 73,000,000 bojks to all parts
of the globe to believers and unbelievers. God
has enabled me to build five orphan asylums,
which are so large that they contsin in all a-
bout 500 rooms. These cost 1600,000, but I
had $^5,000 m'^re than I needed. We accom-
modate in these 2 050 children, and have 108
assistants. The annual expense of running
these asylums is $220,000. All my assistance
I get through God's instrucuentality. 140 mis-
sionaries have been aided and sent forth to work,
and 5,9i7 orphans have been sent out to oceu-
pr honest if not honorable positions in society.
My unfailing remedy for all misfortunes has
been prayer and faith. I bsseech you, there-
fore, not to be ditcoaraged, but to continue
your work, whatever it may be, bslisvtng im-
plicitly that your prayers will be granted if jou
have fulfilled the ni^cessary conditions."
Bbo. G. W. Fessler, of Ovid, Indiana, who
lately visited Longmont, Colorado, eays: "As
for Colorado, we think it far superior to any
country we have found yet for health. I Lave
traveled over four thousand miles since last fall,
and none affords me the reliet that Colorado
does. For asthma we think it can't be beat,
f received almo't instant relief, and enjoyed so
much better health while there, that we think
of moving as soon as ive can. As for farm-
ing, they say they can do very well; in fact
everyhody seemed to have employment that
wanted it."
The Advocate prints an interesting abstract
of a sermon delivered by Bro. R. H. Miller in
Waynesboro a few weeks ago. His text was
James 1: 15. We clip the following paragraph:
"The first idea is perfection of God's law. It is
so perfect that it cannot be improved. It was
framed by the Lord himself whose judgment
no one can question and whose love for his sub-
jects no one can fathom. This law is not per-
fect as a law of oppression, but as a perfect law
of liberty, giving freedom to all. The high
and the low, rich and poor can alike enjoy its
bkssings.
THE BRETHREN ^T TVORKT.
171
J. S. MOHLER,
Editor.
All communicationB for thisdepartment, suoh as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Does the Bible harmonize in the declaration of
Christ to the Scribes and Pharisees, Matt. 12 : 40,
•with his burial and resurrection as to the time he
was in the grave V Please give the harmony.
P. O. Long.
Will some one explain Rev. 2 : 6—15. Who were
the Nioolaitans, and what were their dt-eds and
doctrines ? A Brother.
When did God set up a kingdom on earth ; on
the day of pentecost, or before that timeV
James M.Neff.
MICHAEL AND THE DEVIL DIS-
PUTING.
Why did. Michael contend with the devil for
the body of MosesV— Jude 1:9.
oister Nancy Stees.
THE contention was not for the body of
Moses, but about the place of Moses' bur-
ial, or rather his departure. The German
makes this plain, which rtails: '" Eher d^m
Leighnaum Mosis." '''Leighnaunv" means
"lying down."
Just why a contention should arise about
the final "lying-down- place" of Moses, we do
not know; neither is it essentially important
that we do. The reason that Jude refers to
this, is that certain ones had crept into the
church who manifested a strong spirit of in-
subordination. They despised dominion, and
spoke, evil of dignities. They were "murmur-
era, complainers," etc. To show the folly and
wickedness, as well as presumption of those re-
ligious pretenders, Jude refers to two very
great persons in contention, and the greatest
one — Michael, durst not bring against the
lesser one, a railing; accusation. Then, sine*-
Michael the great person, had to use proper
language even to an adversary, even so we
should learn from that circumstance to speak
with respect of others, especially of those over
as in natural, as well as in spiritual things.
This is the application Jude wants us to make
of his argument. i. s. ic.
FASTING.
How can a man with a large family obey the
command "fasting," and keep it concealed from the
family V The Gospel says that we should not let
our left hand know what our right hmd doeth.
S. W. Yost.
WE are not absolutely forbidden to conceal
our fasting from everybody. It was
the motive that Christ had special reference to.
The motive the Pharisees fasted from was that
they might have honor of men. They pur-
posly so disfigured their faces, and appeared
sad, and gave all the visible manifestations
possible to impress others with their superior
sanctity, that men might do them the greater
reverence. The motive of the Christian in fast-
ing is, that he may hecoiLe more sanctified —
less carnal, more spiritual; less worldly, more
heavenly; that a deeper work of grace may
be effected in his heart. It is a matter between
him and his God. Or in times of great dis-
tress, either in the world or in the church,
that the clonds of adversity may be lifted from
us, and that we may be profited by every dis-
pensation of God's providence towards ub.
This being our motive, with it, we use as
much privicy as the nature of the case will
reasonably admit. If there should be knowl-
edge of our fasting by our family or others,
when such knowledge is not sought on our
part, such knowledge on the part of others
would in no way interfere with the benefits of
fasting, nor hinder God's blessing from com-
ing to us. Accidental or incidental knowledge
of our fasting, is not the kind of publicity
that Christ reproved.
As for not letting our left hand know what
our right hand doeth, that was not spoken in
reference to fasting, but in reference to giving
alms. See Matt. 7:3. j. s. m.
THE LAMB'S WIFE.
Who, or what is the Lamb's wife, or bride ? Ex-
plain 2nd verse, 2lEt chapter of Eevelations.
A. W. Austin.
THE verse referred to above reads as follows:
"And I John saw the holy city, new
Jerusalem, coming down from God out of
heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her
husband."
In the first place, we would remark, that Ori-
ental writers were accustomed to introduce
into their compositions figures — objects in
life — to make the greater impression on the
minds of those whom they addressed, or to
show more clearly some particular phrase of
the object about which they were writing.
The book of Revelations abounds with fiaures
of this kind, hence this book is more diflScult
to understand in our dav, than any other book
in the Bible, and considerable care must be ex-
ercised that we arrive at the true meaning of
the writer.
In the verse referred to in this query, the
Revelator does not say that the " new Jerusa-
lem" is the Lamb's wife, but that the holy
city is adorned " AS " a bride for the husband,
i. e.fthere is a similarity. That as a bride
naturally adorns herself is all the costly attire
and splendor that her circumstances will per-
mit, when she meets her husband in marriage,
even so the " new Jerusalem," the future home
of the saints, is embellished with all the glory
and magnificence of heaven, for the great re-
union between the church, the bride and bride-
groom, at the marriage feast of the Lamb.
The term "Lamb's wife," means the church —
those that are born of God. Paul says:
" '?7herefore, my brethren, ye also are become
dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye
should he married to another, even to him who is
raised from the dead, that we should bring
forth fruit unto God. — Rom. 7:4. From this
wc learn that believers are married to Christ,
whether Jew or Gentile; for the Romans as
believers, are supposed to have been composed
of both, and the apostle makes no distinction,
la verpe 9, chapter 21, the Revelator further
says: "Come hither, I will show thee the hride,
the LamVs wife." Then he proceeds to show
the grandeur of the holy city. After that he
says in verse 24: "And the nations of them
which are saved shall walk in the light of it."
This ttUs clearly who constitutes the "Lamb's
wife," namely: "the nations that are saved,"
without distinction of race, nation, sex, or
color, save that all must be married to Christ —
born of God. Again, in verse 17, chapter 22,
the Revelator further says: "The Spirit and
the bride say. Come." Here again, the term
"bride," means the church, which is constantly
saying to the sinner, "Come ! " 3. s. m.
RED-HOT SHOT.
ANOTHER word. Go in for it, brethren,
whatever you do. It is no use domg
anything half-heartedly; the only way to get
on in anything in this world, is to throw our-
selves thoroughly into it. So with the work
of preaching — go at it with your whole heart.
When Gibralter was bssioge^, it might have
been captured, had not the general given the
enemy red-hot shot. Cold shot they had
plenty, but did not seem to raind it at all.
Nearer and nearer came the French and the
Spaniards, till the general issued orders to
give it to them red hr t; then the vessels began
to smoke and blaze, and soon they had enough
of it. Brethren, it may be you can not give
them big shot, but you can fire it red-hot. Let
the little guns as well as the big ones, give
them it red-hot, and you will soon raise a fire
in the enemy's camp.
And you, dear brethren and sister*, who
have not got to preach, get the furnaces hot
for us. We are the gunners, but you have to
bring the shot red hot to us, that we may fire
it. You must be mighty in prayer for us. I
do not believe a mau will do anything for God
unless he puts his soul and energy into it. " I
Will die if I do not succeed. I must bring
these souls to Christ. I want the blessing for
them; I must have it." That is the true spint
iu which to go about the work. We dare not
preach as if it were a matti-r of indifference
whether souls are savtd or not. We must have
them saved. And when God writes must
across our hearts, he will write must across
their hearts. When he teaches us to say they
must be bom again, he teaches them o see it,
and they will be born again. Christ will say
to them, " I must abide in thy house to-day."
So, by God's grace, our "must" and God's
" must " will come together, and souls shall be
saved. I hope in such an earnest spirit you
will preach the everlasting gospel.
And you, young men, one word to you —
" Preach away as hard as ever yon can." Per-
haps whtn you are older men you will want
the elasticity of mind, the strength of body.
Bretbren, the time is fleeting on, the shadows
lengthen, the days are short, work while you
may, " for the night cometh when no man
may work." — Bev. C. H. Spurgeon.
THE BACKWOODSMAN'S WANT.
WHEN a colporteur asked a backwoodsman
if he had a Bible in his house, the man
rummaged on an upper shelf of a cupboard
until he found a few torn leaves of a Testa-
ment. " I declare, stranger ! " said he, " I do
need some more Bible; 1 did not know we
w-re so near out!" What this illiterate
frontiersman put so roughly, is literally true
of too many Christian proifessors. They are
sadly "out of the B.ble;"and not only of that,
but of all sound devotional reading which can
elevate and invigorate the soul. Nothing will
give tone and -inew to f nfeehltd pitty like a
thorough study of God's word-
172
TTHE BItETHREN ^T M^Oiil^
(^mt^)mkna.
From Thos D. Lyon.— Our Quarterly
Council Meeting it a thiag of the past, and
we had a pleasant m-eting. Among other
things, we appointed two slaters as solicitors
for procuring articles for Brethren's Orphan
Home, also a brother to receive and ship srsb
articles to said Home. All were in favor of
organizins S inday-school, as soon as Spring
opens. Visit us brethren, when you can.
Tours fraternally.— ZfMrfsore, III.
From Jos. I. Cover.- In walking around
in this pleasant and enjoyable town, in com-
pany wi h Brr>. J. W. Stein, I was made to
think much of the advantages those have, who
are residents of this place. The quiet and
orderly manner that business is done upon the
street, makes it congenial to visitors. The
charitable and kind influences of the homes of
onr brethren, give character and admiration to
any one, indc d. This is a quality peculiar to
our blesfed people. The Casssl library, to one
who is fonl of good books of yore, is a mental
treat indeed. So far as it is arranged, it is no
small concern. Spending an hour to-day with-
in thp spacious room, we observed a great vari-
ety of volumes, on almost every topic. In
German or English print, can be seen histories,
biographies, ecclesiastical homilies, and educa-
tional works, also travel, adventure, romance,
and fable, beside some very rare juvenile titles
and subjects. Our sight fell upon some which
vre had almost forgotten, when as yet we were
a child. I suppose some of them we examined
will some day be republished, while others may
never be reproduced. Upon the whole, our
German brotherhood could well erjoy a few
hours now and then, in things plainly told, and
more profound than modern authors, while
the English student can on'y tire, saying:
"Enough for one time." When once it shall
all hav6 arrived, set up and classified in excel-
lent arrangement, and a list of the books com-
piled, it will be more readily discerned, and that
which ia sought will be soon enjjyed by tbe
inquirtr. We found the school full of energy
and tact, and no doubt in a few j ears its tena
bleness for good to tbe church and public, will
bs rediizid (ir read) and known as the Lord
will provide. The sanctum chair is kept busy
getting out the Beethben at Work in good
order, and filling it with good matter. The
clogged condition of the mails prsss up all to
double quick time of mind and pen. — Mt. Mor-
ris, Mai ch 11.
From John ^Vise —Yesterday was our
Quarterly Council Meeting. All but two
cases disposed of. Dicided to re-open our
Sunday-school on the first Sunday in April.
Bro Granville Nevinger, Superintendent; Bro.
A. W. Mahle, assistant, and Sister Nellie No w-
lan, Secretary. M^y God bless our school. —
Mulberry Grove, III, March 13.
From M. Hake.— Bro. A. Pnterbaugh, of
Warsaw, Indiana, came to us on the 3rd of
March; stayed six days, and preached the Gospel
with great ability. The result was, that one
came out on the side of the Lard, and the
church mach ed^ad. When we see men so
able, we wonder why it is that we cannot have
some arrangemtnt made to have such talent
in the missionary fi-ld continually? We hav*-
brethren that can do good home work, but not
calculated for the field. May the Lord bless
him and his, much. — Huntington, Ind.
From A. C Killefer- The brethren, sis-
tprs, and a large concourse of friends, met at
the Big Creek church, Richmond county, on
last Sabbath, to hear Eld. S. M. P.imey deliver
his farewell sormon, which was flfect-ve, prac-
tical, and full admonition to continue m tbe
like precious faifb, and their duty to God and
one another. Bro. Forney was one of the
founders of this church, and cflSoiated in the
ministerial capacity for ever twenty years, and
has always fed this little congregation with
wholesome diet by way of admonition, and
especially by example. In the evening the
United Brethren friends called on him, and
presented him and his family with a recom-
mendation as a good citizen, friend and neigh-
bor, with from forty to fifty names enrolled, as
a token of love toward him and family, after
which the evening was spent in singing and
priyer. His future home will be K-arney,
Nebraska. May the good Lord bless his labors,
and help us to practice the the principles of
religion he has taught us. — Parkersburg, III,
March 9.
From Geo. W. Cripe.- Dear Brethren:
We met with Brethren J. Rife and J. H. Cay-
lor, as a committee in the missionary congre-
gation, (ihis State), on the 24th of February.
After a hard day's work, we succeeded in get-
ting matters fixed up to the satisfaction of all
present. We hope the next Annual Meeting
will see the importance of not sending out
evangelists on committee work. We f^el there
is preaching enough to do, and much more
than we possibly can do, without committee
work. We, as one, at least otj-ct! There are
deacons in the church for such work, that are
abundantly able to attend to it, and not rob
others of their precious time. From Pettit I
went to the Killbuck congregation, and preach
ed at niebt to moderate cingregations, until the
6th of the month. Baptized eight. R-;turned
home and found my family quite well — thank
the Lord. — Pettit, Ind , March 7.
From Sarah J. Etter.— I saw while read-
ing the Primttive Christian to-night, an article
stating what some one did with the pipers.
I have always thought instead of piling our
papers up, and letting them go to waste, that
it would be so much better, and do perhaps a
great deal of good, to give them away to our
neighbors and fiiends. I get the dear Bbeth-
REN AT Work eyery week. I say dear, for it
is to me; without it, I would feel at a great
loss. I do not know who sends it, but tbe re-
warder of all good gifts knows, and to Him I
give thanks. I have made it a rule to save all
my papers until tbe end of the year, then tie
each month by itself, and give one or more
rolls to a friend or neighbor, until all are gone.
I still have a few of last year's papprs, but have
a place for them as soon as I can send them off.
I feel that by that means, I can help spread the
Gospel of our Redeemer. Brethren and sister?,
do not waste one paper, but give it to some
ine. Wo have no speaker here in Cumh^rlaad
county, Va, and we feel almost cut nff from
•lur fraternity. God, send us a good preacher
to warm us up, as I fear we are growing cold.
We try to meet every two weeks in a social
meeting— generally only eight in number, but
where two or three are gathered together
in His name, we have the promise of the
presence of tbe Lord. Pray for. us bretbrpn
wAs'istp.n.- Carter sville, Cumberland Co., Va.,
March 6.
From Howard Miller —Census: Over
three hundr»d t-chediil-s have betn received,
•^nd are tqual in every respect to those of
nther dienominations. Some States are almost
complete. Let all hurry up th-< rfmsjining
-chedulea in the hands of our preachers. —
Lewisburg, Pa.
From Daniel Vaniman — Whila waiting
here for ih' train I will write and tell you, on
Siturday, March 12. I met Ed John Metz^er,
of Cerro G >rdo, Illinois, arid the little band
of scattered members in Brown and Adams
counties, at Concord, in council. By unani-
mous consent of all present, they were organ-
ized into a separate church, and upon holding
an election for minister, iha lot fell upon J. F.
Neher, (a deacon formerly from Salem, 111.)
who was accordingly installed into ofliee.
The church was named Concord church. It
has now two minister.', one deacon, and in all
about thirty members. Robert Atchin on .ind
John F. Neher, ministers, and William Choran,
deacon. Bro. Metzger and I had arranged to
zo from here to Pike county, Illinois, to organ-
za another church, but on account of muddy
roads and ill health, we p 'stponed it for a
more foverable time. — Jacki-onville, Illinois,
March 14.
From David Barnhart.— The Eight Mile
Church js still aliVt) m the cause of the Re-
deemer. Our church seems to be moving
'jlong in the fear of the Lird, and all are labor-
ing for the promised crown. We have jast
closed a short sTies of meetinep, con'lucttd by
Bro. James E Hilkey, from Djuglas county,
assisted hy the home ministiy, and others.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather
ind bad roads, we had good congregations,
and all seemed to be very much interested. As
a result, four were made wi ling to forcake sin,
*nd walk in the newness of life. This makes
ten that have been received into the church
this Winter. We have reason to believe that
others are almost persuaded to become Christ-
ians. The members are much encouraged. —
Centropolis, Franklin Co., Kan., March 14.
From David Boiinger — This is to inform
your many readers that Brethren who cun-
tetnplate moving South, would do well to come
and see this country — especially ministf rs. It
has been over one year since we have had
preaching by the Brethren. There are seven-
teen members here and no preacher. Breth-
ren, there might be a church built here if we
had labo ers that were willing o work for the
Lord. This is a healthy country, well watered,
timber ple-\ty, good lor iruir, and tbe society
is good. Tae weather is pleasant, and farmers
'VH-i^ i<Jti.Mi'ri±liiSN Ji^T WOblK,
173
are plowing aid preparing for the Spring
crops. If any infornaation is wanted in re
gard to the couritry. addrfss me at Buffalo,
Dallas county, Mo. — March 13.
From D. P. Saylor.— Dear Brethren:— Id
a letter before rae fr^m Illinois, among other
things, the brother says: "The nameless paper
is handed arcund — no one knows the child.
Well, that is the way the devil always worked "
Yes, dear brother, the dtvil. Bro. Umstead
used to say, " He is an ujjly devil, and he has a
very ugly rpputation," The Savior says "ne
was a murderer from the beginning, and abode
not in the truth, because there is no truth in
him. When he speaketh a lie, he ppeaketh o(
his owB, for he is a liar, and the father of it."
' Father," implies child rm — ind the devil has
children. The Savior says of some: "Ye are
of your father, the devil, and the lusts of your
father ye will do " Lke father, like children
And the devil is by no means childless now.
He is the father rf many children, and the\
being taken cartive at his will, what is it they
will not do to serve him? Tney even think
they do good servee when they kill the in
nocent. — Double Pipe Creek, Aid.
From Lottie Ketring — On the first day of
March Bro. Hoilitiger anounced meeting in
the Holsinger church, and continued until the
8i.h. Pnached eleven Sermons. Four precious
souls came out on the Lord'; side and were
buried with Christ in baptism, and we trust,
arose to walk in the newness of life. Thfre
wre others that would have come, but were
prevented by their friends. We had a very
int-'rfsting meeting, one that will long be re-
membered by many. Bro. Hoover is a very
earnest worker for Chris'', a? he preaches the
truth, and nothing but the truth. How thank
ful we O'lght to be unto G d for giving us such
faithful young ministers. — Maria, Fa., March
15.
From Jesse Calvert. — Saturday, Eld. G. W.
Cr pe p-iid uie a visit, and we had a pleas-int
time togi-ther. According to arrangement, he
is with the Yellow Creek congregation thi-
week. preaching. We hope he will do mucn
good. Yesterdty I was at the Sugar Gr v^
church, and had a pleasant time, and we tru-t
profitable to all. At night I prea h^d in the
Menonite church, and had a fair audience and
good attention. It was said to me after church
that it would not do to preach the plain gos-
pel in the fashionable churches. H-re I re
marked that if Jesus had not come to preach
in order to be heard, he must wear a plug hat;
and that if Martha and Mary of old were to
come in order to hi respected, they would b>
comp'^lled to wear a hat, ar.d a roostei 'stall or
a buzz ird's feather on it. The gentleman said :
"Yes, W3 can not have a temperance law, on
account of public opinion" God pity such
weak-kneed Christians. After selling several
thousand books called "M tody's Produo
tions," and taking thousands of dollars from
the people, now comes D. L. Moody, and say?
they are nnauthorizd by him, and th fc he ii-
misquoted in them, and that he is now writing
some bnoks. This he knew a'l the time.
What does the world think of such Christian-
ity? I think it is a straight out (rand, cal
culated to make infiiels instead oi Christians.
Jfo wonder the wor d is fallof infidelity. — Eik
hart, Ind., March 14.
From J. P. OjIbj.— Brother Editors: I ask
you to correct tue mistake you made in chang-
ing our address. I see in Beethhen at Woek
number eight, volu'ue six, it reads as followi:
"The address of J P. Oxley, is changed from
Humbollt, Richland cjunty, Kansas, to Dar-
rington, R chland county, K^n-ias," when it
should have read from Humboldt, Richardson
county, Nebraska, to Dirrington, Richardson
county, N-braska. — Dirringfon, Richardson
county, Ntb., March 13.
From August Baker. — If any of the read-
ers of the BBElHBEif AT WoRK have a copy
of the Pnilcdelphii Free Press with an adver-
tisement concerning the property of thi^ late
Colonel Henry Baker, of the United States,
they would confer a great favor by sending it
to me, or corresponding with me. Address,
August Baker, Nottawa, Canada.
FROM "FAITH HOME."
[We submit the following from Rosa E
Risser, in response to a letter pnblished in No.
5 — Ed ]
Sprintsfield, Mass, Tan. 30, 1881. )
" Faith Home,' 663, Union St. j
Mr. Eshelman:
Dear Brother in Christ: Peace be unto thee
in the name of the Lard.
Yours of the llth received — thanks. Found
it q lite interestiog, and have read it thought-
fully. The paper was also rrc^ived, and I
would sa<- right hire, that Christ does author
ize us. He, it, is, that says to us, "Lay hands on
the S'ch, and they shiiU recover'" Did we nut
hear the command of our Lord, we would not
dare undertake such a work. Even n'lw, at
times, we are forced to say, "Who is 8r:ffi!;ient
for these thing-?" Theu follows the cheering
answer, "Our suff-ri'ig is of God " And here
we re.^t. with no care about the work. 2 t^or.
9:8; 1 Cor. 7: 32, f. c. I have read the fir,t
piper you sent, and like tne tone of it very
much. I perceive it goes against conformity
with the world. I think that is decidtd^y
Scriptural, and whatever is, I like. ' Be not
conformed to the world."' H iw much this
means. I rather think it touches somethint!
iiesides drest. God's commands are excetdingly
broai, and I am so giad. To be a true child oi
His, we must give up all. "He cannot be my
d aciple, whosoeve'' he b-i of you that forsaketh
nol all that he hath "— L ike 14::33, 9:23; Matt.
16: 2i, Mark 8:34, and 10:21, etc. We are
uot only not to be conformed to the world, but
we are to be transformed by the renewing of
our mind, that we may prove what is that
good and acceptable, and perfect will of God.
Who knows much about the will of God.
that is all taken up with the things of this
worln? "Come o«< from among them, and te
y^ separate, etc , and I will receive you, and bt^
a father unto yoa — ye shall be my sons and
daughters," saith the Lord Almighty. He
does not say he will receive and be a father to
n^, MwZess we do thus separate, ourstlves, does
He? I think not.
I am glad you have a heart to^rajse — blessed
employment, keep it. You say: "This is a
mutual work; one wh'ch God does a part, (yet '
supplies all the means), while we do another."
—2 Cor. 6: 1. f c. "Believest thou this?" Yea I
believe. You ssk : "Do yon think it right to ask
God to send his spirit down from heaven when
he sent it more than 1800 years ago? Is it
not here ready for zis, just when we ask it?"
The Holy Spirit is here, and is given to all who
Will believe and obey. I verily believe we are
living under the disnensation of the Holy
G lost, and emphatically so. So far as we are
yi^ld-d up to His control, the Lord can use us.
How God's people lack power, in not recogniz-
ing the Holy Ghost. I tell you brother, we
mutt h'^ out and out for God, doing his will
from the heart. The spirit of tru'h will guid^
us into all truth, if we let Him. It is our bad-
ness to be Bible Christians; to be obedient
children, following on to know the Lord.
Tnis 1 mean to do, no matt r what man says;
no matter what the churc'n saysjbut it is. What
d jes God say ?
I am r'j 'iced to- learn that you, "Brethren,"
are contending for the faith once deliver-d to
the saints. Contend until you get it. Now
that you are inquiring for the old paths, in-
quire until you are in them, then run the way
of His commands. God Bless the B ethren
Church, and may thi "Good Shep'aerd" who
g 1V9 his life for the sheep, "lead them into
areen pastures, and beside the still waters."
May brotherly love continue among them, and
peace be multiplied-
I am thankful to God there is one church,
that practices annointing with oil, and laying
00 of hands, for healing the eick. God has
given this power to is church ; would they
could see it, and then be obedient. I do not
believe it is God's will there should l~e so many
sick ones of his people, and the churc'n has no
power to help, so they are obliged to go to the
doctors. 0, ehe has been dt-prited of her
power; she has been shorn of her strergth
by her own hands — she has leit the old paths.
I am glad, and praise God, that some are
s eing their privilege La Christ as the Great
Physician. If the Bible says, is any one sick
among you, let him call a doctor, the doctor
should be called Does it say, take a dose of
medicine, why then take it, even if it kills Tou.
Walk iu obedience. I do not read the Bib!» in
that way. I know it says, "How readest tuou?"
1 know too, Jesus said, "Hid from the wise and
prudent, and revealed unto babes.'' — Luke 10:
21. Lit us be babts, so that we may have these
things revealed unto us. "T'ne secret of the
Lord, is with them that fear him, and he will
show th-m bis covenant." — Psalms 25: li;
Prov. 3: 32, L c. Now I must stop. Please
write whemver the Lord prompts you. "The
grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you." —
Amen. Yours in the love of the Spirit.
Rosa E. Rissee.
Ip you are to live in a humble home, be con-
tent. Sing your life song sweetly, though it
may be heard by only a few. So live and work
that yon may have st last the approbation,
" Well done," and the fadeless crown.
174
THE BKElTHHEISr ^X M/ 0±il^.
imlik m^Mmptmtt*
S. T. BOSSEKMAN,
Editor.
All oommunicatioas for ihia department flhoulJ be ad-
dres3ed to S, T. Bjs'erman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
INTEMPERANCE.
NUMBER 17.
EXCESS in the indulgences of life, is the
channel in which many fail to the port
ot destruction. This channel, like the stream
coursing its way through the valley, becomes
larger and more irrfsiatable as it nears the
■waters of the great deep. As the stream
courses its way it finds many triSutarifS seek
ing the same onward course, and having the
same affinity, seeking assimilation, they unite
and form a great power which cannot be over
come. To tff-3ct anything, therefore, is to
operate upon the fountain's head. If it can he
subdued, the power of the stream is lusi.
Man's will-power, therefore, properly r- jice-
Benta the fountain-head of the waters of it-
dulgence. latsmperaaee, or exeessiveuess in
those indulgences, represent the stream. This
stream finds many tributaries: excessive eating,
drinking, laboring, and dressing, all have their
hurtful influences, either morally or physically.
Rioting, reveling, indulging in the pride of
life, the lust of the eye and the lust of the
fle^h, vtdth many others, are tributaries to the
stream. Man wills to do good or do evi'. The
will-power of man is all there is of him — of
force, and that force he must control.
The excess in the men of to-iay, governs
largely the generations to come. The laws of
heredity are as sure to day as in the past ages,
and though many are blind to the fact, yet it
holds good in regard to our own species, as well
as that of the lower order of creation. Our
make-up exceeds the lower orders in that trio
of powers — the mental, moral and physical.
Those proclivities are largely from ancestral
inheritance. Hence the procreative genera
tion of to-day, represent the great fountain
from which flows the progeny pp( pling the
world. Judging, therefore, from the impuri-
ties of the stream, the fountain-head is greatly
polluted. Shall we wonder then, when the cry
of reform is heralded, that they stand still and
not put forth a helping hand? Why longer
overlook such a vital life giving principle?
Why not at once set forth a cry for the much
needed reform in the law noio govfrning our
liv«s, and prevent any furthei downward ten-
dency to our race? Not only advocate this
needed reform, but take hold upon it ourselves,
and continue to talk on those principles that
will ever tend to elevate, rather than de-
giinerate the race. So true is the law of he-
redity, that " like priest like people," is also
true in father to son. If the father be a drunk
ard, the son is invariably the same; if a slave
to tobacco, the son seeks not to be liberated.
The mother who seeks the giddy rounds oi
pleasure and the height of fashion, cannot ex
pact the daughters to persue a different course.
Hence the fountain mut>t be made purer, to
send forth unpolluted waters.
To develope the powers of man equally, the
physical, mental and moral, should be equally
cultured. And as we sse this triple cultivation
sadly neglected, man has become, as is express-
ed in common parlance, considerably "lop-
sided," and leans strongly towards immorality,
as the moral powers have been sadly neglected.
We therefore advocate (quality of power in
man, produced by (quality of training. By
which careful training we have a race of per-
fect powers, which will confer a blessing on
present generations, qualifying them to advo
vate the race, bringing them back again to the
paradise onca lost, in which our Creator shall
have the praise and honor from all His creation,
as was originally desigufid. b.
THE ABSURDITY OF DRINKING.
I
T has become a sort of popular — almost
national — faith, that it is not possible to be
truly happy, unless you drink. Among car
tain classes — and they are by no means ex-
clusively the lowest — drink is the beginning
and thf» end nf every thing.
The very name ot liquor is held to be syn-
onymous with er j ymect; and the dearer the
liquor the more it is prized and coveted. Yet
every man who is not a downright drunkard is
well aware that the pleasures of drinking, be
yond a certain point, are a mockery, a delusion,
and a snare. I put it to any one who hss stood
the night at a bar, or sat half the night in a
club room, drinking, smoking, and bandying
reckless talk — if the erjoyment of such an
evening has been anything like that of a few
quiet hours spent at home with a book or
newspaper.
The evil influence of tavern pleasures on the
health IS too obvious to he denii-d by anyone;
and the illusory nature of the pleasures them-
selves would be undeniable also, if the person
who indulged in them did not deceive them-
selves, and put the truth out of sight.
No one brought any good out of a drinking
bout yet. It is a short feverish spasm of an-
imal enjoyment, which leaves nothing behind
but moroseness, regret, bad temper, self-re-
proach, and headache. I would like to aek you
sir, if you say your prayers when you come
home in that state? No you don't'. You are
ashamed to say them. You postpone them
until you have purged yourself, your mind,
and your lips, by more sober and natural be-
havior. Next night, when you pass the hours
quietly at home with a book or a friend, > ou
feel that you have had real enjoyment, that
time has passsed pleasantly, that you have
[learned something, and that you have not in-
jured your health. You are not ashamed to
say your prayers; and you get up the next
morning with a clear head, a good appetite, an
increased faculty for work and enjoyment ol
life. — All the Year Around.
mained firm. He looked at the work of the
license system in the county; he saw "evil,
only evil, and that continually;" and resolved
that by his hand, no more man should be allow-
ed to work ruin among tbe people; that in
eternity no rum-seller should hold up his hand
and say, "Here, Lord, is my authority, signed
by the County Judge of Trimble county."
The court of appeals sustained the Judge,
and since that day not a liceneed rum shop has
been granted i^ the county. Now mark the
result: to-day there is not a criminal case on
the docket in Trimble county; not a criminal
in jiil, not a pauper in the county, and not a
licensed bar-room. L^t county court day,
though the county seat (Bedford) was crovded
with people, not a drunken man was seen in
town. Perfect order and good-will re'gned.
No flusband went home a terror to his wife, no
f>ither a demon to his children. — Kentucky
Temperance Advocate.
HINTS TO
CALLERS
SICK.
ON THE
0'
NLY call at tht- door unless you are' sure
your friend is able to see you without
harm.
2. Eater and leave the house, and move
around tbe room, quickly.
3. Carry a cheerful face, and speak cheerful
words.
4. In order to cheer, you need tell no lies.
5. If your friend is very sick, do not faU
into gay and careless talk, in the attempt to be
cheerful.
6. Do not ask questions, and thus oblige
your friend to talk.
7. Talk about something outside, and not
about the disease and circumstances of the
patient.
8. Tell the news, but not the list of the
sick and dying.
9. If possible, carry something with you to
please the eye and relieve the monotony of the
sick room, a fl )wer, or even a picture, which
you can loan for a few days.
10. If desirable, some little delicacy to
tflmpt the appetite will be well bestowed; but
nothirg could be more a complete illustration
of mistaken kindness, than the common cus-
tom of tempting sick persons to eat such un-
wholesome things as rich cakes, preserves,
sweetmeats, etc.
11. Stay only a moment, or a few minutes
at the longest, unless you can be of some help.
A STRONG ARGUMENT FOR PRO-
HIBITION.
ABOUT two years ago Judge A. W. Bart-
lett, of Trimble county, Ky , refused to
liceaie the sale of intoxicating drinks to any
man in the county.
This "new departure" by a county judge,
was heralded all over the land, and a charge of
insubordination was made, and an appeal went
up to the court of appeals. But the judge re-
DON'T BE SALOON-KEEPERS.
A'
S reported in the New York Sun, S Stacy,
soms cadets on temperance, said:
"I have seen a man take his first glass of liq-
uor in my place, who afterv, ard filled a suicide's
grave. I have seen man alter man, wealthy and
educated, come into my place who can not now
buy his dicner. For eleven years I sold liq-
onr. I had one of the handsomest saloons in
New York. Some said it was the best — if it
was the best, God help the poorest ! I can re-
call twenty customers, each worth from ?100,-
000 to §500,000, and only two of them are now
able to buy dinners for themselves.
Such a business it is certainly well to have
abandoned, but still would it not have been
better never to have engaged in it? The liq-
uor- seller's retrospect is indeed a painful one.
THE BRETHREN ^T ^W^ORK.
175
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S a M:>hler, Coroella, Mo.
John i^lae, Mnlberry Grove, 111.
John Forney, Abilene, Kan .
Daniel Vaniman, Virden, HI.
J. 8. Flory, Longmont, Colo,
John Metzger, Cerro Gordo, 111
J. W. Soothwood. Dora, Ind.
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THE BliETHREN AT TVORK
^atrim^m^I
GI'?H— DALE.— At IMankato, Kan., "eb 2i, 1881,
Bo. J. B. Gish, and sister M. C.Dale, both of
Jewell county, Kansas. A. F. Debtee.
HECKMAN—HADLY.— At the residence of the
bride, Odell, £11., March 9, 1881, William F. Heck-
man, and Harriet H. Hadly.
K. Heckma^'.
^Mm ^^\u\L
Blessed are the dead which die Id the I>OTd. — Bev. 14 : 13.
Obituary notices should be separate from everytliiag else, written or
(ne side of the paper, and brief. Do not eulogize the dead, but giv*
simply the most Importabt facts. The following contains ail th
points generally proper to mention: 1. Name of deceased. 2. Date and
place of death 3. Disease or cause of death. 4. When and wherf
bom. 5. Age. 6 Name of Ijavents. 7. Numtei of family still living.
8. To whom, when and where married. 9. United with the churcb
i-benand where 10. Burial when and where. 11. Funeral e. ^^ ic^
when and where, and by whom conducted.
EYER.— In the Teabcdy ctiurch, Peabody, Kito.
October 3, ISSO, Rachel M 'y, daughter of ]!ro.
Gf orge \V- and aisler Rebecca Eyer, aged S years,
5 months and 2 days.
EYER.— At same place, Octobbr 11, 1880, Samuel
Franklin, son of George W- and Rebecca Eyer,
aged 3 years, 2 months and 19 days.
EYER.— At same place, October 19, 1880, sister
Rebecca, wife of George W. Eyer, aged 27 yeais,
10 months and 2 days .
EYER.— At same place, October 30. 1880, brother
Gforge W. husband of sister Rebf cca Eyer, de-
ceased, aged SO years, 0 months and 17 days.
EYER.— At same place, November 5, 18S0, Rebec-
ca E., daughter of G;orge W. and Rebecca Eyer,
both deceased, aged 27 days.
All the above were members of one family.
H. Shombek.
[Primitive please copy]
FOLKENSriNE— Near Panora, and within the
limits of the Coon River church, Iowa, March
10, 1S81, sister Catharine, wife of brother Jacob
Folkenstiue, aged 66 years, 6 months and 9 days.
She had been in delicate health for s; me time,
but arose in usual health the morning she died.
She was taken with ap plexy — was conscious but
a few minutes, and in about two hours had passed
over the chilly river. She leaves a husband and
many friends lo mourn her detjarture. Funeral
sermon from Revelations 14:13, by the Brethren.
J.D. IlArGUTELlN.
JENKINS.— Near Milledgeville, Carroll county,
111., March 3, 1881, Rebecca .Jenkins, aged 89
years, 11 monih?, and 4 days. Funeral discourse
by Elders Jacoo S. Ilauger and Michael Kimmel,
to an attentive congregation, from dmos 4: 12
"Prepare to meet thy God." The ab ve named
person was a member of the Methodist Church.
BRINK WOR TH.- it the residence of her son in-
law, James Greppy, of a cancer, sister Fannie
Biinkworth, wife of Br?. John, and mother of
Bro. Heniy Briukworth- a ministering brother,
and one of the contribtors lo our church period
icals. Funeral discourse from Psalms 23; 4.
She died in great peace, looking fondly forward
to the great rest. She told her assembled children
only a short time before her death, she hoped they
would all meet her in heaven.
J. L. SWITZER.
KOKENOUR.— At Dallas Center, Iowa, Feb. 22,
1881, of cancer of the stomach, Anna, wife of
Jacob Kokenour, aged 64 years. 4 months and 15
days. Funeral discourse by Elder M. .Sisler and
H. C. Goughnour, from Samuel 14:14.
She was born in Bedford county. Pa., Cctober 4,
1817. She leaves a sorrowing husband to mourn
her loss — w*ich we hope, is her great gain. She
was a consistent member of the River Brethren
Church for many years. H. C. Goughnohk.
[Primitive, please copy.]
MILLER.— In the "jwj'Iow Creek congregation,
Bedford county, 1\ ^.".'irch 10, 1881, brother
David Miller, aged 61 , , 6 months and 16
days. "'•^'^0'^
IQ the death of Bro. Millei" -nily has lost a
good husband and kind fathe._ _^^30mmunity a
good neighbor, and the church varm-hearted,
zealous, exemplary member. His st illness, al-
though of short duration, was painlPj, but he bore
his suffeiing with Christian fortitude, having
been entirely resigned to the will of the Lord. He
frequently expressed himself as being ready "to
depart, and he with Christ," and as the end drew
near, he could hardly wait till the summons came
to call him home. O, that we might all " die the
death of tho righteoas, and that our last end may
be like his." A fe >■/ da; s before he died, he calhd
lor the hlders, and was anointed. Occasion im-
proved by the brethren from the 90th Psalm, 12lh
verse. C. L. Buck.
[lEITZMAN.— In Millertgeville congregation,Car-
roll county 111., Feb. 17, 1881, of disease of t:ie
liver, Bro. George Heilzman, aged 49 years, 4
m >nths and 8 days Services by T. Meyers and
M. Kimmel.
He had been afflicted for a long time, but was
able to attend to his work until the afternoon of
February 14th. He leaves his second wife, and
eight children to moutn their loss.
GULP.- In Monticello church. White county, Ind.,
Jan. 22, 1081, Samuel Culp, aged 72 years, 5
months and 7 days.
He leaves a wife and five children to mourn
their loss. He and his wife connected themselves
with the Brethren Church some th-rty-live years
ago. His life was a consistent one. His last illness
was a painful one, and lasted about four months.
He desired to depart this life, that he migi'*", go
home to rest. Three of the children are in the
church, but the other two are still out in the cold.
Hope our Heavenly Father's grace will Soon reach
them. Funeral discourse by Bro. Josepl^'^y^mick,
assisted by Bro. J. G. Royer, from Phil. 1 : V . The
writer is a son of t>ie deceased. A^ , vOlp.
IP
LEHNER.— On F«bruary 10. 1881, our esteemed
sister, Clara Catharine Lehner, aged 19 years, 2
months and 7 d-iys.
She died in the triumphs of the faith of Jesus.
Her disease was a lingering one. She was sick
over nineteen weeks, but she bore it all with
Christian patience. Her sufferings at times were
veiy severe. Her desire at first was to get well,
but after she was sick a wbile, she could hardly
wait for the tim.-j of her death. A few days be
fore she died, she called her father and mother
and all present to her bed, and bade them farewell
and told them to meet her in heaven. She was
the only child of Bro. John Lehner, a minister in
the second degree. She was a bright omament in
the church; much beloved by all who Knew her,
and an obedient child to her parents. The church
loses a bright jewel, but our loss is her eternal
gain. She called for the elders of the church, and
was anointed with oil according to James. The
funeral discourse was preached by Elder Nicholas
Martin, and others. Daniel Miller.
NETERER.— In the Elkhart district. Elkhart
county, md., Feb. 17, 1881, Jacob Neterer, aged
23 years, 9 months and 12 days. Services by
Andrew Bigler and the undersigned, from Amos
4: 12. Jous Mepzlek.
ANGLEMYER.— In the Union Center district,
March 5, 1881, sister Susanna Anglemyer, aged
34 years, 3 mouths and 1 day.
She was a constant member of the church for
about fourteen years, and she died in the triumphs
of the living faith. Services by brethren Daniel
Shively, Daniel Neff and the undersigned, from
Rev. 14: 13, to a very large concourse of people.
John Metzlek.
[Primitife please copy.]
ONE OLD SISTER GONE.
Friday, March 4lh, we were called to at-
tend the funeral of old sister Beeghly, at the
Maple Grove church, four miles North of Ash-
land, Ohio. Her maiden name was Catharine
Peck. She was born March 3, 1808, and on the 15th
of November, 1829, she and John Beeghly were
united ill matrimony. They were both baptized
in October. (830, and remained faithfu until death.
Bro. John preceded her to the grave about three
and a half years. -Liter Beeghly died March 1,
1881, within two days of seventy-three years of
age. She wa.s the mother of thirteen children, all
of whom are now living, and the grandmother of
lifty-nine children, of which forty-live are living.
The funeral occasion was improved by Eld. R.
H. Miller, from Job 14:14. After supper she
quietly passed away without giving any body
trouble, which was her desire whenever she talked
about the change. Thus passeth away the old
standard-bearers, and surely such w-ill meet their
reward which is held in store for them that love
His appearing. D.N. Wokkman.
DEATH OF THE CZAR OF RUSSIA.
The Czar of Russia was returning in a covered
carnage from Michael Pa ace, at 11 .00 A. M., March
i;3, with his brother, the Grand Duke Michael.
His escort consisted of a squadron of Cossacks,
and the several oflicers of the ho. sehold ac-
companied him in sleighs. As the carriage
was passing along the banks of the EEaterinofsky
Canal, immediately opposite to the Imperial sta-
bles, a bomb was thrown by amau who WaS stand-
ing behind a knot of pedestrians who had stopped
to see the Emper. r go by. It exploded with a
crash right under the > ody of the carriage, the
splinters flying across the street. Out doing lo in-
jury beyond tearing away the ba k pa t of the
carriage. The Czar on hearing the crash, opened
the door and jumped out, and while he was draw-
ing his fur Cloak around him, the second bomb
was thrown from a kni.-t of lookers-on, exploding
at his feet. As the smoke lifted, the (. zar was
seen Ij ing on his t;ack beside the wreck of the
carriage, his legs toru and shattered, aiid the blood
pouring from the ghastly wounds in his thighs.
Che Emperor was then lifted into his sleigh, and
conveyed to the Winter Palace. All this did not
occupy three minutes.
The Czar was carried up stairs on a litter. Be-
sides the surgeons in ordinary, the most skilled ,
men inthe city werr- present, butthe case was hope-
I'ss. At 1 : 30 P. M , the Imperial family were sum-
moned to the bedside, where prayers for the dying
were being said by the Grei-k patriarch and cl rgy.
The leave taking is said to have been most touch-
ing. The Czar kissed thtm all and gave them his
blessing. He bore the agony of his wounds with
heroic fortitude. At. 3:30 p. m. he breathed his
last.
PLE4SE announce through your paper that the
Brethren of Hudson, Illinois, have appointed their
Spring Love-feast on June nth. The usual invi-
tation. T. D. Lyon.
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Editorial Items.
Cabrt your cross — don't drag it.
Read "What a Penny Will Bo" on page 186.
Do not -waste your strength by fighting a shadow.
The address of Geo. T. Swihartis changed from Biim-
field to Ligonier, Noble Co.. Ind,
Do not fail to read the article entitled "Love-feast No-
tices," on the last page of this issue.
Men who write and cii-culate nameless and abusive
tracts must love darkness rather than light.
Eld. Jacob Bamhart's address is changed from Mexi-
co., Ind., to Twelve Mile, Cass county, same State.
The American Bible Society has leased for a term
years a desirable Bible House in Kokohama, Japan.
of
If you were running a jpapcr and we owed you a sub-
scription you would want us to pay you, wouldn't you?
Germany is preparing to celebrate the four-hundredth
birthday of Luther, which will occur Nov. 10th, 1883.
The severe cold and heavy snows this Winter found
the people of England unprepared, and hundreds of
them perished.
A GOOD book -binder — one who has energy and business
tact will find it to his advantage to open correspondence
with this ofiice.
The largest increase of the Baptists during the last
ten years has been in the Southern States, where their
gain has been 761,418.
Bro. Balsbaugh,says: "I am so immersed ui
labor, and so weak and full of suffering, that I
catch half up with my obhgations."
mental
cannot
It would be rather humihating if it can be proven that
those who write most about jealousy are the ones who
have the most of it to contend against.
Subscribers ai-e coming in at the rate of about forty
per day. Many thanks to the fnends of the B. at W.
for their energy and labor of love. There is ro.wn for
ten thousand; send them along.
It is reported that there is likely to be an increase of
German emigration to this country, in spite of the efforts
upon the pai*t the German Government to prevent it.
Dora Lauer, of Elldiart, Indiana, writes that she was
fourteen years old when she imited with the church, and
that she loves to read the Brethren at Work. May
she labor to become a usefid sister in the church.
The Supreme Court of Maine-has decided that "a
church is not a corji 'ration with authority to create debt
in erecting a house of woi-ship." It might be a good
thing if such a law were to prevail in every State.
Brethren, if you are having trouble \vith an influen-
tial member, "tell it not in Gath, pubhsh it not in the
streets of Afkelon, lest the daughtera of the Philistine.^
rejoice, lest she daughters of the uncircumcised triumph."
The District Meeting of Northern Illinois -will be held
-with the brethren of Rock River chm-ch, Lee countj'. 111.,
May 17th, commencing at 9 A. M. Those coming by
raikoad should stop off at Franklin Grove, on the Chica-
go k North- western.
A LONO article, written -with a lead pencil on thin
brown paper, was gently deposited in the wa^'te basket.
Season. — Tlie wi-iting was so dim that the compositor
could not read it with any satisfaction. Morul. — Use
good black ink on white paper.
Bro. D. B. Gibson is not dead yet. A card just receiv-
ed from him infoi-m's us that lie is holding a series of
meetings near Bethany, 111. Success to the good work
In his inaugural addre.is President Garfield gave the
public to understand that the Mormon question should
receive his early attention. It is generUy believed that
he \viU do his part towards putting an immediate stop to
the further spread of polygamy.
OtTi aged brother Hiel Hamilton has been a faithful
worker for the Master, bat of late has not been able to
do much. In a letter to us he says: "My health is grad-
ually impro-ving, and I hope when the wearher becomes a
Uttle more mild I shallle able to be about. But I am
resigned to the will of the Lord, and in my bereaved and
afflicted state, desire tlie prayers of God's people."
Please send all orders for books, pamphlets, and tracts
to Western Book Exchange, Mt. Morris, 111., instead of
Brethren at Work. By so doing you will greatly as-
sist us in our work.
On page 186 we publish the decision of the Supreme
Court in regard to the ownership of church property
where the church becomes divided. The party that with-
draws or is e.tpelled by the main body loses all mterest in
the property that belongs to the church.
Writinq from Arkansas, March 17th, Bro. Jas. R.
Gkh says: "We left Aruadelphia yesterday. The peach
trees were in fuU bloom: gardens looking green, weather
warm and pleasant. We want to go to Bro. Ennis's to-
day and try the mission work the^e again."
.- Sittees more boxes of books — the remainder of the
Cassel Librarj' — reached Mt. Morris last week, making
in all twenty-five boxes. The entire Library is now here,
and the books are being shelved as fast as possible.
When ready for use due notice will be given.
It 13 scientifically reported that January was a month
of sun-storms. "Temperate powerful enough to sweep
every living thing from the face of the earth spent their
force on the great, flowing orb, and their effects were
visible at a distance of more than a million miles."
There are now two "Central Book Concerns" — one in
Chicago, the other in Ashland, Ohio. The former isim-
der the control of the Campbellites, the latter under the
Gospel Preacher.
Female suffrage is just now receiving a good deal of
attention in some of the States, not that the woman
wishes to take part in the pohtics of the day, but she
does thmk that she should have something to say ugainst
the opening of ram shops in which her husband and sons
are being led to ruin.
The- Western Book Exchange of this place has laid on
our table advance sheets of the "History of the Danish
Mission." When completed it will contain about
seventy pages, and -will be found the most interesting
document yet published on mission work among our peo-
ple. It should be in every family and carefully read that
the origin and development of the Danish Mission may
be better understood. It commences at the beginning of
Bro. Hope's search for the Brethi-en and narrates the
history of the work to the present time, giving many in-
teresting incidents never before published.
Sister Noniian in another column tells what is need-
ed in Minnesota. We have been there, and mil go again
soon, if spared, and can recommend the place as a good
one in which to work. The snow-storms have kept us
from gomg there during March. E.
Before the war it was found a httle difficult for tho
Brethren to estabUsh churches in most of the Southern
States, though in some of them we at one time had a
considerable number of members. Our sbong anti-slavery
principles rendered our work among slave holders too
diflicult to warrant much success. But since slavery has
been aboHshed and the difBcult in that way fully
removed we do not see why more of the Brethren
do not locate in the Southern States. The climate is de-
hghtful and there is much good land in most of the
Stales. If some enterprising brother would inspect the
South with a view of locating colonies he might receive a
good deal of encouragement, besides be instrumental in
establishing large congregations m the South.
Bro. K. Heckman, of Odell, Livingston comity. 111.,
desires the names of the house-keepers whose post-office
addresses are as follows: Masontown, Fayette county,
Pa., Warrensmark, Huntingdon county, Pa. He has
some church business to report to them that should ba atr
I tended to.
The storm that was raging when the last issue of the
B. at W. was put on the press proved to be the most se-
vere snow-stoi-m ever knowii in this county. It commenc-
ed on Saturday morning, March 19, and continued twen-
ty-four hours. The ro ads were blockaded in every direc-
tion. M:iny of the lanes are so full of snow that it is
impoisible to travel hi them at all. Through many of
them teams have not been able to pa.ss for two montha.
In places near Mt. Morris the railroad track was covered
with snow to the depth of twenty feet. Hundreds of
hands were employed in removing it fi-om the track, and
at one place it is piled up on each side of the track to the
helghth of thirty feet. The weather is still cool and the
snowmeltmg slowdy when the sun shines. We -will
doubtless have a verj- late Sprmg. All the fields are stiU
covered with snow, some of them to the depth of tiirea
and four feet. _^
For years the temperance advocates have been push-
ing their claims with a zeal that is destined to surmount
every obstacle. Some States have ah-eady passed laws
proliibiting the improper use and manufactm-e of intoxi-
cating liquors and others will follow until this evil is ban-
ished from our land. But there is another evil to which
the attention of the public should be called, and tliat is
the unnecessary use of tobacco. If the proper steps are
taken the reform can be effected with but httle opposi-
tion. Let the legislation of the different States submit to
the people the propriety of passing a law positively pro-
hibiting the use of toba^'co, in any way, shape, or form,
by :iny person under twentj--one years of age. It should
also be enacted that no dealer would be allowed to sell or
give tobacco to persons under that age. Tliis would pre-
vent boys and girls from contracting the habit while
very few of them would even commence it after twenty-
one ypars of age. We beUeve that four fifths of the
men in the;Stat« wouldWota for euch a. I»w.
1*78
THE BRETHREN ^T ^^ORK-
farbwbjjL, husband.
Raise my pillow, husband dearest,
Fainfc and fainter comes my breath;
And the shadows stealing slowly
Maat, I know, be near to death.
Bit down close beside me, darling,
Let me clasp your warm, strong hand,
Yours that has ever sustained me,
To the border of this land.
I've had visioas and been dreaming
O'er the past of joy and pain;
Tear by year I've wandered backward
Until I was a child again.
Dreams of thee and all the earth- cords
Firmly twine about my heart;
Oh the bitter, burning anguish.
When I know that we must part!
It has passed, and God has promised
All thy footsteps to attend;
He h more than friend or brother.
He'll he with you to the end.
There's no shadow on the portal
Lpf.ding to my heavenly home;
Chri-t has promissd life immorfca!:
It is he who bids me come.
Do not mourn so, mother dearest,
Wipe those mourning tears away.
I will soon be with the angels,
You will come some other day.
Father, scenes of life are fading;
Mother, I am almost o'er;
Brother, give your heart to Jesus;
Sister, we shall meet once more.
Do not weep so, father, mother
Wipe, oh wipe those tears away.
I am going home to heaven —
I'll be thereat dawn of day.
Tell my husband to love Jtsus,
And when the toils of life are o'er,
He may havo a home in heaven
With the bUst forevermore.
Clasp my hand stiii closer, dearest
'Tis the last night of my life;
For to-morrow I shall never
Answer when you call m.e wife.
Fare thee well, my noblo husband!
You may not wait so very long
Before you come to meet your darling
In that bright home where she has gone.
Farewell parents, brother, sister,
I can see the other shore —
I can see the great white mansVn —
Farewell all, I am almost o'tr.
— Selected for Einnt'i J. Rhodes, (deceased).
OhelKi, ni.
Dr. Newton tells of a blind girl who
made her living making baskets. She
came to his residence with an English
pound note, and addressed him in these
words: "Here is a pound note, sir, that
I want to have sent to some missionary.
Being a blind girl, I have not needed
candles for my work at night, and this
is my candle money."
For the Brethren at Work.
THE BLOOD OF CHRIST.
BY D. C. MOOMAW.
fTlHEKE is-no theme more iocompre-
-"- hensible to the finite mind than
the agency of blood as a factor in the
rtdemption of mankind.
As a type of the great blood offering
for sin which was furnished by Jesus of
Eazareth the erring son and daughter
of Israel would slay the innocent lamb
and wash thereby the stain of sin from
the soul. The erring way-farer now
goes to the fountain which fills from the
stream of Calvary and returns from the
crimson bath "whiter than snow, yes
whiter than snow." It will never cease
to fill the souls of the ransomed with
amazement when contemplating the
curative and cleansing properties of
the blood of Christ.
The angels, greater in wisdom than
the most favored of our race desired to
fathom the wonderful depths, the dizzy
heights of the divine love that would
heal the breach made by the gross re-
bellion of mankind, the prophet's lofti^
est aspiration culminated in longing to
see how the mystery should be solved.
The wisdom of Divinity accomplished
the infinite wonder and the spear marks
and the nail prints on the body of
our Lord attest the awful truth that
blood alone was sufiicient to restore
to friendship the alienated children of
God.
As a factor in the accomplishment of
this great work the blood of Christ oc-
cupies the most exalted place. Any
human agency is not to be spoken of at
the same time, so far inferior is it to
that. In fact, there is no agency that
humanity can supply. We are mere
left-hand ciphers in the account of our
redemption.
It is rank rebellion to think of our-
selves aa assistants m the work. Upon
this rock have thousands of souls been
dashed to pieces. Here was born and
bred to rank, foul maturity the sense-
less ordinance of penance so loved and
honored by Catholicism. Her pilgrim
ages and bodily tortures, self inflicted
and the not more meritorious works of
so-called Protestantism receives its im-
pulses from this high treason.
Ordinances, ceremonies, rites, carnal
washings, etc., are simply designed to
cultivate that state of heart that is nee
essary to enable us to comprehend the
wisdom and goodness of God, and to
accept the oft'enng of his son's precious
blood. Our hearts need reducing to
obedience, and these institutions, which
comprehend the revealed gospel, are
given for that sole purpose.
As a denomination distinguished by
strenuous devotion to the letter of the
gospel we have been accused of impos
ing ourselves upon the Father as agents
of our redemption, and, so fp.r as we
claim the meritoriousness of our literal
worship, the accusation is true. I re-
gard it as the great danger of the church.
In proportion as we lose the priceless
gem of spirituality we adhere to the
profitless forms of self-imposed cere-
monies and rules. This furnishes us an
infallible key to the portentous move-
ments that are now in progress amongst
us. Man's insufferable pride will not
be satisfied till he befouls with his dirty
fingers the redemption work of Christ,
and the purifying work of the gospel.
It is amazing that men should estab-
lish rules and orders and take upon
themselves the responsibility, from
which devils would shrink, of deciding,
by that standard, the eternal destiny of
an immortal so '1. Heaven be pitiful to
this greatest of all human infamies.
There is no treason more unpardona-
ble than that of constructing an ordi
nance out of a simple accident of dress
or insignificent habit and with arrogat
ed infallibility, impaling and crucifying
immortal souls thereon. We thus ele-
vate ourselves above that which is call-
ed God (his Word) and sit in God's
seat and contemn the precious blood
of Christ which was shed for the cleans-
ing of the soul.
There should be a spiritual discern ■
ment of the various offices of the ele-
ments of salvation. Our orders are to
be held for necessary uses and church
ordinances as purifying agents, but the
precious blood of Christ can alone
cleanse the soul from the stain of sin;
and a faithful view of the cross of Cal-
vary is worth ten thousand carnal or
bodily exercises. Well did an apostle
say, "Bodily exercise profiteth little."
We can easily see that a religion com-
posed alone of church ordinances and
man-made orders is the greatest delu-
sion that Satan ever afllicted humanity
with. Let us profit by the presenta-
tion of these truths and cease our de-
pendence on that which is external, and
place our trust and hope on the precious
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blood of Christ which cleauseth from
all sin.
For the Brethren at Work,
TETJSTING GOD.
Union Dbposit,
Dauphin Co., Penna.
Beloved Bro. Puterhaugh : —
Warm thanks for your
Christian letter and the accompanying
mite. I never ask for any sacrifices in
my behalf, leaving the minds and
means of others at the disposal of the
Divine Spirit. It would not be well
to have all our wants supplied save ac-
cording to Philpp. 4: 19. Some of us
are pinched with too little, and others
cursed with too much. Jesus is Lord
and Savior of rich and poor. He sacri-
fices wealth for poverty, that we through
his self sacrifice may become rich. Be
cause He humbled and emptied himself,
God hath highly exalted him, and giv-
en him a name above every name. How
slow we are in our practical acknowl-
ment of this sublime truth. Most of us
are shy of Jesus. Only a small num-
ber, even in the Brotherhood, trust him
fully. We stumble over second causes.
We are afraid to go forth, not knowing
whether we go. Heb. 11: 8. We find
it hard to walk by faith^ and not by
sight. But true faith becomes sight.
"In the light shall we see light." Ps.
36: 9. Every footprint of Jesus is visi-
ble to the illumined soul. "He is faith-
ful that promises," and his plain posi-
tive declaration is, "if ye shall ask ant
THING in my name, I WILL DO IT."
John 14: 14, Paul asked three times
for the removal of the thorn in the
flesh, and receivid more than he prayed
for. This is another prime element of
Christian trust, that it finds in the cross
a compensation for all deprivation of
temporal good. To have the particular
point of our prayer overlooked, and
swallowed up by a superior blessing, is
the richest experience of the Christian
life. The happiest, sweetest, loftiest,
most energetic soul I know gets his
most rapt, divine enjoyment out of his
disafpointments and unanswered pray-
ers, because in the disappointment the
prayer is always more than answered
by the enlarged communication of the
Christ- unfolding Paraclete. How rare
is this attainment, because we believe
not; and we cannot believe, because Je-
sus is not the supreme object of our
affections, and his inQarnation the su-
preme standard of our life. "Knowl-
edge pufl:eth up," and we have mor;
than enough of thiit. Many write
well, preach well, and talk well on
Christian topics, but there is no Christ
in it. What they know is not the
knowledge of faith, biit the acquire-
ment of the intellect. To give ourselves
to Jesus is to do something higher and
greater than to dogmatize or speculate,
or to utter correct doctrinal truths.
Heart knowledge is as real as head-lore.
To master the Divinity of the Bible in
all its points and magnitudes mentally,
is not to know anything of Jesus unto
salvation. He is "spiritually discerned."
Christ cannot be Alpha and Omega till
self is crucified. Then Christ sits at the
head of the table, holds the key to the
money chest, is our tailor and chamber-
lain, and writes ichabod on pipe and
plug, and all unnatural indulgence.
C. H. Balsbaugh.
For the Erethreri at Work.
SUNSHINE AND SHADOWS.
BT WEALTHY A. OLAEKE.
nUCH is life.' One day the sun shines
'^ with meridian splendor, radiating
everything in Nature with unsurpassing
loveliness, the next is one of clouds and
gloom. Instead of the calm, serene,
cloudless morning, we have a cold,
cheerless scene with clouds and even
storms. These changes we observe in
Nature, and from them we glean lessons.
Were the sun always to shed his bright
beams upon us we would fail to appre
eiate the great gift of heaven, but by
occasionally having a cloudy day we
can more fully enjoy the sunshine
again. Then, too, it is not the weather
that makes us happy. Happiness is re-
alized only when we are conscious that
we are walking in the path of duty —
proceeds from a pure heart and a clear
conscience, and these can be attained
among the clouds as well as in the sun-
shine.
Thus it is in our lives. At times we
seem to be all life and animation and
everything before us s:ems promising.
Truly we are enjoying sunshine. But
the sun sinks behind a cloud, and the
shadows fall thick and fast covering
everything with a mantle of gloom.
Not a. ray of light seems to penetrate
the deep darkness and we feel almost
discouraged and ready to give up in de-
spair. All is gloom and we cannot see
our way through the deep mists that
obscure our pathway. In the midst of
these trials a beautiful promise reverb -
era.tes in our ears, "At evening time it
shall be lioJit." During the "heat and
burden of the day" all may be cheerless
and sad but when the toils of life are
over, when the time of rest comes, at
evening Ume, all darkness will vanish
and the sun will shine in all his glory.
As the plants need the sunshine,
clouds, and dews to more fully develop
them and bring them to perfection, so
we need both sunshine and shadows in
order to strengthen and qualify us for
life's battles. Our heavenly Parent al-
lows the shadows to fall on us that we
may more and more feel the need of
Divine protection and the light of His
countenance to direct our wayward feet
through the dark and rough places of
sin. Trials should be to us what the
sculptor is to the block of marble. The
marble of itself is rough and unsightly,
but by the constant and laborious ef-
forts of the sculptor he refines, polishes,
and fashions it as he desires. So should
afflictions and trials be to the Christian.
They are intended to subdue the carnal
mind, to humiliate and make better, for
the "Lord loveth those he chasten eth
and scourgeth every son whom He re-
ceiveth."
We should ever remember that, al-
though our pathway in life is not al-
ways bright — and that while the clouds
are hovering around there is an eye
that never sleeps, and a hand that is
mighty to save, and he will lead us
safely through. "At evening-time,"
when all darkness is forever past then
will we enjoy coiistant light — the pres-
ence of Him who is th' "light of the
world." Let us not forget that in order
to mould and perfect our character,
after the Divine Model we must have
sunshshine and shadow. The great
Sculptor is continually laboring with
us in order that we may be fashioned
and modelei after his glorious charac-
ter, and we should not murmur when
the strokes of the chisel seem severe.
'"Tis the Master who holds the mallet,
And day by day
He ia c-liippiog- whate'er eavirons
The form away;
Which liiidsr h's skillful cutting,
He means shall be
Wrought si tntly out to beauty
Of such degree
Of faultless and full perfection,
That angel eyes
Shall look on the fiuished labor
With new surprise
That even his boundle-s patience
Could grave his own
Features upoa such fractured
Aud stubborn stone."
Lanark, HI.
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THE BliJaTHLHElSr ^^T AV OiriKl.
WHA T I HAVE NEVER HEARD.
BT D. P. SATLOH.
"Fafcber?,proTokenot your children to wrath,
but bring them up in the nurture and admoni-
tion of the Lord."— Eph. 6: 4.
I AM classed among the old men, and
have long lived a religious life, and
have heard many good words spoken,
but from this text I have never heard
any man preach. There are few texts
more frequently quoted than this ode.
it is the only scripture I ever heard of-
fered against Sunday schools. But how
fathers shall not provoke their chil-
dren unto wrath, and how parents shall
bring them up in the nurture and ad-
monition of the Lord, I have never
heard them try to tell. The text en-
joins these duties upon parents, but
how to do it the scriptures do not tell,
and I think it of importance that they
should be instructed how to doit, for I
have no doubt many are ignorant how to
obey this precept. I am asked. Do you
explain it to your people? 1 answer. It
is a family text, and does not come in
order in our regular preaching, and
family conversation so often runs in
oti-er directions that such talk is ruled
out. I have however in addressing
Sunday schools tried to do it.
In conversing with brethren on this
subject I often say I now believe that
my father brought me up according to
this scripture, and I frequently tell what
his manner was, and will again repeat
it. I will however first say, that though
he was but a lay member, yet, excepting
Elder Peter Kiser, he was the best
scripturist I ever knew. And while he
was mighty in the scriptures he was elo
quent and fervent in piayer, and in ad-
dition to this, he was a horn mechanic.
Here he had qualiiications to obey this
text that but few parents have.
Fathers provoke not your children
to wrath. This he never did; he never
gave his children cause to be offended
with him, he never used a r jd in cor-
rection. He reproved with scripture;
and there was not anything occurred in
the family but that he had a scripture
to apply to the case, and he well knev/
how to apply it so that the double-edg-
ed sword cut deeper, and the sting felt
keener than the rattan.
But bring them up., etc. His man
ner was to take us to meeting at all
times it could be done. Then he would
rehearse the secrmou, though we under-
stood but little of it, yet he talked it all
over. Then he would tell us about little
Samuel, about David and the Goliah,
about Joseph and his brethren. I even,
while writing this, in my mind, hear
him tell all the circumstances connected
with the case, and when I hear him say
"I am Joseph your brother," I weep
while writing. There Jesus, the babe
of Bethlehem, from the manger to the
cross, down into the tomb, and up into
heaven, all was so clearly set before
us that when I was low down in my
teens I knew the historical part of it
as well as I now do.
And a? already said, he was a born
mechanic, he did not forget the things
which belong to this life, hence he never
scolded me for whittling little things
of soft wood, or for making mills,
etc., but would show me how to do
some things. So when I became a man
I could turn my hand to anything in
that line.
This was my father's way of living
out this text, and I now believe it was
the right way. I am sure if he had
talked to me about the great men of the
nation as he did of . the men of
the Bible, mv mind would have
been bent in another direction.
But as already said he had quali
fications for it that I have not, and
hence cannot be held up as a criterion
for others. I cannot imitate him, and but
few others can. Hence, how to do this
precept remains an open and measured
question. And I am doubtful whether
a rule can be given that will apply to
all cases.
Dr. Clark speaks well on this text:
'•Fathers provoke not your children un-
to wrath." He says, "Avoid all seve-
rity, this will hurt your own souls,
and do them no gooc : on the contrary, if
punished with severity or cruelty, "they
will be only hardened and made des-
perate m their sins. Cruel parents gen-
erally have bad children. He who cor
rects his children according to God and
reason will feel every blow on his own
heart more sensibly than his child feels
it on his body. Parents are called to
correct, not to punish their children.
Those who punish them do it from a
principle of revenge ; those who correct
them, do it from a principle of affec-
tionate concern."
This the doctor has well said, — bet
ter than I could have said it, and I
think he makes it plain how fathers are
not to provoke their children to wrath.
And on bringing up children in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord
he says it means:
Literally, "To nourish them in the
discipline and instruction of the Lord.
The mind is to be nourished with
wholesome discipline and instruction as
the body is with proper food. Disci-
pline may refer to all that knowledge
which is proper for children, including
elementary principles and rules for be-
havior, etc. Ins'ruction may imply
whatever is necessary to form the mind,
to touch, regulate ani purify the pas-
sions, and necessarily includes the
whole of religion. Both these should
be administered in the Lord, according
to his will and word, and in reference
to his eternal glory. All the import-
ant lessons and doctrines being derived
from his revelation, therefore they are
called the discipline and instruction of
the Lord."
What can be better s^id on this sub-
ject? But who are qualified properly
to apply these instructions ? All know
that many parents are not competent.
The truth of this has engaged the minds
of our holy fathers a hundred years
ago. But as the general reader knows
so little of the minds of our fathers of
a century ago, i will at the risk of xiiak-
ing my article long, cojjy what they say
on the subject.
"Inasmuch as many of our children
and young people fall into a coarse life,
and a great occasion of it seems to be a
want that there is not snfiicient dili-
gence used in instructing the children
according to the word of the Lord giv-
en by Moses in Deut. 6: 7, and also the
apostle Paul, Eph. 6:4, it is the opin-
ion and advice that there should be
used more dibgence to instruct our
dear youth and children in the word of
truth to their salvation, and that it is
the special duty of the dear parents, as
well as of the pastors and teachers, to
be engaged hei'ein, inasmuch as the
apostle teaches, "Feed the flock of (iod
which is among you, taking the over-
sight thereof." 1 Pet. 5:2. And in-
asmuch as the children of the faithful
belong to the fl.ock of Christ, just as
naturally as the lambs belong to the
flock of sheep; and inasmuch as the
word can be brought nearer to the
hearts of children in a simple conversa-
tion or catecbisation, or however it may
be called, than otherwise in a long ser-
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moD, so that they apprehend the word
of divine truth, believe in Jesus Christ,
and accept his doctrine and command
ments, and walk therein to their eternal
salvation — herein we admonish in
heartfelt and humble love all our in
God much beloved fellow members, dear
fathers and mothers of families, as also
pastoi's and teachers, our in God much
beloved fellow laborers in the dear
and worthy name of our Lord Jesus
Christ, who has given himself unto
death for us, that we should die to our-
selves, and live to him forever, that
they would use all possible diligence
that our dear youth might be provoked
to love God, and to appreciate his word
from their childhood. Do not spare
any labor and toil to convince them by
oir teachinjr and by our life, after
the manner which is almost too com-
mon nowadays, where the young are
made to learn something by heart, and
then to rehearse it in a light, thought
less manner, and then are permitted to
go on in a life as thoughtless as before
— but that they may give themselves up
to God in an earnest lifs. The great
Rewarder of all good will undoubted-
ly remunerate you; for those that have
done right shall live forever, and the
Lord is their reward, and the Most
High provides for them; they will re
ceive a glorious kingdom and a beauti-
ful crown from the hand of the Lord." —
A. M. 1789, Aet. 2.
So advised our fathers ninety-two
years ago in A. M. 1 read this Minute
at the "Wolf Creek Meeting. After meet
ing an elder said to me. "I am glad you
read that Minute. I did not know it.
But it don't say Sunday school." I
said no, it don't in so many words say
Sunday school; but it says a good deal
more than you are willing to allow
your brethren the privilege to do. " Well
1 am glad you read it anyhow, for it is
not generally known." So many clam-
or for the order of the old brethren,
while but few know what their order
and mind was.
I think the extract from Clark shows
clearly and understandingly to all how
fathers should not provoke their chil-
dren to wrath. But how to bring them
up in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord, is not said. The charge to parents
is plain, but how to do it, is the ques-
tion. And as Clark says the word he
renders discipline may refer to all that
]biowledge which is proper for children,
including elementary principles and
rules for behavior; and it is certainly
known that many parents are not com-
petent to give such instructions. Neith
er is it certain that this charge applies
to the family circle exclusively, any
more than the charge to "teach all na-
tions" applies to families exclusively.
Kations consist of, and are made up of
families; but to teach nations we collect
families together into one place and
teach th°.m the same doctrine collective-
ly. And something like this our fathers
ninety two years ago undoubtedly
meant when they said: "It is the opinion
and advice that that there should be
used more diligence to instruct our
youth and children in the word of truth
to their salvation, and. that it is the
special duty of the dear parents, as well
as of the pastors and teachers, to be en-
gaged herein."
Here our fathers will have the dear
youth as well as our children instructed,
and that parents, as well as pastors and
teachers, be engaged therein. Confine
the instruction to individual family cir-
cles, the pastor and teacher will be ex-
cluded. Parents are responsible for
the common school education of their
children; but few would be competent,
neither would it be convenient for them
to educate them at home; hence they are
sent to school where a man competent
to teach is employed to teach all the
children of the district alike.
So in religious education; many pa-
rents are not competent to instruct in
truth and holiness, some families pro-
fess no religion at all, others are divid-
ed in religious sentiment, etc. Looking
at the subject from this true stand-point,
I ask, How are such children to be
brought up in the nurture and admoni
tion of the Lord? This subject has en-
gaged my serious consideration, as I be-
lieve it did our fathers ninety- two years
ago. And my only advice is for pa-
rents to do all 'hey can at home to im-
part all the knowledge of the truth to
their children they can. Then unite
with the pious and zealous brethren
and sisters and parents of the church,
and meet with your and your neigh
bor's children at some suitable place, (1
have known a wagon shed to answer the
purpose for the Summer months, during
the idle hours of Sunday, — 1 mean the
hours between meeting), and there
unite to teach all the children the
knowledge of the truth alike. And
appoint for Superintendent a brother
who is competent to instruct and ad
monish unto edification and comfort,
whose duty it will be at the close of
every session or meeting to give a les-
son to the children from five to ten
minutes on moral and religious duties.
And as often as convenient call in your
pastor and teachers, and let them in-
struct as the spirit may direct according
to the Word of Truth. Keep these
meetings clear from all worldly folly;
such as picnics, festivals, celebrations,
and conventions. All these are of the
world, and are vanity of van:ties. And
the God of heavens will bless us.
For the Brethren at Work.
GOING TO CHTJECH.
BY O. L. COVEE.
0^ leaving our homes and going to
church there is always some mo^
tive that prompts us to go ; whether it
be duty, pleasure, curiosity, or pass-
time, we each should know, and see if
it is that pure motive th at bids us to go
up to the house of the Lord to be in-
structed from his holy Word.
The church is a sacred place, and it
may not be improper when we call it
the principle orifice from heaven to
earth of divine light and grace; the
place where blood cleansed souls are
to assemble to offer up praise, adora-
tion, supplication, and thanksgiving, to
their merciful God in heaven and to
manifest and proclaim to the living the
holy gospel light from the high foun-
tain of all knowledge and power. "Why
then do we not see ourselves aright, and
try to purify our conscience with the
holy flame, and soothe our souls with
pure water from the river of life? This
demands our fervent attention on things
above, and requiies self examination
(iaily with the written gospel of the
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This on
the part of every church attending per-
son would develop almost a heaven on
earth. If all would go there hunger-
ing and thirsting after righteousnefcS,
which is the gran 'i est motive that can
characterize the heart of man, how' ef-
fectual the meetings would be, how
much smoother oui- narrow path would
be; but vanity, pride of life and the
lusts thereof have disarranged all grav-
ity in character, impugning conscious to
such an extent as to cause spurious and
erroneous motives in the hearts of men,
thereby giving cause for the many va-
rious reasons for going to church, as
some one has said:
"Somi? go to church just for a walk.
Some go there to laugh and talk;
Some go there for obsarvitiia,
Some go there for specnlation;
Some go there to meet a friend.
Some go there their time to spend;
Some the fashions to discover,
Some go thi-re to meet a lover;
S)mpgo thnre to sleep hnd IT^,
A few go there to worship God."
lit. M£Rtt, m.
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THE BlilLTimEN ^T lVO±iK:.
For Brethren at Work .
BEING AND SEEMING.
BY VfM.. M. LYON.
'There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,
but the end thereof are tha ways of death.'— Prov.
14: 12 and 16:2.5.
WHEN we are caused to consider the true
purpose and grand design of our lives;
when W8 fchiuk why it was so ordained by the
All-wise Creator that we are placed here in
this world of sin and sorrow, subjected to the
rulings of a kind Providence, directed by an
Almighty power; when we contemplate the
vast, infinite, and inexhaustible subject of our
creation and being, our mmds seem to be al-
most lost in the deep recesses of our imagin-
ations and thoughts. All rational and iutelii-
gent beings, after having arrived to an account-
able degree of understaadiog, realize at once
that they are ruled and governed b}' a Higher
Power; that their greatest possessions and
enjoyments in this world etcanatea from one
Great Source, the Divine aud Living Head,
with whom all things originate that
are calculated for our good, by whom all
things are controlled, and from whom "every
good and perfect gift" i^ obtained. Nov/
at the realization of this fact, an impression
is made on the mind, that there is some-
thing required of us as a requital for the man-
ifold blessings of our lives. We see at once
that we have a duty to perform, a work to do.
and this duty we owe to G^od. Our knowledge
teaches us also, that by the true performance of
our duty, and by strict obedience to God's laws,
we have the promise of a reward, and at the
same time we know that by negligence on our
part to do his will, we act as disobedient chil-
dren, and have no promise; but on the other
hand we are doomed to everlasting misery and
woe.
We have now come to the place of determin-
ation. Will we act well our part, and do
our duty, and receive the reward, or will we
neglect our duty, and bring God's judgement
upon us? Will we choose or refuse? We have
the right of free-agency. Will we walk upon
tha "straight and narrow path" of self-denial,
or will we sport upon the broad fields of sin
until we are usherd into the nether-world ?
Let us come to the wise conclusion: "Pear
God and keep his commandments: for this is
the whole duty of man." — Ecol. 12: 13.
Let us choose the "way of truth," as David
did, and run the "way of his commandments."
Forsake every evil way, and search for the
way of life which is above to the wise, and en-
ter upon that new and living w-ay which he
hath consecrated for us, and let us draw near
with a true heart, in full assurance of faith,
having our hearts sprinkled from an evil con-
science, and our bodies washed with pure wa
ter.
Christ hath said: "I am the way, the truth,
and the life;" consequently we learn from this
that there is but one true way in which we
may walk in newness of lite, and all other ways
although thev may seem right unto us, are
contrary to the law of God, and hence lead to
eternal damnation. Here is where many poor
souls are led astray — by following in the way
that leads to death, only because the way
seeemeth right, and because man's ways axe pre-
fered before God's way. But let us search and
try our ways. Follow not after anything
only beeai.se it seemeth right, but prove it
first, and then foliw it because it is right.
"Prove all things and holdfast to that which
is good." — 1. Thess. 5: 21. But how will we
prove it? Why prove it by the word of God.
Forsake every false way and search diligently
for the right way, the one way and the only
way — the way of holiness: for it is so plain
that way-faring men, though fools, shall not
err therein. — Isa. 35: 8.
The great problem that should engage the
faculties of the intelligent mind of man, should
be that, by the solving of which, by the word
of God, points out to the sojourners of earth
the way that leads to the happy world beyond
the shores of time. This problem, notwith-
standing the great importance of it, and the sim-
plicity with which it is marked by the gospel,
and the plain manner in which it is set forth by
Christ and the apostles, representing but t^e
one true way, yet it shows conclusively that it
has osen and will continue to be the most stu-
pendous subject to the intelligence of the people
es, and one which has caused greater diversity
of opinion among mankind, than any other
theme that has existed since the earliest ages of
the world. The gospel teaches union, the
people infer disunion. Though the world is
divided into so many denominations, respect-
ing religion, yet all claim to belong to the true
church of Christ. This fact demonstrates to
our minds that there are many ways that
seemeth right, but there is but the one way that
is right. The word of God is to decide that.
Hence, we at once begin to search for the way
which the Master trod. The footsteps are
plainly printed, and may be found by the earn-
est and sincere seeker, throughout the entire
length of the journey from earth to heaven.
In all things God should have the pre-
eminence. First of all, to those who seek to
know God, faith is a necessary requisite. For
without faith it is impossible to please him,
for he that cometh to God must believe that
He is, and that he is a rewarder of thtm that
diligently seek Him. Here is the promise of
reward. Seek, and ye shall find. Seek diii
gently and the reward is sure. God has prom
ised a reward for every duty performed that is
a connecting link of the gospel chain. When
the work is done whicii constitutes the first
link, God is then ready with the reward. As
faith is an essential requirement of the gospel —
the beginning of the great work of salvation —
so also, in this link of duty is united the link
of repentance, subjoiaed one with the other,
both being equally essential and binding, form-
ing two of the grand pillars upon which must
rest all the yet unfinished work which is neces-
sary to complete the spiritual building, and
upon which the progress of divine life, and the
hope of salvation, wholly depend. For without
these two distincte primary principle of Christi-
anity the other yet essential elements of religion
cannot exist. The link of baptism comes next,
uniting the grand principals of initiation in the
church of Christ, with the preceding require-
mpnts, faith and repentance. As soon as the
initiative link is joined with the chain of the
first Christian duties, then we have the promise
of pardon for all our past sins. Now the field
of Christian labor is open. The solemn vow
has been made to live faithful until death. The
Christian ordinances are now before us, all of
which remain to be kept as they were deliver-
ed by Christ and his apostles. By complying
with these commands of Gcd, the earnest and
sincere seeker, is enlightened in the ways of
righteousness, his soul is now illuminated with
the pure and sanctifying lutiuences of the holy
spirit. He presses into the word of God, search-
ing with all diligence to find the bread of eter-
nal life to refresh and strengthsn the spirit of
the inner man, aud thus be enabled to go onto
perfection. His soul is never satisfied only
when feasiing on the heavenly manna which
is found in the word of Eternal Truth. There
is no standing still in the great work of salva-
tion.
There is no such thing as seeming about the
ture religion of Christ. The true child of God
knows nothing about the way that seemeth
right, but does know something about the way
that is right, because he has left the ways, of
man and the world, and entered upon the way
of life guided by the counsel of Almighty God,
and thus enabled to discern the heitig from the
seeming, and the real from the ninal. He is
always prompted by the working of the spirit
of God to proas onward and upward toward the
mark for the prize of the high calling of God in
Chri&t Jesus, ne does not believe every spirit
of man but tries the spirit whether they be of
God or not, according to 1. John, 4: 1. Hence
by the word of God, the true Christian may
detect every spirit that is contrary to the true
spirit; and every lalse doctrine that is gone out
into the world by false prophets may be detect-
ed from the true doctrine of Christ.
"The law of the Lord is perfect, converting
the aoul." So every converted man has a per-
fect law by which he is governed. "He look-
eth into the perfect law of liberty, and con-
tinueth therein, and is blessed." James 1: 25,
"The testimony of the Lord is sure, making
wise the simple." By this evidence of God's
word every truly converted man or wom-
an is made wise unto salvation, and simple
unto all things that are inconsistent wiih true
gospel purity. The ways that once seemed
right to them, now seem wrong. The spirit
searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of
God. For what man knoweth the things of
man, save the spirit of man which is in him?
even so the things of God, knoweth no man
but the spirit of God. Now we have re-
ceived, not the spirit of the world, but the
spirit of God; that we might know the things
that are freely given to us of God. 1. Cor. 2: 10,
12. Therefore, the true spirit searcheth all
things, yea all the deep things of God. Where
then IS the mystery of discerning the true way
from the seeming way ? By this all
things whatsoever relate to divine life are re-
veal-d to God's people. The natural man re-
ceiveth not the things of the spirit of God; for
they are foolishness to him: neither can he
know them, because they are spiritually dis-
cerned. 1. Cor. 2: 14. Ths things that per-
tain to the flesh are in direct opposition to the
things that are spiritual. The carnal mind is
at enemity aganst God: for it is not subject to
the law of God neither indeed can be. Eom. 8:
T.Man can not judge himself by his own ways,
the ways of the carnal mind, "for meiy way of
man is right in his own eyes." Prov. 21: 2. But
he must be judged by the Lord, "for the Lord
pondereth the hearts." Wherefore, brethren,
be not dtceived. For the wisdom of this world
is foolishness with God. 1. Cor. 3: 19. Be
steadfast, unmovabie, always abounding in the
work of the Lord, that we labor not in vain.
Let us watch, stand fast in the faith, be strong.
Leave ail the things of the world, and cling
close to God. Follow not alter man, because the
way may seem right, but follow God because
the way is right The seeming way may des-
troy the soul in death; but the true way will
lead to life. Be ye separate from the world,
and conform to the ^ill of God, so that »vhen
we shall be launched across the cold and silent
stream of death, we may land safely on the
evergreen shore of the blest, and there be re-
cieved of Him who hath said that we shall
then be called his sons and daughters; and
then "we shall be like Him, and see Him as
He is."
WllllamBport, W. T»,
TiiE "J:ili."E71.Il_tiJS!NJ .^V -^/VOKK.
183
MARY C. NORMAN SHARON, MINN,
THE FIRST.
Abou Cen Adhem — may his tri'ie increase —
Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace,
And saw within the moonlight in his room,
Making it rich, and like & lily in bloom,
An angel writing in a book of gold.
Excediug peace had made Ben Adhem bold,
And to the presence in the room he said.
'What writest thou?" The vision raised his head.
And with a look made all ^f sweet accord.
Answered, ''The names of those who loved the Lord,"
"And is mine one?" said Abou.
"Nay, not so,"
Kepl'ed the angel. Abou spoke more low,
But cheerily still: "I pray thee, (hen,
AV^rite me as one who loves his fellow-men."
The angel wrote and vanished, The next night
He came again with a great wakening light,
And showed the names whom love of God had blest'
And lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest.
Selected.
From the La^vs of Life.
HOW TO
LIVE LONG.
UNDER this head a reporter of the N. F
Herald described an interview with the
(•mment physician and anrgeoa, Dr. Willard
Parker of New York city, who ha3 long been
connected viith the College of Physicians and
Surgeons. He is eighty years of age, clear-
headed and ngoroug. la answer to varoua in-
quiries concerning health and its conservation,
the following from among the replies of Dr.
Parker, seems particularly worthy of heed :
This instrument — the body — is constantly
wasting and lepairing; the operation of repair
and waste is continuous, aad ia order to aecom-
plish this end the body is occupied in making
blood, and may therefore be denominated a
blood-making machine. The blood will be
either good or bad, ascording as the material cr
food is good or bad. The character of blood
made depends on the kind of food taken. In
this country, as a rule, too much meat is eaten;
meat once a day is sufficient, especially for brain
workers. The waste matter from a meat diet
is eliminated through the kidneys. Too much
labor thrown upon those organs produces dis-
ease. An over-worked stomach is unfavorable
to active brain work. Man is like an engine
with two service pipes, one for the brain and
one for the body, and no man has the requi-
site force to work both at once. Generally
Americans bolt their food. It should be cook-
ed. The first process of cooking a steak is on
the range; the second i? in the mouth, and this
, is done by working the saliva into the food by
chewing. Thus is the food prepared to be acted
upon by the juices of the stomach. Infants in
nursing move the jaws to obtain the railk. and
the working of the infant's jaws mixes the
milk with the saliva, and thus fits that milk to
go into the stomach. After being subjected
to the action of the stomach for two or three
hours the food becomes fitted to pass into the
circulation by absorption. To have good food,
therefore, it is necessary that it be made
of proper material properly prepared.
Had meat been the best diet, we should have
been born wibh beefsteak in our hands. But
we are given milk. Milk and blood are nearer
alike than any other two fluids; a large propor-
tion of each is water. After milk, breadstuffs
and vegetables are the best diet, and in warm
climiites fruit. Then meats. Sugar and fat
go into the body not so much to nourish it as
to be a fuel to give it warmth. Meat contains
much nitrogenous matter, and if we eat too
much of it there will be, as I have already said,
more than the kidneys can throw off It is a
qaestioa whether Bright's disease is not to
some extent attributable to the undue quantity
of meat. that is eaten m this country. The
blood should be made of material suited to the
occupation. Men workiii g in the woods can
throw oif an-ything.
* ^ ^ ^ * * ** *
It has been settled by science that alcohol,
whiah passes into the blood, when more is
taken than can be employed as a condiment, or
tonic, undergoes no change in the blood, but
exists there as foreign substance, creating irri-
tation; and the excitement involved in the ef-
fort to throw off the irritating substance wastes
the energy and life of the system. After alco-
hol has produced disease of the stomaoh, it next
expends its force on the neighboring organs,
inducing disease of the liver and dropsy or
Bright's disease, both of which are fatal to
health if not to life.
Alcohol, however pure, is in itself a poison,
impairs the w^hole living organism and cuts life
short. This is proven by science, and life in-
surance companies understand that while a
temperate young man at twenty may look for-
ward to forty- four years and two months of life,
the intemperate can only hope for fifteen years
and six months. Diphtheria, cholera and fever
find him an easy- victim.
To make good blood we require good food,
pure water, pure air, sunlight and exercise.
Either foul air o: impure water poisons the
blood. If you don't throw off two pounds and
three-quarters ofeffete matter every twenty-four
hours through the lungs and tv/o pounds
through the pores you must expect sooner or
later to fail. Nothing is more essential than
pure air
Personal cleanliness is a great prophylactic.
Men take great pains to groom their horses
daily, who neglect this in their own case. You
should not sleep in any garment you wear by
day, and the sleeping room should be perfectly
ventilated. If you keep the skin clean and the
bowels free and take moderate exercise you will
mantain an equilibrium of circulation, and this
equalized circulation will keep the feet warm.
Tboacco is responsible for many ills. A. per-
son who is saturated with nicotine cannot pro-
create healthy offspring.
There is a vast difference between the long-
evity of men who take care oft'nemselves and of
those who do not. It is, as the life insurance
companies' tables show, as thirty-five is to
about seventy. The man who bows to ail the
known laws of hygiene not only lives longer,
but is able also to enter into all the joys of life
without the aches and pains that insulted na-
ture imposes when in rebellion.
A LESSON FOR MOTHERS.
UTirOTHER," saida little girl, "does God
i\j_ ever scold?" She had seen her mother,
under circumstances of strong provocation, lose
her temper and give way to the impulse of
passion; and pondering thoughtfully for a mo-
ment, she asked, "Mother, does God ever scold?"
The question was so abrupt and startling
that it arrested the mother's attention almost
with a shock, and she said, "Why, my child,
what makes you ask such a question?"
■"Because, mother, you have always io'd me
that God was good, and that we should try and
be like him; and I should like to know if he
ever scolds."
"No my chJJ, of course not."
"Well, I'm glad he don't, for scolding always
hurts me, even if I feel I have done wrong; and
it don't seem to me that I could love God very
much if he scolded."
The mother felt rebuked before her simple
child. Never before had she heard s o forcible
a lecture on the evils of scolding. The words
of the child sank deep in her heart, and she
turned away from the inaoeent face of her
little one to hide the tears that gathered to her
eyes. Children are quick observers; and the
child, seeing the effect of her words, eagerly in-
quired:
"Why do you cry, mother? Was itnaughty
for me to say what I said?"
"No, my love, it was ail right, I was only
thinking that 1 might have spoken more kind-
ly, and not have hurt your feelings by speak-
ing so hastily, and in anger, as I did.
"0, mother, you are good and kind; only I
wish there were not so many bad things to
make you fret and talk as you did just now.
It makes me feel away from you, so fsr, as if I
could not come near to you, ss I could when
you speak kindly. And oh, sometimes, I fear
I shall be put off so far I can never get back
again!"
"No, my child, don't say that," said the
mother, unable to keep back her tears, as she
felt how her tones had repelled her little one
from her heart; and the child, wondering what
so affected her parent, but intuitively feeling
it was a case requiring sympathy, reached up,
and throvvring her arms about her mother's
neck, whispered :
"Mother, dear mother, do i make you cry?
Do vou love me?"
"0, yes! Hove you more than I can tell,"
said the parent, clasping the little one to her
bosom; "and I will try never to scold again, but
if I have to reprove my child, I will try to do it,
not in anger, but kindly, deeply as I may be
grieved that she has done wrong."
"0, I am so glad. I can get so near to you
if you don't scold. And do you kuow, mother,
I want to love you so much, and I will try
always to be good." The lesson was one that
sank deep in that mother's heart, and has been
an aid to her for many a year. It impressed
tho great principle of reproving in kindness,
not in anger, if we would gain the great end of
repoof— the great end of winning the child, at
the same time to what is right and to the
parent's heart. — Selected.
Sin ia bad m the eye, worse m the tongue,
worse in the heart, but worst of all in the' life.
Falsehood alsvays endeavors to copy the mien
and attitude of truth.
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THE BRETHREN ^T ^W^ORK-
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
MARCH 29, 1881.
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SUCCESS AND FAILURE.
SEVERA.L years ago some of the friends of
education conceived the idea of high
sehools under the control and management oi
members of the Brethren church. The thought,
we presume, was generally regarded as in order,
but the propriety of that work under the man
agemeut of the opponents of the order of the
church, was a question with many. Now we
will not impugn the motives of the movers in
those enterprises which failed, nor seek to cast
opprobrium upon their good intentions or any
laudable act and effort with which they have
been or are identified ; but we think the present
opportune to examine some of the causes or
rather the principal cau^e of the failure to
bring those schools into form and ultimate sue
cess.
Unfortunately some (not all) of the leading
characters and prime workers of said schools
were not in full sympathy with the church o1
the Brethren in all of its parts and on soma o'
its leading principles. In their z-'al and ad-
Tocacy of high schools, they attacked and op-
posed the general order of the charch iii A. M.
through the press, in public and in private, so
that the great m&j jrity of the members could
neither trust them with their money or pat-
ronage. Had there been a clear and defined
manifestation for the order by all the friend;
of schools, the first attempts to build up schools
would, we think, have succeeded; but so long
as men will persist in overthrowing the things
which are designed to perpetuate and maintain
equality, justice and simpliety — love with all
its brilliant accomnaaiments, so long will they
fail in any enterprise which they may seek t
establish among the Brethren. To oppose, and
even deride, the simple habits and customs cf a
people, and at the game time seek their support
pecuniarily, is the sheerest folly, and can not
succeed. It is a clear indication of the want
of wisdom as well as a want of sympathy and
lubmission so to act. To attribute failure to
any other cause, would, it seems to n», be step
ping outside the real facts. Dlotrephas never
succeeded, because he opposed the Brethren;
ind Hymeneus and Philetus sank under crnsh-
mg defeat because their hearts did not beat in
liaison with the great brotherhood; but self-
ishly opposed the apD?tolie order, overthrowing
■'the faith ff some." Now let us turn to the
other picture.
Later, others who were in sympathy with the
church in its doctrine, order, government and
established usages, resolved to establish schools,
md have succeeded admirably. Is their success
•ittributable to the church's rules? By no
means. Have they succeeded because they were
not in sympathy ^with tin church in its various
methods of exemplifying its principles? Cer-
tainly not ! Success does not come that way. It
came because the indefatigable work and energy
was accompanied with hearts that beat in
unison with the church. The friends of these
schools had not been fighting the Brotherhood
in A. M., in the press and privately; hence the
great mt j )rity ot the members were ready to
acquiesce in their work, and await the fruits of
-chools. The friends of these schools had set
themselves squarely on the record before the
church. They were in sympathy with the
ehurch; did not oppose, abuse and gainsay the
■simple customs and habits of the church. The
brotherhood knew where to find these men —
knew what they were doing — had tried them
iiid found them fall measure. Can we any
longer wonder at their success? Was not &od
with them, as he is with every good work?
Now since they have prospered, what may we
expect? May we not soon hear of an alliance
between those who failed and those who are op-
posed to high schools in any form? May we
n t expfcb an arm and arm parade between the
opponents of schools and the opponents of the
general order of the church ? Stranger things
have happened. None of the schools belong to
the church. They were never authoiizjd by
she church. They are private enterprises,
owned and controlled by a few brethren; and
ne are in favor of leaving them where they are.
Let them stand, as do our papers, upon their
own merits. We call attention to the decis
ion of A. M. of 1880:
1. Inasmuch as there exists a wide spread fear
among us that the brethren's high schools. are
likely to operate against the simplicity of the Gos-
pel of Chiist, as also to cultivate the desire for an
exclusively educated ministry. To guard these
.schools therefore from producing these effects, we
think the principals of these schools should meet
and adopt rules that will prevent such tendency
and said rules be in harmony with A. M.
This we think should be repealed at the,
next A. M. To offer this and pass it was a de-
parture from the principles of church govern-
ment. Why should high schools receive a
•semi-endorsement? Why should the brethren
who own schools have their work endorsed in
this manner above the mill owners and painters?
li it not virtually taking these schools from
under Iha jurisdiction of the church in which
they are located? Is it in harmony with the
established usage of the church to single out
schools and endorse them above the plow and
the plane? Does not A. M. to a great extent
become responsible fiuancially and morally
when it thus takes the sch jols into its embrace?
Why not leave them as all other enterprises,
public and private, are left, and when they
misbehave proceed to correct them as in other
eases? Did not the A. M. of 1880 here deviate
from its long established order of business?
And is not this deviation just grounds for appre-
hension on the part of many ? We believe A.
M. should recall that work and firmly fix itself
upon the original ground, recognizing the
rights of local churches and District Meetings,
thus maintaining pure government and the
rights of all the members. We believe it will
do so; and we believe that the friends of order
and purity, kindness and holin'fss, will rally as
one man to maintain the church of the Breth-
ren with all of its peculiarities and divine prin-
ciples. We do not believe in haste, but regard
prudence and deliberation as worthy the chil-
dren of God.
The command is to "prove all things and hold
fast that which is good." Let no man attempt
to hold fast firrt, then prove, but prove, and
when proved, hold fast. u. u. E.
AGED AND FEEBLE ELDERS.
WE wish to call the attention of our Breth-
ren to a point in church government
that is too much overlooked by many of our
elders. We have great respect for age, it is
honorable in all men and should be duly respect-
ed everywhere, but there is such a thing as re-
specting age to such an extent as to injure or
weaken the force of a whole congregation.
For instance, a working congregation may have
a good elder who presides over the church with
wisdom and skill; he knows just how to handle
a congregation and the whole church loves
and respects him. But in course of time he be-
comes old and feeble; his body and mind are fast
tailing. Everybody can see that he is not the
man he once was, and is really not competent
to take care of the church as a church should be
cared for, still the people love him as much as
ever and feel it their duty to honor and respect
him.
The question then suggests itself: Should
this old brother be relieved of his charge?
Wisdom would say yes, but our feelings may
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185
say, "No. If we place tlie churjti uader
the care of another it may hurt the old brother's
feelings; he is old, has worked hard; let ua wait
awhile; he may not live much longer." Hence
the church is induced to wait awhile longer.
Of course the church suffers, and in some in-
stances is almost ruined by waiting for the old
elder to die. Then when he does die, perhaps
the church goes into the hands of a newly or-
dained, inexperienced brother and has to suffer
several years longer. Thus the cause is weak-
ened and a gocd strocg church kept from work.
We ask, is this wisdom? Men of jadgment
must say it is not. When a man gets too old
to run his farm it is not permitted to grow up
in weeds till he dies. When a sea captain gets
too old and feeble to handle his vessel skillfully,
it is deemed best, for the safety of the crew and
the good of the ship, to relieve him and have
another to take his place on the vessel. Should
we be less wise in spritual matters thaa worldly ?
Bat some one thinks it would refljcfc on the
standing of an agtd bishop to be relieved of his
charge. Now we thick it just the reverse.
The old man has worked hard, has seen his day
of usefulness, and now in const quence of old
age and feebleness is found incompetpnt to
guide and f fed the flock as it should be car^d
for. To let him remain in charge of the church
may cause him to make mistakes that will sadly
reflect against him, while if he is relieved be-
fore, it saves himself and his church this mor-
tification. We believe very much as did
the old Baptiit, minister who resigned before
some of his people thought he ought to. He
said he wanted to resign while he had sense
enough to do it right.
We do not mean that bishops ehill be re-
lieved of their charge just because they are old,
for old men for counsel every time, but because
they become too feeble to attend to the work of
an elder in charge. To many it would be a
source of relief to think that they would not
need to look after the church any longer; they
could spend their declining years resting from
their former labors and er j )ying the well earned
esteem and respect of the church.
We present these remarks for the benefit of
churchsjs where the elder has grown too old
and feeble to care for the church, and as a con-
sequence the church is suffering for the want
of active oversight. An elder, in the Scriptures,
is called a Shepherd, and we know that a shep-
herd, to be successful must be able to attend to
the wants of his fiocks, and though he may fi-
nally become too old to lead the flock any longer
still every sheep and larab in that flock will
love and respect him for the good he has done,
and mourn their great loss when he closes his
eyes in death. j. h. m.
GETTING BACK.
SOME of the advocates of innocent
amusements, exciting meetings, rallying'
sinners with vehement questions, thunder, and
s=!mi-clowniiih songs, picDics, politics and tigh-
tened church government, are getting weak
in the back, pushing nearer the "old paths," if
haply they may Snd them and be saved.
Though pretty bad'y damaged, and somewhat
corrupted, by "evil communications," we bid
tfcem a hearty welcome to the "ancient order of
thing^!," and pray they never more may fall
into the mystical realms of Babylon.
Cause and eff ct run their rounds with
tireless energy. We have known — jou have
known-^persons in high places in the church,
who because of their temporary elevation have
presumed to defy the rules and regulation?,
trampling them down with impunity, arrajing
themselves against the very society which
kiadly advanced them — picked them up from
the gutter of sin and clothed them with charity
and kindness. Tou have known these pestilent
fellows get into a corner — 3ome secret place,
lay their heads together, jIje, devise, arrange,
then come out and ride over the church rough-
shod to carry their schemes. Self-conetituteri
leaders in the church, who profess to love Christ,
and at the same time fight "his body'' — the
church — following a worldly policy and their
own selfish instincts, will, as a fiaal effjrt
from a final cause, find themselves serving and
co-operating with cold headed hypocrites,
time-servers, and corrupters of tbe Word of
Life. God will not be mocked, and in due time
every man must go to his own place.
. M. M. E.
there are nut 50 of the 500 that are known to
the ma^s of ordinary iatelligjnt reaiers in any
one country of the globe.
Solomon says to the making of books there
is no end, hence the work will go on though
the authors will scon be forgotten, still those
who write useful hooks will accomplish good
and will in some way be rewarded for their ef-
forts. J. H. ir.
WHAT THINK YOTT?
WHAT would you think of the young man
who would shamefully atnse and slander
his mother jast because f h-i does not happen to
do as be wants her? What would ycu think of
him if he would circol&te nameless tracts about
her, misrepresenting her character and public-
ly condemning the order of her house? Well,
that is just what seme unruly persons in the
church are doing. The church is their mother;
she has done her utmost to raise them as
children ought to be raised. Some of them
have caused her a great deal of trouble, but
she bears it with patience as only a mother can.
She has wept and prayed over them, but still
thfy are unruly. She had hoped they would
growup and become U3e.u', bat iistead of that
they have come vary near ruinirg tbe peace
and happiness of the whole family. They send
nameless dccumtnts over the country about
her till she Kegcs to be sorely perplexed.
Riader, what do you think of such children?
J. H. M.
BOOKS THAT DIE, AND THAT
LIVE
IN a recent English publication the state-
ment is made that ''the tables of literary
The Son of God became the son of men that
^ous of men might become the sons of God.
morality show the following appalling facts in
regard to the chances of an author to secure
literary fame: Out of 1,000 published books
600 never pay the cost of printing; 200 Jiast
pay expenses ; 100 return a slight profit; and
fewer still show a substantial gain. Of these
1,000 books, 650 are forgotten by the end of
tbe year, and 150 more at the end of three years;
only 50 survive seven year's publicity. Of the
50, 000 publications put forth -in the seven-
teenth century, barely 59 have mantained their
reputation, and are reprinted. Of the 50,000
works published in the eighteenth century, pos-
terity has hardly preserved more than were res-
cued from oblivion in the seventeenth century.
Men have been writing bocks these three thous
and years, and there are scarcely m-ore than
.500 writers throughout the globe, who have
survived the ravages of time and the forgetful
ness of man." It might be safely added that
Fbom present indications Kansas, Missouri
aadNebraska, are destined to become impertant
fields of labor for the Brethren. A large num-
ber of members have already located and many
more are preparing to move as soon as the
change can be conveniently made. There is
much good land in these states that can be
procured on very reasonable terms. We wish
to caution those who contemplate moving to
avoid as much as possible the "drouth regions,"
for the repeat-ed failure of crops render life very
unpleasant. Select your homes with care
where there is good land and other needed facil-
ities. It will not be long till hundreds of
working churches will be planced in these wes-
tern states. Some excellent country may be
found on either side of the Missouri river sev-
enty-five miles east of Kansas City. At present
we mention only that which we know.
The following is given by a Yankee as a
recipe for eloquence: "Get yourself chock
full of the subjjct, knock out the bung, and let
nature csper." This may seem a little ridicu-
lous, nevertheless it is full of truth. Oae rea-
son many ministers cannot make their discourse
interesting is that they do not study their sub-
ject enough to get full of it
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THE BliETHLREN A.T 'W^ORK
THE COMMISSION.
PA.UL charged Timotby to preaeh the word.
Here are the metes and bounds of preach-
ing expressed in a few words. He who preach-
es the word, will preach the truth and the
- whole truth. All of Christ's ministers should
preach ths word — the truth — the whole truth
— and by so doing, all would preach alike —
would preach the same thing.
This was certainly the design of Christ, and
■was so understood by the apostles. Paul says:
"Now [ beseech you, brethren, by the name of
our L 3rd Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the
same thing, and that there be no divisions a
mong you: but that ye be perfectly joined to
gethtr in the same mind and the same jadg-
ment." 1 Cor. 1: 10. Would not sucii preach-
ing unify the religious worli and speedily
conver:- the world to Christ? The Lord had
this iii view when he prayed: "That they all
may bs one, as thou. Father art in me, and I
ia th^e; that they also may be one in us;
that the world may believe that thou hast
sent me." Jno. 17: 21. Evidently, if all
preacHers preached th^ saoie thing, the people
wouiJ ail believe the same thing. The trouble
MOW ill the religious world has coaie by a reek-
le-8t;sregardof the subject matter of preaching.
Preaciiers are not preaching alike; consequent-
ly the p:iop!e are not believing alike. "The
enemy ha^.h done this." — M. In American
Baptist Flag.
COiriTENTS.
Does Elder M (which being interpeted means
William McNutt, Indiana, Editor of the Atner-
ican Baptist Flag), preach "the whole truth",
when he refuses to wash his brethren's feet as
laid down by Christ in John. 13: 4-17. Or does
he preach a thing and wo< practice it? Does he
preach Rom. 16: 16? Or is "saluting one an
other with a holy kiss" not in the gospel? Is
Roai. 16: 16, a part of the whole truth: which
M., says "he who preaches , the word will
preach?" If so is he^preaching it? Does he
preach "the whole truth" when he neglects to
urge the command upon the people?
Is Matt. 38: 19 part of "the whole truth?"
If not, why is it m the book? Being in "the
whole truth"— should it not be preached and
practiced by the Baptist ministers so that the
people will believe it? Eider M., takes a peni-
tsnt dowa into the water, and with hands on
the applicant says: "I baptize you in the name
of the Father," and dont do it, he simply
stands there and doss nothing — absoluiely noth-
ing into the name of the Father, — says and
ana does not. Then he says: ''and of the Son"
— meaning he baptizes "in the name of the
Son," but does nothing — nothing! He is as
inactive as the veriest sinner on the banks of
the stream who could baptize any man on dry
land in the way Elder M., does in the water.
So far as doing.an& saying are concerned he is no
farther than the sinner who says he loves God,
but does nothing! There is no evidence that he
loves God, hence the ministers, the people,
nations and kindreds of the earth refuse to be-
lieve that he loves God; so with Elder M., he
says he doss something, but does not. He then
is responsible if all the "people are not believ-
ing alike." Some believe as he does — follow
him — and he says and does not, hence others
who say and do, are not like him and his fol-
io s^ers, and here is ivhere Elder M., sees "the
people are not believing alike!"
If Elder M., will preach and practice Matt.
28: 19, John 13: 4r-17 Rom. 16: 16, James
5: 14, 15, he will be doing his part toward per-
suading the people to believe like the Apostles.
But the trouble is. Baptist preachers refuse to
wash there brethren's feet, as directed in the
whole truth; ihey lefnae to ''''ssdnte one another
with the holy kiss," as required by the whole
truth, thus drawing people away from the
truth — causing them to differ, and become
alienated from each other. The Elders of the
Baptist church are never called to anoint the
sick with oil, becau'e the ministers do not
preach that this truth should be practiced.
These are sone of the reasons why "the people
are not believing alike." Are the Baptist min-
isters doing there part toward persuading the
people to believe aHie? Verily not so long as
they refuse to preach and nractice the whole
truth themselves. m. m. e.
BIBLE SCHOOL ECHOES.
THIS book designed especially for the Sun-
day-Schools among the Brethren, should
have a wide circulation.
Brother Eby might have brought out a
book filled tvith battle songs and "theatrical"
choruses; but his zeal and love for the church
and her great doctrines, suggested something
substantial. His work is designed so to train
the singing in the Sunday-School, as to make
it useful in the church; and if the Sunday-
Schoolis the "nursery of the church" as claim-
ed by some, should not the twigs be so trained
as to be the most fruitful to the church ? Here
the firiends of the Sunday School have an op-
portunity to prove their faith by their works.
Let there be a strong effort made to put the
'Echoes" into all the Brethren's Sunday-
Schools, and if they get there, and are used to
the honor of God, much good can be done.
We have no money in the books but agreed
to aid brother Eby, out of pure love, to bring
his work before our readers; for we think it
worthy.
M. M. E,
RIGHTS OF BCCLBSIASTICAIi
TRIBUNALS.
MANY of our deliberative assembles are
ecclesiastical bodies, and it is important
tj know how mucli respect will be paid to their
decisions by the civil courts.
A church became divided, and each party
claimed to be the church, and therefore entitled
to the church property. The case was taken
into the civil courts, and finally on appeal, to
the U. S. Supreme Court, which held the case
under advisement for one year, and then re-
versed the decision of the State Court, because
it conflicted with the decision of the highest
ecclesiastical court that had acted upon the
case. The Supreme Court, in rendering its
decision, laid down the broad principle that,
when a local church is but a part of a large
and more general organ. ZAtion or denomination,
the court will accept the decision of the high-
est ecclesiastical tribunal lo which the ease has
been carried within that general church orr
ganization as final, and wilt not inquire into
the justice or injustice of its decree as between
the parties before it. The officers, the minis-
tei's, the members of the church body, which
the highest judiciary of the denomination,
recognizes, the court will vecogaiza. Whom
that body expells or cuts off, the court will
hold to be no longer members of that church.
—Eobert's Rules of Order, pp. 176, 177.
WHAT A PENNY WILL DO.
IN a London concern, the of&ce-boy owed the
clerk three pennies, the clerk owed the
cashier two pennies and the cashier owed the
office-boy two pennies. One day the ofiice-boy,
Laving a penny, decided to reduce his indebt-
edness, and handed it to the clerk, who con-
cluded to piy one-half of his debt by passing it
on to the cashier; the cashier returned it to the
ofiiae-boy saying, "Now I only owe you one
penny." The office-boy again paid it to the
clerk, who gave it back to the cashier, who in
turn handed it over to the boy, paying what
he owed him, and the boy discharged his enti i ■'■
debt by passing the penny over to the clti k
again, thereby squaring accounts all around.
Thus one penny in a few moireuts time, paid
debts amounting to seven times its value, and
was ready for another job of the same sort
when it should offer.
The debt paying power of a little money is a
most important financial fact. We fear some
readers do not appreciata it. Many owe us for
the Bebthren at Work; and we owe the pa-
per-maker the same amount for the sheets on
which the papers were printed. When our
subscribers pay us we can pay him, then he
passes the money to his workmen, or sends it
off to buy rags and paper stock, and so quite
likely it gets back, some of it, into the hands
of the very persons who sent it to us. Now we
know how one man feels to be owing money
which should be paid, and if men who owe us
feel the same way, wepity them, and we think
for the relief of human misery, the best they
can d) ii it pay promptl'j for their papers,
and so k: ep the wheels ot •■usiness in motion.
What do you think about it?
The late United States census has brought
to light a number of interesting facts in regard
to the poDulation of our country. Properly
classified ' th.-re are, Males, 25,620,582;
females, 24,632.284; natives of United States,
43,475 506; foreign born, 6,677,360; whites,
43,404,877; colored, 6,577.151; Indians and
half-breeds not in tribal relations, on
reservations under the care of the
Government, 65,122; Chinese, 105,463; other
Asiatics, 265. The uumber cf colored persons
to each 100,000 whites is 15,163 against 14 558
in 1870. The number of females ti every 100,-
000 malfs is 96,519, against 97,801 in 1870.
The number of foreign born persons to every
100,000 natives is 15,359 against 16,876 in 1870.
There are 888,298 more males than females.
The foreign born is decreasing while the col-
lored race is increasing. During the last ten
years the females have decreased at the rate of
1,282 to every 100,000 males.
rKi.lJi .BMKT'iiiiJSIM
wosik:.
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MX W.
J. S. MOHIEK,
Editor.
All communicationa for th jsdepartment, sucli as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, Ih-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
When did God set lip a kingdom on earth; on
the day of pentecost, or before that tims V
.James M. Neff. .
■Will some one explain.Eev. 2:6— 15. Wfio were
the Nicolaitans, and what were their deeds and
doctrines '/ A Brother.
Does the Bible harmonize in the declaration of
Christ to the Scribes and Pharisees, Matt. 12: JO,
with his burial and resurrection as to the time tie
was in the grave V Please give the harmony.
P. 0. Long.
Will some one explain Genesis 4: 13 — "And the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfoki.
And the Lord set a mark upon C<»in. lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was tha m;uk
He set on him V EoBiiET T. Ceook.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse m
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
lows: "And tnere were dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, but of every nation und^r
heacen." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or not V
EoBEET T. Crook.
SIGNS SHALL FOLLOW THEIvI.
Will some one explain St. Mark 16:17, which
reads as follows: "And these signs shall follow
them that believe; In my name shall they cast out
devils; they shall soeak with new tongues."
L: H. Beigh.
THE above announcement wa^ made after
Christ's resurrection from the dead, and
shortly before his ascension. Christ had told
his disciples of the expediency of his departure.
They had manifested a good deal of unbelief
in reference to his resurrection, and he well
knew that his final departure'would have a de-
pressing effect on their mind?, hence the
promise of the above signs, by which the dis-
ciples could know of a certainty after the as-
cension of Christ, that his blessisg, as well as
his power, still accompanied them. This
assurance was also necessary considerina; the
vast opposition they had to meet, and the fiery
trials they must pass through.
For the above reasons, we understand those
signs or manifestations, were confined in tbe
main to the apostles. After Christianity had
gained a foot-hold in the world, and its superi-
ority over the idolatry-worship then extant be-
came manifest, those miraculous manifesta-
tions were no longer needed, as Christianity
then could stand upon its own merits.
" Casting out devils," primarily meant "evil
spirits," — lunatics. But the term " devil,"
stands for "daimorria," and is defined, "a
heathen God."- " Deity," "a demon, evil spirit,
devil." Hence, as far as " heathen Gods" are
concerned, we may still cast out devils. The
term "evil spirit," also admits of consider-
able latitude of application. There is a secse
in which all sinners possess "evil spirits." By
the power of the gospel we may yet cast them
out, but we cannot restore a lunatic to his
right mind as the apostles could. This would
require a miracle. The power of "casting out
devils," as given to the apostles and their im-
mediate successors, embraced every definition
of the term.
Speaking with "new tongues," doub;less
primarily meant, gift of tongues, as was man-
ifested on the d^y of Pentecost. Paul speaks
of ^^divers kinds of tongues." — 1 Cor. 12: 10.
The meaning of tongues, as a g'ft, is a little
difficult to understand. On the day of Pente-
cost they (the tongues), were their own inter-
preters. Paul, however, speaks of tongues
among the Corinthians that needed an inter-
preter, that the church might be edified. It
S3ems that the gift of tongttes was oae of the
immediate i-lfects of the Holy Spirit. There is
a sense, however, iu which every converted
child of God speaks with a new tongue, now, as
well as in ihe days of thn apostles. After con-
version the holy believer does not swear as he
used to; he does not lie as he formally did;
he does not sing Joolish songs as he used to;
he is not so fond of festivity as he used to be
But anev/ song is in his mouth; he loves the
songs of Zion; he speaks the truth; his
luDguage i: pure; he delights to praise his
Maker and Redeemer; his conversation is of
heaven, from whence he also looks for the
Lord Jesus. In this sense, all believers spoak
with neiv tongiles, now, as well as in the days
of the eipostles.
May the Lord enable us all to speak with
neio tongues, and use that little unruly member
of ours, more to his praise, and less in con-
tention and the vain things of life.
J. S. M.
RESURRECTION OF THE SAINTS.
EOTHER Saylor's questions upon the
"Resurrection," in number seven of the
Brethren at Wobe, present food for reflec-
tion. He says,
1. " Do the Brethren hold Christ's personal
re.-urreelion to be the firstfruits spoken of by
Paul in Isfe Corinthians 15: 20-24? Certainly.
Wilson translates aparche, " a first fruit," —
(singular). In the German, arstling, (first
one).
2. "Do the brethren believe that these
saints whose bodies arose and came out of their
graves after His resurrection, etc., were truly,
bonifidely, resurrected?" No, To hold that
idea would do violence to the Scriptures.
Christ, the " first one," afterwards they that
are his at his coming, (2 Cor. 4:14, and 1
Thess. 4: 16-17), when he shall appear the
second time, without sin unto salvation.
The saints that arose appeared unto many.
Moses and Elias appeared in glory upon the
Mount of Transfiguration, and were seen by
Peter, John and James.— Luke 9:28-32. Yet
we are not justifiable in supposing that they
were resurrected upon that occasion, and
brought unto judgment. J. F. Ebeesole.
REMARKS .
Brother Editors: — The above recapitulation
of Bro. Saylor's queries on the "resurrection,"
and the comments thereon, were sent me by
Bro. Ebersole, as I suppose, for further con-
sideration. But, inasmuoh as the queries are
important, and require deep thought and care
ful rendering, so as to harmonize with the gen-
eral teaching of the gospsi, I forbear oft'ering
any comment upon them until further m-
veatigation upon the subj-ict. We think Bro.
Ebersolij's comments should be published, and
thus open the way for investigation of the
subject on the part of others. J. s. m. J
ADDITIOSTAl REIIABKS.
Matt. 27:52, 53, reads as follows: "And
the graves were opened; and many bodies of
the saints which slept arose, and came out of
the graves after his resurrection, and went into
the holy city, and appeared unto many." There
can be no doubt about the resurrection of these
saints, for the text says: "n^aDy bodies of the
saints which slept arose." Their real ''bodies"
were made alive and came out of their graves.
The time the resurrection of the sjints took
place is also clear: " Many of the saints which
slept arose and came out of the graves afieb
his (Christ's) resurrection.'' The earthquake
mentioned in verse fifty-one caused the graves
to open, but the bodies of the saints did not
arise and come out of the graves till after the
resurrection of Christ. This ieay^s Christ the
first fruits of the resurrection. To my mind
the harmony is clear, although it may not be
to others. J. H. Mooee.
From the Inter Ocean.
KISSING THE BIBLE.
\ STHEIST a President is inaugurated he kisses
f I the open pages of a Bible as he takes
the oath, and somebody is always on hand to
note the passage touched by his lips. Garfield
kissed the first six verses of the 21st chapter
of Proverbs, which reads as follows:
"The king's heart is in the hand of the
Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it
whithersoever he will.
Every way of man la right in his own eyes:
but the Lord pondereth the hearts.
To do justice and judgment is more accept-
able to the Lord than sacrifice.
A high Ioo'k, and a proud heart, and the
plowing of the wicked, is sin.
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to
plenteousness; but to every one that is hasty
only to want.
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue,
is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek
death."
General Garfield would do well to cut out
these verses and paste them in his hat. All
the wise men of the earth could give him no
better advice.
THE WRONGSBOOK.
OTJR Epijcopai friends, among other good
deeds at the Convention, consecrated a
bishop for the Indians and other rough settlers
in the far West; apropos of which may be told
the following: A Methodist minister having
many years ago been sent as a missionary to
the same rather tough-hearted people, found an
old, very old Indian, who could r-ead, to whom
he gave a copy of the New Testament. After
the noble red man h^id read it through, he ex-
pressed a wish to be baptized. The mission-
ary accordingly procured a bowl of water, and
was about to baptize him, when the noble red
man asked, "What you going' to do with that?"
" Baptize you," replied the clergyman.
"No deep enough for Indian; take 'em to
river."
The missionary explained that "that is not
our practice;" to which the noble red man
replied:
" You give me wrong book, then ; me read
'em throug'a."
The ceremony was postponed. — Exchange.
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IIIE BltETIiHEIvT J\.'r WOJ
€mc^mnkna.
A FEW WORDS IN BEHALF OF THE
BRETHREN'S ORPHAN
HOME.
WHEN I look baek through the past thirty
years of my life, and call to mind the
many scent's of poverty and degradation amoug
those who have been deprived of the goods of
this world because of the early deprivation of
parental care, my eye sickens, and causes
my heart to bleed! with sympathy for the poor
unfortunate ones; but turning my eyes toward
the future prospect, my ■ eart is kindled with
the fond hope of better days, and I ft-el to ex-
hort you who are sitting at your ease and com-
fort in your palaces, warmed by the geiiial fires,
while ihe north winds howl around your com-
fortable dwelliiigs. Etfl^ct upon the condition
of these unfortunate cbildreii of poverty, who
are suffering the accumulated miseries of co'd
penury and disease. Happy are these who in
this ligorous season, have houses to shelter
them, and clothes to keep them warm; who
are refreshed by wholesome food, and are recre-
ated by the jaice of She vine; who reposing on
downy pillows, enjoy sweet slumbers and pleas-
ing dreams of happiness. But miserable is the
lot of those to whom poverty has denied a
shelter; who have no hoaae, no clothes to de-
fend their shivering limbs from the rude bias's;
who are unable to make their necessities
known, and have not a fntnd to cheer their
drooping spirits.
0, how I wish I could awaken to a sense of
duty the hearts of our many , readers, to the
miseries to which the poor class of society are
subject. I call npon them to regard with kind-
ness, those pitiable objects whose necessities
oblige them to intrude themselves upon the
notice of the rich. How many poor crea ures
are seen feebly crawling along; tha streets,
their couDtenancf s so haggari by woe, hunger
aad cold, as scarcely to give semblance of
human nature.
When we go into the streets and highways
and see so many thinly clad, with scarcely rats
enough to cove them, obliged to eipose them-
selves to the severity of the passing storms,
■while they humbly solicit the casual charity of
the more fortunate; others laboring under
disease, destitute of sustenance and the com-
monest neoeesaries of life, stretched on some
miserable pallet in cellar or garret, where
damp cold dirt and vermin are their only com-
panions, lingering on their hapless moments,
in anguish and hopeless despair. Winter, by
iijreasinjall the wants of the poor, ren
ders our charity to them doubly necessary and
indispensable. It is a time when nature her-
self is wild and destitute, and surely, by dis-
tribnting our benefactions seasonably, we may
greatly enhance the value of them. If we
have been enriched by the fruits of Summer
and Autumn, is it not right that we should be
enabled to share these blessings with our less
fortunate brethren and brethren's children?
While nature is in a state ot repose, and as the
cold continues, should we not be more disposed
to administer unto their necessities, and pour
into their bosom of distress and need, a portion
of the comforts aribing from our superabund-
ance? We ought particularly to be thankful
to divine Providence, for having it in onr
power to imitate his blessed nature by relieving
the necessities of the poor. What nobler
end can be accomplished by the unequal
division of fortune, than that of the wealthy
feeling for and relieviog the miseries of their
le?s fortunate breUi ren? Lit those then, who
enjoy the gifts of fortune, feel compassionate
toward the suffering poor, and learn that it is
their duty and noblest privilege, to feed, to
clothe, to warm and console the disireased, to
dissipate their crowding c»re8,and snatch them
from the cold embrace of death.
Let those who taste the sweets of iniiepend-
ence, and revel in the pleasures of luxury, im-
part a portion of their superfl^ious abundance.
Let those whose resources are still less ex-
uberant, give a part, remembering that there
are few people who have any title to respecta-
bility of charity, however limited their income,
who have it not in their power to do some
good. Let us then enjoy the delightful
gratification which the noble heart always
feels in the divine pie sure of relieving the
wants of our brethren, by tempering to them
the rigor of want, and the kcerness of advers-
ity. Who can deny himself the consolation of
raising a fellow-being from a bed of sickness,
aad the depths of misery, which he may aifdet
with ease by retrenching some unnecessary
ornament in dress, or curtail himself of some
pleasurable extravagance. Now brethren,
what more grateful mcense can be offered up
to the shrine of virtue, than beneficence ex-
erted on behalf of suftering humanity, by a
victory over oar passions, or retrenching some
expense in luxury or vanity, in order to apply
it for the good of the poor?
H. W. Steickler.
Loraine, Adams Co., III.
LIFT UP THE ENSIGN.
■'I'ne Pfdblem of Hum^n Life," rtfltOr.B and
aograndizis a Christly souL Psw of your
readers know the atheistic condition of the
world which called that nnspproachable book
into existence. Our fraternity knows not how
colleges and clergymen are steeped in God-
disowning evolution, and how scientists and
their adherents treat the Biblt) more contempt-
uously thpu "Cock Robin,"'- and ''The House
that Jack built." I know probably better than
any one else ia the Brotherho:'d, what a
mighty revolution for good the Problem is
fcffioting. Go on, thou valiant Gospel Jerub-
baal, and sheath not your sword so long as a
Christ-dtgrading, Christian slandering Dar-
winian walks the earth. God sent E--t.ber into
the Palace of Saushan just at the right time to
save his people, and his prophpcies and honor.
Even so has He sent Wilford Hall to stay the
tide of death that is threatening to forestall
the Divine Judgment, and nullify the pre-
dictions of E>nmannel. Send the book broad-
east as the Dvine antidote to the bewitching
intosicatiBg skaptieism of the limes, snd the
Instrum'^nt of Jehovah for the achievement
of lorious issues.
If any who can spare the means have hither-
to hesitated to order the book, let them send
for it at once in the name of the Lord. It is
the outcome ot His Providencp, the Deuter-
onomy of the Logos wr tten in and on th ■
Material Uuiverse. C H Balsbaugh.
BELOVED Eshelman: May "the power of
the Highest overthadow thee," and bring
alvery Emmanuel to birth. We are "ever on the
brink of being born," even after we are born.
The life-long groaning and travailing is pro-
phectic of a woaderous outcome, always coming
aad yet not fully here.
You are much in my mind. I feel as if God
wanted me to say something, and I know not
what. Are your higher interests ia jeopardy?
Are you in the presence of a great spiritual
crisis, in which the seen and temporal is threat-
ening to deminate the unseen and eteririal?
My inner and higher nature feels as if you
were calling for sympathy and succor. 0
Brother, whatever it may mean, offer hands
and feet to the spikes, and let your boast in,
and devotion to, the Cross, be grand, luminous,
outstanding fact of your life. Your post needs
an occupant "strong in the Lord, and the
power of his might." You are among the van
of the Lord's host, and see to it that you are
panoplied with the whole armor ot God, and
your heart and mind and tongue and pen well-
ing with the blood — of the Godman.— Spare
not your own blood — the blood is the life — see-
ing that the Uncreated, Ever full, Inexhausta-
b'e, Jiibovah i^ your sponsor for all expendi
ture in the name of Jesus.
Your noble, disinterested disseminatiun of
A PUBLIC DEBATE.
BRO Drennon, of Walnut county, Ind., has
been chosen by the brethren of Walnut
District, Pulton county, Ind., to discuss the
following proposition with Eld. Pennimore, cf
the First Diy A.dventist^.
Prop. 1st. — Resolved, That Trine Imm'^reioa
is Essential to Christian Baptism. Bro. Dren-
non, afSrmativr^.
Prop. ia&.— Resolved, That All Things Per-
taining to Man Become Unconscious at Death.
Eld. Pennimore, sfiirmative.
Prop. oT^.— Resolved, That the Kingdom
spoken of by Christ and the Apostles, is yet in
the Future. Bid. Pennimore, sfirmative.
Thedipcussiou to be held at Argos, Ind.,
n.immencing April 25tb, and continuing prob-
ably six days. The above was sent in for pub-
lication by request. D H. Weaver.
From J. T. Meyers. — Sometime during
the month of March, Eld. Wm. Hertzler and
myself, expect to go on a missionary trip to
Eastern Maryland. We rather expect to
organize a church there. We were down there
a few months ago and preeched for one whole
week in a Mathodist church. The minister,
an intelligent and talentfd young man, has
now made application for baptism, and a num-
ber of his church are expected to join in with
us. A large field seems to be opening for the
Brethren in Eastern Maryland.— JliaccA 18.
From John Forney. — The Chapman
Church District had th^ir Council Meeting late-
ly. We made a choice of one deacon, and the lot
fell on Bro. Jacob Browd, formerly fr^m Pa.
Oar snow is all gone, but there is still frost in
the ground, and it fretzsa nights yet. This
has been the hardest winter we have experi-
^VM.M MMltll'SiiiKI^ .^T "WORKo
189
enosii for twenty ti7d years. Health has been
good so fdr this Spr'ms-— Abilene, Kan., March
16.
From J Mongold — We hail a aad accident
liappon oje of eiur sttildrs on the night ol
M.rcii 14. The tUui Iv had retired aud when
they awoke they foaud their houae ou fire, and
80 far grme that nothing of cjuseq'ience could
be saT«d. It is supp )ssd tint the tire caught
from a box of ashes that had been carelessly
8et near the house. His loss is esti mated to
hi about tweaty five hundred dollars. The
man who reet with the loss, lives in >South
Fork, Ri'.Ay oountv, W. Va .Christian Dii-hr,
by uamti.— lf<. Home, O.ant Co, W. Va.,
March 10.
From K Heckman — We had a severe
snow storm yestertfay, last night and to-day,
which resii'ted iu our being at home to-day.
I have not the privlege of meeting with the
people of God in worship, as maay have, who
can almost aes the church from, their doors
We have no cieoting hoijS', and our members
are very much scattered. Most of our meet-
ings which we attend are from seven to fittetn
miles distant from oiir plaoa of abode Thauk>
be to Q-jd, the fiiver of all good, we can read
his Word and get the general news from our
dear brethren an-! sisters, through the medium
of that weiooiua vi itor which is well named —
the Brethreit at Work- Pray for us breth-
ren, that we faint not. — OdtU, III., March 20.
From Sarati I.. Supple. — Your paper is a
welcome visitor at our home, and there are
many encjuraging pieces in it which are good
food for the soul of t&ose who are willing to
accept them — especially to thusa who only have
the privilege of ttendiag the house of worshiu
onen io a great while, which is the situation ol
your unworthy sisiter. At present we live
fourteen miles from the Brethreu's church, at
Pleasant Grove, K-insas. We number about,
twelve members at Lawrence, and have not
had any preaching here since last Winter.
As you piss along, stop o£f aud preach the
Word for ua. We had prayer-meeting at our
bouse once this Winter, conducted by Bro.
B.ikrtr, from th«! above named church, so you see
in our great weakness, we are stiU trying to do
a little good in the name oi Jesus. May the
Lord help us to strive to enter in at the straight
gate, for many will seek to enter in and will
not be able. Oar blessed Lord commands ui
to strive tj enter ip, because many will fail who
only seek to enter; so we cau see that religion
is a state of labor and striving. Then deur
brethren, contiuue on iu your noble work,
though clouds may sometimes cross your path
war and cast a gloom arouad you, the grace ot
onr Lord Jesus is sufficient fur all. — Lawrence,
Kansas.
From Joplin, Mo — Tfie hydrophobia if
raging to au alarming extent among the dogs
of this section, aud almost every de.y it ii>
spreading over d fF^runt parts ot the county.
About Cirthage it is very bad, and quite ;i
numb'r of dogs have been killed. At Medoe
it is spreading rapidly, and the citizens of that
vicinity are greatly alarmed over it. Only day
before yesterday a dog i^peared in the neigh-
lorhood of WiUs' iarm. two miies south oi
this city, and spread it ia that, vicinity among
at least a dozen do s before it could be killed,
and they in turn spread it among the cattle
ami hogs. It is getting nearer to this city
every day, and may get among our canines at
any tim>j if something is not done to prevent
it, Tue peiiple all over the country are get
tiug arou-ed at the spread of the dreadful dis-
temper among the dogs.
Bfery prircaution should be taken against iti-
-pread in this city, and it would be well to see
lihat every dog is tied up and kept out of the
way of any strange drg that might come into
:be city. Hydrophobia is abr.iad in the land,
■ind let every cauine be killed rather than have
it spread in Joplin. — The Herald.
principles of which we so much etaud in need.
Co barmon'zi society aud to advocate the
teachings of our blessed Lord and Savior are
surely the most noble acts of our leaders and
teachers. More anon. — Bodie, Mono Co., Cal.
From N. A. Wills. — D.^ar BeethrejiT at
Work: — Thinking a few lines from this pari
of the far West might be of some interest to
the many readers of ycur valuable psper, 1
will pen jou a few lines for publication, giving
a brief history of this-—, ne of the greatest
miniua; looalilies in the far v/est. Bodie is sit-
uated 300 miles east of San Francisco, also
twenty-five miles east of the summit of the
Sierra Nevada Mountains, 9:500 feet above the
level of the ocean. On account of the high
altitude the climate is somewhat similar to that
of the artie regions, enow frequently falling
to the depth of four to six feet. The principal
productions of Eastern California and Nevada
are gold, silver and sagebrush — the latter how-
ever is the most abundant. There are thou
ands of square miles in those two Slates that
can never be of any use fov agricultural pur-
poses. Bodie has a population of about 3000
inhabitants, and, as is usual in all mining lo-
calitii-s, the morals of the people are not of the
highest tvpe. As an example this town (or
camp as they are called bert) has 150 saloons
and not on^ church. Tu'^ Sibbath is usually
sp"nt in horse or foot-racing aud dancing. I
came her last June from Missouri, and find it
very lonely indeed, as the manners and cus-
toms of the people are so d if rent fr jm tl ose
which I have always been used to. As yet. 1
have found no members of the Brethren in
tsis locality. The nearest church that I have
heard of is about 100 miles from here. The
people of the West are great for si yle, es-
pecially among women. Ju'iging from what
one sees it would seem that the highest object
they have in life is to see who can make the
dnest appearance. As to tne general health of
this country it is much better than that of the
locality of Misouri, from which I came. Lung
disease is almost unknown in this mountain
country, excpt vih^n brought from Eastern
States. When I came here my general health
was very poor, but am happy to say that at
this writing, through thH mercies of our divine
Fa'.h;r, my health is vary much improved.
Ami right here let me say to thoss of our dei
brethren aud friends who may be feffl c'ed with
throat aod lung diseases, that from what 1
have seen, I believn if they are so situated that
they can take the advantages of this mountain
climate it certainly is the best aud furest ren e
dy. In couciu'ioa I am happy to say that 1
fitid the B. AX W. a highly estimable aud
doubly welcome visitor. Long may it flourish
in the good work of teaching those noble
From Mary C. Norman. — I thought a few
words ablaut our miesion work would not be
out of place. If we ev<^r expect our work to
amount to much in new fields, we must have
places to preach. There could be wonderftl
work done here in this part of Minnesota, if
we had a place to worship, and brethren regu-
larly stationed to preach. There are a little
band of brethren and sisters here who are pin-
ing away for the want of a place to worship.
Wake up dear brethren, to this part of the
work, and see to it at once. One brother here
has offered to give a lotto build actu eh upon,
and twenty-five dollars towards erecting the
building. I will pledge rive dollfirs, and other
brethren and sisters here are willing to give in
that direction according ts God has pro pered
them. We are also willing to donate for the
building of churches elsewhere. One great
drawback with the brethren in new fields is,
they have no place to do anything, and if they
get a meeting-bouao wherein to hold a few
meetings, just as soon as there is any interest
manifested you will hear the world. y-minded
hireling fox-hunting preachers cry out: "Away
with them; turn them out." This is a v,ry
interesting and important thought, and should
receive our due attention. Will our Mission
Board take this matter into consideration?
Other missionary workers are doing good work
in this direction, and why not we? — Sharon,
Minn.
From J. H. Miller. — I feel to correct a
mistake, or false rep;irt, which was circulated a
short time ago. The Advents held a meeting
in Ligonier. Ind., and an old lady from our
part of the country was in attendance. The
Brethren ware holding a meeting at the same
time ill a school-house, two miles nearer town.
The Ad rents reported that I wa? to preach for
them in town ou Saturday night, and so an-
nounced it. Tiie brethren near heard the an-
nouu cement, and wtre much surprised. They
sent a brother to meet me at the train, and if
I came, to persuade me not to go to the meet-
ing. I did not appe !.r. The fact was, I knew
nothing about i^. My informant tcld me the
Advents had quite a crowd to hear i;his won-
derful Dunkard preachsr, but he failed to make
his appearance. The Advent preacher told his
congregation that be had heard from me, and
the reason of my net coming was on account
of a sick child. Some one tell that Advent
preacher that I have no children, a^^d more
tlian that, I do not propose to tell the people
that Saturday is the Lord's day; neither do I
propose to preach that men and women should
be immersed once backward. I propose to ad-
here to my commissson — bapt ze in the nan-e
of the Father, and of the Son, and of tie
Holy Ghost. I suppose the brethren near Lig-
onier, thought I was a little b t mad in religion,
and wanted to switch off aud take a near track
to the Holy Lind. Brethren, do not be alarmed.
I find the old gospel-ship good enough, and
mean ti 'tiy in the vessel as long as I live.—
Milford, Ind.
190
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^§aUl mi\ Mmimmxu.
S. T. BOSSEKMAN,
Editor.
All commuQications for ihis department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosferman, Dunkirk^ Hardin Co., Ohio.
INTEMPSRANCE.
NUMBER FIVE — LOCAL OPTIOF.
IN our beautiful State are many thousand
petitioners -ivhose hearts are saddened in
consequence of the failure of the Local Option
Bill, lost in the House by fifty to fifty-one. It
has created considerable of a partisan feeling,
and the element which seems to hold the bal-
ance of power, when their luxuries (?) were
thrpatened by the passage of said hill, pro-
tected sharply, and thrsatened the party ^ith
whom they voted formerly, to cast their v lUw
with the opposite party in the future. This
of course meant robbing of power, or disabliiig
politically, and not baying sufficient moral
stamina to strike a death blow upon the sin ot
mtemperancs. When the opportunity was
giv«n, they let it pas3 by default, much to the
sorrow of several hundr-:d thousand petition-
ers. Thus the sins of intemperance, though
dragging annually to the grave many thous-
ands of human beings, is lovingly caressed for
the sake of power and political popuhirity;
hence, our law-makers are placed between two
fire?, and the out-look is such that will result
in nothing, and no one will be pleased but the
lovers of the intoxicating bowl. In this body
politie we have moral men, professional men of
integrity, men of Christian feeling and Chris-
tian principles, who permit a quarrel among
themse)ve.=, and for the sake of political power,
allow such important issues to go to the
ground.
Lovers of temperenc9,'religion and our holy
Christianity, weep over these failures, while
Satan sits back, and with a diabolical smile
cries: " I have won the victory." The failure
of thia Bill sanctions the murder of ibousand?
of our citizens annually; fills our grave-yards,
builds little mounds, and erects tombstones
sacred to the memory of those who sacrificed
their noble lives to the shrine of Hacchus, (it
sanctions iutempersnce), which laughs at the
cries of the poor widow, and in derision of her
wants mockingly remarks: ''You should have
made a wiser choice." It deepecs the sorrow
of the orphan child; thrusts him upon the
charities of a cold world, and offers no open
door where he can be clothed and fed and
warmed. It courts the favors of the poor in-
ebriate who cannot control tis appetite, and
though tiembliug, he approaches the bar, poor
and in tattered garments, yet the last dime is
thrown in the cofi'er of the poison-vender, re-
gardless of lh» soul he is sending to dark de-
spair. It courts the Christian, and walks into
the sanctuary with hini; sits sauctimonious'y
nice in the pew; indulges in a large amount of
whitewash, courting favors of the professor in
order that power may be retained. It smiles
approvingly upon the moderate drinker, and
with a double smile if he be a church goer, and
irowns upon the minister if he says aught
against it.
It fills our prisons with our young men who,
were it not for this demon, drink, might be an
ornament to society, ufefnl citizens, and a
help in the cause of Christ.
It fills our almshouses, and does nothing to
support its inmates; crowding the helpless
upon the support of those who desire to lead
a better and different life. It is the cause of
driving many a noble citizen to the asylum,
where they spend their life a raving maniac,
and amidst ail their sufferings caused by tliis
fiend intemperance, they receive no sympathy,
save mocking jeers which are wont to make
devils iaugh. It is the cause of the major part
of the crimes committe-^, causing devastation
and sorrow, everywhere flooding the land with
dupes who murder our wives and children, and
strike terror to our citizens. Yet the party-
iu power when it is within their province to
aid in crushing this evil, for the sake of honor
and position, cast th°ii- votes with the whisky-
ring, and our hopes ars lost.
This is the situation, and a deplorable one.
It is for the friends of temperance to decide
far themselves, whether they will keep in pow-
er a class of men who always look to selfi?h
interest, rather than to the interest of the
public. B.
— «.— .
HYGIENIC LIVING.
'pHE following is copied from the House-
1. hold: Three years ago, while visiting
some friends, my attention wa*: drawn to the
Laivs of Life and Journal of Health, a maga-
zine published by Austin, Jackson & Co., Dans
ville. New York^. aUo to other writings of Dr.
James C. Jackson, " How to Treat the Sick
Without Medicine," etc. In these books the
advantage of eating, dressing, and living ac-
cording to the manifest laws of God as re-
vealed to us through nature, was plainly set
forth, and, as the arguments sepmed to me
reasonable, I resolved to try the effects m my
own household, although it would necessitate
an entire reconstruction of the culinary de-
partment.
I subscribed for the magazine and.made my-
self possessor of some of the books, including
''The Health Eeformer's Cook Book." Being
convinced of the unhealthfulness of swine's
flesh, that vvas banished from the larder, and
milk and cream used instead to season veg-
etables and for shortening. The tea and cof-
fee canisters were consigned to tha top shelf in
the pantry, in company with the castor-stand,
ketchup bottles, etc. We did not give up
meat entirely, but use it sometimes when we
want a change. Salt and sugar to be used in
the smallest quantity possible, or better, not at
all. Now I wonder if some reader will not ex
claim, as a lady friend did, " No pork ! No
tea or coffee ! What do you eat?" I replied,
" There are a few vegetables, fruits and graius
left, also milk, and we fare sumptuously every
day."
We decided to have two meals a day. And
here let me say that my husband was willing
to try the new way, though some have stated
in the Household, that husbands were the chief
obstacles in the way of this particular reform.
Of course every faurdly should regulate the
hours cf eating to suit the heads thereof. Tn
families within my knowledge the time varies,
s,ix and twelve, seven and five, eight and two
and three, and so on, and no lunches between
msals. Of course, for a while, one will feel
i'aint and empty from going to bed supperless,
but so does the toper from going without hia
dram. In two wetkf, at most, the stomach
will become used to the new order of things,
then the benefit of the slight seli-deiiial will
be felt. Ail such changes should be made
gradually, so as not to shock the system.
What do we eat? For breakfast the rule is
generally hasty pudding or mush made of gra-
ham flour or some other ground or crushed
cereal. Breac! of some kind, fruit raw and
cooked, all kinds in their season, milk and
cream; sometimes plain cake or pie is added
for a change. For dinner there are the veget-
ables which may be prepared in many health-
ful ways to suit the various palates, and fruit
and bi-f-a-ii of course.
S'l'.i.i- !■■)■ iP8 have a»ked how bread can be
made wuii-'ut leaven. I h&ve made it several
ways-'. The one we Mke b st ii the familiar
grahs-.m gf ta, madf i f graham flour and cold
water or mill', iJk.uL three cops of flour to two
of water, well btaen and baked in hot gem
pans — cast-irun pans made en purpose.
Another w <y is to stir the flour into boiling
w.ater till stiff mough to knead; mate into rolls
aa inch and" p.-qnarttr thick, cut in lengths of
three or four ine'ifs, bske on tics or a grate,
aud do not allow the rolls to touch each otiier.
For auother Linfi, stir the flour into tepid
water till &t ff enough to handle, cut in to cakes
three quarters of an inch thick, and place in
pans so they will not touch each other.
To insure success with unleaven bread, the
oven must be very hot. You can try it by
striking the oven doo^ on the outside with a
wet finger as some test the heat of flat-irons;
if there is a good s;_ap it is hot enough. Have
the oven ready before you make the bread, and
bake about twenty-five minutes. On taking
the cakes from the oven do not heap them up,
but spread them on plates or a sieve to cool.
They may be eaten hot without injury, but are
good cold or steamed. It requires skill to
make this bread iu perfection, so do not get
discouraged if you fail a few times.
Now, I presume you will ask, how about the
result? Most satisfactory, I am happy to sa> ;
sick headaches, and many other disagreeable
symptoms of indigestion have vanished, and
alter three year':! trial, we are quite certain that
ttis is the better vv-ay. We have no desire to
return to the ahorriration of swine's flesh;
even the much prized cup of tea does not
tempt us for a moment, and as for the third
meal, we would not know what to do with it.
Wc do not miis it.
I thank God always, that I have come into
the knowledge of hygienic living, for our spir-
itual nature suffers more from wrong habits of
eating, than we are aware; doubts and depres-
sion are born of djspepsia. If our bodies are
to be kept pure, fit temples for the indwelling
of the Holy Ghost, we cannot be too careful of
them. Yours for the right,
Boston, Mass. Mhs. F. L. C.
A EEMARKABLTf hard drinker, who was fx-
piriog, begged one of his friends to bring him
a goblet of water, telling him, "On our death-
beds we must be reconciled to our enemies."
THE BRBTHRElSr ^T IV^OKK.
191
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THE gross retail receipts for books alone dar-
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000,000. We are apt to suppose, from a curso-
ry examination of the subject, that a very large
proportion of this trade takes place over the
counters of our merchant book- dealers, which,
according to tha information furnished by one
of the mercantile agencies of this city, number
nearly if not quite 20,000 stores, devoted in
whole or in part to this class of merchandise.
Such a supposition, however, is a mistake, as it
is susceptible of proof that fully one half of all
the books sold for the period named has been
the work of the persistent and tirelesss book-
canvasser, who can be found'at every season of
the year and in all kinds of weather, plying
his patient and honorable calling in the by-
ways and hamlets of every county, and almost
every township or school district, in the United
States. * * * Such laborers are as much
and as really missionaries, in dispelling igno-
rance and moral darkness, as are those sent by
our churches to the Ftjse Islanders. * * *
Though we sometimes feel like voting the
book agent an egregious bore, the fault is per-
haps more the result of our own mood at the
time Tve are attacked than at any delinquency
on thfi part of this true public servant, or any
just stigma which attaches to his calling, which
is clearly as noble and honorable as that of
selling books from behind the counter. When
the fact is known, as it is to the writer, that
thousands of families have sincerely thanked
the book- canvasser for invaluable information
derived from works which had been almost
forced upon them against their wilt, it is no
less cruel than it is unreasonable and unjust, to
condemn unceremoniously a vocation which,
For $12.00
For $15.00
more than any other, tends to diifase light and
knowledge, and which, in niuetj'-nine cases in
a hundred, leaves even poor families far better
off in return for the monsy taken away. —
Scientific Reporter.
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PREMIUMS I PREMIUMS 1 1
Now is. the Time to Work.
( One copy '" Stein and Ray De-
Por $1.50 ■< bate," and one copy of "History
( of Danish Mission."
( Two copies " Stein and Ray De-
For $3.00 -I bate," and two copies of any 15
( ct. pamphlet found on oar list.
( Three copies "Stein and Ray
For §4.50 •] Debate," and three copies " True
( Evangelical Obedience,"bT J.W.S.
( Four copies "S ein and Ray De-
For $6.00 ] bate," and one copy "Bible School
( Echoes," board cover?.
( Five copi- s "Stein .lud Ray De-
Por $7.50 ■< bate," and oiie copy "Close Oom-
( muni n," by Landou West.
( Srx copies "Stein and Ray De-
For $9.00 •< bate,"'and any 75 cent book, found
( oa our list.
( Seteit copies "St?iu and Ray
For $10.50 ] Debits," and any SI 00 historical,
( scitntifi'^, or religious work.
(Eight copies "Slein an' Ray
Debate," and any one dollar and
twenty-five coat, religious, scien-
tific, or historical- book.
{Ten copies " Stein and Ray
Debate," and any one dollar aod
filty cent book on our list, or an
extra copy of "Debate," iu cloth.
(Twelve copies "Stein and Ray
Debate" and any two dollar
book lound on our n-it, or an
extra copy of "Debnte," iu leather.
f Fourteen copies " Stein and
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j lar and fifty c«nt bo :k found on
[ our list.
C Fibieen copies ''Stein and Ray
J Debate," and any $3.00 book
j found on our list, and two copies
[ "History of Danish Mission."
r SEVESTTBEir copies "Stein and
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1 "History Danish Mission," and
[any $3 50 book found on our list,
f Twenty copies "Stein and Rsy
I Debate," three ■jopies "History of
For $30.00 -! Danish Mission," and any $4 00
book or two $2.00 books, found
on our list,
f Twenty-seven copies " Stein
and R^y Debiite," six copies "His-
tory Danish Mission," and $6.00
worth of books selected from cut
cat.ilogne.
f Thikty-eoub copies "Stein ? nd
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For $50.00 ^ tory Danish Mission," and $8.00
I worth of books selected from our
[ catalogue.
Any one with a little industry and pers'ver-
ance, may secure any of the above premiDius.
Now is the time to add to your library. Re-
member that each subscriber who pays before
May Ist, will also receive a copy of the ''His-
tory of the Danish Mission." Thi< work is
worth many times its cost, and will be appreci-
ated by all lovers of truth, and especially those
who have given their money and prayer to
spread the Gospel in Denmark. -Address all
orders to Western Book Exchange,
Mt. Morris, 111.
For $21.00
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THE BliETHREI^ ^T ^VOEK.
fallen ^^luih
Eleeie'j are the dead which dlelQ the Lord.— Bev. 14 ; 13.
Obltoary noticea eboold he Be^jarate from everything elae, written oi
(ne side of the paper, and brief. Do not enlogize the dead, bat giv^
Bimply the most important facts. The following contains all th'
points generally proper to mention: 1. Name of docoased. 2, Date arid
place of death 3, Disease or canse of death. 4. When and wher*
bom. 5. Age. 6. Name of parents. 7. Number of family stlli living.
8. To whom, wnen and where married. 9. United with the chnrcb
when and where 10. Bnrial when and where. 11. Funeral service
when and where, and by whom conducted
SH -!trFER.— Mcir -h 10, 1881, at bis home iu Jfew
Hope township, Union county, Iowa, W. Hamil-
ton, son of Adam and Mary {.h^ffrr, aged 31
years. 5 months and S days. Puneral discouise
from Psalms 23 ;4.
He h^as born in Washington county. Maryland,
Oct. 2, 1849. While a small boy his parents moved
to Ogle county, 111., wi'-era they livi-d Bfieenyeais,
and in 1869 they moved to their present home in
Union CO :cty. His parents, two sisters here ;inti
one in Mexico, are left to mourn the loss e£ an
only son and brother. M. Myeks.
IPrimiih-e Christian please copy].
.EBERLT.— February 16, 1881, in the Swan Creek
church, Fulton county, Oiiio, of measles, Eliza,
wife of David Elerly, aged ( f lived until June)
2.3 years. Funeral services by the undersigned,
assisted by the brethren, to a large audience.
She .'eaves a sorrowful husband and one child,
to mourn the loss of an afftctionale wife and
loving mother. Aaron Bekketeii.f.
BAKER —March 3, 1881, at Falls City, Nebraska,
Ann Citharine, wife of Joseph C. Baker, agfd
40 years, 5 montbs and 5 days. Funeral sermon
by the writer from Thess. 4: 13.
C. F OK NET.
LTCHTT.— JIarch 7, 18S1, iu Brown county, Kan.,
Eld J. J. Lichty, aged 6i years and 20 day-.
The occasion was improved by W. .7. H. Bau-
man and the writer, from Rev. 13. -14. The
funeral was the largest we have ever witnessed
in the county. He was buried on the Sth of
March; C. Forvet.
NEDEOW.— February 23, ISSl, in the M ddle
Creek congr-gation, .Somerset county Pa., sister
Eosanna C.Nedrow, a^ed 6D years, 1 month and
23 days. FuDtral discourse by the writer at
Moore's schoul-house on the 6th of March, to an
attentive audience, fr' m thess words: "If we
believe that Jesus died and arose again," ete.
Sister XeJro .V was born in Europe in iSU; she
movei tu this connlry when young, and was a con-
sistent member of tlie church nea ly forty years
D. D. UOKXER.
SMITH— March 16, 188', in the Poplar Eldge
ch' roll near Sapdeon, sister Smith, wife of
Bro. John Smith, aged 43 years, 7 mOQths and 1
day. Funeral discourse by tte writer, assisted
by Eld. Miller of t^.e U. B. Chuch. She was
miich loved by all who knaw ner, and the stroke
was a heavy one to the family, the neighborhood
and the church, R. K. Berkybilf.
imt0tjni:emem7
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
on a sei'arite slip of paper, s.^parate from ail other
matter. This is £.bout the way most persons write
a notice:
Rantotjl, Ili,., March 1, 1881.
Belored Editors of Brethren at Work: This is to
infoim your read'-rs lliat w e, tlie members of
the Rant ul church, llinois. held our council
meeting ye.iterdav, and deci'lfd to ho'd our Love
fi-ast on ihf lUh and 12ti' of next June, c mmf uc-
ing at 10 o'clock A ll. It will be i.ejd in our meet-
ing-.ou.-^h, four irnlcs West of Ean'ou . We ex-
tei d a he rty invitation to all, especially to the
ministering breohren. Tour brother,
J. C. Dale.
When our compositor gets through setting the
above in type, it will read about as follows:
June 11th and 12, Love-feast at our meeting-
house four miies W est of Eautoul, HI., comm^nc-
iog at 10 A. M. J. 0. Dale.
Now, it will he seen that Bro. J. C. Dale did four
times as much writing as was necessary. Had he
taken a postal card, or a slip of paper, and written
tbu°, it would have been far more convenient for
us, aud saved him some trouble:
R iKTorL, III., March 1, 1831.
June ilth and 12 h. Love-feast at our meeting-
house, f )ur miles West of Rautoul, III , commenc-
i gat 10A.M. J.C.Dale.
We offer the above suggestions, hoping they
will ' e heeded by those who send in notices, as
our space is precious, hence we desire all m'tices
s'lort and to the point. J. n. m.
DISTRICT MEETINGS.
The District Meeting of the first district of "Vir-
ginia, will be held at Peters Creek church, Roan-
oke county, Va., on the 6th and 7th days of May.
I. W. Ellek.
The Distr'ct Meeting of the North-western
district of Ohio, will be held with the brethren in
the Swan Creek church, Fulton count.v. Ohio, on
Saturday, May 7, 1881. Brethren coming from the
West, will stop off at Wasaw, and those coming
from the East, will st.ip at Dslta. Air-line divis-
ion of the Lake Shore Rail-road.
Aaros Berkbybile.
[G. P. and P. £!, please copj].
The District Meeting of the Northern Iowa and
Minnesota distiict, that was announced to be held
on the 18th day of March, l£8i, at the Bteth-
ren's meeting-house near Lewiston, Minn., was
adjourned to meet at the same place on the 12th
diiy of May, 1S81. At the same place-the brethren
will hold a Love-feast meeting, on the evening of
the 14tti of May. C. F. Wikt.
T je District Meeting for the State of Michigan,
will be held seven mil^s North of VeimontvillH,
iu the Snnfield church, Eaton countv, Michigan,
on Thursday, May 12, 1S81 ; commtnci.ng at 9 A. Ji.
Brethren coming from the South or West, will be
met at Charlotte the day before the meeting, and
conveyed to place of meeting,
I. N. jMillek, Clerk.
As the time is approaching when love-fea^t an-
nouncements will be sen' us for publication, we
have a few suggestions to offer. Wiite the an-
nouncement as short as possible. Always write it
Another severe earthquake shock has visited
the Island of Ischia, and many houses have been
shaken dowu.
The Jews have establ'shed a "Society for the
I'mp igation of the Jewish Faith," with its head-
quaittrs in Berlin.
Many German residents of San Francisco are
prpparing to settle in the neighborhood of Acar
pulco, Mexico, where thflv are obtaining land at
forty cents an acre, payable in ten years.
At last report Mr. Moody intends to spend the
Summ r at Northfield, Mass., where he will ho'd a
kind of a private camp meeting for prayer and
Bible study. In the fall he will go to Europe.
Telegraphic communication with the United
States of Columbia is to be tstahlisted, by way of
Central America and Mexico.
If worst should come to worst' the Crown
Prince of Germany could support himself and
family by his skill as a turner ; his olde)t son has
also a g 'od trade. It is a good rule of that royal
family that every prince should learn some useful
trade.
. ^ ■
The Oswego, Kansas, Indepeiit/ejif says: A mad
dog excitement has sprung up on Cherry Creek,
between here and Chetopa. All the dogs have
been killed, and several animals have gone mad.
Tuesday a dog threw down a b -y and badly scared
him b fore the brute was driven off.
Onili*' 1 nth instant, a boy residing near Milton,
N. C , was attacked by a large eagle while silting
at the breakfast table in his father's house. The
eajle drew the boy into the yard, where a depper-
ate battle of nearly iin hour was terminated by
the eagle receiving a fatal wound in the neck from
a sharp stick. The bov was badly mangled, and
was unable to rise, The f ither refused to come
to his son's assistance, fearing the eagle was the
devil.
■ • ■
A new railway line has been completed to the
Pacific coast via. Topeka, Santa Fe and the South-
ern Pacific road. The union was made on the 7th
of March, and the first through San Francisco
passenger Iriin via. the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa h'e road will l-'ave Kansas City and Atchi-
son on regular card time Thursday, March 17, and
thereafter daily through trains will be run. This
line is pronounced by travelers totally free from
obstructions incidental to the weather.
Cne of Russia's plagues is the scourge known
under the name of • the black death." For a few
years it has been quietly smoullering under the
ashes around the base of Mount Ararat, in
Armenia, and on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
Of late it is bursting forth again with renewed
f u'y and flame in Kerbelab, West of the ruins of
Babylon, where a large number of pilgrims return-
ing from Mecca had to S'lccumb lo the poisonous
enbrace of the remorseless pestihnce. From
thence the scourge jumped across the Euphrates
River into Mesap :tamia, and it is now making its
way slowly towards the North.
This early in t'.ie season Southwestern Missouri
has be"U visited by a tornado. Considerable dam-
age was done, and several persons were injured,
two of them mortally.
The city of Agram, in Croatia, seems to be
standing on the thinnest portion of the earth's
shell. For the past few months it has been shak-
en by constantly recurring shocks of earthquake,
until the majur portion of its buildings have been
tumljled down, and the panic-stricken inhabitants
have deserted it. A recent severe shock seems to
have put the finishing touches to the work of
destruction. Almiist.=im Itaueously Switzerland
experienced a similar visitation, while the Island
of Isehia, in the Gulf of Naples, was rent by a
terrific shock. The loss (f life m the alter island
is said to be appalling. Already in the town of
Ca-samaciati nobodies have been recovered, and
many others are supposed to be buried under the
ruins of falling buildings. In the village of
Lacco, thirteen h uses were destroyed and five
persons killed. S'l h a succession of earthquakes,
covering so wide an area, snd for a period so ex-
tended, has DO parallel in our times.— /nferiof.
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Set for the defense of the Gospel--Phili^3p . 1: 17.
Slnglo Copies,
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Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, April 5, 1881.
No. 13.
Editorial Items.
Brethren, speak not evil one of another.
Youth's Advance, 25 cts. until Jan. 1th, 1882.
"Will Christina Myers please send us her address ?
Bro. W. C. Teeter spent a few days with us last week.
Blessed is the man who has learned to watch himself.
Examine page 207 and see what is heing done for the
poor.
TniiEE slight earthquake shocks were lately experienc-
ed in Oakland, Cal.
Therk are probably not more than five hundred Jews
in the United States who profesii Christianity.
OsE hundred and fifty sheets of fine paper, in tablets,
for sale at Western Book Exchange, thirty cents.
We enjoyed a pleasant visit at Lanai'k last week. At-
tending their meetings reminded us of old times.
Bro. D. E. Brubaker's address is changed from Iowa
Center, Iowa, to Peoria City, Polk county, same State.
Bro. Stutzman writes, (March 7th) that the people
were planting some com and potatoes in Cook Co., Tex.
Lemuel Hillerj', of Urbana, 111., intends to move to
Kansas. He has purchased eighty acres of land in that
State.
Bro. L. a. Plate is now with us in the office. He has
charge of the composition on the Bkethben at
Work.
The last day of March was cold and blustry. It was
snowing most of the day. The first day of April was
also disagreeable.
On account of having some repairing done to oiu: press
we are a few days late this issue. We hope to be fully
on time next wei-k.
The Young Disciple has a new head; an improvement
over the last. It was engraved by Bro. David Enunert,
one of the editors.
The Southern Baptist is confident that church fairs,
festivals, theatres, &c., came from Rome, the seat of
church corruption.-
Bro. Thos. D. Lyon, of Hudson, 111., writes that his
wife has been very sick for more than two week", but
was then improving.
Will some one be so kind a^ to send Bro. John Good-
year, 1701 Pine Street, Phila., Nos. 3 and 5 of Vol. 6
Brethren at Work?
Eld. Enoch Eby expeets to visit Macoupin county this
week. He is on the A.M. committee that meets at
Pleasant HiU, Apr. 8th.
When you read the article entitled "The Harvest," re-
member that it is selected. But it contains a moral that
may be of some benefit to us.
TivENTY years ago Methodists were imprisoned in Swe-
den for attempting to preach; now there are fifty church-
es and seven thousand members.
Bro. D. F. Eby snd wife, of Lanark, were with us sev-
eral days last week. They think of taking an extended
trip West io the Sprmg,
Bro. George Cripe, of PetUt, Ind., under date of 26th
ult. say.^; I have, iust returned from the noilhera part of
the State. Good me3tings; several baptized.
Bro. Menuo Stouffer, of Cerro Gordo, 111., has been
ordained to the eldership, and brother Darid Mohler, oi
the same place elected to the ministry.
The time is here that men and women should take a
stand for the right, for there are men of perverse minds
who are endeavoring to lead many astray.
Those of our subscribers that have paid for three
yeai-s' subscription, and find that the date on their papers
has not been changed will please notity us at once.
Beo. D. Cowser, a young minister from Mt. Etna, la,
is now attending school at the College. We hope he
will find the place agreeable and enjoy himself while
with us.
We go to press Monday morning, April 4th. The
ground is still frozen and in many places covered with
snow. Farmers will not be able to conunence seeding
for some weeks yet.
Eld. J. A. Mm-ray, of Waterloo, Iowa, not feehng
able to work longer on his farm has gone into the grocery
business. Tliis wiU interfere considerably with his trav-
eling and preaching.
If Paul, in 1 Cor. 11, had required the women to cut
off their hair in front, and twist it up like most of them
do now, they would leave the church before complying
■With such a ridiculous practice.
Atlanta, Georgia, must be a pleasant place to hve.
The editor of the Christian Index says that in -a period
of three years he has not seen more than two or
three drunken men on the street.
Last week Bro. Jas. R. Gish wrote that the peach trees
were in full bloom; this week he informs us that they had
snow two or three inches deep. Yerily they are having
unusual weather in Arkanu^as, too
Eld. David E. Price was with the church in council at
Shannon, 111., March 26th. Bro. David Rowland was
elected to the ministry. May the Lord help him to fill
his position with credit to the cause.
We want the Youth's ADv.iNCE to be read by all
young people. For twenty-five cents we will send it
until Jan. ls(, 1882, or for fifty-five cents we will send the
paper and a c:)py of the Bible School Echoes — boaid
cover.
The Brethren at Ashland are rapidly perfecb'ng their
arrangement for the coming Annual Meeting. The Tab-
ernacle will be 100 feet in diameter, or the same size as
the one at Lanark last year. The Boaiding tent will be
60.\200 feet.
When last heard from, Bro. F. C. Meyers of St. Louis,
Mo., was in Emmert, Ark. We could not learn from his
letter whether he had moved or was just on a visit. He
thinks the country in that pjirt of Ai'kansas would be a
I pleasant plac« to Uv».
Solomon Pippenger, of Golden City, Missouri, is anx-
ious th-it some of the Brethren, looking for homes in the
West, oaU and see that part of Missouri where he lives.
He says that land can be bought for $15 and |20 per
acre, and some unimproved as low as §5 and $8.
W. C, Chelsa, Mass., sends for the paper and says:
"Brethren at Work come months and get better
acquainted." With gladness, we comply with the invi-
tation : for we would Uke lor the people of the New Eng-
land States to know the faith and practice of the Breth-
ren. ■
Those who are trying to destroy the church by pull-
ing it down on their own heads are not wise. If the
church and the established order does not happen to
please a few fast ones there is no use of them trying to
make eveiyhody else in the church miserable on that ac-
count.
'Wis ^dinthe Christian Union ^.nitbjn stating that
two genealogical tables have recentiy been discovered at
Tung Chow, China, wliich Mr. Crawford, missionary of
the Bapti'st Board, identifies with the generations of Ad-
am (Gen. 5J, and the generations of the sons of Noah
(Gen. 10).
Eld. John Metzger, of Cerro Gordo, lU., writing lirom
Salem, lU., March 2Sth says: "lam now with Eld. Dan-
iel Neher, visiting Ixim in his affliction. He has been
afflicted all mnter, and at present the most severely I
ever saw. He has much pain in his head, carmot swal-
low at all, and has not eaten anything for 21 days."
The members near Kearney, Nebraska, seem encour^
aged in the Master's good work; there are now fourteen
member in that vicinity. Samuel Forney is the elder,
and Moses and John B. Suavely deacons. They have or-
ganized a Sunday-school and are preparing themselves
for active work in tlie Master's field. Success to their
efforts.
Writing from Coming, Arkansas, March 22nd, Bro.
Jas. R. Gish says: "We left Arkadelphia the 16th inst.
Arrived at Bro. Ennis's on Saturday the 19th. Had two
meetings ; expected to hold meetings this week of nights,
but yesterday, Monday 21st, snow fell to the depth of
two or three inches, so had to stop our meetings for the
time being.''
We are receiving a large number of congratulatory
letters by every mail, ^\^e are glad to hear our w.irk Is
appreciated, and shall receive aU words of kindness in
the spirit of meekness. We can say but littie to you now
for your remembrance, but pvay our Father to lead you
and us by liis spirit into all truth there to abide. More
and more we feel that we are your seiTants in the Lord.
Pray for us.
A WELL was recently sunk in front of the hotel at
Linkville. Oregon, and at the usual depth an excellent
spring of good cold water was stmck. It being thought
advisable to go deeper, Uie workmen proceeded a few
feet farther and :-track a heavy stream of boiling water,
such as is frequently found in the Klamath basin, tiius
showing that the interior of the earth contains a vast;
body of fii'e.
Lockport, a small city in the State of New York, is
heated by steam from a large furnace situated in the
centre of the place. A late writer visited a ho ise one
half mde fi-om the furnace, and found all the rooms nice-
ly w;tnned by steam, there being neither stove nor fire in
the house. There was no dust from ashes or;smoke.
The weekly washing is done without the use of a stove
of any kind. The expense is said to be much less than
by the use of eeal 9C we«el.
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THE BliETHREN ^T T^OI^K-
TAMING THE TONGUE
JAMES 3: 8.
BY ISAAC H. MILLEB.
Remember this and mark it well,
'Tis true my friends and not a sell;
The truth to you I shall assert,
Ajad trust you'll not my words pervert.
'Tis strange to me, and 'fs to you
How much some people have to do;
But people here, and there, we find.
With tired limbs and wearied mind.
Will run the course of day and night,
And eager seiza with'all their might,
A moment's time, in which they will
A deadly poison then distill.
This poison's fount is in the tongue;
'Tis spread by old as well as young;
And from them it doth proceed
In torrents, like the flowing mead.
King Alcohol, in all his ire,
Is but a rival with this "fire;"'
The flames so far abroad are sent
That nations are within them pent.
The sad effect no mind can count
That Cometh from this poison's fount;
On all it doth in torrents shower,
Nons can subdue or quell its power.
Well may St. James, a true divine,
A5 he traces the sacred line.
Exclaim, in great Jthovah's name,
''The tongue of man no one can tame."
The beasts that dwell in sea and fi=ld
All docile, meek, submissive, yield;
But then the tongue of human frame
That naughty member, none can tame.
No one can tame? 'Tis a sad truth
That none among our noble youth
With hearts so brava, with wills so strong,
Clin stop this constant growing wrong.
No one can tame? Oh, woeful thought!
That man to such a state is brought.
That he cannot refrain from wrong.
All caused by this unruly tongue.
That he mast be its constant slave
From cradle to the lonely grave,
Thit bemust e'er its su^'j'ct be
As cycles come, and ages flee.
No, none can tame; but then we can
Do good with it to fenow-maa.
By telling him about bis God
That he escape the chast'ning rod.
By cheering him whsn he's di pressed,
And thus relieve a troubled breast.
We can sow seed, by words ot love.
Which soon a harvest rich may prove.
The sower of this seed may strew
Where others sowed, and not, a few
Have garnered nought; for they did sow.
And malice from their word did grow.
Then let us all, in moments spare.
Acquit ourselves wiih zealous care,
Thut we may not unconscious bring
Upon our friends this ppis'nous sting;
But let us all while in our youth
Form an attachment to the Truth;
For Truth alone will make us free.
And happy in eternity.
From the Primitivo Chrialian.
CHE DISCUSSION ON FEET-
WASHING IN INDIANA.
Hb
1^'
BT J. H. PAKSTLER,
rjlHE discussion on the subject ofFeet-
-■- washing between brother A. H.
Puterbaugh of the Brethren Church,
and Elder Reed of the M. E. Church,
occurred Feb. 9th and 10th, 1881. It
was held in the M. E. Church, in the
village of North Webster, Kosciusko
county, Ind. The Moderators were, Da-
vis Younce for brother Puterbaugh,
Rev. McCarter of the M. E. Church,
for Mr. Reed, and Samuel Garber of
the Christian Church, was chosen
for the third one. The proposition
discussed, reads as follows: Feet-wash-
ing is an ordinance, establishei hj Je-
sus Christ in the church, and by him
commended to be observed by all his
disciples. It was decided to limit the
speeches to half an hour, and to hold
two sessions a day, and that brother
Puterbaugh's closing speech should be
limited to fifteen minutes.
The weather was very disagreeable,
yet th? house was well filled. The sec
ond day, especially, it was very much
crowded.
I present very briefly . the points of
argument, of both disputants, so far as
I understood them:
BEO. putekbaugh's opeiting speech.
At half past ten o'clock brother Pu-
terbaugh arose to open the discussion.
He commenced by saying, he hoped all
had come together for the purpose of
hearing the truth, and in order to re-
ceive it properly, all should dives'- them-
selves of preconceived ideas and opin-
ions, and accept only the truth as
taught by the Lord Jesus Christ.
Arg. 1. GocPs requirements of men
In this he showed what God requires of
us, and that respect for the Word of
God prompts us to obedience; showed
the importance of obeying God's word,
and the results of disobedience. These
points were made plain by Scriptural
quotations.
Arg. 2. Nature of an ordinance. He
gave Webster's definition, and showed
the difference between law and ordi-
nance, saying ordinances are subservi-
ent to law, and explained how and why.
Arg. 3. Drawn from 12>th chapter of
John. 1. In this chapter we hi.ve an
example given by the Savior. In the
iJavi'or's teachings he often gfivee the
example, and of course, requires his
people to foilow the example given. He
then brought up several illustrations
bearing upon this point. 2. In this chap-
ter we also have as positive a command
as any in the Bible. He then gave the
primary meaning of "ought" as bind-
ing, &c., from Webster, and from eccle-
siastical authors.
MR. heed's first EEPLT'
Gave a broader definition of ordinan-
ces, as he expressed it. Webster does
not give an ecclesiastical definition. E^c-
clesiastically it means Sacrament. So
says Swingle and others. Then started
out with a
Presun-ptive argument. It is not an
ordinance, because it was practiced by
the ancients up to the time of our Sav-
ior. Gen. 17: 4, 19: 2, 24: 32, 43: 24,
Luke 7, &e., claiming that it was a
custom at that day and age; then
brought up several ecclesiastical writers,
such as Dr. John Kitto, Dr. Smith,
Bingham's Antiquities, and Lange's
Commentary, all of whom say it was
only a custom.
BRO. puterbaugh's secojstd speech.
Said, Mr. Reed read Bingham to whsre
he called Feet-washing an ordinance
and then stopped reading. He then
gave a more extended definition to the
word ordinance, and said Mr Reed's Bi-
ble quotations referred to an Oriental
custom, which was not a command. A
custom without a command. A moral
duty without a command, an act of hos-
pitality.
Arg. 3. Continued. Bible definition
of the word "ought." Heb. 2: 1, Acts
10: 6, 17. 29, and other Scriptures, also
by Dr. Young in his Bible Concord-
ance.
Arg. 4. Spiritual Design of the Or'
dinance. In order to get the spiritual
blessing we must first have the literal
performance. Peter did not know the
design. 1. If it had been a literal wash-
ing only — an Oriental custom — Peter
would have known all about it. Jesus
classed it with Christian baptism. "He
that is washed needeth not," &c.
MR. reed's second REPLY.
Presumptive argu/ment continued. If
Feet- washing was an ordinance, histo-
rians would know it. Then brought
forward many authors who say it was
not an ordinance, that there are only
two ordinances — baptism and the com-
munion. Mosheim says a great many
c^enaomiee now practiced do not belong
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to the Christian church, they originated
with man; then said, all these authori
ties are as reliable as ths Bible itself,
whether religious or not. "I admit all
my friend said, and all he may say for
ten weeks in regard to the word ought.''
Yet he presumed Feet washing is not an
ordinance in the church of Jesus Christ,
from the fact that there would be more
historical evidence upon the subject.
Bingham says bat little about it. Every-
thing is written aboEt by the ancient
fathers, and not much said upon this.
Admits that Feet-washing claims a
place by the side of baptism, yet the
presumption is that it is not an ordi-
nance because historians are silent upon
it. If it had been known and explained
by Christ ps an ordinance, Peter would
not have objected to it. Said that be
cause of strife among the apostles, who
should be greatest, the Savior, to teach
them a lesson of humility washed their
feet, thus rebuking their strife. That
Feet- washing was abrogated and no
longer used as an ordinance. Admit-
ting that if Peter had persisted in his
refusal that it would have severed his
discipleship. Then called up authors
who agree in this meaning, adding that
we must rely upon some authority to
interpret the Scriptures.
BEO. PUTEKBAUGh's THIED SPEECH.
We are told by the apostle to com-
pare spiritual things with spiritual, that
the Scriptures were so plain that "a
way-faring man," etc. If historians do
not call "Feet washing an ordinance, or
are silent upon it, that is no argument
that it is not an ordinance in the church.
Calls attention to Mr. R.'s admission up-
on the word "ought," also to the truth
of his statement that Peter's refusal
would have severed his discipleship,
and asked, will it not sever our disciple
ship if we refuse to comply with the
example and divine commands?
Arg. 4. Continued. It :s a spiritual
or church ordinance, because it belongs
to believers only. It is confined to the
church. Being practiced by Christians
makes it a religious ordinance, and not
an Oriental custom. There is happiness
promised by obeying it, but in the Ori-
ental custom it was not so. Heb. 9: 10.
The carnal ordinance continued until
the Gospel dispensation. Its being ab-
rogated proves that it was practiced 1 y
the primitive churches. A command
once given was of as much force as if it
was given four or five times.
ME. EEED S THIED EEPLY.
Objects to Webster's definition of an
ordinance — not specific enough. Itrefers
to secular matters. D fines it as an or
der established by authority: ecclesias
tically, an established rite, one of the
solemn ordinances. We cannot estab-
lish the authenticity of the Scriptures
by the Scriptures; must have history to
do that. Admits that a command once
given is sufficient, but if it was a ecm-
mand more of the evangelists would
have recorded it. Referred to Kitto
calling it an Oriental custom — "A true
Oriental picture." He then gave Lange's
comment on Peter's refusal — that Christ
was so much greater in rank, and now
descends to wash feet. Peter could not
understand it and consequently refused.
The Savior said, if I have performed
the office of slave you should do so to
one another. This he gave as a histor-
ical evidence to help interpretation.
Said it is regarded by Meyer and others
that it was not in connection with the
Supper, thinks it was in the house of
Simon in Bethany, — many claim so.
There was no mystery about the com-
mand of baptism and the communion,
but Feet- washing was a disputed sub-
ject. Declared there could not be
shown a single positive command for
the ordinance of Feet washing. Bro.
Puterbaugh could settle this debate in
a minute if he would establish this
point, but because Malanchton, Zinzen-
dorf and others could not admit it, he
thinks so much labor is lost and cannot
see that it is a command.
BEO. PUTEEBATJGH's FOURTH SPEECH.
Proves that the Moravians and other
different churches maintain the practice
of Feet washing. They understand th e
example and command; and history is
not needed to establish the authenticity
of the 13th chapter of John; said we in-
terpret Scripture by Scripture. Show
ed the spiritual signification of Feet-
washing. Proves that Feet-washing
was instituted in Jerusalem. Presents
points to show what acommand is; and
that the passages in John 13 th have all
the elements of a divine ordinance, such
as example, command, blessing, penal
ty, etc. Also proves by Tertnllian and
Cyprian that it was considered an ordi-
nance, and so practiced in the primitive
churches.
Arg. 5. Penalty attachfd to its non-
observance. Mr. Reed said thst it was
done in order to subdue Peter's stub-
born will. Upon the same basis of
reasoning it is to subdue our stubborn
will, and when Peter consented he re-
ceived the blessing. Sa with all Chris-
tians who obey; and the disobedient
shall suffer the consequences.
Arg. 6. A church ordinance. Te
ought to wash one another's feet and
do as I have done to you. A religious
ordinance performed at the time of the
communion. If Feet- washing was in a
private house, so was the communion,
for they were both held in the same
place, it is confined to believers only.
When Christ said, "If i your Lord and
Master, have washed your feet, ye also
ought .to wash one another's feet." He
meant it, and did not mean anything
else.
. aiE. eeed's eotteth reply.
He meant Feet-washing of course. I
do not deny it, but it is not an ordi-
nance. Admits the testimony of Ter-
tuUian and Cyprian, but Mosheim says
it was not an ordinance. Sjid brother
Puterbaugh was not conteading with
him, but with his authorities; that he
did not intend to fight, but present oth-
ers. Alludes to the Brethren as con-
demning others who do not practice
Feet washing.
Admits that the unconverted should
not practice it. Writers agree on the
communion. It had always been prac-
ticed, by some in the evening, by others
in the morning before daylight; they
never washed feet when they celebrated
the communion.
Did not' care whet'ner Feet- washing
was performed at Simon's house or at
Jerusalem, would not dispute about it.
EECAPITULATION FOE THE FIEST DAT.
1. If Feet-washing had been an or-
dinance established there would be
traces of it in the church.
2. The evidence is all against it as an
ordinance.
3. If instituted by the Savior as an
ordinance there would be clear views
uy on it. So will not give up that it is
an ordinance established by the Lord
Jesus Christ to be observed in his church.
Second day — beg. puteebaugh's fifth
SPEECH.
Showed the difference between sacru'
merit and ordinance. Unites Feet- wash-
ing with the communion. Shows that
the strife between the apostle did not
annul the ordinance. The Scriptures
are plain eno gh and so considered by
I he M. E. Church. 5th article of faith.
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TELE jBKBTHRETsT ^T M^OJ^K.
Said that the past day was spent upon
& presumptive argument; that Mr. Reed
presumed Feet-washing was not an or-
dinance, and somebody else said so, too,
all in the face of the plain command of
Jesus Christ — "Wash one another's
feet."
Arg. 7. Spiritually minded men on
hj can enjoy tTie benefits of this ordi-
narice. Illustrated Scripture to prove
it.
Arg. 8. Drawn from Matt. 28: 18, 19,
Acts 20th chapter. Acts 4: 29. Con-
cludes the apostles either taught Feet-
washing, or were disobedient. Refers
to Paul's charge to Timothy, concerning
the widow, and shows from the lan-
guage used that Feet washing was
understood and practiced by the church.
Read from Tertullian that the primi
tive fathers did not introduce any in
ventions of their own, but carried out
the practices or ordinances as they were
delivered unto ihem.
The reason the apostlic fathers said
so little about the ordinance is because
they did not have so much opposition to
it.
ME. EEEd's fifth BEPLT.
Admits that the arguments of broth-
er Puterbaugh were clear and plain.
But because Bingham, Haganback, J.
Rice and others say there were only
two ordinances, baptism and commun-
ion, he believed it too. The Armenians
practiced only two. Lange and Zinzen-
dorff did not regard Feet- washing as an
ordinance. Claims that "ought," as used
in John 13, was stronger than the Savior
intended it. "Ought" is a strong word
as it is used in the chapter, but cannot
be a command The practice did not
get a great footing in the primitive
church.
BEO. PUTEEBATTGh's SIXTH SPEECH.
Admits that it did not get a great
footing, but its having a footing proves
that it was considered a command.
When historians say it is not a command
they go against the Savior, ajjostles and
eye-witnesses.
Arg. 9. Paul to Timothy. Showed
that it belonged to the saints, and that
"ought" is a command, binding upon
all Christians.
ME. seed's sixth EBPLY.
Said he presumed Feet- washing was
not an ordinance, or he would have
made it plain, as when he said "Love
the Lord," &c. Did not give a com-
mand in tMs case, though he did not
object to Feet- washing. Then stated
that some learned men begin to dispute
the canonical authenticity of the Bible,
and especially John's Gospel.
Then read from John j3, and com-
menting, "If I the Lord showed you, ye
ought not to be greater, but condescend
to wash one another's feet." Happiness
is not derived from the outward, but
the inward purification. Admits that
it has a spiritual signification, and does
not censure those who practice it.
BEG. PUTEEBAUGH's SEVENTH SPEECH.
Said that we "should do" according
to the example. Showed that 'oaptism
and Feet- washing are of the same sig-
nificance from the text, "He that is
washed needeth not, save to wash his
feet." Apostles did not understand
the spiritual signification until explain-
ed by the Savior afterwards. Called
attention to the Scriptures again upon
the import of the word "ought," and
that the Bible was superior to all else;
stated that the word "his" in the verse
was wanting in the original, and by
reading accordingly, makes it a com-
mand, as Mr. R. admitted that the
washing spoken of m same verse meant
Christian baptism. .
Arg. 10. iVo one can interpret the
languare hut those who experience and
practice it. Illustrated by stating that
we experience the blessings of baptism,
communion, etc., by practicing them.
So with washing feet.
Arg. 11. Jcius is the author and fin
isher of our' faith. Scriptures to prove
this argument. Illustrations to show
the difference between opinion and
faith.
Arg. 12 Feet washina under Jewish
dispensation.
Arg. 13. Historical ev'dence.
Arg. 14. Drawn from the fact that
we have ordinances in God's house.
ME. EEEd's seventh EEPLT.
If it can be shown that it is a com-
mand he will give up everything, but
he cannot see a command in what Jesus
said and done. There are only two
monumental ordinances, — baptism, and
bread and wine, or communion. Thinks
the oriental custom is what Christ in-
stituted. If Christ did give the com-
mand and did wash feet, at that time
in order to subdue strife, he did not
mean that it should be practiced after-
wards. If it is spiritual why did not
Judas become cleansed? By Christ's
death everything was accomplished, no
ordinances needed but the two, baptism
and communion.
BEO. PUTEBBAUGh's EIGHTH SPEECH.
The little word do establishes the
communion and also Feet-washing. "Do
this in remembrance of me," and "_Do
as 1 have done to you. Said there was
not a practice in the Old Testament like
the one our Savior set up and command-
ed in the new. The ancient custom be-
longed to all classes, but in the new, to
believers only. Another difference was
that the ancient people washed their
own feet, in the new dispensation they
washed one another's feet. One is a
natural cleansing, the other a spiritual
cleansing. Then he began to recapitu-
late.
ME. seed's eighth EEPLT.
Still could not see a positive com-
mand in "ought." Claimed that all but
ignorant people will understand that
Feet- washing ia not an ordinance. The
Roman church did not receive it as an
ordinance; they call it a custom, not an
ordinance. The widow spoken of in
Timothy did only after the ancient cus-
tom. Finally by all the authority it is
agreed that it was a lesson of humility.
BEO. PUTEEBAUGH's CLOSING SPEECH
Was taken up in summing up the ar-
guments presented, closing with a spir-
ited exhortation which left impressions
upon the minds of all those present.
Brother Puterbaugh did justice to the
subject; the brethren were well satisfi-
ed with his defense. And I have since
been told that some of ourM. E. friends
learned something they never knew be-
fore.
Mr. Reed lived up to the statement
he made early in the contest, that "he
did not intend to fight, but to present
others."
For the Brethren at Work.
SONGS IN THE VALLEY OF
ACHOB,.
BY C. H. BALSBAUGH.
Beloved Cuthbert WorJcman: —
"TTOURS at hand. My heart is deeply
-*- pained at the recital of your crush-
ing sorrow.
Christians are never at a loss for re
sources to comfort each other in their
sorest trials and deepest glooms.
Would'st thou have thy sainted Ellen
back? Woulds't tlrou woo her from
her celestial beatitude to rejoin your
conflicts and sorrows and weeping? No,
no, a thousand times no, your inmost
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soul rejoins. Then p;rieve not if your
darling Eosa glides from your presence
through the Gates of Pearl to luxuriate
with her white robed sister in the rapt
ure of the Golden City of eternal won-
ders. The death that was, and that
wLich now stands at your threshold
ready to step across and claim your on-
ly remaining child, is not IreahmgyovLV
heartstiings, but only stretching them
so as to have their longer and fiaer ends
entwined around the verities of the un-
seen world. Could you — and surely
you can, — lift the vail by the hand of
faith, you would faint for very joy at
the goodness and wisdom of God in
gathering your dear pet lambs into His
bosom. Pray God to anoint your soul-
eyes so that you may catch His mean-
ing of the "all things" recorded in Rom.
8: 28. That is the G.eat Physician un-
guent for the bleeding hearts of his
elect. Ponder also the "Jm<," and the
"freely," and the "a/Z things," given
for our lesson in Rom. 8: 32. In these
passages God has unsealed an exhaust
less fountain of comfort for his tried
and afflicted people, and faith dips in
its golden bucket, and brings up the
dripping crystal treasure for the refresh-
ment of the weary, sighing soul. O.
saints of the Most High, believe it, God
is good. He is doing the best for us
always, and has woven even death, into
our heritage. 1 Cor. 3: 21, 22, 23. Your
Ellen's translation has opened your
hearts to the untold wealth of the up-
per world, and the invisible telegrams of
faith and love are constantly playing
between the Pavilion of Sunless Radi-
ance and your humble home on the
Footstool. If your Rosa must also pass
beyond the mystic vail, it will only add
joy to joy, even if it cleaves your hearts
from top to bottom. The grave will
drink your tears, but they will partake
of the first resurrection, transformed
into dazzling, stainless, sorrowless
gems, to shine with eternal lustre in
your crown of rejoicing. All these deep
and grinding trials are hidden love- de-
vices to fashion your great and glorious
Eternity, and to enlarge your vessel for
a fuller and more ravishing draught
from the bliss-rippling river of God that
rolls eternally out of the heart of Jeho-
vah. John 13: 7 may hang like a pall
on your heart now, but the Divine ve-
racity is vouched for the soul-thrilling
and eternally satisfying consummation
of 2 Cor. 3: 18. O believe it, believe
it, and love that may believe it indeed.
Remember Gethsemane, remember Gol-
gotha. "-Not as 1 will, hut as thou
wilty This takes the last drop out of
the dregs of suffering and sorrow, and
brings the mighty angel of consolation
into the deepest gloom of our wrestling.
Luke 22 : 43. Tell your declining daugh
ter to concentrate her whole soul into
one fact, one thought, — to have the
mind, the purpose, the joy of jestjs.
Whether it be life or death, let it be
Emmanuel. "O death where is thy
sting, O grave where is thy victory."
Dear your wrestler with sin, disease,
and death, this sublime plan of victory
is for you. The lattice that seems so
dark on the side, is coruscant and the
glory of the Third Heavens on the oth-
er. The nearer you approach, the
more will the effulgence skimmer
through ; and when you put your cold
hand on its solemn lock you will find
it dropping with the sweet smelling
myrrh of the upper sanctuary. Sol.
Song, 5: 5. The presence of Jesus will
illumine the dark valley, and the touch
of the last enemy on heart and face and
lip will but be the kiss of the Beloved
welcoming your ransomed soul into the
"far more exceeding and eternal weight
of glory."
For the Brethren at Work
WHAT SHALL BE DONE.
I
of our papers, and have them under her
control, but that would no doubt make
the matter worse in the efforts to get a
controlling influence either for or
against. The only safe way is to rec-
ognize the right of individual enterpris-
es with regard to our papers and col-
leges and reserve the prerogative to
declare them out of order and unworthy
of support, when they abandon her
time honored principles, which are
founded upon the gospel. Annual
Meeting is the power that should deal
with matters of this kind, since the in-
fluence of papers and colleges is not.
local, but affects the church in general.
"Hold," says one, "too much power in-
vested in A. M." My dear brother,
what is A. M. but the united body?
And you, being one of that body, might
as well argue ■ hat you are afraid of
yourself. There is nothing arbitrary
or persecuting in this view; no one is
forbidden to engage in these enterprises,
yet the church, having a mission to
fulfill, must step in and cut off every
influence that tends to compromise her
principles or agitate a disruption.
^ ■ ^
For the Brethren at Work.
WHAT IS FAITHP
W
BT J. F. EEERSOLE.
N No. 7 of B. AT W. is a very signif
leant question in the language,
"How about those papers that publish
schismatic articles written by expelled
members?" The question is based upon
the late decision of the Middle District
of Indiana. Yes, what shall be dope?
There are two sides to the question —
that of individual interest or enterprise,
the other relates to the general welfare
and prosperity o-f the church. With
regard to the former, the church has
always held that she has no right to in
terfere or dic'.ate as to what occupation
her members may or may not engage
in. Neither dare she attempt arbitrary
measures with a view to compel or drive
into submission ; for instance, a brother
proposes to engage in a certain bus-
iness, the church dare not assume
the right to forbid because surrounding
influences may lead astray, yet the pow-
er to hold him responsible for unfair
dealings or disorderly conduct remains
with the right to withdraw from him if
her admonitions are not heeded. This
principle will hold equally good in en-
terprises whose influence is not only lo-
cal, but widespread. It might be pro-
posed that the church elect the editors
BT CENIB LONO.
E learn m the Bible that without
faith it is impossible to please
God; Then in order to please God we
must have faith — living faith — faith that
trusts on, and on, and always; that be-
lieves what God has said, and never
ceases to believe and trust it.
But what is faith ? It is belief. That
we may fully bring before your mind
what faith is, we will call your atten-
tion to Abraham. The Lord told Abra-
ham to take his son to a certain moun-
tain and offer him up as a sacrifice.
Did Abraham obey God ? Yes he did.
It was his strong faith that he had in
God's command that prompted him to
act. He took Isaac and two young
men with him and set out to go to the
place of which God had told him.
When they came to the place he built
an altar, put Isaac on it, and raised his
knife to slay him, when an angel called
to him from heaven, and said, "Lay not
thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou
anything unto him ; for now I know
that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast
not withheld thy son, thine only son,
from me." Then he looked around and
saw a ram in the thicket and offered it
instead of Isaac.
You see now that his affection for his
child was surely tried. He loved his
son, but loved his God still more,
therefore without hesitation prepared
to do as he commanded.
We must believe all that God tells
us, and do what he commands us, wheth-
er we understand it or not.
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•X'JtIE; BPciSTI-il-tiClJN' JL.'r "WOitM.,
TO AN INQUIRER
[The following letter, writfceQ to an earnest inquii'er
contains some things that will be of interest to our read-
ers. . It is a reply to a long letter in which the writ-
er makes some mquuies in regard to the Meniionites, and
closes up with a statement of his views of the hook oi
Kevelations. The letter is rather long for publication,
hence we insert Bro. Moomaw's reply only. — Eds.]
C. L. Jones: Dear brother: —
I CALL you brother in a limited sense, as 1
gather from your letter of the 23d ins',
that yon are in a measure, of ik- prteiouiftifca,
b.it that your faith has not .yet become prac-
tical, and why has it not? Periuaps yea havt
been too muoa concerned and exercised abou
the interpretation and fulfillment or proph^oi .
about the failures of othi-rs, and the errors and
corruptions of persons and churches, and hencf
have neglected the psrfectiug of your faith b\
your w^rka Sse James 2: 22, 26.
In replying to your remarks and an
swering your qafStions with reifreuti
to'|the Mtnnonit:i3, tha Batch Biptists &e.,
will say I do not know how you havi cjme ti-
the conclusion that tbe Mennonites are a rem
nant of the descendants of the api sties, when i'-
fact, they have no bett-^r claim to apc&tolit
succession then many others, and not as good
as some. It is truethatM^Bno Simon the found-
er of that sect, who was a native of Frieslajid,
and a Roman Priest, publicly embraced th'
communion of the Anabaptists,in the year 1536;
these Anabaptists witti their various namea
and organizations, filled up the period between
tha apostolic fathers and the great Refoimation.
and were the persecuted patrons of Apostohcii
Christianity, say from the year 250 to tbi-
sixteenth century, beginning with the No
vationists, Donatists, Vaudois in France and
Spain, Pateiunes, Henricians &c., ending with
Albigneses, Halanses aad Picards; these, all ii.
their turn held in the main, the faith, and
practiced the doctrine of the Bible, and thut
exhib ted that God was with them, the onl>
test of apostolical succession; these contendeo
for the faith once delivered to the saints, walk
ing in the ordinances and commandments of tht
gospel, exercising an evangelical faith, a genu
ine rep-ntance, and practicing baptism by h
trine dipping, and doing whatsoever the Lord
J commanded them. See Matt. 28: 20.
The Mennonitf s are classed with these Ana-
baptists, not altogether properly, but be
causi they oppose mfant bapti.'-m, the u-e
of the law, the use- of the sword, swearing
of oaths for confirmation, accepting otBces
in the government, &s. They re baptized
those who were baptizsd in infancy, hence
they were calUd Antibaptists. It is claim-
ed by some authors, that thpy oaptiz d by im
mer^ion in ihise early djys, but it is strenuous
ly denied by all branches of the Mennonite
church of the prt sent diy. Nor will they un-
der any circumstances immerse their subjects;
but will take them into the water or perform
it in the housa, by pouring the water ucoa
them, whether they appiy the water only once
or three times, I am not informed Let it be
noticed here that all mod rn churches in at-
temptirg to esfab'ish apostolic 8ucep^sion
claim an i.f&aity with ihise ancient organ za-
tions. (sp-cially the Bjptias, while ihey
scarcely hold, or practice a single principle in
o:ommou witli them, unless baptism be
<in exc9ption,and in this, instead of a single
backward immersion, a trine, forward action
«a! their practice; their own historiane
ohem->elvri3 being witnesses. You enquire
vhether our people are ideniical with the
Outch Baptists of historical notoriety? Our
tnswer is we are not. The Dutch Baptist | are
,nore properly the counterpart ot the English
riapt;s'; church, since in England in she be-
4iiinijig of the seventeenth century, some z a -
lus enquirers after trutn, concluded from ttieii
researches in the Scriptures, tbat the true
Apostolical forms of doctrine were lest, and
inxious to receive and precticetiiem, made an
tf .rt to restore tbem. and learning that there
.veiesoaie in llo aid wu. practiced believer '.-
laptism, and kept the ordinances, sent one o"
saeir psrly to receive baptism, and to become
be administrator of the rest; these of Holland
is I understand it, are the people who are
iuown in history as the Dutch Baptists, not
xerman Baptists, and for all that I know,
-•racticed the single E momian immersion.
With reference to your interpretation of the
Apocalypse, I will simply say, that in my early
ife I was much concerned about this prophetic
Scripture, and devoted much tim? and thought
apon that subject. I searched the Scriptures,
consulted various authors, and formed con
elusions. I read Baldwin with his 60,000 num-
erical calculations, Cnmmings Apocalyptical
■sketches, Newton on the prophecies of Daniel,
ThnrmauV Sealed Book Opened, Bishop Sjott
and Adam Clark with their references to other
authors, but time rolling on, their dates pass-
ng by and other circumstances transpiring
has satisfied me that their diflferent interpret
itions, .the result of their researches and the
workings of their imaginations is a failure; m
many respects their conclusions were entirely
lifferent. Tim=i and facts have clearly demon
strated to my mind that all, or at least a large
proportion* of it is visionarv, unreliable and
unsatisfactory.
Tour interpretation and application may, or
it may not be correct; because like all the rest
you are crmpelled te wander out into the dark
maz's of imagination, and can not be fully
•iceepted by a person of my turn of mind,
which requires seim-thing more substantial.
So with ail this before me, while othere may
p.muse thems-?lv3 in pursuing thosa subjects,
[ have become content to remain with those
plain and simple Bible truths, ' that I may be-
come wise unto sa-vatioa through t^e sincti-
fication of the spirit and the belief of the truth,
resting upon what is clearly revealed and be-
longs to me and to ths nst of mankind, hsv
ing the sweet things of the Lord" which will
be developei when the time comes for me
to "sef ss I am seen and know also as as I am
known."
I have no objections to you giving your
views on those other Scriptures as you pro-
pose. KtspectfuUy yours,
B p. MOOMAW.
Praise God for all your giits, and use them
widely and constantly. Then pray that you
m IV do your work in life as m the sight o( G id
Sek to please and honor him, and put awa>
••-11 selfish motives. Whether men smile or
frown, go straight ahead, and you will have an
approving conscience and at lj,st a great re-
ward.
For the Brethren at Work
WORSHIP.
BY .J. J. EMaEBT.
IT seems to have been implanted in the hearts
of God's intelligent creation (by himself)
the idsa of worship, and that to be engaged in,
by adopting a certain form and also the po-
sition while engaged in such service.
The idea that there is a superior Being and
Power also greater than themselves, suggested
to the heathen the propriety of worshiping the
great luminary of the day, also the M.-jon . and
Stars, and molten images, before whick they
prosirated themselves in adoration and worship;
and for fear they should fail in their object,
they erect one "'to the unknown God," and him
they ignorantly worship, lor had they known
Him as the True and the Living God, and had
worshiped Him in ''spirit and in truth," their
Service would have been accepted.
FrK,m the very earliest ages God had a people
to worship Him, And in order that they
.ihould not be ignorant of the solemaity, and
great importance of such service, He gave thi;ni
a system, and order, of worship through divine
revelation.
So we learn that the devout Jews prior to
the coming of the Savior, were directed to re-
pair to Jerusalem for tne worship of God, and--
if the journey could not ha accomplished,
they should pray with their faces toward
J,rrusalem, and God would hear them. Daniel
6: 10. Thus in public or private, worship
rendered to God or Christ is accepted if done
in the proper manner.
Worship, defined, means to reverently bow
in humble subm ssion to His will in all things.
God is a spirit, and they that worship him,
must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Here we receive the power, and benefit in
conection with the form of Divine worship,
and in such service we will receive the bless-
jng, but the Lord has nowhere promised to
bleis outside of His own arrauiiement.
As the golden vessels in the Temple at
Jerusalem were set apart for the service of the
sanctuarc, even so the people of God must
oe sanctified to the service of the Lerd, separ-
ate from the world, and also every system of
worship unauthorized in the Word of the
the Lord.
Where this distinctive feature, i. c, separa-
tion, is not regarded, and our dear brethren
and sisters, like amient Israel, mingle in wor-
ship with the surrounding nations, the result
will almost invariably be a falling away in sim-
plicity, and an increase of pride by partaking of
their mix me and custsms.
Oh! I do love to see among us a steadfast-
ness and firmness in the One Faith, which we
can never maiatain, by seeking like the Athen-
ians in Paul's day, with itching ears, constantly
to hear and tell some new thing, which course
is only a convincing evidence of weakness, and
unstability of character.
"Therefore my beloved brethern, be ye
steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the
work of the Lord."
m. Carroll, 111.
Think not thit your opinions are all right,
and that those of others all wrong.
THE BRETHLRETsT ^T ^VORK.
199
HAIiY C. NORMAL? SHAKON, MINN,
LET BY-GONES BE BY-GONES.
Let by-gones be by-gones ; if by-gones were clouded
By auglit that occasioned a pang of regret,
0, let them in darkest oblivion be shrouded;
'Tis wise and 'tis kind to forgive and forget.
Let by-gones be by-gones, and good be extracted
From ill over which it is folly to fret ;
TuC wisest of mortals have fooUshly acted —
Tne kindest ai*e those who forgive and forget.
Letbj-gones he by-gones; 0, cherish no longer
The thought that the sun of affection has setj
Eclipsed for a moment, its rays will be stronger,
If you, like a Christian, ibrgive and forget.
Lat by-^ones be by-gones; your heart will be lighter,
When kindness of yours with reception has met;
Tae flame of your love wiU be purer and brighter
If, God-like, you strive to forgive and forget.
L?tby-gones be by-gones; 0, purge out the leaven
Of malice, and strife an example is set
To otbers, who, cravmg the mercy of heaven,
Are -adly too slow to forgive and forget.
Let by-gones be by-gones; remember how deeply
To Heaven's forbearence we all are m debt;
They value Ood's infinite goodness too cheaply
"Who heed not the precept, "Forgive and forget-"
■ — Chnnhers' Journal.
CORRECTING CHILDREN.
"A'
ND that from a child thou hast known
the Holy Scriptures which are able to
make you wise unto salvation through faith
which is in Christ Jesus." 2 Tim. 3: 15. Wt
would conclude from this that Timothy
was brought np under the tfaching of the
Holy Scriptures, for says Paul, "Thou hast frcm
a chili known the Holy Scriptures." Again,
we learn from Paul's languagp, when writing
to Timothy, that his parents were fail of fsitb
that works by love. The language, "When I
call to remembrance the unfeigned faith tha'
is in ttea, which dwelt first in thy grand-
mother, Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and 1
am persuaded that in thee also." 2 Tim. 1:5
Paul in his epiatle to Timothy has demonstrat-
ed the fruits of one brought up in the nuiturt
and admonition of the Lord. If parents desire
happiness and wish their children to be happv,
they should direct them in the ways of the Lord
when young; show them where happiness is to
be found. If we wish them to be wise, we should
lead them unto God, by means of his word. A
chill should be taught what is necessary for it
know to as soon as is capable of learning. Teach
ycur children to fear God. Use wholesome dis-
cipline; bo determined; bsgin in time; mingle se-
verity and mercy together in all your conduct,
and earnestly pray to God for the grace of his
spirit to be with the discipline you enforce with
power. Parents correct your children inlovt.
Cruel parents generally have bad children.
He who corrects his children according to God
and reason, will feel every blow on his own
heart more sensibly than his child feels it on
his body. Children, if puui-hed with severe
cruelty, will only ba hardened and made des-
parate in th-ir sias. Parents are called to cor-
rfc-, not to punish their children. Those who
punish them do it from a principle of revenge;
tho«e who correct them do it from a principle
of affjction and lore. The hnman heart is
ever pantin? after kaowle 'g>, and if not right-
ly directed when young, ?> ill, like that of our
first mother, go astray aftsr forbidden science.
Daar parents, rt member that Christian religion
properly applied save i the soul and also fills ihe
beart with perfect love to God and man, for
the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by
the Holy Ghf st given to us. But what of tijo^i-
parents tnat do not possess this true religion?
In cons'qu'nce they ntgiect thp instruction of
thtir childnn in the things if Goo. Oh whai
a terrible tl.iag to think of their chidieo
I- eriehed ! Parents what a dreadful account you
must give in the great day. Ht^ar what the
Lord hath comminded ycj; "Hear, 0 Israel :
The Lord our God is one L rd: And thou shalt
love the Lord thy God with all thine heart.an'i
with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
And these words, which I commanded thee
this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou
shalt teach them diligently unto thy children,
-ind thalt talk or them when thou sittest in
thine louse, and when thou walkest by tht
way, and when thou liest down, and when
tbou risest up." Djut. 6: i, 5, 6,7. A chm
ssldom forgets any thmg by whicti it is inter-
ested. Sow thy seed in the morning; speak
to them lovingly, instruct them affectionately,
encourage them powerfully, tell them about
Jesus, aod how he loves them, and what he
has done for them, and how happy he will eter-
nally make them. N ) tale affcts the heart so
much as that of CQri^t crucified, and there is
no tale that God will bless so much as this; for
there is nothing else that is, or can be the
power of God unto salvation. He was deliver-
ed for our offences; he rose again for our jastifi
cation, and ever lives to make intercessions for
us. How unspeakable is his mercy ! How
boundless is his grace! How powerful are
the effects of a religious education enforced bj
pious example ! It is c ne of Gcd's special m ean;^
of grace. ChilJren should he taught to des
pise and abhor low, base conduct, and to fear a
lie and tremble at an oath. And parents, in
order to be successful, should illustrate their
precepts by their own rtgalar and conscien
tious example. It is no wonder that the great
mass of children are so wicked, when .so few
ire put under the care of Christ by humble
prayers of telieving parents. How CBn that
family expect the blessing of God where they
neglect the daily wors'iip of God, refusing to
petition for that whijh tiey might have had
by asking. Parents think of these things.
Lay them to heart. Remfmber E i and his
sons, the dismal end cf both. This should be a
warning, for we learn whatsoever things wre
written af jretime were written for our learning.
Teach your children to fear God. Children
should obey all reasonable commands of parents.
Their counsel and advice should be respectfully
sought, as t aeir age and f xoerience oftt?n enab'e
them to speak rigbtly. ' Honor thy father and
thy mother" is the sovereign everlasting com-
mand ofGcd. This precept, therefore, prohib-
its not only all itijirious acts, irraverent and
unkind speeches toparept', butenj:)'ns all nec-
essary acts of kindness, filial resp-ct, and obf di-
ence. Hence if you are obedient childreo, God
WxU bless you. Christ loves little children,
he loves simplicity, and innocence. Those who
bavs come to the year^ of aooonntabii:y should
become as a little child in malice, but men in
understanding. Study God's word which will
make thee wise unto salvation, through faith
which is in Christ Jesus. I might say much
more but I forbear. May God add his blessing.
_ M. c. ST.
LESSON FROM BEES,
THE instinct of bees in the construction of
their cells has aiwajs been an object of
•vonder to those who are capable of appreciat-
ing it. Every cell has many sides, each side
has straight lines and sharp corners, but never
does any cell present its sharp corner to
its neighbor ccU; a* soft, even side to every
neighbor side; eachnts to each, firm to support,
4Dd yet soft in the contact; no interstices are
Ifcft, where filth might accumulate to annoy
and dt file. Thus let man meet man as he treads
i he crowded path of life, as master, as servant
as selter, as buyer, as entertainer, as guest, as
borrower, ss lender, he should ever present to
every brother, a side that is at once soft and
strong; faithfulness to make it firm, and love
to make it soft. Always a tide to your neigh-
bor that is at once soft and strong. No sharp
corner of your own selhskness that will pierce
your brother.^;Se^. H.
HOW TO AVOID BAD HUSBANDS.
VT EVEE, marry for wealth, A woman's life
\j\ consisteth not in the abundance of things
-he possesses.
Never marry a fop, who stmts about dandy-
like in his gloves and rnffis', with a silver-head-
cane, and rings, upon his finger. Beware!
There is a trap.
Never marry a niggardly, close-fisted mean,
■ ordid wretch, who saves every penny or spends
it grudgingly. Take care lest he stint you to
death.
Never marry a etranger, whose character is
not known or tested. Some girls jump into
the fire, not knowing it.
Never marry a man who treats his mother
or sister unkindly or indifferently. Such treat-
ment is a sure indication of a mean and wicked
man.
Never, on any account, marry a gambler, a
profane person, or one who in the least speaks
lightly of God or of relig'on. Sash a man will ■
never make a good husband.
Finally, never marry a man who is in the least
addicted to the use of ardent spirits. Depend
upon it, you are better off alone than you would
be if tied to a man whose breath is poUnted, and
who is being destroyed by alcohol. — Standard.
In Atlanta, Ga., there is an old negro man
who is a whitewasher by traie. His wife is
stone blind, and accompanies him whereeverhe
goes, and helps to carry his tools. When be
sets a j'jb he fix^s her aseat, and she talks to
him while he does the work. He has not been
seen without her for ten years.
Two colored children in Georgia were locked
into the house by their parents, while they
went to pick peas. During their absence, the
dwelling caught fire, and the little ones were
burned to death.
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THE BRETHREN ^T -WORK:.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
APRIL 5, 1881.
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Mt. M«rris, Ogle Cn.. Ml.
THE SHIP ALL RIGHT.
THE old vessel is staunch and strong. The
hull is old, yet not decayed. It was built
on good ground, with strong material, by a
Master Workman. The Designer erred m
nothing; and the Builder was pre-eminentl)
fitted to bring together all the parts, and deliver
the craft to well trained hands. Years were
spent in fitting and qualifying pilots, steward?,
deck hands and sailors, so that when the storms
of carnality and unfaithfulness should arise, thf
ship might be steered safely across the waters
into the harbors of Eternal Rtst. The fore mast,
main mast, mizzen mast and bowsprit art
securely fixed, the sails the best in the universe,
and the ropes tried and true. Besides all these
excellences, the food aboard is good enough and
plentiful enough to m^iet all the demands of
those who "hunger and thirst ;" so that there
can be no excuse for running the old vessel into
a strange port for strange and untried bread.
Now we insist that this good old ship, built in
Jerusalem and set afloat more than eighteen
hundred years ago, is as good and strong as
ever. About this there can be no doubt.
Other ships may look as neat, and as strong,
but they are not able to outride the storms, nor
withstand the pirates as does the good old ship.
So far we are agreed that the ship is all right
— the sails right and the food right. About
these things there can be no differences. The
Builder of the ship has settled this; but now to
the other important question; are the pilots,
stewards, and sailors all right? Here is the
great questioj. The Designer and Builder of
the ship have done their work well. There is
no possibility of instituting an inquiry, nor a
court of inquiry into their work, for all concede
their work to be perfect; but whether the offi-
cers and crew, to whom the old ship has been
delivered, are working right ia a proper question.
To prove that some of the passengers for years
bave been insisting on tearing up the sails and
throwing them over into the great deep, is
needless. This constant imploring to pull
down and throw overboard the very things
which are not only conveniently but absolulely
necessary to successful sailing, is becoming
monotonous to the great body of passengers,
and doubtless they will soon demand a song
more in harmony wish the order and arrange-
ment with the Builder and Designer of the
mighty ship. As some of the "chief men"
were "in the hinder part of the ship asleep,"
other some invited up a strange vessel and
bought of her strange bread, which when eaten,
made not a few ot the good passengers weak
and siokly. Seeing that they were not rebuked
nor cast overboard for this great wrong, they
tried other means to bring distress upon some of
theoldand faithful passengers. These unfeeling
unconverted and unholy men would get into
the corners of the vessel and forecastle, and
laugh and sport over the tlow sailing and
curious manners of the old and steadfast
friends of the Captain. They didn't like the
dress and manners of the Captain's guard ; hence
sought to introduce the castomi?, manners, ways
thoughts and feelings of the strange ship from
whom they had begged strange bread. This
caused confusion, vexation of spirit and depart-
ure of brotherly affection.
Oil starting the ship, the captain provided
all the canvas and material necessary to make
a successful voyage, and gave strict orders to
the chief officers not to sail past any boat in
distress, but to pick up all who were hungry,
thirsty aad naked, and clothe and feed them,
giving them equal privileges — equal enjoyment
on board the good old free ship. But as the
staunch old vessel sailed up and down the ocean
of time, she stopped a few days in. the harbor
of Worldy Prosperity to see the doings of the
inhabitants of this great metropolis. While
anchored, seemingly at rest and ease, a few of
the passengers went ashore, and when the chief
men of the boat were asleep, brought aboard a
few men who were fine in speech, and crafty,
and "hired" them to set sails. Being stran-
gers and of contrary hearts, they set the sails
wrong, and the shin tossed toandfro throwing
the passengers from side to side, causing great
consternation. These seemingly progressive
men in their haste to run the ship, unskilled as
they were, kept up a constant turmoil among
themselves, for the children of peace would not
quarrel with them. These heady fellows rush-
ed among the main- chains, fore- chains and rig-
ging, declaring that the chief men and stew-
ards were "svicked," "corrupt" intolerant, des-
potic, causing some of the passengers to
become alarmed, so that some who were once {
good stewards began to rail out saying, "this
one hath a devil — all the elders have a devil,"
A few of the more indiscreet rushed overboard
and were lost in the sea, while other few took
some of the small boats and went ashore at
Barren Point. But the old ship sails along!
Her flag is floating in triumph to the breeze,
and thousands are determined to sail safely
into Port Heaven^ They trust the Captain,
and know the vessel is seaworthy and able to
endure the fierce storms and mighty waves
which are coming upon her.
Marvel not brethren, if some of the passen-
gers are unruly. The Gospel reveals such to
us beforehand, hence we are not ignorant of
their devices. What if they do speak evil of
dignities, striking at the characters of the
purest and best; wai not the Savior treated
thus? Ah think not to live godly and avoid
persecution ! Think not to fly into the moun-
tain, away from revilers, boasters, heady and
highminded; they will find you there, for their
father, the devil, will seek your hiding-place to
torment you.
So impressed are we with the fact, that the
church is being tried and that she will so
thoroughly overcome all and reach a glorious
end, that we rather receive the bitter impreca-
tions of our enemies as means for great good,
than as hinderances to our spiritual develop-
ment. There can be no question about the
acceptability of those who never return railing
for railing — who never manifest malice for
malice; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
There can be no question of doubt about the
ultimate triumph and end of those who, through
tears, and groans, and fervent prayers, seek to
maintain pure government, simplicity, equality,
kindness and forbearance. Such God will bring
to final victory. All the histories of the past,
declare in unmistakable terms the downfall
and destruction of fanatics, oppressors, and
destroyers of the good.
Tou need only watch the driftings and
shiftingF, and see the way of error. Tc-day
they clamor for colleges, meetings, and charit-
able institutions; and if the old ship will not
run straightway up to their favorite harbor and
take these things aboard and give them wholly
into their hands, they run to this side then to
that, declaring they will upset the ship or
scuttle it unless all shall concede to their
wishes. And then if the church should perm-
it safe and faithful members to set up a good
work, these great talkers (but idlers) turn about
and try to frighten the timid by raising scare-
crows. All these things are being manifested,
and in due time will no more be spoken of in
parables. ^^^^^^^^^^ m. m. e.
M. M. EsHELMAH^ left for New York last Sat-
urday morning, to look after the interests of
the Western Book Exchange of this place.
His correspondents will be answered on his re-
tarn.
THE BRETHREN AT TV^ORK.
201
KINDNESS TO YOUNG MEMBERS
GREAT kindaesa should ha shown to young
mgnibers, especially those who have jast
entered the church. They hare left the world
and its pleasures to unite with a people who
profess to be Christians. They have feelings
as well as other people, and expect their feel-
ings to be regarded to some extent at least.
They are babes in Christ, and must be handled
as children who appreciate kindness. It is not
reasonable that they will be as strong and
prudent as those who have been in the church
for years. They must learn, to crawl before
they can walk. But learning to walk is very
difficult when the older members will in no
way encourage them. Of course they will oc
casionally stumble and sometimes fall, but who
is it that does not stumble at times? Is there
a person in the Brotherhood who has never
stumbled? We are safe in affirming that
there is not. Then when one of these young
members chances to fall, help him up; assist
him as you would one of your own children.
By and by he may become strong enough to
even support you in your old age.
Some of the ablest members in the church
used to stumble when they were young, but
kind hands and loving hearts assisted and en-
couraged them till they were able to walk alone,
and now they are a blessing to the church.
When these young members attend council
meeting, do all you can to encourage them, es-
pecially should the house-keeper manifest great
kindness, for he is the shepherd of the flock
and the young members are the lambs. If they
must be admonished, do it in a. very gentle
manner. Remember that the twig is tender
and must be handled with care if you would
have the tree healthy and bear much fruit.
There is a diffirenc between admonishing and
rebuking. Members should not be rebuked
unless they willfully sin. It is very seldom
that yonng members need rebuking, but if they
do, it shon'd be administered in a loving man-
ner. It is very discouraging to young members
when the elder does not treat them kindly; he
is their shepherd and they have reason to ex-
pect kindness from him, but when they receive
frowns and harsh rebukes instead, it is almost
enough to drive them from the church.
The elders ought to remember that they were
young once and needed encouragement from
older heads. They ought to remember how
they at one time were babes in Christ and had
to be gently cared for. Let them remember
these things and treat the young accordingly.
A few kind words from the elder will do young
members more good than a volume of rebukes
administered in a sarcastic manner. Christ
says "feed my lambs;" not whip them.
J. H. M. I
SINGING.
Dear Brethren: —
AS I believe you generally giv* good council
through the B at W, I feel to ask you a
few questions concerning the conducting of
Sunday-schools. I have always baen an earnest
advocate for them, and believe them to be a
great power for good, when properly conducted,
but equally powerful for evil, when not proper-
ly conducted. I further believe that the enemy
of souls has opposed Sunday-schools being
brought into the church; but with all his op-
position th y are gaining ground, and will be
continued. But now he is trying to introduce
things into them which will destroy their good
influence.
1st. Is it advisable to adopt the custom of pop-
ular Christianity of rising to the feet in prayer?
2ad. Is it advisable to use popular Sunday-
school music and almost altogether such tunes
as are not used and not suitable at our meetings
and sing them so fast that an experienced mind
cannot keep up and sing with the spirit and
understanding, as directed, muchless our chil-
dren?
It is argued that fast singing makes the best
music. Well if music to our ears is all that is
r€quired,I would say,let us sing that way every-
where, funerals included, but since we are to
sing with the spirit and understanding, that
is in our singing offar up a prayer, and in our
prayer make melody unto the Lord. I would
prefer a little more time in saying the words.
Yours in love of the truth.
J. E. M.
ANSWER.
Ist. The same attitude in prayer should be
observed in Sunday-school as in church. We
do not have one kind of worship for the old,
and another kind for the young. The
God and Father of the old is the God and
Father of the young. The heathen bow down
to wood and stone. Shall we not humble our-
selves as much before the true God as they do
before their idols?
2nd. We urge that the brethren use the same
hymns in S. S. as at their regular meetings
If our Sunday-schools are not to teach children
things that they should use in after life, what
are they for? Is it not absurd to teach chil
dren in S. S. what we will not allow them to
practice in the church? To bring children up
in the nurture and admonition of the Lord can
not certainly mean to teach them things which
they must lay aside and abandon when they be-
come men and women.
We believe that a great many are in error on
this question. We do not question the sinceri-
ty nor motives of those who advocate "lively"
and "snap" music for children in S. S; we be-
lieve it is more a mistake of the head than
heart. As a rnle,the singing in S. S. is better.
much better, than in church. The voice be-
comes harsh with age, and the vocal organs
lose their flexiblity. So we have the best,
sweetest and most inspiring music where the
young sing. Then as there is no church that
does not desire better music, let all see to it
that the vouDg are taught that which it will
be proper to sing in the regular service of the
church.
To have singing and prayer different in S. S.
from that in the church has also another bad
tendency. It is calculated to foster selfishness.
The young and old should be kept together in
religious exercises as they are in the family.
The young grow indiff:::ent to the aged fast
enough when we apply the best means we can
to prevent it. By making the worship in S.S.
different from the worship in the regular serv-
ice of the church, there is instilled into the
minds of the young the idea that the S. S. be-
longs to them only, and the church to the mid-
dle-aged and old only. Where this is the cas^,
there is a lack of mutual interest. Where there
is not a mutual interest fait, there cannot be
full cooperation. Where there is not co-oper-
aticn, there cannot be much good work done.
Let us have the service of the S. S. such that
the old can feel at home there, and so that the
young can see no difference between the wore
ship in the church and the worship in the Sun -
day school. Then we will have better meet-
ings and better Sunday-schools.
RoBEHT Oiven, of Lanark, Scotland, was the
infidel champion of his day. He was a man of
wealth and learning and was thought able to
defeat in debate any preacher who would stand
in defense of the Bible. In 1823 he challenged
all the ministers in Christendom to debate with
him. Alexander Campbell, who was about
forty yeais old, accepted the challtnge. The af-
fair created great excitement in the land. The
debate came off at Cincinnati, Oaio, and lasted
eight days. At the close of the debate, Mr.
Campbell voluntarily took it upon himself to
test before the public ths result of the debate.
So before he took his saat he said: "You who
believe in the Christian religion and reverence
its influence, be pleased to rise to your feet,"
a? almost by electric movement the entire mass
rose to their feet. He then invited them to be
seated, and asked those friendly to Mr. 0 wen's
theory to rise. Not over three or four rose.
Then such a shout was raised as is seldom heard
in a churcb, except in some of the old-fashioed
Methodist revivals.
Bishop Bloomfield was once compelled to
reprove one of his clergy for immorality of
conduct. He received as an excuse this reply:
"My Lord, I never do it when on duty." ' On
duty?" answered the bishop, "when is a clergy-
min ever off duty." This noble answer is
capable of great extension and we msy just as
truly ask "when is Cluristian ever off duty ?"
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THE BRETHRBlSr ^T "Vv^ORK-
MOODY ON GRAB-BAGS.
|.|'OODT ha3 no sympathy with the modern
grab-bags. Ha siys: "And ihere are
your grab-bags — your grab-bago! I tell you
there is too much of this. Your fairs aud your
bazars wont do, and your voting, your casting
ballots for the most popular man, or tha most
popular woman, j ist help ng along their vanity.
I tell you it grieves the spirit, ii, offends G.d.
They've got so far now that for twenty-five
cents, young men can come in and kiss the
haudsomestTToaian intheroom. Think of this!
L)ok at the church lotteries going on in New
York. Bifore God, I would rather preach in
any barn or the most miserable hovel on earth,
than within tin walls of a church paid for in
Bush a way. What is the use of going to gam-
bling dens when you can have a game of grab
with a lady for a partner? I tell you it's about
time you stopped hiring uugodly men and
women to sing in your church choirs j ist be
caase i hsy hiV3 a gjod voice. You smile. I
te.l you it's no smiling matter. You ought to
blush with shame; that's what you ought to
do. And there is such a thing as having an
cr^aaist who gets drank, and who can't play
but he mast go back every now and then to
refresh him."
THE HARVEST.
ONE who calls himself "old landmark" gets
off a good thing in the Christian Stand
ard. We give his article entire; do not fail to
read and make a proper application of it:
" 'One sows and another reaps.' The farmer
will employ a nand, at small wages, to break
up the soil, pat in the seed and cultivate the
plants during the Somoier months. Then the
harvesters come on, go into the field wi'h a
hurrah, and at large wages reap the harvest
male ready to their hand, never once thinking
of the days of toil expended in getting the
harvest ready for them.
So it is often in the church. The congrega-
tion employs a preacher at a low salary; for
months he toi's, sowing the seed, watering it
•with his tears, and cultivating it with hb
prayers and by visiting from hoaae to house,
getting all things ready for a harvest. The
Evangelist comes in with a hurrah, and his
stereotyped sermons (no objections to the
Rermon*, except a? they make a false impres-
sion the minds of the hearers as to the speaker's
ability), puts in the sickle, and reaps the har-
vest prepared for him, makes a flaming report
in the papers as to what he accomplished and
might have accomplished in addition, if he could
have only remained, not noticing the faithful
pastor who had prepared the work to his hand,
receives large pay (in comparison with the pas-
tor's pay), and goes to reap in other fields
leaving the half-paid pastor to prepare another
harvest for others to reap.
Soaietimes the Evangelist returns to the
same fi-.ld too soon, before another harvest has
been made ready, and the result is failure. The
failures are not r'jporUd.
'We are labor'-rs together.' The Lju! bat
endowed men with various gifts. Tue pastor-
ate rf^qnires a peculiar gift. Th' nervous, ex-
citable and successful Evan gel 'at, as a rule,
does not make a successful nastor. He has not
the patience nor forVearance to Wi rk amid dis-
couragements for the development of the
church. He would have things rushing on
like hofc-honse plants. The result would b-
ihe members would ba like hot-house plants,
easily chilled and set back; ihfty have teen in-
fased with the sp'irii af the preacher mor-
than they have with the spirit of Ctirist.
It is just as true, as a rule, that the succKsful
poster does not make a successful evangelist;
but as a rule his work is more premansnt.
'The fisld is the world.' Th? field is a large
one. There is work for all to do, eaeh in bii
owa sphere. Lut the church, as a body ap-
precmfce t\e labors of all the workers, pay all
liberally for their labor, that each one may be
content to work in his own place, that there
may be no strife, jealousy or envy among the
workmen; then will the work of the Lord
prosp.tiT
'The seed is the word of Grod.' There is a
growing disposition in many places to adulter-
ate or 8uj;ar-coat the gospel, to make it more
palatable to men of the world. It requires an
unadulterated gospel, the pure word of God, to
be sown to bring about a harvest of stalwart
Christians. Mjy many suc'i harvests come in
the near future."
14 per c.t;Qt. An inspection of items shows
that be hai been liberal toward bis preacher
and to his family. He paid toward the sup-
port of the church ^75, books and papers and
periodicals 823.70, Christmas preisents $34 He
b-gan 13 years ago a poor man, renting a farm,
where the landlord had to stock it for him. He
now owns 200 acres, an4 is out of debt.
OUR miNISTERS.
THE following interesting table has been
prepared from the Brethren's Almanac.
It shows the number of ministers in each State,
also the number of counties in each State rep-
resented bv a minister. It will seen that there
is still plenty of room for m'ssionary work.
Nfw Jersey.. .
PeDDsylVftnia .
Maiylttiid
Virginia
W. Virjpnla. ..
K. Carolina. .,
Tenneaaee
Ouio
Indiana
llllnolB
J'.icaigan
Iowa
WiticoQBin
Minnpsuta ...
^ias uri
Nebraflka
Kau.aa
Colorado
Oreffou
Catiforiija.. . . .
-S
1
3
19
32
306
34
7
56
1«
16
123
KO
25
90
1
4
8
ii
Wi
46
2.T
42
38
248
54
H
142
67
9
21
68
40
133
49
4
8
—
4
5
25
59
K9
9
26
.56
30
60
M
4
4
4
5
1
2
This world was not made on purpose for
one man, hence thn importance of coni-ulting
t •■g?thf r for each other's mutual welfare.
A KNOWLEDGE of bibliCcsl geography is not
essential to salvation, but it is necessary to a
complete understaadirg of many parts of the
Scriptures. We would aii^ise every Bible stude,nt
to give considerable attention to the geography
and history of the Bible lands. It will enable
them to understand many parts of the Sacred
volume much better, besides aiding them con-
siderably ia teaching other?.
It was lately stated i.i the Belgium Chamber
of Dc'putiss that owing to the maneuvers of the
papacy to get the ascendancy over the civil
authorities with respect to the education of
youth, the Romish church in that country has
lost a million of worshipers. The speaker who
made this remarkable statement added that
nothing but a miracle could bring back the
backsliders and God would not work a miracle
for that purpose.
No preaching ia so effective aa that of con-
duct. It is well said that actions speak louder
than words. Right living will do more toward
CDUverting others than right preaching. The
person who lives as he ought to live will ac-
complish more ia the way of planting fhs true
principles o: Christianity in his neighborhood
than the eloqienee and loarnirg of many min-
isters. If all professing Christians would live
as they should live, it would require but little
preaching to convert the most of the world.
Were th*se suggestions wis«>ly carried out by
those who settle in new countries they would
soon be able to convince others that they are
the true followers of Christ.
333 1578
About seventy-five ministers have been in-
stalled since this table was prepared.
YoiTNG man, stick to the farm if yon have
one; if jou have no farm then read this:
A young farmer of Montgomery county, Ind.,
nam>^d J. A. Mount, makes an itemized show-
ing for the year 18S0. His sales from a 200-
acre farm foot up jist $3,213.85, and his outlay
§1,804.95, which on tae capitil inve^t'd in
lauds, stock and implements, shows a gain of
1'E'E Christian Standard points oni a grow-
ing teadeucy in regard to family worship that
should cause senous reflection. It says: — I am
inclined to believe that there is an enormous
increasing neglect of family worship among ns
as a people. It is, perhaps, difficult to say
whether this is a cause or consequence of decay
of spirituality, which has been a subjict of re-
cent and earnest discussion in the Standard,
probably it is both cause and consequence,
arising from the mentioned decay, and then, in
its turn, hastening it. The families who plunge
into the busy,°ngrossiDg cares of every-day-life,
with no recognition of God in the home circle,
can hardly be expected to think of God through
the day. Its whole life may be expected to
partake of the godless character of its begin-
ning. How cm we bring about a morS general
prevalence of family worship?
B.M} .».H,ii:'l'fci±iliIN ^-T W'O'xih',
203
>IMje ©la^gi.
J. S. MOHLER,
Editor.
All commuD'.catione for th isdepartment, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S, Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
When did God set up a kingdom oa earth; on
the day of pentecost, or before that timeV
jAiits M. Neff.
Will some one explain Eev. 2:6— 1-5. AVho were
the Nicolaitans, and what were their deeds and
doctrines Y A Brother.
Does the Bible harmonize in the • declaration of
Christ to the Scribes and Pharisee.", Malt. 12:40.
with his burial and resurrection as to the time he
was in the grave '/ Pleaae give the harmony.
P.C.Long.
TVill some one explaih Genesis 4: 1.5— "ind the
Lord said unto him, Thi-reforfl whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance sbal] be taken on him sevPTifold.
And the Lor i set a ma;k upon Cdn. lest any hurl-
ing him should WU him." What was th» marli
He set on him ? Eobekt T. Crook.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse m
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
lows: "And tnere wfre dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, but of every nation undr
hea-'en." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or notV
EOBEBT T. Ckook.
THE CUP.
Please explain the 17tb and 20th verses of the
22nd chapter of Luke, which reads as follows:
"And he took the c !p, ana gave thanks, and said,
take this and divide it among yourselves" 17,
"Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, this
cup is the npw testament in my blood which is
Ehed f r you"— 20. James T. Kenzie.
FROM the above verses it seems that two
cups are referred to — one before supper,
the otlier after it. Oa these verses we will
offer an hypothesis.
It is not clear that the disciples drank of
more than one cup. The ITth verse, referring
to the cup before supper, seems to ba only in-
troductory; for in connection with it, (verse
18), Christ declares that he will not any more
drink of the fruit of the vine till the kingdom
come. Then io verse nineteen, after giving
thanks, he introduces, or rather "mstitutes,"
the "breaking of bread," giving its tjpical
signification.
Verse 20th begins: "Likewise also the cup
after supper." This, at first sight, seems t(-
convey the idea that a "cup" had preceded the
one after supper; hence the terms " likewise "
and "also," meaning something that had pre
ceded it, of a similar character. But by a lit-
tle refl-'ction we^notice that these terms apply
equally well to the bread that Christ had just
broken — i, «., as Christ had given thanks for
the bread, likewUe he gave thanks for the cup;
and as the bread typified his broken body in
the atonement, so also the cup typified his
atoning blood.
We are inclined to believe that these terms,
"likewise" and "also," refer directly to the
breaking of bread that had just been instituted,
and not a cup before supper. Hence the cup
before supper was a mere reference, stnd not
partaken of till after sapper, when Christ re
fers to it again, giving its spiritual significa-
tion. We are farther strengthened in thi^
view from the fact that neither of the
other writers of the New Testament refer to
more than one cup, and that after supper.
Paul says, "After the same manwcr 'also' he
took the the cup, when he had supped," — eaten
SJpper, defined — 1 Cor. 11:25. Here thn
apostle's Ungusge is very similar to that of
Lake's. Paul says: "Aft-^r the same manner
also." Luke Says: "Likewise also." The sense
IS the same, and it is plain that P^ul only re-
fe red to the breai broken by Christ, and as
Chritt had given thanks, and broken breai; in
in the saine manner he took the cup — i. e ,
there was a similarity in the performance.
Hence, if Paul's lai^guage or phrase, in " like
manner," referred not to another cup, but only
to the breaking of the bread, could not Luke's
phraseology '" likewise also," refer to the same
thing ? Certainly.
The German translation adds weight to this
view, which reads in reference to the breaking
of bread as foUowr,: " Uad er nohm das Brod,
dankte. und brack es, uhd gab es ihnen, unci
sprach; Dasistme'n Leib der ftier euch geqe-
hen wir-d; das. that zu meinem Ocdaechtniss.'^
— Luke 22: 19. Then follows the beginning of
the 20th verse: '^De.isdbigen gleichen audi den
Kelch.'''' The adverb, " Desselbigen gleichen,''
translated into plain English reads: "In the
same way also."
Luke could with propriety refer to the cup
before supper in an explanatory way, showing
the reason why Christ would not drink of the
fruit of the vine, and at the same time, have
had no other cup in view, but the one Christ
blessed after supper. j. s. ir.
From the Chriitlan Standard.
PREACHERS' CHILDREN.
What can you say in answer to the charge that
preachers' children, as a rule, are worse than
oth'-rsV Can you furnisi staiistics-or tell where
ttrey may be had? Pcrrhaps some reader can
furnish me with the information if you can not.
Such will be thankfully received.
Madieonville, Ky. J. W. HlQBEE. "
SUCH statistics were gathered some years
ago, at least in some of the New England
States, but we do not possess them, and know
not where to obtain them. They completely
upset the charge mentioned above. Oar own
observation leadi to the opiaion that the gen-
eral impression so unfavorable to preachers'
children, grows out of the fact that if preach-
ers' children turn out badly, the fact is noticed
more carpfully than in the case of other peo-
ple's children; and not out of any careful col-
lection of statistical itfjrmation. Among the
fatnilies of our own preachers, in view of the
fact that so many of them are compelled to be
absent from home a large part of the time, we
have been surprised to find how successfully
their children are trained; and we conclude
that it is mainly due to the good sense, vigil-
ance and piety of their wives — a class whose
real worth is but little appreciated.
BIBLICAL RESEARCH.
rHE Jewish Messenger says that a fac simile
copy has bsen received by the Palestine
Exploration Fund of a Pboenican inscription
from the Pool of Siloam. It was first dis-
covered by their correspondent in Jerusalem, a
few months ago, and consists of six lines (about
150 words in all), enclosed within a tablet, the
letters of which it is composed being almost
identical with those en the Moabile Stone. It
has been anxiously awaited by the experts in
Europe, and we may soon (xpect a translation.
If not of equal historical value with the monu-
ment of Meaba, it cannot fail to prove of great
arctjeological interest. To get at the inscrip-
tion, the water had to be lowered by making a
ditch throagh the Pool, so as to reduce it to its
former level, it having become choked up with
rubbish in the course of years, and its bed ac-
cordirgly raised. The Pool of Siloam is of
very ancient workmanship, and is supposed to
be connected with the waterworks made by
King Hezekiah, and to be supplied from a
spring of living water in the heart of the Tem-
ple rock. The name still exists in its Arabic
form in the Kefr S.lwan, or village cf Siloam —
a cluster of dwellings, half hovels, half natur-
al caves, on the opposite side of the valley,
whose inhabitants, when not engaged in theft,
"am a scanty livelihood by carrying water of
the Pool into the town for sale. No legend
remains of t'ne healing power of the Pool, and
it wou'd be interesting if the inscription should
contain any allusion to sick persons who wait-
el for the angel to trouble the waters. This
i:i not so improbable as may at first sight seem,
for the date is certainly not later than the first
century of our era and may fee much earlier;
while it would appeal to be the work of more
t'aan one hand and is jast such a record as a
pilgrim would leave.
From the Inter Ocean.
RECKONING TIME.
Will you inform me when we commenced to reck-
on time ? L. H. P.
IITHEN Christianity became predominant
^ f in the civilized world, writers began to
dite from various epochs in the history of the
Savior. This custom was similar to that which
had prevailed among the nations tims out of
mind. For a long period there was no fixed
time from which dates were reckoned. Individu-
als would naturally count from the year of their
birth, and rulers from the year of their ac-
cession. Then followed the custom of dating
from some event of national importance; as, for
example, the Romans for centuries dated from
the founding of the Eternal City, and the Greeks
from their Olympic games, which were cele-
brated every four years. It was na':ural, there-
fore, that Christian writers early in this era
should date from various periods in the life of
Christ. About the middle of the siith century
Dionysius Exisuns, a Roman churchman of
Scythian birth, introduced the method of dat-
ing from the birth of Christ, which, according
to his computation, took place in the furth
year of the 19th Olympiad, or the 753rd from
the founding of Rome. It is generally admit-
ted that he placed this event about four years
too late. If it were possible to ascertain the
precise time of the creation, it would be the
natural starting point from which to date.
From the Christian era to this day the date of
nearly every important event is settled beyond
a question within a year or two.
The preacher delivered a very able and
learned discourse to convince skeptics — who
were absent. The flock went home hungry
that day.
■ » ■
Get your doctrine from the Bible. G«t your
example from Christ. A day will not pass
after you have cli.'sed with Christ's promise, ere
he will meet you with a coiinseL Eaibrace both.
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'I'irlid] 13ItiCTirlI-HilJS' J^.'r VVUiriK..
(f^&xu^mniimtL
BOIL IT DOWN.
Whatever you have to say, my friend.
Whether witty or grave or gay,
Condense it as much as ever you can,
Aad say it in the readiest way ;
And whether you write of rural affairs.
Or particular things in town.
Just take a word of friendly advice,
Jioil it down.
Per if you go sputtering over a page.
When a couple of lines would do,
Your butter is spread so thin, you see,
. That the bread looks plainly through ;
So when you have a story to tell.
And would like a liitle renown.
To make quite sure of your wish, my friend.
Boil it down.
When writing an article lor the press,
Whether prose or verse, just try
To utter your thoughts in the fewest words.
And let them be crispy and dry ;
And when it is finished, and you suppose
It is done exactly brown.
Just look it over again, and then
Boil it down. — SelecUd.
From Aaron Berkeyblle. — I left home on
the morning of the 12th of March, for Tenawa
county, Michigan. I met vrith a small colony
of Brethren, and held forth the truth as God
gave me ability, to attentive audiences. Oar
congregations were small in consequence of
the extremely bad roads, yet we are happy to
say, the Lord blessed our labors. Saints were
made to rejoice, sinners to fear, and the happy
result was, three souls confessed Jesus, and
were baptized to walk in the newness of life.
This ended our labors in Michigan. Returned
home on the 18th. May the lord bless and
. sanctify every means in spreading the gospel —
Delta, Ohio, March 22.
From Jacob H. Kurtz. — Mother has bsen
quite poorly for the kst ten da3s, but is im-
proving a little now. The family is all well.
Three were addsd to the church during our
late series of meetings, one being a member of
our family. May they prove true to their
promise is my prayer. Our series of meetings
was conducted by brethren N. Longanecker
and William Keefer. Remember us at a throne
of grace, ard our respects to yon and all in-
quiring.— Poland, Ohio, March 21.
From J. M. Ridenour. — Our church moves
along slowly; but few in attendance on ac
count of the inclemency of the weather, and
bad roads. We have not had the benefit of a
series of meetings this Winter, and therefore
feel the loss of the pleasure and unity derived
from such meetings. Our earnest desire is,
that we may soon have the pleasure and ben-
efit of a series of meetings, as the tendency is
to keep our faces Zionward, and to increase
our love toward the Master. — Garrison, Iowa.
From Abraham Wolf.— The ark of the
Lord is moving slowly here, and there is not as
much of an in-gathering as we would like to
see. During the hst year we have received
three into the church by baptism, and we think
they are trying to live exemplary lives. While
we are having a few added to the church by
baptism, we are lotitig more by brethren mov-
ing away. On the 15th of the present month,
Bro. S'lephen Yoder aid family, moved to
Shelby county, Iowa. Three of his children
belong to the church. Bro. Yoder being quite
an able speaker, his labors will be greatly miss
ed in this community, and especially by the
brother that is left here alone in the ministry,
but he feels determined to discbarge his duty to
the best of his ability. We should be pleased
to have brethren stop with us and preach.
Should any brother desire to stop, if notified,
we will meet him at the railroad at Wash-
ington.— Grace Hill, Washington Co., Iowa,
March 21.
Correction. — All mankind are liable to err
and make mistakes, and we presume that such
will be the case as long as man remains falli-
ble. By some means, in number forty-seven of
the Bbbiheen at Work of 1880, a mistake
has been made in reference to some of the
business done in the Manchester church, Ind.,
October 12th and 13th. Whether the mistake
was mads by the writer, or printer, we can not
tell — God knoweth — but we hope the error was
not ntentional. The article, in part, read as
follows: "The committee saw proper to re-
lieve Bro. Jacob Karns, of his ofiice, and gave
us Bro. Jacob Funderburg as Presiding Elder."
Our report reads thus: "Jacob Karns resigns
the business of his cfBce in the church, and
we appoint Jacob Funderburg in his stead."
In our explanation we were very particular to
state in the public council, that Bro. Karns
held his office as before, but inasmuch as age
had crept upon Bro. Karns, and weakened his
body as well as his mind ; in consequence of
which, the business of the Manchester church
is now entrusted to Bro. Jacob Funderburg.
Daniel Beowee.
Jacob Riee.
From Howard Miller. — Census. — About
375 schedules are in, representing as many
congregations. Does anybody know if this is
about all? — Lewisburg, Union Co., Pa, March
25.
From J. S. Mohler. — Dear Brethren: By
rfquest of Bro. A. Hutchison, I visited the
Mound church, Bates county. Mo., (under the
care of Eld. D. L. Williams), for the purpose
of baptizing lour applicants who made con-
fession while Bro. Hutchison was preaching
in that church some time ago, and could not
administer the ordinance on account of his
ill health. After holding a few more meetings
among them, eight more made the good con-
fession, thus adding twelve members to that
fait ful little church, which now numbers
about thirty-six members. This church has
had its dark days, but the clouds are breaking
away, and the sun of righteousness seems ris-
ing, with healing on his wings. Five of those
who united with us were members of the
Baptist church. We would say in behalf of
the Mound church, that it is situated in the
midst of a large body of fertile land — land
that will compare favorably with the best in
South-western M.ssouri, with rail- road facili-
ties at their doors. The church bas but one
minister in the firstdegree, and needs help very
much. Should anv of our brethren in the
Etst — especially ministers — contemplate com-
ing West, no better location could be found
than in the vicinity of the above named
church. Address, F. M. Peke, Archie, Cass
county. Mo. — La Due, Henry Co., Mo., March
23.
From D. B. Gibson. — I am in the mis-
sionary field again. I have been preachicg
here at Bethany for a few days, to large con-
gregations. Interest seems good, and sinners
are turning to the Lord. There has been
strong opposition here, but it is yielding to
the simple plain truth, and the fact of my
treating them as we would be treated. I am
in vers poor health and will close the meeting
for the present. — Bethamj, III, March 19.
From N. C. Workman. — Bro. Moses
Kindig, of Orrville, Ohio, has sent to our col-
ony about fourteen pounds of garden seeds, all
arriving in good shape. These seeds were
gathered by Bro. Kindig, among the brethren
and friends of his neighborhood. They all
have our best thanks for their kindness, as the
seeds were much needed. This is not the first
act of kindness shown us by our beloved
brother, Moses. He was here with us a
few months last Summer, and we all learned to
love him. His company was always pleasant,
and his Christian example was ever worthy ot
imitation. God bless you and yours, dear
brother, and do not forget to pray for us. —
Bell, Kan., March 23.
From J. Lehman. — Bro. S. H. Bashor
came to us on the 20th of this month, and be-
gan preaching the same day. He preached
twice a day except once, and the result was,
fourteen were baptized, and nine more made
application. The interest is growing better
all the time, and the prospects are good for a
number of more candidates for baptism. I will
write you again when the meeting is over. —
Bristol, Ind., March 28.
From Daniel Shively. — Frederick Drnka-
miller, a well-to do farmer, living two and one-
half miles South of New Paris, E khart Co.,
Ind., was a man of good moral and benevolent
habits, even at times when he was not supposed
to be iu his right mind. About two Summers
•Ago he had a slight sun-stroke, while engaged
in driving a reaper. This, with much worldly
care, caused his mind to fail him, and on the
mornins; of March 15th, he committed suicide
by the use of a raz^r. Ljt this be a solemn
warning to all, and know ye that Godly sorrow
only works life and peace. He leaves a sorrow-
ing wife, two small children, a step-son, and
other respectable relatives, to mourn their loss.
His age was 49 years, 11 months and 21 days.
Funeral by reading of a short lesson on "mor-
tality," by Wm. C. Teet'r, and a few brief re-
marks by the writer, and pastor of the M. E.
church.
From K. Heckman. — Amidst all the disap-
pointments of this life, we can look up to the
great head of the church — our Redeemer,
(Jasus), who gave himself for us, to whom all
Ih-! praise and honor belongs — and by strict
obedience and prayer, we can realize a bless^ing,
and feel to rtjjics in the God of our salvation.
TJHE IBKK'I tlKEjN^ ^f^T ^OKK.
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and go on i" perfection. We wisk to say right
here while reading the welcome mes^fenger
through, and fiodiug so much good council and
instruction contained in it, that we felt like the
dear brother, C. H. Balsbaugh did, in a former
article in regard to the Lord giving us Bro.
Steio, til d-feat the enemy, while in discussion
withEd. Riy. S "> we feel in regard to the
Bkeihben at Woee, as it is a medium through
which we can receive food for the soul, and be
lead up until we enter the gates of the oeles
tial city. Yes, dear brethren, let us stand up
for the cause wh'ch we have espoused, for it is
a good one, and the reward is great — it is ever-
lasting life — and then our rejoicing will be lull,
and not until then. Amidst all thi^ joys in this
life, we have disappointment, sffl ction and
vexation of spirit, but the blessed Siivior said,
"My grace is aufBcient for you." 0, what a
glorious and consoling promise, to think that
there is one who cares for us. Let us care f r
Him. Teg, brethren, we must not shirk, for
there is a work fur us ail to do — then let us be
up and a doing. We would further say to
the beloved Biotherhood, let us iuold up our
dear old brethren, who have loug been fighting
in the battle of the Lord; let us stay thsir arm
nntil the enemy is put down. Among the
many com^s Bro. D. P. Savior, whose article
on page 163, number eleven, volume six, is
very plain and instructive for good, and to
which we can fully endorse and say — amen.
— Odell, III., March 27.
From A. Stutsman.— Our country here is
very healthy ; the climate is excellent, and the
soil good. Plenty of timbtr, water and graz-
ing land. The winter has been some colder
than usual, but very little snow or ice. Some
corn and potatoes have been plauted. Our lit-
tle arm of the c'aurch is in want of a speaker.
We are all in union. Brethreu Jacob Burkey
and Gephart, intend <o preach for us every
f. ur v,eekf.— GainsviUe, Cook Co., Texas,
March 7.
From Peter Brower.— The church met in
council here jBSterday. An opportunity was
given those having queries to present, and
sevtral were presented, and sent to District
Meeting for furth«-r consideration. Brethren
S. Plory and C. M Brower, were elected dele
gates to District Meeting. Tae propriety ol
ag-ia having a Sunday school this Summer
was cousidertd, and the voice of the church
taken, which favorrd it with^'ut a dissenting
voice. Brethren A. H. Brower and A. Wine.
Saperintendents, aid S. J. Correll, Secretary.
It was decided that all the offijers and teachers
should be members of the church. We have
now had our school in operation for the last
four years, and without any of the vain thing.'i
of this world too, aud we by no means ieel
like depriving ourselves and children of this
privihge, for we feel that we have learned many
useful lessons in the Sunday-school. May God
continue to bless our school, that it may prove
a blessiog to the community, is my prayer.
— South English, Iowa, March 27.
From G. W. Mater. — We have j ist closed
a series of interesting meetings. Brethren Dren
ner aod J. Siell, came to us Ma^ch 4ih, and
continued the meetings until the 20th. Tbir-
ti-en were bapt z d, tnd two reclaimed. The
brethren preached the Word with much power,
and may God bless their efforts. — Union Church,
Marshall Co , Ind., March 26.
From A Z. Gates. — Some Methodists un-
dertook to hold a discussion with the Brethren
here, on baptism, but were coolly met and
their arguments refut'jd. We think the peo-
ple of this vicinity were very much enlighten-
ed in regard to our faith and practice, as it
was nobly defended by the brethren of onr
church. We expect to hold a Love-feast some
time in May. We are glad to say that Bro
Noah Brubaker, of Wabash, Ind., has bought
a farm n^ar us, and will move here this Spring.
We would be very glad to have brethren visit
us, especially ministering brethren. We have
a good countrr, and escellent facilities for
shipping. — heona. Kan., March 28.
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THE JEWISH TABERNACLE.
I WILL now describe briefly a sermon which
was very ably delivered in our village last
Sauijay, and which I had the pleasure of hear-
ing. The speaker is a member of the Di?cipl^
i-.hurch. The fufj-ct was the ''Jewish Taber-
nacle." He tried to show I hat it was typical
in every respect to the Christian church. He
tried to make it plain that in his church are
all the ordinances whose types are found with-
in the Tab made.
He first drew a rectargular figure
upon a small portable blackboard which
tie had on the pu'pit, which was to rep-
resent the' tent. This he divided into two
parts, oue about twice as large as the other —
the SQialler one to represent the most holy
place, the other, the holy place. He then
placed the furniture in their respective places
wiihin the holy and most holy places. In the
most holy place — a type of heaven — the furni-
ture was the altar of iucense, ccntaining the
meicy feat, and Aaron's rod; while between the
holy and most holy place hung the vail which
was typical of -Christ. We are to present our
prayers and petitions through the (vail) Christ,
before ihs (merey-seatj throne of grace.
The holy place, (containing the lavernear
the vail, the alter of burnt offering at the
farther end near the court, and the table of
shew bread), represents the church of Christ
on earth: the laver — the washing of regenera
tion, or baptism: the altar of b..mt offering —
(he cff-ring up of our hearts, or repentance;
the table ot shew- bread upon which were
placed twelve loaves representing the twelve
tribes, of which the priests partook every
Sabbath, was typical of Christ— the one loaf,
or body, of which we are to partake every
Christian Sabbath, cr first day ot the week.
Upon this ordinance he spoke very confi
dently. The golden candlestick with the
seven candles, which made all the light in the
holy place, is typical of the fact that the Bibl?,
the book of books, is all the light necessary for
our salvation. No need ot creeds and councils
of men.
He divided the Bible into seven parts:
1. The law of Moses.
2 The poetic4— Psalms of David, etc.
3. Tbe Prophets.
4. The gospel of Christ— Matthew, Mark,
Lnk« and John. The central figure.
5. The Act: — the bock.of con version.
6. The letters of the church, telling us
how to live.
7. Revelations — a glimpse of heaven.
I have now tried to give you his views in
pubstance rs nearly as I can remember them.
He rehearsed several times that where no type
is found, there is no ordinance in the church.
I have written this in the hope, that if it is
published, some brother will fully explain the
same sulj-'ct, and give his views through the
Beeiheen at Work.
He however gave his audience no Scriptural
proof of the type of the Tabernacle, having to
agree in every ref'pect to the ord'naaces in the
church, upon which he so much insisted.
Isaac Holl.
SPIRITS IN PRISON."
WHILE reading Br i. Balsbaugh's positive
aud popular exoosition ef the above
text — 1 Peter 3: 19 — in the Primitive Christian,
page 146, number 10, in which he se^ms to
have reathed the bctfom cf the well, and
which, bv-the-way, may be the tncst Biblical
construction (hat can be given, and if language
is to convey ideas, and that is the meaning, I
must confess it is the most straoge and pecul-
iar phraseology I ever read, and remains a
Bible enigma.
Have we the language properly translated?
If not, let some of our master micds arise and
give it — Bro. Balsb^ngh, I suppose, would be
as competent as anyone, and if we have the
correct translation, why not accapt it as it is,
if it does convey the idea of Jesus preaching
to the Antediluvian spirits after his crucifixion,
and before his ascension into heaven. It is a
thought too high for m', a well too deep to
reach the bottom, and, without torturing the
linguage, I can make nothing else out of it.
"Well," says the reader, "you assume Ca-
tholicism with that view." No matter to me.
Shall I abandoa fdth because the Devil be-
lieves and trembles? Truth, is truth, and re-
mains truth, even if the D-vil does use it; and
I do no; f-<ar Catholicism by taking the above
view. You may as^k: "Why preach to spirits?
Can spirits repent?" I answer: "Tbe secret
things belong unto the Lord our God: but
those things which are revealed belong unto
us .snd our children for ever." — Deut. 29:29.
I am not criticising sentiment as much as
language. _
A document was recently published pur-
porting to be a protest from the rfiicers cf the
Mormon church against uncharitable JLdgment
of their practice of polygamy, in which strsas
was laid upon the prevalence of divorce in the
East, as a set-off to polygamy. A Mrs. Pad-
dock, of Salt Lake, makes a stinging rejoinder,
in which it is stated that the Mormon P/es.dent
divorces for t-n dollars a head, and that it is a
common thing for wives to have been mtrritd
and divorced three or four times. She men-
tii-ns one who is living in polygamy with ber
sixth husband, and another who has hsd four-
teen.
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Thousands of cattU are reported killed by
the recent severe winter rnth«! plsiins. snd over
fivf hnrdred dead cattle were r-c-ntly courted
la sight 1 f the rail-way from 0>:allala to Big
Springs, Neb., a distance of nineteen miles.
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THE BiriETHRE^Sr ^T AV OirtK.
^ulik m&r ^mpxmu.
S. T. BOSSEKMAN,
Editor.
All communications for this department qliould be ad-
dresaed to S. T. Bo3?erman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co.,Oiiio.
INTEMPERANCE.
«QH,
per-
that
NrMBEE vn.
the Kingdom of my Father," was the
song of a saloon-keeper which I heard
one morning as I passfd up street to mv place of
husiness. ''Oh the Kingdom of my Fitther."
I was made to wonder who wo^old father the
rum'Seiler, and to what kingdom he belongs.
Is it the kingdom of light? No! Those
screens and shaded windows do not imply
the works of day, but those of darkness. "Know
ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves serv-
ants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye
obey; whether of sin unto death, or of cb di-
ence unto righteousness?'' The rum-seller,
deai ing out deadly poison to his fellows, send-
ing them to a premnture grave and a premature
hell, can he be an angel of light? Inevitably
he belongs to the powers of darkness. Hn is
obeying the prince of darkness, hence a servant
of his. He is obering the lasts of his father,
herca a child. ''Ye are of jour father td--
devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do."
Then who is his lather, and what bis kingdom?
Did not that poor rum- seller, who has a soul
to care for, unconsciously acknowledge in that
song that he was a pubj^^ct of the kingdom oi
darkness, aid a child of the devil? "Oh, the
Kingdom of my Father." Could he havr
meant our d^ar Jesus with his dying love ? Oa,
horrid mock' ry, from which angela would
blushingly turn away, and Jesus and the whole
council of heaven go into tears.
Ah, poor rum seller, flae from that brothel
of darkness. Yuu are sir.ging your own
funeral dirge; through a soft feeling in your
heart, yet unconsciously, is the enemy of your
soul weaving his net, and slowly, yet surely,
dragging you down to the bottomless pit.
Then leave the kiflgdom of darkness, and be
come a s^^i-ct of the kingdom of light. Under
this kingdom God will be your father; Jesus
Christ your elder brother; angels and saints
your companions, and happiness your enjoy-
ment for ever.
"But I am a poor man and must make a liv-
ing, and in this business, though disrespectful
as you may choose to call it, there is a large
profit."
Very well. Had you not better starve hon-
orably, if starve you itust, than to rob the
widows and orphans, not only of their bread,
but of their head — the husband and fa*her?
Where is your fiiitb? Be a man in the true
sense and have faith in Sod, and " let your
conversation be without eovetousness, and be
content with such things as you have, for it is
written, I will never leave thee nor forsaks
thee."
" Well, I just intend to remain in ths busi-
ness until I get a start, then I will abandon it
and go at an honorable trade."
Do you not know that the money you get is
really theft, taking it mostly from the poor,
and that ill-gotten gain will doyounogood?
"Just wain tiil I gt^t a good share of iuuds
by this trafE \, th»n I will c>ra?e."
May you not by this drag oihers to
dition, and die yourself, and awake in
place where devils ahriek in torment, ere you
abandon your nefarious trsfEi? Oh, thou in-
temperate; thou rum-seller; thine heart is as
the nethee millstone. Every sm you commit
is gathering other particles to it, until by-and-
by, continuing in sin, your heart becomes a
heart of stone, and you are 4o!t, Become a
man; dare to do right; cease to do evil, and
learn to di well. BsachUd of God; a subject of
his kingdom, then can you sing, " Oh, tae
Kingdom of my Father,"' the Lord of hosts,
aud become heir- apparent to the glories of
heaven through ail ettrnity. b.
MILK AND LIME WATER.
ILK anri lime water is r.ow frequently pre-
lyX scribed by {'hvsicians in case of dyspep-
sia and weakitess or the stomach, and in eomo
cases i= said to proTe very beneficial. Many
persons who think good bread and oilk a great
luxury, frf qo.ently hesitate to eat it for the rea-
son that the milk will not digest readily — sour-
ness of the stomach will often follow. But
experience proves, says the Journal of Mater'a
Medica, "that lime water and milk is not
only food and medicine at an eai'Iy period of
hfe, but also at a later, vrhen, as in the case of
infanta, the functions of digestion and assimil-
ation are feeble and easily perverted. A stom-
ach taxed by gluttony, irritated by improper
toed, inflamed by alcohol, 6nf*>ebled by disease.
or otherwise unfitted for its duties — as is shown
by the various symptoms atteudunt upon indi-
gestion, dyspepsia, diarrhcei, dysentery and
fever — will resume its work, and do it energet-
ically, on an exclusive diet of bread and milk
and lime and water. A goblet of cow's milk
may have four tablespoonfuls of lime water add-
ed to it with good effect. The way to make
lime water is simply to procure a few lumps of
unslaked lime, put the lime in a stone jar, and
add water until the lime is slaked and of about
the consistency of thin cream; the lime settles,
leaving the pure and clean lime water on the
top."
We can corroborate the above from personal
experience, having fsond this a most valuable
article of diet on a memorable occasion when
we suffered from an attack of acute djspepsia.
— Scientific News.
We further add that Bco. Addison Harper,
of Missouri, has used it for yesre, aad claims
that it is the best remedy for dyspepsia and
weak sto.mach, he ever met with. j h. m.
The doctor was Sf nt fur in haste, and mustard
applied to the patient'd feet and hands. When
the dcctor came aud felt his pulw, acd exam-
ined him, and found he was only drunk, he
said:
" He will be all right in the morning."
But the wife insisted that he was very sick,
and that severe remedies must be used.
"You must shave his head and apply blisters,"
she urged, ''or I will send for soma one who
will."
The husband's head was accordingly shaved
close, and blisters were applied.
The patient lay all night in a drunken sleep,
and, notwithstand ng the blisters were eating
into his flesh, it was not till near morning that
he began to bvat about, disturbed by pain.
About daylight he woke up to a most un-
comfortable consciousness of blistered agonies.
" What does thit mean?" he said, putting
his hiai'f- 1 1 his bandagird head.
' L H >'. il; you r.ustn't stir," said his wife;
"you have been vi'^" sick."
"I am aot sick "
"Oh yea, yc>n ar- ; you have the brain fever.
We have wcrki d with you all night."
" I should thir.k you had," groaned the poor
victim. "What's the matter -Rith my feet?"
" They aje blistered."
" Well, I am better now; take cff the blis-
ters— -do,' be pleaded piteously.
He was in a most uncomfortable state— his
head covered with sores, his feet wii hands still
worse.
" Dear," he said, groaning, " if I should ever
get sick in this way again, don't be alarmed
and send for a doctor; and above all, don't
bbstsr me again."
" Oh, indeed, I will ! All that saved you
were the blisters. And if you have another
such a spell, I shall be more frightened than
ever; for the tendency, I am sure, is to apo-
plexy, and from the next attack you are likely
t> die unless thsre are s-vere measures used."
He made no further defense. Suffi-Oe it to
say that he has never had anot'aer attack.
WHAT SAVED HIM.
He who has no opinion of his own., but de-
peads upon the opinions and tastes of others,
is a slave.
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The foreman of ths grand jury in Mahaska
county, Iowa, lately said: "If it were not for
whisky we would have nothing to do. Every-
thing we touch in the grand jury room, has
whisky or beer in it."
A
and
YOUNG- wife in Michigan bad just set-
tled in her new home. All seemed fair
promising, for she did not know her bus
band was a drunkard. But one night he came
home at a very late hour, and much the worse
for liquor. When he staggered into the house,
his wife, who was very much shocked, told him
he was sick, and must lie down at once; aud in
a moment or two he was comfortably on the
sofa, in a drunken sleep. His face was reddish-
purple, and, altogether, he was a pitiable look-
ing object.
The following from the Indep'vdent is the
best thing we have seen on "bangs' this season.
The conclusion is a common sense one, and
well taken: The mother had cut her little
daughter's hair to make "bangs." Surveying
her own work she said: "Bessie, yesterday
you looked as if you bad no sense; to day you
look as if your mother had norie."
The season is near at hatd when many
families will repaper some portion of
their dwellings. So far as we know, very
little wall paper, if any, is manufactured
in this country with the use of arienic, but
that has not been the case in England. Paper
containing green of any class should be strictly
avoided, as nearly all green colors contain
more or less poison.
THE BRETHREN" ^T T^^ORK-
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GENERAL. AGENTS
BRETHRENJT WORK
TRA.CT SOCIETY
8 T. Bofisermim, Dunkirk, Ohio.
Eeoch Eby, Lens, III.
Jeasd Ca'.vort, Warsaw, Ind
W ■' ' Teeter, Mt. Morrla, III.
S S Moliter, Cornelia, Mo.
John v7is9, Mnlberry Grove, Dl,
John Forney, Abilene, &in.
Dantel Vaniman, Virdec, III.
J. S. Flory, Longmont, Colo.
John Sletzger, Csrro Gordo, 111.
J. W. Sonthwood. Dora, Ind.
D. Bfower. balem, Oregon.
WHAT
WILL YOU DO
POOR ?
FOR THE
HEAR the answers: Fhilip Detrick, $L0O;
J.E. Mfgie. SOcents; J P. Haines, 10
eert ; Jar ob Clapper, $100; Sarah T-y son, 75
cents; J. K. 0., $100; J. J. B^ker, $100;
Mary Eberaole, 25 cents; John Henries and
Lydia Haitsough, $1.00; Ssrniiel Harlfy, 75
cents; Abraham N- if, $100; Joseph Harshey,
$L50; J Wales and f,-.mijy. $2(>0; Jonas P.
Price, 75 cents; Jacob Weayei-, §1 00; Barbara
Fraiilz, 25 cenls; P. Delp, $1.00; Samuel Ret-
tinger, 25 cents; J. W. B-ijlor, 50; Geo. T.
Weigle, $1.50; Ceiia Shaw, 50 cent-; El zabeth
Dujj bar, 50 cenls; Abvam Trackler, 25 cents;
P. A Turner, 50 centf; Sueie Rudy, $1.('0;
Cfaas. C. Gibson, Sl.OO; S. Johnson, $1.10;
Sarsh Supplee; $1.00; H. S. Sheller, 25 ceats,
Uriah Bixler, 25 cents; Jacob Early, $1.00;
Isaac Rothrock, 25 cents; J. H. Eshelman, 50
cents; Susan Eslielmaa, 75 ctntf; Su^an Swin-
dltir, 75 ceuts; J. A. Ki-p>fr, 75 cents; Abel
Fundley, 75 cents; Wm. Youcg, $1.00; Len.
Ikenberry, 25 cents; Jseob D. Moyer, 75 ct-nts;
Henry Rhodes, 21 cents; J. W. Burns, $1 25;
Sarah Burns, 50 cents; H. Swihari, 50 cents;
J. S. Ki^ess, 25 cents; A. M Kreps, Si 00.
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Oedees for the '"Brethren's Euvelopes" hare
been filled We have a new supply on hand,
and will fill all orders at the following rates:
One package 15 cent=; 50 fur 25 cents; 100
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THE BRETHRElSr ^T TV^ORK-
ATKINSON— GIBSON.— At the residence of
the bride's mother, February 16, 1881, by
Joseph Z )ok, Mr. Thomas Atkinson and
sister Emily O. Gibson, all of Appanoose Co.
Iowa. Joseph Zook.
POWELL- SANDER3.-At the residence of
the bride's parents, March 17, 1881, by the
writer of this notice, Mr. Jesse C. Powell and
Sarah A. Sanders, all ofAppancose county,
Iowa. JosiPH ZoK
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Blessed are the dead which die In the Lord. — Bev. 14 : 13.
Obitaary notices Bhonld be separate from everything else, written ot
(ne aide of the paper, and brief. Do not eulogize the dead, bnt giv,
■Imply the most important facta. The following contains all th-
points generally proper to mention: 1. Name of deceased. 2. Date ^'li
place of death- 3. Disease or caaae of death- 4. When and wherf
bom. 5. Age. 6. Name of parenta, 7. Numi ei of family still liviTig.
8. To whom, wtien and where married. 9. United with the church
when and where. 10. Burial when and where. 11. Funeral serTice
when and where, and by whom conducteti .
ter of friend Edgar and sister Susan
Schwenk, aged 5 months. Funeral services
by J. L. Beaver, from Matt. 19: 14.
A. Shbotbb.
STEM, — In the Sugar Valley congregation,
March 22, 1881, Rsbecca, wife of Bro. Henry
Stem, aged 65 years, 11 months and 10 days.
Funeral discourse by Charles Royer and the
undersigned, from 2 Cor. 5: 1. Many breth-
ren, sisters and friends, sympathize with
Bro. Stem in his sad bereavment,''
A, Sheoyeb.
BOYER.-In Union district, Marshall Co.,
Ind., March 8, 1881, Bro. George Boyer,
: ged about 60 years. Funeral services by
b ethren G. Snell and Drenner, Jrom St.
John 17: 4. (i. W, Matee.
DWINNEL.— In Union district, Marshall Co.,
Ind, March 10, 1881, frier d Eugene W.
Dwinnel, aged 25 years and 7 days. Funeral
discourse by Bro. Drenner, from Rev. 20:12.
G. W. Mater.
■yVlLES. — In the New Hiven ciiurch, Mout
calm county, Michigan, March 15, 1831,
, Fanny, wife of Joseph Wiles, aged 73 years,
8 months and 4 days. Funeral services by
brethren Dani«i Cnambers and David White,
from Rev. 20:4— 8
Mrs. Wiles joined the Brethren church
about seven years ago, and was a consistett
memner t.- the time of her death. On the day
{Sunda} ), before her di parture, she" ate with
the rctt at the dinner-table, and at 10 o'clock
the next morning she took sick, and remained
unconscious until death. She was loved by all
and had no enemies. W. H. Roose.
MIDDAGH.— Ffbrusry 10, 1881, W. A., son
of James and Catharine Middagb, aged 38
years. Services by the undersigned.
Bro. Middagh united with the Brethren
church at Waadam's Grove, Stephenson Co.,
Illinois. Sister Midda^h, his wife, daughter
of P. Walker, of Missouri, also departed tbi?
life about one year before her husbacd. Both
died in full hope of a blessed immortality be-
yond the grave. J. S. Mohlee.
ANDERSON.— At Greene, Batler county,
Iowa, of Brighl's disease of the kidneys.
Nelson Anderson, aged 67 years, 2 months
and 11 days. Funeral occasion improved by
the writer, from 1 Cor. 15: 55, 56, 57,
He leaves a wife aid seven children to mourn
their loss. He was bom in Sweden. He was
a consistent member of the Presbyterian
church of Greene, Iowa, and a good intelli-
gent neighbor and citizen,
Nicholas Teapp.
McCARTY, — In the Arcadia church, Arcadia,
Ind,, January 12, 1881, of lung fever, Mary,
wife of Joseph McCarty, deceased, aged 61
years and 11 months. Funeral services im
proved by D. Caylor and Pierce, from R«v.
14:13. We hope our loss is her great gain
Baebea Eller.
(Primitive Christian plea«e copy),
SCHWENK.— In the Sugar Valley oongrega
tion, March 12, 1881, Mary Gertrude, daugh-
^nnonnctmtn\§.
DISTRICT MEETINGS.
The District Meeting of Northern Kansas,
Nebraska and Colorado, this year, is to be held
in the Pony Creek congregation, four miles
North of Morrill, Bruwn county, Kansas, in
the barn of Bro. J. Lichty, on May 20tti, 1881.
P, J. ElSENBISE,
Please announce that the Brethren of the
Middle District of Iowa, purpose holding their
District Council Meeting, on Friday, May 20.
The meeting will be held with the brethren in
Shelby county, Iowa, at their meeting-house,
four miles East of Harlan. They will also
have a Love-f-'ast on Saturday, May 21st.
There will be conveyances from Harlan to
place of meeting, both Thursday and Friday
morning. Brethren will go on the Rock
Island Rail-r( ad to Avoca, thence to Harlan.
We extend a general invitation, hoping to
have a good representation.
J. S. SsTTDEE, Secretary,
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES,
June 14, Love-feast in the Panther Creek
church, Woodford county. III,, commencing at
4 o'clock p. H. J. B. Tawzee.
DIVORCES.
riages, and in Connecticut one to eleven mar-
riages. One divorce to every twenty three,
seventeen, fourteen or eleven martihges all
over New England, Connecticut being the loos-
est and lowest in the scale.
To the foregoing humiliating figures add
the hard fact, that while in New En ;land the
actual number of marriages has very much de-
creased within the last twenty years, notwith-
standing the increase of population, the di-
vorce rate has considerably more than doubled
within the same period. The nearer to the
present date we bring the figurfs, Ihe more
startling they appear. In 1860 there was in
this State but one divorce to fifty-one mar-
riages; in 1878 there was but one divorce to
21.4 marriages. At this rate of demoralized
legislation, it would not be difiicult to pre-
dict the time when marriages and divorces will
be about equal. — New York Evangelist.
DIVORCES are now more numerous in New
England than they weie in F.snce in
the worst time in the French Revolution.
Taking the period of the last twenty years,
the divorces of Massachusetts have averaged
one to every thirty-six marriages, while for the
last three years, the ratio has been one divorce
to every twenty-three marriages. The average
ratio in Vermont for the last eight or ten
years, has been one divorce to seventeen mar-
riages, and in New Hampshire and Maine it
bas been about the same, while in Rhode Island
the proportion is one divorce to fourteen mar-
THE PULPIT AND PRESS.
OP what use is i? to the mau who has to
strujigle six d i s in the week to keep the
wolf from the door, to go to church on Sun-
day and hear a panegyric on Moses or John
the Baptist? He wants something to help
him over the hard places iu his lot, to help
him bear his burdens, and be faithful in his
daily duties. He wants encouragement, sympa-
thy, inspiration. He asks for bread, but re-
ceives a stone, and goes away disappointed if
not disgusted. "And thus the preacher who
should have come down upon human life as an
angel charged with a message from the secret
places of the Most High, becomes a mere
chatterer of words, talking in an unknown
tongue to men who long for the living gos-
pel.— Pittsburg Christian Advocate,
The Jesuits, driven out of France and Ger-
many, find a readier field in the United States
than anywhere else. We drive out the Cuinese,
and it is proposed to legislate directly against
them, but they are innocence and sweetness
itself, compared with the Jesuits. Superin-
tendent Warren, of California, says: ''Their
schools are everywhere, and number probab'y
2,000 in the State. Their new College of St.
Ignatius is the largest, finest, best equipped of
its kind in the United States. Three years
ago the property of the Roman Catholic church
in San Francisco, out- valued the sum total of
the Protestant churches, parsonages, asylums,
schools, and Young Men's Christian Associa-
tion, by $47,000. To day, the excess is proba-
bly more than three times as much. They
blow no trumpets, are sparing with statistics,
but are working night and day to break down
the institutions of the country, beginning
with the public schools. As surehj as we live,
so surely will the conflict come, and it tcill be a
hard one."
Os the evening of March 23, an opera house
at Nice, Italy, burned down, and sixty-nine
persons perished in the flames. A gas jet set
fire to the scenery ; and, as the curtain was
down, the audience had no warning until a gas
explosion left the house in darkness. In the
terrible confusion that followed, as the strug-
gling mass rushfd for the narrow exits, many
were thrown down aod trampled to death.
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No. 14.
Editorial Items.
Next Sunday is Easter.
The whooping-cough has hroken out in Lanark.
Du. Cuyler, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is on his way to Pales-
tine.
Ponder well this Arab proverb: "All sunshine makes
the desert."
Wb have preaching every Sunday evening in the Col-
lege Chapel.
Read first column of page 223 if you are interested in
Sunday-school work.
Eight weeks from to-day is the time set for A. M. at
-■Vsliland, Ohio.
The Nicolaitans^answer number three will appear" in
Bible Class next week.
The snow-storm,weeJi before last.extended as far South
as Charleston, S. C.
SojtE interesting copy from brother Eslielman reached
us too late for this issue.
Lesson papers free to Sunday-schools that take Ad-
vance and "Bright Jewels."
There are four 3'oung mmistering bretliren attending
the Normal at Huntingdon, Pa.
The Brethren of Clover Creek church will build a new
meeting-house the coming summer.
Prof. Jenks, one of the teachers in the College last
year, was with us a few days last week.
The Wisconsin Assembly has passed an amendment to
the Constitution, taxing church property.
In Northern Illinois the brethren have four meeting
houses and one chapel located in towns.
Sister Julia A. Wood, after an absence of nearly one
year, has returned to her home in Virginia.
Eld. David Bechtelheimer, of Sevastopol, Ind., has
sold out, and now expects to locate in Nebraska.
The SoutheiT District of Missomi will hold a special
District Meeting May 20th, at Bro. Clicks', Vernon Co.
M.\NY of the College students remove their hats when
they enter this office, lliatisamark of good manners.
A HARD struggle is going on in Roumania against giv-
ing the Jews the right of citizenship the same as other
religious bodies.
Brethren James Quinter, Geo. W. Cripe and Jacob
Rife were a called committee in the Ashland, Ohio,
church last week.
Twenty-four earthquakes have been experienced in
Switzerland since 1879. Many shocks have also been ex-
perienced in Italy.
Until further notice J. H. Miller, of Milford, Ind.,
wishes all his mail matter sent to Gravelton, Kosciusko,
county, same State.
Five persons were recently baptized in Philadelphia.
The church there is under the eldership of Bro. Jesse P.
Hetric.
The emigration from Germany to America is so large
that the steamship companies have to charter extra
ateamt-rs.
The Advocate says that Bro. J. F. Oiler, of Waj-nes-
boro. Pa., has been confined to his room on account of
ill health.
Writing from Kearney, Neb., Apr. 3, M. F. Snavely,
says: "Snow is all gone, the roads good, and the people
are sowing their wheat."
Eld. J. L. Frantz of Lewistown, Ohio, writes that on
the 28th and 29l}i of March they bad a sngw over eleyen
Those who ti-ansgress God's laws are sometimes re-
quired to do things that may seem hard, but the way of
the transgiessor is hard.
Bro. Jesse Calvert writes that his time in the U. S.
mail service would expire yesterday, and that he did not
want another such a siege.
Bro. Frank McCune, of Shannon, called on us the iirst
of last week. He then expected to visit Jeiferson county,
this State, to look at the country.
Eld. Samuel Forney, of Richland county. 111,, has
reached his new home near Kearney, Neb. He preached
his first sermon there Apr. 3rd.
A DISPATCH says that on the third of this month three
thousand persons were killed by an earthquake on the is-
land of Scio, not far from Greece.
Will the person from Leipsic, Ohio, who ordered
Youth's Advance and Calculator please give his name"?
We cannot fill his order imtil he does.
Bro. a. J. Hison, of Montana, Kansas, reports to the
Preacher an interesting series of meetings which result-
ed in twelve persons being baptized March 14th.
Keep a careful lookout for swindlers. Some of them
will have lightning rods and others machinery, etc. You
would better deal with men you know to be honest.
Concord is the name of a church lately organized in
Brown and Adams Cos., 111.- We pray that the church
may be as good as its name — concord means harmony.
The delay of om- paper in reaching its destination has
been caused by the late snow storms. The condition of
the roads has no doubt caused many papers to be lost.
Several of the students return to their homes this
week. We are loth to part with them. Our prayers and
best wishes go ivith them to their new fields of labor.
The prayer meeting in the College was well attended
last Thursday evening. Nearly forty young members
were present.
CAROLINE Parker, M. D., has just located in oui
midst. She comes highly recommended as a skillful
physician. She contributes a sensible article _ to our
Health Department this week.
A constitutional amendment prohibiting the pur-
chase or sale of any spirituous hquoi^, except wine or cider,
has passed the North Carolina Legislatm*e and will be
submitted to the people in August.
The mamage license system has now becomes a law
in Missouri, and parties are required to procure license
before they can mairy. It should have been a law year's
ago.
Bro. George Eby, Enoch Eby's brother, of Waddam's
Grove, died April 4th. His daughter, Elvira, preceded
him just twenty-six hours. The bereaved relatives have
Bro. S. 0. Larkins, of Larkin's Faotory, Ya., writes
(March 28th) as follows: "Brethren Plory and Miller, of
Bridgewater, Ya., have been with us, and preached a
nmnber of good sermons. The Lord bless their labors.
Two were added by baptism."
Bro. L. R. Peifer, of Waterloo, Iowa, was with us a
few days last week. He expects to move to Mt. Mon-is
sometime during the Summer. We wiU be pleased to
have him among us, but very much regret that the
church at Waterloo has to be deprived of his ministerial
labor.
Our Danish brother Jens Madsen is in England, and
promises to send us news fi'om that quarter occasionally.
He is studying English, French, and German. He is de-
termined to be useful to his Lord and Master. Bro. Mad-
sen is a deacon, and is veiy much respected by the Breth-
ren in Denmark.
Writing from Elkhart, Ind., March -30th, Bro. Jesse
Calvert says: "Two more were baptized in Washington
church last Sunday (27th). Bashor's meecing six miles
east of Elkhart continues. I was informed this morning
that tliirty-six had been baptized and five more apph-
cants. Bless God."
Bro. Edmund Forney suggests that each congregation
in Northern Ilhnois instruct their delegates sent to the
District Meeting, to remain until all the business is trans-
acted and the meeting closed by prayer in regular order.
The suggestion is a good one, and should be heeded by
all those who attend the meeting.
Bro. Wilham Sfrayer, who hres a few miles from
Waterloo, Iowa, writes: "Our large snow piles are dis-
appeaiing slowly. Eight of us shoveled two days in or-
der to get to Waterloo with wagons, as the roads were
bare in some places. The streams are high, but would
be higher if it did not freeze bard of nights."
The finest mosque in the world o^vned by the Moham-
med.ans, for that is what they call their place of worship,
is St. Sophia at Constantinople. It was built for a church
and occupied for centuries by Christians, but when the
Mohammedans took the city in 14-")3 they made of it a
mosque. It is said there was a fine picture of the face of
Christ made in Mosaic and placed in the wall. This the
Moslems securely painted over and concealed. Ages pass
by and the paint wears otf, and the face of Christ looks
out again on the worshippers.
Less than fifty years ago the inhabitants of the Fiji Is-
lands, were cannibals. There aged people, or travelers
from other countries would be slain and .eaten by the na-
tive-. It was dangerous for missionaries to make the at-
tempt to civilize and Christianize them, but the attempt
w.is made. Now cannibalism is but little if known at
all. Chui-ches and Sunday-schools have been estabhshed,
and 40,000 cliildren attend these schools. So much for
the ix'ligion of the Bible. Tho islands are not very large
and t'lnu is a l»rga VHi(C««tiigs of th^ir «liil<iwm,
210
THE BRETHREiSr A.T ^^OMlSi^
For the Brethren at Work.
EVOLUTION AND WORLDLY
WISDOM.
BT QEOEGE D. ZOLLEES.
Evolution has fallen
Like dagon of AsMod;
Will its votaries prop up
Such a fabulous God ?
What a thorough dissection,
By Hall's surgical knife!
No "natural selection"
Can restore it to life.
A bad system of science,
Constructed of yore,
And taught through the ages
As genuine lore.
What toilsome leaearehes!
What taxing of brain!
Tet the fine-spun discussions,
All futile and vain.
Thus man bliudly strives
To eliminate God ;
Puny man! but a bubble!
A mouldering clod.
Ah ! the Christian v?alks humbly.
In the light of God's laws.
Though proud looks despise him
He worships with awe.
His wisdom is gentle.
Submissive and mild,
Though great, has the traits
Of the innocent child.
When the wisdom of worldlings
In sname shall decline.
This meek child of promise,
In s;lory shall shine.
The world by its wisdom.
But reasons absurd,
Of the plan of salvation,
Revealed in God's word;
While the preacher proclaims
Like a fool in their eyes.
The mandates of truth
Announced from the skies.
Truth sneered and ignored,
Triumphant s'nall rise.
And where will the wisdom be
Then of the wise?
The wisdom of princes
Dispatched the blessed Lamb
Whose blood has atoned
For the vileness of man. -
He died in great weakness,
'Mid insult and scorn,
But power shall clothe.
His illustrious return,
When world-renowned sages,
In anguish will call
On huge rocks to hide them,
And mountains to fall.
0 brethren despise not
The wisdom of God,
Nor faint when rebuked,
By his chast'ning rod.
'Twill fit us for heaven.
But not for the world,
'Twill save when earth's fame
To ruin is hurled.
For the Brethren at Work,
WHO WROTE THE BIBLE?
BT AIEX. W. BEESE.
fTIHE natural tendency of the human
-'- mind is to extremes. Truth lies in
the golden mean. Extreme increduli-
ty begets extreme credulity. Truth is
finally reached through reactive process-
es. Conversion does not change the in-
tellectual condition of man.
Religion operates directly upon the
moral nature of man, and upon the
physical and intellectual parts of man's
being, indirectly.
When the Apostle declared that man
by wisdom knew not, God, he did not
mean by this expression, that God es-
teems human ignorance above human
hnowledge. But God designed in the
administration of his ailairs, to teach
mankind a lesson of humanity. The
world was full of intellectual pride.
Five hundred years B. C. the world
had attained an intellectual pre-emi-
nence which thoughtful men have rea-
son to doubt if subsequent ages have
surpassed. And yet "by wisdom the
world knew not God." Reason had
failed to solve the stupendous problem.
It needed a revelation from God to teach
man the fact of God, and especially of
"God manifest in the flesh." Man ex-
hausted the highest pov? er of reason, and
noblest exercise of his intellectuality, in
vain attempts to solve the origin and
the destiny of the race. The intellect-
ual splender of the age in which Paul
preached his memorable sermon on
Mars Hill beneath the very shadow of
the exquisite temple of Minerva Par-
thenos, recorded the hnmilitaing con-
fession of its own weakness m that strik-
ing inscription, "TO THE UN-
KNOWN GOD !" Tiiere was a Divine
purpose in this! God designed to dem-
onstrate "his own eternal power and
Godhead" indepenently of the intellect
ual rescources of man. When the hu-
man race had reached the zenith of in-
tellectual splender, and had exhausted
the resources of human learning, then
the light of God's Word flashed over
the mortal wilderness of sin. The star
of Bethlehem arose in the East, and the
darkness of that long night of ignorance
was dispelled. In all that is written iu
the Divine Word there is no design to
condemn the wisdom of this world
further than it sets itself up against the
knowledge of God." Many pious, God-
fearing men are led into error by the
supposition that God prefers human ig-
norance to human wisdom. God doubt-
less has but little need of man's wisdom
or learning, but less, perhaps, for man's
Ignorance.
But we are pointed to the fact that
Christ selected for his disciples, and the
subsequent propagators of his gospel,
twelve obscure and illiterate men; and
that by this act he placed the seal of
condemnation on learning and learned
men. The fact remains, but the con-
clusion is, by no means, logical. We
believe there was a divine purpose in
this.
1st. To rebuke the intellectual pride
of the Jews, and to show to a splendid,
but Pagan age, th 3 weakness of human
wisdom.
2nd. Tc demonstrate the power of
God through the use of the humblest
instrumentalities.
3rd. As an argument, through all
coming ages, in favor of the divine au-
thorship of the Lord.
Let us examine these^ several points
as they appear:
1st. Christ's kingdom was not of this
world, and the very essence of his relig-
ion is humility. Hence, "He came to
his own, and his own received him not."
Because they totally misconceived the
nature and purpose of his divine
mission, they expected Christ to set
up a temporal kingdom. When the
expected Messiah should appear they
believed that he would come with great
worldly pomp and power, — that he
would deliver them from the Roman
yoke — that he would restore their lost
nationality, and the original splendor of
the temple worship. In their blind
haughtiness and pride they could not
conceive of a Messiah to come "out of
Galilee," who was born in a stable,
cra&led in a manger, the friend of pub-
licans and sinners, a man of sorrows
and acquainted with grief, the acknowl-
edged leader ofan obscure and disreput-
able sect.
The Scribes and Pharisees loved world-
honor and applause. They loved to be
called "Rabbi" of men. They sought
the upper seats at feasts, made broad
their phylacteries, and prayed standing:
on the streets, to be seen of men.
In view of all this, can we wonder
at their rejection of the claims of Jesus
of Nazareth as the Savior of the world? '
A brilliant, but pantheistic, age had ex-
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hausted its resources in the vain attempt
to discover, by the dim light of human
reason, the only living and the true
God. At this juncture, Jesus of Naza-
reth appeared upon the stage of human
action; proclaimed the divine nature of
his origin and mission, and proceeded
to demonstrate, beyond the possibility
of doubt, and vpithout the aid of ad-
ventitious circumstances, the truth of
his claims.
He declared in language such as man
never spake before, I am the (Divine)
King of the Jews — the long-.spected
Messiah — the very son of God, and if I
do not the vs^orks of him that sent me,
believe me not. But if ye believe not
my vv^ords, believe me for the very
wo] k's sake. I will do such mighty
works among you as only one sent
from God could do. I shall daily be in
your streets and synagogues. I will do
nothing in secret. The eyes of the
world will be upon me — L will open
the eyes of them which were born blind;
I will unstop the deaf ears; I will un-
loose the string of the tongue that never
spake before, and it shall suddenly be
moulded to the music of human speech;
I will raise the dead and sheeted corpse
to life again; I will command the winds
and the sea, and they shall obey my
voice. To him stricken of the palsy,
and whose limbs are locked in its rigid
embrace I will say, "Take up thy bed
and walk," and lo! it shall be done.
All natural phenomena I will reverse,
and I will set at naught the laws that
govern Nature herself. I will command
the unclean spirits and they shall come
out. Not only this; I will select a set
of men who have no possible claims to
distinction — the lowly and despised
among men, the very humblest among
you — and I will confer the power of
God upon them. The works that I do
shall they also do.
In my name they shall cast out devils;
they shall speak with new tongues; they
shall take up serpents; and if they
drink any deadly thing it shall not hurt
them; they shall lay hands on the sick
and they shall recover. For I am he
that in the beginning said, "Let there
be light and there was light," and be-
fore Abraham was, I am.
3rd. It shall silence, for all time,
the charge that the Bible is the mere
work of human wisdom; for the found-
ers of Christianity were destitute of
human learuing.
The literary character of the Bible is
such that men of the class chosen by
Christ as the propagators of his gospel,
were utterly incapable of originating.
The wonderful beauties of the Bible,
simply in a literary point of view, have
been confessed by the ablest and most
cultivated minds since the dawn of *he
Christian era. Thomas Grimke. of S,
C, one of the most accomplished writ-
ers of the present age, strongly and
ably advocated the study of the Bible
as- a classic m our colleges and schools.
And to this high authority in the ranks
of polite literature might be added in-
numerable testimonies from men of let
ters all over the civilized world. The
Bible, then, could not have originated
with the humble and illiterate men
whom Christ selected as his disciples.
No more could this have been than that
the letters of Junius, the wonderful
reasoning of Socrates, the remarkable
works of Confucius, or the fundament-
al principles of law and equity, as de-
fined by Sir TVm. Blackstone,couldhave
originated with 'Hhe hewers of wood and
the drawers of water'-' in the respective
times of those remarkable and gifted
men. More than all this, the internal
evidence of the divine authorship of
the Bible are overwhelming and conclu-
sive. It may be stated, as an axiomat-
ic proposition, that man cannot express
a thing of which he never had any con
ception. Man cannot create. Man at
best, is but an imitator. God alone can
create. What is creation? To make
something out of nothing!
The things set forth in the record of
Divine Truth are things of which, men
never had, and never could have any
original conception; and hence man was
unable to give expression to them. Let
us cite a few examples.
What human intellect, however lofty
and grand and comprehensive in its
breadth and heigh th and depth, can
grasp the idea of eternal existence of
God I that God never was created, nev-
er had a beginning, and can have no
end! Who can conceive the idea of
eternity? Who can comprehend the
Godhead ? Who can grasp the sublime
and incomprehensible truth enunciated
by our Savior, "Before Abraham was,
I am?" in what daring flight of hu-
man thought was the idea reached of
"God manifest in the flesh"? These
things prove, conclusively, that the Bi
ble is not the work of human bands.
What then? Shall we fall back upon
the intellectual skeptic's ground, and
reject the Word because we cannot
comprehend its supernatural facts?
Shall we call to our aid the revelations
of science to fathom the immeasurable
depths which human reason cannot
reach ? Shall we decipher the mysteries
of creation by the dim taper of human
science, or shall we read them in the
clear light of God's Word?
Is it indeed, more in accordance with
reason that inorganic matter, by some
mysterious, innate power, involved it-
self from chaos, and after long cycles of
the ages, assumed its present forms,
than to admit the sublime declaration
of the Word itself, "that in the begin-
ning God created the heavens 4.nd the
earth?" The Bible professes to be a
revelation of the mind of God. If then
human reason could fully reach and
analyze all its wonderful declarations,
might we not well conclude that when
one finite mind could f ally comprehend
another finite mind might have fully
originated?
But what finite mind, in the exercise
of the highest intellectuality, can com-
prehend the profound mysteries of Ho-
ly Writ? The omnipresence of God —
his omniscience, or his omnipotence?
Who can comprehend the divine mys-
tery of the Trinity — the immaculate
conception, or the Incarnation of Christ?
These are truths which faith can and
must receive, but which reason cannot
reach.
Faith, then, is th? prime factor in
the salvation of man; for upon its exer-
cise depends the acceptance or rejection
of the Bible (including the plan of sal-
vation) as the Word of God. Faith
must accomplish what reason cannot,
and the final destiny of man will de-
pend not upon the declarations of hu-
man science, or upon the deductions of
human reason, but upon his own con-
duct in life reviewed in the clear light
of God's Word. "For the prophecy
came not in old time by the will of
man ; but holy men of God spake as
they were moved by ths Holy Ghost."
"VrarTeosburg, Mo.
We must never be discouraged. God's
power over human mind is as absolute
as his power over nature. We must
work and wait, believe and pray. And
in due season we will reap if we faint
not.
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TELE BI^.ETFIREIN
a>/x-
■woE'k:.
WAYSIDE MINISTRY.
Ye who dwell among tue flowers —
Flowers of Eden, brigbt and gay,
G-ather up the choicest blossoms
Ere thfeir freshness pass away.
Take them to the lonely- hearted,
To the house of griff and care;
Shed abroad the breath of fragrance,
Scatter roses every-where.
Roses irom your Father's garden,
Sparkling with the morning dew;
Silent messengers of gladness
Given so lovingly to you.
Lay them on the sick man's pillow.
Take them to the poor man's door;
i aded lips will smile a welcome
That have seldom smiled before.
Ye who dwell amorg the sunbeams.
Basking in t'ne living light.
Hasten on your joyous missioa
To earth's child and weary night;
Pl'iDge into the deepest darkness.
Valiant children of the day.
Carrying gleams of sunny brightness.
Sparkling as you thread your way.
Draw back many a shadowing curtain
Of despair, or shame, or sin;
Speak aweet messages of mercy.
Let the rosy daylight in;
Go and soothe away the anguish,
Go and kiss away the tears —
In the radiance of your smiling
Let sad hearts torget their fears.
Ye who dwell among sweet music,
Warbling as ye pass along,
Snatches of the high and holy.
Cadences of angel song!.
Earth is full of jarring dsaords,
But ye may not turn away —
Ye've a ministry of blessing
For a dark and cheerless day.
Ccme and mend the broken harp strings,
Come and put them into tune;
Sing your own sweet song of Zion,
Th^y shall find an echo soon;
Sing them to the broken-hearted.
Though the answer be a sigh.
You and they shall sing together
In full chorus by and by.
— Selected.
For the Brethren at Work.
FIRE BAPTISM.
BY HENHT W. LANDES.
IVrATT, 3: 7-12 verses inclusive, as
-"-^ generally explained, we have the
baptism of fire spiritualized, that is,
so construed as to induce brethren to
believe that the baptism of fire is in
connection with the Holy Ghost. Now
if that part can be consistently spirit
nalized as to be applied in this present
life to consume all our corruptness, I
fail to see it.
Some years ago, 1 often did wish to
^ow wh»k that baptism was, an4 al-
ways got such an answer that I knew
as much afterwards as before; but was
told how it would act upon the person,
and in my ignorance i wished and pray-
ed to be baptized with that baptism.
And since I searched the Scriptures
more I am glad that God did not grant
my request, as I understand it now
at this time, and in this belief I am
pretty well grounded, that no sane per-
son will pray to be baptized with fire.
They are the words of John the Bap-
tist, the forerunner, who was to prepare
a people for the Lord; and in this state
of preparation they were requested to
be baptized with water unto repentance,
and all were to do so ; none were ex-
empt, even if they 1 ad thoughts of be-
ing Abraham's children. Then came
the Pharisees and Sadducees to John's
baptism. But- were they all baptized?
I say no; or if they were then and there
at that time baptized, and he talked so
to them, as to call them vipers after they
were his brethren, I am not ready now
to accept. In his hearing (when he
said "he shall baptize you with the Ho
ly Ghost and with fire") were baptized
and unbaptized persons, the two classes,
and he wanted fruits meet for repent-
ance. The ax was laid to the root of
the tree — to the root of this important
question, of how to be saved. John
says that every tree that bringeth not
forth good fruit h hewn down and cast
into the fire. We ask now, what fruit
is the tree or the person to bring forth
according to John's request — fruits meet
for repentance ? "And he baptized unto
repentance." Therefore baptism is the
fruits John demands. Now what fire
are the trees cast into, if they do not
bring forth good fruits, into a spirit-
ual or a literal fi/e? Why, into a lit-
eral fire, of course. . If I am correct we
have two classes of persons so ,far —
wood and fire. And further on we
have two baptisms, the Holy Ghost and
the fire baptism, and also the wheat
and the chaif. There is a distinction in
all of these. "And every one that
bringeth not forth those fruits and be-
lieve not on him who came after him,
(who has this power spoken of tu bap-
tize them, with the one or the other as
they choose) shall be baptized with fire."
But those that bring forth those fruitj
aiid obey, shall receive the gift of the
Holy Ghost, which shall lead them into
all the truth. Thy word is truth. The
baptism of the Holy Ghost, or reception
of the gift, is to be received in this life,
and is continued; when complied, the
promise is ours. And wten we enjoy
this the other baptism will not be ours.
But if we do not m this life submit
and receive this gift then the other
baptism awaits us, and is sure . for
every one that has not in this life
brought forth the proper fruits. There
it is said, the worm dieth not and the
fire is not quenched. Mark 9: 44. And
the chaif shall be burned with un-
quenchable fire, and when the Master
iiimeeif will sit and divide the sheep
from the goats, those to the left shall
go into evei lasting fire. Matt. 25: 41.
Then is the fire baptism. Who wants
such a one, need not to pray for it; if he
only neglects so great a salvation it is
enough. Heb. 2:3. He then is sure
of fire baptism.
By reason of this mighty power in the
Lord Jesus Christ makes him mightier
than John the Baptist. Mark 1 : 8. He
says that he had baptized them, and un-
to those that he did baptize he don't
.'^^ay they shall be baptized with fire.
Very far from that; but he says that
they shall be baptized with the Holy
Ghost. Luke in 3: 15, 16 says, "all
men mused in their hearts of John,
whether he were the Christ, or not;
John answered saying unto them all,"&c.
when he spake unto the mixed multi-
tude, to all. Then he brings both class-
es in and says with fire, in connection
with the Holy Ghost. Now the people
had choice to accept this or finally the
fire.
Paul saysm 2 Cor. 2: 15, 16, that he
was a sweet savour of Christ in them
that are saved, and in them that perish;
to the one a savour of death unto death,
and to the other a savour of life unto
life. So we think was John; he did his
duty and the rest is with God. John
was sent from God and still many re-
jected his baptism, the counsel of God
against themselves. Luke 7: SO. Now
they rpjected one baptism, but the other
they cannot reject. They were not bap-
tized with the Holy Ghost, and there-
fore they will be in the end baptized
with fire. "His floor," John says, "he
will thoroughly purge." "The earth is
the Lord's."" Psalms 24: 1. When that
praying takes place, I am reminded of
Peter's words: (3 Pet. 3: 10) "that the
heavens shall pass away with a great
noise, and the elements shall melt with
fervent heat, the earth also m'X the.
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works tbat are thereia shall be burned
up." Bat those that were baptized with
the Holy Ghost do look according to
his promise for new heavens and a new
earh wherein dwelleth righteousness.
There is the gathering together of the
wheat a secure garner, that has been so
thoroughly cleansed taat no improve-
ment can be made. But the chaff is
not admitted; that will be put where
the fire is unquenchable. It might be
the ''bottomless pit from whence the
smoke of their torment ascendeth up
forever and ever." Rev. 14: 11.
DID JESTJS SAT THELEGALPASS-
OVER ON THE NIGHT OF HIS
BBTRAYALP-AMS,: NO.
BY DAUIEL VANIMAW.
A MONGr the Hebrews the day com-
-'-^ menced in the evening, at sunset.
"From even unto even shall ye cele-
brate your Sabbath." Lev. 23: 32. The
terms, "preparation day," "day of un-
leavened bread," and "first day of un-
leavened bread when the passover must
be killed," all apply to the lith day of
the month, while the first day of the
feast of unleaven bread applies to the
15th day of the month, which feast
commenced at even with the begin-
ning of the 15th and ended at even,with
the 21st day of the month. During
which time no leaven was to be found
in their houses, nor seen in all their
quarters. (See Ex, 13: 19, 13: 7)
Therefore it was necessary on the prep-
aration day not only to find a place,
but to remove all leaven from their
houses, which implied both seeing and
finding it— pref are a place to eat, the
Passover, get a suitable company to-
gether, &c , — -but also to kill the Pass-
over, which must be done on the 14th
day at the going down of the sun. Deut.
16: 7. Josephus says, 'From the 9th
hour until the 11th." Vol 2., B. 6,
Chap. 10, V. 3.
A place being secured, all leaven re-
moved, unleaven bread baked, the Pass-
over killed, and all being ready, the
Passover feast came with the beginning
of the 15th day of the month. This
being the first day of the feast of un-
leaven bread, it began at sunset just
after the close of the 14th. The He-
brews left Rameses the 15fch day of the
. first month. They left at night, there-
fore they left on the night of the 15th.
Thej left the same night they ate the
Passover, hence they ate the Passover
the night of the 15ih. The Passover
must be killed on the 14tli at the going
down of the sun and eaten after sun-
down, which is the night of the 15th,
and beginning of the first day of the
feast of vnleaven hread. Nevin says:
'•Soon after it became dark, that is with
the beginning of the 15tK day, the Pass-
over table was spread and surrounded
by its little company in all the houses
o{ Jerusalem." Bib. Antiq , p. 377.
"Then came the day of unleaven
bread." When did it come? Ans. Jast
after the close of the i;'>th day, which
was at sunset. Plaving now entered
upon the preparation day, when the
Passover must be killed, the disciples
desired to know something about the
place where the needed arrangements
should be made. Notwithstanding the
time for killing the Passover was yet
twenty- one hours in the future, it is
not too soon to make some preparation,
hence the question, "Where wilt thou
that we prepare thee to eat ?" As
much as to say it is now after 6 P.
M. The 13th day is past, and this is
now the preparation day. A place must
be found to keep the Passover, the leav-
en cleansed out, unleaven bread baked,
a lamb secured, &e. Not too soon to
know something about it.- The answer
of the Master, as given by Mark, con-
tains, "There make ready for us," Luke,
"Prepare us the Passover that we may
eat." We must not understand from
this that we may eat the roasted lamb,
but supper; as much as to say another
day's labor is about over, and it is soon
time to eat our supper. But as some
necessary arrangements are first to be
made, make them ; so that we may then
eat — eat the last supper with his disci-
ples, the importance of which he under-
stood, while the disciples did not.
Matthew, Mark, and Luke all say, "and
they made ready- the Passover." Neither
of them say they killed it; simply,
"made it ready."
Now when even was come, he sat
down with the twelve, "and as they sat
and did eat, " &c. Notice, they ate sit-
ting, while the Passover inust be eaten
standing, staff in hand, etc. (See Ex.
12.) Therefore not the Passover, but
Lord's Supper.
When Jesus said to Judas, "What
thou doest, do quickly," the disciples
thought he meant "buy the things we
have need of against the feast," which
shows that this was still the preparation
day, and the feast in the future. Had
it been the Passover ,it would have been
on the night of the loth, upon which
all work was prohibited, and hence not
lawful to "buy." The next morning
the Jew^ would not go into the judg-
iient hall, lest they should become de-
filed and could not eat the Passover,
which shows the Passover still in the
future. The law required them to re-
main in the house until morning, but
they sang a hymn and went out.
"With desire I have desired to eat this
Passover with you before I suffer." This
Passover simply means the Passover
nearest to them, not the supper they
were "eating. The Passover is never
called supper, nor supper the Passover.
It should be understood the same as
when Jeaus said to his brethren, "Go ye
up unto this feast: I go not yet up un-
to this feast." Paul said, "i must by all
ineans keep this feast which cometh in
Jerusalem." So when Jesus said "I will
keep the Passover at thy house with my
disciples," this means the nearest Passov-
er to them. The auxilary will must
simply be understood as expressing a
desire or willingness to keep and not as
an unconditional promi8e,the same as "I
will come and heal him," and yet he
did not go ; and God will have all men
to be saved, etc. Remember Christ was
the 'true paschal lamb, of which the
lamb without spot or blemish was
the type, and in order that the ante-
type might meet the type, he must be
slain on the 14th day of the month at
the going down of the sun, the very
time that the Passover was to be slain;
and I have no doubt that when the
darkness covered the earth, the rocks
were rent, and the vail of the temple
was split from the top to the bottom,
the earth trembling and reeling like a
drunken man, that it caused such con-
sternation that all other victims were
allowed to go free for this time, and
thus it was finished. The old passed
away and the new ushered in. The
Savior did not eat the Passover that
year, and likely no one else. About
twenty-one hours before he expired he
ate his last supper with his disc. pies be-
fore he suffered, at the beginning of
which he instituted the ordinance of
feet- washing, and at the close of which,
and in immediate connecticn thereto he
instituted the holy communion, and con-
cerning which institutions or ordinanc-
es he said to his disciples, "If ye know
these things, happy are ye if ye do
them." "Wiiat God has joined together
let no man put asunder.'
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TiriE BltETHEEN ^T WOKi^.
THE SIN OF AHAB AND
JEKOSHAPHAT.
BY I. J. ROSBNBERGEE
IT is known to all Bible readers, that Ahab
king of the ten tribes, was a proud, covetous
and wicked ruler; while Jehoshaphat, king ot
the two tribes, was in most respects a pious
king, but there are instances in his life that
illustrate on his part a lack of moral courage.
In 1 Kings, 22iid chapter, as the closing
career of Ahab's life, we have a record of his
visit to Jehosephat, relative to the
enterprise of going up to take Ramolh-
gilead out of the hands of the Syrians.
Jehoshaphat doubting the enterprise,
requ sled Ahab to inquire at the word of the
Lord. Ahab accordingly called up his prophets,
four hundred in number; they all prophtsisd
saying, "go up, for the Lord shall deliver it in
the hand of the king." Jehoshaphat yet doubt-
ing the propriety of the enterprise, inquires: "is
there not a prophet of the Lord besides, that
we might inquire of him also?"
"Yes" says Ahab, "one Michai, buthe always
prophesies evil concerning the king." Michai
however wan brought, and prophesied against
the enterprise; for which he suffered imprison-
ment, and was fed on "the bread and water oi
affliction."
Jehoshaphat however, was persuaded to join
Ahab, in an endeavor to take Ramoth-gilead;
in which Ahab fell a victim in disguise, and
Jehoshaphat's life was greatly endangered.
There are a number of features, in the above
narrative to which we invite the reader's atten-
tion.
1. While Ahab sought counsel, relative' to
to the enterprise under contemplation ; yet he
seemed determined to receive no counsel, ex-
cept that which ivas in harmony with his own
selfish opinion.
When receiving advice to the contrary, he
held him as an enemy, and ordered a punish-
ment to be administered.
We have witnessed occasions, in which
brethren represented themselves desirous oi
counsel, but they carefully sought it from
those who were in sympathy with their project.
And like Ahab, if they met with counsel dis-
couraging their enterprise, they termed it
"prophesying evil of the Eing." To represent
ourselves to be seeking counsel, and at heart
simply want encouragemeat in our own selfish
views, is hypocrisy; against which the Lord
pronounced eight consecutive woes. Matt. 33.
2. The narrative, is a striking illustration
of a lack of confidence in God.
Ahab doubted his own ability, to take
Eamoth-gilead, and instead of calling on God
for aid, who had always proven himself to be,
"their tower and their shield," he calls upon
Jehoshaphat.
The church to-day, has elements within her
body that need be deposed; she has opposition
that need be overcome; she hag conquests that
need be gained, but with her present means
seemingly; with her present discipline, she
trembles at the task. What shall be done in
this moment of anxiety? is the question.
A prominent Elder remarked to me some
time since, that the "only resort he now could
see, was to prepare and fit our young for
the task." This elder with his numerour sym-
pathizers, clearly illustrates a lack of confi-
dence in God, as did Ahab, and as such are led
to rely on the arm of flesh.
We pray the reader "to not cast away your
confidence which hath great recompense of
reward."
In our limited observations, the localities of
the country, where the Brethren are the most
numerous, and the best disciplined, are almost
universally under the care of men, who are not
possessed "with excellency of speech, or man's
wisdom."
3. The narrative serves us with an instance
of God's permission, contrary to right, when
His people are determined to have their own
way contrary to seeming better judgment.
Balaam was not content oa inquiring of the
Lord once, whether he should go and curse Is-
rael, but want a second time, and received
what we term one of God's permissions; how-
ever to his own sorrow.
We have thought that we have instances of
God's permissions in the church. Some of the
Ahabs and Balaams- among us, present them-
selves before the Lord for counsel in their
project; and Sailing to get their desires met,
they like Ahab and Balaam, present themselves
again; finally they obtain one of God's per-
missions, "go up and possess Ramoth-gilead ;"
"go ^jurse Iira<5l." We term it God's permis-
sion because it throws confusion in the counsel,
and plants the seed of division in the church;
which we know are evil, and hence are greatly
to be feared.
4. It is said that Jehoshaphat turned n-)t
from doing that which was right, in the eyes
of the Lord, exospt that he did not remove the
high places in his kingdom.
The high places in our lovely Zion are also
not being removed, but are rather being multi-
plied among us. ■
Gilboa. Ohio.
FORMAL AND TRUE RELIGION.
BY CHARLOTIIE T. BOND.
THE Pagan has his form of religion; a
ceremony for each imaginary god. The
Mohammedan will endure hardships, heat, and
toil, to make his regular visit to the tomb of
the prophet. The Jews are now, and always
have been zealous in performing all the cer-
emony of the Mosaic law. Catuolics have a
mixture of Jewish and Christian ceremony and
Protestants are not without their formal re-
ligion.
We go to meeting on Sunday, listen to the
sermon, or a part of it, return, and spend the
week without thinking much more of the aim
of life.
We are told those that are born of God are
the sons of God, and that God is a spirit, and
those that worship him must worship him
in spirit and in trulh. Then those that
are born of God are true and strong, they
are shining lights to the world, they never
lose faith in God and by their own faith in-
spire faith in others; they are messengers of
peace and angels of mercy. In sorrow and
afilictions they rejoice and are glad; in toils
and trials fearless and firm, knowing God is
working all lor their g"od, and his kindness
will not depart. Their faith in God is the
greatest restraint from e«il, and strongest in-
centive to all good, well knowing that strength
and guidance will be given in all t^mes of need.
Formal religion has none of this faith and
trust; it is the blind leading the blind, a shad-
dow without the substance, a hush without
sound, while true religion, strengthens in weak-
ness, will guide in perplexity and give a peace
that passeth all understanding; it is the pearl
of great pries; happy the man that sells all he
hath and purchases it.
For the Brethren at Work.
PERSONAL EFFORT.
D. E. BEUBAKER.
IT is astonishing how much may be stowed
away beneath the cloak of religion. He
or she is woefully deceived, that acts upon the
supposition, that to make the profession of a
religious life, is to insure prosperity and safety
spiritually and temporally, all through life,
regardless of their own personal efforts at living
R godly life. Such may be fitly compared to
the man that was brought before the police
court on charge of vagrancy; when after minor
questions the judge finally asked "What is
your occupation? '
"My wife is a milliner," was the rather
evasive reply.
It is no manner of use to blunder along
thinking that "belonging to the church" is
going to answer the demands of the Great
Judge, for our own personal efibrts; for every
one shall b^j judged according as their works
have been.
True, our blessed Master has become a refuge
for us, but not a refuge to hide from earnest,
and presistent efforts at Christian improvement
and development.
Peoria City, la.
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GOD'S BLESSING ON THE
DANCE.
A YOUNG lady who had been taught better
things, was arrayed in the garb of fashion,
and ready for the amusement of the ball-room.
As she stood at tho glass, arranging the last
rose amid her clustered locks, she hastely turned
round and said to her mother, "Why, what
makes you look so sad? What is the matter?
Come, do not be sad any more; put this rose in
my hair, and see how pretty it will look." Her
mother kissed her cheek, and as she bade her
good night, whispered, "Can you ask God's
blessing on the dance, Elizabeth?" The gay,
thoughtless girl gave her a quick, earnest look,
and hurried down the steps. At an earlier
hour than was expected, Elizabeth's voice was
heard at the door. Her mother was up stairs,
and when she went down to meet her, found
that she had retired to her room where she
was heard earnestly praying, "Hear my
prayer, 0 Lord, I beseech Thee, and let my cry
come up before Thee!" Her mother entered
her room and welcomed her home, "yes," said
she, "I have got home. In that bewildered ball-
room I danced with the merriest, and laughed
with the loudest, but there was an arrow here,"
pressing her heart. "God's blessing on the
dance 1 Those words rang in iny ear at every
turn."
THE BRETHREISr A.T TV^ORK.
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MATtY c. NOEHAN SHAKOS, MINN,
PROVOKING CHILDRN.
T
"Fathers, provoke not your cMldren to anger, lest they
he discouraged." Col. 3: 21.
HE duties of parents should be performed
in the spirit of holiness. Parents who
fear the Lord, will consider it their first and
great concern to bring up their children in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord. This
must be done in early life. It is Tery wrong,
indeed, for parents to provoke their children m
any way that they become discouragei. Pa-
rents that act thus, wiil cause their children to
bacoine oiso'oedient and reckless. There are
many ways that a child may be discouraged.
Ifyouaie always fretting and scolding, and
never give thtm praise for anything they do
right, or if they do things that are wron?, tell
them that they don't know any thing," and
that they are the worst children that ever lived,
you will be sure to discourage your children
and cause th'm to think taey are nobody, and
cannot do right, even if they should try. Many
a poor child has been disheartened and drove
from the parental roof by just such treatment.
It is sometimes necessary to use severe meth-
ods of treatment, yet it should always be done
with moderation and without sinful anger.
The example of a pious parent is the most ef-
fectual lesson, and when this is united "with
fervent prayer and diligent instruction, it may
be hoped that the Lord will crown with success.
Children should obey their parents in the Lord,
for this is right. By so doing they have the
promise of good days, acd a long life upon the
earth. The wise man hath said, ''Hearken unto
thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy
mother when she is old," Prov. 2.3: 22. Parents
are to be honored by submission to all their
lawful commanls, especiiUy under the infirm-
ities of age. But if fafcliers and mothers desire
their children to be otedient to their commands,
they must be kind and gentle and lovely to-
ward them, with long- forbearance, chastening
them for their wrongs with a spirit of holiness,
in the fear of the Lord. By so doing you will
gain the respect and love of your child, and it
will honor you, and obey you because it loves
you. We will now, for a les3on,turn our atten-
tion and observe the patience and treatment
that our Father in heaven has shown and is
still showing toward hjs children. Observe for
a moment the. reluctance with which he pun-
nishes men, and the moderation with which
punishments are inflicted. His judgments are
long delayed.as long as possible. He strikes not
. till it is absolutely necessary, neither doth he
af&ict willingly; bat oh, how tenderly. He
only chastises when necessity urges him. His
language is: "How shall I give thee up,
Ephraim, how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how
shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set
thee as Zaboim? mine heart is within me, my
repentings srs kindled together." Hoa. 11: 8.
Whsn our Fath?r in heaven does punish, he
does it with moderation and love. Fathers and
mothers, be kind and loving to your children;
hi patient toward them, though they ofttimes
disobey you; remember, that our Father in
heaven punishes less than our iniquity have
deserved, and in the midst of judgment he re-
members mercy. We then say to parents, use
gentle words and loviug smiles towards your
children.
"It is not much the world can give.
With all its suhtle art;
And gold and gems are not the things
To satisfy the heart.
' 'But oh; if those who cluster round
The altar and the hearth.
Have gentle words and loving smiles.
How beautiful is earth. " sr. c K.
PRAY OVER IT.
^^T HAVE just wasted this day," said a
X Sabbath-school teacher to a friend who
was calling upon her, "trying to decide which
of these two patterns to use in making my new
dress; either is fashionable, and one looks as
pretty as the other. I should have commenced
the skirt but for this." " I have always a good
rule to follow in any perplexity. Do give it to
me, Mary, I pray over it." The cheeks of the
other flashed, and she hardly knew what to re-
ply. "'You would not pray over a dress, would
you?" she asked at length. "I think it is get-
ting to be a matter of most serious moment
with Christian women. Indeed, there is scarce-
ly any thing we need to pray over more fervent-
ly, if we would ever wear the white robe in the
Father's mansion. We see in our class what mis-
chief it is working — how it distracts the atten-
tion of our girls and fills their minds so entirely
that all good thoughts are crowded out. Imag-
ine the Lord Jesus sitting by the table here
with you, my dear, helping you decide this
weighty question, while that tolling bell we
hear tells us that another mortal has passed
from life, and that they are bearing the dead to
the grave." "But I must make the dress some
fashion." "Certainly; but I think it our duty
to choose a fashion that is modest and simple.
The mind of the Lord has never changed,
and he tells us clearly his views of this matter
of ornamentation in the third of Isaiah, and if
any thing more was needed he is explicit
enougti in the New Testament when he
talks to us of our outward adorning. Miss.
Alice, pray well over this matter, I entreat
you,before you put in the scissors to your dress,
and I am not afraid that you will regret the
decision you make." Do we not all need to
pray more over our dress patterns? — Sel. 2r.
THE BEST TIME.
AVERY dear, only daughter lay dying She
had been a very thoughtful, praying child,
profissing religion at twelve years of age, and
lived a devoted and useful life. Now she was
only waiting a few hours to go home. Severe
pain at times almost took away the power of
thought, Between these attacks of suffering
she looked back on her childhood's experiences,
and forward into the blessed future, with equal
clearness and joy as she said "There's a de-
liglitful clearness now.": As I sat by her
bed, we talked as her strength would permit.
Among the many things never to be forgotten,
she said: "Father, you know I professed relig-
ion when I was young, very young — some
thought too young, but oh, how I wish I could
tell everybody what a comfort it is now to think
of it." Reaching out her hand, the fingers al-
ready cold, and grasping mine, she said with
great earnestness: "Father, you are at work for
the young. Do all you can for them while they
are young. It is the best time, the best time.
Oh, I see it now as I never did before. It is
the best time, while they are young — the
younger the better. Do all you can for them,
sviule they are very young." — Presbyterian.
HUSBANDS AND WIVES.
FORBEARANCE is the key-note of married
life. There can be no great discord so
long as the husband forbears and the wife for-
bears. Now this cannot be attained without
some labor. Results are approached gradually
in character, as they are in making a sand hill;
it is grain upon grain, shovelful upon shovelful;
and load upon load that makes the mound rise.
So results of character come gradually. An.
act at this time, a deed yesterday, a word this
morning, a cross answer to-day, repeated a
month hence, and so on, until at last you find
there is a ridge between you and vour wife's or
husband's afieotions. — Sel. n.
A writer, in the Housekeeper, tells how to
make healthy gems — Take of water, or half
sweet milk and half water; stir in graham
until the batter is smooth and just stiff enough
to roll or drop from the spoon, have pans hot
and bake in a quick oven.
Here is a hit of pure gold: "I never turn out
for scoundrels," said a bully, meeting a Friend,
and stepping up square before him to inaugur-
ate a quarrel. "I do," said the Friend, and
placidly took the other side of the way.
"When you are invited to dinner, or tea, and
the hostess invites you to the table, dou't wait
for the invitation to be repeated, as it is not only
impolite on the part of the guest, but many of
the tempting dishes lose their relish. I had
company a few days since, and they were called
three times before they made their appearance
in the dining room."
Dr. Scudder, on his return from his mission
in India, after a long absence, was standing on
the deck of the steamer with his son, when he
heard a gentleman using profane and vulgar
language. "Friend," said the doctor, "this
boy, my son, was bom and brought up in a
heathen country, a land of pagan idolatry;
but in all his life he never heard a man blas-
pheme his Maker until now." Looking heart-
ily ashamed, the gentleman promised to offend
no more.
GlEAHAit CusTABD PiE. — One quart of milk,
two eggs, half a cup of sugar, half a cup of gra-
hamflour. Beat the eggs and stir all togather.
The graham flour sinks to the bottom of the
pie-dish as the custard bakes and forms a good
crust. It may appear to be soaked, as custard
pie- crust often is, but it is not in the least
"clammy." It dissolves easily in the month
and is entirely digestible. A pleasant cream
pie is made from the same recipe, leaving out
he eggs and using creamy milk or thin cream.
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XiiE BltETHREN ^T "WOIilC.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
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OUR CONVICTIONS.
WRONG teaching is the devil's mortar,
and ignorance the stones with which
he builds the fortress for prejudice. Prejudice
stops the man's ears and closes his eyes against
much valuable truth. Prejadice dethrones
reason, banishes prudence and upsets the man,
making him a wanderer and stranger from
grace and eternal liberty. Where prejudice
rules, there gospel, divine power, wisdom and
goodness avail nothing. All the tears, and
prayers, and pleadings of a heart steeped in
truth and embellished with faith, virtue.
knowledge, temperance, brotherly kindness,
patience and charity, can make no good im-
pression upon prejudice. 0 thou wicked
Prejadice! Come down from the throne ol
man's heart, and let truth, and i quality, and
justice, and love reign in the heart of man.
It is with some trepidation that we venture
to utter our conviction on some questions, after
much study, prayer and reiieetion; knowing
the proneness of man to misrepresent and
trample under foot all who dare to disagree
with them on a cherished opinion. But we
would prefer to go to our graves, conscious
that we had plead for the bright truth, the
whole truth and nothing but truth, than to
die amid the shouts and applauses of error.
Will you then give ear to our convictions of
truth? Will you grant us the same liberty ol
thought and investigation you seek for your-
self? Will you remember when reading this
that you eujoytd studying and aniving at your
conclusion, and grant us the same ? We beg
of you then a little clemency v?hile we look at
the several questions.
FEET- WASHING.
1. When two or three are gathered together
in Jeans' name, then he is in the midst of them
Matt 18: 20. Beiievest thou this? Can not
two wash feet — o'oey the ordinance if they
m.et in the nama of Jesus? If they can, must
not both was'n, both wipe, both be washed, and
both be wiped, ere they can fill the example ?
After they have taken their garments and sat
down, have they done more than Jesus did?
If they have not done more — that is as to
washing and wiping, for this is the length and
breadth cf the "example" — why should we
condemn? At a Love-feast in this State a num-
ber of brethren were present but only two
fisters. ''Now," queried the elder, "what must
be done in the case?" The only source was
for the sisters to do as Jesus did, wash each
other's feet — so the whole assembly were com-
pelled, in order to have but one method, to
wash feet when they were done, all had their
feet washed, all had their feet wiped, all had
washed feet and all had wiped feet. Not one
could say, "I did not wash feet"; for each had
followed the example.
In baptism God requires two to fill the re-
quirement— the administrator and the penitent.
A third person is not essential to administration,
and reception of the rite. In the kiss of charity,
two persons can obey the command, a third
person not being essential to the obedience of
the two who saluted. In the breaking of the
Dread, two persons are sufficient to obey the
command, a third not being essential to the
obedience of the two. In dividing the cup a
third person is not an absolute necessity in order
to render the obedience of the other two accep-
table. Please do n'ot say the administrator is
a necessity; for distributing bread is one thing
while breaking it is another. Cooking food is
not eating food; and in our investigations we
must not confound the preparatory part with
the thing itself. The sowing of grain, rsEsping,
grinding, baking are all antecfdant to break-
ing, and not a part of the ordinance. Bringing of
water, tubs and towels, are all antecedent to
feet-washing, but not the ordinance. Please
bear these things in mind as we pass along,
the commission Matt 28: 19. Is this not a clear
fact? Do we not all see it verified frequently ?
Two brethren meet and salute each other
wich a kiss — so far as those two men are con-
cerned before God, have they not obeyed the
command? Could a third person make them
more obedient? Could they, fay any means,
have failed in observing the coramani psrfectly?
If it be observed perfectly, no man can make it
more so.
In breaking, bread two persons may engage
so as to fill the requirements. One breaks,
the other receives; and the order reversed, the
one who receives now breaks, while the other
receives. Now the virtue is not in breaking
alone, nor in receiving alone, nor yet in eating
alone; but in breaking, receiving and eating,
all being necessary to obedience. In feet-
washing we see the same general rule exempli-
fied by the Master. Each apostle was a sub-
ject, Christ himself the other person. He
washed and wiped the feet — a natural order in-
deed— so that when Peter went to Joppa and
preached Jesus, and established a church, he
could say, "My Master gave me an example
that I should do as he did to me — wash and
wipe feet." And when John had persuaded
many at Ephesus to believe on the Lord, he
could declare: "On the night that the Lord
Jesus was apprehended, he washed and wiped
my feet, and said he gave me an example that I
should do as he did to me." Is there any doubt
as to what John did?
The twelve apostles were not the example,
the water was not the example, but what Christ
did to each ajjostle.
In 1 Peter 2:21 it is laid down that we should
follow Christ's steps since he suffered for us,
"leaving us an example." In what? In every-
thing from the beginning to the end of his min-
istry. Dare we say that no one shall follow him
in beina; guileLss? An example is a mighty
illustrator.
3. Pray, why should I deprive any one from
washing feet — at the same place, on the same
occasion that I wash feet? Or why should any
one deprive me of the noble work? If being
washed is essential to eating, and the com-
mand is to wash, and the example is wash,
beloved brethren, how can we eat and please the
Lord,not. having washed ? What principle is vi-
olated when each one washes? "No principle" is
the universal response. Then let no brother wash
the feet of more than one, sud then all can en-
gagepn the holy work. Just so soon as one broth-
er washes the feet of two, he cuts off the priv-
ilege of some one to wash feet. Come,bret'nren,
let us think of these things and be like children,
and not deprive each other of engaging in such
grand and glorious work in God's house. We
feel the great responsibility of being obedient
to Christ; and want all our dear brethren and
sisters to enjoy the same great blessings that
come to obedient children.
We are not pleading for several ways of
obeying the ordinance. The system used ex-
tensively in Southern Illinois is assuredly in
keeping with th« example given to each.
apostle — A rises, washes and wipes B.'s feet: B^
washes and wipes A.'s, and so on until all have^
been washed, all wiped; all have washed and alii
have wiped — a perfect equality among all. If:
this be not oneness — if this be not unify — if this^
be not practical equality, then we know not
where to. find it. If the "slow" argument he-
advanced, we would say, begin at each table
and pass round it. If you would know how
well it works in all its parts, just try it. Do
not be afraid of it. You'll not get above the
Master by simply doing as he did, especially
when he says we shall. He weat into the water
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to be baptized, and asks us to do likewi8e,and we
have dene so without thinking we exceed him
in thus obeying. By no means are we pleading
to add to the command or example.
i. The order in this way of observing the or-
dinance, is so commendable that it alone should
favorably impress every member. And we
would here beseech those who favor what they
term the "single mode" to adopt the order of
the Master, so that all can wash, all wipe, all
be washed, and all be wiped; and then by pure
:and good lives show that you mean not only to
'follow the Master in feet-washing, but in being
.guileless — in not threatening, in not reviling.
Perhaps the shortest way to general satisfac-
Ition would be to treat this question as the sup-
/per on the table was treated — leave it work its
■own way. Our mind is, that if A. M., would
(authorize all to practice in this way that will
fenable all to wash feet. This we do not regard as
mecessary to satisfy any notion of ours, but as
ithe best road to peace and gospel success.
(&od will help those who cling to the Gospel,
:and when all wash feet, is it not clinging to the
\word? Dear brethren, think of this prayerful-
ily. let us keep Christ above us all, in all, by
tall. Ouv wishes must go down before his will,
— before his order and requirements. It is the
ipart of wisdom to change for the better when
■convinced.
COLLEGES.
Why should there be wrangling with these?
Our Brotherhood owns no colleges — never
bought any — never authorized any to begin —
never set rules and orders for them ; why haste
to bring fchem to an end? Is teaching school
a species of wickedness ? Is owning echool-
houses a bar to fellowship? If so, what be-
comes of the wood and stone and iron and
glass in other forms, such as in dwellings
and meeting-houses? Are the schools turning
gospel principles upside down and cover-
ing tkem over with rubbish? If so, turn
committees on them — make them stop that
kind of work, just as you would the man
who gives medicine that hurts the patient.
What do you do with the farmer, the black-
smith, the carpenter when he errs? Do you
tear down the building?, even before they
have time to thresh the grain, or shoe the
horse, or make a door? No; but when they
abuse the good things, and cause others to sin
as well as himself, you say "stop," and you
have a right to speak. Let us not be in too
; great haste concerning evils, wait until they
'come; they will get along soon enough. We
never attended college — never sat under its
ishadow even, but think we are none the better
because we never did. Let those alone who
are gifted to teach; and when they wilfully
abuse the gift, we will join hands with you in
pleading with them to do better. Let us love
them and thus show them we want them to do
good. Do not abuse them. They cannot in-
crease very fast in love for you in that way.
And above all, be slow to believe injurious re-
ports concerning our brethren. Some very
wild stories are floatina; around, and the pru-
dent man will be slow to let them in his ear,
for he knows how all neighborhoods are afflict-
ed with backbiters and slanderers.
SEEIES OF MEETINGS.
We are for these with all our heart; for Paul
"disputed with the Jew.'', and with devout per-
sons, and in the market daily with them
that met with him. And he went into t&e
synagogue and spake boldly for the space of
three months." Acts 19: 8. And more: The
early Christians continued daily with one ac-
cord in the temple praying God and having
favor with ail the people. Acts 2: 46, 47. Here
good men and women were .pretty popular, it
seems, because they had "favor with all the
people." It is no proof of being wrong when
the multitude speaks well of you; for olten did
the multitude agree with the apostles, but the
chief rulers and scribes were always jealous.
SUNDAY-SCHOOLS.
We prefer the name Bibk-3chools, and then
make the study of the Bible the chief object.
But under the name "Sunday -achool" the
question has always been presented to A. M.,
and we think that if its decision and advice be
carried out, good work may be done every-
where. Just now we can see nothing better
than a vigorous effort to teach the young, be it
on Monday or Sunday, or Saturday or any
other day. It may be properly classed under the
head of "good work for necessary uses." Titus
3: 14. This we regard as strong evidence for
a good Bible-school in every school-house and
meeting-house among our Brethren.
MISSIOKAET LABOR.
We have known nothing else but mission
work since in' the church. The command to
"preach the gospel," to "go and preach," and
to be "instant in season and out of season,"
are too clear to permit us to look at anything
else. You can measure our zeal to help save
others, when we say that if we had the power
we would equip and send out 75,000 men and
women within ten days, to go up and down
through the lanes and streets, and fields and
groves teaching the people the way of salva
tion. Indeed if we were able, we would wage
a tremendous war against Satan by turning
all the printing presses against him, accom-
panied by a great multitude of mighty workers.
God be praised for committing the noble work
of sounding out the Word to the church !
Now we have pretty freely given you our
position, and do so with a hope that you will
look at it without any prejudice, and grant us
no more than you seek for yourself, the right
to study the word of God and arrive at just
conclusions from the same. You like to thmk,
study and hold views; will you grant us less
liberty? You have your views on these ques-
tions and cherish them; do you not want to do
to us what you want us to do to you?
bear in (he presentation of them? Think of
what you enjoy, then think that others enjoy
the same great liberty — to think, and talk, and
write in a becoming spirit. We do not write
to open up a controversy, but to satisfy our
own mind, and the many who have written us
concerning these things. We do not saean
that this is a signal for a prolonged discussion
over these questions in our paper; for they have
been before the Brotherhood, lo these many
years, and should now be dismissed; and the
whole body be turned to spreading the gospel
of the kingdom. Annual M-seting, we insist is
the proper place to debate these question?, and
oar paper the place to teach the people the
way of the Lord. ^'Set for the defense of the
Gospel" is our sign, and we do not intend to
take it down, neither do we desire to keep any
other kind of goods within. Please do not
conclude that we simply want our way on
these things. We are but a member of the
church of Christ, atd have not been set to decide
what is law and what is not: but have been
sent forth as a teacher in Israel. By God's
grace we shall abide in our calling. Will you
come and help us tell the good old story of the
cross to the millions who know net its grand-
eur and glory? God bless you with a tender,
loving heart so full of sympathy for poor mor-
tal man that you will constantly make known
his riches to the praise of his glory.
M. M. E.
From different sources we learn that it is re-
ported in some places, that we confess that we
were mistaken in our view as given in the
Primitive Christian, on the subject of the cov-
ering for the head of the woman when she
prays or prophecies. We take this opportun-
ity to say we have no reason to change our
mind, and contradict all such reports. — R. H.
Miller, in the Preacher.
This sets Bro. Miller in the proper light be-
fore the Brotherhood. The articles on the cov-
ering question he wrote for the Primitive were
as sound as gospel and proved very satisfactory
to the brethren.
The Adva:~-£ says there i? no more reason in
the nature or things, that all should drees alike,
than that all the flowers in the garden, or the
houses in a town, should be shaped to one fig-
ure; and yet such is the power of lashion and
conventionalities, that many render themselves
uncomfortable and disfigure their naturally
beautiful form to dres-s like somebody else.
— The Religious Herald.
But that "somebody else'' always happens to
be a person who cares more for the world than
for religion. If people are asked to dress like
humble christianp, they revolt, but if asked to
array themselves in the vain fashions of the
world it is all right. Straws tell which way
the wind blows.
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THE BliETHREN ^T I^ORE:.
YOUTH'S ADVAKCE.
Dear lover of youth: —
AS3UEED as we are that the moral and
spiritual interests of those under your
charge are close to your heart, we desire to
address to you a few earnest words.
Tou are aware that the most corrupting
agents among our youth are the vile publci-
tions known as "boy's story papers." Fully a
half million of these are circulated weekly, and
it is safe to say that there is scarcely a house-
tiold in the land which is secure against their
evil influences.
They are distributed broadcast, and the in-
jury which tliey do is beyond calculation. Many
a parent and many a minister, as they have
personally assured us, have never suspected the
cause of the waywardness cf a loved child, un-
til they traced it to these publications, which
treat of seduction, burglary, and all phases of
crime, in such, a way as to inflame the imagin-
ation of youth and render wrong attactive and
virtue repulsive.
The question then arises as to what is the
best means of saving our community from this
fearful evil.
The mere denunciation of bad reading will
not answer alone. Our children will read, and
the utmost we can do is to direct and educate
the taste, so that it shall elevate and not debase.
We need a paper devoted especially to the
young, and which shall entertain, and instruct
them, and that shall come to their bands once
a week, fresh, wholesome and eagerly wel-
comed.
So impressed are we with this view of one of
the most important questions ever brought to
our consideration, that we shall unfiinchingiy
labor for their best interests.
Price of Youth's Advance only 40 cents a
year. . Send for sample copy.
M. It. E.
OUR ffllSSIONARY PLAN.
For S LOO, the Beethren at Wobk one
month to eight persons, arid each a copy of
"The House "We Live In," by Bro. Daniel Van-
iman, or ' Single Immersion," by Bio. James
Quinter. Price of each pamphlet, five cents.
For §1.00, the Beethebn at Work two
months to five persons, and each a copy of
"Feet-Washinff," by Bro. J. F. Ebersole. Price
of pamphlet, five cents.
For $5.00, the Brethren" at Work to ten
persons four months, and each a copy of "Trine
Immersion Traced to the Apostles,"
The foregoing is presented with the hope
that oar readers will embrace the opportunity
of sowing some good seed, by a little effort.
God will bless those who diligently labor to
instruct others. Bretheekt at Work.
Mt. Morris, III.
HELPFUL.
ANOINTING THE SICK.
FROM the tone aud sentiment of the many
letters we receive from various parts of
the brotherhood the past few weeks, we infer
that prayers and supplications are going up to
God for wisdom and truth to prevail at our
next A. M. Some of the letters are also full
of tenderness and heavenly sympathy, that we
cannot read them without weeping. How we
would like to publish all of them ! They are
bright jewels in the pathway of life; and coming
from earnest, active brethren in the church —
men who have for many years hazarded their
lives for the foundation of truth, the soul is
aroused to renewed energy and determination
to move onward. We' are hop.eful for the future;
and can now see the waters of the sea of distress
dividing to let Zion pass over safely and surely.
M. M. B.
Will you please give your views on James 5 : 14, 15-
E. P. G.
fTMIIS passage has com,e up for consideration
\_ a great many times, but almost without
exception to receivr the same answer. Bro.
Donan, in his "Lite of Jacob Creath," does re-
late a case of this sort, so cufed. But the cur-
rent testimony of lbs Church of Christ does not
favor any other view than that this was a mir-
atalous interposition. Eiders, however, should
visit the sick, and should pray over them with
full assurance of faith that God will hear and
bltss that prayer, if wisely directed. We can
not decline our duty because we do not know
God's Will in the matter. — Christian.
remarks:
Does not the same Scripture that requires
elders to visit the sick and pray over them,
also demand that the elders should anoint the
sick with oil in the name of the Lord? Who
authorizes modern Christians to make void a
part of the word of God by their traditions?
If elders can please God by visiting the sick,
and praying over them, yet refusing to anoint
them with oil, we would like to know why
others cannot go safe with faith and repentance,
yet omitting baptism? j. h. m.
Boasting of knowledge is bad enough; but
boasting of ignorance is still worse.
A VENERABLE minister, ripe in the experience
of many years labor, once said, near the close
of his life: "If any church puts the work of
missions in a corner, the Lord will put that
church in a corner." Mark it! The sad ex-
perience sf many "cornered" churches bears
testimony to the truthfulness of the words. —
Golden Censer.
We
Dear brethren editors : —
YOUR missionary plan is a good one,
can all help you in your noble efforts to
Spread the gospel in its purity, if we will take
hold and go to work; I believe it is the duty of
every follower of the meek and loving Savior
to help the cause all they can.
Dear sisters, although we have not the liberty
to preach, we can send our mite to help along
the cause. Can we not deny ourselves some
little thing and thereby help to spread the
gospel to every creature. May the Lord help
us to work while we have time and opportunity.
Let us not be weary in well-doing; for in due
season we shall reap if we faint not.
M. E. Brooks.
The following is the "plan" referred to:
For il.OO, the BRETHEEir at Work one
month to seven persons, and each a copy of
"Perfect Plan of Salvation" or Bro. Stein's
"Non-Conformity to the World." Price of
pamphlet, ten cents.
Can I be saved and not be a member of the
Church of Christ? If so, then there is no use
for the church. Christ's suffering was useless.
The world would be as well off without the
c'nurch as with it. Be not deceived. In the
church is salvation. Out of it is death — eternal
death. Many churc'n members are not alive to
these truths. How long, 0, Lord, vrill we
slumber and sleep ?
The Brethren at Work, in speaking of
Ashland College says: "Five of the faculty are
members of tlie church, four of whom are
dressed as brethren, and in spirit manifest
brotherly love and "good will" to all." We
think the other brother ought to feel the ne-
cessity of identifying himself with the church.
— Primitive Christian.
He felt "the necessity" and did the identi-
fying, and now bears the good will and love as
do the others. Just step up to the Normal and
learn to read, brother Christians.
In many instances ministers lose their in
fluence because they do not practice what
they preach. The preaching is good enough
for any congregation but the way they live is
anything but a credit to the cause they advo-
cate. It is consistent living that gives to
preaching much of its power. Men who live
right and preach the truth are the pillars of
the church, and in the final account will receive
a greater reward than the one who enlightens
others by his preaching, but by his conduct
casts a dark shadow over the whole picture.
It is well enough for preachers to study how
to preach, but they should also study how to
live, that their conduct may be a shining light
to others. Actions always apeak louder than
words. The Pharisees said but did not; our
ministers want to both say, and do.
The following we clip from the Primitive.
It is not just our way of doing when we are a
little perplexed but it shows how editors some-
times maneuver:
When I was yet a "typo" in the Primitive
oifiee, I remember quite distinctly bow the
editor would sometimes be perplexed in trying
to iill up his correspondence columns with
appropriate matter. 1 can see him yet as he
sat with face in his hands, and elbows on the
table, as if asleep; but he was not. This in-
dividual never slept, or seldom. Then he would
suddenly rise from his chair and walk the floor
with "uneven" step, halting now and then to
scratch his head. This latter act seems to be a
characteristic of editors. It was an action al-
ways mysterious and queer to me. I have
thought it might be a remnant of their school-
boy days, but I confess I don't know. Then
he would go to the window and gaze out with
a vacant look. This little paragraph is intend-
ed to convey to the reader a faint idea of the
perplexities of an editor. — T. G. Rollenherger.
THE 13ilEi;-i-Il-iEISr -A.T 'WO±i^.
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J. S. MOHLEE,
Bditor.
All communicationg for thisdepartment, such aa que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S, Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
When did God set up a kingdom on eartli ; on
the day of pentecost, or before that time V
James M.Neff.
Does the Bible harmonize in the declaration of
Christ to the Scribes and Pharisees, Matt. 12:40,
with his burial and resurrection as to the time he
was in the grave V Please give the harmony.
P.C.Long.
"Will some one explain Genesis 4: 1.5 — "And the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.
And the Lord set a mark upon Ciin. lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was the mark
He set on him ? Robert T. Crooe.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse in
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
lows: "And there were dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, but of every nation under
heaven." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or not ?
Robert T. Ckook.
LITERARY SOCIETIES.
Dear Brother: —
I WISH you to give me your opinioii on the
followina; subject or question: We have a
literary society in our school-house at Rock
Creek district, and some of the Brethren, in-
cluding myself, attend and take part iu the
exercises. Oar exercises are such as reading,
essays, orations, declamations and debate, noth-
ing but good, moral questions. I will give you
a few of them: 1. Which has the greater power,
water or fire? 2. Which is the greater evil,
intemperance (the use of ardent spirits), or
war? 3. Is compulsory education a good and
just law? 4. Is woman's intellectual faculty
equal to that of man?
Now the reason 1 ask you this question is,
because some of the Brethren think it wrong
to attend societies of the kind above mention-
ed; hence are opposed to our attending the
same and taking a part. Now, dear brother,
will you please be so kind and give your opin-
ion in the Bbethrem" at Wobk and oblige your
brethren in Christ? If you wish you can send
this for publication. My address is Malvern,
Whiteside Co., III. JoHsr M. Dietz.
ANSWER.
Dear Brother: —
Tour letter, asking my opinion as to the
propriety of brethren participating in literary
societies, where moral questions are discussed,
is before me. In answer I would say, that if
such societies are conducted in good order, I
can see no special evil resulting from them in
the discussion of proper subjects. But if con-
ducted as I have seen them, they are productive
of no good. Where personal thrusts are pur-
posely made; or foolish expressions to raise a
laugh, and a constant effort to out-talk an op-
ponent regardless of truth, — such societies
brethren ought not to attend. They only gen-
der to strife.
If, however, the object is to improve the
mind, and good decorum ia maintained, and
only proper, moral subjects ar* discuss-
ed, I cannot see any evil resulting from them.
I would, however, not advise you to partici-
pate in tbem, contrary to the wishes of the
church in which you live. I think the better
way would be, to bring this matter before your
church, if you thiok, your participation in the
exercises might cause trouble, and state to the
church the kind of societies you have, and ask
their consent and advice; at least ask your of-
ficial members. This is a good way to main-
tain peace in the church, which is of the ut-
most importance. j. s. m.
THE NICOLAITANS.
Will some one explain Rev. 2:6— 1.5. Who were
the jSTicolaitans, and what were their deeds and
doctrines V A Brother.
ANSWER NUMBEE I.
IN the above query two questions are asked:
First, What were tbeir deeds? Second,
What were theii doctrines?
We cannot, at this time, -explain all the con-
tents between the Bth and loth verses as refer-
red to in the above query; but shall confine cur-
selves mainly to the deeds and doctrines of the
Nicolaitans.
The information respecting those points, ia
somewhat meager. It seems that the deeds of
the Nicolaitans were of licentious character,
though professing religion.
They maintaiued ^'plurality of ivives."
Doubtless on account of their licentiousness
and indulgence in carnal lusts, they were re-
proved, and even hated, and the churches were
admonished to remove this stain from them, or
Grod would fight against them with the sword
of His mouth.
In doctrine, they were Antinomians, i. e.,
they discarded '''' good works,'' as necessary to
salvation, and relied mainly on '^strong, religi-
ous emotion" for their salvation, at the expense
of practical godliness. That being their doc-
trine, we can easily imagine what their life
was, and we need not wonder at the rebuke
giyen them. J. S- ir.
ANSWER NUMBER H.
The Nicolaitans originated with one Nicho-
las of Antioch. History says, he was a Gentile
by birth, but was converted to Judaism and
then to Christianity. Their doctrine allowed a
community of wives, and made no distinction
between meats offered to idols and ordinary
meats. They taught, that men could believe in
Jesus and eat meat offered to idols. They were
lewd and profligate in their lives and aimed at
secular advantages.
The church at Smyrna was in the city of
Smyrna, in a section of country known as
Ion a.
Smyrna was one of the seven churches of
Asia. Polycarp is supposed to have been the
pastor of the church at the time the Kevelator
wrote. Their works were good, and according
to the word, they were ever striving to over-
come their trials and temptations by imploring
divine and strict adherence to the teaching of
the apostles. Hence they were rich in grace,
but poor as concerning possessions of this
world's goods. With all their good worts
there were some among them who said, they
were Jews and were not, but were of the syna-
gogue of Satan.
Paul says, he is not a Jew which is one out-
wardly, but he is a Jew which is one inwardly.
At this time there was not so much care taken
iu counseling those who were admitted into
the church, as there should have been, conse-
quently there were men taken in who had sin-
ister motives in view. The church tried such,
and found them to be of the synagogue o? Sa-
tan. They were not to fear those men as much
as the tribulations which were to come upon
them.
The devil was going to cause some of them
to be cast into prison, but they were to keep
their first promise, hold out faithful until death
and they should inherit a crown of life.
Pergamos was a city of Troas. The sharp
sword with two edges was the word of God. —
The spirit saitb, " Thou boldest fast my name."
This was said to them, because many other
churches had forsaken the divine origin of the
church, and were looking to man-power as the
head of all good, while the church of Perga-
mos still held to the faith once delivered to the
apostles, that Christ was the true head of the
church.
They had not denied this faith, though they
had dwelt, where Satan's seat is.
This was about the time when the greatest
persecutions were arising and all the devices of
Satan were being made use of by the heathen
to torture and persecute the church, and as
they were near to the place where the great
power of the persecutors was shown, it might
well be called the place where Satan dwelt and
his seat would be where emanated his power.
Tet the Spirit had a few things against the
church, for they had those amongst them, who
held the doctrine of Balaam.
The doctrine of Balaam was to induce the
Israelites to idolatry, that God might curse
them. As Balak desired Balaam to curse Israel
aud offered him money to do so, God turned
his curse into a blessing.
Then Balaam advised Balak to seduce the
Israelites to fornication and idolatry, through
the agency of the Moabitish women. The
stumbling block was the advice of Balaam,and
by this means there was a plague brought upon
Israel and those that died were twenty-four
thousand. Numbers 25: 9. So it was with
the church at Pergamos. The stumbling-block
vas the advice or doctrine of those who taught
as Balaam, and there were many who fell in
with this false religion. D. Rowland.
Hebe is a good one told of Horace Bushnell:
Hearing some one criticise in a fault-finding
way the singing of a church, he exclaimed:
" Its worship! and you might as well criticise
the gait of a scapegoat that bears away the
sins of the people."
There is no one name that expresses all
the truth concerning God, or even all that we
know of him. The names that we apply to
him are descriptive, — we can never claim that
they are exhaustive. They tell first one truth,
and then another, that we have learned about
him, but how much do they leave untold?
i • .
A HE-iBT that is destitute of the love of God
is like a river-bed whose waters have bf en dried
up, or diverted into some other channel. We
see only, in the place of the pure and sweetly-
flowing water, the ooze and mud of the river
bottom.
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'HE BRETHREiN ^T -W^ORK:.
^mxt^mnkntL
From James Evans. — We returned home
after a six weeks' visit among the brethren in
Shelby and Kaox countiss. Between ice, snow
and mad, our meetings were not numerous nor
as well attended as we desired. In addition to
the hindrances arising from the weather ard
roads, the measles were in almost evpry hcuse,
preventing many from coming out. But we do
not complain of these things over which we
have no control. We formed the acquaintance
of most of the brethren in these counties, num-
bering in all about thirty. One aged brother
died while we were there. He was 95 years
old. Bis name was George Huntacker, and for
60 years had been a member of the church. He
was baptized by Elder George Wolf of Illinois.
His end was peace. The brethren are scattered
here iu Knox, Shelby and Monroe Counties.
Brethren I. Colebank and John Hays areas
yet the only preachers there. We think, under
more favorable circumstaEces, the truth might
be esiended there.
Daring our visit in these parts we held a dis-
cussion with a Seventh-Day-Adventist on the
Sabbath question aad baptism. He is a firm
believer in that system of theology, taught by
ElleH White, a recognized prophetess in their
church, and 3. N. Andrev.'s and Uriah Smith.
By the way, thepe people abstain from swine's
flesh, tobacco, whisky and doctors' drugs. They
are very tenacious on the seventh day sabbath,
and allege that Sunday-keeping s a mark of
the beast.
Before we came to Macon, where he was
preaching^br over five weeks, he asserted that
the first day of the week was the Pope's San-
day. We told the people that he could not
prove this, but we could prove that he had the
Pope's baptism; for single immersion in the
three names was certainly invented by Pope
Gregory at the council of Toledo, A. D. 633.
Before we came to Mason, Mr. Wren had
been preaching on the perpetuity of what was
written on stones as the perfect law of liberty.
He found a people who admitted his premises
as to the tea commandments and the Sabbath.
The only question to settle was, which day was
commanded to be kept holy. Human creeds
say, the first day of the week is the Sabbath;
the Decalogue says, the seventh day. But we
denied his premises. We showed that the ten
commaQdments were not our rule of life, but
the example and precepts of Jesus, as he him-
sf If or his apostles have declared them. We
find no seventh day sabbath in t'ae new insti-
tution and Mr. Wren could find none. Bat as
we intend to write elsewhere mure fully on the
subject, we thall add no more here.
We are now at home in Carroll county and
havH resumed meetings in the new church
house which was closed all Winter, on account
of the cold, and the unfinished state of the
house. We Lope to have regular meetings on
the first and third Sunday of each month and
shall labor for the cause of Christ here and
elsewhere, as doors of utterance present them-
selves.
As the readers may probably know, we dis-
located our right wrist last Winter, and at pre-
sent can do scarcely any work with our hands,
except a little writing. But if we cannot la-
bor with our hands, we can use our tongue sni
pen, and for thi-i we are thankful. We are on
the side of truth and a complete separation
from the world. The church and the world to
us are two distinct organizations. The word
kosmos is the or glnal word to represent the
present world. Kosmos means order and ar-
rangement. The present " kosmos" has its or-
der, its rules and policy. To this we have died.
The church has its order and arrangement, and
there is no border land, , where world and
uhureh can blend. This fancied border land is
where too many mambsis live. Men attempt
to do what Jesus said they could not do, viz.,
serve God and Mammon. The world must not
know us, because it knew not our Master. —
Love not the world,— Z>e TF«f, Mo.
From John Forney. — We have nice wea-
ther now; farmers have commeneed plowing
at d sowing last week. Health in this neigh-
borhood is good. Yesterday was our meeting
in our school honse near- my home; people
could not near all get in the house. A sister
was received by baptism. We need a larger
house; who will heln us to build one? Some
of us helped to build several in Illinois. — Abi-
lene, Kan.., March 18ih.
From Jesse Y. Heckler. — Once more we
feel, as if we were set at liberty, after a long
imprisonment. We were enclosed within, the
gloomy walls of ice aad snow, a long, severe,
tiresome Winter. But at this writing, the
snow has all disappeared except the drifts, and
the signs of coming Sprirjg are here. Count-
less flocks of wild ducks and geese are pursu-
ing their flight Ncvrth-ward and farmers are
beginning to lay their plans for Spring work.
Many have a large portion of last year 's corn
crop yet to gather. The weather and roads
have been so bad that it was impossible to keep
up our appointments for meetings, but by the
help of the Lord, we will open the Spring
campaign with renewed vigor and may the
Lord add his blessing. Amen. — Weeping Wa-
ter, Neb., March 25.
severest Winter they experiene<id. I have not
btard of any persons, or stock being frczen
this Winter, asd I rather think that healthfu!-
ness prevails everywhere. The nice Spring
weather, the singing of the birdf, the ba'my
breezes that roll over ths prairie to-day, — all
is invigorating, and the heart of man is lifted
up, and the soul thrills with joy, seeking even
to penetrate, as it were, the impenetrable, bear-
ing home to the Fountain Head, exultant
praise for his boundless lov« ard mercy. We
feel to give God all the praise, and in conclu-
sion will say to all that may notice these lines,
to remember us at a Throne of Grace. Do not
forget us, when passing this way, but stop off
at Carleton or Davenport, Thayer Co., and if
no Brethren are pfrXent, you will, upon inqui-
ry find that they are near at hand, and will re-
ceive yon with open heart and hand. May God
bless all his children every s-.-here, now and for-
ever. Amtn. — March 29th.
From John J, Hoover. — Wo feel to say,
that here in the West, the harvest is great and
the laborers few, and we would be glad, if the
Brethren, in their travels would make this one
of their stopping places. We stand very much
in need of ministerial aid. And to the dear
brethren and sisters that are looking for homes
iu the West, with church privileges, I would
say, that this is about as good a place as they
can find, west of the Mississippi river. We
have here a healthy climate, good water and a
very prcdaetive soil; no rocks to dull your
plows when cultivatiug the soil, no alkali wa-
ter to bloat and make you sick, when you want
to quench your thirst on a hot Summer day;
no ague; no chills and fevers as in many por-
tions south of us. These are facts which I
know from my own observation and experience.
The soft, gentle, (and sometimes not very gen-
tle) breeze=, that glide over the rolliug prairip,
are pure and refreshing in Sprirg, Summer and
Autumn, and in Winter not colder than many
other places of same latitude. This past Win-
ter is said by those thao bava been here, since
the country was first settled, to have been the
Snow-bound.— Quite recently we were out
on a short visit and were caugtit in one of our
severe snow- storms. We had to wait several
days, until the trains could move on again,
that were snowed in along the road. The cuts
along the road were filled with snow, which
had to be shoveled oat, occupying many hun-
dred men for several days, clearing the snow
from the track. While musing over our mis-
fortune, we had to think of the blockades
along the road of life. . Sometimes this road is
winding through plessant sceneries and along
elevated plains; but at last we get into some
deep cut, where we meet with adversities.
These cuts in cur heavenly road are some-
times made by ourselves and sometimes by
others. But no matter how they are made, there
are always some who are ready to heap the de-
bris of life in upon us, and it often requires
many hours of struggling to get the road open
again.
We often have much shoveling and digging
to remove the obstacles, and those, who we
think ought to aid us, often try and drag us
further down into the cut of degradation. 0,
how unfaithful we are [ Instead of bearing
each other's burdens, we heap more upon the
road.
But sometimes we are placed into the cut by
others and have to suffar innocently. Then we
have comfort in Chrirt's saying, " Blessed are
ye, when men shall revile you and persftcute
you and shall say all manner of evil against
you falsely lor my sake." Matt, 5: 11,
Along this road there is a telegraph reaching
from our heart to the Chief-operator on the
line. By it we receive messages of comfort to
our soul that cannot be given by our fellow-
men. What a sweet consolation it is, that
when we are detained on this road, we can haye,
access to a throne of grace of immutable joy,
of life eternal, from which we draw ocr susten-
ance. If it were not for these hours of depres-
sion whicti we have to pass through, we might
become too much exalted and pass by Ih'S nar-
row road that leads to heaven. But when we
hear the cry of our fellow-travelers, saying,
■' thou unfaithful brother;'' it brings us down
from our elevated pathway, and places us on
the roaiwhere we can look to another's wel-
fare as well as to our own. Yet each one must
THE BRETEEREl^^ AT "v^ORK.
221
clear himself of all earthly a^'partenanees, and
put Oil the whole armor of God and the breast-
plate of righteousness, which is the helniit of
salvation, and it will be no trouble to keep the
road; for it has been laid out ani graded by the
Son of the Most High. May God help us all
to be found traveliiug upon this road.
D. Rowland.
From J. C. Lehman — Oar meetings in the
Pine Creek cho.ich are now past. tiro. Bashor
preached 18 sersnoas, Bro. Leer 6 sermons, and
the immediate result is an addition of 35 to our
number, and two more applicants. Others said,
tbey would ccms soon. The meetings werf
solemn; men were seen to weep when sinne?^
turned to God; such as could not be moved
heretofore. Next Sunday we intend to orgsn-
iz'! our Sunday school at our church. — Brhtjl, j
I/td , April 4.
From Elihu Moore.— Oa page 124 of your
paper I see an account of our trip to Clayton
county. In giving the account thereof, two
errors occurred. Fir^t you make me sav, "C.
H. S oner," whe=i it should be " C. H. Stone,"
Second, you make me say, "council meeting"
when it should read "private interview." R jads
very bad; snow drifts from thrf'e to eight f^et
deep; very cold i^t night. — Greeiie, luica, April
1.
thsre has never been a failure in crops, but
rather alwavs a surplus. Members need not
fear starvation to emigrate here. Bro. A. Reese
says, I would advise those coming here to do
so as soon as they well can; for land is rapidiy
ircreasing in price, henc^. an evidence m favor
of emigration here. Muny have gone further
West that are now returning to Missouri. Bro.
Reess once livfd in cur county, and I am cer-
tain that he will j jin in with me in sajing that
no better, (I don't want to say the best) body
of land can be found in the west than in Saline
county. Bro Rsese has stated correctly in re-
gard to Sjciety, the morali of Missouri and in
every other point. Members will be welcomed
to settle among us here, especially min^'sterina
brethren; for we stand much in need of them.
Brownscille, Mo., April 1.
From M. E. Yeoman. — The weather has
been very cold this Winter and a gi'eat deal of
snow is jet on the ground. To-day is the first
of April an J hundrtds of acres of corn to husk
yet. The snow, in some places, lays three feet
deep. There are fifteen members living m this
county now. Fjye years ago there were two.
some have died; but the remaining fifc(-en still
hold meetjn? two or three times a mouth. I
hope ?oon to see more added to the fold of
Christ, and to this end may your paper be the
means of doing much good. May we all strive
to enter in at the strait gate. — Carroll City,
Iowa, Ajiril 1.
From W. W. Johnson. — As an item of
chureh-newa, I will state, that we are situated
in an isolated part of the. Howard church,
where the doctrine of tae Brethren is but little
known. There is but one family besides my-
self who are members. Bro. Shive'y, of Pipe
Creek and Bro. Fox of Santa Ft", came to as on
the 2nd of A>jri'; held meeting on Saturday
night; also cu Sanday mnrning. We hope, the
sred sown by the brethrtn may spring up, and
bring much fruit. — North Howard, Ind.
soning on the covering question, that I think
would better not have appeared in your col-
umns. In the part you copy, we fiad the fol-
lowing: ■' Would therefore not consistency re-
quire of us, first to find cut, whether a sister
prays or prophesies beiore we compel her to
wear the siga?" This is a point that I cannot
see in that way. That would make it necessa-
ry to first violate the Si^riptures before we re-
quire obedience to the Gospel, and might there
not be as much danger of acting the hypocrite
in requiriEg obedience to any other command?
The heart might not be united in it, and hence
hypocrisy. Other part^ of it are rather spuri-
ous too,— that ot ''no necessity to wear the cov-
ering unless she prays." She might be where
others are praying, and if it is nut disrespeet-
fal to be uncovered under such circcmstances,
then a brother may be covered under simila-.'
circumstances. Would that not be a pim light?
There may not be much in thi.=, but I thought
saying or writing a few words in love would
not mar yonv feelings, for we trust you have
love for the truth. — Carthage, Mo., March 29.
SPIRITUAL BRSAD.
A^
From Wm. S. West.— The Brethren of
Schuyler county, Missouri, much desire some
good, active, laboring brother to come and lo-
cate among us. There is but one speaker here
in a radius of seventy miles. Calls for preach-
ing are numerous. Brethren emigrating to the
West will do well to come and look at our
country. Here is a good, healthy country.
land is cheap; raw land, §5.00 per acre; im
proved, ten; well improved, twenty. Timber
and water plenty; a good stock country. Land
is just on the rise, atsd any one coming soon
ca/i get a bargain. Oar market privilfges are
good; we have two railroads. Come aud see
u^; a b>-ttfr fi-!!d you cinnot find. — Lancaster,
Mo., March 31.
From J. H. Miller.-Tfae ark of the Lord
s moving along slowly. No additions to the
church lately, but still we are trying to labor
fur the unity of the Spirit, in the bonds of
peace. "The growth of a church is similar to
an orchard; some years there is plenty of fruit,
then again there will be a failure for one or
two years. Our preacbicg may be regular and
attendance good; but seed, when sown, must
have time to produce a crop. The heart ofthe
sinnfr is compared to fallow ground. Jer. i:
3. When the ground is broken up, it may be
cloddy and dry ; so the seed will not germinai;e
until a gentle raiu falls, and moistens the clods
and pulverizes the ground, and then we can ex-
pect the grain soon to put forth a stalk. So
with the sinner: his heart may be well broken
up, but he must wait until the shower of grac3
divine falls on the hard thoughts (ckd-) and
melts (hem, so a sjiritaal sap may come forth.
Milford, Ind , March 31.
From D. L. Williams — I notice a com-
ment in No. 12 of present volume relative to
emigrating to Misonii and o:li r parts of the
West, and cautioning iivmbers to keep out of
those drouthy parts. Also saying that good
land can be had on either s d^ of tlie Missouri
river for 75 miies eai-t of K.ins:is City, and I
will add 50 mere to it. I am lik>i said writer,
" I know just what I assert," and further wish
to say that from the first eettlio^; of Si]iae Co.,
From Dr. J. Sturgis. — Weather still very
cold here ; it; has snowed every day for last 9
days. Health of country very good at this
time, but there was considerable sickness dur-
ing the Winter, and an unusual number of
deaths in proportion to the number sick. —
Church matters are moving along smoothly,
neither advaoein • nor retrograding. One of
our irlders has been somewhat indisposed du.'-
ing the Wintfr, and has nob been able to attend
church, — Wawaka,Ind., April 5th.
From Christian Holdeman. — I can in
■nany r* snects nndorse the tone of the Beeih-
?£»■ AT WoBK. I am well pleaded with M.
M.. Eshfclmau's article in answer to some oi
Bro. HolsiEg<!r'3 mndes of reasoning as regards
the Minutes of A. M , and making union or
peacf* in the ccurch. Biit I sse an article in
Iso. 11, recommending; W, J. 8- Saumaa'g tea-
S bread is a very nacessiry article of food to
the inner tnd physical msn, so is tha
"Bread of Life" to ihe s].iritualni£n. As we are
enabled to live, phy-isally, by receiving it regu-
larly and at proper times, so are we also better
enjblad ani bi'lfc up spiritaally by receiving
the "Bread of Life" at reasonable time'.
Such food we receivtd tc-3av. Mar. 27, from
our b.•ioy^d young brother Isaac Fran'z, of the
Newton church. Althoog'i young in th? min-
istry, our brother does not fear or hesitate to
expose our weaknesses and our follies, but lavs
them hire bef jre us H s morning lesson was St.
Matt. 5: 1-16, from which as a text or suVjiict
he selected parts from the ISch to the 16, inclu-
sive, but dwelling mostly upon the bfantiful
expression of our Savior "Te are the b'ght of
the world."
H's principal remarks were onfiaed to the
memb-rs iu regard to their duties, so that at all
times their light might shina in an effectual
manner, before th?ir families, the church, atd
the world. He spoke of the great negligence
in so many families in regard to family prayer,
aud by so doing emitting but a fiint and feeble
light, of the troubles and trials of our daily
lives as parents, and our willful or eareUss neg-
ligence in failing to bear them patiently or in
a Christ-like manner; thus giving a bad impres-
sion to our little ones, of our professed religion.
He advised us to speak with more thoasht
and care to our little ones, when they ann-iy
an! worry us as they so cftfn do; to act ijid
sptrak with care before tie woild; and btiore
one aoother. What s change and reformation
m'ghttake place, if our lights would always
shine mora briliantly ! We can. all indorse,
rea, live out the brother's auvice if we will.
Oh, let us each and every oioe f trive to put it
into a practical use, dear brethren and sister?,
many, very many seeing our zeal and e.^rntst-
ness and great j ly in bea'-ing our bardeos and
lo?d4 in so brilliant a msnner, will also desire
Co become possessors of the same. It U only
by putting into daily practice, what we profess
so much to love that w? can secure the belitf
and cuncurrence of others, as this is what we
so much desire. Lf t u= then 'work fir Jesus"
with a will aud dttsrminBt'on fo corq'ier all
tb'ng=. FtOBA E. lEAGp^g.
Corls^too, O.
222
THE BRETHHEISr ^T ^OJiiK.
^§tMt mxii Wmi\mmm,
S. T. BOSSEKMAN,
Editor.
All communicaLions for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosferman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
INTEMPERANCE.
MTJMBBE Tm.
JUVEiflLB HABITS.
THERE are many habits formed in early
youth, and when once formed, are hard to
eraiieate. Among the many habits picked up,
there is perhaps none more easily formed, than
that of smoking. The young come in contict
with none other evil more frequent than this.
And they take up the practice as soon or soon-
er than any other evil. Most of those indu'a-
ins it! smoking, acknowledge that it is a ^i d
habit; " but then I nse it moderately," which
of course does noi iajure their physical coiisti-
tution. The moderate use of smoking or chi^ w-
ing tobacco, or any intemperate habit is but -i
decoy to lead into further danger. Whatever
opinions may be entertained by the public as to
the effects of moderate tobacco smoking on the
adult, opinion certainly must be laid aside in
regard to the delet^^rious effect or influence
upon the youth of the land. It is so sfiirmed
by our best physicians.
A noted physician, while upon examination
of the students in an institution of learning at
Paris, found that out of 160 students 58 only
did not smoke. Upon arranging them for
examination, he also found that the non-smok-
ers held in every grade the highest rank, and
smokers, as compared with non-smokers, dete-
riorated from their entering to their leaving
■ the school. Those facts became so prominent
as to induce those having the welfare of the
race at heart, to adopt measures forbidding to-
bacco to ttudents on the ground, giving as a
reason, "that the physical as well as the intel-
lectual development of many youths has been
checked by its use."
If the use of tobacco is, therefore, deleterious
and hurtful in its infiuenee upon the young,
should it not be checked? But how is the
practice to be stopped, when directly encourag-
ed by those who claim to be against it?
Those who indulge, frequently receive a gift
from a friend, which gives them a greater
stimulus to continue in the practice. Here is
the Christmas tree, and though it looks like a
good, fruit-producing tree, yet it produces a
peculiar kind in the shape of a meerschaum
pipe; and placed there by the dear wife, whose
husband is such a "lover of smoking," and, no
doubt, has often annoyed her with the strong
fumes around her own fireside.
Again "brother is a great lover of cigars,"
and the dear sister bestows her kindness in the
gift of a jaunty cigar case. Is this not giving
encouragement to the practice they abhor?
Boys aspire to become manly. They long
for the !ime to come when they can fully real-
ize, that they are rceu. They watch their sen-
iors and try to imitate hem. The boy puts on
his father's boots, or, per chance, his hat, and
fancies he is now a man. The father chews to-
bacco, and the boy thinks it manly to chew
and spit over fie floor. Tae father smokes,
why cannot the boy? The lawyer smokes, the
physician smokes and the clergyman's breath
is tainted with it, and the close-observing boy
feels that if the l=ading lights indulge, why
may I not to smoke too? By this he is en-
couraged to commence the practice, though it
injure him, dwarf his intellect, blunt his moral
ssnse and cause liim to become prematurely
old.
Indulging parents cannot restrain their chil-
dren from the practice. The minister who in-
dulges in the use of tobacco cannot keep the
sanctuary spotless. Then how is the practice
to be arrested? Sow the evil to be eradicated?
Not until the education of the country is di-
rected in a channel instructing the people rela-
tive to the la-vs governing life and health. Our
youth should understand the fabric and func-
tions of the body, v/hich would give them cog-
nizance of tlie conditions of health and inspire
them to manlier ideis '^f greatness, producing
both moral aod physical beauty. Health of
the body and health of the soul would be the
outgrowth, and future generations would be
better qualified to fill the stations of usefulness
in all the departments of life. b.
HEALTH.
Physicians should teach the Gospel of the
body, as the clergy, the gospel of the soul; the
truths of the body being no more the property
of the M. D.'s, than are the truths of the soul
the exclusive property of the D. D's. The
knowledge which pertains to both, in justice
belongs to all mankind, and ought to be shfd
abroad as universally as the light of the sun;
neither physicians or clergy being regarded as
governors to control the mind or body, indis-
posing it to instruction, designed to be given
by nature; but as teachers and propounders of
principles and methods that will excite us to, a
perpetual study of ourselves as a condition of
progress, both physical, moral and intellectual.
'Let us hope then, that our ministers of every
denomination and doctors of every school will
see it is for their interest as public teachers and
practitioners of medicine to rf commend a more
thorough knowledge of physiology in our
school-i, -tul so secure a more solid foundation
in thi- s'l.'nl world, upon which to base their
doctrine and practice.
Cauolin"b L. Parker, M. D.
Mt. Morris, 111.
Dear Brethren at Work: —
MUCH rather would I address you as
"Brothers and Sisters at Work." How-
ever I suppose " Brethren" includes the sisters,
even as man in the Scriptures includes woman.
For did not God say, " Let us make man in our
image, male and female created he them, and he
gave them dominion, etc."
For the first time I saw a copy of your pa-
per last week, and was more than pleased with
two features in it, namely the " Home" and
"Health" departments. It seems eminently fit-
ting that a religiouspaper should devote some
space to the advocacy of both health and tem-
perance, instead of advertising the vile nos-
trums under the name of medicines (?) and
which every true physician knows does little
else than multiply disease. There is a gospel
for the body as well as for the soul, and it is
due time that we hear more of the gospel for
the body.
The healthy life of a single individual in a
community is the index of both capital and in-
dustry; hence should be of vital worth to the
State, county and town, and should be protect-
ed and preserved, if for no other reason than
as a means of wealth.
The reputed healthfulness of a city aff-iots
its contribution of people of means from the
country and other sources, so that its reputa-
tion for health should be favorable. City and
town inhabitants are menaced with so many
more dangers to health than those living in
more rural districts, that too much care cannot
be taken of public and individual he alth.
With health man or woman can accomplish
anything he or she wills; but without it, if
bound, is helpless. In view of these facts, it
behooves every citizi^n to promote the health,
physical and moral, of the individual, the fam-
ily and comoiunity, which is the individual in a
larger form, each person being one part of the
great whole,
HOW A BOY WAS POISONED.
IN one of the public schools of Brooklyn, a
boy thirt<-en years old, naturally very
quick and bright, was found to be growing dull
and fitful. His lace was pale and he had nerv-
ous twitchings. He was obliged to quit school.
Inquiry showed that he bad become a confirm-
ed smoker of cigarettes.
When asked why he did not give it up, he
shed tears, and said, he had often tried, but
could not. The growth of this habit is insidi-
ous, and its effects ruinous. The eyes, the
brain, the nervous system, the memory, the
power of application, are all impairied by it.
" It's nothing but a cigarette," is really: "it's
nothing but poison."
German and French physicians have recent-
ly protested against it. And a convention of
Sunday and secular teachers was recently held
in England to check it. It was presided over
by an eminent surgeon of a royal eye infirmary,
who stated that many diseases of the eye were
directly caused by it. Parents save your chil-
dren from this vice, if possible. Do not allow
them to deceive you. In future years they will
rise up and bless you for restraining them. —
Christian Advocate.
To Prevent Sneezing. — A writer in the
British Medical Journal, after many other ex-
periments to prevent sneezitg, stopped up his
nostrils with cotton or wool, and says: " The ef-
fect was instantaneous ; I sneezed no more.
Again and again I tested the efficacy of this
simple remedy, always with the same result.
However near I was to a snetze, the introduc
tion of the pledglets stopped it at once. Nor
was there any inconvenience from their pres-
ence, making them suflSciently firm, not to tick-
le, and yet leaving th»m sufficiently loose to
easily breathe through.' This is really worth
knowing; for incessant sneezing is among the
greatest of smaller ills, and it seems only a ra-
tional conclusion to hope that this simple plan
may also furnish a remedy against one of the
most distressing symptoms ot hay fever.
THE BRETHREN' ^T TV^ORK.
2-23
GENERAL AGENTS
BRETHREN AT WORK
AND
TRA.OT SOCIETY-
3 T. Eosaennau, Dnnkirk, Ohio.
Eooch Soy, Lena, HI.
Jesss Caivert, Warsaw, Ind
W C Teeter, Mt MorriB, 111.
8 SMohier, Cornelia, Mo.
John WiBB, Malberry Grove, III.
John Foraey, Abilene, Kan.
Daniel Vanlman, Ylrden, HI.
J. S. Flory, Longmont, Colo.
John Metzger, Cerro Gordo, lU.
J. W. Soathwood. Dora, Ind.
D. Brower. Salem, Oregon.
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THE BUETHHEI^ ^T TVO-tiK.
KEEVER— NEFP.— fifarch 31, 1881, by Eld.
Jacob Crunirine, at the residence of the
of ths bririe'a parent^, in Wabash County,
Ind., Mr. Orlando Kpever of Miami Co., Ind.,
to sister Mary E. NefF.
SEITNER-YAEIAN— By Bro. David Swi-
hart as the residence of the bride's father,
Mr. Silas Stfitner to Miss Lucy Yarian, all of
Miami Co., Ind. Joseph John.
Blessed are the dead which dleia the Lord. — EeT. 14 : 13.
Obitnary notices should be separate from everything else, written on
( ne side of the paper, and brief. Do not ealogizo the dead, bnt givf
simply the most important facts. The following contains all th:
points generally proper to mention; 1. Name of deceased. 2. Date and
place of death. 3. Disease or cause of death. 4. When and r.Iitir*
bom. 5. Age. 6. Name of parents. T.Numtiei of family still living.
8 . To whom, when and where married. 9. United with the church
when and where, 10. Burial when and where. 11. Funeral service
when and where, and by whom conducted.
REED.— Near Bingham, Page Co , Iowa, Mir.
29th. 1881, John H. Reed, oldest child of
Bro. Henry and sister Sarah Reed, aged 26
years. Di^ea-e, neuralgia of the stomach. —
He was sick only four days.
The large attendance at his burial indicat-
ed the esteem they h&d for this promising
young man, and the occasion was improved by
the writer in a funeral discourse from the 40th
chapter of Isaiah 6ih and 8th verses.
B. P. Flort.
{Primitive Christian please copy).
BOWERS.— In Dunkirk, 0., Feb. 14, 1881,
sister Catharine, wife of Bro. Adam M. Bow-
ers, aged 49 yeara and 9 days. Funeral dis-
course in Eagle Creek church, by Jacob Wit-
more, from Ps. 34: 17, to a sympathizing
people.
She enlisted in the services of the Master
over twenty years ago, and has kept the faith
since that time. Her prayer was, ( hat when
she came to her dying hour, she might gently
fall asleep in Jesus, which was accomplished in
the fullest sense. She was anointed a short
time previous to her death. A post mortem
examination has shown her disease to be a tu-
mor of a cancerous nature, connected to the
stomach, back and If- ft kidney, which produced
terrible suffering of five months' duration, all
of which she bore patiently.
Amanda Wiimoee.
LANDIS.— In the Painter Creek church. Dark
Co., Ohio, March 17, 1881, sister Catharine,
wife of Bro. Christian Landis, aged 57 years.
5 months and 22 days. Funeral services by
the Brethren from Rev. 14: 12, 13, to a large
and sympathizing congregation.
A. C. Young.
E.\RLY. — In the Pleasant Valley congrega-
tion, Augusta Co., Va., March 28, 1881, Bro.
David Early, aged 33 years, 2 months and 14
days.
In the death of Bro. David the family has
lost a good husband and kind father, the com-
munity a good neighbor, the church a zealous
member, He united with the oharoh Ja his
nineteenth year, and continued in the faith of
the Gospel of Christ to his death. He leaves a
dear companion and seven small children to
mourn the loss of one, who was their stay and
comfort. Disease, typhoid fever, which finish-
ed its work on the morning of the ninth day.
Thus so hastily was Bro. David caiied from ac-
tive life to reward. A. D. Gaebee.
{Primitive Christian please copy.)
INKS. — In tie bounds of the Springfield con-
- gregation, Noble Co., Ind., March 8th, 1881,
infant son of friend Andrew and sister Inks,
aged 17 days. Funeral discourse by the
writer from 1st Cor. 15 : 22, at Baptist church
in Springfield.
STAGE — Also in same congregation, March
21st, 1881, Samuel Stage, aged 24 years, 11
months and 4 days.
He left an infant son, 2 years old, to grow
up in the world, never to know the cares of a
mother or I he fostering care of a father. Fun-
eral discourse at sa-oie place as above from Job
15: 1, by Db. J. Sturgis.
MAFFIT.— In the New Haven church, Mont-
c.ilm Co., Mich., R bert McBurny, son of
Elias and Mary MafB*;, on March 9, 1881,
aged 8 months and 20 days. Funeral servic-
es by the writer and Eld. D. Chambers, from
Ames 4: 12, " Prepare to meet thy God!
David White.
Canada law requires that all saloons be
closed frojn 7 o'clock on Saturday evening un-
til 6 o'clock on Monday morning.
Judge Treat, of the United States Court, has
decided, that the Singer sewing machine pat-
tents having expired, anybody can manufsetura
the machines,
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A raileoad man of prominence estimatesi
that at least eight thousand miles of new track
will be laid in the United States and Mexico
within the next twelve months.
"It is not the landlords or the land laws
that keep Ireland down," says the National
Baptist, ." it is whisky, ignorance and supersti-
tion." In spite of the famine, Ireland used fif-
ty million dollars' worth of whisky last year.
DISTRICT MEETINGS.
The Northwestern railroad reports that
some portions of the track in Redwood valley
are buriFd beneath thirty-tv/o feet of snow and
ice. Up to the last, great storm, §300,000 had
been expended in rtlief operations, covering
fifty-four day?.
It is estimated that the value of money and)
personal property brought into the United!
States in a year by emigrants, amounts in the
aggregateto nearly $60,000,000, and that the
average pecuniary value of each emigrant to
the country is more than $1,000.
The District Meeting of Northern Kansas,
Nebraska and Colorado, this year, is to be held
in the Pony Creek congregation, four miles
North of Morrill, Brown county, Kansas, in
the barn of Bro. J. Lichty, on May 20th, 1881.
P. J. ElSENBISB.
Please announce that the Brethren of the
Middle District of Iowa, purpose holding tbeir
District Council Meeting, on Friday, May 20.
The meeting will be held with the brethren in
Shelby county, Iowa, at their meeting-house,
four miles East of Harlan. They will also
have a Love-feast on Saturday, May 2l8t.
There will be conveyances from Harlan to
place of meeting, both Thursday and Friday
morning. Brethren will go on the Rock
Island Rail-road to Avoca, thence to Harlan.
We extend a general invitation, hoping to
have a good representation.
J. S. Snydee, Secretary.
The inhabitants of the United States con-
sume seven pounds of tobacco per head of the
population per year. Holland comes next, but
her people average only six pounds each, Bel-
gium five and a half, Switzerland five, Ger-
many and Austria four, Russia two and France
one and a half.
Some prodigious snow-drifts have been en-
countered by the gangs of workmen now en-
gaged in opening up the blockaded portions of
the St. Paul and Sioux City line. Between
Hospers and Sheldon they found a drift that
was eight miles long and fifteen feet deap. The
mass was frozen solid and had to be chopped
into chunks and removed like ice.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
June 14, Love-feast in the Panther Creek
church, Woodford county, 111., commenciDg at
4 o'clock p. M. J. B. Tawzer.
May 11, 1881. Love- feast at Eight-mile
church, Franklin Co , Kansas, at residence of
the undersigned, commencing at five in the
evening. Conveyances from Ottawa to place
of mefting. Daniel Barnhart.
The Missouri river is higher this Spring
than it was ever known to be before, and im-
mense damage has been done. The town of
Green Island was swept away by the water and
ice, churches, stores and dwellings going down
in one common ruin. Mandau, opposite Bis-
marck, was also submerged. In the streets of
Vermillion the water was ten feet deep. Many
boats were wrecked and cattle drowned.
Trains on the Union Pacific Railway are de
layed by the extensive fluod in the Platte River
Valley,
FosMEELT, according to the General Manag-
er of the Dead- Letter office in Washington, so
many obscene articles passed through that of-
fice, that it bad never been deemed proper to
employ ladies there, until two years ago. Last
year not a single obscene book or article of any
sort made its way into the otfios. These facts
show what well-directed efforts have accomp-
lished, and indicate what may be done. The
worst thing »aid of Mr. Comstock is, that he
is an enthusiast; but considering the olj^-ct to
which his energies are devoted, and the impor-
tance of the work he has done and is still en-
gaged in, the criticism becomes * commenda-
tion. It is a pity his enthusiasm were not
coQt^iQMa,— Ghweh (ft Work.
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Mt, Morris, 111., Tuesday, April 19, 1881.
No. 15.
Editorial Items.
It always pays to tell the tnith.
About eight inches of snow fell here the first of last
•week.
A sLi&HT shook of an .earthquake was lately felt in
Cuha.
Tnis less men think, the more most of them have to
taUi about.
In large cities the old boots and shoes are gathered up
and converted into -wine.
M.iT 17th is the tim5 for our District Meeting in the
Rock River congregation.
Will J. S. Myers please give us his address? We re-
ceived his money but cannot tell him of it.
A. S. Leek left Morrisonville, 111., Apr. 13tb, to at-
tend his mother's funeral at Goshen, Ind.
Eld. J. S. Flory expects to travel considerably duiing
the summer. His wife will accompany him.
Till June 1st. Eld. Samuel Murray will receive his
mail at Erookville, Montgomery county, Ohio.
It is easy to pick holes in other people's work, but far
more profitable to mend the holes in our own work.
Bretitres at Work one year and Problem of Hu-
man Life only $2.10. Read column one, page fifteen.
"Has brother J. W. Stein been ordained?" — A brother.
Tes, he was ordained to the eldership about two years
ago. •
Send subscriptions ibr "WHford's Literary Microcosm"
to Bretheen at Work. Price 50 cts. Full partic-
ulars next week.
Tee First District of Virginia will told its next meet-
ing on the 5th and 6th of May, at Peter's Creek church,
Roanoke Co., Ya.
Those who think that reading out ballots in the pres-
ence of the church is something new, may do well to re-
membei that that is the custom of the Standing Com-
mittee when electing its moderator and clerks. We fol-
low its example.
James Chiystal has opened a church in Jersey City.
He follows in the main the Episcopal forms, though un-
connected with the Protestant Episcopal or Reibnned
Episcopal churches. He baptizes both infants and adults
by trine immersion.
CEEJtATiON is being sti-ongly agitated in Brooklj-n, N.
T. It is proposed to form a stock company with a cap-
ital of fifty-thousand dollars to build a furnace, this
method of disposing of the dead in densely populated
cities is very ancient.
At out Distiict Meeting last year all the queries were
handed in and read at the beginning of the meeting.
They were then taken up and disposed of one at a time.
Tliis enabled the meeting to know at the commencement
.just how much business she had to attend to.
Recently a ti-aveling agent stayed over night with a
famrer, and the nest morning paid him seventy-five cents
for lodging, taking the farmer's receipt for the same.
Now the farmer is asked to pay several hundred dollars,
for that receipt in some way was turned into a note. Be
careful what you sign.
"The gospel," says one, "need not to be preached to
other nations'except the American, because in the apos-
tolic days it was preached to all the people." Well,
some say feet-washing need not be practiced because it
was practiced in the apostolic agi', hence for them only.
What straits the devil does put men into !
We have fceen under the necessity of purchasing anew
engine, and we should be pleased to have our readers pro-
cure us some-new subscribers. A little assistance will be
highly appreciated. Subscriptions should be taken for
sis months or twelve months at twelve and a half cents
per month, or from now to Jan. 1, '82 for 90 cents.
If you see any of the Master's sheep going astray, do
all you can lo save them. Do not' try to drive them off"
still further from the church.
The Lanark church instnicted her delegates to the
District Meeting lo remain till the business is attended
to and the meeting closed in regular order.
Do not fail to send us a few copies of the Minutes of
your District Meetings. We "wish to keep posted on the
movements in different parts ot the Brotherhood.
The Priiniiire saj'S that eveiy room in the Normfd is
now occupied. The building is entirely too much crow^d-
ed, and an effort must soon be made to enlarge it.
Bro. Hope writes encouragingly from Denmark. Their
Love-feast at a new point pa.-sed off pleasantly. Three
were baptized and o'hers stand near the kingdom.
The brethren of Owl Creek church have decided to
build a meeting-house in North Liberty, Knox county.
That's good news, especially when taken in connection
with the fact that one is hkewise going up in Dunkirk,
Ohio, and another in North Manchester, Ind., and like-
ly one in Berlin, Pa., this coming summer. The breth-
ren are going to town. — Preacher.
The earliest printed Bible known was sold recently at
auction in London. It brought §3,800. It is supposed
to be also the first book ever prmted from movable types.
It contains only the Old Testament, is in Latin, a folio,
and known to have been printed at Metz about 14-52 by
John Gutenburg. It was found by accident in the sacris-
ty of an old Bavarian church.
Bro. Enoch Eby called on us last Thursday. He had
just retm-ned fiom the Pleasant Hill and Otter Creek
churches, where he had seiTed with R. H. Miller, James
Quinter, John Wise, and Jesse Calvert on a committee.
He reports the difficulties in these churches amicably ad-
justed. When their decisions were properly explained
they gave entire satisfaction to all the members as far as
he could learn.
There is no such thing as being "gospel-hardened."
Tliisideais of the devil; for the gospel hardens no one.
When people think of being "gospel-hardened" it is
their own hearts that are hardened by sin in ita va
nous forms. A little more love, more work, more of the
spuit of Je-us will help 1 1 remove the hardness. If you
are aflJicted, try the remedy and be cured.
There are fifteen Indian girls among the students at
D. L. Moody's Seminaiy, Northfekl, Mass. They rank
high in their recitations and intellectual attainments.
Eld. D. C. Miller, of Ottowa, Kansa.s, writing to the
New York Independent ^u,ys that there is no tmth in
the statement that it ha5 been found that the new Kansas
liquor law interferes with the use of wine for communion
pui'poses. He adds: "The law does not go into force un-
til the fii'st of May; but in a large nmuber of the to\vns
of the State the saloons have already clo>ed. In a num-
ber of the larger places the wholesale dealers aie prepar-
ing to move out of the State, and some breweries are
already leased for a term of year's for other manufactur-
ing pm'poBiM.
The way the Progressire censures Bro. Hope is too
bad. It puts him down as one of the "pestilent trouble
makers." A man who has worked for the missicnary
cause like brother Hope certainly deserves credit and
not censure. The people who support him in his work
believe in missionary enlerprises and are certainlj- labor-
ing to maintain the distinctive features of our people in
thus building up churches.
In our next issue brolter Eakbaugh will appear with
"The Wonderful Fountain, and t'ue Wonderful River"
in which he foreshadows an entei-prise which it is hoped
will snatch thousands of souls as brands from the burn-
ing. His article relates to the great anti-Christian move-
ment of the age, and is hone-crushing, marrow -rending
in its grapple with modem infidehtj". We bespeak for it
a careful perusal by all our readers.
Suppose the people of Englmd, one hundred and fifty
years ago, had begun to preach and practice the gospel
we now do, and then had settled down with the thought
that the gospel had been sounded out to all people in
apostolic times, hence they were free, could remain at
home, never send any one to America to tell how good
one feels when obedient to God, would we poor fellows
on this side of the great deep regard that as eminently
sound?
Make it a point to always he on time. Thousands of
people injure themselves by making haste when it is t.'X)
late. Recently an old gentleman in Covington, Ohio,
was seen walking toward the depot. The train whistled,
the old man ran. When the train left the depot the old
man was not on. He was soon found lying on the end
of the platform, dead. His exertion had killed him — lost
his Uf'e just bee ause he was a little too late. He was a
man of considerable wealth, but that did not save him.
BADLY MIXED.
Apologies are rarefy in order; but the article on page
216 entitled "Om- Convictions" is so badly mixed with
tj^ographical and grammatical errors that we cannot
well pass them all by. ITie copy was right but the errors
crept in some other way. Instead of reading "A rises,
wiu«hes and wiijes B's feet; B washes and wipes A's", we
luran thus; "A washes and wipes B's feet; B washes and
wipes C's; C washes and wipes D's, and so on." We do
not advocate the order of A to B '.hen B to A, ihen C to D
and D to C, though it would not deprive any from wash-
ing feet. In the second column in speaking of tha
commission Matthew 28: 19 one page of copy was lost by
compositors, hence the sense' is wanting. You can imag- 1
ine how we feel over having om- article torn up and som»
of it emitted. u. M. s.
226
THE BRETHREVV ^^T TVOTRK-
For tbo Brethren at Work.
THE DYING WIFE'S APPEAL.
[The follo^ving beautiful lines were handed to the
wnter by a now-deceased wife a short, titue before her
sickness and departure How beautiful and touching
they are under the cricumstances ! Slie expected at that
time to hve but a short time. J. T. K.J
Come near ms; let me lay my hand
Once more upon thy brow,
And let me whisper in thine ear
Love's last and fondest vow.
The lip3 that breathe these trembling words,
When they lie cold in death,
And thy dear cheeks can feel no more
Their warm and loving breath.
I go from thee; God only knows
How I have longed to stiy,
How I have shuddered thus to tread
The long and shadowy way.
Faith tells me that I soon must know
The joys the blessed iiad,
And still I falter while I cast
A lingering look behind.
I see thee bowed before me here,
In bitterness and tears.
But I can leave thee something still
To light thy weary years:
Young tender forms will cling to thee.
Perhaps will miss my tone;
And though they may not share thy grief.
Thou wilt not feel alone.
Bat fold them closer to thy breast,
And sooihe their childish woe,
And cheer the many lonely hours
The motherks3 must go.
The world, with all its hopes and jjys.
Will sometimes make thee glad;
But thoy must linger round the hearth
Still desolate and sad.
And 0! wh»n time shall call thy grief.
Perchance the hour may ccm.e,
Whenthoa wilt win anothw form,
To share thy heart and home;
When thou wilt welcome to thy board
A younger, fairer fice,
And bid thy children smile on her,
Who takes thsir mother's place.
But think not, could I speak to thee,
That I would frown or blame,
Though they should love the stranger one
And call her by my name.
For they will speak to thee of me;
My memory is their trust.
A word, a smile, a look like mine,
Will call me from the dust.
Yet make my grave no place of tears.
But let the dear ones-.bring.
To cheer their mother's lonely home.
The blossoms of the spring.
And tbere thou too mayest kneel.
And softly press the earth
That covers her whose face once gave ,
A brightness to thy hearth.
Then will the forms of early years
Steal softly to thy side.
And for an hour thou cans't forget
Thou hast another bride.
She may be all thy heart can ask,
So dear so true to thee;
Bat 0, the spr n| time of thy love —
Itj freshness was for m3.
May sh2 be blessed who comforts thee,
And with a gentle hatid
Siill guide our little trembling ones.
Who make our household band.
She cannot know th? t-nd^rness
That fills their mother's breast.
But she can love them for thy sake.
And make thee more then blest.
iMBi CI UW
For the Brethren at Work.
GATHEKBD LILLIES.
BT C. H. BAISEAITGH.
To a Bereaved Father and M tlier: —
"\rOUK wound is too deep and painful
-*- for a mortal hand to soothe. "Woe
is me for my hurt! my wound is griev
ous." Jer. 10:19. "Behold, and see if
there be any sorrow like unto my sor-
row." Lam. 1: 12. "Jesus wept:" Jesus
died. Those tears and that blood is the
the only panacea for broken hearts.
You had a cherub in your house, but
you saw not his wings; he spread them
forth, , viewless as +he air and pure as
the sunbeam, and is gone. This is your
crushing sorrow, this is the burden that
is pressing the life drop by drop out of
your soul. I try to enter the cold, sun-
less shadow with you, bat am far m
your rear. I too have had my heart
triturated again and again under the pes-
tle of the Dread Messenger of violated
law, and known well the feeling that
wrenches the soul when we hang over
death-beds, and corpses, and graves of
loved ones. But I know not the agony
that plows and lacerates the bpsom when
a child wrestles with the fell destroyer.
H ire 1 can only stand by and weep. I
have seen the solemn flag of death wave
over the faces of father, mother, brother,
sister, and children. Bat I have never
given of my own flesh and blood into
the awful embrace of "the last enemy."
I have often lain at the door of Eternity,
held to earth seemingly by a single fibre.
Nine times my friends stood around my
couch to see me pass through the mys
tic portal. I can feel for all who suffer,
or who have a heart treasure in the sep-
ulchre, but my sympathy is insufficient
to staunch the vital flow that runs from
bleeding hearts over death -beds into
cemeteries.
There is One that has power to heal
and comfort and sanctify the bereaved.
The Divine-human Weeper of Bethany
weeps for you and with you. To faith
His tears are flowing still. They will
not be dried so long as death invades
family circles, and tombs hold our dear
ones. Who can count the broken hearts
throughout the world, sorrowing for the
dead, or the graves saturated with tears
of mourning affection ? Jesus weeps with
them all, stands by the grave of each,
uttering for every sorrow smitten heart
his sublime words of consolation — "lam
the' resurrection and the life." To you
He comes with the entrancing declara-
tion, and thesearching question: 'Your
darling shaH rise again:" '■'helievest thou
iMsf'' Is not this ten thousand times
better than his stay on earth? The
Proprietor and Husbandman of the Up-
per Paradise has come into his terres
trial garden, to the beds of spices to
gath:-'r lillies for his ever fragrant, ever-
hlooming parterre of heavenly bliss.
SdI. Song 6: 2. Your boy is there.
Only the casket lies in the graveyard.
The real person is untouched by disso-
lution. The soul has eyes and ears and
hands and feet, and a general mould
akin to the body. What was beautiful on
earth is a hundredfold more beautiful in
heaven. His memory has not been
eliminated in the process of the final
hour. He thinks of you still. This is
involved in the essential constitution of
the soul, and the inevitable philosophy
of life. "You go to the grave to weep
there." He is ecstatic with the beati-
tude of the upper woi-ld. Your sense
of loss he knows, but feels not save
from a standpoint which you cannot yet
appreciate. Take your heart out of his
little coffin and swing it aloft and hope-
ful, gladsome fellowship with those that
promenade the golden streets, and the
bloom carpeted banks of the Eiver of
Life. Your darling's head glitters with
a crown of glory, his little hi,nd sweeps
tre golden harp, with jubilant lips he
carols the halleluia of redempcion, and
his blood-washed, Christ filled spirit
throbs and quivers and flames and ex-
ults with the rapture and wonder and
fulness of his new life. Why should you
not be more glad than sad ? Why should
you not weep for joy as well as sorrow?
Your sweet, angel- faced boy is dead.
Is this all ? I3 the corpse and shroud
and coffin and grave all there is to think
of? What of the little boy-angel m
the Eden of God's delights beyond the
st.ar- gemmed vault of His footstool? He
lives, HE LIVES, he shares a bliss and
ti'iumph and a. glory of which even the
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third -heaven- rapt Paul had only faint,
distant glimmerings. Is not this enough
to dry your tears, or make them flow
faster for very joy?
God has put you "in the isle that .is
called Patmos." Everything seems
blighted and barren and dead. Your
home is washed and girt and serenaded
by a sea of sorrow. You are not there
alone. Thousands of bereaved, broken
hearts phare it with you. That sea is
made up of tears and blood. A thous-
and million souls have emptied them-
selves into its briny surges. But over
it is God's open Heaven. It is canopied
with the awful, entrancing splendors of
the Divine apocalypsa. Look up and
be g'ad. Look up and behold the home
of your sainted boy. Look up unto
the unfolding wonders of Jehovah Jesus,
and drink in fresh inspiration for the
time to come. Death is a terrible real-
ity, and yet without it, life would be a
hopeless curss, earth a hell, and every
soul a smouldering brand of endless
torture. Oh the direful calamity of
sin, and O the inscrutable mystery of
death. — the double door that leads both
into Heaven and into Hell. Weep,
weep, but not for the tenant you have
given to the angel-throng, the dove-
eyed, honey-lipped denizen of the glo-
ry-furnitured mansions of Jesus. Weep
as Emanuel wept: weep over sin and its
heaven and earth ■ and • hell - encircling
devastations. Weep over yourselves,and
yet let the jubilate of redemption intone
every note of your threnody. John
"wept much." David "made his bed to
swim." Paul might have bathed in
Hs own tears. Jeremiah is styled the
weeping Prophet. All the saints have
wept. But Jesus, the great souled,
world-embracing God man is the Chief
Weeper. The weeping time will soon
be over : the reaping time will be forev-
er. Then will you find your darling
boy again, and the rapturous eternal
reunion will swallow up all the sorrows
of earth.
For tbo Brethren at Work.
AN EXPRESSION.
BT A. W. PLOWERS, M. D.
TTTE want to express our full sympa-
' ' thy in the grand and noble work
you are engaged in — in spreading
broad cast, religious literature to allt he
Brotherhood throughout the world, as
well as to the unconverted. One may
write a good essay, make a good sug-
gestion, and in less than a week 1000
or 20,000, or even a quarter of a million
of anxious human beings, panting for
the Word of Life, like thirsty souls for
water, are anxious to read and inwardly
digest the grand and soul- saving
thoughts preached to them by the press.
The religious press is one of the might-
iest powers the- church can command to
disseminate gospel truths. A sermon
full of the gospel of life is preached
through the press, and in less than a
week it is repreached to thousands. The
religious press is a co-laborer and twin
brother of him who labors in word and
doctrine.
Our church wants a weekly, a month-
ly, and a quarterly of sound gospel lit-
erature. That want is most graciously
and liberally supplied, at least in our
weekly religious papers. A monthly
or a quarterly magazine could gather
up the best essays from the pens of our
brethren and sisters, and put them in a
permanent form for future reference.
Another missionary work is in the form
of tracts on all the fundamental princi-
ples of our peculiar views, to be dis-
tributed on aJ suitable occasions. These
little gospel preachers will preach and
rv-preach to millions of human souls.
Our heavenly Father will and does bless
all these mean's to the salvation of sin-
ners.
For the establishment of truth and
spreading of the light of the gospel of
the Son of God, we must freely ac-
knowledge and accept the schoolj the
press, the rostrum, and the pulpit, as
the most approved means for the bene-
fit of mankind. These are the world's
teachers, working out the great prob-
lem of Christianity.
There are many subjects that could
be treated upon, and all should be care-
fully written in a plain simple, style,
and condensed. '■'•Mxdlum in parvo'''
should be the motto, and . will be if I
should write for the B. at. W. You
no doubt have scores of able essayists;
and their busy pens are at work day
and night for your paper. A new con-
tributor would hardly have a chance to
put a word in edgewise. We are careful
readers of the Brethren at Work and
Gospel Preacher, and feel devotedly
attached to our favored church, and are
watching every movement of the fra
ternity, and pray for its steady ad-
vancement in knowledge, wisdom, and
holiness, that it may truly be a light to
the world, and by it, convert the world
to Christianity.
As I have said, there are very many
subjects to be treated on, and it is hard-
ly to be expected that all are fully pre-
pared to write on all subjects satisfac-
torily and profitably. There are a great
many critics to read our essays, hence
we should be very careful what we say.
Our special studies for many years have
been in the line of anatomy, physiolo-
gy, hygiene, and cause of diseases. As
we are a physician, the profession would
naturally lead us in that direction. But
we have also been very much interested
in theological subjects, rise and progress
of religious systems, forms of faith,
church history, etc. We could write on
the dress question in view of the claims
of anatomy, physiology, and hygiene,
and defend the plain dress from a scien-
tific basis, as well as a religious one.
There is another question that has oc-
cupied our mind a great deal, to-wit,
"Church Polity" or "Church Govern-
ment, and are heartily glad the pen of
one of your editors has been occupied
,in "church government." (We have
reference to M, M. Eshelman on
"Church Government," in No. 3 B. at
W.) In our humble opinion, we as a
people need many such articles, and
continued from time to time until we
have a close idea of church government
from the first step to the last. From
our limited knowledge of the Brother-
hood we are convinced that the church
actually demands at the present time
more knowledge on true church govern-
ment. Our church universe will soon be
represented by an Annual Meeting.
Many grave and important subjects will
come up for consideration and decision.
And as the Annual Meeting is the high-
est tribune of our church, it is the most
important of all the departments or
branches of government for the settle-
ment of all disputed and difficult ques-
tions. Therefore we suggest to brother
M. M. E. and others to continue writ-
ing on church government. We shall
look for such articles. Hope such who
are skillful in church polity will devote
some of their time and talents to this
important matter. As every one who
may be sent to A. M. as a delegate
should be well posted in the discharge
of his duties, amply qualified in the
true spirit and genius of the Gospel of
Christ, he should have a well balanced
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THE BKETHRElSr A.T TSTOKK-
brain, a cool head, no hobbies nor prej
Tidices, — a true godly man, a counselor
indeed, of whom God and the Head of
the church approve. Then we will
have straight work, approved of heav
en, God honored, and the church ad-
vanced.
We suggest you earnestly invite
brethren and sisters to write essays on
church government as a means to educate
our church members on discipline, gov-
ernment, church policy, etc.
yorOie Bretlire»fttWork.
EIGHTLY PLACING IT.
BT DANIEL EEIGHT.
SKEPTIC— I think Mr. C. is as com-
petent a teacher as our Board of
Directors could have chosen to fill the
position of principal in our common
school.
Believer. — I do not question his com-
petency, but I hardly think it is pru-
dent to entrust our youth to a man like
ha is. His influence is bad. His edu-
cation is not balanced.
S. — I suppose you have reference to
bis infidelity.
B. — Exactly so. I am well aware that
he is competent to impart worldly wis
dom unto his pupils, but he, at the same
time, leads their young hearts away
from God — from true contentment and
timely and eternal happiness.
S.- O, I do not think that his atheistic
views should debar him from holding
this position. The Board of Directors
could charge him not to teach any such
views to his pupils.
B. — My dear sir, pardon the sever-
ity of my illustration. Rattlesnakes,
though they are known to be treacher
ous and extremely poisonous, are never-
theless sometimes chosen for pets. But
alas ! how many a keeper of such a pet,
by receiving only a slight scratch by
its poisonous fangs, has lost his life. So
with this generation of viperg, though
they do not publicly teach their athe-
ism, yet by their disrespect to God and
religion they may poison some precious
young souls to eternal death.
S — I think juu are unnecessarily se
vere on such men. I think they are
about £s good as those who profess re
ligion. Coming down to a plain ques
tion. What is your boasted religion,
anyhow ?
B. — Christianity is the kingdom of
&od m its preparatwy state, as yet. To
have religion is to be in this kingdom.
To be in this kingdom is to be under the
influence of Christ's spirit, which brings
forth the blessed fruits of love, joy,
peace, long suffering, gentleness, good-
ness, faith, meekness, and temperance,"
Gal. 5: 22, 23, and to be governed by
the principle which will govern this
kingdom m its perfected state, "Right-
eousness, and peace, and joy in the Ho
ly Ghost." Rom. 14: 17.
S. Your words arti fair, but look at
the slander, roguery, debauchery, lying,
stealing, and all kinds of wickedness
that is committed by your so much
boasted Christians.
B. — In deep mortification I confess
that miny who profess to be Christians
are guilty of much of that, you charge
Christians with. I often mourn over it.
Indeed I am very sorry that this holy
name should be so much slandered, on
their behalf.
S. — Yes, look at the ministers of the
gospel themselves. Take one thousand
together,and I venture to say that nine-
tenths of them do themselv.-s not be-
lieve what they preach.
B. — Let us suppose that what you
say ib true. Let us further sup-
pose that the same proportion of the
laity does also not believe. Then it
follows that nine-tenths of Christians
are iiifidels. And now let me
tell you, that these infidels are
the very ones who are guilty of the
"slander, roguery, debauchery," etc.,
that you charge Christians with. These
crimes are committed by infidels, though
they may sail under the flag of the
cross. No Christian was ever guilty of
such crimes. Unbelief is the very
mother of crime, sm, and iniquity. To
search into the c£.use of the cruelties
and atrocities of the tyrants of old, jou
will find infidelity at the bottom there-
of. Scan the Sacred Volume and you
will find that holy persons of old, Ad-
am and Eve included, were led by the
influence of unbelief upon their hearts,
to commit great sins and iniquity. No
believer in the gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ, can commit sin, except in a fit
of infidelity. Hence out of your own
words I charge infidelity with all the
wickedness, which you charge Christi-
anity with. And now let me call your
attention to the folly of infidels. They
are trying to purge Christianity of its
wickedness, by perverting the faith of
the one-tenth that yet remains sound in
the faith; not knowing that when they
make them infidels also, that they
then will have nothing but "slanderers,
rogues, debauchees," etc. The better
way would be to purge Christianity of
its infidelity and heal those who do be
lieve of their still- adhering unbelief;
for then you could see a people, "with-
out spot or wrinkle," a people that
would be acknowledged by the infidels
themselves, "The children of the Most
High."
For the Brethren at Work.
OUR DIFFERENCES.
BY H. p. BEOTKWOETH.
A DIFFERENCE of opinion obtains
-^^ among us as brethren and sisters
on points of interest. We often feel
like discussing these points when at the
homes of brethren and sisters, but nev-
er in the public assembly. Brethren,
do you want to allow others to comment
on our uncharitableness toward each
other? Do you wish that they should
say, "They preach, 'Be of one mind,'
'Speak the same thing'? and amidst
such desires and teaching they them-
selves disgrace and publicly assert their
diff-'rences of opinion in the open con-
gregation!" Do you desire that the
Word of Truth should be evil spoken
of? or that some should say, "Look at
those Christian people; they disagree
and take pleasure in showing the same
before atheists and infidels, unbelic,vers,
and scoffers?'' O brethren, 1 fear we are
not as wise as serpents and harmless as
doves in this matter. Again, a brother
may possibly have ideas on matters not
pertaining to salvation, yet those are in
a measure the basis upon which he gives
us a series of talks, those talks being
srenerally scriptural. Now the question
arises, Shall we accept these views when
we hold those, different from oar broth-
er, and yet no clash in scriptural au-
thority? Or in other words. Is our
opinion on the matter to be taken or
not? Now we wish to be distinctly un-
derstood that this by no means has ref-
ence to any church doctrine or order,
(simply difference of opinion on any
matter not doctrinal), nor do we wish to
inflict upon our brethren and sisters our
views for their acceptance. We desire
our rights; others demand theirs.
Christian courtesy demands still more —
that each should bear and forbear, and
exemplify the grand and glorious pria-
THE BRETHREN" A.T ^VORK.
229
ciples exhibited by our forefathers, by
the apostles and martyrs. O brethren,
sisters, and God-fearing friends, let us
be careful; our short- comings shall soon
be made known. May God keep us
ever under the shadow and protection
of his wings, and may we all live so as
to meet our Master.
For the Brethren at Wort.
SPIRITUAL PROSPEaiTY AND
DECAY.
BY D E. BRUBAKEE.
WE need, in the first place, to start
out in search of a real Christian,
one who follows Christ, which means
one that has been converted. -Our
search, though somewhat protracted,
will not be in vain, provided we are
prepared to recognize this kind t)f tree
by the fruits. We too, sometimes as
did the par'^nts of Jesus their losl child,
find him where we would hardly sus-
pect. We notice even in the very
countenance and conversation that there
IS a difference existing between him and
other men. His pleasant and agreea-
ble manner, his guarded and correct
manner of using words, his Christian
courtesy, all have over you something
like a decided influence for good, and
you feel just as if you want to seek an-
other early opportunity to enjoy his re-
fining company again.
If you visit him in his home, you will
readily see that his influence is a decid
ed power in the home circle. . E^ry
member composing the family seems to
eiijoy a -blessing by his example. Home
is made dearer and life sweeter by his
presence. When duty calls him from
home for a short time, the general im-
pression is, "We can't get along without
him." He enjoys the entire confidence
of Ms wife, the love and parental re-
spect due from his children, insomuch
that his wishes simply need to be kind-
ly stated, and are at once obeyed with
alacrity. The community at large
though peradventure, may not publicly
acknowledge it, feel the power of his
secret influenee. The family machinery
is constantly oiled with the best of
lubricators — true love; hence no jarring.
His never failing supply for the day of
need comes from the grace of God
through constant obedience to the Di-
vine will. For the church, to which
he stands identified, he has a heart as
loyal as to the King of kings, knowing
that "she has been purchased with His
own blood." Hence he will not find it
in his heart to sjr eak or write, publicly
or privately, hard things against those
who have been "bought with a price."
He is a diligent worker for the Lord.
In the individual congregation, to
which he belong?, his influence is such,
that if he should miss a meeting it is
remarked upon at once. At the coun-
cil meeting, when it seems to be nec-
essary for him to speak, it is noti ced
that his words have a healing affect,
even to an offender, while the Words of
some are directed with a view to pro
duce wounds. This desirable position
and state of spiritual prosperity is
known by its corresponding symptoms.
But even angels have fallen, and the
scriptural warning is, "Let him that
thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he
fall." Strange as it may seem, the
first symptom of spiritual decay is not
usually startling, rather, if anything,
comes on gradually. Small beginnings
in the decline of a religious life soon
grow into more decided and formidable
phases. Through neglect to attend to
our religious duties we may soon real
ize a greater disrelish for spiritual
food than formerly; prayer and reading
the Scriptures are not enjoyed with the
same delight as once when they thrilled
the very soul, as when an heir reads
with astonishment an opened and tes
tated will, by which he is bequeathed,
by a kind father, an inheritance to an
untold amount of riches.
It is discovered that he has less re
gard for "adorning his profession with
an upright walk and a chaste conversa
tion" than formerly; where, as he once
loved to assemble with the people of
God to mingle hisj ascription of praise
with their's to the Lord of hosts he now
willfully neglects to assemble with
them, and tries to find excuses for do-
ing so, in the conduct of others, or some
like unreasonable excuse. His family
no more rejoice in his faithful guardian-
ship; his holy conversation about heav-
enly things has strongly been exchang
ed for conversation savoring of a world-
ly mind. He no more sees the need of
attending so strictly to religious duties.
They who once' eagerly sought his
coimsel and his company for the refin-
ing icfluence it imparted, come in con
tact with him with something like a
feeling of reluctance.
He once experienced a certain delight
in contributing of his substance to the
advancement of Christ's cause; but in
the general decay and "falling off," he
gradually feels the whole moral ground
upon which he has been standing surely
giving way. He new argues with him-
self when called on for means, that as
his business is enlarging, he actually
needs every dollar for his own use. But
as there is so much call for help he will
give the pennies. Farther down the
decline he is following, he will openly
and defiantly violate the plainest prin-
ciples of Christianity. O with what
care, dear reader, we should watch the
symptoms of our situation.
Prairie City, Iowa,
EXAMPLE.
AST was visiting a school not long
■^-^ ago, the teacher gave me a parcel
of writing books to examine. In one
of the copies I noticed a slight mistake.
It consisted in but a single letter. The
copy was designed to be thus: "Good
that comes too late is good for nothing."
The mistake was in the word "too,"
which was written with a single "o",
whereas, it being an adverb in that con-
nection, there should have been two, as
above. On calling the attention of the
teacher to it, she at once recognized the
error ; but it was too late, for the whole
page had been written, and all the way
down the mistake had been copied. It
appeared in every line from top to bot-
tom. I was thus forcibly reminded of
the influence of example. A bad exam-
ple in a parent is often copied by the
children. They do as the parent has
done. All their lives long, from child-
hood up to old age, they copy his mis-
takes. And serious ones they often-
times are. The mistake in the copy, to
which we have alluded, was trivial.
But when a parent exhibits in his daily
life some great fault, and the child cop-
ies it into his own life, the results are
often greatly injurious. They result in
serious harm to the child. And often-
times the fault is copied, not by one gen-
eration merely, but by several. It de-
scends to children's children. No par-
ent, therefore, can look too carefully to
his example. He should strive to be what
his children should be, and what their
best good, both for this world and the
world to come, requires.
Select."d by A. Mows.
Time is precious; make good use of it.
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TM.E BitJBTl-IKBN JVr WOMM..
THE TEACHER'S WORK AND
INFLUENCE.
BT BMMA E, BOWMAN.
[Essay read before the Sunday-school meeting of Mid-
dle District of Indiana. Feb, 8, 1881.]
THE success and life of the Sunday-school
depends very much upon (lie earnestness
and activity of the Supsrintendent. Although
ihe Superintendent holds the highest p:)sitioE,
we believe the teacher occupies a more respon-
sible one; and I fear many teachers do not con-
ceive as fully as they should the responsibility
and magnitude of their vcork.
We think the teacher ocisupies a position
next to that of the minister, and may wield an
equal influence; and we believe he is just as
responsible to Grod for his work and the seed-
of gospel truth which he sows.
Aa the future success of the church and
Sunday-aehool, to a certain extent, depends
very much upon the religious education and
training of our youth, how important th-n
that great care be exercissd m selecting only
such to teach who are qualified, and able to
teach the truths of the gospel in their sim-
plicity and purity, that such Christian princi-
ples may be implanted and instilled in the
young minds as will in after-years lead them to
Jesus, and enable them to fill important and
responsible stations in the church and Sunday
school.
Only those should teach who are eonvertbd
Christian laborers, and have a burning zeal
for the Master's cause, and an ardent love fo-
the saving of souls.
It is a sad mistake that any one can be a
Sunday-school teacher, for not every one pos-
sesses the faculty and ability to impart knowl-
edge to children, and none can succfssfally do
it without preparation.
The teacher that will appear before his class
without preparation is not fit to be a teacher,
for it is just as necessary that he prepare Lis
lesson as the scholars, as he cannot impart
that which he does not possess, for to know the
Truth, is an essential prerequisite to teacliing it.
• The work of the teacher is not an easy task,
— to fill the memories with rich ar.d beautiful
thoughts — to reach the hearts with word^ of
heavenly love, and unfold the words of God in
such a way as to meet the simplicity — adapta-
tion, necessities and capabilities of the young
mind, requires thought, reading and preparation.
Every teacher desirous of doing good will pre
pare himself for the responsible work of teach
ing. That we may be successful and efficient
teachers, we must prepare ourselves by read-
ing and searching the Scriptures, meditation
and prayer. We also need the assistance of
of good religious works, such as Bible Diction-
ary, Concordance, Commentaries, &c. But we
must not depend too much upon them; but rely
somewhat on our own judgment. The Bible
itself is a store-house of knowledga, and from
Christ our great teacher we can learn the art
of adaptation, and gather many valuable lea-
sons, which if practially made use of, will assist
us much in teaching. It is very important that
care be exercised in selectiag teachers adapted
to the wants of each class; while some are best
adapted to teach the infant class, others are
better qualified to instruct older minds.
We cannot expect to interest and infiaence a
class without first gaining their confidence,
and winning their affections; this may be
done by sociability, kind words and pleasant
smiles. We must let our class feel that we love
their souls and are interested in their salvation.
Children are great imitators and often more
ready to imitate the evil than the good. How
necessary then, that we should not teach alone
by precept, for without example our teaohina;,
and influence will not reaah.very far. But the
love of God should so perpetually shine forth
in our souls, that, like the sunbeam, it cannot
be hidden. Our aspirations should be for such
pure and high motives as will thrill every flbfer of
our souls anl enable us to work up to our ideal,
and mould children to the image of Christ.
It is the mother's work to give the first re-
ligious teachings, but we have those who are
motherless, and others who might as well be,
as far as religious teaching is concerned, and to
such neglected children ttie Sunday-school
affords Christian training, which they may not
obtain elsewhere; and thus it becomes the work
of the teacher to give the first religious in
structions, and he may wield an influence next
to that of the mother. Miny of the best, great-
est, and noblest of our race have received the
elements of their character from their maternal
care and teachings in childhood.
As Sunday-school teachers, may we in-
culcate such gospel principles in the young a-i
will in time to come make some of the most ear-
nest and noble hearted workers in the Church
and Sanday-fchool.
THE VEXED QUESTION REVIEW-
ED FROM A PRACTICAL
STAND-POINT.
T
BT D. A. LICHTT.
0 a frontiers-man it would seem as though
the instructions of the apostles, relative
to the eldership, had been superseded by a
material change. It is apparent frcm the acts
and writings of the apostles in the earliest
history of the church, that for the time being,
the apostles exercised ail the various functions
of the different offices then required to govern
or conduct tfie Lord's work in the different con
gregations, such as deacons, ministers, evan-
gelists and overseers; but just as soon as the
emergency required it, they appointed subor-
dinates or helps. So Moses (the unapproach-
able leader of a great nation) took the advice
of his father-in-law, and appointed rulers over
thousand.*, and rulers over hundreds and so on,
and we may very reasonably in!er the wants
and demands of the people were met, at least
with more promptness, if not with equal fidelity
than would otherwise follow; besides, Mosts
was relieved of a great burden. I have merely
alluded to this circumstance aa a parallel case
of the subject under consideration, for aa long
as the church was confined to Jerusalem there
was no lack on the part of overseers, as they
were undoubtedly in official capacity on an
equal feoting; but this state of affairs was not
destined to remain in status quo. We must
believe, that for almost every trivial matter
both temporal and spiritual, the disciples look-
ed to the apostles for advice and redress — even
lo their daily allowance of food. The apostles
iiaviiig undoubtedly drank deeply from the
fountain of the missionary spirit found them-
selves, for the first time in a very perplexing
dilemm-n, and lest the preaching ot th? ev>-rlast-
ing gospel suffer by their table-serviug, this
emergency gave rise to the calling of the seven
to the discnarge of this special conteugency.
While this service continued, just sj long the
disciples held their temporal eif cts in common,
and no longer. This eveat inensurably relievtd
the 'heralds" of the ''glad ddiugs," being more
and more imbued with the mi8?iouary spirit,
now sought other and krger fieids of labor,
preached the gospel m other cities. Calls from
Macedonia and scores of other places all over
A^ia Miaor creattd numerous smaller congre-
gations all over that country; the apostles
still being quartered at Jerusaitm, with great
concern for these n-arly formed ooii gregations,
isolated as some of them must have b^en, the
very count- rpart of the Brotherhood at the
present time, especially the frontier. What
was the result? A c-uncil of the presbyetry.
And what the conclusion e f their deliberations ?
This brings ua rigtit home to the noint at
issue. My o' ject 13 not to simply point cut
errors, but if possible fir the welfare of our
common Brotherhood, cite us back to the orig-
inal ordy of things in the apostolic dispensa-
tion.
But to the sul j=ct. The deliberation's of our
presbytery would read fbmething like the fol-
lowing: Peter, while you remain a m=mbir of
the grand coiiacd at Jarusal^m, you take over-
sight of the eight churches in Palestine.
James, you take the six m Syrophenicia and
so on, till all are loaded down with the cares
of housekeeping that very little of their time
is left for prtfaehing outside of these churches.
Turn to Acts 14: 23. ''And when they had or-
dained them elders in every church, and had
prayed with fasting, they commended them to
theLord."
Again, Paul to Titus 1: 5, "For this cause
left 1 thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set
iu order the things that are wanting, and or-
dain elders in every city as I had appointed
thee." These quotations are as strong aa
language can make thera, and admit of but
one interpretation, and the conclusion (and
not the inference) is that every congregation
of believers, both great and small, should be
provided with a local, and not an itinerant
overseer. The exigency ■)! the ca&e requires
something, and we must believe the spirit of
Christ dictated this state of things. Now we
will come stiil closer home.
I will h-ere make the unqualified assertion
that I am confident the churches would fare
better if each individual congregation were
furnished with a local overseer, it matters not
whether it consists ot a dozen members or a
hundred
May a family of fifteen children be better
ordered and easier governed than one of three,
or a dozin different families containing in the
aggregate one hundred and forty-iour children,
than one single family of twelve children? If
an af&rmativa answers these q'lestions, then I
will drop it right here; if to the contrary,
then I plead tor aa immediate return to the
old land-marks.
Our few presiding elders in Kansas and Ne-
braska, with their almost unlimited extent of
territory, would gladly appeal to the council of
Acts 14: 23, if they knew how; but perhaps it
would first require a repeal of a few former
decisions of A. M., before this could be... accom-
plished.
With the apostles you may find the nec-
essary qualifications ot a bishop, laid down in
first Tiu!, 1: 2-7 inclucivp. We fi^d no degrees
in office, or age, or years in the ministry here
mentioned; it does not even say he must be a
preacher at all, only such as have capacity to
teach. It is to be feared in many instances,
the apostolic qualificatioiis ate in a mesQi'e
overlooked, and what is now in vngue may
have been practisa'ile when adopted, hut does
not now uuiveisaiiy answer the parposi.
Right Ler»e I will li'ave the case and let the
reader form his own conclusions.
THK BRETSRiEN" A.T TVORK:.
23L
MAKY C. NOR VI AN SHAKOS, HIKN,
SAVE ME NEXT.
ABEAUTIFULincideiitis told of a little
child up 'ii a lately wrecked steamer. The
boats were taking the passengers away as fast
a=; they could. Every one crowding forward,
intent on his own salvation. Oiie after another
was passed, while the Beglccted child stood
waiting her fcura. . The vessel rooked to aad
fro, on the eve of going to thq bottom. Seeing
no chance of escape, the little one stretched ou"
her hands and cried, "Save me next.'' This
is the cry that ought to go up from millions of
hearts to-day. Remember the tark of life will
go down Bcme day, and if we are not saved in
Christ wfe are forever lost. — Sd. s.
JVom Tho ClirUtian Statesman.
THE MOTHKR OF PRESIDENT
GARFIELD.
MR3. Gaifisid is the firsr. mother of a Presi-
dent who has ever seen her son's inaugu-
ration. 0 her mother^, possibly may have
been alive to hear the news, but this eighty-
year-o'dditne had more than a right to be at the
Capitol on that d^y. She had "blsz^d out," ss
woodsmen say, the road to it from tho log c^ib-
in in Cuyahoga county. Sach a history cf
motherly courage and patience and faith is not
rare, to be sure, in any farm house, but there
was^ something more- than this. What the
Ohio law is as respects the widow's estate and
the distribution of even a small farm property ,
does not appear. In P.^nnsylvania, when a farm-
er dies without a will, the intestate law opens
the way to breaking up the home, the little
property is sold out, and tho children pareel'fd
out among administrators, if the mother ha?
not money enough to keep them with her.
Many an industrious farmer woman who could
get along if she were left to decide, must be
turned out cf the Pennsylvania farm when her
husband dies and see it parcelled out, so that
her"thirds'' are often to her the loss of her all.
It was not so in the Orange township farm
hous?. The father of Garfield died a young
man, leaving a small farm, encumbered ijit'i
debt, in the woods, with twenty cleared aqffs
around it. What was remarkable in Eliza
Garfifild at that day was her slroug will. Sh'5
put psi.'e the well-meant but. m'shaken advioa of
friends aad determined that, neither the house
should be sold nor her chiidrc-n scattered, 'Wita
four children, one a slip of a hoy, and ths fut-
ure Pi-esideut a baby, she worked the poor farm
so that it yielded a living. At nights she
taught her boys. Probably it was well for the
young Garfields that they were not deluged
with "children's books." The book-shelf held
but few, but how those histories and scanty bi-
ography must h.-jge sunk in and taken root in
tho Ion?;, qu 't winter ev^niiig^. The children
of the r cU don't have such adv; ntages as the
Ions y farm house anJ the en-irgy a^id brains o?
that little wid-jw woman gave her sons. It
was filty years ago whan the widow Garfield
started the txperiment of carr.itg on the Or-
ange farm, and bringing up her sou to whole-
som«! independence. At the end of the half
century he carries her to the White House, the
tirit mother of a Pr.-sidrnt w'no ever Itv-d .'.here.
U IS sonjethiug to bs proud of, not that the
farms of the Wi^st and the E ist rear such wom-
en, for that we all know, but that one of them
has lived to see the reward of hsr wood-chop-
ping and planting, her saving and her teaching,
of her courage, in short.
WHY THE BOOK-KEEPER STOLE.
He had a wife.
His salary was S3 500 per annum.
But she complained.
Sbe wanted a better house.
B'ttt'r clothes.
Nothing fit to go out in.
Nor carriage.
Nor front pews.
Nor society.
She crvettd a place on the ragged edge of the
select 500.
She kept it up night and day, and growled
and wept.
She lacked style, also, as well as new clothes
every six weeks, and various other things.
He knew how his employer made several
hundreds daily on the street. A thousand or
so would not be missed tor a few hours, so he
took it, went up the street, and won.
She got her sealskin.
He took more and lost, more yet.
Defalcation discovered.
He wears the penitentiary check.
Others are going to.
Beware.
Bat if you win regularly, society won't be
hard en you.
But if you lose, society will sit down on you.
Beware.
Better is a modest room up two pair of baok-
st-^irs than a cell in the Toombs, and a plain
woolen jacket rather than a pair of prison uni-
form pants on poor Charlie's legs. — Sel. ' N.
DRUDGE MOTHERS AND LADY
DAUGHTERS.
EVERY one blames the fioe lady-daughter
and pities the poor drudge mother. The
daughter aits in the parlor, in nice, fashionable
clothes, and elegantly arrayed hair, dawdling
over a novel, or chatting with companions or
friends; her mother is toiling in tiie kitchen, or
fretting her soul in vain attempts to reduce her
pile of mending, and at the.satne time looking
alter a tumbling baby. The mother's face i-
worn and thin; she still' wears the old dress
she put on in sffch a hurry at half past five i^i
the morning when baby woke her from a weary
sleep; she is tired; she is always tired; she i.s
ti-ed en S tarday, she is tired Sand.ij ; she goes
to bid and gets up tired; it is hard not tj bs
angry with the daughter, we confess. She can
look in her exhausted moth'r's face, and know
how m'.ich work there is tohedone, and nev^r
Willingly put forth a hand to help her. Nay,
-he is goirgoub to tea this eviining, and will
come to her mother to have her dfeds acj isti'd
for the great occasion. She casts much ot the
burden of her j xistence upon the too generous
hsart that ehe does nut appreciate, and never
once feels the impulse to give the aid of her
youthful strength. In all our modern world
there is not an uglier sight than this. No not
one. I', is but natural to throw the blame upon
the daughter. Heartless wretch! we have
heard such a girl called by indignant acqaaint-
ances,but ah, she is to be pitied. When she was
a little child, all lovely and engaging,her moth-
er said to herself: "She shall not be the drudge
[ was; she shall not be kept out of school to do
hou.se work, as I wa?; she shall have a good
time while she is youug, for there's no knowing
what her lot will be afterwards." And so her
mother made her young life a banquet of de-
lights. Riugh places were made smooth for
her; all diiEoulties were removed from her path;
the lesSon taught her every hour for years was
that it was no great matter what other people
suffered if only her mother's daughter had a
good time. She learned that lesson thorough-
ly, and a frightful selfishness was developed in
her. Her eyes may fall upon these lines; if so,
we tell her that people in general will make
no allowance for the faults of her bringing up:
they will merely say, "see what a shocking and
shameful return she makes for her mother's in-
dulgent care." — Sel. N.
MRS. H. W. BEECHER ON DRESS.
WE have little hope that our feeble words
will be accepted or receive a moment's
attention. But if those who have passed girl-
hood and taken their places in society, cannot
beinfliienced, surely mothers should pause and
consider the temptations they are spreading be-
fore their little girls. Little girls! Where can
we find them now? See how a child of four,
six, eight or ten years is dres5ed,even when not
preparing for some entertainment; for childish
sports and amusements are quite too low for
such over-dressed, stylish little midgets, that
now walk demurely into a room and sobsrly
take their places on the floor, ready for a gen-
teel dance. If we long to see a little girl, we
must go far back into the country — so far back
that their mothers, not themselves contaminat-
ed by fashonable society, dress them neatly of
course, but with the simplicity that so beauti-
fully adorns childhood. Then they are not
indulged in parties, late hours, and amuse-
ments such as are depriving onr city children
of the pure, sweet life of young girlhood. The
young daughters particularly who are indulged
in overdressing, public amusement, and late
hours, in visiting or receiving much company,
are losing half the advantages our schools are
c if tiring them. Their vanity catered to by
dresses too costly and -elaborate to be put on
little girls, intoxicated by the excitement and
glare of fashionable amusements and gay boci-
ety,and seeing ( hat their mothers' chief thoughts
are given to such things, they will soon lose
all relish for books or stuly, or tor real, child-
ish play, such as is needed to make them strong
and healthy.
If mothers will not heed these tokens, they
are cheating their daughters of solid happiness,
and burdening their own .souls with a sin which
they may not realize till old age reveals the full
extent of the mischief caused by their negii-
genc. — Christian Union.
233
'I'JdLE BltETHHEl^ ^T M^Oiii^
Irethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
APRIL 19, 1881.
M. M. ESHELMAN,
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J. W. 8TE1N,
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WILFORD.
WHO is "Wilford?' Where does he live?
What is his occupation? These ques-
tions have been repeatedly asked us, and as we
have seen the man, ate with him, sat with h:m,
rode with him, walked and talked with him,
we think we are sufficiently "armed" to write
ofhim.
"Wilford" being interpreted means Alf xan-
der Wilford Hill, acitizmofNew York, and
by occupation defender of the Bible and demol-
isher of theistic and atheistic evolution and ma-
terialism. Hs is sixty-one years old, compact-
ly built, weighs two hundred and twenty- five
pounds, is about five feet six inches high,
bald, gray whiskers, fair complexion, affable in
manners, unaff ctei in style, common and easy
of approach. He pats his questions plainly and
drives his solutions with animation, and when
his antagonist goes down, he labors to keep
from shouting. He is methodical in habit and
arrangement, and lays his foundations with the
shrewdness and tact of a well trained scientist;
and tc-day stands foremost as the gray-haired
apostle of true science, maintaining a bold front
against tbe combined host of the enemies of
come'; sceace. Some able minds arecoming
over to help him, notably among whom are
Prof. J. L. Kepbart, A.M. of Western College,
la, Prof. L M. O.boTD, LL. D. of Madison
Univeis ty, N. Y. Thts? men with ethers, can
haidly be supposed capable of unconditionally
surrendeiing to a new tiieory in science wholly
unworthy of the notice of writers on acoustics.
Wilford beheld the fort erected by Darwin,
Haeokel, Mayer, H'lmboltz and others, and
though it setm d l.ke a Gibraltar, he d cided to
erf el bis gim till beat dowa the walls. Friends
tried to dissuade him from the attack, declaring
that he would only biiog upon himself not
only defeat but "annihilation." Defeat might
be sdoiissible, but annihilation entered not in
bis belief. He rfmembered David with his
pebbles and sling, so went f jrth to mset giant
evolution.
He fixed his gun, and after the first few shots
he discovered the infidel fort to hi m^re paper,
highly paintfd and colored so that it appeared
like massive rook. It fell. The crash was
neither terrific nor stunning. It was found to
be only the chaff of the moneron. Such flimsy
stuff could not endure solid reasoning, and
went down. Tbe gun was moved around to
another side, and when brought to bear, that
side also fell, and was found to be "natural se-
lection" and "survival of the fittest" — two in-
significant little animate beings which had
"come from nowhere and never began to be."
One would think that a fort, with two sides
demolished, should be let alone, or would cause
the inmatf s and builders thereof to lower their
flag, but none of these things came to pass;
hence "Wilford" planted his gun on the thiid
side and with Hafckelian ammunition swept
away the wall, and upon examination the mate-
rial was found to be "spontaneous generation"
— a minute particle of something without life
or without the aid of any intelligence or assist-
ance from a greater springing into life by its
own movements,yet having no organs by which
to move. But the end is not yet. It will not
do to let one side of a fort stand, which looked
so formidable and had frightened all tbe big
men in the universe. Evolution had evolved
so much out of n otbing, that to leave one
side standing would be unwise to say the least
of it; hence the gun was moved into position to
tear it away. It we s an easy victory; and ere
the smoke ot battle had ascended over the bills,
an examination discovered that the wall had
been built of ''reversionary action" and"embry-
olngy," which are feeble against attacks of
truth.
Now we look for the end; but it still is not
Signs of life— the waving of a "rudimentary or-
ganical" — appear in the rubbish, and our brave
man takes a few hand grenades and spears
and goes upon the fi^ld, and thrusts the last
'tribe" of "adaptability" through and through.
That this is the condition of the fortress is un-
deniable; for since its demolition none of its
builders have dared to make answer or deny it.
To deny it, is to kick against the goads.
In his young days, there was a great stir
among the people concerning religious refor-
mation, and being warm, active and earnest,
young "Wilford" started a religious paper en-
titled "The Gospel Proclamantion." In a very
short tim9 it received an extensive circulation,
and exceeded that of its competitor, though
several years the janior. Wilford's success
aroused some feelings, and some of the old
members of the church of which he was a
member, were net a little severe en him. Hepub-
lisbt da Register of his churcb; was charged with
I rror, brought to EC3ouat,but found 'not guilty."
He published '"U-iiviriaiism A^ainrt Etsaif,"
and a tract entitled " The D jsi.itn and laaport-
ance of Baptism." Both these works met with
large sales, and are widely scattered over the
country. Being annoyed by those older in
years for his love of the beneficial, he conclud-
ed to quit ministerial work and turn his mind
to other employment. He sold his pap»r and
it was taken to Cincinnati Ohio, and there
changed into another name, and is now one of
the leading papers among the paopla for whona
it speak?. "Universalism Against Itself" pass-
ed into the hands of another denomination. lb
now appears under another man's name.
Several years ago he began to investigate the
theory of "sound," and the teachings of Darwin,
Huxley and their associates. As a result, we
have that remarkable work, "Problein of Hu- ^
man Life."
It is in order here to say that up to this time,
none of those great "scieniists", whom he has
shown to be in great error, have ventured to re-
ply. But the war has j ist begun. From this
time forth there will be a constant warfare
upon those false theories; and unless those who
have wrought so much folly in the religious
woild, shall speedily repeat and acknowledge
the truth, a tempest will sweep across the coun-
try devouring everything that offends Gjd and
b;-l,ttles bis m'ghty work. The ' Literary Mi-
crocofm" is coming. •
"Wilford" is hopeful and cheerful. Scores
of letters reach him daily, commending his
book, and thousand- have gone over the coun-
try aid are making their mark for the better
among the people. Can we not read the signs
oflhetmes? Will we shut our eyes ani ears
to the importance of Wilford's work in behalf
of Christianity? The Day-star of correct science
is coming up over the horizon; and while there
is much in science that is correct as now
taught, undoubtedly a rec nstrnction is neces-
sary and the chaff should be eliminated to the
good of mankind. S J mote it be.
Wilford has a wife ani five children. He
is much impressed with the doctrine cf the
Cros?, and at this time is a student of the Bible
seeking the great truths as declared by God's
people. We found him an earnest, atientive
listener to the truth as we practice it.
u.. M. s.
MASONRY EXPOSED.
EIDER Rathbun as a lecturer possesses rare
abilities. We heard him two evenings
in Lanark a few years ago, when he gave a
complete exposition of Masonry. At a recent
l<ecture in Blanehard, Iowa, he qioted the fol-
lowing from the "Text-book of Masonic Juris-
TJE-IK; iJllETT-i-PvEZ^ j^T 1.VOKK,
233
prudence," by A. G. Mackey, page 33, Land-
m»k 21:
It is a landmark that a "Book of the Law J.'
shall contt tute an indispensable part of thf
furniture of every lodge. I say advisedly a
"Book of the Ljw," because it is not aosolutely
ifquired that everywhere the 0 d and New
Teslainent shall be used, The "Book of the
Liw" is that vo'ume which by the religion of
the country is believed to contain the revaaled
will of the Grand Architect of the Uaiyerse.
Hence in all lodges in Christian countries the
"Book of Ihj Law,'' is composed of the Old and
New Testaments; in a country where Jadaisim
was the prevailing faith, the Old Testament
alone would be safiijient; and in Mohammedan
countries, and among Mohammedan Masons,
the Koran might be substituted.
Will Masons, after reading this, still claim
that Masonry is foundfd on the Bible? An
institution that recoaniz^s the Koran as a rule
of faith and practice is not only anti- Christian
but also anti- Bible. j. h m.
BAPTIZO AND THE GREEK
CHURCH.
UPON Ill's identity of ancient with modern
Greek I would basa an argument in fayor
ot ifDmersion as the only scriptural action of
baptism. It seems to me that in all the debates
that I have read on this sulj^ct the advocates
of immersion have taken upon themselves an
unnecessary buri5en by trying to prove too much.
These is no need to go outside of the techaical.
or ecclesiastical use of Baptizo. It may be safely
conceded that tbe word in figuratiys or com-
mon use may not always mean immerse. E?i n
if it could be clearly shown ihitit sometimes
signifies sprinkle or pour, the rfsalt would have
no valid bearing upcn Ih- real point at iiisue.
This point is: What does Baptizo mean
when it is applied to the oedustancb? The word
outside of the apostjlic commission may havf
any sense you please. We who reverence tbe
authorityof Jesus are concerned only with its
meaning as app i'd to the act which he enjoins
apon all penitent believers.
Now the Greek race, whose vernacular has
always been the Greek language, and the Greek
Church that has always used this language as
its ecclesiastical tongue, are, I think, the only
proper jadges of the meaning of Baptizo as ap-
plied to the ordinance.
Since the days of Paul, they have used ihe
word as a religions technical, and performed
the act denottd by it. With them, as far .as
church history goes back towards and into the
first century, the word has never, so far as we
can learn, changed its radical fignifioation
They have alwajs used it to name the religion.^
act which we call immersion — or, to us a com-
mon pleonasm, baptism by immeision.
Thi^ testimony of the Greeks ij conclusive, if
we admit that educated people are the best
judges of the meaning of words in tbeir own
vernacular,and remember that tbeGreek Church
in its ecclesiastical use o( Baptizo has never ap-
plied the word to any other act than that of
immfrsion.
'But" says one, "if you follow the Greeks in
their use of Baptizo, you must practice trine
immersion.for ihii is -s^hat tlieir church en-
joins." The inference does not follow. The
Greek Church now practice? trine immersion,
it is true; but it never claims that the sense of
Baptizo decides the number of immersions. It.
defends and practices this thrse-fold baptism
solely upon the ground of antiquity or apos-
tolic tradition, not upon the radical, literal
sense of the word which they apply to the or-
dinance.
EEMAKKS.
Th? above we clip from the Chrstiaii Stand-
ard. It was written by L. F. Bittle, and heart-
ily endorsed by Isaac Errett, the editor.
Mr. Blttie is correct in saying that the "ed-
ucated people are the best jidges of the mean-
ing of words ,n their own vernacular.'' It is
certainly proper to appeal to the educated
Greeks for the meaning of Biptizo, but we ask,
why appeal to them for the nieaning oiauord
and reject their evidence when it comes to the
meaaing of a collection of words? 0:!r learned
friend is willing to aee?pt the testimony of thfse
learned Greeks ia regard to the meaning of tbe
word Baptizo but ignores their testimony when
it comes to the meaning of the baptisma form-
ula recorded in Matthsw 28: 19. Why is this?
Does he think thai these learned Greeks do
not uuderstaad their own language? If they
are .the "only proper judges of the meaning of
BapPzo as applied to the ordinance," are they
not also the only proper jadges of the meaning
of the commission as applied to the ordinance?
If they are not the proper jadges of the mean-
ing of the Greek commission then we respect-
fully ask Mr. Bittle to tell U3 who is?
We call special attention to the last para
graph in Mr. Bittle's article. He says, "It (the
Greek church) never claims tbat the sense of
Bipiizo decides the number of immersions."
Here Mr. Bittle evades the point at issue; we
do not claim that the Greek church holds that
the sense of Baptizo decides the number of
actions in baptism ; we know of no author who
does. But we do maintain that the Greek
church claims that the sense of the commission
decides the number of actions in baptism.
Will Mr. Bittle deny this? Will he say that
the Greek church never claims that the sense
of the commission decides the number of im-
mersions? Will he tske this position?
Chrysoatom, the most eminent Greek scholar
of antiquity says: "Christ delivered to his dis-
C'ples one baptism, in three immersions of the
body, when hie said unto them: 'Go teach all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Gbost.' "
Is this not evidence to the point? Here it
is clearly stated, by a learned member of the
Greek church, that Christ delivered to his dis-
ciples one baptism in three immersions when
he gave them the commission, showing that
the Greek church did hold that the sense of
ihe commission dtcides the ni mber of actions
in baptism. We will further add, that thi^ has
been the united voice and practice of the
Greek part of the church fr-jm the days of the
apostles to the present time. Both their writ-
ings and praotij3- confirm this state msnt,
against which there is no existing evidence.
There are plenty of ancisnt Greek scholars
who f.ffirm that the commission teaches trine
immersion, but not one who speaks to the con-
trary. Will Mr. Bittle name j'lst one ancient
Greek scholar who says the c.nimiss'xn teaches
single immersion? We put this question at
him three years ago, and it has not yet bsen
answered. If the Greek church had practiced
single immersion from its early history to the
present time, and would claim that the sense
of the commission teaches single immersion,
we ask, in ail candor, would not Mr. Bittle
use its -testimony in defense of his single im-
mersion? H« Chrysostom said that ''Christ
delivered to his disciples one baptism in one
immersion of the body," would not Mr. Bittle
have quoted him in defense of single immer-
ilOIi ? J, H. M.
TWO DESERVING CHILDREN.
IN Dunkirk, Ohio, are two children whose
conduct would certainly make the angels
smile. The little boy writes thus to the Prim-
itive:
Brother Hope: —
I am a boy of twelve years of agp.
My parents sold out and we intend to move to
Missouri n^xt fall. They told me to gather up
all the old iron and sfll it; and my sister, ten
years old, could gather up all the bctUes around
and sell them and have what it would make.
My grand-mother Bossermaa said we could
have the iron and bottles around her house.
So my sister and I said, what we each would
make over fifty cents we would send to you to
help you over there in DsQmark. Miueg ined
fifty cents and my sister's twenty-five cents.
Pa and ma each sends you one dollar. We
send it along witti the money that the Eigle
Creek church made up. Hops many may send
you a mite, and that it may help you to live
more comfortably and that you may be able to
preach to starving souls. Ika. Wiimoee,
A DAY IN WASHINGTON.
BEFORE the dawn of day, April 5th we
were safely landed m the nation's capital.
All along the route from Mt. Morris to this
place there was more or less snow. At Mansfield
and Newark Ohi?, there was much snow, and
and still snowing as we passed along. The
Alleghany, Blue Ridge, and Cheat Mountairs
were wrapped in mantles of snow, making
them really picturesque and beautiful.
There are so many things to see in the
nation's capital that we scarcely know where
to begin, or whether to begin at aU. We
made no call upon the Preaidsnt, lest we might
be regarded as an cffije-seeker, hence were
contented with a brief survey of the outside
aud the grounds. The house is located about
a mile and a half frcm the capitol, between
15 Ji and ITih streets on a high plateau, where
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THE BKETHREN ^T l^ORK-
PennsTWania and New Y'-rk aveaues intersect.
In front of it is Lafayette tquare, a beautiful
park of several acres. It is built of yellow
freestone, painted white — hence White House.
It is two stories high, 170 feet long, and a
portico on the norlh £6 feet wide, supported
by eight pillars, under which carriages may
drive. The south side has a semi- circular col-
onnade of six columns in the centre. F.^m
this portico one has a fine view of the Potomac
river. On the west of the President's house
across the street, is a massive building, not yet
completed, in which are the State, War, and
N<ivy Departments.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing of
bank notes, and revenue stamps is the scene
of busy hands. E ght hundrei persons, hsl!
of whom are females, are employed in this
department. So complete are the arrange-
ments, that it is imposiible for any of the em-
ployees to steal any oi Ihe money. By the
time the bank note is ready to be turned into
the vault, it has passed through the hands of
twenty-four persons, and been counted and
receij ted for, that mumber cf times.
The absorbing theme here is, the or-
ganization of the Senate. Since the 4th
of March — ^just one month, each party
has been laboring to be uppermost. The
Democrats have had control, hence all the
ofiBcers, except the President of the Senate, are
members of the Democratic party; but since
the 4th of March the Republicans, by the help
of the Vice President, have one mfjority; or
rather the Senate is a tie, there being 38 Re-
publicans and 38 Damocratp; so that when a
vote is taken, the Vice Pfes.ident of the U. S
must give the casting vote. The Democrats
by dilatory motions and other means, have
thus far prevented the Republicans from taking
a vote on I'e-organization, and there is no tell-
how long this kiud of work — child's play it
seems to be — will continue. It looks like fool-
ishness for m»n of ability thus to spend the
people's money, and sit and talk and work to
no purpose. We listened to them this after-
noon; and if any one has eve'- attended a coun-
try lyeeum, and seen the motions and ques-
tions under the name ' fillibuster," they will
have a picture in miniature of the Senate of
the United States. We learned this lesson:
Great men are full of weaknesses, and for pur-
poses of power will resort to a great deal of
folly.
The capital of the United States, like that
of ancient Rome, stands upon a hill, command-
ing a view westward indeed beautiful. Chmb-
ing up tte dome to a point nearly at the top,
one has a sublime view of the city, and of the
country for many miles into Virginia and
Maryland. From this dizzy height, 280 feet,
one can contemplate the inventive genius of
man, and his wonderful work as a builder and
adorner.
The Capital building, where the laws arp
mtdp, covers three and one-half acres cf
grcuEd, and cost §13,000,000. Tiie o'd Hall
of the House is now ustd as a statuary room.
each State being permitted to send statues of
two of it^ most noted men. As we intend to
give an extsnded notice of Washington and its
wonders in the Youth's Advance, we forbear
farther observation of this great building here.
The streets of this city are broad, and paved
with a concrete so smooth and hard that it ap-
pears like planed stone. The streets are swept
and kept as clean as a floor. There are large
parks, many buildings of interest, notably the
A^ricul u 'al Department where the finest fruits,
grains, fowls &j., are displayed. The Botanic
al Garden delights one's eye; for here are
plants from all parts of the world.
Now is it not a matter of regret that in so
beautiful a city, a family of brethren — a society
of the German Baptist church is not beicig
built up? Certainly this is a neglected field.
Time, energy, and perseverance are needed to
accomplish any wcrk; and why not begin to
preach Jesus at the Caplol of the Uaited States;
for here are pers ns from all parts of the coun-
try who woula carry the news home, thus
causing some to come to tbe truth. 0 for b
Peter! or a Paul! who would with boldness
tarry here three whole years if necessary, and
'"dispute" daily, if needed to save some ^
Our inactivity in this direction is enough lo
make souls faint. Come, brethren, let us turn
all our forces upon the ccnunon enemy, and,
with a united front march on to sure victory.
To-morrow we leave for New York city to
remain a few days. m. m. e.
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TWO DAYS IN NEW YOEK.
HE sun shone beautifully on the morning
of the 5th, as we moved out of the depot
in Washington on our way to New York.
Had a good view of Philadelphia for fifteen
miles as we passed along on the west and
north of the great city. At four p. m., we
reached Jersey City, and immediately crossed
the river to New York, and about five, reached
Smith & McNeil's hotel, where our dear good
friend "Wilford" had secured lodging for us.
We were soon studying each other. We yield
to "Wilford" in several points, as he has more
weight than we, and carries almost double our
years; hence has seen more and laid up a larger
stock of experience and knowledge. It should
not be expected that we young men would
equal or exceed some of those old heads who
have so much the start of us.
There is much about this hotel that might
be interesting to our readers, but space forbids
us branching out. Suffice it to say 30,000 meals
are daily given out in this one building.
Early on the morning of the 6th, we were
up, sending messages to the loved ones, and
preparing for the day's work. About eight a.
M., we were taken with Winter cholera, and
for a while our condition was indeed serious,
but remembering, having read ten years ago
that csitain things wou'd cure cholera, we sent
Wilford for the remedy, and in a short time
after taking it we were relieved of pain but
were unfit to etjoy out-door scenes that day.
The next morniug we went aboard the elevated
railway aud rode out on 9;h avenue to 125ih
street w'aere we could see the Mjnolith — -the
great stone brought from E^ypl and set down
in Central Pai*k. From here we returned oa
6th avenue to City Hal!, having rode on these
novel roads about twelve mihs. The elevated
railroads are as high as the second, and ia
places the third, stories of the buildings. There
are two tracks, and a train arrives and departs
at the station every five minutes. Stair-ways
lead from the streets up to the track, and the
depots are comfortable and convenient. It is
a real pleasure to pass along swiftly above the
busy streets below. As we looked to the right
and then to the left we beheld the great build-
ings, the long streets full of teams, men, wom-
en and children, while beneath us were the
street cars, omnibuses, cabs, drays, great throngs
of people rushing to and fro, some for pleas-
ure, some on business, some to steal, some to be
seen, others like ourselves to see.
Visited and surveyed the great b-idge now
building over the river between New York and
Brooklyn. This, when finished, will be the
greatest bridge in the world. It is high enough
to permit large ships with their masts to p8S3
under it. Next went to Harper & Brothers, the
great publishers. We will attempt no descrip-
tion of this wonderful house, for we could not
do justice in our short article. Tiie American
Book Exchange has moved into new and spa-
cious quarters on Broadway, and are as busy as
bees attending to their customers. On our way to
our lodging place, we stopped at City Hall, and
watched the black ball ascend and descend. On
the top of the City Hall, one can see a pole ex-
tending from the roof upward about 20 feet.
A large blaak ball is so arranged as to slide up
and down this pole at a certain time. At the
Naval Ooservatory in Washington is another,
just like the one on the City Hall in New York.
The machinery which works them, is connected
by wire. Five minutes before 12 o'clock each
day, these balls are moved up two-thirds the
length of the pole. Here they remain stationary
until one minute before twelve then, they run
up to the top, and at twelve precisely, both
balls drop— the one at Washington, the other
at New York. They are 223 miles apart and
yet the spark of electr icity which causes the
one in Washington to fall, "also moves the one
in New York. But this is not all. The same
wire connects the steam whistle in the great
sugar refinery in New York, and when the
balls drop, the valve opens aud the whistle is
heard for miles. These are marvels indeed, yej
how useful. All the ship misters in the har-
bor watch that black ball, and when it falls,
they set their watches or chrcnometer and thus
get the correct time.
Left the city at T p.m., of the 7th for home,
as I was too unwell to prolong my stay East.
Desired to stop at several places in Pennsylva-
nia with brethren, but could not. Reached
home Saturday 9lh at three P. M , having trav-
eled 2,392 miles by railroad and lour by water.
M. M. z.
Tirilii UKE^'illiEZSr' .^T "W OMIi.
235
tESS«
J. S. MOHLEK,
Editor..
All communicationg for this department, suet as que-
ries and answers, sliould be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
When did God set up a kingdom on earth; on
theday of pentecost, or before that timH?
jA3its M. N'eff.
Will some one explain Genesis 4: 15 — "ind the
Lord said unto him, i'lifrf for.'j whosoever slayeth
Cain, veugeance sliall be talien on him seveiifold.
And the Lor J set a ma:k upon C .In, lest any had-
ing him should liill him." \\ hat was th'' mark
He set on himV Eobkkt T. Ckook.
Will some one please expUiin the fifth verse m
the second chapter of .icts. which reads as fol-
lows: "And tneiT, wfre dwella^j^ at Jeiusaiem
Jews, devout men, but of every nation und-r
hea en." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or not?
Egbert T. Ckook.
Please explain Hebrew C:l, 2. We read, we
should leave the principles of the doctrine of
Clirist, we .should go on onto perfection, n"t lay-
ing ag.ain the found tion of repi-ntanc^ from dead
works, and of faith tovi^-^ids God, of the doctrine of
btqjtisins, etc. Whal hrqitisnix had i'aiil leterfuce
to, streing he uses the p.ural number? In the Ger-
man the reading is dift'-rent: "Von def Taufe, ron
der LeJtre" H^ie v/e have but o le doctiiue and
one oapusDQ. How are we to reconcile ti'e matter 'r
J. H. IIILLEK.
Gen. 1 : 3, What was that Light, seeing the sun
and moon were only made the fourth davV 8ome
one please explain. Lizzie B. Myees.
C^The above query is open for inve stigalion.
J. s. M.
THREE DAYS- AND THREE
NIGHTS.
Does the Bible harmonize in the declaration of
Christ to the Scribes and Pharisees, Matt. 12:40,
- with his burial and resurrection ks to the time he
was in the grave V Piea=e give the harmony.
P.C.Long.
THE verse, referred to above, reads, "For as
Jonas was three days and three nights in
the whale's belly, so shall the Son of Man be
. three days and three nights in the heart of the
earth."
The term, "three days and three nights,"
does not necessarily mean 73 hours, or three
full days iit.A three full nights. But it donbt-
le.ss means, that the interval of time from the
beginning of the day on which he arose from
the dnad, embraced three full days and three
full nights.
The Jewish day began at evening, after sun-
set, and ended next day at svinset.
Christ was crucified on the Jews' Satuiday,
i. e., the day before the Sabbath. See Mark 15:
42, (our Friday). Christ was buried at even-
ing, i. e towards the going down of the sun,
for he expired at the 9th hour, — 3 o'clock. —
Hence the day on which Christ was buried,
did not end till after sunset; but began the
evening before, and embraced, legally, by Jew-
ish method, within its limit one day and one
night, according to nature's natural division of
time.
Immediately aft^r sunset of the Jewish Sat-
urday, the next day began, which was the Jew-
ish Sabbath. At sunset of that day, another
day and -iiiother nig'.it were embracel Again,
afier sunset, the third day of Christ's burial
began and embraced Ike following day till sun-
set; though Christ aio.:e from the deal, (is we
have reason to believe) a little before dawn of
the third literal day. In this way the Script-
ures harmonize with the declaration of Cfhrist.
This explanation might be oljcted to on the
gfOncd that Christ was not, really, three lUer-
al days and flights in. the grave; and if the
above rendering be correct, then Christ should
have said, simply ''thrae days," since a Jewish
day also embraces the night.
To th-'s olj-ctionwe answer that Christ did
so express himself in John 2:19. "Destroy
this temple and in three days I will raii?e it
up." Again, "And afcer three days risesgain."
Mark 8: 31. "And wiTHrsr three days, I will
bdld another made without hands." Mark 14:
58. Thus we see tiiat the ttrm is used, as we
ustd it in our explanation, and we think, is the
best rendering.
H-.nee on Jewish Saturday eyening, after
sunset, the first day and night were completed.
On Sanday evening, the. second day and night,
Ttere completed. Oa Monday evening, (our
Sunday) the third day and night were compltt-
ed. Ttt Christ rose from the dead wiihen
that time. J. s, ir.
THE NICOLA1TAN3.
Will some one explain Kev. 2 : 6—1.5. Who were
the Nicoiaitans, and what were their deeds and
do'ctiines V A Brother.
AJSSWEB NUMBEK IH.
IN answer to the inquiry in B. at W., "Who
sre-the Nicoiaitans and what are their
deeds and doctrine?" (R3v. 11:6-15) Iwllsay,
the Nicoiaitans were a sect named after Nicho-
las of Antioch who became a convert to Juda-
ism and afterward to Christianity, and was chc-
ien by the Jerusalem church as one of the sev-
en deacons, mentioned in Acts 6: 5.
Among their deeds and doctrine was, advo-
cating and practicing fornication; by holding a
commauity of wives atjd committing sacrilege
by feasting in the idols' temple, upon meat of-
fered to idols, etc., practi;es which they had
been accustomed to, and were slow to give up,
as advis'd by the apostles, elders and the
whole church in the following language,
" That ye abstain from pollution of idols, and
from fornication, and from things strangled
and from blood, etc." Acts 15: 21. And by
Paul in 1. Cor. 10: 21, "Te cannot drink of the
cup of the Lord and the cup of devils. Ye can
not be partakers of the Lord's table and the ta-
ble of di-vils." Daniel VANntAir.
READING THE BIBLE.
WE observed recently three persons looking
into the windows of the Maasachnsetts Bi-
ble Society, reading from the open Bibles laid
there; a man with one arm, a colored woman
with a large bundle of clothes, and a little girl
very poorly clad. They took no notice of the
passers-by. Stepping up in a lino with them,
we read, " Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and
he shall sustain theo; he shall never suflfer the
righteous to be movtd." " There is neither
Jew nor Gretk, there is neither bond nor free,
there is neither male nor female, for ye are all
en ! in Christ Jesus.'' "And God shall viipe away
all tears from their eyes." Their faces seemed
to grow brighter.
Why should these passers-by stop to read
such a familiar book? Did not the human
heart have need for a burden-bearer, and a hope
of rest beyond?— TAe Congregationalist.
From the Inter Ocean.
FALSE CHRISTS.
G-ive an account of the fal«e Christs that
came before the time of the Messiah.
Readee.
Answee. — The authorities, notably Dr.
Schaff, in speaking on the sutject, refer first to
the passage in th^ t^renty-fourth chapter of
Matthew, at the twenty- fourth verse, where
the Master warned his disciples cf false Christs
who were to follow him. Not less than twen-
ty four persons have arisen, savs the Biblical
scholar just referred to, and the defense of their
claims to the Messiahsbip has cost the Jews a
gresit expense of l,fe and treasure. One of
th^m, Ccziba or Barchochsba, lived in the see-
on 1 century end put hiaiself at the head of the
Jewish nation as their Messiah, anl they ad-
hered to him. The KomaDS made war upon
him, and the Jews themselves allow, that in
their defense of this false Messiah, they lost
between 500,000 and 600,000 souls. In the
twelfth century not less than eight or ten im-
postors appeared under the same name, and
were followed by great numbers of the Jews.
Most of them were punished for their impost-
ure with death, and usually involved a mul-
titude of their deluded followers in persecution
and death. The last that gained any consider-
able number of convi-rts was Moid^cai, a Jew,
of Germany, who lived m 1692. He fled for
his life, and his end is not known.
A SouTHEBN paper tells us this story of a
man belonging to the Primitive Baptists, a de-
nomination that makes it a rule to expel any
one who can pay a debt, but refuses to do so:
A few months since, one of this class, — a
pretty rough-looking man outside — entered an
Athens store and wanted credit for a few goods
till he could sell his cotton. N.t knowing his
customer, the merchant refused ; but about this
time a well-known elder entered, and, tapping
the farmer on the shoulder, asked, " Ho ,v are
you, Brother Blank?" "Is that gentleman a
«iember of j,our church, uncle?" asked the
tradesman. " 0, yes, and a good one too," was
his reply. "Well, then, my friend," continued
t'ne dealer, "go through this house from cellar
to garret and pick out what you want. I will
sell you the whole establishment, clerks and all,
on credit, with only your religion as secarity."
It is noble testimony. And it was different
from that of the gentleman who, smarting un-
der some losses occasioned by a religious de-
faulter, said, "If a man were to come into my
store and tell me he Vas a member of the
church and a Sunday-school Superintendent,
it would not give me any more confidence in
his integrity."
■ •
Cite of the most striking evidences of the
Divine origin of the religion of Jesus, is to be
found in its adaptation to the spiritual wants
of man in all countries and in aU ages. It ex-
actly meets each and every case.
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TKE BRETHREIsT ^T TVORK-
€axxt^)mkntL
From Howard Miller. — I am in receipt of
numerous 1:. Iters in r^Fponse to my suggestion
to U38 black ink. Allow me to say that the
aniline inks, making a blue, purple or red
mark, will fade out in a few years, so that noth-
ing remains of the orisrinal writing. A docu-
ment like a gcvercmtnt schedule is intended to
be ifj)^, and the elder it is, "the more Taluable
it becomes. Think cf the interfst attaching to
a set of s:hedulfs for our church, a hurdred
^ears old, the places, the names and numbers!
They m'ght as well be written in water as the
inks complained of. ■ Any private document,
such as a family record, a will or a note, may
be rendered valuless by the use of the abomi n
ations. Some of the patent pencils are of the
same order. If some inquisitiye boy will write
a notice in these atiline inks and tack it up
where the light w)ll fall on it he -will see my
reason for writing so, P/inters and editors
prefer black ink, or what is better, writing
flaid. Ink stays on the surface of the paper,
the fluid works inti it. This is a little thing
in itself, but when you go out gunning it is
wise to take powder and not black sand, which
resembles it. Si what is worth writing, is
worh putting down, so it will st'ck for good.
I will add, that some who read this, may have
received copies of letters in the interdicted col-
ors. This was becaus<i the letter was copifd on
a machine that v;'ould not take an impression
with any other ink. May your lives be as white
as the unruled page and your ink as black as
sin! •
From Samuel Murray — I am 'n Roann,
at Bro. Johu Z jok's. Sister Zjok is suffering
much with a -cancer, and has been under treat-
ment for five months. Seems some better, bu'
is still suff'-ring very much. 0 may the Lord
give her strength to bear her sufferings with
Christian fort'tude. I have been trying to
preach some of evenings; but in consf quence of
stormy weather, congregations were small. —
There is qaite a go.-'d deal of snow here, and in
places very much drifted. It looks like more
Wintsr weather yet — Rcann, Ind., March 13.
From I. Fritz, — I am now living in Diller,
Nebraska, and find it quits a busy little place
for its age. It is on the E V. R. R., running
through the norlh edge of ihi Otoe'-R^serva
tion. It is a n'cs location and, I think, in a
good country. There is some timber and rock
not fir rff. There is a great deal of specula-
tir's land here, the ave-age price of raw prairie
being about §3 00. Springs are scarce, but
there is plenty of good well water. Roads are
generally good. The health has been very good
here this Winter. Improved land can be bought
from t^n to twenty dollars, owing to the im-
provements, Som9 fourteesji or fifteen mem-
bers reside in this vicinity,— DiKer, Neb.., April
miles from the main body of the church. At
first we did not have very much preaching, but
last Winter we had a series of mf etings during
the holillays, which proved a great success. —
There were nineteen that felt the need of a Sa
vior, and out of that number sixteen were bap-
tized. Some are slmost persuaded, and, we
hope, will not put it cff ere it is too late. Bro.
M. D. Watson preached for us, and proclaimed
the word with truth and soberness, and it
brushed cff a great deal of cH dust from Tes-
taments, that had laid there for years. There
was quite a waking up in the truth, and I pray
to Sod, that it may keep on waking up, until
all may see the true light of God.
In the beginning of the meeting there were
only three members and one preachtr; at the
end the number had increased to twenty-two.
We give God the praise. May we all keep our
lamps filled and trimmed and burning, that the
Lord may not find us asleep at his appearing.
— Savvnburg, Kan.
From David Wtiite. — A few items from
this part of the State, may be of interest to
the readers. We live in New Haven township,
Gratiot Co., Mich. Thtre were about half a
dozen members here, three years ago. The lit-
tle band worked and struggled, until the nuni
ber is now about fifty. We have three speak
ers and four deacons. The members are consid-
erably scattered over the counties of Gratiot
and Montcalm. But still, the harvest is great,
and the laborers few. The Brethren have a
pretty good start here in the West, considering
the many othpr denomin-rttions we have to com-
pete with. Our State, I think, possesses a
great many advantages over others further
west, which are continually calling for help
If our crops would fail, we still have timber to
depend on. Any one, wishing further inform-
ation, should write me, ard I will respond
promptly. — Carson Cily,Mich.
From Martin Bannar, — Formerly I was a
member of the Pleasant Valley church in Elk-
hart County, Ind,, but moved out West and
now live in Allen county, Kansas. When I
first came h^re, thf re werr only two families
here, belonging to the church, and we were ten
comfort the friends. L-a^t Sacurday atlendfd
church- meeting, near Roann, where a choi»e
was hfld for two visiting brethren. The
lot fell on Bro. Joi. Z .ok and Henry N-ff —
Benjimin Ntff was ordained to the full minis-
try, lu all my labors of the kind, I never saw
the work go cff more harmoniously. It was
indeed a solemn day's work,' it seemed that
every msmber felt the effect of the solemn
work. May the Lord help those brethren who
have been elected, to be able to do their r\itiea
in their several offijeis. — Runtinqdon, Lid.,
April 6.
From John Murray. — The second qu-srter-
ly council tor the year 1881 in the Iowa River
church was held on the 9ch inst. Had consid-
erable business, biJt all thinga passed off pleas-
antly. Some twenty-seven dollars were placed
in the treasury for benevolent purposes; also
a collection taken for the Danish Mission, and
the time set for a comm'union meeting in the
Stone church, four and a half miles north-east
of Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, wbiih is
June lit, commencing at one o'clock. — April
12th, '81.
From Mary C. Norman. — I think the
method planned by our sister Flora E. Tesgue
is a good one, and should receive the approba-
tion of all who are interested in the great plan
of salvation I for one, will give one dollar,
and also pledge myself to take the book. Truly
our brother's essays have been food for my soul
and I prefer preserving them if possible, that
they may do gocd in the future as well as in
the past. Dear brethren and sisters, this is the
way to do the work of the Master and spread
the good news of the kingdom. May we all be
lively stones, having a desire to see the work of
the Lord move on. Who will be the next to
respond ?
From Samuel Murray. — For the past
three weeks I did some preaching in Mexico
and Roann congregations. I feel especially
thankful to the members of the Mexico district
for their kindness to me. Preached a funeral
day before yesterday, for Ira C. and Elizabeth
E. Kimbrough, aged as follows: Ira C , 1 year,
9 months and 20 days; Elizabeth E., 4 years,
11 months and 23 days. The father and two
children preceded those two, leaving the young
widow and three lii.tle boys, with many others
to m curn their loss. May the Lord bless and
From John 'Wise.— I left home on the 23rd
f f March, to do f ome mission work in Union
Co.. III. Arrived at Makanda Station on 'ha
I. C. R. R. on the 22ed, ai;d was met by breth-
ren Adam and Encch Hock. Had meeting in
the evening at the Elmore school house. Con-
'i'lued the meetings in the. evenings until the
SOtli. Had the pleasure of seeing two (bus-
hand and wiff ) added to the Lord by baptism.
They are among the most respectj^ble citizens
of the neighboihood. May the Lord bless and
keep them; and may their fximple induce
manv others to turn to the Lord. Arrived home
April lit, and loand ail well. Thank God. —
Mulberry Grove, III.
From J. M. Mansfield — The following is
the report of Missionary Board for one year:
To cash at last report, §33 82; to cash received
of Mt. Etna church, 210; of Grand River
church, 3 00; Decatur county church, 2 00;
North English church, 5 10.— Total, 46 CO.
Paid out to S. A. Garber. 4 62. B,'»lance on
hand at this date, 41.40.— Jl/t. Edna, Iowa,
Mar. 31.
From D. B. Gibson.— I am net dead yet;
though I broke down at Bethany and had to
qiit, with good interest and several applicants.
A gold work has been b^gun here, and pros-
pects for the building up of a church, are ex-
cellent.— Ce7-ro Gordo, Mo., April 9.
From S. L. Rhodes.— Our country is tol-
erably healthy at present. We have a very good
climate not subject to extremes of heat and
cold, as the more Northern States. We have
very good water and plenty of it. The coun-
try is a diversity of hill and valley, timber and
prairie, with land to suit the wants of all. —
Fruit was very plenty the last season, consa-
q^iently very chep.p. This ia a very good coun-
try for a man of limited means to make a start
in life, as land is cheap and we can raise any
kind of grain and vegetable?, that is raised in
this latitude. The church here haa been in a
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237
very pior c oa'iiti.ia for some tiuio, as we ha^e
no speaker, canstqasntlf we have hid no
preaching for more than a year. Ministirring
brethren (i-i wfll ss all others-) contemplating
a change of resiJenc?, would do w<>ll to come
and see our country bt^fore settling elsewhere,
and I think we can suit them. I hire livfd in
six d ff yen>- Sate?, but I liko this part of thf
country as well as aiiy I have seen, taking
everythirg into consideration. Any one want
ing further iuformation in regard to this a-.-c
tion, can obtain the same by addressing me at
BuflPalo, Dallas county, Mo. Tae church is in
peace as far as known. Oar greatest need be-
ing a speaker, I think that by having help we
could build up aihnrch; as there has been a
very good attend ince at our social meetings,
which we have besa holding every two weeks
at the Brethren's houses. Give us your pray-
ers that we may receive fclp, and be buiit up in
the dbxts^.— Buffalo, Mo , Apil 11.
From D. H. Eshelman — The District
Meeting for the Southern District of Iowa,
was held in the Libertyville church, Jtfifirson
Co., Iowa, April 4rh and 5th cf the present
month. The weather was nice overhead; yet
bad for traveling. The attendaccs wss very
good, order, love, peace and harmony prevailed
at all deliberations. Having; extended an invi-
tation to outsiders to atrtnl, the-e was quite a
turn-out. Our delegate for A M. was chosen
by a large n^sjority, and expanses defrayed. —
Tae missionary cause was nobly su'^tained.
May the good Lord help to sustain the eood
cause wherever it may be advanced. — April 7.
From C Hope. — The Frederickshaven
church had a Love-fesst, March 20, at Hnrmes-
ted. Fourteen membfrs communed, two ot
whom had been baptized in the afternoon. As
it was a new place, where such exercises had
never been held before, we bad many spectat-
ors, both at the watfrside ard in the house.
All were qaiet and attentive and many favor-
ably impressed, jidging from their earnest look,
their tears or their folded bauds. Thpy were
there, standing attentive from 1 o'clock, until
10 in the night. One requested baf tism soon,
and others were reported as standing very near.
Meetings are still wbH attended everyw^here.
more so Iban ever before. Oor ministero work
well, all is in harmony, no trouble; but one
mind to carry the gospel onward and forward.
The discussion with th? Lutheran priest is now
in the prioter.'s hands, and we expect to get
mm y to take the paper f)r the sake* of th'
sin-", I \"a. gUi it \ji>i w.iU with Bn St-iiu
and the College. Oar love to hiai and family.
From W. H. Holderman. — Ojr church
haa ju*t pafsed through a severe season of trou-
ble, btit by the a«si^tanceof rur esteemtd breth-
ther, Andrew Hutcbistn, of Jubrson Co., D.
D. Sell, of Clinton county, aid C iri>)tian Hol-
singer, of Illinois, peace has b'-en fuily restortd
and harmony reigns suprem;. The above is
giv'^n that you may Tfj dee with us — Norton,
Bay Co., Mo.
From J. S. Flory. — It is our int-^ntion, Go^
wiUiogh in eompaay with onr wife, to start
early in May tor an extensive trip east, visitiue
in Nebraska, Kansas Missouri, Iowa, Illinois,
Ohio and West Virginia. So far as we are able
or have opportunity, we shall labor for the
peace and union of the brotherhood. 'We are
much concerned in regard to the welfare ol
Z on, and we sincerely hope, that 'oy the graci-
of God, the old Gofpel ship w.U ride safely
liver any wave rf opposition and from the
ma-t head the banner of peace and union may
ever float. — Lovgmont, Col.
From B!g Grove Church, Benton Co ,
Iowa. We, the members of the above-named
church have learned that Mary A. Pike, of
Plainfie'd, Ro-oks Co., Kansas, hjs solinited aid
from elders and members in dfferent States.
and is still doing so. She also conveys the idea
that she is a member of our fraternity. This
is incorrect. She is no member and has not
been for four or five years. By order of the
church, Peter Forket,
SlEPHEN JOHUSON.
(Brethren's papers, please copy.)
CENSUS— Explanatory.— The census of
the German Baptist church is very nearly com-
plete. Over four hundred schedules are on file.
These do not represent duplic-ites, etc., but over
four hundred congregations. And now I wan*
to m ike a statement of the method of proc- d
urn determined on.
The German B-iptist, or Brethren church, is
f)UDd in different States ard is compact in its
distribution. The whole church, all taken to-
gether, is a dsncmination, '"sect" it is called 'in
the census documents. The denomination oc-
cupies certain, wel'-defined territory, a?, Penn-
sylvania, Ohio, etc., but for the sake of conven
i-'nee, the body ba^ a special geography of its
own. such as the Ejstern D'strict of Pa., the
Mir die District of Pa., etc. These divi-
sions, c-dlled district*, do not conform to the po
lilical geography of the ccuEtry, and are ind^
pendent of the civil divisions. Thus the E«t
-rn District cf Pa is houiided on the Souta by
the Miryland line, west by the Sutquehanna
river, and is limitless north.
I will take it as a favor if any member, or
number of them will nanie and define the
boundary of the d strict (-is above) in wbicL he
lives. A po-tal card will do. la case you p.'e-
fer to wnte a letter, a postal caid statssnent
rhat you will do it, will bring you official en
velopes, coEcing free.
In the Government printer's hinds, exppcten"
any day no «', is a blank which I will fill out
■or dis-tricts and fend to eompeteot brethren
for revision. To explain: I know the bounds
of the Western D.strict of Pa. I will tuk-
the Pennsylvania pile cf schedules and sort
them out, till I have all that belong to the
Western District of Pa , as far as received. —
Uprn the form named above, I will copy under
the headings, as follows:
CHTJRCH. COUNTY. NUSfBEB. BISHOP.
E k Lick, Somerset, 200, Kelso,
Meyersdale, Somerset, 190, Lint,
And so on throughout. This form will then
be suLmltted t*^, sa-, Henry Holsingor, J. W.
Beer, and Jos. I. Cover. Thi se brethren are
requested to examine the list and s»y in a let
ter, to be sent in the free envelope, which I
sill send along, if they think or know that
they are all in. Bro. HolsingT loi..li8 down
the list and sees no otcisions, and tays so. —
Bro. Cover eees that a church is not recorded
and says so, naming the church and one of the
preacher", prefer..biy the 'oishop, 'o address. It
IS understood that by the word church, all the
minor groups of irembers, called arme, branch
es or churches under a distinct manpgement is
meant. Thus E k Lick has a church, arm or
branch, called Di'eview. If a church is mark-
ed Daleview, it is wrong, and the revirwer
shou'd stat* fbct that it is E k Lick's property.
It is the intention that Eik Lick's stheHnle
covers all its branches. If it appears that Elk
Lick, Somerset. 200, K^lso, covers all its be-
longings, all is right, and so on.
. There is no law for this. The recipients are
respectfully reqaest-ed to do it from motives of
church patriotism, a.nd to taV e interest in get-
ting us straight before the world. These re-
turns, which will be sii'oaiitted for revision, are
NOT for the public, and I ssk that you do cct
delay them an hour longer than you can help.
As the sheets submitted are informal and not
to go on record, you may write anything you
wish on them.
I would be glad to have any number of vol-
unteers to look over the rcLums, and ask you
to addrs-s me 03 the sc: j^ct. I wouid prefer
those of a wide arqunintance. Do no hesitate
to dtfiae your district as req'iested, and. if you
please, do not wait for any boay else to do it. —
Hoping we will all be rewarded by exact
knowledge of our church la one result, I am,
Fratemallv Tnurs.
Howard Miller.
Lewisburg, Union Co Fa.
Money Reeeived for General MissionaTy
Purposes.
Hopewell church, Bedford Co., Pa., S 6 CO
P-^nther Creek church, la T 25
Mai-tha Srayer, J liustown, Pa., i 00
Sifver Creek church. 111., 16 7.T
Sarah Bowman, Allen Co , lud , 1 2.5
Dry Creek oborch, la 5 50
.J H Mil'ar, M mnd City, Miv 2 00
MarHe Francis, HighlaD'^, 0, 50
0 RD ppew, R..'oiso:iia, Pa , 2 00
Sim. Nebr, R-ff-barg, lad 125
D G H-ndrick=, Chester, Fi 1 90
Divid Miller, Orrstown, P,i, 15
W A Maust L?nora, Minn, 15
Milinda Maust, " 15
R .ck Riy.r church. 111.,. -,• 4 00
S veral persons at Currysvilie, Pa., 1 50
D t htown church, I 1 S 50
L M Dunbar, III 2 00
David Emmert, III •- • • • 3 00
Yellow Creek church. Ill, • T 51
Beaver Run church, V-., 2 00
Hepzi^^ath H iwes, Beliuatoti. W. Va.,.. 50
Lucmda A Howes, " " ■ • 50
S<»rah Suiteman, Staunton, Va., 25
Cuta '• " " 25
Lydia " " " 25
Lzz'e " " '• 25
SSwidi^y, B-aver Da^ii, Ted, *>
Divid Fiorv. Adnmsboro, lud 50
.lohn Harley. ? .ttstown. Pa, 2 «li
Am»mbercfS Wat- Woo cHpvch. b... 1_ dO
E"^ch Heyer, Lower Mian i ebii'ch, 0 .. 7 60
j H Bosserman, Getty<b' r j. P-i 6-15
J. QuiiTiEE, Treasurer.
238
THE BKBTHEEIsr A^T "W Oi-ilC.
h
immm.
S. T. BOSSEEMAN,
Editor.
All communicatious for this depirtment should be ad-
dressed to S, T. Bosferman, Dunkirk, Hardiu Co., Ohio.
LOVE AT HOME.
BY WEALTHy A. CLAEKE.
OF all places on earth there is none that
should be nearer and dearer to us than the
home circle. It is there that character is form-
ed for future life, and impressions are received
that will either elevate the mind or drag it
down to the very depths of degradation. The'e
should be planted the seeds of love and kind-
ness, goodness, truth, honor and every trait
that is c*lculated to embellish and ennoble
chsraetcr.
No aiatter how humble the pl^ce may be, if
true sffiction reigns, there is home. It is iiot
the marble palace, the costly furniture and rich
paintings that constitute a truehcme; all ibfse
may be eDJoyed and yet lack the niosfc essential
rfquisite. It is congeniality of soul, hea.ts
that are bound together by the- ties of true
love and moral Tscrth, — those who labor to-
gether with a view of mah'ing one another hap-
py, and endeavoring in every possible way to
bear burdens and lighten toil.
-In such a home there will be little fault-find
ing; few frowns and unkind words, but there
will be cheerfulness, industry, kindness, neat-
ness, and abov-3 all, true happiness. Children
who go out from a home of this kind, will be
well equipped to meet the responsibilities of
life, ornaments in society and prepared to guide
and direct homes of their own.
" There is beauty all around,
When there's love at home."
have his hom^ ia charge. There is an air o!
comfort aud coziuess in a neat and tidy home,
that cannot fail to have good influence on all
who dwell there, and this is a thought that
should not be overlooked by all young womtn,
who expect to resume the position of home-
keepers. There is power in the art of keeping
things in their place; it goes far towards mak-
ing home pleasaat.
Industry and economy are also needed essen-
tials in a good home, and .where these are ab-
sent, poverty must be present. It is an old
adage that says, "When poverty comes in at
the door, love goes out at the window,' but the
way to keep poverty out, is to be industrious,
and use strict economy in all things. Econo-
my and prosperity generally go together hand
in hand.
In order then, to have a pleasant home, all
these rtq^jisites are required; but the most es-
sential qualificatioa is religion. The family al-
tar should bj ei-eoted, where all can unite their
hearts and voicss ia prai-iing their Creator. —
This has a tendency to create love in the heart,
which will be manifested in all the actions. —
Love binds. heart to heart and renders separa-
tions hard to bear, This we have experienced.
We enjiy the associations of those we love,
and if we are not destitute of true syrapathy,
we part from them very reluctantly. It there
is a spark of feeling within us, it is manifest-
ed when we must extend the parting hand to
those who are near and dear. Sjimetimes the
tongue cannot utter a word, and bitter tears
express what no language can convey.
" Better than gold is a peaceful home,
Where all the fireside charities come,
The shrine of love, the heaven of life,
Hallowed by mother, sister and wife;
However hucoble the home may be,
Or tried with sorrow by nature's decree,
The blessings that never were bought or sold,
And centered there, are bettar than gold."
LaQark, 111.
would only pwmit the use of wine at weddings
and on Christmas and Eister; that the wine
then used was sweet and not intoxicating, being
prepared from this very grape juice, boiled
down until it was, as he said, like molasses. —
The use of wine that had become even slightly
sour, was exceptional.
Tae iullest confidence may be placed in this
testimony, though the missionaries faiay think
the natives deceived in calling their prepara-
tion of grape juice, ''wine," imtead of restrict ■
iog it to the alcoholic preparation. — The Chris-
tian Cynosure,
Owing to its local prohibition law, Missouri
has sixteen counties iu which there is not a
single liquor saloon.
That young man, y<:ho spends a large share
of hi;3 time lounging in the streets and in the
saloons will i^.e the day, that he will deeply re-
grfct i:.e loss of that precious time. Time,
young man, is of great value. Don't waste a
moment of it.
De. Wiilard Pi.rker says: " The average life
of temperance people is sixty- four years and
two months, while the average life of intemp-
erate people is thirty-five years and six months.
Thus the average life of a drinker is but little
more than half that of the non-drinker.
A quiet, peaceful, well-ordered home, sur-
rounded by those who are dear by the ties of
nature, is a beautiful scene, one that the angels
admire. Although the world around us may
be cold and cheerless and our friends treat us
with indifferercp, yet we know, that at home
there are kind hearts,— those who can sympa-
thizB with us in our sorrows a^d share our joys.
When we cross that threshhold, we are at
home, and we can rest secure.
If all the homes that bear the name, scatter
ed over this broad land, were of this character,
we would have fewer inebriates and candidates
for tTie j iiis and penitentiaries. If all received
the education they should while playing around
the family hearth, there would be less carous-
ing on the streers at night and fewer oaths ut-
tered profaning the holy name of God. Surely
those who are house-keepers have a solemn
charge and f hould guard carefully those placed
under their instruction.
Neatness aud order should be observed in
every house, for upon these depend largely the
happiness of the inmates. "Order is heaven's
first law," and in a home it should be strictly
observed. No man likes to return from his
.^dsily toil to a p'ace of confusion, where every-
thing is in a top=iy-tarvy conditioD; it has a
tendency to make him dissatis-fi-^d with his sur-
roundings and lessens his love for those who
Health is happiness, happiness is pleasure;
pleasure brings love and love rtfines. Health,'
therefore is the medium by which the powers
of the mind become strong and ' capable of
knowing what it is to live in a world like this,
to acquire divine principles, fitting the soul for
the lite to come. b.
It is s.iid that Mrs. Senator Lagan has never
tasted wine. At a dicner, given to Prince
Arthur some years since, she declined it, and
at the recent lunch of a cabinet lady she was
the only one of twenty-five' who abstained. —
S'ie has brought up her children to share her
feeliugs on the abstinence question.
.— *— * ■
The Legislature of Wisconsin has passed,-
and the Governor of the State has signt=d a
bill which imposfs a fine and imprisonment
upon any person who shall "treat" another, by
offering him intoxicating liquor, free of ex-
pense, and also imposes a similar punishment
upon any person who shall accept such a treat
or free drink.
Dr. Laurie, a former missionary in Turkey,
assures the ministers of Boston, that unfer-
mented wine has never been known in Syria.
He claims ihat missionaries are unanimous in
denying that there was ever any such thing as
unintoxicating wine in Palestine, though the
people do sometimes boil down the grape j'lioe.
to a thick syrup, reducirg its volume three-
fourths, aud this product does not ferment, but
is never called "wine." That is, grape juice is
never honored with that name, unless it is fer-
m^ented and intoxicating.
It is unfortunate for this and other mission-
a; ies who know so much and j udge so confi-
dently of pa<t and present,, that their investi-
gations were not sometimes poshed a little fur-
ther. A few days since, in eonversaiicm with
an intelligent Christian Armenian, a member
if the College church in Wheaton, he said,
that ia his native place, a town near Tarsus,
the birthplace of Paul, the biersrch of the Ar
menian church exereistd great influence and
Cure OF Small POX — "I am willing to risk
roy reputation as a public man," wrote E Iward
Hine to the Liverpool Mercury, " if the worst
case of small pox can not be cured in three
days, simply by the use of cream of tartar. —
Oue ounce of cream of tartar dissolved in a
pint of water, drank at intervals wh^n cold, is
a certain, never-failing remedy. It has cured
thousands, never leaves a mark, never causes
blindness and avoids tedious lingering."
A GOOD omen is the freshly-awakened inter-
est all through the country as to the terrible
evils of intemperauoe. The Kansas Legislature
has passed a stringent law to secure the full
benefits of the recently adopted prohibition
amendment of the State constitution. Nebras-
ka's Legislature has pa'^sed a law, that, while
the County Court may grant licenses, it must
be upon the petition of a majority of the free-
hol'lers, aud payment of a fee of $600, and no
licenses to be ispued within two miles of any
city or village. The law also makfS int'ixioa-
tioii a misdemeanor, with a penalty of. thirty
days' imprisonmeiit.
THE BRETHREN ^T "WORK.
239
GENERAL AGENTS
FOK THE
BRETHREN AT WORK
AND
TRACT SOCIETY-
8 T. Bosserman, Dnnkirk, Ohio. John Forney, Abilene, Kan.
E-soch Bby, Leua, 111. Daniol Vanlman, Vlrden, HI.
Jesao Calvert, Wajsaw, iDd J. S. Floryi Longmont, Colo.
W i.: . Teeter, aii. rHorria, 111. John Metzger, Corto Gordo, IlL
S a M-ihler, Cornelia, Mo. J. "W. Sonthwood. Dora, In<l.
. John Wise, Malberry Grove, m. D. Brower. Salem, Orecon.
Tell It Around,
THAT at our recent visit to New York, we
were given such terms on '' Problem of
Hamaa Life," that almost every family in the
land can gft a copy of the book. Road the
good t-^rms:
For $2 10 Ihe Brethren at Woek one year
and '■ Problem of Human Life,'' this is only 60
cents for a §2.00 book. If you have paid to
Jan. 1, '82, by seuding the above amount, your
paper will be marked paid to Jan. 1, '83. More
n^ixE week. Add res?:
Brethren at 'Work,
Mt. Mjiris, III.
'What will You Do for the Poor?
T)EAD the responses: Elmira Lierly, 75 ct?;
JA) Miiry B. Kimble, 75 cts; J. C. Leslie, 60
cts; J P Meyers, §3 50; Friend, 50 cts; Thos.
G Snyder, §100; J S Straushurg 90 cts; RJ
Evans, 50 cfs; John Deardorfif, 25 cts; L 0 Wei-
sel, 25 ctf ; Lucy Ayres, §1.25; Geo. Mock, 35
cts; Anna Gray, 10 cts; Stpphen Puterbaugb,
50 cts; Jacob K'udig, 25 cts: J J Schechter, 50
cts; J H Liobty, 25 cts; Mjses Brenneman,
$1.00; Christian. $100; Jacob Coppock, $100;
P D Rosi-nberger, 40 cts; James Shively, 40
cts; L G SEone, $1 00; DP Miller, $1 00; J B
Garst, 20 cts; C Brumbaugh, 97 cts; John
Hagy, 25 cts; Silas Johnson, $1.00; Fred March
25 cts; S C Keim, $100; Su-an B Lahman, 75
els; S T Speuoer, 50 cts; L Brumbaugh, $100,
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Jas Lyon, $1 00; Sol Mattes, 25 cts; J G Kil
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76 cts; Susan Brumbiugb, 25 cts; Isaac Row-
land, $1.50; R ght H,inH, 10 cis; C Haldeman,
10 cts; J P Jennings 40 cts; J H Liehty, 21
cts; M-iria Jellnpr, 25 cts.
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intelligent, thus inducing many to read good
books who would otherwise spend their time
and money to no gool purpose. Qaite a num-
ber are taking hold of the " Foundations of
Success." We sell this only through agents.
A few more active agents wanted.
PREMIUxMS I PREMIUMS
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ance, may secure any of the above premiums.
Now is the time to add to your library. Re-
member that each subscriber who pays before
May 1st, will also receive a copy of the ''His-
tory of the Dinish Mission." Thi< work is
worth many times its cost, and will be appreci-
ated by all lovers of truth, aud especially those
who have given their money and prayer to
spread the Gospel in Denmark. Address all
orders to Western Book Exchange,
Mt. Morris, 111.
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examine it, and tben iuiroduce inio your
school. Sample copy, hoard bound, by mail
post paid, 40 cents; paper binding, 35 cents.
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THE BJ:iETB[E,EjSr ^T ^V e>J:iK.
S^
SMITH— FRY.— By the undersigned at his resi-
dfince in Greenville, Pa., brother E'jgene II.
Smith of '^ni'cksbarp, Indiana county. Pa , and
sister Mary II. Fry, of Indiana, Indiana county,
' Pa., on April 6th, 1S81.
^iillcis ^^lu\h
Bk^gd &Te the d&ad which dieia the X^ii. — Bev. 14 ; 1?.
Ol'itnaiy Dolices; should be separate from everything elge, iciitten oi;
(no side of tbu paper, and brief. Do not ealogjze the dead, but give
BimpI; the mo3t important fact£. The following cont^iins all th-
points generally proper to mention: 1. Name of deceased. 2. Date and
place of death. 3. Disease or cause of death. 4. Whan and where
honi. 5. Age. 6. Name ofpiirenta. 7. Numcei of family still Uvtng.
8. To whom, when and where married, 9. United v.ith the churcb
when sad where. 10. Bnrial when and whore. 11. Funeral aervjce
when and where, and by whom conducted.
go home, was fully resigned and was anxious to
go. She was veiy patient in a!l her sutT. rings.—
Shi left good impressions upon all that visited her.
She flnslly ma'e a dispo.niiion of her eftectF, in
which tho ' Brethren's Orphan Borne," waj not
forgotten. Ilupe her example will be imitated by
many when done with their earthly g ods.
'i'Hos. D. Lyon.
BEA:;^.- On Sunday. February 27, ISSl, of Worces-
ter, Pa., Henry H. Bctar, aged 56 yea-s, "Jmcnths
20 days. He diid of heiirc disease, after an ill-
ness of only two days. D. M. Cassel.
(^Vindicator please copy.)
WE.i-VER.- year Peoria City, Iowa., April 0, 'SI.
of apoplexy, our fi lend C. E. Weaver, aged 48
year-', 4 months and 17 days. Hat quite recent-
ly moved here fiom Mahaska County, Iowa. Fu-
neral discoursi) by the Brethren.
D. E. Bktibakek.
mnnmtmmU
FISHER.— In Ihe Salim nie Church, nuntin</i.cn
county, Ind., Effie A. 15. Fisher, omy chila of
Bro. Geo. and sister Jlelv a Fisher, oa March 31,
18S1. Aged 3 years, 9 months and 24 days. Fu-
neral at the Penline school-house, conducted by
the writer from Haggai 2 : 9.
J. W. SOUTHWOOD.
MAXCiLLET.— Infant daughter of Henry S. and
Wineiva Manchly, Fib. 24, 1S31. Funer-d service
I y Bro George llourer S. A. Stjtteu.
KIMBAUGH.— At Mexico, Ind., April 2, 1S81, of
hasty consumption, Lizzie E. Kimbaugh, daugh-
ter of Mary Kimbaugh, aged 4 years, 11 mouths
and 23 days. Funeral discourse by elders Mur-
ray and Fisher.
WE iVVER,— In the South Solomon eonpregation,
Osborne county, Kansas, March 14, 1881, sister
Annie, wife of brother John Weaver, Aged 62
years, 8 months and 17 days.
Funeral services by brethren Brumbaugh and
Laiew, from an adjoining congregation, from the
linguag", ' 0 death where is thy stingV" to a
very attentive audience. Sister Weaver leaves
a husband, little da'jght*r and a large concourse
of friends to mourn their loss, but we do not
mourn as those that have no hope, as v/e believe
our loss is her eternal g jn. Thus one by one
we are vassing away. May we all become bet-
ter prepared for tbat solema change.
PniLiP LAyDis.
BDRGER.-Catharine Burger, died Apiil 5, 18S1
in the Libertyvilie churcb, Jeftsrsou county, la.,
at t.-ie hou3>3 of her son. She was born in B d-
t.Td county. Pa., 1798, as near as can be ascer-
tained. Sae was Hb.;ut83 years old; was a con-
sistent memb-r of the e'mrch. Di-eass, old
age. H^r hi.3ba 'd prf c. ded her about tiave
years They migrated to Iowa in 1851, Services
conducted hy D. Holder ami the writer frum
Heb. 11 : j3. John H. Esuelm.^n.
SNA VELY.— Rosa Lt e Snave'y, foster-daughter
of Jolm Y'. and L>dia Siiavely, was born June
lat, 1863, and was bereaved of the dearest of
mothers when nearly six years old by the above
J V, and Lydia Snavely, as their own cfdld, she
always wanted to be called Snaveiy even to the
last. Hetice the reasin for calling her Snaveiy.
She was a good child, had aji amiable dispo-
sitirn, was motteriy in her manner, conpcientious
in her life, was very sensitive at hearing anything
I'Ordering en obscenity; purity was her m jlto.
She was baptized in the Brethren's church at the
age of fourteen, has lived a cousistent life up to
tbe time of her death, wliich relieved her of a lin-
gering sickness of four months, on April 3rd, ISSi.
Sometime before ber death she calhd for the el-
ders of church to be anointed, for her recovery,
saying I know the Lord can heal me if it is his
will ; but if otherwise, I am fully resigned to his
will. But she soon was convinced that she must
DISI'SICT MEETrVGS.
The District Meeting of Northern Kansas,
Nebraska aad Colorado, this year, is to be held
ia the Pon.v Cresk congregaiion, four miies
North of Morrill, Brown county, Kansa.«. in
the bare of Bro. .J. Liohty, on Mav SOtii. 1881
P. J. ElSENBISE.
Please aHiiouBce that the Brethren of the
M:ddl-3 District of Iowa, purpo.-H holding tr.eir
District Oouaeil Mseting, on Fridav, May 20
fhe GieetiDg will be htla with the brethren in
Saelby eouuly, Iowa, at their raeetiug-nou^p,
four miles Sajt of Harlan. They will also
have a Love-feast on Saturday, Mjy 21st.
There will be eoEV'-yaiices from Harlan to
DJace of meeting, both Thursday and Fndgy
ni'irniiiK. Brethren will go on thfl R'>ok
hland Railr' ad to Avoca, thence to H.ttkn.
VVe extend a general invitation, hopiug to
have a good reprtsentation.
J. S. Snyder Saetetary.
May 20, special district meeting at Bro. S. Click's,
2 mile north-east of Nevada, Vernon Co., Mo.
M.iy i7, district meeting of Northern Illinois, at
Franklin Grove. Lee Co , 111, commencing at 8
o'clock, A M.
About one-hfth of the people of the United
States live in cities
IiO"\rE-FEAST NOTICES.
Mayor Morris reports the discovery of rich gold
and silver mints in Alaska.
June 14, Love-feast in the Panther Ci-eek
church, Woodford county, 111., i ommenring at
4 o'clock P. M. J. B Tawzee
Miy 11, ISSl. L^ivfl.fea*t f.t Eiht-miie
churcb, FrankHti Co , K^nsa.?, at residence of
the und-rsigued, coiiiciei.oihz at five in the
• veuing. Conveyauces I'rora Ottawa to place
of meeting. ' Damel BARNHitiT.
May 14, at 2 P. It, in Middle district, Miami Co.,
Ohio.
M-ty 21 in Eedbank churc':', Armstrong county,
Penn'a. ,
May 21 and 22. at Bro. S. Click's, 2 miles north-ea t
of Nevada, Vemi.n Co , Mo,
In the State of New York there are over three
thousand acres of land devoted to raising peas and
beans for seed; fifty acres for flower seeds and
nearly three hundred acrf s for vegetable seeds.
Pkeviotjs to the opening of the Suez canal, in
1870, rain seldom fell more than once or twice a
year in the suiTounding country, while now ai
least two good rains fall each month.
One of the modes of punisbment iu China, is, to
compel 3 criminal to did of r leeplessness, by keep-
ing him awake a week, night and day. Ten days
is sure to prove fatal, and is terrible agony for the
victim.
Senatoi: Blair, of New Hampshire, has intro-
duced a constitutional ameLdraent into the Unit-
ed States Senate, which provides that after 1900,
no spirituous liquor shall t,e manufactured or sold
as a beverage in thi^ coiintrv.
March, unusually cold nearly everywhere, was
particularly severe in the highlands of Scotland,
"Drifts thirty feet deep," and "walls of snow forty
feet high," are spoken of. The storms were general
throughout Britain, but were most savere in the
extreme North.
DtJEiNG a late storm at San Jose, a strange thing
happened. The trees in that vicinity were cover-
ed with lizards, and some were also found lodged
in the branches, and stuck on the ends of lately
cut limbs of trees. The lizards varied from two
to four inches in length.
The Michigan Central road brought to Chicago
week before last over twelve hundred more Cana-
dian emigrants. "J hey had twenty-five cars of
freight with them and about forty cars to follow.
A few went to Kansas aud the others left for
Minnesota, Dakota, and Manitoba.
Mr. J. II. Wade, of Cleveland, Ohio, who witMn
two years has paid $>0,000 for the erection of a
building forths Protestant Orpiian Asylum of that
city, ha5-jast paid some $ 2,->00 additional for im-
jrjvements made to it, and has authorized the
Trustees to bu^ld a school-house such as is needed
and to 'dra'V upon him for the cost.
Edward Judson, son if the missionai'y Ad ni-
ram Judsop, is about to leave aflimris! ingchurCi,
and engage in mission work iu New York city. —
He saj s, he is not gi.ing out into the slums of the
city ; for he does not think the slums are the place
to lay the foundation of a permanetit church. But
he proposes to go to the common peop'e, the mid-
dle-class people, who are too p or to attend the
fine churcheF,and too proud to attend the mission
chapels. Mr. Judson's salary will be about one-
haif wh---,t he IS nov7 lectiving. This looks like
sanctified common sense.
Vennor, the weather pr.>phet is proving him-
self so r lia) 1» a on", that his guesses wi.l bear a
rej.etitioTi. Hi now says: ''The Spring will be
fairly early, hot, and dry, and the mi summer cool
and wet. The Autum-i promises to he open, dry
and fine. There is iikely to be a great deal of sick-
ness during the y^ar; but the weather, except in a
few iso'aied sections will be fa^ ora le to ajricult-
-ural puisuits. The vvinter of 1322 bids fiir to be
open and geT^era'ly mild, with but few, and those
short-livtd storm ueriods "
A ruined city of very ancient date has been dis-
covered in Southern Italy, near Mamfredonia. Its
location is in a marsh, beneati which it was bu i-
ed by an earthquake, scon after having been near-
ly destroyed by the Goths. Among theobjentsof
interest brought to lijht in the buried city is a
magniflcent temple of Dian-.i, adorned with a por-
tico over sixty feet long and an imrnense necropo-
lis. Valuable relics, which hive been disinterr.d
in the couise of the excai aliens alre^tdy made,
have been placed in the Unseum of Naples.
.fl
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Single CopIe«,
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Vol. 6. Mt. Morris, III., Tuesday, April 26, 1881. No. 16.
Editorial Items.
Be 3ure to read the Prospectus.
Bro. Bttlsbaugh is also after the Zamzummims. Deut.
2:20.
Over one hundred pupUa are in afcfendance at the Col-
lege this term.
Those who keep bad company should not expect to es-
cape censure.
Eld. Geo. Wolfe, of California, is expected at the An-
nual Meeting.
Bko. Levi Andes, of Lincoln, Pa., arriTcd here last
Friday evening.
A NUMBER of new students are in attendance at the
College this term.
The Southern District of Indiana has an Orphans'
Home in contemplation.
Word has reached us that Bro. B.. R. Holsinger, of
the Progressive, has been very sick.
The District Mee'ing in "the Eock River church, May
17th, mil commence at 8 o'clock A. M.
The Southern District of Indiana has taken some ad-
vance steps in her late meeting, an account of which
will be found elsewhere in this issue.
Mt. Morris, Oiegon, Polo, and Lanark all voted
temperance last week. Good for thevn !
Bro. Michael Hohf, of this place, died last Friday
evening at 10 o'clock. Disease erysipelas.
Beaconsfield died Apr. 19. For thirty years he has
been one of the most powerful men in England.
Bro. Evans makes a clear point against a certain class
of single immersionists in his ariicle this week.
Twenty thouFand Microcosms will be sent from this
office about June l.st. The Anakims are trembl'ng.
It is unsafe to follow after a class of people who have
no settled creed, and the best creed in the world is the
Bible. This properly understood and obeyed insures life
and immortahty.
We were mistaken in saying that Bro. Lemuel HiUery
had purchased eighty acres of land in Kansas. The
land was given him by a brother. That is not a bad way
of helping preachers.
Odr young sister Rosa Lee Suavely, of Hudson, 111.,
who died Apr. 3rd, did not forget to leive some of her
earthly pos.-^essions to the Brethren Orphans' Home. A
good example for wealthy members.
S. HARSHM.4N writes that the Eight Mile Church,
Franklin Co., Kan., is now in a good condition. During
the Winter ten were added by baptism and twelve by
letter. Then- communion comes off May 11th.
It is with pleasure that we note the disposition of
brethren and sisters to turn their attention to building
homes for orphans and infirm persons. Such work is not
only indicative of tender and loving hearts, but it makea
other hearts feel as God wants them to feel.
The proprietors of the Gospel PreacJter will issue a
daily during the Armual MeetiDg — four days — for 20 eta.
It will contiiin a sj-noptical report of the proceedings each
day and other items of general interest to the Brother-
hood. Orders should be .^ent in before May 15th. Send
aU orders to Gospel Preacher, Ashland, Ohio.
An ancient writer says that grape juice will not ferment
if the cask containing the juice is kept under water for
forty days. It might be well for some of our grape rais-
ers to try this plan next Fall and report the result.
Eld. David Sink's address is changed from Leighton,
Marshall county, Iowa, to Mt Etna, Adams county, same
State.
The Lord will bring his people out of trouble at the
appointed time. Those who endure unto the end shall be
saved.
The Brethren at Loraine, Adams Co., 111., are build-
ing a meeting-house. They expect to haye it completed
by harvest.
In Sweden the railway guard.^ are obliged to study sxu:-
gery and bandaging, in order to be able to afford pro-
visional assistance in case of accident-s. A happy idea,
which might be advantageously adopted in this country.
With thanks we receive names and addresses of per-
sons to whom we can send sample copies of our papers.
Continue sending them.
Eld. Jesse Studebaker has changed his addn-sa from
Gamett, Anderson county, Kansas, to Mount Ida, Ander-
son county, same Slate.
Since Jan. 1, 1881, 45,543 immigrants have landed
in Ca«ile Garden, N.Y.,an excess of 10,868 over the ai-riv-
als for the same period of 1^80.
From a brother who has ever behaved himself in thfl
church of God, we have the following: "Never before in
the history of the Brethren chm-ch in America, has there
been such profound and solemn examination of the
ground we stand on as during the past six months. I be-
lieve ^-he Lord will not forsake our brethren, neither dis-
regard their earnest prayera for divine guidance"
A train on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul rail-
road went down into the Meredosia river near Rock Island
on the evening of the 21st. Five passengers were drowned
and th.^ee badly injured. The high water had washed
away the treft'e work. A U the cars, except the sleeper,
went down; the engine completely lost to sight 11 was -a
frightful scene, and the worst accident that ever occurred
in this part of the country.
Since the Legislature of this State has passed a law
requiring all assessors to administer the oath to tho:e
whose property is assessed it will be necessary for our peo-
ple to lie on their guard that they swear not; they can
affirm.
We should be pleased to have short notices of the sev-
eral District Meetings immediately after their adjourn-
ment. Also should like to know the names of those
chosen as members of the Standing Committee and Del-
egates.
Miss Hattie Deuell, of Iowa City, Iowa, starved her-
self to death by abstaining from food forty-seven days
and forty-five minuteo. She was 52 years, 4 months, and
11 days old, and at the tune of her death weighed forty-
five pounds.
A Sensible person and a foolish one can never quar-
rel over straws"^; for when the foolish one pulls, the other
lets go, and when the fooUsh let= go the wise man pulls.
But when two foohsh persons meet they will pull iron
chains asunder.
Writing from Bell, Kansas, Apr. 7th, Annie B.
Lichty says: ''Prospects for crops are good, but Spring is
backward; most of the farmers are done sowing wheat.
Snowed some last night; roads nice; health good. Three
were baptized last Sunday."
A MYSTERIOUS disease has carried off more than 100
Chinamen employed on the Canadian Pacific Raihoad in
British Columbia. Death ensues within fifle?ii minutei-
after the victim is attacked. The government has been
asked to have the disease investigated.
The April Conference of the Mormon church at Salt
Lake, after a session of four days, adjourned. The ne-
cessity of loving their rehgion and preaching polygamy
was firmly impressed upon the saints, who have bt^en
very much encouraged over the decision of the Miles po-
lygamy case in their favor by the Supreme Court of the
United States, .\bout 100 missionaries were set apart
for work in the United States and Europe. Of this num-
ber, twenty-five are to be sent to Arizona, which Territory
the Mormon church is determined to control politically.
The Church Union says that the Episcopalian Mis-
sionary Society of New York has a little church-house
that floats on the water at the foot of Pike street. R«
cently the little building was fillei with anxious listeners.
Near the close of the services twenty persons kneeled at
the altar and had water applied to them; that they called
baptism. For once these people had water above and
below them without being scripturally baptized. The
whole affair lookel very much unlike the work of John
the Baptist who took the people dowrt into the water
when he baptized them.
The essential attributes of God are his Omnipresence,
Eternity, Infinite Wisdcm, Omnipotence, Infinite Knowl-
edge, and Boundless Beneficence.
The amount of snow which fell in this part of the
country from N jvember 1st 1880, up to April 15th, ISSl,
was seven feet and eleven inches. .\t this writing
(April 21) thei-e is still much snow on the ground, and
many of tlie roads are y«t friU of drifts.
If we go back to the Anti-masonic excitement occa-
s'oned by the abduction and murder of Sforgan, forty
years ago, we find that Masonry was reduced to about
5,000 members. I'he Grand Lodge statistics for tha
year ending January 1st, 1879, embracing forty-three
States and Territories, show a membership of 564.466.
This is an immense increase for forty yean. About three-
fourths of this number are found in the Northern States.
There are more Masons in New York, Pennsylvania, and
Illinois than twelve of the Southern States combined.
Within the last few years there has been considerable
filling oft", aggregating 150,000 suspensions in ten years.
NOTICE TO AGENTS.
Will each one who sent us a list of names for 1881,
p'.ease send his address on a postal card ? Many of the
names and addresses of our agents have been lost, and
we need them at once; so please do not delay as we have
something to sand to you.
24:2
THE BJrtJllTIII^EN ^^T "\V ^J±-IK.
gv^ii|i0iii^ mup*
THE GOSPEL TRAIN.
God's car cf salvation is now pas-ing by;
Oh! syho'llgo a pilg image htme to the fcky?
Ya wretch d and aeedy, ye lam; and ye blind,
A right hearty w^elcj.uu on boird you will fiad.
Our blessed Conductor will help you on board..
Aod gracious assistance and cimfort afford;
He'll see to your baggage, that nothing be lost,
And grant a through passage without price oi
cost.
But see thst your tr«3surf s are «very one gi^eu
To Christ, the CoEductor, and laid up in heavfn;
For you and your treasurfs, at whatever c;st,
Must all go togethei — be saved or be lost.
Oh coiDe, weary waiting one, take ths first
train,
For daylight is passing and night com'^s amain ;
No time to turn homewf.rd to bid friends adieu —
A'l heaven is waiting to see this tra'n through.
No time to turn homeward to bary the dead.
For the train never waits for the funeral tread;
But dashes right onward atd keeps steady pjcp,
Like a giant determm d to win in the race.
This train hss no cVpot — no rtatif n up town^
No wcr.'dly-wise pi rsons of fome or renown.
Have ever been wiljing to leave their abode.
And travel with pilgrims this cress-bearing
road.
But down by the highways srd hedges besirfe.
Where the wretched, ; be poor, arid the ne(dj
abide.
Tie there the train pauses, and takes her sap
plies.
Of pilgrims en route for their heme in the skies.
Then oawaid, right onward, ptst traffic and
trash,
Past jol)'''ers and merchantmen scrambling for
cash;
Past tall-steepled churehfs and high-rented
pews.
And loud- sounding organs and close-fi>ted
Jews —
For none sucli are wanted; no room on thi>
train
For mixing salvation with ill-gotten gain;
No trtiBi! in churches, no pews bought and
sold,
Nor praying and preaching for silver or gold.
No room for dame fas^him — for ruffles or curls',
For out vard adorning, gold, silvtr or pearls;
No room for earth's pleasures, church picnics
or sprees.
E'en though the poor preacher doth pocket the
fees.
No room for indulgence in any known sin,
la snuff or tobacco, io brandy or g n;
No room for a Mason, Oid Fellow, or Knight,
Ni walkicg in djrlness aid calling it light.
No running to Ei;ypt for barley or corn.
But ruuning to heaveu through tempest or
storm ;
OnlOu! through the battle, Ih? din and the
strife,
Oa! On! tothe Evergrpfn Miuntiirs of Life.
For ihe Bit-tbreD at Work.
THE WOWDERFTJI. FOUNTAIN,
AND THE "WOKDERFULi
RIVER.
BY C. H. BALSBAUGH.
ITIHE Fountain is God, tlie Eiver is the
-■- outflow of his being. Oat of Kis
Throne, out of his immutability, his
omnipotence, his omniscience, is the flux
of aJl things. He was, is, shall be.
Something always was, and matter it
could not be. Scientists with all their
denial and dtfisnce of God, have never
discovered any law or atom or element
which is not dependent. This renders
an uncreated, independent, self-sustain-
ing personal Being an inevitable scien-
tific conclusion. But scientists have
dealt proudly, ft Isely, wickedly. ''Mach
learning'', misapplied, "made them
mad." They "became vain in their
imaginations, and their foolish heart
was darkened: professing themselves to
be wise, they became fools, and changed
the glory of the uncorruptible God into
an image made like to corruptible man,
and to birds, and four footed beasts,
and creeping things." They "changed
the truth of God into a lie, and
worship and serve the creature more
than the Creator, who is blessed forever.
Amen." ''Wherefore God has also giv-
en them up to uncleanness, to vile affec
tions, through the lusts of their own
hearts." Here is the inspired, picture
of Darwin, Husley, Tyndail, Haeckle,
and their coadjutors. Rom. 1: 18-26.
They lay the eggs out of which the
Devil will hatch the Anti chnst. They
are the harbingers of the world's doom.
The mark of the beast is on their fore-
heads. They are drunk even to utter
moral insanity with the abominations
and fil thin ess from the golden cup of
the Mother of Harlots. Rev. 17: 4.
They have gathered the wisdom of God
out of His works to blaspheme his
name and mock his existence. They
have done and are doing devilish work.
They trample the blood of Jesus as
they would the blood of a dog or swine.
To them God is a myth, immortality a
dream, religion a tyranny, and Jesus
Christ a gooQ looking monkey, an er-
ratic, egotistical monomaniac. These
diabolical, soul- polluting, soul-blasting
views are rolling over the world like a
deluge of moral pestilence and death.
Natural laws are so construed, and nat-
ural facts so related, that a powerful
and seemingly irrefrai^able argument is
woven against the necessitj and possi-
bility cf a per-^onal God. "He that sit-
teth in the heavens shall laugh: the
Lord shall have thum in derision." Pa.
2:4. To those believers in the Bible
who have kept pace with the progress
of sciencp, and the audacity and blas-
phemy of scientists, these are terrible
truths. There are hundreds, let us
hope thousands, in our Brotherhood,
and many thousands in other fraterni-
ties, who are to-day offering the pure,
fragrant incense of gratitude to God
for the glorious work of Wilford Hall
in his incomparable book, "The Prob-
lem of Human Life, Here^ and Hereaf-
ter." With noble valor and consum-
mate skill he hewed the Agags of in-
fidelity to pieces. His book is doing
wonders. It fell like a heaven charged,
God thundering, lie-exploding bomb-
shell into the camp of evolution. It
runs like a God-ia^pelled, God voiced
earthquake through colleges and semi-
naries, literary clubs and scientific con-
ventions, and produced a dreadful shak-
ing amoijg the dry bones of skepticism.
To many it has been the inbreathing of
the Spirit of Life, and to day they sit
at the feet of an O Jinipotent, all wise,
ail loving personal Proprietor of the
Universe, "clothed acd in iheir right
mind." Wilford Hall is the sword of
the Almighty boring through the
hearts and brains of his enemies. He
is the latter day intellectual Samson
before whom the Anakims and Eoiims
and Zamzuminims quake. Num. 13:
33. Deut. 2: 10, 20.
Bat his work is not done. He has
only turned a faucet in the exhaustless
reservoir of eternal truth. G jd is not
to be emptied. Nature is his and full
of Him. O.d trutfcs must be defended
and expanded ; new truths must have
utterance. "The Problem of Human
Life" emerged "from the Throne of
God and of the Lamb." It bears the
imprint of Jehovah. It mast flow on
the crystal river to the ends of the
earth. Another work from Wilford is
to follow it and more and more break
its seven seals and unlock the Mind of
God. A monthly periodical, entitle!
the ^'■Literary Micro :-osm''' is about to
be launched on the ocean of human
thought. It will turn the pseudo scien-
tific world upside down. Wilford is a
hero. He fears not man. He is pano-
pli-;d from the armory of the Almighty.
Providence has led him into' ihe arkana
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243
jof God, and opened to liia gian*- mind
tie secrets of nature. He has mighty
and stunning tru'.lis and soul elating
fTonders to reveal. To the '-Literary
Microcosm" he will devote the remain
in- of his mental industiy. It will
lash with fresh truth, gleam with doub
leedged argument, teem with funda-
nental principles, clasp science and rev-
elation in glorious wedlock, unveil the
:ace of God in the sun and stars, mount
dns and atoms, and make the very
itones in the wa.l and the mote in the
lir erv out their willing testimony for
he Eternal Father and Cbrist and the
Bible. The church needs such an ex
30sitor, and should give it glad wel
ome. It will be a God furbished, in-
dncible weapon for the minister, the
uissionary, the intelligent lay member,'
n their endeavor to disseminate "the
ruth as it is in Jesus." No magazine
ike it in the world, and no man so cap-
ible to conduct it as the unapproacha-
)le Wilford Hall. He is running over
ivfith the treasures of wisdom gathered
rom the heights and depths of nature
md the Bible, lie is now engaged in
I profound, intensely interesting and
nomentous discussion with "a leading
icientific writer and medical journalist,
apon the claims of materialistic philos-
ophy, two lettf-rs of which will appear
n each number till the entire discussion
3 completed." All who love deep and
3ssential truth powerfully and lucidly
presented will find in the "Microcosm
m inexhaustible fountain of pleasure
and instruction. It will make the foun-
lations of Piinceton College shake like
the Pbilippian dungeon, and dumb-
found Professor Gray, and R-jv. Joseph
Cook, and R V. Dr. Hugh Macmillan
and all other clergymen who have cring-
ed to kiss the feet of Darwin and his
apostles. It will be courteous butun-
sparing. Wilford is in love with his
twin themes — the Personality of God
and the Immortality of the Soul — and
will deal with them according to their
iatrinsic moment and grandeur. The
"Microcosm" will be a monthly "feast
of fat things, full of marrow, and wines
on the lees well refined." It will be a
"river of life proceedicg from the
Throne of God and of the Lamb." Let
the crystal stream run through every
family. It will refresh and invigorate
the roots of the Tr-'e of Life, and riptn
its soul nourishing, soul transporting
Iruit every month.
For the Brethren at "Work.
A SCAEE-CHOW.
BT JAIIES EVAX3.
TN defense of the one baptism of the
-"- gospel we fxhibit a chain of testi-
mony reaching from the apostolic age
down to our own times To break th's
chain of evidence by alleging thac some
of the fathers (so called) practiced
things for which no authority- was pro-
duced, IS now attempted by learned
men, too proud to confess that their
practice has no support either in the
Word of God or in the annals of the
primitive church. To destroy the ar-
gument that every Greek scholar during
500 years understood Matt. 2 8: 19 to
teach three actions, they quote certain
statements of Tertullian, &e., concern-
ing making the sign of the cross, etc.,
as if these practices would destroy their
authority as Greek scholars or as true
historians.
But why this persistent effort to tra
duce and blacken the characters of such
men as Ireneus, Justin, and Tertul
lian. Let us illustrate. A case is in
court. The plaintiff accuses the dt;-
fendant of a crime. -Witness after wit-
ness for plaintiff' is impeached and man
after man for the jury is challenged.
Why this impeaching and challenging?
Are the witnesses and j ury a lot of bad
men who would hinder the course of
justice? Not at all. The defendant
has a bad case, a'ad his only chance is
to weaken the evidence of the witnesse.=.
So with our single back^^ ard immersion,
friends. They have a desperate case.
No Bible supports their practice, unless
they put it to the torture to compel it
to say only one dip. Only two solitary
voices come from antiquity to sustain a
part of their practice and these voices
are Eunomius, whom they are ashamed
to quote, and Pope Gregory. But,
seeing all antiquity is in favor of trine
immersion, every effort must be made
to break the evidence "of all antiqui-
ty"; and this is attsmpted to be done
by quoting practices and reasonings of
these early writers that we deem un-
sound. But we think that these prac
tices were more harmless than the tab-
leaux, fairs, festivals, and pomp of sin-
gle immersion churches. What if some
in TertuUian's day did trace the sign of
the cross on their foreheads, was it
wor.se than the bangs seen on the fore-
heads of members of chui'ches, or the
strange and pompous head dresses,
feathers, ruffles, and gewgaws found
every- where now ?
But the argument dra-wn from the
errors of the ancient writers would de-
r(troy their evidence in favor of the ex-
istence of the Sacred Books. We trace
ihe existence of the books of the New
Testament through a succession of
writers up to ihe apostolic age. They
testify that such books existed in their
day and they quote frm them. But
they do the same for trine immersion.
If the observance of a few ceremonies,
not warranted by Scripture, readers
them unreliable historians, how can we
irusv them when they tell -us that the
sacred books existed and were read by
the whole church in their days? How
do we know that the New Testament
is more than 300 years old? "But,"
says one, "we know it is older, for
Wickliffe and Lurher translated it more
than 300 years ago. But Luther be-
lieved things that the Baptist or Camp-
bellite churches do not. Must we, then,
set him aside as untruthful? Bat this
is not all. All these ancient -writers
tell us that Sunday, or the first day of
the week, was observed by the primi-
tive church, in commemoration of the
resurrection of Jesus Christ. Besides
ihe grand reason they add other fanci-
ful reasons. We may not accept these
reasons. Elder J. N. Andrews in his
"History of the Sabbath" quotes with
great gusto these fanciful reasons to
overthrow their authority as to the ob-
servance of the first day of the week.
He succeeds as well as single immersion-
ists of whom he is one. Every one of
them has given some fanciful reason for
the observance of the first day of the
week. But two things are noticeable
in their writings. First, they all testi-
fy as to the observance of Sunday, and
second, they all derive it from the res-
urrection of Jesus. We then can dis-
miss their fanciful reasons and accept
their testimony as witnesses for the ob-
servance of this day and the one crand
reason on which they base it. Not one
of them can be shown a.% its origiuator.
Now this is precisely our argument
veith respect to their authority as voticii-
ers for the Irine actior. Not one of them
originated it; if so, who was it? They
all found it the universal practice of
the church. It might as well be claim-
ed that brethren Eshelman, Moore,
Stein, or Qointer invented and intro-
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THE BRETHrfEN A.T TV^ORK-
duced it among the brethren. It was
an ancient law when Eunomius attempt-
ed to subvert it, and it was before Ter-
tulliau was born. Not one of the an-
cient writers claim tradition as its wig
inator. In reference to other rites Ter
tullian says: "If for these and other
such rules you insist upon having posi
tive scriptural injunctions you will find
none. Tradition will be held forth as
the originator of them." Da Corona.
Sec. 4. Elder Andrews says, "Tertui-
lian's frankness is to be commended."
Hist, of the Sabbath, p. 290. But does
he derive trine immfrsion from mere
tradition ? Not at all ; he derives it
from the command "that they should
immerse into the Father, etc., not into
one name, for we are immersed for each
name into each person, not once but
thrice. True, Tertullian says it was
handed down from the apostles, and to
express this handingr down he uses the
word tradition, and he was right. It
was handed down from Chritt to his
time, remine co -^ iradicente.
Why then do our opponents raise such
a howl about Justin's errors, or Tertui -
lian's fancies? Evidently to crush their
evidence in the couit in which single
immersion is now being tried. We have
weighed it in the balance and found
it wanting. Enlightened criticism and
scriptural exegesis will not sit upon the
case. They fear it will be lost forever un-
less they can scare away the vast amount
of testimony coming from primitive
times. The laws of language condemn
the defendant. All Greek scholars for
500 years condemn him. The univers
al practice of all ancient times condemns
him. Lexicons, annotators, historians,
and the highest theological authority
sustain the case of the plaintiff who
urges that the nominal church has
changed Christ's ordicance, and to jus
tify her change of manners resorts to
defamation and illogical speci?l plead
ing, setting all language, all just crite-
ria of historical evidence at defiance.
But it will not do. AVhen Babylon
sinks to rise no more, single backward
imnierbion will sink into the abyss with
her. When the golden cup is dashed
from her hand, the nations will no more
be deceived with scare-crows of human
folly. ___^^,^^^____
In writing for the presSj if you can't
put fire into your writings, you had bet
ter put yoTOT writings into the^-fire.
TO THE WOOD.
A thousand thanka, 0 sweet, g-eeu wood,
I send for thy good will ;
With fragrant branch thou greeteat me,
0, could I, could I get to ihee!
I cannot, I am ill.
What i tj witbin thy shelt'ricg shade,
0 f-irest green to go;
If beauty breathes from boughs like these.
What must it be among the trees?
Patience! I yet may know.
And if I may not go to thee,
1 kno i7 a place more fiiir,
Where waving palms of peace are seen,
And tress of litR in freshest green. —
0 wood! that I were fhsre.
— Selected hy Cenie Long.
For the Brethren at Wort
PEACEMAKERS.
BY ADDISOiT HAHPER,
"Bless'd are the peec mik'=rs: for they shall
He pa!l.d the children ot trorf." — Miit 5: 9.
SUCH is the language of the Sjn of
God in his sermon on the mount,
who embodied in himself peace and
good will toward men. Proclaimed by
the prophet Isaiah "the prince of peace,"
truly he was the prince of peace, the
"lamb slain," the off-ring of the Fath-
er for the sins of the world, and on
Calvary exclaimed: "It is fiaished," the
atonement is made: the road to ever-
lasting happiness is prepared — a new
Jerusalem ready for the reception of
the blessed of the Father. From this
we learn the important lesson: that in
order to be the true followers of the
Lamb of God we must partake of his
divine nature, follow his footsteps, dis-
seminate those peace principles he
taught, that we may be his worthy
children, that we may not be disap
pointed in the day of judgment. When
he said to his disciples, "My peace I
leave with you," how sweet and en
dearing the consolation. The Savior
has left his peac with his children. Oh
how we stand in need of peacemakers
at this time in the Brotherhood. What
sacrifice and forbearance is demanded !
I look to the old fathers, the young
disciples to come forward with their
peace offerings, and to lay them down
at the feet of Jesus, ever remembering
his words, "Ye are brethren," "blessed
are the peacemakers." My dear breth-
ren, we-want no sharp poignards and
keen thrusts in this day of trial. But
on the contrary we want love with its
healing wings to pour oil on the bleed-
ing wounds ere the patient die. Ltovie
is the lever power of the Christian re-
ligion. By this we must coEquer or
our beloved Brotherhood is disintegrat-
ed. The good old ship Z ion is sailing
on a rough sea; coral reefs and breakers
are ah-^ad. How many of the old mar-
iners and young seamen, who have
shipped for the voyage, will man the
the yards, furl sails, assist in laying to
ship, and wait until the storm is over,
and again take Jesus on board, and letj
him be our pilot, ever to walk in hisi
footsteps. Let him be our pilot to lead
us to the land of peace and rest.
Brother George Zjllers, I met with'
you m Northern Illinois; we there com-
j..ared notes. We had sailed on the
vast ocean. We had reshipped on
board of the good old ship Z on, and
that for the voyage. Are you watching
with a mariner's eye the old ship as
she is dashing along surrounded by dis-
sension and strife? Are you raising
your warning voice, pointing to the
dark and ominous clouds to the wind-
ward, and proclaiming in trumpet
tones, "All hands to your posts?" Are
you pointing to the light- house, show-
ing the beautiful light as reflected
through the dark and burning clouds?
In a word, are you pointing to the Son,
of God — the sheet anchor of all our
hopes? May God help you to brave
tie storm, to anchor "in the sweet by
and by" in the heavenly Canaan.
A word to my dear brethren of the
press: You that wield a mighty power
for good or evil, dull your keen blades, :
ground arms, proclaim a truce, and m
the spirit of Christ go on to conquer
and to victory.
The Savior says: "Blessed are the
peacemakers: for they shall be called
the children of God." My dear breth-
ren, you whose mission it is to proclaim
the glad tidings of salvation to a lost
world, whose duty it is to teach and
practice those peace principles as taught
and pracliued 'ny the founder of Chris-
tianity, remember the command ema- '
nating from God: to be "as wise as ser-
pents and harmless as doves." My ex-
perience is this: that in all organized
bodies, there will be those who are bel-
ligerent in disposition, who delight in
controversy, continually seeking op-
portunities to engage in strife, and
are so constituted aa to give a great
deal of trouble and bring discredit on
the organization they are associated
with. In the early age of CSu-istianity
THE BRETHREN^ AT ^WORK.
24;
the Christian church suffered very much
from persons so organized, and I vent
ure the assertion : There is not a Chris
tian organization but what is sorely
afflicted with such persons.
From the G'upe Preacher.
DIFFEKENCE CAERIED TOO I"AE.
BY E H MILLEE.
IT cannot be expected that all persons
should see alike in every sulject
that comes before the mind; in fact, ii
ia right and a blessing that there is
some difference in the feelings and in
cliDatioDs of different persons. The
various talents make a natural differ-
ence that a wise Creator designed should
exist for the good of man. These dif
ferent gifts by the same fpirit, are in
tended for the good of the church, and
the varied inclinations that dispose and
qualify persons, for different callings
are necessary for the good of the world.
When we look on the various phases of
society made by the natural differfnce
in men, we i^hould have great charity
for its imperfections because they so
much grow out of natural qualities, or
some misfortune in human life that we,
can well overlook many of the defects
in the woild. But there are many
things about which men differ, it may
be naturally or it may be acquired.
The simple fact that they differ does
not disturb to a great extent their liap-
piness, or make an evil from which so-
ciety suffers to any extent, but when
this difference is carried too far it then
becomes one of the great evils of soci
ety.
That men should let their differences
run them into a continual warfare, seek
ing every opportunity, even a mere
pretense, to make some attack upon
those with whom they differ, is a great
evil in society and a danger to the
church. When the spirit of revenge or
strife is seen in continual thrusts of
some kind made at men on account of
some difference, it is the syirit which
makes the war cry of the Indian, it is
the war paint on his brow and as dan
gerous to the happiness of society as
t he red man's trail. In politics men
often assail each other in every form
and with unrelenting ambition, because
of some difference in policy. This dif
ference has ofttn been carried so far
that ware have dienched natioiis with
blood. This difference in policy alone
may be cairied too far among brethren.
The man who seeks every opportunity
to attack his brother, to assail some he
may differ from, to wound the feeling?
of those he differs from, always trying
to tear some one down that he may go
up, is carrying his difference too far.
The Christian spirit is as much against
such a course as it is against war itself.
No man can manifest the spirit of war
and pursue the course that makes war,
and in any consistent sense be opposed
to war. To think of how many little
matters of difference, which should nev
^^ make an item of trouble, that have
been carried too far, fanned and blown
until they have burned out all the for-
bearance, and lefc nothing but enmity
lingering behind, to make a lasting di-
vision in feelings that nothing but eter-
nity can obliterate.
This war spirit is the only spirit that
leads to warfare in words as well as
with fire arms. The man whose darts
are thrust at his fellow-man to wound
his feelings and blast his character, and
irjure his reputation, has the same war
spirit as the man who takes the lance
or the bow. Satan has by his spirit led
them both to carry their differences too
far. Wars of blood have drenched the
earth, but wars of words on account of
difference have been their cause. Nay,
more, they have blasted, blighted, ruin
ed more happiness, and pierced more
hearts thin has the bloody sword. The
tongue, that unruly member, "set on
fire of hell," is strong language, and it
might be used of the pen as well.
In life we sometimes meet persons
whose mind and nature and spirit are
all so kindred to any, that at the first
m< eting some unknown power makes
us friends, in attachment, in acquaint-
ance. We only grow strangers in our
confidence, never in our feelings, more
fraternal or kindred in our j-ffrctions;
even in this relation there will be some
dift'drence, but when these heaven-born
ties unite and control us, how easy to
reconcile the difference; how mild and
kind will be the means used, how for
bearing and patient the effjrts to get all
diff-rence out of the way. What care
that no words shall be used to wound
the feelings, or pain the heart, or make
more diff'erence when the sacred ties of
the gospel bind Christian spirits togeth
er.
In all our differences we should ap-
pr each as near as possible the line oi
conduct near that of Christians, that of
brethren in reality. Let the forbear-
ance, the kindness, the love of the gos-
pel keep us from going too far into the
5var spirit, when all our words and ac-
tions should proclaim the principles of
peace.
For the Brethren at Work.
THE MENNONITES.
BY JOHN P.jRifET, SEN.
TN No. 13 page 198, in B. F. Moo-
-»- maw's reply to C L. Jones I notice
an error. In the second paragraph in
speaking of the Mennonites he says:
'•It is claimed by some authors that
they baptized by immersion in those
days, but it is strenuously denied by
all branches of the Mennonite church
of the present day. Nor will they un-
der any circumstances immerse their
subjecis." This is a mistake. I am
personally acquainted with two branch-
es of the Menaonites (some in this and
afi joining counties) that contend for
immersion to be the ancient and proper
mode as strong as we do, and immerse
all their subjects. The one branch im-
merses once backward, and the other
branch on their knees once forward.
The latter is unclothed (naked) before
entering the bath, "so the body is wash-
';d, and not only the cloth," as they say.
They are purely non-combatant in
principle, and practice the salutation of
the holy kiss and feet-washing. They
live a devoted life, and are very honest
in their dealings with the world. The
one branch practice? the kiss inter-
changeably between male and female.
I thought I would give this to in-
form the Bff'thren so they may not
speak or write things concerning them,
as a whole, that are incorrect. This is
not to critici'^e, but to give information.
THE DYING GIRL'S SONG OF
VICTORY.
BY G H. BALSBAUGH.
TYPES mak=i jargon as well as melo-
dy. In No. 13, they have spoiled
the Death-song of the dear sainted Rj-
sa Workman.
Oi page 197, first column, last line,
for love, rt'ad live, and insert yott be-
tween that aud >.'-«?/.
In s^'cond column, 14th line from top,
for your read young.
In the following line for plan read
PEAN.
In 17 ch line for the side, read this
side.
In 20ch line from top, for skimmer
read siiijijier.
May God's types be the print of our
daily lives.
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THE BKETHLREN A_T TVORK-
SUFFERING FOR CHRIST'S
SAKS.
BY D. P. SAYLOR.
"Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the
flesh, ai-m yourselves with ihe sauie uimd." 1 Peter, 4: 1.
THAT Christ at.ff-.red while in the fl.sh, al>
Scripture readers know. And the apostit
htre admoiiisbes, CJarittians shquid arm them
Belves with the same u;irid; tiiat is, have ii
fix°,d in their mind that they too must fuSt-r
while .n t^ie fl-sb, for hi< take, as he suif :rfd
for us. Ye=, suffer for hia sake, but as h-
suifred for us we cannot suffer fur he suffirto
a? man never did, and never can svSir. To
read of his suffeiiug as related in the Seripi-
urts from the manger to the cross, in ih-; flesh,
it is true tiiat raaucsa, ;snd has endured rauet
of the same S!iff:ring; for his Ev.ff-ri.Tg in tht
fi^sh was of the kiud commoa to tbe godij
iu all ages of the world; even the dread
ful suff-nng in ih^ flesh v/uen nailed to the
cross, has been suffrred by man. It is said oi
Peter that he was craiiitied, and that at hi-
owu request with bis head downward; and i:
is presumable that his flesh was as senspitiTe as
that of Carist's, ret he suffered it. Others had
ttiil of ciugl mockeringa and scourgiogs, jea,
moreover bonds and imprisonment; they were
stoned, they were sjwn asunder, were tempted,
were slain with the sword; they waiidered
about in shoppskins and goat-skins; beitg
destitute, a£& cted, tormented — of whom tbf
world was not worthy; ihey waEGtred in des-
erts, and in mountains, ar.d in dens and caves
of the earth, Heb. 11: 36 88.
In mare midern times, during the period
known as the dark agp, when tee spirit of per
secutions ran unbridled over the land when
the higher powers, heathen as well as professed
Christian, hunted innocent Christian down as-
the hare is run down by a pack of dogs, even
so were Christians hunted, and torn from theii
families, friends and homes, and were torturcO
with ail manner of tortured. They were roast-
ed on a griddie cvt r a slow fire, their bodies
racked and stretched until one could see
through the jjints. I will follow the dark
picture no farther, as my blooi seems to curdle
in my vein?, in relating this, with the deeds ol
crus:;ders in my mind. AH this have Christians
suff red for Chrisfs Shke; but terrible as their
suffirings were, they have no resemblance to
what Christ suffered in the place called Geth-
semane. Hear him: ''My soul is fxcfedingly
sorrowful, even unto d^ath." And teing in
an agony he prayed more earne-itly; "and
his sweat was, as it were gre^t drops ot
blood falling to the ground. Before this,
man's suffering terrible as it miy have hien.
sinks into nothing. I have cften thought when
reading the history of th- s-uffeiings Ciiri,-.tian-
hive endured, that in soiu^ iasianees it seem*
tohaveexcfedei the Savior's suffring in his In
man nature. But when I come to this, "ou
where is msn's suff -ring?' Oa the blojdi
b .trie fi.')d3 ot Sjulh Monutain, Antiet^m, ;nd
G^ltjsbu'g, 1 have seen the bodies of m;;
Cut, tirn, and lac raf4d in every conceiviib e
mvtnu.-r; and in some cases the s^iffeti g-
iijUiOd'^d liy the bi t r ^ruia?, werd pa. t endur-
ance; but in no instance was there any sweat J orethren.
iike great drops of ulocd falling to the groumi,
t'longh many clear drops stood on the sufferer's
forehead.
A preacher once told me that was not blood
which fell from the Savior in great drops to
the ground. Hesid that the sweat (f Jdsus
wa- so thick a-jd el>mniv that it required a large
■na-s befure it won;d fill iff his body. Ati,
lear reader ! my fdilh embraces no such infi-
de'ity. I believe that here it was where the
atoniui; blord of Christ was thsd. 1 believe that
bare the Savior bted at every pore; not only did
he bleed at the wounds man made iu his fl sh
the natural result i^, suih will bleed. Bat her •
his sou! wfcs in the stff-ricg and he bled unnat
uraily, his blood ooz?d out of every pore of his
body. The expressitn, '"Behold the man," is
consistent even in a heathen govenor, when
th=t mind's P3'e eees Jesus standing before him
ia a gore of blood from head to foot. We sing,
'Five bleeding wounds he bears." But of
this bleeding little is said, more than a chance
re^rence to it. It is a theme I love to dwell
upnn.
The time for persecutions ia h-'gk places for
the present is past, Under the benign govern-
ment of our country the Christian's lot is not
r.o suffer as the ancients did. Yet t'nere is i
form of siiffering from which the Christian h
aot exempt and the more devoted, the more
■vill he suffer. The Savior told his disciples
■hat the world would hate them. And the
ipostle ssys: ''Marvel no?, my brethren, if the
'^orld hate you." From the world the Chris
tian can expect no good. "When we walked
n lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revel-
ngs, bsnquetiDgs, abnmiaable idolatry;" we
^ere of the world.and the world loving its own.
it had no suffering for U9. But turning from
shese evil ways, we became witupsses for Christ.
mdi testifying that the ways of the world are
-:vil, thus "tbey think it strange that ye run
no!; with them to the same excess of riot, speak
iug evil of you." Tnea to suffar for weil-doioit'
comes iu. and let the Christian arm himself witi
the mind to endure it patiently for Christ',-
^ake. There is another species of suffering foi
the Christian Ths la>v of Ciirist forbids Chris-
tians to defend thim^elve* against a'sre iheir
enemies, hence Paul i-syf, "F*jr ye suff:;r when
a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour
you, if a man take of you, if a man exhalt him-
sslf, if a man smite you on the face." All thie
ihi Christian sijffers for Christ's sake, fw
he Bill not violate his law knowingly. But the
fforst, or hardtst suffering the Chri-tian no-s^
■endures is from the villisinies of ftJse brethren;
nothing is so unnatural, so devil- like as a false
tongue in the mouth of a false brother. Speak
ng lies in hypccrisy, is Satan's weapon to do
■he Ciiristian harm, and cause him much suffer-
iug. A false brother, how unnatural ! David
sayt: "For it was not au enemv that reproached
(n ; th^n I couid have bora if; neither was it
ue that hat-id me that did migaity hims^ll
against m^; then I would have hid myself from
nim; but it was thou, a man mine equal, my
f.cquiintance. We took sweet counsel togett-
er, aad walked into the house of G-o.i in com-
pany." When such turn false, the unsuspect
iug Christiau is cff his guard, and op?n to the
••t'iles of tKis treaeberou.? ch Id of the devi', and
much suffsring must be endured frtm such
PtRSEVERANCE.
BY CHAELOTTIE T BOND.
^t TTJfSTABLEas water thou sbalt not ex-
U eel," was said to one in olden time,
and r.he same wordi will apply to us to day.
If (ve do not persevere in our own undertak-
ings we Will not succeed. The great cau^e of
so m«y failures in lif^, is the want of that
one virtue, perseverance. Be sare you are right
and then go ahead, is an old aiaxim worth
preserving. Never let little annoyances or vex-
itious ciiickyour course. B^ active in bus-i-
ness, and vou will have plenty for yourself
and something to give to others.
This will apply the same in a spiritual point
ofvi-'w. TueLjrd cannot be pbasel with us
if we' go about his work in a neglig-nt or
slothful manner; we must be in earnest, and
instead of counseling ourselves how little the
Lord will reqaire of u?, we should exert our-
selves and see how m ich we Cr.n do, knowing
that the reward will be aoc jrdiug to the work.
I have noticed persons that have no stabi i-
ty of character that is, nothing within them-
selves to draw out esteem or lov^ from their
fellow-men, who are craftily endeavoring to
to raise themselves or bring themselves intoi
notice througb the merits oi soma person that
'S worthy.
It is just so with the Ciiri-'tian world; soma
must j.iat think ani do as some one else that
holds a high position in the ohurc'n; they have
their "Paul aud Apollos" to look to and imi-
tate; neglecting to search the S :riptures foi
r.hemselves, and looking to Curist as tbe
Author and Fiaisiier of the work. Bat scma
go on blindly, quoting the opinions of theii
tdvorites. The Bible is our standard, by its
precepts must we stand or fall; hy that law
must we be judged, and that is what we should
study aud go by. Man is too friil — the opin-
ions of man too changeable to rely upon. The
Scriptures forbid trusting in man.
Let us trust in God, and persevere in the
work he has given us t j do, and all will work
together for good.
A wiNiSTEE was once addressing children
from ih^ pirable of the rich m n and Lazirus.
H^ showed them the poverty and wretchedness
f L.-^zirus and th^ ease and luxury of the rich
mm on earth, and then the bliss of Lazirua
wd the misery of Dives in the wotH tj come.
He asked them which of the two they would
like to be. A little boy said, ''please, I would
like to be the rich man on earth, but Lazarus
in heaven."
That is the way with some grown-up chil-
dren, they want to be Dives here, and ei j )y
the good things of Mimmon, aad a safe home
in A'^rahim's bsom after they cannot hold on
to Mammon anv longer. But this is God's
test of our love fir him. If it were not for
this test heaven itself might be spoiled by the
presence of self-deceiving hypocrites, but this
sifts out ths ch^ff. .
Eead A-Tso Ponder — A maddy stream, fliw-
ing into one clear atd .••piikl'ng, for atime rolls
along by itself. A little further down they
unite, and the whole ia imiure So youth un-
to'iched bv sin. raav tor a time keep its purity
ill foul company, but a little later aad they
become impnie altogether.
Ttiis liRETi-iiriEisr .i\jr 'vvo:tii£.
24=7
MAEY C. NOKiSAX SHAKON, MrNN,
DRINK AND CRIME.
SIR Matthew Hale, one of the oldest Chief
Justices of Eug'aa), some yeara ago gavt-
the following testimuiiy against strong drink:
"The places of judicature, which I have long
held in this kingdoaj, hive given me an oppor-
tunity to observe the original causM of most oi
the enormities that have been committed for
the space of twenty years, and by due obserra-
I have found that if the murdsis and man
slaughters, the burglaries and n b'jpries, th-
riots and tumults, ttie adulteries, fjinioations
rapes, and other enormities that have hap
pened in that tim°, were divided in fiye parts
four of them have been the issues and products
of excessive drinking, ol tavern or ale-house
drinking."
During an election in a certain locality a
temperance candidate calied upon a rnms'dler,
and solicited his vote. "I would rather vote
for the evil one himself than for you," was the
savage response, "Yep, I know," said (he can-
didate, "but in ease your friend should not be
nominated, might I then count on your assis-
tance?" jr.
CAUSES OF WAR.
A CERTAIN kiog sett to another king saying,
"Send me a blue pig with a black tail or
else — ,"The (tht-r replied,"! have not got one,
and i' 1 had"—
' On this weighty cause they went to war.
After they htd ex'iaast;?d their armies and
resource?, and la d waste their kingdoms, the\
beg -in tj wish to mak-i peace; but before this
couid be done it wa^ necessary that the in^ul
ting language that led to the trouble should be
exp ained. "V\hit could you mean'r" asked
the second king of the fir^t "by saying 'se-c
me a blue pig with a black tail, or else"—?'
"Wlij," said the other, "I meaat a blue color.'
But what could you mean by saying. 'I havt
not got one and ifl had' — ? ' "Why, of course,
if I had, [ should have sent it." The expla-
nation was sitisfactory, and the peace wa
accordingly concludid. The story of the tw(.'
kings ought to serve as a lesson to us all.
Moat of the q jarrels between individuals ari-
quite as foolish as the war of the blue pig with
a black tail. i«^.
WHY YOUNG MEN REMAIN
SINGLE.
MA.RRIAQE is honorable, instituted by G d,
ordained in EJen, sanctioned by th^-
first miracle wrought by the Sivior, and con-
secrated fjrever as a lype of the love of Christ
for the church, which awaits its full revelation
when the marriage of the L imb shall come. It
is a fountain of order, morality and felicity,
while its absence or abuse opecs the fl jod-gatei
of ruin, and rolls a desolating tide oi vic^,
calamity and destrnttion through the latid
The disregaid and dismes of marriage loc-ks to
the oveilhrow oi the nation, and hence if as
ailfg.!^, tiere is a di-iaclination aaiong aien to
enter upon the mivried istite, the reason fur
it becomes a mitterofthe gravest considers
tion. Extravagance atd luxury always tend
to hiadsr marriage, and many make th^
exp"n?e of supporting a family their excu-i^
fir av idmg this rei-ponsibility. On this thi
Chicag) Tribune has the loUo-sing pertinent
remarks "It is said that the extravagance ol
i^iils is the chief rrfasoa why so many young
men remain single rather than marry girU
whoai they could not support as wives in their
ant -marriage style. There never was a more
absurd charge miia than this. The averagt
young man is more extravagant than the
averags young woman, and the young man who
is a'raid to marry because girls are extravagatii
ii usually the most extravagant of his c!as% anc
does not desire to m«ry, beciuse, in order tf
support a wife and children, he would bava ti
eat iff his extravagances. In the mejirity rl
cases the wife is the cause of actual saving to
the husband. Before mirriage he lived cleai
ap to his income, saved nothing, and own:!i!
nothing. After marriage he saves monej ,
because he is compelled to, and usually own:-
the house he lives io. Before marriage h.-
vvas not obliged to eeonomiz-j, because he did
not look beyoad the present, with its enioy
u^fnt^. After marriage he is reqiired U
economizj, because he has to regard the future,
svith its responsibilities." With regard to thi
q'lestion of expenses this writer very wfL
says, ' (Jirls' expenses are confined almost whol-
ly to their dress; young men's expenses arc
confined — no, they are not confined to any-
thing, they run wild." A young man of the
cla.^s alluded to, will frequently spend as much
in one day or night among his companions a
would support a wife for a week. Frankiiii
said that one vice would bring up two children.
Chen two vices should certainly support of,e
vife, and most of the young men of the da}
could easily g ve up two and still have a large
v.>iriety on hand.— Stl. ' m. c. n.
BIBLE READING AND STUDY.
Ii you have tut ten or fifteen minutes, nighi
and morning, read God's Word — and read
consecutively. In this way you get a grast
of theh)ly council of God. But this is not
Bible study; for these fifteen minutes will noi
Hi/ffice. Try and secure two or three hours &;-
■fieu as possible, and then set yourself down
to 3 our Bible, with your coucordance, yout
text bnok, and pen, ink and ruler. Determine
you will not be diverted from your purpose and
you may expect a feast of fat things. Don't be
impatient. Light from God does not brea'n
over the sacred page in a moment. So wait
and ponder, and pray, compare Scripture witV
Scripture, and as you dig, God will unfold to
you precious things. — Sel. m. c. n.
THE READY RECKONER.
^^ 17 -VTHER do you remember that mother
JL asked you fortwo dfl'ars this morning?"
"Yes, my child, what of it?" "Do youremero
hpr that mother didn't get the two dollars?'
' Yi'S aad I remember what little girls don I
think about." "What is that f<ithet?" "i
remember that we are not rich. But you seem
in a browa study. What is uiy daogiiter think-
ing about?" I was thitking how much one
cigM costs." "Why, it costs ten cents — not
two dolUrs by a long shot." But then ten
cents three times a day is thirty cents. Thsts
as tru3 as the muitiplica-ion tabh ; atd there
ire seven days in the week, that's so by the
almanac; and seven times thirty cects are two
hundred an! tea cents." "Hold on, I'd
surrender. Hare, take the two dollars to your
mother and tell her that I'lld* without cigars
for one week.' "Thsnkyou, father; butif jcu
would only say a year, it w juli save m.ore thsa
a hundr<;d dollars. We would all have shoes
and dresses, and mother a nice bonnet and lota
of pretty things." ''Well, to make my little
^irl happy, I will say one year." "Oh t.'-. it
'/ill be so nice; but wouldu'c it be about as
easy io say alway?, tV.en we would have the
money every year, and your lips would be so
much sweeter when you kiss us." N.
HOW TO MANAGE HIM.
UUSBAND3 can bd coaxsd to do almost
anything; but it will not do to drivi
.nem. If the wife is fond uf her own way, tae
husband is tolera'oly certain to be similarly
inclined; and mutual misery is the resulo.
There should be but one will with a mirried
couple who are truly mated, aud thit should be
the will of — both. To those wuo know the
*weet authority of love, this will not sejin like
i paradox. We have known coupl s — not so
many as we could wish! — both of wiiom oulJ
trulhfaily say, after a dozm or twenty years'
vvaiking of the long pith tog^iher, that tney
bad had their own way, because the necessary
tautual yielding had been done so cheerful and
■iO wholly that but the one way remained. The
worst of husbiods — provided h^ s not dissipat-
ed, of course — Canb^ managed, if you, his wife,
i3in keep him in iove with you. When that
•an be done, all the rest follows. How it can
be done, we do not know; yon ought to, if you
know what he loved you fir in the fiist place.
vVe do not mean simply fa'.thfu', anl provident,
-ind kind, but g-nuinely loving. F-w mortals can
viihstaad the pow-r of ifaithfal, loving devotion.
— Christixt Adoocate.
SoitE one has impressively said: '"There
ire two kinds of difficulties over which we
ihould not worry: the orie is those things
vhich we can't help, for it does no good; the
other is those that we can remedy, for it is
infinitely batter to betake ourselves to the
vork of overcoming the difficulties rat'aer thm
.vearing out our spirits, minds, bodie.", and
reputations, by worrying over them.''
In a Sunday-school in i'n eastern city, at its
inniversary. instead of bon-bons or picture
cards, th^ire were oistributed to the scholar.^,
packages often kiuiscf fl iwerseeds, with clear,
simple instructions as to ih-i sowing and cire f
them. The superiut indent of the school offer..-d
a prize to be given at midsummer, m a
horticultural exhibition by the scholar.^, for i be
b°8t result of this gift in cut, or potted fl>w r-.
Who doubts tfcat a multitude of hum -^e
homes couid be made blighter by encourapi-.g
iheculi-ivfition of a lew flowers? The suggest. on
18 a good one.
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THE CHURCH OUR MOTHER.
HAVING been called in question for statiog
that the church is oar mother we detm
it proper to refer to the Law and Testimony.
For aught we know the Oatholios may hold
the same view, but that proves nothing, eithei
for or against the position, unless it can h-
shown that the Catholics never teach the trutt
on any Scriptural subject.
In the New Testamenb the churcli of Chris)
is presented to us under different figures. In
Matt. 13: 47, it is compared to a net cast into
the 833. Som^timss it is called a "flick," other
times a "house." Oace it is called ''a chast.
virgin,'" another time a "brid V and one time t
"mother." The object of using these d fftreni
figures by inspired persons was to present tht
church unierjlifferent aspects. It U howtver
net a flock in the sense it is virgin ; nor is it a
virgin in the sense that it is a mother. When
we speak of the relation the church sustains to
Christ, we call it a bride, but if we take into
eoDsideration the fact that Christ isashepheid,
then we speak of the church as a flock. We
now appeal to the Law and Testimony to prove
that tne church in the New Testament is one
time called a mother.
Ttll me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye hear
the law ? For it is written, that Abraham had two sons,
one by a bondmaid, the other by a free woman.
But he wJio teas of the bondwoman was bom after
the flesh; but he of the free woman was by promise.
Which things are an allegory : for these are the two
covenants, the one from mount Sinai, which gendereth to
to bondage, which is Agar.
For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth
to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her
children.
But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the
mother of us all.
For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not;
break forth and cry, thou that travailest not; for the des-
olate bath majiy more children than shg thiU bath a hos-
Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of
promise.
But as then he that was bom after the flesh perse-
cuted him that was bom after the Spirit, even so it is
now.
Nevertheless what saith the Scripture ? Cast out the
bondwoman and her son; for the son of the bondwoman
shall not be heir with the son of the free woman.
So then, brethren, we are not children of the bond-
woman, but of the free. Gal. 4: 21-31.
The bondwoman and her cLi dren represent
the Jewish nation th^t was in bondoge. Ma-
gar had a sjn by Abrahbm, and wiih h?r Eon
was after war Js cast out. Sarah the lawful
wife of Abraham, was the free woman, and
with h-'r children rt presents the New Coven-
ant, and all those who live under it. Her son
Isaac was born afttr the Spirit, for he was the
child of promise, hence she represents JeruSdI-m
which is above, which is the moiher of all Chris-
lians. This Jerusalem which is above, we regard
as the church of Gjd under the New Covenant,
hence Paul says, it 'is the mother of us all."
■ So then, brethren, we are not children of the
bondwoman, but of the free." As the bond-
woman and her children were cast uut by
Abraham, so were the Jewish church and her
people cast off. As the free woman and her
jhildren fall heir to Abraham's estate and his
freedom, so the church and her children are the
true hairs of heaven, hence free from the yoke
of bondf gs.
The Jerusalem that is above, is what Paul
(ialls the mother of us all. By referring to
R^v. 21: 9, 10, it will be seen that "the holy
.Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God"
'S called ''the bride, the Lamb's wife." Hence
what the R valator calls the ''bride" Paul
lialls the 'mother of us all." In both instan-
ces they are talking about the Jerusalem that
is from above: one calls it "the mother of us
as all," an i the other ''the bride, the L-.mb's
wife." The only way to prove that the church
is never called a mother is to show that the
Jerusalem that is from above is not the bride,
ihe Lamb's wife
The relation we susi:ain to the church is
spiiifcual, for like Isaac, we are "born after the
Spirit," hence are the children of the free
woman, Ihe spiritual Jerusalem that is from
above, representing the church of God. Oar
relation to the church is not of blood, nor of
the will of man, but of God, for we are his
spiritual children. As Isaac was the son of
promise so are we the children of promise.
I aac's mother was Sarah, the free woman who
represents the "Jerusalem from above the
mother of i s all."
We further aid, that the position we have
taken in regard to the "Jerusalem which is
from above" being the ohurch of Christ is
held by some of the best writers and commen-
tators smong the Protestant churches in
America, showing that it is by no means con-
fined exclusively to the Catholic Church.
/. H. K.
CARE OP CHILDREN IN MEETING.
^pHERE is no use m trying to have a world
■L without children, nor would we if we
coulil. Jdsus loved little children, and blessed
thfm while here on earth though it displeased
his disciples. Nor can we h ive meeting with-
out being more or less annoyed by children.
There are parents who cannot very well leave
their little ones at home and of course must
bring thtm to meeting. Occasionally the lit-
tle fellows will cry and in that way disturb
the mteting to some extent. Ttiis is unpleas-
ant for both the mother and congregation. But,
asks one, how are you going to help it? Well,
that is j 1st v\ h t we want to talk about. It
will not do to insist on mothers staying at
home, for mothers need the banefits of meetings
as well as other people, and ought to be en-
couraged to attend religious services as regular-
ly as possible. We now purpose to tell moth-
ers how they may avoid much trouble handling
their children in meeting', and in case there
are mothers in Israel who think we do not
understand our business in writing on this
suljict, than we respectfully invite them to
write.
Much depends upon the way children are
trained at home. Children who are taught to
behave themselves at home are not generally
very much trouble in meeting. But if at
home they are allowed to do as they please,
disregard the wishes of their parents, no one
should blame them for being noisy in meeting.
There is no use allowing children to ruH
over the flior during services; it teaches tbem
bad manners, besides it greatly disturla the
meeting. They should be trained to tit, still
during ssrviee?, and if not allowed to get on
the floor while small they can be trained this
way jast as well as not. As proof of this, all
you have to do is to look over the congrega-
tion and you will see dozens of mothers who
have trained their chi dren in that way, and
we believe that most others can do the same.
One can preach well enough while a few chil-
dren are crying, but to preach while a dozen
children are running and stamping over the
floor, children that are old enough to have bet-
ter training, tries the patience of most any
preacher.
Many parents have fallen into the habit of
filling a basket with provisions for their chil-
dren to eat during services. Now we do not
desire to censure mothers for doing this, yet
we do want to tell them that it is not the right
way to train little folks. If you had not com-
menced it, you would find it far better for all
parties concerned. Leave the provisions at
home and give the little folks to understand
that they get nothiog to eat during meeting.
It may go hard at first, but they will get
L'jfclliJ JrSJ:ii±)'l"-ii_BliIM .a^T ^^OKIi,
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used to it, then their extra behavior wi!l mort
than pay you for your trouble.
The above will not apply to babies, hence
we will offsr a few sugg^^stions in regard to
the cara of them. Care shou'.d be tak'n to
dress them according to the ralts of bea'tn
Dress them plaialy, leading off the rufll s
and unnecessary trimm.ng». L?t their clothing
be suffijiently warm, but do net weight the
little creatures to death with unnecessarily
long, clumsy garments. Wiien you enter tht
meeting-house occupy a seat next to the aislt,
so that if you want to pass out with the chilo
you need not disturb several others by passiuf;
in front of them. We have sten a mother g<.
into the house with her child, come up in
front, get back againit the wall as far as pjssi
ble from the aiile, then when shs waated to pass
out with the crying child had tj almost climb
over six or seven parsons who were sitting be
tween her and the aisle Now had she occupitd
a seat nearer the aisle in the first place, she coulo
have passtd out without disturbing any one.
and saved heisalf mduh trouble and embarass-
meiit. This is a matter, to which mother.-
should give special attention.
There is another thing that is practiced thai
we never could see any use of. The mother
aits on one side of the house and the father oe
the other. Two or three times duiiig servicas-
the baby must be passed from one to the other,
or the father must go to the mother, get tht
child and take it with him to his side of the
house. All this greatly disturbs the preaching
and often prevents people from getting a clear
understanding of the sermon. Now, why not
the father take a seat by the side of the moth-
er and help her take care of the child? The)
are good tnaugh to sit together every other
place on earth and why not in meeting. We
know it is not fashionable for them to do thip,
but what do we care for the fashion ! what we
want is convenience.
Then we sometimes see a mother enter the
meeting-house with a b^by in her arms and
two or three children following her. She must
take care of all these while the father sits at a
safe distance on the other side. This does not
seem fair; they are his children as much as
her?, and he should help to take care of them.
If he cannot take part of them with him to
his side of the house then let him sit by the
side of his w fa and help take care of the chil-
dren. Oj this subject the custtms of society
need reconstruction, so that mothers can get
mare good of the meetings.
Then preachers are sometimes to blame for
crying children in meeting. The way they
conduct servic s is so long and ttdious
that it is enough to wear out both mother and
children. This thing of holding long, tedious
meetings at the time of our regnlar Eppoin.
me nta does moie haim than good, sa} mg noth-
ing about the ( ff ct it ha3 on Wtary mothers
and cross babies.
Now if our observations during twelve years
if ministerial labor are worth aiything, we
iiope to see others bemfitted, if not, then here
is an opportunity for some other writer to give
proper instructions. j. h. m.
FINE CLOTHES AT SCHOOL.
IN these columns we have said cors'derable
in regard to the importance of plainness
of dr Si in our coll g s 8Ld schools, wliih
caused scm ! to i itimate that we were advocat
ing that which is unreasonable, but in coafir-
matioa of our position we presfut the follow-
ing clipped from the Mid Continent, showing
that we are not alone in th's matter:
'Young ladies nafurall.y desire to look as
pretty as they can. Is is r ght that they should,
.iud the rest of mankind like to Lave them fol-
low their instincts and wishes in this lefpict.
A mother, however, ccmpVias thit her
daughter, ivho catjnot affjid such fine clothes
as £ra worn by most of her school-mates, tnd
yet cannot give up her education, is made very
anhaopy by the contemptuous looks, and th<-
iatentional Slights of scms of her companions,
beciuse of her plain, cheap d-esses.
Perhaps the daughter is too sensitive, and so
possibly a little morbid on the suHj-ct, and
only fancies that her companions are rt^gard-
ing her plainer clothts with contempt. One
thing is certain, however, thfct nothing can be
more out of place, or a surer indication of vul
jarity, than tie wearing of the very expensive
clothes to school; unless it may be the looking
down with contempt upon girls who cannot.
Oar Own observation has ltd us to the opin
ion that in our best echoola the young ladies
ivho are neatly and plainly clad, and are eager
scholars, are very much respected by their com-
pinions; while th9 girls who cover themselves
with finery are rather laughed at, and. it is in
some cases despised.
They manage these things very sensibly in
some of the countries of Earope.
In some of the best schools on lb? Continent,
there are rules which either prevent or forbid
the wearing of extravagant clothes by scholars.
The dress is prescribed. In many instances,
no jawelry is permitted in the school.
A young lady who went last Summer from
New York t3 a celebrated school in Garmany
was surpris-id to find that her two large trunks
full of fine clothes were of no use to her. Oal«
four dresses were allowed t j be brought to the
school, all of the very plainest description.
Eren the dress for Sundiy and for church must
be destitute of ornam-nt, and unobtrusive in
style and material. Sae was consoled, how-
ever, to know that several young ladies of the
highest rank were ooliged to conform to the
same rule.
The truih of it is, that obtrnsive ornaments
aud showy dres-ies are not worn by cultivated
people who are habituated to opoiencd. It is
gt narally the person who fell into a gold mine
the day before yesterday that is most apt to
go to excess in jawelry and satins and laces.
Young ladies of taste and good sen^e can
make themselves lovely to look upon, without
-peLding large sums of money upon their toil-
et."
SPIRITUALISM.
THE Free Methodist makes a good point in
the foUawing manner:
"It is a sorrowful fact that the wicked and
silly delusions of spirit aalism have infatuated
ch'iusands upon thousands of our fellow beings,
ar.d led them to dicard the doctrines of the
B bli^, and to folow after the phantoms of de-
lUiiuiacal posses-ion. If there Wrr^ any cer-
tainty that the professed cotnmanications from
the spirit world really came from dead human
beingp; that these messages were not the work
,.f Sa'aa and his fallen angels, or that there
is any trut;h in what they comminicate, there
would be some reason for a belief in th» teach-
ings aiid revelations of modern spiiitualum;
out there is nothing upon which a common-
■iense reliance can be placed in all the demon-
-trations of the spiri's. The fact that the
spirits wage bitter war upon the doctrines
taught by Christ on earth — upon his atone-
ment for sin, the necessity of forgiveness and
the new birth — should make people cautious in
hstening to their stdactive manifestations.
A HCG, an abomination to a M^ hammedan,
walked into the open door of a mosque one day,
and ran all about the building before he could
be driven out. The temple was horribly defiled
to the minds of the faithful. What could be
done? The priest explained that the mosque
was 80 holy that the hog became a lamb all the
time he was in, but a hog again when he went
out. This theory satisfied all. Those priests
are about as ingenious as some of our modern
preachers, who think the lottery business is all
right in a church house but a terrible sin in
any other house.
THE CONFLICT HAS BEGUN.
WHEN the Lord Jesus, the Savior and
Friend of all men, came into the world
.ni proclaimed a new theory of life, the chief-
priests and men in the uppermost seats op-
posed him, denied him and sought every oppor-
tunity to defeat and destroy him. From that
day to this, truth, when first brought before the
people, is met with derision and ridicule from a
class who occupy a position in the world simi-
lar to those chief men in our Savior's day. We
mention this that the reader maybe prepared
for anything that may develop itself against
the work now beginning. When Galileo pro-
claimed the law cf the earth's reTtluticn on its
axis and its fl.ght ticco-d iLe Ecn, tdvciattB
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'lAiJi; HitKiridLKfiisT ^vr vvokk^
and pupils of thi- old theory held up thfir
hands in horror and declared, 'It cannot be."
"IfiV/orc;, is a '"Diriiel ccnn to jadgment."
God's hand- writing, *.o bewildering to evolution-
ists and 80 fdls' ly interpreted by them, is as
easily read and undirstood by him as was that
writing 'upon the plaster of the king's palace'
by the original Daniel. WilLtri k sui generis,
both in the weapons ho selects and the modes
be adopts. Ha rejects not only 'Ihe armor of
Saul' but 'the sling and stone' of David. Hk
singlf 8 oub the three mightiest infiiel evolution-
ists, and with their own weapons which he
wrests from them, he places them hors de com-
bat. Like that Saracen warrior who, with every
blow ot his terrible cimeter shouted, 'Allah!' so
our hero shouts as he fights. We could wish
that his 'shouts' — not his blows — were less fre-
quent, but it is his mode of fighting, and at
times we find ourselves .shouting with him. He
deals a blow at Darwin, and says — 'there,
haven't I given it to him, and ture enough he
has given it to him, for D »r(vin has a black eye.
He sends a b'ow at HaxUy and the polished
kid-gloved Englishman tumbles over and bits
the dust. He aims and strikes his heaviest
blows at Haeckel, and the Professor of the
University of Jena, like:
"the struck Eagle stretched upon the plain,
No more through rolling cloud to soar ag-ain,
Views his otcn feather in the fatal dart."
We now introduce Prof H ts^el of the Wit-
sen Collegiate lastitute at Wilson, N. C , who
"also shoots" because of the triumph of God's
truth over its adversaries.
Mr. a. Wilfokd Hall,
26 East 9th St., New Yobk
My Dear Sir:^
Afcer many interruptions, I have jist
finished reading yonr book, '"The Problem of
Human Life Here and Hereafter."' With pro-
found interfft have I perustd its brillant pages.
Upon th«? title page of my copy I have written
Psalm Tin, 2, as a most appropriate motto. I <eel
that God tpcia'ly raised and qualifird you bv
His own strength to "otill the enemy" of Him
self and His him in creation — mcd-rn scientfic
infidelity. As Butler's Analogy — to which
your work has well been compared — is un-
answerable, and no answer to it has ever been
attempted, so I regard '"The Probltm of Hu-
man Life."
For fifteen years I hive taught the wave-
theory of sound, light and beat, but can never
^ain conscientiously teaeh it as true.
In the whole range of human controversy,
I know of no case more triumphantly es-
tablished than your arraignment of the self-
assumed and almost universally-conceded in-
fallibility of the most famous professors of
modern science. One by one, as they are
placed upon the witness-stand, their principal
business seems to be to contradict themselves
and each other, and thus each blasphemous
mouth is tif ctually silenced. In this manner,
God, ES on all needful occasion?, clearly viadi-
catea the Divine authority of Hia written
Won!, wliicti will bs ackuuwie g d by all p-r
sons (.f common sense (Pnalm xrv, 1) and com-
mon honesty:—! thank you, and fiesire to bless
D.yine, Provid-!nci for your v^luible book,
and heartily wish that it were placed in tV:'rj
house-hold in our land.
Yours Very R-^spectfully,
Sylyesteb Ha-sel.
On the first of June "Wilford's"' ''Literary
Microcosm" will appear; and as its missioii
will be to defend Gad in Nature and as revealed
through the Bible and the Lord Jesus Christ,
every family in the land should at once sub-
scribe for. it and not miss a single number,
[n another place brother Balsbaugh gives a
description of the paper which is destined to
work a great change in favor of Bible troth.
It is asserted by a leading New York paper
that hundreds of thoismds of copies of the
new revision of the Bible will be ready by next
May, and predicts that aiore people wi'l be
found reading the Bible this year than any
year heretofore. It is somewhat of a coincidence
that as the pecplB's minds are turned towards
the Bible by the mians of the new revision,
they are also calltd upon to review the defeat
of Darwinism by "Wiiford." If the people of
this country ever bad cause to be grateful for
an intrepid leader against the Philistine hosts,
this is certainly the time An obscure man
rises out of the greatest city in the western
world, and singlf-handed lays the "sconrge of
smsll cord*" on the backs of God defamers and
drives them from tVe teniple which they hav^
defiled by their unwashen hands. Dr. McCosb,
President Seel ye. Prof Gra" an! Joseph Cook
labored to unite Mo-es and Darwin by nhowiag
that Darwin "may be right" while Moses if
not wrong; but the union was not with iron,
and gold, and brass; hence fell at the first fai'
examination.
The Microcosm will be an eight page month
ly, 12x18 inches, gl-'f m ng with bristling
points and gems from the gre*t field of
nature and revelation. The first three
numbers will contain a series ' of letters
between "Wiiford" and a Professor of
tiigh standing in a medical college. If you
wsnt a rare treat, then subscribe {>t the Mi
CBOCOSM; for the Professor has unintentionall)
but his hand in the fire, and his screami prove
that it is badly burned.
For term.», please read supplement accompa
nying this paper. m. m. e.
CONTENTMENT.
A couttiiled spirit U better tuau a kingdom.
■'Mia wants but little here below, nor wants
that little long." A little that a poor man has
and enjjjs, is better ihia an abundance of
■vorlJIy prosperity with great care, anxiety
and discontent. The necessities of the body
are easily supplied, but its fancied wants (-ss-
pecially if unrestrained by grace) often draw
heavily upo > the best filled purse.
If people would stuay how to make the
best of their sarroundings, live healthy, keep
out of debt and labor to m^ke home happy,
t'nere would be far le.'ss discontentment.
WHO DOES THE WORK?
A GOOD many of the troubles of human life
arise from a disregard of the scriptural
injunction, "Be content with such things as ye
have." It is so natural to de sire changes in our
circumstances and surroundings, and so easy to
find fault with the station of life in which we
are placed, that ih^ idea of gaining something
better often bi-com''s a ruling passion, leading
us to do things for that purpose that greatly
increase our anneysEces and real troubles.
without prodacing the beuefiJ; we anticipated.
IN answer to ah inquiry who does the work
in our ofiSoe we give the following:
M. M. Eihelman, Eiitor anri Proprietor,
whose business is of a general character, over-
seeing the business department, and answering
letters of inquiry and correspond nee. J. H.
Moore, Managing Eiitor, whose business is to
prepare copy, write items of general interest
and see that the Brethbeit at Work is filled
with the be4 copy obtainabU. S. J. Hirrison
Eiitor Youths Advance, Lanaik 111. He
gives the little paper special attention, and
prep!jre3 about all the copy for it. B. P.
Puterbaugh, Clerk and Book-keeper, whose
duty it is to k ep accounts b-tween the firm
and agents, and see that all are treated j istly
^nd kindly. A. P Clark, Ponmin of Book
ami Job Department, as assis'ait'* he tasLp^lie
Hill and Mrs. Callie Teet.'r. This D partment
i-t con-tantly increasing, and more help will be
r quiredsoon. L A. Plate, Foreman Beethres'
AT Work and Youth's Advance, and as
tielpers he has Miggie Barkley, Mullie Kln-
iell, 0 iver Cover, Hud David Callen. These
set up the t^pe for the two pap-^n-', and do the
folding. S. M.Eheiman, Milling Cierk. If
the date on the paper is incorrect, he is the
man to set it in order. M. V Sword, Press-
man; as he intend.s to leave us May lit, S. T.
Swihart is learninz the art, and after that date
will have charge of the prees-room. Mary J.
3 tees, has charge of the Sewing Dpartment,
and does the neat, stitching on the B. AT W.
lu fed litionto these, Vinnie E helman assists
several days each week in composition, folding
and trimming.
But thi-i IS not all. There is the Western
Book Exchange, ot which A. W. Van'man is
f-hief. His assistant is J. H. R 'g rs. Taia
Depaitment 13 doing a good business, and is
designed to take a front rank among publish-
ing hcuses.
It will thus be seen that there are eighteen
of us who are engaged nere in the work" of
disseminating good literature; and we hop the
fiay is not far distant when several hundred will
be reqoired to attend to the commands of the
people for books and papers containing whole-
some instructions. We realizj the great re-
sponsibilities of our labors, and desire the earn-
est priygrs, sympathy, snl counsel of all
who love the Lord.
THE BRE THKP^ISr tVT ^VORK.
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J. 1^. MOHLEE.
Editok
All communications for th ig department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, la-
due, Ilcnry Co., Mo.
MICHAEL AND THE DEVIL
DISPUTING.
w
W lieu did Uod set up a kingd im on earth; on
theday of peutecost, or before tliat lim-V
jAjits if. Neff.
"Will some one explain Genesis 4: 1.5— " \na the
Lord said unto him, i her-^fors wboso. ver slayetii
Cain, vengeance stiail be taken on him sevenfold.
And the Lur i set a ma^ k upon C in, lest any find-
ing liim shmiid kill him." What was th- mark
lie set on liim? Uobekt r. Urook.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse in
the S'Coud chapter ut .lets. which reads as fol-
lows: "And tnere Wfre dwelling at Jeiusaiem
Jews, devour, men. but of every nation und r
hea en." \V^I^ those "devout men fiom every
nation" all Jews, or not?
Robert T. Ceook.
Please explain Ilehrew 6:1,2. 'We re<d, we
should leave the principles of the doclrme wf
(Uirist, we .sho' 111 go on onto perfection, n.'t lay-
inn again tlie found Hon of repenianee from dr-ad
■n orks, and of faitli towiods God, of the doctrine of
baplisnis. etc. '■'^li-M Icijit isms had KuU ieti-r--ict-
ti', seeing he uses th-- p.iual nunihery Jntln-Ger-
man tiie r-adina;i3 diff rent: -'Von der Taufe, roti
der Lehre " tl "O we have but o e ductti. e anil
one oapasuD. How are we to rtCunrile t> e nialt«-ri'
J. 11. MtLi.ER.
Gen. 1 : 3, What was that Light, seeing the sun
and moon were only made the fourtn davV Some
one p!easd axplain. Lizzis u. MrEKS.
C^"fhe above query is open for investigalion.
J. 3 M.
WHAT KIND OF FIRS?
John 21 : 9. What kindof c als vierp thev which
the disc p. t-s saw? Jf. Weber.
pHE veroe, referred to above, reads, " As aooD
then as they were enme to land, they s^»w
a fi/e of coals there, and fi»h laid thereon, and
bread."
It is our opinion that (hi coals were natura',
and the fijh laid thereon were natural, and that
the bread was uatur.il.
It might be asked, where did Christ get the
coals, the fi«h and the bread? To this we an-
swir, that Christ had all power, and that it wa-
no harder for Christ to make c ia!s miraculous-
ly and lay fiih thereon, and to get bread, than
it was to raise the dsad to life, or to creati^
these things in the beginning. With him al
things are possible.
Again, this circumstance occurred after
Christ had risen from the dead. Christ had a
purpose in view in this manif. station of him
self at the sea of Tibirias, i e., he in this sim
pie, natural mauifestatiou of his actujil resur
rection from t In dead, gave fresh evd^nce cf
his being the very Christ, and of his continued
power to perform miracle-i, as evidenced in the
dratt of fishpp, and thus largely strengthened
the faith of His, somewhat desponding disci-
ples, as well as their attachment to their risen
Master. j, s. it.
■ ♦ ■
It is not so much the quantity one reads as
the care with which one reads, that bent fits
him. Because a man is a great reader, is no in-
dication that his mind is rich with knowhdge.
Too many read, and the author's thoughts to
them are like mountain scentry to a blind trav-
eler,— ^invisible.
Why did Michael contend with the devil for the
body of Moses. Jude 1: 5. Nancy Stees.
E think it was done in order to save him
from the hand of his enemies. We read
in Exodus 1: 23, 'And Pharaoh charged all hi-
paopie, sayirg, every son that is born, je shall
cast in the river." And in Exodus, 2: 2, "And
'he woman conceived, and bare ason; and when
she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid
him three m mths. And when she could no
longer hide him, she took for him an ark ot
bulrushes and daubed it with slime and with
pitch, and put the child therein, and i-he laid it
in/h- fl"*gs by the river's brink." It wts God's
dtfsign to have this s>)n raised up to be the ruler
of his people Lr<itl. B/ reading the above
we learn, that it wasths king's command to
have al! the Hebrew sons thrown into tue riv-
er; but th ough the watchful care of that holy
messenger the angel, he was preserved alive.
D. B. Lehman.
EEIIAEKS.
Th; above explanation of Jade 1: 9, makes
apreity fair showing, yet it will hardly bear a
S ;rij tural investigation, from the fact that
Michael, Ihf arch angi^l is made to dispute for
the body of Mo^es in E^ypt. among the mar.-h
es of the river Nile, while Pharaoh is m jde to
t ind for the dtvil, contending w.th Michael
for the destruction of Moses' body. The result
i-i as foilowfc: Pharaoh, representing the devil,
•s trying to destroy the body of Moses, and
ti'.e d vil's datg iter fiuda him and saves him,
rind adopts him as her own son, teaches him
all the wisdom oi E^jpt, defigning him a'
■iome futu'e day, to sit upon the throne of the
Pharaohs.
It must be clear to every thinking mind,
tha', had that bet-n the time and place referred
10 by Jude, then the di^putation would not
have- b-en tor the body of Moses, but for the li/'f.
of Moses. What would thft devil have carid
tor the body of M ises, after life had been ex
tinct? Certainly no more than for the bodies
of others whom he had destroyed. -
A cloi-e reading of Jude 1: 9, will, I think,
convince us, that the disputation was not "for"
the body of Moses, but " about" the place cl
his sepulchre. In fact, Jude does not say thbt
it was for the body of Motes, but about his
body. The difference between those two words
is this, the word /"or wculd mean his bjdy di-
rect. The word about does not directly mean
his body, but something connected with it, i.
«., his burial.
What adds weight to this idea is, that the
Bible teaches, Ddut. 34: 6, "that no man know-
eth of his sepulchre unto this day." From this
we lea'n that the place of Moses' burial was a
matter of conversation at least, (if not of dis
pute) among ancient Israel also.
It seems that a difference of opinion has oh
tained as to the proper meaning of the German
word "Leie/inaAjM." Some maintain that it
stands directly fur the Eaglish word, "body."
We admit that in an indirect sense it does, but ,
the proper word to express the primary sense
of body is Lelb. If Jude had said that the dis-
putation was for the Ls,b Moses', the matter
would be clear.
The word Lnchnahm is substituted for the
word "body," when the sul j ct of a narrative
has been previously introductd, his body re-
ferred lo aftervrards; as in the betrayal and cru-
cifixion of Christ. Sie John 19: 38. But in
Its primary sense the proper German word for
bjdy 13 Leib.
As proof of the foregoing argument, we re-
fer to Luke 22: 19, where the term bi^dy is re-
ferred to in its primary sense. "iJas id inein
Leib der ficer euch gugeben wird!" Also Mark
14: 22. Matt. 26: 26. When the word "ieicA-
nahm is substituted for the word body, it isex-
prrssive of either the death or burial of the
holy, and I am doubtful whether it is ever sub-
stituted for the term "body," when death or
burial are not implied or expressed. It seems
to be abbreviated from the words Leich-nieder,
and seems to hi expressive of the manner of
death and the burial of a body. j. 8 M.
From the Inter Ocean.
EASTER EGGS.
JTTHERE and how did the custom cf color-
J I ing eggs for Busier originate? N H.
Akswes. — It is stated by fome authorities,
that the custom of colodng epgs red for E«ter
was practic-id by the Christians of Mesopota-
mia, and that the eggs were stained that c jlor
in memory of the blood of Christ, shed at His
crucifixion. The Romish church adopted the
custom and regarded the e?gs as the emblem
of the resurrection. Among many non-Chris-
tian nations, as the E^jpt'ans Giule, Persian',
Greeks and Romans, the egg was regarded as
an emb'em of the universe and the work of
Deity. The f^ct is, the or gin of the custom
IS lo>t iu the obscurity of the ages, and no one
c=in point exactly to the time or place when it
began.
INSPIRATION AND REVELATION,
W
HAT is the d ff-rence between inspiratirn
and revelation? Inspiration is breath-
ing upon; revelation is uncovering, disclosing.
I inspire my child with courage in the pres-
ence of danger; I reveal to him the fact that
there is no d nger, when he thought it exist^d.
We are going through a pasture and are
threatened by a bull; I inspire the child with
courage. We see a cow sni he is equally
fdghtened; I teach him, reveal to him the
harmlessness of the cow. God inspired the sa-
cred writers in so influencing theii hearts or
minds, that they were lifted above the ordinary
ioflaences of pride and partisanship and enabl-
ed to see more clearly and record more accur-
ately than he could otherwise have done. He
sometimes revealed to them what they did not
know, and could not other .vise have known. —
Hh inspired John to write the fourth Gospel,
but John wrt te what he saw and heard as an
eye and ear witness. He reyealid to him what
he wrote in the Book of R-velation, things to
come, which but for the apocalyptic vision, he
could not have known anything about.— CAm-
tian Union.
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THE BliETHRElSr ^T ^VOKK-
^mxt^imkna.
From S. T. Bosserman — "Joyfully, j ly-
fully onward w« move," in the cause of our
blessed Jesus. On the 16i,h m?t , we mtt in
council with the Brethren of Eigle Creek
church, at which time we received two worthy
citizens 'nto the fold by baptism. Praise the
li'>rd for hi-i goodness. The business of the
meeting was dispitch^d satisfactorily, and love
and union prevaibd The orphanage was con-
sid>red and reqats'. for its pstablinhment sent
to D. M. Brethren Eti B^fgV anH Jxcob W t-
iLore are our delegates to D. M..— Dunkirk, 0 ,
April 19.
From Enoch Eby —I have j ist returned
from Uuelsea, from the f jneral of our friend,
John K-'piier. Fnreral services held in the
house of Bro. R. H K-'pner, where the d -ceas-
ed had bis home for j ears. Thus iu nine week-
four deatcs occurred within eighty rodj of
each o'.hsr. Oar djar Bro K. U. K-pner and
hia son E.-tstu^, whc, sooie weeks agr, were
both di'gerously ill, are; now conval-'Scent. A
good many are sick throughout the country,
and tne dreaded monster, death, is doiiig his
work faithfully. At this writing there are
four corpses in Lena, a place of sixteen hundred
inhabitants. Some more ate very sick ; the dis-
eases are various; mostly, however, erysipelas
Notwithstanding this great mortality, many,
yea, very many do not lay it to heart and take
warning. When will man learn wisdom and
fear the Lord —Lena, III, April 18.
sent out and work. The following named
brethren are our missionaries for the first year:
Eld. Hiram Branson, Jno. W. Metzger, Lewis
Teeter anl Daniel Bock, and with this board
and laithful missionaries, we may expect much
good done, and souls turned to God. May the
Lird bless these noble brethren in their glori-
ous work. So much was said at our meeting
on the suhj 'ct, and it seemed especially our old
brethren, H. Hamilton, Daniel Bowman, Geo.
W. Siudebaker, and GiO. Hoover, were most
concerned about the salvation of the precious
houls. G d bless these old soldiers of the
cross! When we heard their burnin» words oi
love and cheer, we resolvrtd once more, to go
forth in the i-.trer gth of the Lord, and labcr
more faithfully than ever. We bad one of the
best meetings I ever attended. The meeting
selectfd Eld. J-cob R fe ou standing cnmrait-
tee; G-o. W. Gripe, delegate to next A. M. —
Fett.t, Ind, April 15.
From John Metzger. — I am here now,
holding a i-eries of njeetings. Th s is a ntw
place, and but liitle preaching has been done
here by the Brethren. In many places the peo-
ple vrant, meeting, and not near all the calls
can be filled. The roads are very bad here on
account of so much rain. Brethren travelii g
throusrh here, should stop iff at Jtffarsonville.
Bro. James Miuck lives Bear the station.— Je/-
fersonville, III., April 12.
had very attentive atd interesting meetings. It
is a great pleasure to us to meet with brethren
from a distance, and are in hopes of having
Bro. E^helman with us this Summer. We ask
vou to remember old Virginia in your prayers.
Lytiche, Va., April 18.
F;om E. Stuver. — This is a wild country
in more sense than one. It lacks nearly all
that verdancy whi' h gives to the olj cts of
nature their peculiar ctiarms; the hills and
mountains are bleak and hire, destitute of those
raagnificeot foreets, whicti, in many places
beautify the scenery. M ree ver, the society
diff-rs much from what is found in the E isf ; I
do not m'lan inf-'iior to; but very d ffirent
from. We have many intelligent and polished
persons in town, aud the opposite aUo, as are to
be found in every place ; but our far weft-rn
communities are so cosmopolitan in character,
— eODipoSi d of p rsons trom such wdely sep-
arated place.o, that things do net move iu one
peculiar rut as they do iti many east/rn towns.
We are losat d on the U. P. R R., ab .ut 200
riiiUs west of Cheyenne and 700 of Omaha;
6 700 'eet above sea level. Our town has a
population of about 1,000 inhab'.tants, largely
composed of men who work in the R. R. shops.
tliive had a ccmparativeiv nice Wjnter, lowest
mercury indicated, 35° F. The weat.her has
been beautiful for about a month pa^t;
scarcely auy wind, which is rather unusual for
this vicinity. But I have not time to write at
length. — Raulins, Wyoming Territory,
From George W. Cripe —The Southern
Indiana District Meetin . was held in the Low-
er Fall Creek congregation on the ISoh and
14th insK EIJ. Hiel Hamilton, Moderator;
Jacob Rife, Reading Clerk; Geo W. Cripe,
Writing Clerk. There were thirteen queries
presented, four of which were tabled, one sent
back; one sent to A. M. Those tabled and the
one sent back, were concerning matters that
have been before A. M. years ago; and the
meeting felt that they did not contain matter,
sufficiently important for discussion. There
were other queries before the meeting, of much
importance; in fact, the most important we
have had for years. One query was in regard
to an asylum for poor members and orphan
children. The meeting took active steps and
selected or appoiuted th? following brethren to
constitute a soliciting committee to canvass the
district and preach and talk the matter up;
take donations, etc. They also have the right
to call an extra meeting at any time they may
see proper, and draw up specifications for the
asylum, etc. The names of the brethren are
elders Hiel Himilton. Jno. W. Me'zger, Wil-
liam Harthberger, John H. Caylor, Daniel
Bowman and Jacob Rife. So you see we have
the right men in tne right place, and we hope
and pray, G d may abnndmtly bless them in
this most noble enterprise. The missionary
cause received special attention, and the follow-
ing named brethren were chosen as a minsion-
ary board: Eider Hiel Hamilton, John H. Cay-
lor and Liuis Kinsey. They are to have a treas-
urer, and designate tbe places and time for
preathing and see that the mifcsion&ries are
From D D. Shively. — We are having a
very late, cold and backward Spring for this
country, more so than has ever been known to
the oldest settlers. The oafs is about all sowed,
and people are plowing for corn and beans. We
are well pleased with the B. at W., wishing
you G idspeed. — Monmouth, Crawford Co.,
Kan., April 13.
From David Brower.— The health has
been quite good here. Members generally are
well and alive to their duty. I returned home
from a mission of love, in Multnomah and
Clackamas counties in this valley, and, , by the
way Bro. M. M. Ba»hor and I, held a series oi
meetings near his residence, at a railroad sta-
tion, called Brooks; had very pleasant meet-
ings, the very best of attention and order. We
had a very pleasant Winter and an early
Spring. The latter part of March, up to the
5th of this month was very warm; since then
it has been cooler, and quite dusty. Crops look
well. Fruit trees are in full bloom. We desire
an interest in the prayers of our dear Brethren
everywhere. — Salem, Oregon, April 7.
From James T. Kinzle. — The Appanoose
church is istill a'ive in the good cause, and is
moving along slowly. All seem to ba in love
and union. Bro. James E. Hilkey of Douglas
county came to us on the 3rd of April and con-
ducted a series of mi-etmgs, assisted by the
home ministry, closing on the 10th. The at-
tendance was good, and as a result, four made
the good confession and were buried with
Chri^t by baptism. One tender lamb that had
strayed away from the fold, was made willing
to return and tetk p'^ace with the people of
God, which caused the church to r»j jice. We
feel that others are counting the cost and are
a'most persuaded to become Christians. — Ap-
panoose, Kan., April 17.
From T. C. Wood. — We are happy to say
that we have good attentive meetings ever}
Sunday. As yet, our number is small, still we
are increasing, wliich gives us encouragement
to press our doctrine wherever we are invited.
Oh! may the Lord be with us in our undertak
ings! May h^ guide us, with others, on the
right path to duty, may he give us strecg h to
bear the trials of this sinful world, so we may
be llessed with the golden crown of life. On
the 5th and 6 h of this month we hid the
pleasure of meeting brethren .Peters and Boon
of Frankin, in Pittsj Ivania counly, where we
A Letter from Bro. C. Hope.
[The following letter from Bro. Hope was
not intended for publication j ist as it was wri1>
ten. He suggests the idea of gleaning from it.
Instead of gleaning some things from it for pu-
blication, we omit a few things, and publish
the body of the lettar, balieving the brethren
will bj pleased to have brother Hope's ideas in
his own language. We hope his letter, his la-
bors, and his trials and suffirings, will endear
him and the cause he is laboring to promote,
more than ever to our brethren in America,
and call for thiir sympathy, their prayers, and
their help in his behalf. — J. Q ]
Dear B '■other: —
Yours of January 20th ia at hand, and
also the enclose! draft, for which we are thank-
ful. Oar means were all. Thank you also
muih for jour kind tnd cheering words, aud
also the gold pitce pabttd ou the paper.
THE BRETHREN" ^T "WORK,
253
The note ia the B'. AC W., Jiiiuarv 18t.h, yi.u
allude to, I ii not mean should cast rtfl ction
on any one, nor do I remember that I wrote i
for pablication. I think the letter was sent fo
brother Ehy. I h&va made an agrfement, thai
they h»VB liberty to cast anything frorn me i( -
to the wiaie baKket, ttiat ih'V tljiuk wiU dj ni.
good. I wish you to do tLe sisnu.
I sent an itenjiz d accunt of our experss^f
for last year to bruther Eby some dnys ago. Il
shows but little debt at pr-^sect. Ill 61 Thr
as a Ti^st for former years. We have had dsbt-
as high as 1,100 T hrnnpr, and we have not, at
the pnd tf any year been cut of debt, and hari
ly ey-^.r received what has been allowed un*i
\xs, and what we have coanted on When I reni
ha Is to ciury cm the work, and we do ni t re
c-ivd what is promisod, we gf-t into tronbie
Li't year w« received, I suppose §25 mrre thai
we wtre to have. All the letters co not s-how
the amount in dollars; hi Uie I ^;arlnot tell ex
scily. I have a f mall meeting room in II j r
ring for which I am paying H 0 Thr., b^sld ;■
what it takes tor fuel and light. Our dwelliniJ
house costs 250 Tbr. esch year. In regard t
our expensi-s we try to live as spanrg'y as wi^
can. We have four rhildrer, and Miry is vtr>
feeble, so we must have hired h^lp all the time.
It costs to keep so many. Be.tides strangers
from all over the country come to make in-
quiry, and members to Visit us, and we must, o(
course, feed them while present. This take.-
considerablf , but cannot be helped. This must
be done, and if we come short anywhere, o*
course we come short on clothing. But now
we can get along for a time. I had written tr-
you in relation to our circumstances', but I sup-
pose you did not get it. If you only cm maa
age so as to send money every two months,
then I will manage to get along.
In relation to the meeting-house, all I ever
said about it, was, when I was in HJ )rring and
our hall was too small. I wrote to Bro, Eihel-
man like this: Oar Hall is too smill; I wonder
if the brethren in America witi help us to
build a meeting- house. Tnat was published in
th? paper, and from that it worked around to
its present shape. Ic would be well for th<-
chnrch to get such a house, as it can be locat-
ed right between the two churches, so they can
both use it, and it could be made conrenii-ni
for us to live ia, too, if wanto,d for that pur.
pose. I look on it as being G id's own work. Il
his childrtn raise the money, we will asiist th»=
churches here in usiag it in a good and pr fi;
able way. I supp isa a good, substan ial houi^
and lot can b-a built for som'ithiog like $1 000.
large enoueh fur a meeting hall and a dwelling
for a taaiily.
0 ir Sibbath-FCiool is going down at present,
because our teaeh.<r Uft for Bygland, and it it-
not likely, we can do mucti in that dirt ction at
pre-eot, bnoAuse priests and sehool teachers use
all their ibfla nee to keep the children away,
and our members are too far apart to send th^ir
children to a certain place. Wo may at ih
station where we ii tead 1 1 build, get a sehool.
because the church and school are located b
good distance ( if, and many build there, aod
there is q lite a little village. Brother E ly wa-
with me there once when a sister was haptiz d
That is now in W s St. L. and ia called Tin-
dall,' ei^t miles east of Qforrin^.
What we can raise here for buiHing purpos-
es, amounts to nothing, and it is left to the
Brethren in America, whelher we shall have a
bouse or Qot. We have no hall where v, e can
hold Love feasts. We must have several smaL
f-fcsts at diifererit places. If we could get a
house, nearly ail the members could come to-
gether and communi'; so you see, a house is
needed.
lam engsg'd ii holdinjc meetings neariy
evKry d ly, and olt-n several time=i each dav.
Still neither I nor our other preaoh-=rs can g t
•18 far as we should. Ws have large githermgs
fverywh-rrt th s Winter, and prospects are good
*or on ircrei-s; soon in several places. Also,
loth in Hjirring and here in town. In Hj ir-
riog I have to work mysnlf. I have to speali
both places each Sunday, anJ j id jamp on the
train when done at one place, in order to get
to the next in time.
I hive bad, and still have a diseu«sion with
Ih-^ Lutheran prii^st her<^, and the exc tsmeut
s great. Lirg-i crow's have been preserit.
Many htd to go home, and could not get near.
1 am going to publish it, so that all can read
it. Th-! enmity runs high at present. I am
howled at nearly every time I pass the streef.
^nd one evening, when we had meeting, some
one broke the glasses in our windows with
snow balls, but we continued the service, sa it
nothing had happened, and had a g)od tim-^. —
Such things, however, are not worth mention-
ing, for our opposers have no power; if they
had, the fire would soon be kindled to burn us
Of course we can ciil the police to protect us,
but will only do it in urgent cases. The Lord's
help is better.
I am getting weak in "body, much debilitated,
but have as good spiritual power as ever. My
wif- ia sick all the time, and suffers often severe
pains. She needs regular medical treatrn'^nt.
but we dare not, on account of means. Then,
too, there is no doctor here that we can trust.
She should be sent to Kopenhagen or Germany
to receive any benefit.
We have no trouble in the church. Oar
troubles comi from the outiide, which is far
better. The trouble in the bro'herhood w^
lament, and woader, why brethren aa be so
impendent as to st^y in the holy and mak'.
trouble, as long as millions go down to perdi
tion for the want of the knowledge of Jescs
Christ. I wonder, too, fh:it the churches do
not control the papers, and deal with those
who coutinuallv make strife. I have got cer
tain periodicils that have called forth my tears
and I hsve thrown th^m away as soon as read
We do not want to have part in these doings,
not in the least.
I am glad your paper keeps on the mid lie
track. I think it is safe to follow. 0 how
ranr h g0(d cnuH the brotherhood do to en
iighton the world, if they would all head the
go d old admonition, not to contend on the
way. We are also glad, that yoo all teem to
be united at your place. Miy God bVss you.
and help you with us to go forward until we
reach our eternal home.
Winter here is unnsna'lv hard. Food is ex-
c°fd'ngly hi^b. All our h-irbors, and nearly
all th» narrow places in th^ ocean between the
Danish islands are foil of ice, and nearly ail
communication stopped. There is much sick-
ness among the people. But few care for their
srul's salvation; the priests keep them so sure
of salvation in their sins that is a great won-
der any one gels to see the danger.
Now, dear brother, I must close for this
dme. If you want an? for the piper, you will
have to glean 81 me. I have no time to write
more "ow. R -member us at a throne of
grace. — Primitive Christian.
Money Received for Danish Mission.
A R'-Afh. r $ 1 00
0 Y Z . L'wistown. Pi 10 00
1 50
2 00
2 00
4 85
1 00
Th m .8 M j -r, Greenfi-ld. 0
.\ sijff^nt;g sister, R ekv Spring , Md ,.
B-'av^r Run ohureh, Va-,
Susan Swindler, L id^g >, lad.,
J W White, C-rson City, M:ch
Bethel chur. h Moatgomery County, IndlO 85
D.J Cuilnr, MHord. lud. 1 00
D H R Id.ils'ir^r. Mlr^.'.alltow^, la.,.. 3 00
S P Miil-r, Deep R.ver church, la. 3 50
.J H E'belnian, Batavia, la., 1 00
D^v'd Criill. 0c>'0la, Ind 1 OO
'• 6y an afflicted Sster," Dublin, Pa.,. . . 1 00
C F Wirt, L-wiatown, Miar., 2 00
C H Balshaugh, U ion D-posit, Pa...... 1 00
S W Tombaugh, OJell, Pa... 1 00
L L Tombaugh, » " . . . : 1 00
0 B Kimrael, for Plum Creek church. Pi. 2 20
.J A Shaffer, Greea Spring church, 0 ,. . 9 00
D F J hn-OD, George's Creek, Pa., 1 25
W L Haberry, Waterh^o, la., .". 1 70
A. brother and sister, D.mondale, Mich.,. 1 TO
Harriet Sm^th. E wood. 111., 2 00
Catharine Supplee, Philadelphia, Pa.,... 5 00
Kite Price, " " " ... 1 00
Mary Price, " " "... 1 00
J. QunsTEE, Treas.
DuEiifG the present month, heavy rain
storms have visitfd Calirornia. A severe earth-
quake was felt on the t'^nth inst. In Modesto,
nearly all the principal brick-buildings were
cracked.
i ♦ .
The Plague — Advices from Bagdad state
that the ravages of the plague are terrible,
though not extending bcyoDd the sanitarv cor-
don. Four thousand inhibitants hav"} qiitted
N^dj d, and encamped in salubrious Iccalities.
N^dj d and Djihara were burnt on the 8th
inst. Tne disease became viruli-nt, the f.ffl ct-
ed dying in ten hours after being attacked.
A CMPAITT his been organ z-d to construct
a ship canal through Florida, from the Atlant-
ic Ocean to the Gu'f -f Mexico. The capital
of the company is 130,000 000.
N--arly 3 500,000 letters and packages were
ree-ived at ih ■ D^al L tfcHr OE ;e dur'n? the
Ihst fiscal year. 0' the^e 20,000 had no s'smp,
aid ' var 9 000 were not directed at all. The
•jogrpgate (f checks, not- s, etc., was SI,526,-
■217, andof m.n-y, S491.3S.
Th» el. vated railroads of New Yrrk Citv car-
ried 63.000,^^00 passengers last year, without
the loss of a ein^e life.
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THE BIIKTHREM AT WORK-
^§a\iU m& ^mpxmu.
8. T. BOSSEHMAN,
Edit OK.
Al( oommunicatioaa for ihis depirtment should be ad-
dresded to S. T, Bos^erman, Dunkirk, Uardia Co., Ohio.
INTEMPERANCE.
PLAIN DIET.
TN
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NUMBEE IX.
THE indulgences of this life are various, and
olten ii j i-ious to the participant. U-eles-.
or excessive indulgence is sinful. M<iny of tlie
indulgences of life are necetsiry and bectfioial
and only sinful when engagpd in to excess. —
Eating is an absolute necessity to sustain liff ,
yfet excessive eating is siLful, leading to intem-
perance and other sinful habits. It abuses the
body, beclonds the mind and often ULtitsus for
the active duties of life.
Tobacco and alcoholic stimulants are useful
and beneficial when prescribed medicinally, or
when used for mechanical purposes. 0 her-
wise it is excess and therefore wrong. Dress
for the protection of the body is a necessity;
but its excessive use is a sinful indulgence. In
the adornment of the body, articles tf dre?p
are brought into rtquisition which are detri-
mental to health.
The tyrant fashion distorts the body, debili-
tates it, and unfits it to accomplish the design
of its Creator. Goi commands, tbat we should
glorify him in the body as well as in the spir
it. Fashion ditqialifies tbe body for that
sacred miss'on. Health of body demands, that
we should dress, corresponding with the condi-
tion of the weather. Fashion says, dress to
please the eye; benevolence says, dre-s health
fully, neatly and plainly, and bestow your extra
dimes on the po( r. Fas-hion says, indulge your
body in all the st> les extant, regardless of cost ;
better be out of tbe world than to be out of th>-
fa<ibion.
This tyrant compels the individual to wear
garments, tight-fit'iog, s ) as to d-stroy the rir-
culation, greatly detrimei til to health. But
the individual submits and bows to the galling
joke.
Fashion puts a youth's glove on an adult's
hand, a nunib-r :l or 3^ ■^ho", where a nnnibet
4: or 4^ last, would b- t > butter confirt and
save a bill paid out to M^. Corn, M. D.
Next c- m^a the h'gh-heeled shoe. 0 1, what
a beaut\ ! It mates me apjiear taller, and
gives me such a nice gait. It produces sorf
toes and in growing nails, spr^sined ankles and
tired limbs; but then it is the style of the day
and I am not admired uule'^• I appear in the
fashions the most modern. Thus the people
bow to the galiog yoke of fas>hionabl-' slavery,
worshiping at the shrine of the Parisian altar
The God of this world receivr's all thehmor
and praise, while Jesus, the lowly Limb of
God ii treated with scornful contempt. The
' great lesson of self-denial is yet to be learned
by the masses of the people and until self-
denial and the true laws of temperance are
learned and obeyed, afS ction and death wili
hold higb Cirneval. b.
BY J F EBERSOLB.
Daniel 1: 12, we read as follows: "Prove
thy servants, I beseech thee, ten day-<, am'
let tbem give us pulse to eat and water ti
drink."
Bat few persons would refuse to eat of the
king's meat. Y-t a Daniel could do so for sev
eral reasons. First, he did not want to defi e
himself with the subsfa'c c^ of the king's tab e.
Sucond, he proved that his diet, which waf
plain and substantial, was conducive to healtt
■ind general appe&rance.
The world at large, however, does not seem
to profit by his experience, but consider them
selves licensed to eat whatsoever seemeth gfiod.
which may be all right for the palate, but bad
for (he stomach.
No iJoubt, if many of the epitaphs, engraved
in memory of departed ones were properly ren
dered, they would read, "Died in const qience
of having eaten too many of the good things
of the earth."
In conversation with a learned, German phy-
sician upon this point he said, " the American
people eat themselves to death '' There is more
truth than poetry in the assertion and presents
matter for consideration. The epicurean world
seems bent up' n keeping up a list of the latest
dishes. One can scarcely pick up a Laper with
out running across a lot of recipes tcllipg one
how to make gord mince- pie^, cusia d-', j Hies,
doughnuts, tte', all given gratis with the ex-
pi-ctalion that they shall have a fair trial,
which includes the probability of being cblig-
i-d to Bend f .r the doctor' to prescribe in ea>(
of indig' s ion of the stomach or biiir us head-
ache. Seeing that we are ei j 'ined in the
Scriptures, to be tt-mperate in all things, it
would be well for our sisters to avoid ranuiug
into this exiessive cooking.
'■ F.ither did. sir."
'• What did he boat you like that for?"
" F.ither got drunk, sir, and beat me 'cos I
wouldn't steal."
" Did you ever steal?"
■' YfS s'r; [ was a street thief once."
" A:iid why don't you stent any more?"
"Please, sir, I went to the mi sion school,
and they tnld me of God, and of hi-avru, and of
Jisu-; and they taught me, "Thou shalt i ot
steal,' and I'll never steal again, if my father
kills me for it. But please, sir, don't tell hiin.''
'My boy, you must not stay ht-re ; jou'll die.
Now you wait patiently bore fur a little time;
I'm going away to see a lady. We will get a
better place than this."-
'"Think you, sir; bat please, sir, would you
like to hear me sing a little hymn?"
Bruisi d, battered, forlorn, friendless and mo-
therless, hiding ai^ay 'rom an infuriated father,
he had a little hymn to sing.
" Yes, I will hear you sing your little hymn.''
He raised himself on hia elbow and thtn
sang:
" Gentle Jesus, meek and mild,
Look upon a little child;
Pity my simplicity.
Suffer me to come to thee.
Fain C would to thee he brought,
Gracious Lord, forbid it not;
In the kingdom ot thy grace
Give a little child a place."
"That's the little hymn, sir; good-bye." The
gentleman went away, came back in less than
two hours, and climbed the ladder. There were
the chips, and there were the shavings, and
there vvas the boy, with one hand by his side,
and the other tucked in his bofom underneath
tbe little ragged shirt — dead —London Chris-
tian.
TiMB is precious, and cannot be bought and
sold like merchandise.
A BOY'S LAST HYMN IN A
GARRET.
A FRIEND of mine, seek'n^ for olj.cts o(
chanty, got into the upper room of a
ieuement house. It was vacant. He saw k
laJd^r pushed through the ceiling. Thinking
that perhaps some poor cr>-ature had crept U|
thi-re, ]i8 climbed the ladier, drew him-*eli
through the hole, an I fourd hi.-nse'f under t'oe
rafters. There was no light, bjt that whicl
c ime through a bu I's eye in place of a tile. —
Soon he saw a heap of chp^ and shaving-', and
ou Ih^m a boy about ten years old.
" Boy, what are you doing here?"
'■ Husl! don't tell an) body, plea=e sir.'
" What are you doing here?"
"Hush, please don't tell anybody, sir, I'm a
hiding."
" What are you hiding from?"
" D in't tell anyb.idv, please, sir. '
" Whers's your mother? '
" P. ease, sir, mother's dfs»d."
" Where's jour father?"
"Hush! don't tell him, don't tell him! but
look here!' He turned himself on his fact-, and
through the rag-i of his j icket and shirt, my
friend saw the boy's flesh was bruised and his
skin broken.
" Why, my boy, who beat you like that?"'
A moment's work on clay tells more than an
hour's labor on brick. So work on hearts
should be done before they harden. During
I he first six or eight years of cbild-life, mothers
have chief swsy, and this is the time to make
the deepest and most enduring impressions on
the 5 0uthful mind. b.
Tpe onlv cure for indolence is work; the
oaly cure f r selfishness is stcrificp; the only
C'lre for unbelief is to shake i ff the ague of
doubt by doing >our cmrscience's biddin^;; the
ouly c ire for timidity is to plunge into some
ifreadtd duty betore 'h-' chill comes on. B.
OxE of t'le most valu ble methods of mak-
ing the Bihle familiar and delightful, is to as-
sociate its word-* with parsing events and daily
occupations. Awaking in the morning, ask,
•' What does the Bible say about awaking, aris-
ing, about washing, about clothing, about the
light and thf: da\ ?" At bnakfast ask yourself
or friends, " What does the Bible say about
food, about eating, about bread, water and the
f.abl ?" Going to business, ask, "What does
G d say about business, abo^t merchants, car-
penters, farmers, etc?" Sailing, recall passag-
es about lakes and seas; on the cars texts, about
j luiu^ys; thus mingling Scripture with lite,
and life with Scripture. Not only will passag-
es secure and receive fresh interest by ai-
sociation, but we shall observe and rememb r
other appropriate tex's on thess points when
we read them. — Eev, IF. F. Crafts.
"tlK- HiH.wri.'H.HK'.'N AT' ^^OH,.K.,
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GENERAL AGENTS
BRETHREN : AT WORK
TRA.OT SOCIETY.
S T. Bosaerman, Dunkirk, Ohio,
E'ooh Sby, Lena, HI.
Jesae Ca vert, Warsaw, ltd
W O Teeier, Mt. ilorria, lU.
8 8 Mohler, Coruelia, Mo.
John Wfae, Mnlherry Grove, III.
John Forney, Abilene, Kan.
Daniel Vunlman, Vlnien, HI.
J. S. Flory, Longmout, Colo
John Metzger,, Oerro Oordo, 111
J. W. Sonthwood. Dora, Ind.
D. Brower. -Halpra, Orojiron
A CEJfTURY OF DISHOIJOK.
*' rpHEY who sow robbery, reap robbery.
J_ Nations, like iniiividaals, reap pxictly
what they sow. Ahab coveted, then killed Na-
botli to 8f cure the property. The author tf
'"A Century of Dishonor," opens the djor and
lets out thrt wioBgs p3rpeti*at.rd upon ttio Indi
ans. The Indian has no individual right in
the soil; has uo law to protect him; no strong
arm to deliver him from oppreBsors. Hotten-
tots and Caiae^e coaie her^^ and are protected,
but how about the American ludian. The
author shows that treaties after treaties were
made, never to be fulfilled. Pledges that wert-
made, were ►■himelessly violated, and the lu-
dian driven further and further fr;m civil z^
tion. One cannot read this work w.thout feel
ing a sense of shame and fiery icidignalion
that a people, noted for frefdom, hhould s > op-
press and abuse a poor, helpless class, whob^
only desire was to be let alone and live in
peace. The author grsphicallv pictures thf
removal of the Djlawares, the Ponoas and oth-
er tribe;^; their losses, sufferings and hardship
mouQt up before m lik-i tho.-e of the ChrisTi^in
heroes of '.he firat and second centuries. Th'
pitient, aff ctionatrt and touching ajipeals o'
ttie Poncap, to rema'n on their improv-d farms
in Ne^ratka, thwir ruthless removal, their long
march through rain and mu'i, their mortaUty,
and the almoht total exiiuction of the tribe,
will touch the h-atts of the American people,
and make them ask, '■ Why all tbii abase and
maltreatment of a fri>'ndly, peaceable tribe of
Indi^jos?" Price, $15). F.ir sale by J<ins'-n,
M Ciurg & C )., ChicHg ■; or VVestera Book Ek
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The Noith American Btview for May cin-
tains a strikiun article by the Hi n D vM Dud
ley Fi Id on "Centra! z tion iu the Frdertl
Government." Ttia"; our p'^llsy is rapidly ad-
Vi-ncing in the direction of centralziiion, is
demonstrated by the author; but whether cen
tral zition is really a formidable evil or only a
bugb>-ar, is a q']>ry, which men will probab'y
continue to drcide according to their several
political predilections. The second article is
upon the new revision of the Bible, by th
'Rt\. Dr. Subhff, of the American Committee
of R-vition. Mr. Justice Strong writes oi
"The Need-* of the Supreme Court," and advo
Gates the estabiisbment ot a court of appeals,
intermediatu between ih-^ U S. Supreme Court
and the circuit courts. Ttie Hon Gt^orge Q.
Cannon, the first adviser of the Presid-nt (.1
the Mormou church, and deieorHte to Congress,
maliHS a vigorous defeuce of Ut^nh and her p-c-
ple." Tiie q'lfstion, "S^ihU Aoieri^ans build
ships?" is cmsilered by M'. Joha Riach, the
ship-buiidH.r. Many other features wp cannot
m^ton, for irwt of room.
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'l'±iE BltETHl^EN ^T ^VOlitL,
Jnllctt §^ltt\i
Blessed are the dead whlcb dle!n the Lord.— BeT, 14 : 13.
Obituary QOticea ahonld be separate from everything else, written oi
I ne Bide of thf paper, and brief. Do not eulogize the dead, but gi~'
Bimply the most Iniportjint facta. The following coutainB all th
polnla generally proper to mention; 1. Name of deceased. 2. Date and
place of death 3. Disease or caoue of death. 4. When and wber.
bom. 5. Age. 6. Name of parents. 7. Nnm'oi of family still living
8. To whom, woeo and where married it, doited with the chnrcl
when and where 10. Burial when and where, il. Funeral service
Then and where, and by whom conducted.
Kt-PNER.— lu llie VVaddMus U rove district, -te-
plieuton county, lil., April 15. 1881, i'lieni John
Ktpner, half biotlurr lo Jirc. 15. 11. Kepner, aged
48 years, 3 uiontLs and 1!» dajs. Funeral serv-
ices by tne breinrtn, from 1 Cor cnapter 15.
JiNOCH Eby.
EBY. — 'n Chelsea, Jo Davi ss county, 111.. April
4, 1881, Bro, Geo. Eby, aged 50 yeara and 4 d.ijs.
EB r.— April 3, 1881, Elvira, daughter of the abov-
meutioned, aged 19 years, 6 months and 8 dity^.
She was married lo Isaiai Leekington just six
weeks before she vfas bunfrd,»nd no doubt had
bright prospects for the futuie.but how soon al)
was ci-.t short. She was sick but a few days, and
the ciicumstances CdU loudly to all— "Prtpaie to
meet thy Uod." They were both buried the same
day, and the occasion was a solemn and impr< s.^ivt
one. Services by the Brethren lo a large audience.
Lizzie B. Myee.
NODLE.— In the Coon River congregation, near
Dale City, Iowa, April 14, 1£81, of spotted fevei-,
Ira F., youngest son of brother Abraham and
sister Sarah A. Nodle, aged 9 years, 7 months
and 5 days. He was sick buttwenly-f jur hours.
Funeral services conducted by the writer from
Mark 10: 14, by requtst of parents.
J. D Haughtelin.
WITHERS.— In the Sprin; field congregation,
April 14, 1881, infant son of friend William and
sister Emma Withers. Funeral discourse ly
the wrter from the following words of the
Lord's prayer: "Ihy will be done."
D. J. STtTKeiS.
NEHER. — In Osage township, Crawford county,
Kansas, of brain fevei', Louella Bell, daughter
of brother J. C. and sister Neher, aged 6 months.
Services by Bro. Samuel Edgecomb.
1). D. Shivbly.
Elkhorn congregation, Ind.,
In Memory of Eld. J. J. Liclity, of Brown
County, Kansas.
MILLER.-In the
March 29, 1881, of consumption, sister Minerva
Miller, aged 21 years, 9 months and 27 days.
The subject of this notice has done what
many others have done in putting off the one thing
needful until on her dying bed, and then she call-
ed on the Brethren to be baptized in the name of
Jesus. She was taken quite a distance to the
water, and then placed in a cbair and immei sed in
the cold, chilling watn, (which was done with-
out any inconvenience to her whatever), and she
arose-to walk in the newness of life for a short
time only, when she was called away from here-
She left a sorrowing husband and one child to
mourn their loss. Funeral services improved by
brethren Shively and Bigler.
D. II. Jokes.
LEER.— In the Yellow Crf ek congrtgatii n, iiid.,
April 11, 188 1, sister Hannah, wife of Bro. fam-
uel Leer, aged 64 y>-ars, 6 nioijths and i!7 days.
She was born September 14, i8:0, and in her
young days enlisted under the blood-slained t au-
ner of king Jesus, and remained faithful to the
cause to the end She left a sorrowing husband
and four sons— two of them ministers of the
gospel, and all faithful members in tte church ol
Jesus. Funeral occasion improved by brethren
Melzjar and Metz'er from Rev. 14:12, 13. to a
sympathizing congregati'in. D. H- Jokes.
(Vindicator please copy.)
Eld J. J. Lichty was born February 17, 1819, and
died March 7, 1881, at the sge of 62 years and 20
days. He leaves a sorrowing wife and one i-on
and d-sughter, and numerous friends to mourn
their loss. He was widely known, especially in
the church, having been on t( e Standing Com-
mittee of the Annual Meeting a number of
limes. He was bcrn in Some set county, Pa,
and resided there undl the year 1863, when he i m-
igrated to Franklin Crove, Lee couniy, Illinois,
^1 d afttrwards, in 187i\ fiom there to Bronn
county, Ka- sas, wl.eie he cb sed his ejes in dtath.
He united with the chuich about tl.irty-live
years ago. and sotn after was C:.lled to the i ffic-
of deacon ; in 1857 to the ministry, and in 1870 lie
was ordainfd to the bishopric, in which ( flice h'
was more than ordinarily nstfil. He had the
oversight of a large membeiship at the lime of
his death. Many grievously mourn their loss, bu!
not as others who have no hope. The large num-
ber of calls made him on rihurch business, must
now be directed elsewhere.
BiO. Jonathan's men'al capacities, logether with
his united effort toward a pioptr development,
made of him a man of success, both in the affa rs
of this life, and also in the cause of his Maker
The last yeais of his life weie speLt principally
in the interest of the church, whoie welfare he
had at heart, and labored faitiifully for her suc-
cess. In the ministry of the Word, he was earnest,
zealous aiid effectujil, either ia feeding the sheep
or winnirg souls to Christ. His last favorite
iheme more than others was ''Chiist's secono com-
ing." During his lingering sicknes his mind was
constantly emplojed in more exhaustive search of
Bible subjects, b .t more especially Ciirist's second
advent. He was deeply impressed with the neces-
sity of preaching more about it, and Ihtught it
was neglected too much m our day. lis last ef-
fort in the public ministry some weeks before his
death was "Christ's second coming," and so earnest
and effectual was he in his appeals upon the sub-
ject, that all we heard speak about it thought he
spoke with more power and earnestness than ever
before; that what he said seemi d to come from
the bottom of his heart, and was well directed to
reach the hearts of others. So closed the public
life of one whom we loved and respected as a
father in Israel. Our association in Chiiatian ties
and sweet fellowship here, aienow cloied.
In brother Jonathan the community has lost
o le of its b?st citizens; tiie family a lov ng hus-
band and father; the church a dear brother and
able standard-bearer of the Cross. We are now
left, in our minds, to trace him ^onn thiough life,
and especially will some of us never forget the
9th of Much, 1881, when we foUowtd him in the
Bid three-quarlermile-loiig funeral tiam, to his
last resting place, there to see his lov ng fo ni
gently sunk to its last sleeping place, and all bid
him the last fa'ewell until Jesus com>s.
FaJU City,Seh. C. FoKNEY.
Mty 20. district meeting of Middle district of
Iowa, at meeti g-house, four miles east of Har-
lan, Shelby Ci>., Iowa.
May 20. d'strict meeting of No them Kansas,
Nebraskiand Colorado, in the biinof eiro. J.
Licbty, four milts noith of Moirill, Brown Co.,
Kan.
Miy 17, district meeting of 'N'orthern Illinois, at
Franklin (riove, Lee Co, 111, commencing at 8
o'clock, A M.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
May 11, al 5 P. M, at Bro. Daniel Barnliart's,
near (,'ttawa, Franklin Co., Km.
May 14, at 2 P. M, in Middle district, Miami Co,
Ohio.
May 14, in Chapman Creek church, twelve miles
north of Abilene, Kan
Miy21 in Redbank churc'', Armstrong county,
Penii'a.
May 21 and 22, at Bo S. Click's, 2 mih s north-ea t
of Nevadu, A^eiU' n Co , Mo,
May 21, in Middle district, at meeting-house, four
miles east of Harlan, .Shelby Co., Iowa.
May S8. at 10 .V. M , in Eagle C.eek church, Han-
cock Co., Ohio.
June 1 and 2, at Cherry Grove, Illinois.
June 2 and 3, at lO A. M., in Silver Creik church.
Ogle Co., 111.
June 3, at 10 A.M., in Union City church, one
and one-half mUts north of Union City, Ran-
dolph Co , Ij d.
June 11, seven miles nearly eastof Salem, Marion
Ct>., Oregon.
J une 11, at 1 P. M., in the Rock River church, Lee
Co.. 111.
June 14, at 4 P. M., in Panther Creek church,
Woodford Co.. 111.
June 18 and 19, at 2 P.M., in meeting-house, at
Farragut, Fremont Co.. Iowa.
June 18, at 4 P. M , in the Beaver Creek cnurch,
a'. Bro. John Sears.', six miles west, and three
miles s uth of York, York Co., Neb.
IJAKOTA'S DISTRESS.
BISTKICT MEETINGS.
May 20. special district meeting at Bro. S. Click's,
2 mile north-east of Nevada, Vemou Co., Mo.
May 5, district meeting of Northern district of
Indiana, at Gnveltoii, Ind. Speci 1 arrra ge-
ments have b en raada for pass-ngir trai.s to
stop on May 4th, 5;h and 6ti , at Giavelto, one-
fourth mile from church.
Yankton, D. T. ..Apiil 13.— Twelve or thirteen
inches of snow has fallen since Saturday night,
which drifted, blockadinglhe railroads worse than
ever, and the weather is bitter cold. The river
has fallen ten feet, and the channel is partially
open, but not enough to run steambats > elow here,
and as a 1 the railroads are blocKaded, we have
had no communicatii n with the outside world
since Feb 26. Fuel and proyisons are running
low, and unlesi we get <upp;ies soon, there will be
much suffering among the people here. Hundreds
of families are homeless and pennilts* along the
Missouri R vir bottom above and below us, and
the Yaukton cou .ty authorities are careitig for
them as best they can, but their means are inad.!-
quale for the work before them. Many hundied
families who a few weeks ago p' ssessedan abund-
ance, are now homeless war d-rers, and their desti-
tute condition presents a strong appeal lo able
fri'Uds ill the East to lelieve them in their present
necessity. Without much warmer weather we
cannot hope to receive mails or freight, ard as the
whole face of the country is covered with snow,
ice, and watur, rendering travel on foot, by ho se-
Ipack, or by team perilous, and in many cases im-
possible, our conditio! is pitiable in the extreme.
All the bridges on ti e railroad between Yauk-
ton and Sioux (.'ity are washed a^ay or wrecked.
Some of the station houses have been destroyed,
and tuuch of the track washed out. We are as-
sured, however, that th( se damages will be re-
paired and in working order with all possible dis-
patch as Kion as the water recedes and weather
will permit.
Oa the whol'', it presents a spectacle awful to
contemplate-— /Hf«r Ocean Corresi>ondenc$,
BEETHEEN AT ¥OEK
n.so
Per Annam.
Set for the defense of the Gospel— Philipp- 1: 17.
Mnato Co])l«,
Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, III., Tuesday, May 3, 1881.
No. 17.
Editorial Items.
Wb had beautiful weather last week.
Thbre are fifty-three Saturdays in this year.
Bbo. S. Z. Sharp is engaged in teaching in Mansfield,
Ohio.
Otek four hundred persons hare died of the plague in
Mesopotamia.
The Southern District of Iowa sends two queries to the
Annual Meeting.
Please do not accuse one another of being dishonest;
wait until it is proven.
D. F. Stouffer, of Beaver Creek, Md., was elected
to represent the Western District of Maryland at next
Annual Meeting.
The President's mother, it is reported, finds the ex-
citement of the White House too trying for her, and will
soon return to Mentor.
Bro. W. C. Teeter spent a few days with us last week.
He says that where he travel-- the prospects for the
Bretheen at Work are excellent.
Bro. Robert B. Ault, of Irving, 111 , says he is a prac-
ticing physician and would like to locate among the
Brethren where he can enjoy good church privileges.
Me^ibers who puU down lieir family altars when the
busy seasons of the year comes.may some day find a Uttle
record of that matter in the evening of this world.
Our Mailing Clerk was sick last week, and a new
hand had to send out the mail. The result was some
two hundred persons received papers that were not en-
titled to them, while about the same number of subscrib-
era failed to get it. We regret this very much, and will
try to make it right with them.
The delinquent tax list for Cbrroll Co., lU., fills only
three newspaper columns.
The Feast at the Stone Church, Marshall Co., Iowa, is
June 11th instead of Jane 1st.
Ohio recently lost her oldest citizen. He died at the
age of one hundred and twenty-five years.
The new law in Wisconsin prohibiting liquor-treating
has been declared unconstitutional.
A coN8TiTtrnoNAL amendment prohibiting the manu-
facture and sale of liquor in Pennsylvania has pa-ssed the
Legislature, and is soon to be submitted to the people.
It is now reported that the revised New Testament wiU
be issued about the 17th of May next.
A FROPOSAL has been made that all European govern-
ments combine to oppose secret societies.
Ak exchange says an earthquake shock was lately ex-
perienced at Goshen, Indiana. Is it true?
Bishop Coxe states that some churches spend $100 for
Easter flowers, whde their offerings for alma are rarely
$1.5, and their missionary contributions are leas than
150.
The Southern District of Iowa adopted the following
resolution: Resolved, That none but brethren should aet
as Superintendent and Assistant in Sunday .schools among
the. Brethren.
The Mormons of Utah are inducing thousaads of for-
eigners to come to the United States and embrace polyg-
amy. Between forty and fifty missionaries have been
sent to other countries.
Bro. S. H. Bashorhas sold his interest in the Ooapel
Preacher and now retires from the editorial staff, expect-
ing to devot« more of his time and attention to improv-
ing his education. The Preacher is now in the hands of
R. H. Miller and J. W. Worst, who have the ability to
make the paper a power for good in the Biotharbood.
Levi Trestle met with an accident at his reeidenee new
Taylor, Ogle county, in which he narrowly escaped with
his life. While down in his well cleaning it out a block
of wood fell in from the top and struck his hand, break-
ing some of the bones. If it had struck his head, it
would without doubt have crushed m his skull and killed
him instantly. — Franklin Reporter.
Little girls, read Landon West's article this week,
and see what a good work a little gurl once did.
SotiTHERN Iowa elected Eld. John Thomas to serve t
the Standing Committee at the next Annual Meetmg.
The Eastern District of Maryland elected J. D. Trestle
knd D. P. Saylor members of the Standmg Committee.
The District Meeting of Southern Iowa, decided that
the majority should rule in framing answers to queries.
The Maple Grove church,Ohio, recently ordained three
flldeiB— Wm. Sadler, A. M. Dickey, and George Worst.
The sun shines upon the brambles in the wilderness as
well as upon the flowers in the garden. Do not murmur.
April 17th was a busy day for Bro. David Frantz, of
Cerro Gordo, 111. He atcended three meetings, perform-
ed one marriage ceremony and baptized three young sis-
ters— all the same day.
Bro. David Frantz writes that the committee sent to
the Astoria church, Fulton county, 111., did its work in
a very satisfactory manner. The decision was a<',cepted
and the members feel happy.
Many thanks to the Primitive for the following broth-
erly notice: "The Brethren at Work, we think, u eofns-
whs.t unproved in appearance since its removal to M-t.
Morris. We hope that it and all our papers may become
greater powers for good. There is great room for im-
provement, especially in the character of literature. Thi«
is the way we feel, at least, m reference to our own paper."
Spring has come again and we are glad, for we lo»»
its warm air and bright okies, its green fields and woods,
itti rippling bro iks and songs of birds, and its sweet
scents of buds and flowers. Yes, we are glad. Are yon
glad also of the coming of the brighter and better Springs
eternal, whea the desert shall rejoice and bloisom as the
rose, and the whole earth shall be the garden of (h«
Lord?
Zion'a Watchman truthfully says, there is a great deal
of religion in this world like a life-preserver, only put
on at the moment of immediate danger, and theu half
the time put on hind-side before.
We now have a regular organized church of colored
brethren. The colored elder was baptized by Bro. Peter
Nead nearly thirty-eight years ago. See Landon West's
article on another page of this issue.
Bbethreh John Thomas, Isaac Thomai, and 3. A.
Garber are the evangelists for Southern Iowa the ensuing
year.
We are prepared to print Minutes of Distiict Meeting
in a neat form, very cheap. Give us a trial and be per-
suaded.
The vicinity of Huntsville, Texas, has just been visit-
ed by the worst storm of rain and hail ever known in
that State.
If any of our readers have a copy of "Universalism
Agamst Ittelf by H P. Stricklsad, and want to sell it,
fikiirti m iifnnBil with ■»..
Sister Swigart, wife of Bro. S. H. Swigart, who
moved from Ripen, Wis., last November to Lanark,
died the 26th and was buried the 27th. M. M. Eshelman
was called to preach the funeral discourse.
Though millions of dollars have passed through the
hands of the women in the Treasmy Depai-tment at
Washington, not a single defalcation has ever been traced
to a woman. This certainly speaks well for the women.
The History of the Danish Mission will be ready to
mail by May 15th. It contains 72 pages, neatlv printed
and well bound with paper cover. Sfany facts appear in
it, never before published. Price 25 cents or five copies
for $1.00 Address all orders, Western Book Exchange,
In Edgerton, Ohio, is a Campbellite preacher by the
name of Durham, who writes a lengthy letter to Bro
Mock, of North Webster, Indiana, requesting him tf
copy it and send it to us. The man wants to debate, axu
from the tone of his letter he wants it badly. He is ax
tremely anxious to have the Brethren prove their doctrin*
Well, by the way, we are not standing m need of a de
bate very much just now, and do not at preaent see om
way clear to accommodate the gentleman, but if he must
have a debate, and think" he cannot get along without it,
and will just let his wants he known, he will find in his
own State plenty of brethren who can take out of bin
abojt all of the self-conceit that he will feel like sparing
at one time. J. H. jc.
It is pleasant to deal with a kind class of contributor!,
such as are writing for the Brethben at Work. It is
only occasionally that we find it necessary to reject a well
written article, perhaps once in two weeks. Now and
then we find an essay too deficient in scholarship fjr the
press unless rewritten. About once in a month a con-
tributor gives us a little scoldmg for not publishing his
article. Recently we reji-cted a lengthy article fiem
a very able contributor. This is the way be took it:
"Yours is just to hand, in which you inform me that yo«
feel called on to consign the MS. entiUed
to the waste basket, and you offer some v€it good reason*
for it. I thank you for doing so. I am glad you did not
print it. and so far from feeling dissatisfied with yon
about its rejection, I thank you for it, and command
your judgment for doing so, as well as admiring yoox
CKriitiaB ^^^m*^*^ wait DoctliiAyoQC latts^'*
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THE LITTLE FAMILY.
lAwtirst
Thf-re was a little fsm'ly
Who livid iu B-t lany.
Tivo f-isfera and a brother
CLiiapostd that fiim'ly.
With praver and s-iiig'Og,
Like angels in the sky.
At morniog and at evenino;
They raisi d their voices h'gb.
Thpy livrfd in psaee atd pleasure
For many a lonely jear;
Tbey laid away their treasure
Beyoid this vale of tears.
Though poor, aud without money,
Their kiDdiiess made ametdt:
Tneir house was ever open
To Jesus ind his fr^rnds.
Bat while they lived so happy,
So poor, 80 kind, so gofd.
Their brother wts r.ffl cted.
And rudely (br^'wn abed.
Poor Marthi and her i-ister
Njw wept aloud aad cried.
But still he grew no better
Aud lingered on and di^d.
The Jews went to the sis'ers,
ButLiZjrus in tie tomb,
Ti'y went for to comlort
And drive away their gloom.
But Jesus beard the tidings
Far ia a d stant laLd,
And swiftly did he travel
To j )in that lonely band.
When Martha saw him coming
She met him on the way.
She told him how her brother
Had died and passed away.
He cheend and he blessed ner,
And told hrrnot to wetp,
For i J him was the power
To wake h m frcm his sleep.
Whfn Miry saw him coming
Sie ran t'> meet hini, too.
And at his feet a we ping,
R hearstd the tale of woe.
Wh>-n J-SU3 saw her wei-ping
H^ feel a wenping, too;
He wept until they nhusid him
Where LfeEiru+ WiS entombed.
He roU'd away the e> v r,
A'ld looked upon tl's grave,
A) d prast-d uclo bi> Father
U s lov ng tri*-Ld< lo save.
Atid L z rus in power,
Citue from the g'oomy m )und,
Aud ia full *treugih and vigor
Hd Wdlked upou the ground.
So, if we but Ijv J,^8ui>,
Ai d do h's holy will,
Like Martha and like Mary,
Dj alwjys use him well.
From death he willnd-ein ns
Aud take us to the skies,
And bid us live forever
Where pleasure nevpr dios.
For I he Bretbren at V, orb
EXCELSIOR.
BY C. H. BALSBAUGH.
To a Sister in Waterlo i, loioa :
DEAUTIFULLY has Iloratius poet
-»-' ized the true idea of the Christian
life:
"L-'ss, less of self PEcb day.
Aud m )rp, my God, of Ihae;
0.1 keep m« ia the way,
However rough it be.
L=S9 of the flrsh each day,
Less of the world and sin:
Mor-* of thy S in, I pray,
More of Thyself within.
More moulded to Thy will,
Lord, let Thy servant be.
Higher and li^her still.
Liber ard Liker thee."
Can the Christ hungering soul frame
a more appropriate prayer than that?
Can an honest soul pray thus and yet
indulge and plead for the '"lust of the
eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride
of life''? "Higher and higher still, lik-
er and liker Thee;" what blasphemy
where pride and hate and revenge and
self seeking and greed for money, posi-
tion, and popularity holds the reins.
E,veloo1c€d, and her spirit eyes were
blinded; she coveted, and her heart was
petrified. Gen. 3: 6. Sin opened the
eyes of both, and seared them too. 7.
People still gazs at the fruits of
the interdicted .tree, and find it
pleasant to the eyes, and j rem-
ising equality with God, and pluck
and eat, and fancy they are gods, and
6g leaves are the stainless, blood whit-
ened robes of hol'ness. Th'sis the su-
preme trouble with man under sin : "the
blind lead the blind," the dead comfort
the dead, the lost promise heaven to the
lost. ''We shall not surely die," though
we serve our lasts, is still the great lie
with which the serpent beguiles "Un
stable souls," stable only in sin. The
greatest curse in Christendom, and in
the Broth-irjood, is the blindness and
perversity that calls evil good, and good
evil. Popular theologians, and renounc
ed pujpit prodigies, pronounce Jesus a
dolt, and laugh to scorn the beatitude
of John 13: 17. Bat Jesus is Jehovah
and his worl is immutable. When pul-
pits crumble ILs Throne will stand.
In our own fraternity many are guilty
of brow-beating the Sjn of God by ig-
noring his authority and depreciating
his wisdom in 1 John 2: 15, 16. In
tUs paK»a^ is ei^bitod tbe oatasteoph« |
of EJen and the tragedy of Golgotha.
It reproduces the ''Tree of the knowl-
edge of gf^od and evil," and the ' Tree
of Life" the Upas and the Cross.
"Higher and higher still, Liker and
Kker thee." This is the sigh and strug-
gle and aspiration and hope of the
Elect. They want to belike Gorl, not
as the Devil suggest.-d in E len, but as
Emmanuel er j^ins in Matt. 11: 28, 29,
and as Paul declares as a matter of per-
sonal experience in Gal. 2: 20. Humil-
ity and self denial elevate; pride de-
grades. Self sacrifice configures to God;
self-worship and gratification blur^ his
image more and more, and impresses
the lineaments of the Devil. lie that
cannot die for another's good is a mur-
derer. 1 Cor. 8- 9-13. Self immola-
tion on the altar of the Incarnation is
the marrow ot Christianity. Rom. 15:
1, 2, 3. Sacrifice and self-crucifixion
alone are the sap and leaf and baa and
flower and fruit of the Tree of Life.
Acts 20: 35 has all the truth and sweet-
ness today as when first uttered. Love
only knows the strange bliss cf shed-
ding blood fcr enemies, of being more
blessed in giving than in receiving.
This is the deepest, most ecstatic thri'l
of Christ and the Christian. This want-
ing, all the magnifying lenses of God
and his angels could not find the Divine
imprint on our foreheads. Were it not
that Emmanuel gives me gems of eter-
nal value to scatter broadcast over Isra-
el, I could not for a moment think ot
accepting your mite. AVhen the ravens
reach the banks of Cherith with their
beaks bearing God's bounty, I pay, "for
value received." 1 was born to work.
Idleness eats my soul like rust. Beiug
an invalid, for twenty-seven years inca-
pacitated for self-support, and nearly
seventeen years voiceless, save in pain-
ful whispers and undertones, the only
ft. Id open to me is a pen ministryjand "I
magnify mine offije.'' "I am not asham-
ed of the Gospel of Christ" — not asham-
ed to C'ai 0 for ihe truih I maintain "alt
the falne.ss of Gjd." Neither am i
afraid to ''live of the altar" where I
serve, for "so has G )J ordained." 1
Cjr. 9: 13, 1-1. I am content with
crumbs, gla I f >r the privilege of dogs.
Mi tt. 15: 27. There will uever be want-
ing Tishbites, in circumstances if not in
character, and those who are willing tc
fly on missions of mercy will always
find more occasions than they can serve.
Vei^ £ew, isv^i among saints, isome to
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real ze the fulness ot content there is in
the a:t-ir s:ilf fjc^stfal ^^^^ and pelf aV)
negation of the cross. F^.w bear faith
enough to lay tbemselves ouc for God
ar«d his great ends in human redemp
tion worthy <if our high calling. O it
is a glorious thing to walkao close with
God, and l)e on such terms with the
Holy Spirit, as to know His mind, and
live in the confi lence of Ilia fr-llowship.
This is the real meaning of Christiani-
ty. The brawling, swaggling preten
sions that so largely characterize tbe
present age are wholly fureign to the
great fact; cf the laoarnation. Christ
eadom is top-heavy — intellr^cUially in-
toxicated. The religious heai-l is
small and bard aLd gritty and acrid as
a nutmeg. D.:ity revealed his greatness
by becoming a Babe; manifested bis
love by banging on a cross That is
not tbe world's idea, nor its aim, nor its
boast. IIow many sins can we baptize,
how much corruption refine into the
semblance of virtue, bow adroitly "steal
tbe livery of Heaven to serve tbe devil
in'' this is the trickery that the
clergy of mutton chops and long fingers
and dandy war(]roV)es try to justify with
tbe awful sanctions of Jehovah. With
all this contrast, God manifest in the
flesh, "despised and r-j^cted of men,"
hooted, bla?<phemed, bespewed with tbe
slime of malice, mocked, barbarously
maltreated and gibbeted. World as
world will never own such a Savior,
Tbe titillation of tbe flesh bates tbe
cross. The lacerating spike is not for
tbe band that itches for the coveted
fruit of the forbidden tree. The crown
of thorns and tbe fashionable head gear
are never found on the same person a'
the same time. The present outcry
against the cross is q'lite natural. It is
the old, old protest of Mitt. 8: 29.
'Zike7- and liker THEE ': This is the
Excelsior on the saint's banner. This
is the beauty and bliss of a true life.
From the Gospel Preacher.
A NEW FIELD.
BY LANDON WfST.
TT may not be generally known
-■- amongst our brethren, that there is
a regularly organized body of colored
members in our Biotherhood, but such
is true; and of them and of their histo
ry, I will now write.
By request of Bro. Wm. Mil low, of
Ross county, Ohio, I went with him in
January of tbe present year, to visit the
members of this body, and upon meet
ing them learned their wit-b for preach
iiig in their town, and also their desire
to have another of their number chosen
to the mini-try. Arrangements foi tbe
meeting were accordingly made; and on
S inday night, Feb. Gth, Bro. Mallow
and tbe writer met with them for wor
ship in the town of Frankfort, Ros? Co.,
Ohio, and near which place a majority
of these members live. Tbe time fixed
upon was quite unfavorable for the
meeting, on account of bad weather
and other meetings then in progress at
three other bouses in tbe town, and
among both whites and colored people.
However, we held five meetings with
them at night, and one in day time and
with but a moderate attendance, but
with a good feeling and apparently a
very honest desire to know more of the
Word of Truth.
On Tuesday, February 8*b, we were
j'-ined by brother Thomas Major, who
remained with us till the 10. b. On tbe
9ch, at 3 p. M., we were joined by Brn.
Mallow and Broders of the Fairview
church, where an election was held
amongst the colored members, for anotb
er speaker and also for a deacon. When
this was done, Bro. Samuel Weir whom
we may call tbe founder of this little
body here, was ordained to ihe elder
ship. There are now in this body eight
members, six brethren and two sisters;
and of officers they have one elder, one
minister and two deacons. Their names
are Samuel Weir, E'd., Harvey Carter,
minister, and John Jones and Jamet^
M«ze, deacons. As the history of this
little body may prove q'lite interestiog
to our brethren and sisters, and in fact
to all, I give it, for their satisfaction,
and also for the encouragement of an)
who may feel to be alone in their woik
for the Master. And let no one feel U<
give up tbe work because they ire bu'
few or alone in their field.
Brother Samuel Weir was born «
slave in Bath County, Va., Apiil 15,
1813, but -I think he was reared to man
hood in an adjoining county. He was
owned by a man named Andrew Mc
Clure, who m the Winter of 1843, ap
plied to our Brethren for membtrship
when he was told tha'ihe could not be
received unless be was willing to free
his slaves. To this be agreed and was
thereupon baptized in Feb. 18-13,
The slave was not ungrateful for a
-ystem of salvation, which did so much
I'or both himself and his master, and
■^oon he al.so applied for meml)ership.
Hrt was baptized by brother Peter Nead
on Sunday May 14ih, of tbe same year.
The laws of Virginia, at that time, re-
quired that all freedmen should leave
he State within one year after being
^et at liberty, or be sold again into
slavery. And to hold a gift so precious,
BiOther Samuel in company with Bro.
B. F. Moomaw, of Va., came on horse-
hack to Ohio, in the Fall of 1843. His
old master bad given him a borse and
means with which to travel, and soon
be was away from the land of bondage.
They came first to tbe home of brother
Thomas Major, who at that time lived
in Sciota county, Ohio, and near to. the
Ohio River, and here it was thought
best, upon consultation, that be be tak-
en farther into tbe State, and to a
greater distance from the land where
slavery then prevailed. And accord-
ingly Bro. Moomaw brought bim on to
Ross county, where he has remained to
the present, and where bis field of labor
now seems to lie. Soon after his arriv-
al he was introduced into the family of
Bro. William Bryant, a very zealous old
brother and a speaker in the Paint
Creek church, and here he remained the
first Winter after his arrival, and here
it was be first began to acquire an edu-
cation. Th« laws of Virginia at that
time forbade any one to learn to read
under a heavy penalty, and so this one
now free, was not taught his letters un-
til more than thirty years of age.
Bat you ask, bow did he then learn?
I will tell you: There was at that time
a little girl named Catharine Long, and
but ten years of age, living at the home
of her grandfathei Bryant, who under-
roik the work; and although it was a
slow and diffijult task, yet she accom-
plished i^ It is said that she, a'ter try-
ing time and again of evenings to teach
him the alphabet, but failing, would
srive up in deopair, and in anger tell
him that she co'^ld and would do no
more for bim. Bat he would fold up
the alphabet leaf, and the next day
take it with him to his work. When
night had coaie again, the supper over
and his little mistr-ss again in good
humor, he would say: "Now Miss Katie,
please try me again, I will do better,
this time."
The work would begin again, and
often with no better buccess than before,
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but it went on night after night, until
at last the alphabet was mastered and
their object was gained. After this he
went for two Winters to a school in
Highland county, which was taught by
a colored man, and here he learned to
read. When he found he could read
the Bible, he was satisfied ; and so gave
op all other studies but that of it, for
that Book was his delight. It was
while attending this school and also the
meatings of his people, that his teach-
er, who was a Baptist minister, urged
him to get up and talk on the subject
of religion. He agreed that he would
do so; the next meeting when he was
looked for to take part in the work, he
did not get up. "For" said he, "I felt
ao weak that I could not. But I did
not feel well over it, and I then resolv-
ed that I would do better." He at once
resolved to shrink from duty no more.
At their next meeting, aud I think in
18^5, he made his first attempt as a
pablie speaker. His work went on
slowly, as he met quite always with his
pwn race and they often of other de
nominations. In 1849 he made request
of the Brethren to give him liberty
from the church that he might, from
that on, preach to his people and race.
They told him that if he would preach
for them a "trial sermon," and satisfy
them that he could preach, they would
then do so. To this he agreed and ac
cordingly the announcement for this
sermon was made «ome five weeks in
advance of the meeting when this ser-
mon was to be delivered. According-
ly a large congregation of people, all
white, assembled at the Bush meeting-
house, Ross county, and in the month
of August, 1849, he spoke twenty
nine minutes from Heb. 2: 1-3, and to
the apparent satisfaction of all present.
The ohurch then said he should be al-
io wed, to preach.
Fsom this time on for sixteen years
he continued to preach to his race and
to others, before any one was induced
to join in with him, thus showing in
him a fixedness of purpose, very rarely
shown by any other. In August, 1865,
Brother Harvey Caiter and wife were
baptized by brother Thomas Major, and
in October of that year their first love
feast was held by five members — two
whites and three colored. Our brother
and sister Major met with them to in-
Wawifc iHidb fo toeoturagii a work which
had so long and patiently been wished
for.
In 1872, if I mistake not, Bro. Sam-
uel was advanced and authorized to
baptize; and brother Jones and Carter
chosen as deacons,since which time they
have held love- feasts, baptized appli-
cants, and h-'.ve conducted the matters
in general of their body. And since
that time others have been added by
baptism and one, I think by letter.
The prospect now is quite favorable
for others of their race to unite with
them, as the meetings in common are
well attended and an earnest inquiry
being made. Brother Carter also was
born a slave, but was brought to Ohio
and set free when nineteen years of ag^i.
I found when preaching for them that
they are anxious to hear the Word, and
very willing to assent to it all, when as-
sured of its real meaning. But many
of them cannot read and of course can-
not so well know what the Master has
said. Reader, pray for them and their
work.
For th© Brethren at Work.
THE UNION MUST NOT BE DIS-
SOLVED.
ET B. P MOOMAW.
Dear Brethren at Work: —
T) LEASE allow me a little space in
•*- the columns of your paper for
some reflections upon the attitude of the
church, and the probable events that
may grow out of it sooner or later. We
cannot close our eyes to the fact that
there is a cause for some apprehensions,
that if all parties persist in their ex-
treme views, the sheet anchor of our
fraternity will be cut loose, and the old
ship exposed to the storms of strife, of
crimination and recrimination — the fear-
ful results can hardly be conceived of
by the most acute perception. I allude
to the resolutions passed by the Miami
Valley Association, and the probable
action of the Annual Meeting with ref-
erence to them, a brief review of which
I b«g leave to submit for the considera-
tion of all concerned, hoping thereby,
hy the help of God, to bear some hum-
ble part, to allay the watei s of strife,
and avert a calamity that might grow
out of differences of opinion that exist
among us, and by all means preserve
the union and drive the enemy with all
his insidious devices from amongst us.
I win preface the review of thoee res-
olutions with a recital of a circum-
stance that occurred here at the time
that the subject of the secession of the
State of Virginia was being considered.
A leading politician and statesman, a
citizen of this county, in trying to get
the subject b'^fore the minds of the peo-
ple, that they might be able to decide it
upon its merits, says: "The institution of
slavery is the great bone of contention,
the cause for which it is proposed to dis-
solve this glorious union, for which our
fathers sacrificed their property and
their lives, and which we have regarded
as a peculiar gift of God's providence,
and under which we have prospered
and lived hay pily. And will we, their
sons, for the sake of the perpetuity of
slavery dissolve and destroy this glori-
ous fabric? No, never; the union must
not be dissolved. My wealth" (says he)
"consists chiefly in the property of
slaves, and it is true that the slave
property of the Southern States is of
immense value; but are they worth the
union ? Would it be best to dissolve
ihe union and retain slavery, or to give
up the slaves and save the union? As
for me" (I say) "let slavery go. God
save the union."
As to the solidity of the union of our
Brotherhood on all essential beliefs and
practices, for which we have clear gos-
pel authority; such as faith in a triuue
God, true evangelical repentance, triune
immersion, tte Lord's Supper, the sa-
cred communion, the ordinance of feet-
washing, the salutation of the kiss, non-
conformity to the world, a transforma-
tion of the mind and will, aud a prac-
tical observance of the ordinance and
commandments of the Master, consist-
ing in part of, plainness of dress, laying
aside all superfluities, and cultivating a
sacred regard for the teachings of the
Bible. In all these things we are unit-
ed with some isolated and individual
exceptions. Bat there are other things
which ure not so clearly defined in the
scriptures, upon which we have, by
looking at them from different stand-
points and from mere force of circum-
stances, arrived at different conclusions,
and upon wi.ich intelligent, honest, and
sincere men may honestly differ, which
elicits mutual forbearance and ought
not estrange our affections nor affect the
union of the fraternity; being matters
of expediency, they are of infinitely less
value than the union, better then com-
{xromise th«m and sava tbe unioai.
'£iK ±S±i.K;'rirli:llG2^ .^T "VV OJriK.,
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From these premises we now propose
to review the several resolutions as they
appear in the reord of the Miami Val-
ley meeting. The practice of feet wash-
ing is first in order, and wi*^h reference
to it we would say that it is clearly one
of those things upon which good men
may and do honestly differ, not only
between one of two ways, but in our
intercourse with the Brethren we have
heard them advocate a number of differ-
ent ways, to fulfill the command and
example of Christ, and I believed them
to be sincere, and loved them all the
same. Myself and my associate elder
hold different views on ' his point, and
have for maay years, and there are oth
era of our members on either side, but
it has never caused any trouble with
us. I have hitherto favored what is
known as the double mode, because it
was the most common practice for many
years, during which time the church
under a smiling Providence enjoyed
much peace and prosperity, and at that
time within the circle of my acquaint
ance there was no question raised as to
its correctness. My brother thought that
the language of the English Bible fa
vored the single mode, and I am ready
to admit the correctness of his views;
and believe that if a sincere company
of believers at this day were going to
organize a church, and to settle this
question with nothing but the English
Bible before them they would so decide
to practice it,whereas the German Breth
ren contend that the German Bible favors
the other mode that with them it would
be otherwise. Whether the German or
the English is more correct is not for
me to decide.
By reference to the writings of Bro.
Alex. Mack we will learn how men may
differ and how we may differ from for
mer opinions as we advance — as we spe
that at the first organization of the
church in his day they washed feet after
the supper and communion, then be
tween the supper and the communion,
and afterwards before both, and con
eludes by saying that "if he would
come to a church who understood it oth
erwise he would partake with them in
great simplicity and love, and have pa
tience with them," etc. I conclude with
a paragraph from him complete:
"But commonly it is thus, that when
a person receives some knowledge in
selfishness and maintains it in self-will
he is not willing to be instructed, but
will dispute in his own wisdom
about the shell, and drop the kernel.
Therefore, dear brethren, let us all be
wise, and let us, especially concerning
feet- washing, be careful how we are to
be minded, in love and peace and hu
mility to submit to each other,"
He concludes and so should we, that
the mode of feet- washing was of less
value than love and union. Therefore
let us exercise patience till they can be
convinced, and not demand the repeal
of their liberty which must, if persisted
in, dissolve the union and then in the
language of Bro. Mack, "If our peace
were thus disturbed it would please
Satan right well, and the doctrine of
Jesus would be scoffed at by other
men." The union must not be dissolv-
ed.
Next in order is the subjeet of ordin-
ation and the duty of elders in regard
to the work of ordination, which is pro
posed to be defined at next Annual
Meeting. Ther*^ is not much involved
in the matters connected with this reso
lution but what all pure minded breth-
ren can indorse, and consequently not
likely to produce any unpleasantness,
but there may something grow out of
this questioQ that may be of vital im-
portance to the welfare and perpetuity
of the church; for instance, the
custom which is the outgrowth
of the usages of the church ol
advancing brethren by seniority, which
however is without gospel authority or
Annual Meeting enactment, and which,
in my judgment, needs some attention,
so as if possible to avert the unfavora-
ble results of such usage, and' to ad-
vance such, whether older or younger,
who come more nearly within the range
of the qualifications as laid down by
the apostle in reference to it; for by
such a usage it is only a question of
time for any one who may get into the
ministry, and will so manage as to keep
his office, to get the position whether
he does or does not possess a single
qualification for it, or standing in the
way of a younger brother who ought
to be ordained and the church suffers,
and the cause dishonored. And again,
with reference to consulting the elders
of adjoining churches when an ordina-
tionis contemplated: while it is right and
proper to do so if properly guarded; yet
there is danger in this, if allowed to be
carried too far, for thereby there ij a
possibility that ccmbinations would be
formed to achieve certain things, and to
defeat others. To illustrate, suppose
one of those non- essential qaestions up-
on which we may honestly differ, gete
up in a certain church, elders might
combine and ordain all who
were at all eligible under the
usages of the church, who were
of their way of thinking, and defeat
those who differed from them, however
much their services were needed and'de-
sired by the church to which they are
attached. I, though an elder for many
years, have long since seen the necessity
of guarding against the usurpation of
power from that quarter, and hope that
in the deliberation upon and the ad-
justment of that sttbject, that these
ihjngswill get some attention.
(^To be continued.)
SMAIiLEST THINGS.
The simplef t fl iwers wi^h hpnsyed sweetnesi
stored ;
The smallest things may happinsss afford.
A. kind woid may eivd a mind repoBp;
Wbich harsaly spoken might hare ltd to blows.
The smallest cru>t may f-tva a homan life;
The smallest act may le^d to k-Oiman strife;
The smallest t)uch may cause the body pain;
The slightest spark may fire a fi»Id of gjiein.
The simplest act miy prove the truly braye;
The smallest skill may seiv-i a life to saTe;
The smallest drop the thirsty m>&y relieve;
Che slightest look may cause the mind to
grieve.
The slightest sound may cause the mind a}arm;
The smallest thing ma; cause th« greatest
harm;
Naught is so small but it may gooij contain,
Atfjrd U3 pleasure, or avArd ns rain.
—Selected by Sa^ A. ilott*.
Mt. MorrI«,m.
For th« Erethien st Work.
SPKING.
BY J. S. MOHLEB.
STERN Winter, that has reigned so
long, and hung so tenaciously to
Spring, has taken his flight to his icy
home in the polar circles. Spring, with
its genial smiles and gentle breezes, has
visiti d us once more. A carpet of green
is already spread over the landscape.
The time of the singing of birds has
come. The voice of the turtle is heard
in the land. "How manifest are thy
works, 0 Lord." "In wisdom hast
thou made them all." How emblemat-
ic is this of the final destiny of God's
children. While here in the world, and
especially during the sleep of death,
the cold grave encircles our bodies,
while our spirits sleep in Jfesns; but
God, who ruleth over all, will cansse
our Winter to fly away. He will awake
us out of sleep, and the sweet spring
morn of the resurrection will be ^h-
ered in, and the song of redemption
will roll from inspired tongues while
eternity is rolling its ample roucds.
, May God hasten l})« glonouB tijne.
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THE BliETtlREN ^T ^WOKK-
SCHISM AND ITS CAUSES.
BY ENOCH EBT.
WHAT is the cause of all this division in
tiie church, and what is the remedj 't
The above questions come weekly, and stm:-
weekly and tri- weekly to this (ffice, by good
but alarmed brethren lui sifter?; and fir con-
venience's sake I will answer through the press.
Schism is a diversity of opinion. In S.ript-
ure the word seems to denote a breach cf c'laii-
ty, rathfrthan di£f:!rence ot doctrine— TFiisffr.
In 1 Cir. 1, this species of schism is alludfd
to, and in the apostolic rebuke it was attribut
ed to carnality ; Cor. 3: and the same cause
exists to day; and carnality is of the d v 1, the
author of all division and confusion; but God
is the author of union and harmony. And a-
onr present schisms, above alluded to, are more
a lack of charity (which beareth all thiog*) and &
d fference of policy, rather than doctrin",
we should not be unduly alarm' d; but trust
ia God with prayer aad fasting, for He aloie
can save the city; otherwise the watchman
watch in vain. Poalm 121. The tffects ot
their carnality did n^i only divide thi-ir minis-
t«-rial taites s ) that one was for Paul, auott er
f ir Apollos, but divided them in sentiment ai d
f elii g, i^o that terrible disorder, in celebratinj:
the L ird'i supper, was the result, and coutfuti-
ous abon' having the head ccvertd in prayer:
1 Cor 11: 16, and a sularitd mini'^try. &J. Tdom
Wr-T" doubtless su'j cfs of contention iu tha'
as Well as at the pres'ut ag*"; for the Apos'l
iu both his epistles to the C' rinthians treuts
them at a cOQeiderable length, tirgmg them ti
unity and all speak the same thing and all bi
of one m nd, &;. But sa>s one, how can that ht
done iu wnat is not clearly expressed in th'
S Jtiptures?
1 answer, by the church, in her conference,
eftablishirg certain rules and order of policy
which are in harmonv with the priiicip'i !•
taught in the gospel, aud every member sub
mittingto it. I am glad to know that all our
brethren who are at thi? age diftarbing the
peace of the church by ES'ailing her order ai d
asking for scmithing they know not what,
never said, present rules were not in harmon)
with the Scriptures, for they kniw betier; nei
ther do they ever (ffr anything bett r, for
they cannot; but simply clamor for more ii -
dividual and congregational liberty, which when
properly anai)z d is nothing but carnalit\.
Aud while it is very clear that there are many
among us who advocate liberalism (or falst
charitj) to the extent which virtually says,
"let me do as I please and I will do the sao)'-
to you;" there may also be some ami ng us
who in their z^al for godliness and holiuess in
the church, may be led to condemn s )me usag-
es and practices which the spirit of the go p-'
would not, but simp'y because our fathers di^
not do so. '"Be je as wi^e as serpents, hu'
as harmless as dovs'' is applicable to all Chris
tians; bat especially to editors. The press is a
good thing, and a great power for either good
or evil, and Satan knows that full well, hence
it should be guarded with double care. It is a
fa''t that rf q lires no pr.iof that the press his
published much that had a tendency to sow dis-
cord among brethren iuBtead of provoking to
love and good works; and to produce pride and
corruption instead of humiliiy and holiaeS'S.
I would that all ed.tors could see.the propriety
of publishing less controverted matter in our
brotherhood, and publish that which would
promote love and unity. The Annual confereLC-
is calculated for that purp S', and ii the church
will maintain her integrity and ii Jelity to the
cause aod hoLness, and separation Irom the
world, she must either control the press or
ihe editors herself, and then let onr conference
be held with the same spirit and firmness RS in
the BpostoUs day; see Gal. 1: 4-6. Then do ts
they did in the conference at Jerusalem; not
only did they send back the decision, but if
necessary some brethren who will also tell the
same tiling by mouth, ai d see that the decisions
is received aud adopled As it is, it is very dis-
couraging to labor day and night for the best
luterests of the church, and th-n have that la-
h rr. jectel and trampled under foot and so if d
dt.
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A SOUTHERN CALL.
BY C. D HY LICIT.
[r is an evident fact that the Siuth has been
neglected to some extent in the cause ol
• >f education. There have been too many aristo-
crats here tnd the const qience is education it
Huite limited.
But since the freedom of the slaves, aristoc-
racy has died out, aud education is beginning ti
prevail. In V rginia there are seve'al a hools
aiilitary institutes, &j., all of which fjil to fil
the n q lireujents of the Brethren.
We do not like to a^SJciat,e with military
men, neither do we wi-h to associate with, oj
ci'ise the Br. thren's children to associate with
th-^ fashionable oud haughty collfg»s of thf
South.
What must we do? Mo t i f us in this section
are poor and ther-fire not atile to attend the
Brethreri's schools (f ih N ^rth and West, ow-
ing to the distance; as It would cost as much
to get there as one teim would cost. We
taink there is a cheaper plan fur ls to receive
instruction and that nearer home. We want
some good wh^de-sou ed brother t > come teach
u j a school here, in the South-western V.rginia.
Perhaps the first t rin would not be very sue
cessful, yet a little energy would have a telling
ifct. Brethren who will cou e? Perhaps jou
could gain more wealth at other points; but
who is willing to make some sacrifice for the
oeglettel southern children?
For the Brethren at Work
A QUESTION AND ANSWER.
BY JAMES EVAlSrS.
"fill you give me one example of tr'ne immer-
sion in the New Testament." M. L. rf.
EVEliYcase of bapti m record d in Acts is
an exinapl-. Wbeu 5 ou see the word
baptism in the Brethren's pip»rs as tdm nis-
tered by them, you understand it means thrte
actons. Very few in'orm us that they i u
merstd the candidate thrre times. Njw when
you reid of tae thousands biptiz^d, in Act\
yon may rely on it, that they did it as Jesu-f
told ibam. The laws of langaage will not ad-
mit of less than three actions, if one name
was only intended, the article the would be
only used once before Father. Then it wuuli
read, 'into the name of the Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit. "But you know that the definite
irticlri ihe i* n p aSed belore every person. How
niiy sensible man or woman who has ever stud-
ied Itinguige cat! extract but oue name from
ilatt. 28: 19, would he to rue incomprehen>i-
hlt! did 1 nut know si m 4hing of t'le d lett^rious
■-fFrfcts of a theologicial sp culrttiou. Thw luod-
ern last day theorv of one name fir the Fa'.ber,
the Sju aud the Holy Spirit wa-i uukui.va to
primitive ages
Like R ibert Owen's twelve divine las^s of
humau nature by which l^e attempted to dt-
uionstrate that Christianity was based on ign'T-
aDC3, sola like manner, this latter Any idea of
one name is to suhveit the only form of bap ism
liuown to the church lor more than three-hun-
diei years. Th^se last da^s have thr.'nn to
the surface a< inirve'ou< a iti-civery a^ Oven's
la vs, i. p., that the Father, the S u, and the
Holy Spirit have but oue name; but what is
'hii wond'-rful name? jVone can tell, and not
one of its advocates ever adventure to bapt z •■ in-
to their one name. They will steal the words
of thecomiui-sion, or worsf, they will corrupt
it aid say: ''id the name of the Fither, Son,
4nd Holy Spirit." Jesus will be ^ev^aled in
flaming fire to try every man's woik of what
aortitis. Toe light of this fl.ming fire will
di-civer the hidden works of darkness and ia
ihe blaze of that all-consumiug light human
wisdom will turn pale, and tae bright lays of
the flaming eyes of thH Judge will fur- v^r dis-
sipate much whyt we now hold as true and pre-
oious. This will be the fate ot the trie name
theory. It will sink to rise no more. Can we
loubt whether the apostles did as tliey were
cv-moianded?
CRIPPLED CHRISTIANS.
TilE ereat difficulti with Christian Inanhood
is, that it is too much deforn^ed. Some
are without arms; they have never helped any
one ofer the rugged p'acts in lie. S ime are
without feet; they have nev-r gone an iuch out
their way to serve others S ime are voiceless;
they have never,'even by word, encouraged any
one who was cast down. Some are deaf; they
have never listened to the voice ot suff-ring.
Some are without heart>; they do not know
what sympathy and generous feelings are.
Wnat an appearance a procession of »uch char-
acters would make, if they could be seen as they
are on the street! What an appearance a crip-
pled Chri-itian makes iu the light of ho^ven.
Some people m ke a great mistake about
heaven. They think it begiiis up yonder.
But it really begins down here. If iou can be
happy in a ba-emei.t story, you are fitted t)
enj >y the happiuess of the upper stories. But
iyou whine and moan he.e, heaven itielf can-
uot change your mood.
There is nothing more fatal to comfort or
decorum of behavior, than fuss.
Thehe is no sin we can be tempted to com-
mit, but we shall find a greater satisfaction in
resisting than in committiug.
I-EIBJ ±5i^ll]'l'iiJEiIiIN JiJT 'V^^ORK:.
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^am^ mttl ^i
MAEY C. NOE«AN SBABON, MINN,
VENTILATION.
rpHERE is nothing so handy in a house as-
J. an abandance oflarge, roomy closetf; hu'
because they are handy and f xtremely usefu
they are apt to bs abased. There are mmj
things, which, as a matter of course, are alwajf
pat into a closet, of wh'ch the articles oi
O'ltward wearing apparel make a large part
Tbere are always thiigs which ought not tc
go in the closet, i. p., a closet arjoining oi
closely connected with a living cr sleeping
room- Of such are all soiled under gariu^nts
tbe wash cl'ithes, which bhoald be put iu ^
large bag for the purpose, or a roomy baskf ' ,
and then plac d in the wash room or fcm
other wA\ aired room at s ime d:sti' c-irora tr t
f m ly. Having thm excluded one of the fertili
sources of bad odors iu closets, the B>xt poin'
is to s^B (hit the clo-ets ar" pri.p-rly veutila'fd
It mittr* i.tt hnwclea i iLe 1 1 itliing in ihec o
etmny he,if ihereis no ventilali'in, ihdt, eloi' -
ins; will uoi. be what it should b»". Any gnrnuei t
after having been worn fir a while will ab-ioil
more or lesi of thiese f xhaUnons wbicSi arJM
from the bodv. and thus CJatain an aiuiuut m
forir;ga — it m^y be hutt.'ui— matter v>hch fr>t
circulauou of pure air can soon remove; bui li
thi" is t-xf.iuled as in many clore closets, tt"
tffi ivia iQcreai"8, and the cli)ihes, c!o.«et am
afij initig rooms, in tim^ p'i;srs8 aa odor ihn
sn'- acute sense of smell ivili readily detect.
Kvery closet in dai.y US'*, in which the iiighi
clolh'ia arrt hung by diy, and the day clolhinf.
by night, shouli have an airing as well as lb-
bed. If the closet can be large enough toadmii
of a window — and it is in some cases — an amplt
provision for sun light and a circulation ot purt
air is provided in the window, which should Li
left op-n tor a phort time each day. la the cai-e
of small closet-t, a vjalilator could be put ovei
the door or even in it. In many cases snsl
precautions for pure clothing are not prac-
ticable, and the next thin? is, tosee that thedooi
of the closet is left open for a half hour or si ,
each day at that time when the windows art
thrown up and the large room is purified witl
fresh air from out of doors. In Ihi^ way — firs*,
by keeping out clothfls, intended for tne wash:
and fecund, daily changing the air — the closets
may be comparatively pure. — Sel. n.
LOVE.
*' Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one
anotber." 1. John 4: 11.
LUVE is the fulfilliog of the law, and the
TBOst powerful principle of gospel holinefB_
and nothing can affjrd a brighter evidence
that we are disciples of the Lird Jesus Christ
then perfect love. ''By this," said Christ,
"shall all men know that ye aie my disciples,
if ye have love one to another." If we, a*
brelhren and sisters, do not love one another,
we do not love God. Thisis evident from the
apostle's teaching. Ifa man say, I love Qtd,
and hatelh his brother, he is a liar; for he that
loveLh not his brother whom he hath seen,
how can he love Gud whom he hath not seen.
I John 4: 20. D jar brelhren, if we have the
Ijve of God in our hearts it will be impossible
for us to hate or destroy oor brethren lor whon.
Christ died, G A commanieth his love towa dt
us, while we were jet sinners; he sent his drai
Son into the world, who gave himself a ransoni
lor our souls. On let thp love ot God constraL
m to cultivate every amiable temper, and to bt
forward in every act of kindness toward all
men, especially to all the children ot Gjd
Thus shall we )e'emble cur adorable Savior.
If we luve one tnclf er, cur Icve is clcslj col-
necte 1 with th-; love of Gjd. Tne former cai
never exist without tbe latter, therefore, bi
kind one to another, tendi-r-hearted, forgivii'?
one aaothe-.', even as Go I, fur Christ's take,
ti-ith forgiven us. Beware of contention ii
religion. If you dispute concerniEg any ot )l^
doctrine, let it be to find out truih. It s
astonishing to see professed Christains indulgt
in bi'terness of s-pirit when discussing pouit?
of difference between them. The U ve of Christ
IS oppo.-ed t J such work. D ar brethren, griew
not the Holy Spirit of God, by giving way \>
-iny wroi'g temper, unholy woid, orairiglte u
<i:t;OD; which w^rds, and s nlul actions mi
l« cousid"red as ih-) ovsifljwinga of a fear
I I >t i-i fa 1 of the spuil of wickednes ; mt h )1
-vords atid righteous d'-eds come trom ^
hsjrt thati-i filteLl with the H >ly S^iir-t, aiji
ruutiing over with 1. ve t" God and mat-
rirethren aod sisters l^t us live nearer to God.
'Ve will tbeu hive no ditfioalty m loving on-
toother. m. c. n.
CbriatUa Wi-rld.
SELF DENIAL.
rHE prsb'em of life IS often solved by the
simple law of self di-niai. Mioy a lif
tas been made a miserable failure b- cause i
undertook to grasp more than its capacitii-
could provide. Se f-denial is not then aloue
essential in order that we contribute to tit
happiness of others but to onr own. It i»
httter and happier to have coarser cloihing att'
he coutented in the fact that they are our owi-
than to be attired in clothes of down and b
tormented by the creditor. That home is hap
oi r with no carpet for the floor, or the cler.j
boards uncovered tni nUin furn t re withon
the remorse ,dfbf,thi-n are tapestried chamt-er.-
when they really belong to others. Thtrr
often thee )i.fl ct c- mm-nces and ends. H re tbi
bitt e of life is fouJit an I fist or woq. Tn-
lesson of self-denial has been taught for th>
goid of others. There is need of a few lesson^
for the comfort of se f
LEARNING TO COOK.
A JUDICIOUS mother will so mmags hei
daughters that even at the early age o'
thirteen they can, in an emergency, prepa e
"a meal of vietaUs." A thorough, domestic
training is very useful to a girl.
At schoo', she always has a teacher or a
fellow-pupil at hand to he'p h.»r over her hard
places, butif sh-) is set to mike a batch of bread
herself, and attends to it fiom Ihe time the
sponge is st till the loaves are taken, sweet,
fragrant, golden-brown, from the oven, she
iearns meantime chemistry, calorie, perseyer
auce, delicate manipulation, self-reliance
neatness, and acq iires skill and the habit o:
cirrying her work in her mind, as en" act of
neglect or forg-t'ulnass at tny point of iha
i-irocess may spcil the v hoi-".
Brcause tome unwise mothers do net see in
^he stated and &killful ptiformance by their
-idugh'ers ot household services a certain and
valubb^e cuiture which cannot be acquired at
cbool, they are willing to do themselves, what
u j istioe and kindness tj their daughters they
-hould req tire of them.
G rls left to th^ir own divices, wasta a great
leal of time which might be utilized to their
idvantig'. A girl who can ciimb trees, who
:an dance hours without fatigue, or jimp rope
(a very dangerous pastime, by the way), w]i3
jin takehn^ walks, wto can skate and row —
can also sweep, bnl :orub, and make bread, and
vash, atd iron, if jhe is inwuraged to oo so.
Tnese are theecc mpliihnients she must posse e
n rdtr to make a hippy home, thoug h^h6may
a .ve half ad z-n servants at her ca.l.
TaoBe who hive sjfii.;ient cur.osity ta in-
• estigat thi- suhj c', will find that many of
'ae mo-t famous women in literature and art
veeaiskilllul n ihise ac-i nipt shments con-
■ dered s^'Ciall>, as they were wuh the pen or
.e. ci or cti-iel. Iu tra ning |,irls to be cs ful
lod ready to meet any emergency, mothers
ouler npon theiu an in>-8iim»ole blessing,
A TURNING POINT.
I'lIE turning point lu my life," said a gentle-
m-aij, '»'a- "hi-nl Wiis a b y,no'- song to a
w circu". S m-- kii'd 01 low show anJ ciicua
rime lutotowu, and ot cuuis-: all the bojs were
I lag o go. lily m-jtter did not w^nt mo tog". 1
night h»ve stolen c^ii'. 1 had mouej enough
a my pocket, the boys did all Ihej could to
j-rsuade me, and more than al, people were
<.ai g m squais to sea it. It L> so easy to go
vith the muliitud- ; it is so hard to mike a
i a id, break away, and go the other way."
"That is exactly what I did. I 'mastered
the situation.' I mistered myself, and did not
4"-
'"It was the resolution then called out, and
;alled out perhaps for ihe first time, which ha',
inder God, served me many a good turn since,
lud mdie me what I am. '
HeaTen^y TtdJagi.
CURE FOR A HEAVY HEART.
rHE following m3thoJ 01 "driving dull carj
away" was recommend )d by Howard, the
philanthropist: 'Set ab lUt doing goud to some-
b dy. Put on your hat, and go visit the sick
nl the poor; inq i re into their wants atd
uinister tu tiHiu. Seek out the desolate aid
ppressed, and tell them of the consolations of
religion. I tiiVi often tried thi^ medicine, aud
.iways find it the best antidote tor a beary
heart."
i « I
It is sail thit '"a rolling stone gathers no
uoss,' but sometime since a man by the name
'li Ro.lingstone married a lady whose name was
Moss.
The msn who covers himself with costly ap-
tarel and u gleets his mini, is ike a man who
i lumin-dtes toe outride oi his house and sits
within in thed.;irk.
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THE BliETHREN ^T TVORK-
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHES WEEKLY.
MAT 3, 1881.
M. M. ESHELMAJS.
8. J. HARRISON, ■ Editors.
J. W. STELN,
J. fl. Moore M&nagino Editor.
SPECIAL CONTKlBUrORS.
Booch Ebj,
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THE DIFf ERENCE.
EVERY thing is composed of parts or pieces
and no part is ever greater than the
whole. Ton may take oat the smallest part,
then declare that what remains is equal to the
wb(Je and yoa will still miss the fact. Sab-
tract one from ten, and the remainder will net
If* eqaal to ten, mack less will it be greater.
And what woald yon thick if the one were to
assume that it was equal to or greater than the
ten or the remaining nine? No one person —
nor any number of persons less than the whele,
ean equal the whole body. We are not treat
ing the mys<>ea2 body of Christ — bnt the vis
iblt body, that family which we see and recog-
nize, and over which the gospel has power and
anthoiity. We cannot advise and consult
with an unseen body with reference to church
government; hence our remarks have in view
"the body of Christ"— "the family of God,"
composed of individual members.
Certainly "the body of Christ which is madf-
np of members in particular" (1 Cor. 12: 27) is
not a weak, sickly, powerless thing. When
God, by the Holy Ghost, through his servant
Paul says, "Te are the body of Christ, and
members in particular," or "we being many
■re one body in Christ, and every one members
one of another, (Rom. 12:5); or "give him
(Christ) to be head over all things to the
church; which is the body of Christ" (Eph. 1:
23, 23; Col. 1: 24) we believe it that way, teach
it that way, and regard it as Ihe right w<iy. The
body of Christ, "the chnrch, ia a building in
which all the par.ts are well-fitted, and if there
be parts that are loose — are not "fitly joined
together and compacttd by that which every
j^iot sappliefh'' (Eph. 4: 16), then it is the
fault of the parts which are not "fitly joined"
Btid not ohargeabl* to tha body. At the lieadj
of this "body" stands the Mediator — the In-
vincible Middle-man — who regards his body
with extreme solicitude.
Suppose a mm should say, "Why what care
I for my body? lam only concerned for my
head; for it makes the laws, moves my body,
turns it about. Who cares for the body? It
is only a large, cumbrous lump of clay, and is
only designed to serve my head, from which
proceed all wisdom, inteligence,, power, and
authority. I don't intend that my body shall
have anything to do m building a structure for
my enjoyment."
Well, the man who would talk that way would
soon be bodiless. He needs a Paul to tell him,
chat "the body is not one member, but many," If
your head say, "I &m not the body," is it there-
tore not of the body ? If the whole body were
a head, where were the movug, acting, walk-
ing, digesting, building and supporting?
Surely the body is significant, and at once,
comes to the front as an important part of
man.
The body of Christ is a community of be-
lievers in the one Lord, having laws, manners
and customs of its own, derived from the Head,
and is known under various names, such as
"family," "house." 'peculiar people," "body of
Christ," "chnrch of Christ," &c. And though
there may be many congregations of the Lord,
and equally independent of each othar in refer-
ence to the management of their own or local
affairs, they are, by virtue of their one com-
mon Lord, the Author of our faith, one bap-
tism and one common salvation, bat one
church or body. Being distinct and separate
OS to things expedient and inexpedient, such as
the erection of meeting-houses, time of feasts,
regular meetings, councils, seasons of baptism
&c , yet they are under obligations to assist
each other in all measures which promote the
ends of Christ's mission to mankind, and the
maintenance of parity and good principles.
To maintain this holy communion and co-
operate as churches, it is necessary — yea indis-
pensable, that they have an intimate knowl-
edge of each other. To secure this knowledge,
districts, or congregations composed of mem-
bers within a certain prescribed territory, aie
essential. Thus the "churches of Galatia,"
knew each other; those in Asia knew, and un-
doubtedly assisted, each other in the work of
tbe Lord. On all points of doctrine, the per-
petuity and observance, or the enunciation of
pure principles or whatever required conjoint
action they were one.
Specific directions for every ailment were no'
laid down in the one common Guide Book.
And yet the "churches" found a remedy. The
requirement to "irarw them that are unruly"
(1 Thes. 5: 14) was laid down; and this was
soon followed by a second letter in which Paul
ing: "Now we command you, brsthren, in the
name of our Lord Jesas Christ, that ye with-
draw from every brother that walketh disoider-
ly, and not after the tradition which he received
of us."— 2 Thes. 8: 6. Mark the language of
the Apostle. 1. It was a command. 2. It
was given in the name of the Lord; not
only in the name of the Lord bnt of
the Lord Jesus, and as if to make it over-
whelmingly emphatic, he says in the name
of the Lord Jesus Christ. Now nothing
is said to the brethren -at Thessalonica what
constitutes disorder in a brother from whom
they were to vrithdraw. Is it not clear, thero-
fore, that the church must determine thatP
The circumstances vary at different times and
places, hence no particular set of regulations
could suit all emergencies. This is why many
of the evils which now affect the world are
not mentioned in the gospel of Christ, and
since the evi's are not mentioned, the specific
remedies are not prescribed. All such evils
come under general principles and mast be
met on general principles. "Abhor that which
is evil" takes in all evil.
There are no non-essentials in the circum-
stantials of Christianity. A clear distinction
between the orcumstantials and accidentals
of Christianity will enable us to sweep across
the difficulties with safety. There is consider-
able difference between a family and its circ^m-
stances — between the rules and customs by
which it is governed, and its circnmatanoes.
What is the difference between a man and hii
apparel? or a man and bis associations? The
man is the prime factor while the apparel is
incidental. Tbe church is the great factor on
earth. Unchangeable incidentals are not essen-
tial to its existence. If they were, God would
have prescribed them. Not being prescribed,
they may be changed by the church for its
good and advancement of its doctrine, order
and unity. This is the position of the great
Brotherhood in all of its co-operative maet-
iugs. Upon the facte, doctrines, precepts and
ordinances, our Brotherhood seeks no change
and has made none. But upon the incidentals,
the things accompanying the doctrines and pre-
cepts, and which are not specially mentioned
in the Law of the Lord, there may be and have
been changes. There has not been a council,
whether local or general, in our Brotherhood,
that has not changed some incidentals. And
they have violated no Gospel in thus chang-
ing their method of doing certain things.
Among all these changes there has been a
steady purpose to maintain all the items of
Christianity in their Gcd-given power and glo-
ry. In all the plans, aims and efforts of our
Brotherhood there has been a distinction be-
tween the clearly expressed items of the ChriS'
tian system, and the accidentals accompany-
•ays of that «laM wbo would not reoeir* warn- ing them. Aaii w« Mtbrnit wiisthar th« graaft
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majority of questions which are annually sent
to the great Council, are not of the class; Inci-
dental? How many ask, "Is chapter so and
and verses so, doctrine which we, as a people,
shonld practice?" Nay, rather they ask,
"What should be done" in certain cases oi
trespass, or how shall we proceed with this
or that indiridnal — the things which time and
circumstances call for the application of prin-
ciples. Well may we ask when a query comes
up for deliberation and discussion, "Is this a
query on doctrine? Or is it the dress of the
doctrine? — the incidental?" If doctrine, then
to the Law acd testimony; if incidental, then
to the judgment of the people.
Here we put in a plea for our fathers and
brethren who are from time to time chosen as
representatives of the various Districts to rep-
resent the churches in Council. When the
questions are presented, they find about all re-
late to the differences concerning local govern-
ment and doctrinal incidentals. For the de-
cisions of these matters they come together;
and now what jS due them ? Certainly respect.
It is a ma'k of great disrespect to send breth-
ren to the Annual Council and then when they
have given their decision on the things which
accompany doctrine, to turn upon their work
with vehemence and call it "adding to the
Word." There is not a particle of addition
about it. Would it have been precisely right
if the com plainer had engrafted his judgment
upon the decision? Perhaps!
Our Annual Council contains features of
liberty found in no other assembly among
men. It does not, like the United States
Congress, originate bills and raise questions for
discussion, but its members say to the breth-
ren everywhere, "Yon send np the questions
for us to discuss. Yon originate matters for
our consideration, anl we will conSna ourselves
to judgment." Greater freedom on the part
of the people could not be desired. In fact the
people the whole Brotherhood — so ordainei]
that it will originate its own topics for dis
cnssion, thus preserving its inalienable rights.
Here then, is a difference between other forms
of government and the cna which is worthy tf
our special admiration. But with the graiid
principles of government planted among the
members in connection with the power to change
the representatives annually, we 8-« no dinger
in Annnal Meeting becoming tyrannical in its
nature. It is, a representative body, or at least
each District, which is composed of churches
has its representative there. In short we would
like to have some one point out where the An-
nual Meeting has prohibited them from living
an bumble prayerful life. Notvrithstanding
the "little noise" against our Great Council, by
some, no one has yet come forward and pointed
out wherein he has been deprived of liberty to
praise and worship Qod in all holiness of heart.
It is always somebody else that he sees op-
pressed, but when you find the fellow who is
under the yoke, he admits that his liberty of
true devotion has not been abridged by Annual
Meeting, but "the man lives out West or down
East." Ths unfortunate individual is hard to
&lA. W.K.&
A PURE BALLOT.
KEEP open eyes and ears as you go into an
election for delegates to District Meet-
ings and Annual Meetings. Let no man ioiia-
ence you to vote for his man. If you permit
any one to lead you to vote for his particular
friend, with whom he may have a secret
arrangement to carry some point, you will lend
yourself to spreading corruption in the church
Judas "communed with the chief priest" — and
his children seem to inherit it; for it is ttiil
among them.
Mark it plainly, that if a church once know-
ingly tolerates bargains and influencing on
the voting question, or during elections, then
down goes pure balloting, and corruption be-
comes respectable. Keep your ears open ! li
a man asks you to vote for this or that one be-
cause "he is able" — or "he is a good talker," or
"he is a man of influence," set it down that he
is off the track, and himself needs correction.
"Faithful men" are needed and we do not think
the members of the church are so ignorant
that they need someone ta point out to them
who is faithful! These spider webs — these nets
and traps need watching if we would keep out
corruption. We know some may set us down
as needlessly alarmed; but this is the rallying
cry of Satan, ani.Ais method of turning the
good into the ditch: we do not mean to be set
down in that manner. We know whereof we
speak; and warn the members genarally to
guard pure government by keeping the ballot-
ing pure. Never enter the arena of worldly
trickery; but hold your rights in your own
hands, and vote according to your own best
judgment. Fine talkers are not so much need-
ed as fine characters — ''^faithful men," who are
not " tossed about by every wind of doctrine,"
True if a man of good character — a faithful
mm, — can talk and reason well, he will serve
you faithfully; but do not be persuaded that
ability to talk is the sole qualification of a
representative. , m. m. e.
SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
I would be pleased if you'll answer the following;
In Sunday-schools do you have a secretary? What are
the main things he is eipected to make a note of?
iN our Sunday-schools we have a Secretary.
He keeps a record of the attendance oi
officers, teachers and pupils; the number ol
versus committed, money collected, and what-
ever else the school may want recorded. Just
before the close of the school is the time he
should read his report publicly.
Do you use the Lord's prayer?
Yes, at the close of each prayer; the one who
prays cloaes with the Lord's prayer.
What do you understand to be the order concerning
official coimcils? To what extent should officials coxmsetV
or what is the object of official councils?
The object of official council is to consult in
regard to that part of the work that belongs to
the officials; care however should be taken to
keep within lawful limits and not interfere
see that matters are in a proper shape to come
before the chnrch, and in regard to such things
they may consult when they see prop'r. It
possible, such councils should be held at a time
when it will not interfere with the regular
work of the chnrch when assembled. This
thing of having the congregation wait in the
house an hour or two while the cffieials are
away to themselves consulting, is something
in which I never did believe. Observations and
experience have also taught me, that as a gen-
eral thing, offieial councils are not much
needed, though it would be difficult to entirely
dispense with them on seme special occasions.
Let them be held only when necessary. ,
What i^ your way of startine a visit before a commun-
ion meeting?
In some churches the officials assemble, hold
a season of prayer, divide up the territory ard
then start on the visit. In other churches the
deacons take that part of the work in hand
and arrange it to suit their cor venience.
I may notice that some of the members neglect family
prayer, are in the habit of telling things they ought not;
some of the sisters do not have their heads covered in
tiine of prayer. Now is it right for me to tell these
things to the deacons that we may have a chance to talk
over them at church meeting? J. B. H.
The batter way for you in all of these things
is first to set a good example. Then if you see
your brother or sistei neglecting a plain Chris-
tian duty, go to him at a time when you are
both in a good condition to talk like Christians,
and have a pleasant talk over these points. Nine
times out of ten you will do your brother or sis-
ter more good than if you would tell it to the
(leacons. It might be well for j on Fometimes to
remind your housekeeper of these things; in
that way you may aid him in kee p'ng a more
careful watch over the flock, but m your part
of the work do not go so far as to make a busy-
body of yourself. We see little use in telling
things of this character to the deacons when
on their annual visit; it is the duty of the
housekeeper to keep a careful watch over his
flock, and when he learrs that the members are
out of order he should admonish them without
being urged by the church to do so. He cer-
tainly knows what the Scriptures require of
the members, and when he sees that things are
not as they should be, he should embrace
the first convenient opportunity to instruct
the members more perfectly in the way of the
Lord. J, H. M.
THE RIVER JOEDON.
rHB source of the river Jordan is three large
springs at th« foot ol Mt. h'ermon, the
Mount of Transfiguration, in the northern
part of Palestine.
The first spring flows from under the West
side of a mound thirty feet high, on which
once stood the ancient city of Dan. It is sup-
posed to be the largest spring in the world,
sending forth a swift body of water twenty
feet wide and over two feet deep.
Two miles East is another spring about half
as large as the one at Dan. It flows from un-
der the hill on which stands the ruins of the
ancient city Caesarea Philippi. About one and
a half miles West of Dan is the other spring; it
it is about as large as the one at Caesarea. These
springs are fed by the melting of the snows oa
with the rights of the lait^. Ojiciab ahould \ Mount Harmon and flow the ;ear around*-
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THE BiriSTHKE^ J^T ^\^±<I<:.
affojdiiig a vast amount of water. A short dis-
tance South of Mount Hermon the water? of
these springs unite and form the river Jordan,
which after flowing a few miles further ex-
pands ioto a lake three miles wide and four
miles lo.ag. Then after fijwiag ten and a-half
miles it enters the Lake of Galilee, having a
deswnt of 682 feet in that distance. The Lake
of Galilee is 6 miles wide, 12J miles long, and
at itj greatest depth 165 l^et. It abounds
in fitb, and on its batiks once stood many thriv-
ing cities. It is 632 feet below the level of the
Mediterarrian sea, and is subject to storms which
sometimes make its waters Koil like a caldron.
At the southern psri of the Lake the river
makes its exif, and after running South a
emptied into th- Dead Sea, and Ircm there tak-
en up by evaporation.
The D^ad Sea is 10 miles wide, 45 miles long,
and 8t one place 130S feet deep. It is about
1312 feet below the level of the sea; has a dee-
olate and forsaken appearance. The water is ex-
tremely salty and bitter, containing no living
creatures. The southern part of the Sea i?
supposed to be the site of the doomed cities of
Sodom and Gomorrah.
One writer says there is no river in ih? world
like the Jordan; none so wonderful in i»8
historic memories, none so hallowed in sacred
associations, and ncns so remarkable in its
physical geography. It is emphatically "the
river" of the Holy Linri. It has been more or
billows hear and obey his viici-; ih-re did he
walk upon the face of the def^p; thtr-, obedi-
ent to his will, tha fishes filled the di-ciples'
oetf ; along these shores the lame walked, the
the deaf heard, the blind saw, the sick were
heated, Inpers were clesns-e'l, the dead were
raised to life again. But the most plorious
event the Jordan ever witnessed ^as Christ's
biptism; for when he was bapt'Z'd ''the heav-
ens were opened unto him, and he saw the
Spirit of God descending like a dove, and light-
ting upon him;'' and when the divine Son was
perfectly equipped fir his great work of re-
deeming love, when just abcut to srt cut on
his glorious mission, the voice of the divine
Father piercs the vault of IIh^ liea e is, and
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distance of 65 m'les, enters the Dead Sea. The
channel of the stream is so crooked that in trav-
ersing that di-ilaoce it runs 200 miles, making
a descent of 610 feet. It is a very rapid stream,
and at many po'nts over rocks, and gravel beds
fliws as rapilly as the water in a mill-rac^.
Ferry boats are kept at a few points; but at
most fords it can be crossed on horseback
when the slr-^am is not too high. The stream
has never be^-n known *o go dry, and always,
even at the dryest sea'- on of the year, affords an
abundance of water. The average width is
about 100 feet, va'-ying in depth from three to
eight fi et. In the rainy seasons of the year it
over fl-jwi its bank'* and often attains a width
of several miles. This vast body of water is
THE RIVER JORDAN.
less intimately connected with all the great
events of Scripture history from the Patriarchs
to the Apostles. Its banks have been the sjeni-
of the most stnpendius miracles of judgment,
power and love the earth ever witnessed.
Wben the fire of heaven had burnt up S jdom'i-
guilty cities and pollated plain, the waters of
Jordan rolled over them and buried them for-
ever Irom the face of man. Thrice was the
swollen torrent of that river stayed, and its
channel divided to let God's people and proph-
ets pass over "dry shod."
Greater still were those miracles of enr Lord
which the evangelists have grouped thickly on
and around the lak-? cf Galilee, through which
the Jordan flows. There did the stotm-tossed
proclaims to the astonished and joyful disciples
on Jordan's banks the divine approval of both
work and worker: "This is m\ beloved Son in
whom I am well pleased." Surely then we may
■lay that every spot along this stream is "holy
2;rounu," and that the name Jordan is not
only emblazoned on the page of history, but is
enshrined in the Christian's heart.
It would almost seem as if natnrs's God had
from the firj-t prepared this river to be the scene
of wondrous events, by giving tc its physical
jeograpby some wondrous characteristics.
We present our readers wit h a well executed
illustration of the stream, hoping by this means
r.o impress on their minda the fdcts contained
jji this article. J. H. k.
THE BRETHREN AT ^VVORK:
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nv 1
ss.
J. ;j^. MonLER,
JEditor
AU communications foT this department, such as que-
ries and anBwers. should be addressed to J, S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co,, Mo.
Will 3 'crni one explain GHne3i3 4:15 — "Mid the
Ijortl stiid uuto hliu, rhnreforrt wti030'-ver slajrlh
Cain, vengeance anail t)e taken on hini seveiitolri.
And the lj(ir i set a mai k upon C >in, le3C nny fiud-
jnn him sho'iiil kill him." v\ hat was the mark
He set on him Y KoBiiiiT r. Oi;ook.
Will some one please explain the fifth versf, in
the second chapter I'f Acts, wliich reads as fol-
1 iwa: "And tcieie w-re dwelling at .leiusaieui
Jews, devout men. out of every nation und r
Ilea en." W^r^ tlmsa "devout mdu fiom evcri
nation" all Jews, or not?
Kobe IT T. Ceook.
Please explain ITehrew 0:1,2. We renl, we
should leave the priTiciples of thn doclriiie •■!
Ohrist, we should go on onto |*rfeciion. ii' t laj-
inu again the found tion of repentance from d^-ad
vorks, and of faitlj^townrds God, of the tlodnne of
baptis»is,tiic. \\ ital bapfhnis ha'l raul leiereicr
ti'.s-einghe uses Llie p ural nniiiher? JiitlieGei-
nian tlie r-adini; is riirt-renl : "Von cler Tmife, von
der Lehi'e " H^'ewe have hut o e il,iclii'.e ann
one oapasui. How are we to rtccii' ile tl e matter;
J. H. JIlLLEK.
(Jen. 1: .3, What was that Light, seeing ihe fun
and mocn AVere only made tlie fourilj davV .Some
one p'ease explain. Lizzia U- Myeks.
E^Ihe ahove query is open for invettiga ion.
J. s. ii.
^ ■ ^
THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
"When dd God sfit np a kingdom on earth; on
the day of I'entecost or before that timei'
jAMts il. Xeff.
THE idea, that (he kingdom of GoJ or of
beaven, was not sat up till the day of Pec-
tecost, is a modern one. We state further that
th^re i^ no Scripture, from Matthew to Revela-
tions, to sustain such an idea. How, or why.
any pprson was ever led to form such an idea,
we are at a loss toknow. In the first p'aee it lacks
Scriptural evidence to sustain it. In the second
pUce there 'u nothing gained by it, so far as.
Gospel truth is concerned.
The facts are these: Christ had told the dis-
ciplf'S of the expediency of his going away; but
promised to send them a Comforter. Luke
says, (in 24: 19) "And behold, I sen! the prom-
ibe of my Father upon yon: but tarry in the
city of Jerusalem, until you be endued with
power from on high."
Here, there is not the least intimation of the
setting up of a kingdom, but simply the fulfil 1-
ling of a promise. Again, " But ye shall re-
ceive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come
upon you. Acts 1: 8.
Here, also, there is not the least reference to
a kingdom being set up; but only a reference
to the disciples being qualified for their woik
by the Holy Spirit. In the second chapter of
the Acts of the Apostles, we have a history cf
the fulfillment of the promise of the Holy
Ghost. Peter, in referring' to that event, doe?
not even hint, that it was the falfiUment of the
prophecy af Joel, etc.
Theolj^ctin thus baptizing the dis'iiplfs
with ih Holy Ghost, was t) qualify th m a>
legally authoriz-d ambassadors of the kingdom
of heaven; and it was not the setting up ot ^
that kingdom. For that was previously done.
as we shall show presently.
The kingdom of Great Britain, has been eet
up a lonj time, but no one can represent that
Kingdom in a foreion court, except a legall)
luthorized ambassador, presenting his creden
tials from the crown of England. Efen so,
ihe disciples were to represent the kingdom o)
heaven at a foreign court, but were not privi
leged to go, until they had their credeJlltiai^
rom the court of heaven, in the power of tht
"tloly Ghost. This, iu substance, embraces th'
work on the day of P. ntecust. Hence, we no-
tice tbat a kicgiiom may be set up, and neces
larily must be, Detoie it can q.iahfy embassa-
iors to represent it to any fjieign power.
Luke sa>s, 16: 16, " The law and the pr 'phelt
itje until Juhij; oince thtt time, the kiugdun
A God 13 pfea -heri, and every mau prrfseth in
r.o It." 'Ihe quesuou j.nstLts iltel): How
oould any one preac'a the kingdom of (ijd, i'
,t)at kingdom have no eiisleuce; was not sel
Tfle above quotation from Lake is the lau-
.^iiagti of Cnribt atid clearly implies that th-
Jewish theoc/ai;V virtually ended, when Johi,
he Baptist began to preparo ihs way ot tb>
Li jrd, by piebChing the kingdom of Guu
A^aiu, '■ but if 1 cast out dcvii.-. by tlie Spin
jl God, then the kingdom ot God is come unt-
fou." JMbti. 1^: 28. No one doub:s ti ai
(Jhrist oii cast out dv-vilo bj ihe s-pirit of God.
t'hen indeed the kingdom ot God came nnli
.hem. The conch Sou is inevitable, thiit ii
■vas alreadj tet up. "ALd heal the sitk tiia-.
ire Iheifcin and say unto them: The kingdom
ot God 18 come nigh uuto jou." Luke 10: 0.—
The 1 lirase, " Llgh unto yi u," does not ni:ral..
lUe day ot Htntccosi, but it means, that it wa
at hand, ready tor their reception.
" Now when John was catt into prison, Jt-
5US came into Galilee, preacbiijg tht Gospel o.
ihe kingdom of God." Maik 1: 14. Hert
igam. It IS clear, that the kingdom of God was
in existence, before the day of Pentecost. —
Again, '"the kingdom of God is at hand. '
ilark 1: 15. The phrase '"at hand" means,
bhat it was ready for reception. Of course thi
eldims ot the kingdom must first be presented
to the people by preaching, in this sense^l
vvas "at hand," — " nigh unto them."
If the people accepted the preaching, then
the kingdom was within them. The differenc-
Ostween, "at baud" and "within" issimplj
whether the people would submit to the claimt
ot the kingdom. First, it must be "brought
nifeh by preaching; and, secondly, " be accept-
td to become a power" within us. So Jar as
Christ's general work was concerned, in refer
ence to the plan of salvation, that was com-
pleted just befoie he expired, when he said, " It
13 finished."
No doubt the kingdom of God was set up be-
fore either John the Baptist or Christ came in-
to the world; lor Christ wss as a lamb sUin
trom the touLdafion of the world; but tie
kingdom Was not made manifest till John and
Christ came.
There is a stn^e however in which the king-
dom of God is still forming, i. e., by' uccessiins
to the church. And in that stn-e it will not be
completed till the last soul is saved (that is to
be bayeo). Then, will Christ deliver up the
Kingdom to God the Father. In this stnse we
imderstand the clause in Christ's prayer, "Thy
kingdom come." So far as accessions to htat
kin? iom are concerned, it has been coming,
%itid will continue to con e, till Christ will de-
liver it to the Father again. J. S. H.
MICHAEL AND THE DEVIL
DISPUTING.
WLy did Michael contend with the devil for the
body of JJoses. Judel:5. Kakcy fcTEtS.
WHEN God created Adam and placed him
m Ejtu, he wa.« a free sgent; he cotild
-hoote iiie or death, and eat of the tree ot life,
or of the forbidden fruit. God was bis friend;
out. ihd devil envied him. God desired him to
^at ot the liee ot life and IiVe, but the devil
ned to deceive him and (ause Lim to eal of the
forbiddeu Iruit, that he should die, so that he
.night seize upou him as hn p'ty or booty. —
t'ne ialttr succeeded and coLquereil mau, caus-
d h.m to sm, brought him under the dark do-
minion ot death, tui when he finally departed
this hit, he c.-aimcd mail as his Own. This
jiaim was in a u.irtain sense legal, and was to
ast until he should coine, who shiilt bruise the
'serpent's head," and ■"tnrough death ceslroy
iiin that had tue power to death; that Is, tne
leva." 11 b 2: 14.
Utnce when Mjses died, he claimed 'him as
■lis o«vn. But Gjd, wno purposed to stow
lloses with E ,j ih m communion with our
oleesed Savior on the holy mount, for the en-
couragement and hcldiBg up ot tne faith of his
iaints, all through the Cnrislian dispensation,
lent M chael the archaugel, to take charge of
lis body, that it should u t pass into coiiup-
tion. And hence arose the contention, — Mi-
chael laying claim to that which the devil
cUimed as his ovn. For the body of Moses
.lot passitg into corruption, he was wrested
irom under the power of death and the devil.
Toe answer to the qiestion, '" Why durst
M. chael not bring againot the devil a railing
accusation!' 'embodies the principle which must
govern the actions of all those that are suljects
of God, whether angelic or human. God is the
devil's j.-dge, as well as that of every disobe-
lieut being. Therefore Michael durst not rail
the trutulul accusation against him, how that
with wickedness, treachery and murderous de-
signs, he obtained his booty, — the human race;
but seizing the ol jict ot his errand, he depart-
ed, saying, " The Lord rebuke thee." To not
nvenge ourselves, but, like Michael, commit
vengeance and judgment unto God, is the duty
of every child ot tiod. Daniel Bbight.
Better qualifications on the part of the Sab-
bath-school teacher is a want as universal as
the Sabbath-school itself. From everywhere
the cry comes up, " We need, and must have,
teachers better fitted for their work." The way
to get thtm, is to go to work and make them.
They wll not drop down from the moon, or
like manna iu the desert. The Savior took
uis followers and trained them. The Sahbalh-
.-chool superintendent and pastor must follow
histxampie. ^
A HUM.iX heart is maoe to love and cannot
exist conieutedl/ without it. Love is the gol-
den, chain that unittB the childxeu of God.
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THE BiriJeTSHEISr .A.T AV OiiK!.
(^mxt^pnhntt.
From j. S. Snowberger. — We arestill try-
ing to keep the ark of the Lord moying in this
part of Qod'a heritage; though through the last
Winter we could not fill all our rfgular ap-
pointments, on account of the storm and cold.
Now the weather is nice, and if health permits,
we expect to attend the aprointments regular-
ly. We have four places, where we hold meet-
ing once a month and many other points where
people would like to have meeting by the
Brethren; but we cannot fill the calls. The
church here is in union and all the members
seem interested m the work cf advancing the
Master's cause. We now number fitly mem-
bers, here, in the Beaver Creek church; but the
trouble is here as in many other places in the
West, — too mach scattered and the field too
large for the few laborers; but we still feel as
Bured that ere long the Lord will answer the
prayer of his people and send more laborers in-
to his harvest. To ministering brethren and
others, we would say, that we have a good
country, good water and climate, excellent
railroad fdcilities, and very good markets. —
The prices ot land range from six to twenty-
five dollars per acre, according to improve-
ments and convenience to markets. We had
the severest Winter last season, that the oldest
inhabitant can remember. Sail, from all ac
counts, the weather has not been near as severe
here, as in other places of the same latitude,
farther Eist. To those contemplating; coming
West, we would say, come and look at this
part of Nebraska. You will find a good, kind
and sociable class of citizens, endued with a fall
share of intelligence and thrift; and very at
tentive to the preaching of the pure word. li
any wish to correspond, we will cheerfully give
all information we can. If any wish to come
and Bf.« the country, they need only address
the writer at York, and they will be met and
taken care of, and assisted in getting around to
see the country. Come then, before going else-
where, and help us in the great work ot
spreading the Gospel and enlarging our belov-
ed Zion on these plains. We would like very
much to see in the B AT W., that the Beaver
Creek church was booked by brethren J. H
Moore and M. M. E^helman for a vi&it soon.-*
What say you, dear brethren? Shall we be
gratified in our desires? Think of it, at least.
and may be in a nignt vision you may see a
man, who will say to jon, "Com'? over into
Nebraska and help us." We are aware by past
experience, that it is not as pleasant to go to
those isolated and scattered members, as it is to
go into large churches, where they have good
houses and everything comfortable, but the
true shepherd don't seek ease, but the heart
yearns lor the lost sinners, and upon you we
look as being faithful messengers for God. Now
brethren, if this is worthy a place in your col-
umns, use it; if not, look for the wpste basket,
and we will try again by and by. — York, Kei ,
April 16.
iished, as it may dj us all some good, it we
carefully read it and also some other letters, he
tias written for publication. Brethren and sia-
tfr.*, it should constrain us all! H*ve we ever
imagined ourselves in the place of those dear
members just fur a little while. In one of his
letters he said, they would be glad sometimes
to eat the scraps we put in the swill barrel. 0
how often, when we with our children are all
comfortably seated around the table, whereon
IS placed a bountiful meal, does my mind wan-
der far away to the home of Bro. Hope and
family, and wonder how it is with them. &ear
mothers, we all know, how anxious we are, to
supply all tne necessary wants of our dear lit-
tle ones; and oh, how sad would we f ;el, if we
had notning to give them but a crust of bread,
wtien they are hungry, and may be sometimes
not that. Methinks I can see the tears cours-
ing down the furrowed cheeks of those dear
parents, and especially the dear one that has
been afflicted so long. We well know how we
fetl, when we are sick and not able to adminis-
ter to the wants of the family. We, the mem-
bers of this part of the vineyard, also know
the good of meeting-houses. Though we have
none nearer than twelve miles from here, we
still have it good in comparison with the loved
ones in Denmark. Now. (brethren and sisters
too) can't we raise the desired amount for a
tiouse, away off in Denmark, for those meek
ones to worship in. We have dear members
all around us, that would throw in a little of-
fering and never miss it; if the elders of each
church would lay it before the members, and
tell them the sad story of suffering and hard-
ships, I believe that nearly every one would do
his or her part. How it would cheer these
drooping spirits, and how many prayers would
ascend to our Father in heaven in our behalf.
Let us try it once and see; for the good Lord
bas blessed ns with an abundance of earthly
blessings, — the good things of life. So let us
lend a little to the Lord, by giving to the poor
and needy. Let ns try to lighten these heavy
burdens by giving them the des'red amount to
build them a house. We are only hvin? here
for a short time. Soon, ah, soon we must give
an account of our stewardship' here; for these
things are not our own, hut all belongs to the
Lord, — "the earth is the Lord's and the fullness
chereof." We that are Bible readers, well
know that the Lord loyeth a "cheerful giver;''
and also that it is more blessed to give then to
receive, and ere long we will go home to our
reward, and we will be rewarded according to
our good or bad works done in the body. I
fear we are not as diligent and prayerful as we
should be, for we surely let many opportuni-
ties ©f doing good, pass by, without giving it
more than a pa'-sing thooglit. Let us ever re-
member that we have but one time to travel
through this world. Let ns try to do all the
good we can, while passing along; for we can
never return. After we are through with this
world, we cannot return to make wrong things
right and crooked paths straight. — Altoona,
Iowa, April 10.
twelve meetings in four days at Tylotrup, at
which place brethren Eby and Fry were once,
when I baptized our first sister there. As the
rfsult of the above meetings I would state, that
n Swedish woman was baptized. There are now
five members in that neighborhood and pros-
pects for more. We expect several yet to come
soon, in divers places. Six hjve baen baptized
this year now; three to each church. Love-
feast will be held in Hj jrring the last part of
April, and at Rjai j-^rg the first part of M-iy. —
Tne last place is the headquarters for the Fre-
derickshaven church. The churches s em to
do well; p^ace and good-will reign and all try
to do their best in their condition. Even in
Thjland the members seem to get more inter-
ested bnd aroused. I should go up there, but
ice and snow prevent.
From A. Hutchison. — I will hereby inform
your readers something further in regard to the
Master's work in the Mound churcn in Bates
Co , Mo. Bro. J. S Mohler gave yon a brief
account of the good worS there a short time
sgo, stating that there were six baptized at the
time of his visit to them in March, and a^so
six more applicants. I was requested to be
with them at E ister. Accordingly I went and
tried to hold forth the word in its purity as far
as able. Others also made the good confession,
and nine were baptized. Four more made ap-
plication for baptism, and one to be restored to
I he fold. This makes twenty who have come
out there since February. I give this report
by request, and also say to the Brethren that
Bro. F. M. Peek who is a young minister there,
is greatly desirous of, and needs assistance in,
the good work of the Master. Cannot some
ministering brother locate there and help in
the Lord's work? — Centreview, Mo., April 21,
From Jason Shaeffer. — We are in peace
and union; for which we feel thankful and en-
couraged. Have preaching every first and
third Sdbbith, by our Bro. Jacob Yost and our
young Bro. Abel Killensworth. Bro. J. S.
Mohler is onr elder; but can't be with us much.
We organized a Sabbath- school last Sabbath.
Daar Brethren, pray for ns that we may pros-
per, and assist in building up the cause of
Christ. — Brush Creek church. Mo,
From Rebecca Moats — In looking ever
the pages of the last. Primitive, my eye fell ou
hn interesting letter from Bro. Hope, written
ia Bio. Jas. Quiuti:!, vhich I am glad he pab-
From Chr. Hope. — I baptized two, a
man aid wife at a new place, south from here,
March .,8tb. One of the minitt-^rs in the
Hjjriing chuidi was down south and held
From C. W. Brubaker.— Cold Winter and
late Spring, — that seems to be the case all over
the country. Winter wheat has not grown
much yet; although it looks well. We had a
good rain a lew days ago. Spring wheat and
oats are all sowed; some of it is up. Next
week they will about all finish plowing for
corn. Sime will commence planting by the
middle of the week. We lived five years in
eastern Illinois, and over five years here. It
was all new land, when we came here; but for
farming I prefer this place. All kinds of grain
will grow, Spring or Winter. And I think,
after we get orchards old enough, fruit will do
well too. All we ask, is, that those seeking
homes in the West, come and look at this
county, before locat ng elsewhere. Our coun-
ty is just as nice and free of stone and gravel
as any in Illinois, and we claim a deeper soil,
and just a? rich. We have plenty to live and
to spai& KanBBH, in soma respects, has a bad
TUTS 13Kir/.r iIliE2Sr ^T ^V\^OKIi.
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ssm''; all we ask if, come and see for your-
selves. The only aid we ask, is a iew minis-
ters. We have tlii-teen meoubers here and no
minister. Bro. Geo. Thomas, from Pcabody,
■will come every four wpf ks to preach for us, —
McFherson, Kan., April 9.
From J. S Mohler.— By request of Ed. S
Click and others, we held several meetings at
Rith Hill, Bates Co., Mo. Had good attend-
ance and excellent attention. Rich Hill is a
town only nine months old, and contains
about 1,600 inhabitants. It is situated at the
crossing of two railroads in the southern part
of Bates county, and is the center of immense
coal fields, — veins from three to six feet deep.
An enormous business is already transacted in
the coal Hue. Hundreds of men are eipp-oy-
ed in taking up coal. Train after traia goes
out, loaded with coa', going West and North.
Rich Hill is also sarrouuded by an excellent
farming country. Judging from the rapid
growth of the town, we would not be surpris-
ed, if it contained 16,000 inhabitants bcfort-
another df cade. Most of the pf ople there now
are in moderate circumstances, and have come
there to work; hence would be a fair class
among whom to labor in the cause of Christ
At present I know of no belter mis>ionarj
field than Rose Hill. As yet there is but one
church in the place; and the mtj irity of itsiri-
habitants do not (0 to church, from the fict
that they cannot dress fiae enough. If a min
ister could locate among them, and visit the
families, distribute tracts and talk up the pure,
simple, humble religion of Christ; thus making
them feel that somebody cares for them, there
is no doubt there could be a gocd church built
up in course of time. Now is the time. The
material is there, — where are the work'nen. —
After awhile other churches will spring up,
and the opportunitv now offered will be gone.
The home ministers of Mo., have their hand^
full at home and can only be spared occasional-
ly. There are three members livirg there, and
Bix more in the country a litlle ways. Shoulii
a minister in the Eitt, desire to go West, to du
business, or if he has a good tr^df ; no better
place could be foucd, in my jadgment, to get
along temporally, and to become useful spirit-
ually, thaa Rich Hill. For further informa-
tion address S^f pben Groom, Rich Hill, Bates
Co., Mo. Of cours'. business men and trades-
men are there alretdy by scores, but there is
room for more as the town improves. — La Due,
Mo., April 18.
From John Forney. — To-day the Lord add-
ed two more souls to the Chapman Creek
church district. Others are convinced of their
duty tj G )H, and we hope that the grace and
spirit of Goi help them alorg, i< my prayer. —
Abilene, Kan., April 17.
From Jacob Hilderbrand. — After return-
ing from our regular me' ting at Oenterchurcb,
I thought I would pen a few lines, which might
be of some interest to some of the many read-
ers of your worthy paper. Had a very large
congregation of attentive listeners, and one
more was made w-lling (o deny ungodlineB^
and the vauitijs of a sinful world, and unite
with the church of G)d. Indeed it seems that
9 WAe isiM on febe jnt^ of ^e pl^moii^ wi^t
liring nuQibera into the faith and obedience ol
the Gospel. We praise our young brethren
and fisters, who seem to be so steadfast in the
faith and promises of Jesus. May they become
btronger and more self-denying. Be bold, be
true, honest and humble. Through your pray-
ers many more will be added to your number.
— Walkerton, Ind.
From David Brower. — Last Sunday we
baptized a blind brother. We expect to reor-
ganize our Sunday-pchool next Sunday here at
our school-house. The weather continues very
pleasant indeed. Crops are doing very well so
far. Health is quite good. For railroads the
future prospect of Oregon is very good. — Sa-
lem, Oregon, April 15.
From John Metzger.— General health is
good; weather pleasant. Farmers are mostly
very busy, putting out their Spring crop, look-
ing f jrward that God will bless their labors. —
We are well pleased to read the many good
newj in the Brethbeit at Work from week to
week.— Cerro Ootdo, III., Apnl 25:
From Wm. PuUen.— Things at oar la'e
church meeting jaassed of pleasantly. Our
elder, J. J. Lichty hiving died in March Ust.
we saw fit to make choice of elder Brubaker
for our elder. Hud two appl'cants for baptism.
Weather Rae.— Turkey Cre- k church, Neb.
From the PrimitlTe.
From Denmark.
We had a Love-feast at Hormsted the 20tb
inst. Had a good feast. Two were ad led by
baptism. Order excellent. Some strangeis
were present V hi had never witnessed such «
scene. Some wept and some looked on with
amsz-ment. More have asked for admittancr
and will be baptized at the first opportunity. —
Hop-^ this Spring many will be planted in
("hrist and that they will grow up to eternal
life.
The discusMon with the Lutheran minister
will be printfd in our Danish paper. It will
run through three r<umbers. Are there any in
the. brotherhocd willing to help us pay the
printer's bill for the Dane paper? We hope
it will sijsain itself. If there are any willing
to help, let me hear from you soon. Tlie
churches here do not like to be compelled to do
without it, and the Dane printing fund will be
exhausted after the next three numbers. We
have on hxnd a good lot of tracts and old pa-
pers for future use.
We thank all, who. years ag", gave liberally
to the Danish tract fund. Our elder, deac n
Niclew, and several more I know of, have
come to the church through the instrumental-
ity of tracts and papers. You will find yonr
reward, when you meet those saved oni-s in the
eternal world.
Dear brethren and sisters, be not weary ir.
doing good. Hesitate not to give to the Lord.
Do not think, vou can do nothing. It your
earning and giving a penny, can save a soul,
vou can do much. 0 how many millions ol
»ouls grope in darkness, not for the lick oi
pennies earned, but of pennies not thrown in-
i»ib«Loid'8 toMsaiy. Ohii how mauiy go
about, finding fault, making trouble in the
church, who could do a great amount of good,
instead of using their time for such soul-
destroying work. How much better it would
be, if they would make a few cents and put it
into the Missionary Boai d. Would to God
that all would be willing to die for the unity
and peace of our fraternity, rather than to
work for the death and destruction of those
blessings, just because they can't have every-
thing to their notion and their own way. In
the marriage state it will never bring peace
and prosperity into a household, to thunder,
scold, fret and make trouble, jast because one
cannot always have all things to his notion. So
in the church.
In the honseho'd peace and blessings will
come, ^^hen all look, not on tbeir own, but to
the good of the family; when all are wiring to
bear with one another; then all will feel happy
and contented. So in the church. If a man
joins the church with the idea, that all must
b-ar with him, and then cannot get all to do,
what hi thinks is tbeir duty, then he will tear
the whole concern to pieces, as a corrupt or-
aanization, — that man will be the most unfort-
unate creature in the world. He is hated both
of God and man, and finally, mu«t go down t o
eternal destruction. But if a man will join
the churih with the desire to make others hap-
py and better, to be like God, to teach those
who are wrong, that man will not only be use-
ful but happy at his work.
As I tm oftin Hsked to write for the papers,
[ will say this: My dear brother, vou no doubt
fhink vou do a g"od work, whether 50U work
for progress as you call it, or. oppose it. What
=vould you think of a s(h lol master, who «pent
years of careful study to prepare himself for
bis work, if hs would want all his scholars to
■lee and act just like himself and if they could
Tot, would go to work and divide th^ school in-
to small frugments; would turn his efforts to
^et those, he should keep in unity, divided, and
<o takfU up with such Division and s'rife, that
ill the branches of learni' g were neglected. —
Would you call him a wise and good man? So
in the church. We see acrrss the cc»an, that
^ome brethren act this way in the church. A
oett«r way is to be patient in life and eiiimnle,
— .%how the right way. Fill into the several
vessels little by little, as they can bear it. Do
not crush God's heritage to pieces, by forcing
<11 on them at once. Let others have the time
'o attain what you used lime to attain, and if
they never attain to it, b-'ar with them. Lay
lown yonr lif'' for them. L^t this rule apply
'.o anything that is not a deadly sin against
Gloppel order. That which is sin, should be cut
ff, — the sooner the better. Our Live to you
ill. Yours in Christ J-spa,
Christian Hope.
Frederickshaven, March 22, 1880.
Look out. — A new swindle has just develop-
-d in Dubrq le, Iowa. It is a book agent sell-
ng, '• A History of our Country." He visits
he houses while toe men are absent, makes a
!ontract for one of his bonks with the lady, of
he hons- for $3.50 and $1 50, takes 50 cents
lown and wiits six m >nths or year for the bal-
inop. There i'^ no separating point between
th. $3 .50 and fl 4..'^.0. and alt^^r a 'ime these
contracts will turn up f'r $350 and $i50, and
being valid notes, will have to be paid.
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guiiltli mil Wm\nmntt.
S. T. BOSSEHMAN,
Edit ok.
AV ootDmuniciiion* for ihi$ depirlmeut «bouM be ad-
dresicj to d. T; Cjsfermaa, Dunkirk, HirJia Co., Ohio.
PURE AIR.
GOOD hcallh h3nf,s upon the wingq of th(
wiud and is csrrieri about upon the gen-
tle breez'S to th« hnrafs of all who will opeu
their doors and let the messfnger come in.
Pure air is an ab^rilufe necfspity to bealth.
Many are sick in eonsfquence of badly- ventil
atfd ronme. Pure air may bpoame poUu'ed if
confiupd. The rooms of our houses may bi-
clean and swpet, but in the a'lsencp of proper
ventilation. Iliey become foul and oif'nsive. —
Yet we fight against thia agent of purity, pnrp
air. In the arrangement of our houses, church
cs, halls, school-rooms, etc., we try to eschirJe
it. The doors are guarded and closf d as if coW
pure air was our mo?t deadly foe. Toe mas^ivi-
purity of the air, so much like the love of God,
cannot be defiled. It is free and unbounded in
its course and seeks to confer blessings upon
all. Then, why exclude this angel cf purity
from our houses ? Why refuse to breathe it,
and go weeping to our grave a consumptive?
Why shiver, when we li'^ar this niessfngf r
rattling at our windows and running around
the corners of the house seeking an entrance?
Why, when an inmate of the honse accidental-
ly or otherwise opens a door, and lets this
cheerful guest in, would you ask, "Were yon
brought up in a barn?"
Air, once breathed, is unfit to breathe again.
and should be turned or exchanged for purp
air. Air, breathed oversnJ over again, becon^e^
foul, dingy and dark, and though invisible, yet
it lurks arounf", and though unscer, its power
is felt, an inmate is prostrated^ — a victim to foul
air.
If you were to wash your hands or bathf
your person, you would not say, 'The water
does not look yery dirty: I can use it again."
Would you do that? No; but you would cast
it away. Shall you then be careful about an
external application to the neglect of the 'w-
ternat? The lungs are very sensitive, and it
not cared for, b^c^me diseased and a greater
calamity will follow.
" Be ye clean," is an imperative commanrl
from heaven, aid must be obfyed lo render un-
to Go! the service from our bodies and 8pi^it^
which is due his n^me.
" The soul that sinneth, shall die," unless
saved by the great ShepVerd of souls. Am'
what is said of the soul, i.s no less said of the
body. To sin against the body is very easily ac
complished by breathiusr f 'ul air. This yoii
can instance in the church, school-room ami
hall, when afraid of the anxious visitor, — par*
air.
Our bedrooms contain, perhaps the most
poison. We sleep night after night in a close-
ly confined room, look closely tor plenty o1
coverlets for the protection from cold, but not
a crevice dare bs open to admit fresh air for thi
health of the body.
Look well to ventilition. If you become so
habituated to the air of your room as to fail to
de^fct the poisonous atmosphere, go out in the
iipen ppsce and breathe the air of heaven acd
Ibis make your oififctory mure sensitive, thv
vou can more readily detect the poison of your
cios^ly-confiued rooms, which ia sapping your
verv vitals.
Hiusea were mide to live in, and Ihat to s
good, ripe age; but by carelei-s Lving we al'on
• mrselves to d:e — i victim of carebs-nefs, ere
<v6 live out half of our iia\P. O.ir houses-
should be fo arranged for proper ventilation H^
to be able to breathe; and by this expulsion of
'oul air, exchanged for pure air, the sleeper can
rest with safety; insure gODd health, and hap-
()iness the result. b.
SHUN THE WINE-CUP.
Young man, shun that cup; touch not a single
drop; 'twill dry thy spint up, and blast thy
parents' hope. It was our fafhi^rs' curse — it
caused them misery. Then, young man, go
thy course, but let the wine-cup be. That
cursed cup of wine, for centuries tias stood
the harbinger of crime — has filled the
World with blood! And wilt thou touch
it now?' 'Twill prove thy misery;
then, young man, we entreat, to
let the wine- cup be. War-
riors and statesmen have
fallen by its power,
yielded t o its
charms in an
unguarded
hour. Poets and
sages too
beneath
its sway
have bowed,
and genius in its
pride has sunk
beneath
the
cloud.
Old age and
blooming youth in its
sad trsin we see; then young
man, be induced, to let the wine-cup be.
From the Totor Ocban.
SUSTENANCE BY ABSORPTION.
A CURIOUS cause is assigned for the spread of
small-p(xin Sullivan county, Now York. —
Pujsicians there express ihj opinion that the
.lisease was carried from one bouse to another
by a eat, aud owners of cats have been notified
t) keep them from roaming about.
Ox the 28th of j\larcb, Albert C. Bogart, of
Patters-on, N. J., celebrated his one-hundredth
birthday. One hundred aud forty of his des-
cend-in ts dined with htm on the occasion. He
ii in fair heal.h uni quite active, but hasseem-
fd to think of late, that he was living to com-
plete the one hundred vea»s.
DETROIT, Mich., March 29. A remarkable
ca?e of abi-tinence from food is now in
^xistence-at Battle Greek, this Stato. Last Oj-
rober Mr^. Henry Ingram had srnn teeth pull-
ed. This brong ht on nausea at the stomach,
and inability t ) retain food. The woman is
>;iid to be still alive, having eat-u or drank
uothing since October. Sh-? is nourished bj
being bathed ia beef tes, milk, etc., which act
by abs-orption. The pores of the skin absorb
oearlyaq'Hita (^ay from these balbs. She
f els sort of hungry, which is soon allayed h\
the bi.th, after which she feels as if she had
'aten. A bath in wa^er will quoneh her thirst.
How much 1( n^er she can live, is a problem. —
Her stomach is siid to be totally paralj z-'d.
There «eems to be no doubt of the eLtire geii-
uintnags of these remarkable facts.
A LITTLE boy was tempted to pluck some
cherries in m a tree which his father had for-
bidden him to touch. " You need not be afraid,"
said his ev.l companion; '" for if your father
nbould 6nd out that you have taken them, he
is too kind to hurt you." "Ah," said the biave
little fellow, that is the ve^y reason why I
would not touch them, for though my father
would not hurt me; yet I should hurt him by
my disobedience."
The value of black walnut timber has gone
up wonderfully within the pas'; ten years. A
VVi-consin farmer, twenty-three years ago,
planted a piece of land, unfit for cultivation,
with black walnut trees, which are now irom
sixteen to twenty inches in diim-'ter, and have
been sold for $27,000. An averagi bldck wal-
nut tree, sh'pped from this country to Great
Britain and worked into gun-stocks, is worth
from §1,000 to SI 500. B.
" I HAVE been a member of your caurch for
thirty years,"' said an elderly Christian to his
D>istor, "and when I was laid by with sickness
for a week or two, only one or two came to
visit me. I was shamefully neglected." " My
friend," said the pastor, " in all those thirty
years, how many have you visited?'* "Oh,"
he replied, " it never struck me in that light. I
thought only of the relations of others to me
^nd not of my relation to them."
To Keep a Eooir Puee. — To do this, it is
only necessary to keep a pitcher or some other
vessel full of water in it. The water will ab-
sorb all the respired gases. The colder the
tvater is, the greater is its capacity to hold the
gases. At ordinary tempprature a piil of wa-
ter will absorb a pint of carbonic acid gas and
several pints of ammonia. The capacity is
nearly doubled by reducing the water to the
temperature of ice. Water kept awhile in a
room, is nnSt for use. Impure water is more
ii j irious than impure air.
Tub foundation of all happiness is reliance
I on the goodness of God.
Sleepltsskess — The following is recom-
mended as a cure for sleep'essness: "Wet half
a towel, apply it to the back of the neck, press-
i ig it upward toward the base of the brain, and
fasten the dry half of the towel over, so as to
prevent the too rapid exhalation. The effect
is prompt and charming, cooling the brain and
induc'na calmer, sweeter sleep than any nar-
cotic. Warm water may be used, though most
persons prefer cold. To those who suffer from
o?pr excitement of the brain, whether the re-
sult of brain work or presfing anxiety, this
simple remedy has proved an especial boon. —
Midical Press and Circular.
T1RK '!'.>? KTI J leK^N" j^JF "VVOKK.
271
GEJVJERAL, AGENTS
BRETHeEfAT WORI
TRACT SOCIETY-
S T. BoWPTman, nnnkirk, Ohio. Jijlui Forney, Abilene^ Ksn.
B --b Kyiv (,ruft. ni DauiBi V-tuiiuna, Vlnjeii, Ul.
Jess' Ca vert Warsiw, !• d J- rf. Flory, Lontnnoijt, Colo
W- leaior, ajL llurria, UI. John Melzger, Cerro i^tjrJo, 111
8 8 M 'hier, Cornelia, Mo. J \V. Soutt»ood. Dora, lod.
John ''l-e. \fnlh.Tr>- Un-ve, ni D Br-wer. ^Hl-tn, « irei^n
What will You Do for the Poor?
SINCE ow last repijrt we> have receivi^d th"
f.iUoviiig aiu'inos: F A 3-)lla f, 50; Jac.
Erb, 50; Mrs S C Tr.CH, 1 00; Mi.r^aret Sloe
makHr, 3 Oil; Siuiou S udsbaktr, 5ii; Francis-
Me z, 1 00; Stppheu Richardson, 75; Siniiit-i
Bussard, 1 00; Barbira R. Cripp, Y5; Tsna
Hcks 1 00; P Iljnsaker, 50; Divid Waitirs
50; Noali E>riy, 2 00; Mark VVorkniar, 1 (0;
sister at Nora, 1 00; a friend, 50; L-wistown
churcb, Pa, 7 35; P.iil^-mon H £f-rr., 50; Pooi
Mill's aj-mpith J, 1 00; I M Hj58lelt, 1 50; F
C llfyers, 1 20: Gen VV dmitb, 1 Oi'; B Grove
50; L.vi Red, 23; F Hast, 25; N -us 13 Licbty
50 cts; H-sriDati II '»tet(ler, 75; P A Beaver.
1 00; J Q Sai;er, 25; Jacob Lise; 50; Joan
na Stover. eO; D.>ni4 Btchtel, 1 25; H H
Heau, 1 00; Laver i f G 'd, IIuS-W, 111., 50;
Wm. W.ikman, 50; Miria Z >kle. 65; 11
Kurtz. 75; Lucy Stambaugh, 1 Of; 0 Battiuess.
25; R Euti^ld, 50; Jonattian Juhuson, 1 00; J
F Myers, 3 oO.
TO SOtnS'D TUIXIiJiKS.
B oks tre; >t n? on the great fundamental
priiiciples of Christianity, and worl s on church
government, and the relations that di^-ciples id
Jesus sustain to each other, are needtd; henct
wfi sugg' st that some of o.r br- 1 reu and si.s
ters, wi,o liavt; b-en blessed ot G-id with abili
ty, enter the 6 Id of book-making and give u-
the truth ia all of its richn-'ss and beauty. We
are prepared to execute b ink work in a neat
and sub«tant,ial manner, atd s'lall be plnased to
examii.e M.'iS., wir.h a view of pub!i>hii g —
Tffccts ou variim su j els ara □■ieJ^d and we
invite all wiij iiau uss thn'"s.vorl tint cits,"
and "tile tire that burns,"' to try tbeirsk U, and
Sfiid in the rirs^u.t tor exaininatnin. Tra t-
for children are needed. S ):n« will soon be is
sued by u>; but we need hundreds i f kind-, fill-
ed «i'.h the choii:eit matter. Will you th-b
consider thi-* w irs', und d ) whal you cin t,ir
the Lord? We should bs pleased to corres
pond uith )na Ofion the su^i^hC^. m V. E
TlUS Villi Piely — B>' M. W. Estelman Tills worl
ireal.s l-irjieiy, ol ihe-iulifh ot Chrisliiuid -dJ llieir epj-
ariiii 11 I'roin the worM, Clolh. occis
Trine lEiers'.^n Traced to the Atcstles. — IHsiorica
qii-l:iliuuy IfMii uiO'lcrD tiiiJ .Auciei.. ^ulliore, proving
•that ii Ihreefuld iaimcrsiou wad the oiilj luetho.J
ot bHptiziug ever pritcticeU by tne apu^ll«^ »utl men
iDiiue-liale diicceasoL-b. ilv J. il- Moore 16 ceul-
111 cotiies. tl.i"
JoseDhQS-T e woiks of FL.UMUS .,'O.SEriIL\S, ihu
le'iri.el aii'l jiullieiilic Jeuisli hiSionau, cmti'iniig
nveiit^ hui ks ot ilie -I- t^i>ti :iiiii*)uiiits, s-even tiui>k« oi
the Jewish war iiD I ihe Lite of Josephus, vmiieu by
himself, aua embtUished with elegriuil eugravingf.
Leather, ^^3 50
Aadress, WesieBjS Book E.^r-HAXOK.
M.L Morris, liL
Aay fiHiigioub or IJiaLoncal wurE in print eent on receip-
of publisher's retail price. In sending for books alwayf-
tz:iTe I. The name of the book. 2. The name of th-
(luthor. 3. And unless aJvertised by ua, the aJJress o*
■•he publishers.
TeniTDsraiice and Anti-Tolacco
TRACTS.
idd.
100 B. YTintOntarfl I.o
I'Jl 3. A Workinn Alari"^ Afi'-aL
ire H. ThoDi:.coi..ryon..l.ai-i-o.
133 a. Will thsCi-iiiini: Womarj .-^mftV-T
IM S. N'owr, Ilotip.-t. drnptliiit (j-liyiij Plpaf
IJ.1 3. The Nol.le Tar takes ibfllM^i^..
1*5 3, ThaDrunkaifl'fiWnhluquy.
107 3. Spittio;; ins l^il-Car.
303 8. ihe rr.msclleriindtiiii Victim.
100 a. The8mol£aCar,orI{fnup..i. ^Vherifc
110 3. Isn't it worso tor a ilaii. Kmbr^r?
1 11 J. The LMrtor>' of two S-.-haol t;r>ya.
112 J. Jnmea and John making a i'Lui.
113 J. A Library Smokeil away.
114 J. Don'tCrink, my Co'y.'or Smoka.
115 J. Fire I Fire I
lie J, TheLittlo ADti-Tcb;icco TreacTie-.
117 J. Ihe Wife pleadm^r in liehailol her Boya.
118 J. Little Harry, the H<ro.
1 19 J. Tbo School MaaLer and his Scholar*.
I:i0 P. En^lifih Stati.^ties.
I'il P. Notallaa and a Brother.
122 P. For our SoltJiiTS and Sailors,
123 R. ASmohercivesChrittiatisa uaefnlLeflioa
124 R. A lately discovered Parable.
125 R. How l^'D.ther Axky talked about Tobacca
U6 It. Tit for Tat wuhthe Parson.
127 R. An elf^Qucnt Preacher mado a Prtinbard.
123 R, M'ji'cratc men, come to therei=ciie
129 It, Tame the YoLin^ Lion, not tho Uld one.
l;iO S. The Plc3Suror.nd then theating,
1:>1 H. A Dream, and what came of iu
132 R. U it a Loss?
133 K. A Word to Rich Eiunaellers,
134 R. A Viila-O Tavern.
1^ H. How can we account for Tobacco nabit*?
T-'S H. Poisons used in Ale, Deer, aii'l Porter.
137 H. The Ojibway Chief Riid his Speech.
133 H. Delirium TrcmL'c.-i and Tuhaeco.
139 H. Tobacco good lor tho Teeth.
140 H. ACoUoquybetw-ecn Deachand theOr»T«,
111 U. Com-WiikeaonTemperaDCsandLhoAaTy,
142 H. The poor Smoker oii Fire.
143 H. The Elephant 13 Lojt^e.
144 IL Confes.-;ioa of a Divuie.
115 H. A Parody.
HS H. NrhataRumPellcr rnntrihatca U Saetetjfc
147 H. U itearotodropTot,aw»/
USt !f. A Smoker's I>i;f..ne«.
149 H- Yon nae Tobacco? "Xo.TobaccotjsetBi*."
159 H. A Drunkard eio-iu^nt, ortli* Dflm't Cuy
151 H. A Smo&in? Consumptive.
2no J. Hoi^ our IIoTsmsv caxry on th* B«Anfc
2fll J. Harry"B Anti-Society.
202 9. Woman Appropriately at Wort.
213 S. Tftl.acco a Fo* to Bea'nty.
2<H 8. Tobacco a Foe to Marriage
2^15 H. A Preacher a Maniac by Tobacco^
201 H, John Saliphury vs. John Gosii.
2NT n. A Dream that was not all a Dream.
213 H. Delirium Tremens.
2f>9 H. An Appeal to tho Fnenos of Temp€r»nafc
210 H, A TtfbaccoCondumpiive.
211 H. l^Tiat ilenof Science Gay about Tob»oo«fc
212 R. TliB Evanselical AUiance.
213 R. A Christian Sellinj; Tobacco.
214 R. Ih the common u.-o of Tobaccos StnT
£13 R. Tliestoryof HarrySCoddardand bSCIpir.
216 R, TheCoUejnaQ, theC'ijar, and tho BottJa.
2lT P. Why trivaConvictasiidPa ipers Tobacoof
218 P. En-rlifli and French Tobacco Slat-aOa
213 P. A fiuo Story for ilea as well aa Uoys,
FOUr.-rAGE Tr.fCT",
400 R. TThyT.jI.C.A. men shoatddroplobaeeow'
401 R. Toliacco tends to riiin the SouL
402 R. Tobacco, Opium, etc.
4iO R. An Anti-Tobacco Sermoo.
4"^ R. An Appeal to Professors of ReTisIon,
408 IL TheldylofT%vo Hundred Jliiliona.
409 S. Rev. \V. U. IT. IL and hi3 Cifiar.
410 S. Christian Ladiea vp. Tobacco.
411 S. Charlie ord .^ian,- in a StreerTalfc.
412 S. Gfn.Grautr.[;dhi3Ci-->.r.
413 3. Pirrpout'a View 01 the Tobacco (Tod.
414 li. Save tho i'oung and you save aU.
415 P. Our Smokers and our Fires.
416 P. The Demoralizing Pnwor of Tobacco
41T 11 Oriirin and Xaturc of Tobacco.
4id H A JubiloQ of D'-vile oxer Tobai-co.
Diary of Rev. Goloaon Spittle. Itj p»£r«i,
Th^fthove tracta:» reclassified a.ifoIlowR. Thou*
nmrked H. refer to TobaiT.-»nfla5pcttTi;Tiijp^,a/(\.
Thone tnarked •>. nreitvenilf. ThoBo ciark-«<l i*.
pr«:>eiit Ihe/KruMfdM/ritfwof thou ic"tioo- Tbo**
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"T 6iJ ceuts per lb. Send ior some and mike
missionaries of theoi.
" Campbellism Weighed in the Bal-
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JiBRIHREN AI WOEK.
27^
THE BRETHREN A.T TVORK-
SQUIRES— ARMSTRONG.- At the residence of
the bride's mother, near Delphi, Iowa, March
3, 1881, by Rev. Abbat, a Baptist minister,
Thomas -'. Squires, of Hazel Green, Iowa, and
Bister Sarah Ann Armstrong. Brother Solomon
Stang was engaged to solemnize matrimony, but
on account of ihe snow blockade he did not get
here. Eljiira P. Aksistrong.
MOORE— DIERDORF.— On the evening of April
19. at the re^idence of the bride's father, by Jos.
C. Lahman. Bro. Willis A. Moore, of Longmi.nt,
Col., and Miss Anna L. Dierdorf, of Franklii
Grove, 111., oldest daughter of Solomon Dierdoff.
Jos. C. La«iian.
fallen ^^lu\h
Blessed are the dead whloh die Id the Lord. — Bev. 14 ; 13.
MILLER.- In the White OaK church, Lancaster
county, Pa.. April 18, 1881, sister Catharine, wit^
of George Miller, aged 67 years, 8 months and
1 day. She leave s a sorrowing husband and eight
grown children who greatly feel their loss which
we hope is her eternal gain.
Anna E. Light.
HOHF.- In Mt. Morris, 111., April 22, 1881, Bro.
Michael Ilohf, aged 61 year=, 2 months and 1-j
days. Disease erysipelas. He was sick only a
few days, Iience his sufterincs were short though
severe. He leaves a wife and three daughters.
Funeral discoirse by Bro. J. W. Stein.
(Primitive and Advocate please copy).
HARTER.— 'n the Xevada church. Vernon Co..
Mo, April 1, 18SI, sister Jennie, wife of Bro
Jacob Ilarter, aged 66 years, 9 months and 2
dnys. They had lived together a little ove
fifty year). Fun-.ral discourse by the write-,
from 1 Pdter 1 : 24, 25. S. Click.
BLL'S.— In the Cold Water church, Butler Co..
low;), Jan. 2.5, 182j, of heart disease, brothfi
Benjamin Ellis, aged 66 years, 7 months and 24
days.
Bro. Ellis was born in the State of South
Carolina, June 1, 1314. He was married December
7, 183J, to Susannah Moyer, in Union county, Ind.
He joined the chuich when quite young, and in
1860 was elected deacon, and in 1863 was eleoted
speaker. In 1873 his wife died, and in 187.5 wa."
mariied again to sister Mary Trent, of Carroll Co..
Ind. Hi was a consistent mpmbfr, a faithful
minister, and a good citizen. He leaves an affec-
tionate wife, (a sister), and six children to mourn
their loss. Funeral discourse by J. A. Murray, of
Waterloo, low a, from John 14: ], 2.
Elihtt Mooeb.
LEER— In the Tellow Creek district, Elkhart
county, Ind., April 11, Hannah, wife of elder
Sam jel Leer, aged 64 years, 6 months and 27
days. Services by Eld. Jacob Metzgar, Eld,
Andrew Bigler and the writer, from Rev. 14:
ii< 13. John Metzler.
HENDERSHOTT.— In St. Joseph county, Ind,
April 16, Mary B.Hendeishott, aged 65 years, 8
months and 28 days. Services by the wiiter
from Amos 4; 12. John Metzler.
SHERER. — In the Mercer church, Mercer county.
Ohio, March 10, 18SI, Esther A. Sherer, aged .32
years and 6 days. Funeral services by brethren
D. Brower and S. Driver, from 1 Cor. 15 : 2 .'.
.1. Shellabaeger.
LYOX.— At Good Hope, Ohio, Mai ch 16. 18S1, of
consumption. Sadie M., wife of Michael F. Lyon,
aged 27 years, 7 months and 7 days.
Sadie was conflned to her bed seven weeks
She was a consistent church-member, greatly
esteemed and much beloved hy all who knew her.
She was naturally of an affectionate disposition,
pleasant and agreeable. In her death, her heart-
broken Uusbanii baa lost a kind oMupamon; tbe
widowed mother, an affectionate daught-r; and
the sisters, a loving sister. Yet they need not
mourn as those who have no hope.
C- A. GUSTIN.
SEESE.— In Solomans Creek district. Elkhart Co.
Ind., April 24, 1881, of dropsy ,"Bro. Peter Seese,
aged 66 years, 1 months and 17 days. Funeral
services by A. L. Neff and the writer, from 1
Cor. 15:53. Daniel Shivelt.
ASHENFELTER.— At JefEersonville, Wayne Co.,
111., Eeb. 20 1881, sister Elizabeth, wife of Bro.
John Ashenfelter, and daugtiter of James
Mauch, formerly from Vermont, aged 20 years,
11 mouths and 10 days. Funeral discourse by
the writer, John Mbtzgee.
WILL.— In the South Waterloo church. Black-
hawk county, Iowa, April 25, 1S81, Susan, wife
of friend Moses Will, aged 61 years, 2 months
and 13 days. The deceased was a member of
the Baptist church. Funeral discourse by S H.
Miller and the writer, in the Brethren's meeting-
house. J. A. Murray.
LEONARD.— At Amelia, Iowa, April 23, 1881,
sister Sarah A. Leonard.
She died in the triumphs of faith, and was
much loved by all who knew her. The family has
lost a kind and Christian mother, and the church
a devoted sister. Our loss is her gain. Although
our dear sister has left us, we would have wished
her to stay, but let our Heavenly Father's wi I be
done— she shines in endless day. Sermon by Bro.
J. Early from Psalms 1:6. S. B. Reist.
GASTON.— In the Beatrice church. Gage county
Neb., April 18, 1881, Lizzie A., wife of friend
Gaston, aged 26 years and 8 eays. Funeral
discourse by Bro. Jacob Kelso, from 1. Cor.
15:.b5-57. J. E. Bryant.
FLORA.— At Peoria City, Iowa, April 18, 18f'l, sis-
ter Lizzie C, wife of Bro. Amos Fhira, aged 27
years, 11 months and 18 days., also her little
ii.fant son on the night of Apiil 20. aged about
one week. Funeral by the Brethren.
D. E. Brubaker
May 2«, at 11 A. M., in our meeting house, three
miles ea8t;of South English, Iowa. Conveyance
to place of meeting by notifying Peter Brower.
May 28, at 10 A. M., in Eagle Creek church, Han-
cock Co., Ohio.
June 1 and 2, at Cherry Grove, Hlinois.
June 2 and 3, at 10 A. M., in Silver Greek church.
Ogle Co., 111.
June 2, at 10 A. M., in Union City church, one
and one-half miles north of Union City, Ran-
dolph Co., li.d.
June 11, seven miles nearly east of Salem, Marion
Co., Oregon.
J une 11, at 1 P. M., in the Rock River chuicb, Lee
Co., 111.
June 11, at 1 P. M. in the Stone church, Marshall
county, Iowa.
June 12, in the Turkey Creek church, In the
barn of Bro. H. N. Miller, seven miles north of
Pawnee City. Pawnee county. Neb.
June 14, at 4 P. M., in Panther Creek church,
Woodford Co., 111.
June 18 and 19, at 2 P. M., in meeting-house, at
Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa.
June 18, at 4 P. M., in the Beaver Creek cnurch,
ao Bro. John Sears', six miles west, and three
miles suuth of York, York Co., Neb.
SMALL, POX
DISTRICT MEETINGS.
May 20, the Ist di trict of W. Va., will hold their
district meeting in the Greenland church, at the
maeting-house by William George's.
May 20. special district meeting at Bro. S. Click's,
2 mile north-east of Nevada, Vernon Co., Mo.
May 20, district meeting of Middle district of
Iowa, at meetifg-house, four miles east of Har-
lan, Shelby Co., Iowa.
May 20, district meeting of No- them Kansas.
Nebraska and Colorado, in the bam of riro. J.
Lichty, four miles north of Moirill, Brown Co.,
Kan.
May 17, district meeting of Northern Illinois, at
Franklin Grove. Lee Co , 111, commencing at 8
o'clock, A. M.
liOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
•lune 11, in the Laporte church, Indiana.
May 11, at 5 P. M., at Bro. Daniel Barnhart's,
near Cttawa, Franklin Co., Kan.
May 14, at 2 P. M, in Middle district, Miami Co.,
Ohio.
May 14, in Chapman Creek church, twelve miles
north of Abilene, Kan
Juue 14, at 1 P. M , in the Milledgeville congrega-
tion, Carroll county. III.
iune 15, in the Upper Cuml^erlmd district. Pa.
May 21 in Redbank church, Armstrong county,
Penn'a.
May 21 and 22. at Bro. S. Click's, 2 milts north-east
of Nevada, Vernon Co , Mo,
May 21, in Middle district, at meeting-house, four
miles east ot Harlan, Shelby Oo„Iow&
Broke out about March 22, in the Soloman's Greek
district, Elkhart and Kosciusko counties, Ind.
A lady by the name of Mrs. C. Clem had been to
Fort Wayne under medical and surgical treat-
ment, and while there, was exposed to the small
pox, aad after coming home she became very sick
and in need of help. Many kind hearted neigh-
bors soon came in to assist the family and relieve
the suffering woman, but not until tbe disease
bad broken out In its contagious foim was her
poiition revealed. By this time about thirty-two
families (including the family physician who
lied), were exposed to the disease, but strange to
say only about a dozen families took it. Immedi-
ate vaccination and dieting has proven successful
m relieving and saving many from much suffering.
Six cases reported fatal— not vaccinated; three
cases reported bad, but recovering— not vaccinat-
ed; five cases reported yet sick at this writing,
Apiil25th; a few cases of mental and physical
suffering and death, if explained would be shock-
ing to read. It is still wonderful how well this
disease was controlled, under such trying and ex-
citing circumstances, and with so little experience.
Some families are beginning to cleanse and reno-
vate, but the utmost care sfcould be takea at such
a time, when Ihe burying, burning and washing
of household go ds is dou%
For the benefit of the Northern District of
Indiana, I feel it my duty to make the above
statement relative the • liaV pox neighborhood,
five miles east of (Graveiton meeting-houfle), the
place where the district meeting Is to be held.
AU persons knowing themselves affected or con-
nected with this disease, should avoid all public
gatherings, until fully renovated and free from it.
Daniel Shivelt.
New FariSf Ind,
Not long since, a farmer residing in Hill county,
Texas, died a terrible death. He had been bitten
by a mid dog, and had taken every precaution tp
guard against hydrophobia, but after a time began
to experience strange symptoms. He rightly con-
jectured that he was about to become a victim to
the terrible disease ; and as bis iaiJi was an iso-
lated one, and he feared he might injure his wife
or children, he repaired to the woods, and chained
himself to a tree. He locked the chain with a
pidlock. and threw the key beyond his reach.
Here, two days later, he -was found dead, with
ftartul indications of the horrible suffeiings he
badeaduied,
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Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, May 10, 1881.
No. 18.
Editorial Items.
Will Henry Stevenson please send us liis address ?
A NEW church has been organized in FranMin County,
Illinois.
PnoELEJitof Hurabn Life andBKETHRLiTAT Wokk one
year for |2.10.
■, Bbo. J. "W. Beer edited the Frogressive while Bro.
Holsinger was sick.
After this the address of Eld. Grabill Myers will be
El Dorado, Blau- Co. Pa.
Bro. Bashor will hold a debate with S. C. Haugerat
Danville, Ohio. May 27th.
Bbo. Adams preaf:hed in ihe Lanark Church the ni^ht
of the 3rd, on "Clirist ,the Son of God."
The Primitive has arranged with Bro. Theo. C. Hol-
lenberger to take the report of coming A. M.
The District Meeting for Middle Pa. will be held in
Lower Conowaga church, York Co, May 17th.
The Gospel Preacher will be sent to any address dur-
ing Ann al Meeting— four days — for 20 cents.
. A. F. Deeter's address is changed from Iowa, JeweU
Co., Kansas to Burr Oak, same county and State.
Bro. E. K. Buechly, of Waterloo, Iowa, expects to
visit in Somerset Co Pa , atter the Annual Meeting.
Do not wony. Lay aside the old war spirit of abuse
imd crimination, and cease divisions on personalities.
The District Meeting in Lee Co., will be held in the
Brethren's new church house near Franklm Grove, 111.
Brother James R, Gish, who .spent part of the winter
in Arkansas,has returned to his home in V\ oouford coun-
ty. 111.
Here they come! Orders for Microcosm. Let every
one who has received a prospectus endeavor to secme
some subscribers.
Was it boasting when David said, "I am like a green
.olive tree in the house of God : I trust in the mercy of God
forever and forever?"
R. H. Miller and D. N. Workman, of Ashland vi«ted
St. Louis to look after tents for A. M. The tents will be
ail right if the wind keeps quiet.
The Brethren at Huntingdon, Pa., have quietly estab-
lish>d an Orphan's Home on a small scale. They apeak
of it very encoui-agingly.
The Stein and Ray Debate mil soon be ready. We
are indeing tiie work so as to make it convenient .to
find imporixnt facts m a momeut.
Bro. E. K. 3uechley is out in the Primitie" Cliristian
favoiing equalii; in breaking b*B«d, diMiding tiae oi^
u>d Mett-waAiBfr,
Arrangements have been with the various steamship
Imes, to bring 60,000 persons to the United States, from
Sweden and Norway during the year.
Bro. Mooee started to Jefferson county this State last
Tuesday, to "Spy out the land." Bro. David F. Eby and
wife, of Lanark have also gone there to see the country.
Just before going to press we received a box of leaves
and blossoms from brother Moore. They are from Jeffer-
son Co., 111., and show that nature is quite active there.
Brother Weslet Adams arrived in Mt Morris the 5th
inst, and remained wth us over Sunday. He is on his
way east, and win tarry a while with the saints in Indi-
ana.
We are hopeful of the coming Annual Meeting. Re-
ports from all parts of the Brotherhood are for peace and
union among the saints, and a more vigorous campaign
against the enemy.
We very much regret that the cut in last issue did not
show up better. It was a fine illustration, showing the
river Jordan to good advantage, but the press-work on it
was not well executed.
The Church in Marshal County, HI., Pine Creek and
-Valton, Wis., are requested by Bro. Howard Miller ti
forward to him at once, the number of members in their
respective congregation.
The Friends have a library containing 10,000 volumes
at Germantown, Pa. It is free of all npvel or ficticious
matter. Byron's and Shakespeare's works are excluded
b ecause they are not grounded upon facts.
As the papers are that a man reads, so he will be. If the
paper grumbles, finds fault, abuses, surmises evil and slan-
ders character, so will its readere do. On the other hand,
if a paper is peaceable, long-suflfering,kind, gentle, earnest
dud enthusiastic in the right, so will its readers be as a
rule.
From our window we have a fine view to the eastward
for ten or fifteen miles. And we need not climb a moun-
tain to have this view. Bnt then the momenta are few
that we can spend in looking over such a beautiful coun-
try; for icori is abundant about these parts.
Bro. D. F. Eby writes from Jefferson county this State,
that apple trees are in bioom, peach trees have shed their
blossoms, and the country is alive with vegetation. That
is a little ahead of us, but nature is moving rapidly all
over the country now. These are lively days,
"Envt is the daughter of pride, the author of murder
and revenge, the beginning of secret sedition, the perpet-
ual tormentor of virtue. Envy is the filthy slime of the
soul; a venom of poison, a quicksilver, which cOMsumeth
the flesh, and drieth up Uie marrow of the bones."
FoRTi-FOUR Mormon missionaries have been sent to
Wales to work in the mines of that county, and in that
way get opportunities to instill their corrupt doctrine in
the minds of the humble miners. Each of these mission-
aries has from four to five wives at home.
The Christian Index, one of our exchanges of Atlanta,
is printed from type made principally out of bullets, with
which the ground about that city is strewn for miles. It
says that these bullets "are still aimed at human hearts,
m«( to a^ait but U Vliaa, ij9 Mnse B«)t deiiUi but life."
The debate between brother Drennaw and Eld. Fen-
nimore is .">ver, and a disinterested party writes us that it
was a compute success for brother Drennan. Further
particulars next week.
An eminent physician of Chicago says he corss ninify-
nine oit of every hundred cases of scarlet fevex by giving
the patient warm lemonade with gum arable dissolved in
it, a cloth wrung out m hot water, and laid upon the
stomach, should be removed as rapidly as it becomes cold.
We move' that brother James Quinter of Huntingdon,
Pa., be appointed treasurer to receive money for the pur-
pose of building a meeting house in Denmark. — Pregress-
ite.
Too late, brother Henry. Several httle girls have made
that motion some time ago.
During the war a great number of prisoners were con-
fined at AndersonviUe S. C. and water being scarce, 3-5,-
000 men went down on their knees one night and prayed
God for water to cool their parched tongues, and the same
night a large stream burst from the hillside, and is known
to this day as "Providence Spnng."
We are pleaded to see brethren and sisters locate at
this place. Learn that several families contemplate mov-
ing here during this year. There is room for many, and
we think they will find Mt. Morris, healthy, pleasant,
and agreeable. Of course we prefer such as seek peace
and ensue it, and are not ashamed to call the Lord's
people their brechreu.
A dishonest farmer stood on the scales when his load
of grain was weighed. The purchai«er paid the bill, and
when the farmer turned to go away the dealer told him
he could not, as he had sold himself, and must remam.
Sure enough the miserable man had sold himself, cheap
— about two cents a pound. It does not pay to be dishon-
est, even at two cents a pound.
It is amusing to see an editor take a paper tube, place
one end over his eye, and the other end against a miUsVone ,
and then with both eyes open declare he sees through the
stone. Of course he is deceived, for it only seems so;
there is no hole in the stone. So it is with some who seek
to correct others. They turn a paper tube against a man,
look at him with one eye covered with the tube, and pie-
tend to see a hole, when there is none. He might be in
better bssiness.
A siGSLFiCANT fact, and one showing the intolerant
and anti-evangelical spirit of popery past and present, ia
the statement of the New Tork Observer, that "while
Mahomedanism controlled Bosnia, the free circulation of
the Bible was allowed: but since Roman Catholics have
had sway there, through Austrian supremacy, the circula-
tion of the Scriptures has been forbidden. ' ' This is what
we may expect in every place where that despotism of
ignorance and superstition gains the ascendancy. A pnio
Bible is the deadly foe of Romanism.
On the last page we publish a sketch of our dear sister
Julia A. Swigart, from the pen of one whose heart hai
been touched by her kind and lovely disposition. Sister
Julia, there was "no spot in thee." "Thy speech" was
"comely." "A garden enclosed" was our sister; but now
like "a spring shut up" — a "fountain sealed" art thoul
When with us, you gathered "myrrh with spice," and fed
"thy kids beside the Shepherd's tent." To your children
your love was "better than wine," andimto thy husband
thou wert better than "rows of Jewels," and "chains of
gold." But now thy "winteris past," "the rain is over
and gone " and your flowers appe&r ia the field of gloiy.
W« eh&U Wtiet to ct»» to f<Ki. a.
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TriTt: BRETHRENT ^T ^VORIC
THE STUDENTS' liBTTEE TO
THEIR MOTHEK.
t>e)(iL,'EL
My darling, dirling-, mother,
I think of home tonight,
I see you sittiDg all alone
B-side the fire I'ght;
And Spot is lying at year feet
On the old lamb skin mat;
While opposite, wiih blinking eyes,
Pars Tabitha, the cat.
The'clock is ticking on the shelf,
The table set for tea,
And Jack and N^ll are coming in,
You'll all be there but nie.
While I, with twenty ether baySi
At a long table sit,
And such a b-ibel of a noise !
You can imagine it.
I thousht to tsl! of studies hard,
Of A'g^bra and G'etk,
But r till- r things e'me uppermost,
0;' which I'd r^the!• sneak.
0 mother sweet, I never drpkrhcd
I'd miss your yoi<?e so much.
If I couid Giily.kis.^.younow,
Or feel the gsii tie touch
Of your dear hard !Wf boys are rough,
Aud seldom care to show, ..
The deepercurrent of thebeaj-t,
Wbf re love--wbite Ji!ies;grow.'
We laugh at tears,' and j^st at sighs,
But many a lowly nigh',
ThereV j :st a somslhiiag ia my eyes
That isn't iaughter^^quite.
There's no bo5y that 'sia.ileB' like yen,
Or has a yoice so rare;
1 seem to hear it wheu the hirds
Sing in the S-nmni'^r air.
Oiir fellows lacgli and call me odd.
And senUmentsl, too,
Bec^u^e I take ';ong walks alone, —
. 'Tis y st to thiijk of you.
They fsy that I'm in love. Weli, yes,
I rather thiuk it so;
And 'tis a love that every year
Seems tenderer to grow.
Yes I'm in love with one whose life
Has been a model true;
A book whose pages ^hine like gold,.
And mother, dear, that's you.
Ah many a time when wrong hss come
In almost angd guise.
To bid me dare and do, I've seen
The sadness in y^ur eyes,
The way you ustd to look whene'er
My evil will had sway.
God bless you, mother, for your love
That keeps me pire today !
Tell Jick and Nr-ll thsy'lj never know
What '"home"' and "'moiher" iceans —
They are only wo>di until you go
Where neither can be see'^.
What would I give to j ist run in! —
0 mother, there's a t.-ar!—
No matter; fancy it's a ki^s —
1 guess I'll fctop right here.
—SalMUd kj/ £. L. StulU
For the Brethren at Work,
WHO SHALL DECIDE.!*
BT O, H. BALSHACGH.
To a Brother on the Pacifio coaHt:—
■yOUR delightful letter is here. Such
-*- a noble expression of sentiment
renders adverse criticism unpleasant.
Some of the letters I receive from op
ponents have all the intellectual finish
of the College, and all the moral odor
of'the madhouse. I gratefully accept
your words of cheer and your large
hearted love that can gather in its em
brace those whose views you cannot en-
dorse. There is surely a pivot some
where for honest souls to converge,
where differences will either merg^into
agreement or be held without disrup
c'on of the bond of pevfectness. Is not
God such a centre? "lie is oi one mind"
aad all life that Ho domiDates and
"ffioulds ten IS to the unity of His mind.
MLsfc of our differences are not as hon
est as we are apt to fancy. "The heart
is deceitful above all things, and des-
perately wicked; who can know it?'
If self knowledge, and acquaintance
with human nature in general, caused
the Prophet; thus to exclaim, what may
be said of u-s who are so apt to lose the
consciousness of God in the predomi-
nance of our ownl
My good Brother I am as certain that
you have rdisread me, as I am that you
hs-ve misinterpreted the incarnation in
oertaia aspects. But the fact of God in
ihe flesh is too large for us all, and even
:br the atJgels, so that we will forever
rail to fathom its fad sigaificxnce. But
we should be extremely assiduous and
/irayerful not to allow inferences t!iit
! re squarely opposed to its intent. The
Miami Valky Council did not protest a
single fe.'.«ure in the present condition
of the church that is radically antago-
nistic to the law of the Divine nature
as manifested in Christ. Misapplication
and overdoing destroy not the principle
misapprehended and misapplied. We
do not kill people beoxuse they make a
wrong use of Tfe. Neither may we ig-
nore principles because they are used
33 a cover for hurtful practices. But
there are assertions boldly made in pri-
vate and in print which theoretically
t.ear the tree of life up by the roots, and
irowbeat Jesus with the charge of i^
norance and sqaeamishness. The Son
of God was a little too particular, too
fastidious about the IX vine projffiefcies
in the flesh, to suit the naticns of same
iif our modern go-aheads. Bat God in
the flesh, is as little liable to change as
out of the flesh. Applications now may
not be similar to applications in the
year 33, when Jehovah hung on the
Cross in human form and human ago-
ny, but his flesh assumption and flesh-
treatment are the same in essential sig
nification to every soul in all periods of
time.
You are sorry that you cannot en-
dorse my views in relation to dress.
His dress any principle, and what is it?
Whose mind makes it what it is to the
individual? The best thing can be des-
ecrated, but the bad cannot be sanctifi-
ed. What are my views on this topic?
Are you sure that your thought is my
'fa< ughtin what makes dress Christian?
You will oblige me by pointing ouft
any discrepancy between a single line I
evfT wrote or iasinuared about dress,
and the necessary law of the Divine in-
fl-'shing. The plain, direct simple ques-
tion is this: is the Incarnation an as-
suaiption of human nature in its totali-
ify, -both in its elements and expression,
or was it partial? The primary point
is not vested iu ecclesiastical authority,
or in specific mod'! admitting of no va-
riation, but in that peculiar qaality and
manner of being revealed in the life of
Jesds Christ.
You pray for the speedy advent of
the day when brethren will not contend
and rend each other for "what is not
written.'' Amen and Amen. But what
is written ? Are there not all around us
hand writings on the wall which none
but Daniel can ddcipher? ''There is a
wheel in the middle of a wheel," its re-
lations and complications known only
to God aad those who think with Him.
Ez. 1: 16. There is a writing within
the writing. In the familiar words Eoi-,
manuel, Jesus Christ, Son of God, Son
of Man, are hidden ten thousand marv-
els of truth not lying on the surfj ee of
the letter throughout the whole Bible.
I AM. This is the Fountain-name of
God. How much does it mean? Who
can measure its sweep? D^es it not in-
clude the all of God? Can man or an-
gel imagine aught not comprised in this/'
self-app' llation of Deity? Let us glancp
at its counterpart. "Be ye Loly fori
am holy," Is not this equally com|*e-
bensive? Dies it leave anything edt of
God's life, or ours ? The filling of the
broad indieation must come <iat of a
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275
true Christian cojisciousness, and we
are not required to wait for the details
till we find them in the alphabetical
letters. Holiness begets a Christ sense
which revolts at the worship of fashion
or the indulgence of an unsanctified
disposition. The response in form, or
expression, to the existence of the prin-
ciple, is as absolute and prompt as the
eye to the light. My good brother
your rule breaks down a thousand 'imes
in the simplest individual history.
Your own life must furnish numberless
instances of refutation. We all want
more than the mere letter, and more is
offdred, ten million times in Jesus the
Incarnate God, and in the Holy Ghost.
The letter sets Jesus before the mind as
best it can, and the Paraclete inweaves
the very life of God with ours, and
gives us a Divine consciousness, a Di
viae wisdom, a Divine discernment, a
Divine-institution, that needs neither
council nor committee to decide wheth-
er the Cross that slays the flesh, or the
flesh that spurns the cross, shall cut our
dress and fashion our appearance and
demeanor. "The life that is hid with
Christ in God," grows a^vay from the
world in all that pertains to the expres
sra-n of the carnal mind, aa naturally as
that the Godman took the directicn of
his higher nature. Is not all this very
simple ? comprehensible to "babes and
sucklings?" Js it not absolutely axiomat
ic?
Preach Christ and him crucified, and
nothing else, and you will have a field
to labor in, and a treasury to draw from,
that will employ all your powers while
you live on this earth, and flood you
with arguments and appeals ad injini
turn. The dress question need not be
prominent, but that which gives the po-
tency and cast to the new life. The
dress needs no special legislation, be-
cause the Divine inbeing that moulds
the deportment will shape this also.
God is an integer, and the Ideal of a
true life is at all points above consider-
ations that lie wholly in that sphere of
being fnym which it is the pxu-pose of
the Incarnation to redeem us. This set-
tles all that pertains to the Christian
life; but we "confer with flesh and
blood," hence dissension, discord, coun
cils, committees, self exaltation, and
fresh crucifixion of Christ. Were we
all sun clothed and star crowned, and
God-enshrining, we would be "the per-
fection of beauty," "the joy of the
whole earth," Ps. 50: 2 and 48: 3.
For tho Brethreo at Work.
THE UNION MUST NOT BE DIS-
SOLVED.
BT B. p. MOOMAW.
JTUMBER ir.
"VTEXT we notice what is termed "high
-^^ schools," and called query Ist.
This, too, is a subject upon which good
men may and do honestly differ, and
upon which we sometimes change our
mind. The time has been when I felt
unfavorably toward them, and frequent-
ly said that if I wished to give children
of mine a collegiate education I would,
after I had inducted them into the prin-
ciples of Christianity, rather send them
to a university or other popular college
where they made no pretensions, than
to send them to what was callad a
Brethren's School with the fashions and
superfluities allowed, and plainness and
self-denial ignored; because in the for-
mer, after getting an education, they
would return with the religious im-
pressions imbibed in early life, while
in the latter cause they would be likely
to return still respecting the name, but
their views of Bible Christianity mate-
rially changed. And my mind is not
materially changed, but it was not so
much the schools to which I objected
but the tendency and danger of the de-
moralizing effects as stated above. But
as we now have Brethren's schools, and
we cannot call them any thing else,
whether they are authorized by Annual
Meeting or individual property, which
we learn are governed strictly according
to the views and usages of the gospel
as understood by us, and are therefore
well calculated to disseminate these
principles far and wide, I can conceive
of nothing that would be better calcu-
lated to do this than for hundreds of
the rising youth to emerge from these
institutions, with their minds and hearts
cultivated.and taking their places every-
where throughout the country, and liv-
ing and talking the doctrine among
those with whom they lived. Bat we
are told by those who are of a different
opinion that the apostle says, that
knowledge puffeth up, etc I have been
in the habit of quoting this scripture in
this connection, but finally it was by
some one turned against me, and I nevei
was beaten worse with my own weap-
ons; and it was on this wise: that a lit-
tle knowledge puffeth up, but a more
extensive knowledge makes us humble.
This I could not deny, for the more we
know of nature and of nature's God
the more we realize our inferiority,
and consequently are made humble,
while on the other hand bigotry is the
legitimate child of ignorance, and when
endowed with authority is the very
personification of tyranny. Let us
therefore not be too severe on the Breth-
ren's schools; correct the abuses as we
would in all other cases where there is
a departure from the acknowledged
principles, and in love and union allow
them to enjoy their legitimate privileg-
es; don't let it get between Ub, bo as to
interfere with our fellowship. "The
union must not be dissolved."
Query 2nd asks Annual Meeting to
withdraw the right of holding Sunday-
schools in the Brotherhood. This is a
question that I have considered pretty
thoroughly, and have in time past writ-
ten elaborately upon, and it was pub-
lished in the Weekly Pilgrim of June
10th, 1873. I am still of the same
opinion as I was at that time — that it is
purely an institution of human origin,
without any authority from the Bible
and that every effort to support it upon
that ground must prove a failure, and
only exposes its absolute poverty in
material from that source, and were 1
an advocate of Sunday schools I would
rather depend on arguments founded on
expediency as one of the methods that
it was our privilege to adopt for the
purpose of accomplishing a desirable
purpose, and even this (with me) is of
doubtful propriety, unless it can be
kept under the control of the Brethren,
which is but in few cases practicable,be-
ing surrounded by other persua9ions,who,
if associated with us, would claim equal
privileges in their managemeat, and
their examples and influence being more
congenial to our nature will not only
keep their own children but will more
or less exert an influence over ours, and
entice them away. But if my Brethren
should differ from me, which they may
"honestly" do, I will not fall out with
them, and if even a section of the
church over which I have the honor to
preside, would feel like engaging in this
work (as they have hitherto done) I
would not, nor did I thi-^n, interpost
what authority / might thinh was vested
in me by virtue of the eldership, to
hinder them for a moment, but would
still leave them to work out the problem
for themselves. I always have held
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THE BliETHREN ^T ^VORK-
and still do believe, that Sunday
seJiools were greatly overrated and that
the church could well afford to dispense
with them. But I cannot ask Aanual
Meeting to withdraw the r7ght to hold
them, nor would I interfere in any way
with their privileges other than by
friendly argument, lest I might destroy
love, and endanger our glorious union.
Whatev«^ might be my views and wish-
es in reference to Sunday-schools would
bear ao comparison in value to our fra-
tqrnal union. "The union must not be
dissolved.*'
Query 3rd appears to be a protest
against protracted and revival meetings,
such as are not held according to the
apostolic pattern, etc., and in answer
ei3f oins that all meetings be held in a
prescribed way, and we be not allowed
to use ssich means as are calculated to
get people into the church without gos-
pel conversion , such as over persuasion
or e-xcitemenl, simply to get them into
the church, but use gospel means, etc.
I do not suppose that any one will ob-
ject to this. Surely none will want to
go beyond this to accomplish any ob
ject in religion. Then there is no cause
in this for unpleasantness, and on this
ground "the union must not be dissolv
ed."
Query 4th declares a salaried minis-
try to be out of order and refers to a
number of passages of ulcripture to sus-
tain the declaration. So far as I know
a salaried ministry has not been intro-
duced among us,— at least has not been
recognized by any act of Annual Meet
ing, and therefore there is no cause of
alas-Hi on that part. But I beg leave to
say that this subject also has two sidee
to it, and by quoting a number of texts
«n the other side, which may be done,
any fair minded pei^on will see that it
was not intended by our heavenly Fath
er that those who should happen to be
called t-o the ministry should bear sdl
the burden alone, but that all should
bear tbeir portion of the cross that they
might all be sharers of the crown. One
of the most positive commands is that
the gospel shall be preached to every
creature, and if the few who are called
to the ministry are to do all this work
and maintain their families when will it
be done? Who answers when ? But why
dwell on this subject \^ hen the petitions
only ask that the decisions of Annual
M«eting on this subject b6 carried out!
Asd m«re has not been asked for as far'
as known to me, unless it is seen in the
missionary plan with its board of di-
rectors, etc., as complained of below, in
which the Annual Meeting is asked to
repeal its decision of last year, in con-
sequence of which fears are awakened
and expressed ; and in the next sentence
you exhort to a more zealous and active
effort to spread the Truth, etc. Permit
me to say here, that when we like the
holy men of old speak as we are moved
by the Holy Ghost, we see that our aims
and objects are the same. The Annual
Meeting wants the gospel preached
more extensively, and you in these res-
olutions want us to be more actively en-
g^ed in spreading the Truth. Where,
then, is the difference, and what the
ground for fears ? — all want the same
thing done. The only difference is in
the mode, not the means of doing it.
The Annual Meeting has an organized
plan, yours not just so fuUy organized.
The Annual Meeting wants a treas-
ury, so had the apostles, and you
must have a deposit somewhere, because
you, like the Annual Meeting, want
some money to assist brethren in their
labors, and to pay the expenses of trav-
eling brethren when on duty. The dif-
ference is only in appearance, and not
in reality; then siirely we should in
love bear with each other, and firmly
be joined together, and go forward in
an unbroken column, and "in the name
of the God of the hosts of Israel" meet
our common foe, and the victory is ours.
But if we should fall out by the way,
and our columns broken and divided,
the enemy would make an easy con-
quest upon our scattered forces; and I
question if the most far-sighted has
been able to conceive the extent of the
disunion and sorrow that would r^ult
from such a step. Let there be a rupt-
ure at Annual Meeting, and then dis-
tricts, churches, and families fall under
its influence, and in eternity the
end will only be seen and then and
there the fearful responsibility will be
visited upon the wrong-doing, and the
consequences will be fearful. All will
then see that these things upon which
good men may honestly differ are of
little value when compared with love
and union. The union ought not to be
dissolved. God save the union.
Let me entreat all parties, both those
who attended the council and who will
be at the Annual Meeting, as well as all
'the dear bretkrea and sisters eveig^-
where, to fix in their mind, to be pa-
tient and not commit themselves in any
way while there is, if there should be,
any excitement. Be calm, and be sure
to take no step without taking time to
consider, say weeks and months
and even years, for fear that you
may, when becoming more calm, re-
gret it when too late. Be sure to be
slow to make haste in such an import-
ant matter where so much is involved,
and may so much effect the church and
your family and yourself. Don't act
without mature consideration.
And may the good Lord grant Uo
wisdom and discretion in all tilings and
consecrate us wholly for his service.
"HE DOETH ALIi THINGS WBLIi."
Mark 7: 37.
BY MATIIB A. LEAS.
WHAT a grand enconium ! but liow
well deserved. This could not
be truthfully said of any human being
who now lives or ever has lived. In-
deed it cannot be said of man that he
does anything absolutely well; he may
do something comparatively well, but
while this is so the major parts of his
acts are complete failures.
In all the works of art there is an
attempt to imitate nature; man has con-
structed his ideal of beauty or grand-
eur, and so far as the mere outward
form is concerned, he has measurably
succeeded. But it is only measurably,
for the very finest works of art, when
examined through a microscope, are
found to be very rough and clumsy.
Take for instance the most beautiful
artificial fiower, at a distance it may
appear even to rival nature, but let it
be placed under a microscope, and we
will be as'onished at its roughness and
want of delicacy. It is quite the oppo-
site of this if we subject a natural flow-
er to the same scrutiny. The more thor-
oughly it is examined, the more exquis-
itely beautiful and grand will it appear.
We may take it apart and analyze every
leaflet, every petal, and the more we
examine the more we are astonished at
the wonderful skill here exhibited.
This commendation will apply to Je
sus, whether we consider him as the
Creator and survey the works of na-
ture; or as the Savior, and contemplate
the wonders of his grace; or as the
Governor, and examine the dispensa-
tions of his provid«ioe recorded in
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277
scripture. Take for instance the case
of Joseph, of Samuel, of David; let us
read these histories from beginning to
end and then candidly ask ourselves
the question, Could anything have been
added to the plans, or could anything
have been omittted ? From beginning to
end everything was most vpisely ylanned
and most skillfully executed. From
this may we not take courage?, for
what applies to hia dealings with oth-
ers, will apply to his dealings with us.
Why is it, then, that we cannot, with
regard to his agency with us, and espec-
ially in affairs of a trying nature, why
is it that we cannot adopt this acknowl
edgement and say, "He doeth all things
well."
What is it that causes us to murmur
at our lot, to repine, to manifest impa-
tience fc our trials? Ah what is it but
blind unbelief! and we are all the more
culpable as we have before our eyes as
set forth in the holy scriptures such
glorious examples of our Father's faith-
jfulness, and the grand consummation of
his plans. It may have seemed hard to
Joseph when his brother envied and
hated him, and sold him as a slave,. and
again to be falsely accused and thrown
into prison, but these as well as the
brighter episodes of his life were all
links m the grand chain that led him
on to usefulness and greatness.
Behold that beautiful temple in all
its stately grandeur, was it made so hf
a single process, or is this graceful
structure the result of the wisest plan-
ning, and the most skillful execution?
That is indeed a very good frame of
mind when we can acknowledge the
hand of God in every thing, and can
say let come what will, "It is the
Lord, let him do what seemeth him
good." But alas for human weakness,
how often do we stop at the instrument-
ality employed instead of looking be-
yond this to the agent, and then when
things seem to go wrong we are wont
to exclaim, "Oh it was that unlucky ac-
cident! it was that unfaithful friend! it
was that perfidious neighbor ! it was that
bitter enemy!" Such exclamations
show a want of submission to the di-
vine will, and a want of divine confi-
dence in the divine wisdom.
We now walk by faith and not by
sight. The apostle says, "The life that
I now live in the fiesh I live by faith
upon the Son of God." We cannot al-
ways see the rtason or necessity of our
trials or disappointments; if we could
we would then have no need of faith.
God demands our utmost confidence,
and only the most trying circumstances
can fully test the constancy of our faith.
God's choosing place is the furnace of
afliiction; happy indeed are they who
from the midst of this furnace can say,
"He doeth all things well."
We should not judge selfishly. We
are not detached individuals, but are
parts of a whole. What is not good
for us individually may be good for us
relatively. In the school of suffering
we may learn lessons that will prepare
us for greater usefulness. It iS only the
heart that has been broken by cold neg-
lect, and disaffliction of friends that can
fully sympathize with others similarly
circumstanced. Who can so well com-
fort the bereaved as those who have
been themselves bereaved? Who can
80 well sympathize wi*Ji the poor as
those who have themselves known pov-
erty ? The great and good Howard,
that he might know by actual expe-
rience the sufferings of the poor and
downtrodden, visited prisons, hospitals,
lazarettoes, went on board infected
ships, exposing himself m infected plac-
es,— all that he might be fully able to
sympathize with the outcasts.
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Fer the Brethren at Work,
ITBMS.
BY JAMES EVAMS.
BROTHER Moore advises ministers
to instruct the people respecting
the history of the Sacred Books, their
origin, preservation, translation, etc.
We agree with him, but the trouble
with many ministers is, that they have
neither the means nor the leisure to
collect matter for this work. Now we I
would recommend that Bro. Moore,who
has done so well in tracing trine im-
mersion to the days of the apostles,
'would write a series of articles on this
question, and we would all rely on it as
trustworthy and would use it in in-
structing the people as to how the New
Testament origina'fed and how it was
preserved, etc. We axe convinced that
people need light on "What is the Bi-
ble?" So long as an American believes
in the inspiration of our authorized
translation and a German believes that
Luther's version is inspired, it is time
that they were taught that these ver
sions, good and excellent as they are,
are only translations made by uninspir-
ed men.
When a preacher declares that he wiS.
have nothing but what he finds a "thus
saith the Lord for" the chances ar»
that he is claiming this liberty
ki excuse some nasty custom, such
as chewing tobacco, or the privilege of
seeing his wife and daughtese wear
nice hats, ruifies, and gay clothing. We
are notignoB^nt of Satan's devices, and
he can transform himself into an -angel
of light and talk about the gospel only.
If we contended for the gospel Ofily,
thereby teaching that all conformity to
the world was disloyalty to Christ, and
that its divine principles ruled us only,
th?n we would not turn the grace of
God into licentiousness and while prom- -
ijsing men liberty we ourselves would
not be servants of corruption. 2 Pet,
2: 19.
We are free in Christ, but not free to
brins^ men into bondage to sin. Undeg-
the cloak of the gaspel only sojjie
would make the offense of the cuoss to •
cease. Flesh and blood nev^ did like
the cross. . Beware of false liberty. It
is a sugar-coated death pill,
Bro. J. S. Mohler informs ba, afaer
reading the "Problem of Human Life"
that he has clearer ideas of the soul. He
compares the exit of the soul from the
body to a bird dropping its shelL In
the clearer light he has reviewed, will
he please inform us if the soul will ever
seek its old shell. The bird never
does. It has" no further use for it. We
know that the author of said book is
not a believer in the resurrection of the
dead at all, but holds to the Sweden-
borgian idea of dropping the body for-
ever, and that all form and idenHty in-
here in the soul. We would recom-
mend Brother Mohler to read an
article written by R. H. Miller
last Fall on the Resurrection. It
'had the sterling rmg in it. Rapiember,
dear brother, that we are in the last
days, and we may unawares sympathize
with Hymeneus and PhUetus and over-
throw the faith of some. Jesus has
brought life and incorruptibility to
light. _ _
Practice flows from principle; for aa
a man thinks, so will he act.
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There are only two sorts of nien: the
just men, who believe themselves sin-
ners, and the sinners who believe them-
selves just.
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THE BlriDBTBCHElSr ^T A^VOJrlK.
BRANDS FROM THE BURNING.
B7 JAMES y. HECKIiEK.
The brands that were plucked from the burning,
The souls that were snatched from the iiie,
Will praise their Redeemer forevtr,
And all his deliverance admire.
They wandered about in the darkness,
Their eyes were beclouded with haze,
They saw not the flames of destruction
That rolled in reach of their gaze.
As onward and onward they wandered
Away in the darkness of night;
They ever would grasp at the shadows
Until they were brought to the light.
Some seed of diviaity falling,
Took root in a heart that was kind,
It opened the eyes of the .stranger
Astonished that he had been blind.
He saw himself go to destruction,
Beholding his terrible doom,
The yawning of bell in the distance.
His body awaiting the tomb.
He turned from the way of transgression.
He called for assistance and strength
To save him from death and damnation.
His destiny certain at length.
He fled to the cross for salvation,
He found a Redeemer was mgh
And ready to help him from danger
To mansions above in the sky.
The brands that were plucked from the burning.
Were saved by the help of the Lord,
From hell and eternal damnation,
To gain a celestial reward. •
The brands that were plucked from the burning
Will sit on the throne of theirKing,
Extolling their Savior forever,
la anthems of praise that they sing.
THE PRESENT STATUS OF MOR-
MON POLYGAMY.
TRANS-CONTINENTAL tourists who stop
over at Salt Lake for a day or two, ex-
press the utmost surprise when we tell them
that polygamy, instead of being on the decline,
is not only entrenching itself in Utah, but
spreading into adjoining States and Territories
It seems to be a generally received opinion
throughout the United States, that polygamy
in its worst form is a thing of the past; but a
fe(v months' residence in Utah, and, above all,
a trip through the outlaying settleaients, will
convince any one that the contrary is true.
Even in Salt Lake, where we have a non-
Mormon population of five thousand souls, six
Christian churches, and as many mi-sion
schools, a court presided over by Federal judg-
es, in session the greater part of the year, ard
a large numbe"- of Government cffijials resident
among os, polygamous marriages are c mi-tantl)
tiking p'ace. It is probably true th a Mormon
wives make more opposition now than former-
ly to the introduction of plurals into the house
hold, but their opposition avails nothing. In
the ''Revelation on Celestial Maniige," the fol-
lowing paragraph occurs:—
"It shall be the duty of a woman to give
other wives to her husband, even as Sarah
gave Hagar to Abraham, but if she refuses, it
shall be lawful for him to take other wives
without hfr consent, and she shall be destroyed
for her disohedince"
In former days it was an easy matter to "de-
stroy" a first wife who manifested a rebellions
spirit. The ministers of Blood Atonement
were swift and sure, and as the people were
publicly instructed from the pulpit that if they
saw one of their neighbors lying dead beside
the way as they went home, taey were to pass
on and not concern themselves about the mat-
ter, no questions were asked when a disobedi-
ent wife was missing. At present the residence
of Federal officials among n^, the handful of
troops at Fort Douglas, and the Jact that we
have railroad communication with the civilized
portion of the country, makes it less easy to
to dii-pose summarily of a woman who refuses
to give other wives to her husband. Still there
are many ways in which she can be punished.
No right of dower exists iu Utah ; consi quently
when a woman displeases her husband, he can
sell the houte over her head and turn her into
the street.
A friend of mine, a woman who refused her
consent to her husband's second marriage, was
turned into thj street in this manner when
sick and helpless. The purchaser of the home,
a relative of her husband, procnnd a writ ot
ejectment from a court pr ■•sided over by a
United States judge, and a United States mar-
shal, not a Mormon, put her out of the house.
A neighbor of ours, a young man, himself
the off-pring of a polygamous marriage, made up
his mind last Fall that it was his duty to take a
second wife. His first wife, though reared in
the Mormon faith, ig an intelligent and lovable
woman, and bitterly opposed to polygamy.
She has done everything in her power to pre-
vent the desecration of her home, but without
avail. A fdw weeks ago the husband was
"sealed" to another woman, and it is probable
I' at, he wrung a reluctant consent from his
w f , for she Btill occupies the horn", receiv
ng a comfortable support, which would be
withheld if she proved rebellioas.
In this instance the wife has two little chits'
dren, one of thf m a babe a few months old,
and knowing that she could not prevent the
second marriage, she doubtless thought it better
to say she consented than to be deprived of a
home and of the means of providing for her
little ones.
A few Mormon women really believe that
God has enjoined polygamy, ani that if they
rebelled against it, they would bring his cnrse
upon themselves and their children. Others,
not quite so strong in the faith, say that they
fear the teachings of the priesthood on this
subject may be true, and therefore they dare
not oppose them; but by fir the greater num
her are coe>'ced into submisfion by their sur-
roundings and by their own necessities and
those of th^ir children. Our local laws are
framed and admioisterad by polygamists, and
as a matter of course are made to bear heavily
upon those that oppose polygamy.
Our Territory is supposed to be a ward of
Congres.', and under the immediate supervision
of that body, but the significant commentary
upon the legislation of Congress in our behalf
if furnished by the fact that out of the thous-
aads of polygamists in this Territory only one
has suffered the penalty of the law, and the
evidfnce ihit secured his conviction was ob-
tained almost by aecideiit. On the block en
which I lire then it « itmSLy wkiok reprMenta
polygamy three gsnerations deep — father, —
children, and grand childrn all living in polyg-
amy— none of the family have ever been called
to account for their infractions of the law,
though th'- grandfather took some of his po-
lygamous wives in Illinois nearly forty years
iigo. Under existing laws the second marriage
ceremony, which takes place in th^ secret
chambers of the Endowment House, constitutes
the crime of bigamy. It is impossible to ob-
tain proof of this crime, btcause it is witness-
ed only by Mornrons who are bound to secrecy
by their EudoTinint oaths. If the law could
be so am-!udi d as to make the crime to c nsist
in living in polygtmy, it would be possible to
convict and punish iff -nders — at least that is
my opinion, though s ime of our F'-deral offijials
say it is impossible to execute laws whicn are
opposed by nine- tenths of the population. —
Mrs A. O Paddock, in Christian at Work.
8«lt Laki Clty^
TAKING COMFORT AS YOU GO.
LOOKING ahead for happiness in this
world has been compwed to "bottling
sunshine for next year's use." Taking comfort
as we go on is the only way to make sure of it,
and a writer of abiiity and knowledge thus
points the moral:
Ton, proud mother of a beautiful active
boy, — of what use will it be to you, by-
and-by, to remember h)w exquisufy fine
was his raiment, how daintily spread his
bread, and how costly and profuse his toys?
Wnat the child needs is motherly brooding,
tender resting on the heart; and he needs it
every step of the way from babj-days to m^n-
hotd. Take the comfort of your opportunites.
Never mind, though the dress be coarse, and
the food be plain, and the playthings tew; but
answer the questions, tell tha stories, spare the
naif hour at bed-time, and be merry and gay,
confidential and sympathetic with your boy.
And yon, whise graceful young daughter is just
blushing out into the bloom and ireshaess of
wondronsly fair womanlineas, do not be so oc-
cupied with your ambition fer her, and your
desire for her advancement in life, that you let
her ways and your own fall apart. Why are
her friends, her interests, and her engagements
io wholly separate and distinct from yours?
Why does she visit here and there, and receive
visitors from this and that home, and you
scarcely know the people bv sight? \ou are
losing precious hours, and the comfort yon
ought to take is flying fast away on those
wings of time that are never overtaken. —
Housekeeper.
i » ■
Whex the emperor Trajan insisted on R'lbbi
Josna showing him G >d, who he sail is every-
where, the rabbi led him out into the open air
and said, 'Suppose you first look upon one of
his embassadors," and bade him look at the
sun. "I Cinnotsee," said Trajan, "the light
dazzles me." Then said the rabbi, "The u art
unable to bear the light of one of his creatures;
how then couldst thou look upon the Creator?
Tiie sight would annihilate thee."
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Seceet prayer is first neglected or carelessly
performed, then fn qut^ntly e mitted, and after
a wliile wholly ca'^t iff, and ttien farewell to
Qod ABd Chrut aud all laligioau
THS BRETHRlilNr AT WORK:
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MAKV C. XOR.iAN SHAKON, MIXN,
GOOD WORKS.
"Fov "tt-e are liis ■n'ovkmanship. creatofi in Christ Jesus
uuto gooil works, wliich God hath beibre ordaineil that
we shouhl walk m them." Eph. 2. 10.
IT IB <Ti leat !ri-m our r.. xt thifc we ate thH
workiimnship ai G !i1 lliTefirp, in ord">
to pl>as^ h:m we sh^u d d > liis work aeoon^iUi
to the rule he has given us in all holjnss tor
the day eometh whea erery mia'a woi'ksbali
be mide manifest; it shall b) revealed by tire,
and the fire shall try every maa's work of what
sort it is. Tflen . how necessary thac our
tboa.uibts, counsels and all we do be pure and
holy, for G id hath said, "I will bring to light
the hidden things of darkuess, and will mak-
m^inifest the counsels of the heart." 'Hjiiness
to thd Lord is to be tx-mpliSr-d ia tie relativ
datie.< of social Lfa. Ia g^ueral the Cfaristiaa
has two things to regard; to do no barm and to
do much good. Tne Ohriatiaa should remem-
ber that hi is the terhple of the Holy G!io>t.
Being redeemed by the blooi of Christ, he is no
1 .nger his own; his time, his t'lleiits are not at
his own disposa!, th^r.^-fore he is duly bound to
present hii body a living sacrifice, holy, accep-
. table to G)d, whieh is truly .his leasonable
service. This can. be done by none only
those who have been baptiz-;d into Christ,
and have put on Christ and who imitate
the mind that was in him. If we have
been thus j iaed to Christ w? are the
members of Christ, therefore, we are one spirit;
hence our Savior's prayer, "That they sU maj
be one, as thou. Father, art in me, and I in
thee, that they also may be one iu us: that the
world may believe that thou hast sent me.'"
(John lY, 21 ) We leatn frtm the jtnguage
of the S ivi'T that there should be no d^vl8ion^
in the body, but that the members sho'ild h wi-
th-: same mind, the same care one for another
Tueholyl iVBofth'^gospaljSuffireth 1 n^, and is
kiid,eaci!)t'an itviiiit-th uo-. its-lF,i not p!:ff'.'
up, dotb net ^lehave itselfunseemi/gi', , seek- lb
ut.t hei- own, is not easily provoked, ih'uketh H"
evil, R j -icath not i,i in-q uty, but r. j>ioeth
in trutn, beareth all th iigs, balievtta all
things, hopsth all things, endureth all things
Dear brethren, abtV3 all things put on char tj
which is the bond of peif-ctitn; endeavor-
ing to keep the unity of thi spirit iu the brnd
of peace, serving the L >rd with i,ll humility
of m\od. Haip.ilityis tf essentidl impvitinee
and wi.l gu-ird the Cliristian aj;iiast a tliou
Sind snares and dangers. It ia by faiih in
Chri-t and di!ig'?nt imitation of him that we
become holy. . Holiness inuit come from G 'd
for he is the author (f it; for there ia noih ni
in our fa len nature to pt oduce it: therefore, let
us be holy, for God hath not called us unt-
umleanlinness, but h^i willeth even otir
sauctfi atioD. We learu from thn teaching ot
the apostle that God hath from the beginning
chosen m to salvation, through sanctifiij ition
of the spirit and belief of the truth. Ev-ry
man who-e heart is full of tlie love of God is
lull of h uniility, 'or ihe>e h liO man so humble
as he whose heart is cleansed fcom all sin. Tu
live holy inciudi s a grest deal. We- must ktsov.
God by the teaching of his spirit, we must
b-iieve on bim fs a Gcd rcconciitd in Christ,'
we must love him as our heavenly f^.t'ifr, we
shall !h-n love bis law, and gladly be gcv;rn' d
by h s commandments, his word will be. p; ecious-
to us, his wor h^p pleasant, his ordinance sweet,
ant beingno hug-irour own, but bought with a
price, we shall glorify Gid in our bodies and !<■
our spirits which are hi-; and by thus living wt
may attain to that holiness without which no
maa can a e the L ird. Whos lever is born. o<
God, overcometU the world, and this is thi
V ciory that ov roometh the world, even oui
tdith. This noble conquest is obtained, not
by our own power, but by the strtfugth wt
derive from Christ.
Oh may we, by the power of God, conform
to his will, for this is acceptable and well pleas
lug in his sight, and it will be suffi lent ti'
naks a finished Christaiu, throughly furnishtd
to evsry good work. We pray that divin
grace may eo transfoim cur h-arts that we ma-
prove— and pr jve by our own experience (foi
nothing else can teach it) how happy a thics.
it is to b^ wholly devoted to God, and to b,
govein-d in everv rfspert by l,is sa^nd will
Let us arouse s'ill more to action,
To battle this world of sin
That we ni ly hear at the Lord's blest coming,
Well done, though mayost enter in.
M. C. N.
CincinnaU Commercial.
A BABY HEROINE.
Y washerwoman told me of a little blacl-
J_L heroine, who ought to be immortalz-d.
6he is only four years old, and was left alont
ivith a baby a year old, while the mother wed
out for her day's work. While the good o";e
auntie was busy ovr soapsuds she heard som.
boys Sihouting. 'The Potomac is out of ite
banks.'' She started barehesd d toward hei
dwelling, and saw the water whirling arounc
it, fiv^ or s'x f-tt deep. Tiie poor old woma:
was frantic, aid a me nb r f che life- aviag crexi
took her in and ferried ber to her door. Ta-^r-
was not a sound: the poor little ones mus! h-V.
drowned. The moh r's cries brought a kiudh
head to the window. "Here we is,, maraniv; 1
fetched sissy up in the loft, 'cau.ae there is-
water down there." Then ths babt was liftefl
by the small arms up to see msmmy, and iu :
faw minutes both little ones were eijiying
their first ride in a boat. What other child oi
lour would have kept, her head when th^ water
broke in, or bad strength enough to d-at
her little sistr up stairs -to a place of safety?
From The Hous^kt-eper. "
'WHAT SHALL WS DO WITH
.OUR DAUGHTERS.
in silk, it they arts in debt. Teach them that
■ ne loandifull facs is wptlh more than fifty
beiutiful coiisumotive ones. Teaeii them to
we.ir strong stioss. Teach them to make good
purchasos, and to sse to the reckoaiujC of th-;ir
accounts. Teach them.t'>at ih^-y spoil God's im-
•i^e when they lace tight. Teach them good
Common-sense, s.elf-defcuceand-industry. Teach
shfctM to do garden work and enjoy nature.
Teach them lik><wise, if you have money enough,
music, painting aod all- arts, remembering
alivaj s that these things are secondary. Teach
them. that wa'kiiig is much better than riding,
: d that wild fljivers are very beautiful to those
nhj observe them. Teach them to despise all
make-be ieves; that one should say, jes or no,
.vhen one really means it. Teac'a t'nem that
oappiaess in marriage depends neither upon
the station nor the wealth of the husband, but
up n his character.
If you havd taught your daughters all this,
jud made them understand it fully, then let
them, V. hen the time comes, marry m perfes;
c mfidrnoe; taey will be sure to fii^d their way
without further assiste.nce.
(1 IVB them a good school education. Te^cb
J them to cook healthful food. Teach them
to wa;h, to iron, tom-nd stockings, to sew en
butt >n3, to make th.-.r own clothe?, and a well-
fitting .'■hirt. Tt-ach them to bal>e; to knou
t.h.at gi?od cooking s;avas medicine. Tench them
that a dollar is worth one hundred cent*; that
only those are saving who spend less than thev
r-'C-ive, end v;l atsoever moreis sp^nt tenda t
mpovijib. Teach 1 1 en, {hat they are mml.
bs iter dtes&ed in strong cotton gariLents than
RECEIPTS.
CKEiM CAKE.
On', pint sweet crram, ooe cup whits sugar,
one cup raisins or currants, one egg if
id ired, graham fi lar for rather a th'n batter ;
tSake in bread pans. Or the same may be made
into a dough, molded and cut into cakes or
formed into rolls. Bake in a quick cv<;n.
SWEET BKOWS BREAD.
Take one qaart ol rye fiour, two quarts cf
ooarse corn meal, one pint wheat meal,
aalf a teacup of good molasses or sugar and
me gill of potato yeast. Mingle the ingre-
dients into as stiff a dough as can be stirred
••vith a i^poon, using warm watjr for welting.
Lb5 it rais^ several hour.-', or- over night, then
put it in a large deppp.-.n; and bake fire or six
hours.
HOW TO REMOVE Ef ST FROM CLOTHUfd.
Oxalic acid will take rust or any other stain
jut of white goods. Dissolve a small qtanity
n boiiiuf; water and dip the sjpots in. The
ae:d can be got at any drug store. Another
way. is to saturate the spots, with lemon juice
and spread the uloth in the sun, if it doa'l; take
out all the rust the first time, repeat the
application. •
In Iceland, if a minor commits a crime, tha
parents are immediately arrestid, and unless
they can prove, to the satisfaction of the
magistrate, that they have afforded to the child
Jail needed opportnni les for iostruction, the
penalty of the crime is visited upon them, and
the child is placed under instruction.
Ak o'd minister in .Scotland beis the bal'it,
n teaching his people, of expounding the Scrip-
tures biok by book, and chapter by chapter;
and of course the good man sometimss came to
pas-iages hard to be understood. His way r.i
getlingoverad fS;u't.y wi.3 very Convenient, to
say the least of It. He would say, "JSTo doubt,
my Christian brethren, there is a great difficulty
here, asthecomment^^.tois aret^greed upon that;
no 1-t us look the d filculty boldly in the face,
aud-rpasw on!" 1..>. plan would Biut bc;:-
churches of our d^y.
280
THE BltETHRBISr .A.T AVOJRii.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
MAY 10, 1881.
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THE UNSEAELD FOUNTAIN.
Dear Brother: —
I write to you in order to get
a passage of Scripture explained which reads
thus:
"Por he that eateth unworthily, eateth and
drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the
Lord.s body." 1 Cor. 11-29.
I have been troubled very much about that ; for
I feel that I have partaken of those emblems un-
worthily, or when I was not prepared to die, or
not in full faith, and have not enjoyed several
Love^-feasts as I should, being troubled with such
■ thoughts and feelings and cannot get rid of them ;
but it says that the result of eating and drinking
unworthily is our becoming weak and sickly and
often death (spiritual), and I think I am awake to
my duty: I am trying to live a Christian life and
work for .Tesus. I try to think that it will be all
for my own good, and that again I may be able to
I)ortake of these emb'ems in full joy. I have
prayed to God many times that there may still be
light for me, and I feel that he has heard me and
will not allow me to be tempted above that which
I am able bo bear . I know that when I look over
my past life, many times I am far from what I
should have been; and have erred and strayed
away; but as I grow older I see my mistakes, re-
pent and try to live a better Christian.
The Apostle says: "Bear ye one another's burd-
ens." Now I ask you to explain what I have re-
quested and give a few words of encouragement.
God will blsss you for it.
From A Skekino Sister
CUB ANSWER.
WE are either better or worse every time
we participate in the communion. If
we enter into the work with holy zeal and pur-
ity of heart, we are made better; but if we par-
take for selfish purposes, we are made worse.
The language of the Apostle in verses 27 and
29 is directed more especially against the care-
less and profane, and not against l^e timid
and " poor in spirit." To feel unworthy is
not "'eating and drinking unworthily;" nor is
it the consciousness of unworthioess that
makes a person unworthy; but indifference
and carelessness concerning the discernment
of the Lord's body.
Sometimes misgivings as to suitable prepar-
ations will arise. These must not be mistaken
for guilt, or a sense of condemnation for wilful
disobedience; for misgivings concerning prepa
ration indicate a better state of mind than care-
lessness and indifference. "Lat a man examine
himself." When he has examined himself and
found himself unfit, he may then qualify him-
self tor eating and drinking by holy meditation,
prayer, and reading of the Scriptures,
These are various ways by which one may
eat unworthilj : 1. By eating to appease
hunger. 2. To make a vain show of ourselves.
3. To please some fi'iend or friends. 4. To
advance our tiade, or business. 5. By having
no affection for the Lord and his people. 6.
By being ashamed of the work. 7. By being
guilty of some wicked act.
Your letter indicates a feeling of umcorthi-
ness, rather than a state of unworthiness. We
should judge that your doubts and fears are the
result of self abasement rather than that of un-
belief. Perhaps you have, like Elijah, seen the
wickedness of the people, and hid yourself in a
cave — 1 Kings, 19: 9, — and a feeling of sorrow
has taken hold of you, which you now mistake
for unfitness to eat and drink what the Loid
has ordained.
The Lord will lead you if you trust him.
Doubt nothing that God has revealed to you.
Let no worldly allurement — no materialistic
philosophy — no creeds, confessions, isms, dog-
mas, false science come between you and your
God. Where God speaks, let your faith begin;
where he stops let your faith stop. 0 the
sweetness of Jesus' love! "As the apple tree
among the trees of the wood," so is Christ
"among the sons." If we permit him he will
put "his left hand under" our heads, and "his
right hand" will embrace us. "He cometh
leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon
the hills;" Will you meet him there and re-
ceive his meat and his drink? Will you call
at the gate of prayer where Christ deals out ' all
manner of fruits, new and eld," to feed the
"children of the kingdom?" There is no "lion
in the way" which leadeth to tbe Lord, so go to
him often and ask for the bread which perish-
eth nc^; but giveth strength to tr<)ad upon the
adder of unbelief. We pray our Father to en-
rich you with holy thoughts and pure desires,
and fioally let you in through the pearly gates
into the new and heavenly Jerusalem.
u. u. E.
ME. WINTER ON TRINE IM-
MERSION.
ABOUT four months ago there was placed
in our hands a copy of the Gospel Echo,
published at Carroltown, III, in March 1867,
containing a sermon on trine immersion by
W. C. Winter, a minister of the Campbellite
church. It was requested that we reply to the
article, but we have been so busy that we did
not get time to read the sermon till one even-
ing last week. The sermon does not require
much of a reply, for it presents only a few
points, and these have been repeatedly refuted
in the works written by the Brethren. But
as we are constantly adding new names to our
list it may, at this time, be proper to advance a
few remarks in reply to this sermon which
some of the Campbellites claim to be unanswer-
able.
The sermon starts out with an attempt to
defend Alexander Campbell's views against trine
immersion. It is generally known that in the
first edition of the Campbell and Rice debate
that Campbell is reported as saying, "Not only
Mosheim, Neander, but all the historians as
well as Prof. Stuait, trace trine immersion to
the time of the apostles." The word Wm« was
taken out of the second edition, hence Winter
claims that Campbell did not use it in the first
place, but that it got into the book by mistake.
We will not now take the time to ventilate
this matter fully, but will here remark that in
front of the book is a statement signed by
Campbell, which says he had carefully examin-
ed the book and found it an exact copy of the
speeches made at the debate, and by turning to
page 258 the reader will find the word trine in
that very book. The book, however, was not
out long till Caaipball's attention was
called to the word, so Mr. Campbell had it ta-
ken out, knowing that as it stood it would be
strong argument against the practice of his
people. Our object is not to use this part of
what Campbell says as special evidence, but we
aim to show that the language is in the first
edition of the debate, and if friend Winter does
not believe it and will step over to our libary,
we will take down the book and show it to
him.
Elsewhere in his writings Campbell intro-
duces much testimony that is strong in
favor of the three-fold action in baptism, nor
do we remember that he in his writings and
debates ever named the first particles of
historical evidence in defense of the antiquity
of single immersion. IJis book on Christian
baptism is evidence that is wholly on the side
of trine immersion. His reason for using that
kind of evidence is because there was no other
to be had. Single immersion, was not born
till A. D. 360, and was not sanctioned by any
authority till nearly three hundred years after
that, hence for evidence in defence of the an-
tiquity of immersion Campbell was compelled
to call on trine immersionists. If Mr. Winter
does not believe this let him name just one au-
thor who wrotein defense of single immersion
before A, D. 600. I can find plenty before then
who not only taught but practiced trine im-
mersion.
THE 13RE^f illiElNr ^T ^^OTlIL.
281
The next point introduei d by Mr. Winter is
this : The candidate is taken into the water
but once, and while in water only a part of the
person is immersed three times, hence the
greater part of the body is immersed bnt once.
This fallacious argument reminds me of a cir-
cumstance: A minister once told me that we
were inconsistv-nt in advocating, trine immers-
ion, "for" says he, "you place the candidate on
his knees in the water, hence the greater part
of the body is under water before you com-
mence bapt'zing, so that only the upper part
of the body is baptized." I asked him how
deep he took a cacdidate into the water when
he baptized? Placing his hand at the lower
part of his chest, La says, "about that deep."
I then asked him if the lower part of the body
was baptized before the upper part of the body
was immersed? He studied over the question
qnite a while, and then said it was. I then
asked him in what name it was baptized.- Then
he fl.3w the track saying that was spinning
the thing out too finfi. Now that is jast the
trouble with Mr. Winter's fallacious argument;
it will not stand testing, and will apply with
equal force against his own practice.
He next proposes to prove that the commis-
sion does not require three actions by introduc-
ing sentences claimed to be like the commis-
sion, but requiring one action only. He in-
troduces Matt. 8: 11: ''Many shall come irom
the east and west, and shall sit down with
Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the king
dom of heaven." He wants to know if they
must sit down three times. We answer that
"sit down" is an intransitive Terb, while the
verb "baptizing" in the commission is transi-
tive. Now place a transitive verb in this sen-
tence, say "baptizing," and it will read "bap-
tizing Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob." Or
have it this way " JVriting the name of Abra-
ham, and of Isaac, and of JaeoD;" or "washing
the feet of Abraham, and of Isiac, and of Ja-
cob." This settles the questios, showing that
the common run of sentences like the commis-
sion requires a three- fold action. The rest of his
sentences might be taken up and disposed
of in a similar manner.
Mr. Winter makes a desperate effort to un-
derrate the value of Tertullian's testimony as a
historian, by endeavoring to show that he
moved in a very limited circle, and belonged to
a small body of religious people who were but
little known in the then existing Christendom.
Now, this is a very unfair way of conducting
a point in discussion. It proves that Mr Win-
ter has a bad case to defend, hence must resort
to this method to weaken testimony that he
cannot refute by fair, legitimate means. His-
torians of good standing do not resort to such
methods, especially on points where the evi-
de nee is all on one side like it ia in the case of
trine immersion. If the testimony of TertuUian
is to be refuted let it be done by introducing wit-
nesses who testify to the contrary of what Ter-
tuUian has wiitten. This Mr. Winter cannot
do, for all ancient historians who have written
on this subjsct testify that the three-fold im-
mersion was the practice of the early Chris-
tians long before single immersion was intro-
duced' J. H. M,
CANNOT PLEASE HIM.
IT seems our brother Worst of the Freacker
JL is troubled. Ever since he entered the
sanctum of that office, and picked up the edi-
torial pen and donned the literary coat, we
have been unable to do our work in the B. at
W., to please him. . This is to be regret-
ted. True we Lad never been set in defense
of any of Lis particular interests, still we no Lad
desire to displease Lim. We hope he will bear
with us and tell us more and more how to con-
duct our paper. Sometime ago we wrote in
■ defense of the plain white cap and brethren's
coat, and we soon received a scorching
ietiar, aai it had no stars in it either. Then
came a weighing of us in tLe balances on
missionary work, wLen we Lad spent eight
years of hard work in that cause; and we begin
to think that somebody had been raised up to
take special care of us. We are indeed fortun-
ate! It is probable that he is a meeker man
than we; and also probable th«t his two year's
experience in the editorial sanctum far exceeds
our five years of sweat and toil. We most re-
spectfully assure him that we are not an aspir-
ant for membership on the Standing Commit-
tee, and will not enter into competition with
him there.
In the last issue of the Preacher he seems
troubled over the "Problem of Human Life."
Last fall we advertised this valuable book and B.
AX W. for §3.00 some weeks before the Preacher
got hold of it; and when the hard work had been
done — the people informed of the value of the
book — the Preacher stepped in at $2.50 for it
and the book, and this too, without conferring
with us; and we think they Lad a right to do
so. May be we should have murmured, and is-
sued a manifesto, and written to Mr. Hall for a
private letter and put some stars in it, and tried
to entangle the Preacher, but we didn't, and if
we did wrong we go to the foot of the ladder
and try to c'.imb again. Of course it was all
right for the Preacher to cut 50 cents on our
rates last Fall, when they paid just as much for
the book as we did, and all wrong for us to
cut 40 cents noio without the Preacher'' s con-
sent. This is a grievous error!
What mean those stars in Mr. Hall's let-
ter? Mr. Hall never puts stors in Lis letters;
and we fear somebody will get tbunder and
hail for changing or "garbling his letter." And
if our brother Worst will please accept it, we
state that we do get the book for less than we
did last Fall; and more, we now get it for less
than the Preacher does, and Mr. Hall will go
say wLen his attention is called to our clubbing
rates with Microcosm. And when Mr. Hall ex-
plains tlu?, we fear our brotLer Worst will be
worsted a little.
And tLen we seem to Lave done a bad tLing
last year in giving trial subscribers tLe B. at
W., from MarcL to the -close of the year for
$1 00, for we got a column or two of free adver-
tisement for it in the Preacher, and the result
was, hundreds of new subscribers for the B. at
W., but this year the Preacher got down to
business and offered itself at .75 cents — half-
rates, and we did not %Yenfeel bad over it. The
fact is we want the Preacher to grow fat
and do good; it is no competitor of ours. We
have taken extra copifs of the Prtacher and
distributed tLem witL our own Lands in new
Selds, and as'sed brethren to act as ag-
ent for it. Why, we even urged one of oar
hands, when we lived at Lanark, to go out
daring spare moments, and get up a club for
the Preacher, and she did. Perhaps we did
wrong; if so we humble ourselves.
Again in conducting our papar we may have
erred in not telling our readers every week
how religions and Low well-beLaved tLe mem-
bers are Lere in Mt Morris. Or we may have
been wretchedly stupid in not putting a bee
and an old Len on the first page of our paper.
And perhaps we Lave not made a specialty of
worldly wit, and passed it for "tLe spiee of
CLristianity" — in all these things we may be
difisient; and if our brother will bear with us a
little in our folly, we think he will not be the
worst man in all the land.
Now please do not say we are quarreliBg.
We do not tLink brother Worst is angry and
we are sure we are not. We are ready to bum-
ble ourselves, and confess our need of an adviser
in our business. WLat we Lave said we think
will be beneficial to our Worst ts well ss cur
best friend.
[For our patrons only. We shall spare
no labor to give you good reading matter
cheap. As soon as our list reaches 10,000,
you shall have the B. at W. for $1.25. Thous-
ands of Prospectuses are now at work, and 20,-
000 more will go out in a few weeks. Now to
the work, and get a cheap paperj
As noted, the Preacher is no competitor of
ours. True some went over to it last year Irom
us, but they are coming to the old B. at W.,
and are doing a noble work for truth. If they
have not consulted brother Worst, they may
get a/ree advertisement, wLich is more than the
lean old rooster gets on page two of the G. P.
In the meantime send $2.10 and get the
Beeiheeit at Woek one year and The Prob-
lem of Human Life; or $2 50 and get the Bbeth-
EEH AT Woek. Literary Microcosm each one
year and The Problem of Human Life; or better
still, 83 00 and get the Beeiheei,- at Wobk,
youTH's Advakce, Literary Microcosm, each
one year aid TLe Picblim ot £im£ii Lilt-
get aU and be happy. m. Jt. B.
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8a
r M K i > I ( KTt± IlKM A- T W O HK-
FUTUIIE AWKUAL MEETING.
S s( m- Distrists may desire to apply to Aq
Jiuil Meeting to be held in their midst,
during the next three years, arid as the seasous
differ in various parts of iln country, the more
north^rly latitudes b iog lat^r than those fur-
thsr !!Outh, we give the time of Easter and
when A. M, will be held, providing the titue
of holding A. M., shall not be changed, b
18S3 E .ster April 9Lh, A. M. May 30th
18S3 " Mar. 25:,h, " " '• 16 h-
1881 ''■ Apr. 13;b, " " June 3id
GHEEK AKD LATIN CHUECHES
THE Pope h miking the attempt to win the
Greek church to a union with the decay-
ing Romish church, if this scheme should
succeed, will the Romans give up their epriuk
ling and adopt the three dips of the Greek? or
will the Greeks surrender their three immers-
ions and bscome sprinklers? — Baptist Flag.
Hinton, a learned Biptisb writer says: "The
pracoice of trine immersion prevailed, in thn
West as well as the E ist, till the fourth coun-
cil of Toledo, which actiug under the advice o:
Gregory the Greatj in order to settle some dis
putes that had arisen, decreed that henceforth
only cue immersion should be used in baptism;
and from that time the practice of only oue
immersion gradually btcame g^neral through-
out the western, or Latin church. Hintjn's
Hisiory of Baptism, p. 158. Thi^ council was
held in the 3 eir 633, and our q'lotalijn shows
that up to that tmid both tbe Eistem (Greek)
and Western (Latin) churches used trine im-
mersion. The Latin church changed to single
immersion, but the Greek church still clings t i
trine immersion, having practiced it from
the times of the apostles. The Latin or
Romish church finally adopted sprinkling.
There is no likelihood of the Greek church
changing. j h. m.
ti-tchufCii. Tiais shows the inconsistency .o(
1 church that; t. j cts the Bible doctrine of bap-
tism 'for the rcujis^^iiffls of ^iiis." Acts 2: 38
A LEADISQ j >urual remarks: "For the
first time ia many years, there is not a war in
i! e world, nor an immediate prospect of war."
Now, if the civihzd nations would disband
their armief, blow up their great guns, and
■sell their war ships fur the purposes of com-
merce, there would be little prospect of the
world having another war. But as long as a
class of men are maintained for the purpose of
wholesale murder, and are furnished .with all
the most approved applisnots in that deadly
art, they will occasionally find an excuse fji
flying at each other's throats.— i^Vg* Methodist.
-um not exceeding one hundred doilars for
eash off-use.
This act will make it necessary for our
brethren to decline acting sm assessors, for we
can neither take nor administer the oath.
PLE.A.SR sive the n^me of our church through
the Bkethiiejj at Woek, as we are likely to
establish au Orpiian's Home in Middle Indiana,
and there sterns to he a diversity ot('piuion3 as ■
to the proper nam'^ to call it.
S M. AUKERUAN.
Answer. Th= proper name of our fratern-
ity is GeimiB Biptist, or Brethren, and in
thit name the institution should be legally in-
corporated, though it may be known by any
uame the interested parties think proper to
select.
In reply to a criticism published in a Min-
neapolis paper, ex-President Hayes has written
a private letter to the editor, di fining his po-
sition on the temperance question. He says
that when he became President he was not a
total abstainer, but he was convinced that, .in
our climate, and with the excitable nervous
temperament of our people, the habitual use ot
intoxicating drinks was not safe. It seemed to
him therefore, that to exclude liqufr.i from the
White House would be a wise and useful exam-
ple, and the suggestion was particularly agreea-
ble to Mis. Hayes, who had been a total abstain-
er from childhood. The discussions which arose
over the change showed him that he csuld
adopt no half-way measures; that if he exclud-
ed wine from the Executive Mansion, —
he must also abstain from drinking at any
time. For the last three years of his term
therefore, he was in practice as in theory, a
total abstinence man. He adds that he will
continue to be so.
Thh may truthfully apply to others besides
tamsrs: Old parson («h3 had once been a
curate in a parish): "How do you manage to
get on in these bad times, Mr. Johnson?" —
Parmer. — ''Well, sir, about as bad as can be.
Last year we livid on Faith; this year we're
liven' on Hope; and next year I'm afraid we
shall depend on Charit) !"
The Tunkr^r Primitive Christian mournfully
reoordi the "sad deatn'' of a lady who professed
faith iQ C irist and entertwr.ed a hope of heav-
en, though s'ae died without baptif-m. The ed-
itor ''can hope that the Lord fp ks piece to her
sou!" Tha Dunkards teach thsfc trine inimi-r-
sion is essential to salvation, yet they ibii.li
tha"; oue may be saved without ihi-i condiiioi !
Taay tainfc that biptism ii es^iutial to th^
new birth, %et one may be saved without th^
new birth! I Such is the confusion of lais^-
djctrina. We have more hope of the salvation
ot such an one than of those that rely on bap
tisui. — Baptist Flag.
We art' in no way responsible for the unin
tentional admission ©n tbe part of the Primitive,
but wiah to remind the Flag of the fact, that ii
one of these unbr.p' z-'d believers applies for
admission into the Baptist church without
baptism, he is at once promptly rejected, yet ii
he should die in that condition, they maintain
that he will be gladly accepted in heaven.
Accwdiig to ihtir theory he is gofd enongli
lor heaven but not good enough for the Bap-
The Free Methodist says. The exte.rnil ex-
pression of h^art pride is forbidden, just as the
expression of otters-ins is forbdlen. When
a person becomea a saint, it is exp.cted he will
cease to act out priJe, as well as to cease to lie,
steal, or exhibit anger. S irely when saint-
ire holy saint*, having the "Chriit-likeriess'
witbia, there ought not to be on the exterior a
■-< R.f, fl )wer or feather to declare that the carnal
'lie remains within.
The iegiiilature of Illinois passed the follow-
ing ametdmAt fixmg a penalty to the asserS-
mentlaw: Any person so required to list per-
sonal property who shall refuse, neg'ett, or
fail when requested by the proper assessor, so
to do, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor,
and on conviction thereof, shall be fined in
any sum not exceeding two hundred dollars,
and the several assessors shall report any such
refusal to the county attorney, whose duty it is
hereby mtd^ to prosecute the same. Any as-
sessor who shall fail to administer the oath and
comply with the rtquirements of this section,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and
The following may serve as a warning to
those who do not use the proper caution
against frighlening children: A number of
small school children, at Carscn'a Ran, Mich ,
thinking to have a little fun at the expense of
a school-mate, Annie Sicable, dressed up one of
their number as a ghost. Stationin g the ghost-
ly personator in the adjacent woods, they con-
ducted the chi d into its presence, and crying
' Ghost!' turned and fled. The little girl also
fl^d, and her fright was so great that she died
the same day.
We all have our views of right and wrong;
we have learned to des gnats certain things as
right and others as wrong, and when called
upon to give the reasons for making these dis-
tinctions we ate unable to assign a reason save
i,be me^e impression that may be on the mind.
In some way these ideas have been riveted to
t.he mind — they are there and we don't know
why. We learned thim from oth>-r-! but have
no idea from wherce they obtained them. In
coo many instances we do not stop to ii quire
whether our ideas af right and wrong are cor-
rect— is there any way of proving them to be
founded upon truth ? Were we to occasionally
follow this line of thought we would soon find'
less reasons for falling out with soma of our
hrethren and sisters who may not happen tO'
see just as we do.
upon coziTiction. thereof shall be fined in any | readers.
A ROMAN Catholic Biship mak^s the state-
ment that the confessional o* hii Church reveals
the fact that of all R jmsn Catholic fallen wo-
men, nineteen twentieths trace the beginning
of their sad state to the modern dance.. It will
require a great deal of a priori reasoning to
offiet that fact. Our mind in regard to this
amusfttif'nt, so often introduced into church
sociables, has been pretty clearly before tha
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J. p. MonLEK,
£ditor.
All communications for this department, Buch as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S, .Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Will s )ine one explain G-Biieais 4: 13 — "ind the
Lord said uiiio hiui, i h^-rcffor-) whosoever siayeiij
Cain, vengeance siiail bs taken on nim sevei.r'old.
And the Lur i set a ma^ k upon C an, lesc anj' iiiul-
iiiK him sliii'iid kill him." W liat was ih- iLaik
HeseionhimV IiObeet r. Oeook.
"Will some one please explain the fifth vptsp in
the second cliapter of Acts, which reads as fuJ-
lows: "And tiiere were dwelling at Jeiusaieai
Jews, devouc men, out of every nation und-r
hea en." Wtr-i those "devout men fiom everj
nation" all Jews, or not?
Egbert T. Ceook.
Please explain Hebrew 6: 1,2. We re«d, we
should leave the principles of the doctrine of
Christ, we sho'i Id go on onto perfection, mt lay-
ing again the found ition of rept-ntanc*^ from dead
■B orks, and of faith towards U-ud, of the doctrine of
'bapiisms.^'lc. What baptisms hart Paul letert-nct-
l<>, s»-eing he uses the p.ural nuinherV In the Ger-
man tlie reading is di£E -rent: "Von der Taufe, ron
der Lehre" H-^iewe have but o le ductriue and
one uaptism. How are we to reconciletl'e matter'r
J. H. Miller.
Gen. 1 : 3, What was that Light, seeing the sun
and moon were only made the fourth day V riome
one please explain. Lizzie JB. Myers.
E^The above query is open for investigation.
J. s. M.
Please explain, whether the psrh of the Lor 's
Praver, " Thy kmgdum come; thy will be d in« in
earth as it is in heaven ;"— was f uiail.-d on the daj
of Pf-ntetost, and there stopped, or is it right to
pr^y It yet? anna Guigert.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
43rd. VNSi. LOiSG.
THE HOUR OF PRAYER.
Acts 3 : 1, Whose hour of prayer was it?
THE verse referred to, reads as ftliows: ' Now
Peter and .John went up together into the
temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth
hour."
The phrase, "ninth hour,'' answers to our
three o'clock, P. M. It was about the time of
offering the evening sacrifice. la -coi nectioij
with the daily i ff-iings, morning and eveniuu.
unJer tde Liw, th-ire were praises offered to
God for bis mercies. Sf.e 2 Chron. 7: 6 From
this circam>tance, no doubt, originate I the
terra, " hour of prayer." As a further evidence
we notice th at the hour of prayer was obs. rv-
ed in the Temple, when the offsrings were still
daily made.
We do not believe however, that the discip-
les participattd in the cffirings pertaining !o
the Liw; but they went up to the temple t.t
the usual hour of prayer, for worship, and ti
meet thousands of others, who went there a(
that hour, t) worship God, and in the midst oi
this assembly they performed a great miracle,
which had a tendency to greatly strengthen
the claidis of the Gospel.
The apostles also knew, that they could wor-
ship God as acceptably at the usual hour of de-
votion in the temple as at any other hour, pro-
yiii d thfy .Morshipped him in Sp rit and in
Iruth, and the oppoituniiies of txtending the
kingdom of Christ were greater at that hour,
than at other times. J. a. K.
CHRIST IN THE GRA"WE THREE
DAYS.
Dof s the Ribl<> harmoniz" in the declaration of
Ciri.st to the Sciibes and f.iari.-tep, Malt. 12; JO
witli his buru.l ^nd ri suj rt-itiun - s to tlie time ne
rt as in the grave 'f Piease give' the harmony.
Pi C. Long.
A'
CCORDING to my understaniing oi the
above, there is nttbiug JLhirmonious
t Hind in the Bible touchiug the matter. Djubt-
1 s^ our Loitl was in the grave three daya and
three nighfs. S^e Matt 12: 40.
i'hfi trouble all c^mes from the generally ac-
C'ptei theory, tiiat our Lord was crucified on
FriJay. But the Bible does not say he wa-
crucified on Friday. But we taka it for graiit-
"A tliat he wa>', because he was crucified the
d".y before the Sabbath. Bat it is said with
e'nphiisi.s, ''that Sabbith was a high daj^." —
Hence I understahd that in the Passover week,
ihere were two SabbatV'S, -gn annual, and the
weakly Sabbalh. See Lev. 23: 7. The annual
S .bbath fell s<.ia'itiaies on one, and sofnetimee
on -Dother day of the week. So our Lird was
crucitied the day before _fche Annual Sabbath,
■rshd was returrtcted in the end of the weekly
Sabbath. Thcs. D. Lyon.
THE FAMOUS BtBLE.
QUITE an excitement waS'produced in New
York by the sale of the Qutenb^rg Bi-
bi. , to close the sale of the Brinley collection.
It; was printed in Mayence by Gutpobsrg in
1450-55, and was the first book printed with
typfS. The Bible was printed in Latin, with
the prologue of St. Jerome. It was in two
volumes, the first containing 324 leaves and the
second 317. In both the capital letters ar^
briHiaully illuminated and colored, many o!
them heightened with g ild. They are in their
original binding of tfci k oak, boards covered
with stamped calf, with ornamental-brass cor
ners and center pieces, with bosaes. Mr, Biin-
ley's copy was purchased in 1873, 'shortly after
Its discover . When the Bifcle was put up bj
Che Auctioneer, Mr. J R Bartlett asked: "Art
you willing to take a moderate bid tn start ii ?
lieing answered in the fafBrmative, Mr. Bartlett
said: '' I'll give §5,000.'' This start caused t-p-
plaase. By advauc-s of §500 the bidding sool
reached §6 500, when Mr. Bray ton Ivts and Mr
blimiltoii G la of this city, were the only o.-m
petitors. Mr. Ives dropped out at S7,750. Mr
Cde iff Ted $8 000 and it was kaocked downtc
ti'm amid applau-e. The Perkins cop ot th-
•<^m.' Bible was sold at Lmdon in 1873 foi
£:4,600. ____^,____
From tbe Ilerald and Rwview.
A SOi-! TWO YEARS OLDER THAN
HIS FATHER.
was thus fo.ty years old when he died;, asd his
youngest son, Ahaziah, was then made king in
h s stead. Hence it is evident that Ahbz ah
ciuid not havti been forty-two years •■H at Ihii
time, though he might have been twenty-two,
as btated in 2 Kings 8: £6 The error is to be
atributed to the carelessness of transcriber.^. —
Dr. Clarke, on 2. Chron. 22: 2, sv.i-: '"The
Synac and the Arabic have twenty two. * *
And it is very probable, that the Hebrew text
real so originally, for when numbers were ex-
pressed by single letter.', it was easy to t{>ist,.k8
n mem, forty, for D caph, twenty. And if this
b io!< was written by a b-cnhe, who used thean-
cect Hebrew letters, now called Samaritan,
the mistake was stiil more easy and probable,
as the difference between caph and mem is very
small, and can, in many iustaac^s, hi discerned
only by an accustomed eye."
. » ■
From the Inter Oc^an.
JOHN THE BAPTIST.
How can 2 Chron. 22; 2, be harmonized with 2
Ki igs S; 20? In the first ii stance it is stated tliat
Ahaziah w iS forty-two years old, when he began
to reign, and in the latter twenty-two, a difference
of twenty J ears. A. j. o.
EVIDENTLY, ihi record in 2. Chron. 23: 2,
in incorrect; for it makes Ahaziah t.vo
1 ears (■Ider than his own fathei! See the Issi
verse of the prt-ceding chapter: '" Thirty two
jiars old w;h he [leh'-raiii] wh^'U he began t..
rfign; and l',e rei^.ned iu J.ru.'aleui eight years
and departed without being desired. Jehoram
Please state wliy John the B;iptist went into the '
wildem ss. L. n. P.
SEVERAL facts are to be borne in mind in
regard to John, th^ forerunner of the
Master. A single verse mentions all we know
of " the voice of one," for thirty years, the
whole period which elapsed between his birth
aud the time when his pa'olic ministry began:
'■ The child grew and waxed strong in the spir-
it, and was in the deserts till the day of his
sihowiDg unto Israel." Luke 1.
He was a child of prophecy, and from that,
as well as a verse from the opening obapter ot
Luke's gospel, we may remember that he w..8
ordained to be a Nszirite from his birth (see
Numbers 4), and thi heavenly messeuger aii-
iiounced, that he shall drink neither "wine n r
strong drinl(." The term "Nazarite" is deriv-
ed from a H brew word, signifying, '■to sepa-
ate," and a N=z rite, under the ancient law,
was one eng.aged by a p'culiar vow, wlicb, as
stated, reqiired total abstinence from wine ard
\\\ intoxicating liquors, that the hair should h^
-illowed to grow without being shorn, and th t
all contamination with dead bodies should be
avoided. When the time of N ziriteship had
•expired, the person brought an ctf-ring to tbe
'.emple, the priest cut off bi^ hair an! burnt i ,
aid then, after that, the Nazirite w>is free tr u
his vow and might agam drink wine. Ti tra
were howtver perpetual N>zirites, and iti.n pro-
bable John bflonged to this ela=3. From the
announcement m^de regarding John, we are to
u ;derstand, probably, that the chosen foreiun-
aer o- the Messiah and herald o! his kingdom,
was required to forego the ordinary pleasures
and indulgences of the world, and live a lite of
strict self denial in r-;tirenient and solitude. —
The apocryphal " Proievangfl ura of James,"
'ciapler22, states that John's mother, iu i rfer
t J secure him from the murder of the children
at Bethlehem, which Herod conimaidi-d, fl-d
>vith him into the desert. S le coulJ fiud no
iilice of refuge, and the mountain opeued at
her rt quest and gave the needed shelter iu irs
bisom.
Hs birth, hard, ascetic life, reputation for
extraordinary sanctity and the generally pre-
vailing exp' ctation, that some great one waa
abiiut to appear, was suflS^ient to attract to him
great multitudes, even without the aid ot
miracles.
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THE BRETHREN ^T "WORK.
NAPERVILLE CHURCH.
ON the SOihult., W. C. Teeter and the writsr
arrived at Naperyille 111., and concluded
to spend Lord's day with the brethren at that
place. Bro. BartdjU who lives near the depot
received us with jay; and after dinner he went
with us about one mile into the country to a
point where we cou!d see brother Noah Early's
habitation, which he pointed out to ua and
then turned homeward. Bro. Early was indeed
surprised to find us standing knocking at his
door; his joy seemed full. On the morrow he
took us to the meeting house near by where we
enjoyed worship with the redetmsd of God,
The afternoon was pleasantly spent with Bro.
Simon Yundt, a young minister who loves the
Lord and takes pleasure in serving him.
Met at 7: 30 P. M., for worship, when Bro.
W. C. Teeter by God's grace, gddressed the
people. Tie next morning, after being ad-
ministered to by Bro. BarkdoU, we went to
Chicago. In the evening Bro. Teeter left for
Goshen lad., and the writer for home.
We wish to call the attention of ministers to
the Naperville church. The members are ear-
nest, zaalous, affectiouate, and very much desire
that ministers come tonong them to preach.
There is love among them, and they need to he
visited and assisted as they are seventy miles
from any other congregation of Brethren, and
Burronnded by inflaences which makes the pil-
grimage a little wearisoms. Naperville is on
the Chicogi, Burlington & Q lincy Railroad,
30 miles west of Chicogo. Bro. Barkdoll, who
lives near the depot, will receive and care for
those who may stop with them. Eider Martin
is building a home near the dtpot, and also de-
sire to entertain such as may come that way.
We are very much pleased with the brethrt-n
and sisters at tbat place. They have not for-
gotten tneir vows unto God, nor forsaken love,
goodness of heart, meekness and humility.
Such are great in the kingdom of heaven.
M M. E.
vided by a creek or a large ravine, running
through it North and South, making it the
East and West side. The Eat side got the
name of Pleasant Grove, the West side retain-
ing the old name. Bro. James Hilky is elder
in the former, Bro. Peter Brubaker in the lat-
ter congregation. The piece in No. 13 of the
B. AT W., headed, " The Ship All Right," has
the ring of the right soucd, to my mind as far
as I can understand. Our district meeting
will be on the 14th of May, if I mistake not.
It will be held eight miles South-west of Law-
rence, Douglass Co , Kan. The 7th of May,
A. Hutchinson, of Mo., contemplates to preach
for us, and continue till after the district meet
ing. Our love to all the Brethren in the Lord.
— Pleasant Grove, Kan., April 16.
^mvt^pMmtL
From E. "W. Flory. — We have very warm
weather tor the last few days. Had a very
close Winter, and cold and late Spring. There
was much snow and rain through the month
of March, but at this writing (April 16), it is
quite dry. Wheat is snifdring very much for
the want of raio ; in fact, much of it has al-
ready perished, and if we don't soon have rain,
the crop viill indeed be very light here; but
the Lord kaows best. The leaves are coming
oat on the earlier trees and shrubs; wild flow
ers are in bloom. Health, the greatest of all
earthly blessingB, is good. May we then be
thankful for the blessings we receive. The
church is iu a fair standing as far as I can
learn. Oar church district., known hs Wash-
ington Creek district, was divided at our late
quarterly council, being more convenient in
tw o districtB. The territory was naturally di-
From Sister A. M. T. — How many of ns
pray for the success of the Danish Mission?
But dare we ask God's blessing upon it again,
without making one more effort toward light-
ening the burden that rests upon our dear Bro.
Hope. When we sit down to our tables, spread
with the luxuries of this life, then think of
Bro. Hope eating black bread. Let us ima-
gine ourself in his place. Dear sisters, would
you vrith your husband like to exchange places
with Bro. ^d sister Hope? I imagine I hear
yon say, no, oh, no! Then, if you feel thank-
ful that it was not your lot to be sent as mis-
sionaries to a foreign land, help out of the
abundance that you possess of this world's
goods, to lighten the labor of others. " Bear
ye one another's burden," — do not forget this.
To think that the Brethren church with all its
wealth, cannot supply one missionary with a
meetiDg-honse to preach in, in that foreign
country! And B o. Hope saya a church could
be built for one thousand dollars. Who will
not make soma sacrifice towards raising so
small a sum that the church of Ddnmark may
have a house to worship in. We do hop« all
the brethren and sisters will buy the " History
of Danish Mission, so that brother Hope and
family may have something todtpend on in de-
clining years. We know that Christ told the
apostles to take nothing for their journey, " no
scrip, no bread, no money in their parse. But
we think, if Christ was sending out missionar-
ies at t'ne present time, he would say, " Bro. A,
sell one of your farms; Bro. r?., you do the
same, so that this poor brother, who has been
selected as missionary, need not bear all the
burden." We are afraid there would be some,
who like the " young man," might go away
sorrowful. Let those of us, who are members
of the Silver Creek congregation, give what we
feel to be oar portion, at our council-meeting.
May 12th.
From Benjamin Leer. — Having attended
the meeting at Pine Creek, the result of the
meeting being thirty five baptisms and two ap-
plicants,— I returned home from that meeting
on Monday, April 4th. Next day ■ received a
postal from my brother, D. D. Leer, stating
that our mother, who had been in feeble health
for some years, was growing weaker and weak-
er; and was now confined to her bed. I, with
my little daughter, started for the old home-
stead, reached there on Friday, found mother
very weak; conversed with her more or less till
Saturday about two o'clock, when I bade her
farewell. Sunday morning, April tenth, wife
and I again started for the old home ; found
mother still going down. Monday, April 11th,
she died quietly, without a struggle. Thus end-
ed the earthly career of our mother, who had
reached the age of sixty- four years, six months,
and twenty seven days. We telegraphed to our
brother, S. A. Leer, of Morrisonville, III., but
mother was buried before he arrived. We had
meeting April 14 and 15. Bro. S. A. Leer
preached an able discourse, which, we think,
was appreciated by all present. On Saturday,
four brothers, father, several cousins, with
uncle D. B. Stutsman, met at the house of Ja-
cob Leer (an uncle of mine), near Goshen,
where we had a friendly greeting, an interest-
ing and we trust a profitable meeting. Oar old
uncle is also declining, and ere long, he, too,
will be numbered with the dead. Bro. A. S.
Lertr preached at the church near Goihen, Sat-
urday evening, April 16th; on the 17iih at the
Yellow Creek church, at 10 o'clock, and in the
evening at Elkhart Valley. Ou Monday morn-
ing, we returned to father's, where our brother
bid part of the family good-bye, he having con-
sented to preach his last discourse in Rock
Run district, on Monday evening, April 18,
when we met the Brethren and friends in a
church capacity. Had a good sermon, good
order and attention. Our brother started home
Tuesday morning, April 19, at 6: 20. May the
Lord be with him and his, is our prayer.
From Eld. Samuel Murray, — I came to
Covington, Ohio, on the 18th of April.- Did
some visiting in this neighborhood and found
the general health good. I did some preaching
and am happy to say, that three were added to
the church by baptism, one being my own
brother in the flesh, in his 72nd year. The
other two tvere young sisters, one a niece of
mine, quite young. From the appearance and
conduct of the members we jadge the Coving-
ton church to be in a healthy condition. 0,
may the Q^3 of peace live in their midst, and
the love of God take the leading influence of
all of their minds and bind them close together.
May the faith of the many young members be
very strong, that they may endure even unto
the end. I am now visiting in and around
Philippaburg, Mont omery Co., Ohio. My
health is pretty good, thank the Lord. — April
25.
From James R. Gish. — It may be of some
interest to the Brethren that feel interested in
the missionary work, to read a few lines from
us, — I mean wife and myself. I last wrote from
Arkadelphia; that is the furthest point south
that we visited. It is 410 miles south-west of
St. Louis, the point where brethren Gephart
and Kingsley have settled. Here we made re-
peated efi'orts to hold meetings. The greatest
trouble was, the people would not attend iu the
town; out of the town we had no chance to
give them the trial. Bro. Gephart thought of
preaching some out in the country this Sum-
mer. Hope he may meet with good success. —
We left Arkadelphia on the 16fch of March;
arrived at Bro. Eunis', on Saturday, April 19.
When we left Arkadelphia, the peach trees
were iu full bloom. When we got to Corning,
vegetation was dead as Winter. Had quite a
snow on the 21st, and weather cool for some
THE BRETHREISr ^T ^^ORK!
days, too cold lor meetingj io open houses, es-
pecially of nights. As the weather got warm-
er, (he people had to get warmer, the people
had to get to their farming and did not like to
go to meeting of nights. They began to turn
out pretty well on Sunday and Sunday night.
All things considered we were there in the
wrong season of the year. Th ir time for pro-
traetad meetings in the South is July and Au-
guet, as their hoas s are generally too cold
and open for meetings dxtimg the Winter. —
Tet between times, and as often as eironmstanc-
83 would allow, we had meeting, and, while
prospects were not very flittering for building
up chnrches, I think that where Bro. Ennis
lives, in Randolph Co., there might be a church
built up, if we had a settled minister there, —
one that would not be easily discouraged, one
that couJd work and wait until the seed could
bring fruit. The people will have to be edu
cated up to our doctrine and practice. And
this doctrine of self denial don't always go so
fast where people are not used to it. Icdsed,
it seeems to grate a little on some that have
been taught it fiom their youth up. Any
brother that is willing to live where they have
chills and lever, will find fine land in Cherokee
Bay. Heavy timber, mild climate, and I think
this 18 a good fruit country, if attention was
paid to it,. On Tutsday, the 19th of April,
Bro. and sister Ennis brought us to the R. R.,
a distance of 16 miles, where we arrived near
noon. After partaking of some refreshmenis,
the time came when we had to take the part-
ing hand. They returned to their home, and
we staid until night and preached to the peo-
ple of Corning, and had a very pleasant meet-
ing. I would here say, that all the Brethren
and sisters visiting Randolph Co., Ark., who
may want to call on brother and sister Ennis,
will find a hearty welcome, especially when
they look like what they profess. Ou the 20th
we took the tram fur St. Louis; arrived there
at 6 P. M. Did not find Bro. T. C. Myers, as
he had gone to Arkansas, but found his friend
and room-mate, who was very kind in showing
us about the city. Spent two days here, and
then left for home. Reached home, Saturday,
the 23rd, after an absence of nearly four
months. The Lord be thanked for his protec
tion over us in our j jurney. — Roanoke, III.
recover. Soirn will the Lord bleis his vine
yard and all his laborers in it for good, and
may the clouds once more be dispelled and the
sky shine clearly. — Warsaw, Itid., April 29.
From Martin Beeghly.— A few words to
our friends may be m place. We left Water-
loo, lows, on the 2l5t of March, at 2 AM,
§nd arrived at Independence, Kan., the 22jd,
at. 6 P. M. We have rented a iiouse, about
four blocks south of the depot. Ttie weatber
has been pleasant, since we are here. Health
seems to be good. Tne prospect, at present, is
good for a plenteous crop. This is a large fielc
fur missionary work; had nine meeting-i in dif
ferent parts, since here. There are ten mem
hers in the city, twelve in the country, — all in
Montgomery county. — Independence, Kan.,
April 1.
From H. R. Stutsman. — The managers of
the Southern Iliiucis mission, at their last
meeting, cams to a stand, for want of means
to work with, Tne treasury being empty,
there was nothing much to do, bat to look over
the reports of the evangelists. Their report,
for last quarter, shows three baptized, three ap
plieants, and four more likely to come soon to
Chr st. This does not seem to be a very great
work; but when we remember that these
preachers are sent almost entirely to such plac-
es where our faith and practice are but little
known, it does not look so bad. These mis-
sionaries must first teach the people. Thej
are not sent into any organized churches. The
people would like to have more prsachina
where our evangelists have been. The cry is,
■'Send us a preacher.'' Sending preachers b\
the managers of the Southern Illinois mission
is played out for a while. The board is now
waiting for an ingathering — Girard, ILL
ttep close to the f)id; for the enemy is hover-
ing around with his alluring temptations to get
us drasvn away from the love andservicsfof God.
I do not wish to flilte? oar dear brother that
Came to us, neither do I think that he desires
to be, but according to oar weak judgment, we
think he defended the doctrine very aoiy. His
Oil and entreaties to siunsrs wer convincing
aad inviting. There are some that are coun-
ting the coat. Let us pray, biechren, that the
L .rd may strive with tham, until th^j are con-
victed of sin and say, "Lord what wilt thou have
ms to do." The meeting closed with a good
feeling aad good interest. We think that the
church has been built up and edified by our
dear brother. May the Lord blebs and sanctity
his labors here and elsewhere to his good and
for the good of all mankind, is our prayer. — Ap-
panoose, Kan, April 24.
From J S. Mohler. — I have jasfc returned
from holdiug several meetings n St. Clair C ) ,
Mo , in a new field. Rrsult, two edditions to
the chu'oh. Curiosity was on tip-toe at bap-
tism. Some wept and some laughed. Thu'
it goes. The line of demarkation seems al-
ready drawn in this li^.
From D. B Gibson. — There is yet due and
unpaid on Orphan Home subscriptions about
five hundred dollars in various amounts, scat-
tered throughout the Southern District of Il-
linois, which is now needed to finish paying for
said heme. Those who have not paid their
subscriptions, are earnestly rf quested to s^nd
in the same at once to the treasurer, Davic!
Kuns, MiUmiue, Piatt Co., 111.
From Jesse Calvert —The 24tir of April
we organized our Sunday-school. Had a large
attendance, and hope will have a successful and
profitable school this Summer. Ail things
considered we are moving along as well as
conid be expected. Next Thursday is our
District meeting; the weather i^i co d and drv.
Our little daughter being sick for several days,
I have been unable to leave home. She is a
little betta* fco-da^, md I ko{>e ske ma^ aoon
From John Barnha.t — Perhaps a feT-,
item? from this part of the State would be ol
interest to the many readers of your valuable
paper. I will first give you a brief account ot
our meetings which are now in the past. The
Brethren fselirg it necessary to make a pro-
tracted effjrt in preaching the word of God,
they agreed end concludt-d to hold a series ot
meetings which went into tffct on th^ first of
April. Calls were made to ditfri-nt ministericg
brethren to assist in the good work, but on
account of the meeting ranniag int > tbe ba*y
season, only one dear bo.htrrespondei, namely
Ed, James H'ikeyofthe Washington Creek
D strict. Bro. Hilkey met with the Brethren
at ths Centennial School- House, at the time
above named and coQtinu''d preaching up to
the tenth at wtjijh t:mB four pr cious soula
confissi-d Christ and were baptiz d in the pres-
-nce of many witnesses; aUo onv brother re-
ciu;m-d a' cur list q '.art'-r'-y chu~-:h m-et-rg,
which made five in all, all young persons. May
thfl Lord bless them and keep them from the
evils that aw in tha wosld. Let us, brethien,
From Enoch Eby — Thetime of the year
has come, when del -gates must be selected to
go to D. M, as well as A. M. At home they
are elected by the church; at D. M, for A. M,
they are elected by the delegates sent to D. M,
ind in all cases where delegat-es are elected I
would say (in addition to what brother M. M. B.
has said; see B. at W. No 17, p 265) in voting
for delegates, vote for the faithful brother, who
walks uprightly and blameless in all the order
and ordinances of the church, who conforms to
the order in appearance so as to be easily and
r--adily known as a brother. The parity of our
eharch government depends much on our del-
egation, especially, is this true in reference to
the delegat* s sent to A. M.
Again a delegate should, in sentiment, be in
perfect harmony with the sentiment of the
body he represents, for it is a hard matter for
him to represent, and defend the sentiment ol
his constituenrs with any d::gree of success,
nh^a his own are antagonistic.
And as families are oiten judged by the con-
duct of one or two o' its m.'mbera, so are dis-
trict" judged more or les by the representative;
hence it is to our credit before Gjd and man
and to our advantage both in time and in eter-
nity to hive good gospelqialified delegates or
messengers. And as the labors ofourdffer-
cint church meetings will seemingly be of more
chan ordinary incerest and imp )rtance this
vear, uecause of some things not common
>imong us heretofor\ which are disturbing the
peace, and threatening the union of our beloved
tS/cthrrhood, it would be well for us all to be
very humble at hears aid devote much of oar
time to meditation, tustifig and praying, and
especially our delegation.
My clo^ilg remarks I vrill address to
the church in Northern lilinoi*. We are
aware it.sa busy season but ytt we should
he carelul aud not let the tilings of this
world outweigh our interests in ttie church so
a^ to prevent too many of us from att^nditg
our D. M, as it only c .mes o-\ce a year snJ
this will doubtless be the la.st one fr r some of
us There will likely be ci'a.^iderable important
labor; more than can be loue in • ni d-^y and
your presence wiii be mncii needed, and appre-
tilted by ail. To thoi^R who cannot p' s ihly
II- there, Itt your ferrsbt prayers ascend to God
iiir ih* prop-ri;y ot the uliurch, '•o th.it she
may be purged of her corruption, her holiness
increased, and her glorious union preserved
and at last gain the victory. — Lena, HI.
286
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'§tM\ mill Mm\mmm.
S. 1. BOSSEIIMAN,
Editor.
AV communications for iliig department should be ad-
dres-jed to S. I. Bosjermaa, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
THAT "DRUG-STORE."
Oh ! walk into my " drug-stcre,"
SaW the spider to tbe fly ;
Tis the best appointed drug-stare
That ever you did spy,
You rf-adily can liud it;
'Tis up no winding stair;
And I have lots of medicines,
To dose you with when there.
I hsve apple juice and peach juice,
Bourbon and old rye;
Corn juice and grape juice,
(t sell them on the sly),
I have quinine and pflppermint;
Capsicum and sherry;
But 1 will fix y. u wliat you want.
If it takes a Tom and-Jerry.
I pay no license to the town,
1 catch 'em in the fly';
j-o slip rijjht in and help yourself,
I'ii kindly shut my eye.
Then t:ikH your sweet Catawby,
O'd Port and Holland Gin;
And wliHu v.iu've lost your reason,
i'il suet Jy "take you in."
Take nnytWng y.iii Ions for;
Ta'Ke it earlv, take it late;
Tak^ it weafe, or take it strong, sir;
But ni'VtT take il; straight.
So, walk into tr y ' drug-store,"
.Said the spider to the fly,
Tis thebe.si c 'lidncted "drug-store,"
That ever you did spy.
THE SUBJECT OF BATHING.
UO . to ( r ,..f 1 ve henldi and remove riisear-f,
is ttie question ot the age. Millions o'
nsy are annually fpent in the pursuit (f
'ilti', while the blind seekers fail to discover,
-fc 'open tbfi por-s o.*^ the skin and let ou'
e impuritie?," is written by the ve'-y fitgei
of God upon every human body. Jn h^altli or
disease the Bath gois far towards working out
the physiical salvation of those who ad 'pt it.
Nearly all medical authors and physician,-
rec mmend and u'e ciiphoretic and fudorifie
medicines in njost forms of disea-e. Thefe
eubstances are used to ncite the s-kin, to reduce
li'at and fever, to relieve int-rnal congestion.
,.iid to work out impur ties of the body, — all of
; hich can be more safe'y, speedily and agrees-
b'y, because more naturally accomplished by
means of a j idieious use of bathing.
A" far b&ck as we can trace historical dat,.
we fi .d accounts cf various domestic baths. —
The earliest Bible account speaks of the daugh-
ter of Pharaoh, with her attendants, going t.
the r.ver Nile. The Holy Scriitures speak o'
bathing, r:ot (nly as a religious nte, but as a
means of bodily and spiriluat purification.
But in process of tiqae naiions became morf
com-ilieatfd and sensual and tbeir habits degen-
e'-a'ed; when ic.=itead for cleanliness and health,
the BatVi was too soon regarded as a mere
source cf luxury, and so b-came a means ol
physical degeneiatioa and e&minacy.
Among oriental Da'.ions, bathing was pro-
■/idtd as an act ot hospitality to trayel-rs, aun
they have the mo^t numerous and splendid es
tabli-hments of the present day. The public
Baths of Turkey are said to hi spacious edtfic-
s of hewn stone, the t'^mperature of the rooms
i)eing kept at from 100° to 140°. Luxury and
mere animal gratification seem to be the onl}
mri'oses thought of, iu most of the bathing
Of uses of tbe Etst.
In France tbe Bath is said to have been vis-
ited more for entertainment than from anj
sense of hygienic virtue.
About the middle of the sixteenth eenturj
the bathing habits of the people again degen-
■;rated and an EagUsh writer on et.quette,
-ipeaking of the importance of cleanliness ol
person, sa%s, ' It is diSiculfc to conceive of the
p-rsonal filth, even of the aristocracy of that
iiy; they being obliged to resort to the use oi
strong pijrfumer) to cover up or overcome the
disagreeable odors of tbeir per^on.
At this time, however, btthi^ig is increasing
in tavor in ah Europe, hu ! Baths are being cul-
nected with the hospitals Ih^re.
The people of the United States have as vet
never given themselve-- over much to batbiag
in any manner. Some persons content tbem-
ielves with washing the whole body once b
.teek, others once a year, and a few are gati'--
ii«-d without bathing at all. Bit attention tc
he suVj^et of bathing i'jist a wakening amons
us and there is reason 1 1 '.riiev>! the great mas-
ses will become sufBsifntly intelligsi.t to adopt
daily bathing ss a lif gienic, moivl and emioent-
y Christian duty and privilege.
Bath rooms are beginning to be regarded ai-
indispeneable departments; The minds ofpn-
fessional medical men and women- of to-da>
lUght not to be tay&iined or irr&tiona! S'd ah-
j.ird in their logic, as were !h' mind^ of medi-
cal men in by gone diys, when the light ot
llomeopatiy i-hone not so brightly as to-day;
bit they should, of all others, seizi upon and
pr. fit by this truly humane mr da of erad eat-
ing disease from the system. ' M^ny phys'ci^iis
permit, even nctmrn ni gross articles of f.iod,
give drnaged water instead of pure; paj liit'e
or no attention to hygi nic ruUs, bathe insig-
niHcant y, empirically or not at all, and pour
down tfe ponerful drugs. Their patients die
nature gets the blame, and the doctor is excus-
ed, for surely no one could have done more.
Eiuc-.ted for two hundred yetirs, more or
ie s, in the belief (hat larg; dofe3 of medicine
e irf , few seem able to coriAprehend how it U
possible for disease to be removed witbeufc niu-
s^^afe doses. Yet Homeopathy has done muc!
t ) educate the people in a true, medical ? oienee
C. L. P.
Mt. JIorriB, IU.
! rau to my book, but ia the meautime ordered
water heated. I have a bath pati mide oi zinc,
long aid deep, which is invaluable in eitkoess.
I filled it half full of water ut 98°, hurriedly un-
dressed the child, pinned a woolen shawl around
her and laid her down in th? water ; it came
lip to h-;r ears, but I kept my arm under her
neck and gradually added watet until the
t jnperature was 105°. I kept aer ia twenty
minutes and »he sweat profusely. Then I put
her in a cold sheet. [A. temperture of 75° or 80°
.1 ould be enough. — Ed.] Although she eom-
plain-d a little at first, sBe soon fril asleep and
s'ept nearly an hour. I did not wash her off
when she came out of the pack, but rubbtd her
fry with an old soft linen table cloth which I
heated; then I wrapped her in hot flinnels up
ti the h p-i, and she slept again, but woke with
cme fever and a slight cough. I repeated the
hot bath and pack, and the croup was quite
gone. She slfpt sweetly all night and had no
cough the next day. Formerly, when I gave
ray children medicine, the cough lingered sev-
eral days. Chills tie (BsiJy Irtkm up by
following the directions in the book.
I hava taken the place of d jctor ia my family
fir the last eight years, and my fai hin hygi.n-
c measures grows stronger every day- I thank
i he Lord that I ever heard of Dr. Jackson, tor
he home prescription which I had from him
■even years ago saved my life.
Athens^ Mo. Mhs. Julia A. Geat.
The Boston- school- girl who died of heart
disease a few weeks ago, had j jmped a skipping
rope over 200 times jaat bit'ore enteriag the
hc'\ool-room.
■ ^ ■
Hon. Schuyler CoLEiX, sayt: 'L^t me
prophesy. In Wss thin fivj years from to day
110 man of intelligence ia the Uaited States will
advocate the present license Sjs em, nor will
ttte trafiio in whiskey be tolerated by the Amer-
ican people."
1 •
Thet have a severe liqaor Uw in Sliasissippi.-
Eich saloon-k' eper or retail dealer in liquors
n T' quired to give a bond of $2,000 and is lia-
ble iu that Eu u if he sells auy I'quor between
12 o'clock Saturday night and 12 o'clock Sun-
day nght, or on election day, or sails to any
minor or intoxicated person, or permits any
card playing or any game of chance, evtn for
amusement. The prosecuting witness receives
one half the penalty, whether he be a public
ffioar or privhe ti' zu
From the Laws of Life.
CROUP.
LEI
1
T me siy by way cf encouragement to
mother.", that I have no fear of th.it much-
a ead-d disease, cioap, since I tested the treat-
ini^nt ot it in "How to Treat tbe S ck." My lit-
tle nervous girl was smitten down very sudden-
ly wi h croup. Sae had been eonfiued all day
in a close school roem,but went to bed as usual
After a nsp she began to cry and cough; she
said something was tearing 'her throat. She
was feverish and the skin was dry and parched.
To Cure H .uisen^iss — When the voice is
lost, as is tomLi.iu.es 1 1.. ca-e, from the tff.-cts
(if a cold, a simple, pleasant remedy is firnishtd
by beating up the white of an egg. addcg to it
the juice of a lemon, and sweetening with white
sugar to the taste. Take a spoonful from time
time. It has been know n to effectually remove
the ailment.
■ » ■
The celebrated Frejuch pnyi-ician, Dumoulin,
on his death bed, \vher, .-urcouiid d by th-" most
I'lit uguisihed cit z ns of Paris, who regretted
the l.fs which the profession would sustain in
his death, saH:
Mv frieudfi, I leave behind m^^ t'lree phys-
icians much greater than myselt." Being press-
• d U) name them, each of the doctors supposing
himself to be one oi the three, he answered,
•'Water, Exercise, and Diet"
THE BRETHRE?^ ^T ^^ORK.
28'
GENERAL AGENTS
FOE THE
BRETHREN AT WORK
TR^CT
AND
SOCIETY.
5 T. BosaennaD, thinWrb, Ohio.
E^oeh Kby, Lena, III.
Jease Ca Tert, Warsaw, Ir.d
W ■ faerer. Mt. Monlfl, 111.
6 S Moliler, ComflUa. Mo.
John ^Ise. Molbftiry Grove. HI.
John Forney, Abilene, Kan.
Daniel Vanlman, Yirden, 111.
J. 8. Flory, Longmont, Colo.
John ijetzger, Cerro Gordo, DL
J. W. Sonthwood.Dora, Ind, .
D. Brower. 8ileni, Oregon
The Popular Science Monthly for May.
The ninpteenth volume of "The Popular
Science II lilt I1I5" begins with this number,
and it wi uld bs difficult to find, since its.starf,
an is «e that more fully sustained ih-f high
reputation of the magiz ne as an exponeat of
moleru scifDce in a readable an J ai^tractive form
The first article, h? Profassor Dtvid S. Jordan,
is A capital eximyl^ of the way science may be
made b^ith entertaioing and in>itructive to th^
g-ene -al reader, youthful or adult, without any
sacrifice in accr.racy or dignity of statement
It is pntitled the ''Story of a Salmon," ann
treats of the life history of that interesting and
u>efnl ti^h from the time it is produced as an
egg until it booomes itsi'lf an egg pn diic-r.
Dr. F^lix L. Oswa'd, who, as readf-rs ff th^
M >iithly k now, has always soai''thing inter-
esting and useful to say, cont-n^es his artic[e^
on "Pnisicil E lacitioa." tre^tia? in this cum-
ber the pul j-'Cto! ' G> mn.-4ttica."
Tbe "JLiieral Sorings of Saratrgg," bj Mr
Charles F. Fijh,i3 an lUustrattd article on ti e
g-silog)' of thj spriagj, with a brief atatemfni
of ih^ tw") rival theori«s concf-rning the &oarcf^«
of their miaeral coi:s'.ituent8, and aa extended
t iblegiv:Eg the chemical composition of tfce
varions waters.
Pr ifessor Tyndall ha^ a valuable raper en-
titled "Toe Action of Rsdiaat ileat on
GisP"u* Mattrr,' m which he d 'sorib-s somf
woj drfut txp-r m->ntr! with the phoiophon-'.
that g ) t ) oofirm the re^sults cf certa n i.f hi-
f rmi-r investigations in this department oi
molteular physics.
''Another World down here," by W. Matti'^u
Williams, is a lively paper about the special
seBst ofineects, and the probable impression ol
the out-'r world which enter into ins^ci
consciouscefs. There is a second illustratefl
paper on the "Oritiin and Structure of Volcanic
Cone=," by H. J J ihnitin-Livis; f illowed by
an important article from the pen of Professor
Hermann Cohn on the sul-j ot of "E -es and
School B.)ok*',"' which is full of useful infor
mation for publishers, educators, and the pub-
lic generally.
In ' D^ep-Sea Investigati-in," Mr. J. G
Buchanan, of the Challr-nser Expedition, if-
Bcribtsthe mfthods now employed in sibmarin-
exx''oration, with pictures of the apparatus at
present in most general use. ' Tn^Horaee Mann
School for tin Deaf," by Eiry Gray Mnrrison,
ie an interesting account of the methods ani
Bucess of a Boston school founded at ihj s ug-
gestimof Horace Mann for the purpose of
teaching d'-af mutes to talk. Uuder the titl-
of " The E icalyptus in the Roman Campagua,"
Mr. H. N. Draper gives a hi <tiry of the intro-
dnotion and ooltivatioa of ihe eacal^pbis ia
one of the woitt parts of ihat pestiferous plain,
and the rrmirkable improvement in the heaiih-
fulness of the locality which has resulted there
from.
The other articles in this excellent number,
of which we have only space to give the titles,
are "Toe- Will o'-the Wisp and its FolkLore."
by T. F. Thiseltrn Dyer; " Cjnic'sm <pposed
to Piogress," by Mr. William A. Eddy; "Some
Prthistoric Vtsstl." illuttrsttd; "Colcr biind-
ness," by S. R. Koehler; "Infllfnce of the
Post and Telegraph on International Relation';
and a sketch, with portrait, of tie well-known
naturalist Professor Edward D. Cope. The
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tespectively, "Physical Life of Woman," and
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Wtuld that there could be a copy of each in
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[From Pr- siding EHer Holmes, of the
M. E. church, M-xico, N Y J ' Ins ^diipted to
furnish the Bible student a better kmwledge
of the Scriptures in a few days, than is usual-
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[Prom the National Sunday-school Teacher,
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THE BKETHEElSr ^T ^VOJriK.
^Mtn ^^lu^.
Blessbd are Hie dead which dlelQ the Lord. — BeT. 14 : 13.
SHOOK.— On May 2nd, John Andrew, infant son
of Bro. Andrew Shook, of Cold Water congrega-
tion, Butler Co., Iowa.
Bro. ohook has the sympathy of all, having
lost his dear wife about two weeks before the
death of the above named son. Funeral occasion
improved by the Brethren, from Matt 18, 14.
N. Tkapp.
WATTS.— In the Pleasant Grove district, Kan.,
JohQ Calvin Watts, aged about 22 years. Dis-
ease, brain affection. Funeral discourse by Kev.
Stout of tlie Presbyterian church. E- RosT.
KRABILL.— In the Rome church, Hancock Co.,
Ohio, sister Hannah, wife of Bro. John Krabill,
on April 24, 1881, aged 58 years, 5 months and 14
days. Funeral by Eld. L. H. Dickey and Jona-
than Witmore from Ps. 90.
KRABILL. — In the same church, sister Nancy,
wife of friend Henry Krabill, on the 26th of
April, aged 75 years, 3 months and 25 days. Fu-
neral by Elder L. H. Dickey and the writer, S.
Lindower.
HORNINU.— In Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., Ill,, April
27, 1881, from the effects of a carbuncle on his
neck, Bro. Samuel G. Horning.
He suffered intensely for two weeks, but felt
resigned and longed for rest on the other shore.—
His remains were Interred at Hickory Grove, in
the presence oi many sympathizing friends. Fu-
neral services in Mt. Carroll, (a large congregation
being present) from Job 14: 14, 15, bv the Breth-
ren. J. J. Emmert.
ready to drop its foliage also, and join her in that
journey beyond the grave.
In all the relations of life, as wife, mother,
friend and neighbor, she had few equals and no
superior; kind, sympathetic and genial in her dis-
position, she won all hearts by her sweetness of
manner. In her family her loss is irrepairable.
Never was one more devoted to her family, or
more beloved in return, and her latest conscious
words, ere she " crossed the river," showed how
how deeply her family was enshrined in her
heart ; but sbe has gone to the grave ; at noon from
labor cease; already her feet have touched the
further shore ; husband, children, mother, brothe B
and sisters, at the gates of the Eternal City, in
garments of white, glistening as the sua, she
stands watching for you.
Deceased left a large circle of brothers and sis
ters in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Illinois, to all
of whom, as well as the surviving husband and
mother, we tender the warmest sympathy of our
nature in this sad bereavement.
At the special request cf the deceased, elder M,
M. Eshelman, of Mt. Morris, came and attended
the funeral at the church in Lanark, preaching a
very impressive sermon to an appreciative audi-
ence. D. W. D.
City of LanAkk, April 27, 1881.
CKOSSED THE RIVEB.
ei
June 4, at 10 .^ . M., Love-feast in Rome church,
Hancock Co , Ohio.
June 1], seven miles nearly east of Salem, Marion
Co., Oregon.
June 11, at 1 P. M., in the Rock River church, Lee
Co., 111.
June II, at 1 P. M. in the Stone church, Marshall
county, Iowa.
June 11, in the Laporte church, Indiana.
June 12, in the Turkey Creek church, in the
barn of Bro. H. N. Miller, seven miles north of
Pawnee City. Pawnee county. Neb.
June 14, at 4 P. M., in Panther Creek church,
Woodford Co.. 111.
June 14, at i P. M., in the Milledgevllle congrega-
tion, Carroll county, 111.
June 15, in the Upper Curn'rerUnd district. Pa.,
June 18 and 19, at 2 P. M., in meeting-house, at
Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa.
June 18, at 4 P. M., in the Beaver Creek church,
ac Bro. John Sears', six miles west, and three
miles south of York, York Co., Neb.
^mWiil e^eeting ^nsines^.
BY OBDEK OF COMMITTEE.
DISTRICT BIEETINGS.
SWEIGART.— At her residence, near the city of
Lanark, Carroll Co,, 111., April 2^ 1881, after an
illness of five days, with puerperal fever, Julia,
wife of Samuel H. Sweigart, aged 38 years, 11
months and 6 days.
Deceased was born in Retry Co., Pa. She was
married Oct. 23, 1866, and in 1877 with her husband
and family removed from Perry county to Ripon,
Wisconsin. In 1880 they removed to Lanark, Car-
roll Co., ID.
The deceased has been an exemplary member of
the German Baptist church more than eighteen
years, shedding rays of light and purity, sunshine
and flowers in the pathway of life to bless and
chees all who came within the circle of her ac-
quaintance, but cow the wing of the death-angel
has cast its shadow over our community and our
citizens were surprised,— and indeed were sadden-
eb, to leam of the death of this good,— this exem-
plary Christian lady.
But, oh, the vacancy in the home circle, — the
children whose affections for their mother knew
no bounds, — the husband, whose very life,
thoughts, affections, aspirations, ambiiion, and
hopes were blended with hers ; who has gone down
life's journey with her, hand in hand; whose very
heart-throb found ready response from hers, who,
like the tiny vine to the strong oak, clung to him
the closer when the storms of life beat fiercest,
WHAT or Bill '{
T!:e vine has withered and fallen ; i!s tendrils,
.60 interwoven about his heart, soothing it in the
storm, prompting in the sunshine of life, are torn
away. Sad, oh how sad I
We opine that the old oak looks down into the
silent grave, beholds its companion for years, then
looks amriontay forward to the wiater of life, imd
May 20, the 1st di,=.trict of W. Va., will hold their
district meeting in the Greenland church, at the
meeting-house by William George's.
May 20, special district meeting at Bro. S. Click's,
2 mile north-east of Nevada, Vernon Co., Mo.
May 20, district meeting of Middle district of
Iowa, at meeting-house, four miles east of Har-
lan, Shelby Co., Iowa.
May 20, district meeting of No thern Kansas,
Nebraska and Colorado, in the barn of Bro. J.
Lichty, four miles north of Morrill, Brown Co.,
Kan.
May 17, district meeting of Northern Illinois, at
Franklin Grove, Lee Co , 111, commencing at 8
o'clock, A M.
May 19. Eastern district .of Pa., Little Swartara
church in the Fryestown me-ti'ig-house, Berks
Co. Pa., five miles north of Myerstown. Stop
off at Myerstown on noun train.
As many brethren get to place of meeting oil
Saturday, as at Lanark, last year, we will inform
them that the business of the meeting begins on
Tuesday, and we will look for them to come on
Monday. But if more than the standing commit-
tee come on Saturday, there will be no boarding
arrangement, except in the tent, where 15 cents
per meal will be charged until Monday morning.
According to the decision of last Annual Meet-
ing, boarding tickets good during the sessions of
the meeting, will be furnished to males for $1.00
and females for 60 cents,
All letters, papers and telegraph despatches
should te directed to "A. M. Bax, care of D. N.
Workman, Ashland, Ohio, as he will have charge
of mail, telegraph and baggage departtaents.
WILFORD'S LITERARY
MICROCOSOM.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
May 14, at 2 P. M, in Middle district, Miami Co.,
Ohio.
May 14, in Chapman Creek church, twelve miles
north of Abilene, Kan.
May 21, in Redbank church, Armstrong county,
Penn'a.
May 21 and 22, at Bro. S. Click's, 2 miles noilh-eajt
of Nevada, Vernon Co , Mo,
May 21, in Middle district, at meeting-house, four
miles east of Harlan, Shelby Co., Iowa.
May 28, at 11 A. M., in our meeting house, three
miles east of South English, Iowa. Conveyance
to place of meeting by notifying Peter Brower.
May 28, at 10 A. M,, in Eagle CiCek church, Han-
cock Co., Ohio.
June 1 and 2, at Cherry Grove, Illinois.
June 2 and 3, at 10 A. M., in Silver Creek church.
Ogle Co., 1 11.
June 2, at 10 A. M., in Union City church, one
and one-half miles north of Union Oity, Ran-
dolph Co., Ind.
S noticed in former numbers and in Pros-
pectus, this monthly journal will occupy
a great fi-.Jd of usefalnT-ss wherever the Eng-
lish Language is spoken. In typography it
will hi both clear and beautiful, and in sub-
ject-matter contains a valuable fund of in-
formation. "Science falsely so called," will
receive some telliug blows from the Microcosm;
and the Bible as haiid"d down to us by the
Lord's chosen vessels will be ably defended
from a scientific stsn i point-
The pric!^ of the Microcosm is 50 cents a
year, or the Brethren at Work and Micro-
cosm to same address one year $1 60. For other
iir'rms see prospectus. Subscriptions should be
sent to Brethren at Work, as the paper will
be mailed here to all subscribers who order
from this ofiEee. Sanrf far sample copies and
additional clubbing terras.
It is reported from Turin, that phophores-
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which the letters become lurainous in th"^ dark,
A new daily paper is to be published at Turin,
on which the luminous ink is to be employed.
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Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, May 17, 1881.
No. 19.
Editorial Items.
The Annual Meeting at AshJand Ohio, will commence
June 7th.
Brother Stein is now visiting Baltimore and Wash-
ington Cicies.
In Japan the average school teacher receives less than
$2.00 per month.
Do not fail to read Annual Meeting business on last
page of this issue.
The ti'anslators have promised to give the New Version
to the public to-day.
Most questions have two sides. It is best to hear
both before deciding.
The hard winter is thought to have greatly injured the
peach crop in the South.
Eld. D. B. Sturgis, of South Bend, Indiana, is on the
Standing Committee this year.
On April 3rd, an M. E. Missionary was killed by- a
fanatical mob in Queretaro, Mexico.
The Love-feast season is here. May the saints be pre-
pared to enjoy this sacred institution.
Brothek Allen Royer's house, one-half mile north of
Lanark, burned down week before last.
In Mount Vernon, lU., there has been no liquor Ucense
for ten years. The women vote it clown.
OuB District meeting for Northern Illinois convenes
this week. We hope to have a good meeting.
A TRACT of 138,000 acres of land has been bought in
Barry Co., Mo., for the use of a colony of Scots'.
The Sandwich Islands is said to be the only country
in the world in which there are no absolute illiterate peo-
ple.
In the Church unconverted, and yet at ease! BewA!
The man who had not the wedding garment on, was cast
out.
Annual Meeting Railroad arrangements did not
reach us in time for this issue. They will appear on the
last page next week.
Thb debate between Bro. S. H. Bashor and S. C.
Hanger, at Danville, Knox Co., 111., is to commence next
Friday at 10 o'clock.
We hope to be able to publish Railroad arrangements
in the next iss ae. The Pittsburg Ft. Wayne and Chicago
will give good rates from Chicago and points along its
line.
Bro. Levi Audes, our tailor from Pennsylvania, is kept
quite busy just now. So far he seems well pleased with
the West, and thinks he can enjoy himself among the
members here.
Brother W. C. Teeteris our general agent, and any
business he may do for us, v/ill be carried out. Parties
who may wish to settle accounts with liimcandoso.
Bro. Teeter is doing a good work for the B. at W.
At the present time there is, in different parts of the
world, much excitement against the Jews. In places it
may lead to persecution.
'Ji
S.iNTA Fe, New Mexico, is said to be the oldest town in
the United States. iUoody and Sankey recently held a
series of meetings there.
In 1847 the number of divorces .in Holland, Belgium,
and France was three for every 327,439 people; in 1880
it was three for eveiy 84,206. ".'
During a recent storm in Arkansas, a colored women
was blown into a tree-top, where she was found dead with
her child in her arms uninjured.
The Brethren of the Clear Creek church, Huntington
Co., Ind., expect D. B. Gibson and J. S. Floiy to be with
them at their communion, June 2nd.
IjF you should see. a tornado approaching, remember
that the safe.it place at such times is in the cellar; stand
on the side next to the approaching storm.
Two hundred per.«oiis were injured in riots against the
Jews at Elizabethgi-ad, Russia. The government is tak-
ing active measures to protect its Hebrew citizens.
On page 1-5, column one, in our second offer read Jivs
or more instead of ?eH or more. It should read : In clubs
of^iie or more, each 50 cents to Jan 1st, 1SS2.
If Bro. S. F. Goodman will send us his address and
explain clearly concerning the money .=!ent to the church
in Morgan county. Mo., we will attend to the business.
Brethren Enoch Eby, S. J. Harrison and others were
with us last Sunday. Bro. Eby preached in the morning
and Bro. Hanison in the evening. Bro. H. also preached
at West Branch in the forenoon.
Miss EmUineM. 'Oodnch, of TeUow Creek, Stephen-
son, Co, 111., wa' reported to the Jiifer Ocean as having
been miraculously cured of a serious illness . Will some
one at Yellow Creek tell! ng, the tacts in the case?
This church. Silver Creek, held its council the 12th.
It opened at 9 A. M. and closed at 12:1-5 P. M. All in
love and union, and preparations made to hold Feast
June 2nd aud 3rd. Members from the west on way to
A. M. please stop with us.
All letters, papers, and telegraph dispatches intended
for parties at the Annual Meeting should be directed to
"A. M. Box, Care ot D. N. Worlnnan, Ashlaud, Ohio,"
as he will have charge of mail, telegraph and baggage
departments. tf
Our minister! should know that the government is in
earnest about the census demands. Schedules have been
sent to all of our churches and some ministei-s are refusing
to fill out said schedules, hence the government authori-
ties are about to institute suit agamst them. This is
what Bro. C. H. Balsbaugh refers to on another page.
We hope none of our ministers will neglect their duty in
this respect.
The Kansas liquor law does not interfere with the use
of wine at commnnion services. In reply to a letter from
Chicago, the Governor of Kansas says:
That part of the letter which allege? that the law intre-
feres with thr tree :ind unrestricted sale of tuictnres or
compounds that are used solely for medicine, is not true,
nor does the law directly or indirectly interfere with the
right to pai-take of wine at communion services.
Brother John Early, of Aurelia, Iowa, was with uit
last week. He will likely remain till after the District
Meeting.
John Holler wants Ins address changed to Clay Cen-
ter, Kansas, but does not say where from, hence nothing
can be done till we know his former post-otfice, for there
may be many John Hollers on our list and we do not
want to change the wrong one.
If you want the address of your paper changed, word
the request something like this :
Please ch.inge the address* of my B. at W. from Ran-
toul. 111., to Lanark, Carroll Co., 111.
J. D. Smith.
In this issue will be found an axticio written by our
Danish brother, J. Madsen, who is new in England-
His essay is inreresting and he handles the Engbsh well
for a foreigner, much betier than some who profess to un-
derstand the language.
The History of the Danish Mission is now ready.
Price, 25 cents. For sale by Western Book Exchange.
Remember the profits are to be given to Bro. Hope, to
enable him to start in business on his rftuin to this coun-
tiy, as he sacrificed time and money — all for the cause of
Christ m Denmark.
The council tent at the next Annual Meeting will be a
little larger than the one at Lanark last year. The din-
mg tent the same size, only of heavier material. They
are furnished by Mr. Zittlosen of St. Louis, the gentleman
who furnished them last year and also when the meeting
was held in Macoupin Co., this State.
Fourteen years ago Bro. Edward Mason, of the
Pfz.acJte?-, spent five months in the Holy Land, and now
proposes to write for the Preacher a series of articles
about his ti-avels then. Hope they may jiiove as interest-
ing as McG-aivey's letters which appeared in the B.
AT AY. two years ago.
A GANG of j'outhful burglai's was recently arrested at
Lawrence, Mass. Two of them were only nine years of
age, one was eleven, and the oldest foa-jteen. They had
comnu'tted several burglaries, and h.Tduntaccessfully at-
tempted to open sundiT safes. The rcsiJt of reading
trashy novels. It is astonishing how young minds are
cornipted in this way.
From our window we have a fine ".uew of the College
ground — just across the street from the office. It is nice-
ly set in blue grass and kept in good condition by the use
of a lawn mower. It is well supplied with shade treas
which give the suiToundings a romantic appearance.
During these warm days dozens of students may be seen
occupj-ing seats beneath these shade trees preparing
their lessons. ' For their cai-pet they have as beautiful a
lawn as nature can produce, while the thick foliage above
protects them from the burning sun.
The Siame-e Twins are out-done, as queer specimens
of the strange freaks in natme, in a pair of Italian twins
now on eshibih'on at Vienna. These boy3,.Tacob and Bap-
tiste Tocci by namo, are grown together from the sixth
rib downward, have but one abdomen and two fe-'t.
The upper par-t of the body is completely developed in
each: their intellectual faculties are of a normal charac-
ter. Each child thmks, sleeps, speaks, eats and drinks
independently of t'le other. This indepi>ndence goes so
far as to admit of an indisposition of the one without in
the least affecting the other. They are over three years
old, in goodhe.ilth and seemingly in excellent spirits.
Their p.irenus tliink of bringiog tha;n to this country
shortly.
2yo
THE BiiETHHElSr ^T ^vVOirlKI.
For the Brethren at Work.
O SLKBPBE, ARISE.
BY GEO. D. ZOLLEES.
He slept; ah he slept in that terrible night,
When the heavens in darkness were veiled,
Acd the Lord was propelling the storm by hif''
might,
While the seamen his ai^gerbewaikd.
Poor Jonah, enjoyed not that calm, quiet rtst
That ChristiaoS on duty enjoy.
That goading of conscience, that guilt in his
breast,
Could not tat his' slumber arnoy.
The call 'mifl the ele-ment's deaf'ning roar,
Woke the fugitive prophet from sleep,
But his burden of guilt was pressing him sore,
And he asked to be plunged in the deep.
A refuge awaited the prophet cf God,
When the lastr,ay of hope had retired;
He groaned in the whale 'neath the strokes of
his rod,
Till three da^ and three nights had expired.
How gloomy thVt prison-house down in the
deep
.Where he drank of the wormwood and gall,
And his spirit was moulded Grod's mandate to
keep.
And prophesy Nineveh's fall.
A warning to aH who endeavor to flse
Away from God's alL-seeing eye.
We cannot escape him en land or on sea,
Acd we all must surrender or die.
We are only secure when his laws we obey.
And bow to his sovereign will.
All nocturnal terrors his word caq allay,
We trust, and onr spirits are still.
Arise then, 0 sleeper, and call on thy God
Ere fee elf ments round thee shall roar,
.MDti fliou fall a sad victim to his revengeful
rod,
Waen mercy can reach thee no more,
ilave we strayed away, brethren, from duty's
path,
it the monitor goading within?
iJejeat, ere we reach fhe dark mountains of
death,
And groan in remorse from our sin.
For the Eretbren at Work,
CHILDHOOB
AKD MANHOOD.
interesting
BT J. WATISEy.
Dear Headers: —
I WANT to teU you s
story of a boy, now grown np and
like a big old man.* I never saw him
when he was a boy, but I have read
much about Mm, and I also know his
tathpT by reputation. I shall not men
tion his naine just now but as you go
rjja. in reading this, you will know it by
:iad by. He was born in London many
years ago ; K's father's name was John so-
and-soi yoH see it is an English* name, standing. I could not, however accom
John was in reality a gocid-natured man
who did all he could to* bring up his*
child, possessing in his heart such
things as may be acceptable with God,
and cared tor the welfare of* him as
faithfully as, in my opinion, a mortal
father is able to do.* Nevertheless,
when he died and no longer could lead
the. steps of his son, we see him moving
along, through this world filled with
sin and temptation, like a snow-ball
when rolling along new fallen snow,
the latter sticks to the first and at last
no snow- ball is* distinguishable but a
lump of snow* like the rest. So this
poor boy went on since his father left
him, his new friends did not care so
much* for preserving the simplicity
and constant clinging to God, which
had once entered his mmd. He was
dumb himself, but stUl by books and
tracts could make his wishes and feel-
ings understood, and always used his
talents to incite his friends and compan-
ions to do the will of God, and show
their love to our blessed Savior by
complying with all his commands. At
first they would listen to his silent tales
and obey him, but as he only could ap
ply to them in written language and
not by loud admonitions, — words from
his own heart and tears, speak to them,
they could put his doctrine by if they
.did not want to hear him, and they be
gan to mingle his docti'ine with sentenc
es of their own. For example he
taught them to dress plainly and avoid
the putting on of gold or costly appar
el. I am sorry to say that I have. never
seen his friends putting on so inuch of
gold and costly apparel as here m his
native country. He taught them not to
take such diversions as cannot be used
in the name of the Lord Jesus. 1 will
not tell what 1 have seen of this kind
of diversions, but if the boy's father
were alive now, I am. certain it would
break his heart' to be a witness of such
things. I know some of his friends in
Denmark, and have seen himself (the
son) here. He is an old man now. I
often wonder how long he can live, but
our all-wise Father above has found in
him an instrument for bringing souls to
repentance and pointing out for some
poor fainting sailor the beautiful shore.
I was converted not simply by reading
a little tract of his, but by complying
with the demands of it, and I found the
peace of God which passeth all under-
pany his friends through all their ways,
unless I would reject the book of Jesus
and follow their doctrine. 1 fixed my
choice, so to speak, and left my dear
friends in order to occupy safe ground,
which I am sure that everybody will
find by reading the Bible carefully, and
ask God to be the preserver of their
souls, for he 'will not resist the greatest
sinner, but make our obedient child of
him and take him to his glorious man-
sions prepared for his own children
only. I do not want anybody to speak
evil of the subject of this narrative, but
as he has ceased to excite his friends to
closer communion with God and more
attentive searching of Scripture, I want
you to proclaim the truth, that some
may open their eyes before it is too late.
To his friends I will say : "Take up the
Bible once more and you 'will see an
obvious difference between this and the
old man in question. Weigh my words
calmly and deliberately, and if you find
that I am not right, do as you find _
pleasing in the sight of God. Let the
will of Gcd be done, and neither yours
nor mine. You will find the name of
the old man just alluded to, by taking
the first letter of every word marked
thus, * from the beginning of this nar-
rative and proceed downwards.
The manhood and childhood of relig-
ion should be identical, but the forego-
ing does not prove so, and how will its
future be ? May God help us in seek-
ing our company that we shall not err.
Newcastle, Eng.
THE DISCIPIiES.
NECESSITY FOE A NEW EEFOEMATIOlf
AMONG THEFOIiLOWEBS OB'ALEXANDEE
CAMPBELL.
Special Correspondence of the Chicago Tribune.
Tg*ECENTLY had a long talk with
-■- one of the oldest of the Disciple
preachers of this State. He is now far
past the preaching age, and, like all old
men who are near their end, he lives
rather in the past than in the present and
future. He had many things to say
that interested me at the time, and have
remained with me, and I believe that
the readers of The Tribune will be as
much interested as I was in what he
said.
In the first place let me say that what
is called the "Disciple Reformation" is
scarcely more than a generation old , or
in other words some of the men who
first preached the new doctrine are still
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living. To be sure Alexander Camp-
bell and his father, Thomas Campbell,
and Walter Scott, a coadjutor of theirs,
are all dead. They were men past the
middle of life when the preaching first
began. My old friend was a Baptist,
of thirty-five, when the new preacher
swept over the country, and after join-
ing the movement, he very soon went
to preaching, He was a man of most
vigorous intellect, of florid eloquence,
though of somewhat limited culture;
but he made an impression wherever he
went, and the number of his converts
are counted by the thousand. I give the
conversation as nearly verbatim as it
can be reproduced, and consider it val-
uable from the fact that it gives us a
view of what was thought and preached
in the "good old days" we hear so
much ^bout.
"What are you thinking of uncle?"
I asked in a somewhat exalted tone of
voice, for my old friend has nearly lost
his hearing.
"Oh I nothing that you will care to
hear, I presume. We old men have
vefy curious, old-fashioned notions that
we are often enough told don't amount
to anything. I don't very often say
anything about them, for I am gener-
ally snubbed if I do."
"Well, I most assuredly will not
snub you and shall be very glad to
know what you are thinking of. I am
one of those young fellows who believe
that old men are exceedingly valuable
for counsel."
"Well, I was thinking how glad I
would be if I were only in my prime
again. That is a common thought for
an oJd man, and one that I presume
you will think is not very laudable.
But I have a special reason for desiring
to be young again, and I saw things to-
day which emphasized for the thous-
andth time this desire."
"Tell me what that reason is,l won't
you? I shall be very much interested
in knowing what could induce a man of
your age who has undoubtedly been so
useful and industrious as you have, to
want a new lease of life.''
"Well, sir, I will tell you," said the
old man, as a new light seemed to come
to his old eyes and an increased vigor to
his voice. "I would like to be young
again so that I might preach a new ref-
ormation,— so that I might propound
again the beauties and glories of the
doctrine once delivered to the saints, —
so that I might take the people back to
the old land marks, which were staked
out by the apostles and saints ef the
early days of the Christian Era. I w as,
as you know, one of the preachers of
the New Reformation some years ago.
I was converted under the direct
preaching of Alexander Campbell, and
I think I know something of what was
intended by that Reformation. It was
expected to be a death blow to secta-
rianism. It was a plea for the Bible,
and nothing but the Bible, as an all-
sufficient rul« of faith and practice. It
was expected that this was so simple a
plea that all would fall in with it. No
one should fear to take the Bible and
build his hopes and belief on that.
Creeds and confessions of faith are an
unmitigated evil. I believed so then,
and I believe so now. What we want
is simplicity and primitiveness. We
ought to go back and consider what the
apostles taught and learn the first prin-
ciples of our faith over again."
"Do you mean to say that the Disci-
ples need a new reformation in their
midst I"
"That is exactly what I mean. They
started out with a plea against sects and
sectarianism, and now I have lived to
see them become almcst as much of a
sect and almost as proud in their secta-
rianism as any of the old churches
against whom, they made their crusade,
and from the midst of whom they come
out. I was out to church to day. I
went on foot, although it is nearly two
miles to where our church is situated.
When I arrived there I found the
church surrounded with rich carriagai,
and the coachmen were passing away
their time as best they could, joking and
telling stories, while their masters and
mistresses were within worshipping an
aristocratic God in an aristocratic tem-
ple. It is all of the kid-glove kind.
No heart religion, and very little
head religion in it all. Alexander
Campbell and Walter Scott would have
felt that they had lived in vain had they
been able to step in the door of that
costly, palatial temple of worship and
behold what I saw. If Christ were to
come to the earth again, he would nev-
er enter those synagogues except with a
whip of small cords, as he did in days
of old, when he drove the money-
changers from the temple. He would
be found outside talking with the pub-
licans and sinners, who drive those cost-
ly carriages. What are those dear peo-
ple thinking of in their Pharisaical
pride ? Do they think their coachmen
have no souls to save, or are they in-
different to their eternal welfare? It
would be hard indeed for the Savior to
recognize hia people in the midst of all
the pride and hypocrisy of the present
day. He would be led to cry out as
he did in the days of old: 'Woe unto
you hypocrites! It will be better for
your wicked coachmen in the day of
judgment than for you.'
"Bat this is not all. Gen. Garfield
happens to be a member of the Disci-
ples' organization. I had almost said
sect; and so it is contemplated by some
of the ambitious ones to make it a sort
of Stat« church. Every effort is beipg
made by high and low degree to raise
funds to build a sort of St. Peter's at
Washington. Shades of Alexander
Campbell! ! Once to think of thy hum-
ble efforts being so perverted ! T^hink
of the destruction that must surely fol-
low the pride of denomination that is
being displayed on every hanA.
"The early Christians were success-
ful in combating evil. They pushed
their evangelizing efforts m every di-
rection and they won irniny into the
church. But oh the unlicky day the
Emperor of all the Roma as heard th«
new doctrine. He believed and was
baptized, and from that moment the
persecution stopped. Tlu» church was
given the fostering inflaence of the
State and spirituality began to decay
and the evils of Roman Catholicism
followed and have cursed the world
from that time to this. [t is strange
that men never learn anything from the
sad teachings of experience; but it is a
known fact that they do not. It is al-
most impossible to get mantind to go
back past all the sects and sectarianiijn,
past the Vatican at Rome, and take up
the simple precious teachings of Jesus
and his apostles, and learn what duty
and truth are. That is what we have
been trying to do for these many years;
but I am convinced that the time has
come when a new reformation of sim-
plicity should be preached; when the
old gospel of 'Peace on eartJi, good will
to men' should be presented with sew
vigor, and the people should under-
stand that in the fold of Christ there is
no great and no small; there is no high,
there is no low, but all are one in Christ
Jesus. The formality which all these
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new- fangled notions put into our holy
religion deprives it of its life every
time. It takes away tte vitality and
the life giving and life saving qualities.
They make it void. We ought to go
back to first principles and preach it all
over again, and show the people the
beauties of the holy faith as it is in Je-
ans. That is what 1 should try to do in
my humble way if I were only young
•gain, and I believe that with the ex
perience I now have I could make
something of an impression and
make people see themselves, to a certaij
extent, at least, as others see them, or
rather as the Lord of hosts sees them.
"The tendency of human nature is
one of the most interesting studies in
all the world. I think I have paid
some pretty careful attention to it. It
has always been the same in all ages.
Even the holy apostles were bound that
the Christ should be a temporal, phy-
sical ruler. The traditions of the fath-
ers for many centuries had so handed
it down. But the Christ that came was
of humble origin, the son of a cai-pen-
ter, a carpenter himself. He did great
■ and wonderful miracles, and, after his
violent death, by the influence of the
Holy Ghost the apostles were at last
convinced that Christ "was not to be a
ruler of men but a savior of souls. So
long as these apostles lived they were
able to keep this idea out of the minds
of men, and show just what the holy
religion of Jesus was intended to be.
But their bones had hardly whitened in
their sepulchres when the foundations
of the great Roman hierarchy were
laid, and the spirit and life of the whole
religion was stunted and eventually lost
in the eternal glamour of formalities,
instituted by popes, monks, and priests.
Ages of moral, mental and religious
groping in the dark followed, and tiie
light of day was exceedingly slow in
dawning. But with it all there was the
great mistaken idea that the church
must be joined to and fostered by the
State Creeds and confessions of faith
which took their origin back in the
cells of medieval monasteries still con-
tinued, and the people were not permit-
ted with unclouded minds to pursue the
simple story of the Cross as it is told
by the Evangelists. The Reformation
which Alexander Campbell and his co
adjutors preached was a plea for the
truth as it is in Jesus, and it was hoped
fhat Beets stight pass away before its
onsweeping course. So long as the new
people were persecuted and not recog-
nized as orthodox, they did very well;
they stuck to the gospel, and they were,
in truth, much like the early Christians
in the simplicity of their habits. But
that day has passed, and now the effort
is to be made to join the church and
stick together, and I consider it very
serious. O, would that I were young
again, so that I might preach a new
reformation !"
The old gentleman had warmed him
self up with these last few sentences, so
that I could well imagine with what
vigor he preached the doctrines in the
early day. But, after a pause, he con-
tin tied:
"It is no more than should be expect-
ed, though. They tell me I am an old
fogy. 1 suppose this is so. I had hop-
ed tb see the reformation which I em-
barked in do the good that the world
needs, but now I see that it miist be
left to others. ' This, perhaps, filled its
own place in the onmarching course of
humanity. Another can see our errors
and the rocks on which we broke, and,
avoiding them, sail on to the more tran-
quil haven. The time for the new ref-
ormation is ripe now, and I do hope to
live to see it come. When it does come
i shall die in peace." - Gary.
For the Brethren at -Work.
THE UPLIFTED SWORD.
BT C. H. BAL8BAIJGH.
rriHE sword is the Lord's, infhe hands
-*- of Cesar, for the punishment of
evil doers, and the praise and protection
of them that do well.
"Fear God. Honor the king": are
both apostolic injunctions. 1 Pet. 2: 17.
Cesar is to us the minister of God for
good. His prerogatives are "ordained
of God." "He beareth not the sword
in vain." His authority is Divine.
" Whe7efo7-e ye must needs be subject,
not only for wrath, but also for con
science' sake." "For this cause pay ye
tribute also," and our tribute is not all
in monay, but in obedience; "for they
are God's miaisters, attending continu
ally upon this very thing." Ram. 13:
1-6.
Why is it that some are so negligent
in responding to the requirement of the
government in relation to the census?
Why not fill up your schedules like
Christians, and return them without
delay ? Is it but the indifference of ig-
norance, or is it deliberate resistance?
"Whosoever therefore resisteth the pow-
er, resisteth the ordinance of God;
and they that resist shall receive to
themselves damnation." Rom. 13: 2.
Th= sword is uplifted, and will fall ere
long, and fall heavily, on those who
slight the long suffering of "the powers
that be." Brethren, beware. Trifle no
longer. The day of grace is about.
closing. Fill up your schedules as
quickly as possible, lest you be hurt
by the arm of Omnipotence through
the ordinance of law. Return to How-
ard Miller, Lewisburg, Union Co., Pa.
For the Brethren at Work.
OUR FAULTS.
BT J. B. LAIB.
rriHA.T we all have faults is beyond
i
dispute, and it is said that we put
oar own faults behind us, and others in
front of us, for the purpose, I suppose,
of seeing theirs and not our own. But
in this article I want to put all O'.ir
faults right in front of us and take a
square look at them. Then, having
them before us, we open our eyes and
are gazing.
We began by saying we all have
faults, and now we notice how
vastly they differ. One person is too
lazy to work, and another is avaricious
and works too hard — both have faults.
One is too liberal, he gives more than
he is able, another is penurious and
gives nothing. One person talks en-
tirely too much, another don't say
enough. Two more faults unless we
average them. One person talks so
loud we can hardly keep from holding
our hands over our ears, while another
talks so low that we must hold our
hands behind our ears to catch the
sound. Then again some persons are al-
ways talking solemnly, and make qs feel
like crying, while another tells some-
thing so funny that we almost split our
sides laughing. Then some of us wear
9uch a long, sour face that we look as
though we drank all the vinegar about
the house, while others have continual-
ly a "broad grin" on their faces, not
even doffiog it when they go to a fu-
neral. And then some men are so' full
of fun (and even ministers, too) that
they c?,nnot think of anything else to
talk about when they have listeners, and
are continually telling some story in
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293 '
order to excite laughter, and some of
them not very nice either. Then again,
some of Tis are not very good singers
no how, but others are very good, ex-
cepting that their voices are too harsh,
or too shrill or else it sounds as if it
were down too far. Then some of us
are so odd ; we are too proud and dress
too fine, or we are not proud enough,
and go slovenly. Some of us are too
forward, — we get out of our place; we
like to preach too well, and preach too
long, are too officious, etc, while others
are not enough so to do their duty.
Then some of us are not courteous
enough, while others are too familiar.
And again, we are faulty about our
writing, some of us become rather ego
tistic; while acting in the capacity of a
general correspondent we fail to give a
general report, but are always writing
about ourselves; we never think to tell
about our brethren's preaching, wiiat
they did and are doing, but we seek to
advertise ourselves by telling when,
where, and what we preached, how oft
eu, how large the congregation, and if
no accessions, we do not fail to state
that there were impressions made, but
always neglect to state on what the im
pressions were made, whether on the
empty benches, the house, or in the
mud. Why do we say anything about
the impression ? No doubt we think
there ought to be some impressions, for
we have done our best, but possibly if
we could know the thoughts of the au
dience we would be ashamed that we
ever tried to preach there.
I have tried to present only a few of
our many faults, not to discourage any
one in any effjrt for doing good, but
trust we may profit by a gentle hit.
In conclusion I want to say that it is
my weakness to always claim what is
my own, and I hereby notify my breth
ren that I lay claim to my fall share of
all faults herein enumerated, or even
others that may be known to exist. I
make this timely statement so I shall
fail to receive what is my own.
For the Brethren at Work
18 SUNDAY-SCHOOL OF DIVINE
APPOINTMENT OH BIBLE
AUiHOKITY?
BY A. B HOCHiTETLEE.
TT7E don't claim that the Bible tells
'^ ' us in plain words, "Thus
saith the Lord." It pleases God
by methods of his own choice to
save them that believf, and while
we cheerfully accord to the gos
pel in conducting our Sunday schools,
in the fear of the Luid, and with pray
erful hearts, and instruct the children
according to the Bible of Divine truth,
the Bible is the only text book in Sun-
day schools. Therefore we claim it is
corresponding with the gospel, and
mee?s the approbation of God and leads
to the conversion of many precious
souls. What is preaching but the ex
hibition and application of religious
truth. The truth of God is the great
instrument, and, so far as we know, the
only instrument of conviction and sav
ing conversion. This is what we claim
to leach in our Sunday schools, which"
will accord with the Bible. That which
the Bible don't condemn is Bible truth,
and will be a token of the divine ap
probation of God. The Sunday school
should be regarded as one of the great-
est objects to present truth to the mind
and bring it to bear upon the conscienc-
es of those who are instructed in the
truth of the Bible. Sunday school con-
nects itself with almost every depart-
ment of the ministerial system. Many
of its scholars have been brought into
the church by its teachings and the
knowledge they have received concern
iDg God, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Often parents come to the church by
the instruction of their chQdren, which
they received in Sunday-school.
We should be warmly interested in
the good work of instructing our chil-
dren in the temporal, spiritual, and
eternal welfare of their happiness.
Sunday school teaching is to the chil
dren what the preaching of the gospel
is to the adults. The Bible tells us ^o
train up our children in the nurture
and admonition of the Lord. The Sun
day-school is one of the means to teach
and train them. No one can object to
thi9 plan, and say it is not Bible author-
ity. Train up a child in the way he
should go, and however much he may
deviate from that training he will be
sure to remember his first impressions
and come back. to them. The child
will be taught Bible truth in Sunday-
school and is insti-ucted and sighted to
God and the Lord Jesus Christ. This
will never depart from him.
The first Sunday-school ever intro-
duced was started by the Brethren. The
great Amercan Eaeyclopcedia in the
account of the Brethrea or German
Baptist Church, says: "In the year
1740, or about that time, forty years
before the present general system of
Sunday-school instruction was introduc-
ed."* This numbers about 141 yeara
since Sunday-schools were introduced
among the Brethren; and now it ap-
pears to be something new among
many of the Brethren.
* The American Encyclopedia is mistaken in
saying that Sunday-schools were introduced ameng
the Brethren 40 years before Robert Eaikes com-
menced the present system in England. Snnday-
scbools have been in use from the secsnd century
to the present time, but the persons who introduc-
ed them in America, fcrty years before they -wers
introduced in England, wt re not members of the
Brethren Church at the time they commenced the
Sunday-school work. ■ J. H. if.
GIVING ACCOUI^T.
BY JAS. Y. HECKLEE.
If men for every idle word
A.t last must give accotmt,
How will the awfal record stand?
The terrible amount!
Their levity, their ribaldry,
Their filthiness of speech.
Will bring them into misery
To give accoimt of each.
How will the wicked and profane —
The sinners old and gray.
Who took the name of God in vai^
And cursed him oft each day —
How will they stand? How will they fai«
In haughtiness and pride,
When they in jadgment mast appear
Before the Crucified?
How will their condemnation stand,
Who damned themselves to hell?
Who took no blame nor reprimand,
But carsed themselves and fell.
How will their condemnation rise
When him they shall behold.
Whom they have p ercal.with flaming eyei
Their sentence to unfold ?
0 wicked people stop and think
How you incur his ire.
Hov7 can you revel on the brink
Of Kverlaitiag firfe?
The fl ,m5ng p t is open wide,
Aud devils Jaugh aiid «;rin
That foolish peopls in their pride
Will mock and tumble in.
Repentance without amendment ia
like continual pumping in the ship with-
out stopping the leaks.
He loves you better who strives to
make you good, than he who strives to
please you.
As we must render an account of
every idle word, so must we also of ovir
Idle silence.
294.
THE BRETHRElSr AJT ^\^0IIK:.
WHAT SHALL THIS MAN DO?
conviction an^ condemnation through his err-
ing Eeart; and a kind reproring look of his
BT DANIEL BEIGHT.
THE apostle Peter, it seems, was the foremost
speaker of the twelve. Whenever Jesus
addressed his disciples it was Peter mostly who
was ready to sanswer. And it appears as if the
exalting thought, that he loved his blessed
Lord a little more aad served Him better than
the other apostles, found a secret lurking
place within hi* heart. And indeed it was no
woader, for it was he whom the Lord command-
ed to go to the ses and cast a hook, and in
opening the mouth of the fish that first cometh
up, he should find a piece of silver money
therein; which miracle caused the disciples to
go nnto Jesus, desiring to know, "who is
tht greatasc in the kingdom of heaven?" It
seems as though jsalousy troubled their hearts
a little. Tiiey thought Peter must be greater
than they; and no doubt, Peter thought of his
superiority also.
This crops out of his own language, the
evening of Christ's betrayal, when He told his
disciples: "All ye shall be offended because of
me this night:" (Matt 26:31.) Peter answered
and said unto him, "Though aU shall be offend-
ed beoause of thee, yet will I never be offended."
But alas! poor Peter, what a sad lesson of ex-
perience he had to learn! Afraid to confess his
Lord before a weak maiden; he profanely de-
nied having any connection with Him when the
more stem masculines pressed it upon him, un-
til the shrill voice of the cock's crowing sent
aviction
J neart;
loving Master, brought deep grief and sorrow
into his soul, and he went out and wept bitter-
ly. He staggered in his faith. Had it not been
that Jesus had prayed lor him: "That thy faith
fail net," (Luke 22: 31—32) he would doubtless
have sank into despair. But so he sank only un-
til on the sure foundation of his Loid's prayer.
It was Christ's prayer that held np Peter, and
it is His sacradotal prayer, (John 17:) that
keeps every weak and faint disciple to-day,
from sinking into despair.
But the next day Peter's hope was nailed to
the cross with his blessed Master, and when He
gave np the ghost, it expired with Him and was
buried vrith Him in Joseph's tomb. Thus hav-
ing all his hope ef his future fishing of "men,"
bKghted, he returned to his former occupation.
And after toiling in vain a whole night, in the
uorning Je€Qs stands on the shore, and invites
them to a feast of bread and fish. After they
had dined, Jesns, knowing that Peter, had
thought that he loved him more than the other
disciples did, turns unto Simon Peter andsaith:
"Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more
than these?" Peter, having learned by experi-
ence that he did not love Him more than the
other disciples did, hambly answered: "Yea,
Lord, thou kuowest that I love Thee." Jesus
saith unto him, "feed my lambs". This has refer-
ence to what He said to Peter before his fall:
"I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not:
and when thou art converted," when thou hast
received foi^i'-veness for the sin of profanely de-
nying thy I jtd.and art received again into his
favor, then "strengthen thy brethren" — "Feed
my lambs," "my iheep." After Peter had three
times confessed his love to Jesus, and three
times received the same answer: "Feed my
sheep," he turned about and saw the disciple
whom Jesus loved, John, and saith unto Jesus,
"Lord and what shall this man do?" Instead of
entering upon performing his ovrnduty, think-
ing how he may strengthen his brethren, feed
the lambs and sheep of the flock of the Lord,
he inquires what the duty of his brother shall
be: "And what shall this man do?" But Jesns
saith unto him: "If I will that he tarry till I
come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me."
The idea goes forth: What need you to trouble
about your brother's business, only faithfully
discharge your own duty, and you shall be re-
warded as a faithful servant.
Here Peter manifests a very common dis-
position; and Jesus teaches a very important
and practical lesson. Upon this text we all,
every individual, ought to very frequently
preach unto our own hearts.
It is evident from this narrative that Peter
was considerably troubled with the forward
disposition of a busy-body. He meddled in his
in his brother's business, and neglected the im-
mediate discharge of his own duty. And he
received the necessary sharp reproof of his
Master, "What is that to thee? Follow thou
me!" mind you own business! This reproof
brought deep shame and mortification to his
heart. And no doubt this disposition caused
him often thus to suffer. For this was what
gave rise to the sensible advice in his epistle,
concerning the Christian's suffering, where he
says: "But let none of you suffer as a murderer,
or as a thief, or as an evil-doer, or as a busy-
body in other men's matters." (1 Peter 4: 15).
What an amount of mental as well as bodily
suffering this busy-bodyism has caused to the
human family! And after all nothing is gained
thereby. I have known people to complain
of their hard trials, tribulations and tempta-
tions; their many troubles, and sorrows, over
which they brooded, wearied and worried until
their faces were haggard and lean, all because
of their uncalled-for meddling into other peo-
ple's business. If every professed disciple of
Christ would learn well and faithfully the
lesson, "What is that to thee? Follow thou
me," what a world of contentment, happiness,
peace and love we would have! By far the
greater part of the troubles in the church are
caused by this unconquered, unsanctified dis-
position of a busy-body in other men's matters.
There is a disposition in most children which
leads to this busy-bodyism when they grow
older. Who has not noticed that most chil-
ren prefer working abroad to working at
home? Or when they are told to do one thing
they say: "Can't I do that?" Hence this dis-
position, growing up with them, when they are
older, they will work at others instead of work-
ing at home at their o ivn hearts. They are
them, constantly reminding their neighbors to
swesp before their doors, and leave the filth and
rubbish before their own doors untouched.
They will ask: "And what will this man^ do?"
and then will watch closely if perchance some
one makes a misstep, but their own duties they
they neglect to discharge, and fail to watch
over themselves. Dear reader, have we lost
this disposition while growing from childhood
to manhood or womanhood? If not, have we
then lest it while being transplanted from the
kingdom of this world into the kingdom of
God's dear Son? If not, let us then prayerfully
strive to conquer it.
It is said of Stephen Qirard, the famous
founder of Q-irard's College, of Philadelphia,
being asked how he managed to accumulate so
much wealth, he pertinently answered: "By
minding my own business." We all may learn
a lesson from this. He became rich in worldly
goods by minding his own business, and if we
would become rich in God we must see that we
spiritually discharge our own duties faithfully.
We must see to and correct our own conduct,
must trim our own lamps, become virtuous
ourselves, not ask "And what shall this man
do?" But like Paul say: "Lord, what wilt thou
have me to do? And then diligently discharge
our duty to God, to our neighbor and to our-
selves, and we shall be rich in God — in love,
joy, and peace in the Holy Ghcst.
A LESSON TO FATHERS.
THE great secret of success in bringing up
children is to establish and preserve per-
fect confidence between parents and children.
If the father is the boy's best friend, as the wise
mothers are the girls', there is no trouble
about keeping them from bad associates, whose
vicious examples and silly bravado have a last-
ing effect upon thsir characters. Fathers, in
your efforts to secure fortunes for your families,
remember that money will not save yon from
heart-ache if your boys go wrong, and that
their only safety is in being kept close by your
side, helping you in business, and you in turn
sharing their fan and play. Nothing is so
flattering to boys as the society of their fathers,
and nothing makes a man so popular with them
as his joining their amusements. Try to do
this and your son will try in turn to under-
stand your care and troubles. Take as much
pains to preserve them from contamination in
shape of immoral companionship as mothers do
their girls, and you will flnd them growing up
to be modest and virtuous young men, fit com-
panions and husbands for girls who have been
carefully guided from all knowledge of evih
Devote your evenings to family amusements
and pleasures. Invite young people to your
house and pay them attention, instead of going
to bed or shutting yourself in anotber room
the moment they make their appearance, as if
there was, and could be, nothing between your
manhood and their youth. So shall you be kept
young in heart, and the inexperience of your
sons will be tempered with something of the
sobriety of experience.
Me. Spukgeon says: "I see it publicly stated
by men who call themselves Christians that it
would be advisable for Christians to frequent
the theatre, that the character of the drama
might be raised. The suggestion is about as if
we were bidden to pour a bottle of lavender into
a great sewer to improve its aroma."
One of the kindest things heaven has ever
done for men is denying him the power of
looking into the future.
THE BUEI'ldEJbiElSr ^T 'WOMJL.
295
MABY C. NORMAN, SHABON, MINN,
Ohorch Uoion.
THE TORTURES
OF FASHION.
THE Saturday Review makes a serious and
severe accusation against our so-called
Christian civilization wliicli parents should
heed. The matter is traced back .to early
training:
"Vanity and frivolity they absorb with their
mother's milk. While still the merest infant,
they acquire a passion for dress; their earliest
prattle is of fur-below and flounce; their trst
joys to appear in smart clothes, like their
elders, with wide sashes of satin or sitk, with
laced pinafores, and big rosettes in their shoes.
The paramount importance of personal charms
is dinned into their ears long before they leave
the schoolroom; and they learn early to appraise
and appreciate those which the.v flatter them-
selves they really possess. The silly people
who surround them foster and fan this into a
constantly glowing fiame. Girls, to compa's
beauty or its counterfeits, will cheerfully lend
themselves to the tormentors, and gladly face
present torture and future injury if they think,
their appearance will thereby be improved.
"There can be found no more grievous ex-
ample of this than in the rage for tight lacing
which the latest fashion with its development
of the figure, has recently brought so much in
vogue. A well-authenticated case is on record
of a mother who, being dissatisfied with the
size of her daughter's waist, at that time aged
twelve, persuaded her nothing loth, to wear
perpetually a pair of stays, fashioned like a
cuirass, but with a padlock always fastened, of
which the mother kept the key. The husbands
have been known to personally superintend the
process of lacing, insisting ruthlessly upon the
reduction of rebellions contours, and prepared
to resort to mechanical appliances in order to
bring the circumference of the waist within
the limits of a span. The inevitable conse-
quence are absolutely fatal to health. Modern
fashion is a hideous Moloch, and the maiden
vowed to its worship is doomed. She may
escape for a time, but the germs of disease are
there, and will some day come to rapid maturity
The truths of medical science, if sought out,
would convey an awful warning which the
most reckless could not fail to lay to heart."
Naw Englaad Homestead.
STICK TO THE
FARM, BOYS.
purer, healthier, better and in every way more
desirable than lifi in the town. Notwithstand-
ing this is so universally admitted to be true,
the farmers' boys who become dissatisfied with
the farm, perhaps because their work is not
made so pleasant and profitable to them as it
might be, will not readily believe it. They do
not &how their faith by their works.
A CHILD'S FUNERAL,.
A
PAUPER'S funeral is a sad sight. The
rough pine eof&a carried to the grave in
a springieas wagon, followed by no mourner,
tells the story of one who died unmourned.
But a French artist, traveling in Holland, saw
a sadder sight.
Pausing in a grassy cemetery to read the
inscriptions on the tombs, hs descried two
strange forms approaching the gate. They
were those of two men clothed in black. In
profound silence, with expressionless eyes, they
entered God's acre.
One was dressed like a peasant. The other
wore a three-cornered hat. Both had long
hat-bands of blaok-arape.
Over the shoulder of the man with a cocked
hat was slung a broad strap in which he carried
a box. They were hired mourners carrying
the corpse of a child to the grave. Neither
father, nor mother, not even a family friend,
followed that small coffin. All was left to the
hands of hirelings.
The painter turned away, sad, and thinking,
"Did not one tear fall on that little corpse?"
is the black leaf that shows my sin, and what it
deserves. Then comes the red page, that tells
me of Jesus' blood. I look at it, and weep, and
look again. Lastly comes the white leaf, a pic-
ture of my dark soul washed in the cleansing
fouatain and made clean."
THOuaHis. — Bad thoughts are worse enemies
then lions and tigers, for we can keep out of
the way of wild beasts, but bad thoughts attack
us every, where; the cup that is full wflll^old
DO more. Keep your heart full of good thoBgb^
that bad thoughts may find no room to enteF.
It. c, N.
HIDDEN TREASURES.
1
N the "green room," at Dresden, where, for
centuries the Saxon princes have gathered
their gems and treasures, until they have be-
come worth millions of dollars, may be seen a
silver egg, a present to one of the Saxon queens,
which, when you touch a spring, opens and
reveals a golden yolk. Within the yolk is a
chicken. Press the wing, and the chicken flies
open, disclosing a splendid golden crown, stud-
ded with jewels. Nor is this all. Touch anoth-
er secret spring, and you find hid in the centre
a magnificent diamond ring!
So it is with every truth and promise of God's
Word — a treasure within a treasure. The more
we examine it, the greater riclies do we find.
But how many neglect to touch the spring!
In one of the Anniversary meefciags in
Loudon, Mr. Spurgeon said:
"He had heard of a man who used to say ko
his wife, ' Mary, go to church and {way for both
of us.' But tae man dre ned one night that
when he and his wife got i - the gate of heaven,
Peter said, "Mary, go in /or you both." He
awoke and made up his mind that tt was time
for him to becoois a Christian.
Tkeee are persons whom you can always
believe, because you know they have the habit
of telling the truth. They do not "color" a
story 01' enlarge a bit of news in order to msSap
it sound fine or remarkable. Th^re are others
v7hom you hardly know whethwto believe or
not, because they "stretch" tkings so. A trifl-
ing incident grows in sae, but not in quality,
by passing through their moatfa. They take a
small fact or slender bit of news, and pad It
with added word, and paint it with h%h coin-
ed adjectives, until it is largely unreal, and
gives a false impression. And one does not
like to listen to folks when so much mast be
"allowed for shrinkage."
I
AT a time when there are ten men in waiting
for every business opportunity that the
cities afford, farmers' boys who have comforta-
ble homes and fair chances for the future in
the country, had much better stay where they
are rather than swell the army of the unemploy-
ed in the cheap boarding-houses of the cities.
It is true that the cities would run to waste but
for fresh blood and energy which so constantly
come into them from the country, but it is also
true that where one man makes a fortune, large
numbers fail to get even a foothold. In very
many respects life in the conntiy is sweeter, J what it meant, something ■ in. his way: Here
ITEMS.
WILL relate a story, about two boys. One
was remarkable for doing with prompt-
ness and perseverance whatever he undertook.
The other had the habit of putting off every
thing he could. I'll doit to-morrow," was his
motto. I'll do it now, was the motto of the
other boy. The boy who loved to put things
off, had by far the best natural talent, but he
was outstripped in the race of life by his neigh-
bor, whose motto was; I'lldo it now, this should
be the motto of each and every one, never put
off till to-morrow what yon can do to day.
A Book or theee Leaves. — An old minister
used to carry about a little book with three
leaves, and no words in it. The first leaf was
black, the next scarlet, ths last white.
Day by day he looked at it, and at last told
A LADT on one occasion said to Mr. Wesley.
"Supposing you were to know that you would
die at twelve o'clock to morrow night, ho??
would you spend the intervening ti&e?"
"Why, just as I intend to spend it," said he. "1
should preach tonight at GlaRcesfcer, and
again to-morrow morning. After that I would
ride to Tewkesbury, preach in the afternoon,
and meet the Society in the evening. I should
then repair to friend Martin's house, as he ex-
pects to entertain me; converse and pray with
the family; retire to my room at ten o'clock;
commend myself to my heavenl§f Father; lie
down to rest, and wake up in glory."
A EEVTAEKABLE case of defective vision is that
of the three children of James Howard, a sea-
faring man, whose famgfy lives on Ocracoke
I-land. They become totally blind each day
immediately after the sun goes down. If by
chance they happen to be in the yard playing
when the sun sets, thfir playthings are instant-
ly laid aside, and efforts made to reach the
house, when they retire and sleep soundly unlil
sunrise, after which their sight is described as
being restored, and, to all appearance, perfectly
unimpaired. The youpgest is three and thfl
eldest ten yeaas oii — two boys and one girl, all
oflight complexion. Their eyes are lightblns,
and there is nothing about them that appears
at all s!;range.
— . ■ ^ ■
A MiSEE is the goaler ol his hoasa and the
turnkey of hia wealth.
29fj
THE BRETHREN ^T TVORK-
Breferen at Work.
prjBLtSIIED WEEKLY.
MAY 17, 1881.
M. M. Esni;i,iiA^j,
S. J. HARi:[b''>^'.
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EEMAEKS ABOUT LOVE-FEASTS.
THE Lov£-feast season is here — the time when
many glorious feasts will be held in
various parts of the Brotherhood; it will be a
season of sp-cialrfjoicing and will, no doubt,
add comfort and strength to many hearts.
That these Feasts may be maae as edifving
and pleasant as possible, we c if rr the following
remarks, intending that they shall- apply only
where needed :
1. Care should be taken so as not to misap-
ply the preaching at self-examination services.
We have seen instances where every sistf r in
the houre n-as properly covered, yet, the whole
time was i^h ;n up preaching about the cover
ing. Soiao ministers take up nearly all the
time talliiug about dress and the arranging
of things i)i our houses. These are suitable
subjects fit the proper time, but surely they
do not btior.g to self examination in the sense
that Paul ri fers to it. Self-examination is a
heart work, and if ever there was a time that
members should look into their hearts it is
just before going to the Lord's table. . Let the
design of the preaching be to prepare the
minds of ih? members for the solemn and sa-
cred work before them.
2. The pleaching on such oeoasions is gen
erally too loiig; in many cases it causes the
Feast to eoniaieijce an hour later than it ought
to. I have known ministers to so far forget
themselves ps to preach till sundown, when
actually Ihtj ought to have quit an hour be-
fore so tbed'ocons could have the house with'
plenty of t;nn to get the tables in order. This
kind of work greatly delays the Feast, and
makes it more or less unpleasant for every-
body present. Close the self-examination ser-
vices in good time to get the tables arranged
so the Feast can commence about sun-down
3. la most Ft^asts the supper and the com-
niunioa are too far separated. When Christ in-
stituted these ordinances he had no interval be-
tween the supper and the communion, for while
they wereyet eating he took bread and bless«d it,
and gave it to his disciples. Mark 14: 22. What
God hath joined together, it is not vrisdom for
us to put asunder. As soon as thanks for the
supper is returned the chapter can be read.
During the reading of the chapter, the bread
can be separated. A few appropriate remarks
fr()iu the administrator will be sufficient to in-
troduce the salutation. A long sermon at this
point is not only cut of place, but greatly wear-
ries the congregaion.
4. Care should be taken not to consume so
much time at our Feasts. We see no use in
prolonging the services till mid- night. It is
enough to wear a mother out to sit in the con
gregation.and care for a child four or five
hours. Then think of some weakly members
who are not able to attend the regular appoint
ments yet want to be present at the Feast;
think of them sitting on hard benches five
hours — it is enough to make a well person feel
bad. Besides there are always present old,
feeble members who are not accustomed to
being up so lal«. Then ihere is no use in be-
ing so tedious, it tends to lessen the interest of
the meeting. An hour and a half, or two hours
is sufficient for any Feast under ordinary eir-
cumtahces. I have been present where 500
members communed and everything was com-
pleted inside of one hour and a half. If we will
use as much wisdom about our religious mat-
ters as we do about our worldly affairs there
w 11 be less reason for complaint about being
tedious. J. H. M.
ALEXANDER CAMPBELL'S
MISSION OF TEINE
IMMERSION.
AD-
fN another part of this paper we reprint an
A article from the daily Tribune oi May
1st. It opens a dooi into a temple which seems
to be filled with "errors and rocks," which have
fallen on the followers of Alexander Campbell,
and broken them in pieces. It is the old story
of worldlyism having eaten up all the simplic-
ity, and left nothing but the husks of depravi-
ty and carnality for such as love to feed on
them. The old "disciple" yearns for youthful
vigor to again enter the field of Reformation,
and call attention to "first principles." And
now permit us to suggest in a modest way, that
while there is a tBought in the mind to clear
away the fog and brush, and make straight
p iths for the people, there be also a peerirg in-
to some of the principles lail down by Alex-
ander Campbell in his plea for 'the Bible, noth-
ing but the Bible, as an all-suffiaient rule of
faith and practice." Dare we say the first prin-
I ciples are faulty ? No, not that! Dare we say
the gospel order is defiijient? No, not that!
The gospel is right, the order right, the princi-
ples gooi, the doctrine correct, but there were
soaie errors imbibtd by the reformer which up-
set the platform and let th3 gentlemen on it,
down into the pit of error.
We now call attention to a decla-ation — a
frank admission of Alexander Campbell, the
great reformer, in his debate with E der N. L.
Rxe. Mark it well! Scan it on every siJe!
it ccm;s from him who aimed a 'diath-blowto
sectarianism," and sought to turn the hearts
of the people to the Bible as an all-sufficient
rule of faith and practice. — a noble plea, a good
work when fixed on first principles. H^ar the
grea: Reformer;
'Not only Mosheim, Neandar, bat all the
historians, as well as professor Stuart, trace
trine immersion to the times of the apostles."
While Mr. Campbell was ransacking the
many volumes of eec'esiastical his'ory, for evi-
dence against sprinkling we think he would
solilcquize about thus:
"There was Moskeim, a distinguished his-
torian born at Lnbeck, Germany in 1694, and
died at Goettingenin 1765. He was an able
man — a ripe scholar. His standpoint was that
of liberal orthodoxy. Character, genius and
learning shone forth from his mind with great
brilliancy; and his researches into the ecclesias-
tical facts are worthy of my admiration. On
baptism he has given us valuable information.
He has traced trine immersion to the times of
the apostles. Valuable testimony indeed!
When I mett Eld. Rice in the baptismal con-
troversy, I shall wield the information from
Mosheim with the ability which Gjd givith.
With a cord of things shall I lay in this testi-
mony from Johann Lorenz von Mosheim — the
great historian. And there is Johann August
Wilhelm Neander, the greatest of ecclesiastical
historians. His testimonials — his cloud of wit-
nesses are all on the side of truth. Students
flocked to him from all parts of Germany, and
from the most distant Protestant countries to
listen to his powerful arguments in behalf of
Christianity. Great is Neander, the historian!
He traces trine immersion in the tim^s of the
the apostles. He does not only trace it nearli/
to apostolic times, but to the time of the
apostles — right up to their midst, where Jesus
said, 'baptizing them into the name of the
Father, and of the Sod, and of the Holy spirit.'
I accept Neander'a witnesses and will throw
them down at the feet of Elder Rice. Let him ,
step on them if he dart ! But this is not all.
1 shall bring up Professor Moses Stuart who
was born in Walton, Conn , in 1789 and died in
Andover, Mass., in 1852. He was a ripe scholar
— a congregational scholar of rare attainments;
he traces "trine immersion to the time of the
apostles. Surely Eider Rice will not set aside
THE BRETHREN j^T "WORK.
297
one of his own men — a man so profound as Moset'
Stuart. Aodifhe will not accept Moats Stuart,
Neander and Moshiem, 1 siiall t-sU h!ni what
all the historians say. I will tell him that
they all trace trine imoiersion to the times ot
the aposile?. Surely Mr. Rice will not shut
his ears to sucb a host of witnesses. And now
lest what I have said in my debate with tht
E der should b^ called in questioa, I offjr the
fjUo^iaa; certifi.'ate:"'
"Having ca.efuliy examined the Report o'
the witl.in discussion furnished by M-ssrs.
Gould, of Giacinatti, and Drapier of Loui-villp,
and eompan d it with our notes and memoran-
da; we hesitate not to authenticate it, at d com-
mecd it to the public, as a full exhibition of
facts, documents, and arguments used by us on
the several questions dabated." A Campbell.
This we regard as overwhelming; and now
since Alexander Campbell, the Rstormer, mad-
sueh a grand admission, and attested the truth
so nobly in regard to trine immersion, but
failed to plead for it and urge it upon his hear-
ars, we hope that other Reformers will not
overlook this fact, but believe it, practif^e
and advocate it as one of the first principles of
Christianity, being set forth by the great Head
and Founder of the New Institution.
u. ii. E.
The water is not always goof), but that can be
remedied in meat cases. Markets are repotted
go; d. The city of Mt Vernon is quite a busi
nets point; populaticn 2,500. I think it is as
nice a town as I have seen in the S-ate. It has
been anti licen'*e for ten years, hecce no saloon
in the place. There are seven mineral springs
at one point in the city. The pi£C3 could be
made a first class health reeort.
There are several members living in thf
county. I visited them, but couli hold no
meeting?, as circumstances at the iffije did
uot premit me to be absent long enough to
make the arrang-'ments. Persons desiring in
formation in regard to this county call on or
addrt- ss S. C. Polk, who will take pleasure in
giving all desired informa'ion. j. H. m.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
VISIT TO JEFFERSON CO , ILL.
THROUGH special favors received from the
Illinois Central Railroad company, I was
permitted to spend a fsw days in Jtfferson
county, this State, week before last. When I
left Mt. Morris vegetation was just beginning
to put forth, the last snow banks having dis-
appeared a few days before. The railroad was
in an excellent condition, hence traveling was
pleasant. I observed but little change in the
vegetation till afttr I had passed Bloomington.
On reaching Mt. Vernon, I was permitted to
see the trees in full leaf, cherry and apple trees
in bloom and the fields looking green with
waving wheat and beautiful meadows. It had
been raining for nearly one week, hence the
roads were very . muddy. Bro. D. F. Eby and
wife and several others from Lanark were also
here looking at the country.
I spent three days in Mt. Vernon and vicinity,
but could not travel much on account of the
mud. I was very fdvorably impressed with the
country. The timber is good and plenty of it;
the climate must also be excellent. Fruit grows
in abundance. It is noted as a wheat country.
The soil ifCgftod, but needs Fpscjal care and at
tention jist now; bad farming has rendered
some of it less fertile than it ought to be. The
country is standing much in need of energetic
and enterprising farmers. I think it cannot be
excelled for sheep and poultry. M-n of moder-
ate means can procure excellent homes there.
THE Sunday-school season is now npon us.
Its utility among the Brethren is a ques-
tion unsettled by experience. While there are
many who hail the S. S. with gladness, there are
others who have evil forebodings of its in-
fluence. Experience will most likely change
the feelings of S. S. enthusiasts as well as op-
posers. Those who have favored the S. S. on
the ground that it would be the means
of restraining our youth from running
off into other churches will be
taught by experience that the peculiari-
ties of the Christian as defined by the Breth-
ren's interpretation of the Scriptures -Rill not
be instilled into the minds of the youth in our
S. S s. We think we know something of the
majority of the schools conducted by the Breth-
ren; and these have not succeeded in teaching
anything d fferent from what would have been
learned at the Sunday-schools of other church-
es. Of the schools, both of the Brethren and
other churches, pastime, entertainment eems
to be the predominating incentive to atten-
dance. No sensible farmer commits the folly
of sowing seeds knowingly "among thorns,"
"on stony places," &c. . Should he who sows
the seed of life exercise less discretion than the
prudent farmer?
We do not doubt the possibility of the S. S
being an institution where good might be ac
cpmplished; but admitting the possibility, we,
in no sense, regard it as a probability. We have
heard of instances where the S. S. was the
leading agent in calling a prodigal home to
God, and we do not doubt the statement.
Christ said that the salvation of one soul is
worth more than the world. Taking these two
facts together, S. S. enthusiasts, without
calm reflection, deliberate consideration, decide
the S. S to he an institution appointed by
Heaven, and are ready to stigmatize any
would dare to c ntradict them, as big)ted,
pr. jadic^d, fanatical.
But, stop! Have you ever consdered that
the i-reverent, trifling m'inner in which G>d"s
word is oft-n treated in the S. S. has been ths
means of hardening many hearts, causing them
to become im', fferent to the c ff rs of m-Tcy,
ard Hisresppctful to the faithful of God?
It is very hard for man to take 'i comprehen-
sive view of any su" j ct on which he has be-
inme partisan. It we could only Icrk at the S.
S. question, a- well as others on which we are
divided, divestrd of all pr<jijice and bias.
w* might all be nearer the tru h, love each
other more, have br ghter hopes of the future
prosperity of the church.
.To our brethren who have serious oi j ctions
to the S S. we would say, our impressions are
that your oVj ctions are founded upon migcon-
ceptions of Scripture, and your deductions are
from illogical reasoning. Our hope is that
experience will convince you that the S S. can-
not do much tarm if it does not do much
good.
It seems to us that we ought to convene in
a general meeting for the purpose of reasoning,
as brethren and sisters of one common Father,
upon the Sunday-school and its work. This
meeting should take in all who have the wel-
fare of Zion at heart, whether they are favorable
or unfavorable to Ihe S- S. What would our
church he without the general and dbtrict con-
ferences? Is the infant, S. S., more able to
take care of itself than its mother? Let us
hear from you. 8. J. hakbison.
Lanark, 1 Ilooia.
APOLOGIES.
D";
not make them, dear young brethren,
ast entering upon the noblest of voca-
tions— the christian ministry. Your self-re-
spect, respect for your audience, the high char-
acter of your office, all require that you feel the
solemnity of the occasion, the fitness of the
theme, and your ability to improve the oppor-
tunity. If you have failed to qualify yourself
for the service, an apology will not benefit j on;
it will excite distrust or commiseration, and'
thus rob the cause of a certain power. Better
fail many times, and let these failures teach
you a salutary lesson, than to get into a habit
which so ill befits the pulpit. Do not apologize
no matter what has happened. It is your duty
to be in the pulpi^, it is your right to be there
without a word of explanation or apology. —
Baptist Flag. _^^^______
If you want the enemy to Itt you alcne
always be employed in something that is good.
Sixty thousaLd Norwegians and Svedee
good, honest, sincere brother or sister who have contracltd for a jstttgt to iLis tcLLtij.
J
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"X'HE BlfeElTHE-EISr ^T "VsTOBIC
EXTRAVAGANCE.
THE extravagance of the times is alarming
and seems to be on the increase. In too
many instances it is finding its way into the
church. A New York City paper says: There
never was a time in the history of New York
when extravagance was carried to such a dizzy
height as now. Not in dress alone, but in hous-
es, in carriages, in horses, in entertainments, in
balls, in parties, in every way in which money
can be expended, it is poured out like water.
The result is drees without taste, homes with-
out happiness, and social intercourse without
enjoyment. The extravagance of the women
is saddening to contemplate. Exhorbitant prices
are asked and given cheerfully for dress, while
diamonds and jewelry cost a fortune. Some of
our fashionable belles have their dresses import-
ed ready-made from Paris, copied exactly in
their minutest details from the court costumes.
A REMARKABLE CALCULATION.
SOME curious calculations have been made
by unthinking people in regard to the
number of persons who have lived on the earth,
and what we will do with them for standing
room when resurrected. On this subject a
curious illustration has been afforded by the
New York Journal of Commerce. It takes up
an utterance of the Rev. Adirondack Murray,
who said in a recent lecture:
allelogram, they would stand in a space 600
miles long by 400 broad. They could easily be
accommodated in one or two of our States.
"Dead and buried, side by side, they would
require five times their standing space, or (say)
1,200,000 square miles, and the United States has
auiple wild lands, as yet unwanted and unoc-
cupied, to give them a cemetery. If any one
wishes he may estimate how many thousand
years of generations could find graves in this
country without crowding each other. Who-
ever will may imagine the population assembled
in a circle, or in a vast theater, with floor above
floor, each floor diminishing the surface area of
the building. It will do people of vivid imagin-
ations good to reduce such imaginations to the
facts of figures, and any school girl can do it "
COMPUTING time;
kisa an ulcer for his sake. Priests run to him
him, and philanthropists hurry after them.
'He's going to die!' Are not a hundred thous-
and persons dying all around us, and there is
nobody to run to them? There is no sympa-,
thy for them : but if a monster is to die for a
foul murder, the floodgates of sympathy are
opened; and the newspapers tell us how he
died trusting in Jesus. Can a man, who has
crept up to the gallows through the common
sewers, at the last moment, just before the last
effort to obtain pardon, suddenly blossom out
into a fervent religious life? I don't believe
it."
•'Now the population of the earth is 1,000,-
000,000, and a generation dies every thirty
yaers. In every thirty years then, 1,000,-
000,000, human beings go out of the
world and 1,000,000,000 come in. Forty
years ago the church taught that the
world was 6,000 years old. She doesn't to-day
pretend to guess within 100 000 years how old
the world is. Very well. What has been the
population ot the world since the race began?
Who can estimate the numbe»'? By what ar-
ithmetic shall you compute the swarming mill-
ions? Take the globe and flatten it into a vast
plain, 24,000 by twenty-four, and it would ac-
commodate but a fraction of the human beings
that have lived upon its surface? Where is
the locality of the judgment to be, then? Can
it have a locality ?"
To this the Journal replies: "Now make the
widest concexvable estimates. Suppose that
the human race has existed on this earth, 100,-
000 years, that the population has never from
the first day been smaller than this estimate
for the present time— namely, 1,000,000,000.
For the sake of easy calculation, instead of
the estimate of thirty years to a generation,
say three generations to a century. There will
appear to have been 3,000 generations of 1,000,-
000,000 each, who, being assembled, require
standing room. For a crowded meeting of men,
women, snd children, it would be ample esti-
mate to give each two square feet of room. A
square mile contains, in round numbers, 25,-
000,000 square feet, and 12,600,000 persons
could stand on it. Therefore, eighty square
miles would hold a generation, and 3,000 times
that space would hold the population of 100,-
000 years. That is to say, 240,000 square miles
would contain them, and gathered in a par-
rHE idea, I bslieve, is universally accepted
that the Jew's manner of computing time
was to begin' the day in the evening. Now
turn to Gren. 1: 3, "And God said. Let there be
light: and there was light." This was the be-
ginning of days. "And God divided the light
from the darkness." (4th verse) And God call-
ed the light day, and the darkness he called
night: and the evening and the morning was
the first day (5 th verse). This included the
twenty-four hour day — the light and the dark-
ness after God divided it. In the revolution of
time, evening was the first to appear in fulfill-
ment of the first twelve hour day, consequently
in this revolution there had to appear the sec-
ond morning in fulfillment of the first twenty-
four hour day, and also the beginning of the
second day, hence the language is, evening and
morning the first day. It is not said that morn-
ing and evening was the first day, that would
only include the light, the twelve hour day.
Thus we learn from the sacred writer that the
day began in the morning with the first morn-
ing. How long was it untill the day began in
the evening, and where was the first day or
twelve hours placed in computing and reckon-
ing of time. Will Bro. J. H. Moore, or some
other brother please answer: See Matt. 28: 1.
"In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to
dawn towards the first day of the week," &o.
Mark 26: 2. Luke 24. 1.
John Uaeshbaegbe.
Eemaeks. — In regard to the Bible method
of computing time we know of no explanation
so complete as Bro. J. W. Beer's work on the
Passover and Lord's Supper. There is so much
in the subject that it cannot be fully explained in
an ordinary editorial, hence we suggest the
reading of Bro. Beer's book. Perhaps some of
our clear headed contributors have something
to say. J. H. M.
Dk. Jaco'o Ditzler's new work on baptism
has made its appearance, and is commanded by
the Western Christian Advocate. He makes
the Methodists believe that he has demolished
immersion. Now let him move to have immer-
sion stricken out of the Discipline as a "mode"
of baptism, and instruct the Methodist preach-
ers to cease immersing people, calling it bap-
tism. But, perhaps, no one expects Methodists
to be consistent. — American Baptist Flag.
This is the way it is done in many localities:
Is the church in debt, the parsonage? Does
the pulpit need a cushion, the floor a carpet?
Is the minister's salary falling into arrears?
Is the Sabbath-school library to be replenished,
or an outfit for a missionary ? What now? A
spree, a fe^st a frolic, a strawberry festival, a
picnic, a soiree, or fancy fair, a real smash
down business. Gospel is out of the question.
Faith, that works by love and purifies the
heart, is laid aside totally for the time being.
Piety, the religion of Jesus, pure, undeflled,
bleeds at every pore! Christ is dishonored,
wounded in the house of his friends. Satan re-
joices! So it goes all right! — Zion's Watchman.
Beyond the Mount of 01ives,to the north-east-
ward, about ten minutes' walk, and below the
spot where, not long ago, the stone of Beth-
phage was discovered, the people of Bethany re-
reoently.have been making execavations. In so
doing, they have laid bare dwellings of small
size, having mosaic floors and two very large
cisterns, together with fragments of marble and
columns. Though for the most part in vari-
ous colors, the character of the mosaics is some-
what crude. The locality is called by an unin-
telligible name — Khirbet Ankesheh.
Henry tVard Beecher recently said: "If
there is one thing I consider thoroughly indis-
crete it is the way criminals are cosseted and
carried out of life. When a murderer is to be
hanged, women send him flowers and would } gospel,
"Do you promise, by God's assistance, never
to drink intoxicating liquors as a beverage?"
is the new addition in the Cumberland Pres-
byterian book of discipline, which must be ans-
wered affirmatively by every candidate for
membership.
Now, we do not want to say ose word in fa-
vor of the use of intoxicating liquors as a bev-
erage, but we do think that the Cumberland
Presbyterian church acts very inconsistent in
making this a test of fellowship while at the
same time she ignores some of the plain, posi-
tive commands of the New Testament. Be
consistent by teaching and practicing the whole
THE BRETEEREN^ ^T T^TORK.
299
J. S. MOKLEB,
Editor.
All communications for thia department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
■Will some one explain Genesis 4: 15 — "And the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.
And the Lord set a mark upon Ciin, lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was the mark
He set on him V Eobekt T. Crook.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse in
the sebond chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
lows: "And there were dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, out of every nation under
heaven." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or not V
Egbert T. Crook.
Please explain Hebrew 8:1,2. We read, we
should leave the principles of the doctrine of
Christ, we should go on onto perfection, not lay-
ing again the foundation of repentance from dead
works, and of faith towards God, of the doctrine of
iaptisms, etc. What baptisms had Paul reference
to, seeing he uses the plural number V In the Ger-
man the reading is different: "Von der Taufe, von
der Lehre-" Here we have but one doctrine and
one baptism. How are we to reconcile the matter?
J. H. Miller.
Gen. 1 : 3, What was that Light, seeing the sun
and moon were only made the fourth day V Some
one please explain. Lizzie B. Myers.
!®'"The above query is open for Investigation.
J. S. M.
Please explain, whether the part of the Lord's
Prayer, " Thy kingdom come ; thy will be done in
earth as it is in heaven ;"— was fulfilled on the day
of Pentecost, and there stopped, or is it right to
pray it yet? Anna Gtjigery.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the 10th chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
43rd. Wm. Long.
THE UNJUST STEWARD.
Please explain the parable of the unlust steward,
when he called his Lord's debtors and said unto
them to write BO and 80 when they owed 100. Did
he pay the balance out of his own purse or not ?
Some preach that he did; or did not the Lord teach
his disciples heavenly wisdom or fore-thought, to
provide for the world to come ? Please explain it
through iJ. at W., as soon as you can, and you will
oblige your unworthy brother, J. Y. Snavelt.
IT is hardly probable that the unjost steward
paid back the balance to his Lord, from the
fact that he had already acted dishonestly. Be-
sides this, his Lord told him he conld no long-
er be steward. See Luke 16: 2. The steward
knew, that he would lose his position; hence
he began to plan for his future subsistence, and
fell upon the plan of reducing the bills of his
Lord's debtors; knowing that by so doing he
would secure their friendship. This view is
further sustained in verse 4, of same chapter,
where the unjust steward plainly gives his
motives for thus actmg. He says, " That
when I am put out of my stewardship, they
may receive me into their houses."
Here the unjust steward made himself friends
of that, which was not his own. The lesson to
be learned from this parable is, evidently, thai
we, as Christians, make friends of that, which
is not our own, (for the earth is the Lord's and
the fullness thereof) i. e., the mammon of un-
righteousness. See Luke 16: 9. " That when
we fail, they may receive us into everlasting
habitations." The point in the lesson is, that
inasmuch as the unjast steward made himself
friends with this world's goods, and thus pro-
vided for his future well being in this life; even
so Christians should make to themselves
friends of the mammon of unrighteousness, for
their eternal well-being. Not however by act-
ing dishonestly, but in the following manner:
If we give alms to the poor, we not only con-
fer a favor upon the unfortunate, but we are
at the same time laying up treasures in heav-
en. Because of this, Christ says, " It is more
blessed to give than to receive." Again, " He
that giveth a cup of water in the name of a
disciple, shall in no wise lose his reward." —
Hence if the simple giving of a cup of water,
from Christian principle will bring its sure re-
ward, will not the giving of food and raiment
and money, also bring its certain recompense ?
Certainly.
Then we can make to ourselves friends in
heaven, as well as on earth, by that, which vir-
tually is our Lord'?, and this is what our Lord
wants us to do. By so doing we act wisely.
J. S. M.
■ • ■ ■
THE FIG TREE,
Will some brother please explain part of 13th,
14th and 21st verses of Hth chapter of Mark,
which reads thus, " He found nothing but leaves ;
for the time of figs was not yet. Jesus answered
and said unto it : No man eat fruit of thee here-
after forever, and his disciples heard it. Peter
saith unto him : Master, behold the figtree which
thou cursedst, is withered away. It was cursed
and the time of figs was not yet. J. H. Stager.
DOUBTLESS the object of this miracle was,
to prove to the disciples the divine power
of Christ; that he not only had power to cast
out devils and heal the sick, give sight to the
blind, cause the dumb to speak; but that he al-
so had power over inanimate nature, by con-
trolling the mountain waves of Gallilee, and
causing the fig-tree to wither and die.
One will say, since Christ knew all things,
why did he seek for figs on the tree, before the
time of figs had come? To this it might be
answered that Christ did not seek for figs, so
much for the sake of figs, as for a proper op-
portunity of displaying his power, to confirm
the faith of the disciples.
Had there been figs on the tree, the oppor-
tunity to perform the miracle would not have
been so favorable.
Again, if there had been figs on the trees;
his enemies, (who were always watching him)
might have said, the tree was killed in shaking
off the figs.
The cause for killing the fig tree was, " no
Iruit." It is thus with professors of religion.
God expects fruit, — the fruit of the spirit.
" Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit,
is cut down," etc. We may think that our
time for bearing fruit has not come, but let us
remember that our time is not God's time.
May God enable us all to bear fruits of holi-
ness, that we be not cut down. j. s. ii.
From Chiistiaii Staudard.
REPENTANCE AND CONVERSION.
The Bible is the telescope which gives us a
view of fairer scenes above.
NoTHTNG is more amiable, or a better guard
to virtue, than true modesty.
1. AVhere is the difference between repentance
and conversion ?
2. What did the Savior mean, when he breathed
on his disciples and said unto them, " Eeceive ye
the Holy Ghost?" S. C.
CONVERSION means turning. It may be
be the turning of the afiections, or the
will, or the life. As popularly used, conversion
is the turning of the heart to God. But some-
times in the Scriptures, it not only does not
mean this, but stands in marked distinction
from it. Thus in Matt. 13: 15: "Lsst t'ney
should see with their eye?, hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts and be convert-
ed"— properly, "and turn" — " and I should heal
them;" where it evidently comprehends the
turning of the life to God. Again, in Acts 3:
19; "Repent and be converted" — properly
" repent and turn" — " that your sins may be
blotted out." The conversion here, is some-
thing that follows after repentance; conse-
quently it does not mean a change of heart. It
is the turning of the life in actual obedience to
the gospel. James 5: 19, 20: "If any of you
[Christians] do err from the truth and one con-
vert him, let him know that he who converteth
a sinner from the error of his ways," etc. Here
it cannot refer to what is popularly styled con-
version, for it is spoken of Christians who go
astray from the path of right, and it means
taming them back to right ways.
2. It was symbolic action, we think, indi-
cating that after his ascension, the spirit would
come upon them, and then they would be ^§
to proclaim the remission of sins.
GUIDES.
The best law — the golden rule.
The best education — self-knowledge.
The best philosophy — a contented mind.
The best statesmanship — self goverment.
The best war — to war against one's weakness.
The best theology — a pure and beneficent
life.
The best medicine — cheerfulness and temper-
ance.
The best music — the laughter of an innocent
child.
The best science — extracting sunshine from
a cloudy way.
The best art — painting a smile upon the
brow of childhood.
The best engineering — building a bridge of
faith over the river of death.
The best biography — the life which writes
charily in the largest letters.
The best diplomacy — effecting a treaty of
peace with one's own conscience.
The best journalism — printing the true and
beautiful only, on memory's tablet.
The best navigation — steering clear of the
lacerating rocks of personal contention.
The best mathematics — that which doubles
the most joys and divides the most sorrows.
Instead of becoming obsolete by the flight
of centuries the demand for the Bible is in-
creasing every day. Never in the world's his-
tory has the demand for it been so great as
now. It is estimated that two copies of this
marvelous work are published every minute,
night and day, the year round, and jet the de-
mand is greater than the supply.
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THE BiiSTHREN ^T VVU±iK:.
0i)mxt^m\\kmt,
■ From T. K Bnck— Brother Moore:— \Iav
iiig beeo informed by frieoc's from the Norih
that yon contemplated a visit to our county,
we will look forward to the time of your ar
rivsl, wilk no little interest, and were it agree
able to the wishes of those of the minii-try who
are now visiting our country, it would be b
source of pleasure ta members residing here,
to arrange to hold meeting's. We hsd a short
but pleasant virifc from Bro. R, F. McCune, of
L:;i atk, and are very Ewry, haccnid not tair>
longer. Our time was c'oseiy occupied at the
time of his visit and we were unable to get
over the country with him, as we wishfd, but
hop-i thi'i ipay mt be his last visit among us, —
We now have q nte a little company of mem-
bers ia our vieinity, numbering, with those who
hate purchased homes her?, in all about ten
pcraf ns. They ought to have some attention
by the miniatering brethren who may chance
to visit this section. Our country is just about
entering into its full glory. We must say,
that no country presents a more lovely or at-
tractive appearance in Spring, than this por-
tion of Illinois.
Oar whole country has donned its new dress
of green, presenting a pleasing scene to the
eye. In a few more days the air will be filed
with fragrance from the beautiful bloom of the
orchards. Cherries are all in bloom now. We
have lettuce and onions now on the table, rad-
ishes and beets are growing nicely. Flower
gardens are already perfectly beautiful. The
more thrifty class of farmers are rapidly push-
ing forward preparations for planting, and the
coming week will see a great many fields of
corn planted.
Wh at is improving rapidly. Many fields
thought to be severely injured by the Winter,
bid fair to make an average crop. Our pastures
are fine, and cattle rapidly casting their old
coats and looking fine. Come down, friends,
from the chilly and bleak North, and see our
beautiful E^ypt. St^cure to yourself a fine
farm among us in this land of fruit and flow-
ers, and during the coming Summer I hope to
meet and greet with a hearty welcome, many
readers of the B. at W. — Mt. Vernon, III,
April 21.
From J. L. Brown. — This will inform the
readers of the B. at W., that wife and I arriv-
ed here the 14th of April. My health has been
improving while here. The weather is delight
ful; a soaking rain refreshing everything yes-
terday. Crops look very promising. We found
eight members in the city of Hasting. Bro.
Afh-nfelter and wife ke.= p a boa'ding house.
Bro. n ilderman, from Pailadelphia, clerks in a
grocery storp. I live a few blocks south from
the the B. & M. d->pot, and if any brother
should travel t;hrough, we would be pleased to
have thpm call. 1 learned that some old '-broth-
er from lod.ana, was through h^re and prpach-
ed ia Juniata about the 12Gh of April NtXi.
time, brother, please call and preach some in
Hastings. I would say with Bro. Snowberger,
from York, if the ministering brethren should
come at his requ «t, to come to Hastings also
Hastings, Neb, May 8.
From Jesse Calvert.— The Northern Dis-
trict of Indiana met in council, May 5, — a
large number being present, notwithstanding
the fcmall- pox scare. After dtvotioual exercis-
es, the meetiDg was organized by electing
Daniel B. Stuigis, Moderator, and John H.
Miller, Read ng Clerk; Jes-sn Cd'vert, Writing
Clerk. The districts were then called and sev-
en queries present d. 1. The missionary work
passed the meeting, and four brethren selected
to fill the calls for prfaehing. 2. Is it right
for brethren or sisters to trade with men that
keep beer or wbisl y to sell or give a'^ay, al
though they may have it in a diffarent house?
Ans,, not right. 3 Concerning the restora-
tion of ministers that had been silenced. 4
Was cf a similar character, both which pass^i
the meeting and goes to A. M- 5 Concernis'g
getting a h ime for the iafirm old orethren and
sistrrs, snd orphans. This passed the meeting,
rtiid arrangements will be made to have suca an
institution in N >rtheri! Indiana. 6 Conoern-
ng the Miami Valley Eiders' Petition. Passed.
7. Concerning eld>r3 holding an illegal meet-
iug and acting on the labors of other elders in
their absence and condemning their work with-
out giving them notice. This was tabled. D. B.
Sturgis was thpn eh^cted on S landing Commit-
tee and John H, Miller, Dsiegate. The otner
business being sett'ed, we changed the time of
holding the District Meeting until 1st Thurs-
day of April 1882 to be held in Cedar Like
congregation, DtKalb county, Tad. The meet-
ing was pleasant and union seemed to prevail;
we think gord was done both to members and
outsiders.^ Warsaw, May 6.
you not often spend money for things that you
would be jast as well or far better off without as
far a? h-)ilr,h, fjr b)ih sail ail body, is con-
cerned? If this is the case, you are inexcusable.
Let us try and make good use of what the Lord
gives us and spend at least part ofitta the
ticnor and the glory of G jd and the saving of
■souls. — Waterloo, Iowa, May, 1.
From Wm Ikenberry. — We are having
beautiful weather here since Easter, pasture
is getting pretty good, — about as far along as
it generally is this time of the year .S ime folks
are done seeding, others ar« busy at it yet. It
is warm enough to plant corn, but the farmers
are not ready to plant yet. There is not much
sickness here this Fpring with the exception of
some measles which are not very bad. [ think
the plan of some of our sisters ot preserving
brother Balsbaugh's writing, is so good, that I
am prompts to say a few words too. I will
freely pay a dollar and also buy a book, and it
seems to me Ihat hundreds of others surely
will do the same, if they look at it right and
can see how necesiary it ia that we preserve
such writings as his are; for our children and
friend* to read in time to come, when we will
be resting in the silent tomb and can apeak to
them no more. Many times have I bsen en-
couraged to try to serve my Qoi, by reading
his writings and thought, if we could only
'•ave all his writings. Jast think of the great
labor it takes for the poor itifirm brother to do
all this writing, atd shall we for the sake of a
lit! le worldly treasure, let it be lost, which ii
certainly will be in the future, i' we do not
help to preserve it by throwing in our mite?
Had we not better lay up treasures in heaven
then on earth? Perhaps you will say "I would
give something, but I am not able. And he
uses so miny words thai I do not unisrstand
anyhow." Well perh ips you do not unier-
stand every word; neither do I, bat I am afraid
we understand more then we are willing to
comply witn. And as for not being able, do
From Emily A Cross.— Dea?- Brother
E.-ihelman: — Y.ur Utter aud pipers received
0, I don't know bow to return thanks to you
for the paper, except to send voa the'monfy
tor ir, as soon as I can g-°t it. I don't feel
worthy of such a gift. I wautcd to reward
you for your trouble as soon as I received the
papers but did not know how to do it, until
last evening I received your pi.ier and the
supplement. S)I thought, now is a chance
for me to do something for the go d cause. As
I told you before, I live away off from the
main body of the church but that don't binder
me from trying todosometliingfor the Church
when I have an opportunity like this. So this
morning when two of my neighbors came in I
handed them the paper and supplement. I told
them I would like fur them to subscribe and
they handid m? the money, wanting the paper
for five months. 0, brother you have no idea
how your kind letter and good papers revived
me in spirit! 0, I feel like a new person, to
think such good news reaches my home every
week. You said you hoped that we would
gather good things from them. 0, I could
gather nothing else; for they are composed of
the words of God and well seasoned. 0 they
are bread for my hungry soul. I read and
t)ok the letter and paper to my widowed
mother to read, and she wept over them, and
ei joyed them like a hungry child would enjoy
a piece of bread. I make this comparison to
let you know how we feel away off from the
main body of the Church. We read our Bibles
but that is not like having the Gospel explained
by a m'nister; that is why we love the paper;
it explains many things that we don't under-
stand by reading alone in the Testament.
Pawnte, Sangamon Co., Ill, April 24.
[We permit this to go before our readers to
show ih.Kva how glad the paper makes those
who seldom hear a minister preach. Recently
many brethren and sisters sent us money to
pay for the paper to the poor, and they now
see how th'ir contributions make gkd the
hearts of those of like precious faith. Many
such letters are received at this office. God
will reward all openly. — Eds]
From Granville Nevenger. — Dear Brother:
Without boasting, we can say we have become
very much attached to the editors of the
Brethbek at Woek — when we say "we" I
mean a number o! saints as well as sinners in
• his congregation. And although we do not
us your little Goa'-sends, do not be discourag-
ed, in your work of love in dragging many
precious young souls, from the very jiws of
hell, and exerting a moralizing and refitting
itifluence, over those whose ecu's are not so
deeply dyed in sin. Go on in your heaven-
endorsed mission until you yield your body ia
THE 13IlE'XJH[R3±;:iNr ^^T "v^onK.
HOI
death. As for the Brethren at Work, it is
highl; appreciated by ita readers, in Bund coua-
ty, and althougli limited circumstanceB^ forbid
my accepting of yonr liberal tffer at present,
you may eipeot us lifetime readers as Ijug as
you continue in the present "old paths, ' for
wife said not long ago that we could hardly
keep house without it. While I think ot my
own sirrowp, trials and temptations as a burden
for such a weik mortal as 1 am. I think of ycu
as one that is led to the very pinnacle of thn
temple, aad although you may hear the fccff-
atd i^ers of our modern man- pleasing, seli-
worsniping and fl sh-pamper na; souIp, remem-
ber that many silent, heart-feit prayers ace
going up to G td in your behalf. As it is Qjd's
work, continue to unfurl the blood-stained
banner of Prince Immanuel; fjr many are try-
ing even in tiia Brotherhood, to trail the blood-
bought bat :^;-.' in the dii'iD. May the Lixd
reward theL- i-eeording to their works. I re-
ceived from ou the Pioblem of Hniiiau lift
and read and stniif d it ^vith interest, aad can say
it ii a book f hit ooghl to be sent broad-cast
over this muuilan.o sphere. Tarn gkd you ar?
doing your pirt ia dviviitg t!i'^ midnight dark-
nes of evolution frosi our laad. I have loa>jed
my book and i xpeot to keep it going. I awa'f
with interest the Literary Microcosm. May
God bleps you all. and keep us safe in the
n'-irrow way and save us eternally. — Mulberry
Grove, III.
[We do not make a practice cf ).ublishing
frieudiy letters; but think the above ma>
serve to thow grumbkrs that our work it-
appreciated. Jealous persons may feel sad be-
cause we receivd some heavenly messages, but
gcod men will rfj )ice that even we get some-
sweets amid the curiings and m titterings of
tmgodly men and women. — m me]
1881. We would desire any, looking up a
better country, give this a visit. We have an
-xcellent farming country. Especially should
Breihren traveling west this Summer, give us a
call at our Feast. Weather delightful, crops
promising, corn planting in order. Any one
coming by R. R, should enme to F^irragut^
astitirn on the C. B & Q. R R Also address
me tbere-for any information, etc. — Faragut
Iowa, May 7.
From LWol-e.— Wheat in S )uthprn
Illinois does not look very proniisif^. The
Fall wa^ too dry; it did not gnt root sufS-Jent
to stand the severe Winter. Grass and other
thmg.s are looking fiup. We see but verj
lew peach blo-smi. Apple blossoms not so
abundant as last tear;
Salem, III. May 5fh.
cherries very full. —
Froai A W. Swab. -We are having late
bass ward Spring fjr this country, more so than
gener-.lly. The oats i.s all sowed acd some corn
plantfd and nice weiither now. We had oar
church met-ting the last day of April; all went
• S in peace and harmony. — Pkueatd Mourid,
III.
From John Metzger —I cime here S^tur-
d.iy, trying to pn-aeti J-sus to the pefip'i^; bad
some trouhh to g^ t a place for prehching, but
[ conciuled I would still try; finally I got a
place. I see srm^ of ths people here fear the
B/ethren will make some inroads. Preached
Usfc evening to a very interesting congregation.
Three came <>ut; th-re are fair prospects for
more.— Si. Louis, Mo., May 3.
From Howard Miller. — In the church
census, now about complete, on making out
exact returns for each church distiict in the
United States it fi-equently happens that we
can-not find a schedule, or several of them, to
complete the district. In such cases names of
the churches are published and correspondenee
solicited on the subject. It not unfrequently
happens that in the schedule after the question,
" Name of church" the answer "Gterman
Baptist" occurs, and to the question "tell name
of denomination with whijh connected," the
reply is, "not connected with any," and is
clearly a misapprehension on the part of the
respondent. We are thus uoable to locate the
congregation. In Smthern [ndiaaa we want
to hear from Joach. Howard, Mathias Frantz,
Jonathan Zimmerman, and Sampson Uiil
church to complete Indiana. Piease ex-trcise
the virtues of patience and promptitude.
— Lewisburg Pa.
From J. S. Flory — Any person, wishing to
correspond with us, can address us as follows:
We shall be at South Eaglish, Iowa, from May
24 to 30; Ashland, Ohio, from June 3 to 10,
Canaan, Ohio to June 20; Fayetteville, W. Va.,
to the middle of July, Farragut, Iowa, July 18
to 25.
From B. F. Flory.— We, the Brethren oi
the Nishna Valley church, are progressing
slowly. Had five additions during the Winter
and. Spring, — three at our series of meet
ngs, conducted by C. Forney of Falls City, Nrtb.,
— one last Sunday, a minister in the Christian or
Cimpbelltrt church. We nowhavH n^ar forty
members, with a comfortabln meeting house
in the town of Farragut, at which place we
expect to hold a Love-feast on the 18th of June
For B, at W.
TRICKS OF THE TYPES'
Jewell Co Kan Apr 25th 1881
Dear Bro M. M. E.
I pity you.— Ton feel it
keenly— Put it on the 1st Pagii—^'Bndly Mix-
ed.^'' It touches me in tender places and arous-
es my sympathy, because I have so often suf
fered m like manner mjsilf = ! do not remem-
ber to have ever had one of my compositions
published in B. a. W. or Prim. C. without hav-
ing the compositors change, distort, pprvert oi
interpolate until like old father John Hemmen-
way I felt ''greatly mortified" .
I once bad a standing advertisement, of sev
eral months, running through the Prim. C.
It was only 3 or 4 lines and I paid the regu
lar rates for insertion req testing that they pre
^erve the diction in the copy verbatim
Yet it came out, and run through, with an
interpolation that greatly mured its euphony
and measure.
What is the matter? Ciufc your composi-
tors read well? or is it a papers pr'valedg-i tr
narikt" its Contributors say j ist »nj thing ami
"vrtthing — wa?h feet in all sorts of a haph; z
zird manner — and fnqieutly give the exact rt-
verse of what they wish to iay J
In almost every paper Bro. Balsbangh was
wont to have an "errata" or an "explanation,"'
or a "Correction" in some of which he coit-
plained that his light became darkae5S=Xow
when the Editor suffer, perhaps v.e may hope
for an improvement.
Please be so good a-i to publish this. It may
be for the benefit of our Eiitors and Comp-3si-
tors ■= Yet I don't suppose you will = =
I once sent a remonstrance of this kind to the
Prim. C. — It never aopeared, but som'time
after I seiit them a N -jttce of our Lov^-tt-a^t to
Oe he'd at the resideuce tf Jimes L Svitzr
Jewell Co Kan. It ca lb out — "A L )ve-feast
will be held &3 &-•. at the residence of J. L
Swilz'^r jBoct Creek Missouri — Ail are cordial-
ly invited &o'
Si.-me time after I wro'^e to bro. Qiinter to
know whether the J. L Swi'z^r of the R:ek
Creek Missouri Church was any relation to mv-
«elf but he said my letter was uniatsUigible to
hiin=
Its no use to tackle an editor Tbey have
evry advantafie of .you If you doi.'t talk t-.>
-uit them they'l m<ke you, and its a very d ffi-
cult thing f 0 get a f.- w w.jrds like these through
ibe pres- =
N )w please — Messrs Eiitors & Compositor
— let us say what eeemeth good uj^to us — and
say the little we do .say in our or.n way of say-
ing it fir we love our individuality very much
I have i!0 ambiii m ti) rink as a C.iiitribntora
l^iut I do feel an interest in our ihurch and
Cbu ch Pitper.-! and I do not think it enhjuces
the interest of either to haude your f.opy so
careles-ly affictiondtelv Yonrs
J. L. Switz-!r
Naw, Bro. James, we have followed your
copy precisely in ppelliog, punctuation and
capitalizition. We think every man has a
right to preserve his "individuality;" and such
as want us to retain it strictly in their articles
sent to us, shall have it retained. Many ar-
ticles are poorly written and not unfrequen'y a
word is usfd that is nearly like some other
word in orthography and meaning, and when
our compositors find one of these words, it ia
truly puzzling which one the writer of th^
article d-^sires to use; and as his illegible scrawls
leave us to guess, we guess as near as we can.
There is too much carelessness on the part of
many writers. They hastily pen a few thoughts,
and without even taking time to arrange the
sheets in o der, send them to the paper with the
request, " Please correct aad publish." Now,
under the head of correction, we mast under-
stand many thing?. We have his ideas, but
the words are spelled wronglv, the grammar
and punctuation are faulty, and to get wrinkles
out of thes^, may indeed cause some changes
in the sentiments. There is only one remedy,
li^t those who write for the press, put their ar-
ticles up, according to good law. m. u e.
From: present iadicati jus our coming An-
nual Meeting will have pl''ntv to do a^ain
Distriit meetings should unko it a point not to
ourdeii A M. with qieries, &c, that they can.
-it.t.eml to q of.' -js we^i, and iu many rases
oiuoh b"lt-r. N ' q 1 ri s shou'd be sent that
have alreadv b' en s-cte-'l upon, unles-^ it ts f>r
the pu-po!j:' of hav-ng them repealed or amen-
ded.— Brimitive.
SOS
THE BRETHREN ^T TTORK
mlth Md ^mpvmu.
S. T. BOSSKRMAJf,
Editok.
All communications for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosferman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
HEALTHFUL HOMES.
ATOW is the time to "clean up" in order to
X\ secure health.
The long winter has disappeared and during
its stay a great deal of rubbish has been accu-
mulated here and there, which if allowed to re-
main to become foul or decomposed will be
greatly detrimental to health.
Carpets should be taken up,carefully cleaned
ere replaced; walls should have an application
of solution of lime, or something better. Tour
closets or rubbish rooms should be examined;
there look at that pile of old boots and shoes,
old clothing etc., which should be taken|out,
and give the room a chance to breathe pure
air.
There ia the sewer, perhaps close to the wt 11
too, see that none of this fetid water enters the
well, open up the water course and carry fever,
ague, diptheria etc., away from your homes.
Now examine your cellars. Look at that
pile of rotten apples, potatoes, turnips or what
not. Remove them and throw them out in
your field for compost. Look at your mouldy
walls and damp floors. Open the windows,
whitewash the wall and render your cellars
healthy and thus bid defiance to disease, and be
healthy and happy. Sickness can be avoided
greatly by a cartfully cleansed and ventilated
home. Pure air is the angel of health. Then
why not let this health- winged messenger in ?
If all rubbish is allowed to remain in your cellar
and garret, pure air will remain a stranger.
All departments cleansed, and properly venti-
lated, all enclosures can be made as pure as the
air without.
Remember you are therefore measurably re-
sponsible for sickness in the family. Improp-
er ventilation of rooms, improper food, improp-
er clothing and exercise and indiscriminate eat-
ing, all prompt disease. All of this can be
avoided, will you do it? b.
TOBACCO A FOE TO MARRIAGE.
THE inquiry is often made, How is it that
there are so many fine girls in our cities
unmarried and likely to remain so ? We [an-
swer, tobacco is one cause. In old times, when
you could approach a young man within whis-
pering distance, without being nauseated by
his breath; housed — when his day's work was
over — to sfjpnd his evenings with some good
girl or girls, either around the family hearth
or in pleasant walks, or at some innocent place
of amusement. The young man of the present
day takes his solitary pipe, and puifa away all
his vitality, till he is stupid as an oyster, and
then goes to some saloon to quench the thirst
created by smoking; and sheds crocodile tears
every time his stockings are out at the toes,
that "the girls now-a days are so extravagant,
one can't afford to be married ! " Young men
deliberately give up respectable female society
to indulge the solitary, enervating vice of smok-
ing until their broken-down constitutions
clamor for careful nursing; then they coolly
ask some noble girl to exchange her health,
strength, beauty and unimpaired intellect for
their sallow face, tainted blood and breath, ir-
ritable temper and mental imbecility.
Women may well hate smoking and smokers.
We have known the most gentle and refined
men grow harsh in temper and uncleanly in
their personal habits under the thraldom of a
tyranny, which they had not love nor respect
enough for woman to break through.
On the other band certain ladies of the su-
perfine, superficial type, we confess, sometimes
trouble us a little by dispatching the mighty
evils of tobacco, by a mere stroke of nonchal-
ance, a toss of the head, or a senseless laugh.
"0, my husband smokes a little," said one of
these ladies to us, "but he smokes the best ci-
gars, and if he does nothing worse, I shall not
trouble him about it." This lady afflicts God's
world with five creatures, in the shape ef sons
and daughters — they are pale, lank, lean, scrag-
gy and tremulous; she never investigated the
cause of this family deformity and disease;
she does not consider that tobacco is a rank
poison, that her husband was poisoned from
head to foot when she married him; that he
poisoned her and she poisoned her children,
and that the virus inheres like indelible ink, or
the hue of the Ethiopian.
"A man," says a distinguished physician,
"may poison his child before it is born,through
the nerves and blood of its mother." I have
a friend who was an inyeterate smoker, until
his first child was born, — that saved him. He
knew that his breath would poison it, and he
has abandoned the poisonous weed, 1 trust for-
ever.
A few nights ago, says an eminent physician,
I was sent for hastily to see an infant two
weeks old. I had attended the mother in her
confinement, and had not thought it necessary
to call but once after. I found her radiant
with health,and she had followed my directions.
The child had nursed, and it had seemed as
strong and healthy as possible. I could see no
reason why it should be sick, but it had evi-
dently been so. It seemed that it must have
been poisoned. I questioned the mother aod
grandmother, nurse and all, but could not find
that any were in fault. At last I turned to the
father. "Don't yon use tobacco, sir ?" said I.
The murder was soon out. He was an inveter-
ate smoker. The day before he had taken the
babe while the mother went out; some of his
friends called and they had a nice, social smoke,
in the same room with the child; and there the
little delicate creature had been poisoned in
every fiber of its being , with every breath it
drew. Is it a wonder it was sick ? Doubtless
many a child is poisoned to death by the tobac
CO used by its parents, and those around it.
"I can point you," says another physician, "to
two families right under my eye, where in
each case there is a nest of little children, ren-
dered idiots by the tobacco habits of their pa-
rents!"
"One wonld think," says a lady, "that mar-
riage ought to cure a man of using tobacco."
It would if women did their duty! The cere-
mony ought to be amended, by inserting after
"love, honor and cherish," the words, "and use
no tobacco." But if marriage, says another,
does not reform the tobacco-toper, one of its
blessed consequences ought to. No man ought
to poison his baby.
The argument respecting marriage as we re-
fiect, becomes intensely moral. Marriage is a
powerful ally to virtue, but few States-prison
convicts, we are assured, are married men.
"Marriage is honorable in all," hence, to abuse
and thwart the grand design of this holy insti-
tution is a high-handed sin against the highest
good of the race.
The ignorance of former times touching this
evil, God may have winked at, but he now com-
mands tobacco- sots everywhere to repent. They
have no right to poison virtuous women,
"whose price is above rubies!" They have no
right to afflict the world with a "feeble, scrofu-
lous, scraggy set of children — it is a sin against
God and nature, and should be placed among
criminal offences in the Statutes of a State. —
Selected. b.
■ ^ ■
WOMEN AND WINE. .
A WRITER in Scribner's Monthly uses the
following strong language, which will be
responded to by the women who haye suffered
all over the land.
"Of the worst foes that women have ever had
to encounter, wine stands at the head. The
appetite for strong drink in men has spoiled
the lives of more women — ruined more hopes
for them, scattered more fortunes for them,
brought to them more shame, sorrow and hard-
ships— than any other evil that exists. The
country numbers tens of thousands — nay, hun-
dreds of thousand of women who are widows
to-day, and sit in hopeless weeds, because their
husbands have been slain by strong drink."
"Yes, there are hundreds of thousands of
homes, scattered all over the land, in which
women live lives of torture, going through all
the changes of suffering that lie betwen the ex-
tremes of fear and despair,because those whom
they love, love wine better than they do the
women they have sworn to love. There are
women by the thousands who dread to hear
at the door the step that once thrilled them
with pleasure; that step has learned to reel
under the influence of the seductive poison.
There are women groaning with pain, while
we write these words, from brutalities inflicted
by husbands made mad by drink. There can
be no exaggeration in any statement made in
regard to this matter, because no human imag-
ination can create anything worse than the
truth, and no pen is capable of portraying the
truth. The sorrows of a wife with a drunken
husband, or a mother with a drunken son, are
as near tne realization of hell as can be reached,
in this world at least. The shame, the indigna-
tion, the sorrow, the sense of disgrace for her-
self and children, the poverty — and not unfre-
quently the beggary — the fear and the fact of
violence, the lingering, life-long struggle and
despair of countless women with drunken hus-
bands, are enough to make all women curse
wine, and engage unitedly to oppose it every-
where as the worst enemy of their sex. — Agrif
cultural World.
Be temperate in all things.
Tl-IIi; liME'rH.REII?3" ^T iv"okk:.
303
GENERAL AGENTS
FOR THE
Brethren at V^Tork,
AND
TRi^CT SOCIETY.
S T . Bosserman, Dnnkirt, Ohio.
Bfocli Bby. Lena, 111.
Jes80 Calvert, Warsaw, Ind
W -J 'feettr, Mt. Morrie, ' U
S B MoUler, Cornelia, i «.
John j^'Ibo, iinlberry Gro. J, HI.
John Forney, Abilene, Kan.
Daniel Vanlman, Vlrden, 111.
J. S. Flory, i,ongmont, Colo.
John Metzger, Cerro Gordo, IIU
J. W. Sonthwood. Dora, Ind.
D. Brower. Salem, Oregon.
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MX
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give 1. The name of the book. 2. The name of the
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We want our paper to reach a circulation of
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To help you do the work, we make the fol-
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It only requires the united effort of our pa-
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and friends to bring our list up to a point
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Of course you want a " History of the
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PFOUTZ— JACOBS —By J. D. Trostle at liis resi-
dence ill Liganore Md., May 3rd, 18S1, Bro. Isaac
Pfoutz of Adams Co., Pa , to sister Sarah J. Ja-
cobs, of Frederick Co., Md. J. D. Trostle.
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May 20, district meeting of Noithern Kansas,
Nebraska and Colorado, in the barn of iiro. J.
Lichty, four miles north of Morrill, Brown Co.,
Kan.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Blesaed are the dead which dlein the Lor^ — BsT. 14 : 13.
WICKS— In the Panther Creek chuicb, Dallas
Co., Iowa, May 3rd, ISSl. sis! er Mary AViek?, aged
55 years, 1 month and 21 days; the disease being
cancerous tumor. Funeral services by the Breth-
ren from Rev. M: J3. Samuel Baduer.
YOTjSTG.— Also in same neighborhood, April IP,
ISSl, of lung fever, fiiend Jacob R. Young, agfl
45 years and 4 diy?. Puneral servicfs by the
Brethren. S. Badg;ep..
VAN<';IL.— In the Mill Creek church. May 4tt,
18S], Martin Vanci', aged SI jears au;' 3 months.
He was born m Monrgomery Co., Virginia,
Feb. 4, ISOO. lie moved fnim Virgini.i to Union
Co.. ir., where he was married to Susm C. Lierle,
in his 22iid year. Ihey were both baptiz-d into
the Duokard church in 1823. His wif j preceded
him to the grave seven and a half years. He was
the fathT of nme children, tight of whom are
living. He iias ijeen unable to walk fir eight
years; could not leave Lis lo m, on:y as he was
canicd out.
'J he funeral occasion was improved by W. P.
L'eriP, f com 2ud Cur. loth chapter. Thus passeth
away the old stajidard bearers. Su e'y such will
meet their reward, which is held in store for them
that love his appearing. Melia Btiskikk.
P7-imitive Christian, please copy.
LONG.— May 5, of typhoid pneunomia, after an
illness of about a fortnight, near Panora, Iowa,
in the Coon River church, David Preston, second
so 1 of Bro. Isaiah and sister Sarah Long, aged
17 years, 4 months and 22 days. Funeral by Bro.
J. W. Diehl, from James 4: 14.
J. D. llATJQHTELIN.
KENTNER.— At the home of his parents, in De-
catur Co., Iowa, April 19, 18St, Bro. Ely C. Kent-
ner, aged 22 years, 6 months and 16 days.
The funeral services took place the first Sun-
day in May, and were conducted by J. W. Stout
assisted by L. M. Kob. Another one has left this
unfriendly world, but we have all reason to be-
lieve he is at rest with Je<u3. Shortly before he
died he told his parents, brothers and sisters, " Je-
sus is calling and I must go" Dear, young friends
let U3 take warning and ever be prepared to meet
our God m peace, then all will be well.
Jemlsia Kob
May 21, in Redbank church, Armstrong county
Penn'a.
May 21 and 22, at Bro. S. Click's, 2 miles north-east
of Nevada, Veinon Co , Mo,
May 21, in Middle district, at meeting-house, four
miles east of Harlan, Shelby Co., Iowa.
May -il, at 10 A. M., Love-feast in Pleasant Hill
church, Macoupin Co , III., near Virden.
May 28, at 11 A. M., in our meeting house, three
miles east of South English, towa. Conveyance
to place of meeting by notifyiog Peter Biower.
May 28, at 10 A. M., in Eagle C.eek church, Han-
cock Co., Ohio.
June 1 and 2, at Cherry Grove, Illinois.
June 2 and 3, at 10 A. M., in Silver Creek church.
Ogle Co., 111.
June 2, at 10 A. M., in Union City church, one
and one-half miles north of Union City, Ran-
dolph Co, Ii.d.
June 2, at 30 A. M., in the Cle^r Creek district,
Huntington Co.. Ind.
June 4. at 10 A . M , Love-feast in Borne church,
Hancock Co , Ohio.
June 10 and 11, at 1 P. M. Love-feast at Panther
Creek church, Dallas Co., Iowa.
June 11, seven miles nearly east o£ Salem, Marion
Co., Oregon.
June 11, at 1 P. M., in the Rock River church, Lee
Co., Ill,
June 11, at 1 P.M. in the Stone church, Marshall
county, Iowa.
June U, in the Laporte church, Indiana.
June 11, in the Turkey Creek church, in the
barn of Bro. H. N. Miller, seven miles north of
Pawnee City. Pawnee county. Neb.
June 11, at 4 P. M, Love-feast at Bethel church.
Holt Co., Mo., (near Mound C ty )
June 14, at 4 P. M., in Panther Creek church,
AVoodford Co., 111.
June 14, at 1 P. M., in the Milledgeville congrega-
tion, Carroll county. 111.
June 15, in the Upper Cum'-erlind district. Pa.
June 18 and 19, at 2 P. M., in meeting-house, at
Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa.
June 18, at 4 P.M. in the Beaver Creek church,
as Bro. John Sears', six miles west, and three
miles south of York, York Co., Neb.
June 18th and 19th at 1 P. M., Love-feast at Yellow
Creek, Stephenson Co., 111.
Jlmtml cffleeiing §usmes^.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
DISTKICT MEETrSTGS.
May 20, the 1st di-trict of W. Va., will hold their
district meeting in the Greenlan^l church, at the
meeting-house by William George's.
May 20, special district meeting at Bro. S. Click's,
2 mile north-east of Nevada, Vernon Co., Mo.
May 20, district meeting of Middle district of
Iowa, at meeti g-liouse, four miles east of Har-
lan, Shelby Co, Iowa.
As many brethren get to place of meeting on
Saturday, as at Lanark, last year, we will inform
them that the business of the meeting begins on
Tuesday, and we will look for them to come on
Monday. But if mure than the standing commii-
tee come on Saturday, there will be no bo tiding
arrangement, except in the lent, where 15 cents
per meal will be charged until Monday morning.
POOK FUND.
Lyman Eby, $5 00; Mell Wenger, 25 cents; S.
Groff, 1 CO; Jno Meyers, 1 00; Mary Leedy, 50
cents ; Emma V. Bashor 20 cents ; Frank J. Evans,
26 cents; Aaron HufEord, 1 00; a brother, 1 50; D.
Yost, 10 cents; Saml. E. Herr, 1 00; -imon Youndt
.50 cents; M Haines, 40 cents; Jemima Grubble, 25
cents; Geo. Holsopple, 1 00; S Wine, 2 03; Ellas
Cover, 25 cents ; W C Heisel, 50 cents.
The Legislature of Nebraska has passed a pro-
hibitory liquor law. It is not quite so rigid in its
provision as the Kansas law, but it is said it will
reduce the saloous in Omaha from 150 to 80 with a
proportionate ratio for the balance of the State.
The Legislature of Aikansas has passed a law,
prohibiting the sale or giving away of any intox-
icating liquors within three mihs of any church
or school hous", if a majority of the inhabitants,
male and female of age, within that district, shall
petition the court so to order.
An unmistakable eruption of Mount Baker, in
Washington Tt-rritory, is said to be in progress,
cuusing considerable consternation among tha
scittereil settlers of that region. As seen from
Ui per Sumas, some fifty mihs distant, the display
of fire and smoke is pronounced to be mignifieent
in appearance,
*^*—
The hair is the least destruct'ble part of the
body. The h.ir of the ancient Thebaus is, after a
lapse of four thousand yt^ars, found to have sur-
vived the lombs. The Pyramids and the Sphinx
are cr mbling, but. some of the wigs of human
hair, expi S'd to the mold and moisture of their
entombed aparlments, are less dteaytd than the
monuments tliemselves.
The Escurial, the palace of the kings of Spain,
is one of the largest and most mrgniflcent struct-
ures in the world. It was begun in the year 1652
by Piiil p II., and its first cost was 600,000 ducats.
It forms a vast square of polished stone, paved
with marble. According to Froncisco de los Sau-
tes, it would require four days to go through all
the rooms and apartments ; the distance traveled
would be 23 Spanish leagues, or a'lout 120 English
miles. There are 14,000 doors and 11,000 windows
belonging to the edifice.
According to the decision of last Annual Meet-
ing, boarding ticki'ts good during the sessions of
the meeting, will be furnished to males for $100
and females for 50 cents.
At Alexandria, Egypt, a Greek boy, having dis-
appeared an 1 been found dead in the harbor, some
fanatical Greeks have accused a Jewish family of
killing the boy in order to obtain Christian blood
for their Passover rites. Great excitement prevail-
ing, the police have been largely reinforced and
other precautions have been taken against an out-
break. This is another m -ans of the persecutors
of the Jews to secure their destruction. This spir-
it has lately been abroad in all Europe and Asia,
but it was hoped it was dying out.
All letters, papers and tel'graph despatches
should 1 e directed to " A. M. B 'X, care of D. N.
vVorkman, Ashland, Ohio, as he will have charge
of mail, telegraph and baggage departments-
A monster fish— a most remarkable specimen of
the finny tribe, — was recently caught near
the Isles of Shoals, by the crew of a fishing
schoonT from Swaaipscott. It was 15 feet in
length, and weighed 2,430 pounds. Its mouth was
saidtobev-ry large, conta ning seven rows of
sharp teeth, and, in general appearance was some-
what like a shark. In its stomach was found a
codfish weighing 60 pounds; also two smill cods
and two coats. The fish was on exhibitjim sever-
al days at Boston and Lynn, Mass., and was exam-
ined by several scicntificgentlemen, noneof whom
were able to classify it.
81 50
Per AnDom.
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Single Copies,
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Vol. 6.
Mt Morris, 111., Tuesday, May 24, 1881.
No. 20.
Editorial Items.
Bbotheb stein reached Baltimore. Md., May 14th.
OuE missionary hoaxi was re-appointed for another
year.
Thekb are forty churches of colored Baptists in New
Orleans,
Bbo. J. B. Lair, of Huntington, Ind., expects to "go
wed;" next Spring.
Otjk next District Meeting will be at Yellow Creek,
IlL, May 9th, 1882.
We have just put in anew engine, our old one proving
insufficient for our work.
Brother R. H. Miller was with Bro. J. W. Stein in
Baltimore, Md., last week.
Bro. Enoch Eby called a few minutes on hie way home
from the District Meeting.
Thi: Preacher says the work on the Annual Meeting
grounds goes steadily forward.
On May 6th, Elder Austin Hylton, of Term., passed
over the river to his final reward.
- OuK late Spring is fiilly redeeming itself in the rapid
growth of the vegetation at this time.
Brother Samuel Murray has l«en visilirg and
preaching in the vicinity of Dayton, Ohio.
The Foreign and Dome.stic Mission Board will meet
at A-shland a few days before the Annual Meeting.
Bro. Martin Mej'er, of Dutchtown, will mo^e to Kan-
sas if he succeeds m selling his place near Lanark.
The First Distiict of Virginia fend? J. H. Lemon to
fie Standing Committee, and Joel Neff as delegate.
Enoch Eby and Edmund Forney are our delegates to
the Standing Committee. David E, Price is delegate.
Bno. J. S. Flory and wife have been enjoying a pleas-
ant season among the members in Southern Missouri.
OxTE District Meeting i-ecommended that the churches
on Northern Illinois should have religious service in
Thanksgiving days appointed by the President.
Bro. Howard Miller reports that New Jersey has two
churches. One numbering 262 members and the other
40. In all there are 302 members in that State.
Bro. Edward Mason, of the Preacher, has taken unto
himself a wife in the person of sister Becca Gar%'er, of
CongrevL . ■ 'Jo. May they live long and happy.
BROTdEK Isaac Miller is sent to the Standing Commit-
tee from Michigan this year. Geo. Long is delegate.
They carry six queries up to the Annual Meeting.
In this issue P. A. Ross has the first chapter of an ex-
cellent article on Nineveh. It will be read with profit.
Will not the author send other simQar articles?
Sojourner Truth, the aged negro woman who took an
active part in the anti-slavery movement is now over 106
years old, and still travels and talks in behalf of her race.
The liquor advocates in Kansas are much agitated over
the liquor question. The new law has gone into effect
in that State, and the saloon keepers generally are out
of employment.
The Prim 7<u-c says: "There is a Shaker lady by the
name of Dolly Sixon, at Mt. Lebanon, New York, who
has reached her 106th year, and is said to stUl enjoy
fair health.
We see that some of our District Meetings are organized
by the elder.? instead of the delegates, la that not tak-
ing out of the hands of delegates work that legirim ately
belongs to them?
The Primitive calls for live articles on the missionary
question. Articles on that subject may do some good,
but really what we most need just now is live work in
the missionary field.
The Bashor and Dillon Debate in book form is promis-
ed to be ready by June 1st. It can be had at the Annu-
al Meeting.
The Peabody church, Kansas, thinks of building a
meeting-house this Summer if they succeed in raising suf-
ficient funds.
Our old Bro. Daniel Fry was able to attend the Dis-
trict Meeting at Franklin Grove. All the members were
glad to see him.
On account of publishing railroad notices on last page
a number of aamouncements and all of the obituaries had
to be omitted this week.
At our District Meeting it was decided to not inriie
into our district ministers who, in their appearance, disre-
spect the decision of A. M. in regard to dress and the
wearing of the hair.
On account of high waters at St. Louis, Bro. John
Metzger thought it best not to continue his meetings,
hence closed with three m< etings. Three applied for
baptism. He returns June 17th.
Our District Meeting decided that hereafter no one
using tobacco, (except for medical purposes) shall le in-
stalled into any oliice in the church unless he will agree
to quit the use of it. Sent to A. M.
All letters, papers, and telegraph dispatches intended
for parties at the Annual Meeting should be directed to
"A. M. Box, Care ot D. N. Workman, Ashland, Ohio,"
as he will have charge of mail, telegraph and baggag*
departments. tf
Beo. Levi Trestle, of whoso injured hand we spoke
some weeks ago, is still quite sick. For awhile it was
thought that a pVrt of his arm would have to be ampu-
tated. It was very much regretted that he was not abla
to attend the District Meeting.
Brethren John Metzger and D. B. Gibson wish it
announced that they have arranged with the Waba'sh,
St. Louis and Pacific E. R. for carrying persons over
that road to and from Ashland for one full fare.
Georgia is thus described by an etUtor in that state:
"Gold is found in thirty-six counties iu this State, silver
in three, copper in thirteen, iron in forty-three, dia-
monds in twenty -six, and whiskey in all of them; and the
last gets away with all the rest."
Edison's improved method of electric Hghting is said
to be a marked success, and it is predicted, will supersede
gas through the land before many year's. Where intro-
duced it is^aid to be cheaper than gas, while the light is
more brilliant and satisfactory to customers.
The amoant of money raisd in Northern Illinois last
year, and year before, for the Annual Meeting and mis-
sionary pmposes was a httle over $1,900.00. This year
we conclude to raise only about $300.00 in addition to
our proportion of the Danish mission expenses.
Eld. Daniel Neher, of Marion county, Illinois ha3
gone to his long home. He suffered 3^3 days, and dunng
that time could not eat on axxountofa tumor in his
body. He sufiered much, but died in confidence of the
rest beyond. A biographical notice will soon appear.
The amount contributed annually in the United States
for foreign missions it is said, is less than the sum spent
tor intoxicating hquors in three days.
On account of our machine not working good last
week, some of the papers were sent out unstitched. We
T«Kret it, but it could not be helped.
Bro. C. Holsinger gave, at our District Meeting a very
satisfactoiy report, of his work in Marshall Co., this State.
His field is large and his work veiy much scattered, thus
requiring much traveling. He traveled over 1300 miles
last year.
As we now have an Orphan's Home of our own, would
it not be well to give it our assistance this year? We
did a noble thing for the Orphan's Asylum in Chicago,
at the Annual Meeting last jear. Brethren think of this
as you pass along to the Annual Meeting.
Bko. T. J. Allen writes us a very flattering letter in
regard to good homes and excellent climate in Cedar coun-
ty. Mo. Parties wishing furl;her information may ad-
dress him at Stockion. You can find some good country
in that county, but it is best to see before pmrchasing or
moving.
The amount of money raised for missionary purposes
in Northern Illinois last year wa.s $243.97, $231.07 was
used, leaving on hand $17.90. This ye;u: we propose to
raise over 1300.00, an average of about $2-5.00 to tho
church. The money should be sent to C. P. Rowland,
Lanark, 111.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul E. R. Co., has
instructed its agents *onceming rates to Ashland, Ohio,
from Lanark, Mt. Carroll, Lost Nation and oth^r points
where brethren may wi,sh to take the train. Call on S. J.
Harrison or Jacob Zook at Lanark, for farther informa-
tion. The traveling public will find this an excellent
road.
Four miles north of Mt. Vernon, III., is sard to be th»
oldest Methodist congregation in the State. Tliey are
the old-fa.shioned Methodists — zealous and abound in
many good works. Dances and frolics are not allowed
in that neighborhood. The young people are very moral
and well-behaved, most of them belong to the church.
In addition to a first-class neighborhood they have a
very fine country and good cHmate.
The Jrfrance is now read by miiny thousand.". Wa
need a score of our ablest writers to help fill it with suit-
able matter. Of course yourefibrts are appreciated by the
readers of the B. at W., but consider whether greater re-
i-esulls might not follow the same efforts if spent with
the youth. They have not the prejudices to overcome
that older ones have. "Train up a cb"ld in the way he
should go and when he is old he wilhiot depart Ixom it."
^ "As tie tme is bent, the Ijee 'a inclined."
806
THE BirtJiTIIREiSr ^T ^yu±iJ^.
tat the Brethren at Work.
TO A SUFFERING FKIEND.
In a room so dimly lighted,
We are sitting by tbe fire.
With a lady waiting meekly
For the woids: "Come up higher."
The poor woman! How sbe suff te!
But the paia is oumbly born;
Oae almost has to wonder,
That reason is n' t from her borna.
In all her agony and pai'i,
Not one murmur do we hear.
Patience seems to be her blessing,
Efen death she does not fear.
"He has suffered mnre severely,
On the crui-1 cros^ for man.
I can surely bear ttis trial
Sent by his all-power!ul hand."
When the pain would seem to rack
Her very mind acd brain and heart,
Those were the wo)d-, that she would utter:
Her lips no others wou'd impart.
Thus we watch with her till morning
Dawns upon us clear ard bright,
With her praying to be r^l-eved,
Ere she sees another night.
Another night! Ah ! soon may it come,
When all agony and pain
Will all leave her, whit a blessing!
Never to return again.
When a morning, f h so bright!
That would dtzzle human eyes
Dawns upon the weary sufferer
With her God beyond the skits.
He will w'ps all tears of sorrow,
From her weary, cart -worn brow;
Sh3 will rest with Christ, her Sivior:
AH her pain is over now.
Gocd bye, Mary, you must leave us
For a home where all is love;
You will leave this world of sorrow.
For a brighter one abtve.
But, Mary, dear, it is so haid,
To say good-bye to those we love.
All we can say, i?: 'Thy will be dnne.
On earth as well as in heaven above."
Ije.
For the Brethren at Work.
TO A DEATH-SMITTEN HOUSE-
HOLD.
BI 0. H. BALSBArOH.
/^RACE be with you. Hew much
^ thi8 means, none of us knows. It
is a word of infinite abysses and expans-
ivenesss, which the eternities cannot ex
haust. It is the synonym of J--hovah-
Jesus. To be g^raced is to be Cdristetl
— -veT', ottit. This sounds like bias
pbemy to those that know not what
ixod in the flesh signifies. "Great
grace be upon thee." Then will the
deep, bleeding, quivering soul- wounds
which death has iLflicted be only as open
doors in your heart where Ciirist goes
in and out to feast and sanctify you,
and others through you. Death is His
servant, and part of our inheritance. 1
Cor. 3: 22, We cannot help weeping
when our beloved are wrapped in the
shroud and consij;ued to the du?t; but
did we know what is contained in the
fact that Jesus "died and wa3 buried,
and rose again," oar sighs would turn
into hallelujahs, and our tears into rain-
bows around the cross. Sin is such a fa
tal poison that when the first pair com
mitced the first breach, human nature was
radically tainted that every birth feels
the blight, and the womb holds the
tenant of the graVc-. Therefore Jesus
passed his embryonic initiation in the
vestal mclosure, so as to gather into his
person all the elements of our primeval
deterioration, and suVgngate them to
the dominance of the Godhead in the
moulding of the personality of Em-
manuel. We are too great for even
God to let us alone. Such a descent as
Deity to the manger, not only , exhibits
the unutterable tenderness and compass-
ion of God, but testifies to the innate
grandeur of human nature. To sink
into hell is to plunge into the bottom-
less perdition of our own souls opened
by the profoundest sense of sin. No
torture is so hot and intolerable as that
which flames in the depths of our being
when self and sm and Christ are fully
revealed. So heaven is the finding of
ourselves in God. Self helps us to find
God, and God helps us to find self.
His presence will convert Nebuchadnez
ztr's sevenfold heated furnace into par-
adise, and His frown would turn Heav
eu into "the blackness of darkness for
ever." Jesus has done, and is doing,
great things for us. He is always
standing at tie door and knocking for
entrance into our innermost, to make us
richer in holiness and wi-^domand pow-
er. N )t only is God an eternally unat
taiuable Mijjsty and Gl)ry, but we are
His cjuaterpirt, anl off jr him endless
explorations of being, and ererlasting
conquests of spiritual territory, m the
evolution of our fathomleis imiiortali
ty. We will be forever g'^ttting deeper
into God, antl God deeper into us. Thf
unsearchable is in u-i lii) less thin in
God. The possibility of thinking God
is itself the image of God.
Your dear dead are living, and wait-
ing for you. E-.erni-ty is theirs, is yours,
and oh) what wonders and glories and
raptures lie hid in its depths for the
Elect.
Tor the Brethren at Work -
RICHES.
BY MATTIE A. LEAB.
"H^th not God cbo-en th^ poor of this
world rich in fait.h; and heirs t.f the kingdom
which he hath promised to thtm that love
I'im?" James tJ: 6.
rpO be rich is to possess an abundance
-*- of that which will supply our va-
rious wants. Three kinds of riches
may be noticed; and it depends upon
ibe character, the tastes and cultivation
of the individual, as to which kind he
will most value and consequently seek
after- Man is a compound being, com-
posed of an animal part, an intellectual
part, and a spiritual part. The animal
part seeks animal gratification and sub-
stantial comforts. If it is his chief
care to cater for his body then he will
deem himself rich when he is surround-
ed by an abundance of those things
that will gratify his snimal wants.
By far the larger part of the human
race are in pursuit of this sort of wealth.
What sacrifices of comfort, of health,
yea even of morality and virtue are
made m the attainment of this object?
i'he worshipers at the shrine of Mam-
mon are faiihful, zealous and devoted.
Their zeal is commendable, and it were
well if it were imitated by ihose who
are seeking the true riches.
Nothing will so fire men's hearts and
cause such intense excitement as the
prospect of a speedy acquisition of
wealth. There seems to be in the hu-
man breast a sordid love for gold. The
knowledge or even the suppos'tion that
gold exists in a certain k Ciiity, will in-
vest that locality with an attraction suf-
ficient to draw men thither from the
most distant parts of the world. They
will brave dangers by sea and land.
They will cross parched desers, dreary
plains, lofty mountains, risk encounters
with wild beasts, and savage men, and
the more dreadful encounters with
starvation.
The early history of our country fur-
oiNhts abtmdant examples of what men
will do an-l dare for the sake of wealth.
Think of the awful 'crimes committed
by Curtes and his baud, of P.zarro and
his followers, of the dreadful sufferings
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307
of Da Soto and his troops, and of many
others not only of the Spaniards but
other nationalities. And then the news
of the gold deposits in California in
1848 kindled an enltuaiatm scarcely
less wild. In a few months thousand^
of people wt^re en rou e for this new-
found Eldorado. Fjom all parrs they
came ilucking, and by many diifcrent
routes. No matter how, only bo they
could reach tbis land of gold.
When we read of tl e pains that have
been taken to obtain these perishable
riches we involuntarily exclaim in the
language of the divine Teacher, "The
children of tl:is world are wiser in their
generation than the children of lisfht.
It is true, riches may be made to sub
serve a good and noble purpose. It
they are used in spreading the gospel,
in clothing the naked, in feeding the
hungry, or in the diffusion of useful
knowledge among the poor, they are
used to a good purpose; and the pes
sessor can thank God that he has it in
power to do so much good ; but if they
are employed in catering to his fleshly
wants, in pampering pride, or a per
verted appetite, better, far better would
the possessor be if he were poor.
After all there is danger in this kind
of riches. It confers obligations which
we fear few are suffijient for, hence the
warnings, the solemn warnings of in-
spiration. How few rich men there
are who realize that they fire but stew
ards over that which they have under
their control, and that every dollar m
their po.-8« s3ion is their Lord'b money,
and that he will hold ihem strictly ac
countable for the way in which they
use it. Methinks that if people realiz
ed this, they would rather shrink from
the possession of riches, than be so eag
er to acquire them.
Whatever God intrusts us with,
whether talent, wealth, influence, pow
er or whatever it may be, we should
humbly accept it at his hands, and pray
for wisdoi/i to enable us to use it aright;
but if in his infinite wisdom he with-
holds these, and thus spares us the re-
sponsibility, we should be rather thank
ful than complaining. "For unto whom-
soi-ver much is given, of him shall be
much required." If the solemn thought
that we are acting for eternity, were
ever present with us. Oh how different
would be our feelings and our desiren!
But thee material riches is not the only
kind of wealth. A person may also
be rich in knowledge. This kind of
riches is far superior to that which we
have just noticed. A well cultivated
mind furnishes enjoyment to its possess
or, purer, higher and more chaste than
is conceived of by the owner of mere
substantial wealth. A friend of R dlia
the historian having procure-i for him
a pension, the c mscientious Rjllin
would not accept it, because he felt
that he was not properly entitled to it.
His friend urged him to accept it, re
oiinding him of his poverty. My friend
(exclaimed Rollin) I am richer than
the king. Anrl certainly Rjllin was
right. Louis XIV of whom he speaks
though possessing material wealth in
lavish abundanc, though wielding un-
limited power, surrounded by flattering
courtiers, reclining on sumptuous couch-
es in his magnificent palace, yet when
we behold him denuded of the trap-
ings of royslty which he so well knew
how to use to best advantage what do
we see? A base, besotted debauchee; a
man whose appetites and passions had
gained the complete ascendency, and
upoT) whose countenance lust and sens-
ual indulgence were indelibly written.
What a contrast to the chaste, temper
ate, pure-minded Rollin, who lived not
to be pampered, but to work for others'
good.
Our mental capacities are many and
great, capable of great expansion and
impiovement. Everything by which
we are surrounded in this beautifully
diversified world invites our attention.
No matter what department of nature
we explore, m everything we find design
and the utmost skill in execution.
Every step we take in exploring this
exhpustless field, opens up to us new
scenes of beauty, and new objects ol
interest. R ch indeed is he who can
thus appreciate and erjoy the handi
work of God in nature. He may not
have a legal right to a single acre ol
ground, but all things are his richly to
enjoy, from the star bedecked canopy
over his head to the minute animalcula.
The mind itself, what a subject of in-
vestigation, how it invites our atten
tion.
But that kind of riches spoken of in
our text is the most valuable of all. Not
all who are rich in knowledge are rich
in faith. Oh would that it were so!
But how many when they begin to in
vestigate, cast faith aside and take rea-
son alone as their guide, and every-
thing that they cannot comprehend by
its light is discarded, and pronounced
false or at least of doubtful authority.
There are many things which human
reason is sufficient for, and vrMcii it can
completely unravel. Its capacities are
indeed very great. But when reason
presumes to deny whatever it cannot
comprehend, we fear that she only de-
grades herself, and is taking a fearful
retrograde step. There art many things
that are dark and inexplicable to us,
things that baffle our understanding,
thing^? that may appear even contradic-
tory. What are we to do when these
things confront us? Simply lesign our-
selves into the hands of infiuite wisdom,
and trust, (rust in his word. But it
may be argued that there are difficul-
ties here, difficulties that cannot be re-
conciled.
Ah it is these very difficulties, diffi-
culties in the word of God, difficulties
in providence, difficulties everywhere
that necessitate faith. If everything
were smooth and easy of comprehension
we would not have so much, need of
faith. We could then walk by sight.
But Paul said he walked by faith. We
presume he found difficulties too, but
he did not stumble at them, but only
clung closer to Christ, hence we hear
him say, "When I am weak then am I
strong. The more he investigated, the
more he realized his own ignorance and
nothingness. But as self was debased,
so was Christ exalted and magnified. "I
count all things but loss," said he, "for
the excellency of the knowledge of
Christ Jesus my Lord." In his message
to the church at Smyrna, Jesus said, "I
know thy works, and tribulation, and
poverty (but thou art rich)". This
language is wholly irreconcilable, un-
less we take into consideration the dual-
ity of man. But looking at it in this
light, it is perfectly palpable. One may
have outward sorrows, such as are ex-
pressed by the word tribulation, which
is a very strong term, the strongest
pressure and utmost distress. He may
also be very poor, having neither tem-
poral comforts, nor the means of pro-
curing them, yet he may be spiritually
rich indeed. He may enjoy a constant
communion with God, and have a con-
stant sense of his presence.
Mt. MorrliCoIlegs, ni.
If God command, you have no right
to ask for a reason ; all ycM have to do
is to obey; he says: "I will be glorified."
808
THE BJrill^THIlEjN' ^T AVOJriKI.
NINEVEH.
BT T. A. KOIB.
TT7E do not intend to give a long,
'* dry, and prosy account, but
merely a brief delineation of the most
interesting facta that we can glean con-
cerning the great and historical city of
Nineveh.
"Nineveh, the capital city of the an-
cient Aflsyrian empire was situated on
the bank of the river Tigris, about 280
milei north of Babylon, and 400 miles
north east of Damascus. It was one of
the most ancient cities upon earth ; be
ing founded by Ashur, or by Nimrod,
both grandsons of Noah. According
to Diodorui; Siculus, the city was an
oblong parallelogram, extending 150
furlongs iu length, 90 furlongs in
breadth, anJ 480 in compat-s. This
agrees with the account given by the
prophet, that it was 'an exceeding
great city of three days' journey' in
circuit; reckoning twenty miles a day
as the common computation for a trav-
eler on foot. This vast city ws.9 sur
rounded ■with prodigious walls, 100 feet
high and so broad that three chariots
could drive abreast on them : the whole
extent was defended by 1500 towers,
200 feet high, or double the height of
the walls.
The population of Nineveh is sup
posed to have been at least 600 000
souls in the time of the prophet Jonah."
Very little is known of the actual
history of Nineveh, as nearly all histo
rians agree upon the s^ime subject, but
one thing we do know, that after it
"had risen to its splendor and magnifi
cence on the ruins of the surrounding
States, and success having attended
their various military enterprises, both
rnlers and their people became intoxi-
cated with pride, and under the infla
ence of superstition and idolatry, cruel-
ty marked their progress in every coun
try, and oppression characterized their
government over the vanquished na
tions." Having met with such great
success they became so arrogant and
independent that they refused to obey
the laws of God, hence, as He has al
ways done and always will do. He pro
nounced a curse upon them for their
extreme wickedness and disobedience.
Although their wickedness had come
up before Him, yet He and His infinite
rafrcy <letermined that before His wrath
»\^nS3: ■Ibialjiiwredj.out upoa^tiiem to
send a messenger to warn them to turn
from their evil ways, and thus escape
the pending ruin ; and having formed
that resolution. He determined to exe-
cute it, therefore He commissioned Jo
nah — the son of Anittai, the fifl^ of
the small prophets, whom some suppose
to have been the widow's son of Sarep-
ta, restored to life by E.ijah — to go to
Nineveh and cry against it,that in forty
days it would be destroyed. All that
is certainly known of Jonah is that God
commanded him to go to Nineveh, but
he, instead of obeying God, resolved to
flee to Tarsus, in Cilicia, for "he consid-
ered that God was peculiarly resident
in Jadea; and that if he got out of that
land the Lord would most probably ap
point another prophet to carry the mess-
age; for Jonah appears to have consid-
ered the enterprise as difficult and dan-
gerous and therefore wished to avoid it;"
hence he went down to Joppa, and hav-
ing paid his fare, embarked for Tarsus,
but God did not intend to h^ve his pur
pose thus foiled, therefore He caused a
great storm to rise; now while the
storm was r£ ging Jonah was sleeping in
the hold of the ship, but the billows
rising like mountains, and rocking the
ship to and fro, the mariners became
afraid, and as they "were all heathens,
who had each a different object of relig-
ious worship," so they supposed that
■I on ah had his God as well as they had
theirs,' and that as the danger was im
mineat, every man should use the influ-
ence he had, as they were all equally
involved in it;" hence the ship master
awoke Jonah and told him of their
surroundings. After considering what
they would do that the sea might be
calm they decided to cast lots — "a very
ancient mode of endeavoring to fina
out the mind of Divine Providence" —
to see by whom the storm was caused ;
they did so, and God so directed it that
the lot fell upon Jonah, and after seeing
that he alone was the cause of it, and
conscience so reproved him that he con
fessed all and "told them that he was a
Hebrew, and worshipped the God of
heaven, and was one of his prophets,''
and that he had been commissioned by
God to go to Nineveh, but had refused
to obey him, and was, as he supposed,
fleeing from His presence; "then were
the men exceeding afraid, and then said
they unto him, What shall we do unto
thee that the eea shall be calm unto us?"
"Andhesaid.uiito them, Take m« up.
and cast me forth in-o the sea; so shall
it be calm unto you: for I know that
for my sake this great tempest is upon
you." But they did not desire to do so,
and they "rowed hard to bring it to the
land; but they could not: for the sea
wrought and was tempestuous against
them." Then cried they unto the Lord,
but the tempest did not abate. Then
"they took up Jonah, and cast them
forth into the sea ; and the sea ceased
from her raging." "Now the Lord had
prepared a great fi-sh to swallow Jonah.
And Jonah was in the belly of the fish
three days and three nights." The fish
here mentioned was evidently a whale,
and in accordance with the 40 ih verse
of the 12th chapter of St. Matthew, —
which says: "For as Jonah was three
days and three nights in the whale's
belly, 80 shall the Son of M ua be three
days and three nights in the heart of
the earth" — we have a right to believe
that such was the case. (Oar Lird rose
from the grave <>n the day but one after
his crucifixion; so that in the computa-
tion in this verse the part of the day
on which he was crucified and the part
of that on which rose again, are sever-
ally estimated as one entire day; and
this, no doubt, exactly corresponded to
the tima in which Jonah was in the bel-
ly of the fiih. O :r Lord says: "As Jo-
nah was, so shall the Son of Man be,"
cfeo Evening and morning, or night and
day, is the Hebrew phrase for a natural
day. The very same quantity of time
which IS here termed three days and
three nights, and which, in reality, was
only one whole day, a part of two oth-
ers, and two whole nights is termed
three days and three nights in the book
of E-ither: "Go; n(.'ither eat nor drink
three days, night or day, and so I will
go in unto the king." Chap 4:16. Af-
terwards it follows, Chap. 5:1, "Oq the
third day Esther stood in the inner
court of the king's house. — Dr. C) The
Jewish writers extend that memorable
station of the unmoving of the sun at
Joshua's prayer to six and thirty h^urs;
for so says Runchi upon that place.
"According to more exact interpreta
tion, the sun and moon stood still for
six and thirty hours; for when the fight
was on the eve of the Sabbath, Joshua
feared lest the Israelites might break
the Sibbath, therefore he spread abroad
his hands, that the enn might stand
still on th*- sixth day, according to the
measure of the day of the Sabbath, and
TTTE l^KTi]T H KEInT ^^T ^\^01^K:.
ao9
the moon according to the measure ot
the night of the Sibbath, and of the
going out of the Sabbath, which
amounts to six and thirty hours. ("If
you number the hours that parsed from
our Savior's giving up the gh^st upon
the cross to his resurrection, you shall
find almost the same number of hours;
and yet that space is called by him
three days and three nights, whereas
two nights only came between, and on-
ly one complete day. — Lightfoot.")
"Thus, then, three days and three nights,
according to this Jewish method of
reckoning, inclsided any pait of the first
day; the whole of the following night,
the next day and its n'ght, and any
part of the succeeding or third day." —
Dr. C.
There seems to be some difference
among historians as to whether a whale
or shark swallowed Jonah. Dr. C, in
his comment upon that, says: "That a
fish of the shark kind, and not a whale,
is ht^re meant, Bjchart has abundantly
proved. It is well known, that the
throat of a whale is capable of admit
ting little more than the arm of an or
dinary man; but many of the shark
species can swallow a man whole: and
men have been found whole in the
stomachs of several. Every natural
history abounds with facts of this kind.
Besides, the shaik is a native of the
Mediterranean sea, in which Jonab
was sailing when swallowed by what
the Hebrew terms dagfjadol, a great
fir^h." That simply proves what Sc.
Matthew says: "Now the Lord had
prepared a great fish." "Same men be-
cause they cannot work a miracle them
selves, can hardly be persuaded that
God can do it." We think we have
given ample proof that a whale, pre
pared for the occasion or purpose, swal
lowed Jonah; therefore, be that as it
may, we mu«t all admit that. 1. "There
was such a person as J^nah. 2. He
was swallowed by a s^a monster, in
whose belly he was miraculously pre-
served three days and three nights. 3.
This same prophet preached to the
Ninevites, and they repented, and turn-
ed from their sins, under his ministry.
This testimony puts an end to all my-
thological, allegorical, and hypothetic-
al interpretations of those great facts.
After Jonah had been swallowed by
the fiih he became humble and submis-
sive, and W88 willing to do whatever
It pleased God to command. He prayed
out of the fish's belly one of the most po
etic prayers on record. The Lord, as he
has always done and will ever do when
they are sincere, heard his prayer and
"spake unto the fish, and it vomited out
Jonah upon dry land." Let the leader
keep this constantly in view: the whole
is a miracle, — from Jonah's being swal
loT»ed by the fish till he was cast ashore
by the same animal. It was God thai
had prepared the great fisii. It was the
Lord that spake to the fish, and caused
it to vomit Jonah upon the dry land.
All is a miracle." Though Jonah had
passed through many different scenes
since his embarkation at Joppa, yel
none of his actions p'^rtained to accom
jrlish the purpose for which God d sign-
ed him; hence "the word of the Lord
came unto Jonah the second time, say
ing, 'Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great
city, and preach unto it the preaching
that 1 bid thee;'" that is the shortest
sermon of which we have any account,
and by the preaching of which more
were converted than by any other that
was ever delivered. We see Jonah as he
stands "upon the shore, as it is suppos
ed, at the foot of a mountain which pro-
jects a great way into the sea, between
Berytns and Tripoli," rea-^y and eager
to obey the commands of God; and hav-
ing again been commissioned he starts
for the city. We behold him as he en-
ters Nineveh ; all within the great city
is quiet, every one is pursuing his own
vocation of life; nothing is heard save
the usual hum incidental to a city, but
bohold the commotion in which it is
thrown when out upon the air floats
this cry : "Yet forty days and Nineveh
shall be destroyed!" See the workman
upon the hou'ietop, standing as if awe
strick* n, and looking over the city to
see whence this warning came; pictur*-
his amazement when away down the
street he sees a poor despised Hebrew
slowly entering the city and crying.
"Yet forty days and Nineveh shall be
destroyed." See the yard stick fall
from the merchant's hand as in the act
of measurijg goods for his customers,
when that voice is heard, and he stands
as if riveted to the spot ! See with
what consternation the doctor closes his
encyclopoedia and rushes to the street !
See the palor that overshadows the
lawyer's face, while intently he exam
ines the statutes of law, by which per-
haps, to gain some information to de
[fend his client, when that warning voice
is heard! But, ah! see king Sardana-
pal us as overcome with fear he l»y«
his robe aside and tremblingly descendi
from his throne, and with palsied
hands writes a decree to be "proclaimed
and published throughout Nineveh;"
and this was his proclamation: "Let
neither man nor beast, herd nor flock,
taste anything: let them not feed, nor
drink water. But let man and beast
be covered with sackcloth ajid ery
mightily unto God, yea let them tnra
every one from his evil way, and from ,
the violence that is in their hands. Wko
can tell if God will turn and repent,
and turn away from his fierce «*ger,
that we perish not?"
Never before was there a repentance
so general and effectual, for every one,
from the haughty self exalted indcpead-
ent king to the lowest dependent sub-
ject, heeded alike this warning. Thin
in sackcloth and ashes did every inhab-
itant repent, a repentance so deep lad
thorough that God had compaasiom up-
on them, as he will upon every sinner,
for he says, "I have no pleasure ia the
death of the wicked; but that the Trick-
ed turn from his way and live." "God
is love," therefore anything that he
does is done for the good of hie chil-
dren, for he is too wise to err and too
good to be unkind — "and repented •£
the evil that he said he would do umte
them, and he did it not." Thus wo ee«
the threatening was conditional, though
there was no positire provision made ia
the warning, yet it seems that the Ni»'
evites understood that if they repented,
God would withhold his wrath, heace
the issuing of the edict to "turn every
one from his evil way;" that is a repent-
ance, for when one turns from his evil
ways he necessarily cleaves to that
which is good, for God being goodneae
in its fullest sense they must love and
obey him, because to love is to obey.
{To be contimied.)
ALWAYS AT THE GATE.
They are always at the gate,
Are the poor.
And at early mom end late,
Come these beings, desolate,
S-*king more.
Freely as Bod gives to you
Give the p. .or.
Trust him. for He shall restore
All Tou eive to them, and more;
Nevf-r chf e to them the door—
To the poor.
310
THE BRETHREN ^T TV^ORK-
THE FOUR BAPTISMS OF THE
GOSPEL.
BY I J. BOSESBERQBR
IN our in-c5:i;;galion of the sabject of bap
tism, we I'.ave teamed that there are four
different bapdsma, taught ia ths Scriptures.
1 Wat^r baptism, which was fitst taught
by John rhs Baptist ; second by Christ; third
by the apostles.
2. Chris'.'- bspt>m of suffering, which took
place io th'- garden of Grethaemane, previous t'<
his falling into the hands of the cruel mob
that cruc ctd him. It was a momentous oc-
casion. Hjrtr the humble pr'i^er of the candi-
date on the (ccasion: ''0 my Father! if thi>
cup may not pass from me, except I drink it.
thy will be doae.'' What a dieaiful moment !
havir g for its oV jr-ct the asuming of our guilt.
3 Th^ B ptisDi of the Holy Ghost. John
declared thar he baptiz-d with water, but tht^re
was one coniirig after him, who would bapt'z
wich the Hjl/iiho^t and with fire. Ma't. 3: 11
As thedoctr'iiji o ChTi^t was a new doctrine
in the world; heui. co gi i the world to accept
it, Christ engaged many miracles, did the work
that no maa ,; jald do except God be with him.
Oa Ctiriit's Ifaving the world, the work fell
into the han.ls of his apostles, and in order
that they mi^ht be Buccefsful, they must bf
clothod with the same power. The Savior ol
taking leave of his disciples, bade them to go tc
Jerusalem, until they were endued with powei
from on high.
Li ke tells us; Acts. 1:8, "but ye shall receive
power, after that the Ho'y Ghost is come upor.
you." Upon tarrying in Jerusalem, as thej
were bade to do, we find in icts 2, that they
were visited with the Holy Ghost; to the extent
that they were possess- d with miraculous pow.
er, which we deem to be the above promise o.
baptism of the Holy Ghost.
At the coji version of Cornelius' houtehold
the first gentile conv^^rsion, Peter says: ''As 1
began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them,
as on us at the beginning." Here we again
find another instance of the baptism of the
Holy Ghost; being a divine miraculous power
to evidence the authenticity of the doctrine o)
Chris*', and God's approval in repentance of
life being alsD granted to the Gentiles. Aftei
the days of miracles were past, we find the
converts receiving the gift fo the Holy Ghost,
simp'y its consoling tffjcts. See Acts 2:38,
also 8: 17.
4. We now come to the baptism of fire;
upon which the views are various. A common
view is that the above baptism refers to the
future suffencg of the wicked.
To the ab.-'ve we cinnot consent; for the
same charact' rs that were to be baptized with
the Holy G. :iit, were also to be baptized with
fify; ti> nc-; ".vfi mm elsewhere for the trnth o!
the above text.
L=t us notice what the terms in the text
signify. Baptism in the Scriptures is an intro-
ducing otdioaiice. Fire is a puritying or a sef »
arating elemeiit. Upon this point we find in
Hrfb. 12: 6. 11. tha\ "Whcm the Lord loveth
he chasten '4 1, and scourgeth every son whom
he receivetb. '
''Now no chastening for the present aeemeth
tobejiyous but grievous, nevertheless after-
ward, it yieldeth the peaje able Iruits of light-
eousneis nto them which are excersised there-
by."
From the above we learn; 1. Thit God
chastises, tries and prov s all his diar children,
■iS he did Abraham. 2. As Gid does all
things for the good of his children, therefore
it they are exercised in the above, "they will
work for them a far more exceedii g and
ternal weight of glory." They will thus be-
come more separated from the world, ano
tiirthered on in th^ divine life, and as such
will be bapt z-d by fire. Pnul calls up thii-
Train of thought in 1 Cor 3: 13, by assuring us
thit, "every man's work shall be madu mani-
e t. for the day shall declare it, for it shall bt
repealed by fire anl the fire shall try everj
man's work, of what sort it is."
In the abov», our work, that i* its g^nuiae
lesp, is (-ad t-ibe "revealed by fir^;'" not littrai
fi'i', Viut by tria', by persecution, which tri^s.
test*!, separates and punfies uf ; and as suci'
;onetitutes a baptism of fire. 1 Prt-r4: 13 oid>
us "ttiuik it not strange concerning the fierj
trials which is to try you, as though some
s-range thing happened unto you.' Also,
thit "ths trial of your faith, being m ich more
precious than of gold that perisheth; though
it be tried with fire, might be found unto prais
and hmor and glory at the appearing of Jesus
Christ."
In the above, Peter calls our trial j, "fierj
trials," also alludes to our faith being "tried by
fie r," which it is manifest, is no literal fire,
r)ut fire of persecution; for they that live godly
in Christ Jieup, mutt tijffer jtrfecuticj .
■lut this fire of p-)rsecutioD, like literal fire, while
i. ja-tfiis som"?, it will consume others.
If we are faithful, and ihrs endure our bap-
tism of firf, we will then be found as the apos-
tle above expresses a disire we should b-»; "un-
to praise and honor and glory at the appeariuf:
of J-sus Chrift;" this we are fully enabled to
d', for the Lord has prrmised that "nis grac
will be suffioent for us," and further "sve shall
not be tempted above tnat which we are en-
abled to bear."
ANCIENT BABYLON,
BABFLON was the pjradise of architecture.
Driven out from thence, the more elabo .
ate structures of modern times are only the evi
f!eace of hsr fill. After the site of Babylon
had been selected 2,000,000 men were employed
for the construction of the wall and principal
(vorks. The walls o) the city were sixty milet
in circumference. Tbey were surrounded by a
trench, out of which had been dug the material
for the construction of the city. There wert
twenty five gates of sc lid brass on each side o)
the square city. Between every two gates h
areat watch tov»er sprang up into the heavens
From each of the 'twenty-five gates on either
side a street ran straight through to the gate
on the other side, so that there were 50 streets,
each 15 miles long, whi h gave to the city sn
appearance of wonderful regularity. The
houses did not join each other on the ground
and between them were gardens and shrubbery.
From house-top to house top bridges swung,
over which the inhabitants were accustomed
to pass.
A branch oi E iphrates went througti the
city, over which a bridge of mirvelons struct-
ure was thrown, and under which a tunnel ran.
Tj keep the river from overflowing the city
in times of freshet, a great lake was arranged
to catch the surplus, in which the water was
kept as a'reservoir until times of drouth, when
it w-as sent streaming down over the thirsty
Und. A pilac sto id at eich end of the
Fupurates biidge; one palace a mile and
three qurters in circuruf-'renc . T.ie wife
if Nebuchadnezzpr, bavnsj "r-t-eu brotight
up among the mountains of M-dia, could not
•tand it in thi« flat c luntry f)f Bib\loD, and so,
'.0 please her, N>-buchadiiezz r hi^d a mountain,
400 feet high, built in the mid-t of the city.
The mountain was surrounded by terraces, for
the supp irt of which great arches were lifted.
Ol the top of these arches flit stones were hid;
thenalaverof reeds and bitumen; then two
rows of bricks closely ceaieuted; then thick
•iheets of lead, upin »h 'h the soil whs p.ac d.
The earth here ft»pisited was so deep that the
largest trees h-nd ro^ra tj amh-sr their roots.
A.11 the glory of the fl iwery t-opics was f pread
out on that tremendous height, until it must
have seemed to one b-ilow as though the clouds
ivere all in blossom, and the verv hky leaned on
the shoulder of the cedar. As the top an en-
gine was constructed, which drew the water
from the Euphrates, far below, and made it
-po.ut up amid this garden of the skies. All
chis to please his wife. 1 think she must have
leen pleased.
In the midst of this city stood also the tem-
ple of Belus. One of its toweis n-ts one-e ghth
of a mile high, ai d on t e tcpof it an observa-
•ory, which ga^e the astronomers great tdran-
"agp, as being at so great a height, one could
•easily talk with the stars. This temple was
ull of cups and statue?, and censers, all of gold.
One image weighe.i a thousand Babjlonish
calents, which will be f q'lal to fifty million
ioUars. But why enlarge? The city is be-
sieged and doomed. Tnough provisioned f jr 20
^ears, it shall fall to-night. Se the gold and
silver plate fl»sh on the king's table. Pour out
r,he rich wine from the tankaids into the cups.
Drink, my lords, to the health of the king.
Drmk to the glory of Babylon. Drink to the
defenders of the city. Dank to a glorious
future. S ;artle not at the splash -^d wine on
the table as though it was blood. Turn not pale
at the clash of the cup", as though it were
Che clang of arms. On with the mirth! — Dr.
Talmage. _
"Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin
that doth so easily beset us." (Heb. 12: 1.) A
pabble carried on the shoulder will have
no weight to impede the racer as he hastens
to the gjal But let that pibble be pat
into his shoe, a.ad it will very quickly bring
tiim to a staod. And a sin mas' not be vi ry
hjavy in the lif ^, pat let its weight once come
upon a tender conscienc^and who can bear it?
"The word holy in its derivations is the same
w "whole," a holy character is a whole char-
acter, complete, rounded, symmetrical, harmon-
ious, perfect. None can be complete or har-
monious, or peifict until he is di m nated by a
supreme love of God and an equal love to his
. fellowmen, and herein he becomes holy.
THK ]h?HB7[±iliE:Nr ^T ^VORK.
Hll
fgam^ mti J{
BABY C. NOSslAN SHASON, MINN,
DON'T LET MOTHER DO IT.
Daughter, don't let motlier do it!
Uo not let her slave and toil,
While you sit a useless idler,
Fe.iringr your soft hands to soil;
Don't you see the heavy burdens
Daily she is wont to bear-,
Bring the lines upon her forehead?
Sprinkle silver in her hair?
Daughter, don't let mother do it!
Do not let her bake and broil
Through the long, bright summer hours;
Share with her the heavy toil.
See, her eye has lost ils bnglitness.
Faded from her clieek the glow,
And the step that onoe was buoyant
Kow is feeble, tired, and slow.
Daughter don't let mother do it!
She base caied for you so long,
Is it right the weak and feeble
Should be toiling for tlie strong?
Waken from your listless languor.
Seek her side to chepf anl bless.
And your grief will be less bitter
When the sods above her press.
Daughter d^n't let mother do it!
You will never, nevt-r know
What were home without a mother
"Till that mother lieth low;
Low beneath the budding daisies.
Free tiom earthly care and pain;
To the home so sad without her.
Never to return again.
FASHIONABLE DRESS AN EVIL.
LOOKING over the world at larg^, it would
appear tnat, j ist in proportion a'^ a nation
advances in gpneral intelligence and Ciiriatiau
virtue, in just tliat prop irtion does the female
half of its people d light in dressing so as to
defy nature's lawp. It is- a curious anomaly,
which I will not st ip to explain; 8o long af
women remain heathen, they may ha servile.
ignorant, and frivolous, but they do appear t ■
have some rest ect tor their bodies. The free-
fl iwing outlines of the costames worn h\
Greek and Riman maid^, and matrons wer^
not more beautif j1 to the eye of the artist, as
he pictured them in the sacred processions tha'
wind across their hues and bas-reli^fv, than
they were conducive to the full develop m'-nf
of that body whose strengih and beauty the r
peopls worshiped with such reverent homjge.
And cou d mothers bi'girt with crsets, laced
and panniered after tha modes of our tim-
have given birth to the race of athletic youni
heroes who s-trove before their assembled coun-
try men for the crowns of honor at nationa
games. All the women of th« E ist, as well as
those of Siam, draps Ih^m^ielves to-day with
light folds of uQsewed cloth, and know noth-
ing of our elaborate fa<teQiDgi and omplicat
ed layers of iconvenienCfS. Ot' the women of
theSmiwich Islands, a traveler tells us, their
loo^e dress gives grice as well as dignity to
their movemeit', and who pv-r invented it for
them deserves more credit t'lan he has receiv-
ed. But cross the boundaries of any civilizd
and christian Irn I, and you b-hold, a race ol
narvoua women, who, with their compressed
rios, torpid lungs, hobbling ieet, and biliou-
stomaehs, evid-ntly consider it their first
duty to mortify the flj-h, and to render them
-■elves and all buminity beloagiog to taem as
frail and uncomfortable as pjssib'e. If it be
treu, the N^w Testsimant and the Parisian
fashion book do necessarily go hand in hand,
we m'ght well hesitate btfore sending more
missionaries abroad to the happy heathen,
end-avoriiig to save their souls while making
sareof ruining iheirbrdies. Of all nations oi
toe eartn, we suff-r t.ie most from the tyrannies
of dress. None need a serviceable costume to
much as we, and none have one so bai. In
deed American l>idie4 are known abroad for
•iistioguisbiug traits (b-sides, po:>aibly, their
beauty an 1 Si'lf reliance) and these are tueir
ill health aud their extravagant d'ivotion to
dress. The t^tyle they aff ct, in their reckless
disregirl of hygienic rules, strikes sturdy Ger-
m4Q aud E jg I i-h matrons with ditmay.
Tae latter shiver to behold th? gorgeou.-
Hioisiuess in whL.h such delicate travelers
venture to clothe taemsrlvas, and the travelers
in their turn, arch sharp eyebrows and endure
twinges of aromatic pain, whenever these
broad- waisted, bur'y dames cross their vi ion.
in atuSi of coarse wnoUn and colors too
horrible to ba borne. At home, our country-
womaa suffrjrs the more because she is not
foatent to be usslesa and iadolent in all her
fine array. Hir energy, herinteilijence in other
matters, must ezcersise themselves within her
house and without it. With strength im
piired, she attempts to live the lite of the
bu y worker in a cress that the merest idler
would Sad . —odensome and oppressive. Tne
r suit is a paia and a weariness that lead
iaevitably to discomfort and dise-ise, but she
has not yet learned that, while discomfort i.*
a sm agdinst herself, disease is a sin against
God.
Toe above is an extract from an emineni
Physician. m. c. k.
1 » , — ■
OUR MOTHERS.
IN the form^jtion of nur characters we owetc
our moth -rsm >re than ti any other humtn
agency, for it is their hands that tirbt twine
the tendrils of our hearts, gudi our footstep?
alright, lead us in the pith of virtue, and in the
dark, dreary night of p Jn, their watchful vigils
keep beside the cjuch of their dear ones. Whow
but the all seeing eye of Jdhovah Cin fatnom
the depths of anxiety they feel, and who can
tell of the ceaseless prayers which they off-r fci
tUeir sin-stricken children? Thiir ii.floeECe
ever shines with an unsullied light, which sc f-
tens and purifies the wayward impulses of the
youthful mind, and guides it onward in its
coarse toward heaven.
How, then, can we pay jast tribute to cnr
mother-? With what measure of gratitude
-iod bff action stall we riqiite them for their
maternal care?
To those who have lost their mothers in
earlv life there is a hillowi'd spot, sacred tn
o.emiry, where they retrospect the pa?t, recall
days en I nig;.ti when their mothers kept watjS
over th'ir s-inless year*, and where th'y maj
look forward, with faiih ai^d hope, to tae hlr.n-
ed reunioiiS of the tverla»tmg luture. Fiiuidi
may be torn frcm cur httrts, hopes may ba
bUstei, and oar love for others may grow cold,
yet every principle of gratitude and every
leeliug of virtuous sensibility requires that tie
should cling to our mothers and love them
still.— StZ. s.
--. ♦i .
THE INFIDEL REFUTED.
A PIOUS mother who was in the habit of
catechising her children, had gathered
hem about her in the nursery tor that purpose,
when an infilel physician who was in atten-
dance upon her tick husbaid, etteied the
room acQ seattd himtelf at the bedside. Hf
a-rard her Lttle children repeat answer aft r
mswer to liie que-ftiun in the catechism, and e.t
i iiigth interrupted her w.th the inquiry, ' M id-
am, why do you teash your children such sluil T '
b'ixiag her tearful eyes on him, she said, "Sir,
that it may preserve tm a from BkerAicism
sive them, and nourish them wh^iu I s.u dead."
3.-} left t'ae room trembiicg bifora tbt powsr
other faith. ^
It is a good plan to nave the d iuing room
acd kitchen ^wept bef ;r9 other work is done;
ihire is less dapgs^r of spots being made on
caipet or fljor. Many grease spots are made
for which no ote is sccouLtable simply by
jrumbs being stepped on aud crushed. If hot
irsase is s-pilled on the floor or carpet, without
losing a minute puur some cold water on it;
it can then hi scrapi-d ofi with a knife and th«
'races easily removed, but it ""ft to penetrate
soic wood or to spread on a carp= .t will take
a much 1 njer time. Tflisiso- ^i the many
eases in which a "stitch in time savds nine."
If totj can, cultivate tha song-gift, and it
will often help yon to sing away trouble.
vVhen the melancholy Melanchton came to
Luther with his troubles, the sturdy reformer
would bear it patiently for a while, and theu
spring to his feet, 'Come, come, let us sing the
iorty-sixth Pialm." By the time it was ended,
ihey were ready to sit down peacefully and
dappily. What an anchor to storm-togaed
s juis that first verse has been for ages! Thare
is nothing to bear the heart up, in great
tronb es or small, like God's word. Every
Christian has his "illuminated verses," which
shine out in the darkest night. Multiply these
verses, ai.d you viill multiply your joys feiid
comforts.
■ • ■
The Bosi jN Transcript tells this true story
of a little girl: Sae had taken a fancy to play
ivith a key of her father's desk, often taking it
out for the purpose. Oae day he told her never
;o take it out ag in, tearing it might be lost.
Some few days alter, he was lyiug half asleep
jh the sofa, the little daughter playing beside
him; thesuden btilluess of the room, roused
him to the fact tht.t she htd disappeared, and
seeing the door to the next room, where !■ -•
desk sto.d, was open, he stole softly toward*
it to see what the chid was doing. There sho
stood jist in front of thecjveted key, both
i a ids c'a^ped behind her back, and, leaning
forward on tiptoes, she kissed it gently. The
father crept unseen t) his sofa, and in a
moment she c^nie £.ni stood besid-j him, both
iiauds sti 1 fo'ded bthLL,d htr, ar^d said, ''l'!''
didn't touch tha key, en i.s? rapa told nie i - 1
M."
312
TtlE BRETHREN ^T W^RK-
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
MAY 24, 1881.
M. M. EaHBLMAiJ,
S. J. HARllLSOiSt,
J. W. STEIN, - -
Editobs.
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BRETHREN AT WORK,
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OUa DISTRICT MEETING.
APLEiPA.NT ride of eighteen miles across
the coaiitry, enabled us to reach Franklin
Grov?, Lee ccunty, on Monday evening, May
IGtb, where ^a lodgtd with Bro. J. C. Lehman,
one of the ministers of this congregation. His
wife (formally Susan B. Gitt, of Pennsylvania)
was just recovering from a severe attack of the
erysipelas, henee was not premitted to enjoy
meeting. In the evening we listened to an
edifying sermon by Eld. Geo. D. Zollers. After
services several minutes were pleasantly spent
greeting the loved ones who had assembled
from all parts of Northern Illinois, it being
the first time most of the members had met
for many months, the long deeary Winter hav
ing prevented the usual amount of visiting
that is customary of Winters in this part of
the Britherhood.
Adjjining the town the Brethren have the
most commodious house among our people in
the State. It is perfectly plain, yet neat and
convenient; situated at the td^e of a beautiful
grove where it is comfortable in the winter
and pleasant in the summer. They also have
other houses of worship in this congregation.
From appearances and reports we would judge
the church to be in good working condition
They have a good ministerial force with an
active membarehip. Oar stay with them was
short but pleasant
On Tuesday morning was the time appoint-
ed for our District Meeting. We met at eight
o'clock, when the meeting was opened in the
usual manner with singing, prayer and reading
the Scripturp. The different congrpgations
were well rfpresented hy deli>g=>tes. Nearly all
of the miE^srcrs and elders were also present,
be.-iie ir -a; ^v,aer memb-rs from the different
parts of Northren Illinois.
Tne meeting was organized thus: On last
year's Moderator and Cltrks look theii
placts. Tbe churches were called and re-
sponded to by th» delegates. The Moderator
then told the delpgatts to write on a slip of
paper the name of tne brother they wanted for
Moderator. These written votes were gathered
in a hat and handed to the reading clerk, who
read them in public, while the writing clerks
kept tally. The vote resulted in the choice of
Euoch Eby. The clerks were elected in the
same way: Elmnnd Forney, reading clerk;
J. J. Emmert and M. M. E^helman, writing
clerks. After this, all the qaeries were handed
in and read. This enabled the meeting to see
how much business was on hand before the reg-
ular work was commenced.
Much impbrtant business was before the
meeting and disposed of in a very satisfactory
manner. I think it was one of the most har-
monious meeting of the kind that we have yet
attended. The questions were very thorough-
ly discussed with the very best of feelings. A
number of queries were sent to the Annual
Meeting; some may think that we are giving
the Annual Conference too much work, but
most of the queries were of a general character
hence concern the Brotherhood at large.
The meeting closed on Wednesday at noon,
all fueling that we had spent a pleasant season
together. The weather was delightful and onr
treatment so good that no one hid reason to
complain. The proceedings of the meeting
will be pu'olished and sent to all the churches
in Northern Illinois. J- H. M.
and do this work for us! Gladly would we yield
htm the brain-racking and soul-sorrowing
labors of editorial life for a position of less care,
vexation and responsibility. We pray for
grace to etidure any and all attaets from within
the church. We know that we have been
thrown off the track of forbsarance occawondly,
and confess this weakness; but we shall labor
more and more to endure contradiction. We
want the B. AT W., to be a power for good;
hence all "bitterness, and anger, and wrath and
c'amor" should and must be kept out of the
paper. ^^^^^^^^_^ ^ ^- *•
In this issue we present two letters from
Hali & Co., in reference to our arrangements-
with them in clubbing the "Problem of Hu
man Life" and "Literary Microcosm." By way
of explanation p-tmit us to say that in No. 18
t.f the Go.<pfl Pre icher there appeared an ait cle
which to us seemed like an attempt to injure
our business, and with this thought we penned
"Cannot Please Him."
David say;: "1 said in my haste, all men are
liars," Ps. 116: 11. So with us in our haste,
we undoubtedly said some things in a spirit
wiich does not edify, and regret it exceedingly.
But all we can do, is to go down bifore the
Lord, confess our error, and again sttrt on the
heavenly j lurney. We bear no one any ill-
will; nor do we cliim perfeoton. It does us
good to confess an error when we koow it; for
he who never confesses a wrong deceives his
own heart. We would rather confess a thous-
and faults a day, and be forgiven than to go
plodding along in self-security and deception.
Brethren pray for us for we are weak, and
needy, and sorrowfu , being overwhelmed with
mental labor and soul-anguish. 0 that the
many who are better, holier, purer, nobler,
meeker, and humbler than we, oould come
CORRECTIVE.
My Very Dear Eshelman:—
WE are not always the best judges of our
conduct and productions.
You "Cannot Please Him." in No 18, iB
painfully piquant— hardly up to the standwrd
of "God in the flesh," which I know you rever-
ence wiih all your heart.
It is a pity you and Bro. Worst could not
adjust your disagreement privately.
It was imprudent in Bro. W., to make pub-
lic reference to the mitter. I am exceedingly
sorry it happened. The impression it leaven'
on the popular mind does not "make for right-
eousness." I know full well from experience^
hoJ7 unconscious we are^t the time how much'
of our spoiled self enters into the vindication of
our course, or th ; exposure of another's de-
fection. We must bleed afresh on the crossv
and bleed freely, before we are qualified for
such work. I ccmmitted grave errors withim
the past five years iu this respect, and there-
fore feel like setting up a beacon m that quag--
mire to warn cf£ others. I would gladly sink
into oblivion some things I publishd in which'.
I too much forgot the cross in replication tO)
personal ii jistice and abuse. Those are the!
times ef p'Cially when we should be able to say
with all the mind and hebrt, "I live, yet not I,
but Christ liveth in me." Such trials make
mighty counts, one way or the other. Let
them count for Jesus and onr higher self.
C. H. Balsbauqh.
BEUABES:
The devil makes us "nakid" unto out
"sdame" among our enemies, (Ex 32: 25 ) and
shame is "the promotion of fools.'' (ProT.
3:-35) an! "a fools wrath is presently known."
Prov. 12: 16. In this ditch we had fallen, and
by the help of the Lard and his hosts, the
saints of the Most High, we were lifted from
the pit, and set again upon the Rock clothed in
our right mind. We stated no untruth con-
cerning our business, but the manifestation of
spirit was wicked and ungodly, and we bowj
in grief; for the blackness of the cloud which j
overshadowed us, made us cry in blackness,;
For years w« have labored to keep all litter |
neiB and wrath and clamor out of onr paper
THE BRETHRElSr A.T ^VORK
313
jLlas, how easily to be orertaken and cant into
the enemy's pit. We felt no anger when we
wrote "Cannot Please Him," but it looks awful
Qgly when we turn it over and view it while
the spirit of God shines on it. We rf j >ice that
'we are oat of it, and bless the Lord that we
need not wallow in such mire every week.
"We admit your obserrations Bro. B., and think
yre need all yon say and a great deal more. A
thousand lashes are not too many for every
article which excludes "Qod in the flesh," and
f xilts carnality. God bless yon for your noble
letter. We should not be spared when we err.
Yea, rather ire shoal i be an example in long-
Buffdring, kiaduess and forbearance. May the
L)rd forgive me. His forgiveness, his approba-
tion is worth more than all else. Let as glory
in the Lord only. u. ic. k.
FROM HALL & CO.
New York, 26 E. 9th St. )
May, 9vh. J
Dear Bro. Worst: —
We have the Gospel Preach-
er of Nov. 18th and regret exceedingly to see
a deliberate tS-rt therein to involve Bro. E-.hel-
anan in & falsehood by publishing our letter to
jon. We think you are carrying ''competi-
tion" to the very extreme, when yon try thus
to prevent the circulation of his paper by leav-
ing an nomifttakaole impression upon the pub
He that he has falsified the truth about obtain-
ing favorable terms of ns, &c. There is more
embraced in these "terms on Problem," &c..
than simply the price at which we sell the
books. In connection with this contract with
Bro. E , for books in large quantities, we
sold him the exclusive right to club the Liter
ary Microcosm for his Brotherhood, in con-
nection with the Problem at a greatly reduced
price below oar regular sabHsription rates.
We have no doubt that Bro. E., included this
item of gain in the "terms on the Problem,''^ as
ke had a perfect right to do, and which if the
two were thus merged and estimated would
bring the "Problem" to him much lower than
our cash rates. Had you not been in too great
a hurry to jump at conclosions, yon might
have learned still of other items inclodrd in
these "terms" which had enabled Bro. E., to
make his extraordinary off rs to his subscribers,
and which do not concern the public, such as
the prospective owuersfais of the copyright
and plates of the "Problem."
Yon will please publish this in yonr next
isane of the Oogpel Preacher and thus do simple
justice to a brother editor, as well as to us.
Haix&Co.
[The following was also sent to the Oosptl
Preacher by Hall & Cc in answer to the
Preacher s ijiqairy concerning onr interest in
the Microcosm. The Preacher published both
thetM letters it ita last ifsne.— Si»>]
Nbw Yoek 26 E 9th Si )
May 11th. i
Dear Brethren: —
Your letter is received, making
inqniries abontthe Microcosm, &c. We wrote
you a few lines for publication a few days ago,
stating the facts in regard to our contract with
Bro. Eihelman,and releiving him of the charge
of falsification which you so unkindly made in
your paper. In selling him the exclusive right
to club the Microcosm, we only did what we
would have done to you had you been the one
first to come to New Yoik to effect such ne-'
gotiation, and had you pjid U3 our price.
We did not do it to irjare you or any other
paper in the Brotherhood, and surely Bro.
Eshelman is not to blame for securing such a
contract. It is only a stroke of business enter-
prize on his part ihas to secare valuable auxili-
aries to his paper. You wonld have done the
same thing had it occured to you in time, and
yon would have secured the privilege had you
given us our pnc. Bro. E , may soon have
the Problem of Human Life exelusively to him-
self. He surely is not censurable f jr tbi^, it
he is willing to risk paying us our price for it.
If it is not your interest to buy any more
books of us, don't do it. We will not urge
any one to buy books at cost if they do not
wish to. Youts Sincerely and Truly,
Hall & Co.
FOUNDATION PRINCIPLES -LET
THE CHURCH DECIDE.
LIGHT is from heaven, darkness from hell.
"Every one that doeth evil hateth tbe
light, neither cometh to the light, Ust his deeds
should be reproved. But he thut doetb aright,
cometh to the light, that his deeds may bt-
manifest, that they are wrought in God." Jno.
3: 19, 20.
However humiliating it may be to us as in
dividual members of the fraternity of the
Brethren, we hope the stat-ment (hdt many of
those who name tbem'^eives as Progressives,
Conservatives, and O.d Order 3ret(iren do not
really know npon what they stand. What is
regarded as "old-order" in one part of the
Brotherhood, in another part would be con-
sidered "progressive." If all in the Brother
hood who regaid themselves as "Old Order"
Brethren, Conservatives and Proeressivts
^h^ald each meet in an assembly by themselves,
each assembly could again be divided into as
many more of the seme kind. The assembly
oi"0.d Order" Brethren could again be divided
into "Old Order," Conservatives, and Progress-
ive. The assemblies of conservatives and prt-
gressivea coald each be divided the same way.
This we believe to be a fact. Is it not then
self-evident that many of those who assert
themselves as belonging to this or that class
in the church do not have clearly defined ideas
of what that class is? If each individual should
dig down to a bed-rock of principles, could we
not hope that every sincere brother and sitter
would have the "one mind" demanded by the
Gospeiy Many who wonld start to dig down
at very distant points, would come together
when they got down to the "Rock of ages."
As it is, ' Old Order" brethren are grieved to
see Progressives violate what the former regards
as divine law, while the Progressives grow im-
patient to waras tbe ' Old Order" brethren be-
cause the latter (0:d Order Brn.) enjoined as
doctrine what the former (Prog, brethren) re-
gard as the commandments of men only. No
sincere O.d Order brother wants any restrict-
ion over the members which he thinks is
merely human and not d^ine. "Old Oder"
brethren are no more in favor of governing the
the church by a lot of human laws than the
most radical Prrgressive. But many of the
laws which the "Oid Order" brethren regard as
divine, the Progressives contend are human.
In const quence of this disagreement, each side
misrepresents the other. The Progressives
charge the 'Old Order" brethren aa teaching
fir doctrine thecommaudmeiitsof men; and the
"Old Order" brethren charge the Progressives
of ignoring "the faith (nee delivered to the
saints," and each denies the other's charge.
It is evident the brethren disagree in regard
to the teachings of the Scriptures, as well as
in matters cf propriety.
Individual members and local churches do
not agree as to what the Church regarded as
the basis of her decisions. There is as much of
a misuiid-rstanding about the Church itself as
there is disagreement about her doctrines and
policies.
One difficulty and prominent canse of cur
d.ffirencea IS, not a want of love, charity, as
we so often hear preached and see pointed, bat
a lack of Biblical knowlef^g-" and ability to reas-
on correctly. It is or just and cruel to charge
a difference of sentiment to a lack of charity.
Love and charity the Christian has for his ene-
mies. Do saints and sinners therefore have the
aam^ sentiments? We might as reasonably
expect to see the sun rise by looking west-
ward as to expect "charity" to give na onenesa
of mind.
We have personal acquaintance with Breth-
ren wh) oppose each other on almost every
it sue in the church, and yet their friendship
'leems equal to that of Jonathaa and David.
We presume our readers all know or have
friendi whom they dearly love that are mem-
b'^rs of other denominations or non-professors.
Ought this not to satisfy us that charity or
love cannot unify our sentiments? We do not
pray for more charity that we may see alike,
but for more light and more knowledge, for
God's law to be written on our hearts. Not
until all shall have such a perfect knowledije of
the Lord, from the least to the greatest, that
none can say to the other, "know the Lord,"
can we reasonably expect such a unity of senti-
ment as exists between the Son and Father.
But in proportion as God's law may be writ-
ten in our hearts do we expect oneness of mind.
What then thouM we do? Evidently the min-
isters should teaih more aptly, all learn the art
of reasoning bet.er and search Heriptures more.
To know tbe mind of God, we must under-
stand the means Jie employs to commanicata it
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•±Jb±Jd] JbiitiCTiiltliN ^^T- WOKK.,
to U8. It is a grievous error if we decide we
know God's will when we have only mfm )riz d
the words of the Bible. Parrots have been
known that could repeat the ten command-
ments, but how much wiser were they for
thai? We should be careful that our kuowl
edge be not proscribed to the bounds of the
parrot.
Brethren are nnt un frequently heard say
they are right, but they cannot tell why.
K Qowledge is the effect of evidt nee — testimony ;
aai no one knows anything except that f^jr
which be has evidence — tfstimony. We
should therefure neV'jr accept a statement from
a parson, no diffe ence how pofitively he migiit
declare his correctness if we knew of no evi-
dence in iU support and he could give non^.
Whfn a brother trespasses ag^jiust another,
and the trespasser will not hear h s fault from
his t'ff^nded brother, either alone or in the
presence of one or two witnesses, said trespass-
er is brought before the church, and if he will
not hear the church, he mu-t htneeforth be re-
gardsd as a heath'^n maT and a publican. This
is not a privilege cu!y of the church, but it is
her absolute duty. A brotb'^r is no more bound
by divioe pr<?c-'pta to go to one who has tres
passed against bin aui tdll hitn his fiult b-
tween them alone than the church is to let
such be unto her as a heathen man and a pub-
lican. *
In such a case as the above, whatsoever toe
church shall bind on earth shall be bound in
heaven, aud if two or thr^e agree upon anj
thing vvhich they wish done, and ask God, he
will dj it for them. By wresting ^'whatsoever"'
and '"any thing" out ot their connection, the or-
der in wmch the Hjly Ghost placed them, an
erroneous doctrine of the church power is de-
veloped and imbibed. By doing so persons
get the idea that the church has a right to
legislate. Taey git that idea notwithstanding
the caution of R v. 22: 8.
To show that th^ t-irm "whatsoever" and
"anyth nj" are Urn ted in their application, let
us suppjse the following cases:
Oa a certain day the church met in council
and decided that sprinkling should be snbsitut
ed for immersion ia baptism. The church
makes this rule biodiug on earth. Do you
suppose it is bound in heaven? If "whatso-
ever" is unlimited in its application, such a
conclusion, absurd as it is, is inevitable.
Again, The church has a certain sum of
money. A, B, C think the money should be
appropriated in building a church edifice in
Denmark; But D, E P think the monev should
bfl applied in support of an Orphan's Home.
Eich party asks God to dispose of the same
identical means in two entirely diffjrent ways.
In tha nature of th-i ewe it will ba im-
possible for both to hi gratified, for Gcd to do
as both haveaeked. But if "any thing" be un-
limited in iis ajplicaticn, Euth a circumstance
is quite possible.
Before the above scriptures can be made to
prove th^i right of the church to legislat'^, it
must bti piovLd that the expressions, ^'tchatso-
erer" and '"anything', ate unlimited in their
application. If this be proved, it proves too
much, by proving that two dffjrent parties of
"two orothers" might agree to oppose the other.
Becaus3 these expressions considered unlimited
m their application profe too much, they prove
nothing.
Paul siys of the Bereans that they were more
Qoble than the otheis because th:!y received
the Word readilv "awd sear c/(e(i the Scriptures
daily whether these things were so " 0;;e thu^
mentioned hero which made the Bereans more
noble than Ouhers, is they "search the Scrip
tures." fVe should also notice another point
in this connection, is why they searth-d the
Scriptures. It was to see whether what had
been said was so or not Is it not a clear intei-
ence that if they would not have found the
Scriptur^ts to corroborate what the apostle bad
said that his teaching would have been rej ct-
ed ? Now if the Bjireans were more noble than
others because th^y searched the Scriptures to
see whether what was preached was so or not,
and nj cttd the teaching if it was not accord-
ing to the Scriptures, would ib not be noble for
us to follow their example?
We are heartily in favor of going to the
Scriptures for every precept which we teach,
and not to some other book or 'fathers.''
Ch ist gays we shall call no man our father up-
on the earth. Matt. 23: 9. If we shiu'd read
some of the articles published in our church
papers, and hear some of the sermons preached
in our churches, and the conversation at our
homes (and he knows all of thi^) where more
referetc- is made to the 'fathers" than to G 'd'^
Holy Law, might we not look for the scathing
rebuke "call no man your father,' &c P
Again Paul says the Smptures are able to
naakea man wise unto salvation; that all Scrip
ture is given by inspiration of God, and is
profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correc-
tion, for instruction in righteousness: that the
man of God may h^ perfect thoroughly furnished
•into all good works. 2 Tim 3: 15-17. If the
Scriptures are able to make a man wise unto
salvation, make him perfect, and thoroughly
furnish him unto all good works, what need is
there of anj thing else ?
Again Paul teaches us that God gave Christ
to be the head over all things to the church.
Eph. 1:22 How nicely this harmonizes with
che other passages which we have been investi-
gating.
Brethren, I't us in all our church business
recogniz« Christ as our head, and not some
human being who lived within the last three
centuries. When the church or a member
seeks light on some doctrinal points, show him
a Scriptural answer and don't refer him to the
practice of the church you left, or the teach-
ing of some "elder" who lived, or lives some-
where else. Wha*; is that to us what that Eld-
er did or does? Us righteous deeds cannot
save us, nor his uniight^ous ones condemn u.*.
If he learned the statutes of the Lord, he had
the same Teacher -ne have, and this Teacher
does not become feeble, inefficient or in-
competent by agp. We r-peat, do not refiir to
churches and elders of the 17ih, 18th, and 19Lh
centuries as autoority on religious questions,
but to the Scripturi s for they are able to make
us wise unto salvation and that is all the wisdom
we need.
As before stated, as great dff'rence exists as
to what the mind of thrf church is upon the va-
I iocs questions and issue as upon tie qi^st- .
ions fhemtelves, is it not theu p'ainly and
positively the dutv of the church to throw
(iff her mantle of mystery and ambiguity, so
that there be no more disputing about what her
mind i^? A^ it now stands, inconsistencies are
pricticed that ar' very harmful In some con-
gregations, members are dishonor d for wh oh
they would be prai-ed in others. 0 course all
may n( t be aware of this, aid will therefore
doubt the proprieiy of the^e remarks. Bat
unless all know the condition of the church,
how can they prepare themselves to h:lp re-
m >ve the evil ?
Thsn how should (h3 church proct;ei to put
herself in so clenr a light, as to remove these
deleterious and inconsistent practices? An-
swer: L-.t A. M. call for a committee to ba ap-
pointed in about the same manner as the stand-
ing committee. It shall be the duty of this
committee to revise the dfclsionso* the church,
placing all that are doctrinal, essential qa»lifi-
cations to membership, under thi hr^ad doc-
trinal; and the remainder, such as are advisory
only, not essenial qualify to membership, un-
der the head of advisory.
There may be those who will oV j ^ct to this
on the ground that they rej-?ct all creeds, etc.
All churches do have creeds either verbal or
or written, notwithstanding th-ir denial.
Creeds are not necessarily man-made laws, hu-
man Bibles, as has been falsely asserted. All
protestant churches profess as strongly as we to
rest their faith in thi Bible as containing God'd
will to man. But ail d > not get the same ideas
from all parts of the same B jok; e. g Matt. 28:
19 plainly teaches trine immersion to our body
while another thinks it teaches single immers-
ion, to another it does not seem to teach im-
mersion at all, while to others it admits of single
immersion, trine immersion, . sprialling aud
p juring. ' b-i-c.-'e'il -: -rn:
Trine immersion is part of our creed; also
Feet washin , Lord's Supper, Salutation, etc.
A creed properly speaking contains the inter-
pretation which a body of people pnt upon dis-
puted passages of Scrij:ture, and such outside
regulaiions as the church may adopt for the
proper discharge of her business. Oar church
has always given as much respect to the Min-
utes as any church ever has to its creed. We
do not say this out of any disrespect to the
church, for it could not be otherwise, bnt to
have it understood that we do not ask for any-
thing new in character— it would be none the
worse if it were new — ; but that something old
be put in such a shape as to be accessible to all.
S. J. H.
THE BRETHRE?^ AT WORK
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J. S. MOHLER,
Editor.
All oommuntcations for Ih is department, such as que-
ries andanswera, should be addressed to J. S. Mobler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Will some one fxplaln Genesis 4: 15— " inrt the
Lord said unto him, rhtfefori wuoso^ver slayetu
Cain, vengeance siiail be taken on him seveiifold.
And the Lur i set a ma' k upon C in. lest, any find-
ing him shutiid kill him." vV'hat was th- mark
lie set on him ? Robert r. (Jkook.
Please explain Hebrew 6:1,2. We re>id, we
should leave the principles of the doctrine. if
Christ, we ah." Id go on onto perfection, nt lay-
ing again the found tion of repentanc*- from dt-ad
w orks, and of faith towards God, of the doctrine of
haptisyns, e*C, vt, hal baptisms had Paul terer.'iice
li', s-eing he nses th" p ural number? In th» Ger-
man tiie reading is diff-rent: "yon der Taufe, von
der Lehre " li^ewe have but o .e doctri .e and
one oapuism. How are we to rtcomile tt e matter?
J. II. JIlLLER.
Please eTplain, whether the part of the Lor's
Praver, " TJiy kingdom come; thy will be (i..w in
ea'th as it is in heaveu ;"— was fulfilled on the day
of P-nter ost, and there stopped, or is it right to
pivyityet? akna Guigert.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the lOth chapltr of Acts, commencing at veise
4.8id. WM. LONO.
THREE AMENS.
ONE for Bro. Hope on ' FoBBEiBAJifCE ," even
to death.
One, for Bro. Mnomaw, on the " Union of
THE BROTHEtiHCOD ''
One f.jr Bro. E'oy on " Schism and its
Causes," as published in B at W , No., 17 —
How many more Amens are there? J 8. M.
THE COVERING.
Will some brother please explain I'it Cor. 11 : 16,
" Buc if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to
her; for her hair is given her for a covering."
Also the 161 h verse. What is meantV ' But if
any man seem to be contentious, we have no such
custom, neither the churches of God."
William 'MITH.
IN the 15th verse the apostle refers to the
natural covering of the head, i. e , the
hair. We all know, that the hair is the natur-
al covering of the head, for both men and wo
men. The reason the apostle referred to the
hair of women as the nitnral covering of the
head, is, because in the preceding verses he re-
fers to another covering, which women, praying
or prophesying, are also required to have on,
and which men, praying or prophesying,
are required to have c£f. This is con-
clusive evidence that some other cover-
ing, besides the hair, was referred to. For it
could not be expected that every time a man
prayed or propheti-d, that he should cut or
shave the hair "off his head.'' Neither could
the woman, every time she prayed or prophesi
ed, put natural hair on her head.
But, in case of disobedience ou the part of
the woman, to conform to this special covering,
then let also the natural covering be removf'd,
t. « , '• Let her also be shorn or shaven." The
word "also" means something of a similar
character that has preceded, i e., if the sp°cial
covering is off, let the natural covering also b«
removtd. But, by ccmplymg with theapottle's
instrnctioup, io this special rovering she can
then retain the natural one — the hair. For,
for this parpose her hair is given her. This
seems to be the sen<^e of the apostlo's language.
In the 16r,h verse the apo.-tle anii^ipites con
tention on the part of some about the cover
iog. And in that case says, "We have no sucd
custom, neither the churches of G id," i. e.
they were n. t ac customed to be eontentioup, a>
much as to say, that contention does not ne-
cessarily belong to Catiatianity. j. s m.
CAIN'S MARK.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse in
the SHcond chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
lows: "And tnere were dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, out of every nation uud r
hea en." Wir-) those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or not?
Egbert T. Crook.
rHE same mark that is set upon every gnil
ty man, that none can hide. Oar q-ierisi
nas seen the m^rk doabtl^iss indelibly imprint
ed upon criminals, in a greater or lesser.degree.
Not long since I was awaitiug a train in a
railroad station house, where 1 was attracted by
A man walking the room, who would start up
suddenly, would look this way aLd that way,
would stop suddenly, then scare up with asud
den j-jtk, — the very soul of the man wa-? ia
agony. I looked and looked at him, while he
appeared to see nobody. I wondered it the
MAiiK aet upon Cain was more conspicu"us. —
Here was evidently a M/^p pet upon this poor
man, that all could see. Thos. D. Lton.
A STRANGE PREACHER.
There was once a minioter of the Gospel who
never built a church.
Who never preached in one.
Who never proposed a ckurch fair, to buy
the church a new carpet.
Who never founded a new sect.
Who never belonged to any sect.
Who frequented public houses and drank
wine with sinners.
Who never ri'ceived a salary.
Who never asked for one.
Who never wore a black suit or a white neck-
tie.
Who never used a prayer book.
Or a hymn book.
Or wrote a sermon.
Who never hired a corner soloist to draw
souls to hear the " Word."
Who never advertised his sermons.
Who never went through a course of theo
logical study.
Who never was ordained.
Who never was "converted."
Who never went to conference.
Who was he?
Christ.
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THE CAUSE OF LIGHT.
Gen. 1 : 3, What was that Light, seeing the sun
and moon were only made the fourth day? Some
one please explain. Lizzie U. Mters.
ASTRONOMERS teach that the sun is the
center of the solar system, gives light to
the planets and modifies their course through
space. It must have been created when the
■' heaven and the eaita" were.
A very great mist was hanging about the
earth in an early age, through which the rays
of the sun could not pierce; consequently it
was dark. lu time they became thinner, and
light was produced, but the sun could not be
^een.
It does not say they were made the fourth
day. They appeared in the firmament when
the great cloud or mist that surmounted the
earth, disapfesred.
Moses gives the order of creation as things
appeared upon the earth. S. C. Miller.
SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES."
A
GIFTED lady who devotes herself to Bi-
ll, blr Study, and who has wcnderlul power
in unfoldifg the bidden treaures of the Word,
'ells how new light came to her upon the word
"search," She was in S veden and thcugh she
knew but little of the laiignegi of that cmn-
'ry, yet she liktd to read her chapter in S-ve-
dinh every day. 0 ae morning she came upon
ihi^ words which rc'ad in our tracslation,
" Search the Scriptures," and found that the
first word in that p-issage which we render in
E lalish '• ransack."
R insack is a very strong word. It means to
search up and down, high and low, from right
to left, and in the corners and by places! It
means to search wi'h the purpose to find; and
he who s^-arches the Scriptures thus, will not
fail of his reward.
This is what we all need to do — ransack the
Bib> ! It is full of hidden treasure. We shall
not find it, if we seai-ch with a hz", half-form-
ed p irp.'Se; but if we set ourselves in earnest
to ransack th-^ Bble for our food of life, 0,
how it Will open to us, and how strong and
courageous we shall bacome.
No sea can drown, no storm can wrnck, no
abyss can swallow up the everliving truth or
God.
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To bo j lined with Christ in heaven, we mus*
follow the footsteps of our Master in the con-
quest of temptation, in the exercise of heaven-
born charity, and in gof d works.
The stwting-point is Calvary. Go back to
it, begin from the beginning — Jesus, the Just
for the ui j ist, made sin for us. Then look for»
ward unto Jesus, and look within that you may
see Jesus dwelling in yon.
It has been said that men carry on a kind of
coasting trade with religion. In the voyage ot
life they profess to be in search of heaven, but
take care not to venture so far in their approx-
imations to it, as entirely to lose sight ot the
earth ; and should their frail vessel be in danger
ot shipwreck, they will gladly throw their
darling vices overboard, as other mariners their
treasures, only to fi.-h them up again when the
^torm is over. To steer a course that shall se-
cure both worlds, is still, I fear, a desideratum
in ethics, a thing unattained as yet, either by
the divine or the philosopher, for the track is
d scoverable only by the s'a'pwrecks that have
been made in the att-mpt. John Wesley
quaintly observed that the road to heaven was
a narrow path, not intended fob whei^ls,
. — to ride ia a coach heee, aadto go to htiavdn
HEREAf lEB, was a happiuess too much for man.
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(^am^pnkmt.
From Wm. Pullen. — List Sunday onr
meetiDK "as at the Prairie Star school house,
where we w atide to njoice in the Sod ot
onr salration to see four prfcions souls come
and demand baptism. Oae was a father nearly
iO years old; another, father atd mother, aged
i5. It made us feel like the arm of the Lord
was with us; our prajer is that Gud will re-
member those babes in Christ and that they
will be fed on the sincere milk of the Word,
that th<>y may grow and become strong in the
mi^iht ot the Lord. The health is good in this
part of the country. Prairie and timber have
changed their color at last, and we hope for a
fruitful year. The B. at W. is a welcome vis-
itor at our home, — onr children wocld miss it,
should it fail to come. Pray for us. — Pawnee,
Neb.
From J. V. Eiler. — Had a nice shower of
rain labt night. It turned warm on the 15th
of April and has been nice and warm evei
siuce. H-'alth is good. Farners are busy,
plowing for corn and plauting. Wheat badly
frt z 'n out, — won't be half a crop. There will
be lots of small fruit, if nothing happ-'ns to it.;
apples m*y do wtU, but peach trees are nearly
all killed by frost. June 14 is the time set fo>
our Communion meeting. — Cerro Gordo, III ,
May 5.
From ''ohn Metzgcr. — I jist thought 1
would p^n a t-'W Imt-s, as it might interest some
of your many readers. The 30th of April, 1
went to S' Louis. Soon fouud some kind
friends, and htngry for the bread of life. I
had calculated lo stay in the city one week
and preset) to the pioplc, but the river got sv
high and still raised more, that it appeared thi-
railroads might be torn up by high water. S
I soon lelt; only preached three seimon-; the
result of the meetiug was, three came out on
the Lrd'sB.d'. I tLink if I could have staid
the week out, some more would have come out
on the Loro'ei side. I f ipect, the L!>rd willing,
to visit St. Lnnis till the sevnteentb cf June.
Hope some more will say, " I will go to Jt-su-
and become pure in heart that I can see Qjd."
— Cerro Gordo, III, May 12.
From C. D. Hylton —On the fifth iust,
the Brethren of (he first district of Virginia,
convened at Peter's Creek, Roanoke Co., in
ord r to conduct an annual District Meeting
Devotiors being b»d, the elders retired to a
private room, fir the p irp>3e of organ z ng; the
reeult of which was E j ih Fleshman chosen
aamodi-rator and J. H. Lemon, clerk. The
delegates from the several congregations were
called to present their queries if they had any.
There were fifteen qieries presented and dis
posed of before the meeting as follows: 1
Wanted to know how it was considered for
private members to appoint meeting and preach.
Of course, this query was personal and the
party being present made his defence. It was
thought out ot order for him to continue
preaching. The 2a i and 3 d were also personal
and it was d^cidud to have no discussion on
them. Tabled. 4 Relative to brtt'aren act-
ing BB execntor or administrator where they
inus tuse the law or suifor loss. Considered that
Brethren should be vary careful in such cases
5 . Called for a committee to investigate
the work of our d^Ie^ates to the A. M. One
Brother advocated atd contended mildly but
very forcibly for the appointment of such a
committee. Oue of the delegate.' opposed it
earnestly, saying he did not object to his
work being inves'jgated; yet he did not favor
the appointm-nt of such a committee as h-
wanted no new precedent in the church. It
was decide i to have no committee. The meet-
ing then adj )urned until nest day at nine
A.M. Alter the usual manner of opening
meet'ng, the q'lerist on No. 5 was granted
the privilege by the moderate ■ and consent of
delegates to investigate publicly a p^rt of their
work. By so doing he brought to light many
things which we trust will be for the good o<
delegates and the church in the future. 6
Ask for a plan to d-fray the expenses of our
delegates to A. M. Tabled. (No new precedent
wabt-d ) 7. Whether itie right for Brethren
to take ''Croppeis Bonds." Considered no
harm, if they do not force the law. 8. In
regard to having the supper on the table dur-
ing feet-wsshing. This was referred to a former
di cision of A. M. 9. Whether it was rigtit
for E ders to ask those who take the vot*s tor
delegates to A M. how the votes stood. Tabled
10. What must be done with a member who
IS too lazy to su^ort his family. It was con-
sidered fi>r the congregation in which such s
member lives to deal with him according to
the Gospel, 11. Related to a brother who
opposed the manufacture of 1 q'lor and on his
premises wine was made from graphs. This
query was tab''=d, because it was personal
from report. 12 Thought the Ufe ot tobacci;
and 1 quors Was detrimeutal to the cause ol
Christ and the Brethren were admonished to
forsake the filthy and ev;] habit. The 13tb
a'ked the A. M. to petition the Government
through the congressional district where any
Brethren reside to pass a prohibitory 1 quor
law that none should be made in the U. S.
Sent to A. M The 14th nas inr-g^irdtc
holding up the hand while affirming C^nsid
ered not right. 15 Can Brethren consistently
sell th-ir fru't to men who will convert it into
ardent spiritt? No, not at all. Bro. Jno
Moomaw propf sed a queiy which was unani-
m- usly accepted in regard to future queries.
The elders are to examine all personal queriet.
and not present them to the meeting. Bro J
hi. Lemon was chosen to go on tht standing
committee at next A. M and Joel Ntff delegate.
We regret very much tokmw there were some
personal queries but h ipe if we should ever be
at another D. M, to see quite a reform in thai
direction. Our meeting ended very pleasantly.
We met with many friends while in Roanoke
which will I'jng ba remtmhered. We trust
that the Lord will sustain his church here in
the first district of Virginia that they may all
meet in that happy land where we will never
feel the pain of parting.
uuii and rain, I am pleased with th" country.
Ou Fr day we went out in the country for ihs
hrst time. We have seen s )me very fine land;
some of the tarms offered for sile are truly
desirable but the price on such is fully up to
the improvements fcr this country. There is
a farm, four miles norih of Mt Vernon, of 110
acres for twetty-eight dollars per aere. Lind
18 of the best qualitv, but improvements are
miserable. I offered $2 800 cash for the farm,
but do not think I will get it. If the same
farm with same improvements and same fruit
was within four miles of Lanark it would fetch
fifty dollars per acre readily. Land that is
ffired at low figures is either vary rolling or
worn out by constant "croping," a^ the S juth-
erner calls it, or from twelve to fifteen miles
from market. The truth is, I hare seen no
land that I woull call poor land; there is no'
Urd offered for sale but what is from 75
to 100 per cent advance in less, then five
^ears. Tnis land will not be for sale very long.
The land is generally rolling. S jme little of
ha prairie is rather level but all can be drained.
There is very good water n the couaty and
also a good variety of mineral water. A man
can have his choice, good ssveet water or good
healthy mineral water. A person will soon
learn to like the m neral water. H re is a fine
opening for a man with moderate means, the
Und is naturally good and the climate is all a
man can wish for. Wheat is often harvested
the la-t of May and first of June. What a fine
time for a iarmer to tbke care of his crops!
This is also one of the best of fruit countries.
Tbis whole county is ucd->rlaid with a vain
'■fcoal from sx to eight teet thick; they are
miking preparatii ns to pink a shaft at Mt
Vernon, this Summer. There is no organiz-?d
church in the county; a few scattered mem-
bers, but I think there will be an crganiz'-d
church here in the near future, as I hear of
many Brethren ttiat contemplate coming to see
the couatry and none can fee it without lik-
ing it. The dcctrine of the Brethren has been
very little preached here. I know the Lord
has a people here. The fear Brethren living
tiere are z^alons and I have no doubt, will do
their part, working for the Lord. — Mt. Vernon,
May 8.
From Levi Garber. — Tc-iay saints and
angels were made to r^j >ice in the return of
precious souls to God Ttiree were received by
baptism in the Middle River congregation. —
Two of the above subjects are daughters of the
writer. Our family consists of three sons and
five daughters; all of which have entered the
church in their tsens, between the ages of 14
and 18. Uae of the sons is in the ministry,
he other two are in the service of the L ird —
Five precious souls have been received by bap-
tism in the Pleasant Valley congregation, Au-
gusta County, Va ; recently four on E later
Sunday and one the week before, — all young
sisters. — May 8th.
From D. F. Eby.— We arrived in Mt.
Vernon, last Wednesday morning at2 o'clock
Toere was rain here every day more or less for
nearly a week. The whole country was wrap
ped in gloom, but notwithstanding ail, the
The Discussion.
Argos, [nd., Mav 4, 1881.
The discussion between G. W. Drennen and
Eld. Fennimore came off at the appointed
time, with complete success. The Adventists
admitted that Qt, W. Drennen could trace tiina
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immersion within thirty years ot the apostles,
We believe that he did, for it ia given np by all
disinterested parties.
First proposition was, " Trine TmmeraioD ;"
secini was, "The Uaoonscioas S ate cf the
D^ad; the third pr p ■siticn agreea upon was
not discnsfed by the disputants, for the Aivtm
ists thought that it waf no use to try the littlf
man, for he proved too much for tnem on th^
other propositions. They only wanted to de
bate the second qiestion one day; but G. W.
Drennen held them to it two days, and after
E d. Fcnnimore tound, that history was against
him, he referred to Rom. 6: 4. Ha read that
four or five times in one of his half hour
fpceches. He would say that he would have to
come back to the good, old volume, that he lov-
ed so much, and there he got out of ammuni-
tion and he began to run off in this direction,
that he baptized into the name of Christ. —
Said thf word " into" meant an action and he
claimed that he commencfd t) baptize when he
Iflads the applicant into the water; and if the
Dankards would practice their mode of bap
tism right to their faith, that they would have
to lead their applicant in the water, and dip
him, and then lead him oat, and then in again;
that way till they had dipped him three times,
in ord»r to prove trine immersion perfect; but
G. W. Drennen proved to him that if he com
mences to bat.tize, when he leads his applicant
into the wati-r. that he baptizes the candidati-
one-half face-foremcet ani the other ha f back-
wards, proving two d ff rent ways f >r one ap
plicant. H-* also tried to prove that if the
word into Christ meant an action, italsom'aat
one into the name of the Fattier.
There were better points brought up then
these; but I was ju-t shofiiog that he left the
Bible too far behind; the BibU would not fol-
low him. He did mt follow anything that
D >naen tffi med.
The 8<>cnnd v as the nnconscions state of th»
dead. E d( r Ft-nimore iifBrmed that the wo'd
Hides meant the g'ave, and the word " hell '"
the same. G. W. Drennen told him the second
morniDg, that he w^ia goina ti Stt a trap, an-1
his opponent would be caught in it, too. I^
was tnis: Drennen proposed to prov-, th>rf
were angels alive in hell, and to haveE d. F-^n
nimore own to it, before the discussion cl.jsed
In this be proved successful; for Elder F-'nni-
more said himself, there were live an»els there;
but he knew not how long they lived.
When Frnnimore found he was fast, hegrfw
impatient abont it; hell and hades was all he
had to say about the pr 'pwition. In his clos-
ing speech he took up the first s^ven minnt•■^
in talkirg about Q. W. Drennen; tried to prove
that the whole man was the soul ; that the body
of the tnan is the soul, and that be is no better
than a beast; that the wicked and the beast
both went to the same place, to be remembered
no more. Ttien h-) went to the third chapter
of Eiiclesiastes and read versfs 18, 19, 20, but
was very cartful not to read the 2Uh verse. —
He put me ia mind of what a maa said to me
one lime when I cautioned him not to swear
while the preacher was aroui d. He said, ' That
man is no preacher." I to'd him, " He is s
M-^thodisl preacher." He said, "H^ might
preach where it is EAST,"' — and that is what I
think about Fewaiaxor^ Tbe Bretbreo tbooght
■ hot G. W. Drennea wa.iu'l able tu deieud tLr
cause, but since the debate is over with, they
fdel we:ll satibfied ; for he is an able man, if he
is small, — he proves all things.
The debate was well attended for as busy a
t^m^ as it was, especially at nijjbt Thoogi-
ihe house is lar^e, it", was crowded every niaht.
M. H.
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From tbe Rockies to the AUeglienies,—
Notes by the Way.
A glorious rain. May the Ist, gave a
refreshing appearance to nature in her ver-
dant girb and made the hu'bandmanV
heart glad, as he locked over his broad
green fiilds of promising grain. The morning
of the 2ad found us ready to b d adieu to loved
ones at our hoin?, where the da-ity shadiws of
Long's Peak, the grand sentinel of the R ckies,
reach . out over the plains. A thort drive
brought us to the depotand Eogn we were speed-
ing along ovtr the fertile plains f aitward ho ind.
Wife, little "Lottie" and '■we,'':n the singular
number, made up the trio. Tae surroundings
on our route across Little Thompson, Big
Thomp-on And the Punlre ViUey give evidence
of the f-ict, Colorado was improving and settling
op most rapidly. As a nucleus of Brethren
have alreaiy settled in those promising valleys,
we think the day not far distant when "thih
people"' will gi in to possess the gO' dly land
At Cheyenne we changed cars; while waiting
in the depot we had I me for observation,
ri fl-ction, and comparison of the d;ff rent
phases of society and the diffrence in nation-
ality. There were the, '"Heathen celestials"
from far- ff Ch'.na, theiqui-d tf Geimats ji^t
over from the "old country," a "mess"' of four
English-men g dag to tfike a hint in toe
R 'oky mountains and <ie the eights. How
independently they openi-d their chest of 'grub''
and i-eated on their baggtge, took dinner — hot
C'-ffie, baker's b'ead aad B ilogua sa Ullages dis-
appeared ia true W-stern style. Tae ''lady" at
one end '-f a Ions chain and * n^-il'i doa at the
other was an ot-j ct of attraction, t thouiiht
what a ble8:;ed tiling if n n ■ (looi iiutcjst c'lihJ
cou'.d o> ly be in tii- pace ot tie dog and
leC'ive the sane attention and apparent love
that four-!egi» d po idle did. Train in 'rom the
west — md now we g>-t aboa'd and soon are on
oar way across th plains of Wyoming; now and
then a few "cow bo'is" hoard the train for the
n'-it ctition. What cire tn-y fjr the convent]
i^Bdhli s of a civil life, they a'e k n ;s in their
own realm and care rot to n^tce focieti.
people. L ttle Lottie whi-p rs ' them men art
drunk."' Tne curtains of night clo'e in — we
dream some — and in due time the gray dawn
ol the anmin? comes st-'aling in across th>
prairies of Nebraska. How backward th-
season: grain scarcely up, many fi-lds yetun
ploag^ied, the grass j iSt peeping up throosb
the brown dry mat of last yeai's growth. N'
fences, all farmiag is done "out of doors" and
door yards have no limit. The indispensible
picket rope dangles from the heads or necks o!
all stock at pa^ture, except now and then a
boy herder has a bunch of stock in charge.
Grand I-land is announced "twenty minute.*
(or breakfast." We change cirs g-tting abrard
the train that goe« over the St. Jo and Wes-
tern road. The Piatt river is bank fall and
eimiiig y mnesaeros-; djI we. r-aca ta^ oouta
.d all xigtit and p-iss tLrougti a region ot
country that remnis us ot the history of
Egypt as a c<rn-piodacing siuntry. Piles
upun piles of corn are seen on either side, snd
some yet in the field, some standixg in lakes
t water. Carleton, N'-b. is reached about
aoon. Wu mevt with E d. Bn. Hoover and
Bro. L vi rtoff-red. The latter takes us to his
home where we had a pleataut sij urn. Piter
Hoff red and my wife are sii-ters in the fl sh,
who meet once m ire after long years of separa-
ti'in. The country here is very productive
and bds fair to be a wealthy section of the
west. Timber is scarce, corn and com cots
are used ext-ns v ly for fuel. The railroads
tu mi h coal for all w ho w ish it, but it is rath ^r
Digh in price. Friday evening the 6 h, went
to E d, J G. H lover, north of Carlettn. Meet-
ing at night in tie school-hcnfe near by.
Council 'Heeting next day; also preaching at
night; went home with Bfo.A. M. H )rner ag-nt
for B. AT W., who is pleasantly situatedfjust
on the coanty line in Pilmore Co. Sunday at
ten A. M., we filled our last appointment with
the Brethren at tais point and harried to the
d-'pot, en route, for Missouri. The Brethren and
sisters in the Bt^thel church, in the vicinity of
Carleton seem to be zealous in the good cause,
Uboring for the welfare of Z on, upholding the
princiules and peculiarities of the church, as
oecometh sound doctrine. It ii a gratifying
thought to know that the churches on tae
frontier are suVj-ct to the self-denying prin-
C'ples of the Gjspel as shown by their respect
tor the rules arid the regulation of the church.
Bro. J. J. Hoover is th' elder in charge ot the
Bethel church. B. F. Stump, T. D Van-
buren and Jihn Holsinger, ministers. Th«
CO greg.jtion numbers ov-r sixty members.
God bless all 'hise kind hearts that we foand
there so kind in their attanticn to us.
J. S. Flobt.
From Nannie tudge — Y-sterday being
r.he day appointed for our qiarterly conncil-
meetinff, the diy was very pleisant, and a
sji odly number in att^ndiuee at the lower Fe-
'iiii church, to lab r in the cause nf our bless-
d Mister. Business was tr/in-ac'ed and dis-
oosfd of as well as conld Iw expee.tj-d. No
q leriea were presented; Frank Co terman and
David F 'ira were elect^-H «s delegates to the
Ui-trict Meting Irj i e to sav, the mee'ing
p.ssed 1 ff plea-ants V. wi'h good feeling and
Ohr^snaa fo'titnde. 0. h t us, dear brethren
ni sisters coi'tinu" rn and on in the grand
i.d glorious works of tbe L rd, that »h-n we
have answered our creation and filled nnr stage
of action is this lite, we might h~ar h^ wel-
come plaudit, 'com- up higher,'" enj 'V the
mansions prepared tor you from the lonnda
tion of I be world is the prayer ot your sister.
— Gratis, Ohio, Mny 4.
t^The foUowiiie announcements are crowded
out uf the last page:
.lime 2, at 4 P. M.. at Bro. J. B. Biggie's, three
miles North-weatof (ioshen, Ind.
May 18, at 2 P. M., in the Mulberry Gtove con-
greifatlon. Botad Co , Ui.
June 3, at 4 P. M.. In the M"nticelln conerega-
llon, tbres miles Nortb-east of M mticello, Ind.
To «-hom it m -y corcern: Gr-ativ reduced rates
to A. M.. and return, over N. Y.. P. &, '). R. R. I
have made arrHngements fr.m SprinKfi-lrt. O no,
to Astilandand letuni tor $ .'o .-iame rate ^Iso
from Enon or Oshom Ticke s eond until .lune
l.-.tn. Tickets ran be had either fnim me or J. D.
riiieger, be. James Hotel, Sprinpfieid. Oi)io
IlK£«BY FllijrTZ.
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THK BKKTMREN AT AVORK
Mtli M& Mmimmu,
S. r. BOSSBKMAN,
Editok.
A]- communications for ihia d'^p-irtment should be ad-
dressed 10 d T Iio3:;erman. Dunkirk, HarJin Co., Ohio.
TAKK TIME TO RE3T.
CHR'Sr, tl e busiirat men who ever li'ed
took tiiLe to xtst. Hs work -was the
highest and most pressing that ever engsgd
human hearts and hands. His time was ih irt,
and the fields were white to harvest. Bat the
Son of Man took time to rest. He took his
wearied disciples away from the crowds, sayios,
"Come ye yourselves apart into a desert, and
rest awhile."
But the Lord rested not selfishly, not in ss'f-
indulaienca. Hi rested for the sak^of his woik,
— ill the interests tf the people wiiom he served.
He rested that he might labor more abundantly,
and more tffectively.
Herein i^ an ex itnple for us all. Labor earns
repose. Restrt-inforces the p iwer to labor
Rest is true economy. latemperate zeal breaks
the sickle before the harvest is reap d. Rest
sharpens it. Happy the man who has earned
the right to rest, and hippy is he who knows
when and where, how aad why, to rest. For
every true laborer there remaineth yet another
rest, where weariness shall tcrecer cease, and
the fruits of labor shill abid^, — Sdectid.
T
St relief in cases of "rare cold," the coid aj mp
toms entirely leaving the eyes and nose atter
one thor lugh washing of the hair. The head
should be tooroDghly dried afterward, and not
expwedto draugh.sof air for a Utile while.
THE WAY TO HEALTH.
TOE only true way to health is that which
i common sense dictates to man. Liv"
Within the bounds of reas >n. E it moderale'y.
driak temperately, sleep regularly, avoid exc. 33
in an) thing, and preserve a conscience ''void ol
oflf-inse." Some men eat themselves t ) death,
some drink themselves to death, seme wear out
their lives by indolence, and some by ovtr-tx-
eftion; others aa killel by the doctor*,
while not a fow sink into the grave under the
eff cts of vicious and bea>tly practices. All the
msdicin s in creation are not worth a farthiug
1 1 a man who is c justantly and hob tually vio-
lating the laws of bis own nature. All -the
m''dical science ia the world cmaot savj him
from a premature grave. With a suicidal
course of cnduct, he is planting the seed ol
iiCiy iu his own omstitution, and acceieratine
the destruction of his own life.— Scientific
American.
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WHEAT-MEAL BREAD.
SURE CURE FOR WHOOPING
COUGH.
AKE 1 cup of good molasses, ^ cup of vine-
X gsr, 1 stick of licorice, shave it up and
simmer all together, then add i tea-pojnfull
of laudanum. Dose to a child 3 yis old one ta-
spoonluil, if the cough is severe, give it often,
give also a mild cathartic occasionally, aid put
onion poultice on the lungs in case of fcver.
With this recipe I have cured my children ot
thi whooping cougd entirely; they did not havr^
it 3 weeks. ir w.
Remarks — The above was sent us by a filter
living in Michigan. We showed it to a skillful
phyaiciau in this place, who says it is a good
homi remedy and is a great relief to those suf-
fer.n^ wich wh)Ot> ii<c)ng I, th)ugii it should
not brt regjrded as sure in the sense of a cure;
for the disease will accoBiplish its porp sp.
It is also a safe remedy, and especially is the
cathartic to be reccmaiended. In mild cases ol
whoop'ng cough it is b s*; to givs no medicine
as di frooi keeping the body in a good norma!
coudition. j. h. m.
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KEEPING THE HEAD CLEAN.
A DISTINGUISHED physician, who had
spent mucli time at qiirantiue, said that
a peis m whose head was thoroughly washed
every dty, rarely took contagious disease; but
where the hair wa^ allowed to beccm^ dirty
and mitted, itwas hurdiy pis ibis to ssjep^
ititeotion. Many persons find speedy relief lor
n-rvun.5 headwche by washi g the hair thor-
oughlv in waim water. I have known severe
Olives almost wholly cured in ten minutes by
th.s simple remedy. A friend finds it the great-
rily take a large q lautity of milk, tggs, r,r meat.
Although she did not wish to oppose the con-
Siccption of meat, as a matter of iact.a shilling's
worth of wheat- meal bread would give them
'hree times more fl-wh-forming material, seven-
■ y times more heatproduciug material, aud
three times more bone-formitg materia',' than
a shillino's wortu of brfefst'-i.k Hjw impor-
tant that must be to those whe had little to
fara and many to ke>-p! A writer of the pres-
nt day truly had said. If bread had always b"m
wi ite it never would have been calh d a "staff,''
but a brtken stick.'"
THIS was the title of a useful paper recently
read by Miss Yates, a member of t e
"Ladies' Sanitary A sieiation," before the
"Bread Reiorm League," an English associa-
tion, the (jl jtct cf which is to secure a reform
iu the matter of bead stuffs. The author oi
the piper called attention to ihe fact that
wheat- bread, when containing all the nutritive
elements of the grain, is a mtist perfect food,
capable of sustaining life an unlimited length
of time, while fint-fljur bread alone would not
support life. She clearly showed that "nature
had givfn to mankind in the grain of wh>-at all
that was ne csssary for his sustenance, but io
maKiog white bread we throw away forty per
cent, of the nourishment. Whole-meal bread
was not only more nouriBh'ng,but also more di-
gestible, for the bran contained a substan ce
which turned some of the starch in the flour
into sugar, which was then easily assimilated.
Having warned her audience against ever ming
chemical baking powders for culiuary purposes,
she said the reason there were so mtny ricketi
children and bad teeth was because there was
uot a sbfii dency of bone-foim ng material in
white b -ead. The races of people who lived on
!vhole-meal bread and v-getables w re not onh
much stronger, but had much better teeth than
those who lived wholly on white bread,and who
soffrired the. punishment which inevitally fol-
io A'ed on a disregard of nature's laws. It wat
p rf^-ctly possible for a child to eat what would
satisfy h IS hung, r, and yet die of starvation.
If they fed him on coru-fl 'ur, which was onl>
a little starch, made up with water, he woulo
gradually die of starvation, unless it were m sed
with rriilk, when, of course, the effect would be
different. The whiter the bread the more starcb
it contained, and th^ less nourishment; in fact,
tin whiteues-i of the fi lur mi:j;ht ba c on-id red
an outward sign of the starvation within
White bread wa' good as a cange or as a lux
ury, but if they lived on it, they must necessa
THE DRUNKARD'S BRAIN.
DR. Day has once had the opportunity to ex-
amine the brain of a man who, a^'ter hav-
ing been a drunkard, refirmed, and li^ed for
same years a teetotaler. He found to his sur-
prise, thnt the globuUs of the bran had not
shrunk to their natural s z ■. They did not ex-
fa 'oit theiiflimmationof the drunkards's brain,
t>ut they were still enlarged, and seemed ready
on the instbnt to abhorb tha fumes of a'cohol,
and resume their former condition. He
thought he saw in tLii morbid i-tate of the
brain the physical part of the reason wby a
man who has once been a drunkaid can never
again, as long as he lives, safrily take one drop
of any alcoholic Tquor. He thought he saw
«hy a glass of wine puts the man back instant-
ly to where he was when he drank all the time.
He saw the citadel free from the enemy, swept
and clean, but undefended, incapable of defence,
and its doors open wide to the enemy's return;
so that there was no safety except in keeping
the foe at a distance, away beyond ihi outer-
most wall.
FIRST-FLOOR BEDROOMS.
IF we had a house with a Jied-room on the
first fl jor, we would at once abolish the use
of that room as a sleeping-apartment, because
we are satirfied that it is a wrong custrm, it
being much healthier to sleep up s'^airs. Many
a family of which the members were suff-iring
anl weak in general, have been reetored to a
vigorous and healthy condition by following
our advice, which was to remove their bed-
rooms upstairs, to have their beds, summer
and winter, exposed the whole day to fresh air
from open windows, (.xcept of course when
there is rain or mist), and also to have during
the whole niiht one window pertialy open,
even in winter.so as always to inhale the iresn,
cool air from tha outside, but using at the same
time Ihfl precaution to have sufiSci-nt bed cover-
iug to secure warmth. — Prof Vander Weude.
The n^w law which went into operation in
Massachusetts on the fii-et of May, and which
gives licensing boards in towns and cities
power to order all screens, curtains, stained
ijlass, etc., to be removed from the windows of
iquor saloons from midnight until six o'clock
iu I ha morning, and all day on Sunday, it ap-
pears is already giving liquor-sellers serious
rouble in many places. In Cambridge, where
the law baa been enforced, the New York even-
ing Post mentions that the dealers say "that
the C'DK' qunnt loss of custom ba-i amounted to
fully fittv percentum of the former trade, and a
f> w aBs^rt thet tl'Py will be compelled to leave
I he business " By all means let t h ■ screens and
blinds be removed. — Am. Prohibitionist.
i'ti-tt:, t3t<±fyrt±HhJI>i ^T V^OU'tL,
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KEN AT Work from now until T.m. 1, 1882.
2. In clubs of five or more, each 50
cents to Jua. 1, 1882.
Enow all Men by these Presents! That if the dr.
culatioQ of tue Brethren at Work reaches
10,000 by Jan. 1, '82, the price will be there-
after $1 25 per annum. -
The Brethren at Work is in no ring or
monopoly faction ; hence free to extend its cir-
culation by all legitimate and honorable means
It only rt quires the united tffirt of o^r pa-
trons, and the co operation of editor and agents
and friendn to bring our list up to a point
where more good can be done, and each one
receive a cheaper ptp<!r . N >r do we intend to
stop here. As our list increases, we th«ll re-
duce the Diic, until there shall be no excus-
on the part of the poorest man in the lard for
not taking the paper. R che« we seek not. We
disire onl> si.ffijieut to keep us., and to give to
such as used our help.
By Fending the paper to your frien'^s until
jAn 1, '82, or by calling on your nt-igbb'Ts to
subscribe, you can help reach the 10,000. Look
©■"pr the Prospectus sent you, and learn of the
extra iodi.c men's i if, led to j early subscriber*.
We have no comiil<iints to make, but arn thank-
ful f r the great. HCtivitv h^rettilore di-pl-i>e(-l
by our Hgi-nts an^l w rk-'s gs'-'erhUy. Shall
we b-ar fjom you lO.-n? Aii.'resh:
BiiEiHEEN at Work,
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of publiaher's retail price. In sending for books alwaye
give 1. The name of the book. 2. The name of th'-
auihor. 3. And unless adTeriised bj ua, the address of
the publishers.
Postage Stamps are as good as the cash
to u».
■ ♦ ■
Stein and Ray Debate will soon be
ready. Qiite a numb- r are ordering it. Send
for terms to agejiti.
Send all orders for books, camphlets, etc.,
to Western Book Eschange, instead of the
Bekthren at Work.
Calls have been made lor German and Eug
ish I'es laments. We caa now furnish them
bound in eather for 75 cents, post paid.
Of course you want a " History of til 8
Danish Mission." It is now ready. Price, 25
C! nts; 5 copies fjr $t 00. This is a well- written
pamphlet of 72 pages. All should read it.
The Western Book Exchange vill be
r^pre-ented at A. M. this year. We will go by
the way of the Baltimore & Otiio R. R., from
Chicago. This is the road all should take. —
Send to us for a map.
One Agent for " Found^jtiom of Success,"
reports 44 orders in 7 days, and another Si*
orders in 10 days. This is a book, that every-
body should have. Agents wanted in all parts
of the United States. Send for terms.
Life and her Children is the tit!e of a
book, which gives glimpses of aoimal life fro'u
the Amoeba to the Insects. By Aabella B
Buckley, author of "The Faii^ Land of Sei-
enc"," " A Siort History of Natural Science,"
etc. With upward of one hnnlrtd illustra-
tions; 12mo; cloth, pric^ |1 50.
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A Bible?
A Dictionary?
A Histnrv?
A D-itisfe?
AFdrmori'rt Boik?
A Commentary?
A H^mn Book?
In fact any good book? If so, we can furn-
ish it for you. Prices cheerfully given and
questions answered.
A Book which should be in every
Family—' Bible Stfps for Little P Igrims,'
ptofusely illustrated; large 12jao; price $150.
It contains in plain, simple language th-
rttory of the creation and deluge, of Abrahan;,
I'BBO anti Jac -h, of Joseph and his brethren,
■>f Mo8"e, ot the .ladies of Israel, of Divid, of
rhe \ra. h ts, of the lifi' of Jesus, of the miia-
•l'?, of tlip pirables and of the apostles. Tliis
B jut the bock to interest children in the study
of the Bible.
For 115.00
For $18.00
PREMIUMS I PREMIUMS I
Now is the Time to Work.
( On'e copy ' Stfin and Riy D>»-
For SI 50 -<b>te,"arid one eopyof "HiBtury
( ut D ni'h M ssion."
( Two copies " Stein arni Riy D -
For $3.00 ■( bate," and two copies of any 15
( c. p-mphlet fouDd on our liet.
( Thbre copirs "Stein and R^v
For $4.50 i Debate," ami three copies "True
( Evangelical Onedience,' bv J-W.S.
) F. VR copies "S ein and Ea ^ De-
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) Echoes," board covers.
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) muni: n," by London Wt-st.
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( on OTr list.
( Seven copies "S^ein arid Ray
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( .-ci> iitifiu, or religious work.
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D-bate," a :d any one dollar and
twent>-fife c-nt, religious, scien-
tific, or historical book.
r Ten copies " Stein and R»y
J Debate," and any one dollar and
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[^ extra copy of "Debate," in cloth.
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(^ "'History of Danish Mission."
fpEVFNTEEN copies " Stein and
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-tlisr.^rv Danish Mission, and
l_any $3.50 book found on our list.
f Twenty copies "Stein and Ray
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I bo.ok or two $2 00 books, found
l^on our list.
f Twenty-seven copies " Stein
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I worth of books selected from our
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I worth of books selected Irom our
(_ catalogue.
Ant one with a little industry and persever-
snce, may secure any of the above premium".
Now is the time to add to your library. This
book should have a wide distribution, as in it
are contained qiiotirtions ar d references fouud
in no o;ber work. It shows great tare and re-
search in its preparation. Agents are wanted
in every congregation. Send for blanks and
terms to agents. Address:
Western Book Exchange,
Mt. Morris, 111.
For $23.00
Problem of Human Life is having an
immense sale. I; goes f ft" in a manner that is
astonishing. Ecerybody should read it. Price,
by mail, only $2.00.
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THTC BKETHREM^ AT WOKK
%nnmnctmtni^
lOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
May 27, at 10 A. M., Love-feast in Pleasant Hill
churcb, Macoupin Co, 111., near Virden.
May 28, at 11 A. M , in our meeting bouse, three
mil^B east of South English, Iowa. Ct nveyance
to place of meeting by notify! g Peter Biower.
M^y 28, at 10 A.. 11., in Eagle Creek church, flan-
cock Co., Ohio.
June 1 and 2, at Cherry Grove, Illinois.
June 2 and 3, at 10 A. M., in Silver Creek church.
Ogle Co., 111.
June i, at 10 A. M-, in Union City church, one
and one-half milts north of Union City, Ran-
dolph Co , Ii d.
June 2, at 10 A. M., in the Clear Creek district,
Huntington Co , Ind.
June 4, at 10 ^ . M , Love-feast in Eome church,
Hancock Co , Ohio.
June 10 and 11, at 1 P. M. Love-feast at Panther
Creek church, Dallas Co., Iowa.
June 11, seven miles nearly east of Salem, Marlon
Co., Oregon.
June 11, at 1 P. M., in the Eock Elver church, Lee
Co.. ni.
Jane 11, at 1 P. M. in the Stone church, Marshall
county, Iowa.
June 11, in the Laporte church, Indiana.
June 11, in the Turkey Creek church, in the
barn of Bro. H. N. Miller, seven inil^ north of
Pawnee City. Pawnee county. Neb.
Jnne 11, at 4 P. M , Love-feast at Bethel church.
Holt Co., Mo., (near Mound C ty )
June 14, at 4 P. M., in Panther Creek church,
Woodford Co.. 111.
June 14, at 1 P. M., in the MUledgeville coagrega-
tion, Carroll county, 111.
June 15, in the Upper Cum' erl md district. Pa.
June 18 and 19, at 2 P.M., in meeting-house, at
Farragut, Fri-mont Co., Iowa.
June 18, at 4 P. M , in the Beaver Creek church,
at Bro. John years', six miles west, and three
miles s uth of York, York Co., Neb.
Jnne -Sth and 19th at 1 P. M., Love-feast at Yellow
Creek, Stephenson C'> , III.
^mmnl Reefing ^nsinesi.
BY OKDEll OF lOMMllTEE
As many bretlTen get to place of meeting on
Siitnrlay, as at Laoark, last year, we will inform
thi-m that the business of the meeting begins 1 n
TutBday, and we will look for them to come on
Monday. But if more thrin the standing commi'-
tee come on Saturday, there v ill be no bo irding
arrangement, fxcept in the tent, where 1-5 cents
per meal will be charged until Monday morning.
(311.50;. Bo'.h trains on tbii division will make
direct connection at Cumbe land with expre.«s
traini for ABhland, vU Mansfleld, Ohio. Time
from Meyersdale to Ashland via this route, twen-
ty hours. Parties desiring tickf ts or information,
will call upon or write to the undersigned, who
will sell you tickets and give inf /rmation desired.
Tickets will be put on sJe June Ist. Those wish-
ing to go earlier, will please let me know.
C. G. Lint,
Meyersdale, Somerset Co , Pa,
According to the deci-ion of last Annual Meet-
ing, boa'-ding t'ckets good during the sessions of
the meeting, will be furnished to males for $1.00
and fem ties for 50 cent?.
All letters, pnpars and tel'graph despatches
should le directed to " A. M. B.x," care of D. Jf.
Workman, Ashland, Ohio, as he will have charge
of mail, telegraph and baggaee departments.
From the Ortapel Preacher.
KAXLROAD ARRANGEMENTS.
The Baltimore & Ohio R. R. will sell excursion
tickei 8 from Meyersdale and other points on the
Pittsburg Division, to Ashland and retnrn, good
for Uiirty days, at eleven dollaie aoA fifty cents.
J. H. "Worst:—
Dear SiV;— The following arrangements for your
meeting to be held at Ashland, June 7th, will be
made:
Round trip ticSets will be placed on sale Friday
June 3rd, at Pittsburgh and Warren, and at all
ticket offices between Ashland and Warren on the
main line, and at Cleveland. We will also sell
round-trip tickets from Cincinnati, Hamilton,Day-
toD, SpriagSeld, Urbana and all intermediate plac-
es between Cincinnati and Ashland at the rate of
one full fare for round trip. Tickets will be good
to return until June 30th, Tickets will also be
placed on sale at Indianapolis. Richmond, Rush-
ville and ConnersvlUe at one full fare for round
trip via Dayton and this line. Passengers residing
on the line of the B. & 0 R. R. east and north of
Cumberland, should purchase tickets via Pitts-
burg and the P. & L. E. R. R., in connection with
this line, as by doing so they will avoid a disa-
greeable change at Mansfield, aid a rush which is
likely to occur at that point, particularly on the
return trip. We guarantee to passengers who go
over our line, via P.ttsburg and via Dayton, good,
flrat-elass accommo lations bith ways, aid request
that as many as can will go via these routes, as
this company will be in a potition to accommo-
date passengers via thess routes much better than
viaMansfi-11. On Monday, June 6tb, through
cars will run from Pittsburg to Ashland without
change, leaving Pittsburg at 1 : 13 P.M. In case
180 members wil! organize together, a special train
will be made up, leaving Pittsburg after the ar-
rival of the B. & O. PeU'i. Co.'s tra ns, say about
11:30 A.M., an iviug at Ashland in a seasonable
h'Ur, say 7:30 P. M. A special train will leave
Dayton on Mond-^y, the 6th of June, at about 11
A. M., arriving at Ashland at about 5 PM. The
trains on the Dayton & Union, the C. U. & I., the
0. H. & D, and C. R. & C. will run in direct con-
nection with this special train. Passengers from
Indianapolis, Richmond aud Connersvillp, Rusb-
ville and Union, and the section of couatry tribu-
tary to these points, should purchase via Dayton
aud this line, aud avail themselves of the advan-
tag.>8 of this special irain, as it will ei'able them
to ai ri ve at A sQland at an early hour, making ii
possible for them to secure loggings iu ample
time, and avoid the changes of cars, absolutely nr-
cesrary, should they c. me by any other route iu
connection with this road.
I wish you would impress on your membsrs the
necessity of their carefully seltcting their routes
before parch sing their tickets. It is the desire
of the mauHgement of this road to render every
possible faciity, in order to make the visit of y nr
people a pleasant as well as a pi ofi table one, and if
your people will purchase tickets assugge.ited, we
will he in a position to transport them with the
fewest changes of cars, and take care of them
properly. This we cannot do as well, if they pui-
chase tickets by any other route. The distance
between Mansfield and Ashland being so short,
and the arrival of trains at the latter point from
other lines so mixed and indefiniie, it would be
impossible to give peo; le who purchase tickets via
, Mansfield, as gcod facilitiea as we would desire to
do, »■ it vlll be utterly in:po8sible for us to run
trains via Mansfield, Any communication on this
subject should be addressed to you, and you can
communicate with me direct. Should any mem-
bers of your church desire to go to Ashland before
the regular excursion tickets are placed on sale,
if they will cimmunicate the fact to me through
you, I will make arrangements that they may get
tickets at excursion rates in advance of their be-
ing placed regularly on sale. Two stop-overs will
be a.lowed on this line. "Very Tru'y Yours,
W. B SaxiTucK,
Gen. Pass. Agt.
The undersigned committee have conferred with
the officers of the Pittsburg, Fort Wavne & Chi.
cago, Baltim ire & 0 io, New York, Pfnnsylvania
and Ohio railroads, and they all agree to carry our
people over their roads at half fare.
This arrangement includes all their branches
Parties dving along the line of other roads can
make their own arrangements to where they inter-
sect any of these roads. The A. M. Committee
only gave us jurisdiction over the arrangements
with the three roada named above.
We ar* willing to assist any one, however, if lo-
cality, name of road, and probable number com-
ing, are given us.
D. N. Workman, ) r>„™».if«-««
J.H. WoEST. '[Committee.
The Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St, Louis Railway
Company,— Pan-Handle route,— has arranged for
the sale of excursion tickets from its priucipal
stations, to Ashland and return, via Urbana, via
Newark, or via Junctioo City, according to the lo-
cality from which sales are mide. The Pennsyl-
vania Company— Fort Wayne route— will sell ex-
cursion tickets from its principal stations through
to Ashland and return, via Mansfl-ld or Ravenna.
The sale of excursion tickets will commHuce on
Mav 15th and continue until June Sth inclusive.
Return tickets will be good until June 30th,
1881 inclusive.
One stop-over at any intermediate station on
Pittsburg, Fort Waine and Chicago Railway,
Cleveland and Pittsburg Railroad, or Pittsburg,
Cincinnati and St. Louis Railway, either direction,
will be granted upon no ice to conductor, with
the understanding that tickets will not be rec-^ived
for passage, after expiraiion of time of limit.
Excursi n tickets will be sent upon app ication,
to any intermediate station on tl^es < lines, to be
sold at proportionat ly low excursion rates.
These companies are pri pared to give persons
interested in attending the meeting, as favorable
train arrangements as may re offered by other
roue?. Those iu 'he West should purchase tii-keta
at General I'assen^er depot of the Fort Wayne
route at Chicago; at P. C. & St. L. R. R. depot, Lo-
gansport ; at Union Dt pot or city i ffice, N. E cor.
II inois and Washington Sts., Indianapolis; or at
any principal statioa on P. Ft. W. & C R. R., or
P. C. & St. L. R. R Those in the East are request-
ed to call on agent Union Depot, or No. 78 Fifth
Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa , or at principal stations on
P. Ft. W. & C. R. E., or Cleveland & PUtsburg R.
R.
In the event of less rates being offered than those
quoted, please advise the undersigned. Having
the direct and popular lines, the Companies are
desir !us of giving patrons the benefit of the low-
est rates. E. A. Ford,
Gen. Pass, and ticket Agt
Dr. Ambrose Lawrence, of BoBton, has an Egyptian
app embalmed. It resembles a common snake, except in
having a disproportionately large head. It is supposed to
ha^Fe lived three tlioaeajid yean ago.
SI. 50
Per AnDnm.
Set for the defense of the Gospel— Philipp- 1: 17.
Single Copies,
Five Cents,
Vol. 6. Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, May 31, 1881. No. 21.
Editorial Items.
Bbotheh Eahelman is in Ohio this week.
Why cannot Brethren dwell together in uuityV
Annual Meeting commences one week from to-day.
Bro . Stein will likely pass aiound the globe while, on
his lour.
Bho. J . S. Flory is a member of the Standing Commit-
tee this year.
J. Nicholson and N. U.
A. M, from N. E. Ohio.
Keggey are delejraten to the
The Northern District of Indiana has agreed to call for
the next Annual Meeting.
S-MALL-pox prevails to an alarming degree in London.
The smaU-pox hospital has proven insufficient to afford
room for hundreds of cases.
Bro. p. Fahrney, of Chicago sent the Tribune of ■22nd,
inst. containing the new revision of the New Testament,
for the Cassel Library. Thanks.
Masy of the Daily papers published the entire Keviscd
New Testament in their regxdar issues, thus giving the
work a most extensive circulation.
Buo. N. Mun-ay, of Quarry, Iowa, wriles: The good
work is moving along steadilyj one received by bapti.sm
this Sprrng,and others expected soon.
The address of Juo. H. Miller is changed from '"jravel-
ton, Ind., to MUford, Ind.
The Nebraska District Meeting for 1882 will be held
in the Bethel Church, Neb.
By paying one year's subscription to B. AT W. you get
the Microcosm free one year.
Bko. Christian Newcomer,near Bryan, Ohio, was killed
by falling from an apple tree.
Bkother J. D. Haughtelin repoi-ts that the District
Meeting in Middle Iowa passed off very pleasantly.
Robert Badger was moderator and J. S. Snyder, clerk.
Bko. R. H. Miller favors the idea of selecting from and
revising oin- Minutes so as to afford a better understand-
ing of our principles. "We give his article on another
page.
This year the Middle District of Iowa, sends Robert
Badger to the Standing Committee, and J. S. Snyder
delegate. Bro. Badger formerly lived in this part of
Illinois.
The first meal will I e cooked on the grounds on Saturday
evening previous to A. M., so that all who come in ad-
vance of the meetmg can be acccmmodated. Fifteen
centsp3r meal will be charged previous to Monday. —
Gospel Preacher.
M. M. EsHELMAN, accompanied by his mother, and
daughter Minnie, W. C. Teeter and wife left on the 25th,
for the east. Bro: E. goes to the Bashor and Hanger
Debate, sifter E. to Ashland, Bro. Teeter and -wife to
Dunkirk, Ohio. All mail inatterfor Bio. E. should be
addiested ''A. M. Box," AslUand, Ohio.
The N. W. District Meeting, Ohio,-pas3ed the follow-
ing: ''Resolved: That there be a mis.~ionary meeting ap-
pointed each year to meet on the day previous to and at
the place of District Meeting, for the purpose of labor-
ing in the interest of the missionary cause, and that the
work be presented to D. M. for its approval or rejection."
The
schools.
Philippian Lesson la well received by Sunday-
Send for sample copy.
Everybody should read what Bro. J. W. Stein has to
say about the land of Palestine.
Any one wishing to go West from the A. M. will call
on Jesse Calvert at the Meeting.
Bro. H. Brinkworth has been spending some weeks in
the Maple Grove Colony, Kansas.
Some ministers have already commenced using the Re-
vised New Testament in their pulp'ts.
We are too apt to care more about what people ««//
of us than we do about what God thii'k-s of us.
The Brethren at Work wilt be represented at An-
nual Meeting by W^ C Teeter, D. L. iXiiler, B. F. Puter-
baugh, S. M. Eshelman and the Editors. B. F. Puter-
baugh.our book keeper, will be prepared to settle accounts
and attend to any busmess in his line of work. The
others will receive subscriptions for the Brethren at
Work., Youth's Adcance, Bright Jewels, Microcosm.
Let there be one good, strong united efrort on the part of
agents and friends to swell the list to 10,000.
Bro. D. BechtelheImer,of Claypool, Ind., has changed
his address to Dorchester, Saline county. Neb.
On the 23rd. of May, Lemuel Hillery, of Urbana,
staited for his new home near Scandia. Kan=as.
m.,
BKO.DanielVaiiiman writes that one more was add-
ed t) the church at Munayville, 111., May 23rd.
Brother J. W. Stein returned from Baltimore week
before last, and left for Palestine a few days afterwards.
The Southern District of Kansas will call for the A. M.
in 1883 to be held at Bismark Grove, Kansas. By the
way we would like to attend an Aimual Meeting in
Kansas.
The North-western District of Iowa sends to Annual
Meeting some most excellent petitions in regard to the
duties and privileges of editors. We hope they may 'oe
adopted.
We are inlbrmed that the Special District Meeting in
South Mo., passed off very- pleasantly. The mind of the
meeliug was a veiy great modification of the Miami
petition.
We spent a few hours very pleasantly in Mt. CaiToll
the first of last week. Had an interesting inlerview
with Bro. Peter Wolfe, son of Eld. George WoUe of
California.
We had intended this week to offer a few remaiks con-
cerning the Revised New Testament, but the crowded
condition of our pages makes it necassary for us to wait
till next issue.
We have .]ust printed the Minutes of the District Meet-
ing for Northern Indiana. Considerable attention is
given to t'le missionary question. Two queries are sent
to the A. M.
For $2.10 we will send the Brethren at Work, one
year and the Problem of Human Life. It does not mean
B. at W. for 10 cents and no book, or no paper and 60
cents for book: they must go together for 2.10.
At a recent meetdng of the trustees of the .4. H. Cas-
sel Library f 571.00, was appropriated for the purchase of
new books.
On accoimt of our sewing machme getting out of order
again, several hundred papers had to be sent out unstitch-
ed last week.
Next week Bro. Martin Neher, will have souiething
important to say about Bismark Grove, Kansas. Do not
fail to read it.
Ox the 24th of May a honible accident occurred near
London, Ont. A steamer with 600 pasiengers on board
collapsed like an egg .shell, became in;iantly a total
wreck, plurging all on board into the water, more than
half of them being under the debris. Over 150 persons
were drowned — many of them children. I'housands ot
friends and relatives gathered on the bank to identify
bodies as they were brought forth. The wail and an-
guish that arose at the sight of the victims was ^heart-
rending.
The new depot of the Pittsburg. Ft. Wayne and Chica-
go Railroad in Chicago is the longest depot in the world;
and the inside is unexcelled for beauty and convenience.
Parties west of Chicago going to Annual Meeting, should
go over this road; and before entering the cais,or on their
retui-n, take a stroll tlirough this mammoth building and
behold the wonderful depot of the world. There is no
dirty, filthy ''nests" in this budding to sicken well people
and hasten the dying to their graves, but cleanhneas,
niatn ess, comfort and convenience await every passenger.
We cheerfolly recommend tlris line to our patrons. Fare
as low as by any other line. m. m. e.
We missed it badly week before last when we said Ihat
Bro. Bashor was to debate in Knox Co., III. It should
have been Ohio.
All letters, papers, and telegraph dispatches intended
for parties at the Annual Meeting should be directed to
"A. M. Box, Care ot D. N. Workman, Asldaud, Ohio,"
as he will have charge of mail, telegraph and baggage
departments.
We have before us a copy of the Mt Moms College
Catalogue.just from the press. Its make-up and appear-
ance would be a credit to any Institution, and may be
had by addressing Bro. D. L. Miller. It contains the
names of 262 students showing that the College has
been well patronized. Persons tliinking of attending
school at a good institution should not fail to send for
this Catalogue.
We (self and wife) expect to leave Mounts Morris,
Saturday morning, .Jime 4th, e>i route for. the A. M.
at Ashland,,Ohio. and w'dl be absent from the offioa
about one week. There will be quite a company of ns;
\'iz.: Enoch Eby, Edmund Forney, and D. E. Price, onr
delegates to A. M.; D. L. Miller and wife, of Mt. Morris
College; S. J. HaiTison and wife, of Lanark; A. W.
Yaniman, of the Western Book Exchange, and many
otheis "too numerous to mention." all of whom have
concluded to pa-ss over the Baltimore & Ohio road from
Chicago, this road having offered special rates to those
wishing to attend the A. M. Tickets can be purchased
of D. L. Miller. Mt. Morris; S. J. Harrison. Lanark, or
at the Baltimore A.- Ohio depot in Chicago. We will
leave Chicago at 5: 15 Satiuday evening, and reach Ash-
land Sunday morning.
to
The Chicago and Iowa Railroad will sell tickets
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TELE BUETHHEN -A.T TVOJ^K.
For the Brethren at Work.
A FUNERAL HYMN.
(From the German )
BT JAMES T. HBCKLBR.
Fare you well, ye loving tindred,
Fare yon well in friendship dear,
Fare you well in your bereavement,
Who in love weep for me here;
I, however, from you go,
And you lay my body low;
But soon will rise again,
And I'll see you ever, then.
Oh! then, how I will embrace you
And will love you with desire:
I must leave you now a season,
And from you in grief retire.
Comes a day to meet again,
When we shall be happy, then
Tnis will be our choice,
With each other to rejoice.
Oil ! how fast, to end, doth hasten
The allotted time to live;
God of heaven lend assistance
That in thee we may believe.
And ourselves much less detain
In the world with things so vain:
Such avoidance we must make
Ere we our departure take.
Quite against my expectation.
The destroying angel's dart
Struck my vital habitation,
Smote my body, pierced my heart,
Took me hastily away;
Therefore, we should watch and pray:
God deliver ns from woe
That to heaven we can go.
My few tender, youthful Summars
And the pleasures I could see.
Fled away, like fleeting shadows,
That it seems it cannot be.
When we live without complaint
Death can quickly make us faint.
Soon he severs flesh and soul.
Death can all our limbs control.
Still I hope to find salvation
In the merits of my Lord,
Who to conquer can assist me, —
Me can save from bell's reward.
And deliver me from woe.
That to heaven I can go.
With the angels there to sing
Hallelnjah to their King.
Be consoled ye friends and brothers,
Be consoled ye sisters, too,
Be consoled ye loving members;
God's pure word is ever true.
Which declares in heaven's rest
All the righteous will be blest;
Like the sun they there will shine;
Be such glory yonrs and mine.
Did your parents love me dearly
And with God watch over me?
Did I olten wound your feeling ?
0, forgive my fallacy !
What I didfamiss to you
I regret and sadly rue.
God be pleased to grant you grace,
That you think of me no less.
Now farewel', for I must leave you.
Lay my body in the grave;
Pains in death I had to suffer;
Jesus me, I trust, will save
By his love and saving grace.
That I may behold his face;
Me I trust he will forgive.
Me give endless life to live.
Since to end was brought my sorrow,
My respected parents dear.
Thank the Lord for loving mercy,
Weep no more when I'm not here.
Father, mother, fare you well.
Think I went with God to dwell:
Does he bring you into grief.
He will also give relief.
Fare you well, my dearest children,
Fare you well, my loving wife;
Loved we not each other dearly,
One in spirit soul and strife?
We in love together dwelt;
God in love with us has dealt,
Who in Jesus' love hath faith.
Is not severed quite in death.
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For the Brethren at Work.
NINEVEH.
BY P. A. BOSS.
{Concluded^
AFTEE Jonah had delivered his
message he returned to "the east
side of the city" to await the fulfillment
of God's warning, his perdition, or to
"see what would become of the city."
They having humbly repented of their
sins God said that he would not do un-
to them the evil that he had threaten-
ed them with "and he did it not; but it
displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he
was very angry," and "when the forty
days had expired, and he saw no evi-
dence of Divine wrath, he expostulated
with God" "and he prayed unto the
Lord, and said, 'I prayed thee, O Lord,
was not this my saying when I was yet
in my country ? Therefore I fled before
unto Tarsus; for I know that thou art a
gracioiis God, and merciful, slow to
anger, of great kindness, and repent-
est of the evil. Therefore now, O Lord,
take, I beseech thee, my life from me;
for it is better for me to die than to
live."' The grandest answer we have
ever read, and doubtless tradition will
never furnish an equal, was spoken by
God to that irritable prophet while
raging with anger, when he, in all the
calm majesty of his mighty power said,
"Doest thou well to be angry?"
Jonah seems to have forgotten that
in every threat God has made there is a
provision — either direct or otherwise —
for "Except ye repent, ye shall all like-
wise perish." "He that believeth shall
be saved, but he that believeth not
shall be damned." Jonah seems to
have had more respect for his word
than the death of Ninevites; for he did
not care if it cost the death of 120,000
souls or not, just so his prophecy was
fulfilled. "He was very angry" and he
said, "Take, I beseech thee my life,
from me, for it is better for me to die
than to live," since as my prophecy has
not been authenticated by the distinc-
tion of the Ninevites, for you com-
manded and forced me to go, even after
i had fled to Tarsus, and to proclaim,
upon your authority, "Yet forty days
and Nineveh shall be destroyed"; but
now you and Nineveh have repented,
and Nineveh is still standing as of old,
and now I would rather die than to be
called "a deceiver or one that denounc-
ed a falsity." "Do not let me survive
this disgrace. Thou hast spared this
city. I thought thou wouldst do so,
because thou art merciful and gracious ;
and it was on this account that I refus-
ed to goat first: as I knew that thou
mightest change thy purpose, though
thou hadst commanded me to make an
absolute denunciation of judgment."
God has left this example on record to
show that an inconsiderate man is not
fit to be employed in his work: and he
chose this one example that it might
serve as an endless warning to his
church to employ no man in the work
of the ministry that is not Scripturally
acquainted with God's justice and mer-
cy." So Jonah went out of the
city, and sat on the east side of the
city, and there made him a booth, and
there sat under it in the shadow, till he
might see what would become of the
city. And the Lord God prepared a
gourd, and made it to come up over Jo-
nah, that it might be a shadow over his
head, to deliver him from his grief. 8o
Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd.
But God prepared a worm when the
morning rose the next day, and it smote
the gourd that it withered. And it
came to pass when the sun did arise,
that God prepared a vehement east wind ;
and the sun beat upon the head of Jo-
nah, that he fainted and wished in him-
self to die, and he said, "It is better
for me to die than to live." And God
said to Jonah, "Doest thou well to be
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angry for the gourd ?" And he said,
"I do well to be angry, even unto
death." Then said the Lord, "Thou
hast had pity on the gourd, for the
which thou hast not labored, neither
madest it grow, which came up m a
night, and perished in a night. And
should not I spare Nineveh, that great
city, wherein are more than six score
thousand persons that cannot discern
between their right hand and their left
hand, and also much cattle?" (The
great number of cattle to which refer-
ence is here made were for the support
of the inhabitants, and probably, at
this time, the Ninevites gathered in
their cattle from the champagne past-
ure, expecting that some foe coming to
besiege them might seize upon their for
age, while they within might suffer the
lack of all things.)
No doubt that ancient Niaeveh was
like ancient Babylon, of which Quinti-
us Curtius says, "The buildings were
not close to the walls, there being the
space of an acre left between them ; and
in seYeral parts there were within the
walls portions of cultivated land, that,
if besieged, they might have provision
to sustain the inhabitants." Dr. Clark.
"The last epostulation of God, it is to
be hoped, produced its proper effect on
the mind of this irritable prophet; and
that he was fully convinced that in
this, as in all other cases, God had done
all things well." "And should not I
have pity upon Nineveh ? How much
is the city better than the shrub ? Bat,
besides this there are in it one hundred
and twenty thousand persons! And
shall I destroy them rather than thy
shade should be withered, or thy word
apparently fail! And, besides, these
persons are yonng, and have not offend-
ed; for they know not the difference
between their right hand and the left.
And should not I feel more pity for
those innocents, than thou dost for the
fine flowering plant which is withered
in a night, being itself exceedingly
shortlived? And to all this, they have
now turned from all those sins, which
induced me to denounce judgments
against them. And should I destroy
them who are now fasting and afflicting
their souls; and, covered with sackcloth,
are lying in the dust before me, bewail-
ing their offences, and supplicating for
mercy! Learn then from this, that it
is the incorrigibly wicked on whom my
judgments must fall, and against whom
they are threatened. And know, that
to that man will I look who is of a
broken and contrite spirit, and who
trembles at my word. Even the dumb
beasts are objects of my compassion. I
will spare them for the sake of their
penitent owners; and remember with
the rest that the Lord careth for oxen".
From this short prophecy many use-
ful lessons may be derived. The Nine-
vites were on the verge of destruction :
but on their repentance were respited.
They did not however continue under
the influence of good resolutions. They
relapsed; and about one hundred and
fifty years afterwards, the prophet Na-
hum was sent to predict the miraculous
discomfiture of the Assyrian army un-
der Sennacherib, an event which took
place p,bout 710 B. C, and also the to-
tal destruction of Nineveh by Cyaxares
and his allies, which happened about
606 B. C Several of the ancients, by
allegorizing this Book, have made Jo-
nah declare the Divinity, humanity,
death and resurrection of Christ. These
points may be found any where in
which fancy may seek them; but he
who seeks for them, will never find them
here. Jonah was a type of the resur-
rection of Christ; nothing farther
seems revealed in this prophet relative
to the mysteries of Christianity."
We cannot for one moment doubt the
trueness of this prophecy, for "God can
do what he pleases." As his power is
unlimited it can meet with no impossi-
bilities. If we meet with insoluble
mysteries in this Book, let us remember
that God's ways are not our ways, and
that ail, from beginning to end, is an
impenebrahle miracle. That God creat-
ed Jonah for the express purpose ©f
serving as an endless example to all;
that he gave the commission; he raised
the storm; he caused the lot to fall up-
on Jonah; he silently directed the mar-
iners to throw him overboard; he pre-
pared a great fish to swallow the proph-
et; he heard his prayer and made the
fish cast him forth upon the dry land ;
he gave him a fresh commission, and
compelled him to predict, "Yet forty
days and Nineveh shall be overthrown :"
he saw the Ninevites turn from their
evil ways and repented of the evil he
said he would do unto them "and he
did it not; he miraculously produced
the sheltering gourd which came to
perfection in a night and withered in a
night. It was God who answered all
the complaints cf the ireful prophet,
and convinced him that his ways are
beyond the comprehension of finite
creatures and the reproach or censure of
mortal beings. All these things were
wrought for a design and by him who
"moves in a mysterious way his won-
ders to perform."
Now, kind, patient reader, as we
leave this short sketch and submit it to
you for a perusal, if we could feel that
when the hand of time shall have cov-
ered this paper with old age and stain-
ed it with its yellow touch, and that as
the finger of remembrance shall leaf the
pages of memory, that there would be
found impressed thereon some word of
this account that had produced a change
in your life for the better, then for this
condensed summary of all the most
prominent and instructive notes of his-
tory, quoted from well-written pages,
the productions of the finest historians
who had, at heart, the interests of all
who may read the narrativ e of events
which occurred during the existence of
the great city of Nineveh, great for its
population, renowned for its affluence,
and noted for its cruelty, we shall deem
ourselves amply compensated.
Mt. Sidney, Va,
Tur the Brethren at \Torft.
A KEVIEW.
BY STEPHEN JOHNSOX.
T CLOSED a series of meetings in Green
-*- Co., Pa., last January, which a prom-
inent Baptist minister has since review-
ed, at least in part, and I feel it my duty
to notice and make some criticism; also
notice some assertions made. First,
with reference to the supper which
Christ ate with his apostles on the night
of his betrayal. He states that I said
no inspired man ever called it supper
after it was eaten. My positive decla-
ration was passover instead of supper
after eaten ar d connected with gospel
ordinances; and I will here say more in
the absence of testimony. I am not
willing to admit that it was called
Passover before it was eaten; from the
fact the term Passover will not apply
to a meal or supper which is eaten per-
haps twenty- four hours before the legal
time to eat the Passover.
Second ; he states that I said the Jews
did not observe the Passover that year.
My statement was that Christ did n ;>t,
and probably the Jews did not under
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such exciting circumstances. He asserts
that we add in baptism Says th;re is
one baptism, while we have three. I
suppose he has reference to Paul: (Eph.
4: 5) "One Lord, one faith, one bap-,
tism." Now let us understand Paul.
He is not speaking with reference to
what it takes to constitute one baptism,
but speaks of it as an ordinance, just
as we speak of a house, although built
of several kinds of material, yet we
speak of it as a house with no reference
to what it is built of. Paul also says,
one faith. Now there is one God, one
Son, and one Holy Spirit. It requires
a belief in each of these three to con-
stitute one faifh. Now one baptism, by
three actions, is no more mysterious
than one faith, which consists of a be-
lief in three persons or powers; no more
or less plarality in one case than in the
other. Also asserts that Feet washing
is a Jewish custom. Saffice ic to say
in this connection, the ancient custom of
Feet-washing had no command of <Tod
or penalty attached to it. See Gen. 18:
4; 19: 2; 24: 32. It was only a part
of the hospitality of that age. Liter
God made a law for the priests to wash
their hands and their feet that they die
not. Ex. 30: 21. This will not com
pare with John 13th, for there it had
both command aad example of Christ;
also a penalty. (See verse 8).
Further, he makes light of the salu
tation of the kiss; says "where did they
get it; the word kiss is not in the Bi-
ble." The elder certainly could not
have searched with much diligence or
he would have discovered it commanded
five times. Rom. 16: 16; 1 Cor. 16: 20;
2 Cor. 13:12; 1 Thees. 5: 26; 1 Pet. 5:
14. The word Inss occurs twenty- one
times in the Bible.
The last position the elder takes is
that we observe the Jewish Passover.
Our position is defined above that
Christ did not. The latter seems to be
a question of importance among our
Baptist friends. Permit me to notice it
a little more at large. Let us have a
proper understanding in the beginning
of our investigations. All will reason-
ably admit the fact that the Passover
must be prepared before it is eaten.
The Jewish day commenced at sunset.
Luke says, chap. 22: 7, "Then came the
day of unleavened bread when the pass-
over must be killed," which is in the
evening of the 14th day of the month.
See Ex. 12: 6. Here comes Jesus in the
beginning of the preparation day.
Mark says, "and in the evening he
cometh with the twelve. Chap. 14: 17.
When the hour was come he sat down
and the twelve apostles with him."
Luke 22: 14. Now allo:ving the night
to precede the day as above, Christ and
the apostles ate their supper in the fore
part of the day, while the Jewish lamb
was mt to be slain until near the close;
henc3 they could not have had the
lamb at their meal. Consequently it
could not have been the Passover. This
is an argument sufficient of itself to
prove that Christ did not eat the Jew
ish Passover with his apostles on the
night of his betrayal. Christ and the
apostles speaking with reference to the
preparation of the Passover du not nee
essarily make of it tTie firs'- mfs],we find
I hem engaged in eating the Passover.
Christ says: "With desire I have desir-
ed to eat this Passover with you before
Is.fifjr." Luke 22: 1.5. Notice the
preparation day has sci, in, consequent
ly tiie above language refers to the
Pas90ver instead of the supper, which
ihey are now eating. Further he say?,
"I will not any more eat thereof until
it be fulfilled in the kingd >m of God;"
(vt'i--e 16) as much as to say, "I have
eaten it with you, but will not any
mcr'^," knowing he would suffer before
the close of the day. .
Is it not -clear that the above ;aa-
guage applies to the Pa?sover rather
th-m the meal which th; y were eating,
from the fact he speaks with reference
to Passover and nob suppei ? •
John says: "Now before the feast of
the Passover he riseth from supper and
vvashe ! his disciplea' feet." John 13:
1-4. The Passover is nowhere called
supper, and this rrieal which John calls
supper \& 'o.cY&v ciWei. passover, as re
marked above. Two points we notice
here; first, John says, "it is before the
feast of the passover, consequently can-
not be the Passover. Second, if it was
the Passover why did he not call it by
its right name — Passover, instead of
supper? He undoubtedly did not un-
derstand it to be the Passover. Would
any one doubt ]i is testimony, knowing
him to be an eye witness?
We pass to verse 26. Hero the trait-
or is pointed out. Jesus says, "that thou
doest, do quickly." (Verse 27.) It ap-
pears the apostles did not understand
what he meont; but some thought be-
cause Judas had the bag that Jesus had
said unto him, "Buy those things we
have need of against the feast. (Versa
29). Two points here to which we
call attention ; first, the Passover is yet
in the future. Second, from the forego-
ing it is evident that the pr- paration is
not yet completed, but must necessarily
be before eaten. If they are eating the
Pi.ssover why speak of something more
or a; further preparation? We call on
the eider to reconcile the above.
Ag they were eating Jesus took bread
and blessed it; (Matt. 26: 27) also the
cup, (Verse 27) after which they sang
a hymn and went out. The point we
notice here is, the going out would be a
violation of the law, (See Kx. 12: 22)
c-:>n8tqnently the meal which they are
eating could not have been any part of
the law, from the fact Christ was never
known to transgress.
Here we leave the large upper room
and follow him to the Mount of Olives.
Here we fiad him engaged in prayer.
Iq agony h'^ prays earnestly, and his
sweat was as great drops of blood fall-
ing down to the ground." Luks 22 :
44. We will let the reader picture the
scene of agony. Soon the ofiicers of
the Jevvs came and took Jesas and led
bim away to Caiphas the high priest.
Mark 14: 53. Here he had his mock
trial; here it was that Peter denied his
Lord thrice. From here they took him
to Pilate. Luke 23: 1, Now it is ear-
ly in the morning; and the Jews would
not go into the judgment hall lest they
oe defiled, but that they might eat the
Passover. John 18: 28. IJence the
point again that the Passover
is yet in the future. Now Pi-
late seat him to Herod, and when Herod
had asked him many questions he sent
him again to Pilate. Now of necessity
Pilate must release one unto them at
the feast, and tbey cried, "Away with
this man, and release unto us Barrabas."
Luke 23: j7, 18. Notice he has not re-
leased the prisoner yet, b'lt must at the
feast. Again the point is made that
the Passover is in the future. Pilate
makes an effjrt to rele/.se him, but in
vain; hence the language of the proph-
et: "He is despised and rejected of men,
a man of sorrow, and acquainted with
grief." Isa. 53: 3. He was delivered
up to be crucified. See the soldiers
leading him away to the place of exe-
cution, John 19: 16. And it was the
third hour or nine o'clock, and they
crucified him. Mark 16: 25. Also two
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thieves with him. Here the cruel mock-
ing was carried on until the sixth hour
o. twelve o'clock. Then there was
darkness over the whole land until the
ninth hour or three o'clock. Mark 15 :
33. Reader, what a scene is here, which
nature is called to witnefs. The sun
refused to give her light, the vail of
the temple was reat in twiia from top
to bottom, and the earth did qaake and
the rocks rent. Matt. 27: 51. We
have arrived at tlie point where the
type and the ante-type meet in point of
time. But we stop not h^re. John
says, (chap. 19: 31) "The Jews there
fore, "because ifc was the preparation,
that the bodies should not remain on
the cross on the Sabbath day," etc.
Again, "There laid they Jesus therefore
because of the Jews' preparation day;
for the sepulchre was nigh at hand."
John 19: 42. Also Mark 15: 42: "Now
when the even was come because it was
the preparation."
Now we have arrived at the close of
the preparation day — the twelfth hour
or six o'clock in the evening, the close
of the Jewish day. Now is the legal
time for the Passover to be eaten at the
beginning of the 15 th day. Now we
have followed the Savior to the tomb
and the Passover not eaten yet. Can
we ever be more certainly right than
we are in this, that Christ did not eat
the Jewish Passover with his apostles
on the night of his betrayal ?
GanisoD, Iowa.
For the Brethren at Work
BDTJCATION
till God is found in the multiplication
table, the geography and grammar. It
detracts from no man's religion to know
himself, and the elements of air, water,
and food that sustain him. All things
are parabolic, and he has the best edu-
cation who has the clearest, highest
moral idea of things. Many think they
are educated, while they are only ab-
normal, disproportioned, all intellect,
aad no heart. This one-sided training
makes fops, mishappen, bloated egotists.
If our high schools are to be a real
blessing to the church and the world,'
they must have a fractical Christian
basis, rcakicg the moral use of all facts
and principles the leading object. Apart
from this, 'Kuowjedge puff^th uj)." Nu
church can keep her colleges from be-
coming centres of corruption, unless all
her branches of study are used as Christ
a=ed h's parables — for moral instruc
don and elevation. Not fcr business,
not for display, not for dandjism and
self worship, but for the Divine glory
in character and influence, are we edu-
cated. In all mere intellectual expan
sion there is danger, no matter wheth-
er it is gained m the halls of Yale, or
the old country log school house. God
knew the peril of his work when he
made man. His tremendous possibili
ties of evil, deterred him not from the
creation of a being which fell almost as
soon as God had put the last touch of
peifection upon him. What peril in
tronomy than calculating eclipses, or
piloting vessels across the deep. Ps. 8.
He discovered a lesson in "all sheep
and oxen, yea and the beasts of the
fi-M, the fowl of the air, and the fish
of the sea," which our misleamed pro-
fessors never think it worth while to
put jjto their curricuulm. He that can
see God in the lily of the field, and in
the seed from the germination to har-
vest,and from harvest to mastication, and
from that on through all the chemico-vi-
tal process of digestion and aasimilation
will have a higher and more Christ-
configuring conception of the Incar-
nation, than one who knows no loftier
religion than outward compliance with
types, and conscientious subscription to
ecclesiastical en'actments. The baptis-
mal Isver is vast enough in its signifi-
cance to occupy our eternity. And yet
to how many it is but little more than
enough water to immerse the body in.
So with raiment, and with food and
drink. Who has ever fathomed the re-
ligious thought of the conjugal rela-
tion, and the solemn institute of gener-
ation ? God's college is every where,
and the far-reaching problems of life
and the universe meet us on the dung
hill, in the kitchen, in the commonest
drudgery, no less than in the professor's
chair.
^
CULTURE,
BT C. H. BALSBAUGH.
"VrOT SO formal as some suppose. Ii
-^ ' is a simple necessity. No one can
prevent it. The mind was made for it,
and God hai inlaid all things with his
omniscience, so that the fiaite is obliged
to be always in contact with +he Infii
nite. The farmer has his style of edu
cation, the miller another, a difi'erent
craftsman still another and so on, from
the college president to the maid who
grinds the coftee. Some know things
mainly in their objectivity, and thesr
necessary mental impressions. Others
reach heights and depths in the cona-
monest objects, and see the most entranc
ing revelations of Deity in the fire that
cooks their food, and no less in the food
itself. The highest idea of education
is not the secular. Neither the common
school nor the college fulfills its mission
the objective institutions of grace!
What perveisions of the old ritual:
what misapprehension and abuse of the
new! God knew it all, but still went
on to establish what would be turned
into a snare by miiiiom. What num
bers rest on the sacramental, the exter-
nal, and traditional, in our own Broth
eihood 1 That which is designed as a
Khadow is taken for substance. The
type is exalted to the place of the spir
itual reality it represents. So with ed-
ucation. Our colleges will prove
mighty powers for good or evil. Neu-
tral they cannot be. "In Christ are
hid all the treasures of wisdom and of
knowledge." And yet He testifies of
Himself, "I am meek and lowly in
heart." But for this, God himself
would be puffed up. God incarnate is
what makes knowledge eafe. Educated
minH[?] means educated iniquity and
graduated damnation, apart from the
great fact of God manifest in the flesh, true, will we be
The Psalmibt had a higher use for aa 1 be for us sweet rest.
WHEN it assumes its proper place,
illumined by faith, and animat-
ed by devout aspirations, acquires a
dignity and depth, which of itself it
cannot attain. From faith it receives
its highest and most worthy objects. It
is chastened and purified from self-ref-
erence and conceit. It is prized no
longer, merely for its own sake, or be-
cause it exalts the possessor of it, but
because it enables him to be of use to
others who have been less fortunate. In
a word, it ceases to be self- isolated, and
seeks to communicate itself as widely
as it may. So culture is transmitted
from an intellectual attainment into a
spiritual grace.
Do we stand on Jordan's stormy
banks? Do we look beyond to the
beautiful Canaan and long to cross over
and possess that goodly land? Have
we been faithful in the wilderness of
sin, and not departed from the true
God? Happy then, if we have been
Beyond, there will
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THE BRETHRBlSr ^T TV^ORK-
NON-CONFORMITY AND UNIFORM-
ITY IN CHRISTIAN DRESS
OR APPAREL.
BI JOHN WAMPLEB.
MUCH has been said and written on this
subject, and a good deal of difference has
obtained in the Brotherhood in regard to this
simple matter of dress; and it seems a little
strange that so many members either cannot,
or will not see the beauty and wisdom of plain-
ness and oneness in this matter. I believe all,
or nearly all the brethren and sisters will agree
that it is not right for us to follow all the foolish
and vain fashions that are in the world; but
then a gocd many conclude that we need not
be so very particular, and that some little of
the world's fashions "will do no harm. Bat all
admit that there is danger in going too far.
Then if all admit that there is danger in going
too far, then it is surely a part of wisdom to
learn just how far we may go, and just where
the danger begins.
All admit that Mary was safe at the feet of
Jesus; but all will not admit that she would
have been so safe to have taken a higher posi-
tion. It has always seemed to me that there
was safe ground in this matter of apparel, and
I will try to show what is safe ground. I
believe that unity is safe, and I suppose all my
brethren and sisters will agree that unity is safe
It is very generally admitted that oneness or
sameness is safe. But what is oneness or unity
or sameness? When applied to Christian dress
or apparel, can two distinct forms be called
oneness, if both are plain? We claim that
this is not oneness or uniformity. We have
all seen what oneness or sameness — what a
strict uniformity of dress existed among the
soldiers during the late war: all dressed just
alike, even to that of sameness in color. I
presume all will admit that this was uniform-
ity, that this was oneness. And will not all
admit that the army was strongev in this way
than it could have been in any other way ? In
this way there was no danger of passbg a fel-
low-soldier, and supposing him to be an enemy.
Why then cannot we have so perfect a oneness
or uniformity? Would it not be entirely safe?
Suppose some of our ministering brethren
should preach the Gospel where the Brethren
are not known, and under their preaching sin-
ners should become converted, and ask es they
did at Pentecost, "tvhat shall we do," and the
brethren give them the answer that Pet»r gave,
and then they come forward and are baptized.
To illustrate we will suppose twelve young
women come and are baptized, all having been
brought up under the vain fashions of the
world, all dressed in the latest and the most
vain fashions; now suppose after they are bap-
tized, the ministering Brethren call their atten-
tion to the Apo3tle'scommand,"Benotconform-
ed to the world;" show them that the Apostle
teaches modesty in dress, not costly array, and
in short, suppose all the Scriptures that have
any bearing on this matter are presented to
their minds, but no form of dress is shown
them, and in this way the ministers leave ihem,
warning them not to be conformed to the
world. Now I ask, under jast such circumstanc-
es what will these twelve young sisters do? will I
they not all understand that their present vain
manner of dressing is not what the Apostle
would teach when he teaches modest apparel?
And T ask right here, if there is a brother or
sister in our Fraternity that will deny that in
just such a case these twelve young sisters will
be very sure to consult each other as to what
changes ought to be made, and how they
ought to dress so as to be not conformed to
the world? Would not every brother and sis-
ter agree that it would be wisdom in these
young sisters to consult each other? And
now we will suppose that in their consultation
they come to the conclusion, as we are all sis-
ters in one family, we will get goods exactly
alike in every particular and make them all of
one pattern, and they then put their decision
into practice; then when they meet again for
worship there is no possible chance for envy in
the matter of dress, no possible chance for any
one to find fault with the dress of the other.
There will perhaps be but little said about
dress. No one need then ask how sister A, or
sister B, was dressed.
We will now look at the other side.
Suppose these twelve babes in Christ
should each act independent of the
other, each one conclude, that I know
how I ought to dress, and I will consult
no one and take no one's advice, each make an
independent attempt at plainness, at fulfilling
the teachings of the Apostle when he com-
manded unity in dress; I ask, is it not a fact
that when they meet again with their new
changed forms of dress that they will have just
twelve forms, no two dressed alike? In this
variety of forms is there not danger that some
will not be as plain as others think they ought
to be? Is there not danger that some will
have purchased goods a little more costly than
others, and that there may be a good deal of
controversy about the matter? And as soon
as the first love gets a little cold they may be
tempted to envy each other on account of dress.
STAND FAST.
BY CHABLOTTE T. BOND.
WE can have no better evidence of the pow-
er and truth of religion than to see
God's people join in their position striving and
contending for the truth. If we zealously
study the Scriptures we can find enough there
to establish us in our faith, and when the foun-
dation is firmly laid on the rock of ages we are
prepared and must contend with the adversary.
Nothing is more worthy of our ambition than
to be able to stand firm when the strong-holds
of truth are assailed, and to ba trusting and
firm in the hour of peril, confiding and hopeful
in trials and temptation; to be joyful and un-
yielding. The day has indeed Come that every
true follower of Jesus must watch and pray
lest he be led into temptation. Perilous times
have come and our only hope is to stand fast to
the Word, make it the man of our counsel;
follow in the footsteps of Jesus, and be guided
by his spirit.
If we listen to this or that one's opinion we
will soon be lost in the labyrinth of different
views, and the Babel of confusion.
Therefore let as be more zealous in our search
of the Word, and by God's help we will be able
to stand fast, and pass through the storm of
confusion and conflicting theories that threaten
us.
God has promised to be with his "own in
every trial, and many of the saints have suffer-
ed persecution in the most horrid forms, some
even been martyred for steadfastness of faith in
Jesus.
Let us now show by a steady zaal for Christ
and his Holy Word that we are possessed of
his Holy Spirit.
THE CITY OF BETHLEHEM.
IT was about a mile in length, and is built on
the top and upper slope of some hills — a
favorite station in Palestine, where even now
the hills and mounds are crowned by the ruins
of towns and villages.
The hills about Bethlehem were made of a
succession of terraces, some ot which still re-
main and give a good idea of what the whole
must have been long ago. And the terraces
were entirely covered with fig trees and vines
and pomegranates and olives, growing in the
richest profusion, and lool ed like huge gigantic
steps, reaching up from the lowest valleys into
the highest ridges.
The vines of course, hung over the sides of
this giant's staircase, with their beautiful leaves
and large bunches of purple fruit resting on
the limestone, of which the hills are made, in
charming contrast to its dazzliag whiteness.
Bethlehem is one of the oldest towns in Ju-
dea. It existed in Jacob's time, but its name
then was Ephrath, or Ephratah, and it was
not until long after the days of Joshua that
it was called Bethlehem.
THE HERMIT'S PRAYER.
A YOUNG man who had great cause of com-
plaint against another, told an old hermit
that he was resolved to be revenged. The good
old man did all he could to dissuade him, but
in vain.
The young man persisted in seeking venge-
ance; and then the old hermit said to him, "At
least, my young friend, let us pray together
before you execute your design."
The young man assented, and the hermit
began to pray in this way: "It is no longer
necessary, 0 Heavenly Father, that thou
shouldst defend this young man, and declare
thyself his protector, since he has taken upon
himself the right of seeking his own revenge."
The young man lell on his knees before
the old hermit and prayed for pardon for his
thoughr, and declared he would no longer seek
revenge of those who had injured him. — Se-
lected.
1 1^1 I
The quaint old emblem writer, Queries,
says: "Has any wronged thee? be bravely re-
venged. Slight it and the work is begun:
forgive it and it is finished. He is below him-
self that is not above an injury."
If in dark business we perceive God to guide
us by the lantern of his providence, it is good
to follow the light close, lest we lose it by lag-
ging behind.
the; KHEijFiiiEJsr .ajt "v^ore:.
H27
MABY C. NORMAN, SHABOK, MINN,
WHAT IS HOME.
What is home without a mother!
What is lionie without her face !
Beaming smiiliug with devotion.
Who is it can fill her place !
What is home without a father!
One so noble, kind and true,
He who always is so willing.
To do that which is to do.
What is home without the children !
Little beams of naughtiness,
Home is not complete without them,
Yes, we want them to caress.
HAPPY HOME.
provocations, mainfcains a Christiaa character,
being meek, gentle, and long-suffering, to his
wife, children, and servants, willing to aid
his wife in performing the duties which makes
home happy, has a perfect heart, and
adorns the doctrine of God his Savior in all
things. We expect to give this subject consi-
derable thought, therefore we will say more
about it in the future. m. o. N.
MOTHERS.
A HAPPY horns is above all treasures on
earth, the most delightful, and the most
to be enjoyed. It is truly a paradise on
earth. Henee every home should be made
happy, that all the inmatss may erjoy the
benefit derived therefrom. What a reforma-
tion there would be in society should a reform
take place in many homes of our land. It
IS a duty, bound upon all who have homes,
to make thfm happy. This can be done
without difficulty. We certainly have the
precept given to us in divine revelation, and
by a strict attention, and a complete obedience
to the precepts given by God, we may be
able to adorn our homes with heavenly beauties,
so much, that all who enter, will enjoy it,
and be made to feel the necessity of a happy
home. But it should be remembered that it
takes more than one to make a happy home.
Husband and wife should when starting on
life's journey strive together in making their
homes both pleasant and happy. It is too often
the case that this great work is assigned to
th« wife alone and if she does not accomplish
the end desired, she is ranked among the
unfaithful, when at the same time she had
done all in her weakness to make her home
desirable. But alas, her labor was all in
vain, she could not accomplish the work alone.
Her husband had refused to assist her. Hus-
band, it is utterly impossible to have a happy
home under such circumstances, if you desire
happiness at home, assist your wife in making
it so; do not expect wife to do the work alone,
that is asking too much of her. As the care of
the family devolves on the wife, and the chil-
dren must owe the chief direction of their
minds and formation of their manners to the
mother, she surely needs all the assistance and
support which her husband can give her, and
if she performs her duty well, she deserves the
utmost of his love and affection. Husbands
are called to love their wives, even as Christ
loved the church. Also wives to obey and
venerate their husbands. Hence love and pro-
tection on the one hand, affectionate sub-
mission and fidelity on the other. The law of
God gives women equal rights and claims with
man. But superior strength gives the man
dominion. Husband keep your wife in sub-
jection without making her a footman or a
slave. The man who in the midst of family
UmWELVE or fifteen years ago," says ex-
J. Goventior Briggs, " I left Washington
three or four weeks in the Spring. While at
home, I possessed myself of the letters of Mr.
Adams's mother, and read them with exceed-
ing interest. I remember an expression in one
of the letters addressed to her son, while yet a
boy twelve years of age, in Earope. Says she:
'I would rather see you laid in your grave than
you should grow up a profane and graceless
boy.'
"After returning to Washington, I went
over and said to Mr. Adams, 'I have found who
made you!'
" ' What do you mean?' said he.
"I replied, ' I have been reading the letters
of your mother.'
"If I had spoken that dear name to some
little boy who had been for weeks away from
his dear mother, his eyes could not have flashed
more brightly or his face glowed more quickly
than did the eye and face of that venerable old
man when I pronounced the name of his
mother. He stood up m his peculiar maimer,
and emphatically said, 'Yes, Mr. Briggs, all that
is good in me I owe to my mother.'
"Oh! what a testimony was that from this
venerable man to his mother, who had in his
remembrance all the stages of his manhood,
'AH that is good in me I owe to my mother!'
?/! others think of this when yrur bright-eyed
little boy is about. Mothers make the first
impressions upon their children, and these are
the last to be ef&ced."
'All that is good in me I owe to my mother."
So good men say, and yet when did these men
as legislators ever make woman's education a
subject of f.ublic interest by providing for it
as libsrally as they do for the education of
men? Does not the feminine mind nesi cul-
ture of the best kind as surely as the masculine?
. .^ ,
THINK WHILE YOU READ.
and do not read aloud to please others unkss
you care nothing for the article yourself. A
pracffced reader can read aloud for hours and
carry on an independent train of thought all
the time. This ruins the faculty of study as
well as the memory. Dismiss all other sub-
jects but the one in hand. Let ihe ear Be
deaf to all sounds, and the eye blind to all
sights. Let the sense of touch sleep, and smell
and taste be as though they were not. A lesson
learned in this state of mind will stay with you,
and will not need to be "crammed ' again the
night before examination. It will be like lines
carved deep into the rock, or chiseled on the
Rosetta stone. The other method is the dim
tracing of obscure letters in the sand, which
the next wave obliterates. (N)
ONE'S MOTHER.
AROUND the idea of one's mother the mind
of man clings with fond affection. It is
the first dear thought stamped upon our infant
hearts, when yet soft and capable of receiving
the most profound impressions, and all the
after feelings are more or less light in com-
parison. Our passions and our wilfulness may
lead us far from the object of our filial love;
we may become wild, headstrong, and angry at
her counsels or opposition; but when death has
stilled her monitory voice, and nothing but
calm memory remains to recapitulate her
virtues and good deeds, affactien, like a flower
beaten to the ground by a rude storm, raises
up her head, and smiles amidst her tears.
Round that idea, as we have said, the mind
clings with fond affection; and even when the
earlier period of our loss forces memory to be
silent, fancy takes the place of remembrance,
and twines the image of our departed parents
with a garland of graces, and beauties, and
virtues, which we doubt not that she possessed.
iN)
, ^ ,
CLOTHING.
THE "Teacher's Journal," in an article on
methods of study, reminds the student
that the first essential to successful study is
the power of concentration of thought. This
power is largely a matter of habit and cultiva-
tion. Read five pages of history in a lack-
adaisical manner. Close the book and write
out all you can remember. Then compare
your production with the printed matter, and
you will be able to judge your proficiency.
Read five pages more with fixed attention and
a resolution to retain the subject, and compare
as before. Yon will find a marked improvement.
If your memory is treacherous read but very
little, and always write out thesubj>=ct. When
you hear a sermon or address, hear it, and
afterweri reduce it to writing. Read no novels
WE greatly over-dress our children. They
ought never to be oppressed with what
they wear, and it should always protect the
limbs. Generally the body is over-dressed, and
the arms and legs too little dressed. It is
downright murder to dress little ones with
nothing on their arms and legs in cold weather,
and it is also icjurious to overload and keep
their bodies too warm. In the first case,
children are liable to congestions of the inter-
nal organs, in the later, to debility and weak-
ness of the skin. If however, they are prop-
erly clothed, and thsir bodies exposed to the
air and sunshine, the skin may always be kept
vigorous. The bowels must be kept free, not
by* physic, but by the right food, and, if
necessary, an occasionl irjection. Constipated
children will always suffer more from teething
than those whose bowels are free. — Herald of
Health. ^
A POOR SICK WOMAIT, used to keep on her win-
dow sill a strawberry plant in a broken saucer
filled with a little earth, because its new leaves
and constant growth helped her to feel God's
nearness. It makes no difference whether »e
live or die, we are always in the presence of God. '
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THE BltJBJTHHEN ^T ^OJrlK.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY. ■»
MAY 31, 1881.
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BEETHREN AT WORK,
Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., lU.
TO OUR BRETHREN AT AUKUAL
MEETING.
IT has been my expectation for a long time to
enjoy this &.nnnal Conference with you,
bat inasmuch as we expect our Northern Dis-
trict of Illinois to be represented in many ex-
cellent brethren, and Mt. Morris School in all
her Trustees except myself, I feel that you will
excuse my absence when you hear my reasons.
Some of my friends know that I have been
contemplating a visit to Europe and Asia for a
great while and, knowing of no better time and
circumstaEces to put my purpose into exeecu-
tion than during the present season, I have de
termined, if the Lord will, to leave for a foreiga
land in a few days. It had been my intention
to attend Annual Meeting and sail for Liver-
pool or London about July 1st, but finding the
best lines of steamers already crowded for July,
and desiring as many Siimmer months abroad
as possible, I have thought it advisable to go a
month earlier, and trust that the many dear
friends whose familiar faces I would have loved
to look upon in June, will not feel that we
are indifferent to the important interests which
■will engage the deliberations of our general
council. I have confideece in the integrity of
our Brethren, their purpose to do right, and the
supervising wisdom of our Heavenly Father
who makes "all things work together for good
to them that love God, to them who are the
called according to his purpose." With refer-
ence to o
MT. MORBIS COLLEGE,
I will say that -while I do not expect to be
with it for six, eight, or more months (not
having determinej the full extent of my journ-
ej), its interests will be in the immediate man-
agement of excellent brethren, such as M. S.
Newcomer, D. L. Miller and L. R. Pt,ifer, whose
warm Christian he^irts, excellent financial and
executive ability, with the able and earnest
«orps of teachers provided for next year must,
with the blessings of God, render the work a
success and will do all- for the school that
could well be done if I were present. The
school will really be under the same manage-
ment it has been under during the present
year. We bespeak therefore the con-
tinued confidence and hearty co-operation
ot our brethren and friends generally,
feeling that all will be done in our
power to merit the same. Besides, we
hope to extend our facilities, make our work if
possible more thorough, and add to the number
and strength of our Faculty. Desiring an
interest in your prayers, and wishing yon the
abundant grace of our Heavenly Father, and
his directing wisdom in all your deliberations,
I am.
Fraternally Tours,
J. W. SlEIli.
A FILE TO SHARPEN MATTOCKS.
1 Samuell3; 20.
CONCERN for business, pleasure, ambition
and honor cause men to neglect the Gos-
pel— God's power unto salvation. A careful
study of the Gospel and a diligent application
of its teachings to himself, by himself, will make
a man a follower of Christ, a student of God,
and acceptable to the Lord.
Knowing how easy it is for a people to turn
aside, seeking their own strength, and invent-
ing means to overcome evils, we come plead-
ing for the Gospel of Jesus, and beseech all
the people of God to accept the Gospel as be-
ing profitable for reproof, for correction, and
for instruction. These, with doctrine, consti-
tute the four corners, or the foundation stones,
for good government and evangelic faith.
Does a man need doctrine? The Gospel con-
tains BuflBcient for him. Do any need reproofs?
The Gospel furnishes all the power for reproof
Must some be corrected? The Gospel contains
power enough to correct. If it contains power
enough to reprove and correct, need we long
and seek for more than enough? More than
enough is useless. Are there those who need
instruction in righteousness? Then to the
Gcspel for it; for any righteousness not urged
by the Gospel is filthy rags, and filthy ragsdo
not become saints who have been made white.
"Well," says one, "what harm is there in a
statement of faith ?" Let us see. If a state-
ment of faith embraces more than the Gospel,
it embraces too much, and whatever embraces
more than the Gospel should be rejected be-
cause it embraces too much. If a statement ot
faith embraces less than the Gospel, it embraces
too little, and that which embraces less than
the Gospel should be rejected because it em-
braces too little for the believer. If a statement
of faith d ff-rs from the Gospel, it is wrong in
so far as it differs from the Gospel, and by all
lovers of truth should be rfjected because it
differs from the Gospel. If it be claimed that
a statement of faith is ««aj-?y like the Gospel,
it should be rf j-'cted because it is not lyrecisely
like the Gospel; and if it be precisely like the
Gospel it is to he rtjected because the Gospel
itself will do. It is dangerous to Christiau
liberty to make something nearly like the Gos-
pel ar d pass it for the Gospel, or as an addition
to the Gospel.
To demand a statement of faith d ffering in
any respect from the Gospe), is an hdmission
of the insufficiency of the Gospel, and a confess-
ion of the weakness of the Gospel is not a con-
dition of salvation in heaven. A people there-
fore, who demand a statement of faith nearly
like the Gospel, or differing from the Gospel,
or embracing more than the Gospel, regard th'j
Gospel as embracing too little, and will be
held accountable. A statement of faith em-
bracing more than the Gospel, is to be rejected
because it makes a man comply with more
than God demands. A thing that demands
more than God demands, is to be rejected be-
cause it demands too much. Such is Roman-
ism. A thing that demands less than God de-
mands, is to be rejected because it demands too
little. Su5h is modern Protestantism.
If a system of applying the Gospel to our
hearts, embraces more than the Gospel it em-
braces too much, and whatever system em-
braces more than the Gospel, is to be rejected
because it embraces two much. If a system
of applying Gospel principles embraces
less than the Gospel, it embraces too little,
and should therefore be rejected because it em-
braces too little. If any system of applying
truth differs from the Gospel, or prevents a
man from walking humbly before God, it is to
be rejected because it differs from the Gospel
and shuts a man out of the kingdom of God.
"0" says one, "we took our statement of
faith from the Gospel, hence it is the same as
the Gospel." What do you mean by that little
word "owr?" If the statement of faith is the
same as the Gospel, then you will lose nothing
by throwing away the statement and accepting
the Gospel; for a thing Lke the Gospel can cer-
tainly be no more than the Gospel.
Any attempt to make the means of union
greater than the object of our love, must re-
sult disastrously. If the means designed to
to hold us to God. are appointed by the Lord,
then we will hold to him; but if in any respect
the means differ from God's means, then they
are to be rejected because they are not of God.
Any rules made for the application of the Gos-
pel, and differing from the Gospel, are wrong,
and are to be rejected because the are wrong.
If any tnanner of applying the Gospel, alienates
the hearts of the saints from God and creates
strife, discord, division and confusion among
the meek and lowly in heart, th^n that manner
is to be rejected as not of God, for God work-
eth by love. If any human rule is made a bar
to the promulgation of the Gospel by the law-
fully chosen ministers of Christ, the rule is
to be rej acted because it is more than the Gos-
pel.
A man cannot be more than saved. All the
power to save a man, is placed in the GospeL
The Gospel as it is was designed by the Lord
and sent to reach man as he is and make him
a new creature. Whatever, therefore, is set in
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between man and the Qosnel with a view to
make him wore than a new creaturf, U more
than God designed, hpnce is to be rt jscted be-
eaase it is too much. Men and women are re-
quired to love the Lord their God with all the
heart, and with all the sou', and with all the
mind. Matt. 22: 37. Whatsoever is set up to
prevent men and woman loving God with all
their heart, soul, and mind is a bar to perfect
communion with God, and is to be rfjected be-
cause it alienates uian's affections for God.
Israel once forgot the Lord's ways so that
no smith could be found in all the land to make
them swords and spears, but a file was left them
to sharpen their mattocks, and coulters, and
forks, and axes; but they laid aside the old file
and went to the Philistians to sharpen their
mattosks, and coulters, and forks, and axes. To
give the figure due weight and expression, per-
mit us to urge our "chief men" to use God's
file, the Holy Ghost, to sharpen their wisdom,
judgment, will, and knowledge so that they
with their wisdom, may dig down deep into
the Gospel for the pure gold, and with their
coulters of knowledge turn down the weeds and
throw up the rich soil of good will, and with
their forks of judgment do justice and tquity to
all men, and with their axes of truth cut off
all decayed limbs and superfluous growth.
This will be for the glory oi Gcd and the edi-
fication of the one body ; but if the "chief men"
shall go to other nations tj whet their imple-
ments so that they may make something near-
ly like the Gospel, and demand that we take
that as our rule of faith and practice, then we
shall begin to sail on the sea of distress where
billows rush over the ship and tear away the
masts and rigging, and cause the people to be
seized with consternation. We therefore plead
that the Gospel, its power, wisdom, and judg-
ment may not be forgotten.
Paul the aged advances and beckoning with
his hand wishes to be heard. Hear him :
"When on the earth 180O years ago, I told yon
that the Gospel is God's power unto salvation,
and that it is profitable for doctrine; and not
only for doctrine but for reproof; still more,
for correction also; and more yet, not only
profitable for doctrine, reproof, and correction,
but for instruction in righteousness, that ye
may all he perfect and thoroughly {arniahed unto
all good works. What wwre do you need? If
you have that which is profitable for doctrine
—the thing to believe, and that which is profit-
able for reproof when members are refractory,
and that which is profitable for correction
when one errs, and that which is profitable for
instruction in righteousness so that yon may
be perfect and thoroughly equipped for every
good work, what more is necessary ? If you
will cling to the Gospel you will have power
enoagh to do all the good necessary and power
enough to correct all abases,"
Then let all anite on the Gospel, for that
does not deprive any man from uniting on it.
No man can go above it; and he who goes be-
low it is too low. Leaving the Gospel is leaving
Gcd, Chiiit, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, Van
church, the early Christians and the saints of
all ages. The exact thing to do is to keep be-
fore the people tne Lord's Gospel, his cause and
kingdom, the whole of it, no more cr no less.
Those who are for Gjd, Christ, the Holy Spirit,
the cause and kingdom, must stand out and
cry aloud lest sudden destruction come upon
us. We cauMot be indifferent, or stand for
nothing, but we must stand up for the Lord
and his Gospel — the bond of union — the infal-
lible guide — the perfect rule of faith and prac-
tice. The Lord will condemn no min for urg-
ing and advocating his Gospel, his kingdom,
cause, and religious system. Then back to the
"old fathers," beloved of the L^rd, where there
are no briers and thorns to tear the righteous gar-
ments or obstruct the onward progress of the
church of God. Let every saint plant his feet
upon the Rjck, and the cause of the Lord, and
ultimately he will receive a crown of glory
that fades not away. 0 God, righteous Father,
may they all be one that the world may believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living
God ! M. M. B.
OlSr THE ^A^A.Y
PALESTINE!
B'
We note, with much interest, the follow-
ing paragraph from the Kew York Times:
"A wonderful change has taken place in Jeru-
salem of late years, and it is probably now a
more comfortable residence than ever before in
its history. Mr. Schick, who holds the ap-
pointment of Surveyor of Buildings in the
Holy City, has lately issued a very instructive
report. He tel's us that ruined houses have
been restored' or rebuilt by individuals or com
paniss, and buildings on the Peabody plan hive
been erected by associations. The streets are
now lighted, and kept, for sn Esstern city,
most exceptionally clean; aud the aqueduct
from the Pools of Solomon has been restored,
and water brought thence to the city. Tanner-
ies and slaughter-houses have been reraoved
outside of the town. The Sanitary Dapart-
ment is under the control of a German physic-
ian. Bethlehem and Nazareth a-e eagerly em-
ulating the progress of the capital. In the
latter place windows are becoming quite frs-
quent. It is asserted that there is a fixed reso-
lution on the part of thousands in Prussia to
make that country as hot as possible for the
Jews, and it is not unLkely that this in a meas-
ure increases the already considerable number
now returning to Palestine, more especially as
the German Jews already are a power in Jeru-
salem. The improvements are further likely
to lead to many Europeans wintering there."
KO J. W. Stein left Mt. Morris last Wed-
nesday morning en route for Europe and
Asia, intending to spsmi sometime in Palestine
and other parts of Bible lands. We would
have been pleased to have him attend the An-
nual Meeting and start from ther«-i hit he
found it to his convenience to cross the ocean
as soon as possible, hence after bidding his
friends here farewell he turned his face towards
the East, and ere this papsr reaches mj^t of our
subscribers he will be fir out on the great deep.
He goes with the prayers tni well wishes of
thousands of brethren, sisters ani friends.
Bro. Stein has had this trip in contemplation
for some ytars. Hi-s mind has been trained to
Bible research and he desires to gain more in-
formation rpgaid.ng the Bible lands — the
places where once lived the prophets and apos-
tlej of old. To tread the sacred soil, that was
once pressed by the holy feet of Jesus himself
will make his heart thrill with emotion.
We have arranged with him for regular Cor-
respondence while on this jiurney. All his
correspondence, ill t:?nded for publieatioo, will
be sent direct to the Brethren at Work, thus
enabling all our readers to get the full benefit
of the letters soon after they reach us. These
letters will likely be a most interesting fea-
ture this year, hence we hope to see a general
f^ffivt upon the part of every reader to get the
the paper into the bands of all his neigiibors,
especially members, for they will want to read
what Bro. Stein has to say about Paltstine and
other places he may visit as he passes around
the world.
Only 60 cents for ttie paper from now tiL
the end of the present year.
We read the other day ot a little boy who
was in the habit of saying his prayers before
going to bed, accosting his mother as follows:
"Mamma, how long will it be bef ire I'm big
enough to quit saying my pr,iyers? You never
say yours, do you?" The good mother said:
" Little boys shouldn't ask so many questions.
Go to sleep my child." — Gospel Preacher.
Peace is far from the minds of the European
powers, if we may judge hy the condition of
thing-i in the immense Krupp gun-works in
Germany. These factories are in a feverish
activity. The numerous buildings have re-
ceived more additions, the army of employees
has been increased and work is carried on day
and night. The next country to have an order
filled is Roumania, for which 100 field guns,
with complete accoutrements, have been in
in process of manufacture. Greece •mil come
next with 700 field piectS,comf l:tely f quipped.
Next in order is Sweden, vrith fifty field guns,
Holland with 120, and Italy with 400 siege
guns. ^^________
The man or woman who gi^es their tongue
a vacation occasionally will have time to store
up good thoughts in the heart.
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•iJdLE] JBiti]TIIiiK]Si ^'r W^OJtiJrC
BE NOT FEARFCTL
EACH year as the time of Annual Meeting
approaches nearer and nearer, there is a
feeling of fear and dire forebodings that some-
thing terrible is about to happau. Some behold,
with an eye of alarm, the sad state of the Broth-
erhood; others predict divisions and disruptions
fearful in their character; while a third class
with souls filled with divine love and h-^avenly
resi ^nation refuse to believe that any calamity
is about to be visited upnn the church of Christ.
We are not ignorant of the possibility of rest-
ing in carnal security; but there is a difference
between concern over vexed questions, and in-
diifdreuce concerning our soul's salvation. Be-
cause there is some agitation over certain
questions, and this locally, is no evidence that
all things are going to destruition. True there
always have Jjeen men who for love of honor
and the praise of men, would rand families,
churches, communities — yea even nations, but
the many letters from various parts of the
Brotherhood warrant us in concluding
that the union will not be dissolved — that
while a faction here and there may in their own
wisdom set up for themselves, the great work
of the cliarch will go on, and on, "bright shin-
ing 33 before." In all ages of the church, there
have been discontented parties who finally
"went out" from the body of Christ, but their
work was short-lived, and the church was not
the loser as she steadily moved forward in her
great mission.
Let us therefore not think of divisions and
schisms, but of the mission and character of
the church, and resolve that each of us will do
Ms part in seeking holiness, in which state
there can be no disruption. If we do not think
of divisions, we will not talk divisions, and it is
pretty evident if we do not talk divisions there
can be no divisions. Let us talk about being
better, doing better, and loving more. This
will cement the bonds of union more and more,
and make no one unhappy. m. u. e.
listed iu the Uoited States Navy, and sailjd in
the ship Vaudalia for South America. He
spent three years in that country, visiting the
different sea- ports on the Brazilian station and
then returned to the U. S., during the first ad-
ministration of Andrew Jackson. Peeling the
need of more education he attended school, and
after diligent application was prepared to teach
school. After taking unto himself a wife, he
engaged in farming and mercQandising. In
1849 his fellow citizens chose him to represent
them in the State Legislature where he per-
formed his duty faithfully during the adminis-
tration of Governor Henry (Vise.
When the war broke out in 1861 the organ-
ized a company of cavilry and entered the Con-
federate service where he remained until near
the close of the war when he resigned, went
home and enlisted in the army of the Lord. In
this army he is still serving his Captain and
hs people with zeal and humility. Brother
Harper drives his arguments home with Holy
Ghost power, and makes one feel under his
discourses that he has been with Jesus and
learned of him. After the war he moved to
Missouri where he now lives.
During last Winter he made • tour of the
Northern Illinois churches, and endeared him-
self to us by his faithful end earnest appeals
for true principles. While with us he acted as
Moderator at several church councils, and we
hesitate not to say that with such a man as
Moderator at our meetings there would be less
unnecessary talk, and little evading of the main
questions. Bro. H , can keep a man right to
the question, or stop him in a manner that is
effectual — especially such as "talk too much."
He is not harsh or overbearing, but he has
ability as a parliamentarian, and knows where-
of he speaks. We admire his governing quali-
ties, and the sooner we all learn the same lesson,
the better the order and the greater the har-
mony. M. u. E.
EZRA'S BIBLE.
is written, in a bold, beautiful hand, the five
books of Moses. Unmistakably it is very an-
cient. Having a Bible, with both the author-
ized and Samaritan-Hebrew versions, we sat
down and compared them with the ancient roll,
and found, after reading several verses in fifth
chapter of Deuteronomy, that it coincided, litera-
tim et punctiMtim, with the Hebrew from which
our Old Testament is translated. The tradi-
tion is that Ezra the scribe came down into
Egypt about the time of the "return of the
captivity," in order to correct and complete
the genealogy of the Jews who had fled to
and found shelter in Egypt (Ezra 2: 62),
and that before his return to Jerusalem, and at
the request of the rabbis, he left this ''Eioll of
the Five Books."
If this roll of the Pentateuch dates from the
time of Ezra, then, if I mistake not, we have
to-day handled a Hebrew manuscript of the
Old Testament which is (unless we except the
claims of the Samaritans at Nablous) more
than fifteen hundred years older than any now
known to be in existence."
PASTORS.
TRUE WORTH.
WE call ministers who serve churches pas-
tors. What is a pastor? The Eng-
lish word comss from a Latin root which means
to feed. It is defined by most authorities to
mean a shepherd. In the Old Testamemt it
translates a word which also means to feed, as
the feeding of a flock; and the substantive
means a shepherd. The same is true of the
only instance in which the word occurs in the
New Testament. If pastors, then, really are
shepherds, feeders, there is a volume in this
name touching their duties, their behavior,
and their responsiblities. Peter was three
times instructed to feed the sheep and lambs.
The pastor who spends his time whipping his
flock will soon fiud the sheep extremely shy of
him and even the food he oflFers. Kind treatment
is whab people stand most in need of.
EARLY in the history of the apostolic
church, bold and valiant defenders were
called "chief men" (Acts. 15: 22); and it was
neither wrong nor dishonorable to be found
foremost m a good cause. Paul before Felix,
Agrippa and Ananias rehearses his life, and
Luke as a historian gives usa brief biographical
sketch of Paul. We also have in mind one
who has golden qualities, and of whom we
shall briefly make mention if you will "hear us
of thy clemency a few words."
Addison Harper was bom in Augusta
county, Va., September 15th, 1809, and when a
child his parents moved into Rockingham
county, same State. In 1822 or at the age of
thirteen he went to Philadelphia where he re-
mained three years, and then returned to the
old home in Va. He however remained at
home but a short time until he again went to
Philadelphia, and here six months later he en-
DR. E. P. Ingersoll, now traveling in the
East, writes to the New fork Observer
of a visit to a Jewish synogogue near to the
old Coptic church of Cairo, Egypt. He was
accompanied by Dr. Lansing, a veteran mission-
ary. Of what they saw he writes: "A histor-
ian of the fourteenth century writes [of this
synagogue]: 'It was built forty- five years be-
fore the destruction of the second Temple, and
within is a manuscript written by Ezra the
scribe.' Dr. Lansing said: 'For ten years
have I known of this manuscript, and twice 1
have succeeded in seeing it, but they are very
j ^alous of it. A prominent American tried in
vain to get a sight of it.' Happily, 'the old
folks' were not at home. A young man had
the keys. He knew Dr. Lansing, and at once
opened the door of the synagogue and prompt-
ly closed and locked it after we had entered.
Then forth from its little chamber in the wall,
fifteen feet from the floor, a part of the roll
was brought. We saw it; we handled this rare
old vellum, upon whose time-yellowed surface
Hbee are six facts : In Iceland the Bible is
constantly read by all the people. There is not
in that land a theatie, or a prison, or a sheriff
or a canon, or any military drill. Now look
through these six facts again and tell which is
the cause of all the rest. Is it not the peace
principles produced by a caieful study of the
Scriptures.
ThoItLAS Clarkson says that in the first two
centuries, when Christianity was the purest,
there were no Christian soldiers on record. The
war degeneracy of the church began very early
in the third century, and went so far in the
fourth, that under Constantino the Great,
Christians engaged in war, as they generally
have ever since. We do not know how ac-
curate this statement may be; we cannot chal-
lenge it; but we do know that if the spirit of
Christ controls both of two men or two na-
tions, they will never go to war with each
other. — Golden Ceuser.
THE BRETHRElSr A.T TV'ORB:
331
J. S. MOHXEB,
Editor.
All communications for this department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J, S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
■Will some one explain Genesis 4: 15 — ".ind the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.
And the Lord set a mark upon C tin, lest any flad-
ing him should kill him." What was the mark
He set on him y Eobeet T. Ceook.
Please explain Hebrew 6 : 1, 2. We read, we
should leave the principles of the doctrine of
Christ, we should go on onto perfection, not lay-
ing again the foundation of repentance from dead
works, and of faitti towards God, of the doctrine of
baptisms, etc. What baptisms had Paul reference
to, seeing he uses the plural number ? In the Ger-
man the reading is different: "Von der Taufe, von
der Lehre" H«re we have but oue doctrine and
one baptism. How are we to reconcile the matterV
J. H. MiLLEK.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse in
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
lows: "And there were dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, out of every nation under
heaeen." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or not?
JROEEKT T. Ceook.
Please explain, whether the part of the Lord's
Prayer, " Thy kingdom come ; thy will be done in
earth as it is in heaven ;"— was fulfilled on the day
of Pentecost, and there stopped, or is it right to
pray :t yet V anna GriaEEx.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the 10th chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
43rd. W M.Long.
THE RIVER OF LIFE.
"And he showed me a pure river of water of
life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne
of God and of the Lamb."— Bev. 22: 1.
ORIENTAL writers were aecuatomed to in-
troduce into their compositions, figures,
— of objects in natural life, in order to mate
the greater impression on the mind of those
whom they addressed. The Book of Revela-
tions abounds in this style of writing.
When the Revelator would impress our
minds with the purity and life-giving proper-
ties of the Gospel, he uses the figure of a pure
river of water of Life, having its source in
God. We notice, first, that it is a river of Life;
not a stagnant pool, producing malaria, disease
and death.
Our organization is such that the elements
of a two-fold life are enhanced within it. The
one is a life unto purity and endless bliss, the
other is a life unto sin, corruption and endless
misery. Either one or the other of those lives
is predominating within us all. From our ex-
perience we are led to believe that the. life of
sin is largely in the ascendency. Men and wo-
men are living merely for their present sensual
gratifications, and the low, groveling desires of
the flesh. " Li^e brutes they live, like brutes
they die. To enter a life of purity, " we husi
BE BOEN AGAnSr."
Having been convicted of sin, and exercised
repentance towards God, and faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ, and having "put on Christ in
baptism,'' we are a new creature. Those ele-
ments of our organism, that lay dormant, or
were exercised in a wrong direction, are quick-
ened and restored to their legitimate place in
our spiritual organism. We now b^gm a new
life; a puees lite, being born of God.
At regeneration we are at our weakest stage
of spiritual life; as "babes we desire the sincere
milk of the word, that we may grow thereby."
As we advance on, this divine life runs deeper
and stronger in our hearts. This is beautifully
illustrated in Ezekiel 45, by the water first
coming to the ankles, next to the knees, then
to the loins, and lastly a river so large and
deep that it could not be passed over. Natur-
ally a river at its source is small; but as it flows
down the mountain side, through the valleys,
and over the plains; brooks and other rivers,
flowiDg in on either side, thus causing the riv-
er to run deeper and wider, till at last its vol-
ume of water is such as to carry upon its bo-
som mighty vessels,' that carry our products to
other climes. Thus, the life of Christ in the
heart, is fed by streams of grace that pour in
on every side. On one side comes in a stream
of humility; on another side a stream of love;
of patience, of charity, of devotion, of peace,
till our peace " becomes like a river, and
our righteousness as the waves of the sea."
Naturally, there is scarcely another element
that is susceptible of such life-giving properties
as water. We drink it daily in some form or
other. How refreshing a cool drink of water
is, on a hot Summer day! How it quickens
our life! We use it constantly in the prepar-
ation of our food. Without it, vegetation
could not exist, nor the earth yield her
strength. Remove water from us, and we
must die.
It is thus spiritually. The child ot God
thirsts for a drink at the Fountain opened in
the house of David. The more he drinks, the
stronger he becomes, and the more he wants.
"We drink and drink and drink again.
And yet we still are dry,
tint when we come to reign above.
And all surround a throne of love.
We'll drink a full supply."
The life of a river of water is such, as to im-
part of its life-giving properties to the soil
along its banks; for there we find our most
fertile lands. This well illustrates the ijo'lu-
ENCE ot Christianity on either side of the
stream of our life. Others, who are still drink-
ing of the polluted waters of Babylon, are fa-
vorably impressed with the excellency of Chris-
tian life. And if the church is in gospel order,
she becomes a power for good in our midst; is
as "a city set on a hill," — its Influence reaching
out wider and wider on every side, reflecting
heavenly light all around. " Fair as the moon;
clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with
banners." Her power and influence will be
such that the powers of darkness cannot with-
stand.
Again, it is not only a River of Lite, but its
waters are^wre, — clear as crystal.
This presents to our mind the purifying
character of the Gospel of Christ. Naturally,
when we look into pure water, we see our im-
age reflected. It is thus, in our exhibition of
Cnristianity, i. e,, its manifestations before the
world refl-ct the image of Christ. It purifies
our thoughts, desires, affactions, conversation,
etc., till the whole man is pnrified and made
meet for the " Master's use."
Water is used to purify and cleanse almost
everything; hence, is an excellent figure to re-
present the purifying character of the Gospel
of Christ, as applied to oar hearts. The apostle
says truly, " Seeing ye huve purified your souls
in obeying the truth, to an unfeigned love of
the brethren," etc.
Next, we notice water as a power. There is
hardly another element in the world, capable
of produc!i]gj3OTCf/- equal to water, either in
its natural or condensed form.
Those mighty locomotives that move with
lightning speed over our railways, and carry
immense burdens, cannot move an inch with-
out water. Those ponderous wheels of the tens
of thousands ot our factories, that move all ihe
lesser ones, cannot move without water. About
all our implements are made by t'ae power of
water, as well as the garments we wear, and
the bread we eat. The very Bibles we read
are printed by the power of water.
This is a fitting representation of the power
of the Gospel. Paul says, that the Gospel ct
Christ is the power of God unto salvaiion.
It contains aicaJcening power.
It contains quickening power.
It contains sanctifying power.
It contains overcoming power.
It enables us to overcome the powers of the
grave, and to shout exultant victory in the re-
surrection from the dead.
Then, friendly sinner, why will you continue
to drink of that stagnant pool, filled with the
filth and ecum of human depravity, causing
sickness and death, since the waters of life are
offered so freely?" Then come and drink, that
Tou may live; and bathe in its waters, that you
may become pure and made meet for God's
glory in the world to come. J. 8. m.
A CORRECTION.
IN my article on the setting up of the king-
dom of God, as published in B. at W. No.
17, in fourth paragraph from the beginning,
and next to last line of paragraph, several im-
portant words are' omitted, which partially de-
stroys the sense to be conveyed. The words
are, " at a kingdom, but." Then the clause
will read, " Peter in referring to that event,
does not even hint at a kingdom, but that it
was the fulfillment of the prophecy of Joel,"
etc. J. s. M.
THE CAUSE OF LIGHT.
Gen. 1 : 3, What was that Light, seeing the sun
and moon were only made the fourth day V Some
one please explain. Lizzie B. Mtees.
'^pHE Hffbrew word tor '"light" is wide enough
J. to cover the associated phenomena ot heat
and electricity, and are not these the primal
forces of the universe? Thos. D. Ltok.
Tbuih would be more popular, if it correct-
ed only the faults of others.
332
THE BRETHREN ^T TVORK-
THE DANGER BEFORE US.
TO-DAY many are anxiously looking to
Aiiuual Meeting fjr somethiEg to avert
the daugers that threaten our peace as a church.
It is a tact too apparent to be deaied, that
feelin.s^s have been wounded so. deeply th"t
mtiiiy are ready for division, or cutting off
sooner than have the present state of things
continue longer. Furbearance is a virtue, yet
there is a time when it wears out, aad tiiere is
danger of the collapse being too great and
rising up in jealousy, and cry agiinst those
who have been the object of our torbearance.
Ciiutiou is most needed when forbearance
ceases, aud if there are any coming to Annual
Mettirg without forbearance, they need great-
er caution.
We think our troubles have come from the
want of our principles and doctrine being
cleaiJy defined and faithluUy enforced. For
the future we nf>ed them made clearfr, defined
plainly, and guarded strongly so there is a well
defiacd union to give us strength and power to
hive us work a union and a foundation for it,
that is worth contending for and defending.
TL is Duiou must embrace our faith and prac-
tice as a people, and it must be defined so it is
understood and known by all. The Minutts
as they Eire do not do that plainly. Tbey are
encumbrous and imperfect in their arrange-
men! ; many of them are void, because they are
out of date, belonging to a former age, and
have parsed away v, ith it. Many of them are
too indehnite, and some stand in conflict with
others; some are only advice, others are bind-
ing, which makes thtm altogether an imper-
fect system, or rather alack of system, and we
are not united oa them as we should be on a
system cf rules and government to secure our
pesice and harmony, ard give us sirength and
iiiflueuce.- Would it not be better to revise or
select oat and make a ccdi of M.nutes as will
ui:iie U3 in one understanding, one j\idgmeni,
that we can live up to, defend, and prctecc af
our rule of faith a nd practice? — R. H. M. —in
Gospel Preacher.
€>mxt$\tmkna.
From the Kockies to the AUegheaies,-
Notes by the Way.
NTJlIbES n.
It was our intention to leave Carleton, Neb.,
on Sunday, the 8th inst, but after filling our
appointmsnt, north of town, and hurrying to
the depot, we missed the train owing to a dis-
crepancy in time pieces. Arrangements were
put on foot at once to have a meeting in town
at night. To our surprise the capacious Pres-
byterian church was filled with attentive list
eners. It wbs said that nearly all the people
in the town were out, the greater portion of
■which had never heard the BrethreS preach.
About noon next day we were off for St. Jo-
seph. We passed through a good deal of most
excellent looking country in Northern Kansas
Corn planting was in progress by the farmers
and the crops of growing grain looked promis-
ing. Though it was night when we entered
the low lands of the Missouri Valley yet by
the light ot the moon, the terrible destruction
cf property and general devastation was plain-
ly visible. Many farm residences were yet
standing in large lakes of water; some places
the water was near the top of the fences; other
places the fences were entirely swept away.
Coming to a break in the road-bed, the pas-
sengers had to be transferred, or rather trans-
ferred themselves from one train to another by
<VL.ding through the mud, and walking narrow
logs across deep pools of water ; but the trans-
fer was made without the loss of any passenger
so far as we know, but goo:i humor was at
rt-tiier a low scale. A short run put us into
'.he depot at St. Jo about midnight. Owing to
the state of the road-bed, we could not get on
to Kansas Cify, as we expected to do. Our
baggage was not transferred until next day at 3
o'clock, P. M. We were off for Kansas City,
passing down on the E ist side of the river, op-
posite Atchison. We there crossed over and
went down on the West side. The ravages ot
the great flood were visible all around, large
areas of rich bottom lands, that had been sown
^n wheat, were barren, — the crop entirely de
stroyed; parts of houses were scattered here
and there. At one point three different tracks
of railroad were swept away in sections, the
iron rails bent almost double around trees. We
noticed a number of houses that had been un-
dermined by the angry torrents, and were top-
pling over. The Gosenot gardens at Fort Laa-
venworth were destroyed.
At Kansas City the usual hubbub incident to
Urge Union Depots was our experience. Abou'
ni?ht we were again cfF over the Mo. Pacific,
tor Warrenbbarg, Mo. Although very la' e at
night, we were met at the depot by Bro. Wm
Muhler and wife (sister Lizzie). The latter met
with her sister. Miss Gertrude Reese, just on
from Denver, Colorado, where she had been the
past year. We ei.joyed their hospitality until
next day, when Bro. John Mohler took us to
his heme near Mineral Creek meeting-house.—
Meeting at night; also the following night. We
were sorry we had not longer time to visit at
this point, with the dear members. Wife and
Susan V. Crumpacker are sisters in the flesh,
not having met for over fifteen years. Our
time was principally taken up visiting her and
the hospitable family. By them we were con-
veyed to the home where sister Nannie Roop,
and her husband reside, with such pleasant sur-
roundings. At night, meeting in the Breth-
ren's new church house, near Warrensburg. —
Met with Bro. A. W. Rees% who is the minister
in charge of the little band of faithful mem-
bers at this point.
Next day, Saturday, aboard the freight, we
went to Centreview. Had meeting at night;
also two appointments next day. Good con-
gregation out. Here is the home of Eld. A.
Hutchison ; he is the only minister here now,
but will soon have help by a brother who will
move here from Ohio. A more oedeklt body
of members we have never met with, than we
found here, and all seem to be in peace and
harmony. The prospects for good crops here,
are promising, more so, than at Mineral Creek,
as the chinch bug is very bad there.
Monday evening, the 16th, we bid adieu to
the dear members at Centreview, and boarded
the train for Kansas City. Bro. Hatchison ac-
companied us as far as Pleasant Hillon his way
to attend appointments. As an evangelist he
spends much of time in the field; yet cannot at-
tend only a small proportion of the many
calls made for preaching. In preaching the
Gospel, defending the doctrine of the church,
upholding the distinctive features of the Breth-
ren, as expressed by the principles of Christian-
ity or in working for union and peace in the
church, he is the right man in the right
place. 3. S. Floet.
Money Keceived For Oauish Mission.
Mary Helser, Hilliard, Ohio $1 00
Jos P Emert, Waynesboro, Pa 45
Right Hand, Claysburg, Pa 3 00
J A Prackler, McComb, Ohio 1 00
E & M 0 H Wolbridge, " 1 00
Mt Zion Church, " 8 00
M E Snavaly, 1 00
Miss Susie L Corey, Etna Mills,Cal 50
Nancy Rowland, Hagerstown, Md 1 00
Leah R'plogl , Mrria, Pa 5 00
LydiaLnta, Waddam's Grove church, 111. 2
N Longanecker, for Tuscarowas Cfl, 0.. 7
0 Riner, Chesnut Grove Ch, W Va, 3
A B Wallick. Breedsville, Mich 2
Joseph Uiz, Virden, 111 2 25
A S Culp, for a sister, Monticello, Ind 1 00
D Wells and wife, Pottstown, Pa 2 00
A few sisters, Norristown, Pa 9 00
3 T Cossermaa, for a widow sister, 0 5 OG
S Fink, for Black swamp Dist. Ohio 2 00
A L Funk, Shirleytburg, Pa 2 00
J D Moyer, Mainland, Pa 1 00
a P Mover, " " 1
J Lichtey for the Pony Creek Ch, Kan. . 3
50
00
00
00
00
15
Simue) Bock, Sen. Ridgeway, Ind 1 00
Sam F Seiber for Lost Creek Ch, Pa 3 87
J W Burns, Leipsic, Ohio . . 1 00
Sarah Burns " " 50
Catharine Bennet, Leipsic, Ohio 50
Aaron Mow, Millwood, Ind. sent by B A W 50
Belle Q Myers, Oaks, Pa 1 00
Michael Bechtel for Woodbury Ch, Pa. . 10 34
Sol Dierdorff for Rock River Ch, 111 4 00
Isaac Royer, Swengel, Pa 2 00
G S Ruble, Mc Veytown, Pa 2 00
"An old sister," III 5 00
.Cyrus Bucher, Reistville, Pa 1 00
Christian Geib, " " 50
Eliz Flack, Congress, Ohio 3 00
J W Kaylor and wife, Bellfontaine, Ohio 5 00
Well Wisher 30
Little Orphan Boy, 10
Winebrenarian, 25
Eliz Hiner, Doe Hill, W Va t' 00
K^xia Tyson, Vinden^, Pa 3 50
D H Riddlesbarger for la River Ch, la. . . 2 45
S T Bosserman for Eagle Creek Ch 0. . ... 21 00
Catharine Trump, Melrose, 111 1 00
G A Moore, Eldora, Iowa. 75
C Newcomer for Lick Creek Ch, Ohio.. 7 00
Hettv & M A Engle, New Windsor, Md 50 00
The above was contribute d to sister Hope for
procuring medical treatment.
B A Wolf & L M Young, Plattsbnrg, Mo 2 60
A Brother, Bareville 1 00
John Zook, Nettle Creek Ch, Ind 10 00
M D Benton for Seneca Ch, 0 3 00
James Markley, Cedar Fall, Iowa 2 00
M A Fox, sent by Dr Sprogle, Shannon III 1 00
Leah Replogle, Maria, Pa » 6 00
THE BRETHREN A.T ^VORK,
333
J C Ulery, Mt Morris, 111 40
AlfrpdRnglur ' " .... 50
A D StiilziiMn " " .... 1 80
Daaiel Nisely " " .... 50
Wm Roberts, Myrtle Point, Oregon 25
L A Robert?, " '■ " 26
J H Roberfs " " "..•■ 25
S M Smith for Ttiorn Apple Ch, Mich.. 5 00
JohaBiraheart, MiQsfield.IU 1 00
Lsaaf! Shplly for th.^ Stanislaus Ch, Cal . 12 50
S S Gray, VVarriorauiirk, Pa 100 OU
J. QrisiEa Treasurer.
For Geueral Missionary Purposes.
M'ch B?clitel, for Woodbury Ch.Pa.. . 10 00
JO Flora, Ringgold, MJ 3 00
D Weybright for Wash. Creek Co. Kan. 3 00
"By an sfHioted si-.t^r," Dublin. Pa 4 00
Daniel WoK, tor i'faanor Gn, Ml 5 00
Marv Crouse for Hickory Grove Ch, III . 14 00
C B K mmel for Plum 0 eek Ch. Pa 2 50
Peter Forney, Garrison, Iowa 7 50
J W Ksiylor for Logan Co OHio 4 00
A KrabiU, Rome Ch. Ohio 11 00
J H Higgs for Indian Creek C . Iowa. . . 6 00
D C Biggie for EkhartDist.lnd 2 65
M J Uegler for Fair View Ch. 0 12 00
A L Punk, Sairleysburg, Pa. 1 00
J D Moyer, Mainland, Pa 1 00
Sam F Seiber, Lost, Creek Cq. Pa 1 67
Mary Lawver, Mifflin, Pa 1 50
H B Lahman, Gnnison, Kan 5 00
B A Wolf & L M Young, Platsburg, Mo. 4 65
John Zook for Nettle Creek Ch. Ind 6 25
M D Beatoe for Seneca Cli. Ohio 9 00
Leah R'plogle, Maria, Pa 5 On
Daniel Leedy, Lincflnville, Ind 2 00
John Eisenbise for Shannon Ch. Hi 2 00
Nancy Studabaker, Hirrisburg, Pa 2 00
Eiizi Dstrick, Chambersburg, Pa 3 15
Samuel Valentine, Pottstown, Pa 80
A Sad Accident.
In the Lick Creek congregation, Williams
county, Ohio, April -26, 1881, near Bryan,
Ctiristian Newcomerjwhile engaged in pruning,
fell from an appla-tree and brok^ hiis neck,
which cau33d instant death. He lay perhaps
fiftern minutes befure he was discovered by the
family, and was dead when found. Brother
Newcomer was one of the standard beartra in
Israel. He lived near the church, and his door
was always open to the brethren and sisters.
He was well respected aud the loss of him will
be very much felt by the church, family and
community. He wis a member of the church
for over 40 years, and served as deacon about
31 years. He had ten children living and two
dead, and 33 grandchildren in all, and an aged
companion to mourn h^r loss. The decensed
was born Dec. 29i;h, 1812; aged 68 years, 3
months and 27 days. Funeral services by Jer-
emiah Grumb assisted by the writer, from Job
7: 1-10, to a very large and attentive congrega-
tion. Jacob KisfTNEB.
Sherwood, Ohio.
From David L. Williams. — Our special
district meeting has passed oif quite satisfactori-
ly. It IS true, like alwavs. the different parties
had to some extent, diffrfrent views of some
few things, yet the deliberations were all pleas-
ant, Hijd we havH tvi-r> reason in b-li-v , that
we ail parteil, entertaining the be=t of feeling'-
The meeting was organiz-d by chooshig Bro. S.
S Mohler, Moderator; A, Hutchison, Rfading
Clerk; J. S. Mohler, Wntirg Clerk, and D. L
Williams, Assistant Clerk. The greater num-
ber of the churches was represe'ited fither by
delegates or by letter. There are now nineteen
organ'z^d cburcbea in this district. It is
pleasant for Br--lhr-a thus to meet und-?r the
exercise of the divine spirit; to confer with one
another, and thus labor in the interest of the
good and gloiiuus c.^.use, and for a harmonious
work in the churches, and unless we can har-
monize our efforts and keep in the unanimity
of sacred principles, we need not expect a suc-
cess in our efforts. We thou d always do
church work with due regard tor the feelings o'
of others. Though we may feel stirred to sn
earnestness in our deliberations; yet we should
always be loving and forbearing. I am m-w
with the Mound church, of Bates county, for
the purpose of working with them for some
days, in the intereeta of the church and the
Master's cause. Though this is a busy season
of the year, the work is progressing finely. —
The church is now iu a prosperous condition;
they have a good country, and membeis that
intend to move West, would do wall to see this
country, and we would be glad, if some good,
experienced elder would locate here, and we
think that he could enj ly himself. If any de-
sire to correspond witn thi- church, they bhould
address P. M. Peak, Archie, Cass Co., M \, or
John Koisley, Adrian, Bates Co., M-j. — Adriayi.
Mo., May 24.
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From Emily R. Stifler, — 0 ir quarterly
couacil-mcveting convened at Limersville, Sat-
urday, Apr. 30. Was changed from the regn
lar appointment, first Saturday in May, for
convenience. Decided to hold our Love-feast
at the Duncanville church, Siturday, June4:h,
commencing at 4 P. M. Also services on Sab-
bath. To-day, (May 8ih) Bi o. Divid D. Sell
preached the funeral sermon of little Alexand-
er, youngest child of P ter and Fanpah Dc'l),
who died two weeks ago, aged 3 ye^rs, 4 mos.,
and 2 days. Bro. Sail spoke from I.^aiah 38: 1,
latter part, "Set thine house in order, etc."
Ddar parents do not neg'ect the one thing
needful, but prepare to meet your dear child,
vho has gone to j liu the angel b^nd in the
shining courts of bliss. — DuncansviHe, Pa.
From I B. Lair — I d sire to fay through
your valuable pap^r that I txpfct lo If-ave this
section of country in the Spring ff 1882, — if
spartd so long — and having iny face set west-
ward, I desire to open a correspondence with
members in the wesieru States. Think I should
prefer Kansas, and if tiieie are any members
in that country, needing or desiring my serv
ices, they should write me at once. I am think
ing some of tKking a trip through the West,
the coming Fall or Winter. I should prefer
locating among membsrs of our fraternity, — a
few at least, and would locate where my labors
would be most needed. Please respond soon. —
Antiofh, Ind.
From J. Calvert. — We have had fine
weather. It has been warm, and the corn is
now planted nearly everywhere. Health is
very good; do not know of any sickness at
present. Our S-Juday-3chool, Miy 13, was
largfly attended, and an iaterestoig less-Tn was
Luke 16: 19 to end of chapter, — the ftc's stat-
ed by the Savior c mcerning th^ rich man snd
L-Zirus. " Is hell in sight of hra^en?" T-;e
unswer was, ''Yes; the rich man talked to
A'^raham." — Warsaw, Ind , May 16.
LOVE-FEAST IfOTiCES.
June 1 and 2, at Cherry Grove, Illinois.
June 2 and 3, at 10 A. M., in S'.lver Creek church.
Ogle Co., 111.
June 2, at 4 P. M., at Bro. J. 13. Riggle's, three
milts Sorth-west of Goshen, Ind.
June 3, at 4 P. M., iu the M'inticello congrega-
tion, three miles North east of iljnticelio, Ind.
June 4 li, Seneca, church, uear Attica, Ohio. Stop
off at Chicago Junction.
June 4, at 10 .* . M , Love-feast in Eome church,
Hancock Co., Ohio.
June 7th, Lost Creek church. Pa., near Goodwill.
June 10, at 5 P. M., in the Christianna distrio", at
Bio. John Piter's, about 5 miles nortti-west f i om
Elkhart, Ind.
June lO and 11, at 1 P. M. Love-feast at Panther
Creek cliurch, Dallas Co., Iowa.
June 11, seven miles nearly east of Salem, ilarion
Co., Oregon.
June 11, at 1 P. M., in the Rock River church, L^e
Co.. Ul.
June 11, at 1 P. M. in the Stone cliurch, il.irshall
county, Iowa.
June 11, in the Laporte church, Indiana.
June 11. at 4 P. M, Love-feast at Bethel church.
Holt Ci)., Mo., (near Mound C ty )
June 11, Abilene dis-rict. Dickiuson county, Kan.,
Ave miles soutlj of Abilene.
June 11 and U at 2 P. M., at NaperviUe, Dupige
couuty.TjJ.
June It and 12 at Naperville. 111.
Jiinelt and 12, at Rock River, Lee Co., Ill, com-
mencing at one o'clock.
June 12. in the Turkey Creek churcb, in the
barn of Bro. A. W. Miller, seven oiiles south of
P.iwnee City, Pawneecounty, Jrcl\
June 14, at 4 P. M., iu P.inther Creek church,
Woodford Co.. HI.
June !.5 at 4 P. M , in Pine Creek disfrict, (near
Walkertou, Ind.) Stop off Lapaz on B, & 0. R.R.
June 1.5, in the Upper Cum- eil md district. Pa.
Juneli), at 10 A M., atreaiJence of Geo. IIies*^^:i.iKl ,
li< mili-s from Smithville station on the P. & Ft
w' R. B., 0:iio.
June 14 and Li, at 1 P. M., in the Milledgv ville
congregation, XJarroU county. 111.
June 16 and 17 at Hickory Grove, HI.
June 17 and IS, thr'8 miles north- fast of Chitlie,
Johnson county, Kan., at the home of Bro. B.
Brubaker.
June 17, at 10 A. M, South Campbell church, louia
Co.. Mich.
June 18 and 10. M;iqiiokPta congregation, one-half
mile east <if Lost Nation, Clinton county, la.
June 18 and 19, at 2 P.M., in meeting-house, at
Farragut. Fremont Co., Iowa.
June IS, at 4 P. M , jn the lieaver Creek church,
a.z Bro. John .Sears', si.>; miles west, antt three
miles s uth of York, ^'ork Co., Neb.
June ISth and 10th at 1 P. M., Love-feast at Yellow
Creek, Stephenson Co., HI.
June 2.5, at 2 P. M., in "Vest Pine church, (near
Woodstock, Richland Co., Wisconsin.
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THE BliETHREN ^T TTORK
JjeMtlt mH Mim\mmu.
S. T. BOSSERMAlf,
Editor.
AH communications for this department, should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosierman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
GOOD HEALTH.
PERSONS of regular habits, generally have
good health. All labor, rest, eating, pleas,
uretaking, rising from sleep and retiring to re-
posf , can all be systematically arranged with
thft percision of clocli-work, so when the time
for each arrives, the person has a natural incli-
nation for the exercise and can better enjoy it,
and his wants better satisfied. By thispiecif-
ion, more labor can be performed and much
easier, rest can be relished better, the mind
more at ease, and the body in a healthy condi-
tion.
Early rising and continuing at stated hours
regularly each morning, will greatly promote
health. The morning breeze inhaled into the
lungs is far better than powders, plasters or
pills. Eating should be at regular hour?, and
the food of the more simple and plain kind with
plenty of iruits added. Nothing should be
eaten between meals, so as to allow the stomach
to rsst, then no danger of foul stomach, dyspep
sia, &e. Less aches and pains, and physicians
so far as professionsl labors are concerned,
would almost be strangers to the household.
The mind becomes clearer and stronger, per-
ceptive faculties keener, and as a result, happi-
ness and comfort are made available. Much of
life's misery is brought upon the human family
by their own acts.
By obeying theJaws governing the body and
living up to the laws of life and health strictly,
disease can be driven from the body. By obey-
ing the gospel of Christ, sin can be removed
from the soul. Hence, by obedience, sicknss ps
well as sin can be put away from us. This
power is in Cdrist, who is the great physician of
body and soul, and has all power committed to
him'both of heaven and of earth. His gospel
is very extensive, and every student of this gos-
pel of Christ will find in it the gospel of eating,
the gospel of dduking, the gospel of labor, the
gospel of cleanliness and the gospel of temper-
ance regulating our lives in all its conditions,
In obedience to this gospel, the power of the
Author can, and will be applied and we are
well, and health and happiness is the great
boon for us to enjoy. b.
cret. He said he came to talk with me. He
had been told during his senior year that it
was safe to drink wine, and by that idea he had
been ruined. I asked him if his mother knew
this. He said no; he had carefully concealed it
from her. I asked him if he was such a slave
that he could not abandon the habit, "Talk
not to me of slavery," he said; "I am ruined,
and b=!fore I go to bed I shall quarrel with the
bar keeper of the Tontine for tlie brandy or gin
to sate my burning thirst." In one month
this young man was in his grave. It went to
my heert. Wine is the cause of ruin to a
great proportion of the young men of our coun-
try.— Prof. Goodrich. (B )
A RUM-SELLER.
THE DANGER OF WINE.
I HAD a widow's son committed to my care.
He was heir to a great estate. He went
through the different stages cf college, and final-
ly left, with a good moral character and bright
prospects. But during the course of his educa-
tion he had heard the sentiment advanced,
which I then supposed correct, that the use of
wines was not only admissible, but a real auxil-
iary to the temperance cause. After he had
left college a few years he continued respect-
ful to me. At length he became reserved.
One night he rushed unceremoniously into my
room, and his appearance told the dreadful se-
SIMPLICITY IN LIVING MEANS
HEALTH AND LONG LIFE.
WM. Cullen Bryant, the great poet writer
and orator, who died recently, in New
York, attributed his long life of health and ac-
tivity to the fact of his having lived temperate-
ly and duly regarded the laws of health. He
was 84 years of age when he died and might
readily have lived Icnger had he not met with
an accident that caused his death. He was ap
parently as full of activity and the prospect
of many more years of life as a man of 30, all
because he took good care of his health.
From under his own pen we learn something
concerning his manner of life. In winter he
usually arose at about half past five; in somter
an hour earlier: took exercise immediately after
arising and practiced daily bathing. "My break-
fast," says he, "is a simple one — hominy and
milk, or in place of hominy, brown bread or
oat meal, or wheaten grits, and in the season,
baked sweet apples. Buckwheat cakes I do not
decline, nor any other articles of vegetable food,
but animal food I never take at breakfast. Tea
and coffee I never touch at any time. My drink
is water. Fruit makes a considerable part of
my diet. In the country I dine early, and it
is only at this meal that I take either meat or
fish, and then sparingly, making my dinner
mostly of vegetables. As to the meal which is
called tea, I take only a little bread and butter,
with fruit if it be on the table. In town, where
I dine later, I make but two raeals a day. I
never meddle with tobacco except to quarrel
with its use."
How much suffering might be avoided and
how many useful lives saved if a more temper-
ate manner of living was adopted by all classes?
The same diet and manner of living will not
properly apply to all classes, yet each should
know what is the best course to pursue that
good health and long life might be attained.
. {B)
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To Cure a Cold. — The Herald of Health
says: "Upon the first indications that you
have taken cold, stop eating until the cold is
cured; drink freely of cold water; induce free
perspiration over the entire body, either by ex-
ercise, the Turkish vapor, lamp, or hot- water
bath, or wet sheet pacir, followed by a tepid
spray or sponging; go to bed, cover up warm,
and breathe all the pure air you can. Nine
cases out of ten will yield to this treatment in
less than twelve hours, and the tenth one will
hardly continue twenty- four hours." {B.)
A POOR old lady, says Gough, who formerly
lived in afiiuence, had a husband and two
sons, VI ho gave themselves up to intemperance.
One day the father and sons were drinking at
the tavern, with others like themselves, when a
hearse passed the door. One of the sons swore,
with an idiotic grin, he would be the next that
rode in that carriage. The next morning be
was found dead with his face in a muddy pool
of water not large enough to drown a cat. Iii
view of this awful judgment, the mothea: wrote
a petition to the rum-seller, entreating him to
sell her husband and son no more liquor. The
petition, under such circumstances, one would
think, might have melted a heart of stone.
But the rum-seller cut it up, and rolled it into
matches, which he put into a tumbler and set
on a shelf; and every time the old man and his
son came into the bar-roon, he would give them
a c'gar, and hand down the tumbler of matches
to light it, till they were all consumed: and
then he boasted that he had made husband and
son burn up the pious petition of the old wom-
an!
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"Claka Belle," in a recent letter, says:
"There is a girl under treatme. t at Bellevue
Hospital jor inability t ■ use her legs. She
wore gaiters with inordinately high French
hee's. The distortion of htr leet and ankles
caused an undue tension of the cords and mus-
cles in her calvcs. She persisted, however, until
her legs became misshapen, and finally she was
wholly disabled by lameness. She lies unfash-
ionably en her back now, with her handsome
feet and legs in a shaping apparatus, enduring
a great deal of pain and uncertain whether she
will ever be able to walk without crutches." —
Medico- Literary Journal.
Suggestive. — If men gave three times as
much attention as they do to the ventilation,
ablution, and exercise in the open air, and only
one-third as much to eating, luxury and late
hours, the number of doctors, dentists and
apothecaries, and the amount of neuralgia,
dyspepsia, gout, fevers and consumption would
be changed in a corresponding ratio. (B.)
Useful Intormatiost. — Watch the chil-
dren's feet. The following advice from the
New York Evening Post is very important.
Let every mother remember it. "Life-long dis-
comfort and sadden death often come to chil-
dren through the inattention or carelessness of
parent?. A child should never be allowed to
go to sleep with cold feet; the last thing to be
attended to is that the feet are dry and warm.
Neglect of this has often led to a severe attack
of croup, diphtheria or fatal sore throat. Al-
ways, in coming from school or entering the
house, from a visit or errand in rainy, muddy,
orthawy weather, the child should remove its
shoes, and the mother should ascertain whether
the stockings are the lesst damp. If they are,
they should be taken olf, the feet held before
the fire and rubbed with the hands till perfect-
ly dry, and another pair of stockings, and an-
other pair of shoes put on. The reserve shoes
and stockings should bs put where they are
good and dry, so as to be ready for use on a
minute's notice. (B )
'Vt±l^ kiUBmELREN -^T 'wouk:.
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'■ Would not take its weight in gold, if I
could not get another. Rev. D. R Howe.
Lanark, III.
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If the People knew how nice, cheap and
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want any, send to the above address, and they
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Levi Andes.
Calls have been made tor German and Eng-
lish Testaments. We can now furnish them
bound in leather for 75 cents, post paid.
Of course you want a " History of the
Danish Mission." It is now ready. Price, 25
cents; 5 copies for $1.00. This is a well- written
pamphlet of 72 pages. All should read it.
We Have Before Us a copy of " The
Home and Hand-book of Domestic Hygiene
and Rational Medicine," by J. H, Kellogg, M.
D. The author treats the subjects of Anatomy,
Physiology and Hygiene in a thorough, com-
prehensive manner. E^ery family should have
some hand-book on Hygiene and Laws ol
Health, in case of sickness, and we think the
author of this work has given to the public tt e
very work needed. The aim of this work is, to
educate the people, and place in their hands
such information, as will enable them to re
ceive the greatest benefit. Messrs. Zimbeck
and Hoffman will call upon the people of this
county and give each family an opportunity to
subscribe. The book contains 1,568 pages and
is well bound in leather.
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are contained quotations and references found
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search in its preparation. Agents are wanted
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Problem of Human Life is having an
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astonishing. Everybody should read it. Price,
by mail, only $2.00.
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'I'HE; BI^IilTIlI-iEN ■ ^t wauK..
KIKDIG— SHIVELEY— By the undersigned at
the residence of tlie. Iride's pta-pnts in St. Jjseph
Co.. ]nd.,Mr. D. S. Kindjg, aid sister Uebecea
Shiveley, May 18 ISSl. Jts E Calveet.
CLA.KIS-LINE.S.— At the residence of Mr. Hen-
ry Foiilds, il .y 25. 18S1, by the Kev. B. AV. Drew,
Mr. Arthur F. Clark, (Foreman B. AT W. Job
(Jllict-) and Miss Kate Line?, of Lanaik, 111.
1 he young voyagns on life's sea, are accom-
panied by the best wlahes of their friends. '-Unit-
ed uitil d?ath," m.iy they ever strive for the high
and the noble. Each seeking the other's happi-
ness, they will enjoy that felicity, that is only
found in a thus home. *.
^
BleMjU uce iho dead which dielQ Eiie Lord. — fiev. 14; 13.
BRALLIEE. — Emma .Jane, twin-daughter of Dr.
E. and Lucie M. Urailier, died at their residence
in Cnambersburg, Pa., of tue svquels of scarlet
lever, April 14, ISSl. ag(:d 2 years, 7 months, and
21 days.
Also at the same place, infant son of Dr. E.
and Lucy M. Brallier, Oct. 15, ISSO.
Emma Jane took scarlet fever ja the earlier
.part of Marcii, was very sick for about one week,
when she began convalescing and continued quite
well, until the evening of April 3id, when she
took a relapse ; suffered for ten days tar more than
we thought it possible for a child to endure and all
with the utmost patience. At last God came to
her relief. Her twin sister preceded her to the
better world, just two years and 12 days. This is
the fouith death in this family, in a litlleovertwo
years, and two within the last six months. E—
TrVIIirMOEE —In the Barren Eidge congregation,
Augusta County. Va., April 28, Bro. Ghrislian
Whilmore, aged 73 years and 11 days. Fuueral
services by brethren Samuel Driver, and Enoch
L. Brower, fiom Ecv. 14: 13.
LeviGaebee.
PIPPLNGER.— In the Irviu Creek church, Wis-
consin, May 10, ISSl, Mable, daughter of fiieiid
W. H. & I M. Pippinger, aged one year, ll
months and twenty-two days. Funeral services
by Bro. Samuel Crist from John 1: 3.
JouNA. Keck.
GO' D.— In the Silver Creek church, Ogle Co., Ill ,
Mi.y 20, 1881, Martha Ann Good, aged 16 years,
S months and aod.iys. funeral at Silver Creek
and sermon s.y iVl. M. Eshelmaii, from the words,
" Her sun is g ing down while it was yet day "
BRINK^VOKTH.-Feb 2',18S1, Fannie, wife of
.John Brinkworth, of Ijwa Town-pip, Jewell
county, Kay., agid 58 years and » days. Disease
cancer iu the left breait.
Deceased was born in Wiltshire, Eugland in
Feb. 1S23. Was married and livei in the bonds of
matrimony 3S years. In 1>70 t - ey emigi ated from
Liverpool to Odell, 111 ; alterwards to Kansas,
where she was bapliz,;d, and held out faithful un-
til death.
CEUMPACKER.— In Middle Eiver congregation,
Augusta Co.,, Va. May 6tl', ISSl, sister Iltbeccah
Crumpacker,aged 55 year.=, 6 months and 7 days.
The subj-ct i f this notice, had been a.i extreme
sufEei-f r, for over three years, with chronic sciatin
and rheumatism. She unit' d with the church in
August, 1870, at which time her suffering was "so
great that she could not be taken any distance, so
by her request, a large box was prepared, suffici-
ently large for both administrator and applicant
to enter. This being placed in the yard, with suf-
ficient water in it tor the purpose intended, she
was carried out and placed in the box, where she
was immersed with ease; and amidst her suffering
she would not cease in the service of her Savior,
until she had attained to all the ordinances of the
household of faith, down to the anointing with
oil, and then express; d herself ready and willing
to depart and thus contir.ued faithful to the last.
Peace te to her ashes Funeral services by the
Brothren from Luke 2: 28-30.
Levi Gakeeb.
BUjSTAIjST.— In the Squirrel Creek congregation,
\y abash Co., Ind., May 5, 1881, of pneumonia,
Eliza Ellen Buntain, aged 44 years, 7 mocths
and 7 d^ys. Services by Bro. David Swibart.
Joseph John.
FUNK,-DiedatEipoii,Cal., Miy 9, 1881, Daniel
E., eldest son of Bro. John and sister Susan
Funk, aged 15 years, 7 months and 10 days. Fu-
neral services by the writer from Eev. 21 : 4-
P. S. Gabman.
While passing over the mountains, through the
valleys, and on over the prairies, we are made to
feel that behind this excellent road there la pluck
and admiration." M. M. Eshelman.
^tmml ^eeHng §ttsmes^.
BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
As many brethren get to place of meeting on
Saturday, as at Lanark, last year, we will inform
thPTO t.hftt Che business of the meeting begins on
Tuesday, and we will look for them to come on
Monday. But if more than the standing commit-
tee come on Saturday, there will be no hoarding
arrangement, except in the tent, where 15 cents
per meal will be charged until Monday morning.
The Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Eailway will
place tickets on sale at the following-named plac-
es to Ashland at one fare for the round-trip; Oma-
ha, STeb; St. .losepb. Mo; Kansas City, Mo; Glen-
wood Junction, Mo; Moberly, Mo; Hannibal, Mq;
Burlington, Iowa; Keokuk, Iowa; Quincy, HI;
Canton, 111; Peoria, HI; El Paso, 111; Springfield,
HI ; Decatur, HI ; Cerro Gordo, HI ; Dement, HI ; To-
land. Ill; Danville, HI; Lafayette, Ind ; Delphi,
rDd;Logansport,Inrt; Peru, Ind; Wabash, Ind;
Antioch, Ind; Huntington, Ind; Ft. Wayne,
Ind; Mexico, Ind; North Manchester, Ind;
Defiance and Toledo, Ohio. Tickets on sale
May 20 to June 7, 1881, good to return up to and in-
cluding June V, 1881. Paisengers have choice of
routes, either via Fort Wayne or Defiance Junc-
tions, as both roads make direct connection to
Ashland. Passengers coming by this route, will
have the best of accommodations, and the com-
pany will do all they can to make it pleasant for
them. Hoping to receive your patronage, we re-
main, Yours,
N. Wbbb,
Ag-tW. St.L. &P.B'y.
According to the decision of last Annual Meet-
ing, boarding tickets good during the sessions of
the meeting, will be furnished to males for $1.00
and fern iles for 50 cents.
All letters, papers and tel^'graph despatches
should te directed to " A. M. B-jx," care of D. JST.
VTorkman, Ashland, Ohio, as he will have charge
of mail, telegraph and baggage departments.
RAILROAD ARRAIfGEBIENTS.
The Pittsburgh, Ft. Wayne & Chicago agents
have been instructed to sell round-trip tickets to
Ashland for not more than half rates. Call upon
your neare.-t ticket agent and he will give you the
necessary information.
The undersigned committee have conferred with
the oflicers of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chi.
cago, Baltimore & Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania
and Ohio railroads, and they all agree to carry our
people over their roads at half fare.
This arrangement includes all their branches
Parties living along the line of other roads can
make their own arrangements to where they inter-
sect any of these roads. The A. M. Committee
only gave us jurisdiction over the arrangements
with the three roads named above.
We ar.» willing to assist any one, however, if lo-
cality, name of road, and probable number com-
ing, are given us.
D.N. WCIKMAN,
J;H. WoKST,
M
Committee
So far as we can learn, excellent arrangements
have been made with the leadin-i railroads to car-
ry passengers t) the next Annual meeting. Quite
a number intend to go from Lanark, and good ar-
rangements have been made from that point, Mt
Carroll, Lest Nation and Leaf Eiver. Paities go-
ing on this road wil. not be put to the inconveni-
ence of changing depots in Chicago, as the Chica-
go, Milwaukee & St Paul trains run into the de
pot. from which the trains on the Pittsburg, Ft.
Wayne & C -icago E E , start out. Ihis depot is
one of the Uaud3')me3t we ever saw. We recent-
ly visited this immense building and were surpris-
ed at its grandeur, the order and quietness and the
conveniences for passeng. rs- Certainly the people
who travnl will appreciate these efforts to make
their stopping places pleasant.
On taking a look at the different lines centering
in this depot, we must conclude that behind it all,
there is business tas.e aii"^ tact. We incline to the
view of the Postmaster General, who says, "The
Pennsylvania railroad has always shown more pub-
lic spirit than any other of the great trunk lines.
To whom it may concern: Greatly reducpd rates
to A. M., and return, over N Y., P. & O. E, B. I
have made arrangements frrm Springfield, OSio,
to Ashland and return for $ .15. Same rat« also
from Enon or Osborn. Ticke's good until June
15th. Tickets can be bad either from me or J. D.
Phleger, St. James Hotel, Springfield, Ohio
IIesby Fbantz.
The Baltimore & Ohio E. R. will sell excursion
tickets from Meyersdale and other points on the
Pittsburg Division, to Ashland and return, good
for thirty days, at eleven doUais and fifty cents,
($11.50). Both trains on this division will make
direct connection at Cumbe land with express
traini for Ashland, via Mansfield, Ohio. Time
from Meyersdale to Ashland via this route, twen-
ty hours. Parties desiring rickets or information,
will call upon or write to the undersigned, who
will sell you tickets and give information desired.
Tickets will be put on s lie, June 1st. Those wish-
ing to go earlier, will please let me know.
C. G. Lint,
Meyersdale, Somerset Co , Pa,
We very much regret that we could not visit acme of
the churches in Indiana and Oliio, as we had intend^^d,
before A. M. The putting in of a new engine to do our
work on our papers, prevented us leaving home a week
sooner than we did, and as we had acme time ago prom-
ised to l:>e with Bro. Bashor on his debate at Danville,
we go there direct. B.
AT ¥OEK.
«1.50
Per Annam.
Set for the defense of the Gospel—Philipp. 1: 17.
Single Coplei,
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Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, June 7, 1881.
No. 22,
Editorial Items.
At West Branch there are three applicants for baptism.
The (leman(J for the Revised New Testament is enor-
One young man baptized in the Eagle Creek church,
Ohio, May, 28th.
Mak^e your preaching plain, make it pleasing, to
saints, make it movmg.
SiBTEE Hilbry— wife of Bro. Lemuel HiUeiy — is spend-
ing a few weeks at Shannon.
We learn that about forty members go from Waterloo,
Iowa, to the Annual Meeting.
Bko. D. B. Arnold is on the Standing Committee of
Virgiiiia. He carries one query.
j There were 10 baptized in the Beaver Run congrega-
tion, Va., on the 15th of May.
: Three of Bi-o.'Abraiii H. Cissel's daughters spent
[1 few days in Mt. Morris last week.
Bro. D. Bechtelheimer and family have reached
Iheir new home in Saline Co., Neb.
Bko. Peifer preached in Lanark last Sunday evening.
He goes with us to the Annual Meeting.
Bretheek R. H. Miller and P. J. Brown are on the
Standing Committee from N. E. Ohio. S. H. Bashor is
JelegatCi
The Revised New Testament is the work of many
Bminent scholars. It required ten yeare to produce the
translation.
Bro. Martin T. Sword, our former pressman for sev-
eral years, started to Colorado week before last. He ex-
pects to work in the mining regions .
Bro. Martin Neher!s letter concerning Bismark Grove,
Kansas, should have appeared last week, but it reached
08 too late for that issue.
QoiNTER and Brumbaugh Bros, will publish a fuL! Re-
port of the sayings and doings at the A. M. It promises
to be an interesting Report.
THts season of the year Communion services may com-
mence; at six and thus avoid the necessity of extending
the meeting far into the night.
Bro. B. F. Eby and wife, after retmning from Jeffer-
son county, this State, went to Iowa, expecting to travel
still farther west— looking for a home perhaps.
Bko. Pafer preached for the Brethi-en at Hickory
Grove last Sunday. One was baptized in the afternoon
of the same day. Bro. Ge>rge Zollers officiated.
Brother John Flory, of Va.
sylvania week before last.
The North Manchester church. Ind., is building a
mee ting-house in the town of North Manchester. ' It is 40
by 60, built of brick, and will cost about $3,000.
Bro. J. M. Snyder, of Grandy Conler, Iowa, has be-
come one of the editors of Dei- Bniiirrhote. He expects
to attend the A.M. and work up the interest of the paper
among the Geiman readera in tlie Brotherhood. Bro.
Pftu! Wetzel will be present also for the same purpose'.
was preaching in Penn-
We are pleased to see the Brethren responding liberally
to the support of the Danish Mission. .
Fn-E miles east of Lanark the River Brethren ai-e build-
ing*a meeting-house. The foundation is laid.
S. S. Gray, of Warriorsmark, Pa., has sent $100.00 to
the Danish Mission. He gives one tenth of his profits.
Any pereon having books to donate to the Cassel
Library should send them to D. L. Miller, Mt. Mon-is, HI.
The Western District of Pennsylvania sends C. G.
Lint to the Standing Committee, and J. I. Cover, dele
gate. ^^^
In consequence of high water, papers sent from here
March 12th, did not reach Tankton, Dakota Territory,
tni May 7th.
Eld. John Fonicy, of .Abilene, Kansas, is said to be in
possession of an exeeUent cure for cancers, and has also
cured a number of case^.
We are well pleased with the Standing Committeejas a
whcJe this year. It is composed of men who have the
good of the Brotherhood at heart.
The Feast at Cherry Grove, last Wednesday t-vening
was well attended; about 2.50 communed. Brethren
Shultz and Grabill, of Iowa, were present.
Bko. D. p. Saylor ^ent eight days with the members
m New Jersey a few weeks ago. He speaks most encour-
agingly of theu' Cliiistian lives and manner of worship.
Sister Wealthy A. Clarke left Lanark week before last
en route for the A. M. by the way of Southern Illinois.
From Uie A. M. she returns to her home in Pennsylvania.
We were mistaken last week in saying that J. Nichol-
son and N. TJ. Keagy were delegates to the A. M.
They were delegates ' to the District Meeting of N. E.
Ohio.
, We finish this issue and get it ready for (be press Fri-
day evening, Jane 3rd, expectmg to start to Ashland to-
morrow morning. The next issue will be printed in our
absence.
The item in last issue, written by Bro. E., in regard to
visiting churches in Indiana and Ohio before A. M., was
placed on last page by mistake. It should have appeared
on this page.
Bko. D. L. Miller concluded to do a httle woik for the
B. .vT W. last week, the result was twenty-six new sub-
scribers in a little over one hour. We want some one to
beat that. Who will do it?
Bro. J. S. Flory's article— We should go to A. M.
wiih faith — reached us too late for last issue, and though
a few days out of season now, it deserves a careful read-
ing for the good it was intended to do.
Those who are endeavoring to throw light on the light
mentioned in Gen. 1:. 3 will' find deep water. Bro. M.
Myers' position may not be tenable, but perhaps it may
put others to thinking and working for mere h'ght.
Whenever we receive better terms on clubbing, our
patrons shall pro6t by it. This week we are enabled to
offer the Mifrocosmfree one year to all who will send us
?I .-"iO for 1882, or take the paper for one 3»Bar from now.
The Advocate says there are four or five meeting-
houses in the Pipe Creek Church, Maryland. There ar«
prospects of the congregation being divided into two or
more parts.
M.iNYof the railroad notices that we should haTB
copied from the Preacher did not reach us in time for
insertion last week, hence we could not give them, as it i»
now too late.
Bro. Enoch Eby has been sick for several days and
it was feared that he wotdd not be able to attend the A^
M., butwenow learn tha£ lie is uuproviug: aiul^wjll
likely be on hand.
Our office was favored with a number of visitors
last week. We were pleased to have them call, btit
could not entertain them as we would like to have done
on account of much work.
Bro. L. R. Peifer, and family, of Waterloo, Iowa,moTe4
into the College building last week. They come to mak«
their home among us. Bro. Peifer owns an interest in th»
College and will labor in behalf of the institution.
Josi.\H B. Miller wants the address of his paper change
ed to SomerFet, Puiaska Co., but gives no State, nor'doea
he tell from what place the addi'ess should be changed.
These we must know before anything can be done.
Every family in the Brotherhood will want to read
Bro. Stein's Coirespondence from Emope and Asia. They
may expect some good things from the hand of our dear
brother. Only 60 cents for B. at W. from now to end of
the year.
A SAiiPLE copy — half sheet— of Wilford's Liierarg
Microcosm is before us. A copy will be sent to each of
our subscribers, that they may judge of the merits of the
paper. Hope it may prove both interesting and profita-
ble to all who receive it.
Bro. D. L. Miller, of Mt. Morris College, expects to
spend a few weeks in Colorado during vacation. If cir-
cumstances favor, he may also visit New Mexico. We
hope to have him favor our readers with an interesting
description of the countries he may visit.
The Communion Meeting at Silver Creek, last Thure-
day and Friday, wa.s well attended . About 200 com-
muned. The evening services commenced at six and
closed shortly after eight, giving the people ample time
to get home before so late in the night.
H. M. LiCHTY, of the Ashland College^sends a commtj.
nication addressed to those who expect to visit the schod
during the A. M., but as it reaches us too late for last
issue it cannot now appear, for this paper will not reach
our subscribers till after their return from the A. M.
Hope this explanation will be satisfactory.
We cUp the following from The Standard, published
at Dmikirk, Ohio:
Work has commenced, and is progressing rapidly on the
new church building for the German Baptist congjega*
tion of Dunkirk It is situated on the north side of Weet
Wayne street, and when completed will be an omft-
ment and a profitable addition to that part of town.
Bbo. Evans' letter, in this iosue, addressed to Bro. B.
F. Moomaw, though on a controverted subject, we do
not understand to be of a controverted character. His
object seems to be, to throw light on the proper rende>s
ing of John 13: 14, and permit the people to form their
own conclusions. W e hope his article will be read aod
considered in this light and not in the s^se of conbo-
versy.
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'X"±±JbJ aitKlTHiiEN ^T "WOUli.
CHARITT NBCESSAKY TO GODLI-
NESS.
BT LIZZIE M. BROWBR.
"Every man according as he purposeth in his
heart so let him give; not grudgingly or of neces-
sity : for God loveth a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9 :7.
How vain the thoughts, how frail the man,
"Who seeketh not the praise of God.
Would rather strive to please this world
And thus he led 1 o lose his soul.
Some give their alms because they know
That others will expect it so,
And thus they indicate that they
The command of giving do obey.
Not thinking that the Lord can see
Into our stony hearts when we
Do not with cheerfulness bestow
Unto the poor the gifts we owe.
Others will cling to pennies rare,
Of tbem the poor can never share;
They vow to hoard up wealth; in time
They'll freely give to poor mankind.
Then they will leave their ways of yore,
And heed the Bible teachings more.
And spend a few days for their God, —
A life-time spent in vanity.
0, could we ever bear in mind.
Delaying is a thief of time;
There is a time approaching fast
When time forever will be past.
Some so-called Christian? claim if they
Engage in giving alms so free,
'Tis not for proper purpose used
And thus their charity abused.
Could Christians in this way go on
And hope to gain a heavenly crown.
When truth doth unto us declare
That such the crown can never wear?
Ah, let us carefully peruss.
That great and noble, blessed Book
Where Christ 'doth teach that unto him
That asketh Ihee, unto him give.
In this we learn that if we would
His humble followers prove,
We'll take his yoke and soon will be
Clothed in sweet humility.
S«oth BngliBh, Iow&.
Wor the Bretbreo at Work .
INFANT BAPTISM.
BT JOHN HABSHBAEQBR.
INFANT baptism originated with
man. It has no higher a:uthority,
and it will terminat? with man. When
he goes to the grave the authority for
infant baptism will go with him. I
have looked over the confession of faith
of the Pedobaptist churches, and see
that while they do not all use the same
words, yet the substance is about the
same. They say that all things in
Sciipture are not alike in themselves,
»or alike clear to all, yet those things
which were necessary to be known for
salvation are so clearly propounded in
some place of Scripture or other, that
not only the learned but also the un
learned, in the due use of the ordinary
means, may attain a sufficient under-
standing of them. We infer from this
language that every one who has an or-
dinary mind, though a limited educa-
tion, it considered a competent judge of
testimony in a due use of the ordinary
means without any commentator or re-
ligious teacher. The confession of faith
alsosays,that "baptism is a sacrament of
the New Testament, ordained by Jesus
Christ." The term sacrament, when de
fined, signifies a "Holy Ordinance."
Then it is a holy ordinance of the New
Testament, authorized by Jesus Christ.
Who would go to the Old Testament to
find an ordinance which is not in it, and
belongs exclusively to the New? We
will then appeal directly to the law of
Christ, which we find in the commission
to baptize: "Go ye therefore, and teach
all nations, baptizing them," etc. Matt.
28: 19. We shall also refer to
the law of baptism as given by Mark:
"Go ye into all the world, and preach
the gospel to every creature. He that
believeth and is baptized shall be sav-
ed ; but he that believeth not shall be
damned." To teach the nations signifies
to disciple or make learners of them.
To disciple is to bring persons by faith,
into the school of Christ, in which they
learn his will. Those whom Matthew
calls disciples, Mark calls believers. Ac-
cording to this commission, then, as au
thorized by Jesas Christ, none are war-
ranted to be baptized but disciples or
believers, and every sane man must
confess that this does not include in-
fants; consequently the confession of
faith by the authority of Jeaus Christ
condemns the practice of the whole
Pedo-ba))ti8t world.
Pedo-baptists agree, as well as Bap-
tists, that adults are lost without an
atonement, and we find perfect unity
in trinity. 1 . The atonement. 2. The
law. 3. The resurrection. The law
of Christ could not reach man without
first having been atoned for, and both
the atonement and the law would be
worthless without a resurrection. Then
as infants are a neutral party, and can-
not believe or disbelieve any proposi-
tion or truth, neither the atonement nor
the law or gospel concerns them. All
infants that have died from Adam to
the present are in a state of innocency
and harmlessness. There never was
any religious service enjoined upon in-
nocent children since the world began.
There never was any law to reach them ;
all laws were given to and intended for
adults. Consequently all who are in
infancy will have the benefit of the
first resurrection, while adults, who do
not obey the law according to the com-
mission, have no promise of the first
resurrection, but are subject to the sec-
ond death. It is only upon the condi-
tion that adults obey the law or gospel
that they have the promise of the bene-
fit of the first resurrection. "Upon such,
death hath no power."
Again, we read "One Lord, one faith,
one baptism." If there were ar infant
baptism then it would read this way:
"One Lord, one faith, and two bap-
tisms" ; one for the believer and one for
those who cannot believe. There is on-
ly one law and one baptism, and that
one is a believers' baptism. And there
is only one commission, and that is a
limited commission; the duties of those
who act under it are clearly pointed
out. The term itself implies something
committed fiom a superior or a supreme
person. The items contained in any
commission are all the things that the
commissioners are authorized to per-
form, hence the commission of a magis-
trate points out and circumscribes the
duties of his office. If this were not
the case, he might attend to the duties
of a Notary Public or that of a High
Sheriff. His commission prohibits him
from acting in the capacity of a High
Sheriff or a Notary Public, and author-
izes him to act as a Justice of the Peace
only. In like manner the commission
to baptize belie7er8 or disciples prohib-
its the baptism of others; it forbids the
baptism of infants as clearly as "Thou
shalt not steal," implies that you must
be honest. And I will just here re«
mark, that unless our Pedo-baptist
friends could show a new commission
from heaven confirmed by miracles au-
thorizing them to baptize infants, they
should ground their arms and ■ frankly
yield to their cause; for this argu-
ment completely overturns it and un-
covers the entire foundation of a false
theory. All their genius, learning and
talents combined are unable to remove
it. This commission excludes all ex-
cept believers from the baptism it en-
joins. If there were even another com-
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mission CDJoining the baptism of in-
fants,when 8uch,who have beeu baptiz-
ed in infancy according to this supposed
infant commission, believe the gospel
for salvation, they must be baptized ac-
cording to the commission in Matt. 28:
19 and Mirk 16: 16 without any re-
gard to their baptism in infancy. Such
a baptism could not excuse them from
the command that enjoins all believers
to be baptized. The command of Je-
sus Christ to every believer stands en-
graved in indelible characters in the
commission, and until the trumpet
sounds for the Day of Judgment, it
cannot be effaced. "Heaven and earth
will pass away" before it will cease to
be a most solemn duty for all true be-
lievers to be baptized. It is impossible
for any explanation, or any command,
or any other baptism, to excuse us from
this OEe. There is no power on earth
to abrogate this believer baptism, which
the confession of faith says is a sacra-
ment of the New Testament ordained
by Jesus Christ. Then who can alter
it, or substitute another baptism in
room of it? Where is the man that
dares to substitute infant baptism for
the baptism of believers 1 Whoever he
is, he 18 the character who by his tradi-
tion makes void this sacred rite which
the confession of faith says was ordain-
ed by Jesus Christ.
We are told that children are born
in sin, and for this reason must be bap-
tized. We will in few words show the
weakness of this argument: — children
born in sin. Suppose I should intro-
duce you to a friend of mine, and
would ssy unto you. This man was
born in Harrisonburg, would you con-
clude from this expression that Harri-
sonburg is in the man ? Evidently not.
Idiocy would not be found in so
great an error ; but when Drs. of Di-
vinity say that children are born in sin,
and in consequence of which sin is in
them, by thousands of. intelligent per-
sons it is accepted as truth, yet it is
just as idiotic as to conclude that Har
risonburg is in the man. Sin is the
transgression of law. Tbere can be no
sin in children until they knowingly
transgress law. AH those who hold
that there is sin in children, and in con
sequence of which they need baptism, —
and this is the reason because there is
sin in them by their actions — strongly
imply that they baptize them in or
der to remit or remove this sin. That
is just what it speaks every time they
perform what is called infant baptism.
In support of this argument would be
water salvation, sure enough. Such
persons have a great deal of faith in
water when applied to infants, but
have very little in the command of God
relative to adult believer baptism. Such
have more faith in the command of
men than they have in thf express com-
mand of (rod. No wonder there is so
much infidelity in the churches. It is
also asserted by those parties seemingly
have so much faith in water that bap-
tism came in the room of circumcision
as its substitute. Now it is admitted
on all hands, that in all cases where
there is a substitute obtained that it is
to fill the design of the principal to fill
the sauie office and to discharge the
same class of duties. Since all do make
this submission, we will proceed to
make the application.
1. Circumcision was intended, or de-
signed to make members of a national
church and Bot of the Christian church.
Then baptism, its substitute, is also de-
signed to make members of a national
church and not of the Christian church.
2. Circumcision was administered to
males only.
3. Circumcision required no faith in
its subjects. Then baptism, its substi
tute, requires no faith in its subjects
either.
4. Circumcision was administered on
the eighth day, under the penalty of
breaking the law.
5. Circumcision was administered by
parents and not by preachers. Then
baptism, its substitute, is to be adminis-
tered by parents and not by preachers.
6. Circumcision was not performed
in the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost, but was
identified with the law of Moses, and
must share the same fate. Then bap-
tism, its substitute, is not to be perform
ed in the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, and is
identified with the law of Moses, and
must share the same fate.
7. Circumcision has come to such a
crisis from what the apostle affirms that
whosoever is circumcised Christ shall
profit him nothing. Then baptism, its
substitute, has come to or will come to
such a crisis that whosoever is baptized,
Christ shall profit him nothing. Thus
we are made to see the inconsistency
and entire basis of false principles.
y--r the Brethren at Work,
ABOUT BISMABK GROVE, KAN-
SAS.
BY JlABTIK NEHEE.
Dear Brethren: —
AU R District Meeting is now in the
^ past. It took only one day to dis-
pose of her business; left nothing for
Annual Meeting to dispose of. The
question sprang up, "Will we call for
the Annual Meeting next year?" The
meeting seemed very much in favor of
having it in Kansas next year, but as
the churches were not counseled in re-
gard to it, it was dropped for the time
being, till the necessary steps could be
taken.
You have, no doubt, read about the
Bismaik Grove, what a well- arranged
place it IS to have large assemblies.
The above Bismark Grove is owned
by the Kansas Pacific Railroad Co.,
and said railroad Co. offers to let the
Brethren have their well- arranged
grove with the tabernacle to hold their
Annual Meeting next year, free of
charge. The tabernacle is circular in
form, 116 or 120 feet in diameter, well
seated. On one side the seats are ele-
vated and in a circular posture, room
enough for the Standing Committee
and delegates to be seated, with a plat-
form large enough for the speaker to
step down on it, almost on a level with
the seats over the tabernacle; so all
can see and hear. The tabernacle is a
solid frame, closed up within eight feet
to the ground ; covered with shingles.
Another building close by the taberna-
cle can be rented at low rates. In
connection with this, the company has
tents calculated for families and com-
panies. These they ofiVr to rent cheap.
Water is very plenty ; there is a lake or
pool in the grove that affords plenty of
water. Outside, there is a fountain
pump so arranged that one can drive
under with the vessels in the wagon,
and let the water down, like railroad
tanks- are fixed. Other pumps are put
in through the grove during meetings,
that are not always in use. I have seen
said Bismark Grove myself. Have
more to say, if dfsired. Would say
the railroad goes right by the ground;
depot right there; telegraph office at
the tabernacle. Tlie grove is neatly
set with tame grass, surrounded by a
high plank fence. Have not learned
how many acres are inclosed. The
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trees composing the grove are mostly
black walnut. These arrangements are
within two miles of Lawrence, Doug-
las Co., Kansas, if I have learned it
rightly.
What do the Brethren of the adjoin-
ing States Ray? will we have the An-
nual Meeting in the Siate of Kansas
next year or in two years?
The reason I wrote the foregoing is,
the Brethren wished me to give the
Brotherhood to understand what 1
saw with my own eyes.
I just returned fi'om Vernon Co.,
Missouri. They had a good time at
their District Meeting and their Love
feast; the members seemed to be alive
in the cause of their Master, and ^here
seemed to be a desire that Annual
Meeting should be in Bisiuark Grove,
Kansas. Think about it.
HonmoQth, Kantu.
Tor the Brethren at Work.
TO BBOTHBS B
F. MOOMAW.
BT JAS. EVAS 8.
Beloved Brother: —
AUR first acquaintauce was of the
'-' most pleasant kind. I was not a
member of our Brotherhood then. But
I loved you and your family from the
first. What separated us then was not
the gospel, but circumstances, not of
our creating. I was then striving to
follow Christ in his appointed ways,
with an imperfect knowledge of and
some prejudice against the Brethren.
Our acquaintance has ripened into full
fellowship and unity of spirit. We are
both in the decline of life, and let us
live as sojourners here but seeking a
better country.
I have read your articles on "The
Union must not be Dissolved," and
like the spirit that pervades it through
out. All who are loyal to Christ will
labor for union. To seek to rend and
tear down is disloyalty to the throne of
Christ. All lovers of pure religion
want to see our union pr€S6rved till the
Master returns and separates the good
from the bad. Your style is conciliatory
and just what we need at present. Let
us leave bitter invectives and inflamma
tory speech to politicians; ours is the
meek spirit of the Nazarene.
There is only one point in your arti-
cles that calls for comment from me just
now. You say that the German trans-
lation favors the double mode of feet-
waahing, but in your candor you admit
that the English favors the single mode
Although you seem to favor the double
mode, still you would not arbitrarily
exclude tha single mode. If all were
of yoar spirit, there would be no strife,
but peace and love would prevail. You
are too well read in church history not
to know how vain are all arbitrary acts
of uniformity. You understand the ge
nius of Christianity too well to compel
conscientious men and women to do
what they believe is a defective mode.
They do not charge their brethren with
anything wrong, only so far as it fails
to do the whole will of Christ. We
can practice the double mode when we
are with the churches who believe in it.
We do nothing wrong, only we can-
not do all we want. We have now at-
tended two Love-feasts since we united
with the Brethren, aad we have not
washed the feet of any. We had no
opportunity. True our feet were wash
ed, and Bro. R. H, Miller assures us
that is sufficient. But he is not infalli-
ble, and his reasonings might turn out
to be fallacious before the flaming eyes
of the Judge of the living and the
dead. It is much safer ground to wash
th<^. feet of our Brethren as well as to
have our own washed. But you inform
us that our old brethren were led by
the German translation of John 13: 44
to adopt the double mode. But as the
English favors the single mode, as you
acknowledge, the task before us is to
ascertain which translation is most in
harmony with the Greek original.
Luther was no more an inspired trans
lator than King James' bishops. In
his days Hebrew was almost an un-
known tongue to Christian divines.
They were better acquainted with Latin
than with the ancient sacred tongue.
Luther sometimes follows either the
Septuagint or Vulgate inttead of the
Hebrew text. He does not always
translate literally, but substitutes his
own comment instead. For example,
the Hebrew words " VayithJiallath He
noih aith Jiael :Jieemr Enoch walked
with God, he renders by "He remained
in a divine life, (6 eiben in einem goett
lichen Lehen ) Again, the Greek ex
pression, '^'^Hee dikaiosunce tou Theou,^''
he paraphrises "the righteousness
which avails before God" (Z'ie Gerecht
iglceit die vor Gott gili) instead of "the
righteousness of God. And we know
the blunder he made in John 13:2. In
stead of supper being prepared (Greek
deipmen aenomenou) he says, "after the
evening meal" (nach dem AUndesaen.)
The original of the latter part of John
is "ICai humeis opheilete niptein tout-
poxidasP Luther ren*ders these words,
'■'■80 milt ihr auch euch untereinander
die Fuesse waschen" (so should you
also wash your feet among one another.)
In Montaais' Latin Testament publish-
ed by John Leuesden we find it render-
ed thus: '■'Ft uos dehitis alii aliorum
lav are pedes. (Also you ought to wash
the feet of one another.) David Mar-
tin's French version, used generally in
protestant pulpits, renders the Greek
text thus: '• Vous deves aussi vous laver
lefipieds les uns les autres (ye ought to
wash the feet the one the other. The
Dutch version has it: " Zoo zift g-'j 00k
schuldig elk schuldig elkanders voeten
te washen." (So be you also obliged
one another's feet to wash.) Here are
now three translations agreeing with the
English and opposed to the German. —
The preposition %mter (among) has no
representative in Greek. Allesloon (one
another) is in the genitive plural, and
not in the dative, as it would be if
"among" was a correct rendering. Then
it would either be "e?i al 'eshis " or the
word in the dative plural as in Luke 22:
17, when Jesus said: Take this and di-
vide it among yoixrselves (Greek cau-
tois). Now as unquestionably the
Greek is in harmony with the English
you virtually ackn >wledge that it fa-
vors the single mode. We hope then
our brethren who follow false transla-
lion will fellow better counsels than to
attempt to coerce A. M. to pass a decree
compelling blind obedience to an inact-
ional uniformity. We have no words
of censure for those v7ho practice the
double mode. We do not love them
less because they see it in a different
light from us. May God bless them all,
is my prayer.
For the Brethren at Worn
COVET JBAKNESTLY THE BEST
GIFTS.
BT C. HARADEE.
MAN is a being made in the image of
God, endowed with the faculties
of reason and judgment, with capaci-
ties to improve his talent, He has pow-
er to communicate thoughts; therefore,
can aid his fellow in improving his tal-
ent, and it is the indispensable duty of
Christians to do so. The most effect-
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341
ive way to do this ia in the assembly
where one can instruct many at a timu-
In no other way can the people of God
80 well assist each other in giviaj; en-
couragement and strengthening their
faith; the 8criptares are read and ex-
pounded; we sing and pray together.
how it builds up! Ooe has almost felt
like giving up, his cold feelings are
aroused to a sense of duty, warning is
taken; hence finally made to conclude
that this one or that one is not so bad
after all. May be some of the faults
were in himse'f, so by a continuance of
the work the leaven is worked out and
superceded by love and good will.
Many times mere is accomplished in a
series of meetings than we would antic-
ipate; though there be no additions,
moreover interchange of thought is
profitable. Paul says, "If anything be
revealed to another that setteth by, let
the first hold his peace." 1 Cor. 14: 30.
In God's w^se arrangement he has not
given it all to one person but has given
gifts differing from one to another.
Tiierefoie covet eai-nestly the best gifts.
Some excuse themselves by saying they
stay at home to read the Bible. Well,
leading the Bible is a duty, but gener
ally we find the faithful Bible reader
the faithful church goer. That good
Book says: "Forsake not the assem-
bling of yourselves together as the
manner of some is," and "be of one
mind."
No yeople can be united in faith
without interchange of thought: they
must see alike, understand alike, and
also appear alike.
We may conclude, because we are
set on the walls of Zion, that all we
need to do is to command and it mu?t
be done, when by milder means we ac-
complish much more. It is a hard mat-
ter to drive our fellow- being. There is
more power in reason than, in the rod.
Many who believe .-hs go=>pel think there
is time enough to attend to their relig-
ious duties. How contrary to the Sav
ior's teaching: "Seek first the kingdom
of God and his righteousness." Matt.
6: 33. "Procrastination is the thief of
time." How often do we hear it said,
"Too late! Too late!!" The business
man goes to the bank just after the
banker closed the door; too late! He
goes to the post-office just after the
mail has been closed ; too late ! Or the
traveler comes in sight just as the train
moves off; too late ! Just a little exer-
tion, a little more activity, and all
would have been on time. But ah ! the
tardy traveler can wait for the next
train. Bat not so with the tardy sinner;
no other train coming: too late! forever
too late! Dear sinner, don't delay on
the barren hills of sin; don't let the
world and the devil cheat you out of
70ur 83ul so dearly bought; be entreat
ed to make your calling and election
sure before it is too late — the day past,
the Summer ended and you not saved !
Auother good mesn? placed in onr
reach to form character and instill noble
sentiment is the Sabbath school. When
the tree is small it ia easy to bend ; the
large oak is more difficult. In order to
obey E ph. 6:4, there is an all import-
ant duty to pel form. This work begins
in the family — an every day work.
Every faithful Christian will daily
gather around the altar those who are
intrusted to his or her care, read the
Scriptures and kneel with them in pray
er. But our duty extends further : we
have all around us those neglected ones.
These we should gather in and instruct
in the Sabbath -school, which is the
most powerful means in the reach of
man to disseminate either truth or er
ror, and how in the name of all that is
good, can we afford to surrender into
the hand of thy world and Satan all
that power, and thus Satan triumph
over Christianity ! I have opposed
popular Sabbath-school, but fully favor
a Brethren Sabbath school where and
when it can be.
For the Brethren at Work.
WAS ADAM DECEIVED P
BY JOHN FOBNET, SEN.
THE above question is often asked by
brethren and sisters, and I think
the cause of it is because we hear mm
isters sometimes say the serpent deceiv-
ed Eve and Kve deceived Adam. The
Bible says, "Adam was not deceived,
but the woman being deceived was in
the transgression." 1 Tim. 2: 14. Here
Paul would seem to contradict the idea
that Adam was deceived. And the
language implies that Adam knew
what he was doing when he took the
forb'.dden fruit from the hand of the
woman, and did eat, as he confessed to
his Maker, "The woman thou gavest
me, she gave me and I did eat." This
he did because he loved her, and was
ready to cleave to her. As he had an-
swered his Maker (God) when he pre-
sented the woman to him, he said "This
is bone from my bones and flesh from
my flesh : she shall be called woman be- .
cause she was taken out of man." Here
A<!am recognized God's whole intent in
woman, and exclaimed, "A man will
leave father and mother an.l cleave to
his wife," And the woman now had
partaken of the fruit, viol&ted the holy
law of God, had died the death of sin;
for God said, "The day thou eateat
thereof, thou shalt surely die." Hence
the woman was not alone dead in tres-
pass and sin; that would make a sepa-
ration between her and her Maker
(God), also between her and Adam. In
that condition she could not have exist-
ed, could not have lived m the garden
and enjoyed the tree of life and the
happiness there was in the garden, for
»he would be separated from Adam
who would have still remained inno-
cent, in communion with God and in
the enjoyment of all in the garden.
Adam would have remained in posses-
sion of all this happiness, yet separated
from Eve, had he not also partaken of
the forbidden fruit from the hand of
the woman. The result would have
been a separation of fellowship and
oneness as husband and wife; the wom-
an could no longer be an helpmeet to
Adam and multiply and fill the earth.
This Adam well undei stood, and be-
cause he knew God's intent in woman,
joining her to man, not to be put asun-
der, he (Adam) was fully determined
that the serpent (Satan) shall not have
power to separate between him and the
woman. He was ready to take from
her hand, and did eat, to be with her,
and be one with her, and be like her,
as we hear him in his answer to the
Lord: "Yea, Lord, the woman whom
thou gavest to be with me, she gave
me of the tree and I did eat." Gen. 3:
12. The Lord gave her to be with
man; Adam with full knowledge ste of
the fruit to be with her. Hence Paul
saith Adam was not deceived, but the
woman being deceived was in the trans-
gression. I accept Paul's language to
be correct.
Never choose those for your friends
who laugh and make sport of holy
things.
One of the reformeis being told, "All
the world are against you," replied,
"Then I am against all the world."
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WORDS AND DEEDS.
BY JAMES M. NEFF.
"So speak ye, and so do, as thej that shall be
judged by the law of liberty." James 2: 12.
WE are led to the conclusioD, from the
above Scripture, that our words and
deeds should be righteous; that our walk and
conversation should be chsste and godly; that
we should avoid coarse and obscene language,
and rude and ungentle actions, if we expect, at
the day of judgment, to be set upon the right
hand of the Great Judge.
"So speak ye;" The apostle tells us that we
should speak "as they that shall be judged by
the law of liberty;'' yet he does not say how
much, or how little we should say; nor upon
what subject, or at what place, or under what
circumstances we should speak. Therefore we
thmk that it would be well to refer to other
passages of Scripture, in order that more light
and information may be gained upon the sub-
ject.
'"But when yon pray, use not vain repeti-
tions as the heathen do : for they think that
they shall be heard for their much epeaking.''
Matt. 6: 7. Hence we see that not only
should our social conversation with our neigh-
bors, be chaste aid sensible; but in order that
our prayers be heard and answered, we should
pray for what we want, and no more; avoiding
"vain repetitions," for it is evident that we are
not heard for our much speaking. Brethren,
this should be remembered as. something of
importance. I fear our brethren forgtt this
sometimes while engaged in prayer in the
public sanctuary.
But let us notice other points. "Let all bit
terness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and
evil speaking, be put away from you, with all
malice." Eph. 4: HI. "Wherefore lav aside all
malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies,
and all evil speakings." 1 Peter 2: 1. We have
learned, from • he foregoing passages, that we
should not be too free to speak. We also learn
that we should avoid evil speaking; for it in
deed is a great and a prominent evil. How
many tears have been shed? How many
hearts have been broken? How many hap
py skies have been clouded by sorrow and
grief? Yea, how many souls have been lost
by evil-speaking. Brethren, let us avoid it,
and be very careful; for "the tongue is a fire, a
•world of iniquitj: sd is the tongue among our
members, that it defileth the whole body, aijd
and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it
is set on fire of hell." James 3: 6.
We now have told of some of the evils of
"vain repetition" and "evil-speaking," and ad-
vised the avoidance thereof; but we have not
yet found out what we should speak. Let us
hear Paul for a moment on this part of the
subject: "But speak thou the th ngs which
become sound doctrine." Titus 2: 1. Now we
have it laii bare before us in a very few words.
Tes, dear brethren, we should be sober and
earnest, ever abounding in the work of the
Lord. We should not let our whole conversa-
tion be upon the frivolous things of time, butlet
US be more earnest, atd more steadfast; "for by
thy words thou shalt be jastifi d, and by thy
words thoa shalt be condemned."
Now let us offer a few thoughts upon the
second branch of the subj-'ct. Jf ye fulfill the
royal law according to the Scripture, "Thou
shalt love thy neighbor as thyself; ye do well."
James 2: 8. Here we see that love must be
exercised in the work of the Lord. We must
love our ^^eighbors and brethren as we love our-
selves. And not only should love be exercised ;
but patience, charity, and godliuess; in short,
the whole law of Christ must be obeyed if we
expect to be justified in the end. Yes, dear
reader, our life throughout should be character-
ized by deeds cf kindness and words of love
and encouragement.
Lst us all try to cultivate gentle words and a
pleasant count inance; and love and obey the
dospel of our Lord and Savior.
Boann, Ind.
THE LIVING FOUNTAIN.
1
N a village on the Welsh coast, the people
fetch all their water from a well.
"Is this epriog ever dry?" I inquired.
"Dry? yes, ma'am; very often in hot weath-
"And where do you go then for water?"
"To the freshet, a little way out of town."
"And if the freshet dries up?"
"Why, then we go to the rock- well, higher
up, the best water of all."
"But if the rock- well fails?''
"Why, ma'am, the rock-wfdl, never dries up,
never. It is always the same — Winter and
Summer."
This precious well, which "never dries up,"
reminded me of the waters of life and salvation,
flowing from the heart of the "Rock of Agef^,"
and freely bestowed upon all men who believe
in the gospel of Jesus Christ. E^ery other
brook may grow dry in the days of drought
and adversity : but this heavenly spring never
ceases to flow.
Without waiting til' earth's wayside brooks
■ihall fail, leS us hasten at once, with hearts
athirst, to the heavenly well which never dries
up." _________
"HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD."
Zach. 14: 20.
SELECTED BY THOUAS D. LTON.
THE Prophet tells us that the time is com-
ing that the above motto shall be written
upon the bells (bridles) of the horses, and upon
the i)ot?, by which we are to understand that
God's glory is to be consfdsred in all the
minor and ordinary matters of life, and that
God's worship is to be put into all kinds of
service, and every thing is to become religious
When the time comes that farmers shall write,
•'Holiness unto the Lord," on the fences of
their fields there will be no more tobacco raised
in those fields, nor barley ,to be manufactured
into beer.
When this motto is written on the corn-
cribs, no more corn will be sold to distilleries.
When tbis motto is written over groceries, no
more tobacco will be sold inside. When this
motto is inscribed on all the buildings of cities,
no more buildings will be used for saloons, or
theatres, or dancing halls. When ' Holines*
unto the Lord" is written on all our churchts,
not for appearance, but in truth, no more fairs,
or festivals, or concerts, or exhibitions, or po-
litical, or masonic, or any other secular mett-
ings will be held in the churches; but on the
contrary, they will be used only for the spiritu-
al worship of God to which they are sacredly
dedicated. When "Holiness unto the Lord" is
written on all "potp," and other cookery vesels,
there will be no more rich food cooked that
breeds dyspepsia and other diseases, instead of
nourithmg the body. When this motto is
written upon all sewiag machines, they will be
run no more for no more for frilling, and flut-
ing, and flouncing, and tucking; but all
garments will be made simple and plain.
When "Holiness unto the Lord" shall be writ-
ten upon the hearts of all Christians, they will
then appear in all the departments of life.
Dear reader has "Holiness unto the Lord"
been written upon your heart? Are all your
affections, and all your words, and all your act-
ions, and all your property, and all your in-
fluence, in a word, your whole life, "Holy unto
the Lord?" If not let the Holy Ghost stamp
this blessed motto in your hearts to-day. —
Banner of Holiness.
YOU'LL BE A DUKE, BUT I SHALL
BE A KING
A CONSUMPTIVE disease seized the eldest
son and heir of the Duke of Hamilton
which ended in his death. A little before his
departure from the world, he took his Bible
from' under his pillow and opened it at the
passage, "I have fought the good fight,
[ have finished ray course, I have kept
the faith; henceforth there is laid up for
me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord,
the righteous Judge shall give me at that day;
and not to me only, but unto all them also
that love his appearing." As death approach-
ed, he called his younger brother to his bed-
side, and addressing him with the greatest affec-
tion and seriousness, closed with these remark-
able words:
" iud now D ■juglas, in a little time you'll be
a Duke, but I'll be a King."
Members who habitually stray away from
meeting when they can conveniently attend
are sure to become weak and sickly in the
spirit. _
Mahy times persons think that when they
have done their duty, all is right. That is
true only when their duty is dt ne in the right
way. There is often as much impenitence in
the way a duty is performed as there is in the
duty itelf.
We approach Mt. Zion, the New Jerusalem,
our Heavenly Home. The glimmer of its
light begins to appear in the distance, and we
will soon be there. Home at last! All our
sorrows left behind, and our imperfections
swallowed up of mortality. Not another strug-
gle with the great enemy, for he cannot harm
us there. Our rest will come by-andby, and
01 r reward will be a glorious one. We patient-
ly wait for this glorious day of the Lord to come.
Let us be ready when we are called up higher.
I'JEiHi JJJriiil'iiilBIN' .A.T "WOilK-,
34.3
MABY C. NOBMAU SHABON, MINN;
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?
What are w» goin^ to do, sweet fiienda.
In the year that 13 to come,
To baffle that fearful curee of death
Whose messenger is rum?
Shall we fold our hands and bid him pass
As he has passed before,
Leaving his deadly poisoned draught
At every unbarred door?
What are we going to do, sweet friends,
StUl wait forcnme and pain.
Then bind the bruises and he<J the wound.
And soothe the woe again?
Let the fiend still torture the weary wife,
Situ poison the coming cliild.
Still break the suffering mother's heart,
Still drive the sister wild?
Still bring to the gi-ave the gray-haired sire.
Still martyr the brave young 60ul,
Till the waters of death, like a bummg stream,
O'er the whole great nation roll;
And poverty take the place of wealth.
And sin and crime and shame
Drag down to the very lowest depths
, The highest and proudest name?
Is this our mission on earth, sweet friends.
In the years that are to come ?
If not, let us rouse and do the work
Against this spirit of rum.
There is not a soul 30 poor and weak,
In all this goodly land.
But against this evil a word may speak,
And lift a warning hand.
And lift a warning hand, sweet friends.
With a cry for home and hearth.
Adding voice to voice, till the sound shall sweep
Like rum's death knell, o'er the earth",
And the weak and wavering shall hear.
And the faint grow brave and strong.
And the true and the good and great and wise
Join hands to right this wrong.
Anonymous.
^ ■ ^
HAPPY HOME.
AS we have said befjre, A happy home is
the most delightful place on earth; And
when there we see peace and union prevail, we
are made to exclaim, that home, is founded
upon love. Love is the foundation of all good.
Ttiis is a fact undeniable. It was love that
actuated our blessed Lord to come to earth and
die for the unrighteous. Love, who hath
measured its dimensions, its breadth, its length,
its depth and its hight? It surpasses by in-
finite degrees the most advanced knowledge of
saints and angels, yet, in a sense, it is apprehend-
ed, it is enjoyed, it is shed abroad in the heart by
the Holy Spirit. A home where love do^s not
exist is, to say the least of it, a miserable hovel.
A home connct be happy without love; home
is not merely a place to eat and sleep; nay,
bat a p'ace where all is confiding Love, meek-
ness, gentleness. Forbearance, patience, peace
and contentment prevail in a true hom».
Therefore you see, something is connected with
home to make it happy. It is not wealth,
learning, nor clothing that renders a home
happy altogether; you may possess all these,
and true they aie needful, but if love does not
•xiat, which wins affdction, your hom'a is not
happy. The kindly dispositions in our familj
are not only desirable, but indii-pansable; there
is no domestic happiness without them. Oue
must be courteous, and amiable to another. The
law of kindness must be the rule, governing,
moulding, harmonizing the family. There
should be nothing hard, stern or unyielding,
but mutual tenderness, mutual love. If these
feeliugs be manitesled in the family circle,
there will be no canker worm at the root of do-
mestic love and happiness.
What can be more desirable I ban peace in
our dwellings — that peace which is the result
of love, which springs from mutual respect
and forbearance, which is associated with prin-
ciple, which is the consequence of the fear o)
God, which is identified with filial and unwa-
vering trust ia him? A tranquil, hsppy home
is the very emblem of heaven. The existence
of happiness in a family is not to be concealefl.
The observant eye will soon detect whether
happiness prevails in our homes. As long as wf
are happr, we are eager to announce it bj
smiles, bright looks, cheerfulness, energy and
activity. Rjm<imber tha world is peepina
through your window, let it find yon making
happiness in your house. m. c. N.
TYRANNY OF FASHION.
I) ICHARD the Third had a humped back.
\) And, as ancient story goes, humping be-
came fathionable during bis reign. The court-
iers, the lords, the ladies, and the nnder-gentry,
wore, each, a fashionable crook in the back; so
that the English of that day Tvere "a crooked
generation" sure enough. Be this, however, as
it may. in paint of ridiculous absurdity it hard
ly exceds what is frequently seen among our-
selves.
Though we would be called a Christian peo
pie, it is a fact, as notorious as 3 id, that aa anti-
Ohiistian deity is worshipped among us in
town and country, and by immense numbers ot
all classes and botti sexes. Look where you
will, you will see all ranks bowiug, cringing,
bending the knee — to what? To Fashion.
This is the goddess of their idolatry. The}
yield implicit obedience to her laws, however
absurd and barbarous; and though she changes
as often as tbe moon, they follow her in all hei
changt 8, and ape her in all her freaks — hump-
ing when she humps. {N.)
A Child's Deitsition op HoitE. — A little
brother and sister were talking ab lut home and
their love for it. "I wouldn't swap my homi-
for any other in the world," said the sister.
"Oh, I don't feel so," was the boy's response.
''I think that Willie A 's heme is as prettj
as ours. It's bigger and it's got more things in
it. I think I'd like to swap ours for that."
"But would you like to give up your father and
mother for his ?' asked his sister. "And would
50U rather have his sister than yours?" "No,
I wouldn't want that," said the boy. "Well
to swap home means that," said the sensible
sister, "for a homs itself isn't a home. A
home is your father and mother, and brothers
and sisters, and everything you have in the
house." Wasn't that well said? Isn't there
a truth in those words which is hid irom many
of the wise and prudent and revealed unto
babes? A weil-iurnibhed house is not ahome.
A home is the life and love which the family in
the house represents. Who would swap his
tiome for a rich neighbor's! (iV.)
He who s false to present duty breaks a thread
in the loom, and will find the flaw when he
may have forgotten its cause.
Thirteen Indian mothers in Alaska confess-
ed to missioasy that they had killed their girl
babie-i to save them from the misery which
they themselves snfFertd, and which is the lot of
all women in most of the Indian tribes of that
country.
Patience is strength; impatience, weakness.
By striving for patience you calm the soul, and
even the patient body will help to give p iti^nce
to the spirit. To sit qiiet, even though what
is going on wearies you, is a sain. And for one
thing, strive against the disposition to fly from
one place to another. Wait; buds do not come
up in a day, and you may yet find flowers where
only a little while ago you thought it was all a
barren waste. {K.)
Makt professors, taaekers andssekers remain
on the outside and surface of things. They or-
nament the exterior of the ark, forgetting that
God commanded Moses to first overlay the in-
side with gold, and afterwards the outside; like
the Phirisaes they make eiean the outside, but
leave the inside impure. They try to make a
g od appearance to man outwardly while in-
wardly they are full of self-love, self-esteem, self-
conceit and sel.-will. {y.)
A STOUT is told of an old hunter in Mich-
igan, who, when the country was new, got lost
n the woods several times. Ha was told to
ouy a pocket compass, which he did, and a
friend explained to him its use. He soon got
lost, and lay out as usual. When found he
wan asked wliy he dia not travel by the com-
pass. He said he did cot dare to. He wished
CO go north, and he "tried hard to make the
thing point north, but wasn't no use, 'twould
shake, slake, right round, and point south-east
• very time." A great many people fail of the
right direction in life for the same reason of the
mishap which befelW our Wolverina friend —
they are afraid to take the Bible and follow
j ist as it points. [jV]
A Dying Costession. — When Samuel Bud-
gett, a distinguished Eaglish merchant, was
dying, he said : "Riches I have had as much as
my heart could desire; but I nsver felt any
pleasure in them for my own sake, only so far
as they enabled me to give pleasure unto
others." This dying confession of a rich man
is worthy ot being noted and remembered by
every young aspirant aftsr wealth. It teaches
the wnolesome truth that none but the most
sordid natures can find any pleasure in the
mere possession of ricties. No millionaire is
happy merely because he owns a million of dol-
ars. Ordinarily, that fjct entails vexations,
cares and duties which burden and disgust him.
But when he uses money to feed the hungry,
clothes th§ naked, and instruct the ignorant,
and build up the cause of Carist, it beconi'>s a
fountain oi blessing to his heart. {N.)
34.4=
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THE REVISED NEW TESTAMENT.
AT no hme within our recollection was any
publication awaited with such widespread
and deep anxiety aa has been the case with
reference to the Revised New Testament. One
of the most striking indications of this fact is
leen in the pablioation of the entire Kevisioti
in Beveial daily newspapers within a few day»
of the appearance of the first copies. Tlie ad-
yance demand for the Revision is another proof
of the general anx.ety to secure the work. Be
fore the day fixed for the sale cf the first copies
the New York agent for the Eaglish edition
had received orders for about 400,000 copies
Ainerican pablishers doubtless received even
larger orders.
In this country the work was to appear May
17th, but on account of a fire the date was
changed to the 20th. In Ea^land, however,
the sales commenced on the 17lh, and in Cana-
da, it is said, even earlier, on account of some
peculiarity of the copyright law there. A
telegram announced Uiat on Tuesday, May
17th, a copy, elegantly bound and printed in
the highest style of the art, was presented to
Qaeen Victoria, and that immediately there
after the Revision was put into general circu-
lation.
It was put on sale in New York on Friday
mornins, May 20th. Before night hundreds
of thousands of copies had been sold and ship-
ped. Nothing in the history of the book trade
can be compared with the immense demand.
But if this sale of English books was remark-
able, much more so was the energy of a num-
ber of publisLiag houses in reprcdaeing copies
from American presses. One firm, it is said,
had five hundred compositors ready and had
the whole reprinted before night. New York
dailies published the whole in their Sunday
editions, and the Times and the Tribune of
Chicago did alio, reMiviug tha entire New
Testament over the wires on Friday and San-
day nights. This was an exploit seldom, if ever
'qaalled in the history of telegraphy, and the
Tribune issue oi thirty-six 8 column pages is
one in printing. Had such marvels been fore
told to King James' committee of revision it
would have been counted inert dible.
We have not yet hal time to read the entire
work, but judging from what we have seen ot
it, we think we will like the Revision. Most ot
tbe obsolete words are corrected, and the sense
of some passages is made much clearer. In
many instances the language is greatly improv-
ed so as to conform to the established usage of
our language. Most of those not very famil-
iar with the Old translation will not likely no-
tice the difference between that and the Revised.
Below we give a few extracts:
Matt. 12:43. But the unclean spirit when he
goeth out of the man, he passeth through water-
less places, seeking rest, and flndeth it not.
Matt. 28; 19. Go ye therefore, and make discip-
les of all nations, baptizing them into the name
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost.
Mark 16: 9 to end of the chapter is given as
doubtful, the translators saying that these vers-
es are not found in the two oldest Greek manu-
scripts.
. Luke 2: 1. The term taxed is rendered en-
rolled, thus making the sense more complete,
while in Luke 3:7 we read "ye offspring
of vipers" instead of "ye generations of vipers."
Luke 10; 15. And thcu, Capernaum, shalt thou
be exalted into heaven ? Thou shalt be brought
down unto Hades.
In Luke 16: 23 the term hell is rendered
hades, meanmg the abode of disembodied spirits
before the resurrection, instead of the place oi
final punishment after the resurrection.
John. 3: a. Jesus answered and said unto him,
Verily, verily, 1 say unto thee. Except a man be
born anew he cannot see the kingdom of Gol.
The rendering in John 13: 2 is a little curi
ous. It says: ''and during supper" &?., rather
indicating that while supper was going on,
Christ arose and commenced washing his
disciples' feet.
1 Cor. 11. we read a little different from
our common version. We give the following:
Now I praise you that ye remember me in all
things, and hold fast the traditions, even as I de-
livered them to you. Bat I would have you know
that the head of every man is Christ; and the
head of woman is the man, and the head of
Christ is God. Every man praying or prophesying,
having his head covered, dishonoreth his head.
But every woman praying or prophesying with
her head unveiled dishonoreth her head ; for it is
one and the same thing as if she were shaven. For
if a woman is not veiled, let her also be shorn ; but
if it is a shame to a woman to be shorn or shaven,
let h er be veiled. For a man indeed ought not to
have his head veiled, forasmuch as he is the glory
and image of God; but the woman is the glory of
the man. For the man is not of the woman; but
the woman of the man; for neither was the man
created for the woman; but the woman for the
man; for this cause ought the woman to have
a sign of authority on her head, because of
tbe angeU. Howbeit neither is the woman with-
out the man, nor the man without the woman, in
the Lord. For as the woman is of the man, so is
the man also by the woman; but all things of God.
.Judge ye in yourselves: Is it seemly thata woman
pray unto God unveiled y £>oth not even nature
itself teach you, that if a man have long hair it is
a dishonor to him. But if a woman have long
hair it is a glory to her ; for her ha r is given her
for a covering. But if any man seemeth to be
contentious we have no such customs, neither the
churches of God.
We close with the Lord's prayer, which in
this translation is much shorter than the one
to which we so long have been accustomed:
After this manner thersfore pray ye: Our Fath-
er which art in heaven. Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done as in heav-
en, so on earth. Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven
our debtors. And bring us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the Evil One.
We would advise everybody to buy the book,
read it carefully, and regarding its merits, be
fully persuaded in their minds. J. h. m.
AMONG THE BRETHREN.
IF there be any highest enjoyment on earth:
for a Christian, it is the company and as-
sociation of his brethren — those of like pre-
cious faith. Brethren means more than a socie-
ty; it metns, love, affection, concord, oneness;
hence the j jy when among brethren. Our
heart's desire is, that we may live amongst
the brethren, die amongst them, be resurrected
with and sing the song of Moses and the Lamb
with them in the Father's Kingdom.
Ou the 25th, accompanied by brother and
sister Teeter, our mother, and daughter Vinnie,
we had a pleasant ride across the beautiful
country from Mount Morris to Leaf River,
where we entered tbe cars for Chicago. While
in the city by the kiadnesis of
BROTHER p. FAHEJTBT,
we were sheltered and fed under his roof until
the morning of the 26th. Bro. Fahrney is as
busy as ever preparing "Vitalizer" for the re-
moval of the ills of the human body. We found
him cheerful; and though he and family have
not the meeting privleges that many others
have, they sefm to have lost none of their
affection ix the Brotherhood. We hope that
there may soon be a place fouodiu the city
where meetings may he held. Jesus went to
and among the people, and taught them; so
should we; why not?
DUNKIRK, OHIO.
No sooner had the train stopped at Dunkirk,
than we spied our beloved brother S. T. Bosser-
man who had come up to meet us, and show
us to "Brightside," which being interpreted
means, the brilliant, beautiful home of Bro. B.
and lamily. 0 that every family were so
peaceful that it would turn out only the bright
side, and show poor, sinful men and women,
the loveliness of Christianity 1 Bro. B., needs
no encomiums from us: he is well known; and
while he has grown a little older since last we
met, he has lost none of his zeal and aidor for
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pare snl undefilnd religion before God and
mrn.
In the afternoon of the 27th, Bro. B , invited
■us to go up into the western part of the town
to help lay the timber part of the foundation of
a new meeting- house. Throwing off our coats,
we went to the work with a hearty good will,
and rather enjoyed the labor. The foundation
is sure, for it is built of rock and strong oak.
The building is 36x64, and being in town, will
enable thosa who seldom or never have the
Word of God preached in all its soul-con-
Terting power, to come up and learn the whole
truth. In th? evening we were taken to the
home of
BROTHER JOHN BAUOHMAJJ,
near the Eagle Creek meeting-house. 0 the
beautiful home on the farm! We wished
and wished that we could enjoy the free and
nndisturbed comforts and blessings of a home in
the country away from the care, vexation and
annoyance of public life. Perhaps some farmer
would exchange places with us.
The 28th came in grand and beautiful, and
we felt that the Feast at Eagle Creek would be
one full of heart-joy to many of the born of
God. These feasts are God's bounties given
to us not by spoonfuls, but by the cart load.
THB HOUSEKEEPEES
of this church are Eleazer and Samuel T. Bos-
serman. As assistance in the ministry, they
have Peter Free!, J. C. Witmore and Wm.
Bradford. The former will soon move to John-
:son county Missouri. There are about 175
members, and the prospects for more are en
conraging. It is a mattei ui rejoicing to hear
that some are being added to the church every
few weeks. Where there are additions fequent
ly, there love and zeal will more and more
abound, and mischief makers grow pale and
and thin. There are many readers of the B. at
W,, in this congregation, and we hope that in
the future the crumbs from the Work may be
80 rich and plentif j1 as to give them strength
for every trial, and enable them to persevere in
the right. '"Peace be unto the Brethren, and
lore with faith, from God the Father and the
Ljrd Jastts Christ,"
THE LOVE FEAST.
The SEtiuts at Eagle creek, were made glad in
the Lord in seeiug one soul come to the Lord
at the close of the first meeting. Baptism be-
fore communion services gladdens the hearts
of the communicants, and prepares them for a
more complete enjoyment of the holy ordinanc-
es. The feast was rich, and all seemed to be
strengthened thereby. We have thought that for
the sake of tired and wearied motners who have
small children to look after, the services should
be prompt, short and without lagging. And
the Lord in instituting these ordinances did
not, so far as we can learn, make them weari-
some through want of system and order. He
sent Peter and John before the time of the
Seaat to prepare, so that when he and the others
came they found aU things ready. Prompt-
aess in the work, accompanied with solemnity
and holy feelingp, wiil areatiy add to th^ sue-
ceas of a Love- feast. We shall long remember
the Eigle Creek feast, ai being pleasant and
profitable. The order among the spectators
was excellent. In this we praise them.
Met again on Sunday for worship. The Lord
gave us a good meeting.
The brethren in this church have a noble
Sunday. school. The attendance is large, the in-
terest and order excellent, and the whole work
the work of the church. Bro. Andrew Baugh-
man is Superintendent, and understands Sun-
day-school work, and so conducts the school as
to bring about much good. May we hope that
none of the abuses of thi^ good work, shall
ever spoil the efforts of the Eigle Creek church
to instruct young and old in the way of the
Lord. We left on the morning of the 30th
for the debate at Danville. m, m. b. '
THE PREACHER S MISTAKE.
J. il. McOBB, Dear Brother. — I have been
buying tracts of the Brethren ever since I con-
nected myself with them, and distributed them
among my neighbors. To one Campbeilite
preacher I gave your little work on Trine Im-
mersion traced to the Apostles, and he has
Durchased some of those works of Antiquity on
baptism, and I am sorry to inform you that he
showed two places, references of yours to Rob-
inson, which seem to be errors, to which I now
call your attention. Please see Trine Immer-
sion, page 9, referring to Robinson, page 148.
Also Trine Immersion, page 16, referring to
Robinson, page 148. On page 23 you ref-
erence to Robinson page 89 was found correct.
He 18 making quite a blow about it.
C. P. Loss.
MURRATTILLB, III.
BEMASES.
{T seems that this CanipV^illite preacher is
making a noise for no legitimate purpose.
Our quotations from Robinson's work on bap
tism are correct. We have j ast re-ex amined them
and fail to find any errors. Now in oid^rto
place the proof in reach of our readers we will
take the pains to copy nearly one entire' page
from R jbinson on Baptism, so that those who
have our work on Trine Immersioa may
turn to P'Jges 14 and 23 of the fourth edition
and see for themselves. We give the follow-
ing from Robinson:
(2j. Mort-ni Fiv'i-ch writers observe with becom-
iu;; dignity, (.hat their first Ghristian kirg
had to much spirit to submit t prof s-i a
rel'goa bdfora he had examined whttberit
w-r« true; .md that V-dant and Remigius first
instruciei tiim ia tbe doctrine of tbe holy
tria>tr, which heaftervf-irds prof-sseitn believe
by being thrice dippod at his baptism (3) More
than three thousand Franks wero baptizid at
the same season in tbe same manner: nor did
sprinkling appfar in France till more than two
hundred and fifty years after the baptism of
Clovis, and then it was invented not as a mode
of administering baptism in ordinary, but as a,
private relief in a case of necessity."
If the book in poasession of that Campbeilite
preacher does not read ja*t like the above then
t follows that he has the wrong bnok, for our
extract h taken from the firs t edition of Rob-
inson's work on baptism, an old book printed
in London 91 years ago.
When we wrote Triae Immersion Traced to
the Apostles we were very careful with the
quotations and aimed to give them correctly in
every instance, but it seems that this preac'a-
er, who is making so mush noise, has a bad
case to sustaim and the only way he can do to
make the least shadow of defence is to try to
have it appear that we have quoted Robinson
wrong, but in this h& U sadly mistaken, and if
the people had in their possession copies of
Robinson's work they could at once see how he
is trying to deceive them.
Suffice it to say that Robinson was one of
the ablest baptist historians of England. His
obj-ict was to give a true history of baptism,
and when he says that prior ts the reformation
[A. D. 1517] the ordinary baptism was trine
immersion, we accept it as truth coming from
one who would not be expected to give false
testimony against his own practice.
J. H. V.
Who ever knew a lamp that never needs
refilling, and that never needs trimming and
other attention? But many professing Chris-
lians seem to act upon this impression; for
they do nothing to nourish and sustain the ,
holy life within their own souls.
"A font reTi>arkable in ecclesiastical history,
is that belocging to the church of Notre Dame,
in which Clovis the .first catholic, if not the
first christian king of the Franks, was baptized,
(t striod without the church, and is mentioned
here for the sake of observing, that two opin-
pions of baptism generally received are mere
popular errois, expressly contradicte i by this
as well as by other ancient and authentic
monuments. It is commonly said, by such as
allow i mmersion to have been the primitive
mode of baptism, that dipping was exchanged
for sprinkling on account of the coldness of
the climate of some countries in coDn>'ction
wilh the R ^man church. Here are two mistakes
the one that dipping was exchanged for
sprinkling by choice: and the oth-r that
coldness of climate was the reason. It is not
true that dipping was exchanged for sprink-
ling by choice before the reformation, for till
after that period the ordinary baptism was
trine immersion, and sprinkling was held vslid
only in c>se of necessity. In ihis font Clovis
was dipped three times in water at his baptism i
The native B iptist church in a Karen village,
In ;i3, took up a collection for eending mission-
aries to the Ki Kbyens. The amount was so
large that the missionary. Mr. Carpenter, who
knew their poverty, declined to receive it.
They in.»istefl, saying: "We can live upon rats;
but the Ka Kay ens can not live without the
gospel."
The world has read with inexpressible pain
of the burning of lunatic asylumi, where poor
unfortunates perished. Poor-houses and orph-
anages also burn, and lives are lost. The
Scotch excel us in building for the insane.
We build high and large housep, with barred
windows and heavy bolts upon doors; they
build rows of cottages, and abolish all appear-
ance of restraint. The insane are employed
and amused, and .ire so interested as to show
few signs of insanity. T bare is no visible re-
straint, though they are clo'wly watched, and
escapes Tery seldom occur It wj>uld be wiser
for us to follow the Scotch plan tiian our
own. Why not do it?
34:ti
THE BRETHREN ^T IVORK.
READl BEAD!!
EVER awake to the interests of our readers,
we have arranged with Bro. Stein for
tbe exclusive use of his corresDondencp, to be
nublishf d in the B. at W. We are spending
money to give our readers good reading matter,
and we feel that they appreciate it by the man-
ner in which they arp ex ending the circulution
of their paper. Bro. S cia needs rest, and also
•wishes to vis.t the land of Christ's work, anrt
the birthplace of Christianity. He will no
doubt entertain us with much that is useful and
entertaining, and as it cobts him considerable to
travel and us to print, we kindly ask all our
readers to d > wbat they can to secure us new
readers. This correspondence with our un
paralleled club rates, should induce thousands
to subscribe. Read our terms on page 15, and
then visit your neighbors and tell th m of
letters that «rill appear from Bible Lands.
the
AROUND THE WORLD.
PRESIDENT J. W. Stein left yesterday
morning upon his European tour expect-
ing to be absent until sometime next Febrnary.
In his travels he will make the circuit of tbe
Globe, returning home by way of China and
Japan through San Francisco. The trip prom-
ises to be one of unusnal pleasure and import-
tance to Mr. Stein. At Beilia he will visit an
uncle, present Mayor of that city, and also s
cousin who is principal of one of the leading
Colleges of Europe. All the principal coun-
tries in the old world will receive a visit includ-
ing an extended tour through the Holy Lanl.
In China he will visit a long absent siater work-
ing in the interests of the Baptist mission.
During his absence he will contribute a series of
interesting letters to the Bbethbeit at Wokk,
which will appear at an early date. These
letters will be copyrighted and will afterwards
be published by that paper in book form, no
doubt presenting a volume of rare interest and
profit. During the extended tour and stay of
Mr Stain, we wish him the best of health and
and a safe return to us. — Mt. Morris Democrat.
lowery, threatening clouds may appear, it is
nothing more, than what the church has always
bad to experience in a more or less degree. If
we have faith, and acquaint ourselves as be-
cometh the humble and meek followers ef
Christ, the clouds shall disperse, mountains
will be cast into the sea and the white winged
dove of peace will spread her blessed wings
over the church. Let us have faith, courage
anJ fortitude and we shall, through the merc-
ies of God, come through all right, so far as it
is possible for us to be in this world of sorrow.
In the event there should arise, or appear an
eUmsnt unwilling to be obedient to the decis-
ions of A. M., decisions that simply require an
expression oi humility and obedience to the 1 ey
note by which we may know whether genuinw
conversion has taken place or not, what benefit
would they be to the church? We hardly think
it possible that any one fully imbutd with the
adapting principles of the Gospel, including
those of humility, self-abasement and obedience
to the churcb, will ever think ot severing them-
selves from the body, and unless they have the
true spirit of obedience what use has the church
for them ? The world needs her own, and
knows them too, no m*tt(» what the profession
is. The church needs ail her devoted salj cts,
These was no Judas among the Marys and
Marthas whom Jesus selected as his friends.
When he was crucified the devotion of the
women did not abate. They came to his sep-
ulchre early in the morning, and they alone
were not incredulous about his resurrection.
From the cradle to the grave, women are the
best friends a man has. — Alliance.
Fbanklin, when a boy made application in
London for a situation as a journeyman printer.
In answer to the inquiry "can you, an Ameri-
can, set type?" he stepped to the case and set
the following passage from St. John: "Nathan-
iel said unto him, Can any good come out of
Ni'zireth? Philip said iinto him, C jme and
see." He obtained the desired position.
and it is no great puzzle to know who they are.
Li'ik at the citalogus of thd fruits that eman-
ate from the spirit of truth which Christ prom-
ised to his followers, and the catalogue on the
other side and he who runs may know (not
jadge) who are the children of God and who of
darkness.
We are such a strong believer in God's pow-
er to save that we believe he will save his
church, that the gates of hell shall not prevail
against it. With this faith let us all go forth,
and mighty works can be done through God.
"Have faith in God," have faith in his people,
yes, let us have faith in one another and we
we shall have occasion to rejjice. May God
fit and prepare us for his use.
The papers publish some horrible stories
from Southern Russia concerning the outrages
upon the Jews, k people who are guilty of
such barbarities are unworthy as thay are in-
capable of salf-govainment. The thriftines? of
the Jews often becomes extortion, but this is
no provocation for a race war upon the rich
and poor alike. It is said that the Nihilists
are stirring up the agitation against the Jaws,
in order to bring about a conflict between the
peasants and the government.
WE SHOULD GO TO A. M, WITH
FAITH.
The Christian Union says: A missionary
was selling Bibles for tne first time in a town
in India. A Hindoo seeing the Books, rushed
eagerly forward, and said, "Have you a copy of
the New Testament of Jesus Christ? How
much must I pay? I will give you whatever
you ask." On the money being paid, and the
book given him, he said, "I have been looking
for a copy of this book for years, and now,
thank God, I have found it at last!" He did
not stop, but went away eagerly kissing the
book on all sides as he went.
BT J. S. PLOEY
DOUBT unnerves us for the work before us;
but a confiding trust in God makes as
strong, and through faith we can move moun-
tains. Shall there be occasion for the Lord to
say of us, "0 ye of little faith?" God forbid I Let
us, brethren and sisters, go up to our A. M.,
with strong faith in the mercy of God and his
all-prevailing power, that he will give his peo-
ple wisdom and nerve to do their doty. "If
God be for us, who can be against us?" God
■will be for us, if we go up there trusting in
bim and his gracious love. This is no time to
make concessions with any party who has gone
80 far as to reprove, rebuke, reproach and revile
the more humble followers of Christ; it is not
safe to let railers go on in the general tenor of
their way. If there be such, we know what the
Word says cjacemiug them. Though dark,
It is not good to criticise sermons too much;
it is iar better to endeavor to obtain from
them all the information and edification you
can.
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An infidel said to a workman, sneeringly:
"Your Christ was a carpenter." The reply he
received was: "Very true, master; he was a
carpenter; but he was a good one, mind you.
He has planed some pretty hard knots out of
me." •
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An exchange tells of a little girl who raised
a turkey, sold it for one dollar and gave the
proaeeds to the cause of missions. This may
serve as a mild hint to a few hundred who
would like to help the Danish mission along
by raising somethiog for the Lord.
Thb Inter Ocean publishes a very encourag-
ing report of the Mt. Morris College. It says:
Mount Morris College is prospering finely,
having an attendance of about two handred
Ktudents. The grounds are in a beaatiful con-
dition, the lawn being as smooth as any parterre
on the Hudson, and the young maples, elms,
and evergreens in fine leaf. The institution is
making an excellent reputation for thorough-
ness. The tine English, German, and classical
library lately obtained by the college is now on
tbe shelves, and would do honor to any institu-
tion in the laud.
A 8K0ULAR paper says: "There is getting to be
less show and more business about war. France
has abolished the drum, England has dropped
the regimental colors and distinctive corps uni-
forms, while the bayonet, sabre, big epaulets,
imposing knapsacks and bearskin caps are fast
taking their places among the things of the
past." We hope the time is not far in the fu-
ture when war itself wiU take its place "among
the things of the past.'' — Zion's Watchman.
At the Union Sunday-school Convention of
South Carolinia, recently held, the venerable
Rev. Dr. Martin, in bis address of welcome
(the key note of the occasion), said: "Yoo have
come to our beautiful city in a most auspici-
ous period. If you were to go into any one of
our churches and hear one of our ministers next
Sunday, I venture to say you could not tell to
what denomination he belongs. There is so
much unit) — such a feeling nf oneness pervades
all our church^.— Church Union.
The reason there is so much unity is because
thi9y all agree in leaving certain parts of the
Gospel out of their preaching and practice.
There was unity in the apostolic age too, but
it was because they all preached the Gospel of
Christ and not the Gospel of men.
THE BRETHRElSr ^T ^SVORK.
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'UV
J. S. MOHLBR,
£ditob.
All communicatioDB for this depftrtment, Buch as que-
' ries and answers, should be addressed to J. 8. Mohler, Lar
due, Henry Co., Mo.
"Will some one explain Genesis 4 : 15— " And the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever Slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.
And the Lord set a mark upon C iin, lest any find-
ing him should kill him." ffhat was the mark
He set on him ? Kobert T. Crook.
Please explain Hebrew ft: 1, 2. We read, we
should leave the principles -of the doctrine of
Christ, we should go on onto perfection, not lay-
ing again the founaj.tion of repentance from dead
works, and of faith towards God, of the doctrine of
baptitms, etc. What baptiima had Paul reference
to, sreing he uses the plural number ? In the Ger-
man the reading is diftarent; "Von der Taufe, von
der Lehre" VLato we have but oue doctrine and
one ouptism, How are we to reconcile the matter?
J. H. Miller.
Please explain, whether the part of the Lord's
Prayer, " Thy kingdom come ; thy will be done in
eart.h as it is In heaven ;"— was fulfilled on the day
of Pt-'nto-'ost, and there stopped, or is it right to
pray it yet? anna Guigekt.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the 10th chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
43rd. W M.Long.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
tirst-bomuf all the living. If so, who was his
wife? Maby C. NCBMAN.
ITEMS.
RECENTLT we visited a few scattered mem-
bers living in Cass county, Ho., heid
three meetings among them; four united with
the church, making a little body of fourteen
members. An ori^anization will be effected in
that county socn.
Our special District Meeting is in the past.
The religious pulse, at times, beat pretty
strong, but, — in the end, — the fever cooled
down, and the "body religious" seemed conval-
escent at least, and we fondly hope, that after
A. M., the body will resume its wonted health
and activity again. Visitors from abroad were,
Eld. Martin Neher, of Crawford Co., Eanaaa;
J. Bollinger, Bourbon Co., Kansas; Bro. Stump
and Samuel Beckner of Indiana; and Bro. Tay-
lor of Odio. An interesting Love- feast was
held at the close of the District Meeting.
waren aber Juden zu Jerusalem^ die waren (who
were) gottesfutrchtige Maenner," etc. We see
only Jews who were devout men, or god-fear-
ing men, mentioned here-.
The French reads: " Or il y avait ahrs 'a Je-
rusalem des Juifs craiqnant Dieu" etc. Here
we have but one sentence, terminating in speak
ing of the Jews like Luke 2: 25, ot Simeon:
" Cet homme etait juste, et craignant J)ieu." —
That man was just and fearing Qod.
The English, Danish and Swedish texts in-
clude the same meaning but not so obvious. —
These are the only texts I know.
There were, however, others dwelling at Je-
rusalem, not called " devout men," as we see in
verse 14, where Peter addresses them thus:
" Ye men of Judea, (in other translations "ye
Jews'" or "ye Jewish men,") and all je that
dwell at Jerusalem. J. Massbj^.
Newcastle, England.
THE CAUSE OF LIGHT.
Another church wai recently organized in
Sabne county, and is under the care of Eld. D.
L. WillismB.
A visit is ordered to Dallas county Boon,
more fully organize a church at that place.
J. 8. X.
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WHO WERE THEY?
to
Will some one please explain the flfth verse in
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
owa: "And there were dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, out of every nation under
heaven." Were those "devout men from every^
nation" all Jews, or notV
BOBEBT T. Crook.
'FHET were all Jews. As a proof I will re
X fer to the German and French transla-
tions,— German by Dr. M. Luther, French Tby
J. F. Oitervttld. In the Giirman we read: "Jt«
Gen. 1 : 3, What was that Light, seeing the sun
and moon were only made the fourth day V Some
one please explain. Lizzie B. Myers.
LIGHT is the substance by which things
are made visible to man. It also enhanc'
cs the growth and perfection of the vegetable
and animal kingdoms. Without light, the
earth would soon become destitute of vegeta-
tion and inhabitants.
We read in the Word, that God is Light,
and in'him is "no darkness at all." 1 John 1:
5. The light here spoken off, far exceeds the
light of the world or the common light of day.
In Acts 26:13 we are told of a light appearing
from heaven, above the brightness of the sun.
One testified, " I could not see for the glory of
that Light." '^hat was the true light that
came into the world in the person ot Jesus
Christ, that lighteth every man that cometh
into the world. He answered. Are there not
twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in
the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the
light of this world."
Here evidently is the light referred to in
Gen. 1: 3. Before we further proceed, we wish
to ascertain the condition of the earth at the
time. The sacred historian records in the first
verse the creation of the heavens and the earth.
In the second, the condition of the earth, as it
would have appeared to man, had he been pres-
ent with hii Creator. " The earth was without
form and void and darkness was upon the face
of the deep."
We further find, by reference to the ninth
verse that the earth was not only enshrouded
in darkness, but also submerged in water, hav-
ing passed through a long period, known as the
" Chaotic Period." The apostle speaking of
the earth in this state, says, "Whereby the
world that then was, being overflowed with
water, perished ; but the heavens and the earth
which are now, by the same word are kept in
store." a Peter 3: 6, 7.
Here is, we hope, snfiBcient evidence of the
submergence of the earth by water. "And
darkness was npon the face of the deep. As
the earth was covered with water, so was the
water covered or hid in darkness with mists
and clouds of the darkest hue, covering as with
a mantle the whole face of nature. Notwith-
standing the cheerless condition to which the
earth had been subjected, it was upheld by the
word of his power, who brought out of chaos
and confusion, order, system and harmony. —
Under these circumstances did the Creator will
that light should be, "And there 'was li^ht."
We are asked, " What was that light?" The
light of day, from the sun in an obscured
state, not in the power and splend >r it attain-
ed on the fourth day, but sufficient that it was
called day, and numbered with the days of the
week. The chaos and confusion were recading
and at each alternate day and flat of the Al-
miguty were order and system restored.
"And God made two great lights, the gmater
light to rule the day." We are informed that
"m the Hebrew Bible the word here translated
'made' is not the sama aa that rendered ' creat-
ed.' " It is a tsrm frt-quently used in Scripture,
and signifies constituted or appointed. (Sfience
and the Bible, by H. W. Morris, page 353.) So
on the fourth day, the sun was made a more
powerful light and fully constituted or appoint-
ed the luminary of the day, and the darkness
that on the firtt day was separated from the
light, since then retires before the apprcaching
rays of his light, and the whole faoe of nature
is beautified by his benign itfluence, and the
inhabitants of the earth are not only supplied
with his light, but also a bountiful supply for
their sustenance, while journeying on this, the
foot-stool 01 the Almighty. It may be, you
or some one else will differ widely with m on
this subject. If I am wrong, set me right.
M. Mtbrb.
THE NICOLAITANS.
Will some one explain Eev. a : 6—15. Who weae
the Nicolaitans, and what were their deeds and
doctrines ¥ A Brother.
THE Nicolaitans were the disciples of Nicho-
las, who was a Gentile by birih and was
chosen one oi the first seven deacons. [?] Acts
(3: 5. Their deeds were extravagant and crimin-
al. They did not abstain fro ii meat offered unto
idols,— Acts 15: 20— and taught polygamy.
Salome SioiraB.
Thb church need^ more preaching — not so
much from the pulpit, as by the conduct and
conversation of the laity.
It was one of the ancient sages who said:
" The goodness of gold is tried by fire, the
goodness of women by gold, and the goodness
of men by women."
Ak important discovery has been made in
Egypt. A telegram from Cairo says, "M. Mas-
pero has just opened some more pyramids at
Sakkara, inclosing the tombs of kings of the
fifth dynasty. The mortuary chapel of each
contains about eighty square metres of the
smallest and most closely written texts, giving
precise details of the religious belief of that
age. Except the finding of the Rosetta stone
in 1799, no discovery in Egypt equals this in
scientific value. The entrance passage is diffi-
cult and dangerous on account of the loose
blocks that encumber it. All the Sakkara pyr-
amids, about sixty in number, will be opened
as soon as possible.
348
THE BKETHREN ^T WOKK.
(^nxt^)miitntL
Census Matters.
In Baaking out 3 list for Northern Ulinoi?
District, I have the churches in oider, furnish-
ed by Bro. Eihelman, and " Marahall eburch"
occurs. No corresp ti.) r ng schedule was found.
I wrote Bro Eshtlu.an, who replied that C.
S. Holsinger sent the report of the " Pigeon
Creek, Marshall Co., church. This makes all
all clear and shows how errors occur and how
they are detected. Always give the cfficial
name of your congregation and avoid local
names. Pine Creek and Vallon, Wisconsin are
needed to complete Norlhi^rn III.
The following returns are published with a
view of getting the California church straight-
ened up, if anything is wrong. Write prompt-
ly if there is anything to say.
CHUECH NlrilBEE BISHOP
1. Chapparal, 41 Geo. Wolf.
2 EhI River, 45 J. Meyers.
3 Napa Co. 33 Chas Myers.
4 California, 60 Geo. Wolf.
5 Stanislaus, 32 P. S. Garmon.
The above schedules have been received and
are verified by resident ministers. Explana-
tions must be written direct and not printed,
at least not now. Howabd Miller.
Lewishurg, Pa.
From the Rockies to the AUeghenles,—
Notes by the Way.
pieces for holdirg an A.. M. to be found. The
proprietors off-r the large pavilion and conven-
ient sarroucdings tree to tiie brethren, if thiy
wish to ho;d thpir mei'tiBg^ thnre. It is immt-
diately on th" K P. and A. & Topeka R R.,
not far from K csas City.
Sunday, 22nd, we were taken by Bro. Lichty
to the school-house near Falls City in N«bras-
k*, where we fuund au attentive congregation.
B,-o. Warner and Bro. Fry, ministers, live near.
This part of N^bra'ka and Kansas is a fine
country; the laLd is rich, lajs well and crops
seldom fail. L >nd can yet be bought at reason-
able prices. Crops look promising.
In the evening we returned to M.jrrill,which
is a thriving town. Bid adieu to the dear mem
bers, whom we shall ever remember for their
kindness. Soon we were on our way again to
Sf. Jo., where we arrived at 9 o'clock at night.
Put up at the International Hotel. This even-
ing, the 23rd of May, we expect to leave this
ViiUey for Iowa. Since leaving home, we have
experienced considerable of damp, rainy and
sultr? weather, we are already longing for the
healthy breezes of Colorado; however our trip
so far has baen pleasant. J. S. Floet.
NUMbEE m.
Arriving at Kansas City at eight. May IGih,
from Centreview, Mo., we put up at the Bar-
num Hotel. Next day we were invited to take
dinner with friends in the city, and in the even
ing boarded the train for St. Jo, Mo.
Next mornirg we recrosaed the Missouri
river, and 55 miles We-t arrived at Mjrrill,
Bro'^n Co , K jBsas. S )on we erjjyed thehos
pitalities of Bro. W. J H. Banman and family,
who live in town; also visited other members
who reside in and near town. Meeting at
night in the commodious sihjol-htuie. There
are near 200 brethren acd sinters belonging to
the di&t i»;t, it being the home district cf the
much loved and lamented Eld. J. Lichty. He
IS much missed, as he was indeed a pillar in tht
church. Sjme neighboring d stricts were also
under his care. Next day Bro. Myers took us.
to Bro. Jacob Lichty's. Meeting at night,
near by.
Next day the District Meeting of Nebraska,
Northern Kansas and Colorado, convened at the
barn of Bro. Lichty. There was a good repre-
sentation and a good meeting which lasted two
days. The district was divided into three dis-
tricts. Nebraska a district to herself. North
eastern Kansas one district; and North-western
Kansas and Colorado one district. A portion
of the Southern District of Kansas will be add-
ed to the North east District of Kansas; at
least the District cf Southern Kansas so pre-
prs^s. At our District Meeting it was agreed
to j lin with the Southern District of Kansas,
at their request to ask for A. M. for 1883 Bis-
mark Grove, near Lawrence is the place propos-
ed. It is said to be one of the best arranged
Sad and Fatal Accident.
Wednesday forenoon. May 20th, while at-
tempting to board the train at AUegrippus, a
few miles West ofAltooua, Henry Eilis, son
of Bro. Jacob and Lydia Reep, met with a
dreadful accidsnt. He missed his hold and
was thrown under the train; his left leg
was badly crushed from the ankle above the
knee, and the right l"g was badly mangled. As
reaction did not occur, the physician deemed it
imprudent to perform an operation. At 11:
40, Wednesday night, God relieved him by
death. Aged 11 years, 10 months, 26 days.
His remain; were brought to the Brethren
cnurchnear Dancansvilie. Funeral services,
Criday A M , by Bro. David Sill, from 2 Cor.
8: 9, after which the body was consigned to
the tomb in the Brethren's graveyard. Cer-
t i ily this is severe shock to the agtd father
wlio is nearly blind. The parents truly havf
oar heartfelt sympathy. Emilt R. Stiplee.
A Few Kind Words.
Dear Brethren at Work: —
You are a welcome guest among God's peo-
ple, here in this part if God's moral heritage,
and also among the unregenerated. We know
whereof we fcffirm, when we write thus.
Ne have had some to say to us, '"We could
not do without the [lap^r." We know you are
laboring hard for the salvation of souls. God
will therefore bless you in this noble work. —
Though clouds hang drearily over you, Jesus
has promised to defend thee. He is a mighty
captain and will lead to victory.
Therefore we can boldly say, " The Lord is
my helper, and I will not fear what men shall
do unto me. (Heb. 13: 6.) You have our
heart-felt prayers. Yes, we know you have
the prayers of all the saints of the Most High;
for thou art a sweet messenger, brmeing forth
out of the great store-house of God, things
new and old.
We believe in the power of prayer; for the
pra)er8 of the righteous availeta much. We
have many examples set forth in divine revel-
at on, where the prayers of God's people as-
cended to the courts of heaven, and God veri-
fied his promise in that he answered prayer.
By terr.ble things in righteousness wilt thou
answer, thou God of our salvation who art the
confidence of all the ends of the ea th and of
t hem that are afar off upon the sea. (Ps. 65:
5)
Cornelius was a just man, one that feared
God with all his house; he prayed to God al-
wajs. Certainly this just man had faith in
God. Hence God gave him assurance that his
prayers and alms had come up before him for
a memorial. (Acts 10:4) We believe that
God is the same God to-day and will answer
the prayers of all who come to him in faith,
believing that he is a rewarder of them that
diligently seek him.
If there ever was a time in the history of
our world, — that prayer was wont to be made,
it is now. The apostle evidently foresaw the
days of peril, (when looking down the shores
of time), when men would be lovers of their
ownselves, boasters, blasphemers, despisers of
those that are good. (2. Tim. 3) 0 may we,
with confidence call upon the L)rd for help,
seeing that he is the almighty God. Time and
space would fail us to recount alt the instances
of success which attended those who cned to
the Lord for help and can we suppose the com-
passionate heart of Jtsns vrill feel less for us?
Certainly not. Therefore let us by a continual
waiting upon the Lord, keep on board the old
ship of Zion.
The Old Ship is seaworthy, although she
may be tossed to and fro under the mighty
storms of persecution and also infidelity, she
will ere long cast anchor on the other shore
with her crew, there to dwell with Jtsas ever-
more.
L it us, therefore, rest in the full assarance
of hopp, through faith, till we inherit the prom-
ises; till hope be exchanged for the full frui-
r,ion of all those unspeakable glories which
Grid hath prepared for them that love him. —
r»is hope will resign the Christian to the will
V)! God, believing that all things work together
t jr good. This good hope taught Ss. Paul to
ri^ekon all is sufFdring slight and momentary.
When poised in the scales vrith the far more
exceeding and eternal weight of glory, reservefl
in heaven for him,-the Christian can say:
"Amidst temptations sharp and long,
My soul to this dear refuge flies :
Hope is my ancbor, firm and strong,
While tempests blow snd billows rise.
Mary C. Nobmaw.
From Daniel Barnhart. — The Communion
Meeting of the E ght Mile church, of the 11th '
of May, passed ofi'in love and union; good con-
gri-gdtions convened. Ministers present from
di&rent parts of the State, sixteen in all; one
from Missouri. Ninety-six members commnn-
ed, and the best of order prevailed during the
entire meeting. Brethren Robert Edgecomb,
Sidney Hodgden and A. J. Hixon, met with us '
again on last Sunday and preached for as. So '
upon t'ne whole, we had soul- feasting meetings.
Oar little church feels revived and built up in
Christian fellowship. Prospects for the future
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34 i>
are encouraging. May the grace and f.lessings
of Qcd rest upon us and all the Isruel of 6 d.
is. my sincere prayer. — Cenfropolis, Kan., May
19.
From S. T, Bosserinan. — Angels again re-
joice and saints on eartb join in with the chor
us, " Sinners are still turning to Christ." Oo
last Saturday, at our council, one more was
added to the fold by baptism. May the leaven
still continue to work. — Dunkirk, 0., May 2S
From J. Calvert. — Nothing of importance
to report, only t.he weather is very dry. Crops
look fair. A very sudden death occurred in
m this neighborhood. One of cur stoutest
and heartiest neighbors was out fiohing with
three of his little children, and fell dead in the
boat. Brother Adams from Waterloo, Iowa, is
here and preached a very interesting sermon
for us yesterday f.ora the sixteenth Psaim —
Warsaw, Ind , May 23.
From Jacob Hilderbrand. — Four more
baptiz-id in Pine Cr»ek District. Others are
comiag nearer. L)rd, be near thy people i-,
these days of vanity and sin. May we worship
the Lord, and serve him in hum^lerjess of ppir-
it. — WalkerUm, Ind.
From N. C. Workman. — We have good
news to tell thejreaders of -the B at W. Th<:
good tidings are these: "None of our ministers
in the Maple Grove church use tobacco in any
form and this Spring two of onr most inveter-
ate tobacco chewer-i, have qmt entirely. Other?
have cut down to about one-half tt' amoiiuf,
thty have been in the habit of using witn a
view of quitting all together. Oh may God
give them strength to overcome the filthy ba
bit. Brethren, pray for thera that they maj'
conquer. We sometimes bear men fay, thai
they cannot quit using tobacco. We believt-
any one can quit. These Brethren quit with-
out mcch difScultv. I hope 1 shall soon be
able to inform you that ah our dear membirs
in the Maple Grove church have conquered the
monster.
From H.P. B inkwoith — OuMonday, the-
second of May, I leit Bro. Arn8bargfr'i=, two
miles North of Guide K sck, Neb., {it the Ma
pie Grove Colony, in the Nurth- western psrfc of
Norton Co , Kan. My mode ot conveyance be-
ing almost apostolic, 1 did not arrive as quick
ly 88 I mi«;ht have done, had I followed the
modern way of car travel. On Saturday eve I
arrived at the church, and found the Brethren
in council. Met Susday morning at 10 A M
for divine service. Snndsy-school at 3 P. M.,
and evening meeting at 7:30 P. M. We can
truly say we were indeed surprised (although
a Western man) to find a thrift and energy
that seems to abound amongst these Western
brethren. The country is simply beautiful and
claims are cheap. A railroad is now being sur
veyed through the southern part of the coun-
ty,— the Mj. Pacific. Wheat looks well and
all seem evidently satisfied with their new
home, and labor for pexce, union and harmony.
Division and grumbling is not in the least en-
couraged, and if a chronic mischief maker has
packed his goods and headed for the colony,, I
advise you to keep clear of the same, they evi-
dently will nut al.ow the same, and, Br^ithrPD,
I am glad of it. Is n<)t the church the place
for good feelicg? N; w, if you want to go
further West. br. thren are scattered each way
and especiallv do we invite co laborers in the
ministry; for we will give you a chance to work
each week. The calls are great and cannot be
filled on account of work to support the family
of the speaker-. Brethren and sisters, don't
entertain big fear.<, but come and see; for ex-
perience is worth a great deal and where there
is a will I know there is a way. — Bell, Kan.
From N. C. Workman — We have had
splendid weather for several weeks past. Oar
Winter wheat wa< badly killed during the
Winter; some places may make half a crop. —
Spring wheat never looked better; the prospect
is very flattering. Corn looks well and is grow-
ing rapidly. A great deal of breaking is being
d.ne in the colony this Spring and everybody
seems to be hopeful and cheerful. Oar church
arems to be in a prosperous condition. Six
hiive been baptiz d since the middle of March
and several applications yet for membfirahip.
The Brethrtn have tull houses of eager listen-
ers, wnerever they go to preach. Our ministers
here have been preaching this Spring in l.ical-
ities where the Brethren never preached before.
The doctrine seems to be strange to the people,
but they sei-m to like it, and press the Breth
ren to come again, and make expressions like
the following: "That's Bible doctrine, that's
the kind of d^jctrine fr.r me; never knew there
was a people on ear?h that preached the doc-
trine. Pray for us!" — BIl.Kan.
From J. M. Ridenour. — Stiii conrider me
me as yoiir sgent I bavti sent you a list of
six or seven from thisplace and hope to soon
^end you niorc. Mtive on in your mission, for
it is a noble on°, — calling back the pr.idiga!s.
i- was through the instrumentality of our
church literature, that father alwajskf-pt lying
upon the laole, that I i-we my conversion. It
enabled me to raore clearly und rstand the Bi-
blo, as well as teaching me morally. — Garrison,
Foira, May 25.
From John A. Studebakcf. — Our prospects
for good crops ar • (ijvorable now, Wh-'at is
Hi] headed out; some corn plowing has already
been done. Had a good sos^king rain last week,
the tcost at one iime lor about two years. We
hiive a good lar^npg and stock-raising countj'.
Our church here, has three speakers and about
forty-five members. Any of the Brethren, dt-
siiing homes, would do well here in this part ot
Southern Kansas. Grenola is our nearest rail-
road station This church, at the present time
is under the oversight of Eld. Jesse Studebaker.
— Grenola, Kan, Muy 25.
From James M. Neff — On the 2l8t I had
the pleasure of meet ng with the Brethren of
the Ogan's Creek ohnreh in council-meeting. —
Elders present from abroad were Jecob Funder-
burg, Benjamin Ncff, and Joseph Ziegler. A
spirit of love was manifested throughout the
meeting. — Boann, Ind., May 23.
From D. Bowman. — Oar quarterly church
meeting came off yesterday. Everything pass-
ed off pleasantly and we felt that it was good
to be there; expect soon to have our church
house up. We are a little slow in building,
but we are poor, and we want to pay as we go.
We want a good, plain, substantial house. Our
plan of working is, for each brother to head his
own subscription and canvass his own neigh-
borhood. The people are liberal; some give as
much as ten dollars, a good many five and near-
ly all give some.
[ write this to encourage other weak church-
es to try to build, as the people in the West
are liberal. We are building a house 40x70,
with two aisles, and have money enough to pay
for all the lumber. We need several hundred
dollars yet; but we intend to persevere in the
work. If there are any Brethren or churches
that would feel to make an investment in the
Lord's treasury in Mo., and receive usury in
eternity and the thanks and prayers of a little
band in the one faith ? Here is an opp'jrtunity
and 1 will acknowledge .ail donations in B. at
W. Brethren traveling west over tne Mo.
Pacific R. R.. and stopping ctf at, Tipton, drop-
ping UP a card; or taking the Osage Valley R.
R, and stopping off at Jones' Pond, which is
li miles of my hou^e, will receive a hearty re-
ception by the B-ethren and shown over the
county. Some of the best improved farms are
for sale now. We have timber and prairie,
rough and smooth land, springs and pondi aod
cisterns on our lands. Men can buy all prai-
rie, or part prairie and timber. Qaite a num-
ber of emigrants aiv coming in, but no breth-
ren. We would be much pleased to have breth-
ren to move in, who are in the order, or are
willing to live up t) the plain teachings of
God's Word. As there are so many calls ior
ministers, we will make no special cali; but if
any would feel to come, we conld give them
employment, especially some vell-e.'itabljthed
"Id-ir. Any brftfaren wishing to know cur
standing as a chanh, tan writ-< to J. S. or S.
S Mohler, c'r A. Hutchison. Cannot bretbr-n
Moore and E»helman vi«it us this Summer?^
St. Martins, Mo.
From John Wise —The Feast in the Mul-
berry Q'Ove ton£r^gaticIl is among the llings
chat have been ejt joyed. We had h-«ppy mf^et-
ings. God be praised The. membership vras
unusually- well n-presented. Some 1: veri cn>-s
from other cingregrttions were present with us,
and a'Jdpd to the er.jj-Mnent. We exp-'ctrd
brethren to stop with us from the West, bat
were disappointed. Bro. Henry Tones wf.s the
only minister, from a distance, with us. The
weather was dry and nice, and we had a happy
meeting. May the bread cast upon the wafers
be gathered for many days. — Mulberry Grove,
III.
. — i » ■
"Do all the good you can, to all the people
you can, as long as yon can." This is the ad-
vice given by old Scotch David to his lassie,
and is good for this side too, and, if joined with
Watts' child rhyme, —
I'll not willingly ofteud.
Nor be easily offendnd,
What is ill, ("11 strive to mend,
And endure what can't be mended,—
might serve as home or schorl or life motto to
onr young Americans.
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THE BRETHRElSr ^T ^VORK-
^uWn mA Mmptmu.
S. T. BOSSERMAN,
Editor.
AU oommunioatianB for I his departmeat should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosf erman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
'MANY ARE W£AK AND SICKLY.'
BY N J. HOOP.
SPEAKING of eating and drinking unwor-
thily, Pdul say?: "For this cause many
are weak aad sickly among you, and many
sleep." No doubt this was spiritual sickness,
but since we have a page devoted to "Health
and Teu)p»raiice" we may sp'ak of anotaer
very imporlant matter, viz: The declining
liealth of the wompn of this generation, women
who should be in the prime of life, teeblo and
discouraged by suifTing, notwithstanding the
labor-saving machinery in use. Almost every
ttioth-r Feemss to be tax^d bet end her strength.
R'jforai is needed, and now let us begin search-
ing out the real cause of our trouble.
Kuowing that the precepts of Christ and the
laws of health are in perfect harmony, the ques-
tion arises, ar.) we not offending God, and there-
by bringing upon ourselves this feebleness? Is
not the preservation of our health one of the most
sacred duties? If then we submit to the teach-
ing of the Scripture, we will observe simplicity
in our dwellings, in our clothing, and in our
food, and might find therein the secret of health,
or has this generation observed these simple
habits? No, oar oHj^ct has rather been to
make as much ado over these things as possible;
luxury has been the aim of most of us; our
dwellings show it their structure, and furniture.
Windows, were originally intended to admit light
and air, but we put up blinds and curtains to
exclude both, and make our houses something
like caves. Then there is the carpet with the
dust in it, and under it, so that we live in a dry
dusty atmosphere, inhaling particles of wool
and cotton, which float around us. Had we
better not take up carpets when Spring comes,
and live on the floor? This is almost too much
to ask, but can we enjoy good health as we live
now? The walls of our houses too, are not
white-washed as in years gone by, nut covered
with freth paper each succeding year, which
only covers and does not remove the fly specks
and other accumulations, — the ceilings are
painted, or calsomined, which has not near the
purifying effct of old-fashioned whitewash; so
while we think we are much more refined than
our grandfathers were, we are not half so clean-
ly. Perhaps we may find in our clothes another
source of ill health; we wear thin garments
with but little warmth in them looking much
to our appearance, accepting that as a recom-
penfe for discomfort. Corsets are thought in-
dispensable, while health journals have warned
us against them for years. We hang heavy
sarments to our hips, when our shoulders should
bear them, and our chests need the additional
warmth.
We expose our heads to the cold wind;
and then think the Lord has t-fll cted us with
catarrh, wben he even gave us the means to pre
vent it, and we are too careless of health to use
then.
We wear high-hesled and high-laced shoes,
when we have proof that the high heels throw
the hip joints out of their natural position, and
produce what is thought to he rheumatism in
she hips. I know of one case several years
standing, which was cured in a very short tims,
by wearing at home and abroad, low broad heels
and low-cut shoes, — low shoes are the warmer
in cold weather by allowing free circulation of
the blood to the feet.
Our fo3d,too, has become amatter of vast im-
portance, and yet too much monotony exists in
its preparation. We toil over the hot stove in
Summer to can fruit for Winter, scarcely hav-
ing time to erjiy it in its season. Are we any
better by so much Summer fruit eaten out of
season? oris its perishable nature a sign to us
that it is only good in its time. The common
vegetables that keep with little trouble, are
meant tor our Winter use, and perhaps 'he cul-
tivation would conduce to health as well as eat-
ing them; and when we consider that men en-
joy good health in spite of eating and drinking
we must conclude that out door work is a
stimulant to the body; but as we live, we have
no time to be out;we have laid down the garden
tools, and bung up the side saddle.
I have made some suggestions, let others take
up the subject, and help to bring about some
course of life, that will save our daughters from
imbecility. It is a grave sul-j 'Ct, — a sad com
m«nt on our boasted advancement in knowl-
edge and practicability. Let us brgin to think
and to act
DANGER OF CANNED FRUITS.
THE exigencies of trade appear to be in con-
tinual conspiracy against the health of
the human family. Some sharp man once
found out that it was economical in the mann
facture of tin-plate to introduce into it a small
quantity of lead, and now the cheaper grades of
tm are all adulterated in this way. This discovery
is fraught with mischief, for when acid fruits
come in contact with this mixture of tin and
lead, they are liable to become contaminated
and produce lead poisoning in those who eat
them. The canning of fruits in this country
is now carried on to a much greattr extent than
ever, and cases are frequently brought before
the public in the newspapers, of ic^ary done to
families or individuals by eating fruit which has
thus been preserved. For those who preserve
their own fruit or vegetables, glass or earthen
ware vessels are absolutely safe, and much to
be preferred to those made of metal. — American
Rural Home. _
CONCERNING BEDROOUS.
Nothing wrong about the ventilation. The
windows were high and broad and left open
every night, the patient said. The bed stood
in one corner against the wall.
"How do you sleep?" says the doctor.
"On my righ'c side at the back of the bedi
with my face to the wall. Lou likes the front
best."
"The dickens the does!" says the doctor.
"So do I. Will you do me the favor to wheel
the bed into the middle of the room aud ek-ep
so for a week? Then let me know about the
headaches."
Doctors are so absurd ! The middle of the
room indeed! And there were the windjws on
one side, and the two doors on the other two
sides, and the mantel with its Mucrame lambre-
quin on the fourth side. There was no place
for the bed bat j ast where it stood, in the corner.
'"Never mind! Sacrifice you lambrequin,"
urged the doctor — "just for a week, you know."
The lambrequin was sacrificed, the bed mov-
ed where it hed free air on both sides, and the
headache disappeared.
It may be only an exceptii nal delicate system
that would be induced to actual headache by
breathing all night the reflected air from a wall.
Yet possibly some of the morning dullness we
know of may be traceable to a like cause. At
any rate, plenty of breathing space arouad a
bed can only be an advantage, to everybody.
in visiting three or four newly-built and
beautiful houses, recently, the lack of a good
place for the bed was the most striking featare
of the bed rooms. Some of these room wtre
finished in shining mahogany, ebony, or wal-
nut. Some were hung with rich modern tapes-
try. All were elegantly and a few were airy.
But in the most of the best of them, where was
the bed to stand? A bay-window, perhaps,
would occupy the middle of one side, another
window another, a door another, a mantlepiece
another.— Sqpfty Winthro'p, in Christian Union.
Trom tb« HoaMke«p«r,
ON THE USE
OF LEMONS.
A PHYSIC I AN was lately called to prescribe
for a young lady who lives in one of the
most charming villages in Learnedville.
"Nothing the matter with her," she declared,
"nothing but terrible headaches." Every morn-
ing she waked vrith a headache and it lasted
nearly half the day. It had been going on for
months — ever since they moved into their new
house. The old doctor tried all the old reme-
dies and they all failed. Riding and archery
were faithfully tested, study and practice were
cheerfully givpn up. Nothiog did any good. •■
"Will you let me see your bedroom? asked
the doctor one day, and be was shown up into
the prettiest little nest imaginable.
THE lemon tree is a native of Asia, although
it is cultivated in Italy, Portugal, .and the
south of France. In Europ4>, howevtr it sel-
dom exceds the dimensions of the smallest tree,
whilst in its native States it grows to over 60
feet in hight. Every part of this tree is valuable
in med'ieine, though we rarely employ any of
it but its fruit, that is the lemon itself. And
every one kaows how to employ this, as in
lemonade, etc. There are three ways of making
lemonade: To squeeze the juice into cold water,
this is the shortest way: or to cut it in slices
and let it soak in cold water; or to cut it in
slices and then boil it. Either way is good.
Lemonade is one of the best and safest drinks
for any person, whether in health or not. It
is suitable to all stomach diseases, is excellent
in sickness— in esses of jiundice, grave), liver
complaints, inflammation of the bow«ls, and fe-
vers. It is a specific against worms and skin
complaints. The pipins, crushed, may also be
mixed with water and sugar, and be used as a
drink. Lemon juice is the best auti-scorbatic
remedy known. It not only cures this disease,
but prevents it. Hailors make a daily use of it
f.)r this purpose. I ad visf? evtry on« to nib their
gums daily with lemon-jaice, to keep them in
I health.
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XJdLii BtcJETilJBEIsr ^T WOliK-
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Bleoidd are the dead which dlofti the Lord< — Bel. 14: 13.
HOLDEEMAN— In Bango district, Elkbart Co,
Ind, April 24, Mary Deliah Ilolderman, ag- d 12
years, 1 monlb, 3 days . Services by John Fnnli
and the writer.
HOKE.— In Union Center district, May 5. Bro.
Samuel Hoke, aged 60 years, 4 months and 10
j days.
Bro. Hoke was born in Columbiana County, 0.,
lie em'oraced religion at an early agp, lived faith-
fully and died happy. He Itft a sorrowing com-
pinion and two ctiildren. Services by Daniel Neff
and ihe writer, from 2 Cor. 5: 1.
John Metzlee.
CAMPBELL.— July SO, 1880, near Moran, Clinton
Co., Ind., friend Timothy Campbell. He was a
member of those that ful owtd W. C. Thurman.
He was a very kind and clever man, aged 48
years, 1 months and 11 days. .
"CAMPBELL.- August 16th, 1880, Sarah Catharine
daughter o£ the above, aged 16 years, 7 months
and 3 days. Services by the writer.
LESLEY.— Near Pyrmont, TJec. 2, 1879, friend Eii
Lesley, aged 43 years and 27 days.
CETPE.— March 24, 1881, near Eossville, Clinton
Co.. Ind., fnend Isaac Cripe, aged 37 years, 3
m .nths and 22 days.
DUNK— Near, PcUit, Tippecanoe Co., Ind , April
21, 1881, friend Jno. William Dunk, aged46 years,
6 m mths and 27 days.
MELLINGEE.— Mdy 8th, 1881, ou- dear sister
C.itherine, wife of Bio. John Q Meilinger, and
mother <'f the above, ag^d 29 years, 2 mooths
and 24 days.
We can truly say that we believe that one more
saint is gone home to glory. She talked to the
last; but ill a very low whisper, and longed to go
to her home in Leaven. Services by Ihe writer to
a very large concourse of sympathizing frieLds.
JSAAC BlLLHEIMEK.
HYLTON- — In the Knob Creek congrpgation,
Wasliiiii-tim Co , Tenu., May 6lh, 1881. Elder \n-
stia llyjt m, aged 85 years, 2 months aad M days.
Grandpa was born in Fl yd Co., Va He was
mariUd in 1822 lo Rachel Booth of Patrick Co.
Thpy were both brought up under the iufluence of
the Primitive Baptists. But when they became
conrerned aho.t their soul's salvation, they sought I
refuge with ti:e Brethren. He proved so devoted
to the Lord that by degrees he was promoted to
the full ministry and his name is now recorded as
one of the pioneer preach<!rs of that day. In 1847
he moved to East Tennessee, where his companion
preceded him to her reward.
In a few years he married sister Annie Bow-
man, who also preceded him to her long home. He
leavi s sLx children, 35 grand-children and 25 great-
grand children to mourn their loss. He died as he
lived, — full of f lith in the all-redeeming blood of
Jesus Christ, and his spirit has crossed over the
dark river of death, and awaits our coming.
C. D. Hylton.
BROWN.— In Altoona, Blair Co., Pa., March 28,
1881, Charles Edgar, aged 3 years, 6 months and
4 days ; and March 30, Maiy Viola, aged 6 years,
11 months, 6 days, only children of Bro. Geo. S.
and sister Laura ' . Brown.
Thus in a few transient hours these darling
children were grasped, from their dear parents by
that dreaded disease, soarlet fever. Little Mary
repeated the Lord's Prayer, and sang the little
hymns she had learned. Although in weakness,
she sang lovely and then God took them both
home to sing more lovely with the ang>!l8 In heav-
en. Emily R. Stiflek.
NESS.— A*; Conemaugh, Cambria Co., Pa., March
2, 1881, of scarlet fever and lung disease, Jacob
M, Ness, son of H. D. (deceased) and sister Sir-
ah Ness, aged 24 years, 10 months and 19 days.
He belonged to the Lutheran church. His dear
mother reached his sick-bed only a few hours pre-
vious to his death. His body was brought by pri-
vate conveyance and was burled in the Brethren's
graveyard, near Duncansville.
Emily R. Stifler.
ELLIS.— In the Coldwater church, Iowa, May 24,
sister Ma^y Eilis, (the widow of Bro. B. Ellis,
who died last January) aged 57 years, 9 months
and 29 days. Occasion improved by Bro. J- A.
Murray of Waterloo, to a large and attentive
audience, from 2. Cor. 5: 1. Eliuu Moore.
HOOVER. — April 11, 1881, in the Salomonie
church, Huntington Co., Ind. , Elizabeth Hoover
daughter of Bro. Samuel and sister Hoover, aged
2 years, 4 months and 26 days.
Thus we a e again called upon to record the
death of one so young, so gentle and so lovely.
Her sickness was brief, when her happy spirit
winged its way over the river, to sing the song of
angels, the joyful refrain of "Safe at Home —
'Neath the quiet shades of the Saiomonle cemetery
she "sleeps, sweetly sleeps," from which she will
never wake to weep, and the wind will play its re-
quiem over her grave, until time shall be no more
Funeral services conducted by Daniel --hidler and
the writer, John A. Eikenbekry.
114 miles from Smithville station on the P. & Ft
W. R. R„Ohio.
June 14, and 15, at Pine Creek, Ogle county. 111.
June 14 and 1.5, at 1 P. M., in the MilledgevlUe
congregation, Carrol! county, 111.
June 16 and 17, in West Branch church. Ogle Co,
111.
June 16 and 17 at Hickory Grove, 111.
June 17 and 18, three miles north-sastof Clathe,
Johnson county, Kan , at the home of Bro. B.
Brubaker.
June 17, at 10 A. M, South Campbell church, Ionia
Co., Mich.
June 18 and 19, Maquofceta congregation, one-half
mile east of Lost Nation, Clinton county, la.
June 18 and 19, at 10 A. M., at Big Grove, Benton
Co., Iowa.
June 18 and 19, at 2 P. M., in meeting-house, at
Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa.
June 18, at 4 P. M., in the Beaver Creek church,
at Bro. John Sears', six miles west, and three
miles south of York, York Co., Neb.
June 18th and 19th at 1 P. M., Live-feast at Yellow
Creek, Stephenson Co., 111.
June 25, at 2 P. M., in West Pine church, (near
Woodstock, Richland Co., Wisconsin.
June 25 and 26, Elk Creek, Johnson Co., Neb., at
the house of Bro. Jacob Crafts, commencing at
10 A. M.
Life in the Polar Regions.
nncunttmtni§.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
June 10, at 5 V. M., in the Christianna distric*", at
Pro. John Piter's, about 5 miles north-west ft om
Elkhart, Ind.
June 10 and 11, at 1 P. M. Love-feast at Panther
Creek church, Dallas Co., Iowa.
June 11, seven miles nearly east of Salem, Marlon
Co., Oregon.
June 11, at 1 P. M., in the Rook River church, Lee
Co.. ill.
June II, at 1 P. M. in the Stone church, Marshall
county, Iowa.
June 11, in the Laporte church, Indiana.
June 11, at 4 P. M., Love-feast at Bethel church,
Holt Co., Mo., (aear Mound C ty)
June 11, Abilene district, Dickinson county, Kan.,
five miles south of Abilene.
June 11 and 12 at 2 P. M., at Naperville, Dupage
county. III.
June 11 and 12 at Naperville. 111.
June 11 and li, at Rock River, Lee Co., Ill, com-
mencing at one o'clock.
June 12, in the Turkey Creek church, in the
barn of Bro. A. W. Miller, seven miles south of
Pawnee City, Pawnee county. Neb.
June 14, at 4 P. AI., in Panther Creek church,
Woodford Co.. 111.
,Iune 14, at 2 P. M , at Cerro Gordo, 111.
June 14 and 15 at 10 A. M., in Astoria church, Ful-
ton Co., HI,, 2}4 miles south from Astoria.
June 15 at 4 P. M-, in Pine Creek district, (near
Walkerton, Ind.) Stop off Lapaz on B. &0. R.R.
June 15, in the Upper Cumberlmd district. Pa.
June W, at 10 A. M., at residence of Geo. Hiestand,
It is impossible to form an idea of a tempest
ia the polar seas. The icebergs are like float-
ing rocks, whirled along a rapid current. The
huge crystal mountains dash against each other
backward and forward, bursting with a roar
like thunder, and returning to the charge until
losing their f quilibrium, they tumble over in a
cloud of spray, upheaving the ice-fields' which
fall afterward like the crack rf a whip-'ash oa
the boiling sea. The sea gulls fly away scream-
ing and often a black, shining wha'e comes
puffing to the surface. When the md night
•iun grtZ'S the horizon, the fliating muuutains
and tlie rocks seem immersed in a wave of
beautiful, purple light.
The cold is by no meana fo insupportable as
li supposed. We passed from a hesti-d cabin.
It thirty degrefes above z-ro to forty seven de-
grees below z 'ro in the open air v.itbiiut incon-
venience. A much higlier d^gree of cold be-
comes, however insufferable, if there is wind. —
At fifteen degrees below z^ro, a fteam, as if
from a boiling kettle rises from the water. At
ODCe frozen by the wind, it falls into a fine'
powder. This phenomeaon is called ice-smoke.
A.t forty degrees, the snow and human bodies
also smoke, which smoke changes into millions
of tiny particles, like needles of ice, which fill
the air, and make a light continuous noise, like
the rustle of a stiff silk.
At this temperature, the trunks of trees,
burst with a loud report; the rocks .break up,
and the earth opens and vomits smoking water.
Knives break in cutting butter. Cigars go out
by contact with the ice on the beard. To talk
is fatiguing. At night the eyelids are cover-
ed with a crust of ice, which must be carefully
removed before onS can open them.
Two 'trong shocks of earthquake occurred
on the Island of Ohio, May 20.
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No. 23.
Editorial Items.
Hold on to the right always.
Keep c'»jo1 if you would sucoeed.
It takes a cool hainmer to beud hot iron.
The attendance at the Annua) ]VIr eting at Ashland was
veiy large.
An electric railway has been opened fi-om Berlin to
Litchterfeld. The experiment has proved a decided suc-
cess.
There was no business at the A. Jl. from the chmches''
in California.
*Eld. Geo. Wolf, of California did not attend the A. M.
as was expectec!.
The jVfetliodists of all classes' average one minister to
141 church members.
Please do not. write between the rules
writing too diiScult to read.
; it makes your
"When writing for the press leave iit least one inch
blank at the top of each page.
Two million copies of the revised jSTew Testament have
aheady been sold in London.
It is said that most any person can give a reproof, but
there are only a few who can take one.
The increase of the colored race in this country is
proportionally gi-eater than the whites.
According to the census returns, the people of this
country pay $26,250,100 annually for their daily news-
papers.
As foreman of the committee of arrangements Bro. D.
N. Workman had his hands fuU tlii.< year, but he did his
work well.
DnrNKiNG water on the A. M. ground was very scarce
this year. Much of the water for cooking purposes had
to be hauled.
DuEiNG the A nnual Meeting, at Ashland, Bro.
Wetzel did considerable acceptable preaching i
German language.
Paul
1 the
In Kansas there will be two District Meetings for 1^82.
One in the Grasshopper Falls Church, and the other in
the iSIorth Solomon Church.
The oldest and most imposing temples of China are
falling into decay. Some are even offered for sale. Does
not this indicate the decay of the Chmese religion?
A SUIT for 810,000 damages has been brought against
Henry Ward Beecher by the Agricultural. Society ot
Western Maryland, for failure to lecture according to
agi'eement.
In addition to the regular meal tickets at the A. M.
there were kept on sale meal tickets costing 1.5 cents
each for the benefit of those who did not wish to remain
long at the meeting.
The National Association of Anti-Masons is going to
erect a monument to William Morgan in the Batavia,
(N, Y, ) cemetery, thii Summer. His grave hiis been iden-
tified with some ditficulty.
On Sunday, the 1.5th of May, a destructive tornado
passed over Dayton, Ohio, and vicinity. It is said to be
the heaviest experienced for ten years.
Bro. John Harshbarger, of Ya., has sold his fann and
expects to move to Macoupin Co., 111., about the first of
September uext,and make that his future home.
The Week of Prayer was observed in Jeru.ialem, Pales-
tine, thi-? year, the Anglican Bishop taking charge of the
service. Prayers were offered in five languages.
The Brethren of Beaver Creek Church, Va.,
started a new school with fair hopes of success.
have
The District Meeting for Western Pennsylvania is to
be held in the Jacob's Creek congregation next 3'ear.
At the A. M.,KnoohEby was elected moderator ;;james
Quinter, writing clerk and John Wise, 'reading clerk.
Any one having old books to give away or to exchange
for new books will please correspond with this office.
Hetty and M. A. Engle, of New Windsor, Md,, sunt
f-50.0U ii -istei: Hope, God will bless them for so noble
a work.
Durinct a storm at Worthington, Iowa, on the
of May, a bam containing six horees was carried a
tance of half a mile without injury to the horses.
13th
dis-
WniLE in San Francisco, Moody preached a seiTuon to
the Chinese. They were pleased with the meeting.
Two-thu-ds of them could understand the preaching.
The New York Episcopal conference has adopted a
report condemning divorce, except for adultery, and refus-
ing to remarry or receive inio the church any who are di-
vorced on unsciiptural grounds.
Bro. J. I'ansler, of Bond Co., 111., visited Jefferson
coimty lately and writes that he is well pleased with the
country there, and thinks they may soon be able to build
up a chm-ch in the vicinity of Mt Vernon.
Bro. John Metzgai's preaching at the A. M. wastrTily
inspiiing. The good old brother has lost none of his love
and zeal for the cause, but feels determined to work as
long as the Master mU permit him to live.
The good people of Ashland manifested great Irind-
ness in opening their hojses to the thousands who attend-
"d the A. M., for which they have the thanks of all._
AiiE you inght V Then keep quiet. But if you want peo-
ple to believe that you are on the wrong side make all
the fuss you can.
There is much power in love, but not enough to love
the devil to death. He is one of the beings that cannot
be conquered by love.
15jio. a. J .Hixon writes encouragingly from his new
home near I'arsons, Labette Co., Kan. He thinks they
Ir.ive a fine country there.
Bro. Jacob Murray,of the Blackhawk congregation, ex-
pects to move into the city of Waterloo, Iowa, next Sep-
tember, He now has charge of the church in Waterloo.
If all the money in the United States was equally dis-
tributed among the inhabitants there would be .$14.55 to
each person; not enough to make any of them very rich.
AnoUT three years will be reqirired to complete the
revision of the Old Testament. We begin to wonder if
the daily paper's will publish that too.
The attendance at the College here is large this term,
and the school is in a most excellent condition. The
good beharior of the students is commendable.
A ^fAN m the west has published a pamphlet endeav-
oringto show that the world will come to an end shortly.
He charges 25 cents for his book. Bro. Worst cannot see
what the man wants with the money if the world ii com-
ing to an end soon. Perhaps tire author has some doubts.
Building houses ot woi"ship in towns and cities is an-
other means of doing missionary work — a means of reach-
ing a class of people that cannot be well reached any other
way.
Bro. M. Hidl, of Attica, Ohio, thinks the Dentaphone
is a swindle. Will those who have tested it teU us what
they know about it ? We never like to expose a good
thing.
The Phrenoloffical Jonriial, for 3-ano, published at
753 Broadway, New York, is before us containing some
most excellent matter. But that is nothing new ior this
Journal.
If some enterprising man will go tlu*ee and one-half
miles South-east of Chandlerville, Cass Co., 111., and get
penmssion to sink a shaft on the southern .slope of the
hUl, 600 yards east of the house, en the old "Wni. Sho-
walter farm," he may find something valuable. "Indian
tradition' ' sa.ys there is a rich lead mine at that point.
A LEARNED author one time sent to an ethtor in New
York a lengthy article accompanied with the following
note; "Please excuse me for sending i,. lengthy article:
I h.ave not time to write a short one." This sensible re-
mark is worth studying.
At the Distiict Meeting of Nebraska, Southern Kansas
and Colorado, it was decided to make Nebraska one dis-
trict, and also to divide the teiTitory in Kansas by a line
north and south with the west line of Dickenson Co.,
south ouiy so far as the line runs due west with the south
line of Franklin county.
Old Father S. D. Green, now 94 years old, of Chelsea,
Mass., has sent us a photogi-aph of C'apt. Wm. Morgan
who was kidnapped by Fr;e Masons, September 11, 1826,
at Bat.avia, N. T., murdered by them on the 19th, by
drowning in the Niagara river, for revealing the se-
crets of masonry, of which a full account was published
in the B. at W. a few years ago. The photograph shows
a Sine looldng head and' face. It may be had by sending
25 cents to S. D. Green.
For some years we have been greatly interested in Dr.
Kellogg's Health Institution, at Battle Creek, Michigan.
The doctor's manner of treating the sick — his success in
the work— as well as his way of teaching the healthy how
to retain their good health, have f,iven him a wide rep-
utation in this country, especially among the Sabbata-
riiins. He teaches that most of our ailments can be
relieved by proper living and use of nature's remedies
which are in the reach of .ill, hence 'las gone to the troub-
le and expense of writing a "Home Hand Book of Hy-
and Rational Medicine." for the masses. The book is a
work of over 1,500 pages and contains some of the best
things we have ever seen placed before the public. We
do not hesitate to say that if people would purchase this
book, study it well, and then use a httle good common
sense about then way of living, thousands of dollars in
doctor bills would be saved, saying nothing about tha
aches and pains. The world stands much in need of the
very things this book teaches.
354
THE BliETHREN AT W^OEK-
THE BLISSFUL LAND.
Know'st tkou that land of bliss
Where beauty finds her liome,
The land the son doth kiss
And joyous creatures roam?
In tropic seas this land
Like shining p;arl is set,
And her bright coral strand
By laughing waves is met;
The palm doth raise its head.
The fern tree spread its leaves,
And soft the brilliant bed
The flowering vine there weaves.
All fruits do their abound
la juicy sweetness rare,
And lovely birds are found
Filling with songs the air.
No beast of prey their iivf s,
Nor ugly frog or snake;
Nature hsr best there gives
An Eden fair to make.
Soft breeziS blow all day
From the bright, gleaming sea;
At night the cooling spray
Grladdens each bush and tree.
No sickness e'er is known,
No pain was ever felt,
And to no sigh or groan
Was hearing ever lent.
Love here its home doth find.
And peace and plenty dwell.
Such blessings God designed
The oy of life to swell.
This isle set in the sea
Like to a j ^wel bright,
Know'st thou where it may be,
This land of pure delight?
Seek thou within thy heart.
By seaktng tliou may'st ficd
That wheresot;')- thou art.
If peace dwell in thy mind,
If love within tbee live
And in thy life shines bright.
The blessmga they will give
Will fill thee with delight;
Around thy path will lie
This beauteous island fair,
And ever to thine eye
Its beauties will be near.
This island is the mind
By peace and love possfss'd;
Seek there and thou will find
The region of the bless'd.
Love warms this beauteous land.
The seas of peace surround,
And on its quiet strand
All blessings may be found.
Selected by Mrs. S. J. H
THE HANQBH, AND BASHOR
DEBATE.
rpHE long-looked for discussion at
-*- Dauville, Ohio, began on Friday
morning, May 27, on the following prop-
ositions:
1. The action of baptism, as taught
and practiced by the Christian church,
is authorized by the Gospel.
2. Feet-wasbing is conamanded ox
G-od as a church ordinance.
3. The doctrine of the Lord's Supper,
as taught and practiced by the Christian
church, is authorized by the Gospel.
4. Baptism as commanded by Christ
and practiced by the apostles is in order
to the remission of sins.
Elder A. *C. Hanger chose as his
moderator, Elder M. M. Lohr of the
Christian or New Light church, Bro
Bashor chose Bro. J. H. Worst, editor of
the Gospel JPreaoAer, and these two
chose Paul Welker, a member of the
Uuiversalist church as referee or chief
moderator.
The discussion was held in the Dan-
ville church, one- half mile south of
Kosstowu. The house stands on a hill-
side overlooking a beautiful country,
and surrounded with many of nature's
charms, so that one's heart is gladdened
as he goes up to worship the living
God.
Among the many brethren present
were J. W. Beer, John Hunsaker, W.
C. Murray, Josiah Keim and J. H.
Worst; on the other side were Elders
Marvin, an old debater, Manville, Black,
Lobr and several others whose names we
have forgotten.
We did not reach Danville until
late in the evening of the 30th, hence
did not hear the first three propositions
debated. On Tuesday morning at 10,
the house was veil filled, and after
singing and prayer, Bro; Bashor opened
the discussion by explaining the prop-
osition (4th) and sending forth a few
neatly-put points. Elder Hanger, a
man upwards of sixty years of age, finely
built, well developed intellectually, and
in manners and courtesy well up in the
scale, arose to present the negative of
the proposition. He understands dis-
cussion, having met fifteen or twenty
men thu« far in public debate. It will
thus be seen that Bro. Bashor had to
meet an experienced debater, and a man
who had the prestige of having defeated
the present editor of the American
Christian Review at Danville a little
more than a year ago. It required
nerve to meet the leading debater of a
church in a community where he seem-
ed to have won a victory over an able
opponent only a short time ago, Under
these circumstances the weight of favor
would incline to Elder Hanger; bui.
Bro. Bashor, with the strength of Gcd
on his right and on his left, entered the
contest hopefully, and laid down the
declarations of the Gospel so clearly
and forcibly that no lover of the truth
need be ashamed.
We are glad to say to our readers,
and we say ic not to puff up our brother,
that the doctrine of the Lord Christ was
ably defended and vindicated. Thank
the Lord that there are brethren who
can meet and ably and ciignifiedly
defend the whole truth. Bro. B is
quick to see a point. He clothes it with
good common sense language and drives
it home to the head and heart with
such force that ignorance winces, yields
and vanishes.
The debate closed June 1st at noon
amid a general good feeling. In fact
all though the discussion the disputants
manifested the most kindly feeling and
Christian bearing towards each other,
and as they conducted iheir w.irk in
such a lovely manner, it had its eflFact
on the audience which manifested at-
tention and kindnens. We never saw a
debate close with such ,good feeling on
all sides. The general expression was,
"How nicely the discussion was con-
ducted." Some disinteres^'ed parties-
(men of intelligence) say they are now
convinced that the Brethren's position
is Scriptural, and believe good will
result from this discussion. Some of
the Elder's members favor Feet- washing
and such were pleased with Bro. Bash-
or's arguments on Feet' washing. We
are satisfied — yea pleased with Bro.
Bashor's part, and think we express the
feeling of ihe Daaville church when we
say that the Brethren's position of the
several propositions was ably sustained.
We might give the views of a number
of disinterested parties, who expressed
themselv.s freely as being pleased
with our brother's part of the work,
but think they can tell it much better
themselves. Now please do not get the
idea that Bro. B. did this work in his
own strength. We believe God helped
him; and that he did the work accord-
ing to the ability which the Lord gave.
As Bro. Beer remarked, "We are glad
we were there." We have now heard
the strong poiats against the Gospel
theory that baptism is for the remission
of sins. So long as a minister will
make no distinction between an act of
God done m heaven for man, and
the thing done vn the heart of man, he
can not fit his Scriptures together in
harmony. Bro. Bashor did make this
distinction so plain, and proved it so
conclusively that his opponent seemed
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not a little puiizled and sonsiderably
annoyed. He was smitten where he
least expected it and the result was,
his points were dulled at the first blow.
Bro. B. would not walk in the path laid
out for him by the Elder, but struck
into new fields, and brought up new
pebbles of truth in such a manner that
the Elder thought it was "too bad."
Well it was "bad" for the Elder, but
that was owing to his getting on a "bad"
theory and persistently refusing to leave
it for a better one. ±5ro. B. told him the
difference between them was that he was
pleading and advocating the whole Gos
pel, while the Elder was working for only
a part of the Gospel, and the Elder did
not deny it. It is hard work to pu:l a wag-
on with one front and one hind wheel off,
and it seemed the Elder realized that
three wheels of his wagon were wanting
before he got very far into the debate.
It. M. E.
Hearld of Peac&.
THE REALITIES OF WAR.
CAN any one read the following and
then say that war is not cruel?
What think you of Christians, who
claim to be peace-makers, engaging in
cruelties like this ?
A popular writer thus describes a
battle: — "We have been fis;htuig at the
edge of the woods. A moment ago the
battery was a confused mob. We look
again, and the six guns are in position,
the detatched horses hurrying away,
the ammunition chests open, and along
our line runs the command, 'Give them
one more volley, and fall back to support
the guns.' We have scarcely obeyed
when boom ! boom ! opens the battery,
and jets of fire jump down and scorch
the green trees under which we have
fought and straggled. The shattered old
brigade has a chance to breathe, for the
first time in three hours, as we form a
line and lie down. What grim, cool
fellows those cannoneers are! Every
man is a perfect machine. Bullets splash
dust into their faces, but they do not
wince. Bullets sing over and around,
they do not dodge. There goes one to
the earth, shot through the head as he
sponged his gun. That machinery
loses just one beat, misses just one cog
in the wheel, and then works away again
as before. Every gun is using a short
fuse shell. The ground shakes and
trembles, the roar shuts out all sound
from a battle-line three miles long, and
the shells go shrieking into the swamp
to cut trees short off, to mow great gaps
in the bushes, to hunt out and shatter,
and mangle men until their corpses can
not be recognized as human. You
would think a tornado was howling
through the forest, followed by billows
of fire, and yet men live through it —
aye, press forward to capture the bat-
tery. We can hear their shouts as they
form for the rush. Now the shells are
changed for grape and canister, and the
guna are fired so fast that all reports
blend into one mighty roar. The shriek
of a shell is the wickedest sound in war,
but nothing makes the flesh crawl like
the demoniac singing, purring, whistling
grapeshot, and the serpentJike hiss of
canister. Men's legs and heads are torn
from bodies, and bodies cut in two. A
round shot or shell takes two men out
of the rank as it crashes through. Grape
and canister mow a swath and pile the
dead on top of each other. Through
the smoke we see a swarm of men. It
is not a battle-line, but a mob of men
desperate enough to bathe their bay-
onets in the flame of the guns. The
guns leap from the ground, . almost, as
they are depressed on the foe, and
shrieks and scream and shouts blend
into one awful and steady cry. Twenty
men out on the battery are down, and
the firing is interrupted. The foes ac-
cept it as a sign of wavering and come
rushing on. They are not ten feet
away when the guns give them a last
shot. That discharge picks living men
off their feet and throws them into the
swamp, a blackened, bloody mass. Up
now, as the enemy are among the guns.
There is a silence of ten seconds, and
then the flash and roar of more than
3,000 muskets and a rush forward
with bayonets. For what ! Neither
on the right nor left, nor in front of us
is a living foe ! There are corpses around
us which have been struck by three,
four, and even six bullets, and nowhere
on this acre of of ground is a wounded
man! The wheels of the gun can not
move until the blockade of death is
removed. Men can not pass from caisson
to gun without climbing over rows of
dead. Every gun and wheel is smeared
with blood; every foot of grass has its
horrible stain. Historians write of the
glory of war. Burial parties saw mur-
der, where historians saw glory."
■ ♦ ■
From the Gospel Preacher.
GREEK CHURCH'S VIEW OF
SINGLE IMMERSION.
BY JAIEES CHETSTAL.
Dear and esteemed friend.
"U'OUE, welcome letter is received
-■- In response to your question in
regard to the Greek Church's view of
single immersion, I would say that it
holds to the seventh canon of the
second ecumenical synod which was
held at Constantinople, A. D. 381,
which rejects as invalid the single
immersion of the Eunomians which
was given not unto the Trinity as de-
manded by Matt, xxviii. 19, but into
the detti of Christ. See that canon
quoted by me in my History of the
Modes of Christian Baptism, page, 94
and what Theodoret writes of their
error. That canon is in the law still.
Of course, as no single immersion
into the Trinity is mentioned, at the
earliest, till the time of Gregory 1,
Bishop of Rome, A. D. 590-604, if his
letter to Leander, bishop of Seville its
genuine; the question of admitting it
could not arise either among the Greeks
or among the Lattins, till his day. In-
deed, as I will show if I ever get a
publisher for the second edition of my
History of the Modes of Baptism, AI-
cuin of the eighth century, after an ex-
amination, denied that the alleged let-
ter of Gregory bishop of Rome, to Lean-
der bishop of Seville, wm written by
him. So that the first clear reference
to a single immersion into the Trinity
is not before the seventh century, or if
we are not convinced that the utterence
on that alleged mode of the Fourth
council of Toledo is genuine, then we
must say that the single dip into the
Trinity is not found till the eighth cen-
tury. And there is so much of the
spurious in Spanish councils of the per-
iod before the False Decretals of Isidore,
that is before the ninth centuiy, that I
do not now feel absolutely certain as to
the genuineness or spuriousness of that
utterance of the Fourth council of
Toledo in favor of single immersion in-
to the Trinity. (See under "Toledo"
as to what was my opinion twenty years
ago, when I did not know some facts
which I do now.) Yet I admit it un-
der reservation till all the facta on both
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THE BliJiTHHEISr ^T ^WOiriK.
sides as to its genuineness are put before
us.
But the Greshs proper of the present
day rfject as invalid single immersion^
as well as pouring and sprinhhng. By
the Greeks proper I mean, the four
patriarchats, Constantinople, Alexan-
dre, Antioch and Jerusalem, and the
church of free Greece.
But in Russia, for what the Oriental
call oixonomia, that is, management,
or expediency, or by the dispensation,
the Oriental church has since A. D.
1667, admitted those who were
sprinkled or poured by the Protest
ants or by the Romanists, as baptized.
I suppose that they would also receive
by oeconomy, as they call it, single
immersionists also, though as there are
hardly any single immersionists in
Russia, and those only of late existence
there, they could hardly have had much
if any occasion to deal with this matter.
The single dip sects of our day did not
arise till the seventeenth century, and
have been mainly confined to England,
the United States, and the British
colonies.
I would say that the Greek church
receives as binding what is called canon
BO of the Apostles, though it is not a
genuine work of the Apostles. Yet it
is early, and what is of chief importance
regarding our inquiry, it is still the^r
law. That demands trine immersion,
and condemns the only kind of single
immersion which it mentions. More-
over, the Oriental church everywhere
mentions teine immersion above in
the rubrics of its baptismal offices.
That is, it is the only mode mentioned
in the rubrics of the Greek church, of
the Russian church, and of every other
part of that communion. And by those
rubrics every presbyter and every
bishop is ordered to baptize. Conse-
quently, every child of a Romanist or
Protestant born after its parents were
admitted into the Greek church, the
Russian church, or into any other part
of the Oriental church in communion
with Constantinople, must be baptized
by trine immersion. One reason which
may have lead the Russian church to,
change its old custom, was the desire of
making the entrance of Latins and Pro-
testants into its pale more easy, and so
to draw them in.
But the Russians as well as the
Greeks formerly rejected all Latin so-
called baptisms. The Greeks condemn-
ed single immersion from the time they
first learned of its existence. Gieseler
(Smith's edition, Vol. 2, page 226, note
10,) quotes a letter from Michael Cer-
ularius to Peter of Antioch in the
eleventh century in which he blames
the Latins for which I presume was for
the first time known to the Greeks, that
is their baptizing by single immersion.
For among their faults he mentioned
that as follows :
"And as some have assured us, when
they [that is the Latins] perform the
divine baptism also, they baptize with
[but] one immersion [or "with one dip"]
those who are to be baptized." Giesler
(Smith's edition, Vol. 2, page 226, note
10,) adds, "This was really a custom
in Spain." He refers in proof to
Gregory 1, bishop of Rome, book 1,
epistle 41, and to the canon 6 of the
Fourth council of Toledo in Spain which
was held A. D. 633. He adds that
single immersion was condemned by
Alcuin in his epistle 75, and justified
by Walefrid Strabo, chap. 26, on church
aftairs. See under those names in the
index to my History of Modes. The
single dip howeverj was not yet the
general rubrical mode of the Occident,
f )r the offices show that in most oases
the trine dipping alone was mentioned
in the eleventh century in Michael's
day.
Peter in his rep'iy to Michael evi-
dently supposed that the single immer-
sion which hai arisen in the west had
come from the Arians, one of the more
radical of whom, Eunomius, had as
Theodoret statef , originated it, (see
Theodoret quoted, page 78 of my His-
tory of Modes of Baptism). And Peter
writes as though he were in doubt as to
whether any such mode as the one dip
existed among the Westerns. It was
evidently a new thing to him. For
writing of that novelty, and of the
interpolation of the words, "And of the
Son,"added to the clause, "And [I be-
lieve] in the Holy Ghost, the Lord , the
Quickener, who goeth out of tiie Fath-
er," in the creed of the whole church,
so that the last part shall read
"goeth out of the Father and of the
Son.'" Peter aays, p ige 152, "But an
evil thing and the worst of evil things
is the addition in the holy Symbol,"
[that is in the creed as we say.] Page
153, "But, as seems likely, the Romans
have lost the copies of the First synod
in Nicea, forasmuch as the nation of
the Vandals had dominion over Rome
for a long time: from whom perhaps
they'''' [that is the Romans] '■'■learned to
Arianize also to perform baptism by
one dip if it be In-ue" [that they d > so]
"«.s thou hast declared''' See the Greek
of the above in Smith Giesler's Church
History, Vol. 2, page. 227, note 10.
Humbert, the Roman legate sent to
Michael Cerularius, tells us (Smith's
Gieseler's Church History, Vol. 2, p.
226, note 8) how the Greeks had acted"
regarding the Latin baptisms by single
immei'sion, which Michael patriarch of
Constantinople, and Peter patriarch of
Antioch so pointedly condemn above;
for Humbert writes: "Like the Arians
they" [the Greeks], "rebaptize those
who have been baptized in the name of
t;!e Holy Trinity, and especially the
Latins; like the Donatists they assert
that, with the exception of the church
of the Greeks, the church of Christ,
and true sacrifice and baptism have
perished from the whole earth." In
this last passage I have translated from
the Latin given by Gieselsr as above.
Since then the Greeks, when entirely
free from fear of the Latins, have been
ordinarily disposed to carry out their
own law. And it should be remem-
bered that all along from the apostolic
age till this very hour, their law and
their rubrics specify trine immersion,
and trine immersion alone for their own
people.
Tbej)Jc?3?, that is the body of their
canon law put forth at Athens, Greece,
A. D. 1841, as its title page shows,
with the approval of the patriarch of
Constantinople and of the Holy Synod,
teaches under what is called canon 50
of the apostles (page 37-39), that the
trine immersion is essential to baptism.
And when William Palmer, a
Church of England clergyman, con-
sulted Aathimus, patriarch ot Constan-
tinople as to the validity of alleged
baptism by single immersion, by pour-
ing and by sprinkling, and had plead-
ed for their validity, though he ad'
mitted their irregularity, that patriarch
in one of the lesser or informal synods
held on Lord's day, October the 8th,
1851, answered as follows, as did his
bishops who composed that council;
'■'■There is only onie baptism. If the
Russians alloio any other, we Icuow
mthincf of that, and do not recognize it.
Our church knows only one baptism,
and that without any detraction, addi-
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Hon, or cliange whatever.'' * * *
[And then, turning and bowing flightly
to the bishops right and left of him
from his corner of the divan,] 'This is
the answer, is it not?' To which they
expressed their assent, either verbally
or by a similar inclination in return."
The above is the story as told by Will-
iam Palmer himself, pages 178-184 of
his Dissertations on the Orthodox
Communion. His memorial to which
the above quoted reply of the patriarch
Anthimus and his synod is an answer,
was presented "July tbe 24th," new
style, 1851; on page 180 he expressly
mentions Gregory the First'o (bishop of
Kome, A. D. 590 to 604,) approval of
single immersion. But the patriarch
and his synod rejected every thing but
trine immersion.
Whether the Kassians will go back
to their old custom and ask all who
have not had trine immersion to receive
it, remains for the future to decide.
At any rate their conduct on this point
is not according to the truth of the
Gospel, nor in accordance with the law
and practice of the one, holy, universal,
and apostolic church from the begin-
ning. But would to God that it and
all other parts of the Oriental church
would purge away their corruptions,
and return to the true faith in every-
thing. As a communion it has been
much more careful of baptism and some
other things than the Romish commun-
ion, but has been equally corrupt with
it in others. Oh ! that it may preserve
all that 18 good that it possesses, and
restore all the good that it has lost.
For the Brethren at Wont
PURE VS. SPOTTED KELIGION.
BY JAMES M. HEP]?.
"Pare religion and undefiled before God and
the Father is this. To visit tbe fatherless and
widows in their (-ffliction, asd to keep himself
unspotted from the world." — James 1: 27.
mHOUGII the term "Eeligion" is
-■- only found five times in the New
Testament, yet we lecognize it as a
subject of great importance. Properly,
religion, means any system of fa:th or
worship. When we scan the pages of
ancient and modern history, and get a
faint idea of the vast number of dift'er-
ent sects of religion, we are almost led
to exclaim, that their number is legion.
But when we look at the subject from
a proper standpoint we learn tbat really
there are only two distinct classes. All
the religions that are held forth as
practiced — let them be what they may,
must be included in these two classes.
They must be either true or false;
"pure" or "spotted ;" They must either
have a ^ood tendency or a bad one;
They must e\ther be the religion of
Jesus Christ, founded upon the solid
truths of the Bible, or that which is
built upon the deceitful sands of false
theories. Then we have the two theo-
ries. Of the first class there is but one
kind, and that is the religion of Jesus
Christ. But of the second class there
are many. Yes, dear reader, the relig-
ion of Jesus Christ is the only pure re-
ligion, but there are many spotted relig-
ions. There are so many shades of re-
ligion around us, if we are not very care-
ful, we will not detect those that are
full of spots. Oh, for God's sake!
brethren, let us be awake to our best
interest; let us take this home to our
own hearts, and see that our characters
are free from these sinful stains. We
should carefully examine and scrutinize
every minutiae of our hearts, and eradi-
cate every thing from them that would
have an evil tendency, every thing
that is of a carnal inclination ; every
thing that will tend to lead our minds
away from the pure and undefiled re-
ligion of Jesus Christ. We see that
the subject of religion is one of great
importance. Of the vast number of
different sects of religion, there is but
one class that will meet the approbation
of God; And that is, as we have said
before, that which is based upon the
principles of the Gospel. There is only
one way to heaven. Christ says, "I am
the way." And nothing but pure and
undefiled religion will take us safely
through that narrow path. We must
acknowledge and obey the whole Gos-
pel, if we would inherit eternal life.
But, dear brethren and sisters, do
not get under the impression that the
profession we make will carry us
through. There are a great many peo-
ple in our time, who are making a pure
profession but their religion is spotted,
it is not the jarofession but the religion of
Christ that will watt us safely and se
curely into the harbor of God's blessed
presence. "Not every one that saith
unto me. Lord, shall enter the kingdom
of heaven : but he that doeth the will
of my Father which is in heaven."
Matt. 7: 21.
Hence we are compelled to acknowl-
edge that there is ;i work to be done
while living here on the foot-stool of
Jehovah, if we would have our namea
written in the Lamb's book of life. Yes,
dear brethren, God intended that we
should be engaged in his service.
Then it is not necessary for any one to
ask, "What shall I do to be saved."
God intended that we should be en-
gaged ; and he most unquestionably has
told us what to be engaged in. He has
made the way possible for us to attain
to the tree of life. He has shown us the
path that leads to the eternal haven of
rest, where we may forever enjoy the
presence of those that have gone before.
He has left a guide by which we must
all be directed, if we expect to reach the
end sought for. But God did not intend
ihat we should take just such a part of
that guide as should suit our own car-
nal desires and inclination ; but he meant
that we should obey every word that
he has left upon record in his blessed
book. He meant that we should re-
ceive with meeknees his blessed word;
and obey from a pure heart every prin-
ciple laid down therein. "For whoso-
ever shall keep the whole law, and yet
offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
James 2: 10. Hence we see that in
order that our religion may be pure;
that we may be true followers of Christ
we must acknowledge every command
to be essential to salvation. And
not on!y that, but we must let our
light shine accordingly. We must keep
ourselves unspotted from the world.
Then let us go on in the service of God.
Yes, then dear brethren, the light of
our Christian conduct should radiate
from our characters, as the rays of the
noon day sun, and diffuse itself on all
the surrounding world. Oh, do think
of the blessed promises that God has
given to those that obey his holy willl
By the grace of God, brethren, let us
ever cling to that pure and undefiled
religion, which will at last land us
home in heaven, where we may forever
bask in the light of God's countenance,
and sing tie song of the redeemed
through all ages of eternity.
Very touching and tender was the
memorandum left by the late Dean
Alford : "When I am gone, and a tomb
is put up, let there be, besides the indi-
cations of who is lying below, these
words and these only : 'The inn of the
traveler on his way to Jerusalem."
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THE BKEJTHIIBN ^T ^0±IK:.
WANT OF WISDOM.
BY VINA ELLBE.
"0 that they were wise, that they understood this, that
they would consider their latter end!'' — Deut. 23: 29.
HOWEVER it has been many long jears
ago, whsn Moses deemed it necessary to
make use of the language above quoted; seeing
the condition of the people, and being sensible
of the terrible judgments which in the event of
their continued disobedience would condemn
them in the future; hence expresses his sym-
pathy in the language, "0 that they were wise".
Surely Moses must have felt a great concern
for their future welfare, for how could he have
been otherwise, knowing the consequence of
their continuecce in sin. Although many
generations have passed away since then, under
similar circumstances, yet we to-day are made
to wonder, when we see how many unwise peo-
ple act in this enlightened age, many that we
feel a deep and special concern for; seemingly,
are intelligent men and women; yet we must
conclude they are spiritually blind. They
seem to be contented with what they are told
by their Pastor, whether it is in harmony with
the Gospel or not. Others say, we have been
taught thu?, and so. Father and mother have
raised us sc, and we think it would be wrong
for us to do different from their teachings. Paul
tells us, ''They that measure themselves by
themselves, and compare themselves among
themselves are not wise." 2 Cor. 10: 12. We
do not question people in regai-d to their hon-
esty; but we do entertain fears of their un ivise
information.
The Savior says: "Whosoever therefore shall
break one of the least of these, my command-
ments, and shall teach men so; he shall be
called the least in the kingdom of heaven; but
whosoever shall do and teach them, the same
shall be called great in the kingdom of heav-
en." Matt. 5: 19. How can we but exclaim, in
the language of Moses: "0 that they were wise,
that they would consider their latter end!"
However there are many who are unwise; yet
we rejoice to know there are some who are wise,
and have lately been made willing to prepare
for their future destiny. Last Winter during a
very interesting series of meetings, held here in
our congregation, by Bro. I. J. Rosenberger,
there were twenty souls made willing to come
out upon the Lord's side; and we believe, there
has been seed sown upon good ground, that
has not as yet manifested itself; but hope it
may be as "bread cast upon the waters, to be
gathered many da)s hence." Our meetings
were exceedingly interesting and encouraging.
Oh how grateful we should feel for such blessed
sanctuary privileges, which we enjoy here in
this world ! believing it to be only a foretaste of
the felicity of the saints ia heaven; knowing
that the faithful shall be "as the stars of the
sky, in multitude, and as the sand which is by
the sea-shore, innumirable." Heb. 11: 12. 0! we
trust that we, who have enlisted under the ban-
ner of King Emmanuel, may live faithful un-
to the end, and by our combined efforts, per-
suade many others to join our happy pilgrim
hand; that when life's journey is o'er, we may
join that innumerable host of angelic beings
and walk the golden streets of the Beautiful
City ot God.
CoTington, Ohle.
RE-BAPTISM.
BY JAMES EVANS.
WITHIN the circle of our aqnaintances are
some who endorse the doctrine and
practice of the Brethren, and would unite with
them if they could be recieved withonta re-bap-
tism. We do not refer to those who have been
immersed by Baptists &e. ; but those who have
received trine immersions as Matt. 28: 19, re-
qaires. As we have had some personal experi-
ence in this matter, we will try and remove the
difSeulties that stand in the way of such per-
sons coming among us. Our practice is to
baptize all who come to u», and our reasons are
the following:
1, Order is essential to the existence and
welfare of any organization. Order secures
unity of practice, and crushes out a schismatic
spirit. We refer to the external order of the
church. Everything that affects our conduct
in the world is a legitimate subject of church
Older. To secure this unity of action, all are re-
ceived alike. All promise non-conformity to the
world, non-resistance, refusa' to swear, and to be
governed by Matt. 18: 15-18. To secure this,
certain persons are entrusted by the church to
enquire into the willingness of candidates to
comply with all things Jesus has command-
ed. Every member of the church is not
pernaitted to baptize, lest confusion
might follow. Now if we received per-
sons among us who were baptized by min-
isters of whose faith we know nothing, and
some have received baptism by irresponsible
persons, would we not open a door for disorders
of all sorts? How could we prevent any private
brother administering baptism to any he might
deem a fit subject, if we received persons bap-
tized in a similar way? If it is hard to refuse
fdilowship to one who may have received baptism
as sincerely as ourselves, would it not be worse
to tear down our bulwark against the intro-
duction of lawlessness?
2 Impartiality forbids us. We are t3 do
nothing by partiality. Those whom we bap-
tize promise to obey Matt. 18:15-18, to make
this the rule of their life. Those ' whom we
would receive made no such promise, hence
partiality.
3. There are trine immeraionists who think
we may dress like the world, if these were ad-
mitted, they would help to efface the line be-
tween us and the world.
4. Many trine immeraionists are either
ignorant of, or hostile to the Brethren. Evi-
dently their baptism did not bring them into
fellowship with u=i. When t'neir little organiz-
ations came to naught, they would come to
us. We are willing to receive them, but they
must come as the rest of us.
5. Many persons have gone cut from us, or
were disowned, and have declared their inten-
tions to abolish our name as Diocletian declared
his intention of abolishing the Christian name.
As our enemies they have baptized certain ones,
and some of these converts were as hostile to
us as their teachers. Now if we received these
converts without baptism we would thereby
acknowledge their leaders to be ministers of
Christ, and would condemn ourselves. We
know whereof we afSrm. But it may be oh- ,
jeoted; inasmuch as many persons have been
baptized, where the Bretluen are unknown, did'
these persons do wrong in doing what they
did. We do not say so; neither do we say that
those who receive only one dip, sin in doing so.
They, at least, manifest their willingness to
obey; but when they see a better way, they
choose it. So with those who have received
trine immersion outside of us. They have done
what they could, and as we never recognized
the authority by which they received it; if they
desire the peace of the church, its purity, and
value its fellowship, we think they will not
refuse, to do, and promise what all have done.
We have done this ourselves, and we have never
regretted it.
A former brother writes to us, that inasmuch
as he has been baptized twice by trine immers-
ion, he cannot receive it again for the sake of
being a Dunkard. He is mistaken. It would
do more for him than make a Dunkard out of
him. At present he is not connected with any
religious organization. How can he be gov-
erned by Matt. 18: 15-18. How can he salute
his brethren for he has none? How can he
wash his brother's feet? Where is his fellow-
ship with saints? None! Baptism by the
Brethren brings us into a position where we
can work for the Lord without the fear that
some wind of doctrine will overthrow our
work.
We know some who are out in the cold, and
would like to work with us, but they cannot
stoop to re-baptism. And dear friend what did
your baptism do for you? Your house is thrown
down and you are left alone.
We think, when you weigh these things in
the balance of justice and reason, you will see-
it is your duty, as well as your privilege tO'
enter the fold in such a way as to secure union,
peace, love, and to build up the walls of Zion,
and preserve her ways uncorrupted as a fold
where one shepherd rules.
A PROMINENT Pennsylvania clergyman says
that if the ministers in that State should plain-
ly preach the doctrines of the Sermon on the
Mount, they would find themselves without
congregations in less than six months. They
must give to their discourses a tone which will
not offend the wealthy sinners who pay the
greater portion of the pew rent.
All men could be happy if they would
choose the right way and follow in it. Wealth
doss not always bring happiness, bat frequent
ly sorrow arid many burdens. Wealth is a bless-
ing when used right, but a curse when used
wrong. Happiness is born of integrity, hon-
esty and godliness.
How often we fret and worry because every-
thij g does not go to suit us. We make our
plans, and often they come to grief, and then
we are sad and dispirited. Beyond there is a
brighter bay where all imperfections will cease
to exist, and evils of this life will be unknown.
To discuss an opinion with a fool is like carry-
ing a lantern before a blind man. — De Gaston.
DiscotTEA&EMENTS are given us to bear and
surmount, not to yield to.
THE BliliTIlRE:^^ ^T WOKK.
359
MABY C. NOHMAN, SHAEON, MINN,
AN OLD MAID.
"VTEVER be afraid of becoming an old maid,
JlI fair reader. An old raaid is far more
honorable than a heartless wife. And ''single
blessedness" is greatly superior, in point of
happinea?, to wed.leJ life without love. ''Fall
not in love, dear girls beware!' says the song;
but we do liot agise with said song on this
question, on !h - contrary, we hold that it is a
good thing to till in lore, or get in love, if
the object be a worthy one. To fall in love
Y.ith an honorable man is as proper as it is for
an honorable laau to fall ia love with a viftu-
oas and amiable woman. And what could be a
mire gratifying spectacle than a sight so puvf,
so approaching, in its devotion, to the celestials.
No! fall in love as soon as you desire, provided
it be with a suitable psrsou; but we advise you
with all candor, never marry a man unless yoi
love him. Tint is the great point, never marry
for riches. Never sell yourself, body and soul,
on term^ so contemptible. Love dignifies all
things; it enhobks all conditions. With love
the marriage n'e is truly a eacramenl; without
it, the ceremony is a ba?e fraud, and the act a
human destcraticn. Marry for iove, or not at
all. Be "an old maid," it fortune throws not in
your way the man of your heart; aud, though
the jester may laagh, you still have your
reward in an appjoving conscience, and a com-
paratively peaceful life. jr. c. N.
OUR GOD IS PATIENT.
IT is certainly well for the world, and us too,
that our God is patient. It was remarked
once: that if the most tender, hearted man in
the world were to -it down on the throne of
Grod, for a single hour, and bf hold, as God does,
the provoking abominations committed by men
during that hour, he would undoubtedly, in the
next, set the world on flre and destroy it. But
0, our God is not man! Henoe we are not con-
sumed.
May we not abuse this anaiable perfection by
committing fin; bat rejoice that our God is
patient. And learn from him to be patient
too. M. c. N.
■ ♦ '■
HIS SECOND CHOICE.
g-)od-i>atured. She may ;.rt evtn love hiui as
well you do, bat she will be more good natnr-
ed."
"Why, auntie "
"That isn't all," continued Aunt Susan.
"Every day you live you are making your hus-
band more and more in love with that good-
natured wom^n who may take your place some
day. After Mr. and Mrs. Harrison left you
the other evening, the only remark made about
them was, 'She is a sweet woman." '
"Ah, auntie "
"That isn't all," composedly resumed Aunt
Susan. "Today your hvisbpnd was half across
the kitchen floor bringing you the first ripe
peaches, and all you did vr.s to look and say,
'There, Will, just see your muddy tracks on my
clean floor! I won't have my clean floor all
tracked up.' Some man would have thrown
the peaches out of the window. One day you
screwed up your face when he kissed you, be-
cause his mustache was damp, and said, 'I never
want you to kiss me again.' When he empt-
ies anything, you tell him not to spill it; when
he lifts anything, you tell him not to break it.
Ffcm morning till night your sharp voice is
heard complaining and fault-finding. ind
last Winter, when you were so sick, you scolded
him for allowing the pump to freeze, and took
no notice when he said, 'I was so anxious about
you that J could not think of the pump.' "
"But, auntie "
"Hearken, child. The strongest, most intel-
lectual man, of them all, cares more for a wom-
an's tenderness than anything else in this
world, and without thi-s the cleverest woman,
and most perfect houskeeper, is su'-e to lose
her husband's affections in time. There may be
few men like your Will, as gentle, and loving,
and chivalrous, as forgetful of self, and so satis-
fied wit'n loving that their affections will die a
long struggling death; but in most cases, it
takes but a few years of fretfulness and fault-
finding to turn a husband's love into irntated
indifference."
'■Well auntie "
''Yes well! You are not dead yet, and that
sweet-tempered woman has not yet been found;
sc you Lave time to become so serene and sweet
that your husband can never imagine that there
is a better-tempered woman in existence," —
Advocate and Guardian.
• •TTESlER! ' exclaimed Aunt Susan, ceas-
'ir
MISSPENT EVENING.
life try to get rid of thew,' but tiie probabilities
are that the habits thus formed will remain
with you all the days of your life. Remember
the hour spent in idleness, is gone forever, and
you must give an account of the way you spend
your time, and if you spend it in idleness, God
will not be pleased with you.
THE BROKEN GRAFT.
THE late Dr. Spencer said that when he was
a lad, his father gave him a tree that had
just been grafted. One day, in his father's
absence he let the colt into the garden, an i the
young aniaial broke eft' the graft. It was
mended, however, on the following day, and
continued to grow finely. Years passed and
young Spencer became a man and a minister.
Sometime after he becsroe a pastor, he made a
visit to the old homestead where he had spent
his boyhood. His little sapling had become a
large tree, and was loaded with apples. During
the night after his arrival at the homestead,
there was a violent thunder-shower, and the
wind blew fearfully. He rose early in the
morning, and, on going out, found his tree
lying on the ground. The wind had twisted it
off just where the colt broke it when it was a
sapling. Probably the storm would not have
broken it at all if it had not been broken when
it was small. The incident furnishes a good
illustration of the fact that often those whose
characters are broken in manhood were weak-
ened in early life; that the fallen man who
was religiously trained and has become corrupt,
broke off his connections with virluous ways by
the same sin that enervated his boyhood. The
tree was broken by accident, but we break oar
moral life by onr ovuijuisieeis.— Phrenological
Journal.
>-*—
Havln& tried it thirty years, and having
been blessed with a good wife and twelve chil-
dren, I commend marriage. Marry neither for
money nor beauty, but seek genuine piety and
good sense; seek one near your own age;
consider het your equal, and La company,
pay as much attention to her as any, but avoid
toying with her; allow no foppery in the at-
tire of children, and discoursige forwardness to-
ward strangers. — Br, Adam Clark.
fTHE
ing her rocking and knitting, and sit-
ting upright, "do you know what your hus-
band will do when you are dead?"
"What do you mean?" was the startled re-
"He will go and marry the sweetest tempered
girl he can find."
"Oh, auntie!" Hester began.
"D )!i't interrupt mo till I have finished."
said Annt Susan, leaning back and takiog up
her knitting. "She may not be as pretty as
you are, but she will be good-natured. She
may not be a=i good a housekeeper as you are, „j„..„o .,- „_
in fact, I think she will not, bat she will be j which will din
BY LOTTIE KETKQfO.
young man who spends an hour of
h evening on the street, or lounging
around stores, and saloons, wastes in the course
of a year three hundred and sixty-five hours,
which if applied to the reading of the Scriptures,
good books and papers, a vast amount of useful
knowledge could be obtained. If in addition to
wasting an hour each evening he spends ten
cents for cigars or intoxicating drinks; the
amount worse than wasted would soon buy
good books, and pay a year's subscription for a
Church paper. Young men think of these
things. Think of the time and money you are
wasting, just think for one moment how you
are injuring Jour^elf. You acquire bad habits
to you. You may in after
A Clevelajtd man sold a finger to a surgeon
to be transferred to a wealthy patient's hand
The price was §100. Half was to be paid down
on amputation, and the otuer half has become
the subject of a law suit The former owner
of the finger demands its return in default of
payment, and the questi-a arises whether a
judge can order it cut off the hand of the pres-
ent owner.
_ 1 » I
Lime slacked with a solution of salt in wa-
ter, and thinned with skimmed milk, from which
all the cream has been taken, makes a perman-
ent whitewash for out door w^rk, and is said,
renders the wood incombustible. It is an ex-
cellent wash for preserving shingles and for all
farui-buildings.
— If you want your children to be good,
you must be good yonrs^l ", f r, as the French
say, what is b jrn of a cac wiil catch mice.
360
THE BliETHCREISr ^T ^WOKK.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
JUNE 14, 1881.
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BEETHSEN AT WOEK,
Mt. Morris, Ojfle fio., lU.
THE ANNUAL MEETING.
AT seven, o'elook, Saturday morning we left
Mt. Morria en route for the Annua! Meet
ing at Ashland, Ohio. Our company consisted
of about 60 members from Mt. Morris and a
few adjoining churches. We reached Chicago
at eleven and spent several hours eujiying
some of the curiosities of tlie city. Most of us
enjoyed a few hours in Lincoln Park, a point
well worth visiting. At 5:15, our train on
the Baltimore and Ohio road, was ready to
leave, but tarried a few minutes waiting for
the crowd that was coming from Lanark. We,
however, left the city in good time and had a
most enjoyable ride. The weather was fiae,
the road in a good condition, and the company
most agreeable. We reached Mansfield at three
the next morning, where we were joined by a
number of members from Southern Illinois.
After waiting one hour we took the train for
Ashland, where we arrived about five o'clock.
Our company was immediately taken to the
Annual Meeting grounds, nearly one mile
South of the depot. The location is a good one,
being sufficiently elevated to be dry, and also
commands a most excellent view of the city
and surrounding country. The field adjoins
the College lot, and is connected with the Col-
lege by a plank walk. The boarding tent is
200 feet long, 70 feet wide and arranged verji
similar to the one at Lanark last year, only
larger, being capable of seating about 1500 per-
sons to the tables at one time. The council
tent is about 20 feet larger than the one we had
at Lanark and arranged in the same way. A
short distance West of the boarding tent is a
well arranged building for baggage, post-
office, ticket office, and editors' room. The
latter is very convenient, and is also well filled
with the editors and clerks. The Standing
Committee has excellent rooms in the College
• — in fact they have the best arrangements for I
tho S. C, here of any meeting we have ever
attended. We find the Brethren and people of
Ashland very kind, we were never better treat-
ed and more kindly cared for. The citizens of
Ashland threw open their houses and invited
the members to lodge with them. We have
an excellent lodging place at the commodious
residence of the city mayor, where we are treat-
ed with all the courtesy we could wish. After
spending the day among the people we can re-
tire to our room, and qiietly rest till morning.
Other brethren are equally well provided for
Ashland is certainly an excellent place to hold
an Annual Meeting, and the Brethren here
know how to care for those who attend.
On Sunday two meals were served in the
boarding tent, costing 15 ctnts each. At ten
o'clock, we listened to an excellent sermon by
Bro. D. P. Saylor, in the council tent. The
diff.'rent pulpits i i the city were filled by
brethren. 4t three, Bro. Silas Hoover also
preached in the tent. It fell to our lot to
preach in the College chapel, in the evening
at 7: 30. It rained som^ during the day, thus
rendering it somewhat disagreeable. The
weather was also quite cool most of the day.
MONDAY, JUNE 7.
The day opened cle^r and beautiful, but it
soon clouded up again. Breakfast was served
at 7, and dinner at 2:30. Bro. J. W. Beer
preached in the tent to a very large congrega-
tion at ten. At 3: 30, by request, Bro. A. J.
Hixon and myself delivered, in the tent, ad-
dresses on "Christian Education." Towards
evening the people came in swarms. Train after
train arrived, loaded to their utmost capacity.
They continued coming till late in the night;
and we imagine that it taxed the good people of
Ashland to theimtmost to lodge them; then we
pitied the cooks and table waiters, but as such
seasons come only occasionally, they will be
able to stand it, and en j oy it too, no doubt.
We spent the day very pleasantly. It was a
source of much happiness to meet so many
friends and familiar faces. It is worth the
time and expense to come to one of these meet-
ings JQst to see and converse with one another.
This part of the Annual Meeting has much to
do with the sociable feeling of our people to-
wards each other. The more they come to-
gether and get acquainted, the better they seem
to love each other, and the stionger is the
bond or union between thetn. We pray for
the perpetuity of our Annual Meetings, know-
ing that the social part of them exerts over our
people an inflaence lor good that we would feel
loth to part with.
The Standing Committee organized early in
the day by electing Eaoch Eby, moderator;
James Quinter, writing clerk, and John Wise
raiding clerk. There is considerable business
before the body, and much of it greatly con-
cerns the entire Brotherhood. The S. C. is
composed of men who have the cause at heart,
and doubtless will labor cautiously and pru-
dently so as to handle the different elements in
a manner that will promote the -harmony of
the general Brotherhood. Those who seem to
know, say the Committee is working very har-
moniously. Everything seems to indicate that
the meeting is going to be a most interesting
one. The d fferent districts are well represent-
ed by delegates while the representation by
other members from different parts of the
Brotherhood is enormous — much greater than
it was at Lanark last year.
TUESDAY
morning opened disagreeably, a heavy rain
having fallen in the latter part of the night,
rendtring the roads quite muddy, and walking
a littb difficult. The wind blew down the
council tent, breaking the two center poles. It
took till ten o'clock to get the tent ready for
uae. It was then immediately filled by the
members. In the center of the tent was a
large platform inclosed by railing reserved for
the Standing Committea, delegates, reporters,
and editors. About three thousand persons
could be seated under the tent at one time,
while several hundred could have a good view
by standing on the outside.
At the editors' table we had at our right, H.
B. Brnm'oaugh, of the Primitive. To his right
was J. Ji. Worst of the Preacher. To our
left was H. R. Holsingar of the Progressive, and
to the left of him a representative of the Toledo
Press, On the opposite side of the table was
Bro. HoUenberger, the reporter; also, Jesse
Calvert, whose business it is to give the names
of the speakers. S. Z. Sharp and a represent-
ative of the Ashland Press were also on that
side. At a later hour S. H. Bashor took a seat
to the left of us.
At 10: 30, the Standing Committee entered
the tent and took seats at their table. Eider
John Wise opened the meeting, using hymn
No. 283. He also lead in prayer, followed by
Bro. Quinter. Bro. K. H. Miller then announced
the organization of the committee as mentioned
above. Bro. John Wise then read Acts 15.
After tnis Bro. Eby djlivered to the meeting
an earnest and appropriate address in which he
urged the members to do all in their power to
render the meeting both profitable and har-
monious. It was then moved and seconded
tbat the rules governing the meeting last year
be re-idopted. The motion carried.
The papers from Oregon v/ere called. The
first query presented was in regard to granting
letters to members who ignore the established
order of the church. Decided that it could
not be done consistently, especially for officials.
The second query was returned to the church
from whence it came, for amendment and ex-
planation. The query did not seem to fit the
case it was designed to cover.
California had nothing to present.
Northern Kansas, Nebraska, and Colorado
presented one qaery in regard to those outside
the Standing Committee opening and closing
the A. M., services. After much discussion it
was tabled.
Adjourned for dinner.
After dinner about one hour was spent sing-
ing in the tent, and some speaking. The
THE BRETHREN A.^ V70RK
361
Btandipg committee filtered at two o'clock.
Bro. Kmsey, of the Vindicator, wa-! at the ed-
itors' table the reoiainder of the day.
Soutiiern Kinsas was called but had notning
to present.
Southern Missouri prtSBiited a query in re-
gard to rp-baptizing a man who had been bap-
tized while sick. He claims that his former
baptism was the result of over-peisuasion at a
time whH.n his mind was not in a condition to
decide a nutter of that kiad. It was d-icided
that he .jay be rebaptizjd if at the time of his
former baptism h'n mind was too weak to ex-
ercise proper faith, &e.
The iK-xt thiug in order was the presenting,
and readicg of several papers in regard to Bro.
H. R. Holsiuger and the Progressive Christian,
and also one in regard to the Vindicator.
After much discussion in relation to motions,
and amendments, &3., all the papers were refer-
ed to -A comoiitfee to be appointed by the
Ssandiug Committee from among the delegates
present and report at this mteting.
A query froaa Iowa, referring to the printing
of the Minutes at two diff-jrent places, last
year wa? tabled.
Considerable time was sp-.'nt over a paper re-
ferring 10 a case settled by a committee whose
decision was afterwards reversed by a decision
made in the A. M. The point was, must the
committee return to that church and render
satisfaction? The next pap^r presented was a
divorce case-
About this time a heavy rain came up,' caus-
ing considerable confusion in the tent, and for
awhile we could not keep the run of the business.
The rain falling on the tent made considerable
noise, so that at times it was very difficult to
hear either the reading clerk or speaker.
Several queries from Iowa were in reference
to a miuiiter abusiog hia privilege by trans-
acting church business outside of his own dis
trict, and fellowshippiag expsUed members. Ic
was decided that his course in the work done
could not be tolerated, hence a ci mmittee was
sent to set things in order.
This closed the work in the council tent for
Tuesday. The remainder of the day was very
disagreeable, as it rained the most of the time
till late into the night, making it very disagreea-
ble, especially for the women.
We mail this article tarly Wednesday morn-
ing that it may appear this week. The re-
mainder of the meeting will be reported after
our return home. We are thus far enjoying
the best of health. j. h. m.
around his r-ght aim and put his hands in his
pockets. While leisurely moving onward, he
came to some other cattle and his gentle cow
stopped. To urge her onward, he struck her
lightly in the side. This frightened her, and
Jumping suddenly, threw poor Sharon on the
grouiid aud started off on a run. He tried to
get up; but this seemed to frighten the cow
more and more. On and on at a terrible speed
she went, dragging the noble boy over the
jtones and across tee railroad killing him
and mangling him fearfully. Sbe run about
one-fourth of a mile, and then stopped. Poor
Sharon! So hopeful, so cheerful, so kind and
good only a few minutes ago, he now lies there
torn, bleeding, dead.
Telegrams were sent to his father and mother.
0 what sad news! We shall never forget the
grief of these two noble hearts ! They hastened
home, arriving there about midnight. On the
6i;h, accompanied by Bro. 0. F. Yount aud wife,
we left Ashland to attend the funeral of the
dear, good child. We reached "Brightside" —
the once cheerful and happy home of brother
and sister Bosserman and three lovely children,
but now full of sorrow and grief.
The morning of the 7th came, and with it a
great multitude of sympathizing friends. Sha-
ron's schoolmates came in and sung a beautiful
hymn, and then alter prayer, they took the
last look at their sleeping schoolmate. At 9.30
A. M. a large number of people started to the
place of burial, Eagle Creek church. The house
was filled with people, about 700 being present.
All hearts felt sorrowful, and the tears flowed
freely from the eyes of the vast concourse, as
they, for the last time, looked down upon the
sleeping child.
Sharon stood as the head of his class in
school. He was a leader in hard study — a po-
sition indeed honorable. At the age of seven he
began to keep a recoidof his reading matter,
and up to the time of his departure he had read
nearly 1], 000 pages. This he did in about five
and one half years, or 2000 pages a year. He
read the Pictorial Bible through, and was noted
for his funi ot information.
When reading in the Revelations he would
say to his mother, "I do not want to live longer
than my parents, lest I can not endure the
trials mentioned by John the Revelator. The
dear, bright Jewel seemed to look with awe upon
God's great future. He was 12 years, 6
months and 3 days old. Our heart-felt sympa
thies go out to the beloved parents, m. m. e.
good buildings will be put up as soon as con-
venient. Some fifteen or twenty students are
in attendance already. The Brethren are sang-
guine of success, as the membership is lavge in
Virginia, and also in some portions of Tennes-
see.— Advocate,
\s Kioto .sixty families were led to renounce
idolatry through the ibfluence of a sirgle copy
of the Gospel of John.
— /
each
Cam" it possibly be right for men to do
other all the harm tbe.v can?
Ths River irefci.reu Annual Co:,ference at
Ringgold, Md., adjournsd on Sunday, May 22.
Three days were devoted to the general council
and one and one halt days to communion
and experience meetings. The council
is. strictly private with the Rivtr
Brethren. After thif, all fjersoas are
welcomed and kindly eniertained. Three meals
a day are served far members and others.
We spent a part of the day at the meeting on
^iturday, ani were much pleased with their
mode of worship. The services were conduct-
ed in the German arid English languages.
Some able speakers were in attendance. Last
year their Ganeral Conference was held in
Canada. We have not yet heard where it will
be next year. — Brethren's Anvocate.
The monks expeiltd tiom France are becom-
ing wandering Jews. The Portugese au-
thorities will not aUow them to settle
in that kingdom; the people are driving
them out of Spain; the law is too severe fcr
them in Germany; Austria is not a congenial
place for them; Holland is too Protestant, Italy
too Catholic, Switzsrland too independant.
The only place left is the United States, and
here they will probably come.
THE CHASXENINGS OF THE
LORD.
BY IIATIIE A. LEAB.
OUR SHARON SLEEPETH.
ON Ih; morning of the 6th inst., while his
father and mother were at Ashland to at-
tend Annual Meetine, Sharon R. Bosserman
started from his beautiful home, called Bright-
side, to lead his father's cow to pasture. As he
went out the gate and up the street, he was the
same cheerful, pleasant, jewel of by- gone days.
The morning being cool, and the cow very
tame and gentle, he tied one end of the rope
The Brethren of Beaver Creek Church, Va.,
have started a new Brethren's Sshool, located
at Spring Creek, Augusta county. Bro. Jacob
Thomas h?s been elected President and is well
qualified for the position. Bro. A. Plorr, a
very worthy young man, and a graduate of
the University of Virginia, has been appointed
as Principal. The board of education consists
of thirty Directors who will solicit patronage
for the school besides attending to other duties.
A hall has biien rented for the present, but
"As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous
therefore and repent." Rev. 3: 19.
THE above is a part of the message to the
church at Laodicea. The Savior
had sharply rebuked this church for her
lukewarmnes3, had faithfully pointed out her
defects, had discovered unto her, her true
condition, her poverty, her nakedness, her
blindness, bar wretchedness, and had plainly
told her ho iv thoroughly he abhorred her in
th s condition. Now lest she should feel dis-
couraged and driven to despair by the sharp-
ness of the rebuke, he tenderly tells her that
he has rebuked her in love.
These words did not proceed from a heart
filled with seen and hatred, but from a
heart overflowing with love, from a heait
filled with the deepest solicitude for her wel-
fare.
The wretched condition of this church, en-
tangled in the meshes of error, blinded by
the God of this world aud plunging headlong
362'
Ti-IE BRETiii-lEN AT -WOHK-
^lAi.o rum, tiiough all nnniiiidfnl of lu-r con-
Htion, stinv.i fcb:; S^vior'a h -art to its utmost,
d-'ptlis. Evei-j- atteroiic-, every word of
K'puke is wrujig fr.m iiira. Could he be
iadifferent? Imp^ss ble! Had her spotted and
loiithsoms condifcioa on y aroiistd his anger,
he could have east her cif ^(ith disdain; but,
oh! it called fjrtli his pitv. It aroused ths ur.-
fathomable depths of b' i'i:p, deep sympathy:
It filled his 80ul with ^ncf unutterable.
What indeed is a sadder, a more painful
sight to a Christian, tiian the disafi'-ietion of
those who onee enjoyed sweet comm«nion
with Grod, and whose delight was in the !aw of
the Lord. If auch a sight is so deeply painful
to U3, with our imperfi-cfc abhorrence of sin;
how must it appear in the eyes of that Being
whois too pnre to b;-huld e?ii, and who can-
not look on iniquity.
-But the Savior does not stop with mere sym-
pathy. Hi U9S3 means to reclaim the delin
quent. He has at hand a great variety of
uj-tan:-, :;/:* i : -' .ki'.Uul physician if one
fjils hs employs yaother. There is also
a gradation in the n^eaus which he employs.
He at first uses milder remedies, if these pro-
duce the desired result, nothing more is neces.
8ary;but if not, then more stringent means
must be resorted to. This gradation is inti-
mated in our text, first rebuke then chas-
teniiia;. We also perceive in this the deep solici-
tude of the Savior, tut- constancy of hia love
and the steadiness of his purpose. "Having
loved his owu thai are in the world, he loves
them unto the end." Nothing can quench
that love; nothing can turn it aside. It is his
purpose to give eternal life to those whom the
Father has intrusted to his care; therefore
they shall never perish, neither shall any man
pluck them out of bis hand.
■ The Christian may become careless, indiffer-
ent and blind to his ovi^n interosts; but Christ's
watchful car-o over him never abates. He ever
pursues him with the same loving solicitude.
If like the church at Laodicea, he has relapsed
into Si state of carnal security; from this state
he must be aroused. The ohj-ct which has
drawn him esidc, and whioti is now receiving
his homage, must b; removed, or embittered to
him. If this nhjecthas takana firm hold on
hie aff 'ctions, its ra.Tioval will be most painful.
But, says Jesup, "As many as I love I re-
buke and chasten. Faithful, indeed, are the
T.'ounds of this Friend, "If," says the apostle,
"ye be without chastisement whereof all are
partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons."
Oh the chasteniugs of the Lord are thp surest
proofs of hij love! So long as there is any
good in the heart, any desire for the right,
Christ will not forsake that heart. "A bruised
reed will he not break; and smoking flax will
he not quench." The little feeble germ, he
will cultivate until it develops into a strong
plant which can bear the scorching rays of the
bud; and when it begins to bear fruit, he care-
fully prunrs it that it may be more fruitful.
"Every branch in me that beareth fruit, he
purgeth it that it may bring forth more fruit.'*
Biit.wbat is bis manner of dealing with
those whose hearts have entirely departed trom
him. He deals with them as he did with Eph
raim of old, being jsined to idols, he lets thtm
alone. Oh! it is a fearful thing, to be thus let
alone, to bs abandoned by God, and given over
to one's own perverse and carnal nature. We
naturally lik» to have our own way, to form
our own plana and carry them out; and it is a
grrit trial of our patience to be continually
tntvarted in our nlans, and disappointed in our
hopes But, says the Apostle, "The trying of
your faith worketh patience. Let patience
have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect
and entire, wanting in nothing."
Solomon says, "A child left to himself,
bringeth his mother to shame." This will ap-
ply to children of larger growth. A person
long accustomed to having his own way, being
indulged in r-very whim, having every desire
gratified, will soon find it very difficult to sub-
mit to any restraint and will soon become the
mere creature of caprice, restless and unstable
;<s the waves of Ihe sea.
The more vigorous and healthy the vine,
and the more fertile the soil, unto which it is
planted, the more pruning it needs elsa it will
soon become a wild entangled mass, and will
bear no fruit. So the most vigorous intellects
need the most pruning, the most carefal train-
ing else the result will be a mere showy mass of
rich foliage without any fruit. The Apostle
says, "No chastening for the present seemeth
to be joyous, but grievous nevertheless, after-
wards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of right
eousness unto those who are exercised there-
by."
Our heavenly Father is no respeotor of per-
sons, he chastens all, and it the chastening has
the proper effect, if we are properly excereised
thereby, he continues to use the rod until the
old lesson is purged out, and we have become
a new lump. Wise, indeed, is he who heark-
ens to the rod, and to him that hath appointed
it, and learns the proper instruction, from it.
The most eminent Christians, in all ages,
have been th'csa who have been the most se-
verely tried. God's choosing place is the fur-
nace of afiliction. There he meets his people
and manifests himself to them as he does no-
where else. He allures his chosen, and brings
her to the wildeiness. In this retreat, removed
from the din and bustle of the world, he speaks
comfortably to her, and gives her vineyards
from thence. His presence, indeed, will changr;
the valley of Achoi into a door of hope, yea
into the very vestibule of the palace of God.
The three Hebrew children in the fiery fur-
nace, Daniel in the den of lions, David in his
cave, Joseph in prison, Paul and Silas with
feet made fast in stocks, their backs lacerated
with the cruel scourge, again Paul in the dun-
geon at Eome, John on Patmos, could all
testify that these valleys of Achor, these positi-
ons so bitter to the flesh, were to them doors
of hope, and bow many Christians can testify
that the most trying circumsiances, beds of
afiliction, or perhaps what is far more pain-
ful and (li-tressii!g, deep mental ^.-'if^uisb, so
deep that it se-m-'d every fi j.-r of tba sou! w.a
racked and tortured to its utmost powers of
endurance. Oh if there is a power that can
soothe and comfort an '-igoaizsd mind, it is
diviue. Human help fail.s, utterly fails here.
But how many can testify of this valley of
Achor has been cbahged to a door of hope.
We often speak of the suff-irings of the
martyrs,, and commiserate them, while per-
haps there are those in our mid.st, who are
suffering a more painful and liogsring death,
and y(^t we have for them no word of sympa-
thy, no word of comf rt, no helping hand; but
rather add to their burdens by our col-inesj, or
neglect.
But it may be asked, why are ohastenings nec-
essary, why cannot we do without them? The
God of this world hath so blinddd the eyes, so
perverted the judgment, and so warped the
aflections, that some powerful means are nec-
essary to break the spell ttiat bind* us, and
enable us to distinguish between real and ap-
parent good, real and apperent greatness.
It has been said, and we doubt not, truly
that if one angel were sent to sweep the streets,
and another were sent to govern and empire,
the latter would not think his office a whit
more important than the former, and why ?
Because thesis holy beings with their clear and
perfect comprehension, would know that the
highest service they could render, would be to
obey the behests of heaven. We with our
puny minds put estimates upon thing? accord-
ing to our imperfect standards. These idols
that we have set up and Dronounced great and
grand, must be immolated btfore our eyes, and
we must be made to see their utter worthless-
ness; yea the vanity of every earthly thing be-
fore we can properly appreciate things that
are spiritual.
Earthly things are flettiug and changeable,
and the heart that is stayed on these must
always be fluctuating between hope and fear.
One day, prosperity and success will crown
our labors, and we are the recipients of praises
and commendation, then the heart is elated, and
the spitits are buoyant. The next day disasters
thick- n around us, disappointments come,
frieuds forsake us, enemies become bold, and
denounce us. With these outward changes
our feelings experience a corresponding change;
and thus will we ever bs the creatures of cir-
cumstances, our happiness" or misery at the
mercy of others, or, at least, at the mercy of
oirciimstances over wliicli we have no control,
until we let go our hold of the world, and
resign ourselves entirely into the hands of God.
Not until the mind is stayed on God who is
unchangeable, will ew be kept in perfect peace,
Butoh what mental torture, what suffering
we must psss through, how every source of
human comfort must be srabittored to us, be-
fore we can give up all our earthly idol.?. 'We
hold on to them with a firm tenacity until
they are cruelly wrenched from ouv grasp.
But he that hath suffered in ths flesh hath
ceased from sin.
368
J. S. MoHXER, ISdito;;.
All communications for this department, such as que-
Tiea and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, !.»,-
■due, Henry Co., Mo.
Will some one explain Genesis 4: 15— ".-vnd the
Lord said unto him, I'herefori whosos-ver slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.
And the Lord set a mark upon Gun, lest any find-
ing him should kill bim." What was th" mark
Re set on him V itoEERT T. Gkook.
.Please explain, whether the part of the Lord's
Prayer, " Tiiy kingdom come ; thy will be done in
earth aa it is in heaven;"— was fulfilled on the day
of Pentecost, and there stopped, or is it right to
pray It yet i" anna Gdigery.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
4ord. V.'M. .Long.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
first-born of all the living. If so, who was his
wife? Mary C. NCKMAN.
"Will some one please explain the fifth vfcrse m
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
ows: "And there were dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, • out of every nation uuder
hea>en." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or not 'f
Robert T. Crook-
THE DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS.
Please explain Hebrew 6:1,2. We read, we
should leave the principles of the doctrine of
Christ, we should go on onto perfection, not lay-
ing again the foundation of repentance from dead
works, and of faith towards God, of the doctrine of
laptisms, etc. What baptisms had Paul reference
to, seeing he uses the plural number V In the Ger-
man the reading is different: "Von der Taufe, von
del- Lehre." Here we have but one doctrine and
one baptism. How are we to reconcile the matter?
J. H. Miller.
TOTJ will remember that the Hebrews were
Jews and this epistle was directed to those
who had formally embraced the Gospel. By
reading the latter part ol the preceding chap-
ter, you will had thit those Jewish or Hebrew
brethren made very little, if any, progress in-
the divine life ; seeing they were dull of hear-
ing, when for the time since they had embrac-
ed this doctrine, they should have been teach-
ers. They had need that some one teach them
again the first principles of the oracles of God;
namely repentance and faith. By examination
you will find that those Hebrew brethren still
hung at the law; they were born and bred un-
der it, and seemingly could not discern the bet-
ter way of the Gospel.
Then the apo?tle says, " Therefore, leaving
the principles of the dooirine of Christ, let us
go on to perfection ; not laying again the found-
ation of repentance from dead works, and of
faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms,
and laying on of hands, and of the resurrec-
tion of the dead, and of eternal judgment."
Now, considering that some of those Jews or
Hebrews had been baptized by John, and some
by Christ or his disciples, there was some lit-
tle difference in their baptisms, if not in the
administration, in their instruction?; because
John instructed his candidates to believe on
Him that would come, when as yet ho had not
seen Jpsus. If this is not what the apostle
has reference to in that expression of baptisms,
let us have something better.
Jas. Y. Heoklee.
A YOUNG PREACHER'S EMBAR-
RASSMENT.
,i YOUNG mir.ister, s^un after obtaiaing li-
fi. rn:!^e, was inviicd to occupy t'-.e pulpit of
the First Pre.ibyfcerian church ot Philadelphia,
which had become vae^snt by the death of the
pastor, the eminent Dr. James P. Wilson. It
w<i8 of cours3 a severe tri tl to his courage, to
p.-eacK to a corgregation, accustomed to listen
t ! so able an expositor. But he shrank not
from the ordc-al.
His morning discourse was read to an atten-
tive audience. In tbe afternoon, after reading
ovi'r tbe sermon intended for the evening, he
placed it in the poelfet of a gown, which he
was wont to v/ear in his study. When about
to leave his house, he changed his coat and
started for the church. On entering the pnl-
pit, with equal surprise and sorrow he discov-
ered'that his manuscript had been left behind.
How could the embarrsfstctnt of the emergen-
cy be relieved? To go back himself for the
sermon was out of the question, for there was
no oue available to cocduct th^preliminaty ex-
ercises of devotion du'ing his fibsence. To -"end
a messenger was equally impracticab;e, for the
distance was too great to admit of the poesibil
ityof accomplishiug the errand in the required
time, particularly if the delay, that would oc-
cur from a stranger's want of familiarity vjjth
the circumstances of the case, was taken 'nto
account. There was evidently but one way
out of the delicste and difficult dilemma, and
this he decided to pursue. Alter the introduc-
tory services, announcing his text and closing
the Bible, he proceeded to deliver his message
as best he could. As he descended from the
pulpit, several elders approached him with
thanks for his excellent sermon. After a
courteous aeknov;ledgment of the compli-
ment he adied: "And I am sure you would re-
gard your appreciation of my services pcculiarr-
ly grateful to me, if you knew how much it
cost me."
That young preacher was the Kev. Dr. Mus-
grave, who has since won fame in church cir-
cles.—C/(Mft7i Union.
From tUe Bible Banner.
HOW LONG DID ISAIAH
PROPHESY?
Isaiah (chapter 1) is said to have prophesied in
the days of Uzziab, Jotham. Ahaz and Hezfkiah,
kings of Judah. The above reign includes 113
years. Did Isaiah really prophesy so long V
J. Lyle.
iSAIAH does not say that he prophesied
throughout the reigns of these kings, but
iu them.
It is admitted, he prophesied about 64 or 65
year?, which is not improbable.
Dr. Barnes sums up in this way: "TJzziah
died, according to C.-iloiet, 7j4 year^ before
Christ. Isaiah must therefore have occupied
the prophetic office at least from 754 B. C, to
707 B. C, or 47 years; that is under Uzziah
one year, under Jotham sixteen years, under
Ab-iz sixteen yeai-s, and under Hezekiah four-
teen years. It is not known at what age he en-
tew d Oh the prophetic cffice. It is probable
that he lived much longer than the fifteenth
year of Hezekiah. In 2 Chron. 33: 32, it is
^^ ^i V-^' ['■■: • ;-t nf th:; ilCtS .f It Z 'r "h'
;e vision of Is;;' -i'S
.. ,. ...c^: .,:^- .. -iy implies that ..f; . uj vcd
him,' anff wrol-e th:V acts of his reign- jip ti
his death. As H-z-'biah lived fonrtei^n or fif-
teen years alter this (Isa. 28: 5; .compare 2
Ku g:! 18: 2.) thlH would make the period of
his public miuistry to exteiid to at least sixtj'-
one or tixiy-two y- a-3 It he survived Hz-
kiah, he probably liVid ?ome time during iva
reign of Manasseh."'
Uniform Jev.ish and. early Christiaa f^.sti-
mony is, ttiat Isaiah was killed by being sawn
asunder by command of Mani!«.seh.
From the Inter Octan.
A RARE, OLD BIBLE.
1
T is not gentrdiiy known "that in th^ Con-
_ grpsaii.nal Library at Washington there is
an old Bible which is well worth ;'. .• lib to the
Capitol to examine. It is of Ital' nd
is supposed to have bsr'U written ii^ ■..; .,,ir-
teenth or fourteenth century, but the actual
dii-e is unknown. It is written in L^tin, open
v" iiim, in clearj bold characters aud extra miy
uuifor,-n. The writing is in two colamns,^
about three inches wide, with a margin of two
inches. It is emleilisbed with 145 miiaiature
paintings, and upward of 1,200 smaller illum-
inations, which are beautifully executed, and
are as brilliant to-day, as the day they were
done.
Tlio initials of books and prologues are two
aud a half inches iu height, and those of the
chapters are one inch in height. It is contain-
ed in two large volumes, and cost the govern-
ment S3,200 in gold, when gold was at a high
preraium, ar,d was purchased at a sale ot the
library ot Hi'nry Perkins, Hanworth Park, near
London, in June 1873. The skins iu tue first
volume have all been repaired, except five; in
the second volume they are nearly all perteet.
A PREACHER'S ARTIFICE.
FRA.TER Roces, the celebrated' but eccentric
preacher of Naples, once scared his eongre-
fistion in the most feiiefieial way. H? preach-
ed a tr-im^ndous sermon on the inevitable con-
sequences of a siniul life. His hearers were in a
convulsion ot excitement with the blazing pic-
ture of a sulphurous retribution before their
irasginations. All at once he. stopped in tbe
very midft of an elcqaent appeal and cried cut,
" Now, all of yon who sincerely repeut of your
sius, hold up your hands."
Eyery hand in the assembly went. up in an
instant. The preacher looked upon the scene
for one awful moment, and then, addressing
the high'r powers, exclaimed: '"Holy Archan-
gel Michael, thou who with thine adamantine
sword standest at the right of the judgment
seat of God, hew me off every hand which has
been raised hypocritically."
In an instant nearly every baud dropped to
its owner's side.
The winds and ti-'-- -f l^f" preserve humsn-
ity from stagnatici
A MAN should, beware of the company he
keeps, tor by it he is known.
3 64r
'J.'±±iil J3it;J^]'TtLJti-KJN ^^
■OJtili,
^mmpMmtL
Prom the Kockies to the Alleghenies,--
Notes by the Way.
NUMBER lY.
Chicago, 111., June 1st, 1881 .
We left St. Jo the 23rd, uU., expecting to go
direct through to the Brethren near South
English, Iowa; but aUs for human expecta-
tiona when railroading figures in the uiiitter.
At Cameron Junction the train of the Rock
Island Route pulled out on one side of the de-
pot, while ours was coming in aS the other. —
There was no excuse for them going as they
did and leaving the north-bound passengers
standing, looking at thq going train, not over
100 yards away. It is enough to say, we were
left until next day, and as a result bad to also
lay over at Washington, Iowa, all next night,
and arrived at Harper, Iowa, on Wednesday,
near noon. Was met at the train by Sid.
S imuel Flory and taken to his pleasant home.
Next day he kiridiy volunteered to take us on
our way to Iowa Co. Bro. A. Flory conveyed
us from his home to our brother-in-law's, Hen-
ry Sanger, (brother to wife) near MiUersburg,
Iowa.
Next day we returned, stopping with Bro.
Noah Miller, who conveyed us to the Breth-
ren's mebting-house, near South English. The
malarial poison arising from the low lands
along the Missouri River was too much for me,
so I was taken violently sick with malarial
fever; but by a determined resistance I fought
it ofl, so far as to be able to keep moving from
place to place and do some preaching, though
it was at the apparent sacrifice of what lit-
tle strength I had left.
Bro. Daniel Miller of Virginia, and Hro.
Hopwood, of Iowa, were with ns at these meet-
ing?, also the home ministers. Notwithstand-
ing the busy season there was a good turnout
and an excellent communion at night. Next
day the large house was overflowing with at-
tentive listeners.
Eld. Jacob Brower, Eld. Samuel Flory and
C. Brower are the ministers at that point. The
South English church has passed through a
season of trials, but now there are good indica-
tions of prosperity, and we trust the church
will go on so as to receive a refreshing from the
Lord.
At an early day in the history of the breth-
ren, I lived among the people who have made
that beautiful section of Iowa what it i^. I
visited the grave of my dear father, who lies in
the cemetery near the church house. I well
remember the time when I stood at the open
graye of the first occupant oi that graveyard —
dug out on the open prairie. Now we can
count them by the hundred. Twenty-five
years have elapsed, and in that time many a
loved one has fallen by the hand of death.
That section of Iowa is as good we presume,
as any in the State. We visited the eld home-
stead; but oh, how much everything has chang-
ed! Those that once were there, had gone, and
everything seemed to call up the days that were
long, long ago.
On Monday we boarded the train at South
English, and ran down to Washington Co.,
where Bro. B. Miller met us, and conveyed us
to his home. Next day to Eld. John Thomas',
who took us in the afternoon to the train at
Keota.
Next morning at 6 we were in Chicago.
Ne tarried in the city during the day. A
Turkish bath is a good antidote for malaria, —
so we thought. We interviewed some of the
most important business streets and took in
some of the sights. Met Bro. Beechy at the
Fuit Wayne depot. By the way, this is one of
the finest, finished depots in this or any other
country. Marble floors, stained glass, solid
brass balustrades, silver-plated chandsliers, etc.,
give it a grand appearance. The attention to
passengers by the depot officials is the best we
ever saw. One cannot possibly go amiss or
take the wrong train from their depot. This
eve we take the train for i/ima, Ohio, our next
stopping point. J. S. Flobt.
Census Matters.
Rogue River Valley church, in Oregon, when
filled, will complete the Brethren's Census in
that State. R R. V. send on your schedule.
HowAED Miller.
Schedules are on file for every church in the
Middle District of Iowa, except the one in Har-
rison Co.
I will be able to publish the strength of the
church in that district, when the officials re-
cord their church among the peace people. If
a schedule has been sent, it has gone wrong
Please look after it at once.
HoWAED MiLLEE.
From David Bechtelheimer, — My wife,
daughter and myself bid our children and
friends farewell on th*? 23rd. We boardf d the
train at Warsaw, Kosciusco Co,, Ind., on the
24th for the far West and arrived here at 3 P.
M. on the 25th. Found the health good, ex-
cepting that the whooping cough is among the
children. A child, aged three months and
12 days died the day we arrived here, and they
called on me to preach the funeral, which is the
first funeral, preached at the time of burying,
by the Brethren in this part of Nebraska.
There are about twenty-eight members here
and no preacher. There seems to be much re-
joicing at the prospect of having meeting here-
after more regularly. The members met yester-
day at the school- house and organized a Sab-
bath-school, OS they had one here last year. —
They made choice of all their officers among
the Brethren, excepting the chorister. So it
will be a Sabbath- school by the Brethren. I
had preaching at old Bro. Snavely's in the
afternoon; had good attention. As the saying
is, scarcely had the harness been took ofl', then
they threw it on me again and put me to is ork.
We hope, the Brethren will remember us in
their prayers, that the work may go on in the
way that the Lord wants it to go. We feel sa-
tisfied, so far, with the country. — Dorchester^
Neb., May 30.
From H. P. Btinkworth — We cannot af-
ford to rest and let our feelings smother, while
our heart burns within us to do good to our
fellow-men, and especially those "f our native
country. The thought sometimes seems pre-
posterous and out of the question, — to start
without co-operation. The church desires not
that. If you go on a visiting tour, others will
say, "The church sent him not and does not re-
cognize his work."
Again, if you put forth energies in your own
church, you are repulsed with the saying,
" There is room near home." If you com-
mence near home, you are repulsed by those
who say, he wants to forward himself or her-
self and thus it goes. Brethren, in the name
of our Master I speak unto you! I ask the
question: " What shall we do?" As in the
Light of God I humbly ask you to consider
and answer. Many, to day, are awaiting the
time when missionaries may be sent to the
land of Bibles, — even the Old Country. Her
pastors have become corrupted, her churches
are well-nigh fallen, her members love ease,
quietness, wealth, splendor, pride, and things
abominable to God; the way ot the truth is
evil spoken of, and many are w-aiting for un-
adslterated truth. 0, Brethren, the call is
issued for workers. Our S'jvior calls. He says,
"Go ye;" he says "teach;" not only that; he
says "baptize" all believers; not only that, he
says teach all things commanded." Will we
obey our Savior? We say we love him. Well
if we do, we certainly should obey him in this
most important command to our fellow-men.
Do we need money to carry on the work? God
has blessed the church with that. Do we need
men? God has provided men. Do we need
anything more? I answer, yes! We need to
work at once, to start, — to start at once. Wait
a little, brother, — says one. WfelJ, when I
preach. I cry, "To-day is the accepted time,"
and I cannot preach this and practice different-
ly.
Another will say, " Go, but bear your own
expenses." We believe that is the best way;
yet we remember, God has given riches to some
and mouth to others, to declare his Gospel to
the poor, and I say, prove your faith, your be-
lief by your wor'Ks. You say you love God. —
send his word to all nations. Now, evade the
truth of this by Scriptural reasoning, and we
resign our will, our way, and let God be the
judge!
From John M. Kessler. — It is with feel-
ings of sadness that I can say to you, yesterday
the 22nd we had the most touching farewell
sermon that I ever witnessed in my life, from
our beloved old brother David Bechtelheimer.
He has been our minister for 31 or 32 years and
had the oversight of the church for over twen-
ty years, and had the oversight of the adjoining
church on the East, and also on the west of
his district; so there are tbree congregations
left, to mourn the loss of their elder. A kind,
old father and mother will also miss him. He
sold off his farm and other property and is go-
ing to move to the south-western part of Ne-
braska, which, I hope, he may find a good home.
May the Lord enable him to build up another
good church theie as he did here. He visited
the district east of this on the 21st and attend-
ed the council- meeting, where he baptizfld four
precious persons into the body of Christ; then
preached his farewell sermon at home next
day, to the largest congregation that I ever
witnessed at the Beaver Dam brick church, and
TitliL; ±5.l:il±iXi:i.KJBIN ^X yVOH,^..
365
1 think it was the most solema-looking cou
gregation fch^t I ever saw. He spoke from the
latter part of th" last cBapter of revelations.
Bro. Bechteliieimer leaves U3 herein the Bea-
ver Dam ohure'a wiiK one good, o!d elder and
young speaker. It leaves our dear old brother
with a heavy task before him. The prayers
of the righteous avdil much; brethren and sis
ters, pray for us that we may prove faithful. —
May we all trv mere and more to live in the
true spirit of the Christian. M.iy we all try
and keep m love and union with f^na another
and with the world, that our good works may
prove our faHh to the world. — Blooming shurg,
Ind., May 23.
From I. L. Switzer. — The Miy number
(17) of B. AT VV. is j 1st this inorDing rf ceived.
[f you have really-followed my copy in "Tricks
of the Typ'F," precisely — as you my, you cer-
tainly have the jits on me.
The fact is, I hardly thought you would pu-
blish the article and, lacking faith, I was cor-
respondingly a little careless.
After all I feel like resasing joa from your
promise. Never copy mistakes. I would not
have you to do a single thiag, that would in
the least prove derogiitory to the best interest
of the B AT W.
The exact rever.se was what I aimed at- Tour
paper has been our family companion so long,
that, perhaps, I am by familiarity induced to
exercise too much liberty in endeavoring to
guard its h'ghesfc and best interest; and it
seems but just that I should receive a lesson in
return.
The seqael proves that we are all liable to
make mistakes. Forgive me. You take one,
and I will take the other side of charity's
broad mant'e and we'll wrap ourselves and oth-
ers with us, and go on our way rejoicing.
We are having beautiful weather. Prospects
are promising so fir for a bountiful crop of al-
most everything this season, and I sincerely
hope that with general pro.sperity among us,
you will not fail to rnalize your share of the
bmefit by the incrpased circulation of B. at W.
Would love to have you get your 10,000; feel
certain that you soon will, and will do what I
can to assist you to do so. Mean vhile let us
watch and labor and pray.— Jewell Center,Kan.,
May 25.
pock-t to distribute on the train. I banded
some to a man that I h'-ard speak to another
man against whisky. After he had read them,
he came and sat down by me and began asking
questions about the brethren. He said, " he
tiad heard his father talk of the Brethren,when
he was a little boy," but did nut know much
about thf m, only as a class of people that any
one eou!d rlepend on what they said to be true.
He said there is a man in his neighborhood
that was raisefl in our belief, and had married
a woman that is a Methodist. This uian j lin-
ed the Methodists, tut the preacher had to take
him in the water, and baptize, him face-forward
three times. . In his outward appearance he
conforms to the order of the Brethren, and is
liked 'oy every one.
This gentleman, with whom I was convers-
ing, does not btlong to any church, but was
raised in the Baptist belief. He said bis wife
was a very zealous member in that church. He
said he tells his wife that he sees so much hy-
pocrisy in those churche.^, that he believes he
will become an infidel yet. I handed him the
trects, one, " Infidelity, its Cause and its Cure."
Ttia other, " The house we live in." He was
greatly pleased with them, and intends to show
them to his wife. I gave him more to give
to some of his neighbors. He wished that the
Brethren would go there and preach. I took
his. address, hoping to have it published. I
hope the Brethren who have been chosen for
this work, will not be neglectful of their duty.
This man has a drug- store and keeps the Post
Ofhce. His address is Dr. W. S. McCall, Ke-
form, Callaway Co., Mo.
I want to get, as soon as I can, a new supply
of tracts. I expect to travel some more, short-
ly.
I arrived here, in St. L:nis at 6 P. M. yester-
day; found my friends all well. It seems as
though I were on the track ot Bro. Gish; hope'
I will catch up v.'ith them yet. Quite likely I
may see them at A. M. this June. — St. Louis,
Mo.
From F. C. Meyers —On the 12th of May
I left Emmet, Arkansas, for Arkadelphia. —
Found the families of brethren Gephart and
Kmgsly well. On the 15th, Bro. Gephart, my-
self and several others went a distance of
about four miles down the railroad on a hand-
car to meeting, which was hfld in a Bapti,-t
church houso. In the morning one of their
preachers spoke from the text, " What will we
do with Jepus?''
In the afternoon Bro. Gephart preached an
interesting sermon, after which we returned
horre. Bro. G-'phart intends to commence
holding meetings at his house and Bro. Kings-
ley's as soon as he can. I hope the Lord will
open the way for them and bless them abun-
dantly. Mail'- thanks to them for their kind-
ness to me. Those members who are thinking
of emigrating, should not fail to visit that part From Wm. T. Smith — We have preach-
of the c uutry. On the 20;h I left for St. ing every four weeks at oar school-house.
Louis. I had a few tracts, which I put in my Eld. G. W. Fesler, of Loogmont, was with us
From David L. Williams. — After labor-
ing four days with the members of the Mound
church. Bates Co., Mo., I returned home; foutd
all well; for which we are truly thankful to
the Lord. Ht-ld council vvith the Mound
church, and all business passed off very pleas-
antly. There was a good lively and agreeable
interest taken in the work, a manifestation of a
desire for the good work begun among them to
still progress and prosper.
All of the young members were out at the
council. This gave prominence to the meet-
ing. The most principal work done, was to de-
cide upon, and set the time for their feast, which
is to be, if the Lord is willing, on the 3rd and
ith of September. They intend to arrange to
hold a series of meetings, commencing Friday
evening, August 26ch, and to close with said
feast.
This church is exultant over the success of
their work in the past. The prospects for the
future are fair; there are a number of persons
that are doubtless near the fold. May God's
special grace rest upon them.
two weeks ago. He is very much liktd around
here by the friends. We expect Bio. Joseph
Bashor to preach to-morrow, the Lord willing.
There are but five or six members in this neigh-
boihood, but there is a good prospect for many
more. I take the B. at W. which I appreciate
very much. — Berthoud, Cal.
From J. T. Meyers.— On the 23nd eight
were received into the Gieen Tree church by
baptism. Others are n€ar the kingdom and we
rather expect there will be a number yet to join
in with us sometime this Summer. — Oaks, Pa.,
May 39.
From E. A. Orr. — 1 am now taking eight
papers and I am sometimes perplexed to know
how I am to read them, and keep un my other
reading, and yet I am unwilling to let the Mi-
CEOCOSJi go on withc-ut enjoying some of the
rich things th-ut we can measurably hope for
from one who has done so mnch for God, truth
and science as Wiitord Hal).
No human production gave me more real
joy than his " Problem of Human L'te." I
have read the writings of all the most Uamed
skeptics, and for soT.e time taken the " Prinoe-
ton Rrview; ' and hence I wa^ all the better
prepared to enjoy the book. — Plattsburg, Mo.
Many preachers seek to impress
ers with the fact that lite is short,
it in their sermons.
their hear-
but forget
The devil never told a slicker lie, than when
he told you that it did not . matter what you
BELIEVE so you were SIIfCESE.
In the beyond, the slanderer and the hypo-
crite can not com=!. Here the good and the
bad mingle together. I'j heaven the pare and
the holv, only, gather and there abide. The
impure cannot enter ih^rein, because of their
unfitness, became they are not the children of
God.
A MiNisiEE, recently, in a sermon said:
" Some professors pass for very meek, g(3od-
natured people, till you displease them. They
resemble a pool or a pond; while you let it
alone, it looks clear and limpid: but if you stir
towaid the bottom, the rising sediment soon
shows the impurities that may lurk beneath."
Just so.
i m ■
At the ^iege of Sebastapol a cannon ball,
missing its aim, struck in the side of a n< igh-
horiag mountain, and forth from the fissure
made by it, gushed a stream of crystal water.
Thus a missile of death is made the means of
opening a life-sustaining stream. It in us
abide the waters of eternal life, the thrusts of
Satan will only open channels by which thej
may flow forth.
It is a very common thing for Christiana to
pray that the Lord will add uis blessing to
their works, as if they were ahead and the
Lord followed after. A Ciuistian's daily pray-
er should b", that he unv know what the Lord
would have him do. A Christian's daily work
should be the doing of what the Lord sets him
at. There is never any doubt about the bless-
ing, when that order of service is observed.
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peiltli mH ^miimmu*
T. UOSSERMArJ,
Editok.
Al'r communication,? for ihis department sliouldbe ad-
dressed to S. T. Bos^ermaa, Diinkiric, Hardin Co., Okie.
A SLICE OP HAM.
- UlAT Ibe food which we eat, largely governs
Jl Qur healta needs no deaial, tor it is a fact
long since establi'hed. Table study is a soiecce
t.iiat will n -vf r be fiaished. But few graduate.
Eith r something new or differeutly served ''is
ibe study oi the day, and i: must be sought,
s rved and eateu, however greatly detrimental
to health.
This -cienc: i= u;t _i _ .. - of health from
I'linv it lu' uIjCc.-! rju CYei t<<xc;i briiia. Sec-
ond, aa overtaxed stomadh, both of whichde-
biii'ate andsickjesj fi)lloiV3. B'ltiioiv iam di-
verging from my text — a slice of him. I shall
now in a careful or careless way eonaQ>' myself
to the theme and elucidate from the text.
Flesh ioods arp found en nearly all tablef.
They form the staple article of food in most
families, and in the abpenee of meats on their
table aomfcthing appeiir.s to be wanting.
You visit friec.is, ait at tiieir tablp, and hew-
tv-ir-much the table may be loaded with food
aa.i no meai served, perchaEcs none '.m hand,
'.'b hear the apology: "Have no m8.it to-day
p eiiS-i excuse" ''you must make the best of our
fare tc-iay, our usniis all" &e. ■ Just as though
uothiug else ivas good. While flesh foods are
eaten, finding their way to the table from tiuie
to time, thty tbould more tp.ecially be eonfia-
rd to Die!, Uiutton or fresh tisb, aud ihen mors
meais shouki be .-iiten without any aieati thaij
with, to intuvr- goodhta-.th
This much flrth-tatitg . . nouid
be diseardi d, specially that wliJcVi is known by
tiat aimt St Hi.menHcrab'e name tlie 'hog" the
seaveiiger. and let him run Iocs-.
Well now that sounds rough, utts it notV
"You take ih,i food right away from the pjor
at tiiairate.'' "We labor hard and miist hav^-
some of the substantial; and for our Winter'.s
ute I pav from thirty to fifty dollar.;) and you
would come and talre it ail away from me." No
sir, ray friend, but I would give you in its stead
about sixty or seventy bushels of wheat or more
of corn, which if properly used will go . fur-
ther to sustain jour family than all your pork
and your nice ham mcludtd.
Takint; away your pork and lard from your
table,! rriplace it with fruits, vegetables and
ceieaJE. Taking away your pork and greasy
t Kjos, I takeaway ecrofula aad kindred dis-
e i^t-P, dyspepsia with all its nauseating sensa-
tions and long, sore places included. I replace
you Jvit;; good health, ahappy c;)uutBnaace and
cheeriu! disposi-lion.
A poik-eater wants plenty of salt, pepper and
spice, catsup and plenty of the sour all thrown
togeihs-r, Nj wonder his stomach tomplains.
Ii 1 iier your stomach burns? Is
inert- air, : a v. outage in this? None, unless' it
Yould be f nafc J ou can tHlt from the promptiai^s
of y nur St: m ,cti during the day what you ate ai
last meal time.
It you would be blesi-ed with good health,
dispense with ao much grease and flesh food:-,
aad give the pork a widfi berth, and let spices,
p^-pper and all condimeats alone, eat what was
originally designed, grain, fruits and vegetables,
aiid eiijoy the blessings of Gtd aud be happy.
By discarding pork yuu not only free your-
self from scrofula and its kindred .issociates, but
you avoid "trichina" and more, the "swine
plague." A physician of note in making ob-
servations id a Chicago slaughter house saye,
"animais afflicted with the plague or cholera are
not separated fr^m the others, but are slaught-
ered if able to ascend the inclined plane to the
slaughter pen; those not able to do bo are not
made into soap, but are. converted into lard."'
It is said that microsecpic examinations show
minute organisms in the lard, and those organ-
isms are identical with Ih''^^ '" h'.g cholera.
Is your nice cured ham ^ i ithy? Is
the lard any better?
Can you not live without it? A four year's
experience has taught me it can be done, with
the best of result . b.
KEEP AHEAD.
0'
NE of the grand secrets of success in life is
to keep ahead in all ways possible. If you
once fall behind, it may he very difficult to
make up the headway which is lost. One who
begins with putting as;desome part of his earn-
ings, however small, aud kteps it up for a num-
ber oi years is likely to become rieli before he
dies. One. who inherits property, and goes on
year by year spendiuj; a it;le more than hia
income, will brcime paor if he lives long-
enough. L vaig beyond their means has
brought ttiulMtudes of persons to ruin in our
aeneralion. It is ihe cause ci niue-!?nths of all
the defalcations which save disgraced the age.
Bankers and business men in general do not of-
ten help tuemselves to other p'eople's money
until their ov/n funds begin to fall off, and
their expenditures txceed their receipts. A
man wno is in debt walks in the midst of perils.
It cannot but impair a man's self respect to
kiiOW that he is living at the txpen^e of others.
It is also very desirable that we should keep
somewhat ahead in our work. This may net
be possible in all eases; as, for instance, when a
man's work is assigned to certain fixed hours
like that of the operatives of a mill. But there
there are ceit&iu classes of people who can
choose their time for the work which they are
called to do, amongst thtm there are some who
invariably put off the task assigned them as
long as possible, and then come to its perform
ance hurried, perplexed, anxious, confused — in
such a state of mind as certainly unfits them
for doing their bast work. Get ahead and keep
ahead, and your success is tolerably sure.
rnbtter of thought, and learns how to sleep as
he should. Whpn anything is wrong with us,
there is a cause for it. As a rule, that cause is
not 80 obfcure as to require the aid of a modern
scientist, with all his jir^on of incomprehensi-
ble technicalities covering his still more in-
comprehensible ideas, or want of ideas, to fer-
ret out.
To exorcise the demon of restlessness is not
bedroom work alone. He who seeks the eom-
foit of sound,, refreshing sleep must properly
control his habits by day as well as by night. '
So mudh may be sa'd about sleep in general
that the bedroom is in danger of being forgot-
ten. After all, that particular bedroom does not
fiilier materially from many others of its kind.
Twelve feet long, ten feet wide, and seven feet
six inches high, it has a capacity of nine hun-
dred cubic feet. It has a door^^opemnginto the
next room, aud another into the bill leading to
the stairway acd hall belov.'. One large win-
dow, wita sash supported by pulleys and weights
affords, or ought to afford, air and light from
out-doors. The fourth wall is solid. The bed
stands in a corner, with the head to this wall.
Two walls confine the exhaled air about the
hesid of the sleeper. The bed rt^sts en springs,
with mattress and feathers above. The breath
of the sleeper is doubly foul from late and full
suppers, and from ulceration of the respiratory
membrane, caused by chronic catarrh. In
sui h a case good ventilation i^ more than a
usual npce?sity. Is it attended to? Take a
pfep at that room. Doors closed — windows
carefully closed to keep out the night air. Any
gvod work on ventilation can be consulttd to
ascertain how long nine hundred cubic feet of
air will supply refpiratorv material in such a
ro- m for one occupant. And yet that is a nice
bedroom, genteelly furnished. If good sleeping
is not done there, the failure is less chargeable
to the room than to its management. How
many casts of the kind have you met with,
TPadi-r? J. S. GiLLOWAY, m. d.
Iff Oregon the licpnse question has taken a
new form. The license instpad of being taken
out by the saloon-keeper, is issued to the man
who drinks, and every six months the names of
the persons who are t'nus licensed are published
in the local papers. The new system has thus
far proved an efSeient instrument.
THAT BEDROOM!
W
HAT about it? Well, a good many things
for quiet aud refreshing sleep. But it is not
cuch a place. Restless tossings with troubled
dreams are 'here. Moruiug after mornit'g
finds the sleeper weary, listless, ai.d dumpish.
He wonders why it is so, aud we wonoer, too.
But our wonder is that he dues not make it a
They have a severe liquor law in Mississippi.
Eich saloon-keeper or retail dealer iu liquors
is requirt-.d to give a bond of §2,000 and is liable
in that sum if he sells any liquor between 12
o'clock Saturday night and 12 o'clock Sunday
night, or on election day, or sells to any minor
or intoxicated person, or permits any card play-
ing or any game ef chauce, even for amuse-
ment.
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An acre of government land costs $1.25. A
corner wet-grocery hangar-on will easily con-
sume five ten cent drinks per day. In two aud
one-half days he has swiillowed an acre of as
fine land as "lays out doors." If he averages
two days and a half of loafing ner week, he con-
sumes a fair sized farm every > ear. Aud these
are the men who in cities can find nothing to do,
are cuntiusHy complaining o' hard times, desert
thnir famili-d wl'«n tile wife can not earn
enough to keep them in iiq-ior, or refuse to
give them more, and overrun the country as
tramps.
THP] Br^ETH-RE^ AT ^VQR^
3^7
GENERAL AGENTS"
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TIIA.GT SOCIETY-
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W •-• Tonu-r, Kt. Morris. 1 i.
S S M>t3ler, Corn-lin, ^ «.
Job'j W;39,-MtiH>ero' Qr(rv«, III.
Daniel Vaoimini, Virden, lii,
■f. S. ^Icry, Longmoat, Colo.
Jobu Metz^er. r^rro- '4or3o, II!,
'. W. Soathwood. Dora, Ind
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THE BRETHREN ^T ^VORK-
gnWm §^Uq.
Bleaaed are the dead which dleln the Lord. — Bev. \^: 13.
SriFFLER —May 27, 1881, at JSTorth Manchester,
Ind., Bro. Eli Stltller, aged 55 years, 1 month and
15 days.
He leaves a companion and twelve children
and many friends to mourn the loss; but not as
those who have no hope. He was a faithful mem-
ber of the church for twenty-five years. Funeral
services at Syracuse, Ind., by D. Younce and the
writer from Rev. 14: 13 to a large concourae of
people. D. ROTHBNEEEGER.
SAWYER.— In Browne Co., Kan., May 27th, sister
fcfarah, wife of Bro. John, and mother of our
esteemed fellow-minister, Bro. W. IT. H. Saw-
yer, aged 7-5 years, 6 montlis and 6 days.
Deceased was a member of the church over
fifty years; united with the church in Preble Co.,
Ohio. Funtral sei vices by the writer.
W. .J. H. BitJMAN.
JLYOJI.— .4t Good Hope, Ohio, March 16, 1881, Sa-
die M , consort of Michael T. Lyon, aged 23 years,
7 months and 7 days.
Htr disease was hasty consumptio'j. Sadie was
was confined to her bed seven week.'!. She was a
consistent church member, gr-jatly esteemed and
much beloved by all. She was naturally of an af-
fable and obliging disposition, pleasant and agree-
able. She was much esteemed by all who had
formed her acquaintance. In her deatli her heart-
broken husbaud has lost a kind companion, the
widowed mother an aff.ectionate daughter, and the
sister one that was always loving and gentle; yet
they need not mourn as those who have no hope.
To the grief-stricken husband we would say:
"Strive on, to meet Sadie in heaven. God is able
to sustain you in all the sorrows of iife. Cast your
cares upon him, and may you be permitted to
meet again in the bright clime where there is no
more parting. A. C. G0Stin.
BRUBAKER.— In the Mt. Valley church, Greene
Co., Tenn., June 2, 1880[ V], Eld. Henry Brubaker,
aged 74 years and 26 days.
Brother Henry was born in Virginia. He em-
braced religion in his early life, was elected to the
office of deacon, then was called to the ministry
in 1868, and then ordained to the eldership, in
which capacity he served until called by the great
Head of the church to the home of the blest. He
was the father of nine cliildren. His first com-
paniou, two daughters and one son preeedei him
in th* journey of life. All died in the Christian's
hope. He left a second companion, four sons m
the ministry, one deacon, and one wandering out
of the fold of Christ, and a great many grand-
children to mourn their loss. He was not as able
a minister as some, but for zeal and earnestness in
the cause of Christ he haa few superiors. He re-
quested his funeril should te preached by the
writer, which was done from Rev. 14: 13, to a
liir.;e and attentive audience.
ABRAHAM MOLSBEE.
church 47 years. Preached :35 years
son of Henry and Elizabeth Neher.
Bro. D. Neher was born in Rockingham Co., Va.,
Oct. 3, 1813 and united with the church in that
county in September 1833. Emigrated to Clark Co.,
Ohio in the year 1835. Then moved to the State of
Indiana (to Clinton Co.) in the year 1837. and was
united with Mary Metzger in the holy bond of ma-
tiimony, Sept. 17, 1837. He was elec ed a minister
of the Gospel March 27, 1846, and ordained to the
eldership June 1, 1858.
He next moved to Marion Co., Ill, in the year
1871. Had the care and oversight of the church.
Tbe church needed a meeting-house to worship
God ; in the year 1877 Elder Neher with the rest
of the members agreed ti build a meeting-house
for the members and their children and the neigh-
bors and their children, and all their friends to
meet together to worship God. I have been in-
formed that Elder Neher bore about half of the
expenses of the house. His last .sermon he preach-
ed to his congregation, Feb, 6, 1881, from the fol-
lowing text: " I must work the works of him
that sent me, while it is day; the night cometh,
when no man can work." John 9: 4.
Bro. John could live to see the day, that his
children all united with the chui-ch, his three sons
being elected ministers of the Gospel and occupy-
ing the same oificial relation,
Bro. Neher's death was rather peculiar. A tu-
mor had grown around his throat just where the
food would pass into his stomach. Th« tumor had
grown around the throat so tight, that no food
could pass through it for thirty-three days. It
was one of the most solemn cases I ever witness-
ed. He was anointed with oil in the name of the
Lord before he died. He was willing to go to his
long home and be with the Lcrd. He would fre-
quently say, not my will be done, but the Lord's
will be done He was a faithful brother, always
contending for the faith delivered to the samis.
He was a good counselor. The church lost a faith-
ful minister, the neighbors said: We lost one of
our best citizens.
On the 12th of April he died and on the 14th he
was buried. A very large crowd of people attend
ed his funeral and many tears were shed. Peace
be to his ashes. Funeral improved by the writer
from John 5: 25, 2g and 29.
John Mezgek.
He was a | June 17, at 10 A. M, .South Campbell church, Ionia
Co.. Mich.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
,lune 18 and 19, Maquoketa congregation, one-half
mile east of Lost Nation, Clinton couoty, la.
June 18 and 19, at 10 A. M., at Big Grove, Benton
Co., Iowa.
June IS and 19, at 2 P.M., in meeting-house, at
Farragut, Fremont Co., Iowa.
June 18, at 4 P. M., in the Beaver Creek church,
ao Bro. John Sears', si.x miles west, and three
miles south of York, York Co., Neb.
June 18th and 19th at 1 P. M., Love-feast at Yellow
Creek, Stephenson Co., III.
June 25, at 2 P. M., in West Pine church, (near
Woodstock, Richland Co., Wisconsin.
June 25 and 26, Elk Greek, Johnson Co., Neb., at
the house of Bro. Jacob Crafts, commencing at
10 A. M.
July 2 and 3, at 1 P. M , in Grundy church, Grundy
Co., Iowa.
Sept. 3 and 4, in Mound church. Bates Co., Mo.
A BILL introduced
lature forbids running
motives on Sunday.
intOjthe Vermont Jjegis-
railroad trains and loco-
The Cherokee Indians, the most civilized na-
tion in the Indian Territory, number 20,000 actual
citizens. It supports one hundred a'jd seven
schools, in wliich instruction is given in English,
a boys' high school, a wirls' high school, an orphan
asylum, an asylum for the insane, blind and Indi-
gent, and other public institutions. Out of 5.169
men over eighteen years of age, only sixteen are
hunters and five fishermf n, 3,546 are farmers, and
the re^t are professional men, merchants, mechan-
ics and laborers.
Death of Elder Daniel Nelier.
NEHER.— Near Salem, Marion Co., 111., April 12,
1881, Bro. Daniel Neher, aged 67 years, 6 months
and 9 days.
He leaves a sorrowing wife and three sons and
two daughters; had 27 grand-children, (.wo are
dead) to mourn their loss, hoping their loss is his
greater gain. Our brother and his wife have liv-
ed together as husband and wife for 43 years, 6
months and 25 days. He was a member of the
June 14, at 4 P. M., in Panther Creek church,
Woodford Co.. 111.
.fune 14, at 2 P. M , at Cerro Gordo, 111.
June 14 and 15 at 10 A. M., in Astoria church.Ful-
ton Co., Ill,, 2}i miles south from Astoria.
June 15 at 4 P. M , in Pine Creek district, (near
Walkerton, ind.) Stop oft Lapaz on B. & O. R.B.
June 15, in the Upper Cumberlii.nd district. Pa.
June 16, at 10 A. M., at residence of Geo. Hiestand,
IJ^ miles from Smithville station on the P. & Ft
W. R. R., Ohio.
June 14, and 15, at Pine Creek, Ogle ciunty. 111.
June 14 and 15, at 1 P. M., in the Milledgeville
congregation, Carroll county, 111.
June 16 and 17, in 'West Branch church. Ogle Co.,
111.
June 16 and 17 at Hickory Grove, 111.
June 17 and 18, three miles north-east of Clathe,
Johnson county, Kan , at the home of Bro. B.
Brubaker.
A POOK tramp was found in Mitc'nell , Ind.,
the at the water tank, in the south part of
town duiing the extreme cold weather in Decem-
ber, and from the effects of exposure died and
was buried in the "potter's field." .Since that day
to the present day, the sexton has noticed a small
black and white dog watching by the grave of his
master, for the dog was with the tramp when
found. The dog would growl at the old sexton
when approached, but to-day he had so far suc-
cumbed to starvation as to be helpless, when the
old man carried the poor brute to his Irouse. and
when food was placed to his mouth, he was able
to swallow. As soon as the dog is restored to
strength suflicient he will be returned to the
grave of his master, furnished with a comfortable
kennel, and the people v/ill see that he is well fed
and cared for. It is beieved by the aexton that
during the three months, the dog had not been
away from the grave nor eaten a bite.
The German government has uned every device
to prevent the emigration of its citizens, but to no
purpoie. Failing to keep her sous at home, Ger-
many has attempted, as the next best thing, to
ktep theca German and thus propagate a German
inttueiice throughout the world. But here too, she
has been defeated, and the despairing cry is. "Our
children all turn ihto native Yankees in the second
or third generation, and are lost to us." As a last
resort an attempt is now to be made to turn the
ti''e of emigration towards some part of South
America, where, it is hoped the German element
may be able to maintain itself. To facilitate this
enterprise, a leading German journalist is about to
start on an extended tour through South America.
There is quite a belief in Ge-many that a large
and inrtiieritial German colony with a decided Ger-
man policy may yet be created under the Southern
I Cross.
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Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, June 21, 1881.
No. 24.
Editorial Items.
The most popular reb'gion is tbat which seldom jmll at
the parse. '
The Roman Catholics have succeeded in driving every
colporteur out of the Tyrol.
All the Brethien papers, excepting the Advocidt,
were represented at tlie A. M.
The rulers of Russia are still in dread- The Nihiksts
continue to threaten the Emperor.
Only sixty cents for B. at W. to January 1st, 1882.
Now is the time to secure new subscribers.
Do not fail to send for a copy of the Stein and Ray
Debate. The bookis how ready for delivery.
Bro. D. M.. Mdler, of Lanark, went to Mmnesota
last week to continue his missionary work there.
The West Branch Feast, last Thureday and Friday,
was well attended. There were three baptized.
The British and Foreign Bible Society put in circula-
tion in China, last year, 220,000 copies of Scripture.
The ticket agent at Ashland said that -5,500 persons
came over the railroad to that, point during the A. M
KvEN the Uttle folks have caught the missionary spirit,
and desire to help build a meeting house in Denmark.
The natives of tlie New Hebrides have paid the entire
expense of pubHshing the Bible in their own language.
Thkeb were baptized at West Branch, June 12th.
Church interest at that place is working up encouragingly.
We see from the paper published at Maysville, Color-
ado, that Bro. M. V. Sword has reached that place in
OtTR great Brotherhood stands firnily unitod on the
fundamental principles of Christianity. The opposition
13 small.
The Standing Committee held its meetings in one of
the College rooms, hence had a very convenient place of
business.
Bko. H. R. Holsin?^er and wife spent a few days in
town Uuit week , with their dau^-hter, Lottie, who is at-
tending school at the College.
Now, bretiirenand sisters, let us have good pvire matter
in our paper . Do all you can to help make the contents
of tills paper what it should be.
Thkre is a Jewish couple residing in Keesmet, Hun-
gary, who-e united ages amont to 217 years. The hus-
band is 106 and his wife 111 veai-s old.
R. H. Miller, John Wise and Daniel Vaniman are ex-
pected at Waddam's Grove on Friday of this week.
At the A. M. f|2.890.00 were collected and pledged for
a meeting-house in Denmark. Nearly $1,000.00 was
cash.
The next .Annual lleeting is to be held with the Breth-
ren in Northern Indiana. The exact point is not yet fully
determined.
Eld. Jas. R. Gish. of Roanoke,' Bl., was quite sick
last week. He has been unwell ever since his return from
Arkansas last Spring.
The Standing Committee was an able representative
body. It comprehended the situation, and did its
work in the fear of tlie Lord.
Bko. Eshelman's coiTespondents will please exercise
patience, as he is unable to answer now. He hopes to be
able to attend to some ot the work soon.
The time-honored principles of our fraternity were no-
bly maintained at our late A. M. May God help us to
defend these principles more than ever before.
While at Ashland we were so bu^ that we could
spend buc a lew moments in the Gospel Prmcher office.
We would like to have become better acquainted.
Ceckch news and conespondence received during our
absence could not be inserted till after our return, hence
some of it may seem a little old to our readers.
Bro. D. C. Moomaw gives in the Pc/mi7i>c an inter-
esting, condensed report of the sayings and doings of the
District meeting in the First District of Vu'ginia.
Su^njAY afternoon, June 12th, was noted for disastrous
storms in the West. Hundreds of people and animals
were killed and a vast amount of property destroyed in
Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. In Iowa hail fell measuring
12 inches in circumference.
The closing exerciaes of the Mt. Morris College, for the
present year, will take place June 28tli, at which time
several pupils will graduiite. The past year has been a
very successful one, and the school closes with excellent
prospects for the coming Fall term.
There are in all 183 persons engaged in missionaty
work m Japan. The missionaries have reached the high-
er classes of society better in Japan, so far, than any-
where else.
Oh but it was muddy at our late Annual Meeting. It
rained every day excepting Friday. It did not take the
constant heading of a lew thousand people long to make
the mud thick and deep.
At the A.M. the editors were favored with a neat,
convenient tent in which to transact their business. The
custom is a good one if not mterfered with by parties who
abuse the privileges tliu^ afforded.
A pressure of busmess in the office did not permit
us to attend the Pine Creek Feast 1-ast Tuesday and
Wednesday. Those present say the attendance was not
so large as ujual, but the meeting was inteie=ting.
Bko. D. L. Miller's father, of Hagerslown, Md.. is
spending a few weeks with his children at the College.
He expects to accompany his son D. L. to Colorado about
the middle of July. He is a fine-looking old brother.
Beg. Eshelman attended the Love-feast at Roanoke,
Woodford Co., 111., last w:'ek. He reports an exellent
meeting and a live, working body of members. He will
have somet'iing to say about the meeting next week.
A Boston company has the contract of constructing
two raihoads through Palestme. The northern terminus
of one roud will be at Damascus, the oldest town in the
world, it is said, founded before the days of Abraham.
We presume most of onr readers, while at the Annnal
Meeting, found out who wrote the anonymous little tract,
entitled the "Voice of of Seven Thunders." We, with
many others, were surprised, bnt **trath will out," and
now since the facts are known the tract will do very little-
if any harm.
Bko. Eshelman preached in the College Chapel Sun-
day night, June 12th. During the services a heavy
stonn prevailed, s> that it was very difficult to hold the
attention of the people, for most persons cannot listen
well when the wind, lightning, thunder and rain are
raging without.
Bro. James Qointer preached in the M. E. Church in
Ashland, Sunday at eleven. At the same hour J. W,
Beer delivered the word of God m the Lutheran Chm-ch;
John Wise in the Presbyterian, Joseph Leedy in the Evan-
gelical, D. B Gibson in the U. B. and B. F. Moomaw in
the Disciple Church.
The Vindicator is just now displaying an extraordina-
ry amount of enterprise. The July No. (16 page) is on our
table, and contains as interesting a report of the proceed-
ings of the Annual Meeting as has yet been published.
It comes very near bemg a report. The items are gen-
erally interesting, and some of them rather pointed.
A xuiiBER of queries from Oregon, intended for pub-
lication, were re.iecte^ because the writer spread out the
whole sheet of paper and wrote across both pages. Ar-
ticles thus written cannot be used, as they take up too
much room when spread .out on the printer's case. Arti-
cles written for publication should be written oil paper
not over six inches wide.
DuRrNG the A. M. at Ashland a few persons had their
pockets picked. To us it is a wonder that many of them
escaped as .well as they did, for when they entered the
cais at the depot they moved in a solid mass, thus giving
pick-pockets an excellent opportunity to use their nimble
fingers undiscovered. The more prudent waited till the
rash was over then walked leisurely into the cars and
took their time to finding seats.
Are you working for the 10,000? Only 60 Ci-nts for
r.. AT W. to January 1st. 1S^2. Let every reader resolve
^imseU into an agent and piticui'e some subscribors.
The 20,000 Bapti.<ts of Sweden, after bsing obliged to
pay $20,000 a year to the State church, raise $70,000" a
year for their own missionary, work. What will some of
those rich ones who grumble at. 25 cents a year say to
that? •
Brother Oliver L. Cover who ha.s befeu working in
our office since last December, has gone out to canvass
for the Revised New Tejtajient. We hope he may
te .successful ; for the Word of the Lord should l>e read
and studied by all men.
Brethren Paul Wetzel and J. M. Snyder of Grandy
Center, Iowa, -have enlisted in the service of the Bniler-
bote published by Bro. Aschenbrenner at Grundy, Iowa,
and will ende<jvor to make the German paper more useful
among the German readeis in the church. We would
[ike to see the paper receive a hearty support, and we
hope its friends xaA. those who should be, will, under
God's biesing, work cheerfully and perseveringly to make
it a success.
We have before us a copy of the Stein and Ray Debate,
a neatly-printed and well-bound volume of over 400 pages.
The character and value of the discussion is too well
known to our readers to require imy special recommenda-
tion from us. Suffice it to say that the book should be
in the hands of all those who expect to stand in defense
of the truth. The price L« very reasonable, only $1.50.
It may be had of the Western Book Exchange. Mb.
Morris, 111.
370
TELE BRETHREN ^T TV^ORK-
§%m
UBT BVBEY ONJS SWEEP BEFOEE
HIS OWN DOOR.
Do we heed I he homely adage
Handed down from days of yore? —
"Ere yon sweep your neighbor's dwelling,
Clear the rubbish from your door."
Let no rust, no filth there gather —
Leave no traces of decay;
Pluck up every word unsightly,
Brush the fallen leaves away !
If we faithfully have labored
Thus to sweep without, within —
Plucked up envy, evil-speaking,
Malice, each besetting sin, —
Weeds that by the sacred portals
Of the inner temple grow, —
Poisonous weeds the heart defiling,
Bearing bitterness and woe;
Then perchance we may have leisure
O'er onr neighbors watch to keep;
All the work assigned us fiaished
We before his door may sweep;
Show him whsre the mosses clinging.
Tokens ever of decay ;
Where the thistles thickly springing.
Daily must be cleared away.
But alas! our work neglecting,
Oft we monnt tSie judgment seat.
With his fail ill g, |iig omissions,
We our weary brother greet;
In some hidden nook forgotten,
Searching with a careful eye
We the spricging weeds discover —
Some slight blemish there descry.
On the jadgment seat still sitting.
We no helping hand extend
To assiet our weaker brother,
His short-comings to amend,
For his weariness, his faltering,
We no sweet compassion show —
From our store no cordial bring him,
Ho encouragement bestow.
But, while busied with our neighbor.
Urging him to ceaseless care —
Calling to the thoughtless idlers.
To their labor to repair,
Lo! unseen the dust has gathered,
Weeds are growing where of yore
Flow'rets rare and sweet were blooming
When we swept before our door.
Ab ! how easy o'er our brother
Faithful ward and watch to keep;
But alas! before our dwelling .
Hard indeed to daily sweep;
Harder than to share the conflict,
"By the stuff" at home to stay, —
Easier far to sit in j adgment
Than to humbly watch and pray.
— Selected by Martha Buck.
Lacoii,!)!.
For the Brethren at Work,
Wae reverses, with respect to its ob-
jects, all the principles of morality. It
IS a temporary repeal of the claims of
Tirttfe, and includes nearly all the vices.
LOOK OUT POS THE OLD SBK-
PENT.
B? 0 H. BALSBATJGH.
To Milton S- Zortman, of Chicago: -
MY dear nephew. You are rot for
gotten, although my answer is
tardy. My sufferings are unusually se-
vere this Winter, and I have my hands
and head and heart loaded with litera-
ry work. Saw your parents yesterday.
Their hearts yearn for the welfare of
their noble boy. You are a child of
many prayers. Even in your antenatal
state you were enveloped in the incense
of the altar. The Shekinah has over-
hung your steps from your babyhood to
this moment. You have been reared
"in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord." Do not disappoint your friends.
We cherish high expectations, which
can only be realized by your fidelity to
the high standard of Christian princi-
ple. Be brave and noble in the midst
of glittering temptations. When sin-
ners entice thee, be steadfast. Think of
your loving, pious, self sacrificing moth-
er, and of the prayers and tears she of-
fered day and night to God for her ab-
sent darlings. She is my only living
sister, and I second all her sighs and
tears and supplications. Her .every
heart- beat is a prayer, and my every
pulse beats amen. If the effectual fer-
vent prayer of Godly parents availeth
in the sight of God, I believe that prov-
idence and grace will keep you from
ruin. Think of the eternal future.
Fear God. He is great and terrible as
well as gracious and fatherly. Keep
his word near you, and consult it often.
No counselor like the AH wise. No
book on earth so grand and profound
and safe as the Bible. It will make
you wise unto salvation. It will teach
you something better than telegraphy.
Study the Proverbs of Solomon. They
sparkle with gems of Divine wisdom.
Let not a day pass without fresh glean-
ings from God's holy acre. It will keep
you in awe that you sin not. It will
give you many a victory over the flesh
and the world and the devil. It is the
sword of the Spirit, and cuts through
the very marrow of sin and Satan .
Be faithful to your employers. Do
nothing to diminish their confidence.
They will respect yon all the more for
your conscientiousness. Do your best
in sll your attempt, and let your motto
be ExcELSioE. Be a model of youth-
ful dignity and sobriety. Keep out
of questionable society. Shun places
of amusement. Never set foot inside a
theatre. Put your whole soul into the
crusade against intemperance, and wid-
en the pledge for yourself to include
even popular table beverages. Tea and
coffee are cousins- german to the more
fiery liquors. Water and the unadulter-
ated juice of fruits are fit for gods. The
gates of hell are many; approach them
not. The infernal suction may draw
you in. Part company with all who
turn their faces thitherward. God wUl
raise you up friends, and lead you tri-
umphantly to the goal of right endeav
or, if you make his fear the regulative
principle of your life. Be neither
ashamed or afraid to suffer for devotion
to what is high in aim and sound in
principle. Joseph was for years incar-
cerated in an Egyptian dungeon on a
false charge. How gloriously did God
reward his fidelity. From his gloomy
imprisonment he ascended the throne,
and became the Savior of the world
and the golden link in the scheme of
the redemption. The same God lives
and reigns today. When you are
tempted to violate chastity, or debase
your manhood in any way, reply as Jo-
seph did: "how can I do this great
wickedness, and sin against God."
Chicago is full of snares for your in-
experienced feet. The iniquities of Sod-
om and Gomorrah prevail there. Be
on youi" guard. The bait may look en-
chanting, and have a flavor like para-
dise. Beware. Look not on the for-
bidden tree, lest the bewitching eye of
the ol I serpent fascinate you. A thin
gilding of sham, and then bitterness
and rottenness, self-condemnation and
hell. Keep your conscience pure. The
eyes of flame penetrate the vail of mid-
night, and compass the guilty soul with
the glare of midday. Often bow your
knees and ask the Almighty for help.
He only can "deliver you from evil."
"It is not all of life to live, nor all of
death to die." Death may claim you
among strangers, and bear you hence
without again seeing your parents.
Think not of the rider of the pale
horse as fifty years distant, but with
his cold, heart- crushing hoofs on the
threshold. ^He never trots, but always
gallops. His shadow is on the most
robust. Let your whole life be a drill
ing for the exulting swau-son'g, "O
M.ireK:i"^..iisiM ^T i^oKs:.
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death where is thy stiag, O grave where
is thy victory ?" Be ambitious to be-
come a first-class telegraphic operator,
but forget cot that you are in Cbrist's
employ. Send more telegrams to heav-
en than any where else. If you are
honest, God will answer you promptly.
Cling to the Cross, and keep the Crown
m view.
[Wrllten in tUe Wiotsr of 1S80.J
For the Brethren at Work .
DANIEL'S VISION.
BY D. E. BBU8AKEE.
riH AFTER 1st.— "And I Daniel was
^ at that time in silent meditations,
and my thoughts were exercised con-
cerning the things that were to come to
pass in the latter times. I beheld, and
lo! one like unto the Prince of the
power of the air sitting upon l;is throne,
clothed with dominion and power; and
around and about him were gathered a
great host of his fellow companions and
servants, both small and great. And I
wondered with great admiration when
he, whose surname is Lacifer, arose m
the midst of the assembly and opened
his mouth and spake "great sw^Uiog
words" to devise mischief against the
Lord"^ people, I beheld, and la they
all bowed their heads in silence, while
their chief magis'rate, whose counte-
nance was fierce to look upon, uttered
words very cunningly devised, like un-
to the words of one old and well skill-
ed to 'deceive the nations.'"
'•Be it known unto you, O ye, my
servants, that rfjoice to do my bid-
ding, and. execute my decrees, that the
time is short, and much of our arduous
woik of deceiving the nations remain
eth to be done, but is possible we will
deceive the very elect. It is well known
unto you, O my servants, that the cruel
persecutions which we stirred up against
that people -Only made them love esci
other more, and caused them to follow
more closely one 'Jesus of Nazareth,'
whom they still follow, and call their
'Lord and Master'; and although we
have CHUsed many of them, evr.n of
their chief men, to be cast into prisons,
and caused them to be tortured and
slain, yet we found that this only caus-
ed that their doctrine became spread
all over the world, and many of my
servants became their disciples. And
as for the cruel and bloody wars that
we have so often brought about with
our cunning devices, into which we
surely thought we could entice them,
have all failed tu deceive them, for they
all seem to remember the words of him
whom they call their Savior: 'All they
that take the sword shall perish with
the sword' ; and the words of one Paul
who wrote unto tbem that the 'weapons
of our warfare are not carnal.'
'Go to now. I have devised with my
much accumulated skill a matter where-
with many of them shall be defiled.
Their Master has told them, as ye all
know, O ye my servants, that they
shall love one another, and also one of
their chief writers taught them as a
token of this love, 'they should salute
all with a holy kiss'; and also taught
them that their bodies are temples of
the Holy Ghost, and that whosoever
defileth the temple him will God de-
stroy.
"As is well known unto you, O ye my
servants, that from the beginning we
have had much trouble to destroy this
love that is among this peculiar people.
Therefore, O my legions, this thing
which I have now devised against them,
and which we will now determine in this
lawful assembly, shall not only destroy
their love one for another, but it will at
the same time defile their bodies, which
they call the temple of the Holy Ghost."
And I Ddniel, saw that the thing
pleased the whole assembly; and
like unto one that loveth to be exalted
and have the pre-eminence in an assem-
bly, he continued to remain upon his
feet, and drew, as it were, from a
parchment (which seemed to 'contain
m-any enchantments) a large leaf, as it
were heavily ribbed in the middle
thereof, and exceeding broad in size,
like unto a palm leaf; and lo ! on either
side and in the midst thereof appeared
signs of fi ihines-s, smoke, abominations,
sichness and dmth. And I Daniel was
exceeding amazed when I h=ard him in
whose hand the leaf was, say to his fel-
low servants: ./It is now decreed chat ye
who live to execute my wise decrees,
must now go forth up and down in the
earth, and entice all people and na-
tions and tongues to put it in their
mouths, to consume it away in smoke
•and all manner of filthiness." And I
Daniel was wondering what would
come to pass next. Then there arose
one of his chief servants, who seemed
like unto one that had much experience,
and very prudent, and he opened his
mouth and said unto Lucifer, his father,
"Seeing that this great and poisonous
herb when taken into one's mouth,
tasteth like unto green gourds mingled
with gall, and causeth much sickness
and dizziness, (like unto your cup) and
much filthiness and spitting." O prince,
I fear we will have much trouble to en-
tice them. Moreover you well know
that the 'peculiar people' are very care-
ful not to set bad examples before their
little ones and their neighbors, believ-
ing they are 'the light of the world."
Then with much confidence, the chief
Prince arose and said, "Go to now; it
will be easy enough, if you set a snare
and entice them into it while young,
before their minds become strong with
understanding. Moreover, you must
seek out cunning men who are my
servants, and love to do my bidding,
who will help you to make it pleasing
to the taste, by mingling sweetness, and
will moreover help you to make it very
pleasant to the eye by putting it up in-
to cunning little plugs and twists and
rolls. And wten once they begin to
use thereof, will I not bind them in my
strong chains. O hear ye my servants;
have ye forgotten how I overcame them
with my cup?' And the saying pleased
the whole assembly and their Master
dismissed them, and they went out, and
all departed to and fro through the
earth. And I Daniel, said surely the
people will not be deceived thereat,
unless they forget the words of the
Most High.
Chapt. 2nd. — And I Daniel waa
much troubled in spirit, seeing that this
great device was devised to entice the
Lord's people to be defiled thereat, and
at which many would have their love
destroyed if they were enticed.
In those days it was determined that
we make ready to hold the feast that is
called the feast of love, and when
with one accord the Lord's people, to-
gether with their children and neigh-
bors and many strangers came together
at the tabernacle to worship. And I
Daniel beheld, and lo a certain young
man that was not a servant of the Most
High God, was standing near unto the
congregation; and in his mouth was a
small roll, in appearance like unto the
leaf, spoken of in the other chapter ox
the vision, that I had seen in the hand
gf him who is the accuser of the Breth-
ren. Behold fire was at the outer end
of the roll that was in the young man's
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THE BJ^liJTHIlEISr ^T AV(->±iIi:.
mouth; and lo the "smoke of his tor-
ment" arose up and passed over the
eongregation, and defiled the pure air
where the Lord's people ha '. assembled.
And behold a certain mother in Israel
beckoned unto me and said, "O Daniel,
go and rebuke that young man and bid
him depart from the congregation, for
we are tormented in this smoke." And
being in authority that year, I bade
him to depart, and he departed. And
as I reached near unto one of the doors
of the tabernacle, I saw and beheld
one of the elders who had come unto
the feast, standing near unto an outer
gate, with something no larger than a
wine glass, dark and filthy in appear-
ance, in his right hand, which had a
crooked stem in appearance like unto a
reed, the end of which was in his
mouth, from which there issued now
and then a cloud of smoke, in smell
like unto the smoke of the young man
only more filthy. The young man that
had departed came near and pointed at
the elder with his finger, and looked at
me as much as to say, "O Daniel, re-
buke him as thou didst me, for it is
written that 'Judgment must begin at
the house of God.'" But forasmuch as
I greatly loved the dear elder, I held
my peace, fearing it would destroy his
love for me. And I was troubled in
spirit, for 1 felt some of my love for
him had departed. I smote my breast
and said, "Ah Lord, in vain have I re-
buked the young man to cease troub-
ling Israel." And behold, it was told
unto me that other elders also and min-
isters that minister before the Most
High, and some mothers in Israel, had
been enticed to defile their breath and
mouths therewith. And it had been de-
clared unto us by one disciple and many
more that have caused it to be put into
writing that in many places elders, min-
isters and deacons, mothers m Israel,
rich and poor, small and great, old and
young, have been snared and taken.
But I, Daniel, have been much rejoic-
ed in spirit, to see that many are now
delivered and brought back from under
the bondage, which will continue for a
time, times, and the dividing of times.
And behold I believe the vision is true.
But it was not all a vision.
yor the Brethren at Work.
HOW THE SOKE MAY BE HEAL-
ED BY REMOVING THE
COHRXJPTION.
If your life flows smoothly on, and
yet it is a life of sin, be sure there is a
cataract ahead, filled with danger and
destruction.
BY J J. SOLOMON.
SUCH is the corruption of human na-
ture ; such is the weakness of grace
in this imperfect state, tha', though the
greater part of Christians can act the
Christian in some things, it is a rare
thing to find a man who can act the
Christian in all things. When we are
only spectators of the conduct of oth-
ers, it is easy to prescribe like an apos-
tle, and only enforce, the golden rules
of the Gospel. But when it touches us
we are not just in that mode. A beam
can lie concealed in our own eye, while
a mote is clearly seen in our neighbor's.
We are but men and sinners, and to
guard against sinful passion should be
the prayer of every heart. Since we
are but men, we must expect to suffer
from one hand or the other, and being
sinful men, under our sufferings we
may sin. The malice that we have an
eye to is causeless, cruel, and unrelent-
ing. But the character of Christians is
meekness; and persons who expect to
enter heaven must have their conversa.
tion m heaven even while dwelling here
on earth, and contending with the fire-
brand of hell.
The precept and example of Christ
should ever be our pattern here in this
militant state. "Love your enemies."
This lesson is from God, and a com-
mand for all the sons of God to imitate.
So the Christian hero, prompted by the
precepts of heaven, should study to
conquer self and all is won. Love the
Brotiierhood. We know that we have
passed from death to life, because we
love the Brethren. But love your ene-
mies, (I feel corrupt nature reluctant)
is the laying off the high priest of our
profession, and to do so would prove
not only that we are passed from death
to life, but that grace is very lively. It
is a shame for us to dwell so much on
what our fellow creatures do, who are
on the same level, or only a little our
superior has done, and yet never stop
and refiect on our offences against God,
who is infinite, exalted above us beyond
conception and thought. If we are in
jured, the law is broken; if the law i.s
broken, God is dishonored. God being
dishonored, not us being injured, should
be ttie cause of our sorrow and the bur-
den of our souls. But we would great-
ly offend against God, who is over all,
if we render evil for evil, since he has
expressly forbidden it. How often
have we wasted precious times, by re-
vealing in our mind all the aggrava-
tions of our injurious treatment; forget-
ful that every day we have offended
Godm a much greater degree ; forgetful
that we have daily received from him
such tender mercies as might make us
forget all the mischief that all Our fel-
low creatures could do to us^ That
malice that could wish its hated person
condescend to everlasting flames miist
owe its birth to hell. I do not believe
that there is a child of God's on bis
footstool but would readily wish his
gi'eatest enemy a share in the common
salvation and a mansion in the highest
heavens. How mean, how inconsistent,
then, to wish him a kingdom and a
crown, and yet keep piercing him with
a thorn while traveling thither! Let
us follow peace with all men (enemies
not excepted). Though some individ-
uals break this command with respect
to us, yet we are not less bound to ob-
serve it towards them. Moreover, why
should we, who have peace with God,
through our Lord Jesus Christ,' and
must shortly anter into eternity,, have
an uproar of war kindled in all the
powers of our souls by the impotent
bravadoes of this world? Suppose
there is nothing about our enemies that
can mate us love them for their own
sakes, yet are we not to love them for
God's sake? We are to love them for
God's sake because he has commanded
us so to do. God is love; this all the
world knows. While the sun shines on
the evil and on the j ust, and his rain
falls on the just and on the unjust, and
he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in
God, shall any unjust usage, shall any
temptation provoke us from our high
abode to sit down on the duug hill of
anger and revenge? Whenever we
cease to dwell in love, and be all love
to friends and foes, (no matter how
they have used us) then we cease to
dwell in God. Again, have we never
received any favors or benefits -from
them? or have there never been acts of
friendship between us? Why, then, is
all th's forgotten in our wraih? It
should be our study, and should be our
glory; never to forget a kindness, never
to remember an injury. This may be
called a mean spirit by the world, but
TTlii; jziKEairlKE
.^T A\^OilK:.
H73
I am sure it is the spirit of Christianity.
Moreover, can we suppose ourselves
so perfect as to receive so much ill
usage and return none? Then if we
have said or done aught amiss in the
excess of our passions, as no doubt we
have, then should not we make some al-
lowance for this in the folly of our
friends, eepecially if incendaries come
between, who always represent things
in the worst form ? We may be apt to
think, had our abusers the least appear
ance of God about them, we could
then frankly forgive them; but would
not this be the spirit of a friend, if they
have BO interest in God ? Are they not
more the objects of our most tender
compassion ? In offending brethren, we
must pity the error, and forgive them.
But in offending sinners we must com-
miserate their very state and pray for
them. And indeed this is the only way
to render love for hatred and good for
evil. Therefore let us carry our bitter-
est enemies to the throne of grace and
implore the blessings of God in their
behalf.
If man uses us rudely or injurious in
a rage, we should not feel for our own
maltreatment, but a real concern for
our frantic friend, and hope the crisis
of his rage will sooii restore him to the
use of his reason. Or, if another per-
son would fret and chafe to do us mis-
chief all the year round, then, with
deeper compassion we would have to-
consider our unhappy acquaintance as
a confirmed lunatic. And so we should
look on the man that uses us ill in a fit
of passion, (as in a mental delirium),
and pity him ; and him that maltreats us
from month to month and from year to
year, as a mental lunatic, and commiser-
ate his mournful situation from the bot
torn of our souls.
As it is noble to present the needy
with our charity, and not wait till im-
portuned, though neither desired t^ do
it nor thanked for it, when an offending
person confesses and begs pardon, it is
praiseworthy to pardon, and yet we
can do no less, because God has com-
manded it. But it IS much more noble,
rom a sense of duty, to forgive stub
born offenders, because then we obtain
a victory over ourselves, which is the
best of sll conquests. To indulge m
rancor and revenge may gratify our
unrenewed parts, but cannot benefit
our better parts here or hereafter. But
to forgive and forget enemies and inju-
ries, will be no grief of mind to us
when we arrive at the heavenly state,
to dwell in the presence of God. O how
few years bring us to our journey's end!
Why should we keep our anger forever,
and our contentions while we live? O
how feeble is the wrath of a mortal
who cannot defend himself from one
moment's sickness. O if the precious
time and precious thoughts that have
been spent on what we call ill usage
had been spynt in heavenly meditations,
they would have brought "meat out of
the eater, and sweat out of the strong."
May this be a lesson for us, in all time
to come: "Whatever maltreatment we
may get from our fellow- creatures, over
look it, and acknowledge heaven in all;
thus shall we behave like children of
God, and candidates for heaven. O how
foolish it is to fear, as if the Most High
did not rule over the children of men.
To live in full fellowship with Christ
should be our determination, though
Jiving in a world of cvrruption; for it
is but a short time until our enemies go
from us or we go from them, into the
invisible world, and we cannot tell how
soon. Let us all be true to the Lord
and his cause, that we may 'gain a
crown of righteousness that fadeth not
away. O tbat we may copy after Jesus
in meekness, so as to conquer self and
attain a oneness in faith, practice, in
apparel, and in oui' daily walk and con-
versation, that the world may believe
that Jesus is the Son of the living God,
and has power over all.
For the Bretbreo at Wort
PASSING AWAY.
BY JOSEPH B. IIOATS.
w
How light his step! how fair his brow I
Poor boy. Little does he know of tlio
storms on the ocean of life, or his brow
would be darkened with a cloud of sor-
row. A few years later and the once-
beautiful horse will be old. Poor and
crippled he goes with his once -beautiful
rider to the pasture to spend the re-
mainder of his days in peace, for in a
few more days he too wilt be with the
past.
Like the flowers of the meado\^, we
are cut down and left to decay. Look
over your papers; see the deaths ! Ah!
what a change there will be in a few
more years ! Where will all those lioary
locks that decorate our fathers be — they
that are about to cross the river of
death and enter the land of rest? Well
might we say, what a change, when we
the young of to day will take their
places. Now what are we to do sine*
we are all on the rapid wheels of time!
We cannot stay here, for we see our
friends go daily, and wa, too, will sooa
go, and the place that knows us now will
know us no more. We have to do some
thing, and the sooner the better. I will
tell you what I think we would better
do ; I think we would better improTe
the present, for the good Book tells ui
that we shall go to a home beyond the
skies. O what a j romise ! Who would
not sacrifice most anything, yea every-
thing, for a home in heaven, where we
can all be together forever ! Now, my
dear young friends, let's all turn to the
Lord, for he placed us here to serve
him; then when we cross the river of
death we can all go home, and live with
the angels.
Altoona, loTs-a.
£K since the earth has been creat-
ed, it has been passing away. Not
only the earth, but everything that was
created. The sun, moon, and all the
beautiful stars sooner or later will fin-
ish their wonderful career. There is
never but one moment of time given to
us at once, and as the moments go by,
everything in existence goes to eternity.
The old man, while wishing he were
a boy again, does not think that he is
all the time growing older and that he
will soon be with the past. Look! see
that cantering steed ; how fast he goes !
how swift! how free! Sen his noble
rider — a blooming youth with rosy
cheeks, and a few Summers of experi-
ence, he goes to the battle field of life.
A missionary says that one great
hindrance in the East is that the fami-
lies do not eat together. Much of our
love and mutual help comes fiom the
family gatherings at meals. So the
Lord's Supper and the feasts of love in
the church are very helpful to a
better acquaintance, and purer, deeper
love for each other. So also daily, fre-
quent communion with God makes the
soul better acquainted with him.
The Lord will come again, in the end
of this age, to gather together the jew-
els for his kingdom. The pure and the
good only wib be claimed by him. If
we have not followeu him amid the
scoff's and temptations of life, we will
not be counted among the faithful ones
on that day.
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THE NEW COVENANT.
BY MABY A. EVAMS.
"And in thy seed shall the nations of the earth be
blessed." Gen 22: 18.
ABRAHAM had been commanded to cifsr
up his Bon Isaac. The man of faith
obeyed, and traveled three days from Bersbeeba
to the land of Moriab, that he might offsr his
Bon for a burnt offering upon one of its mount-
ains; probably the very spot where, two thous-
and years later, Christ would be crucified;
and when they reached the place, Abraham
built an altar, and laid the wood in order,
and bound Isaac, his son, and laid him on the
altar; a type of Christ being crucified on the
cross. 4.braham took the knife to slay his son.
but the angel of the Lord called uoto him out
of heaven, and said, Abraham lay not thine
hand upon the lad, neither do thou aiiything
unto him: for now I know that thou fearest
God, seeing that tbou hast not withheld thy son,
thine only son from me. Then after offering
the ram, instead of his SOD, the angel of the
Lord made with him a covenant and said : "By
myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because
thou hast done this thing, and hast not with-
held thy son, thine only son, that in blessing I
will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multi-
ply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and aa the
sand of the sea-shore, and thy seed shall possess
the gate of his enemies, and in thy seed shall
all the nations of the earth be blessed, because
thou hast obeyed my voice." This then was
the new covenant spoken of by Paul, and made
to Abraham four hundred and thirty years be-
fore the law given to Moses. Now to Abra-
ham and his seed were the promises made; He
saith not, and to thy seeds, as of many, but as
ofone^ "And to thy seed," which is Christ,
and this T say, was the covenant, that was con-
fined before of God in Christ; the law which
was four hundered and thirty years after can-
not disannul, that it should make the promise of
noneeffeet. Gal. 3:16,17.
The covenant was confirmed when God sent
forth his Son, made of a woman of the seed of
Abraham, to redeem them that were under the
la IV, through his death on the cross. The
promises were made to Abraham and his seed.
Paul shows, that that seed was Christ.
Let us now enquire what constitutes the
Christ! Let Paul answer: "As many of you
as have been baptized into Christ have put m
Christ, there is neither Jew nor Greek, neither
bond nor free, neither male nor female, for ye
are all one in Christ," and if ye be Christ's
then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according
to the promise. Now, if we are in Christ, we
form a part of Him, and are regarded as a unit
fully as much as man is a unit of head aud
body. If then we constitute the body of Christ,
if we are heirs with him, what a glorious desti-
ny awaits us, when he comes the second time
without sin unto salvation; then the work will
be before a^ to carry out the plan of redemp
tion to a lost world. This hag not yet been
accomplished, but not one jot or tittle of his
word can fail. The kingdom of God has not
yet been established. Th« knowledge cf the
Lord does not yet cover the earth as water
aovers the sea; the nations have not yet beat
their swords into pruning-hooks; Jesus and
his saints are not }et reigning; Abraham is
still sleeping in the dust of the earth; the tribes
of Israel are still scattered; the nations are not
yet blessed ; bat the fig tree begins to put forth
her blossoms. The time of trouble spoken of
by Diniel i? at band, when God's ptople shall be
delivered, when they that sleep in the dust of the
earth shall awake, when the living saints shall
be changed, and caught away to meet theLoidin
the air. Jesus will come as a thief in the night
for when they say peace and safety, then sud-
den destruction cometh upon them; but the
Brethren of Christ are not in darkness, that that
day should overtake them as a thief; therefore,
let us not sleep as do others; but let us watch
and be sober. Let us press forward toward
the mark of the high prize; for how shall we
escape if we neglect so gieat salvation. Let us
be mindful of the words spoken by the holy
prophets, and of the commandments of the
apostles of the Lord and Savior; knowing thi?,
that in the last days, there shall ccme scoffers,
saying, where is ihe promise of his comiug?
Bsloved, let us grow in grace and in ihe
knowledge ot our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
that we may be found without spot or blemish.
Do Witt, Carroll Co., Misflouti.
WHY I GO TO CHURCH ON RAINY
SUNDAYS.
I ATTEND church on rainy Sundays be-
cause—
I. God has blessed the Lord's day and hal-
lowed it; making no exceptions for rainy Sun-
days.
2 I expect my minister to be there. I
should be surprised if he should stay at home
for the weather.
3. If his hands fall through weakness I
shall have great reason to blame myself, unless
I sustain him by my prayers and my presence.
4. By staying away I miy lose the prayere,
which bring God's blessing, and the sermon
that would ha?e done me great good.
5. My presence is more needful on Sundayp,
when there are few, than on those days when
the church is crowded.
6. Whatever station I hold in the church,
my example must influeiice others. If I stay
away, why may not they?
7. On any important bu3ineg.=!, rainy weathei
does not keep me at home; and church attend-
ance is, in God's sight very important.
8. Among the crowds of pleasure seekers I
see that no weather keeps the delicate female
from the ball, party, or concert.
9. Among other blessings, such weather
will show me on what foundation my faith is
built. It will prove how much I love Christ.
True love rarely fails to meet an appointment.
10. Those who stay away from church be-
cause it is too warm, or too cold, or too rainy,
frequently absent themselves on fair Sundays.
II. Though my excuses satisfy mysef,
they still must undergo God's scrutiny; and
tliey must be well grounded to bear that. (St.
Luke XIV, 18 )
12. There is a special promise, that where
two or three meet together in God's name, he
will be in the midst of thtm.
13. An unavoidable absence Irom the
church is an infallible evidence of fpiritual de-
cay. Disciple-H first follow Christ at a distance,
and then, like Peter, do not know him.
14. My faith is to" be shown by my self-
deuying Christian life, and not by the rise or
fall of the theimcmeter.
15. Such yielding tj surmountable difficul-
ties prepares for yielding to those merely im-
aginary, until thous4ijdd never enter a church,
aud yet think they have good reasons for such
neglect.
16. By a suitable arrangement on Saturday,
I shall, be able to attend church without ex-
haustion; otherwise, my late work on Siturdry
night must tend to unfit me forllie Sunday en-
j )yment of Christian privileges.
17. I know not how many more Sundays
God may give me; and it would be a poor prep-
aration for my first Sundiy in heaven to have
blighted my last Sunday on earth. — Francis
Ridley Havtrgal.
A WELL TO-DO deacon. ia Connecticut was one
morning acco.'ted by his psstor, who t-aid,
"Poor widow Green's wood is out. Can you
not take her a cord?" ''Well," answered the
deacon, "I have ihe wood and I have the team;
but who is to pay me for it?" The pastor,
somewhat vexed, replied, ''I will pay you for
it, on the cond.tion that you read the first three
verses of the 41st Poalm before you go to bed
to-night." The deacon consented, delivered the
wood, and at nigbt opened the word of God
and read the p jssage : "Blessed is he that con-
sidereth the poor; the Lord will deliver him in
time of trouble. T.>ie Lord will preserve him
and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed up-
on the earth; and thou wilt not deliver him
unto the will of his ensmies. The Lord will
strengthen hicn upon the bed of languisiiing:
thou wiit maka all his bed in bin siekne>s." A
few days afterward the pastor met him again.
"How much do I owe you, deacon, for that cord
of wood?" ''Oh!" said the now enlightened
man, "do not speak cf payment; I did not know
those promises were in the Bible. I would not
take money for supplying the old widow's
wants."
. »— o-^ ■ *
It is a fair rtfsrenoe: ''Ask the dog." If a man
or woman is a true Christian, every horse and
cow, and dog and cat, on the place knows it.
As he gaitts in self control they ail grow more
fond of theirm v^tiraad lose their b?ut.etemner.
As he proves himself to be more trustworthey
and humane in his temper, they honor him by
an obedience that has affsction in it. A fract-
ious man will have horses of the same kind. A
man can deceive his minister, but with his
horse or dog he cannot pass himself far above
his actu.!i! value. His excellence or ugliness of
temper will be represented by every animal on
tiie farm. _
A FULL estimate of expenses, wastes of time,
damages, derangement of business, and actual
losses during our f jur years' war would amount
to twenty-five thcus nd millions of dollars. This
sum, if divided among the inhabitants both
Noith and South, would give five hundrtd dol-
lars to each person.
On t'je integrity of the citizan depends the
safety of the State.
THE BRETHREIM AT "WORK
37 5
HABY C. NOBMAH, 8HAB0N, lOS'S,
DRESS.
WITH the Bible in our hande, common
sense in our heads, and the Holy Spirit
ia car hearts, we shoald never be in doabt as
to how Christians should dress. 1 Peter, 3:
3, 4c reads, "Whose adorning, let it not be that
outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of
wearing of gold, or of putting on of ap-
parel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart,
in that which is not corcuptiblfi, even the orn-
ament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in
the sight of God of great price." That looks
plain enough that nothing should be worn
simply for adorning to attract the eye. Again,
1 Tim. 2: 9, 10; "In like manner also that wom-
en adorn themselves in modest apparel, with
shametacedness and sobriety, not with braid-
ed (or plaited) hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly
array; but which becometh women professing
godliness with good works." That is easily
understood that all outside apparel should be
modest, and such as becometh sobriety of
thougbt, and good works. And according to
1 John, 2: 16, "For all that is in the world, ths
lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and
the pride of life is not of the Father,
but of the world." Then all dress to gratify
pride is forbidden. Agaia, Rom. 12: 2;
"And be not conformed to the world."
There we find dressing as does the world to
please the world is positively forbidden. And
now 1 Coi. 10: 31: "Whether therefore ye eat
or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the
glory of God." Therefore all dress that is not
for God's glory is sinful. With these passages
before us, we can soon settle the question.
There is no chance for any argument as to
the wearing of gold, pearls, or costly array, ^or
the Bible clearly settles that with a not. And
yet some women will persist in wearing a gold
pin, and say, "I don't wear much gold." The
bible does not say much gold, but gold, and it
is just the same whether worn in the ears, on
the head, around the neck, at the throatt, or on
the wrists or on the fingers. It is all worn fi.r
adorning, none at all needed, therefore in posi-
tive violation to God's commands. Then one
asks, How much shall I trim a dress, cloak, or
hat ? E iisy enoueh to answer that. Why trim
it at all? All trimming is put on garments
either to gratify pride in the heart, or to con-
form to the world. No woman trims her
clothes to make them more comfortable and
healthy, to make her work any lighter, or her
expenses any Uss. But on the other baud,
women are becoming diseased by wearing
heavily trimmed garments, and many dying
every day, by overwork, and the very many
living in rented houses, while their money
that goes for outside show might in a few
years, buy them a home. And did any woman
spend her time trimming (or money in hire-
ing it done) with God's glory in view?
No one can sensibly make the plea of help-
ing poor dressmakers, for they are generally
«T«rwotkfid, and ii a rich woman wants to help
one of that class, let ber present her the monej
extra for making a plain dress, and not tax the
poor woman's strength to earn every cent by
stitching. For my part I can see only one line,
drawn straight as the Bible and reason can
draw it, between trimming and no trimming.
Feathers are beautifal and useful en the birds,
but were never made for woman's heads. Flow-
ers are beautiful and with their fragrance useful,
in garden or vase, but odorless flowei s on a hat,
are but signs of pride and foolishness. The
cutting of cloth in little stripes, and making a
garment of it, looks too much like children's
play. Thus bows, fringe, lace, ruffles and the
like, to my mind are not only useless, but
senseless. A Christian woman shoold dress
neatly but perfectly plain, and then when seen
on the strest or in the church she preaches
Christ by her outward appearance. None but
those of principle, dress entirely plain. The
poorest will seek some kind of trimming, be it
ever so shabby. And if we shrink from thus
attracting attention, we shrink from telling
the world in looks as well aa in words, that we
are followers of Christ; and a neatly, plainly,
dressed woman, passing along the street in the
city, without saying a word, preaches a hermon
not io be forgotten to many she never has the
opportunity of speaking with.
Dear sisters, let us act wisely and with God's
glory in view. When we buy a garment,
make the best possible use of our time; and
when we wear it, have the best possible in-
fluence. Selected by M. C. N.
A TOUCHING INCIDENT.
I had nothing to live on. By and by the sher-
iff turned us out of our comfortable home into
a rough shanty, neither lathed or plastered.
The cold wind came in through the walls and
ceiling. My oldest boy took sick and died.
Then little Tommy, my next, fell sick and died.
Now this babe in my arms ij sick, and I have
nowhere to take it. The State licensed that
saloon; the State murdered my children; and
now I want you to set my husband free."
I said I would — and I did.
GOVERNOR St. John, the temperance gov-
ernor of Kansas, in a speech in an
Eastern city, recently related the following
touching story: —
A heart-broken woman came into his office
with a babe in her arms to beg the
pardon of her husband, who was
under sentence of ten years' imprison-
ment in the penitentiary for homicide. Sbe
showed papers recommending the pardon from
the judge that tried the man, the prosecuting
attorney and other prominent men. After
closely examining the papers he said, "If I
were to consult my personal feelings, I should
gladly let your husband go, but I am bound by
my official duty, and that forbids it." The
woman fell at his feet in a paroxysm of weep-
ing. "Then hear me," she cried, 'till I tell
you how he came to be where he is. We were
married seven years ago; we went to a town
(mentioning the place), and there in our little
village we were happy. My husband was sober,
industiiius, and thrifty. By great exertion and
self-denial we finally got our home paid for.
But in an evil day the State licensed a saloon,
and let it plant itself right between my hus-
band's shop and our house. He was prospering
so well that he could leave his business in
other hands and lose an hour or two without
feeling it. He was solicited to enter this saloon,
and weakly yielded. Hour after hour he spent
there, playiug cards. One day he became em-
broiUd in a drunken quarrel, and, fi>ed by
drink, struck a man and killed him. He was
tried and sent to the penitentiary for ten years.
A GOOD MOTHER'S PLAN.
A LADY gave us a rule, not long since, by
which she has succeeded in interesting
her lively, fun-loving boys, so that they prefer-
red to remain at home evenings, instead of aeeki'
ing amusements elsewhere. She said:
"I remember that children are children, and
must have amusements. I fear that the abhor-
ence with which some good parents regard
any play for children, is the reason why
children go away for pleasure. Husband
and I used to read history, and at the end of
each chapter ask some qaestions, requiring
the answers to be looked up if not giveu
correctly.
"We follow a similar plan with the children;
sometimes we play one game and sometimM
another, always planning with books, stories,
plays, treats, of tciae kind, to make the even-
ings at home more attractive than tbey can b«
made abroad.
"I should dislike to think that any one ooold
make my children happier than I can, so I al-
ways try to be at leisure in the evening, and to
arrange something entertaining.
The greater number of our evenings are spent
quietly at home. Sometimes it reqaircs quite
an effort to sit quietly, talking and playing
with them, when my work-basket is filled witk
unfinished work, and bookie and papers he un-
read on the table; but as I see my boys and
girls growing into home-loving, modest young
men and maidens, I am glad that I make it mj
rule to give the best of myself to my family."
BRINGING THE TRUTH HOME.
SOME years ago the late Horace Mann, the
eminent educator, del'vered an edJrejs at
the opening of some reformatory institntioxi
for boys, during which he remarked, that it
only one boy was saved from ruin it would pa/
for all the cost, and care, and labor of establisk-
jig such an institution as that
After the exercises had closed, in a private
conversation a gentleman rallied Mr. Mann
upon his statement, and said to him, "Did you
not color that a little when you said all tLj
expense and labor would be repaid, if it saved
only one boy?" "Not if it was my bo^" w«
the solemn and convincing reply. How pre ,-
ioua are the interests bound up in a single Ilia
which may run on forever\
No discipline is mo -^ accessary to children
than that of patience, bev; rase either the will
must be broken in childhcod, or the heart u
old age.
376
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THE ANNUAL MEETING.
WEDNESDAY.
THE day opened a little damp and cool. At
an early hour the tent was filled with
people eager to see and hear what would be
dose. Most of those who occupied the breth-
ren's side of the tent were men of age and sober-
ness, persons qualified to judge honestly and
prudently respecting the grave matters before
the conference. The sister's side wss well filled
by a class of women that would, be a erfdifc to
any religious body. Their healthy and robust
appearance was in happy contrast with what is
seen in most of the city congregations. Their
attire was plain and modest as becometh wom-
en professiog godliness. By their appearance
any one would know that they were members.
We learned that there were on the grounds a
few, dressed in worldly styles, claiming to be
members, but we did not meet them. As a
general thing the appearance of the sisters was
more censis'ient than many of the brethren —
the difference between them was more marked.
Prior to the coming of the Standing Commit-
tee Bro. Paul Wetzel did some able preaching
in the German language. We could not un-
derstand it, but judging by the good impression
made on others we concluded that it mast have
been very enjoyable.
Bro. Eshelman was with us at the editors'
table this morning, having returned from Ban-
kirk where he had been called to preach the
funeral of S. T. Bosserman's child that was
killed Sunday morning.
At 9: 30 the S. C, entered. The meeting
was opened by J. I. Cover.
Bro. Encch Eby offered a timely suggestion
in regard to the necessity of great caution and
kindness in our manner of speaking.
The first business before the meeting was the
announcement of the committee on papers as
decided yesterday. The following names were
called "hy the S. C: S. S. Mohler, D. E. Price,
0. Bucher, Daniel Vanima , J. Biilhart, G.
W. Gripe, John Smith, Joel Neff and Abra-
ham .
From N, Iowa came the following m sub-
stance:
Inasmuch as there is a growing tendency to
disregard the order of the church in regard to
wearing apparel, what should be the best way
to pursue to stop this Bvij; or what should be
done with elders who do not enforce tbe same?
Ass. — Eeport the matter to the nearest elder
that would be most likely to carry out the or-
der of the church.
On this question the discussion was long and
tedious. Tbere were a few prestnt who took a
stand against the order of the church as set
forth in the query. It was finally deferred.
The query from N. Ill,, relating to the ap-
pointing of a committee to say which of the de-
cisions of the A. M., are advisory and which
are doctrinal was deferred till another stage of
the meeting.
AETEE DIKNER
several addresses were made in regard to taking
up a collection for the purpose of building
3 meeting house in Denmark. Eld. John
Metzger became earnest over the work. One
brother arose, made a short speech and closed
by saying, to start the work, he would give one
hundred dollars. Thisst.rted the ball to roll-
ing in real earnest. About fifty pledged $25.00
each, many others §10.00 so that before the
Standing Committee came, over |S2000.00 had
been rai' ed. Another effort was made the next
day in which over §800.00 more was raised,
making in all over §289.000 with the under-
standing that the general Brotherhood be
urged to assist in raising still more, D. N.
Workman and ,J.H. Worst were appointed
a committee to take charge of the funds and
deliver the same to Bro. Quinfer to be forward-
ed to Deomark, with the understanding tSat it
be used for building a meeting-house in Den-
mark; and if enough, likely tsvo houses can be
erected.
At 2: 20. the S. C. entered. The last .aueiy
before the meeting was again called up, and
voted 10 make no change.
The query in regard to not making "age in
office" a special qualification for ordination
was discussed at some length, and voted to
make no change, though it was recommended
that the church should have a fair chance to
say who should be ordainsd-
In regard to electing ofScers by a majority
instead of a plurality of vote; decided to make
no changes.
The query from N. 111., in regard to consoli-
dating the papers, with another similar query
was referred to a committee to examine and re-
port at this meeting.
In answer to a query, asking that all decis-
ions at the A. M., be made by a majority vote
of the delegates, it was decided to make no
change.
Inasmuch as the use of tobacco is offensiviti
to the majority of the followers of Christ, and
!t seems that the Scriptures, indirectly, or di-
rectly, forbid its use, we petition District
Meeting to petition Annual Meeting that here-
after the cfiices of preacher, deacon, or any
other ofiioe in the church be given to no
one unless he will abstain from its use, except
for medical purposes.
The discussion over this question grew quite
animating. But few speeches, however, were
made in defense of tobacco. It was finally de-
cided to re-affirm former decisions; install in
office only those who do not use tobaecs, or
will abstain from its use and, also urge all other
officials to quit the unbecoming practice.
The Southern Illinois petitioned A. M., to
send only such brethren as delegates to A. M ,
and on committees to settle difficulties in
churches, who in their dress and appearance,
are in the general ord. r of ths church. A sim-
ilar query from N. 111., was also considered at
the same time. This question was warmly
discussed till the close of the session. The
progressive element worked hard against the
demand of the petition, while the main body of
the church labored to maintain her time-honor-
ed priacipies.
Meeting adjourned till morning.
During the day considerable rain had fallen,
rendering it very disagreeable to get around.
THUBSDAT M0RNLN"&.
Considerable rain had fallen during the
night, and it was still raining when we reached
the tent at 8 o'clock. The rain had made the
tent very wet and heavy so that the heavy
winds made the movements of things look a
little t'nreatening at times.
At 9: 16 the S. C, entered. Services were
opened by Bro. D. B. Sturges.
The unfinished question before the meeting
last evening was the first thing in order this
morning. The discussion was renewed with
energy. It was a vital question involving an
important item in regard to the doctrine of
non-conformity. Bro. E. H. Miller proposed
an answer something like this: "Brethren
who are opposed to the order of the church in
dress are not suitable persons t^ send out on
committees &i3." The moderator then put
Bro. Miller's motion on its passage, but about
as many voices, seemed to say "no" as "pass it,"
hence it could not be passed in that way. It'
was then said that a number of "outsiders"
present were voting against the motion. So
the Moderator said he would put it to the test.
He then requested all those who were in favor
of the motion to rise to their feet. Nearly the
entire congregation arose like a soUd body.
It was the greatest rising vote we ever saw on
any question. It was a solid "uprising of the
psople" in defense of our long-established prin-
ciples. The Moderator then asked those oppos-
ed to the motion to rise, and only about one
dozen arose — less that one to every hundred on
the other side.
This rising vote in defense of our non-con-
formity principles told the way our people stand.
It gave us to understand that those opposed
to the regular established order of the church
are very few indeed, much less than we had
TELE BRETHREISr ^T ^VORK.
377
supposed. Hence all the noise about our man-
ner of dressing being contrary t j gospel prin-
ciples has been comiug from a very few persons.
The Tote showed the extreme weakne-s of one
side and the united strength of the other.
On the dress question our readers may rest as-
sured that our people stand united as firmly as
any bi dy in the world, and are fully determin-
ed to maintain their printiples.
In answer to a query from Southern 111., it
was decided, not right for elders to go
outside of their own State districts, to ordain
elders unless by consulting adjoining elders.
Several minor queries were disposed of by a
rising vote.
Adjourned for dinner.
APIEK Drtfiraa.
It mined most of the forenoon, and this after-
nccn part of the tent on the North side is on
the ground. When it rains hard the tent leaks
considerably.
The S. C, entered at 2: 10. The first busi-
ness 'jefora the meeting was the report of the
committee having charge of the papers referring
to the Progressive Christian, H. R. Holsinger
and the Vindicator. It was decided unanimous-
ly by a rising vote that committees sheald be
appointed to wait on the editors of these
papers and deal with them as their case de-
mands.
The committee, into whose hands had been
given the papers in regard to consolidating
the papers, reported that it was not the multi-
plicity of papers that was causing trouble, but
the (Tonfe/iis of the papers, it urged editors to
use great care in regard to the class of matter
published, holding that the character of our
papers had much to do with the peace and wel-
fare of the church.
The wearing of hats by sisters was brought
up from N. Ind., and debated; those faToring
hats doing nearly all the talking. It was our
impression that sisters were not concerned
very much about the matter — the anxiety seem-
ed to be with a few brethren who want the
privilege for the sisters to wear hats. It -was
finally put to a vote, nearlj the entire congre-
gation rising in opposition to the wearing of
hats and only a few for it. Those who read
this part of the report will find that neatly all
the speeches were in favor of the hat, while the
meeting decided just to the reverse. Only a
few brethren were able to slip in a speech in
defense of the order without prolonging the
meeting to too great a leiLgth. The plea was
for plain hats, but it was clearly shown there
that those who adopted the hat did not want it
plain, nor did they keep it so after they got it.
It was further shown that jast as soon as the
hat goes out of fashion, there will be no more
trouble about it.
The remainder of the day was spent on a
petition from Ind., praying the A. M., to make
no change respecting her decisions in regard to
the Miami Valley petition.
Adjourned.
Quite a number left lor their homes that
evening and early the next morning; among
them Bro Eshelman.
raiDAY MOENING
opened delightfully. The sun shone out clear
and warm. The people assembled in the tent
at an early hour. Conaidarable time was spent
in sneaking; first by Paul Wetzel followed by
Daniel Vaniiaan, J. P. Ebersole and others.
S^me excellent things were said and many
good impressions made.
At 9: 10 the S. C. members were in their
places. Eld. John Metzger opened the meet-
ing.
In order to gain time and expedite business it
was decided to limit the speakers to five min-
utes.
Nearly the entire forenoon was spent on the
Miami Valley petition. It was clearly shown
that it was before the A. M. illegally, having
never passed through the District Meeting,
hence was laid aiide. In bringing the petition
to the A. M., the Miami Brethren meant to do
what was Tight but made a mistake by not
presenting it through their regular District
Meeting.
The petition from Ind., was then taken up
and disposed of alter considerable discussion.
In order to meet a difficulty in Meigs Co., the
decision of 1 S77 on feet- washing wa s readopted
Adjourned till after dinner.
APTEE-NOON.
As we were preparing to start home at four
o'clock we did not get the nm of business be-
fore the meeting, hence can give no further re-
port. Suffice it to say that the meeting closed
Friday evening, having finished a little more
than half of the business before it. All of the
queries from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland
Michigan, West Virginia, Tennessee, and part
of Ohio will have to lay over till next Annual
Meeting.
This is as much aa we have room to give now:
will say more next week. j. h. m.
PEACE DESIRABLE.
WUEN the storm has subsided, and the wa-
ters confli.ed themselves to their chan-
Hels,and the sun shinss in splendor,aature rejoic-
es, the people clap their hands for joy. Tempests
make nobody happy. The calm, the quiet and
the lovely bring gladness and peace and prosper-
ity to the people and the nation. So it is with the
church. "And you who are troubled, rest with
us," says the great, good man of God. "ily
peace I give unto you," says the Lord Jesus.
Have we accepted it? It has been given:
but the question is, have we gladly received it?
Othe peace of Jesus! Who can refuse it?
Another Annual Meeting has gone upon
record. The conflicts, the cares and fears are
gone too, and now we look for peace, and more
active work in preaching the word of the Lord.
Thousf nds went home from the meeting con-
vinced that this great Brotherhood is solid for
Gospel principles and Gospsl order. Let agi-
tators and opposers of the church cease their
efforts to turn the ehorch over into the lap of
the world, and engage in more noble work.
The meeting has spoken with no uncertain
sound. It declared it would not ba turned
aside into worldly ism It stands, n .t only firm,
but united in the principles of truth and godli-
ness. All effisrts to move her from her original
ground proved futile. The church cannot be
moved, and we rejoice over the fact. Let her
enemies now cease agitation and go about the
Master's business, and be happy too.
We go into the work hopefully, cheerfully.
Peace is desirable. War and strife are destruct-
ive. We can not go into them. Anger and
malice lead to death. We can not go that way.
Opposition to the church is wicked. We can
not engage in it. We are for the church — its
order, work and principles. The church never
prevented us from walking humbly before God.
It never prevented us doing justly and loving
mercy. And we assert, without fear of suc-
cessful contradiction that the Brotherhood in
all of its work anddelibsrations, never prevent-
ed any one from praising God. It never pre-
vented any one from praying to God, or walk-
ing humbly before God auu doing justly to-
ward all men. And this bsing a fact, why this
war and opposition to the work?
Is not a crown promised those who obey the
Lord? Well, then, if eternal life be the desire
and object, and the church never prevented any
one from walking humbly before God, why the
opposition? Surely the Lord sees the meaning
of the attacks on his people Yes, and the people
know what it means. They are not ignorant
of the enemy's devices. Let the people remain
true to the Gospel. Let them continue in the
good old way, wherein no one is deprived of
doing right before God and men.
We came home resolved to more and more
hold fast the form of "sound words," and by
God's grace to cling closer to the church of the
first-bom. If we were displeased with the
church, we -would set up a building of our own,
and make no attempt to pull down the one set
up by the Lord Christ. But we can not make
a better one. We are pleased with Christ's
church. Its doctrine and order are good enough
for ua, and we seek not to overthrow them.
Now that the Brotherhood has so overwhelm-
ingly declared its intention not to bs moved
from its humble ways, let peace have its sway,
and goodness of heart will prevail. Let those
who have so loudly proclaimed for msjmty
rule, now submit like men, and cease agitation.
"Let us have peace" like a mighty river!
Ik Virginia a ministering brother went in-
to a locality where the Brethren had not been
preaching, and held a few meetings. The re-
sult was ten were added to the church by bap-
tism. Quite an interest is awakened, and the
people are anxious to have preaching regular-
ly. This shows what a little effort will do.
There are hundreds of places where ths Breth-
ren might do a good work. Don't be afraid to
extend your fields ol labor. — Primitive.
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THE B^ETHHEiS^ ^T -VVOJ^K:.
THE IRREPKESSIBLE CONFLICT.
BY J. S FLOKT
THE time has coma when the boasting oppon-
ents of Bible doctrines must be met on
their own ground ot dfsfense. If by scientific
investigation, they would poison the minds of
the rioing generation, and teach in our marts
of learning, theories dangerous to the doctrines
of Christianity, we mast insist on crowding in-
to the public schools, colleges and the pnlpit,
scientific reasoning; that, because of its ration-
al and logical force, will counteract the evil
tendencies of materialism, evolution, or spon-
taneus generation.
For the Bible believers, the plain old story is
enough to calm the fears and confirm the hopes
in a blessed iuture; but the unbeliever is in
such a desperate strait that the tower of his
strength must be demolished, if in no other
way, let it be done by scientific truths that
harmonize most beautifully with the Bible
and when skepticism wanes before the marvel-
ous light of true science — God is in all truth —
the church and holy cause of religion has
gained an impetus that will give light, hope,
and salvation through Jesus, to the thousands
that otherwise would go through life groping
in the dark chambers of uncertainty. We
want no change in preaching the simplicity
of salvation through Christ, no addition to, or
taking from the Gospel, it is the Alpha and
Omega of salvation through Christ. We may,
however, advantageously get rid of some stereo-
fcypedideas in "orthodoxy," or "confessions" not
really taught in the Scriptures, and thus leave
the skeptic to wrestle with a man of straw,
who by divine appointment even said that God
created all things out of Making. That He
first created a confused mass of materials out of
nothing and from this chaotic mass He created
the earth and the solar system." Why talk of
the immateriality of the soul in the sense of a
ghost — a something without form, a nothing
in reality accoj ding to the ideas of our common
theology when simmered down. What does
the B be teach on immateriality? Do answer
what] Paul understood the soul to be an in-
ner man, an incorporal being, a something real
in form, none of your immaterial myths, in-
explicable, and a something we can not under-
stand. Skeptics find more fault with our theo-
logical inferences, than they do with solid
Bible truths.
As diamond cuts diamond, so scisnce must
demolish science — the true will always bring to
nought the false and thus, no matter from
what quarter the hosts of Satan emerge, God
in bis might can save the honor and glory of
His Kingdom — His truth shall prevail.
We are not one to cringe at the feet of a
Darwiuism, or kiss the hand of a Huxley. The
irrepressible conflict, between the Bible and
and Skeptism isupon us; in the spirit of the
stripling David let us go forth and meet the
Philistian hosts.
DO TOUR OWN FISHING.
AMBITIOUS "PROFESSORS OF
RELIGION."
A few weeks ago we preached our first dis-
course on the "proofs of man's immortality
as shown from evidences outside of the Bible.
The evidences are all in harmony with the
Bible; yet without the Bible there is Bufficent
proof to show that man must and shall exist
forever. When to the mind of the skeptic you
prove his eternal existence, the ground-work of
his fdith sinks from under him, and in looking
about for a more sure platform on which to
build a house of faith, he may readily be
brought to see the need of Christ as a Savior.
THEY are to be found in almost every
church. They aspire after honors and dis-
tinctions. Like Diotrephes, they love to have
the pre-eminence. They covet high positions,
and they not unfrequently strive for these by
questionable means and methods. It is of such
as these that John Angell James says, "Those
who are anxious to make a great figure in the
world, usually make a small figure in the
church." And how often have we seen this
verified ! Fix your mind on any professor of
your acquaintance who is ambitious for worldly
distinctions, seeking high places in the town.
State, or nation, and yon will invariably find
that, whatever his talents may be, as a member
of the church he is but little worth. You will
find that he feels but little interest in its afiairs
and especially its spiritual affairs. He is not
one that may be relied on to attend on its
prayer- meetings, and to do his part in sustain-
ing them. He is not one on whom his pastor
may depend, as an Aaron or a Hur, to stay up
his hands. You will more often find him a
hindrance than a help. It is from this class,
for the most part, that comes the trouble in Is-
rael. By their rash words and methods, they
not unfrequently get the church into a broil.
And by their inconsistencies they bring re-
proach upon religion. Worldly men with
whom they associate have little confidence in
their professions. Their conduct is often a
grief to the godly.
And the same may also be said of those women
professors who are ambitious to outshine others
in dress and display. In the degree that they
thus make a great figure in the world, is their
figure small in the church. They are but
dwarfs or cyphers there. It is not so often
those women, whose adorning is that outward
adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing
gold, and of putting on of apparel, as those
whose ornament is a meek and quiet spiric,
that do most for the promotion of religion and
bring the most honor upon it. Those that
exalt themselves are not the ones that Christ
exalts to be his efficient co-workeis in doing
good. "Though the Lord be high, yet hath he
respect unto the lowly; but the proud he know-
eth afar off." — Christian at Work.
YOU'LL never catch any of the golden fish
that swim in the world's waters by stand-
ing with your hands in your pockets and
watching another hold the pole. It is a thing
that cannot be done. If you expect fish, you
will have to dig your own bait, put the tempt-
ing morsel on your own hook, throw in your
own line, and hold your own rod and closely
watch for the nibbles. Seeing another's cork
go under, won't do yon the least particle of good;
toafiag upon the shores and gaping at others
while spreading acd drawing nets, won't fill
either your stomach or barrel. You might
just as well attempt by taking hold of the
straps of your boots to carry your sluggish
avoirdupois over a mud puddle. The one is
about as sensible as the other. Yon have got
to fish for yourself — even "cutting bait" won't
answer. It is the only pathway to success.
Fish don't come for the whistling or the wish-
ing. They are wary and have to be tempted.
If y ou expect to have the'oi, you have got "to go
for them," in more sense than one.
Dj your own fishing. The world ia a great
herring pond, and your chance is as good as
that of your neighbor, if you choose the right
kind of bait, use diligence, have patience, and
take advantage of tide and time. Golden fishes
swim about in plenty and are caught, but an-
other cannot do it for you. Every successful
man owes independence to his individual en-
ergy and enterprise. Standing on a rock all
day and looking and hoping never yet filled a
basket. Here is a story to the point and yon
can "hook" success upon it if yon follow its
preempts : —
A young man stood lutlessly watching some
anglers on a bridge. He was poor t>nd dejected.
At last approaching a basket filled with whole-
some looking fish, he sighed: —
"If now I had these I would be happy. I
could sell them for a good price, and buy me
food and lodgings."
"I will give you just as many, and just as
good fish," said the owner, who had chanced to
overhear his words, "if you will do me a trifling
favor."
'And what's that?" asked the other.
"Only to tend this line till I come back, I wish
to go on a short errand."
The proposal was gladly accepted. The old
man was gone so long that the young man be-
gan to be impatient. Meanwhile the hungry
fish snapped greedily at the baited hook, and
the young man lost all his depression in pull-
ing them in; and when the owner of the line
returned, he had caught a large number.
Counting out from them as many as were in
the basket, and presenting them to the young
man, the old fisherman said: —
"I fulfill my promise from the fish you have
caught, to teach you whenever you see others
earn what you need, to waste no time in
fruitless wishing, but cast a line for yourself."
Ant business is more honorable for a young
man than loafing.
TsDB ppliteueas is modest and unpretending.
THCE BRETHREIST ^T "WORK.
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J. S. MOHLEK,
Editor.
All communications for this department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to .1. S. Mohler. La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
"Will some one explain Geneai-s 4: 1.5 — "\nci the
Lord said unto him, Th^^efur-> whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him seveTiiold.
And the Lori set a maik upon C dn, lest any find-
ing him shniiid kill him." What was < h" mark
He set on him? lioBERT T. Ckook.
Please explain, whether the part of the Lord's
Praver, "Thy kingdom come; "thy will be done in
earth as it is in heaven ;"— was fulfilled on the day
of Pentecost, and there stopped, or is it right to
pray It yet V .aNNA Guigeky.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
43rd. W M.Long.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel' were the
first-born cf all the living. If .so, who was his
wife? Mary C. If CR.VAN.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse in
the second chapter of Aots. which reads as fol-
ows: "And tnere wfre dwelling at Jerusaiem
Jews, devout men, out of every nation uudor
hea.en." Wtit those "devout men fiom every
nation" all Jews, or not?
Robert T. Crook.
From the Chjiotian Standard.
WHAT TO DO.
What should be done with a member of the
c'nireh who denies the divinity of Christ? ue is
what is usually called a consistent member and a
good man. His doubt and denitil have been caus-
ed by dabbing in scientific ( !) unbelief.
SiGNIA.
IF it 18 a settltd rfj-ctioa of the Son of God
as L.oid and Savior, he ought to sever his
connection with the church; and if he does
not do so, the church should distniss him. (Si-e
2 John 9-11). But if it is naerely a doubtful
state of mind into which he ha^ been led by
his readin^.a, there should be all patience and
diligence in fff jrts to recover him out of h,s
honest doubt?. Mere v/eakness of faith, or the
doubts that aecompany the translation from
unthinking trust to an intelligent personal
faith, do not furnish sufiijient reason for ex-
elusion from the church, but rather call for
special fostering care until the peril is passed.
.Prom tlio Bible Banner.
WHO IS THE ROCK?
Will some brother who explains the rock in the
expre3=>ion "On this reek will 1 build my church."
etc, (Matt. 16: IS) to be Christ, show us that in
the expression immediately following, "And I will
give unto tiiee the keys of the kingdom of heav-
en," the thee also refers to Christ? Or will he tell
us why it is denied that Peter is one of the foun-
dation stones "Of the household of God;- bnilt on
thff foundation of apostles and prophets, Jesus
Christ being the chief corner stone," (Eph. 2:20),
andyet it is allowed that he has the keys of the
kingdom of heaven? Wii. Goodwin.
HAVING seen what hss been said in the
Banner, about Peter being a stone, and
the church being built on him, I wish to place
two witnesses on the stand, whom I did not see
introduced. Om is PjuI, 1 Cor. 3: 11: "For
other foundation can no man lay than that is
laid, which is Jesus Clirist." T.*\en Peter, if
he is a st.one, is not tbe bottom or foundaliou
lock. Now perhaps as Peter is interested in
tins matter, hi.-i opinion and testimony might
help the jurors to a just decision of the case.
R-ad 1 P.t. 2: 3-10. In verse three he intro-
duces a personage whom h-> calls the "Lord.
In verse four he calls him a ''living stone" and
"chosen of God," and in verse five he calls him
■'Je.sus Christ." In verse six he calls him 'the
chief corner stone laid in Zion." But he also
s'-:ow3 that the "bouse," built on this rock, is
not a waodf/i frame building, but a stone house;
"built up a spiritual hoase" of "lively stones."
So although Peter wa^ a stone, and a "pillar"
at that, yet he does not seem to have under-
stood himself to be the "chief corner stone
that the Lord laid in Sion;" but only one of
the "lively stones," or pefros built upon the
foundation Rock. We mast each be a living
petros or we are not of this house. Amen.
0. D. G.
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QUALIFIED LEADERS.
IN a family, a town, or a church, a born lead-
er is an invaluab 6 boon. The equality of
all in lights is a precious doctrine, but all men
have not an equal right to leadership. That is
a born gift and not extensively bestowed. To
fall the place with incompetent persons is to
introduce chronic trouble; to find t.iOse whom
God has equipped for the purpose is to inau-
gurate a reign of peace and prosperity. The
people hear their voice, and love to follow. In
this respect some churches are highly favored,
having wi^a men to plan and execute; while
others are perpetually cursed v/ith the services
of men intent on being at the head, but with-
out any qualifications for the place. — Zimi's
Herald.
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THE OLDEST CITY IN THE
WORLD.
DAMASCUS is the oldest city in the world.
Tyre and S don have crumbled on the
-Core; Baalbec is a ruin; Palmyra is buried in
a desert; Nineveh and Babylon have disappear
ed from the Tigris and the Euphrates. Damas-
cus remains what it was before the days o'
Abraham — a center of trade and travel — an
isle of verdure in the desert; "a presidential
capital" with martial and sacred associations
extending through thirty centuries. It was
near Damascus that Saul of Tarsus saw the
light above the brightness of the sun; the
street which is called Strait, in which it is
said "he prayed," still runs through the city.
The caravan comes and goes as it did a thous-
and years ago; there is still the sheik, the ass,
.ind the water-wheel; the merchants of the
Euphrates and the Mediterranean still occupy
the streets "with tbe multitude of their wares.''
The city which Mahomet surveyed from a
nf-ighboring height, and was afraid to enter,
"because it was given to man to have but one
paradise, and for his part he was resolved cot
to have it in this world;" is tc-day what Julian
called the "Eye of the East," as it was, in the
time of Isaiah, "the head of Syria."
From Damascus cnme the damson, our blue
plums, ard the delicious apricot of Portugal,
cilled daraaseo; damask, our beautiful fabric of
cotton and silV, with vines and flowers raised
upon a smooSb, bright ground; the damask
introduced into England in the time of Henry
VIII ; the Damascus bl-ad^ so famous the
<ti.rld over for its keen edge and wonderful
elasticity, the secret of whose manufacture was
lose when Tomerlane carried the artist into
Persia; and that beautiful art of inlajing wood
and stee! with gold and silver, a kind of mota-
ie, engraving and sculpture united — called
damaskeening — with which boxes, bureaus,
and swords are orriamented. It is sliUacity
of floivers and bright waters; the streams of
Lebanon and the "silk of gold" still murmut
and sparkle in the wilderness of the Syriaa
gardens. — Selected
BE RESPECTFUL IN CHURCH.
MISBEHAVING in church is strongly in-
dicative of a lack oi gf-cd sense as well
as good morals. Giddy girls and would-be
smart young men, read the following, consid-
er and be profited thereby : A clergyman was
annoyed by people talking and giggling. He
paused, looked at the disturbers, and said, "I
am afraid to reprove those who misbehave, for
this reason: Some years since, as I was preach-
ing, a young man who sat before me was con-
st iutly laughing, talking and making uncouth
grimaces. I paused and administered a severe
rebuke. A'ter the close of the service a gen-
tleman said to me, "Sir, yon have made a great
mistake; that young man was an idiot.' Since
then I have always been afraid to reprove those
who misbehave in chapel, lest I should repeat
the mistake and reprove another idiot. During
th^ rest of the service there was good order. —
Kansas Methodist.
TO THE LAW AND THE TESTI-
MONY.
A VENERABLE minister at H preached
a sermon on the sul j ect of eternal pun-
ishment. On the next day it was agreed
among some thoughtless young men that one
of ihem should go to him and endeavor to
draw him into a dispute, with the design of
making a j^st of him and of his doctrine. The
wag accordingly went, was introdcced into the
minister's study, and commenced the conversa-
tion by saying, ''I believe there is a small dis-
pute Letwe^n you and me, sir, and I thought I
would call this morning and try to settle it. '
"Ha!" said the clerpyman; "what is it?"
""Why," replied the wag, "you say that the
kicked will go into everlasting punishment,
and I do not think that they will." ' Oa, if
that is all," answered the minister, "there ia no
dispute between you and me. If you turn to
Matthew 25: 46, you will find that the dispute
is between you and the Lord Jesus Christ, and
I advise you to go immediately and settle it
with liim."
1 m I —
Labor is Genius.— 'When a lady once asked
Turner, the celebrated English painter, what
his secret was, he replied, "I have no secret,
madam, but hard work. This is a secret that
many never learn, and don't succeed because
they don't learn it. Labor is a genias that
changes the world from ugliness to beauty,
and the great curse to a ereat blessing."
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^ViND up and examine your conduct every
day, as you would your watch.
380
THE BRETHREJN ^T ^\^ORK-
^mxt^mhntL
Work In The Field.
noted lor txtensive
a blue grass region,
On Thursday, May 12tli, I left home for Sa-
line county, this State. After a night's rest
at the bouse and kind family of brother Dsvic!
L. Williams, he hitched up his buggy and to-
gether we went to -fisit ihe Brethren living at
thn! Missouri river, about nine miles south-east
of Slater, a thriving business pkce of perhaps
1200 inhabitants, on the Chicago and Alton
railroad.
We found the members active and interest-
ed in the Master's cause. Also found a good
interest in the community. Had several meet-
ings. Baptized three. Organized them into a
church under name of "Clear Creek Church."
Held a choice lor minister and two deacons;
the lot fell on Abner Wallace, formerly Irom
near Chambereburg, Pennsylvania, as minister.
He was a minister in the United Brethren
Church for a nnmbor of years. Deacons chos-
en were a brother Wilcox and brother John
OJgden. The community in which thost
members live, never heard the Brethren
preach until in January of 1S80, when 'oroth-
er David L. Williams, in answer to a call,
preached to them for some days, and during
the time he baptized eight, and among them
brother Wallace who is now their minister.
The interest from brother Williams' first ap-
pointment became strong, and has continued.
On a subsequent visit, brother Williams bap-
tized several more, and on our late visit three
more were added to their number, with a very
good prospect of an increase soon.
The citizens, among whom this little church
was organized, are sociable, and generally
speaking, in moderate circumstances. A num-
ber of them are farmers in the large Missouri
river bottom near which they live, and by
the late high waters which swept their farms,
lost crops and much of their fencing. The
families living on the bottoms all had to
abandon their homes and resort to the bluffj,
where they were taken in and cared for by
those more fortunately situated. Some have
returned to their farms in the bottom. But
many of them will not go back before Fall on
account of the heavy defO^its of Missouri riv-
al, mud ranging from one to two feet deep
over portions of the bottom, seriously threat-
ening their health, should they venture to re-
turn before these deposits are dried out.
The land on the bluffs is considerably brok-
en, but the soil is good, and affords comforta-
ble homes. The opening here is good, both as
respects church prospects and to secure homes
cheap.
We write this hasty sketch to call the at-
tention of ministering brethren or others «ho
look westward for homes. The localities of
those members afford excellent market facili-
ties. The Chicago & Alton R. R. leading from
Kansas City to Chicago runs through this sec-
tion of country, and the Missouri river, both
of which ifford a number of trading points.
The country immediately adj lining the timber
belt of the Missouri river and extending over
a large portion of Saline and iiafayette coun-
ties, is one of the finest, if not the finest,
county I ever saw, ai;(
wheat growing, and as
similar, I imagine, to the blue grass section of.
Kentucky.
Tlie newly organized (Clear Creek) church
is under the care or Elder Daniel L, Willisms,
whi'se labor for the maintenance of the time-
hrnored principles and characteristics of the
churc'i is known, acd who still labors in that
direction; and as this new field is uow added to
U.a already large territory of church work, he
earnestly desires help in the Master's cause.
And as the country is fine, and church pros-
pects encouraging, we hope brethren will
think of this locality in looking for homes in
the West. His adiress is Brownsville, Mo,,
and he will take pleasure m showing the
county to those who wiii call on him.
S. S. MOHLER.
From the Rockies to the Alleghenies,-
Notes hy the Way.
NUMBEE V.
Leaving Chicago the evening of the Ist of
June via the P. Ft. W. & C. R R , we arrived
at Lima, Ohio, next morning. While takipg
our breakfast lunch, Eld. D. Brower came into
the depot. Accompanying him, we were soon
on our way to his home, where we had a pleas
ant visit among relatives, brethren, sisters, and
friends. Next day we were taken to Lima, and
again boarded the train, and in due time reach-
ed Mansfield, where we changed cars for Ash-
land, where we arrived late at night, and was
driven at once to our own hired room, where
we made our home during the time of the An-
nual Meeting.
It is needless to say we met many dear ones,
whom to greet alone amply paid us for our
visit to Ashland. We hope those re- unions
will continue until we shall meet in one eter-
nal happy re-union in heaven.
The firf't day of the meeting, ominous clonds
seemed to obscure the spiritual horizon; but
nfxtday we became more hopeful, ''thanked
Sod, and took courage," as did the thousands
of those who in their criticisms claim the
attention of the meeting was occupied by
matters of small import. Those "some small
matters" gave evidence that pride _was alive in
the church, and when we consider the fact that
pride is the great hydra-headed monster that
has ru'ned churches, dethroned humility, cru-
cified afresh the meek and lowly Jesus, it is no
small matter to fight the dtvil wherever he
hangs cut his sign, though it be in the shape
of a hat. j
Taking everything into consideration, we
have reason to be gkd that the meeting passed
off as well as it did. We believe the church is
endowed with enough real piety and sound
faith to guide the old ship Zion along in the
wake of our fore- fathers that have gone oa be-
fore, and that sooner or later conformists to
the world will find the church of the Brethren
is no place for them, and will find a more con-
genial atmosphere. Non-oonformity to the
world must bs maintained in the church so
long as we are governed by the principles ol
the Gcspel. We are glad to know there is
nothing re quired by the church but what
the Gospel and church rules so truly harmo-
nize, the latter being simply in detail what
the Gospel expresses in general terms. The
reader will please excuse the digression.
We left Ashland Saturday morning. At
Manffi'ild changed cars for Woo^ter, Wayne
Co., 0., where we were met by brother John
Breuiz'r, who resigned to us his carriage, with
which we had a pleasant drive of nine miles
out into the country. The waving grain fields
and numerous clover fields in full bloom ga^e
us evidence we were in an excellent section of
country. Near Canaan we were kindly receiv-
ed hy listers Cass and Clara Breniz-r, wiio,
with their two brothers, have a pleasant home.
Sunday morning we accompanied them to
Beech Grove meeting-house. An excellent
Sunday-school is in operation here by the
brethren and sisters. After preaching we ac-
companied Eld. George Ervin to his home,
where we found siatar Ervii; in an ffil'eted
state, but improving so much that she thinks
of being able to ride out soon. Afcr spend-
ing the night at th<>. home of Bro. John Bren-
izer, he so arranged matters for us that we had
another pleasant drive on our way to Wooster.
From here we expi ct to go to-night to Pittf-
burg on our way e istward.
Crops are good in this section,
make everything look promising,
crop also promises to be good.
J. S. Floet.
Wooster, Ohio, June 13th, ''81.
Late rains
The fruit
Explanatory.
every true convert can readily accept, and that
To the Editors of the B. at W.:—
I see in your paper of the 2ith ult. a
synopsis of the discussion between Eld. Fen-
nimore and myself, which came off on the 25th
to 28l;h of April at Argus, Ind., which I am
glad to know was a complete success (as far as
I was concerned ) by disinterested parties. I
wish to make a few corrections to your issue; it
is stated by you that the Adventist sdmitled
that I could trace trine immersion within thir-
ty-three years of the apostles. He not only
admitted that I could trscs trine immersion
within thirty-three years of tne apostles, but
right to ihe days of the apostles. H«~says
that will not sustain my point because the
apostles themselves were in error. He sup-
poses because the apostles practiced trine im-
mersion ihey were in error. Well, if the apos-
tles were wrong, Christ must have been wrong,
who gave the commission, because he gave the
command to "go 8nd baptize in the came of
the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghoit." All my historical arguments the elder
denied the validity of, and I met it by saying
that if he destroyed the validity of one he also
destroyed the validity of the other, viz , the er-
rors practiced in the church by the Christian
fathers, sprinkling, pouring, etc , throwing salt
in the mouth of the candidate to extricate the
devil from him. These were the items, that he
destroyed the validity ot trine immersion. I
answered that if it destroyed the validity of
trine immersion, it also destroyed the validity
of single immersion. I ask the gentleman to
prove that sprinkling or pouring, etc., was ever
practiced by the apostles; but he could do it.
fle reminded me of a drowning man catching
THE BRETHREN AT V/ORK
381
at a straws He affirmed everjthing and prov-
ed nothiog.
The second proposiiion was the unconscious
state of the dead. It read as followa: Rtsohod
all things pertaining to man become unconscious
at death .
E(d«r Feanimjre admitted the very point at
issu'' on thig propoiilion. H:) adiaitted that
there were aogHU in bell alivt; but be at-
tftiipted to prove tiat these aogi-li ware creat-
ed beings, but never were possea'ed of mortal
ity. I proved to him that angtls and spirits
were sjconymous tertus; for example, the dev-
il was called aa angel once, yet he is called a
spirit. For instance, the Gref k pneuoia cor-
responds to the Grreek angelos, which means
angel or messenger. For example 12tb ch?pter
of Acta. I told the eider that thf-y werealvo-
cijtiug the doctrine of the Saddaopes, because
they denied the existence of angeh aad spirits,
for be clsiiajs that the breath of life is tbe
spirit, and the soul of man is tba bodv of man,
and that when men die they are the same as
the beasts of the fi-ild. These are a few of the
God dishonoring arguments aiid soul-destrov-
ing dogmas that he presented.
T. W. Dkbnnen.
Mt. Zion, Ind.
Admouitory.
Strange as it mny appear to some, it is nev-
ertheless true that vvheni we returned from
Denmark, many in my travels said, "f took the
paper that year iu.st to hear from Dincr.ark,
iand tbe Brat [ would look for was something
from you." Had I been aware of that fact, I
couid have given more news; but I thought
everybody Ise estimated my ability as a cor-
respondent about- as I do myself, hence not
much written. But the point I wish to call
your attention to is this-: That if your anxiety
was 80 great then, under those circumstances,
what should be the anxiety at this time, when
we contrast our trip and ability, as a corres-
pondent, with thai, of our dear brother Stein!
It I um not mistaken in his communications,
they will be worth more to me than the price
of the paper to the end of the year.
Enoch Eby.
Lena, III.
From Roann, Ind.— On the 2ad and 3rd
inst. we had the pleasure of being with tbe
Brethren of the Clear Creek Church at their
Love feast, [t was truly a joyfal season and
soul-itreugthening feast. There were several
able brethren from surrounainj district-', be-
sides brethren John Melz^er and D. B. Gbjon
from Illinois. Tlis saints were made to rejoice
by seeing two sinners return from the desert
of darkness and enter the fold ol Christ. May
God help them and us to prove faithful to the
end. James M. Neff.
From South English, Iowa. — Our Love-
feast IS in the past, and it was a feast long to
be remembered by the brethren and sisters
here. Brethren J. S. Plory from Colorado and
Diiniel Miller from Vlrgiuis, und G. W. Hop
wood were the preachers from a distaLce. Tfaey
did good sound preaching for us. It truly was
a feast to our souls to meet with our dear
brethren from the far west and the far east up-
on s..cii an cceasion. They preached the
Word with such power that saints were made
to rejoice and sinners to fear. The church
seems to be much strengthened. Five were
added to the church by letter, and one that lelt
last Fall, returned and was gladly received by
the church. Thus we see here, as well as else-
where, tbst they sometimes see thst tbfiy took
the wrong step, anJ are willing to return, for
which we bless Gjd. Bat dear brethren and
sisters, let us all take warning, as the evil one
is always going about seeking whom he may
devour. Ever pray for us that we may hold
out faithful. May the Lord bless us and keep
us unto the end, is my prajer.
Peieb Browee.
From Joseph John.— rViU you please an-
nounce through the colnmus of your valuable
paper that on the 4th day of the present
month the members of the Squirrel Creek
Congregation, Wabash Co., Ind., met in church
council, and amongst some of the labor that
was transacted was the changing of the name
of oar church district — from Squirrel Creek to
Roann. Therefore be it known to whom it
may concern, that from aeneeforth this church
district shall be recjgnized as the Koann
Church District. By order of the church.
From Los Angelos Co , Cal. — I left home
on the 19th of Mjy, for a visit, and to labor
among the few members in this count)', and
also on some olhr-r business. Our first work,
after leaving home, was in Fresno county.
Htre we had the pleasure to address a Sunday-
school, and to hold one meeting with a kind
and generous people. Arrived in this county
last Fiiiay. Made arrangements to preach m
the Methodist church at this place to-morrow
night. Engaged also to hold several meetings
in a Presbyterian church about eight miles
from this plac^. There are also several mem-
bers at Santa Monica, and one family at San
Dug-) whom 1 expect to visit, if the Lord will.
Brethren of the East, do not forget the isolat-
ed members on the Pacific coast. If ycu can-
not labor for them, pray for them. I am now
at the house of Bro. L. W. Riley, formerly
from Ind. May the Lord gnide and protect
us. P. S. Gaeman.
From Peoria City, la. — We have jut
passed through the severest hail storm we have
ever seen. It commenced hailing about 1: 30
P. M., aod in a few minutei the windows on
the west side of buildings were a total wreck.
Shingles were squashed m. All kinds of vege-
tables bitterly beaten iuto the ground. Hail-
stoni s were picked up that would measure
twelve inches in circumference! We have not
yet beard how large an area the storm covered.
D. E. Bkubakee.
From Buffalo, Mo.— We are having fine
weather for the growing crops at present, and
everything 's doing well, except the wheat;
the Hessian fly and chinch bug are working on
some pieces very bad. Farmers are all busv
cultivating their corn (some the third timr.)
Health IS gold; no epidemic diseases in tbe
country, or chills and fever. There will b'i
some fruit; such as apples, cherries, and small
fruits such as grapes, raspberries, and goose-
berries; peaches all "Winter killed." The B.
AT W, is a very welcome visitor in this little
church, for all the sermons we get here are
through its columns. May God ever sustain
you in the noble work you are doing, is my
prayer. The church is still in peace and un-
ion, but without a Pr^tsr to feed Christ's sheep.
Is there none to come and help us? Who
will come and help ns? Pray for us.
S. L. Rhodes.
From Flag Spring, Andrew Co., Mo. —
Our little band of brethren and sisters are all
in union, laboriog in the cause of our great
Redeemer; bat sadness and mourning per-
vades our neighborhoid this morning. A cy-
clone passed through our neighborhood yester-
day evening, and destr.-yed propsrty ind lives;
also it demolished buildings entirely. A great
amount of horsfs, catt'e, and hogs were killed.
I Cin't give particulars of it. We heard of
four deaths and others badly injured; that is,
in our neighborhood. How many more we
can't tell, as it passtd on; it passed wiihin
three quarters of a mile from us.
Daniel Gmck.
From A H. Puterbaugh. — My visit to
the Huntington congregation, Ind , was oae of
those happy seasons for which we pray and la-
bor. During our visit of three days we bap-
tized five dear souls Oar visit was entiiely
too short: but we trust that those who are now
coanting the cost, will soon be ready to take
upon them the yoke of Jesus a'ao. The Love-
feast was a delightful one, and will long be
rememberrd by those participating. Msy God
bless those dear brethren and sisters living in
the Huntington churc'n, as well as his Israel
everywhere, and save as all. Amen.
From White Oak Church, Pa. — Last
Sunday (June Sth) our regular meeting was at
Petersburg. Had good attendance and atten-
tion. After meeting two precious souls were
added to tbe church by baptism. On the 8th
and 9th of June was our Love-feast, also at
Petersburg. It vas largely attended, but there
were not so many the.e as at previous times, on
account of the r3in which we had. Ministers
present from a distance w«re Bro. G. W.
Backer, from Hsjifratcwn, brethren Andrew
Myers and Jacob Aldinger, from York county.
Pa., and others froii adjoining churches. We
had a feast of love, which I think will hn re-
membered for some time.
AsNA E. Light.
From Dr. J. Sturgis. — Our Communion
season is over once more, and an enjoyable
seasons it was for the saints and a large num-
ber of spectators. Two more were added to
our number by baptism. Many more are
counting the cost. Others have been stand ng,
aa it were, on the very threshhold of the church
for a long time, fully persuaded as to the cor-
rectness of the G )sp--l ti-aehiug and pr_actice o
the church and say, 'I will, [ will,'' while oth
ers th >t seetu afar off are passing them in tht
race cf eternal h iopiuess. Indeed is procrar
tiuacion ths -hii-f of souls as well as time.
Wawaka, Ind.
383
TUl^ BKETI-IRKN^ AT WOi;K:
^aliU mH Mmptmu.
S. T. BOSSBRMAN,
Editoe.
All communioatioDS for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bos^erman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co„Ohio.
POPULAR FALLACIES.
JtGHTairand damp weather are held in
great horror by multitudps of ; ersons
who are sicKly or have weak con?titutionE; con-
eequently, by avoiding the night air and damp
weather, and changeable weather, and weather
that is conaiderfd too hot or too cold, they are
kept within doors the much larger portion of
their time, and as a matter of course continue
invalids, more and Bsore ripening for the
grave every honr; the reason if, they are breath-
ing an impure atmosphere nineteen-twentieths
of their whole existence.
As nothing can wash us clean but pure water,
80 nothing can cleanse the blood, nothing can
make health-giving blood, but the agency ot
pure air. So great is the t -ndencv of the blood
to become impure in consequence of waste and
useless matters mixing with it as it passes
through the body, that it requires a hogshead
of air every hour of our lives to unload it of
these impurities; but in proportion as this air is
vitiated, in such proportion does it infallibly
fail to relieve the blood of these impuritits, and
in^pure blood is the found'ntion of all disease.
The great fact that those who are out of doors
most. Summer and Winter, day and night', rain
or shine, have the best health the world over,
does of itself filsify tho general impression
that night air or any other outdoor air is ua-
healthy as compared with indoor air at the
same time.
Air is the great necessity of life: so much so
that if deprived of it for a momfat, we psrish;
and so constant is the necessity of (he blood
for the contact with the atmosphere, that everv
drop in the body is exposed through the medi-
um of the lungs every two minutes and a half
of our existence.
Whatever may be the impurity of outdoor air
of any locality, the indoor air of that locality is
still more impure, because of the dust and decay-
ing and odoriferous matters which are found
in all dwellings. Besides, Low can the indoor
air be more healthy than the outdoor air, other
things being equal, when the dwelling is sup-
plied with air from without? ,
To this very general law there is one excep-
tion, which is of the highest importauca to n jt«.
When the dajs are hot and the nights cool,
there are periods of time within each twenty-
four hours when it is safest to be within doors,
with doors and windows closed: that is to say,
for the hour or two including mnrise and sun-
set, bacaus" about suns-'t the air crols. and the
vapors which the heat of the day has causad
to ascend far above us, condense and settle near
the surface of the earth, so as to be breathed by
the inhabitsnts; as the night grows colder,
these vapors sink lower, and are witi in a foot
or two at the earth, so they are not breathed.
As the sun rises these same vapo s are waruiei'.
and begin to ascend, to be breathed again; bu',
as the ^ir becomes warmer, they are carried so
far a'ooTe our heads as to b? inaocuous. Thus
it is that th." old fir, z'.us A Cttarle^too, S. C,
remembered that while it was considered im-
portant to live ill the country during the Sum-
mer, the crmmon observation ol the pei'ple or-
iginated the custom of riding into town, not in
the cool of the ev^nii g or of the morning, but
in the middle of the day. They did not uudcr
stand tue philosopliy, but they obterved the
fact that thos?. who cam-> to the city at midday
remained well, while tbose wnodid so esrly or
late suffered from it.
All strangers at Rome are cautioned not to
cross the Pontine marshes afier the heat of the
day is over. S.xteen of the ship's crew, touch-
ing at one of the West India islands, slept on
shore several nights, and thirteen of Ih9m died
of yellow fevnr in a few day?, while of tw-o hun-
dred and eighty, who were freely ashore during
the day, not a single case of illness occurred.
The marshes above named are crossed in six or
eight hours, and many travelers who do it in
the night are attacked with iuort.vl fevers.
This does, at first sight, seem to indicate that
night air is unwholesome, at least in the locali-
ties of virulent malarias, but there is no f'irect
proof that the air about sunrise and sunset .is
not that which is productive of the mischief
For the sake of eliciting the observations of
intelligent men, we present our theory on this
sabj-iot.
A person might cross these marsh s with im-
punity, who would set out on his jiiurney an
hour or two after sundoinn, and finish it an
hoiir or two before sunup, especially if he be-
gan that j lurney on a hearty meal, because,, in
this way, he would be traveling in the cool of
the night, which eoolcevs keeps the malaria so
near tbe s iriice of the farth as to preveut its be
ing breathfd to a hurtful extent. — Exchange.
HOW TO MAKE A COMFORTABLE
HOUSE.
A
lathing, upon the vvail, which by ttiis time will
have becoiiie a solid stone. We now have a
house vith a space of about one-third of an
inch bstween the stone and the siding (too nar-
row for mice,) filled with dead air. The heat of
the room during the day, of course, waim^ the
stone walls, about four inches thick, and the
warmth is retained during the night, the dead
air bet^Tt'en the nail and siding preventing the
escape of the heat. I have tested the above, in
the house in which I now live, for about ten
years, during which I have kept no fires at
night, ^rd have found no frost gathered upon
the wall, even in coldest weather, except white
specks upon the heads of the nails driven into
the base or m:>pboard. As the mortar can be
mixed and filled in by the cheapest k-nd of help,
the extra cost above tint of en ordiuary bal-
loon frame house will not much exceed what
ii saved in the expecse of latbing, and this is
richly repaid in the increased comfort of the oc-
cupants of such a house. — C. C. Bayley.
'THEY DO NOT KNOW ANY
BETTER."
WESTERN correspondent of the Nftw
York Tribune offers the following good
suggestions to these building houses in our
changeable climite:
''Hsving erected a ba'loon frame, acd ar'just-
ed the studding fur the reception of the door
and window frsm^s, with a firm foundation,
nail boards to the f.jot of the stud.-s outside and
in, not driving the nails so that they cannot be
readily drawn, and fill in bet?/een th« boards
with a mix';ure of one part liim to sixteen parts
ciarse gravel — the mortar containing,of course,
no stones of larger diameter than the width of
the studs or the space between tie boards nailed
to them — and so continue to do, nailing on
boardsandfiUic gin till night. The next morn
ing the nails may be drawn, and the boards
raised and nailed on again, if the weather h;s
been warm and dry, as the mortar by that tim
will have set, so as not to need their support; if
the weaher bi.s been dr.mp, a longer time will
be required. Continue in this way until a
height has been reached equal at least to that
of the first story. Next n^il stripf! of lath to
the studs on the outside, insert the door and
window frames, and proceed to side up the house
A cheap, warm, and durable t-iding may be
made from firjt quality fr^ncing, matched, and
nailed on with the tongues up.
''Having sided the house, plaster, without
THERE is certainly a great deal of wrong-
doing by men and women, the wrong of
which IS so plain to lookers on that one wonders
what motive there can be for sEcriflcing their
own obvious interests. Pride, malice acd re-
venge accounts for many things. But there is
a ela's of evils for which ignorance is to be
blamed; and in recognizing this factor we are
helped at once to pity, while we blame the
wrong-doer, and we are shown one thing at
least' that may be attempted in the way of hxi
reform.
There are thousan s of single men who have
no home-life, and who thinb it beyond their
reach. Their evenings are loEg, tedious and
dull, and they go to much expeuse to get rc-
li-f. They buy tobacco; they pay for st.imu-
Imts; they patronizi places of .<\maiemnit;
they keep up f-'-rms of society thfit cost fh^m
something; in their own way they entertain;
and thfy would confess, in moments of fr.^nk-
ness, ihit they are not very hpppy after all.
After a little the corcm.ner forms of y^joy-
ment become ini'ipi'i, nnd 'hey have to go lur-
ther, and, in a csrtiiti propartion of c.i3i=s, be-
fore they thirjk they csai afford home-life, Ihey
are unfit for its enjoyment. Tiiey are pre-
maturely old, dilapidated'in feeling, bankrupt
in ailection, incapable' of Koapting to the new
and gentler ways— 'flien'' — more or less pen-
itent, but condemned to miss the sweetness and
aroma of life, however favorable their cii^cum-
stances may become.
They did not know tha' with right ideas of
life it would have been easier and chei^per for
them to have married fitting wives; that they
spent on needless and often noxious indulgen-
ces as much as would have — in the hands of a
hhlp-meet — secured the pure, serene and sati^fy-
iag happinB.5s which they sought in vain, and
will seek in vain forever. \B.'\
"Eat slower," is very good and very wise
coumel. There is a time for every thing — and
as eating is one of the most impnrtant things of
our mortal life, the time we take to do it right-
ly is :";f very treat importance.
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Mt. Morris, Hi.
384
THE BliETHRElSr ^T W^OKK
DILLEY— LEATHERBERKT. — At the resid-
ence of the undersigned, Cedar Co., Iowa, June
2, 1881,Mr. J. W. Dilley to Miss Sadie Leather-
berry.
HAWKINS— DILLEY.— Also by same, at same
time and place. Mr. G. S. Hawkins to Miss Maria
Dilley, all of Inland, Cedar Co., Iowa.
John Zook.
^julUn ^^\ui^*
BlMKd ars th« dud which dieln th« Lord.— B«. Hi IS.
TENNIS.- In the Cole Creek congregation, Pul-
ton Co., 111., May 27, 1881, sister Lou Ann Tennis,
aged 43 years, 3 months aad 27 days.
Deceased was the wife of Bro. Samuel Tennis,
a minister in the second degree. She was a mother
of 13 children, two of whom have gone bsfore. —
Of those still living, one is a babe three weeks old.
She was a kind, affectionate mother, a sincere
Chri5tian. Her seat was seldom vacant at church.
She died, rejoicing in the God of her salvation. —
Had a full assurance af a glorious immortality.
We deeply sympathize with our dear brother,
and pray God Almighty to sustain, him in his
deep affliction. He has the consolation of the
Christian, of not having to mourn as one without
hope. Funeral services by the Brethren.
Jacob Zuok.
GALLING ER.—A.t lona, Chickasaw County, Io-
wa, Oct. 3, 1880, John Gallinger, aggd 53 years
and 3 months.
GALLINGER.— Also at same place, Sept. 13, '80,
George W. Gallinger, aged 27 years.
GALLINGER.-Same place, May Belle Gallinger,
Oct. 13, 1880, aged 1 year, 7 months and 18 days.
The funeral services were postponed until
May 15, 1881 in order to have services by the
Brethren. May God, in his mercy, com fort the
bereaved relatives. M. H. Fowleb.
ntionncemtnt^t
liOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
es in their native lands V Do they send their rela-
tives tracts and papers V Do they write to them,
and do all they can, in order to get them convert-
ed?
If not, for God's sake go to work at once, and
soon the cry will come across the deep : " Come
over and help ub," and the brotherhood be com-
pelled to send some, to receive them into fellow-
ship, and the Danish Mission movement be repeat
ed over and over again until our banner is plant-
ed all over the globe.
In Thyland we had only two members for
years, coming to the church through the instru-
mentality of Rudolph Christensen, who years ago
went to America. By prayer and work, God,
gave us a new brother last year, who had some
gifts to speak a word for Jesus. He was elected a
minister by the church on his visit here; went
home and now writes as follows :
WliLBKSLEV, /
Mat 20, '81. f
Dear Brother: —
As I, this evening, attended a Baptist
meeting, Marie Lars Harring's wife entreated me
to write to you in regard to baptism. She wept
and said she had no peace either night or day. She
could not feel content with a change of miad,
faith and repentance ; but wanted baptism in ac-
corJanca with the Word of God.
She said, I should hurry you onward, to come
same days before Pentecost, so that things could
be arranged in good time, for a Love-feast. She
prays for her husband and wants him alon*. —
Help her in her struggle, dear Irjther, yea, ask
God to shed his Spirit abroad in our hearts, that he
may overrule us all ; then we will have a second
Pentecost,- God to glory, and us to joy.
I think of five weeping sinners, who may be
baptized this time. May God's will be done. You
wrote to us to ask for one sister, so we could
hold a feast ; now you see the Lord has more than
answered our prayers. Praise his holy name.
Now I send you all our love and pray, God will
bless you in soul and body. I often think of you
and the tender care you bestowed on me, when 1
was in your house. 1 long to visit you once more,
and speak to you all face and face.
A. Nielsen.
lake called Hopango, and in January, after a few
premonitory shocks of earth-quake, three craters
suddenly opened in the middle of the lake, and
belched forth immense volumes of steam, dust
and fiery cinders.
By-and-by the three vents merged into one, and
an islet of tufE and lava uprose above the surface
of the waters. Attempts were made to approach
this young volcanic island, but the feat was im-
possible, owing to the boiling of the water, and the
showers of dust and clouds of vapor enveloping
it.
The new volcano long continued to vomit forth
great quantities of steam and virulent gases. All
the fishes of the lakes were parboilecl, amid the
bodies of innumerable dead shell-fish and aquatic
animals. -
It is a significant fact that the outburst was pre-
ceded by an exceptional rise in the level of the
lake, owing to the rains. This appears to he the
first instance on record of a volcano bursting up
through the waters of an in and lake; but sub-
marine volcanoes breaking out in the ocean bed
are no very rare phenomena.
A Great Oak.
June 25, at 2 P. M., in West Pine church, (near
Woodstock, Richland Co., Wisconsin.
June 25 and 26, Elk Creek, Johnson Co., Neb., at
the house of Bro. Jacob Crafts, commencing at
10 A. M.
July 2 and 3, at 1 P. M , in Grundy church, Grundy
Co., Iowa.
Sept. 3 and 4, in Mound church. Bates Co., Mo.
About Miss Goodrich.
From C. Hope.
Fredekiokshaven, )
May 22, 1881. (
The good news from Thyland I will send to you
that our Brethren may feel glad with us. It shows
it to be a fact, that if a preacher lives out his
faith, he will sooner or later gather around him a
little band of believers. I would to God that we
had twenty ministers located atdifferent points in
Denmark, Sweden and Norway, Germany and Eng-
land, and within a few years, we would at least
have as many churches in Europe.
Why is it that we have so many German and
English members, even ministers, and no church-
In reply to your query in regard to the miracu-
lous cure of Miss Goodrich, I will say, that I am
boarding at her home near Yellow Creek, 111., and
can give you a few items in regard to the matter.
From her mother who was with her during the
greater part of her illness, I have heard as much,
and more than was published in the "Inter
Ocean," and have no reason to doubt the veracity
th« statement.
I have read several letters written by the lady
herself, and in every one she gave God the glory
for her present strength. She feels the need of
faith, if she would keep the blessing.
During the years previous to her affliction, she
was a zealous worker for her Master— in the Sab-
bath school, in the day school and elsewhere; evi-
dently the Lord is blessing her for it.
That her faith in God's power may be the means
of gain to her, and also of causing others to obey
his will, and thus receive the reward, not only of
present enjoyment, but of "life eternal" is the sin-
cere wish of the writer. M. A. Hakt.
In the old Friends' burying ground on the princi-
pal street of the city of Salem, New Jersey, stands
a magnificent white oak, which looks as if it had
a millenium of vigorous life left in it yet, although
it must have been a tree of majestic projiortions
when John Fen wick lan''ed there one fine October
day, two hundred and five years ago, and founded
the first town on the east bank of the Delaware.
The Salem Oak is not so remarkable for the
size of its trunk, which is scarcely more than 20
feet in circumference at six feet from ground, as
it is for its amplitude of shade. In one directien
its branches have a spread of 112 feet, and in the
direction of right angles to its greatest diameter,
its branches extend more than a hundred feet.
At about ) 5 feet from the ground, the trunk
swells into a great mass, and then diverges into
at least twenty main branches, each of which
would make a large tree. Taken altogether, in al-
titude, volume and expansion, it is one of the
grandest specimens of its kind to be seen in this
country.
It seema quite natural that the placid and sub-
stantial old Quaker town, whose very name signi-
fies peace, should have gathered about the great
tree with its "tranquil aspect of venerable count-
enance through centuries," and it was almost a
necessity that the reverent pride and good taste of
the Salem people have led them to select a likeness
of the oak for the devise upon the city seal.
The high waters of the Mississippi River this
year flooded a territory as wide as Massachusetts
ahd longer than from Boston to Omaha.
A VOI-CANIC LAKE.
M. De Lesseps is credited with describing on his
return to Europe, a singular, geological phenome-
nen. In the K«publi(j of ,:!an Salvador there is a
• Skveeal prominent Scotch farmers propose to
make a tour through this country the present sea-
son, to obtain information in agricultural matters.
Many of the new houses built this year are
provided with insulated wires laid under the
plastering, ready for the introduction of the elec-
tric light.
i n0 !■ ■
There Is no limit to the uses of scientific dis-
covery. It is now proposed to supply the Arctic
expeditions about to set out from San Francisco
with coils of light steel wire which can be trans-
ported by and unwound from sledges, and thus
telephonic communication be maintained between
exploring parties and the base of supplies.
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Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, June 28, 1881.
No. 25.
Editorial Items.
We are all builders.
A GOOD business— building a good character.
Thkke ai-e now about seventy niembers in Denmark.
Bkothbk W. C. Teeter and wife reached home last
week.
An unprofitable business— tearing down other people's
characters.
Zion's Watchman copies Brother J. S. Mohler's article
on the " River of Life.''
We are of the impression that the Annual Meeting
this year fully paid expenses.
At the Pine Creek Feast; (111.) Daniel Price, Jr., was
elected to the deacon's office.
The, members hi Meigs county, Ohio, now belong to
. the North-eastern District of Ohio.
Brother D. L. WiUiams says the locusts are quite
plenty just now in Saline county. Mo.
An exchange says, a. punctual man is very rarely a poor
man, and never a man of doubtthl credit.
The address of Isaac Studebaker is changed from Vir-
den, 111., to Olathe, Johnson county, Kan.
Those who labor to make a great figore in the world
generally make a small figure in the church.
The address of J. R. Deppen is changed from Nachu-
sa, Lee county, lU., to Mt. Monis, Ogle county, 111.
Send something to Brother Quinter and help swell the
Darish Meeting-house Fund. We ought to raise $4,000.
Brother Levi Snowberger was elected to the ministry
at Lost Nation, Iowa, during the Feast at that place week
before last.
Brother Daniel Vaniman conducted the chapel ex-
ercises in the College last Thursday morning, His theme
was mental development.
■ Many of those who attended the meeting at Ashland
did not enter the dinmg tent, but took their meals at ore
of the outside restaurants.
We learn that a number of Brethren contemplate lo-
cating at Mt. Morris. They seem determined to m.ike
this a strong point in the West.
Show your Brethren at Work to your neighbor-
when read— and ask him to subscribe. He may want to
read Stein's Letters of Travel.
Brother Andes, our tailor from Pennsylvania,, is just
now getting all the work he can' possibly do. He can
make you look like a brother outside, at least.
Brother M. A. Eisenhour, our agent a; Plymouth,
procured eighteen subscribers tor B. at W. recently, at
the close of a meeting: and W. F. Kyger, nf Good's
Mills, Va.. procured ten at a Sunday-school. We publish
this for the encouragement of those who ought to go and
do likewise.
One man can pull down more truth in one day than
ten men can build up, on the principle that it is easier to
tear a building apart than to put it together.
About fifty members from Lanark attended the Feast
at Lost Nation, Iowa, week before last. Excursions of
that kmd aie both pleasant and profitable to the cause.
This week Brother S. T. Bosserman tells us how he got
sick; next, he will tell how he got well. By the way, it
might be good for the people to teU how he keeps well.
The College proved quite convenient at the Annual
Meeting. • The whole building seemed to have been used
as a place of shelter and resort. Of couroC, it was fuU.
It is said that the use of the Revised New Testament
in the fashionable pulpit§ will compel some of the popu-
lar ministers to either ro-write many of then- s^nuoHS oi'
wiitc new ones. '
*
Brother J. W. Stein's Letters of Travel will be pub-
lished m the B. at W. only. If you want to read all,
you should subscribe now, as we can not print any extra
copies.
So.ME of the members thought that the playing of the
band and beating the drum, near the Annual Meeting
groimd, on Thursday evening, just as the council broke
up, was not in place.
Probably the man who never made a mistake in his
life never made anything else. This item is for those
who find all the faults in their neighbors and none in
themselves.
Brother Daniel Vaniman thinks that with properly
continued efforts a church imght be buijt up in St. Louis
The greatest drawback is the lack of a house in which to
hold meetings.
Brethren Eshelman and D. L. Miller were in Chicago
last week selecting new books for the "Cassel Library."
About $500.00 worth were purchased and will be here and
shelved inside of a few days.
We have sold a large number of " Library of Univers-
al Knowledge " for the American Book Exchange, and a?
our agreement with them includes notices of their books,
om- readers will find it On page 399.
The Microcosm to our regular subscribeis has been
delayed somewhat, but all have now been supplied.
Price '50 cents, or free one year to all who now subscribe
forB. AT W., one year, and pay cash, ^1..50.
If unhapxjy people coiild forget the cause of their sad
state, how happy they would be! Every one has a mis-
sion in life, but it seems to be the mission of a small
number to mind their own business alone.
The Rev. Daniel McKay, of Pekin, says one boy m the
school at a recent examination performed the almost in-
credible feat of memory for anybody but a Chinaman, of
repeating the whole New Testament "without missing a
single word.
W e think there is an excellent opening here for some
one to put up a guitable boarding house and board stu-
dents, as there are generally more on hand than can be
accommodated in the College buildings, and especially
will that be the case next Fall ;md Winter, for there arc
already enrolled, for the Fall term, foiu* times as many
students as there were last year at this time. A board-
ing house conducted on stiictly hygienic principles would,
we think be well patronized.
Brother Allen Ives has returned from Goldendale,
Wash. Ty., to his former place of residence. Burr Oak,
Jewell county. Kan. His corre.«pondents will note this
change and address him accordingly.
The ^'indicator thinks it hard to keep up with the
motions and seconds at our Annual Meeting. Much of
this confusion is caused by the parties making motions out
of order. Perhaps we need to study parliamentary rules
a Httle.
To-DAV will be the closing. exercises of the College, and
the pupils \\'ill immediately take their departure for their
homes. Our best wishes go with them. May they prove
useful workers in the great and good cause of benefitting
humanity.
The Standing Committee had its room in the College
this your, and we did not see that it effected the minds of
the members one particle. They were as firm in the es-
tabhsheJ principles of the church as any Standing Com-
mittee we ever had.
About 400 p^jrsons came on a special train from Day-
ton, Ohio, to Ashland. As they passed up the main street
to the Annual Meeting g-round, we thought we never saw
people walk so fast. Their movements indicated good
health and plenty of energ}'.
At the Annual Meeting Brother Quinter stated that he
had in his hands about $100.00 of the money raised, a
few years ago, to defray the expenses ot the committee
appointed to -sTsit CalUornia. He was instracted to hold
the money for the use of futm'e committees.
Brother Daniel Vaniman spent a few days with u<
last week. He was on his way to Waddam's Grove. He
seemed to enjoy himself finely as he is a lover of books
schools, and the printing office, and is at home in either.
We admtoe brethren who are willing to live and let live.
A new tract, now ready, called "Daniel's Vision," and
" How to Conquer the Quid." Friends of reform should
purchase these in lai-ge quantities and distribute them
where they "will do good. Price Scents, single copy;
•5 for 10 cents; 2.5 for 40 cents; -50 for 75 cents; 100 for
$1.00. For sale by Western Book Exchange, Mt. Mor-
ris, lU.
We should be thankful for the fourth of J uly, for it i»
known a,s the birthday of the best uation on which th«
sun ever shone. The time used tj be when good people
met in religious assemWies to hear the Declaration of In-
dependence read, and thank God for the liberties they
enjoyed. But times have changed : — a worldly assembly
now meets; the day is celebrated in a manner that is far
from being rehgious; hence our advice to our members is,
to take no part in such proceedings. We do not think
they are in harmony with the hum'ole principles of Chris-
tianity, hence we keep away from such places.
PLEASE EX1»I>AIJJ.
" Can old subacribers avail themselves of the excellent
term? offered in your club rates':' " William.
Certainly! All they need to do is to send us the money,
and wi' shall extend tbe time on their paper. For exam-
ple: suppose you have paid to Jan. 1, S'^, and now s-i-nd
us !$1..50; we will mark your paper paid to Jan. 1, 83, and
send you the Microcosm one year. Or if j'ou wish to
avail yourself of the offer of the "Problem of Huniim
Life," B. AT W., and Microcosm, and have already paid
to Jan. 1, 82, Vn- sending us f2..50 we will send you the
book. H. AT W. till .Ian. S3, and the J/ic/'oco.siH one year.
Do not look for better tenns ; they can not be given. Now
is the time to accept these oli'ers.
38G
T H E K KK-T H HE N A-T WO RKl
mJi
§tiqmm mMp
WASHIIvG 'LHa SAINTS' Fii.EX.
BY MES. K. B. HAEIMAN.
O'saie brethren dear wbo think it qieer,
That I now should wash yoar feet;
y rr attention 1 nd, while I as a frieod,
My reason bold repeat.
The Lord of old, has plainly told,
As ia his word you will see;
I the way hsTi led, and have often said,
'T s well — if yon follow me.
their prid-, this ordinance deride,
Tis a noa-ess'^iitial they contend;
But while they disavow we will humbly bow.
And Kr^ it to the end.
1 ! we out look in the blessed Book
Of Bod's owh word we'll see
That our Sivior said, I the way have ltd,
'Tis well if you follow me.
Ju-o 20 to the Wor5, and see what the Lord,
Has said in the thirteenth of Jjhn;
!i?(e he pldoiy taught that ye also ought
To do as I have done
Ait' •^xaBapli true I give unto you,
As Lord and Ma-iter I be,
1 th-! way have led, aad have often said,
'Tia well — if yoii follow n-.e.
J : r ! fcougifc it m^t-t, to wash their feet.
To show how he loved them still —
;,: -insed the rite, on humility's migh',
And placed it in bis 'Will."
J a Gill ni3 Lord, as in m Word,
[ sssured you thus 1 be,
A :.c the way have led, you mn-c do as I eaiL
'T s well-^if you follow rtie.
Peter he catDe, to wash his the same,
Bat Peter sa:d he'd rither be exen-ed;
U.t'. the Mjslsr ri-plis^. O-i von • selfisUnes-i
By tee y^Li c^. .,,1 o^ iciu-c J,
' T;-. mine to say, but yours to obey
. With deep humility;
I the way hay^ Icrl, ani have holdij sal^,
'Tis well — if you fil'ow me.
>Tiiy say ye Lord, repeat L^u-d, LDrd,
Ann do not what I say;
You can't be my friends, if yon only prett'nd
To f*!el — —but not obey,
T'.ike actions bold, but not v?- ■ ' - - - - told.
To tell us what we be;
F irthe Mast-tra-iid, I the way have led,
'Tis well — if you follow me.
( ) a- souls are on fire, while we boldly admire
The humility acd ! r 'ere.
Tjaak God for f,!ie rite, wit.h ail
our might.
Though the proud mav laugh and sneer.
ve loan en ' - hat the Lord
did tell
Ab i M, is ordinance 1-
I th. '.vay hive ltd, do a.; i .., v, oaid,
And wash one another's feet
J., a future array, at (he jar'gm'rit day,
Wheij this oriinann ^1 i , furhd,
SkiI) with lighf most 1- its trophies
tfi the feet
Ut our Lord — Judge of the world.
Mow will scjtfrs tremble when the world
shbll a-stmisle
A'flii-stand thsir riorm to s?e;
If the Judge shall sjy. Why don't you obey.
And meeklj — follow cie?
0 brethren dear, the Master is near.
While humbly washing feet;
1 feel to rij liee, for I bear his voice
01 approbation sweet.
If you will obey, in a future day
You shall reign above with me.
Where all is p-ace, and storms all cease.
Till thfii— 0 follow me.
For the Brethren at Work .
PHINCIPLBS.
Br C H. BAlSBArGH.
WHO investigates them? candidly
applies them ? intelligently talks
and writes about thtm? And yei what
a show of devotion is made to them,
while they are ignored and abused in
their very advocacy. Liberty, progress,
unfettered individuality, are the watch
words of the day ; and yet these under
lie all evil, all sin, no lfS9 than good.
Liberty to do wrong is the very pivot
of moral bticg, and the law of progress
r^m.iins in fall fierce in the hellward no
less than in the Heavenward course. No
indiyiduaiity, not even God's, is abso-
luttrly unfettered, all being bound to
the inevitable const quencts of volition.
All responsible being has the power of
choice between opposites of conduct
and character, but not between their
issues. There is no must in God's good-
ness apart from choice. "His peace
which passeth all understanding" would
be no peace were not omnipotent will
and infinite love in it. We get ours on
no other ground. No soul iseiiher good
o!' happy by chance. Nor by blind,
ignorant pri-fcrence. Prgudice is not
principle, although it beais its label.
Reason, conscience, love are the pre-
cursors of right will.
One peremptorily announces, "I never
did and never will advocate a peculiar
cut of dress, but will do all in my pow-
er to do anything in harmony with the
gospel." AVil this brother please po'nt
out any dress, for angel, devil, man,
beast, or plant, that has not "a peculiar
cut." Every exterior is cut exactly ac
Cording to its life. No exception to
this law. Ignorance of principleiies at
the root of such an utterance. Again
S|ieaks the same authority: "I believe
if it was right for the old sisters to
wear hats, it is not wrong now. I be
lieve tihere is nothing in tshe Bible
against wearing a plain hat. 1 oppos ;
a fashionable hat, and will help expel
any sister that wears a fashionable hat."
Consummate nonsense. The plainest
thing in the world is as liable to the
principle of wrong as the gaudiest.
Preference has a motive, and this 13
largely aifected by circumstances. What
are these cix'cumstances respecting the
deviation from established order? Do
they in the aggregate, or singly, signify
devotion to the cross, a higher apprecia-
tion and expression of the life ol Christ?
Who dare affirm? What s;s'er will
rise and in view of death and judgment
de-.lare that her plain hat is a matter of
Gons'.ience, and worn for the sake of
the princip'e that sets Christ so widely
apart from the world ? All argrument
that shirks this central idea is the very
essence of rottenness. To refer to the
hats worn by sisters in a former genera-
tion in justification of the modern cus-
tom IS unfair in the last degree. Simi-
larity of circumstances alone establish-
es identity of principie. Let us be
open minded and honest. TLe princi-
ple that underlies legislation in the ad-
justment of this matter is a fixed neces-
sity. Whether the church has a right
to insist on the particular costume she
has adopted, is quite another question.
But the "CM<'' 18 not any more '■pecu-
liar'" than any other. I am no advo-
cate for the prevailing, or adopted
mode, as being exclusively expressive of
the idaa of inward crucifixion, and sej)-
arateness from the world. That it does
express this principle none but a luna-
tic would gainsay. Bat such loose,
thoughtless argument as that quoted
above renders legislation imperative,
and at least approximate conformity to
a standard mode. But while the prin-
ciple is inflexible, the application is not.
Christ and his apostles, and the early
Christians, wore neither broad rimmed
hats nor round coat^5. Jn revolutionary
times both these were tip top fashion.
Deviation from rule can have but two
motives: conscience and lust. And
both of thfse must be interpreted by
two specifications: a high and compre-
hensive otj^'Ctive standard, and the sum
of the life in which the departure oc-
curs. Jesus is the Ideal. Does His
life, in its quality and exhibition, justi-
fy/our liberty ? Is our choice integral
to the high calling of God in Chiist Je-
sus? intrinsically principles never
chaiage, but in rapresenfatioin, owing to
'hrHJiYj ;h.ke>t
? jr< r-
disparity of circumstances. The prin
ciple involved in the rowing of a skiiF
and the flying of a bird is the same,
and yet the form widely varies with a
general uniformity. The showy, sym-
bolic costume of the High Piiest, and
sackcloth and ashes of the humiliated
had one root; both were related in
principle to the Divine w'll and human
fealty. Wherever there is ground for
such a motive, let all sisters wear hats
by all means, and brethren don the lat-
est style, and chew aad puff the latest
brand of the weed which so many
value above the partiog commission of
Jesus. It is the life of God we want,
and not the construction of propositions
and definitions. The sun will shine any
how, no matter what cur philosophy of
light. Its law waits not our chemical
experiments and scientific deductions.
Our natural life will fashion its exter-
ior, despite the conflicting philosophies
of biology. Will ''God manifest in the
flesh" do less? Has t'ne Holy Ghost a
tendency to carnal conformity any more
than our physical vis vita to merge
into the form of an ass or toad ? Is Dar-
winism right after all, even in the
sphere of the spirit's operation, evolv-
ing : ngels out of porwiggles, and
snakes and snappers out of seraphims ?
He in whom God dwells, who has
knowledge of the Word in the letter
and 8pirit,will need no ecclesiastical con
ference to cut his dress, neither will he
despise the law of the church necessi-
tated by the presence and energy of
anti christian influences. "He that hath
an ear, let him hear what the Spirit
saith unto the churches." Eev. 2: 29
i^87
F^r the Bretlireo at Work.
AM I MY BROTHER'S KEEPER?
BT B. F. MOOMAW.
TT was certainly the design of an all-
■*- wise and beneficent Creator, the
great progenitor of the human family
that we should liv.j in a boay of frater-
nal Brotherhood,' to be mutually de
pendent upon each other, to love one
another, and to labor to promote the
happinefs and welfare of all. There is
none therefore so independf^nt in the
endowments of wisdom or wealth, or
all worldly advantages combined but
that they may at some time or other
stand in need and be greatly benefitted
by the services of the most humble and
indigent member of society. The
monarch and bis subjects, the tyrant
and Lis vassal, the master and his slave,
the landlord and his tenant, Ihe bond-
holder and his debtor, the farmer and
the day laborer, the mechanic and his
jours, the doctor and his patient, the
lawyer and hia client, the officers of
government and their constituents, the
man of poverty and the man of wealth —
all these are more or less dependent up
on each other and should live together
in love, and assist and encourage each
other as they have opportunity. They
should feel that they are brethren, and
that as circumstances may suggest that
they "are their brother's keeper."
This idea is forcibly illustrated by
the fable of the lion and the mouse.
The mouse by chance falls into a trap
helpless for relief. The lion discovers
bis situation and kindly relieves the
prisoner; the mouse as a token of grati-
tude proposes when an opportunity pre-
sents itself to reciprocate the kindnes~
of his friend. The lion however in the
vanity of his greatness and comparative
superiority, treats with contempt the
offer of his little ward. But it so hap-
pened that the lion was captured and
confined with a long chain; now just as
helpless as the little mouse in the trap,
but fortunately the chain was attached
by a leather collar. Herein was an op-
portunity for the mouse, and setting
about the work with means urovided
by nature, he soon cut the collar in two
and the lion was free. The moral is in
the text, "Am I not my brother's k<-ep
er?"
But alas for poor fallen humanity
through the insiduous devices of the ad-
versary this beautiful order of things
was perverted, and in, stead of that love
which is of God, which is "pure, peace i-
ble, easy to be entreated, full of mercy
and good fruits, and without hypocri
sy," the contrary is exhibited by Cain
in the murder of his brother, and where-
fore slew he hiifl? The answer as given
by the apostle is "beciuse his own
works were evil, and his brother's
righteous." 1 John 3: 12. This ia a
question that may be more minutely
considered. Cain is said to be of that
wicked one, and hence to the human
family the father, the patron and ante-
type of all envyings, hypocrisy, and
persecutions ->f every age and nation.
The immediate cause of this diabolic
al act was envy, the worst of all the
sinful ))a33ions that the sons of men are
subject to. "Wrath is cruel, anger is
ragicg, bit v.-^o is able to stand before
envy." Prov. 27: 54. We notice first
how envy prompted the act, and second,
how by stratagem and hypocrisy he
■succeeded in perpetrating it upon hia
innocent and unsuspecting victim.
Mother Eve at the birth ; f Cain said,
"I have gotten a man from the Lord."
We learn that "gotten" means acquired
or possessed, and generally implies a
high valuation of the acC[U3ition. Prob-
ably therefore Eve concluded that this
was the promised seed. On the other
hand, the name given to Abel (which
signifies vanity) seems to imply that far
inferior expectations were formed re-
specting him. And if Cain was early
taught to consider himself the superior
of his brother, it would be likely to be-
get in him that proud, malignant, and
envious spirit which produced these
fatal consequences. Thus being bloat-
ed with tie idea of pre eminence he
brought his offering unto the Lord,
Thile Abel, under a sense of his de-
pendence in the depths of humility,
brought his offering, and the Lord who
is a searcher of hearts, had respect to
Abel's offering, and rejecting Cain's,
brought him to grief, and so inflamed
his cruel passion that he determine! on
the destruction of his brother, and in
the extremity of his meanness lied to
God, and insolently demanded to know
whethi r he regarded him as his brother's
keeper. Thus he foolishly employed
his genius and energy in procuring the
ruin of his brother instead of applying
it in the use of the means as suggested
by the Lord ("If thou doest well shalt
thou not be accepted?") to relieve his
lost position and elevate his standing
with God and man. Better use the gift
we have to improve ourselves than to
injure others.
Next we notice the base hypocrisy of
Cain in decoying his brother by con-
cealing his murderous hatred under the
mark of cordial affection, entering into
familiar converse with him till he draws
h;m into a place of privacy where he
took the opportunity of slaying him;
and now frequently do we see the histo-
ry of Cain repeating itself in the vari-
ous departments of human associations,
envious because of superior endow-
ments, of greater advantages of a high-
er standing, the popularity of others
and generally because of others being
more rt spected, occupying higher posi-
tion and more successful than ourselves.
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'±'±iE BltJETHttlGN ^T V^O^J^,
It is more or less the case that the
mechanic is envious of his compeer, the
doctor of his brother phjsician, the
lawyer of Ms neijrhboring attorney, the
man who is less fortunate of his wealthy
friend, the politician of his rival, and
the preacher of his more gifted and
popular brother.
This ssunken spirit is exemplified in
many instances on record; such as Cain
and his brother, Joseph and his breth-
ren, Herod the Great in the attempt to
«Jestroy the infant Savior, the Scribes
and Pharisees in the persecution and
murder of our Lord, and the thousands
of martyrs whose blood crieth from the
ground for' vengeance upon their perse-
cutors. Add to these the numerous
cases upon the criminal records of this
.ind other countries, and it would re
quire many volumes to join their histo-
ly. There is a peculiarity in the histo-
ry of Gain and his brother that I wish
to notice a little farther. It is remem-
bered that Cam by virtue, of his birth,
aa signified by his name, concluded that
he had the pre eminence over his broth-
er, occupied a higher position, an elder,
if you please, for the time being. If it
was only provisional, he was entitled to
more respect and higher honors, and
perhaps in his pride and vain glory
mightisay, "I am in the ascendency,
and Jou are in my power, and I will
keep you there." But after the decis-
ion of the case before the great Judge,
how changed was their decision ! Abel
had now superceded him, and he great-
ly i'umiliated, and somethicg must be
done; andhe impiously challenged God's
authority for inquiring of him concern
lag his.brother, saying, "I know not;
am I my brother's keeper?" And as
for Abel he must necessarily have been
put out of the way, but like ail others
of his kind, too cowardly to make an
open and fair attack upon him in opim
day, like all hypocritical demagogues,
to get the advantage of him, entered in-
to familiar conversation with him, and
likely if they would have engaged in a
season of prayer he would have prayed
fervently that his brother could believe
on him and regard him as his fri°nd ,
and perhaps would have connected with
his prayer, a pretended effusion of tears.
At any rate he succeeded in seducing
him and getting him in a private place,
or in other words, into his power, and
dcoomplished his wicked purpose in ru -
ining h%n. And just so his descend-
ents in all ages and nations have acted
towards those who they have in their
power and of whom they entertained
fears of losing this place and power
and when having lost it hypocritically,
feigned familiarity in order to seduce
them and get an advantage over them.
This is the case especially in political
and religious circles. Political dema-
gogues are legion, and religious dema-
gogues are more numerous than they
ought to be. Politicians say that all
with them is policy and nothing for
principle, and therefore will mount any
hobby that promises to trample under
foot any that chance to stand in their
way, and carry them safely into power
and political glory; financial prosperity
to follow as a natural consequence.
Just so the religious demagogue, though
like Cain too hypocritical to acknowl-
edge it, adopts this same theory. There
are those before him who stand in his
way to position of honor, and upon
principle he is irreproachable. Policy,
then, is the only alternative. Some
quibble gets afloat in the church, the
assistant beats around, and he learns
that his supposed rival is standing up-
on principle, from which he cannot be
divided for any consideration, having
the spirit of a martyr, will suffer to be
^crificed rather than yield to such
quibbling. But the aspirant learns
farther that the other side has the major-
ity, mounts the hobby and rides into
<he position from which he has succeed-
ed in deposing his brother.
But forsooth in the loss of timei right
and justice prevail, and the case is re-
versed ; the demagogue falls below the
level of his previous standing; now
Cain-like, he becomes familiar, trying
every means to remove the rnemory of
his past conduct, and to get in the con-
fidence of his injured brother; but the
Abels of the present day having better
opportunities profit by experience, and
are not in all cases so easily decoyed,
and while in obedience to the comman i
of our blessed Master, they are willing
to forgive, and do forgive from the
heart, yet knowing that the other be-
longs to the family of Cam, they are
careful not to give them an opportuni-
ty to get them into their power, ("By
their fruits ye shall know them,") and
will if possible keep out of harm's
way. This idea is forcibly illustrated
by the fable of the lion and the fox.
An old lion who had for many years
made havoc among the other animals,
having them in his power, had no mer-
cy upon them, but gratified his desires
unsparingly upon them. But at length
age encroached upon him, his strength
and activity failing, and unable to pur-
sue his prey, he too was under the ne-
cessity of resorting to policy, and retir-
ing into a cave he issued his proclama-
tion of peace and good will to all ani-
mals, and would devote the remnant of
his days in making reparation for the
misdeeds of his past life, and invited
all to visit him in his retreat that he
might give them an evidence of his sin-
cerity and good intentions, and many
became his dupes, and went in only to
become a victim to his stratagem and
supply the cravings of his appetite. By
and by the fox concluded to pay his re-
spects to the lion also, and for this pur-
pose approached the cave; but when
coming to the entrance his keen percep-
tion happened to notice that the tracks
all pointed inward and none returning,
he did not go in, and the lion remem-
bering that the fox had not visited him,
complained of his disinclination; but
the fox replied by relating the circum-
stance of his visit to the entrance, etc.,
and asked to be excused upon the
ground that the facts as there discover-
ed awakened in him the suspicion that
it might not be so safe to go in, and so
chose to remain where he would be sure
of not becoming a dupe to his hypocri-
sy, not willing to trust him as his keep-
er.
To be my brother's keeper implies
the idea of doing unto others (as we
may have opportunity) all the good we
can, by relieving their actual necessities,
protecting their character, elevating
their standing, and in every way help-
ing their influence so as to promote
their happiness and usefulness, and
keeping out of their way everything
that might demoralize them or disquali-
fy them for performing their part upon
the stage of life. To particularize we
may mention the publishing and circu-
lating, or in any way encouraging the
reading of obscene or any other light
literature, which at the present day is
doing more to vitiate the tastes and
demoralize the conduct of the rising
youth than anything else. We will
connect with this all, trifling amuse-
ments; such as attending theatres, the
various exhibitions of the ring, circus-
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es and other shows, the ball-room and
all of their kind.
And in this catalogue we will notice
the manufacture of having made of our
grain, fruit, or anything over which we
have control, selling or giving away, or
in any way encouraging the use of in-
toxicating beverages, in the use of
which more lives have been sacrificed,
more wickedness produced, moresaffer-
ing caused, more families ruined, more
subjects for houses of correction and
for the gallows, and more souls consign-
ed to the regions of the lost — than any
other existing cause. This being true,
can we (who are designed and required
to be our brother's keeper) have any
agency in putting these things within
the reach of him who in this sense (by
creation) is our brother, causing his ru-
in of body and soul without making
ourselves responsible and to meet the
consequences of the final day, when the
great Judge will call upon us and say,
"Where is thy brother? Is it not a
fearful thought?" Would we think for
a moment of going into an armory and
manufacturing canons, muskets, bayo-
nets, swords, and carbines, instruments
of death ? When we can conscientious-
ly do this, then, and not tell them, can
we be our brother's keeper and allow
ourselves to have anything to do direct-
ly or indirectly with the greater evils
alluded to?
middle of the highway, and lay pros-
trate for half an hour. That wouldn't
do, — he should die. So the plug was
again resorted to. "Just a little, you
know." He felt better, but God kept
him on the anxious seat, and conscience
thundered in her legislative chambers,
"Stop using tobacco !" The victory came
at last, but neither good resolutions, nor
earnest desires, nor an adamantine will
won it without faith in Christ and his
instant and gracious aid. And this is
how it came:
One morning he went out to his barn
to feed the siock, which having done,
as was his custom, he "kneeled on the
barn floor and lifted his eyes upon high
in prayer for the blessing. He always
thus prayed in secret, but vocally, be-
fore breakfast. The breath of prayer
and the stench of the weed went out of
the same mouth. But he was known in
all praying circles as 'praying D y.'
GAMBLING.
BT JAltES SAWYEE.
HOW TO CONQTJBR THE QUID.
TiO you want to know how to get
-*--' the victory over it? I will tell
you. Good old Elder D , of M ,
who in my early ministry was a spiritual
father unto me, was thirty or more years
ago an inveterate user of tobacco. He
' chewed and smoked. He did so day
and night. He says he used more to-
bacco than any other man in the town.
But God converted him. Then came
conviction of the evil of the strong
habit. Then came the struggle. The
habit was strong as death. It was as a
deep, long rut, in which the wheel will
run in spite of the driver. He prayed
about it and left off. He was stupid,
restless, wild, half-crazy. Then he
used a little tobacco to cure him. "Just
a little." God troubled his conscience.
So he quit it again for weeks or months.
His whole body was sick, craving the
drug. He would think of tobacco, long
for tobacco. He fell down in uncon-
scious fits. Once he fell alone in the
His faith in sub-sequent years healed the
sick, cured the despairing, and wrought
wonders. Well, he rose in feeling, was
in the power of the Spirit, was prevail-
ing in prayer; and, with head thrown
back, and face turned upward, was ready
to scale the mount of God, when lo! as
he was about to lay his hand upon the
blessing, the quid which was in his
mouth slipped down the throat and
windpipe. The invocation was checked.
Strangling, almost suffocation followed.
The horrid demon was expelled, but
not until he came so near dying there
all alone m the barn, that in after years
he trembled to think of it. . A pause.
Then sober reflection. He thought,
"Here I am addressing the Holy God in
the solemn exercise of prayer, and while
in the act, am choked off from worship
and blessing by the filthy weed ! Now,
tobacco, henceforth and for ever you
and I have done. Here we dissolve
partnership. God help me." The ex-
pelled quid and remaining plug were
flung to the dung hill. With a cleaner
mouth another prayer was offered that
aid might be given unto victory. God
heard his servant. It was given. He
lusted for the poison no more; had no
fits; was not sick. Tobacco has never
been wished for nor used by him since.
Thus we have the f ecret of victory ovei
evil habit, sin, and hell. A. T.
WHILE standing m a stop where
the dealer sold candies, I over-
heard a man ask the dealer the significa-
tion of the following placard: "Pop
Corn Frize Package, One Gent."
The inquirer was a presiding elder,
and the dealer was a member of his
church. Said the man in response, —
"Each little parcel of pop corn con-
tains some trifling toy or a five-cent
piece; bu|i it is only once in a while
that a five-cent piece is found." He
added: "When I Sist purchased the
pop corn, I had no conscientious scru-
ples about selling it; but now 1 think
that it is teaching the young to gamble.
To illustrate: One day a little fellow
came in and bought a package. On
opening it he found five cents. Enrapt-
ured at his brilliant succeM, he began
to lay out the five cents in buying more
packages. He spent all Ms money, but
found no more packages with money in
them. The news spread among the
other children in town, and soon we had
about a hundred cents from the sale of
the packages. It opened my eyes to
the influence I was exerting on the ris-
ing generation, and when the dealer
came to bring a new supply, I did not
purchase."
He also said that many times t"he
packages would be opened, and the
pop corn left. The minister then spoke
of the cunningness exhibited by wicked
men in their efforts to ensnare the
young. Satan knows that grown-up
people, with habits formed, are not so
easily entrapped; hence the greatest
effort is to beguile the young. He also
remai'ked that candies are now made
with drops of stimulating liquors inside,
so that the young will acquire a taste
for ardent spirits if they eat them.
"No one," says Jerome, "loves to tell
a scandal except to him who loves to
hear it."
Give not the tongue too great a liber-
ty lest it take thee prisoner. A word
uns oken is like a sword in a scabbard,
thine; if vented the sword is in anoth'
er's hand. If thou desire to be held
wise, be so wise as to hold thy tongue.
Some men are always seeking for
honors; trying to get higher positions.
The better way ia to walk faithfully ia
the path of duty and the honors will
find them.
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THE BJriKTjEIIlEjNr ^.T ^^'UUJ^.
THE NEW MAN.
BY 11. H. HEKDEBSOK.
IF any man he ia Chr st Jtsus he i^ a new
creature. This is the languagu of iuspir-
ation; the truth of this must be appareat to
every observer; the names by which they are
desigBated, pre (xprfffive of the heart-li'e &ni
condition of each. They are designated as sin-
ners and saiatf, as enemits to God by wicked
words, and reconcil-d to Gjd by his Son Tht
first is described as hoiv,tbe other unhoiy. One
class as aliens, the olhrr as fellow citizen?
with the saints and with the houaehold o; (iod.
But the heart and life are no more clearly set
forth than are their respective positions. The
first is described as being children of darknes?,
the second as children of light; children o*
this world and children of the kicgdotn, as
children of tht; wicked one aud ebiidren of God.
Their future is rqaaliy marked, to the first.
You will not come unto me that you may have
life &3. He that cometh unto me, I will in no
wise cast oat. To the firit, Dspart from me
ye workers of iniquity; to the spcuid, come you
blessed of my Fattier, mierit tie Kingdom pre-
pared for you from the foundation of the
■world.
The Apostle speaks of the Christian having
put off the old man with his deeds, and having
put on the new m3n which is renewed in
knowledge after the image of him that created
him. Coneernins; this change, we may not bf
mistaken. If the fruits of the flesh are still
manifest we can rest assured that the old man
still predominates. But if we have put on the
new man and are in possession of the Spirit, the
fruits will be manifest which are love, j ij ,
peace, long-suffering, gentleness, gotduess,
faith, meekness, and temperance; against such
there is no law.
THE MASTODON IN RECENT
TIMES.
PROF. John CoUett, Ph. D., State Geologist
of Indiana, gives some statistics in re-
lation to the mastodon, that dispels the notion
that these animals did not live in recent times.
Archaeologists who argue the great ant qiity o)
man upon this planet, based upon the f ict that
his remains have been found with those of the
mastodon, will be compelled to seek other lines
of proof for their theory. We quote from page,
385, Geological Report for 1880. Professor
CoUett sajs: —
"Of the thirty individual specimens of the
mastodon {Masoidon giganius) found in this
State, in almost every case a very considerable
part of the skeleton of each animal pri Vcd to
be in a greater or less condition of decay. The
remains have always been discovered in marsh-
es, ponds, or other miry places, indicating, at
once, the cause cf death of the animal and the
reason of the preservation of the bones from
decay. Spots of ground in this condition are
found at the summit of the glacial drift or in
old beds of rivers which hsve adopted a shorter
route and lower level, consequently their date
does not reach beyond the most recent
changes of the earth's surface; in fact, their ex-
istence was so late that the only query is. Why
did they become extinct?
'A skeleton was discovered in excavating
the bed of the canal a few miles nort of Cov-
ington, FountiiuCjunty, bedded in wet peat.
Tiie teeth were ia good preservation, and Mr
Perrin K-!nt states that when the larger bones
were cut open, the marrow, stiil preserved, was
utilized by the bog cutters to 'grease' their
b'lo; s, iind that chunks of sp^rm-like substance,
2^ 1 1 3 inches ia oiiimeter (^dlpoc^re), occupied
Che place of the kidney fat of the monster
Darins; the past Summer of 1880, an almost
complete skeleton of a mastodon was found six
miles Norl.hwest from Hoopston, Iroquois
County, III., which goes far to settle deSuitij
chat it was not only a recent animal, but thai
it survived until the life and vegetation of to-
day prevailed. The tusks fjrmed eae'n a full
quarter of a circle, were 9 feet long, 22 inches
in circumference at the bas^, and in their wa-
ier- soaked condition weighed 175 ;.ound?. The-
lower j iw was well preserved, with a full stt of
matcnificent teeth, and is nearly tsrse ieet long.
The teeth, as usual, were thickly enameled, and
vveighed each from four to five pounds. The
leg bones, when jjined at the knee, mide a to-
tal length of five and one-half feet, indicating
that the animal was no less than eleven fee?
high, and irom fifteen to sixteen feet from brow
to rump. On inspecting the remains closely, a
mass of fibrou', bark like material was found
between the rib?, filling the place of the ani-
mal's stomach; when earelully separated, it
provfd to be a crushed mass of herbs and grass-
es, similar to those which still gi-ow in the
vicinity. In the same bed of miry clay a mul
titnde of small fresh water Sad land shells were
observed and collpcted, which were kindly de-
termined by Dr. F'. Stein, as follows: —
"1. Pisidum, closely resembling P. abditum,
Haiderman. 2. Valratatricarinata, Say. 3
Valvata. resembling V. strata. 4. Planorbis
parvus. Say.
"The shell-bearing animals pievail all over
the State of Illinois, ludiania, and parts of
Michigan, and show conclusively that, how-
ever other conditions may diffar, the auimat and
vegetable life, and conse qiently climite, are
the same now as when tbis mastodon sank in
his grave of mire and aXaj."— Clinton (Wis)
Herald.
1 I ^ » t
DEACONS WHO "RUN" THE
CHURCH.
THE Alliance tells this story: An ex-deacon
of a certain West S.de (Chicago) church,
a learned man, an able man too, is possessed
With what may be called the deaconal am-
bition— an ambition usually confined to the
owners of country groceries whose trade is in
creased by the honor. After haviag bjea dia
con for a series of years, during which time he
''ran" the church, he was suddenly ousted at a
late election and is now reported to be plotting
to drive the pastor out of the church. "Either
he or I will leave within six months," he has
iv.i. in effect to his followers. The pastor,
though able and popular, is not a discreet man,
tie is apt to talk. Tiiis astute dejicon, know
mg this, IS lajicg all sorts of traps for his min
ister, with the intention of mortifying him by
exhibiting his catch at some future meeting of
tha church, thereby compelling him to resign,
ff this ex-deacon cannot rule the church, he in-
tends to break it up, and will very likely suc-
ceed- Tiiere was a certain personage, who,
according to John Milton, had such a design
regarding heeven. There are a great many
m n with this small ambition in the churches.
One gentleman with this tendency wh) had
broken up every church that he had ever be-
iongde to, j liued a hitherto harmonious church
and commenc d hia machination. This church
was blesaed witb a genial and witty d-acon,
who arose one night at a prayer-meeting, at
which his plotting brother D was present,
and commenced to lead in prayer.
''Oa, L)rd, we pray that brother D may
die," he said, and the good brothers and sisters
opened 1 heir eyes wide with surprise. "Oh,
Lord, we pray that brother D may die and
go to hell," he continued. Saocktd beyond
measure, the pastor raised hia head and was
about to rebuke the dead n when he finished
h's petition with the words: ''For we know
if he goes to hell he will breaiv. up the whole in-
stitution in less than a year.
That church was not broken up.
CHRISTIAN BENEFICENCE.
None put of Burmab there is a village of
professing Christians, belonging to the
Karen race. Years ago, although they had
Christian teachers, they had no Bib'bs — at least,
their entire Bible was the gospel of Matthew in
manuscript. One day the missionary 'b wife
was reailing to a group of them that chapter
where Christ speaks of being visited when
sick or in prison, as represented in the perscn
of his disciples. They instantly took it home
to themselves. Like most heathen, they had
hitherto been most heartless towards their suf-
fering neighbors. But they were not content
wi h knowing the Lord's will; they went their
way and did it. There was one poor widow
who, with her child, was afScted with leprosy.
They had hitherto left her to pine away, neg-
lected and uDcared for; they now hastened to
her hovel. Sjmeofth'm cleaned her house;
another fetched her some water; and some
brought her rice and other comforts, till the
poor out-cast was bewildered with delight. In
the same way they delt with other afflcted
neighbors, and it was not a mere spirit of kind-
ness, but was sustained with silent and unos-
tentious preseverance, none being allowed to
lack what they themselves enj jyed. — Bihle in
Many Lands.
NAPOLEOif allowed no chaplain in his army;
and was accustomed to sav, the worse the man,
the better the soldiei ! The Duke of Wellington
is reported to have said : "Men of nice scruples
about religion have no business in the army."
It isn't loud praying that counts with the
Lord so much as giving four quarts for every
gallon, sixteen ounces for every pound, and
ihirty-8ix inches to the yaid; in fact, doiog to
others as we would ba dona by.
He that gains well and spends well needs no
account book.
THrit; bri7;th:rti:>t a
A- OF
MABY C. NORMAN 6HAE0N, STINN,
For the Brethren at Work.
BY A LADY.
Tell me, ye Kansas winds, that round my dwelling blow.
Do yon notknow some spot where smokers do not go?
Some quiet pleasant dell, some valley in the West,
Where freed from pipes and smoke, a soul in peace may
rest?
The loud wind dwindled to a whisper low.
And sighed for pity, a£ it answered, no!
Tell me, thou ocean deep , whose billows oft I see,
Knowestthou some -island home, to which our sex may
flee
Safe from tobacco quids and streams of iilthy juice.
Ejected from men's mouths ? Oh what a vile abuse !
Tae wdd waves, rolling in perpetual flow,
Stopped for awhile, and answered, No!
And thou, bright silver moon, when on thy mighty
rounds.
Thou lookest down on earth, hast thou not somewhere
found
A spot yet undefiled by those who use the weed.
And where mankind the nile of neatness keepV
Behind a cloud the inoon withdrew her face,
A voice in sadness answered, Not a place !
Te 1 me, ye spirits bright, that now are hovering o'er,
Must we endiu:e this curse forever, evermore '?
0! search b»yond this earth, search regions of the blest;
Can ye not find some place where we, unsmoked, may
rest?
Faith, Hope, and Trust— best boons to mortals given—
"Waved their bright wmgs, and answered. Yes* m heaven!
— Selected hy Kate HarJeif.
From the Woman at Work,
PARLOR'S JOKE.
BY MAEIi. PIPES.
PA.RL0R3 has a great antipathy for the
Rncorder. The ''Recorder" is a second
rate paper that principally records that which
every one has become aicqu latei v-vJa
through other pap rs, days snd sometimes week^
before.
But it is not for this that Parlors has tikeis
such a dislike to the sheet, bnt purely from
political reasons. He has olten been heard
declare that it should not enter hia house; and
more, that no member of his family should
even read it in any oae else's hoase.
What, then, is h s surprise one morning, up
on reaching his place of business to be accosted
by one of his fellow- clerks with the words:
"I see the R ord^r has a new contributor
this morning, Mrs. James C. Parlors."
"N. !' and Mr. Parlors straightened himself
up suddenly. But tie other hands him the
paper, and there it is in black and white. A
story in the Ricorder, with hia wife's name
affix-d!
if/s wife contributing to the Recorder! He
sets his teeth and an angry flush passes over
his countenance. But he takes a second look
at the title and instantly the clouds clear
away.
It is a piece that has been published in an-
other paper and copied i.y this, of this fact bs
iuforms his exulting friend, and tha!; fiiend is
forced to exult no longer.
Now it happens that Mr, Parlors has his
1 !ve of fun <ia v.'feil as m.st folks, aud that, a
great love. There i^ nothing g yes him more
pleasure than practicing a joke on some one
So it strikes him that he will h'.ve a little fun
at his wife's expeose, and write* her the fol
lowing note, iatending to follow it himself in
a few moments.
"Deak Wife: —
Never, Never, did I think tht-
fair name of the Parlois would be disgraced by
an act of yours. If you care nothing for me.
just think cf our noble boy and beantifal
■liughter going throiigh this world with the
fingfr of scorn pointed at Ihem. I suppose,
iilthough I am jouug in veats, yra will bring
my prematurely grey locks to aa ui.tim(-!y
grave; and ths fl iwer?, ftsat some f trange hann
;nay scatter o'er my last resting p'ace, will
refuse t"i bloom or even grow. Life hatli no
charms left for me; so let me die in peace. ]
will consult an attorney and see what st-ps I
-hall havs^ to tak>3 to get a divoice aud the
custody of the children. I remain with a brok-
en hearf, —
J Aires Pabloes "
The wife receives the note while she is di-
viding h.'^T time between the noble boy cf three
month.^, snl the beautiful girl of three years.
She cannot comprehend it and reads it a second
tim?, racking Ler brain for some little a"t that
might have been committed and exaggerated
to her Imsbind by som? mJicijus-miaded per-
son; but a c ear conscience on this score fails
to recognize one single error, and she is no
tiearer the solution ot the mastery than before.
Her bosom heav-s, her breath comes short, and
^he trembles like an aspj^n : sudJeiily thi
thought com:? — jhe must hear from his lips
whatitm'ans. He may even now be en his
way to that untimely grave spoken of in hi.-
not'i.
She gives the crying chi'd to the little "maid
of all work," and making her toilet for tht
street in quicker time than she ever did before,
or ever will again, starts for her husband't
place of btisiness wl ich is but a few blocks ofl
But the husband had also started for bomt-
a a if rent ran e, carrying with him a copy o\
the obuosioos paper that has not entered ki-
hous:- for m tny years, to show his literary wife
th? meaning of his j .ke.
They miss each oiher on the way, and he
reaches home to fi id th-s children both crying
for their mother, ihe dinner burning upon thi
stove, and the s-rvant girl in tear.-.
''What in tnuni'^r s tne matter? and wh le
is your mistress?" demands Mr. Parlors.
' 0, Mr. Parlor.- ! she got a note jast boFi
<ind she put on her things and told ms to tak-
iood care o!~ the child.en for she did not know
when she would come bick, ant th^ children
Ton't stop crying and the dinner wii! be rpoil-
ed. And 0, sir, I think you had bett r g^
after her, for she was as white as a sheet, and
all of a tremble."
"Have von no id?a in what direction she hfs
2one?" H.^ pluses with the door knob in his
hand to ask the qufstion.
"I think sh'- said fotiething about stopping;
at tl e 'a ;l;o y and "
He sva ts to hear no mr^re butru-hi^s out and
back again to the fiictory. Sh-; is not there,
but has been. Where has she gone? To-
ivisida the rifcr. H^s iniormant to'.d her h/
thought her husband had goae down there
and indeed he bad thought so, for Parlors had
himself said he was going that T»ry morning.
He ftirts in pursuit, inqoiria ', of every one
h= meets if they have seen a woman going in
that liirectioa. Tcs they have nearly alL sesn
a crEzy woman flying in the direction of the
river and who wonld stop to ajiswer none ot
hi-ir q lestiop^.
Mr Pdrlov ry mneh excited,
■ioon arrives aD i:^- jiTe.'.s bank, but she, of
.'horn he is in search, is nowhere to be sren-
A little further up the shore he sees a group
of men and lastens to them to erquire if they
Save 8»eu her. As he neais the group he oh-
serv'es that they are standing arouad, and'
working with some o'jict. What can it bo?
It is the form of a man stretched dit " t'"^
bai.ls; and I e^iole it is another form; tij
arooian. One step-Beaxcr, Ihj crowd ttiJ i .^s,
durt, 0 horror ! he rec >gniz-8 in ■ the wan face of
the unco scious woman, his wife.
"Good heavtns!" he exclaims, and staggers
back.
"Dn you know the poor crazy thing? '
'Who is she?"
A dcz^n such qnesiioT' ?>~e put to Iim at
one.
, ''She is my vvifi , a:id ^xi-. is not craz?. 0, my
prtcious wife!' and be takea^ the beautifi.I
'.lead with its abundance of dripping hair apou
his arm.
"Put down hf r head if yon want her resusci-
tated. Ifahe is not crazy she acted very
strange; for while we were all busy rescuing-
the man, she ran right into the water befoj-d
any one knew what she was about, and came
very near being drowned as dead as he : "
Parlors knows why she kept on i : - -
water when she saw the drowni" g man, she
thought it was her husband, and wasdet^rmiu-
■■d to share with aim a w<-.tery grave. A shul-
der creeps over him as he thinks what migbt
have been the cruel consequence of his nnfo! t-
•inate joke. But he utters not k t-- -- ■■ '■■-_
thought', atd as soon he peicr
life in the pale form, le has lier re^-i jT-a x<\ { js
borne, where the peor w.fc; fiu.iUy itO vera, hut
not until she has suffireJ a lorg end dangerous
illness brought on by b:th the mental and
physical trid she has' undeig>np. -It was a
dear j .ke, ai;'l ih" }.'.
Mr J ames P
"T-jr urepetrated
A pooa Iri»jh won; n a;\.!iid to a lady for a
flow.r or t^o to ;. an is of lier dead
intaDt, and w'nen;. ,.« . , . , bouq'iet was hand-
ed her she cff-red to pay her for it, whicu of
coirrae was declined, when, with a look full o)
aratitude, she excl<-.imed, 'Muy the Lord Jesoa
m^et ^ou at, the gateof heav ."r.i oi
ro-es." . _
There is plenty oF opportunity for a luau t«
mak^ something ot hiu.-e f, di.spite hi» sar-
ronndiBgs. G.d will help the man thf>t ha->
..oarage to help himselr'.
Two (.!-i -• :p i^r
elf rts to ii.iprov
Fi'st, that we ci
lh:it it is importai.
to be re-
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TELE BRETHHEISr ^T ^WO-KK.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED \YEEEXY.
JUNE 28, 1881.
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S. J. HARBISON, } Editors.
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BEETHBEM AT TVOBK,
Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., HI.
IN WOODFOED COUNTY.
ON arriving at Eoanoke we were met by Bro.
P. A. Moore, and after introduction to
sundry members at the depot, we were taken
to his home. Sister Sallie Moore, of Mount
Morris, accompanied us, and this having been
her home many years ago, she found old friends
on all sides to welcome her. Qn the evening
of the 13kh we met with quite a representation
of brethren and friends from different parts of
the country, in tbe M. E. Church, and enjoyed
a pleasant season of worship. The front s«ats
were early filled with a goodly number of
brethren and sisters who are devoted to the
Lord, and showed their zeal by singing the
beautiful songs of Zion. 0, the sweetness and
power and grandeur of good singing! The
organ set back in the congregation dumb and
silent as Dagon. It kept quiet and we hid a
good meeting.
During the forenoon of the 14th, we visited
sister Osborn, who has been sorely afflicted for
the past eight years, but in her patience she
has enjoyed many heaven-sent blessings from
the Lord. She came to this country from Ten-
nessee.
At 2. p. M., we met in the Panther Creek
meeting-house near the home of Bro. James K.
Grish, for public worship. Bro. Rnfas has the
rheumatism, having been attacked with the
disease while in Arkansas last winter. He at-
tended the afternoon meetings but could not
remain tor the night services, nor be present
the next day.
Bro. Glish has been a faithful, devoted servant
of the Lord for many jears, and we pray that
his health may be restored so that he can con-
tinue to teach the way of the Lord and
strengthen the things which remain.
After the first meeting in the afternoon, the
multitude went down to the water where two
bright young girls were baptized. Now we
have said nothing about going into the water:
we only mentioned the multitude going to the
water; but do not all understand that by our
expression, that baptism in water is meant? So
in the days of Christ and the apostles. Those
who want to understand have no trouble in
understanding.
The house was filled during the evening and
many could not obtain admittance; hence stood
without at the windows and were attentive
listeners. This church permits each member
to wash feet, and we commend that system es-
pecially for the order and quietness which
comes by it. One can preach with ease and
satisfaction during feet-washing, because ot the
good order and attention. Try it and be con-
vinced.
We also state with joy that this church is in
excellent working order, both males and fe-
males being zealous, loving, earnest, joyful and
sociable. There is no confusion — no uiscord
and strife over hats, caps, coats and ribbons,
but all freely, and so far as we could learn,
cheerfully comply with the Brethren's inter-
pretation of the principles of plainness rather
than follow the ideas of those not of us. There
is life and light among this people; blessed be
the Lord God who has called them to liberty.
This church has been especially a place of
much interest to the cause of Christ, on account
of the good seed, the Word of Truth, having
been sown there many years ago and ably ad-
vocated and defended by faithful men. Num-
bers have turned to the Lord here and gone to
different parts of the country, carrying with
them and scattering the Word of the Lord, thus
honoring their Master and strengthening just
and holy principles. The members remaining
are decided and settled, firm in the faith and
gieatly attacoed to tte Lord We have found
no greater faith anywhere. The brethren's fash-
ion and customs prevail exclusively and these
are accompanied with love, zeal, knowledge,
modesty and activity ia making known the
way of the Lord.
P. A. Moore, "a beloved brother and a faithful
minister and servant of the Lord refreshed my
spirit," and gave me consolation in the Lord.
James R. Gish, also a servant of Christ, took
me in and lodged and fed me. "I bear him
record that he hath a great zeal" for the peo-
ple of God's pasture.
. Geo. Gish, the meek and lovely, infuses life
and submission into all who love the holy ways
of the Lord.
And what shall we say more? There are
Jacob Kindig, a minister of the Lord, kind
and good to all; and Henry, his brother, who
brought me on my journey towards home; the
Lord bless them and their household.
MORE ABOUT THE A. M.
A GEEAT comet has just been discovered 13°
apparent distance from the sun.
The Revised New Testament is to be trans-
lated into Welsh.
OUR observations at the late Annual Meet-
ing afforded us material for a good deal of
thought, especially in regard to the manner of
holding such meetings. Oar experience at
Lanark last Spring well prepared us for special
tnought in this direction, and we now propose
to say something while it is fresh on our mind.
As long as the present plan of holding the
meeting is continued, it is best to hold it in or
near some town on account of lodging the people,
and other convenience. If the meeting at Ash-
land, and also the one at Lanark, had been held in
the country the lodging and cara of the people
would have been attended with much incon-
venience, especially on account of the rain and
mud. Then there are hundreds attending
these meetings who desire to hire rooms in
which they can lodge of nights so as to have
their usual rest, and this cannot well be done
in the country.
But even in this, care should be taken to
prevent many of those, who attend the
A. M., from being imposed upon by
being compelled to pay unreasonable
prices for the use of rooms. Those who de-
sire rooms with conveniences should be will-
ing to pay for them what is fair, bnt should
not be taken advantage of on account of the
urgency of the circumstances. ^. little effort
on the part of a properly appointed judicious
lodging committee will enable them to secure
the rooms at fair rates.
Then there is attending the meeting an other
class — and this class composes the main body
of the assembly — who oui; of a brotherly and
kindred feeling expect to put up with any
kind of lodging that the members and friends
may chance to have; they do not expect to pay
for their lodging, for they think that the mem-
bers in,the vicinity of the meeting should throw
open their houses and barns and do their utmost
to give all some kind of shslter under which to
sleep. This has long been a custom among
our people, and one we would not like to see
abolished as long as the present system of hold-
ing the meeting is continued. We do not want
to see the time come when members, in the
vicinity of the A. M,, will charge members,
for sleeping in their houses and barns.
We have nothing to say against outsiders
for doing so, for they are not under the
same obligations that belong to members of
the one common faith. During the throng at
Jerusalem the members had all things common,
and did their utmost bo lodge and entertain the
people. This kindred feeling should character-
ize us at our Annual Meetings — the members
should throw open their houses and barns and
shelter what people they can, free. This will
give many of the poor a chance to attend and
enjoy the meeting, besides this charitable way
of lodging the people tends to develop charity
and strengthen the brotherly feeling that
should pervade our brotherhood. It does not
look brotherly for members to call for an A. M.,
THE BRETHREN ^T ^WORK.
398
and then charge the meinhers for sleeping in
their houses and barns. If those lodged, feel
like paying, all right — that looks very Christian-
like— but to charge them does not have a good
tendency.
For our own part we have no reason to com-
plain, having never been mistreated in this res-
pect, but we speak for the good of future meet-
ings, seeing that the present tendency ii in
this direction, and we waat to see it avoided aa
much as possible while the present system of
holding the meeting is continued. We cast
no reflection on any past meetings, knowing
that looking bick is not a good way of guard-
ing the future.
The water supply at these meetings needs
considerable foresight. The lack of drinking
water at Ashland would have been felt serious-
ly had the weather been warm and dry. We
came near making a similar mistake at Lanark,
hence had to haul to make up the deficiency. In
addition to water required for horses, there should
be not less than two very strong wells. One
should be exclusively for the use of the cooking
and eating departments, so arranged that others
could not get to it, for people should not crowd
around the cooking department. The other
well should be not too far from the council
tent, and supplied with a medium size tank
into which fresh water is constantly pumped
by a wind-mill. To this tank a number of
dippers should be made fast that the people
may come and drink at pleasure. These wells,
if not already dug, should be dug in the Fall,
and the water repeatedly pumped out during the
Winter and Spring. This gives opportunity
to test the strength of the water supply besides
getting the water in proper condition for agree-
able use. A well that can be pumped empty
inside of seven hours will not do to depend on
for A. M., purposes. We would not like to
risk a well that could be exhausted inside cf
twelve hours. To have the water give out in
the midst of the meeting renders things very
embarrassing.
The bsggage department at our A. M., is
getting to be quite burdensome. It was very
much crowded at Ashland. We experienced
the same thing at Lanark last Spring. A room
for this purpose should be not less than 12x30
feet, and have in it at least three expert hands
who know how to arrange and handle things
systematically.
An editors' tent, or place of doing business,
s becoming a necessity, for hundreds of people
desire to meet the editors and settle their ac-
counts with them. We do not believe in mak-
ing this room a place of general trSffic where
people are utged, even against their will to
purchase things they do not want. It should
be a quietly conducted affair where patrons and
editors can meet and do business undisturbed.
A room 12x15 will be sufficient.
The use of Ttnts at our Annual Meetings is
still, in my mind, of doubtful propriety. If it
rains they leak. If the wind blows they are
liable to fall. If the sun shines warm, then it
is too sultry under the tent. So taking it, all j
in all, a tent is hardly to be depended upon.
Our Committee of Arrangements in Illinois
came to the conclusion that if we had used
lumber instead of canvas, it would have been
better lor the meeting. In ease of rain it
would thad the water better than canvas, and
not be so liable to blovf down in windy weath-
er. Should the weather be hot, it would be
much more pleasant. The lumber could have
been sold at a small discount so that the loss
oil it would have been less than what wa paid
for the use of tents. We commend this sug-
gestion to the serious consideration of those
who will have charge of the next A. M. ar-
rangements.
Too much time is taken up at our An ual
Meetings in making announcements, and the
business of the meeting sometimes considerably
prolonged. There is a constant demand for call
ing out tlie names of brethren to learn whether
they are present. Those having charge of
these meetings should make it a rule to make
no announcements unless absolutely necessary
for the good or proper information of the as-
sembly. If a brother wants to find his uncle,
cousin or some one else whom he thinks may be
present, let him hunt for him. If possible all
announcements should be held till just before
adjournment. This thing of making railroad
announcements in the council tent is a very
unsatisfactory way of imparting information,
especially when two or three hundred want to
ask questions about their individual tickets.
The better way is to have a properly author-
ized person in a little ofiiee building on the
ground to attend to all railroad matters and
refer the people to him.
We believe it would be more convenient if
the editors' table was near the moderator, so we
could keep a better run of the business before
the meeting, on account of reporting it more
correctly in our papers. This table should be
so arranged that none but editors could, occupy
it. Otherwise too many gather around the
table and often fall into a low conversation
that not only disturbs the meeting but sets a
bad example. The reporter, by all means,
should be near the moderator and reading
clerk.
At Ashland the platform for the Standing
Committee and Delegates was at least one foot
too high. It should have been as low, if not a
little lower, than any other part in the tent, so
as to permit those standing and speaking on one
side of the platform to be plainly seen by those
sitting on the others. This, however, is a
common mistake at our Annual Meetings. It
is supposed that the Committee should be a lit-
tle elevated, but for the convenience it should
be just the reverse.
It is hoped that no one will think that our
object is to criticise meetings and arrangements
in the past; we are looking to the future with
a view of aiding those who may have charge of
the meetings hereafter. Next week, if spared,
we will enter the dining department and
examine it in detail. We have some improve-
ments to suggest, and may wind op with a
plan that if ad jpted would render our Annual
Meeting more pleasa-it, and everything more
agreeable to all present, letting the meeting
last as long as might be thought proper.
J. H, M.
ANNUAL MEETING COMMIT-
TEES.
THIS should have appeared last week, but
for the want of roDm on the editorial
pages it was crotvded oat:
Bear Creek, Ohio.— E. H. Miller, D. Brower,
J. P. Ebersole, J. Rife, I. J. Rosenberg^r.
Wolf Creek Church, Ohio. S.i'ae as above.
Bear Creek Church, Ocio, again. — D. P. Siy-
lor, D. Long. C. G. Lint.
Nottt Manchester Church, Ind. — J. Rife,
G. W. Gripe, J. W. Miller.
Church in New Jersey. — D. P. Saylor, R. fl.
Miller, C. Bucher, J. Wise, J. Quinter.
Cold Water Church, Iowa — J. Tnoma^, R.
Badger, M. Sisler.
Waddam's Grove, 111— R. H. Miller,.!. Wise
D. Vaniman.
Ashland City Church, Ohio.— J. Wise,
Eby, J. Kauffman, I. J. Rosenberger.
Middlefork Church, Ind.— R.H. Miller,
Bowman, G. Hoover.
Conemangh Church, Pa. — J. Wise, C. G.
Lint, L. Kimmel, J. W. 3rumbaugh, James
Quinter.
Berlin, Pa. {Progressive Christian). E. Esy,
J. Wise, C. Bucher, D. Long, Jos. Kauffman.
Stillwater, Oiiio (Vindicator).
D. Long, C. G. Lint.
For the names of these committees we are
indebted to Bro. D. L. Miller. J. h. m.
£.
U.
We regret that bya failurein onrpipjrsup-
ply, we are forced to print part of this edition
ou a smaller paper, which prevents us from pre-
senting it to our readers, in its usual attractive
form. It is hoped that this will not again oc-
cur in the future.
Ktsg James' Translation of the Bible was
made and given to the public 270 years ago.
STEIN AND RAY DEBATE.
THIS work of 432 pages, neatly printed and
substantially bound is now offered to the
public. We have given it a careful review, and
regard brother Stein's part of the work as
among the ablest ever brought out in defense
of the doctrine of Christ. The arguments are
clear, forcible and convincing. Every brother
should have a copy of the work, and study the
points presented by Bro. Stein. Dr. Ray's
"witticisms" and "hard speeches" can be pass-
ed by, if desired; as it is wearisome to pick over
such a vast amount of chaff, in order to find
few grains of wheat. "Well why put it into the
book ?" asks one. For the very reason that the
devil's words are put into the Bible. Gen. 3: 1, 4.
Job 1: 9, 10, 11, and 2: Matt. 4: 3, 6, 9. If God
permitted the very words of the devil to be put
3i)4-.
•1'M.ja BitKTl-IliriClN' I'^T "Vv^OliiC
into bis lioly Bnok, that we m'ght not be taken
captive by him ia his d-vie^s, then certainly
there is no haroi in t<riiit;Lig Dr. Ray's "hard
words" side by side with the noble arguments
of Bro. Stein.
Pfice §1,50. Address, Western Book Ex-
CHAlfGE, Mt. Morris 111.
HISTORY OF DANISH MISSION.
'^HiS is a pamplilet of 74 pages, and contain?
an ictireatiag account of the rise, progress
and present condition of the church of the
Brethren in Denmark. The Lorii be praised
for all that has been done!
it is the deaive of the author of this history
to bestow the greater amount of the profits up-
on brother Hope's children who need to be
educated as well as our children. Hence we
trust the frieuds of Chriatianity will take pleas-
ure in readirg the work, and in purchasing it
for the go, d of our dear brother's family. Let
us remember, that for fire years, Bro. Hope
has been toiling and struggling amid great
difficulties to build up the holy cause, and in
that time ha? only received food, clothing and
lofiging, layirg up not a aiiigie dollar for old
age aad his family, while we in fre« America
have been adding dollar to dt.-llar for the future
and our families. Is it not j ist ihat the pro-
ceeds of this history should be given to his
children? We know of no instance in mod-
ern times outside of Bro. Hope's that a brother
gave up all for Christ, and toiled day aad night
for the church for years. Think of the four
littie children who need our care and sympathy,
and then send for a copy of the ' History of the
Danish Mission." One sister, touched by the
devotion of our Brother, purchased seventy five
copies, and what she could not sell, she gave
away. Price reduced to 20 cents in order to
have them go out at once. Address, Western
Book Exchan&e, M'. Morris 111.
THE NEW REVISION.
[Too many of those who criticise and condemn
the revis' d translation are not sufficiently ac-
quainted with the original to know whereof they
•dfflrm. That the work has defects cannot be de-
nied, but most of them may also be found in the
authorized version, The following, from the pen
of Isaac Erret, iu the Christian Standard, isaomixch
iu haimony with our view that we take pleasure
in calling the attention of our readers to It. It de-
ssrves a careful reading.— J. H. M]
WE wi>h, in what we say, to justify the
statement made last week, that the new
revision, whatever its defects, is a great im-
provement on wnat is generally called the au-
thorized version — although we think it would
pvzz'e the best informed to state how or when
it was "authorized," except by public senti-
ment, by the growing force of which it was
generally adopted, or why that should be called
a version which was, in fact, but a revision.
We cail attention, therefore, to numerous in
stances in which, either by the change in the
meaning of English words since in the begin-
ning of the seventeenth century, or by an im
proved Greek text, or by a better acquaintance
with ancif-j t manners atd customs, there was
found a necessity to change the reading oi
common version.
Matt. ii. 23: "That it mght be fulfilled which
was tpoken by the prophets, that he should be
called a Nazarene." "He shall be called a
Nazarene" appears in c. v. (3ommon version)
as a q'jotation from one or more of the proph
et=: while the n. r. (new revision) represents it
as simply the substance of what had been sjiok
en by the prophets. The latter ia undoubtedly
correct.
Matt. V. 15, we have lamp for candle and the
stand for a candlestick, thus relieving the text
of our modern ideas and customs as to house-
lighting, and con'orming the translation to the
fact.
In passages where gehenna occurs, we have
hell as tie translation, as in Matt. Y. 22, while,
where hades ia found in the Greek text, it is
adopted in the revision. We have thus an im-
portant distiaetion made in the traoslstion as
in the original, and several passages are reliev
ed of obscurity and d fficulty. Tbe reader will
nc longer be pizzled over the decliration con-
cerning the M-:s8iah, '"T.tou wilt not leave my
soul in h'lr (Acts ii. 27, 31).
Matt. V. 29; 'If thy right eye causeth thee to
stumble," is a great improvement upon *"tff-nd
thee" in common version. It is to be regretted,
however, that the revisers have not baen con-
sistent throughout n this rendering.
Matt. vi. 1: "Do not your righteousness be-
fore men," in place of 'do not your alm»," is a
change fully justified by the best authorities,
while "alms" in v^rse 2, 3, and prayer and fast-
ing in verses 5, 16, where it is a proper render-
ing, shows that these wer* a part of the right-
eousness referred to.
Matt. vi. 25: "Be not anxious for your life,"
etc , is a change demanded by the less of that
meaning to the word thought — a word which, at
the time the com mo a version first appeared,
conveyed the meaning which we now attach to
the word anxiety. The change will relieve
many conscientious readers of a great perplex-
ity.
Matt. vii. 14: "narrow gate" is a decided im-
provement on "strait gate." Narrow is the gate
aid 8trait«)ned the way," will be more readily
understood than "strait is the gate and narrow
is the way."
Matt. viii. 1 : mmediately for hy and by, gives
the thought correctly; and in Luke xii. 13,
traffic, in place of occupy, is a decided improve-
m> nt.
Matt, xxviii. 19. In place of "tea h all na-
tions," we have "make disciples of all nations;"
and in place of "baptizing them in the name,'
we have "baptizing them into the name;" while
in verse 20, the rendering of another word by
the word teach, preserves a distinction between
diaoipling the rebellious and teach..ng the dis-
ciples, the lack ot which in the common version
causes great obscurity and confusion.
Matt. xiii. 15: "Should be converted" gives
place to "vhottld turn again," and so in numer-
(ras passages — conveying an entirely different
d !a. This, with other corrections in the ren-
dering of Acts iii. 19, 20, relieves the render
from the false teaching of the common version.
We place the rendering side by side that the
difference may be seen:
REVI8I0S .
R'lpftnt ye therefore,
and turn again, that
your sins may be blot-
t-d out, that so there
may come seasons of
refreshing from the
presiinoe of the L :rd
and that he may t^eud
the Christ who has
been appoiDtad for
you even Jesus, etc.
COMMON VERSION.
Repent ye there-
fore, and be convert-
ted, that your sins
may be blotted out,
when th-f times of re-
freshing shall come
from the presence of
the Liid.
And tie shall send
•le^us Christ, which
before was preached
unto you, etc.
It is scarcely too much to say that these are
difterent gospel?, so marked and radical are the
differences. The difference between being con-
verted and turning, and between repenting and
obtaining forgiveness when the times of refresh-
mg shall come, and repenting a-id obtaining
forgivness so that seasons of refreshing may
come, is so great as to upset much of the theol-
ogy which hss hitherto found refuge in the
blunders of the common version.
In 1. Pet. i. 15, we read in the new revision,
"be ye also holy in all manner of living;" where
common version reads "in all manner of conver-
sation; and in verse 18, "from your vain man-
ner of life" in placa of "your vain conversation"
A similar important change is made iu
numerous passages where the same word
occurs. The change in the mean-
ing of the word conversation since the
common version was made, causes it to convey
a false idea to the modern reader, as it involves
the difference betweeu talk and action, between
speech and conduct. In Pail. iii. 20, where a
different Greek term is translated conversation,
the new revision reads, "For our citizenship is
in heaven' — certainly a very different idea.
We have precede for prevent in 1. Thess iv.
15; living for quick in Heb. iv 12. baggage for
carriages in Acts xxi. 15; judgment for dam-
nation in 1. Cor. xi. 29, in the same verse a
much clearer expression of the apostle's
thought in the rendering, "eateth and
drinketh judgment to himself, if he
discern not the body;" love for charity in 1.
Coi. iiii.; "he that is bathed." in place of be that
is washed in John xiii.; "desire to be rich" for
'^will be rich" in 1. Tim. vi. 9; "th« love of
money is a root of all kinds of evil," instead of
"the love of money is the root of all evil," in 1.
Tim. vi. 10; profess a good profession is chang-
ed to "confess the good confesision" in 1. Tim.
vi. 12; Passover takes the place of Easter in
Acta xii. 4; "strain out a gnat" supplants strain
at a gnat, iu Matt, xxiii. 24. In Heb. xi. 13 we
have a much improved rendering: "These all
dit-d in faith, not having received the promises,
but having seen them and greeted them from
afar," etc. The image, as Chrysostom long ago
remarked, says Dr. Roberts, is that ot sailors
who, catching a glimpse of the fhotes they
wish to reach, salute them from a distance.
THE BRETHRElSr AT ^^ORK.
395
J. S. MOHLEK,
Editor.
All communicationa for this department, such aa que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Moh'er, La-
due, Benry Co., Mo.
Will S'lme one explain Genesis 4: 15 — " vnd the
Lord said unto him, i hereforj whosi- ver sUiyetb
Cain, vengeance shall be tiilten on him seveiifo'd.
And the £uri set a marli upon C .iu, li=3t any flud-
ing him should kill him." What was lU" mark
He set on him ? Egbert T. Ckook.
.Please explain, whether the part of the Lorl's
Prayer, "Tliy kingdom come; tliy will be d.me in
earth as it is in heaven ;"— was f ulfiUrd on the day
of P-nteeost, and ther» stopped, or is it riglit to
pray It yet? anxa Gviqert.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencins at verse
43rd. '.V3I. LoxCt.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
first-born cf all the living, if so. who was his
wife? Makt G. JfCB.VAM.
Will some one please explain the fifth vt-rse in
the second ehaplar of .\cts. which reads as fil-
ows: "And taere w^re dwelling at Jeiuiiaiem
Jews, devout men. out of every nation und-r
hea en." WiT^ tnose "devout men froui every
nation" all Jews, or not?
Robert T. Crook.
THE NSW BIRTH.
Dear and much respfcttd brother, ,'please give
through B.at VV. a full exposition of sit. Joiin 3:
5, especially when and how the spirit birth takts
place. .;. JR. MiLLBK.
f THE verse referred to read?, '•Jasus answers-d,
J. verily, verily I s.iy uuto fcheo, Ejc-pt a
man bs bora of water aad of the spirif, he
cannot enter the kingd'. m of God.'' To give
the "modits operandi" complete, in reference to
the birta of the spirit is, in oar opinion, a lib-
tie mire than any oae can do. Cirist refers iy
this mystery in the 8ch verse as follows.: 'The
wind blow-th where it listeth, and thou heareat
the sound thereof, but cansb not tell whence it
Cometh and whither it goeth : so is every one
that IB born of the spirit." Things exist as
facts, yet we, iu our finite minds, may not be
able to comprehend the fact^ in all thtir rela
tions. It is thus in th? birth of the spirit. The
best we can do is to approximate such myster-
ies as near as wo can by the light afforded us.
This we will attempt to d ) in the above query.
One of the dflaoultits connee^ed with the
above query is: Does the birth of the spirit
depend on the birth of the water? Are they
inseparable? Another of the d fficulties is.
Does the birth of the spirit depend wholly on
being bora of water? From the reading of
the verse containing the query, we get the
idea that the birth by water, precedes the birth
of the spirit; and that both are united. Christ
doubtless had in view the visible entrance into
the church or kingdom of God the penitent
believer, by baptism. But Christ do>-s noi
mean that no work or preparation is necessary
before baptism. This is referred to by John
the Baptish, who reproved the Pharisees for
dfmanding bap'iism, on the ground that they
were the seed of Abraham, and told theai to
bring forth "fruits meet for repentance."
First. Conviction of sin is the fist thins
necessary in the work of regeneration
''Awake thoa that steepest. A-ise from the
deiid aad Chrijt will give thee light.' When
the PentecoBbians said, "Men and brethren.
what mist we do?" thev were cotvieted of s'n.
Second K-.'pentaiiCe is the ntxt ttep in or
der. By repentance, we understand that wa
ceflse to do evil, and learn to do well. It is, of
course, understood that faith or belief prsoede*
the whole work, and as we advance onward,
faith is becoming stronger, — Prompting us to
a proper d sihirge of all our Chnstian duties.
Having these prercqiisites we are proper sub-
jects fur Christian Ujpti^m. Conception, nat
urailj precedes birth, thus the Word of God
is conceived in the he^rt of the penitent before
baptism, but the "bringing forth," "being
born of God," i^ only ma'e visible through
the rite of baptism. Baptism, or birth by
water, is not only tie visible eatrance into the
church. While it means this, it also means
more. "Bringing forth," naturally not only
means -^n addition of one to the humaa
family, but it als3 means a more active life,
aad a final, full d-ve!ip neat of all the attri
but,(-s of our organism. After birth of water,
aad of the spirit, we are delivered as servants
trom the boad-aiaid and become children to
the free woman. The oVjaet born, is the spir-
it. We Ere recew- d in th- spirit of our minds.
The wat.»r is simply an element used to aid in
and declare this birth. To tay that becacse we
coscrive the word iu our nearts prior to bap-
tism; iherefore baptism is not necessary, as a
means to the new birth would be violence to
the truthn of the Gx'jpel. As well might we
we say, when a child is conceived it is not nec-
essary to be born, in order to becom? a living,
active member of society. Oae will say, "This
ii mysteriour!' True! Is not the bread and
wine of communion equally mysterious? Who
can tell how the materia! aii^cts the spiritual?
It is by faith that we must receive baptism, as
well as the emblems of communion. Li is
G'lds ordaiatd means of grace. It is no more
d.f&vu't lor God to add his blessing in obedi-
ence to the rite of baptism, than to give sight
to one by washing at the pool of Siloam.
As to the second diffi:ulty, whether the
birth of the spirit depends wholly on the birth
by water, we ivould say that this difficulty has.
to some extent, been met in trying to Explain
the first. Bat, to be more explicit, we answer
positively, no. If the birth of the spirit de-
pended wholly on the water, then conviction ot
sin, repentance, aai faith would not be neces-
sary ss prerequisites to baptism, and al! we
need^d wou'd be to baptize with water, as all
the virtue consisted in the water. This would
be rank Catholicism — baptismal salvation — a
wat«r birth only.
The German text reads plainer than the
Eaglish, as follows: "^«s dem Wasser und
Oeist; translated, "Out ot the wa^er and spirit."
The original reads: Ex hudtos. pneumotos.' Ex
— "out ot," hudtos — "water," Pneumatos —
"spirit." Hence, "out of water, and out o! the
spirit."
It is rather diffieuit for any thing to be
brought out of water unless it be first in the
water. We make this onseivation to show
tha_i; baptismal water is referred to. Some are
inclined to deny tbis, and say tbat literal water
has nothing to do in the new birth. Some will
say that if this is true, then every one who is
uot baptized will be lost. Tnis d:psnds on
cireumstancea. God is not a tyrant. If per-
sons have the opportnnitj ta be bapliz d, sad
will not, who-e fault is it if they -are lost?
Surely their ,iwn, If oa the other baad they
would be willing to receive baptism, sad can-
not on account of some physical cau-?e, like
the thief on the cross, then Gcd accepts their
will in lieu of the deed, aad saves thi m With
God all things are possible Tiie rule is, to
repent, exercise faith, and be b"ptized, and the
rule we sh'juld always preach and obey, and
when we cannot o;.sy the ral-", then only the
excfptioa beoorat-s valid; for all rales have their
exceptions. J. s n.
THE DOCTRINE OF BAPTISMS.
Plfase explain Heb. 0: 1,2 We r ad, we should
leave the p inciples of the doctrine i-f (.liriit, we
sho lid go on unlo terfection, not lajiug a^ain the
foundation of repentance from deaii work=, and
of f dth towards God, of the d' ctrine of bap-
tisms, etc. What baptisms had P<,ul reference lo,
seeing he uses the pmral numbirV I-' tt* Ger-
man the reading is diffii-rent. 'Tom der Taiife, ron
derLehre." He re we have but one dottiine and
one baptism. How are we to recorci>e itie mat-
ter':' .1.11. MiLLEK.
EVIDENTLY "the principles of the d oclriae
cf Christ," hjs reference to Va^firxt prin-
ciples; for these once learned need n jt to be rt-
learned. However, this does not mean that we
should forget the first prinoiples. Principles
of a divine character shou'd never be f orgot-
t-n; but those named by the apostles are not
designed for Christian prsc-.ice in the church.
The word "baptisms" has reference to the Jew-
ish washias, whether of caps, and vessels, or
persons. Bapfisinos and bapti^ma are not pre-
cisely alike. The former occurs in H-b. 6: 2,
and has in it the act, the mode and the thing
taught, while the latt r does not include so
much. Bnptisnios is p.ural and has referfnce
to the Jewish washings. Baptisma h s-ingular,
and refers to Christian bapism. See Eph- 4:
6. The German word Taufe, we think, is as
near as it can be reached in that language, and
does not take precedence over the Greek. Let
US also bear in mind that it is the doctrine or
teachings of baptisms that the Jews were re-
quired to leave and go en unto perfection.
M 51 E
■ ♦ ■
WHO WAS THE MINISTER?
Will some one please explain the 20th verse of
the 4th chbpter of Luke, which i^-ads as fol ows;
"And he closed the book, and he g^ve it again to
the minister, and sat down, and the eyes ot all of
them that wtre in the synagogui s w ere fnsti r.ed
on Ijim." Who was that minister he gave it t(. ?
LKAU dUAEFFE .i .
IN Acts 15: 21 we read that Moses had in
old time them that preach him, being read
in the synagogues every Sibbith day. Moses
was especially instructed to teach the obliga-
tions of tha law to the rising generations.
Synagogues were built for that purpose, and en
the Sabbath day the Jews w.uld mett there to
hear the law read and espouaJed. To do this,
ministers or teachers were necessary. On the
occasion referred to in the query, the Jews had
met for that purpose; and inasmuch as Christ
had been teaching in their synagcgues, and
his teachicg hal been very acceptable thus fat;
they gave hitn the book of the prophet E aiaf,
and when he had read a certain portion of it,
he handed back the book again to the minister,
who usually cfiijiated in the capacity of teach-
er, being a minister of the laws of Moses.
J. s. II.
396
THE BRETHREN ^T T\^0RK:.
^mx^^wnMtL
yrom tke FrlmitiTo .
Epistolary.
To Brother Isaiah Horner: —
Tour bind epis-
tle is at hand, and shall receive a prompt reply.
I will answer you thrcut^h the papers, as many
more like you may be in the same situation,
and by this means get information. In regard
to your letter and draft sant two years age, I
have looked all the names over but can't find
yours, so I have not received it. I suppose
your letter was sent when so many brethren
and sisters sent money in private letters to me
for brother Hansen, the poor, and the mission,
not knowing, I suppose, that to send money in
common letters is unlawful m Denmark. The
postal department found out the letters con-
tained money, so I had to open all letters re-
ceived, and those containing money were all
confiscated. In order to avoid this I finally
concluded to return all letters to M. M. Bshel-
man. I returned many, but only a few reach-
ed him. The rest were stolen. Perhaps yours
was among them, I do not know. But if you
sent it as a draft, you may call on your bank-
er, and find out it he yet holds the money, or
if it has been paid out in Denmark. If it has
not been paid out to some one in my name,
you may recover it. All those letters I receiv-
ed I answered, but do not remember yours. 14
is a comfort to us to receive kind letters from
any brother or sister.
Now to your question: My wants are now
attended to in a good way. I can say those
brethren appointed to attend to our wants have
always done all they could, but if the treasury
is empty they cannot fill it themselves.
Yes, dear brother, peace and love reign so
far supreme in the church here. We have too
much to do to have time to bite one another.
Our meetings are as warm as ever. Brother
Hansen lives near Hjorring, and works in a
tailor shcp. He is very poor, but is getting
along better at present. He is, spiritually, as
usual, but as yet he has never been chosen to
ofB.ee in the church.
The church moves slowly but steadily along,
enlarging its borders and increasing its num-
bers yearly. Opposition is strong at present,
as we are at war with the clargy, but then we
receive more attention from the common peo-
ple, and that is j ast what we want. It is to
the poor that the Gospel must be preached.
They are more likely to embrace it.
You write about troubles in America, arising
from disorderly members and officials. Dear
brother, I know too much about it, but I am
comforted by the thought that it is necessary
that there be heresies among you, that the hon-
est may be revealed. The church was never
free from such and never will be. Among the
twelve was a traitor. He, too, filled the place
assigned him. Rpdemption and Christianity
could not spare him. He was productive of
good for the saints. All such members are of
service to the church, and the Lord will turn
their wickedness to good for the saints. These
are facts and Gospel truths, hence none should
be alarmed by approaching uproars and com-
ina; divisions. Let it come; not one, not even
the least of God's children, will be hurt by it;
no they will even be profited. The Brother-
hood, no doubt, needs a cleansing out of cor-
rupt matter. It will come when it is ripe.
Follow the footsteps of Cora and Dothan, and
finally receive a like reward. But, my dear
brother, it is an important matter for us to be
genuine — to be gold, not straw. If gold, we
will i-emain after the fire has past and be all
the brighter; but if straw, it were better we
were never born.
Dear brethren, let us examine ourselves and
see how we stand. If we stand true to Jesus
nothing shall move \xt, and none will be able
to harm us. As for me. I am in for the old
order in dress, and bicanse it meets the
requirements of the Got-pel, and because it is as
good as any dress in which I can look unlike
the world. And if God's children, should be of
one mind in all things else, why not in this?
I hope to end my days under a broad brimmed
hat and a round straight coat, even if all else
should abandon it. I have taken it ap freely
without compulsion, and promised myself to
use it while here below. I love it as a church
order, because I was a vain, fashionable Chri»-
tian once, and know fiom sad experience what
finery leads to. And I know that if the church
ceases to work for it in lore, before one year is
past, we will be driving at a fearful rate into
the swamp of folly and worldliness. The
churches here are much of the same opinion.
But God be praised, wo nevei yet needed to cut
any off for pride, nor ever needed to preach
one sermon on fashion. We try to go by the
rule, "Let the church do her own work." Our
station is to be a servant for all. If a preacher
will do this he will be loved by all, and never
be called a tyrant. If hr goes beyond that, he
will some day regret it. But I am happy to
know that America abonnds with faithful
members. I am happy to know that the Lord
will carry on their wars. As you write holi-
ness is what is needed, this need is not filled by
knowing our wants. Nor will it snfEoe to tell
one another about faults and demand dues
from one another, like the unmerciful servant.
We love him because he first loved us. Love
is the root of holiness. Therefore, dear broth-
er, look steadily into God's love for you; drink
deep daily of the fountain filled with the blood
of the Lamb; drink until you are fall, and
eagerly ask the Lord, "What shall I do?" until
the Divine answer sounds as sweet music in
your ears, "If yon love me, keep my command-
m.eats." May God bless you and all his chil-
dren to do so. Amen. Pray for us.
Yours in love,
C. Hope.
Frederickshaven, Denmark, May 17, 1881.
Kefi-eshing— 1 Cor. 16: 18.
To M. M. Eshelman: —
. Dear brother in the
Lord: By this I mean much more than Chris-
tian courtesy requires towards all of the house-
hold of faith. Personally unknown and yet
well known. Since I read your "Vital Piety"
your inner man seems to be no stranger to me,
so much so that I cannot help feeling a deeper
love for you than we owe to every member of
the body. I cherish a love to you that lives
and moves in a higher and purer atmosphere
than is dwelt in by many professed brethren.
Your humble honest confession of wrong done
in a moment of weakness, has endeared yon to
us all here. 0 that we would be willing to
confess our sins, then the blood of Jesus would
cleanse us from all sin. We know one congre-
gation rent and torn asunder, love almost ex-
tinct, because there is' such a reluctance to
confess the wrong. When we are overtaken
in a fault, let us get down on our knees in the
dust, humble ourselves before God, and he will
exalt us in due season. We love to read what
you sa> and appreciate your self denying labors
of love. When you apeak of racking mental
toil and anxiety, we know you speak the truth.
But after all you would not exchange places
with the brother who has wealth, ease and ab-
sence of care and no cross to endure. Rest
will come by and by, labor will end and your
crown will be no less bright, your song of tri-
umph no le8« sweet, its strains no less divine,
no less redolent with the fragrance of eternal
love, because you have sweated and toiled and
watched in the vineyard. There is a glorious
crowning, golden harp strings, the victor's
palm —
'Ti8 tuDed and strung for endless years,
And formed by power diTine
To sound in God the Father's ears
No other name but thine.
Thethrilhng words, "Well done," from the
returning King will repay you a th/3usandfold
for all your sufferings here. The most exalted
imagination cannot realize the joy of seeing
him as he is; add to this beautific vision of the
King in his beauty, the joy of seeing in real
substantial corporeal forms, shining as the sun
in the Father's kingdom, the sufferers for the
Gospel's sake in all ages, who have given all
for Christ. In this society of spiritually per-
fected men you will never be pained, annoyed,
or grieved with ease and flesh-loving professors.
When the net is drawn at the end of the
aioon or age, the bad we cast away. What a
multitude of bad fish have passed their way
into the net since it was first cast into the sea
of the nations. But when the good will be
gathered into vessels, the Bride will be married
to the Lamb, and not one of the. flesh-loving,
wealth-loving ease-seeking professors will com-
pose the King's daughter, all glorious within;
not one of the flesh crucihed, suffering saints
will be forgotten when the day of espousals
comes. When we suffer toil and are ready to
faint beneath the cross, then as the angel
strengthened the suffering Man of Griefs con-
demned for us, as the exceeding precious prom-
ises breathe strength into our souls, like the
sweet odors from the spicy groves of "Araby
the blest" wafted to those who sail in Indian
seas. Sweet consolation! assurance, blessed
hope, joy in the Holy Spirit are wafted to us
across the gulf of time from the crystal sea,
the Jasper throne.
The amen, the alleluia, the voice of the re-
deemed multitude, as the voice of many waters,
of mighty thnnderings, all saying, "The Lord
God Omnipotent reigns." The gladness, the
joy, the marriage of the Lamb, the fine linen
clean and white, garments of wrought gold,
the King's presence, these are all true sayings
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397
of God. No poetic dream of rapt imagination,
but a faint picture of what it shall be to be
there.
Then look again at the nature of your work.
A co-worker with God in reconciling the world
unto himself; the works of art. genina and the
most brilliant achievements of the loftiest in-
tellect must in tim-i be as tflough they were
not, but a soul convprtfd from the error of his
way is saved from death, and the remembrance
of the instrumentality will never pass away.
You labor with God to reconcile all things to
himself, and to bring heaven and earth into
union. You seek to eliminate evil, and to
make good triumph you have tasted the divine
love; it has conquered the natural enmity of
your heart, and under its all-con troling power
you labor to save those for whom the Prince of
Glory died. Believing that Jesus difd for all,
yon find your work to be a mission of love.
You can tell sinner?, ''Was ever love like his?"
With one hand yon point to the cross and
preach the Lamb for sinners slain; with the
other hand you point to the crown of life, the
immortality won by the great Life Giver as the
inheritun e of all who renounce the flesh, the
world, its friendship and all tbat is in it. S JOn
he will app^a^ and dry our tears, and in full
glory shine and break the cruel chains of
death.
To he one with Christ here is to share his
love, his sympathy, to fill up what is behind
the afflictions of Christ in your flesh for the
body's sake, the church. Jesus difd to restore
the human family to the love of God, to bring
fallen man again within the embrace of infinite
love. With this God-inspired power of the
Gospel you can toil on and hope to the end.
Like the littla child, you may stumble and
hurt yourself, but you are held up by a Fath-
er's hand, and nothing can separate you from
his love, so long as you abide in Jesas' love.
Watch with Jesus the little hoar, contend for
the gospel a little longer, endure the storm a
little longer; the morning comes, and then the
eternal sunshine of our Father's home.
Jas. Evans.
From C. H. Balsbaugh— Sinners do not
imagine that their very sin declares their di-
vine origin and the grandeur of their immor-
tality. But 80 it is — sin woald not be sin
were not the responsibility and eternity of
God in us. The greatest sin that man can
commit has at root a Divine want and a Divine
element. Jesus had never been crucifi^'d
would not man be great enough to need such
a propitation, and mean enough to procure it.
B( fore Incarnal Deity can become an oflfering
for man, we must b^ like enough to God to
justify it, and sinful enough to compass His
crucifixion. It ii because the world is too lit-
tle to fill the great void in the sonl caused by
the loss of God, that the sinner runs hither
and thither for enjoyment, and finds nothing
but emptiness and ashes. The soul that en-
shrines God is satisfied, and needs not roam
abroad for company or comfort. To he God
possessed is salvation; and perfect peace and
rest in God makes all the world ours. The saint
has a blood-sealed. Heaven-endorsed titledeed
to all the estate of Jehovah. Matt. 5: 4, Rom.
8: 17, 1 Cor. 3: 21, 32, 23, Rev, 21: 7. For this
we were created; its forfeiture is sin, and etern-
al bankruptcy is hell.
Our life must be like money current with
the merchant, every penny, the least coin of
word or act, must bear the image aad super-
scription of Jesus. Gal. 2: 20, and Phil pp. 1:
21 muHt become living, loving, ecstatic reali-
ties. To ein is to fill the golden cup of immor-
tal being from the river of hell. We do as we
list, because the grandeur and majwty and
sovereignty of infinite will in us. Because we
are gods in constitution, we want to be gods in
independence. This turns angels into devils,
and men into fit companions of the fallen,
hell-cheined principalities. Enoch walked with
God. This ii the all of Heaven, here and
hereafter. Sin means walking with the devil,
and the lake of fire is the necessary outcome
of sin. That burning, toesing, tormenting
Gehenna is carried in every sinnfr's bosom.
Every sin addi a coa'. But the River of life
can flood it all, and quench every hell on earth.
From John Zook. — Permit me to say
through your columns to the readers of your
paper something about our Love-feast. It
commenced on the 7th at 2 o'clock, and on the
8th had preaching at 9 A. M. and 7 P. M. We
can say with one of old that "it wa.i good for
us to be there," for we do think and feel that it
was a fsast indeed, for we felt that Jesus was
there, because the brethren held forth the
Eternal Truth in its simplicity and with such
power that it opened the fountains of tears of
many in the congregation, — that saints were
•msde to rejoice and sinners, we believe to trem-
ble and almost cry out, "What must I do to be
saved?" Therefore we ask all the brethren
and sisters everywhere to rejoice with us, and
pray for us so that we may hold out faithful,
and in the end obtain that crown which was
delivered unto the saints, is the prajer of
your servant. Our ministers present were
Daniel Longanecker, J. P. Lerew, from Adams
Co., Pa., and Daniel and Adam Shroyer of
Sugar Valley, Clinton Co., Pa., and on the sec-
ond day were enforced by brother Charles Roy-
er, of Union Co., Pa. We hope and pray that
they may be bountifully rewarded for their la-
bors while with us. As the weather was somf-
what wet and rainy, the attendance was not
large; but we had very good order. — Lost
Creek Church, Pa.
From Geo. W. Gish, — Our Love feast is
past, and we must say we had a feast, indeed, —
one no doubt to be long remembered by the
dear brethren and sisters of the Panther Creek
church; and we bless God that we had reason
to go down to the waterside where prayer was
wont to hi made: then followed the baptism
of two young sisters who m ide up their mind.^
to walk with the people of God. May the
blessings of God be with them, that they may
hold out faithful with all the children of God,
is my prayer. What joy there is on such oc
casions among the saints. The strange breth
ren that were with us were brother E«helmar,
C Holsinger, K. Heckman, and John Y.
Snavely, which did the preaching, and thank
God it was well done. Another reason that
we could rejiice was, one of our long-absent
sisters, who was here before the brethren ever
preactied in this county, was present to com-
mune with those she loved, namely, sister Sally
Moore (mother of J. H. Moore) who, with five
other members, was the cause of calling the
Brethren here to preach nearly thirty years
ago, when we united with that little band to
walk in newness of life. I just wished we
could have our dear children, some of whom
are on the Pacifis coast., some elsewhere, at the
Communion meeting, to join with us, and to
sit under the sound of the dear brethren that
dealt out the word to us with power. We were
so sorry that brother Eihelman could not re-
main with us any longer, it being the first
tinte he ever was with us; and not only the
members regretted to see him leave, but the
Methodists and Baptists said, "Why did he
not stay longer, for ws so much like hi^ way of
dealing out the Word?" I must stop, lest I
become wearisome. Will say to the dear
brethren, come again. — Roanoke, III.
From C. Lesh.— Brother P. R. Wrights-
man, of Kansas, stopped wiih us on hif return
from Annual M-etiug, and preached three
sermons in the Lutheran church for the pfio-
ple of Flora The houso was crowded; had
good attention, Ejood preaching, and one addi-
tion. To G'>d we give th-^ honor and the glory,
thanking our brother f )r his love to us, and
say to him, come again. — Flora, Carroll Co ,
Ind.
From D. E. Brubaker. — Our Sanday-
sohool is largely attended, with much interest.
Work on our meeting-house is being pushed
along finely now. List Siturday at our quar-
terly council meeting, two preeio'is souls were
added to the fold of Christ, by baptism. Have
a very fine growing season so far. — Peoria
City, Iowa.
From Jacob Hilderbrand. — Pour more
were baptized — two young persons on Sunday
previous to our Communion. Oa June 15th,
the day of our Commanion in the evening be-
fore services, an aged lady in her eightieth year
went down into the water and was baptized.
Another aged person the next morning could
not leave the place cf meeting until she too
was baptized. Oar district, at present, num-
bers three hundred and fifty- four members.
One half of the people staid out doors for
want of room. Brother Daniel Sbivdly from
Milford, Ind., ofdjiated in the C)mmuuon
services. A number of ministers were present,
whom we feel to remember in our prayers fir
their services of love in the cause of our once
crucified Lwd and Savior- Our church seems
well pleased with the result of our la'-t Annu-
al Meeting, and feels to thank God. Take
courage and go on, remembering the gates of
hell shall not prevail against the church. God
bless the faithful standards of our beloved
Brotherhood. May they live long to guide
the church by the hand of God. — Walkerton.
Ind.
. ♦ ■ —
When that illustrious man. Chief Jcstice
Jav, was dying, he was asked if he had any
fdreweli addres* to leave his children. He re-
plied, "They have the Bible."
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THE BKETMREN ^T WOKii
^'
Ml mul Mmi\mmu.
S. T. BOSSERMAN,
Editor.
Al communications for thitf department should be ad-
dresMed to S T Boa^erman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio,
HOW I GOT SICK.
THE MOMENT OF PERIL.
ABOUr eight mile^ noith-west of our vil-
lage joa will fiid as nice and prodactivs
a t'aro) as usijfilly seea in i.his country. Its fene-
fs, builiiings, etc. in good repair, as that of a
syptnuatie farmer. It was there I was born
and iirougV t iij). Was ai quainted with farm
life, as I took an active part in the practical
pt.rtion of the buHness incidental to the occu-
{■•.(tii'U of the farmer. L -.be ring hard, and gen-
erslij health',, foods of al! kinds were relished,
of v.hiih our table was always blessed with a
p'euty, and beiss; ccmparatively ignorant of
the laws grverning life and health, I ate in-
d>crinjina'.ely, and uf the richest foods. About
fouileen years ago, I moved to town and went
into business. My habits were now somewhat
changed, being sedentary, yet so far as my di-
etaries were concerned, there was no material
change. P.Tk with ail its greasiness or fat-
tiLes* and aMendsnt (?) sweetness was a
pri"epjl fish. Pel psr, apicfp, and other con-
diments were ever welcomid, as you know tbey
ke^p up a burning s-ns-atioi in the stomach,
fcvf r reminding one of what he a e the meal
before. Hot t>'as or c- ffees were also among
the in<ii?ppn?aHUs. This, in connection with
th- irrtgulsrity of ef'ing, was- enough to nnake
a pfisor- bigin t'lii quire whether his health.
wsfiouihe wane or tscetding. Fruits, the
great b( iirtifs of heaven scarcely ever found
ihiir way en 1h(i table save in delicious (?)
prs serves. I thought apples, pears, peaches,
trr..p-s, ''t.c, vvfre only (o be eaten between
nu8 s. I thvs lived as I thought, and ute ac
coulinsly. After eating a meal and about th"
time fh-' food was d'gts'ed and the stomach
rdaiiy/to (old v.p and go to sleep, some fruit
would net be amiss, and of cturse was eaten.
PiiS or nats were sought, and 'n their season,
anything pHJ.ttable. By th!s indiscretion, eat-
ing hU hours, mv slomath had to do more
wjrk propor'i -naily than the body. !s it any
w.'iififr it became tired and finally worn out?
Corn was only to be f<-d to the porkeis aid
vA\n\ (atttd eat thi m. Wheat must be
ground fine enough to kill the life of it, and
then be leavpned to make it lively, which of
course raui!t be encouraging to health.
Tbus paying but littt-' attention as to what
J ;, - .'! irlien I Hte, mv health gave way, and
■ 1 : ' 1 lie pressure I f btsiiiess, I felt the load
: ■: in for s qij.'-ijce cf thfs-! habits of eating
: i ni d li'iur tile body gave way, the mind
1 - •irhi'd. and lifrt seemed a burden. I soon
i • -^liiM a ij'. Si ptic, and in its train many oth-
1 I ailni-nts fallowed wbich nniered life miser-
ly f> f\
\t the a2;e of thirty-four I consulted a phy-
! I --jn who put m^ Oil the rotd to health. Tc-
t"; i I lepieseut mys-lf a man (.f thirty-eight
I ■ .: if vood hea'th and feel mystlf a new
r . .t.'ii' iiTer nn f rmer mode of living, and
!i rlKi.t-n.v h -ni'h to r'gfct ways of living
f d obstrvijjg str. tly the rules governing life
and health, l^tixt Vow I got well. b.
A CLERGYMAN'S son, one Saturday after-
noon last Wint-r, was amusing -himsel!
with his velocipede. He was carelessly dash-
ing along at full speed, intending to cross the
railway track, whtn a train came toundering
over the road. Ther ■ was but one course for
him to pursue. He could not stop the impttu^
of his vehicle; to attempt it would be certain
death. So he daslu d across within reschiug
distance of the engine. The slightef't j ir o!
his wheel, a pebble in his way, a little un
sie.idiiiess of his own, and his doom was sealed.
Do you suppose any sum of money would in-
duce him again to ran such a risk?
A boy was sliding down hiil, ond in the ex-^
citement and ei j lyment of the sport, he foigr.t
to watch for danger. His path ran over the
railroad track, and as he was almost upon it,
be saw a slowly-moving freight train passing
along. To stop was impossible, and he dashed
on, just passing betwefn two heavy ladened
cars. The slow rate of motion at which thej
'sere moving was all. that saved him. But ke
will never go down that hill so recklessly
again. It will serve as a warning to oihei
boys also, who witni-ssed his peril.
What a pity that they will not take warn-
ing by tne great d-cioger: the eadter fate, of so
many men 5i.nd boys about them. I see lads
every day in this town standing on the steps of
the billiard saloon and the tobaceoni-t's shop,
who are drawing near to a more fearful doom
thtiu either of these lads.- Thev are sLff ring
themselves to be drawn into a maelstrom from
which thr-re mill be uo retreat. Tht^y uxe pn-
paring for a plung:; into a fearful gulf of in-
temperance, where body and soul wiil both b-
swailowed up. Look over into.this gulf. L s',-
en to the fearful cries that come up, and cun
you, dare you, risk *ha plunge? The monient
of deepest peril for you, is the one when you
take up your first gla-s. {B )
'■ f have some first-rate cigars. Will you
have a few ?"
" No, 1 thank you."
'■Do takebai.f a dcz^n."
" ! have nowhere ti» put them."
" You can put hilf a dozen in your potket."
I wore a cup in tnose days, and I put the ci-
gars into i-', and a' the appointed time I went
to th8 meeting. I ascended the platform and
fac"d an audience of more than two thousand
children. As it was out of d iors, I kept my
eip on for fear of taking cild, and 1 forgot all
ibout the cigars. Toward the clo te of my
speech I became more in earnest, and after
warning the boys against bad company, bad
habits and the saloons, I saiti, —
"Now, boys, let us give three rousing cheers
for temperance end for cold Wjter. Now, then,
three cheers. Hitrran! '
Ani taking : S my cap I waved it most vig-
orously, when — away went the cigars right in-
to the midst of th« audience.
The remaining cheers were very faint, and
were nearly drowned in th^ laughter ol th'>
crowd. I was mortified and ashamed, and
should have bieu relieved could I have sunk
through the platform out of sight. My feelings
were still more aggravated by a boy coming up
to the steps of the platform with one of those
dreadful cigars, saying, "Here's one of your ci-
gars, Mr. Goagh."
Satan's ifforta at rebuking sin were never
very highly appreciated, and men half fuddled
with tobacco, do not make the most eil'tctive
teniperance speeches.
New Yt'RK City has nearly 4,000 dram-shops
kept by women, of whom 1,104 are German
and 2,549 are Irish; end one it is said is a n t-
ive American.
De. Dio L?wis has looked up the ma'ler and
fintis that no tobac o using student has gradu-
ated at the head of his class in Harvard College
-for thd last half century.
COURTESY.
COURTESY is not courtlines,", for courtli-
ness carries th" idea of mere mannerisn",
and courtesy carri-s the iiiea of good feeling.
Courtliness is a manner put on— is something
external, the way of making a bow, o( taking
a st=p, of carrying the h vtid-", and the gentle
posture of the body, wiiile courtesy is of the
heart, and springs from real kindness of foul,
seen in tenderness, smpathy and love. (B)
An edict has jue.t been published in Unter-
hall'-n, a town ill oce of the Swiss cantons, for-
bidding ;.ny person under ]5 years of age to
smoke either in public or private.
MR. GOUGH IN A TIGHT PLACE.
IN reUiin,^ his experience in public speaking,
John B. Gougb, altsr facing over eight
thiiusand audiences, ackuowledg^.s, that on one
occasion and one only, he encountered an em-
barrassment which he could not overcome —
Aud as he tells on himself, we reprint the story
for the benefit of others who may be similarly
tjircumstaneed :
I was engaged to address a large number of
children in the sfternoon, the m>eting lobe
held on the lawn back of the Bap'it church
i;j Provide n ?.e, R. I. In the forenoon a friend
met me and said, —
The wife of a well-known Chicago artist has
brought a suit against a saloon keep-r for
$25,000 damages for ruining her husband's pro-
fessional prospects, and iijuring his health, by
supplying him with whisky.
Secretary Lincoln it herits some of his
father's good sense, if we judge from his order
f irbidding the u.se of tobacco by the army ca-
dets of West Point. The cadets at tho Naval
Academy at Annapolis have rec ived a similar
order.
■ » ■
The whole sciei c^ of hygiene may be includ-
ef! in the one word or,BANLiN"ESS The removal
of refuse of ail kinds, solid, Iqiid and gaseous,
is embrao-d within it, and pure air and water
become a necessary result of the operation. U
is a trite s-aying, "Nature abhors ^ vacuum." or
more correctly it may oe said, N-iturt always
■np;li---s supetfl lions d.uot, we admit air aud g-in-
eraliy far purer air Hnd water, to taki their
their places.
TH-M, H-MK'i'Jrl.e..E]M- .4..T ^S^OKK.-
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THE BliETELREN A.T TVORK-
NEGLY— AMSLEY.— At the residence of the un-
dersigned, on the 15th of June, 18S1, Mr. Joseph
B. Negly and Mrs. Ma,ry Amsley, all of Fulton
countj'. 111. Jac :;b NEQLEr.
Blessed ere the dead which dlelo the I'Ord. — Bev. 14: 13.
PELLOWS.— NearWawaka, Ind., June .3, 1881,
Benjamin W., eldest son of Calvin and Julia
Fellows, aged 11 years, 1 month, and IS days. Fu-
neral discourse at the Spmgel school-house from
1st Peter 1: 2.3, 24. De. J. Stdrgis.
DREiSTNEX.— May 28, at Mount Zion, Ind., Ang-
eline, daughter of Bro .T. W. Drennen, aged 2
years, 11 months and 15 days.
Angelina was born J une 13, 1879. She was a
most remarlsable child for her age, and in her loss
we are much cast down. Funeral services on May
29 by iiro. Sala and Ketterman.
T. W. Drennen.
MILLER.— At Durham Station, Marion Co., Iowa,
May 18, Nathan Miller, son-in-law of Bro. Jacob
and Sintha Shape-
Deceased was chosen to the ministry last Octo-
ber and leaves a wife and seven children to mourn
their loss. Funeral services by the writer from
Rev. 14: 12, 13. Jonathan Beakd.
MACKBRIDE.-On May 25, Bro. Charles Macls-
bride, (near 0 ivet, Mahaska Co., Iowa) aged
over 79 years.
He leaves a widowed sister and three children
to mourn their lose. Funeral services by the
writer from 2 Cor. 5 : 19. Jonathan Beakd.
TENNIS.— On May 27th, Louisiana Tennis, wife
of Samuel Tennis, aged 43 years.
Deceased was a member of the Coal Creek
church. Fulton Co., 111. She leaves a husband
and a large family to mourn their loss. Funera'
services by Bro. David Zuck and the writer, from
Job 19: 25, 26. Jacoe Neglet.
MILLER.— In Beatrice, Gage Co., Neb., June 10,
1881, sister Lucy Miller, wife of friend Dmiel
Miller, agnd z8 yreas, 2 months and 14 days.
Deceased formerly lived in Franklin Grove,
111. She united with the church juatafewdays
previous to her death, being carried into the water
on a chair in order to be baptized. Her disease
was quick consumption. Funeral services by J.
Kelso, from 2 Cor. 7 : 19. F. J. Price.
MILLER.— In the South Waterloo church. Black-
hawk Co., Iowa, June 18, Bro. Jonas A. Miller,
aged 72 years, 7 months and 16 days.
He was confined to his bed only four weeks,
during which time he called for the elders to do
for him according to the instruction of St. James,
and also to have a ' ommunion season, which was
attended to by the writer and others.
J. A. Mubkay.
BURMAN.— In the Roann congregation, Wabash
Co., Ind., June 15, 1881, Bro. Jacob Burman, aged
04 years, 3 months and 19 days. Services by
brethren David and Benjamin Neff, from John
5 : 24. Joseph J ohn.
FRITZ.- In Di'ler, Jefferson Co. Neb., in the
bounds of the Beatrice church, May 25, 1881, si.--
ter Minerva, wife of Bro. John Fritz, aged £7
years, 7 months and 20 days.
Our dear sister came here with her husband
from Keokuk Co., Iowa. She was but a short
time with us, yet was loved and respected by all
who knew her. She was sick only one week, and
that was a wreck of suffering, but she bore it pa-
tiently. She wanted to see them but could not
see all, as one was in Leadville. Col., two girls in
Iowa and one here Three have not yet made
peace with their God as they should.
The last hour she was unconscious of all around
her. She was continually engaged in prayer to
God for all, and so kept on, until she expired with-
out a struggle or a groan.
This sad and unexpected occurrence cast a gloom
over the entire community, which, we hope will
not pass away without leaving traces of God's
mysterious working for the good of mankind and
the glory of his name. She was a good wife and a
kind mother, ana we hope our loss will be her
eternal gain. Funeral services by Bro. Wm. Bratt,
from Rev. 14: 18. Ellis Zooe:.
IN MEMOKIAM.
was afraid to die. "No, I am glad to die," was the
prompt reply. He was conscious to the last and
spoke within five minutes of death.
If our Heavenly Father uses means outside of
hia Word to draw his creatures to him, surely
Georgia is performing his mission, for he lives in
the hearts of his playmates, who, in order to be
good, will emulate his example. He made special
request of several of his brothers to be good and
nitet him there. Long will those who were more
intimately acquainted with him, brood in dove-
like lovingnpss on the life, unfortunate death, but
now enraptured soul of Georgia Bowman.
He left behind a father and mother, seven broth-
ers and a sister to mourn his loss. T. C. G.
nnonncemeni
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
In the Knob Creek church, Washington Co.,
Tenn., on the 7th of May, 1881, Elder Austin Hyi-
ton. He died of old age, being 85 years, 1 mouth
and 10 days 0 d.
He wa3 confined to his home for upwards of two
years, and to his bed, utterly helpless, for fifteen
months. He bore his confinement with patience,
though he frequently expressed a desire to go to
rest, wandering why others, who were young and
useful, were called away and he left.
Father Hylton lived a consistent member of the
church cf the Brethren for 55 years. Two or three
years after uniting with the church, he was chos-
en to the eldership, but was unwilling to be or
dained unless Bro. Christly Bowman was also or-
dained, which the church did, he having the neces-
sary qualifications.
He was the father of ten children, six of whom
are now living and all are members of the church
but one. At his death he had 40 grand-children
and 34 great grand-children.
The funeral attendance was very large, and the
occasion was improved by brethren Joseph Bow-
man and Christian Diehl, from Rev. 20: 12.
Bro. Bowman, in his remarks, put the usual in-
tsrrogation: "Who will be next?" Butalas! how
early and unexpected the call came. Within five
minutes of two weeks after the death of Hylton,
the monster, death, visited the same fireside and
grasped from the bosom of a pious family, a noble
boy— Georgia E., son of Eld. Geo. C. and Anna
Bo sman, and a grand-son of father Hylton.
On the evening of Thursday, May 12th, Georgia
was riding on a saw-stock conveyed on a wagon,
when suddenly the wagon was upset, and iu some
unknown manner his left leg was broken below
the knee, and the ankle crushed. The wound was
so severe that amputation was necessary. This
was performed on Monday following, by the most
skillful physicians in reach, but he only survived
until Saturday, the 21st.
Georgia was in his tenth year since last New
Year's day. He was remarkably sober, quiet, and
innocent in disposition. Was never known to
have an ill feeling towards any one but in a single
instance, which he seemed to regret with the feel-
ing of one of mature age. He loved his books,
his play-mates and the Good Man, as he was ac-
customed to say.
He bore his entire sufferings with indomitable
courage. He seemed unwilling to have his leg
taken off, but when his father told him that his
little brothers would be glad if he could live, and
that it was the only chance, he readily conseriited,
and bore it without a single murmur.
He frequently spoke of death, and just a little
while before it came, hla father asked him if he
July 2 and S, at 1 P. M , in Grundy church, Grundy
Co., Iowa.
Sept. 3 and 4, in Mound church. Bates Co., Mo.
Sept. 8, at 2 P. M., Whitesville church, AndrewCo.,
Mo..
DISTRICT-MEETINGS.
Sept. 9, Northern District of Missouri, Whitesville
church, Andrew Co , Mo Those coming by rail
should stop off at Rosendale.
A Buffalo rag-picker, who was living in squal-
id poverty, was found to have $4,000 in his posses-
sion.
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It is reported that 30,000 colored people from
Louisiana and other Southern States are preparing
to emigrate to New Mexico during the coming
Summer.
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Four children playing in a farmer's barn, near
Plain City, Pa., during the absence of their par-
ents set fire to a pile of straw, and not being able
to escape easily, where all burned to death.
The electric railway recently opened in the vi-
cinity of Berlin has proved so satisfactory that an-
other is projected, to run to another district of the
suburbs. The cost of construction is about $60,-
000 per mile.
Throtjgh an attempt to light a fire with kero-
sene, Mrs. Egler, of Pittsburgh, was fatally injur-
ed, her husband rendered insane, and her little
daughter burned to deach. Seven frame buildings
were consumed, and a fireman was badly scorched.
The boiler of an Illinois Central engine explc^-
ed -when near Monee, 111. The bell was found in
a field of oats two hundred and fifty feet from the
track, and an ornamental brass bell was found
one mile away. Three men were on the engine,
but no one was badly hurt.
A NEW source of water supply in the vast de-
sert mountain ranges of California and Arizona
is worthy of note. No rain falls over a wide area.
It is covered with cactus plants of every variety,
and they are juicy. Millions of land tortoises feed
on these plants and Indians make soup of them.
] nside of each is an anatomical tank, that holds
about a pint of water. Mi-ny are cut open to get
a,tthistapk; The water is palatable. In this way
meat and driukare supplied,' and the dry cactus
makes excellent fuel The law of compensation
is here forcibly illustrated.
AT WORK.
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Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, July 12, 1881.
No. 26.
Editorial Items.
\.T the Feast in Denmai'k one more was Laptized.
3eo. Levi Trestle has recovered fiom his severe afflic-
Miller returned from Minnesota last
3ko. -D. M.
ek. _;_
['he late comet was at one
les of the earth.
time within ten million
Iememeer there was no paper printed last week.
Janation elsewhere.
See
3eo. Jamea R. Gish, of Roanoke, 111., writes that he
rnproving slowly, but will not likely be able to do any
laching for some time.
Bro. Teeter leit for the Ea.st last week. Ho
1st of liis time traveling.
pends
)ke person was lately baptized at Mt. Vernon, 1)1.
a. John Meizger did the work.
Y
Bko. D. p. Eby is now in Ohio,
narkabout the middle of July.
He may return to
Fhe FrimHiie was issued on a half sheet last week,
le contents were good nevertheless.
The weather is very warm just now;
me days reaching 98° in the shade.
the thermometer
Bko. Daniel Bright, of Bethlehem, Pa., spent a few
,ys with us last week. He was traveling for his health.
The Fomth of July was tiiis year a sad one: the na-
)n was in mourmng because of the attempted assassin-
ion.
" Closed until September" is the annouucemeut from
majority of the New York churches. The devd keeps
luse, however.
The comet seen in the northern heavera, has, in scSme
spect^ attracted considerable attention. It is rapidly
.oving towards the sun.
At the Love-feast in Yellow Creek, 111., Bro. David
by was ordained to the eldership, and Bro. Samuel
tudebaker elected to the ministry.
Phof. Sanford, .if the College, is spending his vaca-
tion on the sea-coast in North Carolina. He goes there
in the interest of science.
We are compelled to use small paper this week, hence
send the paper out without stitching. We will have our
other paper on hand soon.
The Bretln-en at Lotaine, Adams Co., Illinois, expect
to have their new meeting-house ready for the opeiung
services about the first of September nest.
Bro. S. Z. Sharp will travel during his vacation in the
interest of the Ca^sel Library Association. He has se-
lected the Miami Valley for his field of labor.
It is said that two hundred thousand copies of the
Chinese Bible, published in Foo Chow, by the British Bi-
ble Society, have been distributed within the last four
years.
Sister Wealthy A. Clarke is now working on the Re-
port in the Pi'/uiii/i e olfice, Huntingdon, Pa. She says
she finds many new and pleasant attractions at her old
home.
Bro. John Metzger has lately been doing some good
work in St. Louis. Eight were baptized. This is cer-
tainly a tair beginning. We hope the well-begun work
will continue.
Bro. Esheknan, accompanied by D. L. Miller,
wife and father, left last Tuesday for Colorado, expecting
to be absent several weeks. We wish them a prosperous
and pleasant journey.
The number of dissenters from
Russia is estimated at 14,000,000.
the Greek church in
The Mormon missionaries who have been trj'ing to
make proselytes in Gennany are to be expelled from the
country.
A SUBSCRIBER in California wishes to know why an-
other paper, printed the same day as ours, reaches them
five days sooner. It is because that paper is mailed one
week in advance'of its date. The Brethren at Work
is mailed on the day of its publicatioa, or date.
Bro. S. H. Bashot has requested us to say that he is
the author of the nameless, Uttle tract, entitled the
"Voice of Seven Thunders." He wrote it while yet edi-
tor of the GospeJ Preacher and sent it to the Progres-
sive, not venturing to publish it in his own paper.
One of the cantons of Switzerland has passed a law
forbidding children less than fifteen years old from smok-
ing cigars or tobacco either at home or in the streets.
That is just what the people of this country want to do,
only the age should be twenty-one instead of fifteen.
Bro. R. H. Miller, of the Ashland CoUege, spent a
few days with us, week before last, and preached one
sermon in the College Chapel. His visit was highly ap-
preciated, as well as the sermon preached for us. On his
way home we were in his company as far as Chicago.
At their last meeting, the Ashland College board of
directors decided that they would • stand by their presi-
dent in maintaining and defending the established order
of the church in dress, etc.
Bro. S. Z. Sharp has been employed as one of the
teachers for next year in the Mt. Morris College. It is
hoped that bio so^oi-urii ^irli us may be both pleasant and
profitable. His work will commence with the Fad term.
Bro. Oliver Cover, who worked in the oflice several
lonths, is canvassing for the Revised New Testament.-,—
le seems to be meeting with good success.
When old Mrs. GarSeld he:u-d that her son was shot,
he said, " It is too bad; I did not think any one would
16 hard-hearted enough to shoot my baby."
We are prepared to print catalogues, circulars, lettc-r-
leads, bill-heads, or anything in the line of job-work. —
iJall upon or address us by letter and learn om- rates.
Excuse us if the paper is not so mteresting sis usual,
this wefk. Most of our time had to be spent m the
press room, helping to arrange for putting in the new
boiler. We will soon have things all right for rapid and
pleasant work.
We have just heard from Bro. J. W. Stem. He wrote
ftom London, lingland, June 7th. sajnng he had a pleas-
ant voyage and was well. He also states that it may be
a few weeks before he can get his con-espondence in reg-.
ular order for the paper.
The great comet of 18^1:3, which was 180,000,000 of
miles in length, which came m close contact mth the
earth and deflected the magnetic needle, is to make a re-
appearance this year if we may believe the predictions of
the mo-.t eminent a.stronomers.
The great Pyramid of Egypt covers 11 acres of ground,
is about 160 feet high.— The Adeooote.
If our brother will look up the record, he will, likely
find that the great Pyramid of Egypt covers 13 acres of
ground and is about 483 feet high.
As a proof that the nght kind of education does not
" puff up" we remark that one of the students, after de-
hvering his giaduating oration in the morning, was in
the afternoon found in our press-room, with hat, coat and
vest off, turning the press. We told him that was prac-
tical education.
^five off lemra^ThoTtoreairSdof the women and
.rirls only one out of eight. A much less proportion know
how to ™te. Yet Italy is the home of the oldest Chris-
tian civilization, but it is where Rome has held the mfiu-
ence, lo! these many years.
Prof. J. W. Jenks, one of the first teachers connected
ivith the CoUege dming ita first year, returns to tho
ichool m the Fall. He is considered a fhsl-elass teacher.
We call attention to the notice elsewhere in regard to
the meeting in the Big church, Solomon Creek congrega-
tion, Elkhart Co., Ind., July 29, to consult in regard to
the holding of the next A.M. The notice should have
lappeared sooner, but it came too late for the last issue.
Lewis A. Edwards, of Maguire, Washington Co.,
Arkansas, writes that Miss Luvica Jones, of the Round
Mountain S. S., committed to memory, in one week, the
whole book of Mark, consisting of 678 verees, and re-
peated the same m open school. He wants to know if
this feat of memory has ever been excelled.
Recently, while on a visit to Lena, 111., we called at
the Star office to see Mr. Lewis, who, at one time Uved
in Lanark and edited the Carrol! County Gazette. We
were pleased to find him in new quarters and Hs room
neat, clean and orderiy. Why should a printing-office
notbetidyandbeautilul? Editors and compositors are
hard workers, and deserve pleasant rooms in which to
labor. .
Beo. H. C. Lucas, of Macomb, lU., is engaged in
teacliin" short-hand. This is a good work, and he who
is apt in this kind of hibor, is useful to his fellow-men.
'.x cents to him, you will receive a large six-
short-hand alphabet and
Bro. Allen Boyer and wife, of Lena, 111., are on a
vi,sit through Iowa 'and Kansas. They travel by private
conveyance, vuid expect to spend a few months among
the isolated churches m the West. Hope they will have
a pleasant trip and do much good.
Bro J S Flory who is visiting in the east, expects to By sending six (
be with the Brethren in Aus4-usta Co., Va., the tenth of teen-page paper, conta.nmg
ilT Ui mi tT one d.;s follow ng in Rockinglninr samples of writing, together with much other useful m-
Co th 24 h at^^^^^^^ Co.. Iowa, and arrive formation. We shall be ple.ised to learn that our broth-
at home ndado. tJe 0th or Slst of July. er is doing good by tea^hmg phonography.
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THE IBPcBTI-IIlEN ^T "WOEiC
§%%m
For tho Brethren at Work.
UNITY OF LIFS.
Psalms 39: 4.
BY ALICE M. lEOSTLE.
Oh Lord, make m-rto know mine end,
The measure of my days,
Tbat I may know how frail I am,
Teach ias to kaow chy ways.
Oh Lord, ieccli me how short life is —
How sure death comes to all;
Teach me to live a holy life:
Prepare me for thy call.
Help me to feel how vam life is;
How soon we pass away;
That life is but a vapor here,
ThejoL vanishes away.
Then hear my prayer, oh Lord;'
Give ear unto my cry.
Teach me the wisdom of thy waTs;
In peace then let me die.
" Then let me B.y on winga of love.
Up to that great white throne;
There I may bow at Jesus' feet,
• There find a heaveuly home.
IIt.MoiTis, III.
For the Brethren at Work.
GOIBTG KOMK/
r.Y M. D. HENBICKS.
I'm a poor way-faring stranger
Travelliag through this- world of woe.
There's no sickness, toil or danger,
In that bright world to which I go.
■ I'm going there to see my father;
I'm gring thera no more to roaiii;
I'm jast going over Jordan ;
I'm jiist going over home.
■ ■ I know dark clouds will hover round me;
I know the way is rough and steep,
Yet beauteous fields lie just before me,
Where God's redeemed their vigils keep.
I'm going t'aere to see my mother;
»3ue Saiu^nB-iiTHggrmir wHg-ffTrco&g:
I'm just going over Jordan ;
]'m just going over home.
I'll soon be free from every trial ;
My body borne to the church-yard;
I'll drop the cross of self-denial,
And enter on my greas reward.
- I'm going there to see ray brethren
Who've gone before me on'5 by one.
I'm just going over Jordan;
I'm just go'ng over home.
I want to wear a crown of glory.
When I get home to that good land.
I want to sing redemption's story,
In concert with that heavealy land.
I'm going thgre to sse my children;
I know they're near my F,-sther's throne.
I'm just going over Jordan;
I'm just going over home.
Learn to rebuke and check the de-
trsidting tongue by showing that you
do not listen to it with pleasure.
For the Brethren at Worfe
FIRST NIGHT AT SSA AND VOY-
AGE TO RIO.
BT ADDISOK HAKPER.
T1I"A!NY years ago there was built in
-^'-^ Philadelphia a ship of war, nam-
ed the Vandalia. A crew was shipped
for a voyage of three years. Thiw is
something exciting in the idea^ over the
vast ocean. My young mind was cap-
tivated, and 1 became one of her crew.
With what anxietv did I wait for the
anchor to be raised and for the ship to
sail on her voyage ! At last the wel
come time arrived. The orders were
given to weigh anchor; the pilot on
board, soon her white sails were spread
to a top gallant breeze. She moved off
as a thing of life. How majestically
she plowed the Delaware! It was her
first voyage-. The captain watched her
as she smoothly glided along, and so
did the crew — all were anxious to know
how fast she could sail. Orders were
given to cast the log, that is, to measure
how fast she is sailing. "Eleven miles,"
was the answer. You could see the
countenances of the crew lightening as
the sentiment went the rounds: "She is
a, noble craft." Orders were given to
set, the royals and weather studding-
sails. The order was obeyed. "Cast
the log," commands the captain. The
order is obeyed. "How fast is she go-
ing?" "Thirteen and a half miles."
"Three cheers for our noble ship," was
responded with a hearty good will by
captain and erew.
Soon we passed outside of Cape May.
Our pilot handed the speaking trumpet
-b-^ Orajriccxn-CtaHiirer, as noTsle a seaman
as ever sailed the vast ocean. Our ship
heading to South America, the pilot in
his boat to Cape May, and many eyes
took a last longing gaze on the land as
it passed from their vision. To-day as
1 write, it is as fresh in my memory as in
days of yore. Ere long the wind in-
creased into a gale, the waves dashing
against the side of the vessel, and night
was approaching, the wind increasing,
the erew engaged in making the ship
snug for the storm. Ah the night that
followed will ever be remembered by
me as long as memory lasts. I soon
became sea-sick, like unto death.
The winds whistling and moaning
through the rigging, the ship was toss-
ed to and fro; as she plowed the vast
deep, the rolling waves dashed over the
side of the ship. Thinking I would be
safe, I was disappointed, for soon a
heavy wave dashed over the side of the
vessel, and washed me from under the
gun to the lee side of the ship. Thus I
passed the first night at sea. During
the night the wind calmed," the day
dawned, the sun arose as if from the
great deep. I gazed with intense anx-
iety toward the land of my birth. I
thought of the many miles between my
fond parents and me: are they offering
up a prayer for their prodigal son — "O
where is he drifting to ? Will he sink
m the deep ocean ? or be dashed on some
coral reef? or be stranded, upon some
lone shore? God only knows, whose eye
penetrates the vastness of his creation."
During the day all hands ware call-
ed aft, for the purpose of knowing how
many of the crew were willing to stop
the allowance of ardent spirits allowed
by the government, or take one dollar
and eighty cents a month in its stead.
Here was a crisis, it seems to me my
future for weal or woe depended on my
choice. I firmly said, stop my liquor.
The purser's name was Purdy. I well
remember the questions asked by him:
"Js this your first voyage?"
My answer was "Yes, sir."
"You may be saved; stand by that
resolution."
"1 will, sir."
"Where are you from?"
"Virginia."
"Are your father and mother living?"
"They are."
"Do they know where you are?"
"No, sir."
As the tears rose in his eyes, he re-
marked, "How sad they must be." He
proved my friend ever after. And now
my dear reader, a word to you. I »m
relating scenes as they actually trans-
pired. How often have I weighed and
pondered in my mind the words of Mr.
Purdy: — "You may be saved."
It seemed scarcely possible, looking at
my surroundings, that I could possibly
pass through the storm and not sink to
rise no more. The words often loomed
up in my mind : "You may be saved,"
and yet what a journey was before me,
and is still before me. How many coral
reefs, how many breakers, how many
quick sands yet to eucounter, and yet
not eternally saved! My mind soars
aloft; faith bids me press onward.
Hope, the offspring of faith, says you
will moor ship ere long, beyond the
THE BRETHREN ^T TV^ORK.
408
beautiful river in the land of the bless-
ed. But to my narrative. I was in a
new position of life; I was to learn the
duties of a sailor. I was curious to learn
the art ot navigation. How often would
I watch the man at the helm, guided by
the compass giving direction to the ship
as she dashed through the great deep
to her port of deatinati.m. I wonder-
ed, how is all this! How is it! The
needle in that compass always pointed
north, and man out on this great ex-
panse of water can steer by that com-
pass and have full confidence in reach-
ing his port of destination. Mystery !
Mystery! And so it rested for the
time, but not to rest forever; these
thoughts were to return again. I heard
the officers talking about the ships mak-
ing leeway. I was anxious to know
what leeway meant, and I learned the
fact: currents striking against the
weather side of the ship would drift the
ship away to leeward, and although the
head of the ship might be looking due
north, yet if no calculations were made
for leeway, and the head of the ship so
altered as to meet the drifting to lee-
ward, they know very' well they could
not expect to land safely in the destin-
ed harbor.
Again at 12 o'clock I saw one of the
officers taking an instrument called a
quadrant. I saw him looking in the
instrument, and I wondered what this
meant. He was pointing it towards the
sun. The officer's name was Farrigut,
afterwards Admiral (or Commodore
Farrigut.) He has passed from this
earth to the spirit land. Peace be to
his ashes; for he was a noble man. I
was anxious to know what he was do-
ing. I inquired, "Will you be so kind
as to tell me why you are pointing that
instrument toward the sun?" He an-
swered, very pleasantly, "To know
where we are." "And can you tell*by
looking in that instrument where we
are, away out here entirely out of sight
of land?" The answer was, "Certain-
ly." It was all mystery to me. To-
day as I write, and as age has advanc-
ed, and experience with it, I can see
Admiral Farrigut pointing the quad-
rant to the sun, and ascertaining on
what part of the ocean the ship was
sailing, and how far from land. I want
a solution of this problem. Why can
this be done? The scientists tell me
"that is very easy. lb is a mere ques-
tion of calculation." I admit that, but
that does not solve the problem. Sup-
pose the sun is behind time; how then?
"Oh that would alter the case. I would
be left to mere conjecture." Then you
are relyijg upon the certainty ot no va-
riation in the sun. "Yes.'' Well who
directs the sun? "Nature and nature's
laws," (says the scientist.) But can
there be a law without a lawgiver. That
seems reasonable. "There cannot," an-
swers the scientist. I will return to
my voyage from Cape May to the liar
bor in Rio Janeiro in South Amejica.
I shall ever remember the time, which
has made an indelible impression on
my mind.
The wind was blowing from the
north-west. Oar ship was heading her
course. The crew was engaged in the
various pastimes common on board of
a ship when sailing under a strong
breeze. The officers of the deck were
standing on an after gun, looking
to the windward, all seemed well; no
danger apprehended. The captain of
the ship came from the cabin taking a
survey of the surroundings; his experi-
enced eye saw danger, and seizing the
speaking trumpet from the officer, the
■orders went forth and aft, "'All hands
reef top-sails. Here was a sudden
change. What can all this mean? Has
the captain gone crazy ? But orders
must be obeyed. The ship was soon in
a condition to meet the storm that was
rapidly approaching. The captain's
practiced eye saw a small cloud moving
with great velocity from the windward,
and knew there was no time to be lost.
The storm was terrible; but the good
old ship rose upon tko iop-a£xlie _waTz,ea
running mountain high, and sank and
rose again. Braving the tempest, and
saving the crew from a watery grave,
the captain as soon as the storm had
abated, handed the trumpet to the offic-
er, remarking, "Keep a good lookout
to the windward." i have often
thought of the advice of the experienc-
ed mariner, he who had sailed over the
great ocean time and again, whose ex-
perience had made him master of his
profession. I can at this time see him
in my memory handing the trumpet to
the Lieutenant, saying, "Keep a good
lookout to the windward."
My dear reader, we are sailing on the
vast ocean of time, tempest-tossed and
tempest-driven. The sky may be
bright. We may be gliding along
smoothly — all may seem well, but how
easily we may be deceived ; how many
temptations surround ns ! In a moment
our bright hopes may be tnrned to
gloom and darkness. Let us ever re-
member the experienced sailor's f.dvice:
"Keep a good lookout to the windward."
We were approaching the equinoc-
tional line. The question went the
rounds: "Will we have Neptune to come
on board when we get under the line?"
The long-expecte-i time came; it was a
beautiful morning, the sun was shining
brilliantly, the eea, smooth with scarcely
a ripple upon the surface; the ship mov-
ing slowly when the orders were given
to lay the ship to, when a boat was
lowered and Neptune with his trident
got into the boat and was rowed ahead
of the ship. Neptane was an old sail-
or who had often crossed the line, and
braved many a storm. The captain
stood on the bow of the ship. The
ship's bell was tolling, the crew, all ex-
pectation and excitement, waiting the
coming of Neptune, the boat is slowly
approaching. Presently a voice comes
rolling over the smooth sea: "What
ship is that?" The captain answers:
"U. S. ship — Vandalia." "Where
bound?" "To Eio." "Have you on
board any one that has never crossed
theline?" "^es." "Come on board."
Neptune comes up the side of the ship.
These to be initiated are arranged in
line. The ceremony of shaving, etc.
gone through with, all hands are called
to splice the main brace, the yards are
braced around, and the ship moves on
towards the port of her destination.
Nothing of importance occurred as
Dxnmcrbte^irip^jXirBuea lier courae To-
ward Cape Fruo. [t was early in the
morning as the lookout from the mast
head procl.°.imed, "Land!" O all waa
excitement; for my part I longed to see
the port of Rio. I had heard so much
about this harbor, — of the oranges,
pine-apples, etc., and I was expectant.
The captain asked the lookout, where?
"Right ahead." "What does it look
like?" "A high mountain, rounded up
like a. sugar loaf." This is the entrance
into the harbor of Rio. Our ship was
heading right into the harbor. St. Law-
rence was sailing-master. Capt. Galli-
her complimented the Lieutenant vt-ry
highly as a navigator. 1 wondere then:
How can this be seventy-two days from
land to land, having traversed the vast
ocean by storm and tempest to lee-
ward? But so nicely was the ship navi-
404:
"r±iJ3 ±i'B€lii'T'±I±^:Hns .A.T "W'Ofil^
gated jier course Lad not to be altered,
but passes in between the forts at tlie
entrance of th^Jharbor, and moors ship
-in safety.
Dear reader, we are on our journey
to the spirit land ; we must soon anchor
in some harbor: we can't stay here.
We have an ezperiencs^d navigator that
has goas before us. He has left us the
Gocspel compass. By that we must
steer, as we are sailing over the ocean
of time; and when drifting to leeward,
let ua be sure to rectify our course be-
fore it is too late, so that when the an-
gel of death casts in his sickle we can
see by faith the beautiful land of the
blessed.
For the Brethren at "Work.
WHAT IS CHRISTIANITY?
BY C. H. EALSEADGH,
FTIHE question of questions. ' The
-*- words Christ, and Jesua, and Chris-
tian, are not found in the Old Testa-
ment. Yet all these are there in sub-
stance. Radically there is no difference
between the law and the Gospel. The
law fulfilled by Christ is to us Grospel —
glad tidings. The law is Christ prefig-
ured, the Gobpel in the bud. Thii law
saved nobody, and yet souls were sav-
ed. It was the vestibule that leads into
the temple. It brought salvation be-
cause ife held in germ the perfect revela-
tion of God in the flesh. We are all
saved by law, even the law that was
written in stones, washings and sacrific-
es, blood of bulls and goats. Not a
tittle 01- jot is abrogated, although in its
pTimiTTve— Tonn ix ig — VvTrorry— ^Timnr
away." It all foreshadoweJ Christ, and
in Christ is all consummated and per-
petaated, and what is now Gospel is
the righteousness of the law stored in
a Person who made it imputable to all
who believe. Without the righteous-
ness of Christ we perish, and he has no
righteousness to impute save what he
obtained from obedience to law. The
law He came to fulfill was law before
Adam or Moses. The form is not the
law but the law's expression. Man is
the image of God, and one law must
necessarily serve for both. ''The Law
of the Spirit- of life in Christ Jesus," is
the law of Eternity, the law of God,
and not only from God. Forms vary
because there is }^rogress in tbe revela-
tion God gives man of Himself. The
Divine Incarnation is the finality of
God, and in Christ is not only the fact
but the form of all true Christian prog-
ress. "Seven Thunders" and all simi-
lar emanations have quite overlooked
this cardinal truth. Whoever is the
author of that tract, he utterly miscon-
ceives and misrepresents the character
of God and man and sin and redemp-
tion. With equal propriety he might
insist on a text, "only one," that pro-
hibits euchre and chess and croquet
and gambling. Every living thing in
heaven, earth, and hell, shames the
thought. "Everything after its kind"
is the law of the Universe, God includ-
ed. The Divine Being is the ground of
all his revelations in nature, symbol,
Christ and Christian. We want no lit-
eral text to prove that the vine is not
to bear blackberries, or the lily, acorns.
A tree h?.s no will, and therefore it can-
not divide its life into opposite forms.
Man is a fi'ee agent and can voluntarily
let himself down from the life of spirit
into the life of sense. But whatever
his choice, he is inexorably bound by
the law of the realm in which he moves.
"What is born of the flesh is flesh, and
what is born of the spirit is spirit." In
the interest of. what department lies the
plea of "Seven Thunders"? If the
principle herein stated is fundamental,
the question answers itself The plea
is b-orn of the flesh, and can be of ser-
vice to none save those who "walk after
the flesh, and not after the spirit." All
life is self-demonstrative, and needs no
texts to prove its genus or status. Any
child learns this among its earliest ob-
servations. "Seven Thunders" puts
"drnsna-mtj"" Below the level of beast
and insect and plant. God gave his
texts for other purposes. There is
neither syllable nor letter in the New
Testament forbidding a plain hat for
sisters, nor any number of feathers and
ribbons and fixtures on It. Why should
there be? Will author of "Seven Thun-
ders" give a reason? Is life such an
•indeterminate thing that it cannot come
into details without the help of the al-
phabet? God needs the alphabet no
less than we, but He knows how to use
it. Will a rose not take its essential
form unless some one writes a system
of botany? Will the Divine infleshing
not strip off "the lust of the eyes, and
the lust of the flesh, and the pride of
life," without having every sin- form
labeled with an authoritative prohibi-
tion ? The very simplest article that
man or woman can put upon their per-
sons must be the outcome of a motive,
and this is inevitably determined by
the circumstances that define the per-
son's relation to the cross and the world.
What are the circumstances connected
with the liberty for which the "Seven
Thunders" so vehemently yet so weak-
ly plead ? If he is a man of observa-
tion, discretion, and conscience, will he
dare to affirm that the principle of the
cross and devotion to the Crucified lie at
the root of the preference which he so
zealously maintains? There is no intel-
ligent, principle comprehending, self-
understanding, Christ-appreciating man
or woman in the Brotherhood that will
for a moment associate the object of his
plea with the self abnegation of the
life originated and sustained by the
Cross. The "Seven Thunders" has its
entire animus and purpose in the in-
grained opposition of the flesh to the
fellowship of the Crucified. Where
Christ has a free outcome in the life
there is no room left for the motive
which alone can raise a question wheth ■
er I may not do so and so, and venture
this or that. Had the author of the
"Thunders" consciously and deeply re-
alized the great and awful truth that
"to live is Christ,'" he would have
shrunk from the very thought of plead-
ing for a principle and a privilege that
can live and reign only where the cross
is disowned. One of these flesh-cater-
ers stands on the Annual Conference
Record in this wise: "I believe if it was
right for old sisters to wear hats, it is
right now." "I never did and never
will advocate a peculiar cat of dress."
Is this to pass for Christianity? This is
deemed good enough, to go abroad in
our reports as the mind of God as ex-
pressed in the incarnation ! Has that
broker ever seen one of those old sis-
ter's hats ! If he ever passes, or soon,
from Harrisburg to Philadelphia via
Lebanon Valley Railroad, and will
stop off at Hummelstown, and call on
my aunt Katie Berst, one and a half
mile south of station, he can see one of
these antiquities. The very sight of it
would make our fashionable sisters
faint. They would be shorn and shav-
en rather than wear it. These eager
advocates of the flesh tatter their self-
sti.dtifications as if the same th%ng was
the same thing in reversed ciroumstanG-
es. Old-time hats were worn as world-
separators: now as world -conf or mers.
405
The day may come when hats for sis-
ters will again be the order of the day.
But then fashion mongers will not
want them. Those who plead fcr them
now in public council, and in "Seven
Thunders," will then denounce them.
"Never advocate a peculiar cut!" Will
that brother point out the principle of
his latitudinariani.sm and indefiniteness
any where in the works or word of God ?
It has no existence save in the mind
muddled by "the Just of the eye and
the pride of life." God never moves
his hand and runs His shears at ran-
dom. He works and cuts by rule.
With him everything is "peculiar"; and
if he can have his way in us, we will
be a "peculiar people." How far? In
what? Will the no peculiarcut-broth
er answer? Where shall the exception
begin, and how far extend? At what
point shall the moulding of the life
by Christ cease, and the world and the
flesh become regnant? Shall to live
mean Christ in its totality, or shall the
peculiarity of sainthood dwindle into
the promptings of the flesh and the al-
lurements of the world ? This takes in
many abnormalities of the church, but
not on the same practical ground. To
smoke and chtw are in essential princi
pie as antagonistic to the cross as the
most greedy, unre; trained fashion- wor-
ship. But in motive i)xeYQ\% nothing in
common. Did sisters wear hats and
other gewgaws as brethren use tobacco
there would be but little stir about it.
But they not only do not, but cannot.
The very nature of the case forbids.
The two evils start differently, beciuse
differently related to their objects. Here
is a poser for "Seven Thunders", and
the "no peculiar- cut" advocate. The
primary relation of the smoker to to
bacco is one of revulsion; that of the
fashion-follower to dress ia one of fas-
cination. The one repsis; the other
draws. The one becomes desire by
habit; the other is desired independent
of habit. Smoking and chewing, and
dressing lustfully, are not in the same
category, and not subject to the same
condemnation.
What is Christianity ? It is "Christ
in us the hope of glory." It is (he very
life of Emmanuel, posetssing and em-
ploying the flesh for the high ends of
God. It does not necessarily mean
round coat, oi' straight coat; Vjroad brim
and low crown, or vice versa. Five
hundred years ago these peculiarities
were not; and in a century hence there
may not be a round coat^ or broad-rim-
med hat on earth. But the Christian's
exterior will be none the less peculiar
and definite. What is fealty now may
be insubordination then. The motives
that took sisters out of the church twen-
ty years ago to float in crinoline, now
leads them to abhor that style of dress.
It is under the law of the world, and
therefore intolerable. Christ was in
Eden as the Tree of Life, in the deluge
as the Ark, in the manifoldness of the
Mosaic ritual, in the sacerdotal robe of
Aai'on, in the baptism of John, in the
Eucharist, and in Christian dress
through all the centuries, but never in
anything that did not express, either in-
trinsically, or by ordination, or by mo-
tive. His life as the Incarnation of God.
Nothing of all this is applicable to the
object sought in "Seven Thunders," or
to any production in that line of
thought.
THE "NAZARENBS" 05" SSRVIA
AND HUN GARY.
AT a recent meeting, Mijatovich, late"
minister of Finance for Servia,
bore a remarkable testimony to the pie-
ty of the religious sect of the Naza-
renes among the Servians and in Hun-
gary. He says that strangers are per^
feetly confounded with the evidence
these simple men produce from the Bi-
ble in support of their tenets. The civ-
il authorities, to whom the Nazarenes
are obnoxious, lecause of their refusal
to serve as soldiers, are unanimous in
praising their honesty, loyalty and^ ear^
nest Christianity. Some of them have
been condemned to death tor disobey-
ing orders of the military authority to
go to fight. The death penalty has
been commuted to twenty years impris-
onment with hard labor. The ex-min-
ister has had occasion to visit them
several times, and when leaving them
he always thanked God that there are
Servians who, whilst wearing chains
for conscience' sake, rejoice. These
Nazarene prisoners diligently read the
Bible, and on all occasions proclaim
that their chains are easy and that the
darkness of their prison is light, whilst
they have the Bible for their companion
and Jesus for their Comforter. Dr.
Ziemann wrote three years ago, from
Belgrade, thus describing a visit paid
by himself to these imprisoned Naza-
renes at Belgrade: — "I was anxious to
see them, and the Governor accompan-
ied ma into the prison yard. They
were out, and the Governor explained
to me 'that they were sentenced to la-
bor,' but he u-ed them mostly for field
and garden work. They were sent for
here. They came — clank, clank — heavy
chains on their feet, clothed in ominous
gray prison garb, led by an armed
guard. Only two came; one is a patient
in the La^jaretto. These two looked
neither ill nor downcast — ^just the re-
verse— theirgfaces had a calm, peaceful
look. They did not complain, neither
did they bur.rt out with a show of their
martyrdom. Eeserved and exceedingly
meek, -they answered my questions-
simply, and confirming what I had
heard already — that they would rather
die than carry arms, ' because God had
forbidden to murder.' The chains and
the prison they could endure, but to
disobey God they could not and dare
not. Did they feel unhappy? There
were tears in their eyes, 'but,' said the
one, 'the Lord Jesus Christ had told his
(tisciples before hand that they would
have to suffer, and then, eternal life P
I asked if I could do anything for them ;
they looked long and steadily at each
other, and then very timidly asked if I
could obtain permission for them to r^ad
the Bihle in their cells? I cannot tell
what I felt like as I stood before those
martyrs; I had come to show them
much sympathy; but I assure you that
I felt. that I could bow down and thank
them for the privilege of this interview-
The Governor promised me that Bibles
should be given to them, and that he
pfetition for pardon were sent to the
Government. As far as prison rules
allow, I made every arrangement to
make their lot there as comfortable as
possible." The Herald of Peace adds
to the above: "On making inquiry, we
find that the Servians, imprisoned sev-
eral years ago for conscience' sake, are
still (18S1) undergoing punishment." —
London Friend.
He that never changed any of his
opinions never corrected any of his
mistakes; and he who was never wise
enough to fiud out any mistakes in him-
self, will not be charitable enough to
excuse what he reckons mistakes of oth-
ers.
A man had belter be poisoned in his
blood than in his principles.
406
THE BRETHREN j^T "W^OHK-
COME TO JESUS.
BT J. M. N. ENGL.
"Come auto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
THESE are the words spoken by Jesas, to
people who had seen most of his mighty
works done in their cities and would not tor all
that repent and have their souls delivered from
the curse awaiting them at the asvful day of
judgment. After he had upbraided them, and
thanked his Father— the Lord of heaven and
earth— because he had hid these things from
the wise and prudent, and had revealed them
unto babes, he changes his voice and invites
all weary souls, not bodies, to come and find
rest.
Poor, wretched sinner, here is something for
you; If you have really seen how dangerous,
uncertain your present condition is, and how
you tried to find rest to your trembling soul
by working out your own salvation, is it not
bettfr just at this moment to abandon such a
labor, which exhausts all your mental power
without making you better, and simply believe
in Jesus, fully convinced that God is reconciled
through the saoriSce of him on Calrary, when
he died in your place? It may be that you
have wished you were a creature that had
no immortal soul within its body to live for-
ever, either among the happy saved souls in
heaven, or among the unhappy perished souls
in hell; or it may be, you think you are quite'
safe, because you look upon yourself as an hon-
est, respectable man or woman and find no
occasion for a new birth in your case. Come,
I will show you something you have never
carefully noticed before.
Can you see a man in a great pit at the
end of the way you are now traveling? Can
you see he is surrounded by flames? Can you
hear him crying for mercy? Listen to his words:
"Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and
send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his
finger in water, and cool my parching tougue;
for I am tormented with this flame." Let us
hear the answer: "For, remember" "thy life
bluj-u.*^ Uu mqot? ii(TTTr^fcrc«ii- tt- -oiruol -naaxi, you
say. No, I will tell you his story: —
He was once a rich, and for aught I know, a
respectable man, clothed in purple and fine
linen, and fared sumptuously every day, as he
was able to pay for his clothes and meat him
self; and a certain beggar named Lazarus was
laid at his gate, full of sores, and desiring to
be fed with the crumbs which fell from the
rich man's table. I never heard he got any
crumbs, but the dogs came and licked his sores.
His religion was, that he trusted Abraham as
his father. He died and was baried. This is
all I know about him, and now you see him
there. Four safety is shaken now ; therefore
give up your labor, and trust Jesus as a Savior
mighty and willing to save you. If you only
believe in Jesus he will fill your heart with a
peace and joy which passeth all understanding,
and make you so happy as you never have been
before. You need not do any thing but simply
rely on Jesus, and when you have found him,
you are willing to keep all his comandments.
Let him save you for nothicg, or I am afraid
you will never get saved at all. Come, poor
sinner, while the gate of heaven is open; come
to-day, or it might be too late if you tarry till
to-morrow. Come to this blessed Jesus who
died on the cross, that he might deliver you
from the rich man's place, from eternal per-
dition. _
WHO SHALL ROLL US AWAY THE
STONE?
BT C. D. HTLTON.
VERY early in the morning of the first day
of the week alter the crucifixion of our
Redeemer, Mary Magdalene and the other
Mary went to the sepulchre that they might
anoint the body of the Lord with sweet spices.
They were evidently much fatigued owing to
the circamstances which had just occurred. Tl.e
question then arose "Who shall roll us away
the stone from the door of the sepulchre?" (for
it was very gieat.) These women were well
aware that the unbelieving Jews and Pilate
had set a wat ih and caused the stone, that
Joseph rolled to the door, to be sealed.
Now we have brought sweet tpices to anoint
our Lord's body; but who is to roll away that
great stone that we may apply them to our
Master? We can't doit without help, it is
utterly impossible for us. But to their happy
surprise on reaching the sepulchre, the stone
was already rolled away and the angel ol the
Lord was seated upon it. His countenance was
like lightning, and his raiment white as snow.
And the angel answered and said unto the
women, "Fear not ye; for I know that ye seek
Jesus w'nich was crucified. He is nst here; for
he is risen as he said. Come, see tae place
where the Lord lay." The angel then ga^e them
instructions what to do (preach the first resur-
rection sermon) and as they huerried to do what
they were bidden, behold, Jesus met them, say-
ing. All hail! What a glorious salutation this
was to those holy women who had bien weep
ing and lameatmg over the death of him whom
they expected to be King of the Jews.
In this narative may be fouid a grand less-
on both to to saiut and sinner. It teaches us
there is something for us to do. First in or-
der to be bom again we masfc make a stait in
that direction as Mary Magdalene and the
other Mary did, in order to reach the sepul-
cher.
Second, when we remember there is a great
stone between us and our God, we must not
stop and say the stone is too great. If these
women had stopped they never would have
known that the Lord rolled away the stone.
We might represent these women as the
sinners starting for the church, and the sepul-
cher as the church, the stone as the door
through which we enter the church, the an,, el
as God's minister, and the women leaving the
sepulcher as saints.
On their way to the sepulcher, they went
weeping as penitent sinners; but left rejoicing
as saints.
There are thousands of sinners who start
this road; but the rememberance of that
"stone" makes them tremble and fall, and the
sad result is they perish near the open door.
God did not cause the earth to quake and his
angel to descend simply to roll back the bto'>b
for those women ; but dear reader it was for
you and I, and the whole world. The door is
open, the way passable, and Jesus says comf,
for ail things are now ready. The plan of sal-
vation is finished. "All power is given unto'
me in heaven and in earth." "I am the door.
"Come unto me, all ye ends of the earth, and be
ye saved."
"Come in joy and come in sorrow,
Come to Jesus as thy friend,
Be not careful for the moiTOw,
He will keep thee to the end.
Only trust, believe and pray."
Jesus roUed the stone away.
Hjlton, Y-e. _
TWO WAYS OF READING.
A LITTLE boy came home one day from
church service, from which his parents J
had been detained, and asked his father if he!
ever read the twenty- first chapter of Revela-
tion.
"Oh, yes; often," said his father.
"But did you ever read it aloud to us here at
home?"
"I think so."
"Well, father, I don't think I ever heard it.
The minister read it to-day, and it was just as
if he had taken a pencil and paper and pictured
it right out before us."
So much is there in good reading. I have!
often wondtred how Jesus read the old proph-j
ets, on the day he went into the meeting andj
took up the Scriptures and read them before
the congregation. The eyes of every one were]
fastened upon Him, and all wondered at thej
gracious words that proceeded out of his mouth.
If we could read the Bible a's he did, what a.
power it would be in our houses, it is worthj
a mother's while to ftwdy elocution, to some-
extent, as well as to study deeply into the
spirit of the word, if she would make
her Bible leading effective on the hearts of her
children. A monotonous way of reading takes
much of the life out of the sweetest portions.
A conversational tone and manner is much
more instructive than the "Bible twang,"
which the good old Scotch grandmother held
so sacred that she fbsrply reproved ber laddie
for using it when reading the newspaper. — Ad-
vocate and Guardian.
WHEEL-BARROW RELIGION.
RICHARD Baxter said a good thing when
he said of soma- one who lived in his day,
that they had a "wheel-barrow religion." They
"went when they were fhoved." I ■ would be
hard to find a better name for the religion ot
many who live now. Many psople are like
wheelbarrow?, and no Paddy up and down a
steep incline has harder and more weary work
than those whose duty it is to push them. As
often as not they are quite empty. They take
what is put into them, whether it is good or
worthless. Whatever kaowledge-feelmg of
duty they have, is proof of some one else's work.
They are easily upset and emptied, and they
have no power or will to get up again. They
move as long as a firm hand grasps them and
keeps them going. As soon as they are left to
themselves they atop, and arrt helpless and use-
less until they are litt^-d. Wh°n they move, it
is up acd do vii, back.v:4rd and f irward, nevpr
getting farther, or showiog any life of their
own.
'rHH^ ±SH.EXIiK,lulN .^T l^OKiS
407
MARY C. NORMAN. SHABON, MINN,
For the Brethren at Work.
TP THE DESPONDING.
Have courage, wipe your weeping eyes,
A ligkfc still lingers in your breast;
Do not desx:)aii', hope never rlies,
And man is always to he blest;
Forget the sufferings of the past,
Anticipate no future grief:
Your sorrow sIieJI not always LlsI.
Tour aching heart shall find relief,
Oh, throw away the bitter cup —
The bitter cup of deep despair;
Soar upon wings of hope, soar up,
Far up above the misty air,
In faith gi-Lisp Hope's extended hand,
And swear allegiance to her sway;
Rich pearls Ue mixed -with burning sand.
And roses bloom all long the weary way.
Have courage, downcast soul, cheer up,
There're blessings scattered ev'ryvvhere.
Reach out and take enjoyment's cup,
And ckown the voice of pain and care .
Dismiss your doubts, they give but pain,
For doubts are traitors at the best;
Your wishes, dreams, are all in Vi:-in,
They give no ease, they give no rest.
Be patient, hopeful, and content, ,
However dark the way .appears;
Thmk not of grief as punishment,
Dispd your gloomy, dreamy fears;
- Enjoy those blessings at yom- door.
Enjoy them to yom' soul's delight;
For blessings ne'er are valued more.
Than after they have taken flight.
— ■ * -■ *s».». -t
A FEW THOUGHTS ABOUT HOME.
A HAPPY home i?, as we have said bsfor.^,
the most delightful, and the most to be
desired above all treasures upon earth. Hence
it should be oar utmost desire to know how to
make our homes both pleasant and happy.
This great work should not be merely verbal,
but it should be a practical work. It is one
thing to teach, and quite another thing to put
our teaching in practice. Our motto is, always
practice what you preach. Than your teach-
ing will be a power for good; others seeing cur
good works, may glarify our Father in heaven.
This, Eays St. Jam-s, is a,liv ng fiith; but fnith
without works is dead (James 3: 20) Let us
first know how. to perform our work aright,
snd then to go ahead, regard lesi of what man
may say or do. God has given us a work
to do, and also a rule whereby we.
may perform this work. Hence we are without
excuse; home is where our work should begin,
it is where God designed it should be; for all
we are, or ever will be, is what was first formed
at home. There is where our eharjcter is
chiefly formed, where the natural aifections are
cherished, and where habits are formed. Hence
the mother should understaud her duty well, as
a great responsibilitj rests upon her in regard
to how she performs her work in the family
circle.; .BJothers should study how to make
thtir hfm^B atlrictive to their children by
ev rv lawful meaus in her power. She should
ivi ,'niM>! yrij-.in .ii' :, , . , . . ■ ,
Uie every opportunity to improve their minds
in things that are noble and virtuous, and culti-
vate true affections for home. It should be
remembered that a happy home does not con-
sist of much land, fins clothes or richly famish-
ed parlors; but where there is love and peace.
For love is the great key note of ail true happi-
ness. The wife should always give the hus-
band the parting words of love as he goes forth
to meet the trials and difiiculties of business.
Husbands talk to your wives lovingly ; for it
is tone and temper, that makes life joyous or
miserable. Mothers do not fret and scold at
your children's faults; but reprove them when
necessary with a gentle command. For calm,
sweet words will do more than harsh ones.
Always let pity and love role, for a kind and
loving mother is never forgotten by her cbil-
drer. Mothers teach your children to ha brave
and true, teach them to be pure in thought,
deed, and action; teach them to engage in hon-
orable work for self-support, tell them about
Jeau?, what he has done for them, teach them
to pray, and pray with them. If yon thus per-
form your home duties the result will he a
beautiful husband, loving children, a gentle and
kind mother, a pleasant and happy home, a type
of our heavenly home; wjiere none but those
who are lovely can enter.
The heads of families must endeavor to main-
tain fatnil} - worship. This is an indispens-
abld duty of Christian parents; and. parents
who neglect this duty criminally disregard
the souls of theii- children and servants. Esad
ing the Scriptures and cflfenag up prayers every
moraing and evening, is orh of the most effect-
ual means of maintaining peace and love in the
family circle. Let this duty be engaged ia, m
the fear of God, and yoa may confidently ex-
pect his blessing; but we cannot expect the
blessings of God without praye'". Therefore,
let every effort be begun, continued, and ended
with prayer. To God, the Only Wise, be glory
through Jesus Christ! m c. n".
CHARACTER.
A REFINED and elevated Christian character
prer-t»res us for Christian work God_doea
not send us out on difficult duties while easy
and pressing ones are left at homs undone.
Faithful in a few things precedes rulersbip over
many. We have no need to search other
continents for work, while our own servants at
home cannot read, nor fancy ourselves called to
showy exploits, while a neighbor's child is ill
for want of food, or a brother or sister unhelp-
ed in our own house; the careful gleaner will
return home at nightfall, richly ladened with
the "golden grain." it. o. K.
HOW SHE PEELED THE ONIONS.
A' NICE young lady" shows nicer in any
circumstances for having a common-sense
education at home. If any girls still suppose
that they cannot peel onions without shedding
tears, they can learn something from the cook's
account of the young lady who helped make
clam- chowder. A fashionable yachting-party
were sttting off for a Summer picuic. Says
the cook :
She ciiuie on board as pretty as a daisy, and
as sweet and fresh as an elegant get-up could
make her. There wa? a chattering aft, on the
Tfcht, what they wjuid have for dinner, and it
Was agreed, for f jn, that as it waa chowder, each
one was to do aometLing towards the same.
"Tou have got to peel and chop up them
onions," says a dandy kind of a fellow to the
pretty girl.
"Agreed," said she, not wincina a bit,. and
they all laughed and pitied her. Wh«ii the
time came for fixing up things, kind of urged
it, I brought that pretty girl a peck of the fier-
est onions — ref.i red-skin ones — y&u ever smell-
ed. - - - • -
"There is going to be a lot of crying," thinks
I. "If that wculd be the only sorrow in hr
life!"
Siya sh^ to me, "Mr. Ro'oerts, do you hand
me a bucket of water," and I did, "Now," ?aid
she, "just you put them onions in that water,"
and I dii it. Then she took off her white fing-
ers a lot of rings and put them in her pocket,
and asked for a knife, and the onions being
in the water, she peeled and sliced them under '
water, and nary a tear came, nor nothing.
That's the way I learned How to peal onions
and not cry over themr— Washington Commerc-
ial. - -
1 I IM •
CONSPiCUOUSNESS IN DRESS.
IF a ladj's dress is especially conspicuous, it
may be to the advantage of the dress, bat
it is to the disadvantage of the lady. The dress
may be artistic in color, design, and arrange-
ment; but the i.idy who wears it is evideiitly
lacking good taste- The dress might do credit
to its ma'ser if it were on a lay-figure in a show-
window; but it brings discredit to its wearer
when itcailb chief attention to itself, and brings
her into prominence only as its exhibitor. A
lady is never well dressed when her dress is
conspicuous, any more than a picture is well
framed when its frame is more noticeable than
the picture. This principle is applicable to
truth as applicable to truth as to persons. That
style is never a good style which calls attention
away from the truth which it essays to present.
Rhetoric and oratory are truly effective only
TO-liGn tlioy Qvc — uaXjunliiidlr. to Hre feeiitjiuieuli
■which they embody and eoaphasize. — S, S.
Times.
FoLLowrfTG Jesus. — Two persons were
ing together on-^ very djrk night, when
said to the other, who knew the road well
shall follow you so as to be right." He
fell into a ditch and accused the other
his fall. The other replied: "Then you
not follow me exactly, for I have kept free,
side step had caused the fall. There is
danger in not follo??ing Christ fully.
one
"I
soon
with
.did
": A
Uke
A Rusaiaa soldier, oa a very cold piercing
night, was kept on duty all night, a poor work-
ing min, moved with pity, took oft' his coat
and lent it to the soldier to keep him warm, add-
ing that he should soon reach home, while the
poor soldier would have to remain out all night.
The cold was so iiiteose that the soldier was
found dead the next morning. Some time
afterward the p'^or m^vi wa< l.iid on bis death-
bed, and ill a dr. rtia paiv Jesus. "Tuu have
got my coat on," siid the mau "Ye" it is the
coat you lent me th t coid uight when I was on
duty and you passed by, I was naked and ye
clothed me." N.
408
THE BRETHHElSr ^T "WOiiK.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
JULY 12, 1881.
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IP editors were made of iron, steel and brass
instead of flesh, blood, bones and spirit,
th=!y would need no rest; but they wear
out, and that too, at an early age as a jrule,
especially when poverty is their lot. If thev
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ed, taught school, and scribbled as an editor;
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est.
We must have rest. We therefore pass the
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ing, and wing our way to the mountains of
Colorado for a few months to seek that relief
which we so much need. There is a mighty
work to do in behalf of pure Christianity; and we
feel like remaining on earth a little while longer
to engage in that work if the Lord will. Our
heart's desire is, to stand on the parapet, and
prevent some invader from coming into the
fort at that particular point. There are lambs
tbat need sympathy and instruction, and we are
willing, if able, to act our part with them.
The Lord help us to do them good. Take
away the good and pure from the church, and
the church ceases to be a thing cf God on earth.
Turn corruption loose in the church, and the
light of God is extinguished from among his
people. A brick is as certainly a brick when
covered with slime and filth as one that is clean
and pure; but what good is it unless cleaned
and put in the building? We are for cleaning
it up and putting it to use.
Before this reaches our readers we shall be on
our way to Colorado. We expect to see the
saints there and rejoice with them in the knowl-
edge of Gofi, but cannot promise to work for
them until refreshed in body. We shall abide
among them a few months, the Lord willing;
and hope to form • many acquaintances which
shall last through eternity.
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Atlantic to the Pacific, remember us at a
throne of grace: and seek the Lord's help: for
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away from one's dear family — especially when
there is all joy and peace in the family. We
shall miss the dear good companion, and the
lovely, obedient children who so often make va
glad with their presence. We commit them to
God'e oare, who is willing to protect and pro-
vide for them. Oar address, for the present, is
Longmont, Colorado.
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defense of pure Christianity. Good news of
the prosperity of Zion, and essays on doctrine
and practical truths are needed; hence be dil-
igent in suppljing these for your paper.
Should Bro. Moore err, please do not let him
know it via Berlin, Huntingdon, or Aahlaad,
but run the news into Mt. Morris direct, as he
will appreciate it the more. Is is wrong to
tell a man his fault in such a roundabout way;
go to him directly, ss the Scripture? teach. In
the light of recent events we think we are qual-
ified to give some advice on this point.
We also trust that our agents will not re-
lax their efforts in extending the circu'ation
and usefulness of the paper. What about the
10,000? One brother has already found forty-
one new subscribers, and says he will not sto
until he has one hundred. Are there fift
others of the same spirit? If so, the 10,000 wi
be reao'ned, and then there will be joy a
around.
And now may the God of peace and lov
abide with you all. Do nut become weary i
well-doing, but by grace divine resolve t
fight the good Sght of faith, and wia the crowi
M. M. E,
AGED MINISTERS.
THE following we clip from the Churi
Union. It treats a subject that mar
of our people can study with profit. It seen
strange that age and experience commends
physician or lawyer but must be reversed wht
it comes to a religious teacher. We need mo
sound, sscred preaching and it requires age ar
exrperienoe to supply the demand. But to tl
article:
'It is often noted with surprise that wh!
the gray lock of wisdom commends a physicii
or lawyer, a minister of the Gospel, after pai
ing the age of fifty or sixty at most, is not ui
ally desired by the churches.
While few seek young doctors or lawyers,
while their acceptability increases with ye;
even to the extreme of life, the case with mi
isters is exactly reversed, and we have scores
pious, able, and faithful Gospel preachers, ja
in their prime in all respects, crowded out
the pulpit by persons whose chief commen
tion seems to be yout'n.
These facts, and the evils flowing from the'
are often noted. Probably they have never
isted in any period or place to such an exti
as now ia tlie United States. I will note
few reasons for this preference of the Cuurc
'without note or comment.'
The churches see a possibility of future grei
ness and distinction iu young men. They s
a chance of winning ' a star of the first ma2i
tude.' People would rather worship a sun-di
rising than the king of the day himself settin
Young man usually have the most animatii
or unction. It may be the inspiration of perso
al ambition or vanity, but it is an element
acceptabiiitj.
The young are gentr illy more agreeable
the young, and they aie expected to exere
more toleration toward worldly amusemec
and follies. This is regarded as a very impo!
ant consideration. Sometimas ministers grL
ease-loving, plethoric and iijdolent, with yeai
and only bring forth things that are oi
Young ministers are less apt to be lazy ai
more apt to bring forth novelties and mal
sensations.
Those who control supplies learn that, as
rule, youth draws better than age, and they a
accordingly.
Congregations dread to have an enfeebled ■
a disabled old pustor on their hands.
Aud finally, men of mature years look le
hopsfully at the prospect of the long predict
and boasted conquests of the many giant evi
I H a BRETHREISJ- AT TV^ORK-
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thai, t'xi.-ts by prtfs^'"'t Hgnnis '<iu<i Si!>'iicie9.
Evtn lueu who do m t at first attenri to in>pired
proplipc.iep, are eompellsji (o learn by repeated
coBflie's with ih^ae evils, and they ?peak with
Ipss and less confidtnofi of 'taking the world for
Christ; etc.
Young rapn indalge Piorc in dreams and all
aorta of imaginary progress, conquests, and
succefs. Thefe brilliant haranguea are pleasing
and popular. Such are a few of the reasons for
this strange preference."
In reading tli» history of the Waldenses we
have frfquently observed Ihe kindness they
inanifestfd toward their aged mini.^tf rs. They
were inclined to list?n to experienced couLfe-
ors, and always entrust^^d the training of their
yoiiog ministers to the aged and giftfd fld-
ers' Among thfm ag"! and experience were
hou'irable. J. H. it.
THE GRADUATING EXERCISES.
OUR last issue went to press a few days too
soon to give an> tiling in regard to the
graduating exercisMS of the College, June 28th.
No time was spen"-, in foolishness and mak-
ing preparations for worldly displa5s. The
studfnts continued their regular course of stud-
ies aad exatniriation till Monday evening, and
on Tuesday morning met in the Chapel for the
Commencement and Graduating exerci&es. At
9: 30, the large room was well filled with an
intellig-nt aad appreciative audience. No dis-
plays whatever were seen in the room. Every
thing was as orderly and simple as one of our
common rasetings. The Graduating class,
, , , • , , entered and took
seats to the right of the stand.
Services were opened by singing and prayer
— Bro. Eahelmari officiuting. After this Prof.
Hugehs took charge of the class. The first, a
sister, read a well prepared essay. The rernam-
ing five delivered orations, the preparation of
which, wonid be a credit to aay institution of
learning. This part of the ex^rci'jes occupied
two hours. Prof Hughes then delivered an ex-
cellent address on the practical part of educa-
tion— urging the graduates to put to practice
what they had learned, telling them that a
small amount of practice was worth more than
much education. He then presented the di-
plomas to the class. The whole scene Tvas as
solemn and impressive as some of our religious
exercises; mmy in the audience could not re-
frain the tear.
After this. Eld. E. H. Miller, of Ashland Col-
lege, delivered a ^hort arldiesa that was well re-
ceived. He then closed the exercises with
prayer.
Thus ended the closing exercises of the first
graduating class that has left the school since
it came into the hands of the Brethren. One
of our county papers says there was an "absence
of the feathers and poiup usual on such occasi-
ons." Another one siiys, it was unlike any
thing evtr bi-furf seen in the College — lef-rring
to ihe abseuct) ol ui necessary display — deuion-
strating the oft repeated assertion that Colleges
can b:i coaducted in a simple quiet manner,
void of unnecessary worldly display and fool-
ishness.
Many of the pupils left in the afternoon for
their homes. One of them said he would not
take five hundred dollars for what he had learn-
fd in one year.
The school is now in an excellent condition
fioancially and otherwise, with a better pros-
pect before it than ever before. We learn that
the discipline hereafter is to be even stricter
than heretofore, and that special efforts will be
made to keep the school in harmony with the
teachings and practices of the general broth-
erhood, that members and others may
send their children here where they will be
surrounded with good influences, such as are
calculated to make them useful men and wom-
en. J. H. M
THE ASSASSINATION.
THE whole country has been startled by the
atiempted assassination of President Gar-
field. Last Saturday morning as he and Secre-
tary Blaine were walking in the B. & 0. R. R.
depot, in Washington, one Charles J. Guiteau,
who was in the rear, fired two pistol shots at
the President, the last taking effect above the
right hip, near the kidneys. He fell to the floor,
bleeding profusely. It was thought that the
wound was fatal, but it is now Saturday and
the President still lives with fair prospects of
recovering. The entire nation was grief-
stricken and many prayers were offered for the
recovery of the Chief Ruler of the nation.
The loss of a good ruler is a sad period in the
history of any nation; but when one falls by
the hand of an assassin, it so enflames the peo-
ple as to sometimes threaten the very existence
of the Republic. In this case a feeling had
bten worked up by an element opposing the
present administration, and the agitation be-
came so strong that the mind of this frantic
Gui!;eau thereby became inflamed to such an
extent that he ventured to cQmmit the horrible
deed, and thus not only destroy a father a d
husbaud, but one whose duty it is to preside
over the public affairs of the nation.
The assassin was born and raised within
twenty milts of Mt. Morris, and was well
known to many of our people. Though raised
with pleasant surroundingj, he became a fana-
tic and spent the mo.it of his life as an ecceutric
lecturer, and was generally considered an un
safe man. Some of his brothers are men of ex-
cellent standiug in the communities where they
live, and are greatly mortified over ihe deed.
It is to be hoped that the country will not
soon be called upon to hear the sad and distress-
ing news as it passed over the wires last Satur-
day and Sunday. A few similar deeds at the
seat of government would uaavoidably plunge
the nation into a horrible confusion from which
it would never entirely recover. j h it.
Bao. Hope lately baptized a little boy only
thirteen years old. His faith was strong.
When last heard from, Bro. Eihelman was
nearing the raountians of Colorado.
liT a time of profound peace, and with an
army of only 25,000 men, yet our government
paid last year 141,000,000 for military expenses,
besides $6,500,000 for Indian expenses, 815,800.-
000 for naval expenses and $50,200,000 for
pensions. War and all its incidents are very
expensive. What a jubilee it will be when
men learn war no more.
"In the days of clay turnpikes in Ohio there
was a gate keeper on a much traveled road
who made it a point to answer promptly any
calls for 'open gate," and to receive toll. He
had the hab't of reading the Scriptures and
praying iu his family twice a day. He stated
that for twenty-five years, the whole time of his
service the call for the gate keeper had never
once been made during the family worship.
The writer of these lines often went through
that gate and often heard that statement from
the gate keeper."
Whjlb many 'are writing and talking and
planning how to preach the Gospel — and how
to find houses, our beloved brother John Metz-
ger goes forth into the city and into the coun-
try and tells the old, old story in a plain, old
fashioned manuer, and the p?ople believe, re-
pent, and are baptized. 3rn. John was not
afraid to go among others who were preaching,
but boldly stood up and preached Jesus. 0 for
thousands of such workers! And while Bro.
Metzger was sounding out the word of the
Lord in St. Louis, Bro. D M. Miller was right-
ly dividing the truth in the wood country of
Minnesota, baptizing all who believed on the
Lord. Let others go and do likewise and the
Lord will be magnified by his people.
It is related that thers was once in an Eng-
lish dockyard a great ship to be launched.
The multitude had gathered to witness it. The
blocks and weilge? were knocked away, but the
massive hull did not stir, and there was disap-
pointment. Just then a little b ly rushed for-
ward and began to push wi h all his might.
The crowd broke out into a laugh; but just
then it began to move — the crowd applauded.
Away went the ship into the water. The few
pounds pushed by the lad were only needed to
start it. He took hold and helped. We sup-
pose that in every position of duty in which we
are placed the forces are just so nicely poised
that it requires only our little strength to
overcome the last feather's weight of friction
and set the sometimes vast things of God in
fall motion for grand results. Cowardice, or
doubt might have kent that boy from pushing
just at the right moment. But enthusiasm
which throws itself into the scales upon the
right side.every time, aud does what it is able,
wins victories and does great deeds. Every
possible r.pjiortanity is a cU upon you to push.
Do it, and be a hero, whether it be a great or a
little thing.
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THE BRETHREN ^T 1\^0RK:-
ANHUAL MEETING
rPHE present p'an of arranging the cooking
J. and eating departments is the best systtsm
yet introduced. It is, perhaps, better and
more systematic thaa the world itself bas, yet
it is susceptible of some valuable improvements.
For the present I will speak of the proper way
of carrying out the present plan.
The cooking and eating departments should
be separately conducted. Between the depart-
ments there should be a long, wide counter,
with places for bread underneath so that it can
be taken out by thii waiters in the eating de-
partment without er.t ring the cooking room.
The cooking departQiHut shuuld be in charge of
a cool-headed, fuerJctic man, who knows how
to conduct business sy-itemetieally. For his
assistants he shruld have a good cook, one per-
son to make and handle the coffee and tea, a
fireman, one to handle the milk and butter, one
lor the f iigar and apple-butter, and a door
keeper, making ia ull feven persons m the
cooking department.. Different parts of the
counter should b^ a| propriated to the men
having charge of cprt^iu things. Thereshculd
be a place for the meat, another for coffee and
tea, another for muk and butter, and another
for sugar aud apple butter. The bread should
be cut ready for th>i latile and thrown under
the counter.
Outside of the cocking department there
should be three coismittets. One to look after
the meat, another for the bread, tea, ccffee, sug-
ar, etc , and another fur the milk, butter and
apple-butter. Tnt^e committees have nothing
to do with matters inside of the cooking de-
partment, but it should be their duty to deliver
these things to the manager of that department
with all needed promptness.
We wul n^.w pass into the eating depart-
ment, which should be about 64 feet wide and
160 feet long, divided into two parts by a ten
foot aisle running lengthwise, having 32 feet
on one side for the men, and 22 feet on the
other for the women. The length of the build-
ing will admit of about 18 tables on each side,
or 36 tables in all. To each of these tables
there should ba two waiters — one man and one
woman. Each table should be numbered, hav-
ing the odd numbers on the men's side, and
the evfii, on the women's. The waiters should
be numhered the same as the tables they have
in ehargp, and made responsible for the proper
care of the tables entrusted to them.
In addition to the necessary dishes etc.,
each table should be supplied with a bushel
basket, a small tub, water bucket, two coffee-
pots, and one tor tea. The two waiters having
a table in charge should consult in regard to
the manner of dividing their work that they
may fully understand each ofher. When tha
signal, for getting the tables in order, is given,
each wait-r will go to the counter for the pro-
visions wanted it nit-at is wanted, ihey go to
that part of the counter where the meat is
dealt out by thepersou having charge of it. If
batter is needed, they go to the person at the
counter having charge of that. Thus the
work goes on Al- of this time the foreman of
this room (who by the way should be a man
who fully understands his business) has nothing
to do but keep out of the way and look on, for
if the waiters have been properly instructed
they will see to it that their tables are 'n good
order. When the foreman sees that the tables
are prepared he will give one vigorous rap on
the circular saw that should hang near the cen-
ter of the aisle. This brings each door keeper
(who should be the man waiting on the table)
to his dnor. A glance at the tables will show
that at the end of each one is a basket of bread,
bucket of water, two pots of coffee and one of
tea. Two raps on the saw and the doors are
ope. ed: the people enter and are counted as
they pass in. If every thing is in order it will
require about two minutes to seat one thousand
persons; 30 minutes to eat and pass out, and
ten minutes to prepare the next table. When
all are done the dishes may be washed in the
small tub, at the end of the table, for that pur
pose, and replaced ou the table ready for the
nest meal. By thus arranging things 3,000
persons may be fed and the tables put .n crd.-r
in about two hours, thus giving the waiters a
good chance to attend all the services.
It-is bei-t to have the same set ol waiters serve
through the entire meeting ftir it takes about
one day to train them, and if they change every
day it will be found dilEoult to handle the eat-
ing department as systematically as it should
he conducted.
Care should be taken to keep people out of
the aisle; in fact, no one but the waiters and
manager have any business in there at any
rate. Business conducted in this way will re-
quire but little comaianding, as nearly every
thing can be regulated by signals.
I would like to see at least one change in
the above mentioned departments. Instead of
having the cooking department at one end
have it at the side. The aisle should be at the
same ride, thus maldng the tables longer — less
tables and more waiters to the tables. The
people would then enter from one side of the
room only — the men at one end and the women
at the other. This arrangement would save the
waiters about two thirds of the amount of
walking they now have to do, and enable them
to prepare the tables in much less time.
At present there are no important changes
required in regard to the manner of arranging
the meal tickets. The price, however, is too
low. It should hd not less than 15 cents per
meal and the person required to pay only for
the meals eaten. We further think there
should be an oc asional change of food. At
Annual Meetings we are compell-td, in order
to get enough to satisfy the body, to eat too
much meat, which is not good for people who
are not taking thoir regular amount of exercise.
Cousiderabls fruit and some vegetables should
b.^ used instead of meat. They would cost less
aud are better adapted to our wants at a time
when we are not laboring.
I close this series of articles by again suggest-
ing the plan mentioned three years ago. That
is, to select some central point, having good
railroad and other necessary facilities, erect
suitable buildings and there hold our Annual
Meetings. It would then make no difference
whether it n ned or not, nor would the mtet-
ing in any way be disturbed by the wind. At
such a point we could a have good sleeping ar-
rangement-i at very reasonable rates. We could
pay for the meals eaten, stay as long as the busi-
nesi of the meeting required asd ht a bur len
to nobody. The whole arrangement should be
in charge of one or two brethren who could
take care of the property and keep everything
pertaining thereto in proper condition. They
should be men who know how to handle a
meeting of this kind economically and system-
atically, for it will require rare skill and
much executive ability to manage so much on
a large seal'. The meeting properly conducted
would pay all expenses and afford a suitable
salary for the one having it in charge.
J. H.M.
CHILDREN'S TRACTS.
FOR several years wc have been thinking
about preparing a series of small tracts
tor children; but the constant pressure of busi-
ness Reemed to prevent, until recently we simp-
ly stt business aside and went to work on
tracts. Several are now ready and for sale by
the Wes em Book Exchange, of this place.
Each tract contains 16 pages, and will be sold
at the following low ratep, 1 copy 3 cents,
5 copies 10 cents; 25 copies 40 cents; 50 copies
75 cents; 100 copies $1.00. The children will
like them and it will do you good to buy a Jot
and give them away. We shall continue pub-
lishing new ones until the series is complete.
IT. M. E.
In one of his late lectures, Dr. J. P. New-
man said: "Ridiculing is an easy thing. A
man can ridicule his own mother if he has the
heart to do it."
If a new rendering of a passage of Scriptures,
nappeus to agree with our doctrine, we are in-
clined to say it is good. If it does not support
our doctrine then we say it is a ba ' translation,
thus making our doctrine instead ot the origin-
al Greek version the standard of authority.
A BELL hae been introduced in the French
legislature providing that any citizen who loses
his life while saving life or property at a fire,
any physician who dies while laboring in the
hospitals in any time of epidemic, and any one
who dii-s while endeavoring t' save a fellow-
being shall be regarded as a soldier slain on the
battle-field and insure a double pension to his
family. This is true statesmanship, which
seeks to cultivate and encourage the sentiments
and impulses which serve ethers at the sacrifice
of h^lf. — Statesman .
It is easy to take a man's part, but the trou-
ble is to maintain it.
THE BKETHliE^
.T 'WO:EiJL.
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J. '^. MOHLEK,
Editor.
All comnramcations for tliis'Separtinent'j'ffuch as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Will some one explaiu Genesis 4: 15 — "And the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall bs taken on ;hini seveiic'old.
And the Lord set a mark upon C lin, lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was the mark
HesetonhimV EoEEKf T. Ckook.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
lirst-born of ail the living. It so, who was his
wife? Maky C. KCRMATSr.
Will some one please explain the flith verse m
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
ows: "And there were dwelling at .Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, out of every nation under
hearen." Were those "devout mea from every
nation" all J ews, or not ?
EOBEKT T. Ckook.
THE HOLY GHOST BAPTISM.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencins at verse
4.3rd. Wm. Long.
'PHE portion of Scripture referred to ab■.,V:^
,X contaias the stqael of Cornelias' eoavrr-
sion. Forty-tbifd verse.reads: To him gav.;
all the prophets witn'sss, tiiat through his
name, whosoever belitveth in him 'h^ll rtceiva
rsmissioa of sins.''
The term "believttb." in the verse above,
does not einiply mean absent of the m'ud to
the doctrine ot Christ; but it means. laying
hold of the m^aas of grace contained ia th^
Q-ospel of CtTrist, by oar, obedience prompted
by a living, abiding faith in the San of God.
Forty-fourl-h Vfrae r.iads. 'While Peter yet
.=pike these words, the Holy Ghoi^t tell on all
them which heard the Word " From this verse
we learn that the d^-scent of the Holy Ghost
was of such a character that its descent could
be ssen and heard, and his eifects on those
whom he entered were clearly manifest, in
their speaking with tsngms, and magnifying
God as shown in 46 th verse. .;„..-
Forty-fifth verse, ".^nd they'of the circum-
cision which believed were astonished, as mans
as came with Peter, because that on the Gen-
tiles also was poured out the gift of the Hdy
Ghost." From this verse we farther learn
that the believing Jews had no idea that the
Gentiles would be committed into the kingdom
of Christ, on an equality with them. It also
seems clear that the Jews would not have re-
ceived them into their fraternity had it not
been for the miraculous pouring out of the
Holy Ghost. -
The Utter part of 46th and the 47 verses
reads as follows: "Then answered Peter, Can
any man forbid water that these should not lie
baptized, which havi receivsd the Holy Ghost
as well as we?"
The rea-on Peter asks the question, ' Can
auy man forbid water," etc , is because the giv-
ing of the Holy Ghost in this case was out of
the usual order. The usual order was to re-
ceive baptism by water first, then the bapti.^m
of the Holy Ghost, as in the baptism of Christ,
the Pentecostians, th» Samaritans, etc. Pet^^r
saw at once that an nhjaotioa to water baptism
niig+it be ar.^ed, oi: the ground that Corneliu-i
and his household had already received the
Holy Ghost, what need had they now of water
bai.tism? But to show the importance of bap-
tism by wat-r, he asks, "Can any man forbid
water? etc." As much as ^o say, "he cannot,"
even if Ih-; hap'if^m of the Holy Gjost, has
come first. This does not invalidate the ordi-
nance of baptism by water, tor the sane per-
son. "And he commanded, and they were
biptiz'id." J. s 31
THE LORD'S PRAYER.
.Please explain, whether the part of the Lord's
Prayer, " Thy kingdom come ; thy will be done in
earth as it is in heaven ;" — was fulfilled on the day
of Penteeo.5t, and there stopped, or is it right to
pray it yet? ^^nn^a Guigeet.
HE idea that any part of the Lord's prayer
was fuifilied on the day of Pentecost, is tin
error. Christ gave us a form of prayer that
will hi valid while he has a kinglom on earth.
When the kingdom of Gcd came with powtr
on the day of Pentecost, that kingdom was nr.t
falfilled, but merely introduced; and has been
in the world, and suljiuts have been gathered
into it ever since, and will continue to be un-
til the last one that is to be saved, is gathered
in. Christ hrmsslf compares the kingdom of
heaven to a man who delivered his goods to
his s.^rvants, then took a j mra'ey into a far
coan'..ry. The heavefls must retain him till the
fifial restitution ot all things. Christ wiU
come again to gather in the subjects of his
kingdom. Taen hi» kingdom will be manifest-
ed ia all its glory and splendor. It will ba real,
visible, and not merely spiritual as now. For
thacjnmmmitioa of thit glorious pjriod and
the ingathering of mmy souls into that king-
dom we should pray, "Thy kingdom corns,"
The kingdom of God b-:gan t) f )rm from the
days of John the Baptist, and has been form-
ing ev-.r sine; i e., souls have been born into
that kingdom, and in that sense the kingd im
is coming; and in that sense we should pray
for its greater extension, ''Thy kingdom come."
"Thy will be done on earth as it is in heav-
en.' This language is also as appropriate ia
prayer now as it ever was. God's will is ioi-
plicity obeyed in heaven: but it is not t us
obeyed on earth. Men are doing their own
wills. But the time will come when- the
knowledge of the Lord will cover the earth, as
the waters cover the great deep; then God s
will will be done on earth as it is done in heav-
en Let us pray for the consummation of that
glorious period. J. S. si.
From the Inter Ocean.
AUTHOR OF THE BOOK OF MOR-
MON.
1. Who was t'^e true author of the "Book of
Mormon V" Pilgkiji.
ANS'*.BR. — The "Book of Mormon" is
claimed by those who have investigatnd
its author and origin critically to have Heen
written by Solomon Spalding, who graduated
at Dartmouth College in the year 1785. Spald-
ing was a native of Ashford, Conn , and, two
years after his graduation fx-om college became
a minister, preaching for several years. Then
he retired from the pulpit and went into
business at C lerry "Valley, N. T , a-^d in ISOO
cam-^ West and settled in Oaio. rh^ee years
later he went to Pittsburg and theuce removed
to Amity, Pa., where after a residence oi two
year.', he died in 1816. He was the aathor of
several novels, for which, however, he found
no publisher, and his custom was to real these
to his friends ia manascript. .-Vhiie he lived
in Ohio he wrote quite a story to show that
the Indians w.?re the descendants of the lost
tribes of Israel, a view then taken bv many in
accounting for the origin of the aborigines.
Tni.= he named "Manascript Found," and pro-
posed to publish with it, as a preface or adver-
tisement, a fictitious account of an early dis-
covery in an Ohio Cave; and the work was
annouDoed ia the year 1813. Mrs. Spalding
published a ttitement, some years after her
husband's death, declaring t'nat in 1813 he
placed the manuscript in a printing-office at
Pittsburg, with which Sidney Rtdgdoc, then a
young man of r.inetfen or tn'enty, was con-
nec^«d, ih'it RiJgdon c pied th's manuscript;
and that his piTsession of a copy was known
to all in the priuting-i ffi'e, and wa» frequent-
ly mentioned by himself Th'- orizinal manu-
script was returned to M.-. Spjidiog, andhis
widow k^-pt it till after tin puoiieatioa of the
"Book of Mormon," wheasae seut it to Con-
necticut, in Ohi", wb' r» (ihi; and her husoand
had livpd, and wherr> i', v^i p jblicly compared
with the Book of Morm ja, at a meeting com-
posed in part of pf-rsons who remembered
Spalding's work. The manuscript came into
Smith's bands', and was publi&hfd throng'n
Smi^b and Ridgdon being early associated in
tue Mormon mcvt-ment.
WHAT IS PUBLIC WORSHIP?
Some eo to chu.'ch jast for a walk;
Some to stare and laugh and talk;
Some go there to meet a friend,
Some there idle time to spenl ;
Some for general observation.
Some for private speculation^
Some to seek or find a lover,
Some a courtship to discover;
Some go t ere to use their eyes.
And newest fashions criticise.
Some to show their own smart dre«,
Some their n>-igfabors to asses?.
Some to scan a robe or bonnet^
Some to crice the trimming on it;
Some to learn the latest news.
That friends at home thev may amnse.
Some to eo^sip false aud true.
Site hid with the sheltering pew:
Some go thereto please the squir?,
Some his daughters to admire;
Some the pirsou go to fawn;
Some to lOuugBand some to yawn.
Some to claim the parish doles;
Some for bread and some for^oals;
Some because it's thought genteel;
Si'me to vaunt their pious zeal.
Some to show how sweet they sing,
Show how loud their voices ring.
Somfi ths preacher go to hear,
His style and voice to praise or jeer;
Some forgiveness to implore.
Some their sins to varnish o'er.
S ime to sit and doze and nod ;
But few to kneel and worship God.
— Selected.
1 ♦ .
Occasio:js of adversity do not make a man
frail, but they show what he is.
4i2
THE BRETHREISr ^T T\^0RK:.
^mxt^m&ma*
From the Rockies to the Alleg-lianies.
NUMBEK VI.
, June 20th, '81.
eveiiiDg of the
Fatbtteville, W. Va
We left Wooster, Ohio, the
13th, and arrived at Pittaburg, Pa., and went
aboard one of those magnificfnt river boats
that ply between Pittsburg, Cincinnati, and
Louifville. The boat left at 6 o'clock, and the
ride down the Ohio river to Huntington, a dis-
tance of 306 miles, was a pleasant one. We
took the train over thfi Chesapeake & Ohio R.
R. at 1 o'clock A,. M, anivins at Charleston,
W. Va., about dijbri^ak, and at the home of
brother and sister Flaws* i>i breakfast. It is
needless to say we enjoyed the visit and kind
reception.
Preached at night to an attentive congrega-
tion.
Charleston, the capital of W. Va-, has im-
proved some daring the past eight years; but
there is not that thrift and enterp -iss that
characterizes the western towns. The capitol
house is being enlarged snd quite an extensive
custom-house is in course of completion.
Friday the 24tb, at 1 o'clock, we again
boarded the traia. Pssiiug up the great Kan-
aba River Valley, we noticed that the har-
vesting ot the golden grain had commenced
Kanaha Falls and the ''Hawks Nest" were pass-
ed; arriTing at Cotton Hill, we descended ircm
the train and soon commeno?d the ascent of
one of those rugged mountain roads so com-
mon in that section of country.
A kind reception at the home of brother D.
Harsh barger, who met us at the station, caus-
ed us to forget the result of the general shak-
ing up we experienced, and alter a good
night's r^st, we resumed our journey, with
brother H. as o.ir pilot, a drive of six miles
took us to the home of wife's parents, — a hap
py meeting aft«r a separation of nearly eight
years. Sunday the 26th in company with our
brotber-in-Uw, J. P. Sangpr, we went to Mead
ow Fork to attend the regular appointment
ol the Brethren. It was a joy to our soul to
meet with the dear members once again, many
of w'nom we regarded as our children in the
Gospel faith, as it was in this part of Wfst
Virginia we lived for some years and labored
in the Master's cause. Familiar faces greeted
me; but some of those that we gave the fare-
well parting hand in years gone by were ab-
sent, gone to rest from their labors. We ex-
pect to tarry here for a few weeks and shall
say something more concerning the church
and country here in our next.
tousness? And what communion bath light
with darkness? And what concord hath Christ
with Belial? Or what part hath he that be-
lieveth with an infidel? And what agreement
hath the temple of Grod with idolt ? for ye are
the temple of the living God; as God hath
said, I will dwell in them and walk in them:
and I will be their God, and they shall be my
people. Wherefore come out from among
them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and
touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive
you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters,
sa'd the Lord Almighty; for the fashion of the
world shall pass away but the Word of the
L-ird will endure forever, and by it we shall be
judged. A. B. Rather.
Mt. Morris, III.
jS'otlce to tlie House-keepers of tlie Dlffer-
eut Congreg:atlons of Nortliern District
of Indiana.
By the consultation of a number of elders
and others being present immediately alter our
return from Annual Meeting, it was agreed to
call a meeting on the 29th of July, '81, to be
held at the Big Grove Church in Solomon
Creek congregation, Rlkbart county, Indiana,
two miles north of Milford Junction, to take
in consideration the preliminaries of an ar-
rangenient of our Annual Meeting of 1882. It
is urged that each congregation in said district
be' represented by one or more delegates.
John Aenold.
Milford. Ind.
(Primitive and Preacher, please copy.)
the 14t.h at 2 P. M. landed at Ctrro Gordo, 111.
Stopped at the Love feast at this place. Had
a good meeting. Met next morning at 9 A.
M. Had an interesting farewell meeting.
Spent the afternoon visiting among the mem-
bers. Eld. John Metzger and sister Mary
Henrioks, (relict of our late lamented Joseph
Henricks) were among those we visited. Had
meeting in the evening in Cerro Gordo — a
good meeting. Next morning boarded the
train at 6: 15; and at 2: 40 P. M. landed at
Mulberry Grove. Found all well. Thank
God. ■■ Yours,
JoHK Wise.
From J M. Ridenour. — Our Love-feast is
past. It was indeed a season of enjoyment
and consolatioii — a looking forward to the
timi when we can partake of the "great sup-
per." Wm. Ikfnberry and H.,P. Strickler were
present, and labored earnestly in the cause of
Truth and to the demolishing of Satan's king-
dom. May the good seed sown fall upon good
soil and produce abundantly in the Master's
kingdom. Six were added to the church by
baptism. Hope they may prove faithful to the
cause they have espoused and become earnest
laborers in the Master's kingdom. We think
good impressions have been made upon others.
Oh may they soon turn in and be saved. We
think the meeting had the effect upon the
members in uniting them more in union, love,
and fellowship. — Garrison, Iowa.
Notes by the "Way.
A CaU.
"Hearken unto m", all je people of the Lord,
and do what I declare unto you." If ye love
truth then read "Daniel's Vision" in No. 24
of present volumti B. at W., and learn to know
of some of the abominations standing where
they ought not. Also read the piece selected
by M. C. N. in the =i3me number and profi'
thereby; for the Word saith, "Be not um qual
On the 2nd inst., wife and I boarded the
train for Ashland, Ohio, to attend the Annual
Meeting. On the morning of the 4th we land-
ed safely at the place of the great ingathering
of loved ones.
I need not give a description of that taber-
nacle and surroundings. Others have done
that in glowing language.
In the evening we were conveyed by my
dear cousin and brother in Christ, George
Sbidler, to bis hospitable home.
Ou the 6th attended Sabbath-school at Ma-
ple Grove. Had a good time. The Brethren
have a good school at this place. Brother Al-
pbeus Dickey is Superintendent, assisted by
a corps of olEcers, who are all noble workers.
After Sunday-school we listenfd to an inter-
esting sermon delivered by brother George
W. Cripe. In the evening retarnsd to Ash-
land and beard brother M. M. Eshelman deliv-
er a good discourse in the Presbyterian church.
Spent the week in the business of the A. M ,
until Friday evening, when the A. M. closed.
Ou Saturday morning- lltb, left Ashland en
route for home. Stopped off at Tifiin, Ohio,
ani attended a Love-feast in Green Spring
congregation. Had a pleasant meeting with
tbr Brethren at this place, but the spectators
wfre very ill-behaved in the main.
Oa the 12th at 3 P. M. met at the Brethren's
meeting-house at Sugar Grove near my broth-
er'r, Dijvid Wisp. Had a happy time. Mit
mauy -. U friend-* and acquaintances.
Monday ISlh, spent m visiting until T P
From J. D. Haughtelin. — I just returned
from the Panther Creek Love-feait, (Iowa.)
The attendance of members was quite large;
but being a very busy time thsre were compar-
atively few spectators. We had a vary pleas-
ant, and hope, profitable meeting. Brother
Yoder, of Shelby county and Musaelman, of
Cedar county, with ministers from adjoining
churches did the ministerial work. Frequent
and heavy rains make bad roads and backward
farming. Health, good. Thank God.
From Daniel P. Shively. — Our church
(Pipe Creek church, where the Walker and
Miller discussion was held) is still progressing
finely. We hare increased our membership
about one half since the discussion. Nine
were baptiz-'d at our council meeting last
Thursday, making thirteen for this Spring,
and the church at this time is in love and un-
ion. Eipect to hold a communion on the 11th
of this month. The health in this communi-
ty IS good. We feet thanliful to God for the
blessings bestowed upon us. — Peru, Miami
Co , Ind.
ly yoked together with unbeliever?; for what
fellowship hath righteousness with unright- 1 M., when we again boarded the train, and on of the charch which had been called "The
From David Brower. — I will inform the
readers of the B. at W. that our Communion
meeting is past, and no doubt will be remem-
bered for a long lime. We had very good
meetings during the time. Members were
much encouraged and edified. Sinners were
warned to flee the wrath to come. Many tears
were shed. The weather was very rainy,
yet we had mmy hearers, aud with many
of them the order and attention was very good.
There were no accessions by baptism and only
two by letter, yet we think tlie Lord was with
us during the meeting. We divided our arm
THE BRETHRISN AT T^ORK
4:1;^;
Willamette Valley Church" into two arms,
naming the arm of the church in Linn county
"Lebanon," and this arm of the church in
which we residt», we hfiva named the "Salem
Church," including all the members in all the
counties in this valle? noith of Lian county,
and the elders of the Silem churcii having the
oversight of both churches. We wish
it to be understood thiit we have dropped the
former name "Willamette Valley Church" en-
tirely. During Ba:d mi^etii gs wo h'-li a choice
here in the Salem churrh lor two vifiting or
deacon brethren, and the lot fell upon Brethren
Samuel Forney and Joseph Kimm>l. ThesH
brethren were installed into thtir ofii ;e in the
presence of the entire ooD^regatioii, acd the
scene was a very solt-mn one iudntrd. Hope
these Brethren will be faithlul in their calling.
Yesterday morning after breakfast nearly all
the members took their leave from us, giving
us the parting hand; some going south, some
north, some east, and some west. There were
about fifty-five members present at our meet-
ing. If the weather had been favorable we
would have had more members and many mor
spectators. As it was, my tarn was well filled
a part of the time. The meeting was held at
our residence.
On Sunday moruing at 9 o'cloct our Sunday-
school met herein our barn, which was well
conducted by our Superintendent, and made it
very interesting indeed. The interest manifest-
( d by teachera and scholars is very commenda-
ble. The singing, the asking and arswering
questions, and the number of verae.i committed
to memory and recited were heart-cheering
There being some six or eight mutes present,
they were formed into a class after the others
were through ; and my oldest son, who is a
mute, read and explained some Scripture to
them in the sign language, which made it very
solemn. Upon the whole, we had a blessed
time during our meeting — Salem, Oregon.
From J. H. Miller.— Arrived home safely
from Annual Meeting. We left on Monday
on a special train with some two hundred
brethren. On that train were members from
eighteen to eighty-nine years of age. A broth-
er from North Manchester by the name of
Henry Penrod nearly 60 years old, was sitting
in the same seat with hit father, who is 89
years old. He stood the trip remarkably well
for a man of his age. It is said Indiana is
ahead on the Danish Mission, and had, perhaps,
as many members at Conference as any other
State. And what State can say they had an
older brother than the Hoosier State? — Mil-
ford, Ind.
From John Metzger.— I left my home
June n\h,pi rmite for St. Louis; stopped with
elder A. S. Leer at Morrisonville, 111. Satur-
day morning the 18th I started for St. Louis,
and arrived there at 11 A. M. Stopped with
some friends. They soon told me that they
had no place to hold meeting. I told them I
thought there would be a door opened that we
could have some meetings. Saturday evening
We went to where the Salvation army had
their meeting. The leading man of the
meeting requested me to speak some. I spoke
about ten minutes; tried by the help of the
Lord to interest the people as best I could. At
the close of the meeting the leading man of
the meeting came to me, and requested me to
preach at that placs on Sunday at 3 o'clock; I
consented. Had a giod, iutfrest'ng metting.
0\ Monday aft«rnoon w-* went to th<< river,
hui baptiz d four,' — twt. of the SaWation armv
converts, visited some femalt- .=, and preached to
the people.
On Wednesday, the ■22nd, Bro. Myer?, a
young man, and myself went to take a look at
Lafayette Park It is a delighltul plae;\ There
are many large bedi of flowers to ba s-en
After seeing all, we stepped en a street car,
and went to see the court-house. We ascend-
ed the stairs until we got up in the dome, thea
went nut on the porch. Here we could see all
over the city. I had to think of Jesus; when
he saw the wickedness in Jerusalem, he wepi
ov-r the city. Christians should weep over
St. Louis, seeing drunkards and all kinds of
wickedness going on ; yet there may be good,
warm-hearted people in the city that are seek-
ing Jesus. On the morning of the 23rd, we
went to see the water-works; then took the
street cars, and went to see the city cemetery.
Saw where the rich and the poor are buried.
Thousands of dollars are paid for fins and
costly tomb-stones, and many fine vaults are
built; but many of the poor have no vault or
tomb stone.
On Thursday afternoon we went to the river
again; four more were baptized, making eight
in all, and one more applicant, with prospects
for more.
Friday morning the 24:th, kft St. Louis en
route for Jeft'erscn county, II!. Stopped at
Mt. Vernon. Baptized one. Mondiv morn-
ing started, and arnvcd there at 8 P. M.
Found all well. Thank the Lord.
Later — June 28th — We h-ad our Commun-
ion meeting June 14th and loth It was a
feast long to be remembered. The attendance
was large and good order prevailed. We were
well supplied with ministering brethren, — •
ekUr John Wise and M J. McCIure, from
Christia.i County, III., and the brethren from
the sdjoining churches w^re with us. The
Word was preach' d with power. General
health is good. At this time plenty of rafn.
Prospects very good for a good crop of all
kinds.exceptwheat — >vill fill short this year. —
Cerro Gordo, III.
From T. D. Lyon.— Met in the Crbana
church, 111., June 16th. Held a Communion
meeting with the brethren and sisters. Had a
good time, as the attendance was large and the
order most excellent. The weather was all
that could be desired. The nei.t day attended
a meeting of the sisters in the iuterests of the
Orphan's Home. The sisters appointed as so-
licitors for the Home were the cause of said
meeting. It was op ned by singing by nu 253
and prayer by Bro. John Barnbart, who has
the '"Home" at heart, which was manifested by
the fervency of soul with which he pletd the
cause, and invoked the blessing of God upon
the institution. Here we had to leave for
home, as train-time was fast approachiug, and
did not hear the sisters' rsport. — Urbana, III.
Our Communion is among the things of the
past. James H. Gish ami K. Heckman were
the ministers from a cKstance. The attendance
was Urge, and the ord-r most erceiknr, which
sp•^3k^ Will f)r our cjrnmnity. Thrjuji the
eenins of broth'^r Jorm Y. Snavely wi hai the
pi. re "fruit of the viue;" so we were mad to
t'nA good that we not only h-id U'li .iv^iaed
bread, hr,t au unleavened tup, to reiir s.-rjt the
broken body and shed blood of our crucihed
Redeemer. Oa« was received iiito ti,f' ctiurch
by baptism, A trgitber j )yous. ,4.i!i(-u —
Hudson, III., June 23.
From John Knisley— As an itim of news
will say we have \ei> goid health m our
n.ighborhood, and gtod growirg weather;
harvest at hand. List Sunday, the 26t'-i iust.,
two more ^vere addtd to our number Ijv bap-
tism. Thank the Loid. May th-y hold out
to the end. — Plymiuth, Ind.
From_F. C Myers —Sim ers are nturn-
ing from the -wiM On the 18th of this month
brother J( tn Melzger etn e to tl is city to car-
ry on the woik of the Lo: d. On the 19th he
preached the Word with great iorce. On the
20th we retired to the Mfjirsippi ri^er. While
there we were mad-j to iijoice t,y ming four
buried with Cnnst in baptism. On the 23rd
we were made happier than b< fore; v.e retired
to the same place, ar,d >ftw 'our i; oit buried
beneath the wave, to r m in reivije.^s of life.
One of these was a jouiig miii v. h(.ni 1 have
known for a iiumbar of years. God bl ss and
keep bioi from his tnemy. The "interest is
good. There are more applicants here wait,
ing until the next time. We do cot know
what we would do if it wire not for our dear
brother Metzger; for be takss such an inter-
est incoming, au'l he is thought sn much of.
Pray for u", d^ar brethren and sitters — St.
Louis, Mo
From John Knisly. — I wish to inform you,
dear reeders of the B ai W., that since wife
acd 1 came back from Pennsylvania, which
was on the lOih of December, 1880, we have
received, by bapti-m, tbirty-three members,
and reclaimed three. We hope and pray that
they will ho'd out to the end. Last Sunday,
(June 19-,b) brother W. C. Teet r, from Mt.
Morris, III., preachi d a vary good sermon for
us. la the afternoon he t:*lkedto the Sunday-
sehool. May G d bless him.— Plymouth, Ind.
From J. S Snowberger. — Health in this
part of NslKaska, i-i gojd. Crop^ are promis-
ing for a large yield, if nothing happens
frcm now liil harvest. Ou the 9th quite a
hail-storm passed through the north-eastern
part of York county, Nebraska, destroying all
the crops where it pa=ised through, demolishing
windows and doing general damr.ge. We had
our couacil meeting on the llth; visit report-
ed, everythiug vr-iut off right, and all is peace
and love. Tuink wn cau enjoy a love-feast in
deed aud in truth ou tie ISth, th^ Ljrd will-
ing. Oar lov8 and many good wishes for the
B. AT W. Hope it may be th=) means of doing
much gocd
The King of Dahcm=y, Western Africa, con-
tinues the custom of annually sacrificing some
of his subjects. List December several hun-
dred of them were cruelly killed.
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THE BRlCTSIlElSr .^T ^V U±iT<L.
mUl\ Mil Mim\uxmu,
S. T. BOSSERMAN,
Editor.
All communicatioas for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bos^erman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co.,01iio.
HOW I GOT W£LL.
BEING ignorant, to ;t great extent, of ths
law governing my being, I suffered for
several yeara from tiiat nauseating disease —
dyspspjia, v?hicli greatly deraoralized my very
being by ita touch. Beicg conacioua that it
was only the result arisin;^- from the traverse
of the violation of law, i»ud which conscious-
ness I received from a noted physician I then
turned my attention more fully to the rV'-los'--
phy of Christ which isjn favor of law. I soon
learoed that much of kuman ailments and hu-
man suffering arose from living too far from
Christ's law. And suffering from bodily dis-
ease insorea spiritual hindrance, a great obsta-
cle to a growth in a divine life so acceptable
and desirous to evejy true child of God. Mental
snifsrin? follows physical suffering. And in
the msjotity of cases to relievs the spiritual,
the phys'cal must first bs remedied.
A v'sit to "Our Home" among the
hills of West-rn New York resulted
in placing ni'! 0 1 ai aievabed plane to tifaHh.
I learned there that "a t^ick Christian, would
he hav3 Jt-sus cure him, must bring into serv-
ice his reas.vn, conscieiirp. Jadgmenf, will, his
passions, emotion", tfP^ctions and iqtuitive
perception-j. These h'^ must place at the dis-
pcsal of and ciiatrol of his Master." This was
a lesson, a piga iroia th« philosophy of Christ
which illumined my mind such as it never was
before. I w-. (- :i,i'!>re conscious of my vio
lation of ici V and th.^a proceeded to use the
best agencies and influences which are general-
ly^epnsidered healthful, and by so doing Christ
w-orked ia me and i confidingly relied Uipoa
him, having an inner consciousness that his
philosophy obeyed strictly, would insure
health. When Christ was upon earth he
wielded a power over human uiseasss, healed
the sick, restored the blind ana lame, etc. And
now that he is riser, should his power on earth
be 'ess potent? I was made to feel that it
was not, and with that fiith ia Chriat I chang-
ed £uy metho i ot living, and by a strict com-
piianee to thela'ws of life and health and the
laws of Chriat I became restored in body, my
mind has put on isew vigor, and I fiud my
affections, my desires and my whole life so
changed that I yet shall or may become whole.
I find it now more easily done, and far more
nicely divine to say, "whether we eat or drink
or whatever we do, v.-e will do all to the honor
and glory cf Go j. [ learned that to get well I
must reduce uay labors to a system, must not
overtax the bcdc nw .he brain. Should have
regular hours for all thirfgi. Should eat prop-
er foods and at regular intervals, and instead
of leaving my places of business and hurriedly
eating a meal in ten minutes, thirty minutes
should be brought into .rf.qaisition; in short,
my whole life, labor, aud habit must be chang-
ed.
I accepted this change; though severe at
first, it has made me a new man. I began by
rising at 5 A. M., retiring at 9 P. M., and
changing from three meals to two par day.
Foods — Idiscard-d Dork and lard entir-ly, us-
ing occasionrt'ly aome bsnt', fresh fish or fowl.
Graham or brown bri'ad, cereals, fruits and
vegetables a plenty. For drji.k, pure water,
and but little of that while eating, allowing
the salivarian glands to furnish liquid enough
to moisten the food wl^ile masticating it.
Occupying thirty minutes to eat my meal
and then when once done eating, allowed no
food of any kind to enter tbe stomach until
the next meal, thus giving my stomach a
chance to rest. Spices, peoper, etc., were ab-
ssat from the table. Plain, simple foods only
used, and by this simple or plain method of
hvirg, I found disease giving way, and health
returuing, and to-day I know nothing of dys-
pepsia. By reducing my labors, both of a
physical and mental nature, to a perfect sys-
tem, I can perform as much and easier. By
the change in my dietics T have better appe-
tite, sat with better relish, and by this strict
compliance to law regulating ray laboring,
studying, eating, sleeping I fiud myself com-
paratively well, and as a result, good health,
happiness follows. Those agencips worked si-
lently but wrought gtf at changes, and now I
fi'el more and mora under the guidaaoe of the
Holy Spirit and recognize Jesus "as the Great
Phys ci-ia of sou! End body ^nd will eadeiivor
to glorify God in the body and in the spirit,
which can only be done successfully w-hen the
body is is healthful conditiou. "" ,i;.
A FOOLISH CUSTOM.
0'
temptation to seek relief from the intense heat
by a leap into the cool and refreshing water. —
While at best the relief is but temporary, the
dauger is too ferioua to ba overlooked.
The best, timo in the day f )r bathing pur-
poses is in the morning. If that is inconvm-
lent, it may be prudent to bathe in the even-
ing, provided that for an hour or so previous
to entering the water the body has had aofiici-
ent rest for the blood to have cooled. Swim-
ming however, especially for persons indulging
in any exertion through the day, is .not absol-
utely sa'e except in the morning.
At any time aud under all circumstauces it
is absolute dangerous lo enter the water while
the body is in a state of perspiration; nor does
it alter the case mu.^h to take cfi' the clothing
and sit in the air in order to cool the body. A
little patience wilh the weather, and a little
common sense reflection on the part- of those
who sijJDy swimming, would doubtless prevent
many of the sad drowning accidents which oc-
cur during every Summer. ■ — ZiorCs Watch-
man.
sermon
United
The Ebv. Dr. Titfany in a recent
stated that if the grain, used \ix the
States, iatha year 1878, in the manufdcture of
aiooholio liquors, had been converted into flour,
and baked into four-pnund loaves, therd would
have been a suflieient number to have given
one to eyery family in ths eajia'try forty-teven
week'! ff the year. '' '-''''"
NE of the most absurd of all foolish cus-
ms is that of inviting a crowd of
friends or strangers up to tiie bar 'to take
s miething at my espense." Some one has
sensibly said: —
"Now, boys, if you want to be geaorons, and
treat each other, why not select some other
place besides the liqaorshopV Suppose as you
go by the post-ofiioe, you remark, 'I say my
dear fellow, eo"me in and take some staraps;'
stamps will cost no more than drinks all
around. Or go lo tha clothier's and say, 'Boys
come in and take a box of collars.' . Why not
trfat to groceries by the pound as w«li as liq^
uors by the gla^s-? Or take your comrades to
a cutler's and say, 'I'll stand a good jjookst-
kmfe all around.'" This wou'd be thought a
f trange way of showing friendship; but would
it not be better than to offer to your friends 3
maddening, poisonous, deadly draught?
A WORD OF CAUTION.
WE ear
f f out
an scarcely take up a daily paper, with-
reading of the accidental- drowning
cf incautious persons. Hence we are eon-
s-trained to repeat what is said, over and over
again during the Summer season, and seems to
need constant reiteration: "Don't go into
the water, when you are healed."
Within a few days, cae-es of drowning have
been very frtqaent, aadit would certainly seem.
t.'nal in mo.^t of the cases reasonable care
wo aid certainly have prevented fatality. On
uliese extremely warm days there is a great
A hTEOKGER temp-'raace sermon, will never
b» prerfcijed than -than which an unfortunate
woman of Cape Girardeau, Mo., recently de-
livered before her husband in a bar room. Set-
ling s covered disn, which she hsd brought
with her, upon the lable, she said: "Presuming,
huiband, that jou a'e too busy to come home
t'j dinner, thav?! brought you yours,,", and de-
parted. With a forced laugh ha invited his
friend to dine with him; but on removing the
cover from the dish, found only- a slip of paper,
OR which wa3 written: "I hops you will enjoy
your meiil; it is the same your family have at
horn?." ■. ■ :
■ — ^ . «. ■ ■ ' • — ■
Let children have plenty of sleep.. As sleep
\i the period for replenishing the"! system, for
restoring the cells wasted by the nervous activ-
ity of the day,'— thi3 pVriod when the processes
of digestion reach their final result, by identi-
fying lie Eew nutriment with the system "
in the place of the waste of the tiisues, — itfol-'
lows that children need more sleep than grown
persons, Many who might be plump, active
and happy, if given siee.'p suSieieiit,ai:e flicoid
H.Tid sallow, weiary and fretful, because they do
not sleep enough to allow,, ths demand, of tie
Bystem for nutrition ,to bs supplied. ' Children
olten feel it -very hard that they are -sent to bed
early, whileihe grown people; sit up, and enjoy
themselves long aftor they are in bed. If any
children chance to read this paragraph, to them
we would 3iy: You need more sleep than your
parents, because you hav? to grow and they do .
not. You need to use a great deal of the food
you eat in growing larger and stronger; if you
consume it all in activity, you will not have
enough to grow with. Therefore you ought to
sleep a great deal. IJet the body rest, if you
would grow strong/'
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THE BliETHREN A^T TVOEK.
GUYNN— KISITEE..— At the residence of Mr. Jo-
seph Guynn, in Mt. Morris, Illinois, July 3rd,
1881, by M. M. Eshelman, Mr. Geo. W. Guynn
and Miss Annie iS. Eisner, all of Ogle Co., 111.
YOUNG— CAS^EL.- On the ISth of June, at the
residence of the bride's parents, by Henry A.
Price, Bro. Daniel P. Toung to sister Kosie R.
Cassel, daughter of Uro. Abraham H. Cassel,
both of the vicinity of Harleysville, Montgom-
ery Co., Pa. Jas. Y. Hecklek.
Blesaed are the dea^ vhich dJeln the Lord. — 3ct. 14: 13.
KNODLE.— In Mt. Morris, 111., July 2, 1881, Mrs
Barbara Knodle, aged So years, 10 months and i
days.
The deceased was born in Pennsylvania; mov-
ed to Maryland, and in 1841 settled in Ogle Co., 111.,
where she remained until her death. She was a
member of the M. £. church for over forty years.
Euneral discourse by M. M. Eshelman to an ap-
preciative audience,- July 3rd.
SHIDELEB,.— In the Salimony church, Hunting-
ton Co,, Ind., Jan. 29, 1881, Bro. Amos Shideler,
aged 26 years, 10 months and 20 days. Euneral
services in the Brethren's meeting-house at Lan-
caster on the 5th Sunday of May by the writer,
assisted by H. Wyke and J. Eikenberry. Funer-
al was postponed on fcccount of sickness of the
widow, who, together with three children, is
left, mourning the loss of one dearly loved.
J. W. SOtTTHWOOD.
WAXKER.— In the Maquoketa church, near Dav-
enport, June 3, ISSl, Bro. Thomas Walker, aged
52 years, i months and 10 days. Funeral occa-
sion improved by Bro. .JohnZook, from Cedar
Co., Iowa. John Gable.
EMMERT.— In the Panther Creek church, June
18, ISSl , sister Mary E. Emmert, daughter of
Bro. Christian and sister Susan Long, aged 45
years and 11 months.
She leaves four children to mourn the loss of
a kind mother. The church has lost a faithful
member, but we mourn not as those who have no
hope. A s her life has been one of severe trials
and afflictions, we hope it is her eternal gain.
Funeral services by the Brethren from John 6:
25 to a large assembly. Samuel Badgek.
LINT. — In the Meyersdale congregation, Somerset
Co., Pa., of consumption and dropsy, sister
Elizabeth, wife of Bro. G. C. Lint and mother of
Eld. C. G. Lint.
The following was read at her funeral by Bro,
J. E. Lichty, June 27, at 10 A. M., which was very
largely attended and very appropriately improved
by Elder Jonathan Kelso and Joel Gnagy from
Rev. 14:13 :—
Elizabeth Hochstettler was born in what is now
known as Greenville township, Somerset Co., Pa.,
April 11th, 1812, and was intermarried with G. C.
Lint, March 6, 1832, when they settled down in
what was then known as Myers' Mills, (now Mey-
ersdale) where she spent the remainder of her
life, which plosed in peace, June 25, 1881, at 5:15 P.
M., at the advanced age of 69 years, 2 months and
14 days, leaving her aged companion with whom
she lived in holy wedlock over 49 years, and 8 chil-
dren, with a large circle of friends to mourn their
loss. She was the mother of 12 children, S sons
and 7 daughters ; 2 sons and 2 daughters preceded
her in death.
She was received into the Brethren church in
the Summer of 183*, baptized by Eld. Peter Cober,
47 years ago, and lived a consistent member of her
faith. Saw all her children that came to man and
womanhood, with her beloved companion (who
formerly stood identified with the German Ref crm-
ed church) baptized into the same faith with her.
She was confined 13 weeks, during all of which
time she never gave a murmur, but with Christian
resignation she bore it all. She was rational up
to the time of her dissolution. Peace to her ash-
es. A Bbotheb.
NEWCOMER. — In the George's Creek church, in
Fayette Co ,Pa., Bro. Joseph Newcomer, aged 59
years, 3 months and 2 days. Disease, falling
n';s.
Bro. .Jrsoph was subject to severe attacks of
fits from his youth, yet was a noble-minded man,
when i.ut afCected. His temper was of that inno-
cent quiet kind, that is pleasing to all. He was a
regular attendant upon the worship of the Living
God ; and was a consistent member of the church
for over 35 years. He left a family of wife and 8
children to mourn their loss, v,'hich is his great
and eternal gain.
The funeral services were largely attended; dis-
course to an appreciative audience by the Breth-
ren from John 5: 2S, 29. Jos. I. Cover.
A Beloved Companion Gone.
you may get still sicker of the world and its vani-
ties, yet in the distant dawn you can feast your
eyes on the dazzling beauty of the blush of the
immortal morn, and behold the sweet by-and-by
rapidly approaching. Though wifeless and moth-
erless, though the softening influence of woman is
entirely lost in your family, yet gently sweet
comes the voice of the heavenly Dove— Be patient;
ere long you shall greet her at home, — the home
of immortal bloom.
The stillness of death is terrible, but the joy-
ous and refreshing morn of immortal life, filled-
with the anthem of the heavenly songsters, will
atone for it all. Turn to hymn 592. Let its senti-
ments cheer thee. W. J. H. Bahsian.
Moi-ril, Kan., June 25.
%nni^nnttmtn\^.
To Bro. J . M. Ebi/ of Nora Springs, Iowa : —
Your card of recent date, announcing
the death of your beloved companion, filed my
heart with sadnes', my eyes with tears, and with
falling voice I read the sad missive to my family.
Having in by-gone years been companions in sor-
row, we thought, " Was it not enough y Must it
still come more heavy ?
Y"es, dear Bro., we enjoyed many happV seasons
together, but never more so than when, as com-
panions in sorrow, we endeavored to cheer and en-
courage each other.' O how thrillingly sweet at
this moment does memory bring to me your voice,
dear brother, uttering words of comfort in my
ears, making my poor, sad heart pulsate with hope,
and the inherent sensation of being encouraged
and strengthened for the hard battles of this in-
constant life, I desire to recipreoate, and, be as-
sured, I can do so from the heart.
Be assured that whilst the loss of your bosom
companion brings heavy sorrow to' your hesrt,
there are those who to a very large degree share
that sorrow with you.
But can we not get a little sweet out of this ex-
treme bitter? Ah, yes! through a loving Father's
inspired volume, our ears are greeted by the voice
of sovereign grace, " All things work together
for good to those who love God."
Comforting thought! that even the afflictions
and sorrows of this life may become sanctified to
our good. The Christian constancy of your de-
parted wife should give you strength to still con-
tend and labor for God, in the hope of meeting her
in the glorious splendor of immortality, — eternal
life.
The soul-cheering doctrine of future recognition
is taught in our Savior's transfiguration on the
mount, and in other places in the inspired volume,
should powerfully influence you in regard to hope,
and keep you from being evercome by over much
sorrow. It is true, this life may seem more
gloomy and cheerless to you, than it did when the
chief sharer in your sorrows was still by your
side, but how eminently sweet is the thought that
it won't be long.
I et your heart be set on correct principles, and
though, like it is generally the case with true men.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Sept. 3 and 4, North Solomon church, one and one
half miles North-west of Portis, Kan., near Bro.
Geo, Ackley's.
Sept. 3 and 4, in Mound church. Bates Co., Mo.
Sept. 8, at 2 P. M., Whitesville church, AndrewCo.,
Mo.
Sept. 10 and 11, at 10 o'clock. Cole Creek meeting-
house, Fulton Co , 111.
DISTRICT-MEETING,S.
Sept. 9, Northern District of Missouri, "Whitesville
church, .Andrew Co., Mo Those coming by rail
should stop off at Bosendale.
The mountain region of Colorado is about as
large as Switzerland, but it has ten times as
many peaks over 14,000 feet high as are in the
Alpine range.
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The daughter of Eld. Alexander Tampbe'l,
founder of the Campbellite church in this coun-
try. Mrs. Virginia C. Thompson, is post-oaistress
of Louisville, Kentucky.
A MANUFACTURING company at Berwick, Pa.,
have agreed to pay the three hotels of the place,
an equivalent for their probable profits for a year
from the sale of liquors, if they will not apply for
license. They expect to save money through the
greater eifloiency of sober workmen.
iV KoMAN Catholic paper says, that haa tlie
church retained all her children, there should now
be in the United States from 20,000,000 to 25,000,
000 mimbers of that church, whereas there are
now less than 7,000,000. It attributes the great
loss to the influence of the public schools.
A Sea Monster.— Captain Larsen, of the bark
Honor, which arrived in Galveston a short time
ago, reports, that while about half-way between
Madeira and St. Vegas, Canary Islands, he passed
one of the most remarkable fish that he ever saw^
This marine monster is described as being about
forty feet in length, with four large fins, or wings
arranged in a row down its back. These fins vari-
ed in length, according to the reckoning of Cap-
tain Larsen, from eighteen to twenty-two feet,
and in width from six to nine feet. At the time of
its being sighted, the fish was about a quarter of a
mile to windwar'' of the vessel, and was lashing
the water with its tail and wings, evidently in
combat with some other monster.
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Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, July 19, 1881.
No. 27.
Editorial Items.
It seems a Uttle lonesome here since the school closed.
Attendinq to one's own business, is the best business
n the world.
Bro. Bashor is now attending a school of oratory in
Philadelphia.
What is the use of fretting? Why not perform
four work cheerfully!
The world has no use for idlers — we need men and
ffomen who will work.
At one time here last week the thermometer indicated
104° . Rather warm for work.
ExpLORKRsin Palestine claim to have discovered Ka-
lesh, the sacred city of the Hittites.
The German Minutes will be printed at the Bruder-
)ote office, Dysart, Tama county, Iowa.
At their Feast, in Hudson, 111., the Breth ren used the
jure juice of the vine — unfermented wine.
The rising vote at our A. M. was quite a convenience.
But the sisters should be permitted to vote also.
At the late Annual Meeting, the Standing Committee
lonated 117.75 toward the Danish meeting-house fund.
One day last week 750 Monnon converts ftom Europe
jassed through Chicago on their way to Salt Lake City.
Matok King, of Philadelphia, prohibited the sale as
ivell as the use of fire-crackers the Fom-th of July.
Advice is cheap and plenty, and if the people would
:ake half that is given they would be as wise as Soio-
EvEK the young women have got to smoking cigars,
loo bad. Women certainly ought to excel the men in
neatness.
Do not despair of being able to accomplish something
»ood; the world is full of chances for those who -will
take hold.
There is no use in trying to serve the Lord with a cold
heart; it takes -warmth to make ihe Gospel seed grow in
the heart.
If a stone thrown at the devil happens to hit you,
please do not grumble; you ought not to stand "in the
way of sinners."
Ashes sprinkled on the ground are said to be sure
daath to the army worm, having been succedsfally tned
in the State of New York.
Holiness and filthiness never go together. A person
cannot be holy while at the same time he is filthy; if he
can, we would like to know how.
We have been informed that Post-master General
James, will make an efibrt to have the registry fee reduc-
ed to five cents, on all sums under $15.00.
One of our readers wishes to know to what church the
editor of the "Truth" belongs. The paper is published
in St. Louis, Mo.
In most churches more women attend services than
men, but when Ingersoll lectures the house is filled with
men, with only a sprinkling of women.
The subscription taken up in the large cities for the
benefit of Mrs. Garfield and her children will likely
reach several hundred thousand dollars.
Last week we had plenty of exercise for one week. In
addition to our regular work in the office, we rode over
one hundred miles by private conveyance.
The extremely warm weather of last week caused a
number of deaths from overheating in many of the large
cities. In some places the suffering was alarming.
The interested congregations in Indiana wiU please
not forget the meeting at Solomon's Creek Church, July
29th, to make arrangements for the A. M. of 1882.
The Beaver Dam faction held an A. M. (as they call
it) the same time w» held ours. Four elders and eight
ministers were present. They passed twenty resolutions.
We learn that Bro. D. F. Eby has purchased a farm
near Mt. Vernon, 111., and will locate there. Several
other members will also move to that part of the State.
What do you snppose the Lord thinks of his bold (?)
soldiers when he sees them running home from the meet-
ing, .iust because it happens to thunder and lighten a
Uttle?
In No. 24, it was stated that Sunday before Annual
Meeting in Ashland, Joseph Leedy preached in the Evaa-
gelicdl chmch at H A. M. It should have been J. S.
Flory.
It seems Dr. Tanner did not remain popular very long,
as he has left the lecture field and commenced canvass-
ing for a book. He has a chance to show his will power
now.
We are again compelled to use the small paper
this week, our large paper having reached us too
late for this issue. We will use the large paper next
week.
We have oiten wondered who the "we" is in the
Primitive. He says, " We had a mind to try our hand
in the harvest field." That is good exercise. But who is
the "we"?
UtjRiNG the warm weather, those exposed to the heat
of the sun, should exercise every precaution against sun-
troke. Better take it slow, get less done and retain
good health.
The Golden Censer misses Ohio bad.y when it says
we held our Annual Conference at Ashland, Kentucky.
Perhaps the people of Ashland, Kentucky, will think
that a strange piece .of news.
Bro. W. J. Swigait is m Philadelphia completing his
elocutionary course, and preaching for the Brethren
there during Bro. Hetric's temporary absence.
The Revised New Testament is outselling any book
ever placed before the public. Three and a half million
copies have been sold in America and England, in addi-
tion to many American reprints.
Bro. Henry Buck, who returned from Jefferson Co.,
111., last week, reports it very warm and dry in the vicin-
ity of lit. Vernon.
Farmers report that the oats crop in the vicinity of
Mt. Morris has been badly damaged by- the late rains
and extreme hot weather of last week and the week be-
fore.
There will be a harvest meeting at the Big Church
Solomon's Creek congregation, Ind., July 31. Delegates
who attend the meeting on the 29th are requested (o re-
main over.
Iowa is certainly unlucky this season for storms.
Heavy wind and rain storms passed over Cedar Rapids,
Marshalltown and Des Momes July 10th. An immense
amount of damage was done to railroads, boildings, and
crops.
A Philadelphia gentleman has purchased 4,000,000
acres of land of the State of Florida, a tract nearly at
large as Ne^ersey. He intends to encourage emigra-
tion to it on a large scale, particularly the emigration of
foreigners.
A COOLING apparatus constructed in the basement of
the White House supplies the President's room with pure,
dry air sufficiently cool to make it comfortable for him,
though the weather may be extremely warm outside.
This will likely facilitate his recovery.
If the person from Elk Creek, Johnson Co., Neb.,
who sent in the names of Robert Bryson and B. F.
Drake, will please give us ?n\-j otcn name, we wiU then
send him the pamphlet he ordered.
A HusRAND says his wife does not seem to love liim
like she did when they were first married. It may 1)6
that that husband does not seem to love hijiirrfe like ha
did when they were first married. We -recornmend a r^
newal of their courtship and then report tke agnlt.
The subscription books of the Palest^io Railroad
Company have just been opened in Boston. The corpo-
ration was formed in February, 1880, under the Massa-
chusetts laws, and has for its purpose the cona'jtuction of
a railroad and telegraph line from Cairo in Egyft
through Palestine to Asyria.
Parties who may wish to write to Bro. Bshelmtoi
should address him as usual at this office. His letters
will be forwarded to him daily. At last accounts he
was still visiting the canons and springs and climbing
the mountains of Colorado. On the 14th he and Bro. D.
L. Miller expected to climb Pike's Peak.
Mb. D. p. Rathbun, the noted opponent of secret so-
cieties, was lately lecturing in Kellerton, Iowa. An in-
fiiriated mob set upon him, dragged him into the streeta,
threw him into a mudhole, stamped him with their feet
and left him nearly dead. The case has caused a good
deal of excitement, and will be used as a strong point
against the tendency of secret societie-.
The Christifnt Cynosure, Chicago, HI., is publishing
considerable matter in regard to the abduction and mur-
der of Wm. Morgan. It also says: "It is reported from
Oregon that a daughter of Wilham Morgan is now liv-
ing in Marion county of that State, and is the wife of
Captain William Smith. She state? that five men took
her father out upon Lake Ontario and drowned him."
There has been an extended discussion in England on
the question whether the Revised Version can be legally
read in the churches of the Establishment. The general
opinion is that it cannot l>e so read. Two legal journals
give long opinions to this effect. Considerable conten-
tion will likely grow out of this subject, for which how-
ever there is no necessity if people will u^e a little good
judgment.
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THE BEBTHEEEN ^T "WOEK:.
For tho Bri?tliren at Work.
THE SBIiF-KIGHTEOUS.
•: I i
^ „^>If;JAMES T. HECKLEE.
There -was aTclass ormen who lived In days
Of gracSi. itJ30.i1g.ured largely on the eai'tlL, ._
Whoae boasted theory was faith alone __
In Jesus Christ and hisatonmg blood,
Regardiag'iMifc his word, 'fais sacred will, '
His covenant of grace on certain terms.
They lived on creedi,Pje doctrines and com-
manas..;, .,
Of men,, and fed on righteousness their own.
The plain commands of G;d thty stubbornly
Riifused, and in their place ordained them rites,
Ani practices which they observed. They lived
Such moral lives, at least the greater part
Of them, that naught of evil could be said,
Regarding kindness and moral worth.
Their membership in some sectarian church
They held, attending worship regularly,
wherein the siren goddess Fashion reigned;
And having zjal amazingly, they sent
Their heralds int6 foreign lands to preac^'
The Go- pel in their creed, to multiply .,, -r
Their membership and propagate theirfaitb,-
So certain did they feel that they were right.
There wa;3a<tiier clas.i who formerly
Were rightm ordinances they observed ' - '■'
AecDrdin!>t£fthti letter of the iai«
Of -Christ, wlVtfseJiearts were full of worldli-
ness, _ L„ _
Of gelfishness aud self^aggraadizjment,
Whose cold for.iiality and wantonness
Exp6sed external from within by signs
The'fullness of their hearts: The'r fsilh was
liire"- ■ ■;;_
Sonorous brasSjOf-Hke a sounding. horn.
Strong in themselves, but lacking charity
That heaven essential gift of godliness.
And others still, with sanctimouious airs.
According to their creed, returusd not ill
For ill, nor went to law, but calmly bore
Ill-treatment from their fellow men. So had
They hope by thus debasiag selt., that they
Eternal life would gain, although iaste£(l... , ,
Of keeping God's commands, tbey, kept their
own : :f. ' ■
Traditions, ordinances, «^e»-aad rules.
Anrt thus they lived in faith, asd strong iu
hope, . ,
And died in faith, and hope, .undoubting faith,
In all good oontcience toward God; they crossed
The ebilly -stream and took their "chambers in
The silent halls of death." Eternity '
Rolled on; they sieptTn peace, and in their
..- works , . -- ..-. . ■ . ,
Which followed; them, had eoilfiieiice Secure. :
The time arrived, the trump of God was blown,
The righteous Judge appeared and called, them
/forth ' ; ". ^ .." , :"
With other nations .to._tJie..greaJLa3size.
Forthwith they came rejt)ieing, strong in hope
AnJ'faith, though d'estitute of (Shai-ity,' "■ ' —
With'c'ertainty of acQepi'ation, there
Tcnieet with approbation of tlieir. works..
And. when the Judge gave sentence in their
-. case,
How were they struck with consternation dire
Tu dieaj)p6intmeiit sore they hardly could ,-
Believe his word, so certain had they been'
Until the very last, that they were right.
And would tfaaVdv.y wilh.^acc-piation.nieet|^
Df.jeotf;d._thus, yoii hear t'aem -answer him : '''
"Why Judgeijou must be wrong! How can it
. . .^^-^ - -.. .
As joa decide?- Did'we not eat and drink
In-tky greatrname? and in thy name cast out
^e^ils.? .- .;Have we aotin-.thyholy^Bame p,'
Bbfe niafi^"'w'6ndroui'w¥rks? "How 'ean'it be
Tlfaf thou 'decidest thus?''- Then hear'tTie -
■Judge reply: ' '.','•!'•'
"I never knew yOu; go depart from 'me
Ye cursed workers cf iniquity.
Not every one that saith to me. Lord, Lord,
Shall enter into heaven's kingdom pure,
But hs that doth my holy Father's will
Who is in heaven." Sy had they lived on earth
And, died in serving God in ignorance;
They know not God and vvere; not known of
him. - -
Per tho Brcthi-etf at WdrR. '
THE COURSE OE
CIVILIZATIOIT.
:BT- ALPHONSO Q.-NHWOOMBa.
T;N looking ov;'er~fBe^''ii8{Qfy, of the
^ paBt, we" find tiat mea and- em^
■pires 'flfat ■ appeared' in^'ffis East.
Tradition confirms this; the Eible cor-
roborates it; all humari records agree to
this fact. ' ButJhuiaaii jecorils . are per-
ishable and are ever perishing. From
the few .tha,t are leftus, we learn that.
tl;e East was the— cradle t)f mankind;
that thgre empires .rpse, fioiu'lsheJ , and
fell; that there nations sprung up, and
thence were scattered over the earth. We
can learn these general facts, but of en,
too often, we can learn no more. -Wh.ole
dynasties have risen and have passed
away, and now there is left us hardly
a ti'ace of their former existence. Kings
have lived aha ruled whose names are
now unknown, and whose deeds are
forgotten. Mighty cities have been
built, and there now remains in their
crumbling ruins, the merest vestige of
their forpier. glory..- Bat from the few
scattetred ' links' of this mtidh broken
chain of ancient history, we gather that
civilization also, as well as men and em
pireS). .app,eaEed ,first,aii. the.': East, .. This,
is natural. Man is a progressive being;'
and if he found his first home in the
Orient, .thefe shonld, we ' expect ^'hiin
first to atcam to some -jd.e.g.i-ee of ..eiviliz -
ation. And thus weiim^it. 7^
lE.y-eyy-.-i natipn,,,,. 'about .whose . origin
thei^'e can be tM'bwn the least doubt, has
claimed a great antiquity, __(lb in.-; seems
to surpass all otherS'ia this respect; and,
with Egypt, appears to have the most
evidence to support these claims. The
asserted duiration of this empire i3,280,-
000 years. But this is fabulous;, and,
indeed, is little belityed ;•• atriong the
Chinese themselvef." The first^ da-wn of
authentic history was in 2153 B. C- At
thjb time, there arose three successive
rulers, who are styled the "Three Em- -
perors," and who are said to be theic-
ventors of all the arts and accommoda-
tibhs'of life] At this period Chinese
eivilizati'oh^seerns" to have' 'been'" at' its
height, and the empire certainly was in
a most prosperous condition,' Of its
pievious progress and its rise to -this
position little, 13 known. [ts history
before this, is.invol-ved in much obscur-
ity, and contains so many myths that it
is impossible to separate the true from
the false. Bat since then we find that
there haa been little change. Indeed,
Chinese civilization and Chinese gov-
ernment.have maintained a stability and
uniformity unequaled in the aftdals of
nations.. Since Gh'.na reached-itg height,
m^ny countries kave' appeared;'' have
"reached far great.er heights'. and have
declined; while it has hardly, changed.
Biit its history is not^nionptonouj. It,
'too, has been torn . by. ijitesfejne fac-
tions and vexed by extexual foes.
Vet, through all, it has preserved its
government, its eivii)Kation,-and its in-
dividuality, ; It has, however changed.
For more than 4000 years it gradually,
almost imperceptibly, declined.. Of late,
perhaps, some advancement -has been
made, btit it ;4oes, not stand to;, day, .
where, to all appearance,' it stood in
the thirtieth centary before Christ. A^d
yet, China never fell into barbarism.
But other civilizations have so far. sur-
passed its own that, shut in frota the
outer world, influencing none and influ-
enced by. none', ;-it has, been unheeded,
forgotten, and has almost lost its place
among civilized nations,.
While -China vi as beginning "to" de- ■■
dine, another country was rising whose
civiliza.tion was.defetined to be as great,
perhaps, as that of its predecessoricThis
country was India. "" About 3000 years
before Christy or about the time that .
Ch'na attained its greatest eminehcej'ftf^*"'
ancient Hindoos crossed the river In-
dus and' gained' 'pbSseiision'Qf the entire
peninsula. The nathm. made-rapid ati-
yancement in the vai'ioiis.arts ,and, sci-
ences and in kterature, .and- before long, ■
arrived at quite a degree of civilization.
At just what time it reached its height is
not known — somewhere about thetwen-
THE BRETHRElSr ^T ^v^ORE.
4.19
tj- fifth century before Christ, or about
five hundred years ]ater than China.
But at this period it seems that no more
progress was made. At any rate its
golden days were past and it was stead-
ily growing dim before the brighter
light's appearing.
The next one to flash forth upon the
world was Assyria. We find it at the
zenith of its power and magnificence
under Semiramis, the daughter-in-law
of the famous Nimrod the builder of
the city of Nineveh. This remarkable
woman added to the dominion of the
kingdom by the conquest of Ethiopia
and the greater part of Africa. She it
was who built the mig-hty Babylon, that
city which stood for 1500 years, a pic-
ture of grandeur and magnificence now
unknown, and a monument of the pow-
er and glory of ancient Assyria. But
the height of this country's career,
though bright, was brief. With the res-
ignation of Semiramis, which occurred
about 2150 B. C, it immediately began
to decay; and this proces3 continued for
1400 years when it went to ruin.
About the time that Assyrian civiliz-
ation was at its meridian, another coun-
try was rising in another continenh
Egypt was entering upon its historic
age under king Menas. For 700 years
this ntry made steady progress, un-
til 1491 B. C. when Sesostris succeeded
to the tbrone. This mighty king formed
the design of conquering the world.
He vanquished nation after nation, un-
til, says Herodotus, the Egyptian Em
pire extended from the Danube even
beyond the Ganges, and included all of
Africa. At this time Egypt was at the
highest pitch of its power. The period
of a country's greatest power is not nec-
essarily the period of its highest civiliz
ation. Yet this is generallv the case.
It was so with Assyria, and so we find
it with Egypt. Daring the reign of
Sesostris, Egyptian civilization reached
a height hitherto unparalleled. But
under succeeding reigns the empire, to-
gether with its civilization, began to
decline, and in less than 1000 years, fell
before the Persians under Cambyses.
While civilization in Egypt was slow-
ly decaying, it was again gaining
strength in Asia. From the ruins of
fallen Assyria, Babylon, Nineveh and
Medea arose. These were consolidated,
and merged into the Peisian Empire
536 B. C. The ancient Assyrian civil-
ization had not been wholly extinguish-
ed, and the smoldering embers were
fanned into a flame brighter, but briefer
than the former one. For this brilliant
Persian Emjiire lasted but 200 years,
when it fell a prey to Alexander ther-
Great.
And now r mighty change was to
take place. Thus far the history of the
oriental nations has been a history of
despots and dynasties. ^ Bat a nation
was rising, whose government gave that
individual freedom so necessary -for the
proper growth and development of civ-
ilization. For "political liberty," says
Swinton, "means intellectual liberty,"
and intellectual liberty means intellect-
ual progress. The civilization of the
ancient despotisms of the East was char-
acterized by unchangeableness; that of
the rising democracy by progress. The
architecture of the Egyptians was mark-
ed by vastness and sublimity. Their
palaces were pictures of "gloomy grand-
eur." Their temples, monuments, 'and
tombs present spectacles that excite awe
rather than admiration. So also in
sculpture, they aimed at the colossal;,
they never reached the beautiful. And
ini their paintings the distinguishing
feature is brilliancy of coloring; they
never attained true excellence. This
was left for succeeding nations, and
how well did they accomplish it!
The Persian Empire in its glory stood
not alone. Jt had a powerful rival that
Yas undoubtedly the cause of its brief
existence. This rival was Greece, by
which the great change in the character
of civilization was inaugurated. The
grand age of this country was the age
of Pericles — a period of fifty years be-
tween 480 and 430 B. G. Then litera-
ture reached its full development, and
Pericles, from whom the age was nam-
ed, was one of the most famous of an-
cient orators. In architecture they
reached a degree of excellence that was
entirely without precedent, and it.,is
said that in sculpture they attained ab-
solute perfection. But Greece, too,, was
destined to fall. Weakened by the
Peloponnesian War and the various civ-
il strifes that followed, it became an
easy prey to Philip of Macedon. But
finally Macedon and Greece were both
swallowed up by a still greater power —
E.>me.
The ambition of rising Rome was
unbounded. She conquered country
after country until she became in truth
the proud mistress of the world. But,
though successful against fprei^ fa^Si-
she was long reni by struggling factions^
within; until finally -Octaviusft)aiKi Mm- '--
self at the head ^of-' the mo&t -powerful
empire the world had ever known. He
assumed the title of Augustus CsBsar,' '
and ruled successfully for forty-five yearsv ■: -
This was at the beginning of -4he Chris- -■ '
tian era. Then Rome reached the highest ■
pinnacle of ita"^wer.^ But-^-&nde^«e- -
ceeding reigns-it d-eolined>i*iJ in -lees'- ;.
than 500 years, perished. In the-y^ar
476 the barbariaa hordes of 4he -■Nol'th •'
swept OKef iiiMani eompleted.itg flissoM-'-" -"I
tion. -^ ''^f ^- ^, .-.!:.. ' ■'. -. ._;,•
Thus was gitipgui&hed- the, light of
ancient civilization ; and the world was
left in darkness. Long-did it straggle - -
in the- midnight -add 7aiiaiQcby; of -4he •
Dark Ages; it struggled-aad' found no^
light. For 600 years it seemed that the ■
sun of ifiivilizatioii iiad set forever; and'
so it was with the .sun ■©l-aneient -civil- i
izatioD.- But a new and -brighter one --
was to:jnse; it was rieingi^v^n-aoife. iiAt, ■
the close of the 1 Ith GentQry7 'after these .
600 years .of gloom^ its -first rays fe^l;:---
upon Europa. . The^ :t»»tigns received \ ■"
new impulse ; they were q-uicfceaed'with ,
a new life in the farm of modern civil-'. - •■
izatio^' a.i-ewil?zatioBi foiunded iipba, -
Christianity! AndJ it .has . grown -arid^,; •
developed u otil to day w§ see t^e grand
results. Alt Europe feels ib ^iontr<fl[>: -^
ling power. And: not Europe aloUe; '^
America, toa, has come under, its influ-i- -':
enee. ilt;has risen. 'with a ■rapidity 'ei-I -1.
tirely unprecedented, -and to-day-'-the
New World bids fair to surpass Ihe -
Old. ' ■
In looking back over the'coui'seof civ' ■
ilizatiqn, w*^
from east t-' -__^..^ ..„..
that felt its inflaence weie ..China, an d_
India.!. iChfise ►weiSrsQoo Sollosved. Iby""
Assyria who.se civilizatiiOTi was mark&d •
by its rapid rise and fell. ' It' next ap-
pears in Africa; apd, . Esj:,Bt-,.jl^e,catpgp j .
the leading uatioc of-i tha^worldy Ea-ll
rope is visited ; and then follQ.ws "the ;
alory that was Greece and the ";raB.dei»-
that was Rome."^ ■.TJie.e.eskuction, qt ..:
the latter Asas^t^e,, end g|,.^ncre3^t-^qiF-^v ,
ilization. - -^. :,■... . ,r,;.., i- , ,;.■,,..■,;
Hitherto, every. iiJvtiqn th^h^^rCipju^r.rj;
under its infi.nenc^i nad,; fifei; £ bidaf.
culmination, declined, and, with the eX;
ception of China, perished. .. 'But; upxYi '■
through the obscurity. 'of the jDark .
Ages, there was struggling into e.xi,st- ^,7
ence a civilization that has steaddy ad-
find that it has ever'!^%n
west. The firsc" hairibna
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THE BRETHRElSr ^T TVORK-
vanced for 800 years and has known no
decline. This is the modern civiliza-
tion that sprung up in Europe about
the end of the eleventh century, and
there grew and flourished until it has
pervaded every nation on the continent.
It has reached America, and upon our
owH shores, flourishes equally well.
This is not the unchanging civilization
of China and India, nor the brilliant
one of Assyria and Persia, nor the ma-
jestic one of Egypt; not the glorious
one of Greece, nor the grand one of
Home; but it is modern civilization,
powerful, progressive, and truly great.
It has never yet declined, but it makes
conetant progress, and rapidly spreads
from nation to nation. In our own
land its short existence has been attend-
ed with a prosperity that augurs for it
a grander culmination than the wo rid
has ever witnessed.
We can now look back through 5000
years and behold the westward course of
the sun of civilization. Beginning on the
western shore of the Pacific, it lights
up successively China, India, Assyria,
Egypt, Greece, and Eome. After a
brief period of gloom, it bursts forth
upon Europe with a greater splendor.
It darts its rays across the Atlantic and
they fall upon the New World. The
light has spread across the continent un-
til it rests again upon the shores of the
Pacific. It has passed around the
globe; the cyele is complete; and now
it sheds its light upon our land. We
feel its brightening beams. May they
never grow dim, but ever brighten and
be diffused over the world until every
nation on this broad earth shall feel the
combined influence of Christianity and
civilization.
HI. Uotill College, 111.
For the Brethren at Work.
PliEASURES OF KNOWLEDGE.
BT ANGIE TABGEB.
TTOW excellent and manifold are the
-'-'- works of the Lord! in wisdom
has he made them all.
We, the creation of God's own hand,
in his own image, and in position only
a little lower than the angels of heaven,
are endowed with certain faculties cap-
able of indefinite improvement. We
are placed in this world, which is so
profusely graced with our Maker's
handiwork, for a grand and noble pur-
pose, and it is our duty, as well as our
privilege, to act up to the great object
of our existence: to cultivate our minds,
to improve our God-given talents, to
acquire the knowledge which is neces
sary to enable us to act with honor and
ueefnlness.
The high value of mental cultivation
is a weighty motive which incites us to
labor. It is this cultivation which dis-
tinguishes the savage from the civilized
nation, which forms the principal differ-
ence between men as they appear in so-
ciety, and which brings to us the rich-
est enjoyment of intellectual compan-
ionship.
We are placed in a free and intelli-
gent community, and right demands
that we improve the God-given means
of knowledge. Here the way to fame,
usefulness, and happiness is open, and
we all have the grand privilege of en-'
tering upon it with great prospects of a
glorious reward for our labor, but if we
neglect that golden opportunity we
shall reap only barren regrets, when the
harvest^of our life shall come. Shakes-
peare, no doubt, felt the importance of
the immediate seizure of this opportu
nity, when he said :
"There is a tide in the affairs of men,
Which,taken at the flood, leads ns to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bounded in shallows and in miseries."
We, while devoting our lives to the
pursuit of knowledge, become habitu
ated to a pleasure which is not reproach
fal, which is innocent and noble, which
^will cleave to us as long as we live and
of which no human being is able to rob
us. Is this not an ample reward for
our incessant toil, our sleepless nights,
and perplexed brain? Some persons
who have not tasted of the sweet pleas-
ure there is in knowledge, say that in
th3 pursuit of it we experience nothing
except hard and continual labor, but to
the contrary, a vastly different result is
realized. Often our happiest moments
are when we are searching for the pre-
cious jewels of truth, the boundless
truths, concealed in their hiding places,
awaiting our discovery.
Our labor becomes our greatest de-
light. How incessantly have men
worked and seemed to enjoy life in no
other way. It is said that Burke was
the most industrious and indefatigable
of human beings, and Milton was at
his studies with as much regularity as
any business man, and as a consequence
mastered all the knowledge of his time.
An old adage says, "There is no excel-
lence without great labor," and this
may be said as truly of pleasure, for
there is nothing in this world of any
worth which has not labor for its price.
The greatest achievements of knowl-
edge have been wrought by the great-
est efforts, and the love of knowledge is
the great incentive which prompts us to
put forth our utmost efforts. Sydney
Smith in speaking of the love of knowl-
edge has given us some cheering encour-
agment. He says: "If any man has
embarked his life in pursuit of knowl-
edge, let him go on without doubting or
fearing the event, let him not be intim-
idated by the cheerless beginnings of
knowledge, by the darkness from which
she springs, by the difficulties which
hover around her * * * by the want
and sorrows which sometimes journey
with her, but let him ever follow her
as the angel that guards him and as the
genius of his life. She will bring him
at last into the light of day and exhib-
it him to the world comprehensive in
acquirements, fertile in resources, rich
in imagination, strong in reason, pru-
dent and powerful above his fellows in
all the relations and in all the offices of
life." Is not this a beautiful sum-
mary of the fruit of a student's labor ?
"Knowledge partakes of Infinity."
Men have spent all their life- time pry-
ing into the hidden mysteries of nature
and then at last have been forced to ex-
claim, "How narrow are the utmost
bounds of human knowledge!" The
more they have attempted to penetrate
these mysteries the more vividly
have they realized that there is but lit-
tle known of this vast universe of hid-
den treasures, yet it is our privilege to
rise higher and higher, and m this way
widen our capacities for knowledge, for
the higher we rise in it the greater,
grander, and more sublime are the
prospects it stretches out before us.
This world with its varied interests
is a great field of knowledge. In it
we may spend our whole life-time in
study, and new beauties will continual-
ly rise to arrest and please our untiring
minds. The different branches of
knowledge which a student may pur-
sue will afford him lasting happiness.
The astronomer, for instance, vi'sws the
heavenly bodies through his telescope
and notices the different planets sailing
in their silent majesty and seemingly
hanging suspended in the air. The ge-
ologist descends into the earth and pries
into its hidden treasures and is enabled
THE BRETHREISr ^T T^ORK-
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thereby to asct;rtain, to a certain extent,
its history. The botanist, by the aid of
his microscope, examines and admires
the garb of the earth, the plants and
flowers, and notices how different they
are, how numerous, and with what ex-
quisite skill they are formed and adorn-
ed. Christ himself directed us to "con-
sider the lilies of the field, how they
grow," and surely we ought to find it a
profitable and pleasant study. In all
nature we may learn of tlie great good-
ness of our Creator, his matchless kind-
ness and infinite wisdom, and after
having directed our attention to the
study of nature we are made to realize
more fully how wonderful the works of
the Lord are, and our hearts are raised
to him in praiso and thanksgiving for
•our pleasant surroundings.
Every human heart feels that knowl-
edge is better than riche3, and more
precious than rubies, for riches may take
wings and fly away, and we may be
despoiled of our rubies; but no earthly
being can rob us of our knowledge. In
our efforts to gain knowledge we must
remember that whatever we do we
ought to do to the honor and glory of
God, and that he will bring us into
judgment for all that we do. With
this understanding we may delve into
the hidden mysteries as liberally as our
natures crave or their opportunities
offer.
We sometimes find that "knowledge
puffeth up," but this is generally
among the more ignorant class or
among those who have not yet arrived
at that period of their education when
they are enabled to realize how little
they know. An accurate knowledge
naturally represses pride and promotes
humility, as Taylor has said, "The dili-
gent student of nature, as he gains a
deeper and deeper knowledge of the
great Book of God's wisdom, goodness,
and power, necessarily sees all finite
glory dwindling and fading, he must
see himself, too depreciating in compar-
ison with the extent and grandeur of
the objects, which successively occupy
his vast and illuminated field of view."
The pride of knowledge is a gross evil
which we ought to guard against; for
"God raiseth the proud but giveth
grace to the humble." We need divine
aid to direct us to make the proper use
of our knowledge.
Solomon says, "Wisdom is the prin
cipal thing, therefore get wisdom: and | us
with all thy getting get understanding,"
"Happy is the man that findeth wis-
dom, for her waya are ways of pleas-
antness and her paths are peace." Do
we not see this verified every day, that,
if we walk in wisdom's ways, her paths
will be pleasant? " It has been said
that knowledge is not wisdom; it is on-
ly the raw material from which the
beautiful fabric of wisdom is produced.
Then we ought not to spend all our
days in gathering material. The ques
tion may arise, How may we get wis-
dom? God only knows the way of it;
but he has said, "The fear of the Lord
is thy wisdom, and to depart from evil,
thy understanding."
It is well for us when providing
pleasures for this life ta remember its
termination and how swiftly and sud-
denly the end may come. "Here we
have no continuing city." We are "pil-
grims and strangers." We may ere we
have well entered upon the enjoyments
and labor of the present, be launched
into the invisible and future world that
awaits us. At the bef t, life is short.
Is it not prudent then for us to dSjact
our efforts into that course which will
bring us lasting happiness and joy for-
ever? We are not always prepared to
realize the transitoriness of life. We
are apt to care only for the present and
take no thought for the future. It is
not required of us to have this terrible
and awful picture continually before us,
but we must do our duty and live each
day as if we were waiting for it and
ready to encounter it.
There is a Book, the book of all
books, the best and noblest that has
ever honored and dignified the lan-
guage of mortals and one that is with-
in the reach of all. God is ita author,
and it came from heaven. It contains
treasures that cannot be estimated by
the perishable things of this world but
by the enduring perfection of an eter-
nal kingdom. This book teaches the
way of life. A knowledge ot it will
lead us into unspeakable joys that are
everlasting, il|nd gives us a foretaste of
heaven while upon earth. We read the
Holy Word and find the truths as love-
ly and sublime as God himself and as
unchangeable. Truly we may say, "It
is pleasant to seek truth and it is beau-
tiful to find it." The more we read of
it the more we love it, and the moie
numerous are the beauties presented to
The Biblical student derives the on-
ly perfect pleasure that can be obtained
in this world, and by a compliance with
the requisites of the Word is enabled to
enter into the haven of rest where
pleasures have no end.
For the Brethren Bt Work.
A eAUTION.
BY J. D. HAUaHTBLm.
fTlHERE are occasionally articles pnb-
-'- lished in our papers wherein the
writers quote, "Remember the Sabbath-
day and keep it hoiy," and similar pass-
ages of the Old Testament Scriptures,
as though they were a part of the new,
or binding upon the Christian. Such
articles are noted by the Sabbatarian
and used with a telling effect against
the cause of the Brethren, especially
with those not posted in that direction.
We caution our dear Brethren to re-
member that the New Testament is "the
perfect law of liberty," (Jas. 1: 25)
and that the old covenant (with all its
time- bound institutions)- is done away
m Christ. 2 Cor. 3: 14.
This is not wrkten to arooBe contro-
versy, but for the good of the cause.
Remember our Master said, "New wine
must be put into new bottles." Mark
2: 22. Whein Brethren write about the
first day of the week and apply the
law of the seventh day, their argument
will go with the new wine in old bot-
tles.
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That man is a bad preacher in the
pulpit who is not a good preacher out
of it; and no man in the world has a
right to stand up for God, if God has
not adorned him with personal holiness.
We should preach by what we are, as
well as by what we say.
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Memory. — It was Bishop Beveridge
who, when dying, had forgotten his
friends, even the face of his own wife,
but who, when asked if he knew Christ,
exclaimed, with intelligent and joyful
emphasis: "O, yes, precidtJB Savior! He
is my only hope."
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One watch set r ght will do to set
many; but, on the other hand, one that
goes wrong may be the means of nais-
leading a whole neighborhood; and the
same may be said cf the exafcnple we
each set to those around us.
He that ruleth his own spirit is great-
er than he that taketh ik city.
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THE BRETHREN ^T "^ORK.
-^ANCTIFICATION.
BY I.-3l. fiOB^BEBGEK.
'■pHE above, is a- th^w* of. Gospel teaching,
X and' like many otiifir sabj'"cts is variously
Diappf/tfdff by wnters; owing tb the education
ot th;- author's pdnl'i '-^'-^ ^~ ■'-■
The term sanctifioation means the act of
rendering sacred or holy. •
To aecomfSisKanend'or'state, God aWays
employs means.
The means designed by heaven to accomplish
J the above happy state are worded' -'''^(riously hy
'different writers of the' New Testament.
Paul, in Eph. 5:26, speaks of a sanetification,
'. or'cieaitsrig done by "the wathing of water by
the W!ord;" ' . .; f qe-;:: ■ ' ■■
lQ,S.ib. 13; 12 itis aaid'tbat Jesus also, that
he might sanctify the people- with his own
blood, suffered without the gate. In this text
' ■ the saHctifjing power is attributed to the
. blo6d of Christ. .';-
. "AgaittPeter, in 'A'ette 16: 9, says, "God put
^'110 difierence between them and us, purifying
• their heart? by faitk.". Here the purifying, or
sanetlfjiDg^pbfj^'r is attributed to.'faith. —^ ,'
i But as inclusive of the a;boVe texts aid their
-"- ti)ara"llelsf the- -Slvibr ftn'Mk- prasrer'^to his
• "Father 3ay^";"s'anctify't&em through th'y truth,
;.--.tby ,W,srdi3:t.rutL""johfll7:17. !■' Peter L
22, also ^dda 'J^eein^^ y§ have purtfied your
• ■ souls in obeyingihe truth''!.',etc.; heace the sum-
mary 9f all the 'sanctifying -power is^ God's
Word— Hilie Gospel. -
. . , I stan^ epnfifeed at thi^poibt to 'know how
. . peri0iis"canei3jqy . Qia''eanctifyiug powev of
(' G^'s Wori^nd rej;ct a part of the same;
"^je'sns testifying; that, map^" doiji_,not ,l}ve. by
■bffeS'ifbfaevbut by everyword that, proceedeth
'out;5?'tlae laoufch of Goi. ' MaU. a:'*. John.
' alsor:d_eeiares that if hn^man shaFl take away
; iff ora'ihe words of -the Book off this prophecy,
God shall take away his part out of the Book of
L fe, and out ot .ihe holy city, and from the
*thing3 which ar£ written in this Book Rev.
, fe: 19^ How ijersoas caa rf ject- the plainly-'
tangiTt^obs^rvab'c^vof feet-washing, salutation
et the-lioly^Kia?, anointing the sick with oil, etc.,'
- and.y*!; olaim'to enjoy the sanctifying Jower
of.Gpd's'Word in thelight'of the above texts,
. , aD'i. their. numerous parallels, jsirot so clear.
It 18 agreed upon all bands thatrman-jn his
unconverted state- is df filed' with sin and in
•■ g^;der tQ,hi3 bejrig^ade~hpjy or.sanctijed, his
Jdos though- they be as scarlet, tliey must be
-white as gbow, though.they be red like eritnson
';{bpy must Iffl'as wooL ': 'i
J ,-.,,Thus far I know of, Iiq divitiing Sentiment;
<•. -Jijibjiiftef tha in^ividu^J- has- Ijeeti regenerated
'I'pnp-birn ^gaiu,^rid enters upon his new life',
e'^"
will fepp
I fi3'd'two'theoMes.a({voeated.
1. The heart thus cleansed,
pure by nofallowing'it td'sin.
" '2^ TSieMpart thus ;clean6e'd 'miay.: b&■"over-
., fiken in.5,faV-Ki" aijd aSiSjuch "have an advo-
:cat<!;to the Father^^Jesus, Christ the righteous,
, who is able arid wiUing to, cleanse" that heart'
"iroiij"all unrighteousness. ' In either theory
'the ii^airt and desires are the faaie — are alike
pure. .'';• -^ '..: ;t. f)gC- ' ' ;:; ;:.■■
It should bfrreaieabered there are two kinds
' 'T> ^'+5^JMa of in the Scriptures.
1. Sin of weakness. If any man be over-
taken in a fault. Gal. 6: 1.
2. Willful sins. If we sin willfully after we
have obtained the knowledge of the truth there
remaineth no more sacrifice for sin. Heb. 10:
26.
i. The Ssriptures teach that God's children
do commit sin through the weakness oi the
flesh.
In Rom. 7: 19-20, Paul tells us "the good
that I would, I do not, but the evil which I
would not that I do. Now if I do that 1 would
not, it IB no more I that do it but sin that
d ivelleth in me."
Again, in 1. Cor. 15:31, he says 'I die daily,"
ire., he was daily overtaken in faults to which
he died i. e , ceased doing. The above texts are
plain in evidencing the prop-^sition above that
God's children do commit sin through weak
ness; the desires and intentions however being
good.
, , 2. The Scrjptures again provide for a sin-
ning state.
In that beautiful prayer taught us by the
Savior, we ask him to forgive us our debts, or
sins, as we forgive our debtors, or those who
sin a ,ainst-us. How could this be if Christ's
disciples did not commit sin?
Again, in Matt. 18: 15, Christ says: "More-
over, if thy brother trespass against thee, go
and tell him his fault between thee and him
alone. Ob the sanie occasion, Peter came to
him and said, "Lord how oft shall my brother
sin against me and I forgive him ? till seven
titties?", Jesus saith unto him, "I say not unto
thee, until seven times, but until sevtoty times
seven. , ; ;'
Now if we could' arrive at a state in which
we could not sin ; P have confidence that the
Savior would have -acquainted Peter with the
doctrine, when Pefr so pointedly brought the
matter up. -;
1. John 2: 1, also alludes to -tha provisi'^n
that is made for cur constant sini :, 'Ay little
children, these things I write unto you that
you sin not. And if any man sin we have an
advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous. And he is the propitiation for our
sins." 'Finally John, in summing up the whole
matter, lest we should be mistaken, he tells' us
plainly that.if w&say we have no sin- we deceive
ourselves and the truth is not in us; but if we
confess our sins, he is faithful and justte forgive
us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unright-
eousness; 1: 8, 9. Hence to those who continue
-protesting that they do not sin,' that they can-
not sin, we urge upon them to speedily make
confession before God of tbeir guilt, that they
may enjoy pardon. '.----■
Finally, and plainly John tells-'iSs that if we
say we have not sinned, wa make him a liar, and
his Word is not in us. !
How can men advocate this mo'devn theory
of-samtifieationin the face of the above plain
texts and their numerous parallels. ■ - ■.-.
I have been made to feel sad in, noticing
that he Brethren are becoming tainted with
this modern theory of error. 1 find recently,
under a brother's signature, the following sen^
timent: "When troubles arise, let us do like the
birds when the fowler disturbs them, at each
shot they rise higher until above his range;
let us rise higher and higher the scale of par
feetion that the longest range of sin cannot
affect us."
To the above we simply say that the scale of
our Christian perfection will not in this life
land us at a point in which the range or power
of sin will not affect us; that will all take place
across the river.
But our opponents quote 1. John 3: 9.
"Whosever is born of God doth not commit
sic, for his seed remaineth in him and he can-
not sin because he is born of Gol."
It is manifest from that which we have pre-
sented, that whosoever is born of God cannot
sin; i. e , commit a wilful sin, but they do as we
have seen, commit sin of weakness.
As we have seen the work of sanetification is
a progressive work, going on through life,
the last sanctifying observance being the an-
ointing the sick (See Mark 6: 13. Jas. 5: 14);
upon which we have the promise of the final
forgiveness of all our sins, and as such are fully
sanctified.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
rHE following words are reported from Mr.
Moody on secret orders: ''But, says one
'what A) you say about these secret temperance
orders?' The same thing. Do no evil that
good may come, you never can reform any-
thing by being untqually yoking yourself
with unholy men. True reformers separate
themselves from the world. 'But,' you say,
'you had one of them in your own church.' So
I did, but when I found out what it was, I clean-
ed it out like a cage of unclean birds,- They
drew in a lot of young men of the church in
the name of temperance, and they got up a
dance and kept them out until after twelve
at night. I was a partaker of their siJi' because
1. let them get intOrthe church; but they were
cleaned out, and they never came back. This
idea of promoting temperance by yoking 'one's
self up in that Way with ungodly men is abom-
inable. The most abominable meeting I ever
attended was a temperance meeting in England.
It was full of secret, sopietiep, and there was no
Christianity about it. I feit as though 1' had
got into Sodom, and got out as soon as I could.
Aman rescued from intemperance by a society
not working on Christian principles,'gets filled
with pride, and boasts about reforming himself.
Such aman is harder tq, save than a drunkard."
— Signs of the Times.
WicKLlPFB, the first translator of the Bible
into English, was a siuidy theologian, and be-
sides he carried into his discussions a brilliant
wit that flashed like a polshed sword.- When
one said Ibe Bible nowhere condemned liars, he
said, "fes, di-^tinetly, where it says, 'I Know
you not." , _
The Picayune of New Orleans thinks that
sinners converted under canvas do not make
good workers in the churches. Often, true;
but the trouble is not in the roof so much as in
the foundation.
A BECBNT writer.has paid irany people regard
rfliginn very much as they regard small-pox.
.They dtsir« ►" '--i-q >f --la light as possible, and
are very caj oes not mark them. ■
TMK •HK"K'1"M_KE:^ ..a_T lATO-BM,
423
MABY C. NOKMAN SHABON, MINN,
CORSETS.
WE thought it proper to say a few words in
regard to tight lacing and the wearing
of corsets. It is a fact bcjond doubt that
tight lacing and wearing of corsets are the
most fruitful source of a mi-jority cf the ills'
from which women especially suffer. "But I
cannot live without a eor:jet," says one, "I need
its support; I shuuld fail down in a heap without
it, I feel so wekk and helpless without some-
thing to brace mo up." It nmy be possible
that such do reiilly feel better when encased in
a frame work of whale hone, steel, and cords,
than when they depend upon their support;
bat the reason is they have been encased so
long in the corset and depending upon it for
support that they hav-; lo-t their strength and
elasticity. Ithas heen said that if a strong
man should strap his aim io a board and wear
it constantly for a year, he vvouldfiiid it almost
useless. The muscles of bis arm would be
thin, placid and powerless. Heuce, the corset
has the same eff:ict upon the muscles of the
chest, T. hich by ;:;ature is designed to support
the trunk. Will the nm-iclea o' the man's arm
become strong by coniiuning to wear the
board? Certainly not. Hence, the only way
for that man to recover strength in his arm is
to throw away the boari and use the weakened
member.
Just so with the corset: throw it away, and
begin to exercise the weakened muscles, and
they will soon recover the same natural
strength that th-y possessed before the corset
was worn.
Fair reader, do you not know that when you
thus lace yourself up, that it is nothing more
or less than suiciiie. Hence, you are guilty of
murder. And the apostle has inforra:d us
that no murderer hath eternal life abiiJing in
him. 1. John 3: 19 Tkerrfore cease doing
this evil, ior it is sin in the sight of Grod. We
Ijray (jod that every woman will consider care-
fully the injiiry which results from this artifici-
al and totally unnatural construction of the
waist; rememberiug that the cdy is the tem-
ple of the Holy Spirit. ■ Uerce tl"e apcst'esays
if any m3n defile the tfmple of God, him shall
Grod deslroy; for the temnle of Gtod is holy,
whose temple ye are. 1. Cor. 3: 17. M. c N
FRETTING AND WORKING
'"Yes; while you were fretting, 1 was woil-
rag.
"What! don't you fret when you have a
loss?"
"Yes; but I always put off until after I have
repaired the mischief." «
"Why then you have no need to fret at all."
"True," replied the industrious gardener,
"and that is the very ireason.''
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TO THE ABSENT MEMBERS OF
THE FAMILY.
TWO gardeners who were neighbors had
their crops of earlvpeas killed bytbetrost
One of them came to condole with the other
on this misfortune "Ah,'' cried he, "how un-
fortunate we have beeu, neighbor! Do you
know I have done nothing but fret ever since.
But you seem to have a fine healthy crop com-
ing up already; what are these?"
"Taess," cried the other gardener; "why,
these are what Isowed immediately after my
lossl"
"What! coming lip already?" cried the
fretterlr- ■ ■ .
"XT'OTJ are not forgotten. The hearts of your
JL parents yearn for your welfare. You are -
children of many prayers.
B 'memh r you were brought up in the nurt-
ure and admonition of the Lotd. We cherish
high expectations. Do not disappoint your
friends. Be brave and noble in the midst of
temptations,- We believe that Providence and
and grace through the prayers of parents and
your own eifirta will keep you from ruin. Fear
Grod, He is great and terrible as well as giacious
and fatberly. .Keep his word near you and
consult it often. No counselor like the All-
Wise. No book on earth so gn-indly profound
and safe as the Bible. If you were at home
in the family, not a breakfast would be eaten
with the family before reading or hearing a
portion of it read. Let not a day pass without
gleaning something from it. It will furnish
you the kind of knowledge that can overcome
the flesh, the world, and the devil. It is the
svfford with which you can cut your way
through and put Satan to flight. Be faithful
to your employers and true to yuur promises.
Do your bdst in all you attempt. Strive to be
models of youthful dignity and sobriety.
Study the be.st rules of etiquette, and be courte-
ous and genteel wherever you are. Let your
motto be eKcelsior in all you undertake that
is manly and good. Never set jour foot inside
of a saloon. Never smoke, chew nor drink.
Put your whole soul into the crusade sgainst
intemperance. Practice strict economy. Lit-
tle leaks if let alone would soon sink a ship,
loaded with gold, to the bottom of the ocean.
Part company at once from all who tata their
fac s toward the saloon; God will raise you up
sa'tr and truer friends for it. Be neither
ashamed nor afraid to say no to everything
that would lead you toward any of th? gates of
Hell. Diath may claim you as hKs victim
among strangers without ever again seeing
your parents. Remember it is not all of life to
live, nor all of death to die. Do not think of
the pale horse and his rider as being fifty or
sixty years on the road. His very shadow may
be on the most rsbust now. Let your life be a
drilling for the impenetrable future. Be
ambitious to become first class workmen in
Christ's employ. Shoulder the cross daily, bear
it willingly and keep the crown in view.
Father and Mothee.
Vinlcii, 111.
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GIVE WHILE YOU HAVE IT.
not give. They htv-) lost so much, and prop-
erty has depreciated so greatly, that they are
rfstrioted, and cannot do as they would. But
how was it %lieh they had money ? Then they
used it for themselvEs smi ' for their own ad-
vantage.' When fc is gohelhey are very will-
ing to give it away, but while they had it,
neither God nor man could loosen their grasp
ppoa it. They proved themselves unfaithful
stewards, and have been put out of their stew-
ardship. They now have the opportunity of
being "faithful over a iew-things," and if they
are thus faitbiul the Lord can make them rulers
eFver many thingsV""" ~
The lesion for us all to learn is to do good;
while our hand is on the plow is the time to
cut the furro w. To-day we have the opportun-
ity to do something for the Lord. It may be
our last opportunity ; it may be our only one.
Let. us do while we can do; let us give while
we can give ; let us work while we can work.
The night cometh wherein no work can be
done. "Withhold not good from them to
waom it IS in the power of thine hand to do it."
MAKING WIS MANNERS.
IT is wonderful how many benevolent men
\ -e find who have no money. They feel
for llif cause of Christ, lor the nrcessites of the
poor, f .r the welfare of the heathen, and a
■ ousand other good objects, but really they caa-'
SIXTY or Seventy years ago children were
trained, by their psrents, both at home
and at school, to be far more mannerly
than they are now. No little boy ever thought
of going into a house without puiiing off his
hat, tucking it under his arm, and making a
bow. "Making your manners," they called it.
Little Calvin had been thus trained, and though
only three or four years old, always did so
when ha went anywhere. Ee had never been
to church, and as his mother was making him
a suit of clotnts that he might go, a puzzling
question came into his little head: Oaght -he to
make his manners when he went to church?
He wanted to ask some one, but like many
other people, f«e was ashamsd to ask what
seemed so simple a question. The Sunday
morning came, and still he had not found out
what to dc. "I'll be on the safe Eidi%" he
thought to himself. "It can't do any harm, '
So, when fairly inside the church door, he
tucked his hat nnder his arm, squared up, and
made his manners. I dare say there .vere some
to smile at the odd sight; but I think the gocd
Father, to whose worship the church was dedi-
cated, was pleased with this act of politeness in
the innocent liitle boy.
Many of the waves of trotible, like those of
the ocean, will, if we await them calmly, break
at our feet and disappear.
Ye hypocrite! well did Esaias prophesy of
you, saying, "This people draw nigh unto me
with their mouths and hoiioreth me with their
lips; but their heart is far from me." Matt. 19:
7-8 N.
NoTHiKG is eternal but that which is dono
for God and others. That which is done for
self dies. Perhaps it is wrong; but it perishes.
You say it is pleasure, — well, enjoy it. But
joyous recollection is no longer jiy. That
which ends in self i^ mortal; that alonp '^^^'^'^
goes out of self into God lasts forever.
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THE BRETHHEN ^T ^VVUJzIK:.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
JULY 19, 1881.
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WILL HE BE SAVED?
"Suppose a man is sick, and his physician declares
it would be deatti to take him into the water to
baptize him, and he dies without baptism^will he
be saved. ' J. D. F.
IF a man lias delayed turniMg to God till some
hindrancs comes so that he cannot attend
to what the Lord has ordained, he has certainly
delayed untU he cannot do the command. If
he has deferred obeying, for any reason, he has
simply deferred becoming a Christian. At some
point in his life he passed the possibility of
attending to the "all things" ordained through
Christ Jetus. That point is at death. So
long as he lives he can be baptized; and be aa-
Bxxtei God will not let him die in that act of
obedience. God never lets Satan tear down his
building. The gates of hell cannot prisvail
against God's work.
gome sing, "While the lamp holds out to
burn, thie vilest sinner may return," but this
is not strictly true; for the apostle speaks of
some who were as "trees twice dead, plucked up
by the roots " Such trees never grow again, no
difference how often they are planted. Others
are "past feeling," and some are waiting to re-
ceive ' judgment and fiery indignation," and "the
blackness of darkness forever" — vile sinners are
they indeed whose lamps still burn, yet they
cannot return. And other some are given over
to believe a lie and be condemned. Such h.ive
no salvation promised them in the Gospel. We
know nothing about the salvation of men only
as we learn in the Word of the Lord. "Ha
that believeth and is baptized shall be savtd.'
This we know. We also know that he who
"believeth not shall be damned." Outside of
these revealed facts we know nothing about
it.
Snppose we should give some charitable opin-
ion» for those who die unpenitent and unbap-
tized, will not such cases become more frtquenf ?
In the conrse of time our charitable opinions
will be accepted, not only by those who cannot
obey, but by those also who cannot conveniently,
and pretty seon we would have a system of sal-
vation for those who never obey, and away goes
the Gospel far our opinions.
If a man will hearken to a physician rather
than to God, he must not expect God to take
him up to glory and give him a crown and a
palm as he would the man who obejed
him from the heart. The proper time to
hear and obey is when health and strength
and reason are unimpaired, and when the work
of being reconciled to God can be entered into
with cheerfulness and earnestness of purpose.
One promise of God, when we come to die, is
worth more than all the opiaions of uninspired
men fitted anu joined together compactly.
THE THREE ELEMENTS.
CAREFUL observation teaches that in all
organiz»d bodies there are three elements
— the fast, medium and slow. It would be
difScult to find a body of people, either relig-
ious, politic, or military, not possessing these
elements. They are also found in all organized
movements and even in movements not
organized. To deny their existence is to
call into question that which is known
to evtry observing mind having experi-
ence in public affiirs. Any one of ordin-
ary intelligence can easily discover them
in the body with which he may be identified
He will find one class always inclined to push
forward into matters just as fast as openings
appear; while another class leans just to the
reverse, always afraid to venture, fearing there
is danger ahead. The third class possesses the
energy of the former, and the caution _ of the
latter; hence, move? with more prudence V"an
either.
Our country — the land of liberty — has these
elements strongly mail^ed. They all contend
for, speak and write in defense of "free speech,
and free press," yet differ respecting the
meaning attached to the term. There is one
element that would interpret it so loosely as to
allow the uninterrupted circulation of obscene
literature. It holds that people should be per-
mitted to write and publish what to them may
seem good, regardless of the tendency. An-
other class would distinctly prescribe the limits,
rendering the journalistic field very small and
extremely diffioult. The third class holds that
the freedom of speech and press extends only
to that which is right and just, and that all
true freedom is limited by a sense of justice
arising from a just consideration of the wishes
and lawful claims of others.
Of the three elements, the third, or conserv-
ative, is not only the strongest, but the most
consistent. In either of the other elements are
the fanatics and extremists, who have plenty
of zeal but no judgment. They do not con-
sider the necessity of a broad platform that
takes in all the true wants of a nation, but are
for forcing and squeezing things into measures.
as a foolish man would force his large foot into
a imall boot jast to train it to that condition.
He stops not to consider the wants of the foot,
but compels it to suffer just to suit his peculiar
taste. People should not be pressed into un-
called-for measures. Their needs must be con-
sidered and then regulations adopted that will
permit them free, undisturbsd exercise in all
that is good, true and noble. Let rules &nd reg-
ulations fit the nation as a garment should fit
the body — giving all necessary freedom to circ-
ulation and exercise — and instead of chafing
and complaining thsre will be a conatant
growth of all parts.
All churches have these three elements, and
will hav<4 them as long as churches continue to
exist. If there is a falling off, or schism, it
comes from one of the extremes. The strength
and powers are found in the middle, or conserv-
ative parts of the body. If the fast element
takes its course, and can succeed m drawing
the body with it, the whole machinery will
soon be destroyed by the force of ungoverned
action; the speed will be too great for the differ-
ent parts of the body. A glance at the history
of the past will demonstrate this point clearly.
If tbe slow element governs the speed and
workings of the different parts of the church,
the motion will be found too slow to insure
success. The conservative element considers
the condition of that which she has to handle
and regulates herself accordingly. Her move-
ments are steady and always aim at consisten-
cy, knowing that it is the steady and uniform
motion of ponderous machinery that gives it
force and safety.
The church is made up of psople who must
be handled according to their natures, and he
who is wise will study the body of people he is
to handle as carefully ae a physician studies the
patient under his care. A body of people, like
a body of water, may be handled to advantage
if the proper course be taken, but if it once gets
the advantage of you, it becomes a most cruel
master. Great leaders study well the people
and their surroundings, that they may know
how to handle them, and then select ground
they can maintain in the face of opposition,
knowing that to accomplish a successful work
they cannot effect the needed change all at
once, and that it will not do for them to move
faster than the people can see to follow. Such
men will generally mai k their mark, though
they be in the wrong. Bat these nervous per-
sons who fly into pieces at every little thing
that occurs may make a noise for a short time,
but their work will soon be over and nothing
substantial accomplished. They stop not to
consider what they are doing, thinking only of
their reform, not realizing that it must be
reached step by step. This elas» ot persons
make the extremists of the age, sa}ing nothing
about the excitement sometimes caused in the
body.
If reformers are necessary, they are not the
ones to lead them — they do more harm than
good. They make extremists but not reform-
ers. True reforms must come through conserv-
i_3 J_VJ^2J -I. J— i— J
THE BRETHREIsr ^T TV^ORBl.
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ativeelnnents thst tht-y mi be bandlefl lin
cauci >u aaj yidjtDei'it, otherwise the efforts
will prove abortive and the body greatly injar-
ed.
These things consider-'d in the light of past
history may afford lessens of profit to all of us,
J. H. M.
WAY-NOTES
— Some good corn in Sjuth westMiss^uri, and
some looks as if no man had been around since
it was planted.
— L eft Kansas City, July 66h,in company with
D. L Miller and wife, and A.brabam Miller, on
the Atchison, Topeka & St. Fe road, which, b/
the way, it a grand route.
— No starving Kansas this year ! Her corn an 1
wheat crops are immense. Thousands of acres
in tassel and earing.
— There are rich coal fields about Carbondale,
Kansas. This is a source of great wealth to
the State.
— The finest magnesia stone are found in
Marion county. The Brethren are building a
meeting- house i earPeabody in this county. Ky
the way, Marion and Harvey counties are not
only productive, but beautiful in apperance.
The wheat stacks and acres sf corn will run up
into thousands aad ten thousands.
— We are informed that a gtiitleman near
Sterling, Kansas, will have from 500 to 1,000
bushels of fine peaches this year.
— A-t Nickerson, the A. T. & St. F. R. E.,
strikes the great Arkansas river which coires
rolling eastward from the Rocky Mountains.
— As one goes up through Lj on, Marion,
Harvey and Reno counties, the air is so reiresh-
ing that one feels that be could eat it.
— Wesi; of Great Bend there are but few im
provement«. It is the great stock raising
portion of Kansas. All along the river, one
may see large herds of cattle and flocks of
sheep grazing quietly. Even this is interest-
ing to the' tourist.
— As we journeyed from Pueblo to Denver
we beheld the majestic mountains. Pike's Peak
towering above them all. The scenery is
grand, and worth one's time and money to see
it.
— ^We had the pleasure of stopping one night
with Bro. Abram Miller, brother of D.L. Miller.
while in Denver. Bro. Abram is married to a
daughter ot brother Jacob Sword, of Lanark,
Illinois.
— From Dtnver we have a fine view of the
mountains upon which ther' is yet a great deal
of tnow.
— Oa the atteraooa of the Sth inst., we
watched a carpenter finish the tower on the
new uni m depot in Denver. The tower is
160 feet high. The man moved about the apex
of the tower in a manner which we thought
bordered on carelessness. We watcbed Lim
from a distance by the aid of a glass.
— We shall be off for Longmont to-morrow.
If tbere are any cool breezes there and plenty
of fish, we shall gladly find tftm.
— Bro Abram Miller, tatber of D. L. Miiler,
who is about seventj-two years old, and at this
time, a resident of Washington county, Md., is
traveling with ns. He endures traveling well,
and thinks he will be benefitted by the trip.
He is quite active for one of his «ge.
— D L. Miller and wife will visit a sister of
the latter at Las Vegas, New Mexico, before
they return to Illinois. m. Jt. e.
Denver, July 8th.
JAPANESE CHRISTIANS.
AN exchange contains the following apt
paragraph:
A Scotchman living in Japan went out to
buy a screen. The merchant told oim to come
next day, for, as it was Sunday, he could not
sell them, being a Christian. The Scotchman
said: "I felt as though I had seen a ghost. I
felt so cheap that all I C'3uld do was to slip out
of his shop and start for home." Another Jap-
anese Christian, abrut to sell some articles,
asked the customer as he was about to pay for
them, "Have you noticed this defect, and this?"
Th« purchaser had not observed the defects,
and decided not to take the articles. This is
the sort of Christians converted Japanese make.
We could well afford to exchange a large num-
ber of a certain sort of American Chrisiians (?)
for Japanese Christiacis of the kind referred to.
CoNsrD»EABLE interest is manifested in re-
gard to a singular phenomenon in the recently
discovered comet. Astronomers say it has di-
vided into two parts by a line horizontally
through the center of the nucleus, the upper
half taking all the tail. The lower half is rep-
resented as presenting the appearance of a half
mocn, and the two halve? are said to be grtdually
separating. One ►imilar occurence is on rf cord,
that of Biela'a comet, which in 1845 suffered a
similar aecident.and though h.viug a period
of seven years, it never reappeared but cnce
afterward, and is known as the "lost comet."
The August number of the North Ameri
canRevieic is on our table and devotes a liberal
share of its space to a polemical duel between
Ingersoll, the great exponent of the unbeHef of
the day, and Judge Jeremian S. Black, the em-
inent jurist. Ingersoll is master of some of
the most effective parts of the rhe* orician and
the popular orator. As an assailant of revealed
religion he has more chance of success in con-
firming the skeptical and carrying away the
wavering than perhaps any other infidel of
modern times. Judge Black is distinguished
alike for bis steadfast *aith in orthodox Chris-
tianity and for the power and skill with which
he is able to sustain any cause in which his con-
victions are enlist«d. He is, like the ehallenjer,
a man of the world in his serious occupations
and modes of thought. He is accustomed to
contents in the arena of public discussion aiid to
the use of all the weapons of controversy by
which men are convinced; be is familiar with
the arguments that have boen used by the de
fenders of his cause, and he has the nerve and
vigor of a born disputant. Ingersoll has made
an attack in the Revieiv and susia'ned it with
all his force as an aggressive assailant. Judge
Black has taken ud the challenge. It is well
that the daring infidel should be called out and
that he should be met by such an antagonist.
It is easy to see that they are both men of
rare skill in the use of the English language
and know how to use words exactly adapted to
their intentions.
HoDSCHA. Ahmet, who was sentenced to im-
prisoi ment for life fer having translated the
Bible into Turkish, aad for having circulated
it in the States of the Saltan, escaped from the
prison at Chio after the earthquake. The pris-
on was thrown down by the violence of Ihe
shock, but Hodsoh a- Ahmet was not hurt. He
managed to get on board an English vessel
anchored in harbor, and he is now in London.
A GOOD brother, writing to this office, thinks
fh^y had no editor's table at Jcinsalem when
the apostles met to consult in r.;gard to cir-
cumcision. He is correct, icr they had no ed-
itors ia tboie day>. Nor do we thiak there
was any table for the Standing Committee.
Luke was the reporter. He alterwards wrote
from memory what occurred. If not present, it
wai likely told him by some one who was in
attendance. There were but few delegates at
that meeting, and they were all from one
church — the church of Antioch.
Cheistjait women ought to be pleased to
learn thatin England the Rational Dress Society
has prepared a mod-1 costame. The object ot
the Society are to promote the adoption, ac-
cording to individual taste and convenience, of
a style cf dress ba.-^ed upon ccnsiderations of
healtb, comfort, and beauty, and to depreciate
constact changes of fashion, which cannot be
recommended on any of these grounds. If
worldly people an o this, religious people
ought to be equally awake to duty.
Thk Nation has passed a..other jeverish
week fraught with the most extreme anxiety.
The President stili lives, with fair prospects of
recovery, tie improves slowly, but perhaps as
fast as could ba expected. His room is kept
cof^l by means of a machi" e construct d for that
purpose. He is attended by the best physicians
in America, and if care and prayers csn save
i man, he certainly will be restored to health.
We are taught to pray for the rulers of our
land. It will probably be months, however, be-
fore h« will hi strong enough to attend to the
duties ot his office. ''The conduct of Mrs. Gar-
field, from the moment she received the first
shocking announcement of the attempt upon
her husband's lite to the present time, is still
exciting the admiration of the country. Of
course, Mrs. Garfield is only one of thousai.ds
>f noble women iu the country, but her posi-
t on as the wife of the Chief Executive makes
her case stand out conspicuously."
^:iiO
THE BliETilREN ^T WOirlK
UMTEACHING FEET- WASHING.
Editoks Flag: Whar. fu^ht a pastor of a
Baptiit church do when a smtll minority of
his church practice fett-wasfiing aa n church
ordinanci iu coaiiecti m witii the L rd'ssupp r?
A Pastor
We think that he ought to teach them, in
meekntS'', the way of the Lord more perfectly.
He ought to show them, fr m the Scriptures,
that the feet washing, by (he Savior, occurred
two daya prioi to the Lord't supper, in Bathany,
in the house of Simon. He ought tn show those
brethren that it is as absurd to mak.i a church
ordinan ,e out of feet- washing as to make feed-
ing the hungry a church ordinance. If these
brethren should still persist in the prac
tice of feet- washing as a church ordinance, the
matter should be la ri before the church, and
their Bction should iie obt^im d, forbidding the
practice of fi-ft-wushius; as a church ordiuanee.
Lst the practice be ci-i^^ed and practiced as a
religious act ot hospitality, when necessary. —
Baptist Flag.
It is a pity Mr. Ray was not present when
Christ washed his disciples' feet. He cou'd
have told th'ni that they were washing feet at
the houie of Simon, in Bethany two days prior
to the Lord's supper, hence it would not be
necessary to practice it in the future, thus
avoiding the necessity (rf the command, "ye
ought to wash one another's feet." By the way,
we are of the impression ihat; tiiis "small min-
ority" h« been r-^adins the ' Stein and Eay
debate," in addi'iin to a careful study of
John 13. It may t irther be observed that the
Flag recommends thit tuese fiithful few be for-
bidden to practice feet washing as a church
ordinanoa. Tais is virtually setting up the
opinion of man pgamst the direct specific,
"thus siith the Lird." J. H. m.
WHY?
IN this isa'ie our readers will fiad a notice of
the Chicago. Rock I-)and aud Pacific Rail
Road. The rea?on we insert it is because we
are obliged to travel a great deal, and in this
way we can earn our fare. We are too poor lo
pr-y our rAilrojd fare nny other wjy; and rs at
this time we needed lest i-nd were advised to
seek the Western climate, as a help to our over
worked system, we concluded to p^y our way
in this mBQn''r. Under these eirc amstances
we think our readers will bear with ua.
IRREVERENCE
MANY expressions used by ministers are
quite i I reverent fo many ears. They
seem to become so fsimiliar with the persons
of the Trinity that all reverence is lost. They
not only speak of God and of Christ without
proper feeling of humility, But they use terms
which should not be employed by Christians.
The Jews went to the extreme of not pronounc
ing the name Jehovah. We speak almost
with levity the loftiest names of the Infinite, as
well as apply epithets to him which common
respect should deter us from using. It were
better if the same reserve aud reverential tone
should characterize our language in this respect
which the Apostles manifested. When refer
ring tj eitier person of the Trinity we should
do so with all becoming reverence, lor great
aud reverend is his name.
THE COVERING.
THFi question now arises, if wa adopt the
New Revised Testament what will we
do about the llth chapter ol 1 Corinthians?
Iu regari to the covering it reals as follows:
"Jut every woinaa praying with her head
unveiled dishonoreth lier head; for it is one and
the sani-! thing as if she weie shaven. For .if
a woman is not veiled, let her also be shorn;
but if it be a shame to a woman to be shorn or
shaven, let herbs veiled." That this is a faith-
ful rendering of the Grreek text there is not a
vestige of doubt, as from it we do not have a
single dissenting voice among classical scholars.
No wonder the question is sprung, what will
we do about it? In the name of all that is
candid, reasonable and Scriptuial, let us teach
just as it says, and exhort our sisters when they
go to prayer, to veil or cover their heads. It is
not a sign, but means a veiling or covering of
the head, as much as baptism means a covering
of the body.
We see no necessity, for any one being
alarmed. For years our people have known
that the original says veil instead of covering,
and yet the practice has been all the same.
The original means a covering, and in ancient
times the veil was the covering used by all fe-
male cla?ses, and lor that reason was doubtless
recommended. Oar listers would better con-
tinue their present pUin covering: veils may
be out of fashion after awhile, and then they
will have to ching3 again. If thf^y would now
wear the kind of veils worn in the apostlic age
there would be no reason for complaint, but to
throw away the present ,neat covering and
adopt the fashionable veil would not be con-
sistent with what we claim. We vote "make
no charge for the preient."
A BROTHER says: "I would rather see my
right arm wither than lift it up against a man
whi lived a more holy life, than myself, and
was owned of God in doing a better work than
1 had ever been able to accomplish."
Last week a young man from the Southern
part of the state, came into the office, and told
us that his parents were poor, be was poor but
he warited a good education and was willing to
work for it, but did not have money to pay bis
way. A glance at the young main's hands and
form showed that he had been working hard,
and his conduct convinced us that he was will-
ing to work his way through if he could find
something to do. We told him that the world
was gutting full of educated men, but if he
wa ited to work, and would make that his mot-
to iu college and every thing else, that there
wai plenty of room for him up higher. There
is alwaysroom for educated men >"'■" —■" -"»V,
but for idlers the world has no i : -i '*/
As an instance of denominational activity
the following ha< a little of the old fashioned
ring to it: Twenty-two of the members if the
Congregational Church at Maysville, Colorado,
six of them ladies, under the lead of the pastor,
Rev. H. P. Case, went to the mountains recent-
ly and cut logs enough in one day for a large
part of the lumber needed for their new meet-
ing-house. The ladies prepared a picnic dinner
which was enjoyed oh snow banks 10.000 feet
above the sea.
The following is an excellent take-tff on
"clothes malres the man." The celebrated
painter and poet, Buchin, walked out one day
in very sSabby clothes, and became more f,n
object of derision than regard. He was morti-
fied and went home, and airaying himself ia
hii best, again walked out to receive on every
hand obsequious attention. His mortification
turned to anger, and going home he threw his
gold laced coat on the floor, aud stamping on
it, exclaimed; 'Art thou Buchin or am 1?"
Some one has aptly framed the following
against the Catholic Church It sounds ridic-
ulous, nevertheless it fits the actions of that
body of people most completely :
'Our Father who art in Vatican; Infallibility
be thy name. Thy temporal sovereignty come,
thy will be done, in Europe and America, as it
is in Ireland. Give us this day our tithes and
titles, and lorgive us our trtspasses as we give
plenary indulgence to those wh j pay penitent-
ly to us; and lead us not in- o Ecumenical Coun-
cilf, but deliver us from thinking; for thine is
the crozier, and the keys, and the tiara, Rome
without end, Amen."
As a true witness the Bible is grievously
tormenting many unbelievers who dwell upon
the face of the earth. They rejected it with a
flint heart and trembling hanii, fearing ther-!
is niore in it than they are willing to acknow.'-
edge. It will be terrible for these men at the
judgment when thsy m'lst face the Bxokthey
have so long rej-'cted.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT-
WE beg leave to infuruiali parties interested
that the Steiu and Ray Debate is now
published and ready for delivery. It is a book
which should be in every family in the land
thit is interested in the dnfeuse of pure religion.
Since its completion we find it to be about 100
pages larger, and consequently much more ex-
pensive than expected when first announced.
Hence after S-'pt. 1st, 1881, the price will be
advanced making the cloth $2 00 and the
leather $2.50 per copy, instead of $1 50 and
$2.00 the present prices.
Therefore all who desire to secure a copy of
the cloth at J1.50 or of the leather at $2.00
must'send in their order accompanied by cash
on or before S^pt. lst, 1881.
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J. S. MOHLEK,
Editor.
All communications for this department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
1 write ror an explaaafcion of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
43rd. Wu. Long.
.Please esplain, whether the part of the Lord's
Prayer, " Thy kingdom come; thy will be done in
earth as it is in heaven ;"— was fulfilled on the day
of Pentecost, and there stopped, or is it right to
pray it yetV Anna Gtjioekt.
Will some one explain Genesis 4: IS— ".ind the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slay»th
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.
And the Lord set a mark upon C jn, lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was the maik
He set on liini V Robert T. Crook.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
first-born of all the living. If so, who was his
wife? Mary C. Ncrmak.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse m
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
ows: "And there were dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, out of every nation under
heaven." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or not?
Robert T. Ckook.
LEAST ESTEEMED.
Please explain the latter part of the 4th verse of
the 6th chapter. 1st Cor.: " Who are those that are
least esteemed in the church V"
HAEKT GlLLAM.
THE passage referred to, is to some extent ob-
scure, on account of some diff-^rence in
the translations.
From the nature of the language used by
the Apostle in the introduction of the 6th
chapter, we infer tliat the Corinthians have re-
sorted to the use of the law to settle some tem-
poral matters. The apostle reproves t' em for
BO doing. He tells Ihem that the church is
more competent to judge than the world, as fol-
lows: "Dojenot know that the saints shall
judge the world ? and if the world shall be judg-
ed by you, are ye unworthy to judge the small-
.. est. matters?" 1 Cor.- 6: 2. The sense of this
language is, that the Corinthians appealed to
the wrong body for an adjudication of their
claims. They should have presented their mat-
ters to the church; for it the church (saints)
shall judge the world; are they not' competent
to propprly adjust your claims?
Tae language coctsined in the query, "Set
them to judge who are least esteemed in the
church," reads very different in the German,
and to" my jadgment mncb clearer. The Eng-
lish reads as if the apostle commanded the Cor-
inthians to "set Ihfm to judge who are least
•'■esteemed in the church. The German reads
that Paul reproved them Jor haying done so, —
as follows: Ihr abef, wenn ihr ueber seitlichen
Ouetern Sachen hahet, sO'nehmet ihr die, so bei der
Gememe verachtet sind und setzei sie zu Richterr},,
etich zur Schande muss ich das sagen." 1 Cor. ith
and part of 5th verse; which translation into
English would read about as follows: '' But ye,
when ye have control over worldly things, ye
Srlect those to judge who are but little regarded
(»erachtet) by the church; to your shame I must
tJfey this."
' I L is easy to discover, that according to the'
Gj :.i:n translaiioii,' the apostle's language
CSii:. 1 re • t a command.
That, bi-iiig the ca?e, (he p'iras-, "least
esteemed in the church," means outsiddrs,
worldlings, who, according to the apostle's own
confession, are not as competent to ji dge as
the saints.
The original for "least esteemed" is exouthe-
namenes defined by Greenfield, "To make light
of, set at naught, despise, contemn, treat with
contemi-t and scorn; to neglect, disregard, ab-
ject, contemptible, to r^j|^ct with contempt."
Hence the phrase, " least esteemed," cannot
have reference to any class of members in the
church, who may, in some sense, be less esteem-'
ed than others; but we think has reference to
that class of persons who had no connection
with the church. That class the Corinthians
had appealed to as a redress for their grievanc-
es. In all probability they were heathen, and,
perhaps enemies to the religion of Christ. For
it cannot reasonably be supposed that the reli-
gion of Christ had then entered into the stat-
utes of their law, and controied the minds of
their judges, as it doe^ now, to a greater or less
extent, even of those who have made no pro-
fession of religion.
Doubtless the translators regarded the verse
containing the query as elliptical, hence drop-
ped the pronoun "ye" at its second occurrence
in the same verse. It is found in the original
and is retained in the German, and would read
plainer in tue English thus: "If then ye have
judgments of things pertaining to this life, tb
set them to judge who are least esteemed (des-
pised, contemned) in the chursh. I speak to
your shame." 4th and beginning of 5th verse.
An objection to the foregoing explanation
might be urged because of the prepoeition "in,"
that, therefore, they must be in and part ot the
chur h. In answer we would say, that the
German reads "by the church," instead of '■ in
the church." The original, also, admits of this
interpretation. J. s. m.
THE FERTILITY OF PALESTINE.
FROM the quarterly statement of the Pales-
tine exploration fund, we can gloan much
information, interesting -to Bible readers.
The paper which most commends itself to
us, is that on the fertility of the Holy L^nd,
written by Lieutenant Claude R. (fonder, whose
researches have gained for him a well-;arned
celebrity. His paper enters into an inquiry,
concerning what is known historically of the
ancient condition of the country, of its water
supply, cultivation, etc., and a lengthy account
is given of the numerous observations made
during the course of his survey as to the decaj
of cultivation, and the disappe^ance of forests.
By Ihtse meanu he arrives finally at. a fair gen-
eralizition as to the cbauge that has occurred
in Pileatitie, and thinks that the change is one
of degree only, and not of kind.
The Curse of the country is bad government,
and .were justice and security once established
on a firm basis, Mr. Cbnder is of the opiuion,
that the Holy Land would "become once Lnore
a land of corn, vines, olives, rivaling in fertility
and in wealth its ancient condition." Let us
examine his analysis of the present and past
conditions of this drtgener.^te land.
The climate ot modern Palestine is extreme-
ly trying ; yet the heat in Summer is not very
great, seldom ranging above ninety five degrees
in the shade, and Mr. Couder shows that in
days gone by, the atmosphere of the country
was very similar. With respect to rain-falls
we c.noot do better than quote the author's
own words.
" In the present time, rain in an ordinarily
good year, falls first at the autumnal equinox.
During November, frequent thunder-storms oc-
cur, and about Christmas the weather is gener-
ally stormy. t
In January the heaviest rains fall, and
in February, pometimes, none at all; but
the weather is never sptlled until after the
vernal equinox and the early April showers are
past. From May to September no rain falls,
excepting, generally, ine heavy shower in June
or July. — Ex.
From the Bible Banner.
A CHINESE LIBRARY.
QUITE voluminous is the great Cbinese En-
cyclopedia, recently purchased for the
British Museum at a cost of 87,500. There
are 2,020 volumes all to'd.
The emperor Kanglie was a great admirer of
ancient literature, aiif! was d-^eply grieved to
perceive, that extnusive corruptions were every-
where creeping into the texts that were repro-
duced. To put a btop to this, he deiermined
to gather tigether in one authoritative work,
the entire mass cf Chinese literaiare from the
earlieit times until his own day.
A learned commission was appointed to col-
late and verily all Chinese works, and Jesuit
ministers were timultaneocsly employed in
casting a vast amount of copper Ivpe.
The collection and examination occupied the
commission for forty y ars, and before it was
fully completed, the wise old moaarch died,
leaving the f x-cution of his great design to
Yung Ching, his successor, who signalized his
accession by dismissing the missionaries as a
dingeroui aud traiferous sect. He seems to
have taken up tie great literary scheme with
keen interest, ai;d it was bis hand which wrote
the preface to the work, whun it was at length
published.
The commissioners protesed to have taken
all works from 1100 B. C. to 1700 A. D., and it
is supposed that the whole Chim se literature
of any- importance, between those dates, is to
betound embodied in thei^e 5,020 volumes. The
subjects are classified under six headings, under
which are arranged writings relating to the
heavens, the earth, mankind, inanimate nature,
philosophy and political economy.
- If an untruth is only a day old, it is called a
lie, if it is a year old, it is called a falsehood;
but if it is a century old, it is called a legend.
■ ♦ '■ : -
Sir William Jones, who was -equally distin-
guished for his piety and learning, said, '' that
.the Bible, independent of its Divine origin,
contains more important history, more true
poetry and more sublime thoughts than could
he found in all other books, by whomsoever
written. '
■ » ■
He who is false to present duty breaks the
thread in ^^' ' — " JT'' will see the defect when
the weay tI tre is unrolled.
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■I'JdLJbC J31«Ii;TiiJ:iJ±iiN ai_T' WOH.K-
%mx^^mhu^,
From Denmark.
Dear Brethren: —
I intende 1, the Lord will-
ing, to start for Shjland June Sith, but receiv-
ed a call from one of our deacons to conae and
baptize a woman in his neighborhood that day.
So I wf nt there and baptized her. This hin-
dered me in getting to Talborg in time for the
steamer, and I had to go by railroad, and was
thus enabled to reach Shyland in tin^e far my
appointment. This, however, made my jour-
ney twice as long as it would have been on the
water, and to improve my time, I wrapped up
some tracts in envelopes, and sitting in the car
by an open window, I dropped a package at
every crossing to those standing by. [ use
this method wherever I travel, aod it is a con-
solation to me to see with what eagerness it is
picked up. I often think of brother J. H.
Moore's words: "Tracts are like bomb-shells;
they Can be cast in where a living messenger
cannot go." I need only recall my own expe-
rience, and the bentfit I recmved from reading
the scrap? of history of the Brethren, to know
the importance of using every opportunity to
scatter papers and trgct.p.
In this way people wi 1 read and work end
speak of it to their friend", while if we handed
it to them, they would not care or dare to read
it. So in like manner I send all English pa-
pers to England, to be scattered by brother J.
Madsen, thus trying to obey the injunction,
"Cast thy bread upon the waters and thon
s^alt find it afte • many days;"
I came to the appointed place June 4th, a'd
found our mi^mb'rs and a few friend? gathered,
and we had a good tim«. We realized the
Lord's blessing. June 5th three meetings were
appointed, bat at the first one, on account of
the rain, only the family and two strangers
were present. It looked rather gloomy attid it
■ seemed that those who had rt quested m-i to
come and baptize them were not readv. What
could I do but ask God to help and bless? I
felt sad and humbled.
la the afternoon we gathered at our brother
miaister's house, and the rain having ceased,
thtre were about twenty . neraons present. I
gave out a hymn, and was astonished to see all
weep while it was sung. This weeping con-
tinned all day, and never in my life have I seen
anything like it, nor heard such prayers for
grace and mercy as were sent up to God that
day.
June 6th, we gathered rt a friend's house to
prppare for baptism, but did not know how
many there would be. We engaged in worship,
and the tears and prayers were as abundant as
the day before. S i we went to a beautiful lake
and baptiz-'d six persons. In the evening we
had a Love feast in a house belonging to one
of thu brethren, who with his wife had just
united with us. Our only sister in that part
had her prayers answered, for cne of her girls
was among those bapt'zed. Her husband, who
loyes us and always did, could not go along.
Our L .ve- feast was several times interrupted
by that poor girl praying for her father and
her brethren and sisters, and the weeping and
groaning became so loud as to force me ti se-
cretly beseech God to control it, so that it
should not go too far. This broke the father's,
sister's, and her brother-in-law's heart. Her
brother-in-law used to be a wild man, snd his
wife, nearly a year ago, want to America be-
cause of his meanness. The Love-feast being
over, hi and the girl alluded to asked to be
baptized the next day. The day came, and lo,
the old gray-headed father appeared with his
child and said: "Well, brother Hop?-, now I
come as I am; do you think God can refuse to
hear one of his children's prayers? I c»nnot
refuse to hear my children's prayers," We
prepared, and in compauv with other friends
wpnt to the lake, and having no reasonable
cause to refute, we baptiz d the three. [ went
home with them and woishipped with them in
the afternoon, and tried to teach them how to
meet temptation.
Amidst all these blessings, the devil had been
permitted, in the night, to tempt some of our
young babes in Christ. I trifd to show them
God's ways, goodness and kindness to his chil-
dren from Bible facts . and our own life, and
endfd our work by another Love-feast in the
evening, on account of the new converts. Our
three members are now multiplied to twelve
persons — all clcs3 together in one vicinity, and
there are good prospects of more following.
This is the place where, two years ago, the
priest and the school teacher made the people
drive me away with stones, and where no one
cared to hear any one preach. Surely Gcd is
go-d.
And before I close I must also tell you that
among those baptized was a little boy thirteen
year* old. He bad been attending meating for
a long time and lived as a grown man. He
wept much when he heard about Jesus. He
aeked his lather and mother for permission to
follow them in baptism, but was afraid I would
not baptize him. His father asked me, and I
said, if he believes on Jesus I have no right to
hiiidr him. In the morning he told his moth-
er to be sure to take some clothes along.
"Well, my boy," answered the mother, "do
you not think you hfd better wait until you
get out of the school? You know they will
all be so hard on you if you are baptized."
"Oh, mrjther, that is no matter," sa'd the little
hero. "Well, my poor boy, jou know your
brother got the new shirts when he left home,
and I have only the patched one for you," said
the mither. "Then I will have to wear that,
said the poor child. When I asked those who
wanted to be baptiz^.d to ho'd up their hands,
he eagerly reacht.d up his littlft arm, looking
me steadily in the face, and the tears rolling
down his cheeks. When I told them our
church doctrine, and alsr that this little boy
would likely have a hard time with the mili
tary institutions, it did not move him. During
baptism and communion he acted like an old
mar, and his conversation exhibited a ripe and
grown Christian. How I do wish that my
children may be like this one. I feel like ask-
ing children across the ocean to imitate him ss
well as pr»y for him. I must tell you that this
little brother has ten brothers and sisters, and
he is next to the oldest. It is, indeed, hard for
that family to get bread, yet what little bed-
ding and clothing they have is nice and clean.
A few pennies, dear children, would do that
little brother and his small corapaoions a great
deal of good. If you feel to give him any,
setd to brother Quinter, and I shall apply it
at once. They have not asked nor do they ex-
pect any kind of help, hence have not j lined
the church for bread.
We went so far towards org*nizing a church
there that we took a vole fjra deacon to a'sisfc
brother A. Neilson, who is a minister in the
first dtgree. The lot fell on brother S. L.
Langesen. When that little brother cams in
to vote, I wondered if he had a clear idea of
the matter, and I asked, "Well, my little broth-
er, who do you thiak can fill this cfiice and
take care of you as God ordain'id?" Tne reply
wa», "I think brother Laugesen is the best for
that."
May God bless that branch of the vine and
make it grow to be a strong church.
C. Hope.
From the Kockies to the Alleghanies.
mjMBEE VI.
Fayette Sta., W. Va., July 8th, '81.
Oh my! but it is hot! Thermometer indicat-
ing 98° in the shade, yet we will try aod get
off a few thoughts or items. Last evening
closed our labors and visit in this pjrt of the
Liid's vineyaid. Having been preaching for
the last six days in suceession, our voice (as is
frequently the case in hot weather) has almost
failed u?, bat a little rest will bring us out all
right.
As a result of our labors here would say
there have been five additions to the church,
with others near the kingdom, and the church
seems to be revived. The season was a very
busy one, harvest bring on hand, yet oui meet-
ings were mostly well attended, and the calls
for praaching in other localities very pressing.
A short history of the church here may be
of some interest. I write frrm memory. I
think brother Henry Sauger, Sen., ot Pendle-
ton county, West Virginia, was the first to
move into the county with his -family. That
was nearly thirty years ago. Soon brother
John Thomas of Rockingham county, Virgin-
ia moved in. He had been put to the ministry
a short time before. The doctrine of the
Brethren here was, in c-rtain particulars, a
strange doctrine. Much opposition and some
persecution followed, but toe cause prospered.
Twenty-four years ngo your unworthy writer
movnd to the county. A year after, with my
wife we united with the church. The year
following was elected to the ministry. The,
war carae up, and Fiyette county became as a^
dividing line between ths contending elements.
On the battle ground was a poor place to con-
tend for non-resistant principles. The safety
of mys^f and family rfquirtd I should flee to
a more safe retreat. We went to Iowa, leav-
ing aU I'ur eaithly possessions behind at the
merci cf devastating arraiep. Brother Thou -
as also left, as did a nun ber of ttie Brethren,
to escape tie fate (f the erneoipt law. As
might be expected, the church was sctttertd,
our church hou-e d-stroyid f<nd the dirk
gloom of war pe!v;d d th° wnrle .secrion.
(Vhen the elotds of battle hid disappear! d and
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peace once more sprefd her wings ovpr our
once happy land, the spirit and cveiraling
Providence of Qoi seemed to say, '"Go back to
that land from wheuce you came." We went.
Theniomber3 wt-re hunled up; a reorganiza-
tion aff-ected. Sjme time aiter, brother A
Hutchison moved iuto the count>'. In course
of time came also his fa'.htr, E d Samuel
Hutchison. T. h chu'ch b^gan to pnsper
again. Bro. A. leH iind mtiVfd to Ml^souri,
but after a whiln returned. In the rreantime.
I was pot to the full miuibtry, fiud on the re
turn of brother A. H. the fieM heiLg S3 large,
(embracing a unmbir o' 3"'j naiag cou'ities,
and our old eider mioh pffl cted) ■ hf, tui, was
ordained to the eld^r'n cffi 'e. We worked to-
gether harmoniously for the Mastai'n cause.
After a few yaars Bro. A. H. rdtnrned to Mif-
souri. My labors bacama very much extended,
and my healtb begau to f,ul Brothsr Joseph
Hutchison, G. W. Grouse, Samuel Einer, and
Charles Master were called to the ministry.
In 1873 we moved to Colorado Soon after
brother J. Hutchison was ordaintd as elder,
aud labored faithfully in his <Mie and was es-
teemed by all. But ala?! the hand of death
cut him down in his prime. His life, in a great
measure, was a eicrifice for the good cause.
His d^ath wai a great loss to the church and
community. The year following, Eld. S.
Hutchison died at an advanced age, and was
gathered horns to !u3 revrard for a well-spent
life in the cause of his Master. Simuel Riner
is now their elder. Brethren James Hutchison
and A. Evans hav; been called to the ministry
•within the last year. We entertain a special
interest for the church in Fayette and adjoin-
ing counties, and trust the Lord will bless the
mfmberp, and that the cause may prosper
there.
Crops in this locality are moderately gord
The leading product is tobacco. The fruit crop
is abundant. The crop of swett cherries in
some localities is so large that only a small
proportion of them will be gathered.
We shall soon leave for Augusta Co , Va.,
via the C. & 0. railroad. J. S. Floet.
of rn inch thick. The largest sizid hail stou:>
I saw with my own eyes I am-qiit« sure would
have measured twelve inchts lu circumference
the largei-t way around, which in shape was
much likethit of a flit turnip. Fortunately
the corn and wheat and O'lta wers still sm^U,
aiid no very great damage will result. Ol
conrss rye ar d early garden', fruit, elc. suff-r
(db^yordrecoverj. Ordinary window sliut-
tfvs were broken into fragments, aud wiiid)w-
glasses broken cut by thousands.
D. R. Bbubaker.
Peoria City, Iowa.
[The above was unintentionally delayed. It
should have appeared last week.— Ed.]
A Terrific Hail-storm.
On the 12th ult., near 1 o'clock P. M. there
appeared m the west a very dense and highly-
^electrified cloud, presenting a greenish hue,
and in a great state of agitation. In a few
moments it swept over this part of the coun-
try. I think none of us will soon forget the
terrors of that storm. The wind blew a fierce
gale, and a constant crashing of 11 ghtning ac-
companied the largest hail-ttirm I ever
saw upon reeoid. Some idea can be had ol
{•he immense siz? of the stones when we state
that within a f)W miles of here fifcy head of
hogs were killed, some cattle, one colt, and
many horns knocked off of cattle. One hail-
atone was weighed at Mr. Snyder's, a neighbor
living some five miles south-east of here that
weighed twelve pounds. Mr. Snyder is known
to be a truthful mw. He said one hail-stone
broke through the roof and upper floor and
lodged in the lower floor. He had to re-side
the whole west side of his roof. His house
was nearly new. Another neighbor said it
split nearly every board on the west side of
his barn. The boards (pine) are seven-eightha
To the Northern and Southern Districts
of Kansas.
Inismuch as the Northern Districts of Kan-
sas, including a territory north of Kansas river
has heretofore been represented with Nebraska
District at our Annual Meeting, a proposition
was made at our late District Meeting, and
decid' d that a committee be appointed to cor-
respond with the Northern Brethren. We un-
derstand the committee has done so with favor-
able results. They are willing to establish a
line betv/eeu Nnrth^rn and Southern Kansas,
and let each distri.;l bi represented at Annual
Meeting, independ nt of the other. We un-
derstand th-re may be a d fBculty in the estab-
lishing of a line between the two districts.
At our last Communion Meeting the elders
ai:d ffficials that were there talked the matter
over. A proposition was made, (and n quested
by the undflrsigned to report through the pa-
pers). The propisitiju i-i this: The Northern
Brethren choose a committee of three or fife,
(five was recom mend-id) and the Southern
Brethren select an eq'ial number, snl these
brethren to be selected at the District Meeting,
by the delegatfs of said meeting. If the
Northern Brtthreu hold their D. M first, they
will appoint tbeir c mffii'tea and seed it when
the Srathern D. M. c :n-i-ues, and consult with
the committee atlhit nueting, and establish a
line. If the Southern D. M. convenes ,first,
they will go and consult with the Northern
committee. Th* above preparation was made,
and we want the brethren of the North and
Sou;h to cons-d-r the matter. I would say, if
the brethren North or South have any proposi-
tions to make, let us hear from them through
the papers, acd then at our D. M. we will take
the best. ■ Geo.Mxeb.
From James M. Neff.— Oa Sunday eve-
ning I had the privile(-e of attending a Love-
feast of the Congregational Brethren, which
was held in the village of Stockdale near E,o-
ann. Thinking it would be of some interest
to the readers of the B. at W., I will give a
sketch of the proceedings. I do not wish to
cast any reflection", but merely give an ac-
count of the proceedings as I witnei-sed them,
and let the reader draw his own con lusions.
Services began about 7: 30 P. M., the supper
having been pre pired before that time. Min-
isters present were Mr. Summers, Jonathan
Swihart, and Gsorge Neff. There was bat
very little preaching done. After their mem-
bers were all ssated around the tables, one of
o( the ministers arose and extended an invita-
tion to all those who felt that they could con-
sistently c 'mmune with them, Ea>ing tr.i>t a
communion indicated a union of s^iriment;
whi e at the same time some of their s'^ters
had thei.-- bonnets on, some their hats, a' d the
majority without either. They wa^h.d feet by
the single mod-, each brother and sister laying
aside a garment. Immediately alter suj per
they return d Ihants for the 'loaf," alter
which it was brok n; the si.^ters breaking it to
one another same at the brethren. 'And like-
wise also tbp cup after supp-r." They then
"sang a hymn aud went out." I suppe.sc there
were about forty cumujunicants.— i?oo«/', Ind.,
July 4th.
From Emily R. Stifler.— The brethren
and sisters of the Dunrausviile corgregation,
Blair Co.. Pa., held a vety ei j jyable L. ve-feast
on the 4-h of June. Also preaching on S.ib-
bath by bre'hren Jas.fs and Brice Sdll. Had
large audunces atd good attention to the
Word preached. The rain pr hibited the row-
dies from getting there— some who are in the
hibit of annoying the Brethnn in heir devo-
tional exercises.— New Bahimore, Ohio July 6.
From Wm. Pullen.— The old ship Zion
moves on slowly. List Sui day rme more was
addei to the fuld by baptism. Our L ive-feast
IS past; it was a feast iudted. There were five
ministers from a distance, viz : Henry Bruba-
ker, John Forney, Fri z, Bratt, and Jacob
Croft. Th'. brethren prefch-d tt'e Word with
power. On the night el the 20. h ot Jane
a severe winl st'irn pa-ised through here,
and unroofed Henry Hild-^brand's barn, and
a house was bluwn down, wounding man and
wife. Other prop rty whs also injured. Health
is good. Crop.'* loik well; that is corn and
oat'; wheat will not amount to much. We
have plenty of t&'\ii.— Pawnee City, Neb.
From S A Sutter.— In accordance with
request, I v/i!l give a n pin of the Feast held
in Abilene Dis'iict. We had an enjoyable
feast, with a good aitendanre. Five precious
souls made the g' cd confession and were ad-
mitted into thecfurch by bapt'sm; an aged
father aud mother vere among the number.
Our rainisteriiil h^lp fr; m abroad were brother
ghitk from Mariou Center, and brother Shom-
bsr from Peabi d ••. They both held forth the
Word with power, and we feel that many were
made to think on their wajs of living. Oh
that all the good re-olutions passed —ight be
carried out, is the wish of >our unworthy-
brother m C\iT'\st.— Abilene, Kan., June 19.
From Christian Hope. — On the 19th
ins-t. we had a L v-feast here in town in our
house.' About twenty membera were present;
had «nme earnest spectators, and oni was re-
ceiv d by baptism— the first one here from
town. VVe expect more to come soon. One
nas asked for admittance into the f j'd, but he
is a sailor, ai d is ha dly ever at home. He
sails from here to New Castle, aud has the
privdege of visiting brother Madsen as often
as he comes there. Wo are anxious to hear
from Annual M^. ting and the Missionary
Board— ho v all things have passed off, yet we
trust it is all for the glory of God and the wel-
fare of Zion.— Hjorring, Denmark.
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"IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE
DRINK"
Ah me! it is a bitter grief
To feel one's love ana trust
Have leaned upon a broken reed,
And built upon the dust!
This bruise is sore— but oh! my heart
[The wish expressed in the last verse was really over-
heard from the lips of a poor woman as she was leading
home her drunken husband,]
'Tis dose upon the m'dnight chimes,
The fire is bm-ning low,
My eyes are blinded so with tears
I cannot see to sew;
I'm faint and hungry, and I fain
Would eat a crust of bread.
But I must wait till the mom.
The children must be fed.
I sent them early to their bed,
Theii- hunger to forget.
And stole to see them as they slept.
But stiU then- cheeks were wet.
I httle thought, five years ago,
That we to this should sink—
And we might all be happy still.
If it were not for the drink.
We have but rags upon us now.
Our clothes are aU in pawn.
And one by one the things 1 loved
For rent and food are gone.
There'e nothing but my shadow now
Across the empty space
Where our old clock stood, year after year.
With its round and cheery face.
I ased to like to hear it tick,
And (o see the hour draw on
That brought my Joe again to me
When his day's work was done.
But when I hear his ibotstep now
My heart begins to sink;
Yet he would be so kind and good
If it was not for the di-ink.
I'm thankful that your mother's lot
Can never rest on you.
My Lizzie with the flaxen curls.
And eyes so large and blue.
There seemed no bitterness m death,
As I stood beside your grave.
For the Heavenly Shepherd had stooped down.
The weakest lamb to save.
You'll never cry again, my child.
With hunger or with cold.
For the sound of weeping is not heard
In the city all of gold.
Yet still I miss your litle face,
'And the tears fall as I think
I might have had you with me still,
If there had not been drink.
Oh! sometimes when I'm sitting here
I wish that I ivere dead,
Aud restmg in the quiet grave
My weary heai't and head ;
But then again I look around
On Johnnie and ou Kate,
And call the wish back as I think
01 what would be their fate.
Without my hands to wash and mend.
Without my hands to strive
To earn a little bit of bread
- To keep us .just alive.
For it's very, very seldom now,
That i hear Joe's wages chink;
But he would bring them aU to me,
If it was not for the drink.
Is sorer still to know,
And try to hide, whose hand it was
That gave the cruel blow.
For the drink has got that hold on Joe,
That he can't tell wrong from right;
He's dark and sullen in the mom.
But he's worse, far worse, at night.
And wicked words he often says.
That make me start and shrink-
But they would never pass his Hps,
If it was not for the drink.
I feel ashamed to go to church.
Though a comfort it would be.
For the folks would think 1 came to beg,
If they my rags should see.
'Tis very long since I have had
A gown that was not old.
And my bonnet has been soaked with rain,
And my Sunday shawl is sold;
And so I have to stay at home.
And silently to pray
That God would pity my poor Joe,
And take his sin away;
While he sits sleeping heavily,
Without the power to think;
Yet he would think and he would pray.
If it was not for the drink.
It makes me mad to see the man,
Who sells that curse, go by
With his glitteiing rmgs and chains of gold.
Holding hia head so high.
'Tis hard to see his wife and gkls
In silks and satin shine.
And to know the money which they spend
Should some of it be mine.
And I'm ready oftentimes to wish
That all the drink could be.
With those that make and those that sell,
.Flung down into the sea;
For almost aU the country's woe
And crime would with them smk,
And men might have a chance for good.
If it was not for the drink.
— A . L. Wastcomle.
AM I TEMPERATE?
YES, am r tfmperate or is it teetotalism ?
Well no matter but my fxpsrieiice may
do others good. I am now thirty- eight, am a
member of a family, thirteen in number, not
one of whom ever indulged in Pmoking or
chemng tobacco or imbibed the intosicating
bowl. I hav J yet to smoke my fir.st cigar or
pipe, or to chew my first quid of tobacco or to
purchase my first drink at the b.»r, and for the
past few years drank no t»a or cofi'ee, Adam's
ale being substituted. Results, am well,
hearty and happy. Have n^ver had toQthache!
neuralgia or its kindred associates. Try it
while young. Throw away your tobacco, etc.
Be temperate, be useful to yourself, to others,
and be happy. ^
A MORNING DRIVE.
VARIOUS are the methods suggested for
(he recuperation of health. One of the
most pleasant is that of inhaling the pleasant
aud bracing morning air. Uow invigorating
aad healtnful! Here goes the invalid iu hia
carriage, "We leave the city limits, out in the
country, up and down the hills, we pass the
rustic cottages and the good substantial farm
ho ^-s. the milkmaid is singing her morning
BOr.{, the farmer in the strength of his man-
hooJ is starting out on the duties of the day.
The birds are not forgetful of their duty to
their Maker and tvery giove ecbtes iorlh the
worshipful song cf Ihi innocent warblers
Tne atmosphere abounds with the sweeUst
aroma from the various flowers, and all naiuro
^e^ml with success and happines'. We pass
on inhaling the coot bracing atmosphere of the
lovely June morning, our minds are ao enra|.t-
ured by the varied scenery that we forget for a
time our ailments— we are almost well. We
return to our home much refreshed, eat our
meal and thea attend to the duties of the day
as our strength permits, feeling that our early
rising and the morning drive was to our bene-
fit.
iQvalids, try it. Got away from your care?
nurse them not, if possible; they will shorten'
not lengthen lif^. i-^or oufself we are no in-
valid,—we are well now. But ths companion
IS in poor health, and we find it pleasant and
advantageous to be driver, and reap ,.ome of
the ben. fits of pure air. By careful living,
eating, laboring, etc, we are on the road tj
health, which brings in its train happiness,
and by this we forget the sorrows of life.
TOBACCO CANCER.
BY DR. A. L W. BOWERS.
THIS is one of (he r„ost t^rnbiu kind to
which t.e human icce is subject. It gen-
erally couiHiences at a small blister in the
mouth, t^.Migue, aud lip, which gradually ulcer-
ates and bfcoimes intensely painful. I can
state, from my own observations, after thirty
years of extensive and hard labor in my pro-
fesaioi^ that I have come to the conclusion the
action of tobacco oh the heart is depressing.
Of all the vices which have gained (ha mastery
over our young men, it may be assumed, with-
out fear of contradication, that tobacco and
masturbation now outrank all others. The
habitual use of tibacco, either direct or indi-
rect, has destroyed more human beings than
thn sword. In a moral and physical point of
view, the use of tcbieco in any way is a low,
dirty, filthy practice. Christian, how can yoj
indulge in a habit which destroys the five sens-
es, defiles the whole bodr, and pollutes the
heart which was designed by God for the in-
dwelling of the Holy ^pmV^ -Selected by, Mrs.
A. Witmore.
"AT MY FATHER'S TABLE."
A POOR drunkard wa3 once asked, "How
did you begin such a wretched course of
life?" "Ah, sir," was the reply, "my first love
for drink was given at my father's table wnen
I was a boy. We often had visitors, and my
father was aeauatomed to drink to the health
of his guests. They drank to his health in
return. When I joined them, with my little
glass in my hand, I was applauded as drinking
quite 'like a man.' I was thus early trained in
habits of drinking, and before I left home to
enter upon my professional life I had learned
to love the drink which has been my ruin."
. " (B)
THEbest cough drop for youug ladies is to
drop the practice of dressing thin when they
. go out into the night air.
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BEOWEB— MILLER.— At the residence of the
bride's parents, June 30, 1881, by Bro. Hiram
Berkman, Bro. Adam H. Brower, of Keolsuk
Co., Iowa, and sister Mol ie L. Miller of Monroe
Co., Iowa. Lizzie M. Browek.
gulltn JusIiJepf*
Blefwed aro the dead whloh dlelo the Lord. — Bev. 14: 13.
MILLER. — Near Lacona, Warren '~o., Iowa, May
18, 5881, Bro. Nathan Miller, aged 49 years, 3
months and 4 days.
L'eceased was born in Maryland, Jan 14, 1832;
when two years old, his parents removed with him
to Seneca Co., Ohio, whfre he lived till 1852, when
he moved to Allen Co., Ohio, where he married
the widow of Enoch Brower, in the Fall of 1857 ;
shortly after his marriage he united with the
Brethren church. In 1858 he removed to Keo-
kuk Co., Iowa-, resided there two years ; then mov-
ed to Warren Co., Iowa, where he resided till his
death.
He was elected to the office of deacon, then call-
ed to the ministry in the first degree, in 18S1, His
disease was congestion of the liver and yellow
jaundice. Although confined to his bed for five
weeks, he was not considered dangerous till 12
hours before his death. Although thus unexpect-
edly called, we have every reason to believe, he
was prepared to go; his daily walk and conversa-
tion bore witness that he had been born again. —
He passed away without a struggle as quietly as
if going to sleep.
E uneral services at his late residence by Bro.
Jonathan Beard from Rev. 14: 12-13, to a large au-
dience. He leaves a wife, four children and three
step-children to mourn their loss, but they do not
mourn as those who have no hope.
Thomas Millek.
BAKER.— In the Bes Moines Valley church, Polk
Co.,- Iowa, June 29tb, 1881, Eld. G. R. Baker, aged
63 years, 3 months and 12 days.
Bro. Baker's death will be deeply felt in the
church. H'uneral discourse by the writer from
Rev. 20 : 5, 6. S. M. GoiraHNOUE.
TR ASTER.— April 17, 1881, Sarah A. Traster, aged
39 years, 2 months and 5 days, (at North Man-
chester, Ind.)
This was the greatest sufferer of all that diea
of small pox, suffering both of body and mind, but
now she has gone to meet a merciful Judge and
High Priest, who can be touched with the feeling
of human iEflrmities. Euneral by W, R. Deeter
and the writer. Daniel SniVELEy,
HINISH.— April 24, 1881, sister Mary Hinish, of
Bedford Co., Pa , aged 89 years, 2 months and 28
days.
She had been married seventy years, and was
a widow 28 years. She was the mother of ten
children and had 54 grandchildren and 26 great-
grandchildren. She had long identified herself
with the Lutheran church, but eventually chang-
ed her church relationship and united with the
brotherhood of which she has been a consistent
member for 25 years. She adorned her profession
with a godly walk. Truly she was gathered home
as a shock of corn fully matured. Her whole con-
versation was in heaven.
She realized that her treasure's were in heaven,
and was anxiously waiting for the summons. She
often expressed the thought that she might go to
Bleep and waken up in the world of spirits, al-
though her mind was giving away under the pres-
sure of age. She remarked t* a minister that call-
ed to see her, that her mind was so poor, that she
could hardly ktep up conversation, but she said
there were two things that she had never forgot-
ten, the name of Jesus, nor how to pray.
Her disease was paralysis. During her last iick-
ness she lived 33 days without eating. She was
tenderly cared for at the home of her son, where
everything was done for her, that kind children
can do for a mother.
Her funeral sermon was preached by Bro. John
Rush, from John 14— 27,— she had selected her own
text. J. H. Elson.
tmomicement^*
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Sept. 3 and 4, North Solomon church, one and one
half miles North-west of Portis, Kan., near Bro.
Geo, Aekley's.
Sept. 3 and 4, in Mound church. Bates Co., Mo.
Sept. 8, at 2 P. M., Whitesville church, AndrewCc,
Mo.
Sept. 8 and 9, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., 111.
Sspt. 9, Franklin church, 4J^ miles North-east of
Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa.
Sept, 9 and 10, Liberty ville, Jefferson Co , Iowa, to
continue over >unday.
Sept. 10 and 11, at 10 o'clock. Cole Creek meeting-
house, Fulton Co ,111.
Sept. 29. at 2 P. M., in the Marion congregation,
Ind.
DISTKICT-MEETINGS.
and we-e added to the faithful and confessed Je-
sus before the large assembly of spectators who
convened at the water-side to see them burled
with Christ in baptism, and rise to walk in new-
ness of life. And still the Spirit is striving; to-
day another made the good confession, while we
see others are near the kingdom. Hope they will
not do like one of old,— say, "Go thy way for this
time ; at a more convenient season, I will call for
thee.'
May the Lord still add to the little band of be-
lievers here,- those that should be saved. The
church saw the need of more help in the ministry
and agreed to chose one of their number to labor
in word and doctrine. The lot fell on our dear,
yonng brother, (and son of the writer) Andrew C,
Snowberger. We never saw more sympathy mani-
fested and more tears shed on occasions of this
kind by mfmbers and otherj. Hope with humble-
ness of heart and meekness of spirit he may lake
up the cause of the Master, labor ffir Zion's good
in this part of God's vine-yard and to the honor of
the great name of him that was dead and is alive,
for evermore. Amen. — YorJc. Neb., June 26.
Sept. 9, Northern District of Missouri, Whitesville
church, Andrew Co., Mo. Those coming by rail
should stop off at Rosendale.
COmiESFOlSrDEISrCE.
Correction. — In our article, " The irrepressible
Conflict, "Page 378, No. 24, after "straw" at the end
of line 34 from the top, there should be a period. —
The next two sentences should be of an interroga-
tory character, thus, " Who, by divine appointment
ever said that God created all things out of noth-
ing y That He first created a confused mass of
materials out of nothing and from this chaotic
mass He created the earth and the solar system T'
After the query (in same article) "What does the
Bible teach on immateriality? Read, "Echo an-
swers, what ?" J. S. Flobt.
From John S. Snowberger. — Among the
things of the past is the Communion meeting of
the Beaver Creek church, Nebraska, which was
indeed an enjoyable meeting to all the members
present and to the large congregation, convened
on the 18th and 19th.-
A good ministerial force came to our help,
among them Eld. D. Bechtelhelmer, lately from
Ind., Elders J. J. Hoover and J. P. Moomaw; also
Bro. Jesse Hsckler and S. Sloatman, from Cass
Co., Neb , and J. Brubaker, who all did good serv-
ice in holding fortli the Word of Life to saint and
sinner, — saints were made to feel that the season
they enjoyed a little while at the feet of Jesus,
was a little foretaste of the great Communion of
t)<i redeemed, in the clime of eternal glory, and
sinners were made to cry out and say. Lord, save
or we perish.
Five precious souls came out on the Lord's side,
From H. C. Lucas. — Camp Creek church is
slowly growing. We had seven additions, six by
baptism and one by letter, at the time of our oom-
m anion last Fall. Two more were received by
baptism yesterday, and more are counting the
cost. Our minister, Bro. John L. Meyers, speaks
boldly In the name of our Master, and shuns not
to declare the whole counsel of God. In this age
it requires fearlessness on the part of a minister;
for the love of many seems to wax cold, and there
are so many things in the world, people love and
worship.
In former days the world put to death bodily,
those that preached Christ, but new they would
kill them by flattery. Servants of Christ, be on
your guard. Be awake to your duty, to the Inter-
ests of the cause of Christ! There is much grain
to be got ready for the heavenly garner, which will
be wasted If neglected.— ilfacomft, III.
From C. H. Brown. — Our Love-feast, ap-
pointed June 25th was heartily enjoyed by the
brethren and sisters who attended. Services eon-
d acted by Bro. John Shephard to an attentive au-'
dltaoe. Many good impressions were made; sev-
eral seemed to be seriously countiug the cost and
were almost persuaded to make the good choice ;
but like Felix of old preferred to wait for a more
convenient season. May the Lord enable us all, to
have oil in our vessels, when the bridegroom
comes. — Woodstock, Wis., June 26th.
From E. Miller. - Probably a few items from
Middle Indiana may be received with some inter-
est. Weather is now exceedingly hot. Thermo^
meter stand about 90 degrees In the shade; to-day
some thundering in the distance. There are indi-
cations of rain which is badly needed. Health is
pretty good ; wheat is about all on shock and is on-
ly about half a crop ; it was cut short by the drouth
and fly. But oats, flax and corn look quite prom-
ising. Grass only middling good; fruit plenty.
Church news not very flattering; entirely too
warm to go to meeting ; it will do though to cut
wheat or plow corn. This though is not as it
s'-iould be. — Pierceton , Ind , July 10.
In sinking a well some seven miles west of Fox-
burg, Pa., a few days since, the rismarkable dis-
covery of a vein of natural coal tar was made, at
a depth of 270 feet below the surface. The discov-
ery is the first of the kind on record.
81.50
Per ADDnm.
Set for the defense of the Gospel-— Philipp. 1: 17.
Single Copiea,
Five Cents.
Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, July 26, 1881.
No. 28.
Editorial Items.
How do you like our new paper this week?
F.VKMBK9 here are just now in the midst of harvest.
Presume you have read the Microcosm by this time.
The army worm is doing bad work in some parts of
Southern Illinois.
Much rain fell last week — rather much for harvest-
ing and hay-making.
Some of the Eastern papers are having a lively discus-
sion over the editorial "we."
Bro. Daniol Bright called a few moments last Wednes-
,day. He was then on his way home.
The address of D. Province is changed from Colum-
bia, Mo., to AiTow Rock, Saline Co., Mo.
Young man, don't whine; there is plenty of room tVr
you up higher. Go to work and earn something..
Bro. Cyrus Wallick, of Michigan, spent a few days
with us last week. We were pleased to have him with
We have just put eight thousands pounds of new paper
in our paper room. Hope to remain well supplied with
paper after this.
Bro. D. M. Puterbaugh, of Elkhart, Ind., writes that
two more were added to the church July Wth ; a young
man and his wife.
The Pre.sident is still improving slowly, and it is gen-
erally believed that he may recover, though he is by no
means out of danger.
Bro. J. H. Worst writes that he expecls to spend a
few weeks on the Atlantic coast in Chesapeake Co.,
Maryland. After that he is not certain where he will
stop.
Bro. J. H. WoKt has disposed of his interest in the
Go-yjel Frm?hcr and retired 'from the editoiial, thus
leaving the paper entirely under the control of brother
Miller.
Bro. R. H. Miller, in the Preacher .?ays the college
services did not close with a benediction as was reported,
but "witlf a short prayer concluded with the Lord's
prayer." That is good news, but how reports do get
out!
We greatly admire tme principles of economy, but
never did Uke to hear a man lecture his wife about the
expensive use of tea and coffee.while he has a plug of
tobacco in his pocket. If he is wise, this hint will be
sufficient.
On the 3rd inst., brother J. W. Beer, of Oakland,
Armstrong Co., Pa., was ordained in the Red Bank con-
gregation, and in the same house in which, twenty years
ago, he was chosen to the ministry. Elders Lewis Kim-
me!, of Plum Creek, and J. P. Hetiick, of Philadelphia,
officiated.
Engl.inb, by the census just taken, numbers within
a few thousand of twenty-sis millions. This is an enor-
mous number on a piece of territory no larger than the
State of Illinois. More than twenty of the twenly-six
millions Hve in cities and towns, and are engaged in
manufactures and commerce.
Cable reports represent a continuance of excessive
warm weather throughout Europe. The city of Madrid
is "like a fiery furnace."
As the season for lake and river boating and bathing
progresses the numbei of drowning increases. The list
is becoming formidable.
The address of elder John Krabill is changed from
We.st Independonce, Hancock Co., Ohio, to Fanner Cen-
ter, Defiance County, Ohio.
At the rate of the emigration to America thus far this
year Germany will lo.se about a quarter of a million of
its "most efficient suljjects" before the close of 1881.
It now turns out that the band did not play in the
Ashland College at their Commencement services; it was
an outside affair not approved by the managers of the
school .
Stephen Johnson, Garrison, Iowa, writes: "Our
Feast is among the things of the past; it was an enjoya-
ble one. Six precious souls made the good confession
and were baptized."
Let none of our young people, especially, fail to read
"Over the Hill to the Poor-house," on another page.
Read it slowly and then pause to think a moment. Pon-
der well the two last linej.
Dean Stanley, of Westminster Afibey, England,
died last v^eek. He was sixty-six years of age. In his
dpath the Church of England lo-es one of her best
counsellors and ripest scholars. His death will be wide-
ly lamerite'd by the reading plublic.
TuE Holy Man of Senouissi, in Tripoli, who is only
awaitmg his foiiieth birthday — which wul be next year
— to reveal himself as the "Mehedi," or reformer of the
Mohammedans, destined to drive the Christians from
Northern Africa, is visited by thousands of pilgrims,
showing the amount of supersiition there is among the
people in that countiy.
Prof. Swift, Director of the Wurner Observatory,
Rochester, N. Y., has just verified the discoveiy of an-
other comet, in the Constellation of Aniig::, made July
14th, by Prof. J. M. Sehaeberle, ofl^Ann Arbor, Mich.
This new c:imet is apparently comMg directly toward
the earth, aud for a telescopic comet, is very bright; in-
deed it can readily be seen with a good opera glass. It ■
is quite remarkable that it should be in just the spot
where the present large comet was first seen by the nak-
ed eye in this latitude, and it ohows that the two bodies
must have i'rossed each other's paths. This makes the
fourth comet discovered within ten weeks, a circum-
stance heretofore unknown in historv.
WRITINC+ from the smumit of Pike's Peak, July 15th,
brother D. L. Miller says: "This card is bemg written
14,176*feet above the level of the sea — a large flat stone
for a desk and a small, one for a chair. Wife, brother
Eshelman and self are seated around the desk. I msh
you were here to enjoy the view; it is gcand beyond de-
scription."
•One of the chaplains of the Illinois Legislature refus-
ed the pay of three dollars a day which was voted to
him. He said he hadn't earned the money. He had
prayed that the mcmberi of the House might have v,-is-
dom, honesty of purpose, patience, and grace, but did
not think his prayers had availed any thing, and for
that reason did not think that he was ■ entitled to uny
pay.
What think ye of this, ye that are suffocating in ;in
atmosphere which drives the gauge up to 90-100? Sister
Kate Gamble wrices us from Cedarvilie, Modoc county,
California, July 6th: "'Tis cold here; ice every night
and we are surrounded by snow." But she is not locat-
ed there, but on her way to Lostme, Unio n connly. Ore-
gon, which will be her permanent addi-ess. — Pror/ressiir
Cln'iMiitv .
The village of New Ulm, Minn., was the scent; of a
terrible calamity on Friday evening, July loth. A de-
structive cyclone swept tln-ough the town and the vicini-
ty, demolishing all the buildings in its course. From
twelve to twenty persons were killed there and in the re-
gion round about, and many others were seriously injur-
ed. The loss of property is estimated at over 1300,000,
and other localities as much more. Of the many terrific
storms of the present season, this wa.s the most desti-uct-
ive. Several hundred buildings were literally torn into
fragments, and tlie wonder is that any of the inhabitants
I encased alive.
S9ME of the Brethren at Ashland seem to think that
in our articles about the late Annual Meeting we strong-
ly intimated that some of the Brethren there charged for
lodging members during the Annual Meeting. Brother
R. H Miller writes that they can find no instance where
any thing of the kind was done by any of the members
in Ashland. Now we beg leave to state to the Brethren
that we did not mean that om- articles should be inter-
preted in that way. While at Ashland we were treated
very kindly, and so far as we are concerned individually
we do not l-iioio thatthe Brethren^ at Ashland charged
for lodging members. They say they did not, and of ■
coube we take theu- woi'd for it. Our object was to cor-
rect what we conceived to be a tendency; we were look-
ing to the future and not to the pa^t.
It is astouLshing to what degree of perfection, in art
and civilization some of the ancient empires and king-
doms attained. By the unearthing of Pompeii, Nine-
veh, Babylon, and many (ytlier buried ruins the world
has been surpised at beholding their colossal temples,
grand palaces, magnificent residences ;ind fine sculptur-
ing, many of whigh, though three and four thousEind
years old, excel the finest works of modem times. Our
attention has just been called afre.sh to these things by a
work entitled Miiaeaiti of Aiitiquifi/, or a description of
ancient life. An hour wdth this book each evenuig for a
week would astonish most of our readers. The author
has grouped, in one handsome volume, a vast amount of
information in regard to the people and cities that lived
and existed thousands of years ago. It is finely illustrat-
ed, and will be found a most entertaining book for both
old and yoimg.
Mr. Griscom, of Ghiciigo, has finished his fast of for-
ty-five days, during which time he abstamed entirely
from f'od of any kind. His stomach seemed to have
been in a good condition at the close of the fast, imd he
was aide to partake freely of ordinaiy food without any
inconveniena^. Of course it looks lb ilish to see u man
engiige in such an undertaking, yet valuable lessons
may be learned by the observing classes. There are
times when abstainmg from food becomes a necrssity.
In case of sickness it is uften a benefit. Sometimes per-
sons are placed where food cannot re;ich them for sever-
al days. Knowing the facts alieady leai-ned from fast-
ing, pereons with ordinaiy health and good will power
may exist in a lair conditmn for ten or twenty days with
but little incoiuenience. If they are placed where food
cannot be obtained lor several days they may rest con-
tentedly, knowing that it is possible for them to live
through it -with but little'tiouble.
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F9r the Brethren at Work.
SOWING AND KBAPING.
a=i it
BY GEO. D. ZOLLEES.
The aerial regions are vocal with song,
The bright vernal season is her?;
The cold piercing winds of stern Winter are
gone,
With its aspect so cheerless and drear.
The farmers are urging the seeder and plough
To scatter the grain in the field.
Their chances for sowing are valuable now.
Who sows not can look for no yield;
Each husbandman knows he shall reap what
he sows,
Be it wheat, oats, barley, or corn,
No doubting and quibbliiig this fact
grows, ,"s
'Twill render its natural return."
'Tis a law in our being decidedly sure,
. We shall reap what we sow in this life,
Be they words of affection divinely pure
Or words of division and strife.
The gospel-field is open for toil.
And the humble are sowing in tears.
The seed is growing in its native soil,
To gladden their harvest years.
The golden season ■^f life is the time
The seeds of truth to sow;
0 scatter them freely in prose, or rhyme,
Perchance they may quieten and grow.
The wonderful harvest is coming on.
To award us with -weal or woe,
When all must convene at the Judgment
throne.
And assuredly reap what we sow.
THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY
GHOST NEEDFUL.
BY J. L. SSfAVELY.
THE work of the Holy Ghost is di-
vine; the Holy Ghost or Spirit is
the Comforter of the church. This
spirit directs us in ou;- duty, and ena-
bles us to approve things that are ex-
cellent or distinguish between things
jthat differ. The hearts of the chosen
are commonly comforted and enlighten •
ed in proportion as they glory in the
mystery of godliness, and are filled
with the fulness of God. In the Word
of God there is a precious treasure, an
inexhaustible treasure, and we can only
be enriched from this in proportion to
the measure we are filled with the spir-
it, and in proportion to the simplicity,
humbleness, and perseverance with
which we seek it. These treasures can-
not be discovered by the proud and un-
believing; they are hid from them. Nor
can they be discovered, dear reader, by
any one only by diligent study and ap-
plication; we must study. We need
not be discouraged because we are un-
learned,— because we have but one tal-
ent. It matters not whether we have
one or five talents; if we have the aid
of the divine spirit we may be trained
for heaven, and all unite with the hun-
dred and forty thousand in singing the
new song. If we ever sing this song,
it will be because we have learned it,
and have occupied till the Master
comes.
There are inquiries what constitutes
a thorough preparation for the minis-
try. Certainly an important question.
We believe that the will of God will
furnish the inquiring .mmd satisfaction
on this subject as well as on other Bi-
ble subjects to which our attention is
called. Nothing has ever been so holy
that it was not abused. Nothing has
ever been so plain that it has not been
misunderstood. There are extremes in
nearly everything. There might be
such atl.ing as laying too much stress
upon Jiuman learning as constituting
the principal part of an education for
the ministry, and too little stress laid
upon the . necessity of the baptism of
the Holy Ghost, Permit me to ask
what qualifies or prepares one for this
woi'k? Is it because we are for the most
part unlearned ? or is it simply a colle-
giate education? We -answer, By no
means. Although an education is im-
portant, it is not by far tiie principal
part of an education or'qualifieation for
the ministry in the common accepta-
tion of the term. The apostleS were
unlearned. They were as useful a class
of preachers as in all probability will
ever be produced. We cannot hold
this as an argument, that learning is un-
important, for we believe since the
days of the apostles there have been
numbers ot learned men that have been
useful and efficient in the church, and
on the oth'-r hand there have been
many learned preachers, — men who
were famed ior human learning, never
knew what to say and do to promote
sanctificatioi'. in the church, but were
in b.indage to sin and lust. This proves
that the R;;'ritual influence and useful-
ness of a minister is not so much in his
literal attainments, but in a measure he
is filled with th j fullness of God. With-
out union and communion with Christ
and with the Father through him by
the supply "f the Spirit, we can do
no-thing; we must be complete m him.
Then all we want we derive from his ,
fullness. What we need and must have
is the "Baptism of the Holy Ghost."
If all were Israel that were of Israel,
if all were washed or cleansed in the
atoning blood who have been immersed
in water in symbol of this washing,
there would be a fitness for induction
into the sacred ministry; all would be.
members of the commonwealth of Isra-
el, and our entire being imbued with
the Spirit of Christ. We have peculiar
need to insist on the need of the Holv
Ghost at the present day, while many
are employed in beguiling men and de-
preciating revelation. We have need of
this baptism, from the fact, "Though
we understood all mysteries and all
knowledge, and could speak with the
tongues of men and angels," and have
not the Baptism of the Holy Ghost we
are nothing.
We need knowledge, but depend up-
on it, all boasted knowledge that is in
the least opposed to the mysteries of
godliness is worldly wisdom — a vain
deceit. We want that knowledge that
brings with it goodness. We want
wisdom that brings us close to peace
and righteousness and makes our homes
happier. In Christ is hid all the treas-
ures" of wisdom and knowledge; all
else is foolishness. "If any man have
not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of
his," Then what good would three
score and ten ministers do us, be they
chosen from the college, from the semi-
nary, from the farm, or shop without
the Bapris;n of the Holy Ghost? With-
out this baptism there would be a sad
failure. The greater the number of
ministers and lay members that have
not received this baptism, the greater
the "jangling and party zeal." Bitter
looks and hateful animosities, all such
are murderers and enemies to God, —
are in the way of the mission of Christ
and his Word to save the world. Then,
dearly beloved, let us wake up to this
important truth and insist upon it, in the
whole course of our education, be that
in the College, in the field, in the shop,
or in the pulpit. Then God will be
our helper, and our labor will be
crowned with success and we may
worthily pr&ise and magnify his holy
name.
Hudaun, 111.
The best consolers of hriman hearts
are those who have suffered most, and
endured much.
THE BRETHREISr ^T WORK.
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Fer the Brethren at Work.
THE SECOND COMING AND MI-
LENNIAL REIGN OF CHBIST.
BT JAS EVANS.
"TTTRITERS on prophecy and eschat-
' ' ology are divided into two great
classes called pre-millenarians and post-
millenarians. By the former we un-
derstand those who look for the person-
al coming of Jesus and the resurrection
of all who sleep in him, before the con-
version of the vscrld or the establish
ment of Christ's' universal dominion
over the earth. By the latter we com-
prehend those who teach the triumph of
Christianity and the conversion of the
world before this age closes; before
Jesus comes in the clouds of heaven, a
thousand years of peace and rest will
exist, and that the distinction between
world and church will cease, the nar-
row way will be thronged with travel-
ers iind all outward troubles cease. This
class of expositors teach the entire de-
struction of the globe, its complete an
nihilation and return to nothing. Be-
lieving as they do, that God made all
things out of nothing, they conclude
that the Almighty Creator will remand
it back to its original nonentity as
though it never was. The first class
teaches that God foresees the end from
the beginning, and that he tnade the
earth for his pleasure and for the mani-
festation of his glory and grace. God
once smiled on the earth, and at its
birth the morning stars sang together
and the sons of (-iod shouted for joy.
Then came sin and the curse, but this
fair earth is to be redeemed, Satan de-
throned, and in the palingenesia or re-
generation a more glorious anthem will
raise and angels will strike their harps
anew, and sweeter strains will be sung
than at creation's birth. Thus eternal
wisdom sang before mountains were
brought forth, "My delights were with
the sons of men." The earth iy not to
bean eternal wreck, stranded on the
shores of time, but in a changed form,
to be the tabernacle of God when the
glories of the desc-nding city shall fill
the earth. Such is the bright fu-
ture that cheers us amid the gloom and
shadows of death, which have fallen on
our earth. We see creation made sub-
ject to vanity, and the mantle of death
over the world. But beyond the tide,
the storm of life, the troubled sea, we
see light beaming from the eternal
throne, around which is seen the eme-
rald rainbow heralding creation's deliv-
erance, when the heirs of glory, the
sons of God shall be manifested as as-
sociate judges with him who is the Re-
storer of all things, the desire of all
nations, to whom every knee shall bow
in heaven, in earth, and under the
earth. Amen and amen.
The secorid appearing of Jesus be-
fore all nations can be blessed and the
glories of the coming age and ages to
come was the faith and hope of all the
primitive Christians, as we shall show
in due time. We can trace this faith to
the apostles just as we trace trine im-
mersion. Irsenens, Justin down to Lac-
tantius inculacated it. No voice of
dissent was raised to it for 300 years,
but when the falling away commenced
it was treated as an allegory, then as a
doubtful opinion, and at length as a
heresy.
When we examine the Xew Testa-
ment we find reference made to the-
coming 'of Jesus to judge the living and
dead 400 times. Surely this is sufii-
cient to obtain for it a respectful hear-
ing instead of being treated as an un-
taught question and a useless, danger-
ous dogma of mere speculation. The
mistakes and fanciful interpretations of
prophecy are no valid reasons why we
should close our ears to the testimony
of prophets, Jesus and hiw apostles. We
might juat as well repeal the ordinanc-
es of the gospel because they have been
perverted and abused by men as t,o re-
fuse to hear and understand the testi-
rhony concerning the blessed hope and
the issues involved in the coming of Je-
sus, as earth's rightful King and the
Judge of all.
There is no other event for which
Jesus teaches us to watch and wait. No-
where are we told to wait for death as
a good angel keeping the pearly gates.
No we wait for God's Son from heaven.
1 Thess. 1: 10. Jesus is our forerunner
through the vail. He prepares a }>lace
for us, but he comes again, takes his
bride to himself and brings her into
the King's palace. No sweeter promise
left on record than this: "I will come
again and receive you to myself."
What shall be given then ? A crown
of glory when the chief Shepherd shall
appear. Before this crown can be giv-
en, Jesus must return. No resurrection
of the Lord, no abundant entrance into
the everlasting kingdom, no destruction
of death till Jesus comes. Before he
comes our lives are hid with Christ in
God. Col. 8:3. But when he shall
appear we shall appear wilh him in
glory. The jasper- walled city is not
the home of the soul as poets falsely
sing, but the»home of body, soul, and
spirit, all externally combined never to
be [separated. No inspired seer ever
saw disembodied souls upon the throne
or within the pearly gates, but under
the altar with white robes waiting the
little season. After we leave this tab-
ernacle there is nothing tangible or cor-
poreal till we reach the resurrection
shore and our feet stand within the
gates of the city, built by God.
Honest men diifer as to the state of
the soul between death and the resur-
rection. We feel no concern about it.
So long as we know our lives are hid
in God and we sleep in Jesus we are
contented to let that portion of time be
what the Lord makes it. We cannot
alter the divine arrangement, and soon
the question will be settled with us all.
But beyond the dream land, the shad-
owy world, the reign of death, there is
a land of pure delight where thrones
will be set an 1 we shall live and reign
with Christ. We reach terra jh^rna oa
the resurrection shore. We clasp im-
mortal hands there, and enjoy the per-
fection of being in that sinless world.
We enter no list of controversy here.
We affirm nothing as to the stale of the
dead, but we implore our brethren to
refrain from clothing the death state
with resurrection glory. When we read
that a brother has gone to his final re-
ward, we feel sad to see precious prom-
ises forgotten. Is there no reward when
Jesus comes? Do we wear the crown,
bear the palm and reign with Christ as
soon as we diel The final reward is at
the resurrection of the just. The old-
fashioned doctrine of the resurrection is
fast fading from the minds of the nom-
inal church. We see the poison of the
Hymenean doctrine permeating the
church. The resurrection is passing
and Jesus will never return again, is
becoming the belief of many. But we
will wait till Jesus comes. We will
stand by the old landmarks and love
his appearing. Remember, dear read-
er, that it is written in the Book that
you receive as divinely inspired, that
to them who look for him he will ap-
1 pear the second time without sin unto
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THE BliETHREN ^T ^VORK
Balvation. The faithful bride rejoices
in hope of seeing her husband. It is
the unfaithful bride who fears to meet
the man she has wronged and for whom
she has not lived. Do we love to see
him to whom we are espoused and to
whom we are joined in deathless bonds ?
For the Brethren at WorK.
CHRISTIAN PANTHEISM.
BY C. H. BAISBAUGH.
7o Sister Mary G. Norman, of Sha-
ron, Mhvn.: —
nCIENCE has proved it, even while
^ loudly proclaiminsf that God is a
myth of the frightened, perverted,
priest tyrannized imagination. Profess-
or Haeckle, of Germany, the boldest,
most irreverent, Godmockmg atheist
now living, has shown incontrovertibly
a thousand times that there is a God by
the very facts and laws he so blindly
and flippantly marshals to demonstrate
His non-existence. "Know thyself" is
to know God as a fact just as we know
there is a son by the light he sheds.
To know God as we know ourselves, is
something higher and deeper, and
amounts in some sense to identity. "I
yet not I, but Christ in me," is the only
knowledge of God that saves. "I am
the living bread which came down
from heaven; if any man eat of this
bread, he shall live forever: and the
bread that I will give is my flesh,
which I will give for the life of the
world." Except ye eat the flesh of the
Son of Man, and drink his blood, ye
have no life in you. Whoso eateth my
flesh and dnnketh my blood, hath eter
nal life." "For my flesh is meat in-
deed and my blood is drink indeed."
John 6: 51-55. This is still the high
est rapture acd the most radical fact of
the saint and the moec intolerable bom-
bast and mysticism to pharisee and sad-
dncee. All blood born, man-born, and
will- born religionists cry out with their
Christ- hating prototypes, "this is a hard
saying; who can hear it?" So the saint
knows God as he knows the bread he
eats. He may be utterly ignorant of
its chemical constituents, and of the
process of digestion, and the law of as-
similation, but he eats, is nouiished
and strengthened, built up and renew-
ed, and this we hnow as the most natu-
ral, real, essential knowledge. We do
not get it by argument, although the
very , logic of God is in it. We have
faith in food which means the uUimates
of eating and drinking. Our sense of
rejuvenation^ and the rivers of living
water that flow therefrom, is our faitli
in its genuine Christian form. Any
thing short of this is notion, no matter
how much college logic, and polished
prayer, and religious punctilio, and va-
poring braggadocio, and presumptions
of progress pre summoned to support it.
Ichabod is the superscription on its phy-
lactery. God can be known unto sal-
vation only in one way; namely, as
Bread eaten and appropriated, and
again reappearing in the form of its
original life, God incarnate. The life
of every animal, plant, and insect is
God. "In Him was life" — all life.
Haeckle's Gospel of "Spontaneous Gen-
eration" is only the wildest palaver.
And just as empty and fatal is the re
Ijgion of those who imagine that a care-
ful training of our innate religious pow-
ers and sentiments, and a faultless or
dering of the life on its native moral
plane, is Christianity. It is the infidel
doctrine of spontaneous generation ap-
plied to the higer life. "Ye must be
born again" — "born of God." It is no
more a figure of speech than the Incar
nation of God in Christ. Any respons
ible life that is dominated by any thing
lower than God in its purpose and ex
pression, is accursed. It tends to hell
as inevitably as waters run downward.
These are things not for rhetoric, not
for speculative theology, but for expe-
rience, for the deepest reality of our
personal being. God is always waiting
at the door of righteousness to welcome
in any soul that may be wholly given
to the Divine will as embodied in and
exhibited by Emmanuel. Those that
seek are sur^ to find, but they must seek
at the right place and in the right way.
A few weeks ago, I saw a bench full
of so called mouraers, praying, scream-
ing, wriD-i'irg their hands, pounding the
bench, swaying back and forth, and
some on t heir backs on the floor, kick-
ing and H->t: \c; and wriggling even to
bruises, "sA'i.h strong crying and tears"
imploring the Divine forgiveness, and
at the same; time their persons were
tricked off in the gaudy, fluttering bar
ness of the devil. The preacher walk-
ed to and fro in front, clapping his
bands, shouting encouragement, and
blowing freth wild fire into those poor
deluded petitioners. 'Would it not be
discounting the sufferings of Christ, and
sntffiag at the cross and turning the
whole Incarnation into a farce to an-
swer such prayers? And have we not
just such flesh pampering, cross scorn-
ing, Christ-mockers in our own frater-
nity? They are afraid not to have
soma "form of godliness," but ashamed
of "God m the flesh." A Parisian re-
ligion suits them better than infleshed
Deity who is to the carnal mind "with-
out form or comeliness. ' To be one
with God is simply to let him live the
beauty and power and sweemess of His
life in us according to our capacity to
receive it. Just as certainly as we turn
with all the heart, soiil, and mind God-
ward, will we be "filled with all the
fulness of God." The life of Jesus
flows in as natural and freely as the
beams of the sun through a window
when the blinds are renioved. God put
into man what he put into no interior
crea'ure, viz.: His very Self. God has
the power of choice between right and
wrong no less than we. There is no
responsibility without it. In the right
by choice is Godlikeness and vice versa
is devilish. 'Ye generation of vipers"
includes all flesh-pleasers. "Ye are of
your father the devil" means all who
prefer the life in which the Cross is not
the centre. The incarnation is hard
on the devil and h"s adherents. No
quarter to the powers of hell. No
comproiii^ie with the flesh. There is
"no name under heaven given among men
whereby we must be saved," but the
"name above every name," which is
spelled out of scourge and thorns and
spikes and blood and death groans.
Philipp. 2: 5-11. Note well the '■•where-
fore''' in verse 9. How it moeks all
would be Christians who say "Lord,
Lord," and iiaunt the insignia of the
flesh, and revel in the self-idolatry
which it herald! . Who is Christ? The
Incarnation of God, and the Antetypej
of all Christians. "What think ye
of Christ?" My "Alpha and Ome-
ga" responds the God-born soul.
"Away with Him," "Crucify Him,"
"we will no!: have this man to reign
over us," vociferates the fleshly mind.
The issue goes for Eternity. The life
tbat dies not with Christ here, reigns
not with Him hereafter. God is in sin
and hell as well as in holiness and
heaven. In the one !Ie is retributiou
and anguish and torment; in the other
He is the eternal Beatific Presence.
"The law of the spirit ' '"'■-' Christ
THE BRETHREIST ^T ^VORK.
437
"Jesus," is also 'ite }aw of sin and deatii"
to those who antagonize the cross. The
law of the Lord is the flame of endless
horror and agony, no le.'s than endless
■xapture. L AM ii the supreme fact of
of the universe, and our harmony with
Him is Heaven. The power of earth
an 1 hell canncit keep the peace and blijs
of Go ' out of a soul hid with Christ in
the heart of Infioite hoUness and Love.
For the Brethren at Work^
THE ABVEKSABY.
I Pet. 5: 8
is the dance, ball room, saloon, theat-
re, and gambling-dens of all sorts. In
connection with these are a host of all
manner of evils, which are mediums of
his own mechanism, and some of them,
we are sorry to say, are hidden beneath
the cloak of religion. Now brethren,
it becomes necessary that we shun the
places of sin which Satan hath estab-
lished in the world, always looking un-
to Jesus as the Author and Finisher of
our faith, who is the wisdom and pow-
er of God unto you who are faithful.
Milford, Ind.
Hy Wit. B. KErF.
nn HE apostle m this chapter is teach-
-»- ing the elders how to live and con-'
duct themselve'? in order to show a
proper light to those who are under
their control, and in the 8 th verse
makes use of the following language:
"Be sober, be vigilant, because your ad-
versary, the devil, as a roaring lion,
walketh about, seeking whom he may
devour." Now the apostles in order to
more vividly impress the mind in regard
to the deceitfulness of Satan, makes use
of a figure. He compares him to a
roaring lion. In order to more fally
understand the figure, it will be' npces
sary to study the nature of this wild,
ferocious beast. The lion is dieaded
by all, for he is a sneaking, blood-
thirsty beast, pouncing down upon his
victim from some place of concealment
when not looked for. And while prow-'
ling about in the forest he sometimes
utters a doleful sound that is at times
alarming. If we apply the illustration
to the enemy of souls we may learn
something in regard to the nature of
him. We learn that he is a deceitful
being, true to nothing but sin, of which
he is the author, and stands in direct
opposition to God and righteousaess.
Having the power to appear as an an-
gel of light, (2 Cor. 11: 1), yet in real
ity he is nothing but a seething mas^ of
darkness. It is the purpose of Satan to
plunge the whole human family into
wretchedness and woe; he desires to get
them so engulfed in sin as to forget
their Creator, who is the source of all
blessings, both spiritual and temporal,
and thus lead them into sin. Though
Satan does not personally appear in this
soul destroying work, yet he has his
means and tributaries of sin, which
tend to lead people away from God
and into ruin. Thj principal of these
A PLAN TO AID MISSIONARY
WOEK
BY J. F. iTEHEB.
T WILL suggest to the Brotherhood
-*- in general for consideration the fol-
lowing plan to aid in missionary work.
Let competent brethren be appointed
by the Annual Meeting to write out
the faith, doctrine and practics; of the
Brethren, briefly setting forth the main
arguments and reasons for our order,
practice, etc. The same to be publish-
ed ia pamphlet form for free distribu-
tion, and that a brother or sister be ap-
pointed in each congregation to solicit
contributions to pay expenses of publi-
cation.
There are hundreds and perhaps
thousands of communities where noth
ing is known of our people, and even
in States and counties where there are
organized churches of our Brethren.
There are many communities where but
a faint idea is had of the Brethren's
faith, order and practice. If pamphlets,
as above described, were freely distrib-
uted in such localities it would, to a
great extent, set us in a proper light,
and would call forth many to inquire
after the primitive faith, order, and
practice.
If Brethren going to new fields of
labor had a number of such pamphlets
previously distributed, th»y would, in a
great measure, prepare the people and
save time and preaching in setting forth
the doctrine of the church. There are
many brethren who are not ministers,
and sisters, too, who are anxious and
willing to do what they can to extend
the borders of church and would take
great delight in circulating such pam-
phlets.
It must be admitted that a great deal
of good has been accomplished by the
free distribution of tracts, pamphlets,
and papers by the Brethren, which has
only been on a small scale. Then is it
not reasonable to suppose that if such a
work was increased a hundredfold that
the result would be in proportion.
Many other reasons might be given to
prove the propriety of such an en-
terprise; but let the abave suffice for
the present.
Jn order to show where our Brethren
are located, a list of our ministers with
their addresses might be added. I have
known circnmstances where persons be-
came convinced by reacding the Breth-
ren's works, and weut a great distance
in order to unite with the Brethren,
which might have been avoided if such
a list had been m their possession.
Now what do you say, Brethren?
Claj-ton, Adjiins Co., lU.
AN EVIL TO BE COEREOTED.
0
NE of the crying sins of the age is
irreverence. This is too apt to
thoughtlessly creep into the ;anguage
and actions of those who deal much in
sacred themes, especially in their mo-
ments of relaxation. In the mention
of themes the most sacred and awful,
some are forgetful for the time of the
import of those themes. T/te Christian
Era has some excellent remarks on this
subject. It says: 'Oar greatest wonder
is, how men who profess to believe in
the transcendent themes of the Bible,
in a heaven of infinite holiness and in
an endless retribution, can bring them-
selves to talk of them in a trifling and
jesting way. We involuntarily ask our-
selves, do these men really believe iu
God, in his Word, in eternal retribu-
tion? that millions of their fellow- creat-
ures are dropping into endless torment ■
Do they know what they are talking
about? Have they ever considered
what these things mean? Do they not
see that they are awakening suspicions
in the minds of men. that, after all,
there is no reality in what the Bible
says of a future life, and that thus they
are taking away from ethers the whole
Word of God, and turning it into fa-
bles? This is to dishonor the Divine
Word in a most etfedtual way."^»S'e?.
To simply work is nothing; we must
do it for Jesus' sake. Many of the bus-
iest people in the world forget to con-
secrate their labor, and then wonder at
j the absence of the expected fruit.
4-.;-^ 8
THE BKETHREN ^T "WORK.
THE SIGN OF AUTHORITY.
BY ELD. S. ■/.. SHABP.
new
com-
Por this cause ought the woman to have
of authority on her head because of the
Cor. 11: 10.
WE quote the above as found in the
traaelation," and v?ill make some
ments upon it. It will bs observed that the
words in italics are not foand in King James'
version, bnt according to the rules of the last
translators this change was approved by at
least two thirds of their number. We give two
of their rules:
"That in the above resolutions we do not con-
template any new translation of the Bible or
any alteration of the language except where
in the judgment of the most competent scholars
such change is necessary.''
"That the text to he adopted be that for
which the evidence is decidedly preponderating,
and that when the text so adopted differs from
that from which the Authorized Veision was
made, the alteration be indicated in the mar-
gin."
From the above rules it will be seen that the
words, "a sign of," were deemed "necessary" by
the most competent scholars.
Secondly. This change is sustained by the
most "preponderating evidence."
Third. The American translators were in
iavor of this rendering without any marginal
note. (See appendix to N. Testament.) ,
Fourth. The sense of the .context and the
spirit of t'ae language demand this change.
Fifth. Many of the most ancient copies of
the Vulgate contain these words.
The above overwhelming evidence must de-
cide in favor of receiving these words into the
text.
Now a few remarks in reference to that
"sign."
Just what it should be, I am not able to say,
neither do I think the Scripture does; but it is
a plain casp, that, whatever is used, it must be
something recognized as "a sign of authority."
Men's hats are not signs of authority, since
they are not worn nor recognized as such.
Neither are fashionable ladies' hats such signs
for the same reason, and for the additional
reason, "because they are fashionable,'" not
"because of the angels." A sign, or an ensign,
always rejtresentsan idea, recognized and under
stood. For an example, a printed word, a sym-
bol in mathematics, a flag, a dress in the army,
at court, in a society, or in a church. A fashion-
able dress re ]ii resents an idea, so does a plain
one, if it be peculiar and so understood. A
crown on the head indica,tes that the wearer
has authority over others. The vail (whatever
it was) which the primitive sisters wore was a
sign showiog the wearer to be under authority.
A bonnet, if fashionable, is no more a sign of
authority than a hat, because it is not worn out
of'respect to the angels, but out of respect to
the fashionable world. Now it may be asked
whether a hat could not be employed as a token
of authority. I believe that possible. But it
would have to be unlike those the men wear, un-
like those the worldly ladies wear; it would first
have to be f.stablished as a sign of authority.
A sign cannot have two meanings at the same
time.
Bfrnte one asks, ''How is it that our old sis-
ters could wear hats by the consent of the
church?"
Because they never wore a plain hat on their
heads unless they also wore a plain cap under
it. The cap was worn as a token of authority,
according to 1 Cor. 11:10, and the hat was
used as a protection against heat or cold. I
have not the least doubt that the church would
grant just the same privelege now as ever. If
the sisters who want to wear plain hats will
always wear plain caps under them and wear
their dresses plain, I do not think any one
would object, and that would settle the hat
question just as it did fifty years ago.
For the Brethren at Work.
GOSPEL PRINCIPLES.
BT JOHN HABSHBAEGER.
THERE has been a great deal of fussing about
Bible authority for Christian baptism and
that Bible priuoiples must be retained; and all
admit to that. The Greek Church has ever
since the apostolic age practiced trine immers-
ion; and there is no authcrity to baptize at all,
except by the authority of Jesus Christ. Yet
when we examine the platform, we find that
they are not caring so much for Gospel princi-
ples, as many of them pretend to do, from the
fact that they are not willing to practice that
which they acknowledge and recognize to be
Gcspel and Scriptural baptism. Most all our
modern churches, Pedo Baptists as well as Bap-
tists, will receive into their number and fellow-
ship those who have been united by trine im--
meraion with a church who practiced it just as
handed down by the Greek Church, and as was
authorized by Jesus Christ; for ii could not be
recognized by them if this were not the case;
for if otherwise it could not be Scriptural bap-
tism authorized by Christ. Hence, as I stated
before, they do not want much Gospel and
Gospel principles, as they are all the time op
posing the church which they recognize and
acknowledge to be Gospel.
Just so with reference to a goodly number in
our Brotherhood. With such, there is a great
cry about Gospel, and Gospel principles, and
Gospel plainness and humility, etc. Some talk
about the old order, that of our old sisters wear-
ing the old fashioned hat, etc. I will just say.
that if such desire, to get nearer to the old order,
that I for one will promise to help them, for I
am a strong advocate for Gospel plainness and
old order, so far as it is reasonable and practi-
cil;butwe think it a self-evident truth that
such do not want much Gospel principles and
Gospel plainness which teaches practical hu-
mility.
Now let us examine the characteristics of
our dear Brotherhood. In it, we find an order,
or costume, which is acknowledged by every
member to be a plain one, and is neat, and de-
cent, and comfortable, and to the world, pecul-
iar, pointing towards humility. Hence, she is
still retaining those principles, the very thing
about which there is so much fuss and trouble
in the church; consequently it is made clear to
every intelligent mind that those who ar« all the
time fussing, and in every conceivable possible
troy those principles of Gospel plainness and
humility, do not mean what they say when
contending for old order and Gospel plain::ess;
when the truth of the matter is, they are all
the time opposing it.
1 believe, that every member that comes to
the church with honest motives, is actuated
by principles, and that necessarily must be
the principles of the Gospel. This being the
case, can it be possible for such to retain the
faith once delivered to the saints and yet deny
the prenciples that brought them into the
church ?
Good s Mills, Yit.
THE MULE THAT WAS ESTAB- \
LISHED.
A LITTLE bay was once converted, and he
was fuil of praise. His father was a pro-
fessed Christian. The boy wondered why he
did'nt talk about Christ, and did'nt go down to
the special meetings. One day, as the father
was reading the papers, the boy came to him
and put his hand on his shoulder, and said,
"Why don't you praise God? Why don't you
sing about Christ? Why don't you go down
to these special meetings that are being held?"
The father opened his eyes, and looked at him
and said, gruffly, "I am not carried away with
any of these doctrines; I am established." A
few days after, they were getting out a load of
wood. The father and boy got on top the load,
and tried to get the mule to go. They used a
whip, but the mule wouldn't go. They got oflF
and tried to roll the wagon along, but they
could move neither the wagon nor the mule.
"1 wonder what's the matter," said the lather.
"He's established," replied the boy. This is
the way with a great many Christians. — Select-
"Whebb am I?" A sea captain in the Bay of
Bengal lost his reckoning The waters where
bis ship was floating were discoulored, an indi-
cation that he was near the mouth of some riv-
er, not far from land; but where he could not
tell. He dared not go onward. Just then a
ship hove in sight; and as it was passing the
perplexed captain ran up to the mast head the
signal, "Where am I?" And in response he
read from the mast head of the. passing vessel
the signal telling him the latitude and longi-
tude. How many voyagers on the sea of life
need to ask the question, "Where am I?"
4,drift in the mist and gloom of unbelief they
have lost their reckoning. Are they too proud
to ask those on board of the old ship Zion, as it
passes near them, for information concerning
their spiritual latitude and longitude?
"Doctor," said a gentleman to his pastor,
'how can I best train up my boy in the way he
should go?" "By going that way yourself,"
responded the pastor.
IpTTinpv* ^ri'i'Q-
n^ flnil frv'^ff f'^ ^'^
A PUNCTUAL man is very rarely a poor man,
and never a man of doubtful credit. His small
accounts are frequently settled and he never
meets with difficulty in raising money to pay
large demands. Small debts neglected ruin
credit: and when a man loses that he will find
>,;v«o.,lf of tVio h'^^■,^nr»' fif nh"! bp f"»nnoH nappnd.
JJcilL.
439
MAKY C. NOEMAN, SHAEON, MINN,
OVER THE HILL TO THE POOR-
HOUSE.
Over the hill to the poor-house I'm trutlgin' my weary
way—
I, a woman of seventy, and only a trifle gray —
I, who am smart an' clupper, for all the years I've told,
As many another woman that's only half as old.
Ovfr the hill to the poor-house — I can't quite make it
clear!
Over the hiU to the poor-house — it seems so homd queer!
Many a stop I've taken a toilin' to and fro,
But this is a sort of a jom-uey I never thought to go.
What is the use of heap-ii' 0:1 mo a pauper's shame?
Am T ]a7v or crazy? am I hhud or lame?
Ti-ue, I am not so supple, nor yet so awful stout;
But charity ain't no favor, if one can live without.
I am willin' an' anxious an' ready any day
To work for a decent livin' an' pay my honest way;
For I can earn my victuals, an' more, too, I'll he bound,
If anybody's only willin' to have me round.
Once I was young an' han'.some — I was, upon my soul —
Once my cheekswas roses, my eyes as black as coal;
And I can't remember, in them days, of heaarin' people
say,
For any kind of reason, that I was in their way.
Tain't noth'iu of boastin. or talldn' over free,
But many a house an' home was open then for me :
Many a han'some otfer I had from hkely men,
And nobody ever hinted that I was a burden then.
And when to John I was married, sure he was good and
smart.
But he an' all other neighbors woidd own I done my
part;
For rfe was all before me, an' I was young an' .strong,
And I worked the best I could in trym' to get along.
And so we worked together; and life was hard, but gay,
With now and then a baby for to cheer us on our way;
Till we had half a dozen, an' all growed clean and
neat;
So we worked for the child'm, and raised them every one,
Work'd for 'em Summer and Winter, just as we ought
to've done,
Only perhaps we humored 'em, which some good folks
condemn,
But every couple's child'm's a heap the best to them.
Strange how much we think of our blessed little ones! —
I'd have died for my daughters, I'd have died for my sons
And God he made the rule of love, but when we're old
and gray,
I've noticed it sometimes somehow fails to work the other
way.
Strange, another thing: when our boys and girls was
grown,
And when exceptin ' CharHo' they'd left us there alone,
When .Tohn, he nearer an' nearer come, and dearer seem-
ed to he.
The Lord of Hosts, Ho came one day an' took him away
from me.
Still I was bound to struggle, an* never to cruige or
faU—
Still I worked for Charlie, for Chai'lie was now my all,
And Chai'ley was pretty good to me, with scai-ce a word
or frowm,
Tillat last he went a-coui-tin', and brought a wife from
to^vn.
She was somewhat dressy, an' hadn't; a pleasant snule —
She was quite conceity, an' carried a heap 0' style;
But if ever I tr-ied to be fiiends, I did with her, I know,
But shewas hard and proud, an' I coultln't'make it go.
She had an education, and that was good for her;
But she twitted me on mine, 'twas qari'ying things too
fur; '■ '
An' I told her once 'fore company, (aji' it almost made
her sick) ■,,'•■■
f hr' ' ..nvo,. -..-,li,...„ 1 „ r^ ,„.,.^ .... „i „ '.^-fi., „.,.:.,
So 'twas only a few days before the thing was done —
They was a family of themselves, and I another one;
And a very little, cottage one family will do.
But I never have seen a house that was big enough for
two.
I went to live with Susan, but Susan's house was small,
And she _was always a hintin' how snug it would be for
us all;
And what with her husband's sisters, and what with chil-
dren three,
'Twaa easy to discover there wasn't room for me.
An' then I went to Thomas's, the oldest son I've got,
For Thomas's buildings'd cover half of im acre lot;
But all the child'm was on me — I couldn't stcind the
sauce—
And Thomas said I needn't think I wascomin' there to
boss.
An' then I wrote to Rebecca, lay girl who lives out West.
And to Isaac, not far- from her — some twenty miles at
best; ,
And one of 'em said 'twas too warm there for one so old,
And t'other had the opinion the climate was too cold.
So they have shu-ked and slighted me, an' shifted me
about —
So they have weU nigh scoured me, an' worn my old
heart out';
But stiU I've borne up pretty well, an' wa,ju't much put
down.
Till Charley went to the poor-house an' put me on the
town.
Over tlie hill to the poor-house — juv cliildr'n dear, good-
hy! . " • ,. , ,. -
Many a night I've watched you when only God was nigh;
And God '11 be judge between us ; but 1 will always pray
That you -hall never suffer the half I Jo to-day.
—Harpers Weekly. {N.)
MOTHER AND CHILDREN.
you can Eever mount a scaffold too liigh tor her
to reach, that she may kiss and bless you in
evidence of her deathless love. When the world
shali despise and forsake you, when it leaves
you by the wayside to die unnoticed; the dear
old mother will gather you in her feeble arms,
and carry you home, and tell you of all your
virtues until jou almost forget that your soul
is disfigured by vice. Love her tenderly, and
cheer her declining years with holy devotion.
(iY.)
"SEND FOR MOTHER.'
MANY a poor mother in a humble cot, with
no money or po.?ition, has struggled to
feed and clothe her little ones, to train them to
be an houorto their country and a blessing to
the world. Mo&t of our useful, prominent men
come from such homes. Oar chureh-yards are
full of sleeping mothers, -whose hands are fold-
ed over thoir breast; no worldly ■eyeeversawthe
record of their lives, only God and the angels;
no tall monuments and high, sounding epitaphs
mark their resting places.
What a rrsponsibility rests upon the mothers
of this country ! Life is too short to be spent
in accumulating the things of ihis world that
must pensh. The children do ri 01 stay with ua
long enough to permit as to. warte our hours in
the pursuit of fashion and gaity. What we
sow now we shall reap hereafter. How many
who sow in tears, will reap in joy! God gives
to all mothers grace and strength to fulfil their
duties aright; and their inflaenci: ''or good may
be felt from generation, to generation.
THE QUEEif OS ALL.
Honor the dear old mother. Time has scat-
tered the snow'y locks on her brow, plcughfd
deep furrows ou her cheeks; but. is she not
sweet and beautiful now? The lips are th.n
and shrunken; but those are the iips which have
kissed many a hot tear from thn childish cheeks,
and they are tlie sweetest lips in all the world,
the eye is dim, yet, it glows with the soft radi-
ance of holy love which can never fide. Ah,
yes! she is a dear old mother; the sanda of life
are nearly run out; but feeble as she is, she will
go farther arid reach down lower for you than
any other upon earth, you cannot walk into a
midnight where she cannot see you; you cau-
''T^EAR mfi! it wasn't enough for me fb
\J nurse and raise a family of my own, but
now when I'm old, it is all the time, '.send for
mother.' " And the dear old soul growls and
grnmblp.=, but dresses herself as fast as she can,
notwithstanding. After you have trotted her
ofl', and got her safely in your home, and she
flies around administering her remedies and re-
bukes by turns, you feel easier. It is all right
now, or soon will be — mother's come!
In sickness, no matter who is there or how
many doctors quarrel over your case, every-
thing goes wrong, somehow, until you send for
mother.
In trouble tha first thing you think of is, send
for mother.
But this has its ludicrous as well asits touch-
ing aspect. • The verdact young couple to whom
the baby's extraordinary grimaces and alarm-
ing yawns, which threaten the dislocation of
its chio, its sleep, which it accomplishes with
its eyes half open, and no preoepfcibie flutter of
breath on its lips, causing the young mother to
thinkit's dead this (imf , and to shriek out, !'Send
for mother!" in tones cf anguish — this young
couple, in the light of experience which three
or four babies bring, find that they have been
ridiculous and giving mother a good trot for
nothing.
Did any one ever send for mother and ahe
failed to come? Never, unless sickness or the
iuErmitits cf agepievented her. As when, in
your ehidhood, those willing feet responded to
your call, so they still do, and will contmue to
do as long as they are able. And when tte
summons eomss whieh none yet disregarded,
though it will be a happy day for her, it will be
a dark and sad one for you, when God, too, will
send for your mother. — Selected.
My days are'swifter than a weaver's shuttle;
(Job, 7, 6 ) every dfiy, like the shuttle, leaves a
thread behind. Many weave the spider web,
which will fail them. (jV.)
Selfishnfss, though refined, is still but
selfishness, and refinement ought never to in-
terfere with doing good in the world as it ex-
ists.
_ mn % ^
It is woKderfiil how silent a man can be
when he knows his cause is just, and how bois-
terous he becomes when he knows he is in the
wrong. -_ _
Stice to one thin? unti' it is done, and done
well. The man who chases two hares, not only
loses one of them, but is pretty eure to lose
440
THE BRETHREN ^T W^ORK-
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
JULY 26, 1881.
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S. J. HARliiSOK, J- Editoks.
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J. fl. MoOKB, Managing Editok.
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GOD S TRINITIES.
GOD mads nature. We may look into it
and study it, and thus learn much about
God. He also reveals man's state or condition,
and tells him what to do to be made better.
He therefore has two systems; one in nature
and the otl/er in the Bible. Theformer relates
to material things, the latter to things spirit-
ual.
The essential elements of the Christian sys-
tem are given to us in. the divine Scriptures as a
series of trinities. Each aeries is made up of
three constituents.
In nature we find the same interesting and
instructive oi-der. There are three kingdoms;
the animal, the mineral and vegetable. All mat-
ter is shown uadir three forms, solU, fluid and
gaseous. In our own being there is body,soul,
and spirit. Licking up to God we see him as a
Being with the three attributes— ^goodness,
wisdom and power. He posssasea not oaly
goodness, wisdom and power, but Heisinfiaite,
immutable and eternal. He presents himself
to our understanding' as Father, Son and Holy
Spirit.
If nature reveals so many of God's Trinities
and the higher doctrine concerning God him-
self, we are prepared to come the same ord-
er in the Gospel and its requirements. There
are the three ofBces of Prophet, Priest and
£ing which the Lord our God fills. The com-
bination ia himself of these three make him
truly the Christ of God. The one Gospel de-
livered by Christ and the Apostles is composed
of three distinct acts,n3raelj ;
1. That Christ died for our sins.
2. That he was buried in Joseph's tomb.
3. That he arose again the third day accord-
ing to the ScriptuKs.
Now the simple fact of the existence of the
Gospel does not save any man ; nor does the
mere admittance that the Scriptures are true.
bring salvation, present, or future, but they
must be appropriated by the iodividaal to him
self. We mast truly and with the whole heart,
believe the Gospel; sincerely repent as required
by it; and actually and formally accept it as
his rule of conduct.
Faith is the eye which recognizes the" Gospel
to be true; repentance is tbe will which delib-
erately resolves to accept the Gospel; and bap-
tism is the deed appropriating it.
When the individual has thus accepted the
order r,{ salvation, God bestows pardon, the
Holy Spirit and the one hope of eternal life.
The man thus equipped seeks three things —
glory, honor and immortality. The glory is
made up of wisdom, goodness and truth. Fi-
delity, honesty, and sincerity constitute houor.
Eternal existence, love and unending bliss con-
stitute immortality.
In this life the Christian is to be developed
and character] zsd by three grand principles,
faith, hope and charity. Faith enables us to
repose in the sweet conviction that we are not
orphans — not fatherless, motherless and broth-
erless; but are God's own dear children and
Christ's brethren. This hope, as a principle of
spiritual life, carries us onward and upward
with joy and gladness, being a stimulus and
safeguard. Of these three, love is the greatest,
richest and brightest which God has placed in
earthen vessels. It is the begining and ending
of the commandment: the essence of union,
and the glory and crown of all the sanctified.
Faith looks up, hope reaches up, and love
climbs up; so that man rises to the borders and
encloanres of the heavenly land.
Kaptism comprehends an action into the
name of the Father; a similar act into the name
of the Son; and a third act of like character in-
to the name of the Holy Ghost. The Father
draws the sinner unto himself; the Son died
for the sinner; and the Holy Ghost reproves
him of sin, and of righteousness and of judg-
ment to come. The Son purchased us; the
Father pardons; and the Holy Ghost sanctifies.
The Father sent the Son; tne Son brought life
and immortality to light; and tbe Holy Ghost
leads into all truth. Being baptizad into the
name of the Father is tbe consummating act in
recognition of his part in our salvation. Be-
ing baptized into the name of the Son is the
recognition of his ofliee and power in our be-
half. Being baptized into the name of the
Holy Ghost is the recognit on of his part in
our present and futare salvation. In short,
the three divinely appointed acts constitute the
one reception of the terms of salvation.
Looking farther we notice the next trinity,
the three ordinances — feet-washing, Lord's Sup-
per and the communion. The first is designed
as a test of having part with Christ and a
means of happiness. (John 13: 8, 17) The
second is designed to point us to the coming of
Christ when he will eat the great feast in to-
ken of the glorious triumph of truth over er-
ror— of freedom from sin and the second death.
The third is commemorative of what Christ
did for us. Each ordinance has a signification
peculiar to itself, yet the three point to eternal
happiness as the fruit of obeying them.
The Christian finds comfort in knowing God
as his Father, and of knowing th^ Lord J^sus
as his elder brother. He is dependent for this
knowledge upon the Holy Spirit who alone
reveals the Father and Son to him.
As faith gives expression in obedience, so
does love reveal its work iu the heart by con-
forming to the will of God. Love constrains
the saints to greet one another with the kiss of
charity. All this ia simple and beautiful and
consistent when the kiss is regarded as a com-
summating act of a series.
We have thus briefly called attention to
some of the trinities of the Christian system;
and we beseech the reader not to dismiss it
with a passing notice as being a matter of mere
curiosity; but to examine it in the light of
truth; and endeavor to realizi all the facts and
blessings so freely placed within the reach of
man. Christian life i^ a total failure without
love and obedience. m. m. e.
THE POWER OF THE ANNUAL.
MEETING.
IF properly considered, t&ere is but little
ground for a misunderstanding in regard to
the power of the Annual Meeting. A meeting
of that kind becomes a necessity because the
condition of our minds requires consultations
that we may arrive at the same conclusions.
Neither the A. M , nor any other eccesiastic-
al body has power to make laws that are in any
way essential to salvation. A-ll law-making
power belongs exclusively to God. His laws
are perfect as all laws pertaining to our relig-
ion should be. He commands and we are to
obey. His laws are made and placed on record
within our reach. It is in our place to obey
them. It is the duty of the church to see that
these are faithfully taught to the people and
obeyed by those who have embraced the prin-
ciples therein enjoined.
In Annual Conference we can meet to con-
sult in regard to what the written law teaches.
If it is decided that the written law forbids the
wearing of gold then the wearing of gold should
be made a test of fellowship, not because the A.
M. says so, but because it is forbidden by the
written law of God. We also decide that war
is contrary to the plain principle of the Gos-
pel. According to the same rule we should re-
gard it as a test of fellowship and always refer
to the written word tor proof. Thus we might
proceed showing how the A. M. may point out
the "thus sayeth the Lord" for everything that
IS necessary as a condition of either salvation
or membership in the church.
We think it is the duty of the meeting to
decide what is law and what is not. Then it
is the duty of the church to see that these di-
vinely written laws are properly carried out.
If in our A. M. these things were kept con-
stantly iu view there would be but little ground
for disagreement. J. h. m.
If there were never any clouds we could not
enjoy the sunshine.
THE BRETHREN A.T T^ORK-
44:1
THE GOVERNOR.
OP lace circumstauces have called our atten-
tion a good (<eal to machinery. We
have been spending much time in the press-
room looking after the new boiler and engine
just put in place. We made up our mind that
the boiler is first class; is made of good material,
■well put together and strong enough for all
the demands we will likely ever want to make
on it. But it tak.^s fuel to ran it; and then it
requires considerable water and the proper
amount of care.
The engine also stems good — made of good
material and put up in a workman-like man-
ner. The eonneetiona between the boiler and
engine are all right. As we beheld the outfit
we concluded that it ought to work admirably.
A good boiler to produce the steam, and an
engine to apply it certainly ought to do good
work. But we learned that there was some-
thing else of importance to be considered.
Every engine is supplied with a governor — a
delicately constructed machine to regulate the
steam in its work. The speed and steady mo-
tion of the machinery are governed solely by
the governor. Seemingly there is no power in
the governor, but it regulates the power furn-
ished by the boiler.
Oar mind then turned to another grand
piece of workmanship — the body and the mind
— having all needed connections. The body
may be in the most healtby condition, the mind
sound; yet there if something lacking. The
miud leads off — goes crashing through the
world, making everything around jingle. At
other times it is too slow for any practical
use. When it does go, it moves in jerks, caus-
ing everybody to dread it. There is no depend-
ence to be put in it. If it is put to work
there is danger of it jerking everything to
pieces. It lacks a governor to regulate its
power — a very little thing — yet without it the
whole affair is useless to the world or anything
else.
I know of nothing more in demand among
the people than a set of governors — an apparat-
us to regulate the mind and body. Persons sup-
plied with these, properly used, would be able
to accomplish an astonishing amount of good.
Their conduct would be so uniform and reliable
that they could be trusted by every body.
May God help us govern ourselves,
J. H. H.
COMMITTEE WORK-
THE following from the pen of R. H. Miller,
in the Preacher, is so well adapted to the
occasion that we cheerfully give it to our read-
ers:
There is one source of trouble in our church
that is so unreasonable that it should be stopped.
That is, the way committee work is attacked
through the papers. It has frequently been
the duty of committees to decide cases that are
of a publi-; character, and as would be expected,
some are not satisfied with the decision, and
they have written articles in opposition to it,
giving their views without investigating the
case. In that way they are almost sure to give
only one side of the question. A very partial
statpm^nt is generally made, to create more
hard feelings and prtjudice when there is al-
ready too much. Now we would not screen
any committ'ie from responsibility, but there is
a legal and proper way to hold them to account
for their work ; one of which they cannot com-
plain. That is to bring the matter before the
next Annual Meeting, and investigate their
work. Some articles have been written against
the work of committees sent by Annual Meet
ing and the case never referred to, are called up
at the next meeting. This course will do harm.
It is unfair, and never settles the business it
attempts to disturb. Then the writer of such
articles is never held to account for what he
writes. To contradict his statements is only
to continue the course he has already pursued
too far. It would not be an investigation of
the case if continued a whole year in that way.
The only proper way is to bring the matter up
in Annual Meeting for reinvestigation. If any
parties are not willing to take the responsiblity
of that, they had better let it alone.
Last Spring the Peabody church, Kansas,
concluded to build a meeting-house. One of
the brethren sent us an article for publication
calling for help. In the article it was stated
that printed blanks would be sent to the house-
keepers. After carefully reading the article,
we concluded that it was not written in a way
calculated to influence members to give vevv
freely, so we concluded to wait till one of the
blanks came then we would call editorial atten-
tion to it and urge the Brethren to take up
collections. But the blanks never came, hence
we thought it was all right. But lately a
long article appeared in the Progressive se-
verely censuring the Beetheek at Wobk for
refusing to publish the article referred to. We
did not think it was treating us just in the right
way, for we are always anxious to do all we
can to assist needy churches in getting houses
of worship. We thought this explanation due
the public since the appearance of that article
in the Progressive. The church here has al-
ready raised over $24 00 to assist building the
meeting house at Peabody, Kansas, so that it
seems that instead of opposing them at this
point we are actually helping them to build
their meating-house, and hope to, some day,
worship with them beneath its roof.
Losing confidence in others ma' sometimes
be caused by uur own lack of jadgment Oc-
casionally we form too favorable an opinion ot
persons, and when they, after a more extended
acquaintance, fail to come up to our expecta-
tions we begin to lose confidence and some-
times censure them. Now the fault may be en-
tirely on our side. If you find a piece of met-
al, and think it is gold you will prize it very
highly until you learn that is is copper, then
jou are disappointed. Of course it would not
be the metal's fault, but your own. Just so it
may be with the estimation we place on those
around us. Persons who have but two talents
are not to blame when you think they have
five, but you are to blame for not knowing any
better.
AMONG THE EOCKIES
FOR years we have had a desire to visit, the
Rjcky Mountains and behoH G )'i'..^ haji-
i work in that part ot his foolsto jl ; htccr, ^s time
rolled on and we grew older, the d^sird was
stimulated until opporiuuity was given to real-
ize the wish. On the 5th ot Ju!y> D L Miller
and wife, and Abram Miller of Hag-rstowu,
Md , left Mt. Morris for a joiriiey t - the Rjck-
iea al o, while we tock our departure from Lan-
ark. We met in Kansa? City on the 6:h and
the same day started wes'ward over Ae Atchi-
son, Topeka and S.uta Fe Railroad. This
great thoroughfare extend.? ttiri ujh a fine por-
tion of Kansas, and for hundreds of n iles our vis-
ion was greeted with th .'u.-ands uf tores of corn
which would have made tie hearts of our
eastern farmers heave svith gladoesi r.>ra they
the owners. And thers nere the hundreds and
thousands of wheat stacks indicating a b^nnti-
fuUnpply of the staff of lif.^. Surely Kansas
will rot go a-be^sing this year; but i^ a*" l- to
supply many of the needy one* We-t and East.
The distance from Kansas Cit} to Pueblo over
the A. T. & S. F. R. R., is 634 milts. W: were
pleased to notice the kindness of the coLduc-
tors and the excellent managements of the road
all along the route. And we were doubly j )} ful
in the absence of any dust on the way, thus
rendering the trip pleasant and ecjoyable.
From Dodge City We>t, or about half of the
State, the country is adapted to stock raising
along the Arkansas River. Thousands, yea
tens of thousands of cattle and sheep graze on
the hills and in the valleys, and as the train
speeds onwar 1 on one side of the river, the
immense herds and flocks on the other side
present a scene enraptur;ng to the tourist. O-i
reaching Pueblo, Colorado, we find ourselves
4713 leet above the level of the sea. To give
the reader an idea of the altitude of many points
in Colorado, we state that M. Morris, our start-
ing point, is about 700 feet above the sea level,
and Kansas City not quite 800 feet.
Pueblo is situated in the eastern part of Col-
orado on the Arkansas river, at the point where
the river emerges from the mountains and pass-
es off into the great plains of Kansas. The A. T.
&S.P road ends here, while at La Junta another
line begins and extends South-west into New
Mexico, and is fast reaching towards Caliiornia.
The Denver and Rio Grand, extending from
Denver South to Espanola, N. M., also passes
through Pueblo. The union depot at this
place presents a busy scene, as thousands .'ome
this way to the mines in the directiou of Lead-
ville, Gunnison, Silver Cliff and other noted
points. There are smelting works, steelworks,
iron works and many other manufactures here
which give employment to thousands of men.
Churches, schools, newspapers and business
trades are prevalent. It contains a population
of 8,000 and is rapidly increasing. Pueblo may
be justly termed the gateway ot a great com-
merce between the grain-growing and stock-
raising regions of Kansas and the mines of
Colerado and New Mexico.
442
THE BRETHREN ^T ^VN^ORK-
From Pueblo yji- tike a pleasant run North'
120 miles to Denver. We pass Pike's Peak,
Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Divide, Little
Buttes and other noted places on the way. Of
some of these places we shall say more in a
future letter.
As you enter Denver, a pleasing sight meets
your view. Its bright new buildings, broad
streets, and the business bustle and commotirn
compel you to believe that you have arrived in
a great inland metropolis. It is the commer-
cial center of the State. In eighteen months
the population increased nearly fifteen thous-
and. It is the railroad centre, and from it
diverge the various broad and narrow-gauge
systems of railroads in the State; These roads
branch out through the farming and mining
portions of the country, reaching many places
not only of commercial value, but of great
interest to the tourist. The peaks, canyons,
gulches and foot-hills of Colorado are objects
of wonder and admiralion to travelers.
Denver is called tha ' Queen City of the
Plains." It has a population of nearly 50,000,
and predictions are made that it will reach 100,-
000, the next ten years. It is 5197 feet above
the level of the sea. The Rocky Mountains
are twelve milts distant. The range may be
seen for more than two hundred miles, forming
a magnificent scene just about sunrise of a
clear morning. To the North and East are
plains for hundreds of miles, and upon these are
some excellent farms, good crops being raised
by means of irrigation. These plains are not
level, but gently undulating, presenting a great
variety of change and beauty.
The Platte river rises in the Rocky moun-
tains, and comes flowing swiftly by Denver
and then spreads out eastward through Ne-
braska, and finally empties into the Missouri.
The Boston and Colorado Smelting company's
works are at Argo, in the suburbs of Denver.
They shipped $2,730,500 worth of gold and
silver in 1880. To produce this, there are
thirty kilns for roasting and desulpherizing the
ore; ten ore calciners or roasting furnaces;
eight furnaces for refining and five melting
furnaces. Each furnace has a smoke-stack 100
feet high. One hundred tons of coal are con-
sumed each day.
The Union depot, used by the Denver and
Rio Grand and the Union Pacific lines is 503
feet long and 63 feet wide, Fiench roof and
tower 165 feet high. Besides this, the platform
or covered depot for trains, is 649 feet long and
141 wide, and contains six tracks. The depot
proper is the finest in America in point of out-
side architecture, and as convenient as could be
desired. It is a marvel of beauty as well as a
wonder to the stranger. We mention these
things that the reader may know that energy
and intelligence are not confined to the East,
but they have reached across the continent and
are being felt in all parts of this beautiful
country. We might name many other great
business enterprises of Denver, but think this
quite suiEcient for this letter. Our next from
the mountains. m m e
SUNDAY.
BY A. W. VANIMAN.
IN contemplating the purposes for which
Sunday was established, the thought comes
to me, do we truly realize the importance ol
the day ?
Oar day, which we call Sunday, was ancient-
ly dedicated to the sun, hence the name.
God worked six days and rested frocu his la-
bors on the seventh. la this he laid a pattern
for his people to follow. The law ft^s 'R' -
member the Sabbath-day to keep it holy." What
is meant by this? Does it mean that we shall
put on a long face and look solemn all day?
Surely not; if there is one day in the week we
should be joyful and happy it is on Sunday.
The mind should rest as well as the body,
and no mind can get a good rest without it is
in a joyful mood. There is no better medicine
for the mind than a few hours of pleasant as-
sociation and cheerfulness. Nether should
Sunday be a day for foolishness by any means.
The Jews made the Sabbath a day of worship.
Christ arose on our Sunday which has ever
since been observed instead of the Jewish Sab-
bath. It has become by custom and nearly
universal consent, a day of worship.
There are good reasons tor this. First. In
commemoration of Christ's resurrection.
Second. It is a day when all business and
worldly cares should be laid aside. Hence
the mind is in a good condition to thank
God for his goodness during the week.
But how often is it merely formal. Who can-
not remember the different times when they
went to church just because they were ashamed
to stay at home for fear people might think
they were not very much interested in religion?
On account of this feeling of shame they will
go to church and take a quiet nap, or sit up
straight and nod which is worse. Now would
it not be better if one cannot possibly stay
awake to stay at home and sleep? A large
audience has a tendency to give good sermons
and a minister can preach better where he sees
that the congregation is interested, but one
sleepiir will do more to embarrass a speaker
than the absence of two others ; for he naturally
gets the idea that he is not interesting the
congregation. We should not be absent nor
being present go to sleep.
We should not work so hard and lose so
much sleep in our worldly affairs that we must
make up the time on Sunday.
There is another class who make their relig-
ion only a Sunday matter. They forget when
they get into business. Very often the man
who sits next you in church while the minister
preaches, "Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you," giving his hearty approba-
tion by a significant nod, will cheat you the
next morning before breakfast if he gets a
chance.
Again, as before noticed, this is a day of rest:
but alas for our poor American women! If
quite a lot of company. Then what? Two or
three hours in the hottest part of the day are
spent in cooking and preparing to entertain
their company in order that- they may go to
the table and so gorge themselves with cookies,
pies, etc., as to be nearly sick for a day or two.
The father and brothers i-est and entert,.in the
company while the mothers and sisters are
toiling and sweating in the kitchen by the hot
stove., Why all this? Custom is the fault of
it. I do not mean .to say that we should not
have plenty of good food to eat on Sunday as
well as any other day; but it would certainly
be much more pleasant for the women if they
could be satisfied to have a comm3n meal on
Sunday. Why not have the food prepared be-
forehand, and set it on thj table without all
this trouble and work. Some may want some-
thing warm to drink; very well, that will not
take long nor make much work. Should not
mothers and daughters have a chance to ba
with the company and entertain and be enter-
tainfd as well as auyona else? A great many
of our women who see this, are afraid to make a
start this direction. Some have already made
the start and others ia the same neighborhood
have followed. By our present custom, instead
of Sunday being a day of rest for our mothers
and sisters it is the most tiresome of the week.-
This should not be so, and all that is needed to
get a great many to change this custom, is a lit-
tle encouragement and especially from the
other side of the house.
To another class Sunday is more a day of
torment than a day of rest, How many go to
church and are unable to get any good from
the sermon because their boots or stjoes hurt
their feet. Many a person has spent the Sun-
day in misery just because he tried to force a
large foot into a boot or shoe one or more num-
bers too small. Why all this nonsense and
self- inflicted misery? They have an idea that
it looks so much more graceful to have little
feet; but if God made us with big feet, why be
ashamed of them? it only shows a good founda-
tion upon which to stand. Then why not
wear boots and shoes large enough to be com-
fortable, so that our minds may go up to God
in thankfulness instead of down to our feet.
The same may be said of those who compress
other parts of ttie body to such an extent as to
be miserable the whole day when they should
be the most happy. Is this the way to keep
the "Sabbath-day holy?" God never designed
that we should make ourselves miserable in
order to worship him. Instead of giving rev-
erence to God by such practices, we in the very
act of worship are violating some of his fixed
laws, for which he will hold us accountable and
require us to pay the penalty.
We should certainly be as consistent on Sun-
day as any other day of the week.
Mt. Morris, 111.
This week Bro. Evans commenced a series
of articles on the second coming of Christ We
h"pe tbev Will prove intprfstiTig.
M'HB HilE'I-l-IJriE^M .i^T ^WORli.
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J.S. MoHLBB, Editor.
All communications for this department, such aa que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. MoUer, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
43r(l. Wm.Long.
Please explain the latter part of the 4th verse of
the 6th chapter 1st Cor. : " Who are those that are
least esteemed in the church?"
Habry Gillam.
Win some one explain Genesis 4: 15— "And the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.
And the Lord set a mark upon Ciin. lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was the mark
He set on him V EosisET T. Ckook.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
arst-bornof all the living. If so, who was his
^ife y Maky C. Norman.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse In
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
ows: "And there were dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, out of every nation under
heaven." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or noty
Robert T. Crook.
THE DOCTRINE OF BAPTISM.
Please explain Heb. 6:1,2. We read, we should
leave the principles of the doctrine of Christ, we
shoald go on unto perfection, not laying again the
foundation of repentance from dead works, and
of faith towards God, of the doctrine of bap-
tisms, etc. Whafbaptisms had Paul reference to,
seeing he uses the plural number? In the Ger-
man the reading is different : "Von der Tuufe, von
derLehre." Here we have but one doctrine and
one baptism. How are we to reconcile the mat-
ter ? ■! ■ H. Miller.
M. M. Eshelman: —
My Dear Brother: —
Your commentary on the above
query attracts my attention, and if I understand
you correctly, I must beg leave to differ with
yon, and this privilege, I feel sure, you will
cheerfully award to me.
While it is unpleasant to differ from some
persons, with others it is rather pleasant than
otherwise, and I am persuaded that it will be so
with you and myself.
I am aware, that upon this subject there is a
difference of opinion, with others as well as
between us.
The question to be settled is, whether the
principles of the doctrine of Christ here spok-
en of, has reference to anything belonging to
the Jewish dispensation, l e., either the varices
legal washings, whether by immersion, ablu-
tion ot sprinkling, John's baptism or the tra-
ditional baptisms of the Pharisees, or whether
it is peculiar to the Christian dispensation. —
You appear to incline to the former, while I
am inclined to believe that the latter is the cor-
rect solution of the text for the following rea-
sons:
First, because, while those to whom he ad-
dressed this epistle, were Jews, they had been
converted to the Christian religion,— had been
initiated into the Christian family by having
attended to the elementary principles, and
ought to have become teachers of others instead
of remaining babes and still in need of milk;
hence this reproof for their small proficiency
in prirripieo "f thMv od'^tition
Stcond, because the apnstlea exhorted them
to pass on from these principles, or as express-
ed by the Revised Version, " Let us cease to
speak of the first principles of Christ, and
press on unto perfection; not laying again a
foundation of those elementary doctrines of re-
pentance, faith and of tue teachings of bap-
tisms and of laying on of hands." These cer-
tainly are part and parcel of the Christian eov
enant, and do not belong to former dispensa-
tions.
If Baptismos, the plural form, be urged as an
ol j-ctioD, as compared with the (jeroian Taufe,
and the "one baptism" of Eph. 4: 6, permit
me to say, that I once labored under the same
d fficulty, and not being able to place th?se first
principles with its ''baptismos" under former
di^pensatioDS, I concluded that the translation
must be wrong and ought to be baptism to har-
monize with the baptispa of Eph. 4: 6, and the
German Taufe, but ultimately the Americm Bi-
ble Union translation came out, sustaining the
doctrine of baptisms, and now the Revised Ver-
sion is before me, with its " teachings of bap-
tisms," therefore the conclusion overwhelms us
that the English translations are right, that
the German is wrong, and that Eph. 4: 6, and
Heb. 6: 2, must be harmonized.
Thirdly, we will try to harmonize them. We
will notice that the apostle in his address to
Ephesians, intended to impress their minds
with the beautiful and essential doctrine of
Christian union; that they should give all dili-
gence to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the
bond of peace, because there is but one recog-
nized body or church, and only one true Spirit,
one Lord, (Law-giver) one genuine faith, com-
prehending the triune God, and the doctrine of
the Bible as set forth in part in these first
principles, among which is the one ordinance
of baptism to. be administered as set forth in
the Apostolical commission, and when thus
performed, we havo the doctrine of baptisms of
the epistle to the Hebrews exemplified, and
Chrysostom is understood when he says that
our Lord in the commission gave us one bap-
tism by three immersions of the body ; and we
can see the propriety of Carson's Philosophy,
wherein he accounts for the apparent discrep-
ancy between Paul to the Ephesians and Paul
to the Hebrews. His Philosophy accounts for
the difference in this way. When Paul wrote
to the Ephesians, he had before his mind the
ordinance ot baptism, and in his letter to the
Hebrews he had before his mind the mode of
pertorming the ordinance.
Submitting our peculiar views to the arbitra-
ment of the readers of the B. at W.,
I am as ever.
Affectionately Your Brother,
B. F. MooMAw.
if our era. It is a compound of quotations
from the Old and New Testaments, the Tal-
mud and the Gospel of St. Barnabas.
The Eddas of the Scandinavians were first
published in the fourteenth century.
The Pitikes of the Buddhists contain sublime
morals and pure aspirations, but their author
lived and died in the sixth century before
Cariit.
The sacred writings of the Chinese are called
the Five Kings, king meaning web ot cloth, or
the warp that keep^ the threads in their place.
They contain the best sayings of the best sag-
es on the ethico-political duti-s of life. These
sayings cannot be traced to a period higher
than the eleventh century B. C.
The three Vedas are the most ancient books
of the Hindoos, and it is the opinion of Max
Mull«r, Wilson, Johnson and our own Whit-
ney, that thev are not older than eleven centu-
ries B. C.
The Z^ndavesta of the Persians is the grand-
est of all the sacred books next to our Bible.—
Zoroaster whose sayings it contains, was born
in Bactria in the twelith century B. C.
Mcses lived and wrote his Pentateuch, fifteen
centuries B C, and therefore has a clear mar-
gin of three hundred years older than the most
ancient of the other sacred writings.— SeZ.
THE SEVEN BIBLES OF THE
WORLD.
THEY are the Koran of the Mohammedans,
the Eddas of the Scandinavians, the Try
Pitikes of the Buddhists, the Five Kings of
the Chinese, the three Veias of the Hindoos,
the Zeidivesta and the Scriptures of the
Christians.
The Koran is the most recent of these sevea
PiMro, ar,^ Ti"t nldpT thaTi thp =T-v"-nt*i c°rtnTV
From the Inter Ocean.
THE JEWISH TABERNACLE.
What became of the Tabernacle which Moses
and Aaron made in the wilderness when the tem-
ple was destroyed at Jerusalem V Mrs. E. A. D.
EMINENT Biblical scholars say that there-
is undoubted mention in the Old Testa-
ment of two sacred tabernacles, the oneerectei
in the wilderness, and the other, that in which
David put the ark, and where it remained nntU
the completion ot the Temple.
The old taKernacle was in the meantime at
Gibeon. It is uncertain whether S ilomon re-
moved it or the Davidic tsbernacle into the
temple, most likely the latter. When the jour-
neyings of the Israelites were ended, and they
entered Canaan, the tabernacle was erected at
Gilgal, where it remaimd until the country
was°subdued, and then it was removed to Shi-
loh where it stood between 300 and 400 years.
It was thence removed to Nob, waere .it was
at the commencement of Solomon's reign, and
when the temple was completed, it is the opin-
ion of some, that it was removed into it. 'The
Temp'e of Solomon stood, altogether, 4^4
vear^ but it was plundered by Shisshak king
of Eaypt, during tha reign of Rehoboam, and
after "that was frequently profaned and piUagtd
and at last broken down and destroyed by the
King of Babylon, and the nation itself, carried
into captivity.
Traveling by Compass— A story is told of
an old hunter in Michigan, who got lost m the
woods several times. He was told to buy a
pocket compass, which he did, and a friend ex-
plained to him its use. He soon got lost and
layout as usual. When found, he said, he want-
ed to go North, and "he tried hard to make it
point North, but it would shake right around
and point South-east every time." A great
many people miss the right direction in lite,
jnpt because they neglect the Bible.
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THE BKSTHREISr ^T ^VOJKK.
(!!>mi$pniimtt.
still About the Fnther's Business.
Ever Beloved Bro, Eshelman.—
I am profound
ly and painfully sorry ths': you must again lay
aside the editorial function, and submit to clin-
ic. But nature is ioexorable, and makes no
exceptions, not even of prophets and apostles^
"Order is HeaYen'a first law," and last; and
earth's no less. God has left mo organism, or
insect, or atom, out of the sovereignty of law.
We forget this, live and act in violaMrn of the
Divine arrangements, and sooner or later the
penalty is felt, and by aud by we succumb, al
beit the retributive protest of God was enunci-
ated all the time, only we were dull of hearing,
and went on in the way of transgression until
the School-master brought down the rod with
a twinge, or prolonged smart. Were it not
for the capaci y to suffer, "no flesh would be
saved." Could man go on sinning, moral or
physical, without the necessary result of
wrong relation to G jd, we could know ueitber
the exceeding sinfulness of sin, nor the sanctity
of law, nor the preeiousness of redemption.
Such an enthuaiastic soul as yours needs
constant "looking uuto Jesus" for the wisdom
and restraint essential to a Divinely-Ud, Di-
vineiy-moulded life. Tour great tendency is to
burn your candle at both ends. Your body is
too fragila for the ceaseless and ardent activity
of its Aiming tenant. The spiritual consumes
the materia', the m -ntal robs and impoverishes
the physical. I am loth to give you up even
for a few months, but complete mental idleness
is an absolute necessity for a while. I hope
and pray you will find the very balm of Heav-
en in the mountains of Colorado, and be able
to resume with renewed vigor the sublime
work in which you have embarked. My whole
heart is in the triumph of the cross over the
odious yet popular forms of iufiielity which
audaciously thrusts its fists utd^r our very
nose in denial of G d and His Christ. Go,
brother, in the faitli and f-ar of God, and fo>-'
the time being let gitting well be your religion.
Bother neither about past or future, but simply
glide along, living in God as by the simplicity
of natural law, as the stream runs between its
banks, obeying gravitation as its most unfet-
tered freedom.
If you know what law means, as the ex-
pression of D.vine immanence, you will know
that drugging is not therapeutics of God.
Lsarn, if you have not, the great truth that
health and the getting of health is neither more
nor less than harmony with the D.vine mind
in nature and man. Neither earth nor Heav
en, nor all the universe besides, has any pill
or potion, or plaster, or power, or tincture, or
alterative that will cure in contravention of
the laws of our being and environments. The
rich pharamacopeia of God is not in bottles
and boxes and packages, labeled so and so, but
in right living. WhenG'.d and law are on
one side, all the doctors and apothecarians or,
the earth cannot avail on the other. It is a
radical, universal conTersion of regimen,
reaching from core to cuticle of body, soul, and
spirit that opens the door from the lazaretto
into hygeia. The divorce from chimeras and
luxuries aud falsities acd t-xcess'-s., is bitter and
terrible, but thri n-quirement IS absolute. The
only alternative in every case the world ove.--,
IS this, or death. A most toilsome, all but im-
possible return to the organic laws, is the only
chance for the invalid.
Let these great, God-pronounced truths
guide you in your rambles and rests, and be
the vouchers of Heaven for restored health on
Bll you do to that end in God's way. Forget
not the law and the means of the equsl.zition
of Ih- vital force, as it is one of (he leading
fact? on which rest the recuperation of your
b, am and lungs and spina! cord and entire
nervous system.
May Isaac's blessing on the fugitive Jacob
be upon you, and bring you back enriched a
hundredfold.
Brethren and sisters in Christ, let your in-
cense go up to the mercy seat m dense clouds
for Bro. Eshelman. And. if he needs any
thing more sn( stantial than incense, let it not
be withheld. "Thy will be done on earth as it
IS in heaven." c. H. Balsbaugh.
From Martin Neher.— Health seems to be
good. Weather warm, with a constant cool
bre, Z3 from the South-west. H^vest is past.
Wheat a fair crjp; oati and flix were good
—all m stocks now. Corn is in ears now, and
promises to be a good crop. The season was
very good. So far, vegetables are doing well.
Land IS on the raise. Markets are good. Hope
we all feel to bless God for his goodness to-
wards ua.— Monmouth, Kansas.
From Emily R. Stifler— To-day, July
3rd, we attended divine services at the East
Nimishillen church, Stark county, Ohio, about
SIX miles from here. Thirteen years ago I last
attended church there. After singing and
prayer, the 11 chapter of 1 Cor. was read by
brother John Kuriz, of Ashland boarding hall.
Was much surprised on meetmg him°there.
Sermon by J. J. Hoover on the ordinances,
followed in German by brother Carver, of
Mogadore. I d.) not understand the German
language well enough to get the full meaning
out of it, still I enjoyed the sermon extremely
well. Am sorry to say that the Brethren here
do not have any Sunday-schools. Quite a lot
of little folks however were at church. "Train
up a child in the way he should go."
Dear brethren and sisters, let us all en-
gage in the Sundaj-jchool work, aud see that
there is a school orgauiz-d in every church
in the laod. After meeting were haupy to
meet brothtr Hoover and form the ac-
quaintance of his wife. Had not seen
brother H. for about thirteen years. Went in
the graveyard to visit my departed cousin's
grave, of whom I spoke in my continued visit
Sad to realize that she is gone. Returning we
drove around so that we ha-J a partial view of
Congress Lake, of which I will ,qay more in the
future. It is a great Summer resort. Sorry to
say that the Sabbath is partly forgotten here,
as we saw some farmers in the evening rake up
and haul in hay. Our little boy who had never
seen such a thing remarked, ''Why this is Sun-
day, and they are raking haj !" Reader, if yon
gave a man six dollars, would you like if he.
stole a seventh one from you Y The Lord gave
U8 Six days fo labor and do all our work, h it.
r>ghttbat any one should bttal the seventh
d->y from him? "R-emember the Sabbath day
to keep It holy; six days shalt thou labor and
do all thy work." etc., is a positive command.
Reader, do not fail to observe it or God will
h..ld you accountable for its violation.
Expect to remain here jet some time and
visit friends, when I shall return home. My
friends will address m&}ifre.~New Baltimore,
Stark Comity, Ohio, in care of Ephraim Brum.
haugh.
From Dr. J. Sturgis.-Two more have
bef n added to our number by baptism since our
communion. One was an old man seventy-
eight years of age, and a lifeloug member of
the Methodist Church. He is the third one in
our village who has been compelitd to re-
nounce Methodism on account of the vain and
world;y cdaracter of that church and seek one
that still maintained the simplicity of the gos-
pel.— Wawaka, Ind.
From Mary C. Norman —Oar Love-feast
is past, and If.ug ti be remembered by tee
brethren and sisters iisre. It wis truly a jnyful
season to be seated around the Lord's table,
and there have sweet communion with God our
Faihsr aud the L ,rd Jesus Christ, and with one
aaoib r. Such seisons of joy strengthen our
hope in anticipation of the time when we shall
be seated around the Lord's table and eat
bread in the kingdom of God, where Jesus will
gild himself and serve. Jos. Ogg, and Samuel
OhliBgpr, were the home ministers present.
D. M. Mdler, from jSTorthrea Illinois, was with
U3 also. Bro. Miller did some sound preaching;
he did not shun to declare ail the words of this
life. The attendance and attention were good,
for which the people have our sincere thanks.
After our Love-feast, one precious soul was add-
ed to the church by baptism; others are count-
ing the cost. We hope they too will soon be
ready to take upon them the yoke of Jesus.
Dear brethren and sisters, ever pray that we
may be faithful to our calling. May the bless-
ing of Gad rest upoa us and all the children of
Gud, is my vray^r.— Sharon, Minn.
From A. H. Baltimore.— On the 24;h of
June our elders— Broker and Bsshor— came to
us from the Salem church and preached five
discourses, which seemed to reviva every broth-
er and .sister that was present with new life in
the good cause, and had a good imprei-sion
lip 'n those that are outside the fuld. The first
lesson delivered to us was loye— "Lst love be
without dissimulation." Ho wonder the poet
has said:
"Love is tlie fomitain whence
All true oljcclience flows."
Albany, Oregon.
From M. Ennis.— In our isolated condi-
tion our micdi wander back to the dear loved
on 's in the North, where we gpent many seas-
ons of r.j.iieing, and where we could hear the
«Vord preached in its primitive p..-rity. Bat
ala^l howd.ff-.r«nt with us here. We have
preaching nearly every Sunday by different
denominations, and as we are persuaded, truth
mix- d with error, so that we go home feeling
that we were not benefitted. When our eyes
I fcijr^icjsi- ^o: WORK,
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bahoid t!i5 letters la tb-j B at W. we are
trudi gUd, y-'i d ) i- j vci. fcj ka'i^v t la! Satan'.-
rsnks are giviag wiy tbrjugh the i doiiciitra-
tion ot Sod's territori , and the little army of
true belieters'aro (-till gaining new territory.
Would to Grd thai the g!ad news could be pro
claimed tbrou^hou^ the Innd,— yea fnat atigels
might, waft thtjgbd tidings hcm> to hi=bVfD,
that ArksLisas ha? heard a! d belitvfd that
form of doctriue once driiverfd unto the saiat?.
Wben 1 ur de.ir briither and si tt-r Gish mere
wi'.h 1.: ir, Wii.'.c, '// '. h'H ^ori- nuetings,
but the weather wjs so bad thas few cime out.
Good atfcfiutijn aod Bet-raingiy go'id interest
were man'f-^ated. Oa Sonday befjre our brother
and sinter left ua, brothrT 6is.n w.i-i oaUed on
to pr.'ach at th^ B<ptii' chu'-ih F.nu of
th'-ir ministers were present. H^ iinpvov d the
occasioc fr'ini tlese words: '■[ .sppak as unto
wrsii men; jtv'ge ye what [ sa\." He gave
tbem the outlims of our djctrice, not shun-
ning to declare the whole coups'il of G< d, and
d^ellsd pretty lengi.hf oil love- Wa could
plainly see that it was not slitting well on the
"f.!it))-al.>)ie" thfor;. TI;p Brofhethood has
gresit reason to he happy fhat, we have such
noble defenders of the truth. Would 1 1 God
we h&d huiidreds of able mir.'isters in the field
to-day. The harvest- i^ plenteous, but ti'e !a
borers are few. 0 brdfchrea, pray the Lord of
Sibbathtbat he will ij-^al '^b jr-jcH Into his vine-
yard. Would be ghd to nee brethren movn
into our coantr , especially ministtring brtlh
r^n. We bavo S.n'^ land and eompal-atively
gOfd health; sum'; chills aud fevers occasional-
ly. Brother Gish wa.s not favorably impressed
with the country wh*"n he ii'st came down
h-r>, but before he lefc would have bought
land, but the s'st-r di.i not ;ike it so well.
Hrtibren pa'^singover thf Iron Moui.lain R R.
to or from Texa', ttop off at Coraiug, Arkan-
sas, and by giving us ten d lys' notice we will
meet and convey them to our home. There has
been an Eoiigration Society organized at this
place, which is hayit g pamphlets printed to
send North and Eist. A ny brethren wisbing
further inform.ition in regard to the country,
by sending me their addres-, [ will send one to
tli'em. A cordial invitislicn is extended to
ministering brethren to stop '.vit'i us tind preach
to the people. Who will volunteer to go? —
Cherokee Bay, Ark.
From John Murray — Ail v.-ashed away
here. Oice m •re hiiVi we reilizid that we are
but 1 oor, short sighted b.nngi. VVifo and I,
with our much respected sister Genie Long,
of Illinois, hi:d&g:e-dto aiK..t at 10 on the
lith in&t., at Cedar Ripd', and intended to
visit in Linn uud Cedar counties till tlie 28th.
Cert iinly we anticipated ;i t:Ood time. On the
9lh i'^ coniinencid raining and rai.'ied all night.
The lOth was Sunday, a nice day; but before
night it rainfd, and rained all night. On
Moi day morning, the 11th, the Iowa river was
very high: in placfs it was two mihs wide. At
5 I'.l'-ck ill the evening if. was seven fret high-
er tliHo in th:> morning. It was about seven
feel l> ^'ii r i.hau it bad been for twenty-four
year--. Oi lli^^ 11th tii..' p(iopW along the riv-r
h*d ro pyp^ripnoe mony thiug^, and end iri; sad
fjaling! iit S'.'n ig fencing, bridges, rye shocks,
and liya cattle floating down the stream;
ne Cattle howling in a very pitiful manner.
Such a sight I hnd not seen in seventy-three
jeais, nordo I ever wish to witn-ss the like
again. The darnagti done; in Marshall county
ifi immsa^e.— QuM-ry. Marshall Co, la, July
12, '81.
From S. W. Lindower. — Hiving resigned
the S--cre'.ar,»faip la the Ho'ne Mission of
Nortb-*e8t;ru Ohio, and I R. Spaoht of Dun-
kirk, O., being appointed my suocessor, i hope
that the business belonging to that dep-srtmsnt
will 09 sent to hiai instead of bnng seat to me.
— Carey, Ohio.
From John Frits. — The members at this
place are tryiug the bf^st they know bow to
work up an iut( rest in meeting here; it is get-
ting pretty good We havi meeting every
Sutday, and about half of th- time twice, here
iu town. I woa'd say- to brethren coming
We^t, coaie ai.d see our country and j'idge for
yourselves. I think we h ive a country hard to
b»"at. I will write again soon. — Diller, Jeffer-
son Co., Neb.
From C G Lint— Our Lov.-fdast iu the
Meytrsdale congreg-ilion took place on the
17.-,h d>iy of .June. Biethren James Quinter,
Jacob BKiujjh, D. P Walker, Gi orge bhiook,
Josiah B-rk!ey, Adam Sn.dtr, and Jonathan
Kelso, all ordained but one, were all from other
districts, and took part with us in the evening
services. Tne preacliing was very bi.Stting the
occasion. The meeting was a pleasant one, as
much so as any we ever attended. Many were
the expressions of gratitude from the members
because of the hspi y season we once more had
together. 'Once more peace and harmony,"
wasfrtqn ntly rtpcatfd by members. May
God giant that this feeling ( f union may con-
tinue aroopg ts. Ttie labors of the Brethren
were gri-atly apprpciated by the members, and
esp cially iho.^s' of cur esteemed brother Quin-
ter. M-iy th^ Lord bless and reward them for
th«ir earnest labors among us here. Permit us
to fay that the Mfye'^dale church is not torn
to piecf-s, neith-r are the one-half gpne ever to
Progre.ssior', nor f ij-hty, as in some places re-
ported. Oar present number is about 250.
On our sniiual visit in the first \ieek of June,
240 membfirs wire visited; the remainder were
not .it home, etc., and not a single charge was
brought up to the raeeiiug, excppting those
that were left over from former meetings, and
tho^e were all satisfactorily disposed of. Our
council, which b'.l a fession of two hon?s and
a half, opened, ccntinued, and closed in perfect
harmony. During council ai;d L ve-feast there
were three reclaimed end thrre baptized. And
as to the attendance at our regular meetings
we think it good, at lesst they compare favora-
bly with those around us, either the brethren
or others. At least the brtthren that come
among us are favorably impressed with the
congregations in our district. We simply say
to all that have heard reports relative to our
attendance, "Come and see." The Sunday-
school is working well. A sijurner among
us '.vho bad heard it was about dead, said, "It
is V e!l altebdcd; thu altei d luco is larger than
I liHd thouiiht it was from the reports I have
heaid." We wish it dist'uctly understood that
the Brethren church and Sunday-school at
Meyersdale are enjoying peace, and are work-
ing harmoniously together. It is necessary to
say that while yet so many of us are firm m
the faith and practice of the lathers, the
progeesive part about thirty-four in namber,
the larger portion of which were obtained by a
petition, being carried around among some of
our members (by disowned members), securing
thiir withdrawal by hfcvin,? them sign said
petitioa. The church accepted the request of
said petitioners, and notified them that they
werp disfellow.sliippf d. T&ese have rented a
hall in town and are having th'-ir regular or
stilfd meetings, as well asthtir Sunday- sehool,
aud call themselves the old brethren. But are
having a salaried ministry, musical instrument
to assist in worship, and have no u^ie for Annu-
al Meeting, For the benefit of those that
come among us we would say, the members of
the Meyersdale church ftill worship where
some of them have for more than a century^
and purpose to do so, G id permitting; and
are always ready to welooire l" our meetings
such that are ready and willjig to work with -
the general rrder of the Br.otfeThocd as we
have been taught by our old fathers, ba'ed up-
on the principles and spirit contained in the
Gospel. We have had etough Proiression;
We have learned to Itnow iis woikiigs and its
spirit. We want more of (he kiid of service
we had by the Brethrpn during our meetings
at our Fast Come ovtr ard help us. The
Progressive part are building a m-^eting-bouse
at this place this Suomn r. — l/^yfr^rfa/e, Pa.
From S. T. Bosserman. — On last Satur-
day we met with llie -iints < i h>glc Creek in
''■ouucil. The most important part of the bus-
iness was, brother Wm. Birdir.id wts advanc-
ed to the second degre-! of tiie ministry, and
brother Jacob Wit more vNas ordain* d to the
eldership. He and faniilv ^oon will move to
Centeiview, Job) son Co., Mo., to make that
their future home. Oi r bekvid elder J. P.
Ebersole prts'ded at our meeting. — Dunkirk,
0.
From J. Madsen. — [ am veiy much oblig-
ed to you for the wieHy niesstn^er, who is
paying liis regular vi.siis to me. He is a true
friend of mine, and k-'ps no secret k-r himself,
but tells me all he knows about the Brethren
in the far West as well as of those in the iar
East. Though I am no good Euglishman yet
T can understand him pre p^rh , s>Dd he i fver
gets tired of my comp!.n\. May God biess
this dear messenger tbht he may always bring
good news. We have had nice weather here
for a considerable bngth of time, and grass
ano grain sre le rrai t all arcvnd It is quite a
pleasure to take a trip into thefiilds occasion-
ally during this teautiful season. There are
no brethren here, and none are coming except
God will be pleasi-d to raise them up on the
v^ry t-pot. I often wonder at it, as there are
thrusands of English spi aking brethren. —
Neif Castle, Eiig.
The dome eft'e new oUservatorv at West
Po lit is to be made of paper. !t ivill be tlurty
feet in diame'er, and will weigh four thousand
pounds, — a tenth as much as a copper dome of
thBt s»^"
446
THE BRETECHEISr ^T ^OJbiK.
iuUl Md Mmptmai
S. T. KOSSERMAN,
Editor.
All communicatioae for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosfermaa, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
HOW LONG SHOULD WE SLEEP?
THE Tital processes of man, like those of all
his fellow creatures, are partly controUtd
by automatic tendeiTcies. Some functions of
onr internal economy are too important to be
trusted to the caprices of human volition;
breathing, eating, drinking, and even love, aie
only semi- voluntary actions; and during a pe-
riod varying from one-fourth to twc-fifths of
each solar day the conscious activity of the
senses undergoes a complete suspense: the cer-
ebal workshop is closed for repairs, and the
abused or exhausted body commits its organ-
ism into the healing hands of Nature. Under
favorable conditions eight hours of undisturb
ed sleep would almost suffice to counteract the
physiological mifchief of the sixteen waking
hourji. During sleep, the organ of conscious-
ness is at rest, and the energies of the system
seecQ to be concentrated on the function of
nutrition and the renewal of the vital energy
in general; sleep promotes digestion, repairs
the waste of the muscular tissue, favors the
process of curaneous pxcretion, and renews the
vigor of the mental faculties.
The amount of sleep required by man is gen-
erally proportionate to the waste of vital
strength, whether by muscular exertion, men-
tal activity (or emotion), or by the process of
rapid assimilation, as during the first years of
growth and during the recovery from an ex-
hausting disea'fe. The weight of a new-born
child increases mfTf" rapidly than that of an
adult, enj lyin? a libsral diet after a period ot
starvation, and, though an infant is capable of
forming abstract ideas, we need not doubt that
the variety of new and bewildering impres-
sions must overtask its little sensorium in a
few hours. Nurslings should therefore be per
mitted to sleep to their full satisfaction; weak-
ly babies, especially, need sleep more than food,
and it is the safest plan never to disturb a
child's slumber while the regularity of his
breathing indicates the iealthfulneis of his re-
pose; then is little danger of his "oversleeping"
himself in a moderately warmed, well-ventilat-
ed room. Never mind about meal-times: hun-
ger will awaken him at the right moment, or
teach him to make up for lost time. Three or
four nursings in the twenty-four hours are
enough. Dr. C. E Page, who has made the
problem of infant diet his special study, be-
lieves that fifty per cent, of the enormous
number of children dying under two years of
age are killed by being coaxed to guzzle till
they are hopelessly disessed with fatty degener-
atiou, — Dr. Felix L. Oswald, in Popular Sci-
ence Monthly for July.
front of a ftshionable church door, fr-sh from
their Sunday school teacher?, each and every
one smoking cigarettes. It was a spfctacle
not calculated to impress one favorably with
the virtues of either the present or the future
generation. Boys eight or ten years of age,
who are carelessly allowed by their parents
and teachers to go on dress parade every Sun-
day morning, and in the presence of a multi-
tude of ladies and gentlemen, go through a
regular drill with all the sang froid of veteran
smokers, should not be censured if, in after
years their vital forces become snapped, and
their personal habits become objectionable to
the better elements of jociety. Says the Itica
Herald: ' Oue of the poorest recommendations
that a man can carry with him on the streets,
is a cigarette held in his mouth. Nine out of
every ten business men in the country would
say 'we don't want you,' to a young man who
would apply for a situation with a paper to-
bacco ornament of this kind between his lips
and his fingers smeared with yellow from the
tobacco. Id addition to the objection of ap-
pearance, there are physical objections to the
use of tobacco in that form:. The loose partic-
les of the poor tobacci-- almost invariably used
are inhaled to coat and poison the stomach,
and the almost universal use of narcotics in
cigarette smoking teods to an appetite for liq-
uor, opium, laudanum, paregoric, and mor-
ghiae. This last statement has been verified
in a practical way near home. James Johns-
ton was found in a deadly stupor from the ef-
fects of laudanum poison in Syracuse, Satur-
day. The prompt arrival of a doctor virith a
stomach pump saved his life. When he re-
gained his senses he declared that he was com-
pelled to use laudanum to steady his nerves
after excessive cigarette smoking. He took a
half an ounce of laudanum. He admitted that
the use of laudanum was commenced in New
York, where he had been a cigarette manufac-
turer. In the making of this form of smok-
ing material, he said the tobacco is adulterated
by the use of opium, and working with it for
years he was compelled to use laudanum to
taper off after he had smoked several cigarette?.
The opium is far more dangerous, treanlierous,
and insinuating than the Iquor habit. An
opium eater will lie and steal without a blush,
and to obtain that drug, laudanum or paregor-
ic as substitutes, will sell his shirt from his
back. Cigarette smoking is bad enough; t&e
other habits that are encouraged by this in-
dulgei^ce are deadly and degrading. — Selected
by B. F. Moomaw.
A. PERNICIOUS HABIT.
ANOTHER FEAT AT FASTING.
[Lyiichlmrg Virginian.]
A PERNICIOUS habit of cigarette smoking
cannot be too strongly condemned. Only
a Sunday or two ago we counted eight lads
from seven to twelve years of age, standing in
JOHN Griscom is testing his power to live
without food, under the surveillance of
physicians, in Chicago. The following from a
daily paper explains somewhat of his case:
GRISCOM AFTER rASIING NINETEEN DATS.
Chicago, June 16. — At noon to-day John
Gtriscom weighed 1713 pounds, being a loss of
three-quarters of a pound in the last twenty-
four hours, during which he drank thirty-two
ounces of water. His weight to-day shows a
loss of only half a pound in the last forty-
eight houTs, making a total loss of twenty-six
pounds in the nineteen da) s of his fast ended
to- day. His appearance to day was remarka-
bly bright, the examination by the physicians
d sclosing no marked change in bis condition.
His pulse showed strong and at 66; his ri spira-
tion was full and deep at 13, and his tempera-
ture was 98 2-5.
June the 17th, the day following, Griscom's
conditioas are not by any means alarming. He
is able to lift with ease a dead weight of 500
pounds, and is a? active and lively as any man
in health.
With these facts frequeatly brought before
the people, we should suppose that they would
become convinced that man does not live by
bread alone, and that he is not so utterly de-
pendent upon either food or stimulants as the
majority of people suppose. It is strange to
what extent the belief is common that absti-
nence from a single meal is very destructive to
health, and that to go without food for two or
three days is to put the faster in danger of
death. There never was anything more ab-
surd or ridiculous to suppose that fasting for a
day or two materially decreases a man's
strength. Griscom can lift 500 pounds after a
fast of twenty days, and any good healthy man
may fast for a day or two, at any rate, and
put forth just as much strengtli as previously.
The actual fact is that a man has more vital
vigor at his command after an abstinence from
a meal than he has after eating the meal, pro-
vided, indeed, he is not addicted to the use of
stimulants, and hence cannot bring his power
into action except under the influence of a
stimulant.
We are not, by any means, of the opinion
that man can live without eating, or that
starving is a virtue; but we do say that the
popular idea that man is immediately and ut-
terly dependent upon food which has to be
supplied every few hours is erroneous. We
say also that gluttony is very apt to follow the
belief that a man's strength depends upon
what he eats. Everybody is seeking to increase
his power, and if he believes that this is to be
done through eating increased quantities, any
logical thinker can perceive that excessive eat-
ing must be the result. Let it be known that
it is not what a man eats that makes him
strong, but what he digests and appropriates,
and a great change for the better will take
place in the people's habits. Let it not be for-
gotten also that excess of food is one of the
grandest means of preventing good digestion
and appropriation. — Dr. Walter^ s Health Jour-
nal.
Gov. St. John, of Kansas, has made an envi-
able record on the temperance question. One
of the best things reported of him is his an-
swer to a committee which asked him to sign
a bill to reimburse the Iqaor sellers for their
loss caused by prohibition. His reply was to
investigate and determine how many paupers,
maniacs, orphans, waifs, and tramps they have
made; also the number of homes ruined, and
then concluded by saying: "If, in balancing
the account, you find that the State owes the
traffic anything, it shall be paid to the last
cent." The project was abandoned.
The German newspapers state that the gov-
ernment has prohibited the use of tobacco by
ooys under sixteen years of age. When the
boys are saved from tobacco, and the men
from beer, a great deal of present misery will
end.
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JtiROOKS— SNO WBERGER.— At the house of the
undersigned, by the undersigned, Ju y 14th, Bro.
Henry G. Brooks, of Fairmount, Filmore Co.,
Neb., to sister Sarah E. Snowberger, of York,
Neb. John S. Snowbergek.
BULLARD— DIEHL.— At the residence of the
bride's parents, by the writer, July 17th, Mr.
Anderson P. BuUard and sister Lovie Diehl,
oldest daughter of Bro. J. W. Diehl, all of Tan-
ora, Iowa. J. D. Haughtblin.
^Mm ^n\u^.
Deceased was a native of Timber Ridge,
Washington Co., Md., united with the church at
the age of 18, married July 21, 1857, emigrated to
Illinois in 1865
Another kind, loving and affectionate wife,
mother and sister gone, — an earnest and devoted
Christian taken from our midst. Before her de-
parture she was anointed in the name of the Lord,
and then died, resigned to God's will.
ANNIE E. ElHAKT.
iwtOEncementi
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. — Bev. 14: 13.
SAYLOR.— June 29, 1881, at Falls City, Neb.,B.o.
Emmanuel Saylor, aged 57 years, five months
and nine days.
The funeral occasion was improved by the
writer from Rev. 14: 13. Bro. Say lor was born in
Somerset Co , Pa. A number of years ago he mov-
ed to Lee Co., 111., and about nine or ten years ago,
from there to Fails City, Neb., where he closed
his eyes in death. He leaves a wife and five chil-
dren to mourn their loss.
In the death oE Bro. Saylor, the family lost an
afftctionate husband and father, the church a lov-
ing brother and the community one of the best
citizens.
May our loss be his eternal gain!
C. FOKNEY.
DICKEY.— Near Fostoria, Ohio, on the 8th inst.,
sister Nancy P., wife of Eld. L. H. Dickey, aged
40 years, 5 months and 22 days. Funeral servic-
es by the writer, assisted by Bro. S. A. Walker,
of Bloomville, Ohio,
Brf. Dickey has the sympathy of the neigh-
borhood, as was witnessed by the large concourse
of people upon the occasion. May the Lord
strengthen him. S. T. Bossekman.
BIDENOUR.— Near Mt. Carroll, Illinois, June 30,
1881, Mr. AdamEidenour,aged77 years and some
months. Disease, consumption.
The funeral services were conducted by the
Brethren. He leaves a wife (who is a member of
the church), and others, to mourn their loss.
MILLER.- May 30, 1881, sister Elizabeth, wife of
Bro. A. I. Miller of the Sugar Creek church, Al-
len Co., Ohio.
She leaves a husband and one child, to mourn
the loss of a kind and affectionate mother. Fu-
neral services by the Brethren from Bev. 13 : It.
D. Browek.
CAMPBELL —Near Roundhead, Harden Co., O.,
April' 15, 1881, James T. Campbell, aged 27 years
and 4 months.
Deceased united with the Brethren in Jasper
Co., Ind., about two years ago, when Abraham
Mi-iler was holding m'eeting. Although Bro. Jas.
was isolated from the Brethren, he was not idle,
but was at work in the Master's vineyard, sowing
the good seed. To the friends I would say, "Weep
not as those that have no hope." Funeral servic
es by the writer to a large and attentive congrega-
tion. H. M. Baker.
SHELLY.— May 14, 1881, near Shannon, 111., Geo.
Alvin, only child of John and Barbara Shelly,
agpd 2 yeais, 5 months and ■i2 days.
S. H. Sprogle.
TENNIS.— Near Fairview, Fulton Co., 111., May
27, 1881, sister Louisiana Tennis, wife of Samuel
Tennis.
Sept. 3 and 4, North Solomon church, one and one
half miles North-west of Portis, Kan., near Bro.
Geo, Ackley's.
Sept. 3 and 4, in Mound church. Bates Co., Mo.
Sept. 3 at 10 A. M , Silver Treek church, Cowley
Co., Kan. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 3 and 4, 1881, at White Cloud congregation,
Nodaway Co., Mo.
Sept. 8, at 2 P. M., Wbitesville church, AndrewCo.,
Mo.
Sept. 8 and 9, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., 111.
Sept. 9, Franklin church, 4J^ miles North-east of
Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa.
Sept. 9 and 10, at 2 P. M., Coon River congregation,
Guthrie Co., Iowa, at meeting-house, m miles
north of Panora.
Sept, 9 and 10, Libertyville, Jefferson Co , Iowa, to
continue over Sunday.
Sept. 10 and 11, at 10 o'clock. Cole Creek meeting-
house, Fulton Co , 111.
Sept. 29. at 2 p. M., in the Marion congregation,
Ind.
Sept. 30, in Turkey Creek congregation, Elkhart
Co., Ind. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Piatt Valley congregation, at house of
Bro. J. P. Moomaw, two miles South of Rising
City, Butler Co., Nebraska. Meeting to continue
over Sunday.
Oct. 8 and 9, at Fall River church, near Fredonia,
Wilson Co., Kan.
DISTKICT-MEETINGS.
Sept. 9, Northern District of Missouri, Whitesville
church, Andrew Co., Mo Those coming by rail
should stop off at Bosendale.
From the latar OceaQ.
The Mountain Meadows Massacre.
^ Brief Histokv of the Crime and Its
Punishment.
John D. Lee, a "bishop" of the Mormon Church,
was shot at Mountain Meadows March 23, 1877, for
the part he took in the wholesale and cold-blooded
murder perpetrated there by white "saints" and
red sinners twenty years before.
The man Lee left a confession, which was wide-
ly printed after his execution, and which contain-
ed in detail the substintial facts of the massacre.
Early in September, 1857, a party of immigrants,
known as the " A rkansas Company," arrived in
Utah from the East, on their way to California. —
One of the Mormons, named Laney, then living in
Utah, had given some food to two of the immi-
grants, and this came to the ears of certain lead-
ing "saints." It appears that Laney had . some
time previous been a Mormon missionary and had
labored in the interests of his sect in Tennessee,
where he was assailed by a mo/
He was rescued by two men, father and son,
named Aden, and found his way back to Utah. —
The two men to whom he had given some food,
were the Adens, father and son, who were the ra-
cipients of Laney's hospitality, extended to them
out of gratitude.
For this act Laney was murdered by an " angel
of death" at the instigation of a Mormon bishop.
While the immigrant company were on their way
Weit, the Mormon leaders, among whom were
" Bishop" Dame (who instigated, as Lee claimed,
(the murder of Laney), George A. Smith, (then
First Counselor m the church and Brigham
Young's right-hand man) and another Mormon
dignitary, named Haight, as well as Lee, conspired
to massacre the entire outfit. The "saints" claimed
that imigrants who had passed through Utah en
route to California, had, on several occasions
treated them and their people with indignities,
had stolen or destroyed their property, and had
given the Mormons just cause cf complaint. The
followers of Young and his bishops and head men
had won over to their interests the Indians resid-
ing near and among them, and had sent out Mor-
mon runners, who gathered in the Indians to the
number of several hundred to aid them in the
butchery.
Under the lead of the Mormons, the Indians at-
tacked the immigraats, killing some and wounding
many more. Then there was a lull in the fight.
The immigrants had defended themselves be-
hind their wagons and in pits thrown hastily
up in their camp. Then it was urged among the
Mormon leaders, who held a council of war, that
the immigrants be starved out, but the majority
were for carrying out orders which were sad to
have been dictated by Brigham Young himself.
It was arranged that there be a flag of truce, the
Indians to be kept quiet until this was accomplish-
ed.
The pilgrims responded to this, and were advis-
ed by the Mormons to put away their arms in
their wagons and move to another point. This
they did. The road they were to take was marked
out, and the Mormons and Indians were secreted
along the trail behind rooks and within easy range
of the passing wagons.
When the unsuspecting company were driving
past, they were halted by their Mormon guides,
the Indians and the rest of the Mormons rushed
in upon them, and dispatched them, man, woman
and child. Only a few of the latter escaped.
The wagons of the unfortunates were emptied,
the bodies of the sle.in were stripped and left nude
for the time, and later were thrown into shallow,
graves in a ravine near by. The remains were
soon scented by the wolves and were unearthed
and made a horrid repast. When the military
found the boifes, they gave them a decent buial,
and some one carved on a rude stone raised over
the graves, the words, " Vengeance is Mine I I
will repay, saith the Lord "
It was claimed by John D. Lee that Brigham
Young knew of and permitted the massacre. It
is highly probable that such was the case.
POOR FUND.
Bro. Brathizer, $1.00; Lydia Sniteman, 75 cents;
Aaron Hufford, 1 00; Margaret Fritskle, 1 00; K.
M. Young, 75 cents ; Sanauel Bear, 50 cents ; D.
Stoner, 50 cents; Jno. S. Winter, 65 cents; I. S.
Grady, 10 cents; sister Osburn, 1 00; A. Y. Bolton,
50 cents ; Geo. Mock, 20 cents ; Keeliu Leonard,
1 00; Henry Olymer, 50 cents; Walter McClair, 25
cents; G. S Byerly, l 00; (J. A. Armetrant, 100;
David Zuck, 40 cents; S. Click, 50 cents; Nancy
^ler. 80 cents; Susie Bakes, 45 cents; Sam'l Rid-
dlesberger, 75 cents.
Stl.50
Per Annum.
Set for the defense of the Gospel— Philipp- 1: 17.
single Copiea,
Five CentB.
Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, August 2, 1881.
No. 29.
Kditorial Items.
Pray for th.iso who despitefuUy U5e you.
Ake you Umnkful for the harvest just p,l«t?
Tee recently-discovered comet is now visible with the
aid of an opera glass, in nearly the same spot where tlie
other one was first noticed.
Be'o. Hope writes that several more in Denmark talk
of coming- to the church. H" ;'.'.so says the prifiita are
quiet now; they got enoii^h of it.
Cu.M.MOX sense is not always a common thing
Bko. Martin Meyers, of Lanark, expects to visit
sas and Nebraska soon.
Kan-
A YOUNG sisttT was baptized in the Cherry
Chureh, [11., Sunday before last.
Giove
The oldest person in Illmois resides at Elgiu, — Mrs
Nancy Vaugn, 110 yeaa's of age. *
A DEFICIENCY in our water supply caused the paper to
be delayed a few days last week.
The German paper, Der Bnirlerbo/e, has been remov-
ed tVom Dysart, Iowa, to Grundy Center-, same State. .
Six tablets for .50 cents at this office — one for ink or
pencil, the other five for pencil only. Postage pre-paid.
Sister Long's obituary, in this issue, was unintention-
ally delayed. It should have appeai'ed the first of June.
The size of the meeting-house near St. Martins, Mo. ,
is 30x40 instead of 40x70 as published in No. '22 of the
.B. .\T \V. ..
■ As old brother Rittenhouse one time said : "Any dead
fish can float down stroam, but it tai^s ii live fish to go
up stream."
Brg. S. J. Harrison is building, on- his farm, a few
miles west of Lanark, and will likely move into his new
bouse in the Fall.
The .7o")-/io?, published at North Manchester, Ind..
has a good word for the Bketuken at Wokk. Thanks
to Mr. N. W. Beauchamp, the editor.
The /ji^^'r Ocfiff/i reports a very hot day at Stockton,
Kan., July 20th. The thermometer reached 11-5° in the
shade, and the people took refuge in their cellars.
It is hardly .safe for a person to conclude that his
neighbor is to blame for all the trouble that exists be-
tween them. The cause might happen to be hi.<« own.
As additional evidence conceraing the abduction and
murder of "Wm. Morgan we give an aiticle on another
page from the Chicnr/o Trihnne. It is worth preserving.
Those who think they are too poor to take a papg.-
should read the last article in the Home and -Family de-
partment of this issue.
Br.o. D. L. Miller and wife rcichcd home last Satur-
day, expressing themselves highly pleased with their trip.
As for Bro. E., you ^ill read his articles to learn of his
movements. ^
The Chicago Ar Iowa railroad are ottering some good
inducements to travelers. Twenty-five-ride tickets good
for fifteen days to twelvemonths aie issued at low rates.
For further information, address M. L. Ettinger, Ro-
chelle. 111.
Bro. a. W. Flowers and wife of Owasso, Mich., who
are recommended as experienced physicians of the Phy-
sio-medical school, intend to travel among th^ Biethren,
and oifer their services to the afflicted. Mrs. Flowers
makes lecturing to women a specialty.
Bko. Allen Boyer writes that he reached Sabetha,
Kansa.s, July 2.5th, after a long and tedious drive. He
found it warm and dry in Kansas, and the com suffering
for the -want of rain.
The a. M. report is on our table. It -contains 91
closely-printed pages, put up in a neat pamphlet form,
and may be had by addressing Quinter & Bmmbaugh
Bros., Huntingdon, Pa.
Bro. Hope infoi-ms us that he has been sick of late,
but was well when be last wrote. His wife has not been
well for some years.
M.\NY of our readers have ref^ested us not to stitch
the paper, hence we -are for the present omittmg it.
Wiiat have you to say about it?
1 woui-D rather 'apologize twenty times a day if I
bluudereil that often, than to go on bUm.lering with a
heart unwilling toconfe.ss the faults-
TiiE Brethren of .imold's Grove have changed the
time of their Love-feast from S.-ptember 8th and 9th, to
Oct. iSth andVth. Those -wishing to attend the Feast
will make a note of this.
A NOTE to be signed by England, Austria, HoUand,
imd other powers is in pr^aration, and will be address-
ed to Russia, calling attention to the harsh laws against
the Jews in that country.
Some one has copied from another paper a letter, said
to have been written by Christ himself, and wishes to
kuow what we think of it. We thought just enough of
it to give it a place in the waste . basket. Christ never
wiote but one thing, and no one knows what that was.
Bro. K. p. Keira.of Sturgis, Michigan writes; "Sum-
mer crops are good, but the army worm is cutting the
oats badly. Wheat crop very light,"
Bro, Hope makes some good suggestions in regard to
the. building of a meeting-house i.i Denraai-k. Our Dan-
ish brethren are a prudent set of menibei-s.
We are soi-ry to he-ar of the dangerous sickness of
Eld. George Wolfe, of California, July ISth he -was
sufi'ering from parlliil paralysis, ■, l.'i l, lii.- .I'fiiding
•physician pronounced crtliical.
We do not fully agree with the article — "Let us Have
Light"— on another page of this issue. Likely it will
call out some one full of light, whose remarks should not
assume the nature of controversy.
The Old Testament re-visei-s have .just held a meeting
in the Jerusalem chamber in Westminster Abbey. The
entire Old Testament has been revised once, and the
second revision has gone through to the Psalms.
Srr.scuiPTiONs to Mkroeosiii are an-iving. Let lai-ge
lists be gathered in every neighborhood. Remember the
samples -ent out are .just h-alf the regular size.
After August 4th, the address of Eld. Jacob Wit-
more will be changed from Dunkirk, Ohio, to Center-
view, Johnson Co., Mo. We wish brother Witmore a
prosperous sojourn among the people of that State.
The Brelhreo of the Beaver Creek congregation,
Washingtcii. Co., Md., have iust finished their meeting-
house, 45x713, upon the ground the old house stood at
Long Meadow, four miles north of Hagerstown, and
have appointed the 31st of this month for their fii-st ser-
vices.
Bi:o. J. H. Miller, ot Mdlord, Ind., says that on the
20th and 21st of July they had the hardest rain ever
known in that countiy; fourteen inches of -ivater fell.
Many bridges were washed away, and s^me bams struck
by lightning and burned with all the contents. The
Brick church in Union Center was reported to be strack
by lightning and .badly damaged.
When Eld. D. B. Ray, eilitor of the B:ijitii<l Flan.
heard that the Stein and Ray Debate was to be publish-
ed in book form, he immediately sent in a sti-ong pro-
test positively demanding a stop to be put to such pro-
ceedings. The work did not scop, but when completed
p. cayy of the book was sent to the elder. He manage..',
however, to keep very qniel about it.. *
The July tmmber of Virtorlom: Triilli, oif. Danish
paper, is to brmd. Its motto is, "And ye shall know the
tnith and the truth shall make you free." — John 8: 32.
The first article is from Dr. T. Levinsen on Matt. 28: Itl,
and starts out with the Greek and Danish m parallel
columns. We hope sufficient funds may be obtained to
continue the publication of the Truth, as it is doing a
good work in Scandinaria.
The Brethren in Denmark held a council concerning
the building of a meeting-house, July olst. The pros-
pects continue good for the salvation of many.
So.MEi!ouY from Edwardsburg, Mich., writes us lor
Keport iirid Minutes, but failed to give us his name. Of
course he will not hear from lis, and, like others who
forg';t to write th'^ir name or post-oliice, or Sta'e. will
think -we are awful selfish or careless or wrong somehow.
A PRIVATE letter from brother Stein dated a.t Vienna,
Austria, says he has been vei-j- sick but was well again.
He writes that he is collectmg data from which to pre-
pare articles for the B. at W. We how they may soon
reach us. . .
The Spring Creek Collegiate Institute, under the su-
pervision of Bro. D. C. Flory, is located at Spring Creek,
Rockingham Co., Va. It Sfems to b- in a prosperous
condition, with an encouraging future before it. Bro.
Floi-y is said to be a man of scholarly ability, and well
adapted to the work he has undertaken.
PERnAi>s some yoimg members are wonderfbg what
they can do iu the Christian religion— how they ciuld
help to leach sinners the way of life. There are many
fields open, into which one may enter and work in pull-
ing up noxious weeds, and cultivate the tender plants.
The writing field is open, and you may come iind belp to
;ill the Yoi-Tn'-s _Aj>sv\?sCE with kind words f"- tlie
voung. Will you?
WRiTiNii from r«s Vegas, New Mexii-o. July 20ih.
Bro. D. L. Miller says: "We arrived at this point yes-
terday. Although we are now as far south as the lati-
tude of .\rkans.us and North Carolina, we find the air
delightlully cool and plen-sant. This is a lively town of
;',000 iuhabilunts— jne half native Mexicans. They do
an immense trade in wool and hides. One of the sheep
men here has a herd ofil40,000 head."
450
-±'M.B1 HJx'Bl'T'n.'U^lS. J^'I' WOiiM-,
For the Brethren at Work ,
THE TWO GLASSES.
There sat two glasses filled to the brim,
On a rich man's table, rim to rim;
One was ruddy and red as blood,
And one was clear as the crystal flood.
Said the glass of wine to the paler brother:
"Let us tell the taU s of the past to each other;
I can tell of banquet, revel and mirth,
And the proudest and grandest souls on earth
Fell under my touch as though struck by blight,
Where I was king, for I ruled in might.
From the heads of kings I have torn the crown;
From the height of fame I have hurled men
down.
1 have blasted many an honored name;
I have taken virtue and given shame.
I have tempted the youth with a sip, a taste.
That has made his future a barren waste.
Far greater than king am I,
Or an army beneath the sky.
I have made the arm of the driver fail,
And sent the train from the iroa rail.
I have made ships e:o down at sea.
And the shrieks of the lost were sweet to mt ;
For they said, 'Behold how great you be!
Fume, strength, wealth, genius before yon fall,
And your power and might are over all.'
Ho! Ho! pale brother," laughed the wine,
"Can you boast of deeds as great as mine?"
Said the water glas^, "I cannot boast"
Of a king dethroned or a murdered host;
But I can teli of a heart once sad,
By my crystal drops made light and glad;
Of ttiirst I've quenched and brows I've laved;
Of hands I've cooled and souls I've saved.
I have leaped through the valley and dashed
d)wn the mountains.
Flowed in the river and played in the fountain.
Slt^i^tia the sunshine and dropped from the sky.
And everywhere gladdened the landscape and
eye.
I have eased the hot forehead of fever and pain.
I have made the parched meadow grow fertile
with grain.
I can tell of the powerful wheel of the mil).
That ground out t he flour and turn* d at my will
I can tell nf manhood debased by you.
That I have lifled and crowned anew.
I cheer, I help, I strengthen and aid.
I gladden the heart of man and maid.
I set the chained wine- captive free,
And all are better for knowing me."
These are the tales they told i ach other —
Tlie glass of wine and the paler brother —
As they sat together, filled to the brim
On the rich m^n's table, rim to ri'n.
— Selected hy Salome Wafkins.
Fir the Brethren at Work.
A FB"W THOUGHTS ON DIFFEK-
ENT SUBJECTS.
BY LIZZIE HILARY-
AS this is tLe 4tb of July, I thought
I would write a few liaes for
your wortby paper. To-day is a great?
day for most people. We can hear the
canons roaring in all directions, and
people are going to and iro, reaching
the place of greatest amusement. What
a vast amount of money has been spent
this day only for amusement for ons
day ! If it had been put to a wise pur-
pose, what a great amount of good
could have been done; but in place of
that, much wickedness has been done
and many lives lost. This recalls in my
mind a sad accident which happened
here in our neighborhood Sunday
morning. A young man went out into
the woods to shoot instead of attending
Sunday-school right at his door; but he
preferred shooting, so he thought he
would clean out his revolver that he
might have a good shoot on the Fourth.
But alas! while so doing it went off and
shot him. Poor fellow. He was a
wicked boy ; it is said he was a hard-
swearing boy. This should be a warn
ing to others. If this boy had went to
Sundav-S'ihool, his life would have been
spared. This was hard for his mother
to bear ; and she had buried her bus
band a short time ago.
I was much pleased with the piece
written on dress in the last number. I
say Amen to the same. I hope more of
our sisters will write on this important
subject, for I think many of our breth-
ren and sisters have much to lay aside
before they can be called a plain peo
pie, and more especially on the part of
our sisters. When I look over our dear
sisters I am made to feel very sorry —
to think of the promise they all have
made when they were baptized — who
would dare to break that solemn prom
ise? Look at our church fifteen years
ago and then cast a glance at it now,
and see what a change. If the sisters
of those days were to come in our
church to-day, they certainly would
think they had gotten into the wrong
place. You did not see them wear laces
and a yard of wide ribbon on their
caps, and a ribbon bow on their breast
almost covering the heart that had vow
ed never to wear such things. Neither
did you see on ihose sisters rutfi^d bon
nets and bonnets with embroidery.
They made tbeir di'esses plain, and all
they wore was plain. When they went
to meeting they always wore their cap
and took off their bonnets. I see it is
getting to he a common thing with
m&fij of o,ur sisters only to wear their
ca^'s on Love feast occasions; and tiicise
sinters fifteen years ago dressed their
children plainly; now look at our sis-
ters' children. It makes our hearts
swell with emotion to see their little
bodies arrayed in such style. They are
so good they know not what it is to
sin. "Train up a child the way he
should go," is language of the Script-
ure?. If it is trained in pride how do
you expect them to reach heaven? Oh
the responsibility that is resting on pa-
rents! I believe we stall all have to
answer for our children. If we are
willing to train our children right, and
feel our weakness, God is ever willing
to help us, as his love for us is so great.
Now dear sisters, do not think hard of
me, for what i have written has been
written through love for all. Lei: us
all be faithful, for our time is short ; we
have no time to make unnecessary
things. May God add his blessing and
save us all, is my prayer.
Peoria, Iowa.
Fer the Brethren at Work.
THE SECOND COMING AND MI-
LENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST.
BY JA8 EVANS.
NUMBER II.
ALMOST every creed, ancient or
modern, recognizes the personal
appearing of our Lord and Savior at
the end of this dispensation. Jei=us and
the ap?s;c:.3 referred to ic so frtquently
that it could scarcely be otherwise.
True, framers of creeds and bodies of
divinity have not always connected his
personal appearing with the millennial
reign. The seal purpose of the coming
of the Son of Man in the clouds of
heaven, was, in a measure, lost s'gbt of
in the fourth century. The philosoph-
ical expounders of the Christian faith
of the theological school of Alexandria,
who blended Platonism with the Gos
pel, had little or no use for a millennial
reign; hence after the times of Ammo-
nius Saccas and Origin, it began to dis-
appear from the faith of the nominal
church. But the fact of Christ's re
turn always retained a place in creeds
and works on theology. But with the
disappearance of the millennial reign,
the glory and attractiveness of the event
wasi in a measure lost sight of. Several
reasons may be assigned for this depart-
ure from the apoftolic faith.
1. The union of the church and state
did much io briag* the, miUenniai reign
into disrepute. Previbiw to tlat eveat
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the church and the world sto id far
apart — were two separate organizitions
No real Christians then voted for Rom-
an rulers or served in the armies. A
follower of Jesus then looked for '
kingdom to come, for the overthrow of
all human rule and the kingdoms of this
world to become the kingdom of God
and his anointed. Bat when the
church was ruled by a E.oman Emperor,
she lost her interest in the coming of
JesQS. The Bride wafcied for the re
turn of the Bridegroom until she began
to play the harlot. Then she ceased to
love his appearing and only thought of
Him as the Judge severe. She no long-
er watched and waited for him as the
faithful bride, but she feared his pres
ence and sought by superstitious rites
to deprecate his vengeance. Read the
hymn, '•'■Dies irae'^ of the middle age'^
and we fail to find the longing desire to
see Jesus, but fearful forebodings of di-
vine wrath.
2. The leaving off to celebrate the
supper of the Lord had something to
>lo with this changed relation of mind
towards the coming of Jesus. As in-
stituted by Jesus the supper pointed to
a sitting down in the kingdom of God.
ThTe was a marriage of the whole
church to Christ at his second coming.
There were guests invited, white linen
given as a bridal robe in the day of her
espousals. The disciple of Jesua look-
ed forward to this marriage supp-r as
the period wben he would begin to
reign with Christ. But when the coun-
cil of Laodicea abolished the feast point-
ing forward to it, the interest ia it be-
gan to wane.
3. The coming of Jesua has been for
centuries arrayed in terror and gloom,
associated with the dissolution of expir-
ing nature, the wreck of matter and
the crush of worlds. Preachers and
poets have vied with each other in
painting the horrors of the judgment
day. The arch angel's voice louder
-than ten thousand thunders' roar; the
tearing up of graves, the vast assembly
convened before +he burning throne,
the stein and dreadful aspect of the
Judge in which no mercy is mingled;
the inexorable sentence of eternal de
spair; the exultation of the good who
shout "Amen'' to every wail of the lost;
the universe wrapt in flamf s, the sun
going cut in eternal daikuess and not
an atom of nature left behind. This
yiew of the judgment cooled all fejvor
for the event. Who desired a day
fraugiit with so many and awful calam
ities to the universe? Who could look
forward to the awful consummation
without feeling his soul congealed with
trror.
True there are solemn issues connect-
ed with the coming of the Redeemer,
but he comes to deliver the creation
from the bondage of corruj.tion at the
manifestation of his sons, Rom. 8: 18-
24. It is the day of retribution for
God's enemies, the day of vengeance, in
which Jesus will be revealed in flaming
fire to try every man's work of what
sort it is. But is mercy clean gone?
Has it ceased to endure forever?
For the Brethren at Work.
GOD'S THUKDEB
To G. H. Batshaugh:—-^
T\EAR brother: — I have just fitiished
-*^ reading your noble defense of the
Truth in No. 26, B. at W. Would to
God that all the brethren would abide
so stringently by the plain command
ment of humility.
Can it be possible that brother Bash
or is the author of that tract entitled
"The Voice of Seven Thunders?" Can
it be?" But 'hesame Eum^:fr tells us
on first page that he requests it to be
announced that he wrote it.
Five years ago he conducted a series
of meetings here, and I never heard
such heart-shivering denunciations
against pride and worldly amusements
and the dominion of fashion . Now he
pleads for the license of the flash. "How
are the mighty fallen.'' I wa-t very gay
and fashionable, but he preachea all
the vanities of dress off my person
from head to foot. I could not even re
tain what he now thinks a mark of
Christian liberality. Cuff and collar
atid rufflia and hat and flounce — all had
to go. So brother Bashor's sermona
uncompromisingly demandi^d in their
import, and so Jesus and my conscience
responded. My flesh pleaiied for the
liberty claimed in "Seven Thunders,"
but the "still small voice," and the voice
of Sinai and Calvary pronounced the
reverse.
Be not afraid to write the whole
truth. You will have your reward.
A SiSTEE OF Central Pa
REPLY.
Your astonishment cannot be greater
than mine at the announcement that
brother Bashor is the author of "Seven
Thunders." The biggest and most start-
ling thing about it is the caption. I love
brother B.ash or, and have v"'ofound re-
spect for his superioiv talents, and his
unsurpassed capabilities as a preacher.
But he lias pei-petratad a grave blunder
from the effects of which he will not
soon recover uni-;gs he makes a frank
■and humble confession of error, which
I pray God he may do. Let the whole
church pray that so great a soul and
efficient a worker be not spoiled by
< 'ther vain philosophy or popularity.
Some of us know a little from experi-
ence what a dangerous stimulant flat-
tery is, and how quicklj' it intoxicates
unless it is neutralized by full potions
of the blood of the cross. ^p=-
You have acted as all real Chr'stians
do in relation to dress. The revelation
of God ia Christ is pre eminently for
the heart. The cold abstractions of logic
turn it into foolishnesss. Reason is in-
volved in religion and yet it is not the
product of reason. The rea.son of the
Calviaist has demonstrated God a ty-
rant; and the Unitarian has emptied
Christ of his Divinity, and the pedo
baptist pronounces baptism non-essen-
tial and feet-washing a vulgarity; and
□ early all Christendom have consented
to give the flash and th^ devil all they
ask ic the matter of dress. The Holy
i-shost will not omit his function where
so much is at stake. Dress is too close-
ly related to sin and holiness to be over-
looked as an expression of character.
We n'je-i no ecclesiastical enforcements
to bring out the necessary exhibition of
the indwelling Christ. The life of ihe
body shapes the body, individual and
corporate. Every principle brings out
its opposite. Those who walk after the
flesh must be held back by bit and rein.
God has given a self regulative energy
to all life, and when He -takes posses-
sion of us there is no danger that he
will crop out Jn our life after the fash-
i jii of lawyers and dandies and flirts.
These maait'e5tation3 are no more due
to the Divine, incarnation than theft,
adultery, and murder. We all err in
m^iny wayy. Pride and self seeking
and passion take many form^, and many
have a momentary eruption in the best.
But th-'. person who defends these evils
ifi any form, and ever ii.alces a religioii
of them, is ''blinded to t!ie god of this
world." No matter whether such per-
son wear.^ a grey, coarse shad belly, or
ihe latest Parisian cut. The dress
questioti ii not set'led by making lawa
abo nmes, or passing pro-
hibii.ui;. i I'-iaove lo certain misdemean-
ors iu apparel. This may all be neces-
fiary^but touches net the bottopi.ef the
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trouble. • Fellowship with God, a true
appreliension of Jesus in the Spirit, not
only in the matter of rule, but in the
fact of life), is the only infallible reme-
dy. To live by rule, even a Divine
rule, is not religion : but to live the life
of which the rule is the shadow or sym
bol. Chi istianity is the life of God in
Christ embodied and expressed in the
individual. There is nothing that set-
tles itself more easily without ecclesias-
tical mterference, than dress. The rea-
son is obvious. In no form does sin crop
out morft naturally than in display.
The love of beauty, and the desire to
be in it and of it, is God- implanted. Sin
has perverted it. No sooner does the
Holy Ghost make "sin exceeding sinful"
than psi^de m dress is among the first to
fall uiidei selfcondeinnation. The
Christian will inevitably settle the ques-
tion on the side of the cross. He can-
not help it. The voice of God never
gives an uncertain pronunciation. Bash-
er's "Seven Thunders" are not God's
Thunders. He has my fraternal regard
notwithstanding his deflection, my deep
sorrow for his truce with the flesh, and
my sincere prayer for his speedy illu-
mination, con,viction, repentance, and
return to the Cross. There is light and
peace and power.
Look unto Jeans. He is God and
man, and his life is comprehensible to
a child. He is not of the world. Not
bom of the flesh, though through it.
Keep your heart warm with the pulsa-
tions of His. This is impossible under
•the flutt^' of fauhion. His love
will enrich you beyond gold _ and
silver and rubies. His indwelling will
yield you all the fulness of satisfaction
and bliss of a rapturous wedlock.
The cro* is the medium through which
all this comes. To coddle the flesh is
tt> be lost, it has its claims and must
have its honors, but the cross prescribes
the mode and the limit.
C. H. Balsbaugh.
Tor the Brethren at Work .
THAT INQUIRY.
BT G. A. SHAMBERGER.
WHAT is Christianity ? How often
must brother Balsbaugh rise
and show the principle upon which or-
<^er bottoms? Oh it was wonderful to
see the feathers fly when he got hold of
the owlet of seven hoots. There is, in.
t
warped minds, a namaiess something
which says, "give me light," when in
the full blaze of the noonday sun.
Everything after its hind, properly
sought out, is worth volumes from the
ablest pen. I remember one case not
after its kind. This must afl'ord much
comfort to the anti orderist — "wolf in
sheep's clothing." In presenting Christ
crucified, Bro. B. is most happy to stand
at the side and not m front. Praise
God that he is spared unto us.
For the Brethren at Work.
ON THE DEATH OF SHARON
BOSSERMAN.
BT MRS. Z. M. WOODS.
[Lines inscribed to Mr. acd Mrs. S. T. Boss-
errnau on the 10th of June, 1881 ]
Oar Father and our God in heaven,
Wft pray that we may be f.)rgiveD,
If in our hearts great sorrows dwell
Since we have bid our child, farewell.
Father, we know he was only lent.
Bat to give him back, could we consent?
When to us he was so very dear.
We hop=d to keep him longer here.
But be- has gone, oar darling's gone,
A.nd we ^re left on earth to mourn.
We know this j-^wel was thine own;
Help us. Lord, to say ''Thy will be done."
Tt seems so hard to let him go,
For we had learned to lovf him so.
How can we bear to think he's gone,
Never again to ns return.
So suddenly our precious one
Was hurried quickly from our home,
To dwell with Christ, yes, Lird with thee.
Who said, Let the children come to me.
Heaven seems dearer to us now,
Since one we loved will surely bow
Before the great Eternal One,
Who taught us to say, "Thy will be done."
Farewell, Sharon, we may say. Farewell,
Uotil we i re calltd with thee to dwell;
You'll come to us oh that bright shore,
Where death can never part no more.
Your brother, and your sisber, too.
Will rfjoioe so much to meet with you,
In the briiiht realms of endless day,
Where Gal will wip? all tears away.
We all shiill be so happy, then.
When free, from sorrow, death and pain
We'll bail each other in that land
Where "-e'lltakeno more the parting hand.
Williamstowu, oliio.
For the Brethren al Work.
THE DESIGN OF BAPTISM.
BK JOHN HABSHBAE6EB,
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hear-
ing by the Wtrd of God."— Eom. 10: 17.
mHE Word of God is the Gospel.
-■- Then it is impossible to have Gos-
pel faith without a knowledge of the
Word of God, and we cannot exercise
true faith without repentance, and we
cannot have repentance without conver-
sion, and we cannot have Gospel faith,
repentance, and conversion without (ii ^s
pel obedience, and we cannot have Gos-
pel obedience without baptism; hence
we learn the design of baptism when
we learn the design of the Gospel.
Faith, repentance, conversion, are in-
separably connected, and it is acceded
to by most all persons except those who
are ignorant of the plain reading of Ihe
New Testament; such who make relig-
ion the effect of feeling. Then religion
is not based upon the Gospel or actual
principle, but alone upon these feelings,
consequently they have no Gospel laUh,
repentance, or conversion, and hence
no Gospel baptism.
Repentance and baptism, in the name
of Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins, has the promise of the gift of the
Holy Ghost. But ii" not done in the
name of Jesus Christ it is to no pur-
pose, and amounts to nothing. The
name of Jesus Christ, when defined, is
termed "the Woid of God," and that
is the Gospel. The teachings of the
Gospel harmonize from the preaching
of John to Pentecost, and also the
teachings of the apostles afterwards.
"John did baptize in the wilderness and
preached the baptism of repentance for
the remission of sins." John 1:4. As
John was the character prophesied —
the forerunntr to prepare the hearts of
the people — we believe he practiced
just what he preached: — "The baptism
of repentance for the remission of sins,"
That is, baptism the eft'ects of repent-
ance, and for the remission of sins.
We do not believe that John was like
many of our modern teachers — preach
one thing and practice another — but he
practiced just as he preached.it: bap-,
tism for the remission of sins. "And
that repentance and remission of sins
should be preached in his name among
all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."
Luke 2: 47. It was written in the Old
Scripturesthat this repentance and re-
mission of sins should not only be
preached, but also piacticed in his
name.
Next we turn to Pentecost, where
these conditions were for the first time
preached to all the world, to Gentiles as
well as to the Jt-wn. We find Peter at-
tending to this solemn duty, and when
his preaching began to penetrate the
THE BRBTHREISr AT ^WORBZ-
45.-?
hearts of the people, and a godly sor-
row began its work, they made inquiry
to know what to do; they exclaimed,
"Men and brethren, what shall we do?"
Then Peter said unto them, "Eepent
and be baptized every 'one of you in
the name of Jesus Christ, for the re-
mission of sins, and you shall receive
the gift of the Holy Ghost." Thus we
find the preaching of Peter strictly cor-
responding with that of John, and that
which was written that it was to be
done in the name of Jesus Christ. Now
let us examine the commaDd given by
Peter. He told the people to repent
and be baptized. We find these two,
the compound command, repentance
and bapiiiim, and it is to be done m the
name of Jesus Christ, for the remission
of sins.
Suppose I meet a friend, who has a
very sore hand, it has almost become
gangrened, and I f-ay to him. My
friend, it is important that you go to
work and secure a remedy; there is
great danger of you losing your hand
and also your life. Having confidence'
in me, as a friend, he would of course
begin to realiz-i his condition and ex
claim, "My dear sir, what must I dol"
I would say to him. Wash and anoint
for the restoring of your hi.nd; here is
the liquid and the salve. Dress the
wound, wash with the liquid then ap-
ply the salve, and your hand shall be
healed. No one could make him be-
lieve that to wash alone would save
his hand, neither that an application
of the salve alone would do; no never,
80 long aa he would have faith in my
instructions. The design of one would
be the design of the other — for the
healing of the hand.
Now let us again turn to Pentecost.
From what Peter preached to those peo-
ple, many of them began to realize their
condition, and as many as gladly receiv-
ed the Word were baptized the same
.day. We also believe Peter to have
been a man who practiced what he
preached. Then all those that repent-
ed, in the name of Jesus Christ, and
became converted were also baptized in
the name of Jesus Christ, and both
for the remission of sins, and they
then had the promise of receiving the
Holy Ghost. The same doctrine preach-
ed to-day will produce the same eiFect;
that is, it will cause persons to realize
their condition, lead them to repent-
ance and baptism in the name of Jesus
Christ, for the remission of sins, and
will entitle them to the same promise
of receiving the Holy Ghost. I will
just here remark that outside of these
conditions there is no promise any-
where in the New Testament of any
one receiving the Holy Ghost. God
has only promised to give us this pre-
cious gift upon the condition that we
obey him, and this is a positive com-
mand: "Repent and be baptized in the
name of Jesus Christ for the remission
of sins."
We frequently hear it said that the
house of Cornelius received the Holy
Ghost before baptism. That is never-
theless true, yet it does net change the
conditions upon which it is promised to
us. We will examine the narrative. In
the -first place, we all agree that the
Gentiles were excluded — were not par-
ticipants with those of the circumeision,
yet many of them were as good by na-
ture, and perhaps better, than many of
the Jews, Cornelius being onS of them,
and no doubt was anxiously waiting
for the time when he also might be a
partaker of the promise given, although
a Gentile. He feared God and gave
much alms to the people, and prayed to
God continually. So when the time
had come that the Gentiles should also
receive remission of sins, in the name
of Jesus Christ, his prayer was also
heard, though not answered directly,
but indirectly. We learn from the nar-
rative that Cornelius did not pray for
the Holy Ghost or Holy Spirit that
people talk so much about at the present
day. The evidence is clear- that he
prayed for wisdom, or to know what to
do, from the fact that God, through the
acgel, told him to ?end for Peter, and
he would tell him what he ought to do.
(Just as in the conversion of Saul of
Tarsus, when he asked what to do; it
was said that in Damascus it would be
told him what he must do.) So Peter
was sent for, and while thiy waited for
him, Cornelius called together his kins-
men and near friends, aaziously wait-
ing to know what the Lord, through
Peter, would command them to
uo. When Peter and his company ar-
rived, Cornelius remarked, "Now there
fore are we all here ^jresenA before
God, to hear all things that are com-
manded thee of God." Acts 10: 33.
Then after Peter preached a short ser-
mon, the Holy Ghost fell on all them
which heard the Word, though not as
an evidence of their having already-
complied with the conditions of salva-
tion, for it was not yet given, but it fell
on them rather as a miracle to convince
those of the circumcision that had come
with Peter. Notwithstanding, theHo-
ly Ghost fell on Cornelias and those
of his house, had they not been bap-
tized they would have remained sinners
by omitsion, and Peter could make them
nothing else, for that was the thiaig he
commanded them — to be baptized — and
that was what they ought to do, as the
angel "said would be told them by Peter
when he would come.
A GLEAM ACKOSS THE WAVE.
SPENCER Compton, the earnest evan-
gelical minister at Boulogne, Franee,
relates the followkig incident: "Daring
a voyage t>o India, i sat one dark eve-
ning in my cabin, feeling thoroughly
unwell, as the sea was rising fast, and
I was but a poor 5>ailor. Suddenly the
cry of 'Man overboard!' made me
spring to my feet. I heard a trampling
overhead, but resolved not to go on
deck, lest I should interfere with the
crew in their efforts to save the poor
man. 'What can I do?' 1 asked myself,
and instantly unhooking my lamp, I
held it near the top of my cabin and
close to my bull's eye window, that iba
light might shine on the sea, and as
near the ship as possible. In half a
mi nude's time I heard the joyful ciy,
'Its all right, he's safe,' upon wkich I
put my lamp in its place.
The next day, however, I was told
that my little lamp was the sole means
of saviDg the maif s life; it was oaly by
the timely light which shone rp*a him
that the knotted rope could be thu'owa
so as to reach him."
Christian worker, never despond, or
think there is nothing for you to do
even in the dark and weary days. Look-
ing unto Jesus, -ift up your light; let it
shine that men may see; and in the res-
urrection morning, what joy to hear the
"Well done!" aBd to know that you
have unawares saved som.e soul tVom
death! — Christian Herald.
If all men were to briag their misfor-
tunes together in one place, moet w®uld
be glad to take their own horn* again
rather than take a portion out of the
common stock.
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TliE BIRETHHEN ^T "WO±iK.
WATKIH'S GLKN.
Br FLORA. E. TEAGUB
AFEV7 3'.::,?,rs ago, I vnl'.i iitveral other
young frienda visited the grand ravine
called Watkm'8 Glen. This eharmiog place is
in the suburbs of Watkius, a very handsome
little town at tbe head of Seneca Lake, in the
state of New York.
We bad visited many other objects of inter-
est viz: Tbe Centennial, Philidelphia's grand
acd various places of interest, Cape May &o.,
bat with none Viere we belter pleased than
with this rather obscure little glen.
The glen is about two miles long, and is
in the hands of proprietora who have made it
very easy of access by placing r&iling and
bridges v/berfev. r needed and clearing and hew-
ing out paths. An entrance fee of fitty cents
is charged, after which vi are at liberty to
view the scene just as we choose.
The first obj .et is a beaatitul little falls called
Glen Alpha. This comoletely took our eyes;
but alter viewing the rest of nature's marvel-
ou' work in This place, Glen Alpha becomes very
insignificant. From thence we wandered from
scene to scsue, at each spot becoming more and
more enraptured.
A Swiss Obalet is built at the opening of the
large portion of the glen ia which refreshments,
iuterestiag relics, stereoscopic views of the glen.
&c., are lor sale. A short distance beyond the
ravine and opposite the Chalet is Gien Moun-
tain Housf, a beautiful, hotel for weary travelers.
Just before v/e arrived at Rainbow Falls, we
were requssted by a gentleman, who was pro
prietor of a small room in which articles for
rent were kepi', to borrow waterproof garmente
at the rate of fifty cents apiece, to pass through
the stream at the falls We politely declined,
saying we were not averse to a shower bath, as-
we were arraytd in rough traveling suits, and
that the sua would soon remove the dampness.
But we were scarcely prepared for ihe recep-
tion after all that we met. The Palls is best
described by saying that a mountain stream
comes down over the top of the moautain in
which 3 beaufcilui rainbow is seen in clear and
suuny ws-ather, and through which we were
obliged to pass before we could fuitler pursue
our journey. I will simply !iay that we receiv-
ed such a deluge that our ardor was considerab
ly dampened! But we were a merry party and
soon laughed off the evil, and trudged on to
climb the Long St'.irs. This consists of three
sets CI stairs which lead from the depth of the
gten to the top. The longest of these sets con-
sists of fifty steps. I stopped in the center to
take a view of the depth below; but finding
myself becoming dizzy, I sat down and rested
awhile. The distance down seemed so fearful,
and the protection from falling not being very
ample we were glad to move on.
Other spots of interest were the Artist's
DreatB, Nept'ine's Pool, Glen of the Pools, &e.
These vvere al! tiagnifleent in their grandeur.
The little straain was very rapid in its dascent
over some of tbese places and came down in
sheets of dazzling whiteness, and shimmering
as diamond.? ia the sun. The depth of water in
thes? places was ten feet or more, and so clear
that every pebble in the bottom could be seen.
Very often the steep rocky walls would be so
near together that we could touch each side
with our outstretched bauds.
The last place we visited was the Cathedral.
Thisisaimost at the end of the glen, and the
last place of beauty or interest. It is a large
round inclosure, the outside edge of the bottom
being considerably elevated and descending to-
ward the center so as to form ledges resembling
seats.
Now those of yon who are interested only in
the description and not the comparison need
read no farther.
Very often since my visit there and since my
blessed experience in the religion of Jesus, has
this little glpn suggested to me beautiful com-
parisons. For can we not see our Creator in
all He has created?
Glen Alpha, or the begining. is our entrance
irito the church of believers, at which time we
mill experience great joy; but as we go on and'
on, we still find greater ones as did we in the
glen.
By and by we must be chastened, and need
heiivier armor. Some dear one suggests the
'ucde of overcoming future trials as did the
proprietor of the glen with. his waterproof gar-
ments, Very likely we refuse their suggest-
ions, and in the end become almost overwhelm-
ed. Had*we not been stout and strong, we
could not have endured the trial. Hence the
• mportanee of hearkening unto the wise coun-
sels of old and experienctd veterans.
Still our faith must be further tried. We
often have the long and difficult ascent of the
Long Stairs to make. Probably we begin
the ascent, feeling as if. we were able to do
so very easily. But, ah! we soon find ourselves
too .exhausted to proceed farther, and rather
than risk a higher ascent where all would then
be esse, and wh?re we would be very near the
desired end, we do as many others have done
hefor-) us, descegad, and, wait to grow stronger.
Deceitful thought! we will never be more able
f.o proceed than we are now. For while halt-
ing, we dread more and more to make another
beginning and generally give up in despair, or
if we do summon up courage to go cu, We»fina
we have lost our former interests, as our friends
have long p.issed by. and we find ourselves
itrABgers in a strange land; but our successful
party have now reached the end, in which they
ire resting and receiving the reward of their
labors. They are enjoying the beauties of the
grand Cathedral, so typical of the one above,
where the weary have ever found sw§et rest.
Let us, dear reeder, belong to the succsssful
party that never stopp!d lor i.aaght, but gal
(antly fought its way through, enjoying each
new and shifting scene more and more, as does
the true Christian who finds new joys in his
loved pathway.
Coviugton, Ohio.
CLOTHES DO NOT MAKE A
CHRISTIAN."
BY I. J. ROSENBERGEE.
THE above is, we hold, a thoughtless remark
thrust out by the world and unfortunately
sometimes by those in the church.
I remember of a Presbyterian minister hand-
ing me the above, when in conversation with
him on the train, and as I did not like it, I
g-^ntly proceeded to hand it back.
I icquired: "Elder, do you conceive that there
is religion in prajer?"
"Certainly," responds the Elder.
"Why?" I inquired.
"Because it is taught m the Scriptures;" re-
plies the Elder.
"Very good. Do you consider that there is
religion in baptism?"
"I do;"' says the Elder.
"For the same reason you would consider
that there is religion in the symbols of Christ's
body and blood, would you not?"
"1 would," says the Elder.
"Very V, ell. Now Elder, for the very same
reason that you claim religion in prayer, bap-
tism, &e , I claim that there is religion ia dress;
for the Scriptures not only teach us what we
shall wear, but also, what we shall not wear —
' gold, pearl?,' &c.; — but sajs we shall wear
' modest apparel.' Can we then, Elder, with
consistency say ttiat ' there is no religion in
dress,' when thus plainly taught in the Scrip-
tures?"
J inquire of the reader, What does make the
Christian?
To wbich I hear the answer: 1. Faith. (See
Heb. 11: 6.)
2. Repentance (See Acts 3: 19.)
3 Baptism. (See Mark 16: 16 &c )
In short, obey the Gospel from the heart;
which, as we have seen, includes dress. Hence
then we see that faith makes the Christian,
because we cannot be a Christian without
faith. Likewise repantance makes the Chris-
tian because we cannot be a Christian without
repentance, so also with baptism, and every
other duty enjoined in the Gospel which as
we have seen includes dress. Hence then, while
faith, repentance, baptism, &c., make the
Christian, so likewise, we remark, in contradic-
tion to the motto, heading our article, that
clothes do make the Christian.
LEARN A TRADE.
D",
Holland advises every boy to learn a
trade. He sajs, in the prisons, the
number of criminals who never learned a trade
compared to the skilled workmen, is as six to
one. A New York clergyman recently declar-
ed from his pulpit that he intended every boy
he had should learn to do something useful in
mechanics. Rich and poor alike should be
taught how to work, says Dr. Holland, for it is
quite as likely that the rich will become poor as
that some of the poor will become rich. To
learn to work with the hands must become a
part of common education.
Do not think of knocking out another man's
brains because he differs in opinion from you.
It would be as rational to knock yourself on
the head because you differ from yourself ten
years ago. — Horace Mann.
A REMARKiBLE Community is that of North
Falmouth, a village on Cape Cod. There is
but a single church in the village and that is
of the Congregational order. Every family in
in the place attends church, and, of course, all
worship with that church.
THE BRETHRElSr A.T l^ORK.
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MABY C. NOKMAN SHAEON, MINN,
SAVING MOTHER.
The farmer sat in his easy chair
Between the fii-e and the lamplight's glare;
His face was ruddy and full and fair,
His three small boys in the chimney nook
Conned the lines of a picture book;
His wife' the pride of his home and heart,
Baked the biscuit and made the tart,
Laid the table and steeped the tea.
Deftly, swiftly, silently:
Tired and weaiy and weak and faint.
She bore her trials without complaint.
Like many another household saint —
Content, all selfish bliss above.
In the patient ministry of love.
At last between the clouds of smoke
That wreathed his lips the husband spoke:
"There's taxes to raise, an' int'rest to pay —
And if there should come a rainy day'
'Twonlrl be mighty handy, I'm bound to say,
T' have sumpthin' put by. For folks must die, —
And there's funeral bills, and gravestones to buy
Enough to swamp a man, purty nigh.
Besides there's Edward and Dick and Joe
To be provided for when we go.
Bo, if I was you, I'll tell ye what I'd du:
I'd be savin' of wood as ever I could —
Extra fires don't du any good —
I'd be savin' of of sope, and savin' of ile.
And run up some candles once in a while;
I'd be rather sparin' of coffee an' tea.
For sugar is high,
And all to buy.
"And cider is good enough drink for me;
I'd be kmd o'careful about my clo'es
And look out sharp how the money goes —
Gewgaws is useless, nater knows;
Extra triramin'
'S the bajie of women .
I'd sell off the best of the cheese and honey,
And eggs is as good, nigh about, 's the money;
And as to the carpet you wanted new —
I guess we can make the old one du.
And as for the washer, an' sewin' machine.
Them smoothed-tongued agent's so pesky mean.
You'd better get rid of 'em slick and clean.
What do they know about womj-n's \vork ?
Do they calkilate women was born to shirk?"
Dick and Edward and little Joe
Sat in the comer in a row.
They saw the patient mother go
On ceaseless errands to and fro.
They saw that her form was bent and thin.
Her temples gray, her cheeks sunk in.
They saw the quiver of lip and chin —
And then with a wrath he could not smother,
Outspoke the youngest, frailest brother —
"You talk of savin' wood and ile.
An' tea, and sugar, all the while,
But you never talk of savin' mother!"
.A. GOOD FARMER.
will also s?e a clean kitchen, a neat and loving
wife iu it, a clean cupboard, a clean dairy, and
a clean conscience. There will be a place for
everything, and everything in its place. Thus
there will be many a step saved, and is very
sure to lead to good tools and to keep them in
order. m. c. n.
RICHES.
YOU will always see a prudent farmer have
good fences, the fenee-oorners kept clear
from weeds, everything systematically arranged
around his barn and elsewhere on the farm.
You will also see a good farm-house, good
orchards, and generally, children enough to
gather the fruit. If he has a prudent wife,
you will see orderly children with clean faces
and hands, always ready to go and do at the
mother's or father's command, they will never
stop to ask the reason why ihi^y should do this
or that, but they will obey without a muriEur;
because they love father and mother. You
'INHERE was a certain rich man which was
i clothed in purple and fine linen, and
fared i-uaiptuously every day. And there was a
certain beggar named Lazarus which was laid
at his gate, fall of sores, and desiring to be fed
with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's
table, moreover the dogs came and licked his
sor^s. (Lake 16: 19-21.) We have two char-
acters here introduced, the one a rich man,
splendidly arrayed, and luxuriously fed. If
seems that he eijjoyed all that heart could wish
for iu this present world ; he was comforted with
all the good things which earth affords. Hence
ir, seems his time was taken up in dressing for
his company and feasting with them. We do
not learn that this rich man ever oppressed the
poor or defrauded the widow; no doubt, he
did some good works. This we iearu of him,
that li9 suffered a poor beggar to lie at his gate
and to beg for alms from his tdble, even the
crumbs that fell therefrom. In this parable
there is nothing said of righteuussnets or wick-
edness, but a contrast is made between poverty
and wealth. Nevertheless it serves as a lesson
to us all.
We find that the conduct of the rich man
toward the poor beggar brought the displeasure
of God upon him. He was therefore east down
to hell, tormented iu the flames; but the poor
beggar finds refuge in Abraham's bosom.
We should not allow the suffering poor and
sick to lie helpless around us and not minister
to their wants: if we do, it will be said to us bj
our Lord at the great judgment daj : "I was
sick and in prison and ye visited me not."
We will then answer him, "When, Lord,
did we see thee sick and in prison au'. vis-
ted thee not?" He will answer, "luasmueh
as ye did it not unto one of the least of these, ye
did it not unto me."
0, ye rich ! beware of the deceitfulness of
riches which choke the Word of God. It is
said that "it h easier for a camel to go through
the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to en-
ter the kingdom of heaven."
Tremble 0 ye rich! who dress in fine array.
Hearken and obey the Savior's call.
Else your damnation hastens on.
And hell gaps wide to meet your fall.
M C N.
HOME HAPPINESS.
turn to it with such sweet fancies, that it will
be fairly luminous with their presence, and
will be to you the very perfection of a home.
Against this home none of you should ever
tiansgress. You should always treat each other
with courtesy. It is often not so difiicult to
love a person as it is to bs courtous to them.
Courtesy is of greater value and a more royal
grace than some people seem to think. If you
will but be courteous to each other, you will
soon learn to love each other more wisely, pro-
foundly, not to say lastingly, than you ever
did before. {N.)
THE TWO GOATS.
AT Plymouth, England, the ruins of an old
castle are still to be seen. It was built
upon a very high rock, the narrow ledge of
which runs out beyond the walls. Two goals
used to feed upon the grass and weeds that
grew among the ruins. One of them got upon
the l<dge, which was only wide enough for the
small feet of a goat to walk upon. It went on
until it came to a sharp point, and was then
obliged to turn back again. Just then it was
met by the other goat, and at that place where
was no room for them to pass each other, or to
turn around. The one that did so must fall
and be dashed to pieces en the recks below.
The goats felt their danger, and made loud
cries of distress. Many peopls heard them and
ran to see what was the matter. None could
give the least help. The goats stood face to
face for a long fime. At last one was seen to
kneel and crouch down as close as it could lie
upon the ledge, and the other walked over him.
The goat that had laid down, got up again and
went on to the place where his friend had
found room to turn around. It did the same,
and thus both were saved.
TOO POOR TO TAKE A PAPER.
PROBABLY nineteen-twentieths of the hap-
piness you will ever have, you will get at
home. The independence that comes to a man
when his work is over, and he feels he has run
out of the storai into the quiet harbor of home
where he can rest in peace with his family, is
something real. It does not make much dif-
ference whether you own your house or wheth-
er you have one little room in that house, you
can make that little room a true home to you.
You can people it with such moods, you can
MOORE of the RwralNeio Former, was sitting
in his office one afternoon when a friend
of his came in.
"Mr. Moore, I like your paper, but the times
are so hard I cannot pay for it."
"Is that so, friend Jones? I'm very sorry fo
learn that you are so poor. If you are so hard
run, I will give you the paper."
"Ob no! I can't take it as a gift.
"Well then, let me see how to fis it You
raise chickens, I believe?"
"Yea, a few; but they don't bring anything
hardly."
"Don't they? Neither dofs my paper cost
any thing hardly. Now, I have a proposition
to make to you. I will continue your paper,
and when you go home you may select from
your lot one chicken and call .her mine. Take
good care of her and bring me the proceeds,
whether in eggs or in chickens, and I will call
it all square."
"ill right, Brother Moore," and the fellow
chuckled as he went out, at what he thought a
clever bargain. He kept tii« contract strictly,
and at the end of the year found that he had
paid about four prices for his paper. He often
tells the joke on himself, and says that he has
never had the cheek to say that he was too
poor to take a paper since.
456
THE BKETHREN ^T W^ORK-
Brethren al Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
AUGUST 2, 1881.
M. M. EriBELMAi^, /
S. J. HAElilSOjSr, [ Editors.
J. W. STEIN, )
J. R. MooEE, Managing Editob.
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TESTS OP FELLOWSHIP.
PEOPLE who recognizi the Lord Jesus as
Iheir Prophet, Priest and King', and with
loving confidence commit themselves to his
guidance, cannot accept human authority to
the supervision of spiritual life. The precepts,
doctrines and promises of Christ thev gladly
receive. '"Havi.ig escaped the corruption that
is in the world through lust," they studiously
avoid becoming entangled again "in the yoke
of bondage," which igncranoe, vanity and su-
perstition may seek t'; impose.
Only the mind which ha? been renewed, can
see the necessity of wholly and unreservedly
conforming to the doctrine and discipline sent
into the world by God through the Lord Jesus
Whatever i- stamped with the seal of divine
approbation — whatever ihe only Sovereign of
the conscience hai ordained as bonds of fellow-
ship among his elect, dare ba urged as tests of
that union and communion. But these tests
are stated in general terms. The Gospel was
made for all ages, and not all ages for the Gos-
pel; hence many" of the evils of this age are not
specifically mentioned in the Sacred Oracles;
yet they are not allowable though they be not
named in specific terms. The word "gambling"
is not found in the Bible, yet gambling
is an evil which dare not be permitted on the
principle that w8 are required to '"abhor that
which U evil," and "abstain from every appear
ance of evU." But modern wiseacres would
admit gambling into the church on the ground
that the Scriptures are silent on that, that is,
"it is not forbidden." A large loal ef evil
might be dumped into the general workhouse
— the vineyard of the Lord on the p'ea that the
Scriptures are silent. Bat we maintain that
on these evik the Oracles of God are not silent.
The fire and the sword are in the Word of God
to meet every evil; but it is the work ot the
church to apply the fire that burns and use the
sword that cuts whenever evil raises its head or
spreads its dtct-p ive ttntaeiep.
Man cau form no plan for his Maker. Zeal
and S"jlf-sacr;fioe must not be mistaken for true
knowledge of God. The methods adopted by
the church for practicing divine principles
must not be ruistaksn for the divine principles
themselves. To illustrate: The baking of the
bread for the communion, must Lever be re-
garded as equal to the breaking of the bread.
The baking and carrying to.the church are only
the preparatory acts; while breaking and eat-
inp are the acts themselves — the things com-
manded to be done by the Lord Jesus. Now
to refuse to break bread and eat it, may be
made a bar to f^^llovfship; but to refuse to bake
ih? bread, or to refuse to carry it to the as-
sembly of the saints, cannot be made tests of
fellowship and communion.
Again, the Oracles of God require the dis-
ciples of Christ to pray, but refusing to pray at
certain stated hours and places and in a certain
language cannot be made a test of fellowship.
It is only when men in the church refuse to
obey the command to pray that they may be
debarred from the privileges and ordinances of
the church. They may pray openly or in se-
cret. This is at the option of the individual.
We observe as another source of divine re-
ward and approbation that the children of God
must sdorn themselves in modest apparel. This
may be made a test of fellowship, or no one
who refuses to adorn his body in modest appar-
el, should saek the privileges and pleasures of
God's house, and the "house" has a right to
exclude all who persistently refuse the com-
mand to dress in modest apparel. "Well," says
some one, "it is au individual rtquirement, and
each one has a right to determine for himself,
what constitutes modest apparel." In answer
we admit that it is au individual work — the
work of each heart. So is baptism, feet-wash-
ing, the Lord's Supper and communion indi-
vidual work, yet all are the work of a congre-
gation— the work of the whole church. But
a difference of opinion arises as to what is mod-
est apparel, and as no form is prescribed, the
disnutants agree to go before the representa-
tives of the whole Brotherhood and there dis-
cuss it, and then submit to the church there
assembled for decision. This being done, fideli-
ty, wisdom, and Cbri.-tian integrity demand
that all submit to the settlement and all work
in harmony. If there be any who feel aggriev-
ed, the question may arise, why? Is it because
ihe church assembled, decided in favor of a
foriT! that is immodest? If so, let it be shown
at the next assembly wherein it is immodest,
and the evil be removed. If the fashion recom-
mended be not immodest then opposition to it
should cease, and the thought and mind and
strength spent in opposing should be used in
nobler work.
There is a shade of difference between what
the eye may constantly behold, and what the
ear occasionally hears. If prayers were materi-
al— a something which we could see and hand-
le, no doubt there would qu! stions ari^e as to
its form; but being an act of the mind aud
heart, such a question cannot arise. Not so
however in things which we see, and which
have an influence over the heart through the
eyes. Who can measure the depth ot the lurt
of the eye? The fruit in Edfn's garden wag
good to look upon, and pleasant to the taste.
0 these terrible eyes! And jet how useful!
'But can the apparel declared to be modest
by the general church, be made a test of fel-
lowship?" Good and wise men diff-jr on this.
The usage of the chureb, we believe, has been
to allow considerable latitude, and not debar
any member from Christian Communion who
is aloriied in apparel differing somewhat in
form from that recommended by the general
assembly. We believe the wis^r course is to
advise the members tc refrain from the follies
and vanities of the worldly-minded, and adopt
the fashion of ihe pious and steadfast among
God's people. We believe this to be the most
prudent course — the better way. Of course if
any one adorns himaelf immodestly, and refus-
es to hsar the Go:-p ;l on this point, then he may
be informed that the privileges of God's house
will be withheld from him until he reforms
himself. A_d this would not be making any
human suggestion a test of fellowship, bnt the
Uw of the Lord asserts its claims and rights
for the good of the individual awi the whole
church. The safe policy is to keep within the
circle of God's revealed will, and let Him speak
in terms that none can misunderstand. Let
every man plant his feet upon the Bock and
these issues will settle themselves.
_______^^__ M. M. B.
THE EXTRA A. M. SESSION.
IT/ HAT to do with the unfiniahed business
V f left over by the late Annual Meeting is
giving rise to different opinions. Some are in
favor of holding an extra session next Fall,
for the purpose of finishing the business, think-
ing that if it is lelt over till next Spring it will
require the A. M., two weeks to complete her
work.
We think it would be difiScult to find a place
to hold the extra session on account of the ex-
pense attending such a meeting. It would also
require an extra draw on the tioie and means
of those who are in the habit of attending these
meetings, especially the delegates. To make
the necessary arrangements would also require
considerable time — more than there i^ between
this and cold weather.
la order to makes as little business as possi-
ble at the next Annual Meeting, we suggest
that each district, for once, labor to bring noth-
ing but love and good will. A little effort on
the oart of each member will enable this to be
accomplished. We might live harmoniously
for a number of years without any more de-
cisions than those that are now on the Min-
utes. In fact, we have decisions enough to
make of us a harmonious, religious body if we
will only obey them in the spirit of consisten-
cy.
'I'HK J^'H.'Bl'rUAlJElS' -A-T V^roHM.
457
Some of the matter left over might be with-
drawn by the churches that sent it, and in this
way greatly diminish the work of the nest A.
M. Let U3 all labor to burden the Annual
Meeting less, and rely more on the decisions
already made, not ia the sense of law, for they
are only interpretations of the Law, and as such
express t'ne mind of the general Brotherhoj'd,
being the only authorized (-xpression ot that
mind in existence. j h m.
Bbo. Holainger has published that when at
the Love feast at West Branch, III., June 16 ,b,
he was "not iovitod to preach because" he
"had not the regulation suit oq,'' and baciuse
he does not part his hair "in the middle" of his
head. Now before giv.ng the exact facts in
this case, we wish it understood tnat no man is
prevented from preaching in Northern Illinois
because he does not part his hair in the middle
and wear a certain form of coat. Aay brother
of good standing — any one who is in fall fel
lowship with his church at home, and ia duly
authorized by the church to preach can come
to Northern Illinois and preach, the Gospel
and will be listened to with pleasure and re-
ceive the love of God's dear children. Bat
the District, like any other District, ^'invites
into" her churches to preach, those whom she
thinks will be the most profitable in building
up and maintaining true and holy principles.
This is a right, we believe, claimed by each con-
gregation. Let it be known, in justice to Bro.
Eimund Forney that he did not apply any
''iron-clad rule," nor prevent said minister from
saying "a word for Christ and his cause." Said
minister was invited to sit with the ministers
by a fellow-laborer, but refused. He wanted
an ordained elder to ask him to sit behind the
table. Has it come to this that a man who is
sent by the Lord to preach the Gospel will
not preach until somebody else asks him?
The fact is, brother H., was at that time in-
volved in a grave difficulty with one of his ad-
joining congregations and the general Broth-
erhood, and a committee had been sent to wait
on him. Bro. Forney knew this, hence thought
it not best to insist on him to take part
in the exercises, but if he would have taken his
seat with the ministers, as he was invited to do,
he could have enjoyed the same liberty usually
extended to others. ^ It has ever been regarded
here amojg us as best for a minister, who is
under a charge of misconduct, not to take part
n the preaching exercises at Love-feasts until
his case has been settled, yet neither the elders
or the church will prevent him doing so. Ntith
er will they invite him nor urge him. Brother
Forney treated tnat minister just as he would
have treated any other minister under like
circumstances. And- more. Brother H., was
told why brother Forney did not invite him
ahd was repeatedly assured that hair and clothes
had nothing to do with it; but his own troubles
with the Brotherhood and those near his home
were the causes. Whether Bro. Forney did
right or wrong, is another question, and one
for each person to decide for himself; but what
is to b; thought of OU'; who gives as a rnason
fur not bsiug invited by Bro. Forney, that
which he has been assured is not the reason?
Truth must prevail. No wonder schisms and
diffi julties and strife aid bitterness arise when
men deliberately publish what they know is
erroneous. We regret this very much. We
feel that so long as misrepresentations are sen*
forth, and a disregard for the truth evinced,
there can be no union and peace. We still
maintain that there are no "'iron rules" in the
church. If there be one rule tnat prevents any
one from praising and worshiping God in the
beauty of holiness, or from walking humbly
belore him, of doing justly and loving mercy,
we would be pleaded to have it points d out, and
we promise to labor for its removal. We do
not want to see any man prevented from en-
tering into eternal glory, for what we wish for
ourselves we wish for others.
A QUEER thing happened in the congrega-
tional church at Elmira, N. Y. Pastor Thom-
as K. Beecher, on arising to deliver his sermon
last Sunday, found that he had put the wrong
manuscript in his pocket. Instead of reading
an old one to his congregation, or extempor-
zing a poor one, or getting embarrassed, he
told the organist to occupy the time while he
went to his study, and, returning with the
sermon he had intended to prea b, proceeded
to deliver it.
Bko. Hylton, of Virginia, wishes iv know
what has become of the "Dunkaid Church of
Indians?" All we know about them is what
was written by Bro. Bashor last Summer while
on his visit to California. He then mentioned
that there was, far up in the mountains, a body
of Indians that belonged to the Brethren, one
of their numbrr having been baptized by the
Brethren years before, and after returning to
his tribe, commenced preaching what he learn-
ed while with the Brethern. He succeeded in
convincing quite a number of his comrades and
then baptized them. Perhaps some of the
members in California can give the necessary
information.
It is pleasant to come home from some
wonderful achievement in art or in science, and
open the Bible, and read a description of it,
written thousands of years ago. When we re-
ceived from across the ocean the first trans-
atlantic telegram, "Glory to God in the highest.
Peace on earth and good will to men," the pre-
diction se'-ms to be fulfilled, "there shall be no
more sea.'' But now a telephone is used with
which persons converse between Calais and
Dover, across the straits of Dover, a distance of
twenty- one miles. There is good reason to
belieye that words spoken in Europe can be
fixed on their arrival 'here and heard, as though
the speaker were present.
Give expression to every noble and generous
thought. They will vibrate down through the
centuries when we are dust and ashes.
AMONG THE ROCKIES.
CUB DliKY.
July lltb. At 8 a m., we left Denvrr for
Idaho Springs, 3S miles Wcstof the metrjpilii
of Colorado. Twelve miles of a brefz? ride
over a rich farming country, made so by irii-
gating, and we arrived at the foot of ihe moun-
tains; then four miles through the Pass and
we are introduced to Golden, a beautiful city;
situated on Clear Creek, and just at the en-
trance to the great canyon. 0 i we spetd, now
this way then that, up, up, up, while on either
side the great mountaius rise thousands o /i=et,
some perpendicular while others are less steep,
but ja.-t ashigh. The fight is grand beyond
description. Oa one side is Clear Cief'k which
rushes down over the rooks foamibg tie.'t", then
i/iishing hurriedly onward until it strikes anoth-
er rock which has fallen from some lofty p.ak,
aad then gathers strengtti for another sweep.
We have seen tall peaks among the Ail^ghanies
and seen the seemingly mad torrents sweep
down the moutains, but Cteir Crdek and its
canyon — ts perpendicular walls aai imm-^me
peals, far excel those of the Blue Ridgf and
Alleghanies in height, grandeur and^ublimity.
But we are told that the Grand Caajoa i-f the
Arkansas is still grander and the mouniains
much higher. We expect to see that shoiUy.
Oa arriving at Idaho Springs, we straight-
way sought the mineral springs; for we had
brought our dinner along and we desired water
to complete the meal. We soon found them.
There is an iron spring and a soda spring near
each other. The soda is very hot — so much so
that an egg may be boiled in it. The iron wa-
ter is tepid, rather pleasant to taste and as
clear as crystal.
Mountains all around. To the North, high
up the side of the mountain we could see the
mines; and we regretted very much that time
did not permit us to visit them. Near the
spring was a moun!ain, and Bro. D. L Miller
and I concluded we would go to the top, so
leaving sister Miller and brother Abram Miller
to guard the camp, we began the ascent, and,
after much hard work, we had the pleasure of
sitting on the summit and viewing the great
mountains, covered with snow, to the west
about twenty miles away. Think of snow in
July! Yes plenty of it among the Rocky Moun-
tains.
Some enterprising person had been prospect-
ing on this hill, so we got down into the hole
and looked after specimens. We gathered a
few, then began the descent, and on arriving in
camp found our guards still doing duty. The
top of the mountain upon which we sat and
viewed the great works of God is about 8,000
feet above the level ot the sea. At 5 p. m., we
gathered up our baskets, went to the depot and
started for Denver. The day was pleasant, we
saw much, enjoyed toe works of God, and re:
turned retreshert in mind and body.
July 12th. Spent the day witn the family of
Bro. A. Miller, and in looking at the city oi
Dtnver. It is astonishing how many buildirga
are being erected here — and good substantial
ones they are.
45 H
THE BRETHREN A.T IVORK-
July 13th. Lit. B-Jivnr at 8 am, on the
Denver aad Rio GranH- Railway for Manitou,
75 miles South, arriv n? ahnut noon. The
first point of intsrest along th-i way was Castle
R ck. It seems as if a mound hal been created
covering several acres, and then a huge rock
placed on the top of the mound. The sides of
the rock are perpendicular and rise about one
hnndr d feet. Passing along rapidly we see
the mountains to the west and plains easl.T;ard,
the spell being broken occasionally by queer
and curiously contrived monuments as if they
grew right up out of the earth. One DPar
Colorado Springs look like a pest with an anvil
set on the top of it.
Now we are in Manitou. It is situated in a
narroiv valley at the loot of Pikes Peak, at an
eievatioii nf 6297 feet. Near it to the westward
is Ute Pass which cuts through the main
chain of the Rocky Mountains. The summit
of Pike's Pe=ik is 8000 feet above this beautiful
valley. Fouatain Creelt dashes down through
the valley, having its rise in the mountains and
reaches the plains through Ute Pass. There
are six mineral spvings here. The temperature
varies from 43° to 56° F., and they are strongly
filled with carbonic acid. As you come up the
valley, thefirstspring is the Shoshone, bubbling
ap from under a wooden canopy in the middle
of the principal road io the town. A. little fur-
ther on towards the west on the right bank of
Fountain Creek is the Navajo Spring, contain-
ing carboniles of soda, lime and magnesia. We
next cross the streaoi by a pretty rustic bridge,
and pass around a huge boulder and take a seat
in an ornamental summer-house. Just a few
feet from the door is the Manitou Spring. Its
taste resembles that of the Navajo. Going up
the right bank of the stream nearly a quarter of
a mile, we reach, near the road, the Uce Soda.
This is very much like the Navajo and Mani-
tou Springs, though not quite so strong chem^
ica'ly. Coming back a short distance, we cross
the stream and go up Ruxton's creek nearly
a half mile, and arrive at a summer-house near
the creek, in which is the Iron Ute. The
water is very effervescent, and notwithstanding
the strong chalyoeate taste is quite agreeable.
Continuing on a few hundred yards we reach
the Little Chief which is strongly impregnated
with sulphate of soda, and contains also con
sid':'rable iron.
These springs were regarded as healing wa-
ters among the Indians, and the white man
veri y regards them as the same, for he comes
here from all parts of the country — even from
Europe. Suitable buildings have been erected
for the seekers of health, and the town is rapid-
ly improving, neat cottages and dwellings dot
the valley and hillsides, making it a delightful
place to live. Professor Loew says these springs
resemble those of Ems and excel those of Spa
— "two of the most celebrated groups in Eu
rope."'
From here excursions are made to the sum-
mit of Pike's Peak — 13 miles up the mountain;
to Crystal Park; to Seven Lakes; Manitou Can-
ons, Cheyenne Cannons, seven miles; to
Ute Pais, Rainbow Falls and tiibGar-lf-n of the
Gods.
Atlivep M,in company with D. L. Miller
and wife we started on foot for Manitou Heights
to the south. We passed up through a glen
about a mile gradually rising until we were aboi.t
500 feet above the valley. The distance around
to the south side of the height being too great
and the time too short, we concluded to scale
t'ne heignts irom the west side, so up we went
the editor leading, the manager of Mt. Morris
Ci'lege in the rear and his wife between, a few
feet at a time and then we would rest. We
take hold of the bushes above us, hand the end
of our cane to sister Miller and we grasp the
other with our hand and make another stride
upward, brother Miller staying behind his wife
prepared against any emergency to go down.
Finally we reached the summit, 8000 ffcetabyve
the sea. To def cribe the sci-nic splendor utterly
fails our pen. Colorado Springs, five miles
eastward, looked like a little hamlet, though it
is a city of 5.000. Beyond it, the plains stretch
ed out to our view foi* about 100 miles. North
were the Gardens of the Gods and the moun-
tains and Williaoi's Canyon. E.st, rising up in
to the clouds, stood grand old Pike's Peak,
while South were mountains which looked like
little children beside great Pike. At 7: 30, p
M., we returned to our place of lodging, thank-
ful for what we saw and enjoyed. These wa-
ters, and travels up the mountains do me good.
Next for the top of Pike's Peak on horse-
back. M. M E
WriLLIAM
From the Chicago T.-ibune.
MORGAN.
THE HIAGABA EIVER THE PL ACS OF HIS DEATH,
AVD NOT QENESEB COUKTY.
THE following statement was made, as the
date shows, nearly six years ago, but was
not published at the time it was made, and had
slipped out of mind and remained untbought of
until now. The gentleman by whom it was
made — the Rev. Mr. Van Doren — is a clergy
man who lived for many years in this city, and
who subsequently moved to Indiana He was
born and brought up in New York, and in that
way came in conta'^t with the persona to whom
he refers. H s affidavit is as follows:
"In the Fall of 1839 I boarded with a Mrs.
Graham, in E^st Brooklyn, L. I , the widjw of
the celebrated lawyer known as the attorney
for those four men tried for murdering
Morgan, who who had published the "Myster-
ies of Freemasonry." During the six months,
Mrs. G., with her family told me the following
facts. They demonstrate the actual murder of
Morgan as near as human evidence can do it.
In my last interview with Bishop Whitehouse,
we had quite a lenghty talk of Mrs. G. and her
husband, and Mrs. G. was a member of his
church in the city of Rochester, N. Y.
"One evening, on returning home, he told
his wife that h^ had received a retention fee of
$10,000 to defend the men charged with the
murder of Morgan. Her surprise was so great
that she cou'd not believe it. But he persisted
in the statement that, in case he cleared them,
he was pledged 110,000 more. She felt stunned,
as if struck by a bolt of lightning. She be-
gan expostulating with him as to the awful
crime, and the thought that her husband, a
tjrofessed Christian, and whose talent, elo-
quenc, learning, and fame she was justly proud,
should shield miserable murderers, overcame
her. She could neither eat nnr drink. Then
gathering her strength, she flung herself at his
feet and begged him, for her sake, for their
children's sake, for his eternal well being, un-
der no circumstances to incur their guilt and
stain himself with the blood on their heads,
hearts, and hands. He was inexorable. '1
must have the splendid fee,' he said. 'I must
have the fame their clearing will surely obtain.'
She wept and was crushed under inconsolable
grief. She refused to retire, snd spent Ihe en-
tire, livelong night, iflternately on her knees,
pacing the floor, and weei-iag, as though it
would prove the death of the body and soul of
her honored and beloved husband.
''In the morbin? she came, as for a funeral,
to the table and refused a erumb. She had no
heart fir any thing, but sank down in sad fore-
bodings that the wrath of God and vengeance
due the crime of the four, would blast her then
happy household. Mr. Graham did plead their
cause, cleared the murderers, and won the $10,-
000. The cause of his wife's gritf I omitted to
mention. She asked him if he thought they
were guilt?. He replied that they had confess-
ed to him that they murdered him on the Niag-
ara river. He knew he could trust her with
the dread secret. He reeeivejl the balance of .
;he $20,000, believed to be the largest fee that
had been paid in the land for a crimitjal suit
brought to a successful issue. Mr. G. had a
score of ofF-rs for partnership in the priacipal
cities. He selected New York city. Business
flowf d in. For three years he rode the highest
wave of legal fame and income. Then his wife's
fears were ralized in a terrible manner. His
reason tottered. His mind failed. He went to
Philadelphia and bought $2,000,000 worth of
real estate. He sent for his wife. She came
and brought him home, and with her once
noble but then ruined husband, drove to the
door of the Insane Asylum. She saw the large
door close upon her idol blasted. From that
dreadful dwelling of madmen and deranged, he
never departed. After lingering some years he
died, and the funeral of his body was but a sad
and solemn mockery of the funeral of his noble
reason, prostituted for gain. That splendid
advocate was a sermon and sacrifice to the
thousands ot aspiring jurists who were tempted
to prefer gold to God.
W. H. Van Dobkn."
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st
day of November, A. D. 1875.
Henry Buediok,
Notary Public, Cook Co., 111.
A PEIEND loveth at all times, and a brother
is born for adversity.
THE BRETHREN ^T ^^ORK.
4zb.i
J. S. MOHLEK,
Editor.
All commuDicatious for this department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J, S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the 10th chapter of Acta, commencing at verse
43rd. W M. Long.
Please explain the latter part of the 4th vt-rse of
the 6th chapter Ist Cor. : " Who are those that are
least esteemed ia the church ?"
Hakry Gillam.
Will some one explain Genesis 4: 15—" \nd the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.
And the Lord set a mark upon Ciin, lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was the mark
He set on him ? Robert T. Crook.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Ahel were the
llrst-bornof all the living. If so, who was his
wife ? Mary C. Norman.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse in
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
ows: "And there were dwelling at .Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, out of every nation under
heaven." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or notV
Robert T. Crook.
I TOLD YOU SO.
THE above phrase is freqaently used, after a
disputed subject has developed itself, If
husband and wife conjecture as to the probabil-
ity of rain, the wife saying, she thinks it will
rain; the husband thinks it will not; — if the
rain comas, she instantly informs her husband,
"I told you so."
If the wife pimpers the child with sweet-
meats, delicacies, etc., etc., against the present-
ations of her husband, and sickness ensues, he
promptly iiiiorms her, "I told you so."
It the character of a certain person is assail-
ed and parties take sides as to the trathfuluess
or falsity of the report, (which they most al-
ways do) the party happening to be in the
right asserts his or her superior wisdom by tell-
ing the other party, " I told you so." Tue
phrase is simply an offshot of egotism. The
party happening to be in the right, was about
as ignorant, as to the final development of the
disputed point, as the others, and it is only aft-
er the matter has developed itself, that the
phrase is used.
But there is a moral connected with the
phrase, that we would do well to give heed to.
God "has told us" a great many things in
His Word, that affect our eternal destiny in
the world to come, either for weal or woe; and
the time is coming, when it will be ascertain-
ed, how well we have observed the things "God
has told us."
Swearer — if you are finally rejected for your
profanity, remember, " God told you so," be-
forehand.
Drunkard — if you are rejested for yoar in-
temperance, remember, that "God has told yon
so."
Blasphemer, if you are cast away, don't for-
get that "God told you so."
Proud, vain man or woman, — if God refuses
to accept you finally, think now, that " God
told yon so." I
L ar, — i( fjr yotr unt uth'nlness G jd s'u u!d
cabtjouaway, the stiugiug truth wi;l cume
home to }our heart, that '■ G- d told you fo "
Sinnn) — you need not wait for eternity to de-
velop this matter, but you can know the certain-
ty of your destiny now. God has revealed this
beforehand in His Word.
Christian, — if jou are tea);iti-d, ' God has
to A 3 on so." Dj not be discouraged. He will
make your eseap- possible.
If yon meet with trials and affliction- on the
way, be comforted in the thought, that " God
told you so." It is with much tribulation that
we enter the kiagdotu, and our troubles here,
will only make us richer there.
If the prison or filthy dungeon should bo
your lot, be not discouraged, for, "God told you
so."
If the flame should consume your mortal
body, in defence of truth as it is in Jesus, be
not discouraged, for "God told you so." ".And
if you lose your life for my sake t^a the Gos-
pel's, ye shall find it again,' says Christ.
If, in the final day, y.iu will shine like the
sun in the kingdom of your Father, and your
joys be unspeakable and ft 11 of glory, and your
reward so great, that no mortal mind could con-
ceive them, and your happiness be forever com-
plete, know now, that " God has told you so."
J. S. M.
■ ♦ ■
LET US HAVE LIGHT I
r
Gen. 1 : 3, What was that Light, seeing the sun
and moon were only made the fourth day ? Some
one please explain. Lizzie B. Myers.
N No. 22, B. AT W., we have a reply to the
above query. As editor Moore says, " we
are apt to get into deep water." But, perhaps,
we can draw out some ideas by this article.
Light, according to the "dynamic" theory is
a mode of force, originating in molecular mo-
tion, as are heat, electricity and chemic il afiin-
ity. And farther, each of these forces is con-
vertible into each of the others, — may produce
the rest and be produced bj them.
Light, for instance, is accompanied by heat,
and a high degree of heat by light. And by
chemical action we may produce heat, light and
electricity.
Now the days spoken of in Genesis undoubt-
edly refer to long periods of time.
The science of geology has done much to en-
lighten us on what transpired during these
periods. It is a point beyond dispute, that this
globe was once in a liquid or molten state, per-
haps an undistinguishable mass, together with
all of the innumerable worlds that revolve
around us, and the sun.
But there came a time when the chaos began
to assume definite forms; when the earth began
to gradually cool of, to revolve around a com-
mon center and upon its own axis.
Now, as force of any kind will produce heat,
and heat will produce light, we see how this
light MIGHT have been produced, i. e , by the
light thrown out from its own surface. Doubt-
less there was a time when ths surface of our
earth was as hot and luminous as the surface
of the sun and stars are now. And experi-
ments, already made, go to show that the cen-
ter of the earth is now in a molten state.
D lubtlees Mr Mjers disinttrprets 2 Pi-i.r
3; 6, 7. The apostle certainly referred to the
dfstruction of the world by the fl>rd in the
time of Noah, which reference is made plain
by ri^ading the remainder of seventh ver«e.
The "Chaotic Perird," would ncdoubt^dly
come after the light, when the gradual cooling
of the earth, would enyelope it in r^aikness
and clouds. Then the n€C^s*ity ai-ois (or a
" Great Luminary," and the sun, men and
stars appeared. Out of the " Chaot'e Period,"
there burst from the crea ive power of Ihe
great Creator a world li light.
Hence we remark: Fiist, the fiat, " L°t Ih'ie
be light," refeis to the liaht from the red hot
surface of the earih.
Second, that after the g<-nerdl co'-'iag off •
the earth, came a period f^' darknts', of clouds,
by evaporation, which enshroud* d the earth in
darkness. The Chaotic period csourred, which
is the second day.
Third. The sun ard !e.«ser lights «ppe;ired
after this period, and that it is the beginning of
order in all things.
While I do not find fault with what .has
been written on this suVj^ct in previous issues,
I believe science will throw more light yet,
upon not only this, but many other, not fully
understood sabj^cts in the Bible. While I do
not lay any claim to this on scientific principles,
it may, I think, draw out a full explanation
from some one else.
Wishing for the Light,
1 Am Tours,
' W. P. M.
SuNDAT-ScHOCL workers will long remem-
ber the late Stephen Paxson, the great Sunday-
school missionary of the West. He was filled
with his work. The following incident is a key
to his whole oharactei :
"He was offered at one time, on account of
his extensive acquaintance with the West and
his integrity of character, a partnership in the
purchase of western lands. Tje offer was de-
clined, because it would divert him from the
Sabbath-school work. In after-years, the gen-
tleman who had made him the cfFr-r, showed
him a memorandum that the lands had pro-
duced a revenue of §50,000; bat Father Pax-
son, drawing his note book from his pocket,
pointed to the record of 50 000 children gather-
ed by him into the Sabbath-schools, and tri-
umphantly exclaimed, 'I would not alter the
record, nor change the investment.' "
" I OSCE heard a conversation between a
church member and an infidel. After argu-
ments were urged at some length on both
sides, the infidel observed to his friend that
they might as well drop the subj-^ct of conver-
sation; 'for' said he, 'I a G not believe a single
word yoa say, and more than this, I am satis-
fied that you do not really belieye it your-
self; for, to my certain knowledge you have not
given as much for the spread of Christianity, —
such of the buildings of churches, foreign and
domestic missions, — as your last Durham cow
cost, ^hy, sir, if I believed Ihe one-half of
what you say you believe, I would mike it my
KULE to give to the church, and let my farm be
the EXCEPTION.
4:60
TELE BRETHREN ^T M^ORK-
(^mxt^)mkntL-
From tlie KocMes to the Alleglianies.
NUMBER VII.
Farragut, Iowa, July 23rd, '81.
My last waa "written from West Virginia
while awaiting the train and sweltering under
the heat of a burning s in. The train was be-
hind time, but at last we were cff up i;he rug-
ged, clifl'-bound valley or rather gorge of New
river. Poiots of interest called to remem-
brance circumstances that transpivpd years
ago. "See that log cabin just across the river."
There is where I tried to preach my first ser-
mon. The text I shall never forget. There,
too, is the spot, by the shelving rock, where at
different times precious souls were led into the
liquid stream and confessed Christ as their Sav-
ior. Farther up, another spot is plain to view
where J, a number of times, administered the
ordinance of biptism. Some of the willing
subjects have gone over to the other shore, and
others linger near ''jast waiting." On we
sp9ed, and as the lint riys of the setting sun
tinge the high-laids on the opposite side of
the river we fake the last look at the lands of
Fayelte county atd think of the dear ones left
behind. Tunnel after tunnel is passed through;
one takes us beneath the main range of the
Alleghany mountains. We had a hope of a
view by moonlight of she famous White Sul-
phur Spring?, but as we passed tbem by, we
were a victim to the influence of "nature'?
sweet rei-torer."' Wife says the numerous neat
white cottages, large and magnificent hotels
and beautiful suTroundings looked indeed in-
viting this hot weather.
Early in the morning we arrived
ton, Va., where we tarried until
During the time we took a stroll around town.
Familiar old-time marks put us in mind of our
boyhood days, as it was near this place we were
"raised." There is the old stone jail from
which, as one of the guards, we helped conduct
a murderer to the gallows. Then we belonged
to the military, and tried to be obedient to the
law and our captain; now we are trying to
conduct condemned sinners to the place of jsar-
don that they may live in obedience to Gospel
law and follow our Heavenly Captain.
The Deaf and Dumb Asylum and Asylum
for the Insane are extensive buildings located
here.
Now we are aboard the beautiful cars of the
B. & 0. R. R. At Weyers' Cave Station we are
met by brother F. Cline and taken to his pleas-
ant home near by.
Afternoon meeting at the Valley meeting-
house. Met with many brethren and sisters
and old-time associates. Next day, at 10 A.
M,, meeting at the Brick church, near New
Hope, at 3: 30 P. M at Mountain View Chap-
el, and at night across South river, near broth-
er Daniel Tounts'. The weather was extreme-
ly hot, and we thought three engagements
with the enemy in one day rather a severe de-
scription; but by the grace of God we hope
some good may result.
Next evening at night meeting at Barren
Ridge meeting-house. On the following day,
bv the kindness of brother Yount, accompanied
at
10
Staun-
A. M.
bv sitter Yount, we went to visit the world-re
nowned Weyerj' Gave. Mr. Mohler, our
guide, Jed us from chamber to chamber, and
was very attentive in showing us the marvel-
ous beauties and astonishing wonders of this
immense cavern. It would be a useless task to
undertake to describe the cave so that one
could have a true conception of its real beau-
ties and singular formations, all the work of
nature's delicate finger. Indeed may we say,
"Marvelous art thy works, oh Lord !" The
change from the cool temperature cf the cave
to that on the outside was remarkable, and
caused exclamations of surprise. After partak-
ing of our lunch, we were off for the depot,
and soon were at Mt. Crawford, from whence
brother John Flory took us to his desirable
home.
On the evening of the lith, meeting in the
Bridgewater church-house. Next day at Day-
ton, and the following day, (Saturday) attend-
ed the Brethren's Harvest or Thanksgiving
meeting in the Bridgewater church. In the
evening was taken by brother David Long to
Augusta county, nsar Sangersville. Meeting
next day at 10 A M. in-the Brethren's new
church. At 3: 30 P. M. at Beaver Creek, and
at night at Spring Creek, in the Normal
School building. By the way, we think the
friends of the school will make a success of it-
Brother D. C. Flory as principal and under
the management of the Brethren, and govern-
ed by right principles, we cannot see other
than a bright future for the school. The sur-
rounding community itself can support a large
school, and already it is being patronized by
parties from a distance.
Monday we visited Dayton again. Paid our
respects to the "Musical Million" company.
They are, to all appearances, doing a thriving
business, and dealing out "music" in almost
every style to suit the musical world. They
have their own printing-press, book-bindery,
etc., etc.
At night preaching at Bowman's school
house. This was our last appointment in the
valley. Thougti our visit was short, we had
the pleasure of visiting hosts of dear members,
relatives and old friends, and the large audienc
es that greeted us at all appointments, mostly
members of the church, gave evidence of the
numerical strength of the Brotherhood in the
valley, and the evident fruits of genuine relig-
ion as expressed in the lives of the brethren
and sisters, evidenced the fact they were strong
in the faith once delivered to the saints. Gos-
pel discipline is the order that will always sep-
arate from the world and bring about a unity
of sentiment and love in the church. Let the
flesh-pleasing, world-loviug, fashion-monger,
hat-devotee go to the churches of the valley of
Virginia, and learn the lesson of a practical
application of the principles of the Gospel to
the lives of men and women, and then go
home and lay his mouth so low in the dust
that the voice of seven times Sevan thunders
can never awake him to speak again for Satan
through a false-labeled trumpet.
So many showed their kindness to us all,
that we cannot give mention of all by name.
Sa£&;3 it to say that vie aha,]] never, no never
forget them and their kindness and good wish-
es, and of course God will bless them. The
parting hand and starting tear are only a pre-
lude to those happy meetings in the "sweet by
and by."
Tuesday noon w.e were off down the valley
for Harper's Ferry, where we had to lay over
until 11 o'clock at night, when we were off for
Cumberland, where we changed cars, gettirjg
aboard the fast train for Pittsburg. What a
rough road, and how fast the train did run!-
A. wakening in the morning and seeing day-
light peeping in, the brakesman says, "Mey-
ersdale." Yes, we want to p'jep at the town.
Looks somewhat familiar. Here we attended
the Annual Meeting some years ago. On we
go, thence down the river around the craggy
points. Yes, it is a rough country. Pittsburg
is reached. After a short delay we were off
again over th? P. Ft. W. & C. R. R., on
through Ohio. "Smithville." Yes, over there
is brother Hoovers', the place of Annual Meet-
ing years ago. Beyond is the old church where
the elders met. We think of those times and
then how time flies. Prophets have died and
gone, and still the church liv^s. God is good!
He can save the church. Wooster and Mans-
field is nassed. We think of friends, then
night closes in and we lay our head upon ths
pillow and go away into the land cf dreams.
Time and again we awake. The storm is rag-
iug, rain falling in torrents, and the lightnings
flash and thunders roll, but on we go. Day
dawns forty miles from Chicago. Morning
wet and foggy. Before we get to Chicago it
begins to rain; no diffsreuoe, Ke run into the
sheds adjoining the depot and soon are within
its capacious walls. After breakfast we saw
sister Susan Thomas of Iowa sate aboard the
omnibus tor the Rock Island depot. She had
been on a visit to Virginia to see her parents,
and had accompanied us thus far, and then
with umbrella in hand we sallied forth through
the crowded thoroughfare of this great city
for a walk of about a mile to see the General
Agent of the C. B. & Q. road. Rfturned just
in time to take the 10: 20 A. M. train, and off
again across the Stats of Illinois. About sun-
down crossed the Great Father of Waters at
Burlington, Iowa, thence on across the State
of Iowa to Red Oak, where we arrived next'
morning and changed cars for this place. At
the depot were met by brother B. F. Flory,
(brother in the flesh also) and soon were rest-
ing at his home f'-om a continuous run of three
days and three nights. Through it all, the
Lord has blessed us, and we praise his name.
J. S. Floet.
Please Kead Again.
God's whisper is louder and longer than sev-
en thunders from the mother of harlots or any
of her minions.
Truth is the essence of Deity, and is mighti-
er in its silence than the most obstreperous
roar of the lion of hell. The look of Truth
Incarnate melted Peter's heart.
In No. 26, page iOl, 3rd column, 6th line
from bottom, for tatter read tattle.
Page 406, 2Qd column, tenth line from top,
for law read ban. C. H. Baisbaugh.
From M. V. Sword. — I do hope the day
will come when I can do something towards
dMr.Vf-lMBnS. ^,T -wo:EiJ-£.
461
spreadiag the &03pel over this land. 0 1 what
wickedness there is in this country; it i" too
bad, — drinking, swearing, and playing card?,
etc. 0 that the day would soon come when
all shall know the Lord from the least unto the
greatest Psople in thia country don't rfad
tLc Bible or religious papers much. — MaysvUle,
Colo.
From P. S. Garrnan.— Eldr Geo. Wolfe
ia suflfdring from pirtial paralysis. The attfn'i-
ing physician pronounces the case critica'.
General health of the country, good. Crops,
below the avsrage. Qaality, good. Weather,
warm. — Modesto, Cal.
From John A Studebaker.— Oar quarter-
ly council came oiF the 3rd inst. We did not
fully decide to hold a Love-feast this Fall yet.
If yfe do, we will send a notice to B. at W.
for publication. May Gcd bless all the d^ar
brethren and listers who so liberally responded
to the call from Denmark to build them a
meeting-hou?e. They ate not only laying up
treasures here on earth, but also in heavuD.
"For where your treasure is there will your
heart be also." Matt. 6:21. Our heart, dear
brethren, is in the work, but our means being
limited, we cannot ii what we would like to.
But those of us who are bkssfd with tbis
world's goods and to spare, cannot certainly
put their money to a better use than for the
spread of the Gospel in Denmark, as well as
elsewhere. In reading the decision of late A
M., I also see that the church is still united in
the wearing of plain apparel. May God help
us all to be a separate people from the world in
dress as well as in our daily walk and conversa-
tion. When we are received into the church,
we all promise to forsake the world, its fash-
ions, and vain amusements. But how many
of us soon forget the vow we make to God in
baptism ! Then if we have broken our cove-
nant with Otod, let us renew it and go on unto
perfection, live faithfully until death and final-
ly in the resurrection receive a jast recompense
of reward for the deeds done in the body, etc
— Grenola, Elh Co., Kan.
From J. R. Spacht — To all who are in-
terested in the Home Mission of the North-
western District of Ohio, and indeed all who
love Jesus, and are concerned for the welfare
of their fellow-man:
The commission., "Go ye into al) the world,
and preach my Gospel to every creature, is a
command binding upon the ministry, the laity
by no means excluded. The Scripture asks
the qjestions: "How shall they hear without a
preacher? and how shall they preach excpt
they be sent?" While it is the ministers'
duty to go and make disciples of all nations,
the laity should be deeply interested in the
work, and as we are members one of another,
we should be co-workers, and all labor togeth-
er for the furtherance of the Gospel of Christ
Our ministerrj have their bodies to feeii and
clothe, and families to maintain as well as the
laity, and for them to be called away from
their labor to preach aud at the same tiraa be
at an expense and the laity at home erjoying
the conifiT^ of thfir families and idding to
their w>Hltb,Hnd not give anything for the
spread of the Gospel, is not at. all reasonable,
and does by no means show the spirit of a true
disciple of Christ, nor a concern for the salva-
tion of poor sinners. What a glorious pre j^ct
it would be if some of our wealthv brethren
would say, '"D^ar brother evangelist, you go
over yonder and preach tT ihcse peoplf; they
are anxious to hear the Word. Go and give
them the bread of life and I will furnish the
necessary means."
Would it not he much better, dear brethren
for us to spend some of our means this way
tha>a to hoard up all for our children? Wf
have not the assurance that the wealth laid up
for them will be to them a blessing. Often it
proves otherwise, even a curse. Lst us, then,
use at least a part of our wealth in fulfilling
one of our Savior's last commands: "Go ye into
all the world and preach my Gospel to
every creature." We havs one foreign mission
and this barely sustained. Brethren, we ought
to have many more. Jesus said, "What will it
profit a man it he gain the whole world and
lo=e his own soul?" If one soul outweighs in
value the whole world, eternity only can reveal
the worth of the souls that will be saved
through the agency of Bro. Hope in Denmark.
Dear brother, be encouraged. You no doubt
have much sorrow and many trials to endure,
but remember Jesus will richly repay you for
all. While there are millions of precious souls
starving for the want of the bread of life in for-
eign lands, there are also those in our mid&t
wto are calling to have the Gospel preached to
them.
Oar blessed Jesus who ones lived here on
this earth, and went about, himself preochins
to the people and working miracles, that they
would believe on him, after his crucifixion
said, "Preach my Gosoel to every creature." 1
hope, then, thaf none of our beloved brethren
will say that it is wrong for the laity to help
the ministry to go to places where there is no
organized church and but few m'^mbers living,
or some anxious seekers afcer the truth. Then
if it is not wrong it is right for them to help
to preach the Gospel to every creature, and it
wa-i so considered by our D'strict Meeting of
1879 that in ord^r to reach such isolated plac-
es, the laity should be called upon to contrib-
ute something towards carrying on the work.
This meeting then appointed a board of five,
whose duty it was to appoint solicitors in each
congregation, who were to, call on the ditf ren'
members to donate something towards the
mission. To the solicitors: Your work of so-
liciting funds will perhaps seem a task to you
at t'mes; when you call on a member that does
not (eel to give anything, don't Vt this dis-
courage you. You need not eonx for money;
if any should not g^vd cheerfully, their otfer-
ing would not be a'csptable unto God, and the
District M^'etmg advised that there should be
no coaxing done. The best way to proceed, if
your elder is willing, is to get the names of all
the members on a slip of paper, and then di-
vide them to each solicitor, and when you are
done soliciting or have a suflicient amount to
send, send it by registered letter or postal mon-
ey orler, to Joseph R .throck, Dunkirk, Har-
d;n Co , Ouio, Treasurer < f Home Mission, and
name the aaiount sent liim. On a postal card
anfl send it to J. R Spacht, Sncretary, (sams
address). Please attend to this as Boon as Jyou
can convenienily, as the Board should know
how much means there will b« to carry on the
work. Those ^ho wish to make a call for
preaching, first consult your elder inregaid to
making a call, then get a place in which to
h.ild the meeting, and send your cal! to the
Secietary or any member of the Board.
To the contributors: How much s'aou-d
each on:' give? Every man according as he
purposeth in bis heart so let h'm give. How
should he give? Not grudgingly or of necessi-
ty. Why? Because Gcd loveth a cheerful giv-
er. 2 Cor. 9: 7. Djar brethren, if we would
all obey the commind that Paul gavi^ to the
Corinthian church, (1 Cor. 16:' 2) there would
be mlack. of means to carry on the work of
t'-.e Lord. Our Danish Mission would ire well
supplied, and there would be many more mis-
sionaries sent to cfirry the glad tidings of sal-
vation to pror sinners who are now in darkness.
If it were necessary for the Corinthian church
to heed the command, is it not j ist as necessa-
ry that the church heed it now? Tiead it, pon-
der it, and then lay by you in store as Gad has
prospered you. - Dunkirk, Ohio.
' [The above has been delayed a few weeks. A
pressure of wnrk on our part caused it to be
overlooked. — Ed.]
From J. M. English — Many months ago,
I was solicited to subscribe for thia paper, but
tboQglit it won'd be of little benefit to m». Fi-
nally I submitt: d and subscribed for the paper.
I have received ray third paper and am patient-
ly waiting for the fourth, to hear the glad tid-
ings from rav Brethren from far and near. It
gives me gr'at encouragement to hear that
the work of the Lnrd is increasing tho world
over. Our Sunday school is under good
progression Th" average attendance is about
one rurdred. We hope that the Lord will
bless the work that- the result may be beneficial
to i^ll. Brother Jacob Appleman left our
church .Juiv Mfch, to pay a visit to the Breth-
ren in Kansa.=, wher^ he expects to make bis
home if the locality will prove sactisfactory
to him. Ws foel sad to h°ar of his d-parinre,
as be is a laborer in the cause of Christ, but we
trust our lo-.s will be siine good brethren and
sisters' great gain. — Union Church, Plymouth,
Ind.
Trom Joslah Barnhart. — Please announce
througli your colum'S that the brethren of
the Appanoose church, Franklin county,
Kansas, contemplate holding their Communion
meeting Sapt^mb'-r 10th, at the residence of
James T. Kinsey, four and one-half miles
north of Csntropolis, and three and one-half
miles south of the Marion postcfEce. The
meeting to commence at 3 o'clock P. M. A
general inyitation is extended "o brethren and
friends, an! esp"cia'ly to ministering brethren.
Win siy that there will hi arrangements for
conveyance fr im 0 tawa to pUcj of mseting
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rail will please c-irrespoud with toe writer and
give notice in die time, by writin? him at Ap-
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S. T. BOSSEIiMAN,
Editor.
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HOW I KEEP WELL.
SICKNESS is a result arihing fr m disobedi-
ence to the law governing the mind and
bod", either from ignorance or of willful trans-
gression. Man is therefore Vfell in proportion
to his obedience to law.
Individuals live diff<rently, and may not all
be governed by the same law. All may not
suffer from the same tran-gression, but in the
many ways in which humanity may transgress,
nono are free, ard their ailments may all be
traced to some violation of law governing
their being.
Individuals have habitp, ways, fashiors,
method", and modes of life on earfcb, each in
their sphere moving onward in health or sick-
ness. I had my ways of life and so differently
were they to the true philosophy of health
that I became sick. The first step was to
leara the la v of my own being. Having bi-
comf- acquiintrd with it, obedience to the law
goveiaiag my being had to be brought ii to
rtqiisition. Here arose a wu.f'are bctwe.n
self-ienial and indulgence, the spiritual and
th ■ carnil, th*" pi'sioas and the holy q lietude
of tiiy inner fet-ling< and betvfeii igaora^cp
ami a b ttnr kno^ldge of Iif.-, I i oj qiersd
foes, am en q lering yet and in proportion ti'
mf victory 1 am veil. A', th^ early age of six-
te 'ii 1 di-C'iv-^rt-d my s'nil wjs di^eas^', was
sin-s'ck. Ft ibref lonz ytars I sought a
r- iiedial Bgency. Tbe fl^sh warred against
the t^i.jrit, !i],d a'te^a hsirfl atru/gle obtnined h
\it:tory tnrr.i g-i Cnsi^t, ai.d by tie al -'leaiing
(lott-ncy t.f hi.i bli>od, I wai cleans d. I [.-11
alT'iiig. yt-t I made I lie grand nii-iake. [ hal
not yet l-iirtied tl e tn.'e m aning of the text,
'"Glor.fy G d ill the body ai,d in the spirit."
It. wa< too much a culture i.f the spirit to ihi-
iie^lectof th^ boly. I h7ed then like tuo man\
Cnristians aow live — ivith bodies umonsecrat
'-", tiot havini; true ideas of bodily holine<s.
Years passfd ( D, tind a good hhare of th>m ii.
ill h-alr.h. Though [ aspired to greater holi-
ness 1 milrt but littln progress, kuosviag that
Scku' -8 ill bridy causes the mind to be depress-
tii i-nl t "t ihe condition of the b-'dy greatly
i'fiiiticd mv i'tell' ctual c-nceptions. Of
'iter \. sin new ligbt has sprung up in my
sml. To inv happy pleisur* I fiad to b» a true
flhri^'Nan I must live above th- di-iturbaucs of
this lifr;. Aud to hsiVH the a^cecd-'ncy, [ had
to ch-atgH iiiv nianni-r i f living. I did change.
I 1 a former article ol mine you know howl
g':t well. I remnin well by obeying law. I
erid-^v .r to hnniir Cnnst in th^ body as well
a< 111 ih" ppirif.. I r.'g-ird mv Sivior as the all-
h-diiiji (ifajsiirsfi of body and soul I keep
111 S'if I'iyHl to if .>1 and lovingly submissive to
ihi A-ill !>(■ my hl-ssed .Je-ii'. By this holy
consHEratini', in i | a«f i r, aff-ctioDS, and fmc-
11. !.■< r- nKi-.s-d, b'i in a bne s ihiTii-?ive to
t'l- "Hi . t t'firi-!,.
By bfcrming thoroughly imbuea wjih Ihis
Hpirlfc I pai take of hjg vitalifiy an'd can live as
he liveo. This then brought all my labors to
perfect ss^em. I labor 'with mine own
hands" snffi .ient to supply my family, dress
htalthlully, eat plain foods and at regular in-
terval^, eat no fotd of any kir d between meals,
ri=e and retire at regular hours, giving sufii
cent rest to the body, breathe plenty of fresh
air, rely upon God and subsist upon the boun
ties of heaven. Am a firm believer in the
higher forces which the Savior holds as a cnrt-
tive to all who may apply. I reeogniz? its po-
tency. 1 abstain from all alchoholic stimu-
lants. Drink nothing but pure water. Teas
and rcffee are discarded. Tobacco in all its
forms has never defiled my lips or breath. In
short, I endeavor to be "temperate in all
things," and by the guidance of the Holj
Spirit, whom Jesus has sent, guiding me into
obedience to ail truth, I remain well. b.
SHAVING THE BEARD.
'PHE custom of shaving the beard was eD»
J. forced by Alexander of Macedon, not for
fashion, but for a practical end. He knew that
the soldiers of India, when they encountered
their foes, bad a habit of grasping them by
the beard, and so he OId^red his soldiers to
shave. Afterward shaving was practicid ifi
the Macedonian army, and then among Greek
citizens. The Romans imitated the Greeks in
thu practic- , as they did in many other things
and spread it to the diif -rent European nations
yet barbaric In the middle age", at the timn
1 f the R-naissanc, shaving was introduced,
and Ihe habit was r»t-iined, though classicism
gave plici to rom^n'icism, and thut, in its
turn, was replaced by realism. The beard was
a source of trouble to Peter the Great, who,
simultaneously with the introduction of his
great reforms in Russia tried ti indue e his peo-
ple to imitate the stuvi ;g nutioas This inm -
vaticn was resisted by his s-u j cts with the ut-
most resistaac', and they preftrred to pay
heavy penalties rather than to suffer any dis-
figurement, as they believid, of the' image ol
God. T'j the Russian of olden times the beard
was a symbol of liberty. In si Vr-ral countries
of Western Europe and in the United States
the beard wis restored to hjnur only about
twenty years ago, but even 5et the mtjirity of
men respect the custom iiitioductd by Alexin-
der lb- Great. (B)
der the circumstances she was compelled to re-
main where she was.
Finally, after this coarse jesting had contin-
ued for nearly an hour, a little girl, who, with
her mothe', sat in front of the party, stepped
out timidly from her seat, and going up to the
ringleader of the group — a young man whose
countenance indicated considerable intelli-
gence— she presinted him with a small Bible.
She was a little delicate-looking creature, only
seven or eight years old, and as she laid the
book in his hands she raised her soft eyes ap-
pealingly to his, but without spying a word
went back to her seat.
The party could not have been more com
pletely hushed if an angel had silenced them.
Not anjth^T oath was heard, and scarcely a
word was spoken by a-y cf them during the
remainder of the j lurney. The young man
who had received the book seems d particularly
impressed. He got out of the car at the next
station and purchasi d a paper of candy for his
little friend, which he presented to her. He
then stooped down and kissi d her, and said
that he would always keep the little Bible for
her sake.
The little girl's mother afterward told Mrs.
B that her child had been so troubled by
the wickedness of these young men, that she
could not rest until she had given her little
Bible, which she valued so highly herself. —
A TRUE INCIDENT.
WHEN the Boston train came steaming
into the depot, the crowd rushed for
seats. As a band of recruits mounted the plat-
iorm, they shouted back to th'-ir friends who
hdd accotnpanifd them to the train, the various
slan? phrases thej- could cimTiau'l, inter^pers
ed with an oath now and then As the train
moved off they pushed tach other into the car,
where many ladi-.s were seated, includ^i.g a
Mrs B BLd her two bojs. Then the
oiths came out thick and fa't, each oi,e tvi-
dently trying to outdo the nthers with profan-
ity. Mrs B shuddrrtd tor herself nnd
her boys, for sh° could not b"»r to have iheir
Toung minds c.intaiuinated by such language
If the train had not been so crowded she
would have IcJoked for s^fe ^l^e'Wliere, but ua
THE DANGER OF WINE
THE late Pnf. Goodrich, of Yale College,
testified as follows t- the danger of wine:
"1 bad a widow's son committed to my care.
He was heir to a great estate. He went
through the different stages of college, and
finally left with a good moral character and
bright prospects. But during the cource of
his education he had heard the sentiment fd-
vmeed, which I then stp jo.se d correct, that
the use of wines was not only admi.-sible, but
a real auxiliary to the temperance c^use. Aft-
er he had left college he continutd respectful
to me. At length he became reserved. One
night he rush d unceremoniously into my
room, and his bp jearauce tuld the dreadful se-
cret. He said he came to talk with me. H^
had b-en told during his s«i ior year that it;
was safe to drink wire and bj that idea he
had been ruined. I a-ked him if his mother
knew this. He said nr ; he had carefully con-
Cftled it from h>r. I asked him if he was such
a slave that he could n.^t abindon the habit.
"Talk not to me of slavery," he said; "I am ru-
ined, and bef ire I go to bid I sball quarrel
with ti^e bar-keeps^r of the Tontine for brandy
or gin to sate my burning thirst." In one
month this young man was in his grave. It
went to my heart. Wine i< the cause of ruin
to a great propor i m i f the young men of our
country. (S.)
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Bakish all ma'ignant and revengeful
ihiughts. A spirit of reveng" is a spirit of
ihe devil, than which nothing makes a min
more like him, and nothing can be more oppo-
sit ■ to 'he temper which Christianity drsigns
to promote. If jonr revenge h: not eati fi d,
it will give you torment now; if it be, it will
ghr^ you grea^V Hereafter,
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THE BUETHHEN ^T ^0±1E:.
^arnsjfondeme.
FBOM DEXMAKK.
Feedebtckshaten, July 2, 1881.
Dear Bro. Eshehnan : —
Your two messages are received, contain-
ing account of A. M- and also of your proposed
\isitto Denmark; thank you, dear brother for
hoth. I am made glad of the abundant gift be-
stowed to the churches in Denmark, which mill
help a great deal to strengthen the Ciuse.
I have, at present no more news to write, but
will nevertheless write you about several things
We d;d not find in yours nor Bro. Eby's letter, a
word as an answer, when we shall be allowed to
embark for home, whence we conclude we have to
stay which we will if God will that we shall.
We shall soon move to Kopeuhagen for Mary's
sake, and will likely make that our abode as long
as we shall stay in Denmark, if the Lord's will is
as mine, which time will show.
One meeting-house will do well here in the
north, if rij^htly located. I have transcribed yours
and Bro. Eby's letter and sent them to the church-
es to act on when they feel like it. 1 will only
stand in that matter as a helping hand, lest 1 shall
be b'amable and do harm.
The rest of the money I advise to put on inter-
est until time shows, where another house is need-
ed, unless jou, by coming over, learn more about
our affairs and help to decide.
If we shall be compelled to stay in Europe long,
I would like to look around for a situation where
we can be most useful, and where we can have it
comfortable and take hold on a large scale on my
bee work in Summer time. It goes well with our
trial and I like it ■,vell.
But we have one trouble always and that is, we
must have hired help in the house; and we -can
never get a good girl, for we have our opposers all
around, scaring every orderly girl from going to
work at such a place.
Jn Kopenhagen I hope to be free from that
trouble, as one neighbor generally does not know
the other, and as people there only hire by the
month while in other places it is by the half year
or longer. Then too, may be, my wife will be re
stored to health. Sister Magnhild Saxild, has left
for Huntingdon, Pa., but had no money to go
further. We have not heard from her yet.
Bro. J. Madsen, in New Castle will be home in
the J^'all, to stay.
Several more speak of coming to the church
here m town ; the priest keeps quiet now, — he got
enough of it. The Methodists built a meeting-
house, but it is feared they killed the work by
bogging money.
Bro. Eby, many thanks for your kiad advice
and fatherly care for us all. Hope, if we shall not
come to America so in, that we may see you once
more over here. We long to see Bro. Stein, but
fear that he will pass by, as he is not here yet.
If we could succeed so far as to get entrance in-
to Kopenhagen to get a church there, (one of our
speakers who has been there, says, it is just the
place, where we can expect converts with intellect-
ual power, to take our place m the church) then
it would be wise to live in the one end of the
meeting-house, and I will gladly do so.
But in all this I only propose and do not have
anv will of my own. I will be careful, slow and
try to manage as it sf ems best, and as the Lord
directs.
In regard to the money donated, I would say,
that houses here are built in such a manner, that
they, any time, may be sold profitabjg, if they are
needed more in other places; and also that the
.churches here never get any more bold on the
property than the money shall forever be used as
a fund for what it is given and intended by the
donors, only that the churches shall have the
right to apply them and use them where it is most
profitable for the cause. I will look out, if God
spare me, that this will be legally done when Bro.
Eahelman comes.
I have been sick lately, and unable to go out. but
am improving again. The children yet remember
Bro. Eby ; for one day I was reading in a history
of the Holy Land, and they saw a picture of a
man with a long beard; they said: "Why, papa, is
that uncle Eby 'i "
0 how much more we have learned to love our
abseut brethren and sisters in the far-off land, by
our long absence. Often we wish to see you all ;
but God's will be done. May we only so live as to
gather around the eternal throne of the Lamp. —
Let us ever work for the good of our fraternity,
for peace and good-will, and put away every selfish
motive for that one cause. I feel much older, and
as though I had only oae thing to live for, — the
church; this is my first and last thought. We
need your prayers, dear brethren and sisters, more
than your gif s. Oh, let us have a large share!
Help me to pray for Mary, that the gifts sent
her, may do her good, and especially pray for me
that I may be yet less and Christ more my all.
Amen. Our united love to you all.
Yours as Ever,
Chr. Hope.
era, and in a few days crossed -the river, where
sufi'ering is no more.
After the death of her husband, sister Long
moved to Cherry Grove this county, and resided
there and in the City of Lanark, until her death.
The deceased has been an exemplary member of
the German Baptist church for a':out fifty years,
shedding rays of light and purity, sunshine and
flowers in the pathway of life to bless and cheer
all who come within the circle of her acquaint-
ance. She lived a noble Christian life, and one
all may well emulate'.
Sie was a person of high Christian character;
her influence and religious instruction will long be
felt by her family and friends. The family of sis-
ter Long have the condolence and sympathy in
their sad bereavement. A Sister.
(P. C, please copy.)
MAZE— FOXJTS.— Attheresdence of the bride's
parents, .June 16, 1881, by Eld. Joseph Cripe, of
Casey, Clark Co., 111., Mr. Thomas E. Maze to
Miss Esther Pouts, both of Marion Co., III.
Mary Catlok.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
^0tn ^^lu\u
Bleffied are tbe dead which diein the Lord. — Bev. 14: 13.
DEVORE.— In Marshalltown, Iowa, Feb. U, 1881,
of paralysis, sister Mary Dcvore, aged 70 years
and 25 days.
The subject of this notice was a daughter of
Eld. Jacob Studebaker, of Bedford Co., Pa.
June 23, 1833 she was married to Jacob G. De-
vore, who died in Feb. 1872.
!?he has been a consistent and faithful member
of the church of the Brethren for over 30 years. —
She was the mother of nine children, seven of
whom are still living. E. W. Miller.
ISrORWOOD.— July 8th, in Elkhart, Ind., William
Norwood, aged 29 years, 7 days. Services by
Daniel Cripe and the writer.
ULBICH.— July 21, in St. Joseph County, Ind„
Maria, wife of Charles Ulricb, aged 40 years, 8
months and 8 days. Services by the writer from
2. Cor. .5:1. JoHSr Metzlee.
LONG.— Sister Catharine Long departed this life,
at the residence of David Zuck, near Lanark,
Carroll Co., Ill , May 28th, 1881, after an illness of
a few days with paralysis, aged 66 years and 10
months.
Deceased was born in Huntington Co., Pa., in
1814. In her seventeenth year she was married to
George Long, of the same county. Sister Long,
with her husband removed from Pennsylvania to
Quiccy, 111., in 18.5.i. After being in Quincy a
short time, the husband took tSie disease of chol-
Sept. 3 and 4, North Solomon church, one and one
half miles North-west of Portis, Kan., near Bro.
Geo, Ackley's.
Sept. 3 and 4, in Mound church. Bates Co., Mo.
Sept. 3 at 10 A. M, Silver 'reek churob, Cowley
Co., Kan. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 3 and 4, 1881, at White Cloud congregation,
Nodaway Co., Mo.
Sept. 8, at 2 P. M., Whitesville church, AndrewCo.,
Mo.
Sept. 9. Franklin church, 4}^ miles North-east of
Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa.
Sept. 9 and 10, at 2 P. M., Coon River congregation,
Guthrie Co., Iowa, at meeting-house, 1}^ miles
north of Panora.
Sept, 9 and 10, Liberfcyville, Jefferson Co , Iowa, to
continue over Sunday.
Sept. 10 and 11, at 10 o'clock, Cole Creek meeting-
house, Fulton Co , III.
Sept. 10 and 11 at 2 P. M., Weeping Water, Cass Co.,
Neb., 12 miles south of South Bend, at the house
of Bro. Reuben Boyer.
Sept. 29. at 2 P. M., in the Marion congregation,
Ind.
Sept. 30, in Turkey Creek congregation, Elkhart
Co., Ind. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Piatt Valley congregation, at house of
Bro. J. P. Moomaw, two miles South oC Rising
City, Butler Co., Nebraska. Meeting to continue
over Sunday.
Oct. 1, at 10: 30 A. M., Seneca church, one and one-
half miles North of Bloomvii.e, Ohio.
Oct. 6 and 7, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., 111.
Oct. 8, at 3 P. M., at Bro. Philip Snavely's, 1 and
one half miles ea?t of Dorchester, Saline Co.,
Neb. Those coming by R. B., should stop off at
Dorchester.
Oct. 8 at 2 P. M.. Beatrice church. Gage Co., Neb.,
8 miles south-east of Beatrice.
Oct. 8 and 9, at Fall River church, near Fredonia,
Wilson Co., Kan.
DLSTKICT-MEETINGS.
Sept. 9, Northern District of Missouri, Whitesville
church, Andrew Co., Mo. Those coming by rail
should stop off at Rosendale.
E, F. Miller, formerly a workman in the car
shops at Denver, Colorado, succeeds Mr. Sankey as
Mr. Moody's assistant in the service of song.
The first prize for declamation at Yale Col'ege
■was awarded to Muu Yew Chung, a Chinese; the
subject was, •' A defense of Christianity."
REN AT WORK.
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Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, August 9, 1881.
No. 30.
Editorial Items.
Livb; tor something, if you have to die for it.
Bro. Enoch Ebv stavted to Ashland, Oliio, Monday
evening, Aug, 1st.
TuE Fall term of the College commences in three
weeks from to-morrow.
It is reported that Bro. J. W. Beer will likely move
into Fayette Co., Ohio.
We leai-n that Eld. Geo. Wolfe, .rf California, is re-
covermg from his apoplectic stroke.
The address of S. H. Baker is changed from Rock
Falls, Wis., to Elver Falls, same State.
Pakent;? cannot teach their children plainness while
bringing them up m the way of pride and folly.
The Brethren in the White Oak church. Pa., have
rebuilt two of their meeting-houses this Summer.
Bro. a. Hutchison has been holding some meetrags
near Plattsburg, Mo. The attendance was good.
The Preacher reports that Bro. I. D. Parker has been
sutlering from something like erysipelas in the foot.
Aui^csT 2nd, brother I. .J. Rosenberger left his home
for Asliland, Ohio. From there he goes to Berlin, Pa.
The Brethren's meeting-house in Dayton took fire
some weeki ag 3 and considerable damage was done to the
building.
Ox the morning of tho 23rd of July quite a shock of
earthquake was felt in the eastern part of France and
Switzerland.
The speech-making at the Annual Meeting was done
by less than seventy-five pei-sons whose njimts are given
in the Report.
We had consideral>lo warm weather lant week. The
tlrcnnometer near the center of the otHce indie-ated **(i°.
In the sun it was 110°.
THiRTV-bix persons have been .baptized in the Ply-
]uouth church, Indiana, during the i-a-st nine months. So
says brother .lohn Knisley.
It is now generally believed that the President will
recover.
Ak exchajige says it is a notorious fact that one whis-
pei m a church can attract more attention in about three
minutes than the most talented minister can in half an
hour.
The expenses of the American New Testament Com-
mittee from October, 1872, t» March, 1S31, amounted to
over $32,000. This sum was met ^y voluntary contri-
butions.
Bro. E. a. Orr, of Plattsburg, Mo., says his school is
closed for the season and he is now whetting up for nest
Winter. He speaks very highly of the iVXiueral Springs
near his place. ^^
The Cincinnati Gazette says th-at as many as three-
fourths of the -500 deaths in that city from the effect of
excessive heat, were traceable to' the intemperate use of
intoxicating liquors.
Writini; to the Priiiiilire Bro. Archy Van Dyke
thinks there is too much meeting in connection with A .
M. and not enough of solemnity.
MccH of the German emigration is due to the desire
of the men to escape military duty. According to official
tables, no fewer than ll,4->t young men liable to mili-
tary duty left Germany in 1380; and it is probable that
the number this year will reach 20,000.
Two hundred and forty-one thousand immigrants
have been landed at New York during the past six
months. This is the largest number on record for the
same length of time.
Terrible destitution is reported to exist in northern
China. Parents are selling their children for trifling
amounts, to keep them from starving, and to provide a
little food for themselves.
.Some of our religious exchanges are censuring the
American Bible Society rather severely, claimmg that
the way it is conducted is a nuisance. Time will tell
whether these reports are true.
Children need good reading matter as well as
adults. For this reason we prepared a lot of tracts ex-
pressly for the young. Piice 3 cents each. 12 for 30 cents,
2.5 for nO cents. For sale at this otficc.
.Vnothek meeting has been appointed at Solomon's
Creek church, Ind., Sept. 22nd, commencing at 9 A. M. ,
to consult farther in regard to holding the Aimual Meet-
ing of 1S.S2. Let there be a fuU representation.
.Just as we go to press we learn that brother .Tohn
Sword of Cherry Grove, Carroll Co.. III., hung himself
on the iiiorning of the 4th inst. Cause unknown.
AcconDixo to recent telegrams, persecutions of the
.lew have recommenced in the Russian province of Pul-
tava, and seventeen villages have been destroyed.
After Sept. 1st. the B. .vt W. and Mieroi-osm one
year will be ^1.7-j. Read our extj-a off.-r-- in thi.s issue
and accept them before Sept. lat, as after that chey will
be withdrawn. No better inducements can be offered.
From the Hible Banner we learn that the Adventists
of America held a Conference at Forreston, 111., last
Jime and united tlieir interests and a'inpfed n Platform.
The dog-days ai-e upon us, and there is reason for
every one to be careful of diet and exposure. Cleanli-
ness atjout our dwellings will go far towards keeping off
the plagues which are so apt to come diuring the heated
term.
The Lever, of Plattsburg, Mo., published an encovu:-
aging article in regard to the closing exercises of Bro.
E. A. Orr's "chool near that place. We are always
pleased to see such favorable notite-i of the work done
by Brethren.
The Annual Meeting of the Indiana State Christian
Association opposed to Secrecy will tie held at New
London, Howard Co., Ind.. September 27, 28, 29, open-
ing on the 27th at 7 P. M. Thomas Lowe, of Michigan,
will work the degrees.
The Governor of Kansas sends us a neatly printed
pamphlet, giving much information in regard to the
prohibition movement in that State. Persons interested
m the temperance work will find in this pamphlet much
that will prove both valuable and entertaining to theHi.
The end of some men's work shows tliiii they have
been trying lo make their ambitious pyi\uiiid,il monu-
ment stand on its point or apex instead of the Ikkp, It
has fallen upon its sicle wittiout any thunder.
A. FEW weeks ago, we stated that Eld. Rathbun was
beaten by a mob in Mt. Ayr, Iowa. The party who
scruck him, and dragged him into the street was recent-
ly acquitted by the Mayor of the city. The Mayor also
belongs to a secret order. Comment is unnecessary in
this ca^e.
Sevbsteen cases of lockjaw have been reported
from Baltimore alone, resulting from wounds from the
use of toy pistols on the Fourth of July, and it is suppos-
ed that the fatal cases have not all been reported.
Knowing the e^ils resulting irom their use it is strange
that people wiU allow the sale of anything of the kind.
The following from the pen of Bro. D. C. Moomaw is
well said: "Speaking of preaching and not practicing
reveids an incident that is said to have transpirod recent-
ly as follows: 'Under whose preaching were you convert-
ed'?' I'hc reply was, 'I was not converted under any-
body'spreaching but under aunt itarr's practicing. ''
Foreign papers report that hoop-skirts are being
brought forward again among fashionable women. Of
course they'll be "good for the health" again, and ever)-
sort of plea will be made by the no-sciipture-against-it
class for the abominable fashion. It don't require much
of a prophet to predict the amount of troubles that shall
arise by the lateat fashion from Paris.
When the streets become dusty and tlie weather is
hot, it is necessary to sprinkle water upon them to keep
down the dust and cool the temperature. So in the
church. When men permit their tentper to rise and
go about kicking up the dust and causing discord among
brethren, it becomes necessary to turn on the water of
discipline and cool their rantings. This is a kind of
.sprinkling in which we believe.
On tlie last page of this issue will be fouiid an inter-
esting description of t monster steamship plymg be-
tween New York and Bremen, Germany: it belongs to
ml excellent line of steamers, one of which leaves New
York each week. Brot'ier L. A. Plate A- Co.. of this
pbice, are agents for this line. Brother Plate will take
pleasure in giving all desired information to travelera
either to or from Earope. He can correspond with you
in English, German, or French.
DtiRiJir. the late war, at a time when the dark clouds
were thick and hea'i'y, a colored man approachmg Cien.
Grant, said: "How de do, Ginral Grant," and reached
out his hand, which the General shook cordially. "How
am tings goin', ginral?" "Everj-tbing is going right,
sij'," said Gen. Grant. These assuring words passed
around among the colored people and changed their
gloom to hope. If the despondent Christian will always
go to his Commander, he will be assured, "everything is
going right.''
D. L. Miller and Melchoir Newcomer were hard at
work last week, refittmg the College build mg and mak-
ing a larger room for their commercial classes. The
prospects for a large number of students are good, and
undoubtedly the first term will open with a fijll attend-
ance. There i« yet room for more, and those who ron-
templatc attending .Mt. Morris College the coming
school year should apply now. Everything is being put
in good order, and, as heretofore, the proprietors will
strive to make the students' sojourn heie both nleneant
, and profitable.
466
TELE BRETHREN A.T ^W^ORK-
For the Brethren at Work.
THE COMET.
BT JAJIES T. HEOKLBE.
"On the other side,
Incensed with indignation, Satan stood
Unterrified; and like a comet burned.
That fires the length of Ophiuchus huge
In the Arctic sky, and from his horrid hair
Shakes pestilence and war." — Milton.
The stranger in the Northern sky,
Is drawing every curious eye;
And many gave with awful fear
That hi might do some mischief here.
A great transpareot orb is he,
A "wandering star," a mystery,
A foreign messenger of light,
A passing wonder of the night.
He travels through eternal space,
A stranger to the human race,
Prognosticating blcod and fire.
Prevailing death and ruin dire.
Ah! well may regal orbs turn back
Aifrighted at the monster's track.
The Asteroids his distance hail,
Tne Satellites witb fear turn pale.
The bear is growling with her cub,
Ard Hercules uplifts his club.
The Gorgon monsters to defy
That come across the northeru sky.
But still his fiery coursers run.
Receding at the morning sun;
His chariot rolls the stars b.itween,
Through boundless space but dimly seen.
But when the sua leaves his domain,
And sable night begins to reign,
His coursers with Pegasean flight.
Again ascend the starry bight.
Away they go between the sphere.
Through space vacatfd million years.
With burnished wheels and bUzing car,
Like some fierce giant from afar.
Echereal brightness fills the space
Through which he runs his rapid race;
His pean rolls his path along;
The constellations catch the song.
The nations gaze, bewildered quite.
And wonder at his rapid flight;
The stars do homage as they pass
The crystal orb, transparent glass.
The solar rays compose his rear.
And nations trembling g&ze with fear;
The Autocrat, the Russian Czar
May well prepare his hosts for war,
Or all the world may stand in awe,
Repenting o'er a broken law.
And bow in humble penitence
Bffore th coming pestilence.
We may not be able to see how "all
tilings work toa[ether for our good."
God does not require us to see it, but to
believe. The mother sees for her child
— God for her.
INFANT BAPTISM.
BY MRS. HARRIET OER.
Respectfully dedicated to those preachers whom
I last heard speaking on "Infant Baptism."
Hespected Sirs: —
T OFFER no other apology for writ-
-*- ing this letter than hearing your
sermons in defense of "Infant Baptism,"
and what Acts 18: 26 suggested to my
mind; for, in my weakness and inabili-
ty, I still feel a sacred duty to do my
Divine Master's bidding by trying to
show the way of the Lord more perfect
ly and help onward the glorious cmse,
by dropping a few Gospel seeds in good
and honest ground, which I judge your
hearts to be, that, perchance, they may
take root and bring forth abundantly,
for we are assured that the Word of the
Lord shall not return unto him void,
but shall accomplish that for which it
was sent. I was, indeed, highly pleas
ed with your candor, honesty, mild-
ness, and somewhat of firmness, consid-
ering the weakness and vacillating
foundation on which the whole fabrioo
of infant baptism is built upon, and in
all kindness I ask. What does it amount
to in the end — this striving and strug
gling to uphold and substantiate a sin
ful dogma of the Dark Ages? To speak
in the mildest terms possible, of this
man-made institution, fraught with
more mischief than we of the present
day can conceive of, only as we look
in the benighted past, we there learn of
those who still clung to, and, faithfully
contended for the one baptism, how
they had to seek shelter in dens and
caves, until the storm of ignorance, su-
perstition, and bigotry, with all its
darkness and blackness, had well-nigh
spent its force.
But amidst the dense fog and smoke
of the man of sin to darken the coun-
sel of God — blessed be his holy name —
the one b.aptism was not entirely lost
sight of And now that our minds are
enlightened, and the thick vail of prej
udice liftfi^ which was like the slime
of a serpen r, in his trail, we can behold
baptism in all its beauty as a divinely-
appointed institution, symbolizing the
death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus
the Christ fcr our justification from sin,
and prefigui ing our birth to an immor-
tal home. And, although it is worthy
of our highest and deepest study, to
fully comprehend the "first principles
of the oracles of God,'' whereby we en-
ter into covenant relation with the Lord
who bought us; still, in Hebrew 6: 1
we are admonished to leave the first
principles of the doctrine of Christ and
go on to perfection, in the same maDncr,
no doubt, that we leave our A B C's,
or alphabet, when thoroughly mastered,
to perfect our education.
I have read and listened to quite a
number of sermons on "Infant Bap-
tism," but thus far I have been unable
to find one point wherein they agreed,
save in this respect, they do not pretend
to give Scripture, neither chapter nor
verse, for the practice of "Intvnt Bap-
tism." But some have imagined they
could <,race through tradition, back to
St. John, their pet institution. But
they invariably tail to get St. John's
sanction to this strong delusion. There-
fore Paul must have referred to it when
he said, '•'■That the mystery of iniqui
ty doth already worTc?'' Or, perhaps,
St. John, when on the Isle of Palmos,
gave a foreshadowing of it when speak-
ing of the .scarlet woman making all
nations ' drunk with the wine of her
wrath." For whal, I ask in all sober
solemnity, his sw hlinded, bewildered,
(and made drunk as it were) th'3 whole
religious woild like "infant tiayilism"
has done, is doing now, and will con-
tinue to do, as long as we find persons
unwilling to take the Bible for their
euide arid the Savior for their pattern
m all things, but would prefer hunting
through tradition for one gleam ot
hope to save iheir rotten structure. But
they have signally failed. True, the
devil has but fkiw firebrands that hav^
been better wielded and jccomplished
more t >war J causing schisms in the
church, than "infant baptism." For
"infant baplibin" is, in truth, Vmt a
child of the devil, conceived in sin,
brought forth in iniquity, cradled in ig-
norance, nurtured and fed by z^al with •
out knowledge, cairied in the arras of
superstition, clothed witu ha man tradi
tions (whi'ih have made void the com-
mandments- of God), educated in the
school of bigolry, and finally wiU grad-
uate and go home to his parents — Infi-
delity and Anti-ehrist — ready to be re-
vealed at the last dav. Then will the
Lord's people lejoice that one of Satan's
bulwarks and strong-holds is broken
down.
But I must confess, and do it cheer-
fully, that I am ever pleased with one
part of each sermon I have ever heard
THE BRETHREN ^T -WORK.
4:t>7
or read. (But it does not prove that
for which it la givea to prove; but con-
trariwise.) You contend that infants
were born into the Jewish Church, and
were, therefore, members entitled to
the sign and seal, which was circumcis-
ion. And as infants were in the Jew
ish Church, you contend that infants
should be in the Christian church to-
day. You are ucquestionably right
And I emphatically respond, Amen —
just what we are contending for precise
ly, and have been these eighteen hun-
dred years and more, most strenuously
and zealously believing it to be good,
wholesome doctrine, and very full of
comfort. Yes, indeed, infants have a
right to be in the Christian church to
day. But they are re-horn infants,
born of water and of the Spirit. It is
one of the Savior's commands, " Ye
must be born again." And, as new
born babes desire the sincere milk'^ of
the word" — '■'habes in Christ Jesus'"' —
and as infants in the Jewish Church had
father and mother, so also in the church
of Chiist, generated of God and born
■of water. For unless we are born of
God, we would be stil'^ or dead horn, if
born of water alone. Bat when we are
generated of God and born of water,
■we are then an infant newly born in the
kingdom of our Lord and Savior, and
as a child of God (like the Jewish in
fani) we are entitled to the sign and
seal, whica is the gift of the Holy Spir
it, whereby we are sealed unto !he day
of redemption, for the Spirit beareth
witness with our spirits that we are tte
children of God. Please remember,
dear friends, that our Savior was not
acknowh dged by God as his well- belov-
ed Son until after his hirth of water,
when he was baptized of John in the
Jjrdan, to fu''fill all righteousness (for
the Savior bad no sins to confess or
wash away)
But we have now the great and blind-
ing mistakes you advocates of "infant
baptism" are making of tbis. You
misplace baptism by making it the sign
and seal, thereby robbing it of its le
gitimate work in the plan of salvation
jl earnestly beg of you to desist, and
Jleave it where our Lord has commanded
iit to be, a birth of water. for these
.are his words respecting this divir^e in-
stitution, "Verily, verily, I say uato
thee, Except a man be born of water,"
etc., etc. And when you acknowledge
baptism in its proper place you
methinks, at once grasp the beauty and
grandeur of the second birth ; and will
also, with great sublimity and some-
what of asfe, recognize the force of all
those passages bearing on our new re-
lationship, which we enter into at our
baptism with him who hath washed us
and redeemed us and made us white in
the blood of the Lamb. Such, for in-
stance, as '■'horn of Water and of the
Spirit;'' "buried with our Lord and
Savior in baptism;" "planted together
in the likeness of his death;" "obeyed
from the heart that form (or mold ) of
doctrine;" "if ye be risen with Christ;"
"raised to walk in newness of life;"
"saved by water;" our hearts sprinkled
from an evil conscience, and our bodies
washed with pure water," and several
other passages which utterly lose their
forces and become a mere jargon of
words, if we accept of sprinkling on
tho forehead only for baptism, or put
baptism for a sign and seal. Bat we
have no notion, whatever, of losing oui
eyes to such plain and sublime teaching
found in the blessed volume. No; but
in the language found in Isa. 58: 1:
''cry aloud, and spare not,''^ etc. Al
though you do ask us pleadingly to
leave you alone, we cannot conscien-
tiously do so. But for the love of the
truth as it is in Jesus (in a religious
and spiritual way of course), we will
still continue to jlace a mustard plaster
here, a blister there, give an emetic,
bathe the extremities, wet the temples,
rub the body, poultice, apply lotions,
and, in fact, do all that Christian love
impels us to do for our fellow-travelers
to the bar of (-Jod, to awaken them, if
possible, from the deep lethargy which
they have fallen into when "darhness
shall cover the earth, and gross dark-
ness the people." And if we fail, we
can go home to glory with a conscience
void of offense. — A. G. Sevlew.
yoti will generally be loved and trusted.
But do not take heed to what men will
say. Oae minister will tell you one
thing, others will tell you something
else. "Beloved, believe not eveiy spir-
it, but try the spirits whether they are
of God." Do not conclude that because
some wise man (perhaps the minister)
says "so and so," that it is the doctrine
of Christ. God hath chosen the fool-
ish things of the world to confound the
wise. Jesus says: "Search the Script-
ures," etc. This, therefore, is a com-
mand, and if we do not obey it, we are
"guilty of all." O let us read for our-
selves, and not only the New Testa-
ment, for the Old is very interesting.
When I read of Jonah, Daniel, the men
cast into the fiery furnace, the story of
Jcseph, and many other passages as in-
teresting, it makes me wonder why
young people, and some ol ! ones, like
novels (things that are untrue) much
better. The Bible is more interesting
than any other book or paper ever
printed, if we will only practice* read-
ing it. "But," says one, "it is not as
interesting to me." That is because
you do not read it enough. When you
commence reading a novel the more you
read the more you want to read. So it
i^ with the Bible; the more we read it
the greater will be our desire for study-
ing it. How many of our young peo-
ple who are able to read, do read
almost every book but the Bible? How
few have ever read it through? If we
do not read it, ic is our own fault if we
do not do our duty, and our reward
will be the reward of the transgressor.
Let us take our Bible down from the
shelf, brush the dust off of it, and pe-
ruse its pagej.
Carthage, Mo.
For the Brethren at Wort.
TO THE YOUNG.
BY SliiTEB WAMPLER.
out in life'.
YOU are just starting
You want to live a Christian life;
you want to go through the world re-
spected and loved by all, and at last
die the death of the righteous. But
this is impossible;. they that live godly
in ,Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
M yaa follow Christ, some will likaly
will, I po|ii\t 1/he (iuger of scorn at you. But
For the Brethren at Work.
CLEAN AND UNCLEAN IN THE
AKK.
BY C. H. BALSBAUGH.
To Rudotph Behm Heigert, JEJsq., of
West Hanover, Pa: -
"Uoaie in thou blessed of the Lord, where-
fore staadest thou Hrithoat?" Q-en gA: 31.
WHEREFORE? Foi many reasons,
thou sayest. No reasons are po-
tent against an absolute obligation.
Does not the word "come,'''' uttered by
God himself, outweigh all hindrances
whether iu oi out of the church? If
there are ten thousand voices that en-
dorse your alienation, there is one that
4H8
THE BliETHREN ^T W^ORK
vetoes them all, and that one represents
Almighty power and infinite love. If
the church is in anarchy, as you affirm,
and progression is licentiousness, and
black tongues have the last word, and
black hearts tlie leading impulse, and
conference is idle talk, and everything
is sweeping into the vortex of agnosti
cism, what then? Is tnith less truth
than it was before ? Is the personality
of God and your responsibility to Him
altered by collision of sentiment, and
the babel of tongues, and the exaltation
of self above the cross, and the twaddle
of ignorance, and the domination of
pride and passion ? Hast thou forgotten
that we are individuals as well as a
Brotherhood? "We are our brother's
keeper,'' and yet "every man must give
account of himself to God." We are
Eot obliged to follow any man's dictum,
nor the dictum of a million; God is one,
and in His image are we made — units.
The church has a right to exist, and
speak and act authoritively, only be-
cause it is Christ's church. Apart from
Him, she is no more than any other re-
ligious corporation that knows not God.
Come in, and bring this truth with you,
and you will always be even with the
highest requirement of the church, or
in advance of it. Christ must be the
only object of vision and the only goal
of effort. Much evil is in our midst
because much ignorance and obstinacy
and seif- worship. Those who are ao-
counted the most ignorant are often the
wisest. Those who thinh they know
most are often the most glaringly stu-
pid and inconsistent. Reason -wise, log-
ic-wise, college wise, is not necessarily
God -wise and <;ross wise. Should this
keep you out? Your heart is in, and
your body may as well be here too.
You have often given me excellent
counsel, now please accept some in re
turn. Is it wise to drown in the wrath-
ful surges of disobedience because mis-
anthropes and creed -mongers and bom-
basts and mammon -worshippers and
self- idolaters and blackguards and log-
gerheads are in the life-boat? The
tiger and wolf and snake and hawk
are in the ark as well as the lamb and
the dove and man. Wait not for a
clean church. It never existed on earth,
and never will. People forget their
paddles now- a days, but God does not.
Deut. 23: 13, 14. Come in, and be a
well-spring of life in what you
deem a Jmoral Sahara. Your special
grievance is that we allow too loose a
rein to the despisers of authority, cringe
too much to living dictionaries and en-
cyclopedias, suffer the truth to be open-
ly trampled and the cross ridiculed, and
supporters maligned, and the flesh-ele-
ment and money-greed to run rampant.
Grave charge, but not without a modi-
cum of truth. But it was no less true
in apostolic times than now. Demas
never dies so long as the church is mil-
itant. Philpp. 3: 18, 19, is for all
time. We have now no inspired de-
tector, no God eyed Peter to pen-
etrate the sorcerer's heart, and intu-
itively determine the spiritual stat-
us. Come in, and with mind and heart
and life help mould and leaven the
whole lump into the purity and grand-
eur and power of the Divine incarna-
tion. Would not this be better, wiser,
nobler, more sublimely self- consistent
than to stand outside and point the fing
er of reproof and revulsion at our in-
congruities, back bitings and animosi-
ties and scurrilities? The life-boat may
hold monsters — snapping turtles and
hyenas and mad dogs and alligators and
seven headed, ten- horned Abaddons —
it is a matter of life and death and you
must associate with what it carries, or
ultimately with devils. Come in, and
do greab good, as you are capable of
doing, and keep not your hands in your
pocket because you are sure we enter
tain liars and cheats and curmudgeons
and blasphemers. You have an impe-
rial, native intellect, wide redding; ex-
tensive travel and acute observation,
and fine acquirements; why not conse
crate all your capabilities to Christ, and
make the church and yourself richer by
exemplifying the life you know so well
to appreciate, and the lack of which in
our members you so intensely detest?
In communion with us you would come
in contact with the loftiest, purest souls,
and with the meanest and most grovel-
ing. You are not required to kiss the
Pope's toe, or to worship the church, or
to exalt hiiaian authority over Divine;
but simply to be a Christian. Some
cry Paul, some Cephas, and some
ApoUos; but they are not the church,
and the church is not Christ, but
Christ's. Simply Christian; yes, but
what high, deep, broad, significance in
this. The conser/atism and progress of
God in the finite is meant by it. Hypo
thetically and in endeavor I am a radic
al progressive, but it is after Paul's
type. 2 Cor. 3:18. Eph. 4: 13. Does
this mean the substitution of hats and
ribbons and fiounces and other carnal
etceterj; for the simplicity which the
cross authorizes? What does the ir< ss
authorize? A form that crucifies the
flesh, and is a standing symbol of the
death of sin. No person is baptized
into forms and externalizations not in-
herent in the life of God in the flesh.
Here the authority of the church begins
and ends. Jesus was so far from the
world in life, because so far removed in
nature. As He is, so are Hip. If we
are all content with this, there would
be no collission, even where there is
difference; because with such a soul-
basis, differences would be more the
different stages and aspects of truth,
than the opposite of truth and error.
Good men differ, and the wider their
knowledge from different standpoints,
the wider the chasm between them;
but God who knows all truth fills the
mystic gaps no less than the mountain
tops. The Tree of Life spreads the
branches over the Eternities, and eldest
angel has not counted all its twigs and
leaves, and tasted all its fruit. But
fiesh is flesh, and has no right in the
( acred enclosure, save more and more
to die! and not to harangue and swag-
ger and rule.
Neither authority nor license may
traiiTceuJ !he essential nature and ex-
pression if Emmanuel. He was very
God controlling the human, and
living out Divino beauty in a hu-
man mould. An objective Emman-
uel saves only the objective. In other
words, Christ is His own savior, living
the Divine ideal of the human, and be-
comes the savior of others in whom he
relives his earth-life through the Holy
Ghost. He is not simply a Model loom-
ing through eighteen centuiies, but a
molding power of to day in inuividual
hearts. Not at random, or in a loose,
irregular way; not as chipping and
smoothing and modifying the flesh-life
by the force of will, but as the free
immanence and outgrowth of Divinity.
The laws of God aie rigid. He is the
Word. His tongue is not forked.
When the father of lies speaks falsely
he speaks naturally. Yea and Amen is
the Alpha and Omega of God. 8o do
is as immutable as "J say vnto you"
"I 3m" is the ground of "this do ye."
So far the church is Omnipotent — God's
vicegerent. Flinching here, she is rec-
THE BRETHREISr ^T T^ORK.
469
reant. Exacting mon^, she is popish.
To disobey the church so loQg as she is
in \he principle of the iiifleshed Word,
is to die, to be damned. To restrict the
principle to the letter, and allow of no
new application as exigencies may re-
quire, is to antagonize the vt-ry purpose
of God in putting the eternal, all ex-
pansive life of his own being into hu
manity. To go heyoyid the church, not
aside or apart from, yet abiding in this
principle, is not sin per se, though it
cause friction and convulsion. This is
the "sword" and "division" Christ
brought on the earth. But the temper
and general life will reveal the scab-
bard whence the sword is drawn. Truth
is in the long run self justifying. Col-
leges would not ha'^e been tolerated fifty
year's sl^t, while log school houses were
esteemed a blessing. A college is only
a prir/iitive school- hut developed. For
once I am indebted to Darwin's nomen-
clature. There is no principle in the
tricennial oak that was not in the acorn.
Motives are something diflFerent. Here
colleges may be curses, which God for-
bid. I do not believe in stagnation,
nor in the effervescence and froth and
miasm that it breeds. Growth is the
word, and this is synonymous with
progress, not of principles, but their ap-
prehension and application. Principles
never gi'ow. They are eternal and im-
mutable as God. But we grow, or ought.
We can discover but not create them.
The laws are all ready for us, physical
and spiritual, and our religion and glo-
ry and joy is tteir exemplification. Is
not this Gospel enough for any body ?
Whoever preaches any other, says Paul,
be he man or angel, "let him be accurs-
ed." Here is the substance and sum o?
it all: "I am the way, the truth, the
life;" "follow me;" "looking unto Je-
sus." Has the flesh a voice in this
"high calling" ? Not a breath. The
carnally-minded speak and act carnal-
ly, but neither the Gospel nor the
church is responsible. H'-re again we
are individuals. As such you must
come in, live aad die, notwithstanding
the larger life of the body in which
you would be a member. "Why stand-
est thou without^" Is the corruption
in the church an adequate reason?
Your own good sense must give the neg-
ative. Baptism will be unbaptism if
you make it so. No one else can make
it a dead, sin-aggravating ordinance for
you. So with all else. Electricity
will go through a coipse from one liv-
ing being to another. No matter
whether you have an Iscariot on your
right and a double dyed Iscariot on
the left at the eucharist, if you are in
Christ the circle from Father to Son
and Spirit and church and back again
to the Father, will not be broken.
There is much harm done by individu-
als which is a corporate detriment and
degradation, and yet law and judgment
go by individuals. We live not the less
by ourselves because we live in the
mass. Our individuality is to be all
the more distinct and vigorous because
we are m a body where we get the ag-
gregate life of all. Let each be him-
self with the utmost radicalism, while
self, in its deepest self is "hid with
Christ in God," and the church will be
strong and unified in proportion to our
individuality.
God alone is the Lord of the con-
science, and the church has no other
Head but Jesus Christ; and He con-
trols the little toe and little finger, and
"the members which seem less honora-
ble," equally with the entire body.
We are aggregated, not they, we may
absorb and annihilate each other, or ty-
rannize and stunt and abnormalize each
other's individuality, but that we may
help each other to a higher and more
rounded individuality in Christ Jesus.
We need both centripetal and centrifu-
gal forces to maintain our orbit. In
Christ they are one, and no less one in
uy through him.
"Come in, thou blessed of the Lord,
wherefore standest thou without?" Life
is here, eternal lite, even if fungi, and
claws and horns and hoofs, and gro-
tesque moral centaurs be met with from
the liquid crystal gate to the dark back
poi'tal. Come in, eat the flesh and
drink the blood of the Son of Man, and
live forever, with God and as God.
and becomes as light hearted as any,
and even himself quite forgets the
haunting shadow of his sin. But mean-
while under the sea, underneath per-
haps his very feet as he dances on the
deck, flashes unknown to him a swift
cable message, announcing to the police
at the other end of his route who he is
and what he has been doing. And
when the steamer comes to anchor on
the other side, an officer steps on board,
presents a warrant of arrest, and carries
him off to prison.
May it not be that some of us, who
are voyaging calmly and even gaily
across the sparkling waters of life, are
forgetful of the fact that sins may go
before to judgment? And shall we con-
tinue to ignore our criminality before
God, tUl we reach the other shore and
find that we have only taken a circuit-
ous route to our prison-house? — Set.
I AIN T DOING NOTHING.
rTHERE was a boy
-^ who was very lazy.
FLEEING FROM GOD.
TT constantly occurs that after a crime
-•- has been committed, it will be as-
certained by the police that the crimin-
al has taken passage m some steamer
for Enrope. As the vessel swings clear
of the wharf, and then loses sight of
the land, and the last pilot leaves it in
the outer bay, he begins to breathe
more freely and ventures out of his
stateroom on the deck. Soon he min
gles freely with the ship's company,
in school once
He would sit
on his seat all day doing nothing. He
never made any noise or disturbed any
one. He never whispered or got into
any mischief. The master never caught
him at tricks.
One day, as he sat still and quiet, the
master came along by him and struck
him a smart blow with a ferule. The
boy jumped at the unexpected blow
and cried out :
"I ain't doing nothing!"
"That'sjust it." said the master; "1
want you to do something."
So with some people. They think,
like this boy, that innocence consists in
doing nothing. Not so. We must do
something. We must pray to Jesus,
and speak for Jesus, and do all we can
to show our love for J esus. Some peo-
ple think if they do nothing wicked
they are all right. Not so. We must
not only "cease to do evil," but "learn
to do well." And we should do all we
can.
Are you doing all you can? Can't
you find something more to do? Don't
let us think we are good because we
ain't doing nothing."
Me>" are like an old fashioned coun-
try wagon. When loaded, everything
works well and smoothly; with nothing
in it, it rattles so it can be heard for
miles.
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T'M.'Bl BIsETHREiM ^T 'WOBIC
LIBRARIES.
BY M. P LIOHTT.
LIBRARY, i' the name for coiltcUon of books
desigued f)r use and pre^prvatioc ; and
also the name for the repositiry of such a col-
lection.
Libraries are probably nearly coeval with the
art of writing. The oldest of which we have
any record is that of the B,3me38eum, a temple
founded in the ancient city of Thebes, in Upper
Egypt, on the Nile. Another great one was
in the same country in the old city of Memphis,
then the capital of Egypt. The most famous
of all ancient libraries was that founded early
in the third century B. C, by the Ptolemies
in the city of Alexandria, also in a city in
Upper Egypt. This library had at one time a
collection of about 700,000 volumes, collected
by one Demetrius, from all nations, Jewish,
Chaldee, Persian, Echiopian, Egyptian, Greek,
Roman &3. This • was probably the largest
library prior to the invention of prin ing.
The Hebrews preserved their sacred writ-
ings in the temples. Tiie first library estab-
lisned in Greece was at Athens, either by one
Pisistratns, or by Aristotle. Much might here
be said about ancient libraries, but I mast for-
bear going into details; however, in_ the wes-
tern part of Europe, after the downfall of the
Roman empire, learning was confined to the
monasteries, and almost all libraries, up to
14fch century, belonged to ecclesiastical in-
stitutions. They were generally small, com-
prising only the wreck of the collections dis-
persed by the barbarians.
Among the cultivation of learning in the
Dark Ages were the Benedictines, an order of
Monks in the Roman Catholic church, who
during the Middle Ages were the great pre-
servers of ancient learning; and for centuries
they were the principal teachers of youth in
all branches; in their colleges and schools; and
to their careful reproduction of manuscripts
the world is indebted, chiefly for the preserv-
ation of the classics. With the revival of
learning began a new era in the history of
libraries. The fall of Constantinople sent
numbers of learned men into the West, who
brought with them many valuable manu-
scripts. A zsal for the collection and preserv-
ation of books arose. .Scholars traversed Eu-
rope and paris or Asia and Africa in search of
literary trjasures, and in a few years most of
the classic authors now known were to be
found in the great cities of Italy, Germany and
France.
The largest libraries in the world are the
National of Pari?, containing over two million
volumes; the British Museum of London and
the Imperial of St. Petersburg, each containing
over one million of books and manuscripts;
■while hundreds more throughout the old world
contain from fifty to one hundred thousand
volumes and some, not a fow, contain as high
as nine hundred thousand. 4.sia has many
cities with fine large libraries, and so, also, has
Africa.
The libraries of the United States, public and
private, numbered in 1870, nearly one hundred
sixty- five thousand, containing from one thous-
and, to as high as two hundred and sixty thous-
sand volumes.
The largestlibraries of the U. S., are, — two
in Boston, the Public, containing two hundred
thousand volumes, and the Athenaeum, which
contains over one hundred thousaod. The
Harvard Univer;ity of Cambridge, Mass., has
over one hundred thousand volumes; so, also
have tha Astor, and the Mercantile of New
York, and the Library Company, and the
Mercantile of Philadelphia. The great libra-
ry of Congress in Washington has likely by
this time, over seven hundred thousand volum-
es. There are many libraries in the United
States that contain from one to twenty-five
thousand volumes.
Our own library, here in Mt. Morris College,
numbers over twenty-eight thousand volumes,
including pamphlets.
Suppose one should read one volume a week,
on an averagp, this would take 28,000 weeks,
reduced to years we find that one would have
to get nearly 600 years old to read this library
through satifiactorily. I presume if all the
books in the world were built into a solid fence
wall, a pretty large field could be inclosed.
I had to think quiteoftenof Solomon's words
since I have commenced cataloguing the Cassel
Library, that "of making many books there is
no end; and much study is a weariness to the
flesh." But this is an age of learning and re-
hashing of old literature. Books are made
faster and more abundantly every year. Nearly
everybody of a literary turn is diving into the
business of book-making, and nearly everybody
can get possession of a library now-a-days.
The question might be asked, what are all
writing about? I presume I am safe in saying,
that many write nonsense, many write specula-
tive theories which is nonsense also. It is
amusing to see how many have written upon
the same subject; but there is one subject
which has been many a writer's theme, and
which can never be exhausted; namely, "Jesus
the Son of God." Oh, how many books have
been written on the character and life of Christ,
and his wonderful works! and still the half was
never told. That beloved disciple, John, tells
us that of tbe many other things which Jesus
did, if every one should be written, he supposes
that even the world itself could not contain the
hooks that should be written.
Kind friends, I have in my weakness tried to
give you a little history of libraries, and in con-
elusion I will say to all those having an interest
in the "Cassel Library," that we expect to have
a catalogue ready by the first of the coming
September.
Mt. Morria College, 111.
HIS ONLY SON.
BT J. MADSEN".
HE that spared not his own Son, but deliver-
ed him up for us all; how shall he not
with him also freely give us all things. (Rom.
8:32) Who can tell the abundance of love
that is hid in these words, "He that spared not
his ovv'n Son."
Fathers and mothers who dearly love their
children, and with a heart almost broken, part
with the little ones, when God takes them
away to give them a place among those little
lambs who are already surrounding his glorious
seat in heaven, would not like to give ( ne of
them to a cruel people to be pertecuted, slain,
and hanged on a tree with nails driven through
its hands and feet; nf^, I belipve you would
sooner lose all your earthly riches; But 'God
spared not his own Son," "lie delivered him
up for us all." Was it because he did not love
him? No, twice he spake from heaven, "This
is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
He could not always look down upon him and
bear the sight of his Son left alone with his
bitter temptations and sufferings, but sent his
angels to serve and comfort him, and let chepr-
ing words fall from his lips, that they might
mitigate his sorrows. This he did of pure love
to him.
But "for us all" he delivered him up, b -cause
it was the only means that could save a lost
world.. Oh, what a price! He had rather
given away the earth with all her possessions
if this had been sufiicient to make atonement.
You older brethren and sister?, who have
trained up children, with the tenderness of a
parent's heart, yon can praise and glorify the
Lord beyond measure, as you really are able to
see much more than you ever can do, when he
spared not his own Son, but delivered him up
for us all. if he could do so much, "how shall
he not with him also freely give us all things?"
And my dear young brethren and sisters, how
I would like to shake your hands by and by.
What will you give for "all things?" will you
take it freely?
Then let ns continually march onward, fully
trusting in the Lord, and at last we shall with
Jesus inherit all things.
I can muse on God's wondrous love *vith
tears rolling down my cheeks, how he could
deliver up his own for me, an unworthy crea-
ture! but, praise God, it is true, he did so!
Blessed Jesus, loving Savior,
Thou wilt guide us safely home.
GOD'S TENDERNESS.
"VrOTHING can exceed the tenderness of God
J.1 in his treatment of sinners. No desire
can be more earnest than His for their salva-
tion. No broken-hearted father ever yearned
so strongly for the return of his son. No
mother's heart ever bled so profusely over her
wayward boy. The favorite attitude of God
toward the sinner is one of invitation and in-
expressible tenderness. "Ho! every one that
thirsteth, come to the water; he that hath no
money come buy and eat; come buy wine and
milk without money and without price."
Cheistians need not quarrel with iheir fel-
low-men, the world is wide enough; if they
persecute us in one city let ns go to another.
Let us bear with them as long as possible and
then leave them. It is only in this world they
can give us trouble. — /. Madsen.
Christianity does not consist in a proud
priesthood, a costly church, an imposing ritual,
a fashionable throng, a pealing organ, loud
responses to the creed and reiterated express-
ions of reverence for the name of Christ, but
in the spirit that was in Jesus, the spirit of filial
trust in God, and ardent, impartial, overflowing
love to man.
■'MJS SKETHLRIilNr ^T "WORK.
•471
EAEY C. NOEMAN, 6HAE0N, MINN,
ALL IN VAIN.
WHAT weight haa a mother's precepts
when weighed against a father's exam-
ple?
A mother may tell her son the effects of bad
habits — such as t^oing to the village store and
loafing around, or spending their evenings
about the bur- room and at the card tables.
But what effc'ot will it have if father does such
things? Surely the son is apt to follow father's
example.
The mother says, "My son do not smoke or
chew tobacco; for it is a bad habit. It will de-
file your persou, and make you look flithy, and
more than tbat, it ii a sin to spend your money
for that vile weed, and the pleasure it affords is
t-'d'nr: c-mpared to the evil it works."
But the sou replies, "Father smokes and
cbewp, and I will do what father dues."
Now the question comes up, what wtight
has a mother's word when denied by a father's
example?
We answer no weight at all. A. mother may
do all in her power, to form habits in her sons,
which will prove a blessing to them for all
time and eternity; bat unless the father sanc-
tions her teaching and training by his own ex-
ample, her labor will be all in vain.
Fathers, what an account you must give in
the great djy of God's wrath ! Surely you can-
not eseap3 thai awful sentence, "Depart from
me." M. c s.
A LECTURE FOR OUR GRAND-
PARENTS.
so many virtues that not to love him— or any
other person such as described— would bean
impossibility. I thought that to love such a
person would be more of a pleasure than a duty.
Every neighborhood has its old person who, al
though bowed down with weight of years, still
has a warm heart for the young and a kind
word for the children.
No need of the word "duty," to cause such
people to be sincerely loved and respected.
Again, every neighborhood has its representa-
tive, from whom the children instintively
spring away, as from a plague, persons that
little girls are afraid to meet, whom the boys
give a wide berth to, and whom no person de-
sires to encounter. Even a long newspaper
article, in which all the changes are rung upon
the word "duty," will fail to cause such un-
.35 mpathetic people to be respected, much less
loved.
Let us all, therefore, resolve that whatever
be the number of our years, we will be true to
the right, kind and sympa' hetio to all, especi-
ally towards the weak ones of earth, whether
they be in their first our second childhood. Do-
ing this faithfully, we shall be loved and re-
spected by all along the pathway of life. Atd
when the end comes, may it be said of us, as
Sir Walter Scott in his vivid description of
"King Rene:"
"A mirthful man he was : the snows of age
Fell, but they did not chill him. Gayety,
Even in lips closing, touched his teeming brain
With such wild visions as the setting sun
Raises in front of some hoar glacier.
Painting the bleak ice with a thousand hues."
(N)
THINGS MONEY CAN'T DO.
SOME one has truly said, that "To ridicule
old age, 18 like throwing cold water in the
morning into the bed in which we must sleep
at night." Old people have a right to demand
that they be treated with respect; but are they
not under great obligations to be pleasant,
agreeable, and as far as possible — cheerful?
Failing in this, i I it any wonder that neglect
and disrespect sometimes follow? 0:d people
should be held in reverence by the young, espe
cially if there is anything worthy of reverence
about them; but each man and woman should
spe to it, that as they grow old in years they
do not grow. out of all sympathy for their chil-
dren and grandchildren. No person, because
he is old, has a right to be selfish, sullen, and
morose.
Said a little boy, "Ma, will grandpa go to
heaven ?''
"Yes, my sod, I hope so; but why do you ask
that question?"
"Because, ma, if grandpa goes to heaven, I
don't want to go there. He would say, Whew I
whew! what is this boy bothering around here
for?"
A short time since I read a long article, writ-
ten to show that it was our duty to love old
people. The writer described her great love
for an aged grandfather, and proceeded to give
a minute description of him, investing him with
sound bell when touched by the hammer, then
be sure he is vastly richer than the millionaire
who does not posS'^ES such a conscience Good
principles are better than gold. All the gold
of Golconda couldn't buy them for a man who
hasn't them already. {N.)
LOVE OF DRESS.
A GIRL who seeks employment in the city
to gratify her vanity, whose nature is not
to help a widowed mother, or to support her-
self, but to gain wages in order to please her
love of dress, is nigh to danger. No matter
where she goes, or at what she is employed,
she is open to temptation. She desires to dress,
and she covets an easy service and high wages.
tier vanity and indolence will increase
with indulgence; thin will follow the fall
that adds another illustration to the many
which show that the pride of life and the lust
of the eye, are most natarally gratified by ways,
the end whereof is death.
Headstrong and vain girls, are the last who
should venture among the temptations of the
city ; but those are the last to heed warning to
stay away.
There is one les>ou to be learned, and that is
the resisting virtue of self-restraint and self-
denial.
Religious principle is a shield, moral training
is a defense, knowledge of the rock ahead, may
keep them in the right channel; but in this, as
in all life's virtues, the fear of God is the begin-
ning of wisdom. {N.)
SOME boj s and girls have an idea that mon-
ey can do almost anything, but this a
mistake. Money, it is true, can do a great
deal, but it cannot do everything. I could
name you a thousand things it cannot buy. It
was meant for good, and it is a good thing to
have, but all this depends on how it is used.
If used wrongly, it is an injury, rather than a
benefit. Beyond all doubt, however, there are
many things better than it is, and which it
cannot purchase, no matter how much we may
have ol it.
If a man has not a good education, all his
money cannot buy it for him. He can scarse
ly ever make up for his early waste of oppor-
tunities. He may say, as I have heard of men
saying: "B would give all I have if I had only
had a good education and a well trained mind;"
but he will say it in vain. His money alone
can't obtain it.
Neither will wealth itself give a man or a
woman, good manners. Nothing next to good
health, is of more importance than easy, grace-
ful, self-possessed manners. But they can't
be had for mere money.
A man who is what is called "shoddy," who
has not taste and correct manners, will never
buy ttiem — chough he would, no doubt, like it.
They are not to be had in the market. They
are nowhere for sale. You might as well vry
to buy sky, or cloud, or sunbeams.
Money can't puichase a good conscience. If
a poor man, or a boy, or a girl — anyone has a
clear conscience that gives off a tone like a
THE CONTENTED HERD BOY.
[N a flowery dell a herd boy kept his sheep;
and because his heart was joyous he sang
so loudly that the surrounding hills echoed
back his song. One morning the king, who
was out on a hunting expedition, spoke to him
and said: "Why are you so happy, dear little
one?"
"Why shall I not be?" he answered: "our
king is no richer than I."
"Indeed!" said the king, "tell me your great
possessions."
The lad answered: "The sun in the bright
blue sky shines as bi ightly upon me as the
king. The flowers on the mountain and thd
grass in the valley grow and bloom to gladden
my sight as well as his. I would not take a
hundred thousand thalers for my hands; my
eyes are of more value than all the precious
stones in the world; I have food and clothing
too. Am I not therefore as rich as the king? '
"You are right," said the king, with a laugh,
"but your greatest treasure is a contented
heart; keep it so and you will always be hap-
py." ■ ^_^__ ^^^-^
"I WISH I could j rin the Band of Hope,"
said a little boy about six years old, who
stood shivering in the door-way of a saloon
by his mother's side. "You are not old enough,"
replied his mother: "you can't understand it."
"I guess I'm old enough to know better than
to drink whisky," was the reply.
Weigh thy words in a balance, and make a
door and a bar for thy mouth.
472
THE BRETHREISr A.T ^V^ORK-
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKJLY.
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at Peabody, Kansas? Send your donation to
Geo. W. Thomas or Henry Shomber, Peabody,
Kansas.
Db. Cammings of London, the eminent
preacher and writer on the prophecies, died
July 6. He was a firm believer in the near-
ness of Christ's coming.
Pkop. Reppert of Hustonville, Ky., reviewed
the "Problem of Human Life" in the Apostolic
Times, and A. Willford Hall replies in four
numbers of the same paper. His demonstra-
tions are overwhelming, and he handles the
wave theory of sound with his usual ability.
The battle has fairly opened, and the Microcosm
will be the field of contest. That we are in
an era similar to that in which Galileo lived 's
pretty evident. The Ptolemaic systemof astron-
omy was "endorsed" by all the scholors, and it
seemed lile madness to attack the "old system,"
but Galileo ventured, and of course aroused long
and bitter opposition. Nevertheless the old
was finally admitted as erroneous, and to-day
the new or Copernican system is universally
believed. And so it will be upon this Sound
question. The ''old" is found to be erroneous,
and while the new theory is crude and n^eds
further demonstration to make it equally ac-
ceptable, it will prevail and the opponents will
at last find themselves in the same condition
that Galileo's oppnnents found themselves. If
you would keep informed on this interesting
question, you should send for the Microcosm.
THE ANNUAL MEETING
REPORT.
THINKING that we might be profited by
seeing the amount of speaking done by
each one at the Annual Meeting, contrasted,
we had the lines and speeches in the Report
counted and now place the result before our
readers. The names are given as found in the
Report. It may contain a few slight errors,
but not enough to affect it mater ally. As
most of the remarks made by the Mcd^rator
pertained to the government of the meeting it
was thought best to omit his speeches altogeh-
er. A number of explanations lawfully be
longing to clerks, and made by them, were also
omitted.
1. R. H. Miller, Ho speeches, 315 lines
2. Jesse Calvert, 19 " 78 "
3. P.J.Brown, 27 " • 129 "
4. JohnFlory, 2 '• 26 "
5. J.H.Moore, 12 " 244 "
6. B. F.Moomaw, 12 " 6T "
7 Daniel Brower, 4 " 12 "
8. A.J. Hixon, 8 " 99 "
9. J. P. Eberaole, 10 " 33 "
10. —Lehman, 1 " 4 "
11. D. P.Saylor, 2 " 17 "
12. P. R. Wrightsman,..5 " 41 "
13. J. S. Flory 1 " 5 "
14. Jax. Quinter 7 " 92 "
15. S H. Bashor, 16 " 246 "
16. J Kauffman, 12 " 69 "
17. S.Z. Sharp 4 " 39 "
18. Dr.Roop, 7 " 19 "
19. H.R.Holsinger,....30 " 207 "
20. John Wise, 23 " 107 "
21. D.N. Workman, ...12 " 93 "
22. David Gripe, 2 " 18 "
23. Jacob Cripe, 5 " 25 "
24. C. Bucber, 1 " 2 ',
25. — Thoma?, 2 " 12 "
26. D.B. Sturgis, 10 " 96 •'
27. — Hawp, 1 " 21 '•
28. Robert Badger, 2 " 15 "
29. Isaac Long, 2 " 25 "
30. W. R. Deeter, 1 " 5 "
31. J. Nusbaum, 1 " 5 "
32. J. Snowberger, 1 " 8 "
33. Martin Meyer, 1 " 4 "
34. Moses Miller, 5 " 18 "
35. J. W. Beer 5 " 60 "
36. S.Ockerman, 1 " 9 "
37. LandonWest, 16 " 83 "
38. W.Arnold, ....5 " 88 "
39 J.A. Ridenour, 4 " 105 "
40. L.Huber, 1 " 17 "
41. S. J. Harrisnn, 6 " 44 ""
42. Daniel Stonffer, 4 " 42 "
43. S. S.Mohler, 6 " 24 "
44. David Price, 3 " 17 "
45. E. L. Yoder, 2 " 74 "
46. J. P.Ebprsole 1 " 6 "
47. Morgan Workman,.. 1 " 10 "
48. —Stutsman 1 " 6 "
49. William Johnson, ...1 " 5 "
50. JohnKnisley, 2 " 21 "
51. Paul Wetzel 1 " 8 "
52. Hi nry Martin, 1 " 3 "
53. M. M. Eshelman 1 " 3 "
54. L J. Rnsenberger 2 " 8 "
55. — Studebaker,...:...3 " 22 "
56. Daniel Vmiman 1 " 3 "
57. Samuel Kinsey, 2 •' 15 "
58. D.Hays, 1 " 19 "
59. John Wolf, 1 " 10 "
60. George Long, 2 " 22 "
61. Jacob Riff, 1 " 21 "
62. Oliver Yount, 1 •' 34 "
63. Ballman, 1 " 2 "
64. Wm. Cassel, 2 " 38 "
65. Heil Hamilton, 1 " 10 "
66. S Garber, 1 " 4 "
67. Daniel Neff, 1 " 11 "
68. George Hoover, 1 " 2 "
69. — Mikpsell, 4 " 12 "
70. Davis Younce, 2 " 6 "
71. A. Flory, 1 " 10 "
72. J. Harshbarger 1 " 5 "
73. JohnMetzger, 1 " 24 "
74. John Hunsaker, 1 " 8 "
Speaking on the dress question, page 20 of
the late Aaunal Meeting report, the reporter
has me to say something that I neither believe
nor advocate. It is this:
"I am not in favor of making these auxiliaries a test of
fellowstiip at present, I am m favor of gradually working
to that point, and 1 beheve it will be reached event-
ually."
Instead of a "test of fellowship" it should
have been a test o/ official position. My indis-
tinct articuletion doubtless caused the reporter
to miss the exact idea that I aimed to present.
I favor a uniforni cut of clothes as an aid in
carrying out 'he gospel principles of plainness,
but never was in favor of making that cut a
test of fellowship; however, I am in favor of
making the wearing of gold, jewelry, costly
array, fine apparel and fashionable decorating
a test of fellowship in all the churche?. I
further believe, that w'aere uniformity in dress
is practiced it is not so difficult to keep the
members plain in their manner of dressing,
hence I regard uniformity an important aid
in carrying out the principles tf plaiones?, and
as such, and such only, do I teach and advocate
it. I am also of the impression that this is the
way our ancient Brethren looked'at the matter.
And certainly there can be no reasonable ob-
jection urged against it. j. h. m.
CIRCUS SHOWS.
OUR people have always discouraged circus
shows on the ground of their evil tendency.
One of our exchanges says when Forepaugh's
circus arrived in Milwaukee, the managers were
placed under arrest by the society for the pre-
vention of Cruelty to Children, for allowing a
tight rope walker to take her little child with
her in the dizzy and perilous performance as a
part of the attraction. The society was sus-
tained and the little one separated from the un7
natural mother during her ascent. The ex-
penses of these circuses to the communi-
ties through which they travel, is well shown
by a New Jersy paper, which estimates that it
cost Patterson in that State $50,000 to see a
circus, or $1.00 each for the eati re population.
The loss to the working class for tickets and
lost wages was $35,000, and to the rolling mill,
silk mill, locomotive shops and other factories,
$15,000. A little spread of such arguments
before the public authorities, would soon lead
them to forbid the stretching of the circus tent
within the limits of many towns.
ON PIKE'S PEAK.
OUE DIARY.
July 15th. The day opened without a vis-
ible cloud in the beautiful blue heavens, and
we congratulated ourselves upon having a fine
day for our climbing among the mountains.
Hastily arranging our lunch for dinner and
extra wrappings for the change in temperature,
we reported ourselves in readiness to our guide,
and at seven a m., he ordered us to mount and
be off. Our guide who has been over the trail
hundreds of times, assured us that the continual
'HlC BMKXHMKM A-T 'WORK.
47;-j
scenery would in a measure rftlieve ur of our
fears along the precipitous ptithwaj, and this
assurance wa^ verifi-d before we had gone three
miles.
Oae mile of a ride over a fine road brought
us to Iron Ute Spring, over which a neat Sum-
mer house has been erected and here the
owner dishes up the doling waters to the satis-
faction of the thirsty. We halt for a refresh-
ing drink, then move along, soon reaching the
Little Chief Spring, where we fill into single
file and enter the trail or narrow pathway. We
ride only about a quarter of a mile when the
shrill whistle of our guide brought the toll
gatherer from his hiding place among the rocks.
From each of us he collects a dollar, and thea
we are ready to go on. We are now in the
following' order: Geo. Arnold, the guIHe, Lizzie
Miller, D. L. Miller, the writer, and A P. Bald-
win of Watertown, Conn.
The trail is just wide enough for a horse to
walk in, and was constructed at a cost of $1200
It is quite a source of revenue to its owner; he
realizes about $3000 per year from it. But we
are climbing up, up, upward until Manitou
seems thousands of feet below us; the canyon
presents a weird-lik^ appearance, inviting us
oil and on as if to enter its very jaws there to
ponder and meditate amidst the pine crags and
huge boulders en wrapt in grandeur. Before us
on a lofty peak away up in the sky, side by
side stand huge rocks, Gog and Magog, as if
they were keeping vigils over the boulders and
waters and pines away down beneath them.
But on and on we go, climbing slowly, but
surely, now passing between two huge rocks
which seem to have split asunder jast to let
us pass, then carefully picking our way around
a monster boulder while far beneath were the
waters of Ruxton Creek, rushing and roaring
as if impelled by some fiery hand, now disap-
pearing under the great boulders, then emerg
ing far down to pass through the same gyra-
tions and then swiftly move down until they
reach some quiet unassuming farmer's plan-
tation to water his crops and make his heart
leap with joy at the glorious prospects of a
bountiful harvest.
But where are we? Our faithful animals have
been careful. Along the dizzy heights, among
the green pines and hemlocks, across the rustic
bridges, around and under the pnjecting crags
they have carried ns without making a misstep
and apparently without a murmur. But where
are we? "Look yonder," saya the guide, "that
is Bridal Veil Falls." Indeed our ears had
caught the roar of the waters before he spoke,
but we knew not from whence the sound pro-
ceeded, until we beheld the theet of water rush-
ing swiftly down the smooth surface of a rock
which lay at an angle of about forty-five de-
grees. It was several hundred feet below us,
and by peering through the pines at certain
points, we had a fine view of the Falls. We
have ascended only two miles. The scenery
becomes grander and grander as we rise bigher
and higher. At a distance we behold Bald
Mountain seeming to invade the very heavens,
uLd looking down upon its smaller neighbors
with dignity and reverence. H-ire aud there
along our pathway issue from the rocks the
tiny rilh whose wateis steal gently down the
slopes and mingle with the mad torrent below,
Dslicious and cool is the water cf these peariy
rills among the pines.
But we have reached Little Minnehaha Falls,
where the waters roll dowa over a precipice for
about thirty feet, stand still for a moment as if
to gather strength for another pluag'», a^d
then rush on as madly as before. Eidden
Falls next appears .to our view. Here the
stream after having bren shut from view by
the rocks above, tmjrges from its pent up
prison and leaps over the rockp, presenting a
spectacle grand aud impressive. To our left
away up oa the very summit of a peak stand
two massive rocks much in appearance like
Gog and Magog, but upon inquiry our guide
informs us they are nameless. We christen
them Dan and Matt, then turn our eyes to
take in new wonders.
We now pass a lonely cabin in a gulch, where
refreshments are sold, but the pure water of
the mountain rills lures us past the vender of
victuals and drink, and we continue our upward
and onward course. Aspen Peak, a beautiful
plateau, almost enclosed by majestic mountains,
is reached and through it by the side of the
now gentle Ruxton we urge on our well-trained
animals, occasionally one of the party dismounts
to pluck a bnautifal mountain flower orgatber
a bunch of strawberries. Finally we reach the
half-way point where we dismouat, turn our
horses loose to graze on the green grass, while
we seek the shade of a pine to rest ourselves a
moment, for though we are at an altitude of
about 10,000 feet, the sun pours its rays down
between the mountain so strongly.that we feel
the need of shelter. A spring of cool, clear
water near by invitf.s us to taste of its sweet-
ness.
"All mount," says the guide. ' We obey, and
are off, up through the green and dead pines,
over rocks and sand and stumps for more than
three miles and then we reach the timber ine —
the point above which no timber grows, where
r leks and sand meet our gaze above and around
us. We halt and take a glance back over the
mighty basin below — the expanse over which
we have come, and behold the tall pines, the
great rocVs, the lake, the mountains in the dis-
tance, and the vale between. Now we are
moving onward aiid upward again over the bare
rocks. The trail is still narrow, and as the
horses pick their way over the stones that
have been thrown into the crevices, a low
rumbling sound comas up from below, indicat-
ing that the rocks have been thrown together
promiscuously and that the space between is
reverberating the clanging and clanking of the
horses' hoofs. On and up around the Peak we
move in single file for three miles more, and
then we reach the top which contains about
forty acres of surface — all rock, however, over
which we pick our way with care, lest we fall
and biuiae the flesh. It is now 12: 30 p. m.,
and befcrrt we take a view of the wide expanse
before us, we; enter the Signal cfiijer's rnd^ hut,
ask for coffee, which he readily supplies for
twenty- five cents per cup, unfold our luLch,
seat ourselves around the table and with a
relish eat our dinner. The coffje was timely;
for we already felt our heads reel ngon account
of the exceedingly rare air; but dinner over and
the dizziness vanished, our strecgth revived,
we sally forth to behold the wonders all
around. Pen ikoves slowly and tongue is
dumb amidst the enchanting and magnificent
views from this lofty height — 14,14:7 feet above
the sea. Here we are nearly three miles up in
in the air, on solii terra-firma, whiU; below us
thousands of feet lay, pigmj lik>=, the smaller
peaks, the valleys, towns, creck-t, the great
plains and hills in the distance.
First we turn to read the supericription
neatly printed on a board and set dp at the
edge of a pile of stones almost in the centt r of
the summit. It reads as follows:
"Erected by Sergt. John and S irah 0 Seefe
in memory of their infa' t daughter whi was
destroyed by mountain rats at the U. S. S'gnal
Station on the Siimmit cf Pike's PtaV, May
25, 1876."
About the time your detestation of rats in
general, and mountain rats in particular, arises,
just as your sympathies for the darling ii.fant
of Sarah 0 Keefe is awakened, you ascertain
that the "lovely thing" here entombed is Mr
O'Keefe's [favorite rfoMi'fy.' Sympathy immedi-
ately changes into disgust and you wonder what
great purpose is served by the government's
servants deceiving tourists in that manner.
We dare not believe that the donkey was re-
lated to Sergt. O'Keefe though he announces it
as his daughter. Poor Balaam!
A few minutes spent in writing cards to
friend?, and noting data for this article, and
then we arise from our stone writing desk to
survey more minutely the world around and
beneath us.
Looking westward we see the Sangrade Chria-
to (Sacred Mountains of Christ) and Saguache
(Siwatch) ranges extending noith and south as
far as the eye can reach. These snow-capped
peaks one hundred miles distant present a,
grand background to the lovely scenery between
us and them. A mighty consciousness of vast
and measureless power, before which your mind
recoils, grows upon you constantly as yon look
down upon the smaller mountains, and with
the aid of your field- glass discover the high-
ways, the peaks, the valleys, the canyons that
seem to wind in and about the hills. Having
seen the cities, the manufactures, the railroads,
the ships, the great works of man and then
these of God, your pride of human power be-
comes dwarfed, and a feeling of insignificance
comes creeping over you until you unconsci-
ously exclaim, "Great and mighty are the
works of God before which the works of man
sink into mere atoms." But we behold the
enchanting view westwaid, and while we are
by no means weary but could gaze upon the
grand panorama for hours, time informs us
474
THE BliETHREN ^T T^ORK-
we must turn ojr vi»ion to otbir points; so we
look northward and see Denver seventy -five
miles awav, while beyond this metropolis of
Colorado, in the distance, bieaking the monot-
ony of the plains, rise the Black Hills of Wy-
oming Territory. Looking eastward, we see
the vast plains of eastern Kansas tor three hund-
red miles. Ah what a great number of farms
may be hewn out of this seemingly limitless
block, when the irrigating canals are constiucl
ed, or the government artesian wells are set in
motion.
The soil is rich and adapted to grain and
stock raising when water is applied. Pueblo,
fifty miles or more to the east, looks no larger
than an ordinary garden, but a look at it
throagh our glass enables us to obtain a fine
view of the prairie city. Now we look to the
south. See those towering peaks one hundred
miles away. What their names? "Spanish
Peaks" we are told. Between us and them,
but over which we can look, are the Wet
Mountains where rain or snow falls about
every day in the year. We turn around slowly,
looking out over the immense space and behold
the varied scenery, mountains", plains, hills, val-
leys, canyons, parks, streams, timber, snow,
rocks, cities, Gardtn of the Gods, and Manitou
like an ant-hill nestling at the foot of the great
mountain. Well the half has not been told,
and cannot be. It is beyond the power of pen
or paint, so we turn to other scenes and inci-
dents.
There is the Pit of Desolation — a narrow
chasm in the side of the mountain at an angle
of about eighty degrees, and extending down-
ward— who knows how far? for after sweeping
down for three or four thousand feet a gradual
bend in the chasm shuts out your vision and
you must guess the remainder. Several of us roll
large stones to the mouth and push them into
the yawning abyss, and away they go, leaping
hundreds of feet at a single bound, now strik-
ing this side, then that, causing the fire to fly
and the smoke to ascend, while the sound of
their rebounding comes up in sepulchral tones
telling us of the fearful leaps and crashings in
their terrible plunges. The smaller pebbles
rolled down the steep incline at the same time,
sending up a noise like the rolling of hail
stones upon a threshing floor. Another chasm
a little to the left of this Pit, invited brother M
and the writer to turn several large stones into
it, and as there was some snow and ice in the
great gulf almost half way down, it was amus
ing to see those large stones strike the ice and
scatter the particles around like falling snow.
But we leave this healthy exercise at the call
of our guide who says it is time to mount and
return. It is 3 p. m. Our party has been in-
creased by the presence of Mr. Thomas La wson,
correspondent of the Glasgow Herald, Scotland,
a clergyman from England, and a gentleman
from Portland, Maine.
The United States has a Signal Station on
the Summit where Sergt. O'Eeefe and private
Jones mea'.ure the velocity of the wind and
the state of the temperature, which is daily
telegraphed to Washington for the purpose of
prognosticating the weather for the following
day. The long dreary Winters must be monot
onous to these men; for they are there for more
than half the year, shut up where no one can
reach them, nor they the setflements. But we
are mounted and single file begin our descent.
We have ri den only a short distance when we
stop and look down into the Crater — the great
chasm out of which once issued smoke and fire
and lava and rocks, but which now is silent —
s' eeping as it were, or gathering its forces per-
haps for another terrific ©utbursting to awaken
the inhabitants around, who now rest in seem-
ing security among the foot-hills. The Crater is
4,000 feet deep, semi-circolar in f jrm, and about
1,000 feet in diameter. At the bottom it spreads
out towards Eagleman's Canyon up through
which we came in our ascent. Looking down
into this immense pit, one gets an idea of depth
never before realized and never to be forgotten.
Away we go, down, down, down until our
horses groan with their burdens, for it is try-
ing upon their strong muscles; and it tries us
tOi.>. We think what would be the result if
our noble animals should make a single mis
step and land us away down yonder upon the
bare and jig»8d rojks. Down a mile or more
and we halt to gather specimens of rock, and
as we go up to the very edge of the crater, which
we viewed from a point just after starting, and
pick up smoky topaz and crystals, we ar-
rive at a huge bank of snow and ice, and in
our glee break off several large pieces and
push them over the rocks. Ah what a cool
and delicious retreat in July ! To sit beside a
massive pile of snow in mid-summer and look
out over the heated plains and valleys, is not a
thing to be despised; for the effect is so bracing,
so exhilarating and enrapturing that we wish
we could often be there. But we must leave
the beautiful snow, which the sun is slowly
melting to refresh the streams far below.
Remounting we slowly pass along, now to
the south, then east, then north, on and around
the Peak beholding the lovely pictures on all
siies. Rough and dangerous as the first three
miles are, 1 would en JDy many a ride over it,
just to view the grandeur before me, and to
taste of the refreshing breezes on the hot sultry
days of July and August. The temperature
was sixty-five while we were up there — just the
point where it is enjoyable.
Nothing unusual transpired on the way
down. Mountain lions and grizzly bears mo
lested us not. Our laithlul horses made no
mistakes, and our gentlemanly guide perform-
ed his part well. At eight p. m., we are dis-
mounted at our lodging place, tired yet joyful
that We are safely landed and had beheld so
many of God's wonderful works. m. m. b.
IN JUSTICE.
1
N our issue No. 49 of 1880, Bro. D. S. T.
Butterbaugh reported some news from
his church, and it seems, on the part of some,
it was believed he erred in saying Bro. Jacob
Kins was relieved of his office. In No. 13 of
current volume, the following appeared:
CoRKECliON. — All mankind are liable to err
and make mistakes, and we presume that such
will be the case as long as man remains falli-
ble. By some means, in number forty seven of
the Brethren at Work of 1880, a mistake has
been made in reference to some of the business
done in the Manchester church, lad., October
12th and 13th. Whether the mistake was
msd^ by the writer or printer, we cannot tell
— God khoweth — but we hope the error was
not intentional. The article, in part, reed as
follows: "The committee saw proper to relieve
Bro. Jicob Karns, of his office, and gave us
Bro. Jacob Funderburg as Presiding E der."'
Our report reads thus: "Jacob Karns resigns
the business of his ofSee in the church, and
we appoint Jacob Funderburg in his stead."
In our explanation we were very particular to
state in the public council, that Bro. Karns
held his office as before, but inasmuch as age
had crept upon Bro. Karns, and weakened his
body as well as his mind; in consequence of
which, the business of the Manchester church
is now entrusted to Bro. Jacob Funderburg.
Daniel Beowee.
Jacob Rife.
Whether any or both of the parties erred, is
not for us to judge. We only desire to express
our regrets that anything pertaining to the
subject appeared; and especially do we regret
that we admitted Brethren Brower and Rife to
insert their "correction," for we believe it
would have been .better to have induced Bro. D.
S. T. B., to explain what he meant, and if in
error to make the correction himself This we
believe to be the wiser course. It John Jones
errs, the better way is for John Jones to make
the correction. This is the rule we desire to
follow; and we regret that we permitted the
committee to speak in the case; for we believe
Bro. B., would freely have set the matter right
himself, if in the wrong. We have seen much
trouble where parties have tried to correct
others in the paper and on the other hand
we have never known any to get hurt or
be cast down when induced or persuaded
to make a correction himself. Were this
course pursued in our writings, in church
councils and wherever any one errs, oh how
mighty would love increase, and what a joyful
season there would be among all who love the
Lord.
A.nd now while we are inclined to help up
the broken-hearted, and heal the wounded we
say that the item in column three, page 120
concerning an old brother not being able to
"digest" a certain article was out of order and
failed to arouse joy and comfort in the hearts
of people generally. Now we are still willing
to bear other's burdens; and whenever we err
we are the man to make the correction, bring
ourselves to judgment. It is fearful to be stiff-
necked, unyielding and proud at heart. God
help us to live under the cross! This explan-
ation, on our part, was unintentionally delayed.
2£. U* £•
'1'£1E BREXJzIirlEISr J^T WOKIi.
475
J. S. MoHliER,
Editor.
All communications for this department, sucli as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
43rd. W M.Long.
Please explain the latter part of the 4th verse of
the 6th chapter Ist Cor.: " Who are those that are
least esteemed in the church?"
Hakrt Gillam.
Will some one explain Genesis 4: 15 — ".ind the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.
And the Lord set a mark upon Ciin. lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was the mark
He set on him ? Robekt T. Crook.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Gain and Abel were the
lirst-bornof all the living. If so, who was his
wife ¥ Mart C. Ncrman.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse m
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as fol-
ows: "And there were dwelling at Jerusalem
Jews, devout men, out of every nation under
heaven." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or not V
Robert T. Crook.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Kevelations ? C. D. H.
WOMEN SPEAKING, ETC.
Will some one please explain 1. Cor. 14: 34,35?
Why are women to keep silence in the church?—
Shall they not sing or pray or what shall they dc?
A Brother.
THE apostle doubtless meant that, as "a rule,
they should be silent, and not claim to
participate in the active public business of the
church, as teachers, but that as a class they
should occupy a more retired plac?.
This, as a rule, is eminently proper, and is,
in the main still observed in religious assem-
blies. Were no such a rule in the church,
there would bu disorder, more or less. Women
might claim full equality in discharging the
public affairs of the church. There might be
as many women preachers as men preachers. —
There might be as many women missionaries
as men missionaries. Naturally the sphere of
women m the more retired one of the house
and family ; while to man belongs the more
stern, public duties of life. The apostle wants
the same principle to obtain in the church.
He, however, does not mean, that women
shall, in no case, exercise in religious services.
They haye a full right to sing publicly in the
church; and an occasional prayer by a sister
publicly in the church, we think, would not be
out of ordor. Should a sister be gifted in ex-
hortation; an occasional exercise of this gift,
we think, would also be.in order, subject how-
ever to the elder in charge.
It would not be in order for women to lead
in those exercises, but to exercise their gifts in
subordination to those having the care of the
church. This, we think, is substantially what
the apostle meant in the verses referred to.
J. s. M.
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Flowers are the alphabet of angels scatter-
ed over hills and dales, and speaking what the
tongue cannot express.
"THY KINGDOM COME."
Please explain, whether the part of the Lord's
Prayer, " Thy kingdom come ; thy will be done in
earth as it is in heaven ;"— was fulfilled on the day
of Pentecost, and there stopped, or is it right to
pray it yet ? » Anka Guigert.
WE pray, " Thy kingdom come." Let the
kingdom of the Messiah be extended to
the utmost parts of the earth that all the chil-
d en of men may learn of his free salvation
and become one fold under one SKepherd, — Je-
SI s Christ. May his will be done in us by the
light of the glorious Gospel, that we may be
snabled to imitate the angels of light, which
the P.-<almist tells, "excel in strength, that do
his commandments, hearkening to the voice of
his Word."
Tts, my dear querist, we have a right to
pray it yet, and let us pray frequently that we
may shine in his kingdom as stars and that we
may be uniiei to the innumerable company of
angels and to the general assembly and church
of the first-born; and beholding his face, we
shall be farther chacgtd unto the same image
of glory whose petition was breathed, while
wrapped in this trnement of clay.
Melissa Forney.
DIVIDING THE SHEEP FROM THE
GOATS.
THIS is a Scripture illustration, by which we
were particularly struck, was derived from
flocks of sheep and goats that fed in the same
field or on the same common. The goats were
of a finer breed than I had ever before seen,
and the sheep had long, coarse, hairy wool; so
that in cast'ng your eye over the field, you
could hardly say at first glance, which were
goats and which were sheep. The shepherd, I
perceived, at evening brought the flock homs,
and separated tfiem into two parts, putting the
sheep by themselves, and the goats also by
themselves.
The words of the S ivior never came home to
my mind with greater force, than after witness-
ing this arrangement. — Clarke's Glimpses of
the Old World.
THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST.
I NOTICE that some of our speakers and
writers make a distinction between the
terms, "'Holy Ghost," and " gift of the Holy
Ghost," (vhich acccrding to my understanding,
the Holy Scriptures do not warrant.
I come to this conclusion because I notice
that inspired men did not make the distinction.
I will call the reader's attenticn to Acts 10: 44,
45, " While Peter yet spake these words, the
Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the
Word. And they of the circumcision which
believed, were astonished, as many as came with
Peter, because that on the Gentiles also, was
poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.''''
Here we notice that the inspired writer, in
giving us this piece of history, uses both terms
for the same blessing, the full blessing of the
Holy Ghost.
Next I will call the reader's attention to the
history of Simon, the sorcerer, as given in
Acts 8: 13, where he offered money, for the
power which the apostles had, and was told
'that he should hfcve no part nt r kt in this
matter, because his heart was not right in the
sight of GoJ. Though he was a member of
the cuurch, and apparently sincere, yet for this
thought he was told that he was in the ga'il of
bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity.
This shows the great importance of our
hearts being pure, before we can receive this
predous gift. Now, dear brethren, every whe e,
let us remember that the " Kingdom of God"
consists not in cold formalitr, neither in m°at
or drink, but in righteouamss and peace and
joy in the Holy Ghost. Puom. 14: 17.
J. K Mlller^
A LADY, once writing to a young man in the
navy, who was almost a ftranger, thtught,
"Shall I close this as anybody would, or shall
I say a word for my Master?" and, lilting up
her heart for a moment, she wrote, telling him
that his constant change of sctne and place
was an apt illustration of the WorJ, " H-ie we
have no continuing city," and asked, if he could
say, ''I seek one ta come." Tfembling she fold-
ed it, and sent it off. Back came thH answer:
"Thank you so much for these kind word*. I
am an orphan, and no one has spokfn to me
like that since my mother died, long years ago."
The arrow shot at a venture, hit homr, and
the young man shortly after rejoiced in the
fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of peace.
How often do ive, as Christians, close a letter
to those we know have no hope, "as anybody
would," when we might say a word for Jesus!
Shall we not embrace each opportunity in the
future?
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Every man is a missionary, now and for-
ever, for good or evil, whether he intends or de-
signs it or not. He may be a blot, radiating
his dark influence outward to the very circum-
ference of society; or he ma) be a blessing,
spreading benediction over all the length and
breadth of the world; but a blank tie cannot be.
There are no moral blanks; there are no neu-
tral characters. We are either the sower that
sows and corrupts or the light that splendidly
illuminates, or the salt that silently operates;
but being dead or alive, every man speaks.
Love is on the front if the throne of God,
but justice and judgment, with inexorable
dread lollow b?hind; and where law is slighted
and mercy is despised, when they have rt jected
those who would have been their best friends,
then comes justice with her hoodwinked eye,
and with her sword and scales.
After all the best version of the Bible is
the translation of it into daily life. Every time
this is done, there is indeed a revised and truly
authorized version of the Book of God. May
the Holy Spirit everywhere prompt his people
to multiply these personal editions of the
Scriptures.
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People talk about 'killing" time. W hy, the
Czar of all the Russians couldn't kill a second.
It is a thing as immortal as his own soul. List-
en to tha ; clock ticking. Every rapid pulse
marks the flight of a second, yet every second
lives eternally in the soul of every man. Time
is precious; let us make good use of it by
studying the Word of God daily.
476
THE BRKTHRBN ^T ^OiriK.
(^nmpUma.
Home Ag-ain.
As stated in our last, we left Iowa the 25th
of July, arriving a'. St. Joe, Mo., in time to
take the evening train over the St. Joe & West-
ern Branch of the U. P. R. R. Next morning
in the vicinity of Alfxandria, Nebraska, we
noticed the eff-'cts of the terrible stoim of
June. Patched roofs showed where the hail-
stones, large as cocoanuts, had crashed through
and many windows were broken out, sash a:d
all. The crops were entirely destroyed.
At 10 A. M., we arrived at Carleton, Neb.
Visited brotier Hotferd, and at 4 P. M. board
ed the express for Grand Inland, where we
made close connection with the California ex
pres?, and next day at 1 P. M. arrived at Chey-
enne, where we changed cars for Longmont,
Colo. We soon crossed the State line, and felt
glad we once more were in Colorado. The
snow-capped mountains looked as beautiful as
ever. The hoary-hea3ed Sentinel of the Rock-
ies, Long's Peak, loomed up in mojsstic splen-
dor at no great distance south-west of us. All
were in gocd spirits with the thought that a
few more hoars and we would meet dear ones
at home. But alas! for human expectations,
how uncertain ! Nearin? Siod Creek our care-
ful engineer brought the train to a stand-still,
and passengers clambered out to see what the
trouble was. Anjtharfljod and another wash-
out. Only Sunday evening before, a train some
diitancfl further on had run into a wash-out,
killing the engineer and one person. The en-
gine of our train was draped in iluttering
crape as a memento of the sad event. How re-
luctant we were to go back, but back went
our train to Choyenne, and after supper set out
over the D. P. R. R. for Denver, where we ar-
rived at midnight. Next morning we took an
early stroll through some of the streets of the
city. Marked improvement was visible on all
sides in this wonderful city of the plains. The
new Union Depot is a grand structure, indeed.
At 7 A. M. we were off for Longmont, where
we arrived the 28th, at 10 o'clock, and soon
were at homp, where we found all well, for
which we humbly but fervently thank the
Lord. We were absent three months lacking
a few days, and traveled in one dozen States —
a distance of about 4,700 miles. On memory's
chain are linked many plessant thoughts and
affectionate words cf dear friends, relatives,
brethren and sisters in the Lord. Many were
the greetings and many were the farewells.
May we all meet in the better land.
J. S. Floet.
dom is found in the V and VI chapter of the
Problem of Human Life. The sound of a
tuning-fork, the buzz of a gnat's wing, the
scratck of my pen furnish the grand argument
for the deathlessness of our higher being.
Tytdall and Helmholtz and Mayer are the
great anti-christs of this cradinal doctrine of
the Christian faith. Eternal issues for mill-
ions hang on the truth that inheres in the odor
of a flower or the monotrne of a Katydid.
"Bless the Lord 0 my soul," iiT the I'ght with
which he is flooding the world through Wilford
Hall. The Sincerity of the dirt idolizing sci-
entists of the day is about being tested. The
grand questions of a personal Gcd and the im-
mortality of the soul are to be decided up-in
the great principles which they have long
boasted as the certain overthrow of Cnnstiani-
ity. " Alleluia, the Lord Omnipotent reign-
eth."
You are coiling in Doctor Hazard triumph-
antly. He is too full of prejudice to make a
fair argument, or to appreciate one that antag-
onizes his yiews. With intense anticipation 1
await the course and conclusion of the discus
You are grinding that poor, unfortunate ig-
noramus of a reviewer in the Christian Advo-
cate into powder. I pity him. But the fact of
his ignorance, egotism, and insincerity, is past
redemption. It is an ugly blot on that journal
and on all who indorse its mean, unrighteous
course. God speed the Microcosm, and keep
the editor in good health, glowing mind, and
sweet temper. His work will live and shape
the destii-y of thousands to the close of the
present dispensation, and will roll its crystal
billows into the grand millennium of Christ
and H's saints, in which there will be no Dar-
wins, nor Tyndalls, nor Huxleys, nor Haeckels,
nor half-baked Christians, nor clergymen who
need a lens of ten thousand sun-power to make
out whether Christ is God, or a sleek, well-be-
haved monkey.
Gcd speed the Microcosm. With sympathy
and gratitude, C. H. Balsbaugh.
Note. — We cannot off;ir the Microcosm free
to those who pay $150 for Beeiheek at
WoBK, after Sept. Ist, hence if you want both
papers for $1 50 you must send your subscrip-
tion in for next year beforH S-ipt. 1st. After
Sept. 1st, the two will be $1 76.
Wilford And His Work.
The First "Microcosm."
Union Deposit, Pa., June 16th.
Beloved Wilford: —
The first number of the
Microcosm is here. "Glory to God in the high-
est" for the omnipotent demonstration of the
truth of the Bible it contains. I see more
and more how fundamentally right is your po-
sition in relation to the substantial nature of
the soul. The seminal truth that is to rout
skepticism, and revolutionize even Christen-
Out at last. The first number of the Litera
ry Microcosm received, perused, and contents
weighed. I am well pleased with the general
appearance and tone of the new paper. I
consider it a lucky hit — the right thing in the
right place and at the right time. I shall glad-
ly give it a prominent place among the period-
icals, and shall gladly await its monthly visit.
Demand creates supply in literature as in
everything else; and the demand now so deeply
felt by the more thoughtful of literary and sci-
entific men is, in part at least, supplied by the
timely appearance of the Microcosm. When
God would reform his people he raises up an
agent for that purpose, gives him the necessary
iquipment, and sets him to work. The work
is tne Lord's whether the agent is conscious of
it or not. Cyrus did not know he was the
Lord's "anointed." So God may, through the
agency of Wilford's pen, be working a revolu-
tion in our midst. The world is now right for
a change of some sort in science. The cosmos
of modern Evolution is entirely too narrow
and weak to bear the great sup^trstructure of
true science and philosophy. But let us not,
therefore, fall down and worship Wilford, or
adopt his theories as our creed. He is a hero,
but to worship a hero is no less idolatry than
to worship a "golden calf." Perfection is no
more a prerogative of Wilford than it was of
Aristotle, of Galileo, or of Newton. The great
d ffdrence of men is, alter all, a matter of time.
The school-boy of tc-day can and does compre-
hend Newton. Great thinkers are the first to
see the full orb of new scientific truth; but
while they in their elevated position are eoj ly-
ing the full splendor of the rising sun of new
truth, we in the valley, can see the day dawn,
and sooner or later he must burst upon us in
all the fullness of his dazzling brilliancy.
The man on top of the mountain will see
the sun first; but the man at the base will see
it just as certainly. Of course I mean men
who have eyes and who keep them open. Just
so with Wilford. If his theory be true, if the
time of his appearance is here, it must have
been discovered had Wilford never even been
born. It is not, therefore, to be supposed that
he is any the less worthy of honor. He is
blessed above us in that he is allowed to see
the truth first, and has the honor of leading us
into its light. This honor none can rob him
of. Many will now read Wilford's writings
(the Problem of Human Life and the Literary
Microcosm) who have previously had but little,
if any, experience in scientific and philosoph-
ical literature. Such are very liable to be mis-
led and can, therefore, be none too cartful how
they accept theories.
Because these writings are highly recom-
mended by the religious press and by certain •
well-known and influential ministers, it is
to be feared that many will read and accept
his arguments without understanding, or even
without caring to understand them. Too
many people are ready to follow the bell sheep
without a sufficient reason — because and only
because they are bell-aheep.
I am not so blinded by egotism but that I
know that I am too young and too little
known to be regarded as a leader; and yet were
it not that my name is used m the B. at W.
in connection with, and to give currency to
Wilford's writing, it is probable I should not
have undertaken this essay.
What is therein said by me was written in a
private letter to Bro. Eshelman with no
thought of its being published. I am willing,
however, to have it gp to the world with the
understanding that both Wilford and myself
are but men. Don't forget that. I want no
one to pin his faith to Wilford's or any other
man's theory on my account, further than he
sees it to be in harmony with truth. I judge
and choose or refuse for myself. You must do
the same. Many men are too lazy to think
for themselves, and they are too proud to be
thought ignorant, hence they sit, like young
birds, with their mouths open ready to have
them filled with showy and plausible theories
that they have never examined; and then they,
THE BRETHRETSr ^T AVORK.
47 T
with a great show of wisdom, go about ^pitting
them out on (-very every cceasioc, not know-
ing that they pre too ignorant to understand
the fir*t principlf s on which the theory is bas-
€d. "Do you mean to throw discredit upon
Wilford's writings?"' says one. No by do
means. I want, yea I urge you to read them ;
but mor2. Read other authors on the sams
subjects and think and examine for yomsalf
until you are sufficiently informed to intelli-
gently choo&e or refuse. D o not be too hasiy.
With these restrictions I would advise every
miniiter in (ha Brotherhood, but especially
our young ministers, to read and study both
Wilford's book and papers. Tha Microcosm
promises to give us some rich pjsehologica!
feasts. The scieEce of the human soul is a
theme fraught with ^eep interest, and one that
f-hould not ctcape our attention. Lst ev -rf
young minister get fome good work on men-
tal philosophy, (Havfn'p, Porter'?, Waylaud's,
or Upbam's), and it in connection with the
Microcosm, and he will doubtless make greater
progress in learning tban ever before. He will
gain greater control, not only of his own, but
also of th'! minds of those who hear him.
How can I s ir the energies of another soul
when [ do not know the how of the operation
of my own? The power to see, understand,
and arouse my own soul enables me, to the
same extent, to see, understand, and arouse
yours. If you would succeed in the realms of
thought, you must, by the power of your own
will, pass in beyond the white and gray mat-
ter of the cerebrum aud cerebellum, into the
SBcret chambers of your own consoiousnes";
and there, by reflection, discover and set to
work the latent energies of your soul. Dj
yon know that we are commard d to think?
(Phil. 4: 8) We must think, feel, will, then
act; otherwise we act unintelligently.
E A. Orb.
Plattahurg, Mo.
From B. F. Moomav7. — We arrived
home safely from Annual Meeting, after an ab
sence of thres weeks. Tarried some time in
the valley of Virginia, with the brethren of
the Sectnd District. Had a pleasant time
with them at meetings and in the family circle.
The wheat crop had improved very much
during the time we had gone West. The crop
is not heavy in the field, but finely headtd and
well matured; quality, prime. Oq arriving at
the place, which on earth we call our home,
fonni it distressingly dry and so remains still;
the ground here has not been wet three inches
in two months. We found all well. Thank
the L'ird.
We are having considerable excitement in
the constructiou of railroads, and the develop-
ment of the vast mineral (iron) resources,
*rhich bidi fair to inaugurate a better state of
thing) financially.
I am sorry that Annual Meeting failed to
dispose of the business before it. But I think
that all concerned should profit by this expe-
rienc->, and dispose of the business at home or
in the districts by reference to former decisions,
the Gospel being the guiding star, and not in-
cumber A M., with so nincb may t not Bay
unirap irtaiit matter? And I would farther
suggest that the district whose queries were ,
not reached, reconsider them and, if pO'isible,
recall ail but such as may be of general inter-
est and vital importance.
My attention to the subject of adopting sci-
ence to convert the skeptical element has
been occupitd considerably sine- my return.
I have been reading Butler's analogy and the
Problem of Human Life, and also noticed some
articles in t! e papers on that suVjct, and so
far my mind has not been very favorably im-
pre.<isfcd. Is there not danger of gliding im-
perceptibly into rationalism and undermining
the doctrine of faith to that extent? ''Life
and mmortality are brought to light through
the Gospel," says the language of inspiration,
and hs to convincing these scientists — as it is
proposed to do— I am inclined to believe that
if they will not hear Moses and the prophets
nor the apostles, they would not be persuaded
if one should be raised from the dead. Chris-
tianity is a system of faith, and far beyond the
range of our reasoning power. But I intend
to examine the theory referred to before saying
more about it. — Bonsack, Va., June 28th.
[The atove was' overlooked, hence its delay
till this time.— Ed ]
Later — Aug. Ist. — Since my last writing, [
have been from home attending continued
meetings in AlUgliany counly, this State.
Preached twelve Sf rmons in eight days. There
were six tdlitions, oth".rs altogether and a
number almost, persuaded, and the church ap-
parently much revived. Proposed to compen-
sate me for my labors, to which [ objected, be-
cause the good Master, whose servant I am,
has abundantly prepaid me in different ways.
On the 6uh inst,, I am engaged to go east some
seventy-five to one hundred miles to labor for
a while. The length of time will be governed
by the will of the Lord as indicated by thecir-
umstances attending.
From M, Caylor. -We number thirty-one
members at this lime. Une of our speakers
and one of our deacons moved away last Fall,
and on the 12(,h of April our eldejr went to his
long home ia heaven This leavcS us only one
minister in the second degree and two deacons
The nearest organized church is thirty- five
miles distant. The ministering brethren from
ti'iit church visit us frtquently. We have one
brother that is deaf and blind; he h.s been in
that condition for about two years. Will not
some of the ministering brethren come and
preach for us. We are only few in number,
but we have a gocd meeting- hous?. There are
many sinners here to convert. I see in the B,
AT W. some churches are increasing vfry fa't.
This makes us feel glad, acd I he^pe tha*. many
more will forsake siu and folly and turn to
Christ and live forever The weather is very
warm and dry at this time. — Sale»i, Marion
County, III , July 24th.
From Jesse Calvert — As previously an-
nounced, the brethren and sisters met in coun-
cil at Solomon's Creek church, to make some
arrangements for next Annual Meeting. A
goodly num ler met. A large number being
represented the meeting was oriiauiz d liy ap-
pointins tlie officers of the lirmer Di-lrict
Meeting to presid-". A couioiitteo of five was
appointed to select a place to hold the Meeting.
Several places were I ffdred, and a number of
suggestions talktd over, and another District
Meeting appointed September 22nd, 1881, at
Solomon's Creek Church, at 9 A. M. It is
hoped that all the churches will be represented,
as important business will then be transaetid,
and the place decided upon where the meeting
will be held.
{^Primitive Christian, Preacher, and Pro-
gressive Christian, please copy.J
From Annie E. Light. — The mem'oers of
this arm of the church rebuilt two of their
meeting-houses this Summer — one near Penn-
ville and the other near Mountville, being a
distance of about eleven miles apart. The one
at Pennville is now finished, and was dedicated
to-diy, (July 31st ) The ministers present
were C. Bucher, S. R. Zag, Jacob Eshelman,
and but one of our home ministers, (the rest
were at the funeral of one of our sisters.) The
house was well fiiled. • It is 75s45, and arrang-
ed for Communion services with basemeut and
kitchen. We expect to hold a Communion in
it this Fall, but l:he time is not as jet appoint-
ed. ThB Brethren took their text for the oc-
cesion from John 4: 19-24, from which we were
ably addressed. After meeting we went to the
water where two precious souls were added to
the church by baptism. We now have one
applicant, and .sonie that are halting between
two opinions, but I do hope they may soon be-
come willing to follow the r.jeek and lowly
Lamb— J-sus.- Sporting Hill, Lancaster Co.,
Pa.
From J L Brown — This beautiful Sab-
bith morning fine's wife atid I at home, wish-
ing for the privi'pge to i ccupy a seat that is
vacant in the old P-iiither Creek church, Wo( d-
ford Co., 111. We iiav- no opportunities here
to »l tend cliurih. We were at Sttckton, Cal.,
a few days i.go, and cii our way home stopped
awtiile with brothiraLd sister Shank close by
the schoo'-hous", where brother Bashor held
fome meetiusis. Tfttr-'. are forty members and
thri-e miui-ters in that. bidy. We anticipate
a visit, st'in t.-) their camp-meeting, which will
be elusa to Bro. W.lfo'j, — sixty miles from
hern, if the Lord will. We hhve seen some
beautiful UHtuPiil scenery while in Calilornia —
big trees, natural iiridjse. etc. We live in the
mountains in .i mining country — very rough.
The valleys are more pleasant. There are
large wheat fields containing thousands of i cres
in a body here. We can say that so far we
like California very well. We sincerely hope
theRe lines may find all well and strong in the
faith. Will the brethren and sisters remember
us at all t\me? ?—Glencoe., Cal, July 24th.
From George K. Sappington. — We are
all well in tbu arm of the church (Beaver Dam)
so f <r as I know. Had our council on (he 23rd
of July, anQ considering the importance of the
work done, everything passed eff as pleasantly
as could have ht-i n expected. .. .The weather
here was dry up to yeeterday, wh»-u we had
a vr? fiu'' r.)iu. whicJi gives ua a prospect for
a fine cnip of enrn —New Midway, Md.,
Aug 2nd. *"
A RECF.NT dis|.a'cH ?t»t.'s that a new and
terrible contagion ie.sembiing leprosy has ap-
peared at Toulouse, France.
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THE BlilHJTHRBN ^T ^VOJrlK.
gi^Mtli mi Mm)^uma.
S. T. BOSSBRMAN,
Editor.
All oommunicatioDs for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosferman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co.,Ohio.
OUR HOME.
OF all the dear spots on earth, there is none
so sweet to the memory as that of h^me.
It has been said, "A home is a home be it ever
80 homely," and it no doubt is true. We feel
that place to be our home, our resting place, a
place where we are cared for, a place where
kindred hearts beat in union with ours and
welcome us to rest from the labors cf the day.
To the brave t' ilers as eve approaches, with
anxious eye they turn their footsteps home-
ward, and eargerly listen for a weleome voice:
"How sweet to hear the watch-dog's honest bark
Bay deep-mouthed welcome as we draw near home :
^Tis sweet to know there is an eye will mark
Our coming, and look brighter when we come."
With all the pleasantries of the homes in
which we Vwp, how much they might be in
creased. Many are satisfitd with too little.
A borne in a place where we live, and it
should be as n^ac h^eavju as it can be made by
human effo'"^. A home should be the most
pitasant ami attractive place on earth, — so
much so that the heart would have no desire to
lehve th« p['H!-ure-i ib-re for grea'er Icoktd for
iile isures abio^if*
Firr-t of all, iVe home should be arranged so
as to insure liei*lth, ai there can be no pure
happiness nilhont health. Hous=!S should be
as cummoii'jui as meins at comniind may per-
mit. K )oDn h '111 1 be well v^ntiUted. letting
r-ttticifDt pur- hir in to k-ep them pure ard
freth.
Th« yarU ni'Hi on k^pt clean, all wa'fte water
should He d'iiiii«'d a«ay from the house. A I
wtfds should ne k-^pt clean and the yard neatly
lrimm> d so as t) render it inviting to thi in-
mates, all of which wi'l have a tendency to
promoti health aud bapp ness. This once se-
cured, p rp! tual bliss is ours. The soul becomes
m'^ie aud morn elevated, aud though it may
revel ii l.appint?s^ h re in an earthly home yet
it feels that h^re in a bomehiwever beautiful
and pl-asHDt there is no substantial del ght,
but i-i q lalifitd to se-k that hMppines-i in anotV-
er world t'j which in inspires and will reach
when dissolv d of earth and earthly things.
We may be absent from home a long while.
We think ot re.turning What cheerfulness,
wnat longings, what pivp^rations for that rt-
tiiru tj friend.-" in that highly-cultivated home.
0 I t ,e p'easiot homes of eartb, how they in
i-pire us wiih the thought of our heavenly
home 1 1 which we are going. What longing*,
gl >rious anticipations, we are almost there.
This higher lifi ^^ but An outgrowth of a
pleasant hi m^, a beakhful mind and bodi', the
friiii.R of a holy determination of coi quer^ng
seit a! d liv.ug ab v-' sensual (ileasures. B
the hours of wakefulnets, and that these are
recuperated during sbep. If the recuperation
does not equal the expenditure, the braiu with^-
ers; this is insanity. Thus it is that, in earl}
JEnglish history, persons who were condemned
to death by being prevented from sleeping, al-
ways died raving maniacs; thus it is also, that
those who are starved to death become insane;
the brain is not nourished, and they cannot
sleep. The practical inferences are three:
1. Those who tnink most, who do most
brain-work, require most sleep.
2. The time ''saved" from nece'sary sleep,
is infallibly destructive to mind, bodj and es-
tate.
3. Give ) ourself, your children, your ser-
vants, give all who are under you, the fullest
amount of sleep they will take by compelling
them to go to bed at some regular, early hour,
andtorise in the morning the moment they
awake of themselves, and within a fortnight,
nature, with almost the regularity of the ris-
ing sur, will unloose the bonds of sleep the
moment enough repose has been secured for
the wants of the system! This is the only
safe and sufficient rule; and as to the qufstiou
how much sleep any one requires, each muht be
a rule for himself; great nature will never fail
to write it out to the observer, under theregu
lations just given. — Hall's Journal of Health.
the wharf to load and unload cotton at se
much per hour. Behold another mall *ith.
grit. The owners of the cotton and the ship
eyed this hero. Soon the decree went forth,
come up higher. He resumed the quill and
laid aside the cotton ho^k. Discouragement
never weakened the Boston boyi WhineifS^
with barging lips and chicken hearts, who cure
their troubles with the bottle or the pistol, are
pitiful creatures who should never have been
born. (5.)
KEEP AHEAD.
0'
GOOD MORNING.
D
ONT forget to s^y ' Uood oinrniug!" Say
It t-3 Tour parents, y'lnr brothers and si."-
ters, your sch jol-mite?, your teachers — aid Sb\
it cheerfully aiid with a &mili ; it will do vou
good anii do your iriends good. Thnre'a a kind
of inspiration in every 'Good morning" heart-
ily spoken, that help« to make home fr sher
aud work Ighter. Its-'im* really to make the
morning gO'd ar.d to be ^ prnp'tn cy of a good
day to come a t»-r it. Ar d jf this be true cf the
"good moroii g,' it is also of kiniJ, heartsom*-
greetiog-t. They cheer the discouraged, res, the
tired on', somehow make th-! wheels ' of lite
run smoothly. Be liberal with them, then, and
and let no morning pass, howev-T dark and
gloomy it may be, that you do not h^lp at least
to brighten by jour smile and cheerful wo ds
(B)
NE of the grand secrets of success in life is
to keep ahead in all ways possible. If you
once fall behind, it may be very d ffloult to
make up the headway which is lest. One who
begins with putting aside srme pa»t of his
eamings, however small, and keeps it up for a
number of years ii likely to become rich be-
fore he dies. One who inherits property, and
goes on year by year spending a little more
than his income, will become poor if he lives
long enough. Living beyond their means has
brought multitudes of persons to ruin in our
generation. It is the cause of nine tenths of
all the defalcations which have disgraced the
age. Bankers aid business men in general do
not often h?lp themselves to other people's
money until their own funds begin to fall off,
and their expenditures exieed their receipts.
A man who is in debt walks in the midst of
perils. It cannot but impair a man's self- re-
fpjct to know that he is living at the ixpenae
of othtrs. It is also very d sirable that we
should keep som-what ahead in our work.
This may not be possible in all cases; as, for
instance, when a man's work is assigned to
certain fixed h urs liie that of the operatives
of a mill. But there are certain classes of peo-
ple who can choae their time for the work
which they are called to do, and amongst them
there are some who invariably put off the task
assigned them as long as possible, and then
come to its p rformance hurried, perplexed,
anxious, cinfustd — in such a state of mind as
certainly unfits th m for doing their best work.
Go ahead, and k'-ep ahead, and your success is
tolerably sure (B)
MEN OF GRIT.
WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN?
SLEEP.
1' HERE is no fact more clea'jy established in
the physiology of man than this: That
the brain expends its euergiea and itself during
rHE largest roij >rity of men do not use a
tithe of the power they possess. One of
the wealthiest men in ''< all street, to-day, broke
do Jtn in business a good many years ago. He
went into an oiEce wbtre be was well acquaint-
ed, and said to a member of the firm that he
haa no bre^d for his family. "[ am r ady to
go messases for you, or perform any other sei-
vice." He hung up his coat and commenced
work around the lowest rung ot the ladder
Previou-aly this man's check was accepted any
where on the s reet. You may be sure sucq a
man gradually mounted up. Over in Boston a
like-minded man fell out H-^ was without
bread, and soon would be without shoes unless
be wakened up and st'rred his energies. H-*
was a booii-keeper, and at one time earned a
handsome salary. What did he do? This he
did: He took a cotton hook and went dowa to
IF you come to us and say you are a praying
man, we answer we are glad; but we would
like to ask tour wife and ehilaren what your
praying is d ling for you? If you say you dai-
ly read the Bible, that is right, but let us
ask your partner in business how much of its
teaching >ou practice. If yon say you are a
member of the church, we are glad of tbaji, if
you are a worthy member, if not, v^e are sorry
f r the church. But let us go on to tLe street
to sfe whether the pecple you daily meet think
vou ought to ha a church member. So it comes
to pass that a bundle of Christian duties may
b'=' dry and useless or thev may be the evidenc-t
ef a sincere Christi-in life. Whether a man is
K Chri^ti^iu or not depends entirely upon the
prinoipUs which govt-rn his daily life, and the
harvest which the world is gathering from that
life.
THE BRETHREISr A.T TVORK.
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GENERAL, AGENTS
Brethren at 'Work,
AND
TR^OT SOCIETY.
8 T Bosaerman, DonkirX, Ohio,
Biooh Ghy, LeDa, lU.
Jeaee Calvert, Warsaw, Id^
W t' Tc-fi£i.r, Mt. Morrlfl, in.
B 8 Mohler, CorDeUa, ii 0.
John Wise, Alnlberry Qrovti, El.
John Forney, Abilene, Kan.
Daniel Yaninian, Virden, HI.
J. 8. Flory, Longmont, Colo,
John Metzger, Cerro Gorio, ID,
J. "W. Sonthwood, Dora, Ind.
D. Brower. Salem, Oregon.
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WILLIAMS— In Brownsville, Mo., July 15, 1881,
Charley, infant son of the undersigned, aged 5
years, 9 months and 28 days-
He was a sprightly, little boy, kind and affec-
tionate in all of his ways ; was ever ready and
quick to obey whatever he was bid to do. "VVefeel
our sore bereavement, and that home is alonesome
place since little Charley is gone and we are often
made to weep, b cause of his absence to never-
more to return to us. But we can go him and
hope we will be found travtling in the ways of
righteousness, which affords us the anticipation
of meeting him in glory.
COWICH.— Also on the 16th, inst., our niece Ma-
lissa Cowich, of consumption, aged about 18
years.
I'he deceased leaves a husband and one child,
and many friends to mourn their loss. She made
application for biptism, but waited for her hus-
band until she was too much reduced to have the
ordinance altended to.
DICKENSON.— Also on the 191h, inst., of old age,
j£;me3 Dickenson, our nearest neighbor, aged
atiout 90 years-
The funeral o£ the latter we preached to a very
large concourse of people. Friend Dickenson was
a good, moral citizen. He never attached himself
to any church, but became strongly inclined to the
Brethren in later years . He leaves a large circle
of friends and relatives D. L. Williams.
EMMERT.— In the Arnold's Grove Dist-, Aug. 1,
188], John Arthur, infant son of Bro. J. J. and
sister Catbarine Emmert, aged 6 months and
12 days. Funeral occasion from Matthew 19; 15
by the Brethren. J. Stitzel.
Oct. 1, at 10: 30 A. M., Seneca church, one and one-
half miles North of Bloomvil.e, Ohio.
Oct. 6 and 7, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., 111.
Oct. 8, at 3 P. M., at Bro. Philip Snavely's, 1 and
one half miles east of Dorchester, Saline Co.,
Neb. Those coming by R. R., should stop off at
Dorchester.
Oct. 8, at 10 A. M., Okaw church, near La Place
111.
Oct. 8 at 2 P. M., Beatrice church. Gage Co., Neb.,
8 miles south-east of Beatrice-
Oct. 8 and 9, at Fall River church, near Fredonia,
Wilson Co., Kan.
DISTRICT-MEETINGS .
Sept. 9, Northern District of Missouri, Wbitesville
church, Andrew Co., Mo. Those coming by rail
should stop off at Rosendale.
From LrOiiginont, Colorado.
l,OVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Sept. 3 and 4, North Solomon church, one and one
half miles North-west of Partis, Kan., near Bro.
Geo, Ackley's.
Sept. 3 and 4, iu Mound church. Bates Co., Mo.
Sept. 3 at 10 A. M , Silver i reek church, Cowley
Co., Kan. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 3 and 4, 1881, at White Cloud congregation,
Nodaway Co., Mo.
, Sept. 8, at 2 P. M., Wbitesville church, AndrewCo.,
Mo.
Sept. 9, Franklin church, 4J^ miles North-east of
Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa.
Sept. 9 and 10, at 2 P. M., Coon River congregation,
Guthrie Co., Iowa, at meeting-house, 1^4 miles
north of Panora.
Sept, 9 and 10, Liberty ville, Jefferson Co , Iowa, to
continue over Sunday.
Sept. 10 and 11 at 2 P. M., Weeping Water, Cass Co.,
Neb , V2 miles south of South Bend, at the house
of Bro. Reuben Royer.
Cole Creek meeting-
When we left the Shenandoah Valley, Va., the
wheat crop was all gathered into the ^arn3 or in
stack, and the brei^hren had already commenced
having their harvest or thanksgiving meetings. —
The crop was good as also was the corn, g ass and
Iruit crop. In Ohio a portion of the wheat crop
was yet in the field, the crop tolerably good ; fruit
crop good. . In Illinois and Iowa the harvest is just
over; crop, excepting in a few sections, on low
lands, poorj— on rolling land good- North-eastern
Kansas, some wheat yet to cut, crops generally
good in Nebraska; harvest about half cut. Wheat
and corn crops only moderate- Arriving in Colo-
rado, we found harvest had just fairly commenc-
ed, wheat crop generally heavy. Reapers and self-
binders are running on every side. The latter run
day and night and some of them on Sunday. The
crop is so extensive, they are urged to do so in or-
der to save the crop. The corn crop in this locali-
ty is better than usual, the grass crop good also.
The travel to our State, Including emigrants,
tourists and invalids, seeking health, is immense.
We hurried home, expecting to fiud Bro. M. M.
Eshelman here, growing hale and hearty, but how
disappointed we felt to learn he had from some
cause changed his mind, and was on his return al
ready. He certainly missed seeing the best part
of Colorado, and I am impressed with the idea, it
would isave added to his health, to have sojourned
awhile up here, away from the cities, towns and
hotels. A rustic life is what invalids want here.
J. S. Floby.
will be located on the main deck, while the steer-
age passengers will be berthed on the lower deck.
The chief dining hall— a very handsome and com-
fortable apartment, about 40 feet square — is beau-
tifully lighted by a cupola from the promenade
deck.
The tables are provided with revolving chairs,
and along the sice of the hall the rich divans
are upholstered in dark led plush.
The ladies' parlor is on the promeaade deck, and
fitted up in ebonized wood and gold. As a further
attraction in this room, the walls have been elabor-
ately carved, panelled and corniced, while silk tap-
estry has been introduced.
Divans are placed around the sides of the ladies'
parlor and surround the mainmast, which pene-
trates this apartment, hidden by rich, artistic
carving and handsome mirrors. The ladies' parlor
is lighted by four side-lights and two windows
forward, and is brilliantly illuminated at night by
four large lamps attached to the mast between
the mirrors.
The Elbe is rigged with four pole masts of
iron, with yards on the fore and maiu masts. She
is provided with steam windlass, steam and hand
steering gear, steam winches, steam hold pumps,
fresh water condenser, in short, all modern appli-
ances to secure the safely of the vessel at sea, and
the comfort of passengers-
The engines of the Elbe are of the three-cylin-
der type, one high pressure cylinder 60 inches dia.
meter, and two low-pressure of 85 inches diameter
having a stroke of five feet. The boilers are four
in number, double-ended, each 15 feet diameter by
17 feet 6 inches long, and are of iron, constructed
tji a working pressure of 80 pounds on square
inch. There are 24 furnaces, made of mild steel,
on Fox's patent corrugated princip e.
A Letter from thfi Governor of Kausas.
A Monster Steamsliip.
Sept. 10 and 11, at 10 o'clock,
house, Fulton Uo , 111.
Sept- 29. at 2 P-
Ind.
M., in the Marion congregation,
Sept. 30, in Turkey Creek congregation, Elkhart
Co , Ind. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Piatt Valley congregation, at house of
Bro- J P. Moomaw, two miles South of Rising
City, Butler Co., Nebraska. Meeting to continue
over Sunday.
Oct. 1, at 10 A.M. Thorn Apple church; Mich., 7
miles south-east of Lowell .
The new steamship Elbe, now in the port of
New York, is a magnificent iron screw steamship
of nearly 6,000 tons gross register, built for the
North German Lloyd Company, of Bremen. The
steamer is intended for the Bremen and New
York line, and is in length, 4-tO feet; breadth, 45
feet; depth, 36 feet 6 inches.
All the decks and deck work are constructed
either of teak or iron. With a view to ptoteet the
vessel from the heavy Atlantic sees, strongly con-
structed iron turtle backs are placei over both
ends of the ship. Situated in the center of the up-
per deck, are houses for the officers, firemen and
others, together with galleys, smoking room, and
entrances to first and second cabins, while over-
head there is a promenade deck about 80 feet long
and the whole width of the ship solely appropri-
ated to the use of first-class passengers lu addi-
tion to the aocommod .tion for the ofiicers and
crew, 170 in number, the vessel is designed to car-
ry 190 first-class, 120 second-class and 1,000 steerage
passengers. The first and second class passengers [
State OF Kaksas, )
ExHcutive Department. [
TOPEKA, August 1st, 1881. )
J. H. Moore:—
Mt. Morris, 111.,
3fi/ Dear Sir : —
Your letter of the 29th ult., enclosing
a clipping from the New York Observer in relation
to prohibition in Kansas and especially in the city
of Leavenworth, has just been received.
I send you by to-day's mail a pamphlet recently
published here which will give you I think a fair
representation of prohibition so far as it has been
tried In this State.
The clipping enclosed by you does not give a
fair statement of the facts as they exist in this
Sta e; while it is true that in three or four of the
arger towns of Kansas, the law is recklessly dis-
regarded, yet it must be borne in mind that there
are hundreds of towns and rural districts in the
State, where prohibition is absolute and the law is
as honestly obeyed and entoroedas any other penal
law on our statute book-
I know of no temperance men who regard our
law as "crude, clumsy and impracticable."
You must remember, that we are fighting the
combined rum power of tfie nation here in Kan-
sas, and that the enemy resort to all manner of
falsehood to break as far as possible the force of
prohibition in this State- It matters not what
stories the whisky ring may instigate, circulate
and publish to the contrary, prohibition as a whole
m this State is a grand success, and you need have
no fears of Kansas ever taking any steps back-
ward in this matter.
Our people are in earnest; they are struggling
for the protection of their homes, and for the ad-
vancement of the cause of sobriety, morality and
good government. They tVel that they are right,
and have no doubt but that God will give them
the victory. Very Truly Yours,
J0H?( P' Si. qous.
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Vol. 6. . Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, August 16, 1881jii»A»^ No. 31.
Editorial Items.
Tbactice the truth as well aa talk it.
Remember the poor a,t the han-est meetings.
See that none render evil for oil to any man.
Open meefmg promptly at the time announceil.
Peoi'LE who must he coaxed to ivieeting will make
•poor listeners.
Ton many- are comforting themselves with t^ie broad;
guage reli_G:ion.
Bkother Wm. Provont, of the Milledgeville church,
Carroll County, 111., is quite sick.
.\nTR LE twenty-two of the Annual Meeting is on the
Minutes liy error. It was tabled.
Oeitvaky notices may be sent to us on cards. They
should be plainly written however.
Give to him that asbeth thue. — Jesus. The Brethren
of Peabody, Kansas, have asked you.
Did you ever look at the planets just before day-break ?
They present a beautiful appearance. ■
Bro. Geo. K. Sappington has beeii chosen to the min-
istry in the Beaver Dam church, Maryland.
Sinner, thou hast nothing with which to draw and
the well is very deep. Go to Jesus for help.
Bisiicu' E. 0. Haven, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, died at Salem, Oregon, the 3rd inst., aged sixty
yeai-s. ■
The work of cataloguing the Abram Ct-ssel Library is
going steadily forward. Brother M. P. Lichty is doing
the work.
Bro. W. C. Teeter is still in Indiana among the Breth-
ren. He is one of the brethren at work, "whose praise is
in the Gospel.'.'
Since last Christmas about twenty persons have been
baptized in the Paint Creek Church, Kan. This denotes
a healthy growth .
If you want a copy of the Stein and P>ay Debate for
$1.50, Older now, as the price will be advanced to $2.00
after September Lst.
Do not address any business matters to the editors,
but to the Brethren .4t Work, if you desire your or-
ders to be promptly filled.
It is asserted by hatters that the size of the hunam
head in England and jcotkind has been gradually di-
minishing during the last quarter of a century.
Another surgical operation was performed on, the
President la-st week, since which he has continued to im-
prove as usual. The physicians express strong hope of
his recovery.
There are' now eighty members in Denmark, and
prospects good for many more. This "shows that tlie
Lord has a p'-ople over there, and that he will prosper
that which is done according to his will. We praise
God for the abundant success j.tfndfng Pro. Hope's la-
bors. ""
Eld. James White, the founder of the Seventh Day
Advcntists, died at Battle deck, Mich., the 7th inst. He
was Presiirtnt of the College and Publishing Associa-
tion located there.
The Microcosm and B. at W. aftei". Sept 1st will be
$1.75. This includes old or new names. Before that
time only $1.50. Now is the time to avail yourself of
this excellent offer.
Bro. D. S. Clark, of Hudson, Wisconsin, was with us
a few duys last week, prospecting. He desires to get
among the Brethren where his children may be brought
up under their intluence.
Henry G. Vennor, who has been so successful iafare-
trfling the weather lately, is forty-one years old, a pro-
fessor in the university of Montreal, Canada, and the
author of abook entitled "Our Birds of Piey;" as well
as of his almanacs.
On another page of this issue we publish an article
from Bro. Moses Miller, entitled, "Will We Have
Another Council?" It is sound, and we bespeak for it a
careful perasal. Let more of the earnest workers speak
in the same tone.
As the season for Love-feasts will soon be at hand, we
should be pleased to have some one at each meeting to
send us a brief report. When written as the writers of
the Gospel reported the work of the Lord, much good
may be done.
On account of the illness of his wife, brother Moore
could not a,ttend to his editorial duUes last week. His
absence laid additional work upon the other editor, but
the labor is finished and another week is here with its
duties and demands.
Elders, in the primitive church, were chosen by the
church — to take the spiritual oversight of the congrega-
tion,— and as such they held forth "the form of sound
words'' — speech that could not be gainsaid, and which
ministered comfort to tho hearers.
After hanng been edified by a sermon from Bro. Ja-
cob Longanecker in Elder John Etter's bam, brother
Batsbaugh, writes: "God was in the barn and spoke out
of the full mows and granaries, and out of roof and
4oor; the very stones cried out, as they always do, only
havipg ears we hear not."
The word "hell" has not been banished trom the Kew
Testament Version after all. See Matt. 5 : 22, 29, and
33. The changes were not of belief in hell, but for ac-
curacy as to the meaning of certain passages where the
word "hades" was used in the original. In most of these
the word "hades" is given without translation; that is
all.
On the loth inst.. a telegram was i-eceived by 'Mrs.
Stsin, mother of J. W. Stein, conveying the sad intelli-
gence of the death of her son Charles. He had been, at
the time of his death, several years Superintendent of
the city schools of Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Stein was
expected to visit at this place shortly, but the hand of
death has cut short the anticipations of friends.
As a people, are we feeding the hungiy, clothing the
naked, and instructing the ignorant according to our
abilities ? Are we spiritually strong so that we can en-
dure chastisement and buffeting so aa to go among the
wicked and lead them out of vice and misei-y? It might
be profitable to reflect over. our condition, and give our-
selves some latitude to swing out into earnest and active
I work everywhere.
LoNCi meetings, — or preaching against time, is weari-
ness to the flesh of the hearers, and no profit to the
preacher. - - ... ■
It is a great deal easier to look back and see where
men missed it, th,in to look forward and see how we may
not miss it.
'.' ' fcTjL
It is a bad thing for a man when he spends most of
his time educating backw.uds. Pre?5 forward is the
more noble way.
Just so soon as the "leading ni-m in a reforniiitory
movement, enter the region of opinions and .&£tempt to
give to the people their blasted iruitinstcad of the pure
Gospel, there will be schisms and divisions and every
evil work. There is nothing in an o;jau:ri 'A^jyA which
to ground a go.spel hope.
Many yoimg men who claim they are too feeble to la-
bor on a wann day, can dance in a heated room until
great drops of sweat roll down over their cteeks, and
yomig ladies who are "so unwell" that thet cannot so
much as wash dishes, will spend horns in the ball-room;
with fashionable young men and danrlies. God cannot
look on su(!h, labor as meriting his approbation .
A FEW more have recently been added to the chureh
in Denmark. Bro. Hope oV-tains their wi=:h by having
them to Ih't np their right hand. Wonder where he
learned that? Our order is to let them "make their own
application." — Vindiaafor.
They did "make their own application'* by holding up
their right hand. On the day of Pentecost they "made
their own application" by calling out. "jlen and. breth-
ren what must we do?"
It is impoi-tant to spell the names of po-t-olfices cor-
rectly- Some time ago we received an order to send a
paper to Germano, Ohio, and che final o looketL like an
.■? so we put it up Gei-mans. The result -was, the man
did not get his paper for a month or more, nor until the
word was "written plainly. Both are names of post-offices
in the same State. Please write names apS addresses
plainly,
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Whene^'er young men are permitted to ^taiid on the
sidewalks to insult ladies as t hay pass: and whenever a
town permits half-grown boys to run to and i'ro upon the
streets, cursingj^ sweai'ing, and blaclvguarding. that to-wn
may set it down that good citizens will not make it their
home, nor will prosperity be its crowning gl8h' among
men. Such a state of thing.' i,=: b.id. no difference where
it exists, and the cause of government demands that our
youth be brought up in.a n,ioie honorsiLIe way.
. -J., —
TBEPi-hiiilhe CJirlslian says:
Brother l^uinter -ari-ived ho'me from Indiaiia C.)., Pa.,
yesterday, and this morning received a dispatch calling
him to Ashland, Ohio. He leaves tjjis evening. So tjeht
es. ' ■■■--- -k
This is hard to imdcrstand. The dale of the P. 'c.
before us is Aug. 16th, and we write this the 12th. Xow
how brother l^uinter could get home from Indiana
county the 15th of August and leave, the lijtb, when it
is not the l-">th or ICth of Aug-ast. is more tl.:'n 'we can
figure out. This must be a puzzle.
We deprecate the fruits of factiou. The teudeuvy of
the times'is to cnticiEO men of good standing. Tcjserve
■well is to be lied about. A man may bo evo^so clsste — "
may be as pure as snow, he cannot escape the tongne of
malice and calumny. There are itching cm ro'nKff and
loo.^e tongues to utter and wicked pena to -wtite irfaout
the most faithful men in the church. Jii. L ww'r, -,, ill re-
sult in infiaming the passions and bi
woi-st diatempei-s. But.the Christie n - r;,vt
wicked men will wax worse and worse,; tieceiving aajl be-
ing de':eived by their malicious hearts.
48'^
THE BKETHREN A.T 'WORK.
Itli^mm §%u\
Wot Cbe Brethren at Work.
THE MABT7B BONG.
I MV a blood-waehed traveler
In garments white as snow,
While traveling on the highway,
Where heavenly breezes blow.
His path waa fall of trials,
And yet his face was bright
He shonted as he journeyed,
*'I am glad the burden's Ught"
CH0BU8.
Then palms of victory,
Crowns of glory,
Palms of victory,
I shall bear. [Repeat.]
I saw him in the conflict.
When all around was strife,
Where wicked men and devils
Convened to take his life.
I saw him cast in prison,
A dnngeon dark as night.
And yet I heard him shouting,
"I am glad the burden's light."
I saw him took from prison.
And chained to the stake.
I heard him shout triumphant;
'Tis all for Jesus' sake.
He saw the flames when kindled.
The fagots blazing bright.
He says, "the burden's easy;
I am glad the burden's light."
I saw the flames surrounding,
His body racked with pain.
He shouted, "Jesus save me;
I know that death is gain." '
Then casting his eyes upward
Before he took his flight,
I heard him faintly whisper,
"I am glad the burden's light."
I saw his soul departing;
It seemed the vail was rent.
And I conld see the angels
Which Jesus Christ had sent.
They bore him to his Savior,
The ever blessed Son —
The brightest star in glory;
And Jesus said, "Well done."
—Selected,
Wot the Bretfaren at Work .
AFFLICTIONS.
BT BH OOH 2BY.
"Many are the afflictions of the righteous;
bat the Lord delivereth him out of them all. —
p8.34:19.
THE above text affords mucli comfort
to the Chrifitian, not because afflic-
tions are pleasant, but because of the
good results. King David said, "Be-
fore I was afflicted, I went astray; but
BOW have I kept thy word." Ps. 119:
67. Again, "It is good for me that 1
have b«£0 afflicted; that I might learn,
thy statutes." Ps. 419: 71. If afflic-
tions produce such desirable results, as
to teach us the statutes of the Lord,
and to keep us from going astray after
we have learned them, surely we should
pray for more afflictions, rather than
murmur and complain of those we do
have, which is not unfrequently the case.
The ap6stle experienced the same, and
says: "Our light affliction which is but
for a moment worketh for us a/ar more
exceeding and eternal weight of glory."
2 Cor. 4: 17.
It is very evident that the afflictions
^uded to in our text are not the afflic-
tions of the body, though they may be,
and I believe sometimes are, sanctified
to our good, for all things should work
together for good to them that love the
Lord. But it seems very clear that
David, and the apostle as well, had ref-
erence to mental afflictions more partic-
ularly,— afflictions which caused the
apostle to say, "I write unto you with
many tears." Again, "With great heav-
iness and anguish of heart I wrote unto
you." And also caused the prophet
Jeremiah to exclaim, "O that my head
were waters, and mine eyes a fountain
of tears, that I might weep day and
night for the slain of the daughter of
my people. Oh that I had in the wil-
derness, a lodging place of way-faring
men, that I might leave my people and
go from them." Jer. 9:1.
The sad state of the ancient church
no doubt gave the prophet more men-
tal affliction than anything he met with ;
hence the above language. A similar
feeling will occupy the mind of all
God's faithful children more or less; for
they do not only feel an interest in their
own salvation, but also that of others;
hence when they must witness the sad
negligence of loved ones, may be our
children, or brother or sister, or it may
be a kind and affectionate wife or hus-
band; how can they avoid feeling a
deep and sad affliction at heart, which
often starts the affectionate tear, and
oft causes them to resort to their closet
in secret prayer in behalf of the loved
ones who yet are lost in sin. Ah ! could
the careful, sinful, light-minded son or
daughter fully realize the anguish, the
grief, and sorrow of a broken hearted
father or mother whose eyes are often
wet with tears, and whose prayers are
ascending in their behalf; how soon
would they stop and think and repent,
and (Som« toJJesus; buttiiey do not see.
If that kind husband who is yet out of
Christ, and who loves and esteems his
tender-hearted wife, could fully feel
and realize the secret throbbings and
tender emotions and deep afflictions of
that loving heart which he has won to
his breast, and for whom he would be
willing to sacrifice almost anything in
his power to make her happy, how
soon, alas! how speedily would he turn
and follow Christ, and thus make him-
self and companion happy by sharing
and bearing the afflictions of the right-
eous.
But perhaps there is no class that
more fully realizes those afflictions than
the faithful minister of the Gospel, and
especially the elders or shepherds, into
whose hands God has entrusted the care
of his sheep, and who (if faithful) watch
for their souls as they that must give
account; and while thus engaged in
their arduous and responsible labors
and duties, they often meet wich troubles
and trials to which all others are strang-
ers, and sometimes their way becomes
beclouded and dark so they cannot al-
ways see as clearly as they would de-
sire which way to move to save all, and
to accomplish the most good, in saving
souls and sustaining the blessed cause
of Jesus, and lest while we pull up the
tares we destroy the wheat also. O
how important and responsible are his
labors. O what eternal consequences
are connected with every move. Is it
any wonder if they sometimes would
be heard to say in the language of the
prophet, "O that 1 had in the wilder-
ness a lodging place of way-faring men,"
especially in the present history of the
church. O how often do we feel to
pray for the wisdom of a Solomon, the
meekness of Moses, the patience of Job,
the faith of Abraham, the contrition of
David, and the integrity of Daniel, and
above all, the meek and humble, and
self sacrificing spirit of Jesus, so that
we may be folly qualified for the re-
sponsible duties iu the church.
It is, however, a source of great com-
fort to us when weighed down Miih
such burdens and feel discouraged and
a little like old Elijah when he felt he
was left alone, to find sympathizing
hearts who are alive in the work and
can see our situation, and will say to us,
"Be of good cheer, brother, and do
your duty and we will stand under your
arms. Not long since we spoke of the
responsible duties before us, of commit-
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tee work, in the presence of one who
has the good of the church at heart,
and the reply was, If the prayers of the
church follow you as they did to Den
mark, the work will go easier than you
think. I replied : I seem to see so few
sympathizers. The reply was: There
are more than you think. None but
those in similar circumstances can ap-
preciate the weight and value of s.ich
words. I thank God and take courage.
But while we have many faithful sym-
pathizers, it is a lamentable fact +hat
we have many who scorn the very idea
of suffering for the sake of others or the
cause of Christ in general, who,Korah-
like, will rise up in the congregation,
and say, You take too much upon you ;
(in making rules you have no Scripture
for) the congregation iy holier and bet-
ter without it. But while we have not
their sympathies in our work, they
surely have our sympathies and pray-
ers, that they might see what is best for
them and the church.
Leaa, I 1.
For the Brethren at Work.
FREEDOM.
BY D. ROWLAND.
UNBIASED freedom is obtained only
in the religion of Jesus Christ.
The freedom that man can give is en-
cumbered with many grievances and
much dissatifcfaction. The freedom
which the government of the United
States gives is in advance of that which
any other earthly power bestows upon
its subjects. But there is a power that
gives its subjects unlimited freedom;
and the way of that power is as far
above man's ways as the heavens are
tbove the earth. Consequently the free-
dom of the subjects of this power must
supersede the freedom of any earthly
power.
That which makes the subjects of
that heavenly power free, is the Word,
the Word only, and the whole Word.
We are told, "It the Son shall make
you free, you shall be free indeed. The
Son is that Word which was made flesh
and dwelt among us. The Word is
God's will concerning man. It is God's
■will that man should be happy, and he
80 created him. True happiness is free-
dom. God created man free, and placed
- him in happiness in Eden. But he fell
Srom God's favor, and was under the
bonds of sin, hence no more free. God
,in his mercy provided a way where he
can again obtain that freedom, and that
way is Christ, or the Word of God.
The Word frees us from evil m this life,
Paul says, "The law is not a terror
to the good, but to the evil-doer." The
The true followers of the Word are the
good here referred to. They have no
occasion to fear the law of the land, for
they do nothing for which the law may
apprehend them. If all men were
made free by the Word, the human
family would be as Israel did at one
time when "every man did that which
was right in his own eyes." (Judge 21:
25.) How many of our fellow-men are
under the heavy burden of sin, and are
striving to obtain freedom of conscience
without obeying the Word. Why do
they not come to. Christ and obtain
that true freedom which the child of
God alone can possess?
True there may be those who claim
to be free by the dictates of conscience :
but we learn that there is a class whom
God will give over to hardness of heart
that they may believe a lie and be
damned. Paul hid the answer of a
good conscience when persecuting the
church. Behold that child of God, how
free he is from sin! True, Satan may
throw his allurements around him, and
entice him to sin, but the Word will
make him free. Satan may tempt the
Christian, for we learn that he tempted
the Master, but did not overcome him.
Christ says to his followers, "My peace
I give unto you." John 14:27. By
this peace that the Christian receives
from the fountain of life, he can be
made free from a desire to adorn him-
self with many of the appurtenances
that are so popular in the professed
Christian world. This peace will make
us free from many desires of a sinful
nature, but will not make us free unto
sinless perfection until the time that
this corruptible shall put on iacorrup-
tion and 1 his mortal shall put on im-
mortality.
"The law of the spirit of life in Christ
Jesus hath made me free from the law
of sin and death, (Rom. 8: 2) says
1 Paul, and yet he confesses that he has a
thorn in the flssh, the messenger of Sa
tan to b'.iffet him. As it was with Paul,
80 it is at the present day with many
Christians. They have a messenger of
Satan to buffet them; but God's grace
is sufficient for them. Those whom he
loveth he chasteneth, but it is only to
make us strong in the Lord,
The Word frees us from the bondage
of sin so that we can come to Christ
and learn of him. What a blessed
promise he has given to those who de-
sire to learn of him! "If any of you
lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giv-
eth to all men liberally, and upbraid -
eth not; and it shall be given him." "
Jas. 1: 5. Then if we lack knowledge
concerning God's will, we have only t^o
ask him in faith believing, and he will
reveal unto us untold mysteries. Many
have obtained knowledge of God's will,
direct from him by coming in faith and
obeying God's direction as far as reveal-
ed unto them at the moment when they
asked. By faith, Noah builded an ark;
by faith Abraham offered Isaac, only to
learn farther God's will concerniDg him.
So by faith we can place all upon the
altar of our hearts, and offer to God,
only to have more revealed unto us.
How many of us have many things
around and about us that we might
place upon the altar of the burning of
God's eternal fire, to have it consumed,
but " ^ e will not." How many carnal
desires, how much vice, lust, envy,
strife, and selfishness will that fire of
God's eternal Word consume for us, and
make us free to receive that heavenly
manna that comes down from above?
Let us bring all this dross, all this man-
made wisdom and appurtenances to the
foot of the cross and cast them far from
us, asking God to create within us new
desires, new hopes for heaven and hap-
piness.
The Word of God is quick and pow-
erful, sharper than any two edged
sword, piercing unto the dividing asun-
der of joints and marrow, soul and
spirit, and is a discerner of the thoughts
and intents of the heart.
If the Word is so powerful,, it. will
certainly free us from everything that is
of a nature contrary to God's wiU. But
it will not free us if we will not become
learners of that will. We must study
to show ourselves approved unto God,
a workman that need not be ashamed.
How many who are claiming to work
for God, are not showing themselves ap-
proved. How many of us are ashamed
of what little we know of God's will?
Let us free ourselves more of man's
1 will and man's te^ichings, an.l learn of
that Word which we are lo search.
"For they are they which testify of me,"
says Christ. In a word, let us put on
Christ, not only by our profession, but
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by our walk and works. The world
hated Christ, and we should not be dis
couraged if they cast reproach npon us,
for we are not of the world, because we
have the kingdom of God within us, and
this the world can never have. This
kingdom is free from the world, as it is
directly opposite to the world, and
two opposites are free from each
other. Then if the kingdom to which
we belong is opposite to the world,
why should we try to unite the two,
and upon our bodies bear the marks of
the kingdom of this world and also
claim to carry the "marks of our Lord
Jesus"? (Gal. 6:17.) Let us remember
the one is free from the other, but the
one will ultimately become subjected
to the other.
The time is coming when Christ shall
give up all to the Father, and God
shall be ''all in all." Then we should
behold those who have come up
through great tribulation and have
washed their, robes and made them
white in the blood of the Lamb. "These
are they whom the Word has made
free and they are free indeed.
For tlie Brethren at 'Work.
THE SECOHD COMING OF CHRIST
AND MILLENNIAL REIGN.
BT JAiTES EVANS.
iniMBEE III.
A NOTHER reason why the second
-'^ appearing of Jesus has been so
much lost sight of, is the substituting
something else for the blessed hope.
Instead of preaching "the judgment to
come," as Paul preached it to Felix,
professed ministers of the Gospel ex-
haust their skill in describing death -bed
scenes, good and bad, oftener bad.
Thus death somehow has contrived to
enthrone itself in the place of Christ.
Paul called it an enemy (1 Cor. 15: 26),
doomed to be destroyed. James tells
us that its ancestors are lust and sin.
Jas. 1: 15. It came into the world by
sin. (Eom. 5:12). But all this is now
revealed. The fallen church that chang-
ed baptism and sprinkling, abolished
feft-washing and the Lord's Supper
and confounded the latter ordinance
with the commemorative emblems of
the Redeemer's death, has also con-
founded death with the coming of the
Son of Man. The fallen church, long
since converted to the world, no longer
comforts her children with the words
of Paul as found in 1 Thess. 4: 13-18.
She perverts the Words of Jesus,
"Watch, for in such an hour as ye think
not the Son of Man comes," into a
watching for death. But the prospect
of death is not pleasant, if we judge by
what people do. The sick or dying
man calls in the best physician he can
procure, and often leaves his family in
poverty, so anxious is he to keep on the
shores of time, that he will expend the
last dollar either in purchasing patent
medicines or paying for medical skill.
The coming of Jesus is not death, as a
fallen church teaches, but the descent of
the Lord himself, with the voice of the
archangel and the trumpet of God.
When he comes to receive us to himself,
no doctor will be employed with pills,
powders, and mineral poisons to ward
off Ms glorious presence. No one loves
the appearing of death, but the real
disciple of Jesus loves his appearing. 2
Tim. 4; 8.
As deatb has been substituted for Je-
sus, the Life Giver, so the intermediate
state has been clothed with all the glo-
ries of the resurrection and eternal state.
It is alarming to what a length this is
carried. Some nian dies and the relig-
ious paper tells us he has gone to his
final mvard. If his present condition
is final, then the eternal rest is reached,
the vail is passed through; and the re-
deemed saint is now reigning with
Christ and in advance of Paul has re-
ceived the crown of righteousness. If
now clothed upon with his house from
heaven, — if now clothed upon by
death, mortality is swallowed up in
life, then let us like Swedenborg and
an increasing number of theologians,
discard the coming of Jesus, the resur-
rection and the judgment to come.
Whether the intermediate state is Abra-
ham's bosom, paradise, under the altar,
a happy dream land, or, as -the author
of the Problem of Human Life puts it,
not dead, but sleepb, like the steel arma-
ture struck by a hammer, which ceases
to revolve until another armature is
provided, be it what it may, it is not
the eternal state within the vail, where
the king's daughter all glorious within
(Ps. 45: 13) sits down with the King
on his throne clothed in fine linen, white
and clean, (Rev. 19: 8) and where all
things are made new. If the interme-
diate state is the highest heavens, as the
Westminster teaches, then Jesus' words
are all a^ mystery : "I go to prepare a
place for you, and if 1 go, I will come
again, and receive you to myself." But
if the spirit that returns to God who
gave it, enter the prepared place at
death, we ask in all candor. How can
Jesus c&me for us?
Before we close this subject, let us
add a word of advice to our young
writers and preachers. When you seek
to comfort the living on account of the
dead, do as you do with respect to bap-
tism, feet- washing, etc., let the teach-
ings ef the apostie direct you. Mark
he commands, "Comfort one another
with these words." 1 Thess. 4: 18. Do
not as so many do, — write_And preach
about the dead, and never once allude
to the coming of Jesus and the resurrec-
tion. Thinking men will suspect that
like Beecher and others, you have no
faith in these events. We are often
pained to see how little is said on these
glorious themes even in our own papers.
Let no fear of being called "material-
ist" or "soul-sleeper" deter you from
obeying the Word of the Lord. Tell
your audiences that the dead who die
in the Lord are blessed, that their life
is hid with Christ in God, that they
sleep in Jesus, having commended their
spirits into the Father's hand, and like
the dying Stephen, their last words
were, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
You can tell them all this without fals-
ifying the words of Jesus: "When the
Son of Man shall come in the glory of
his Father, then shall he reward every
man according to his works,'' (Matt. 16:
27), or the promise, "Thou shalt be
recompensed at the resurrection of the
just. Luke 14: 14. The intermediate
state is a waiting .' tate as well as the
present ; let us not eclipse the resurrec
tion state with unscriptural delinea-
tions of the state of the dead in Christ.
And, in like manner let us preach to
the ungodly, "The wicked are reserved
unto the day of judgment to be punish-
ed." 2 Pet. 2: 9. Death and liades are
not yet cast into the lake cf fire. The
devil is not there yet, noc will he
be until a thousand years after Jesus
descends to bind him and cast him into
the abyss. Rev. 20: 10. Jesus warns
all classes concerning "that day." The
"depart from me" is not heard till then.
FruitleEs professors, who said, but did
not, shall be disowned "in that day."
Tyre and Sidon, Bethsaida, and Chora-
zin will find their judgment then. Matt.
11:24. The wise and foolidh will be
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separate then. The evil servant will
be cut oif thee, and have his portion
with hypocrites and unbelievers. Not
at death, but "in a day when he looks
not for him and in an hour he is not
aware of." Matt. 24: 50. Let every
preacher among us preach more con-
cerning "that day" as respects rewards
and retributions, and we shall be more
of a primitive people. Let us heed
what Jesus says, "Watch for the Master
of the house." Mark 13: 35. He warns
us of a day that shall come unawares,
even as a snare upon the earth, and we
are exhorted to watch and pray always,
to escape these things and to stand be-
fore the Son of Man. Luke 21 : Si-SG.
The fallen church is overcharged
with surfeiting and drunkenness, and
will be doomed to fall forever. We
offer the following proofs of her fallen
state: She mixes with the world, dab-
bles in its politics, and is ambitious of
its honors. She swears in courts like
the world, disregarding the words of
Jesus. Matt. 5 : 34. She glories in war,
is foremost in the battle of the warrior
and boasts of garments dyed in blood.
She wears gold and pearl, and vies with
the world in costly array. She has no
respect for the institutions of the Gos-
pel, and instead of the garments of hu-
mility, she is clad in the latest style,
and is undistinguishable from the world.
For the Brothrea at Wort.
CHRISTIANITY AS SEEN BY AN
"OUTSIDER.'
-'-' member of no denomination!
By such an one is this article written.
Written for a journal, whose objt-ct is
to do Home-mission work, to propagate
the Word still more extensively through-
out our country, thus bettering society,
socially, physically, morally, and spir
itually. For such a journal does a man
of the world presume to write — to give
some of his views on the church as it
now exists. Neither dees the writer
pride in his assumed pseudonym "out-
sider;" to the contrary he feels humili-
ated that he must thus sign himself,
knowing that it is his duty and privilege
to be an "insider" — within the walls of
the Great City.
But, while perfection is not found in
humaniry in its fallen . condition, it is
our duty as weak creatures to aspire to,
as nearly as possible, to attain that de-
gree of excellence which is our ideal of
perfection. Generally each individual
has his own ideal.
The artist, whose type of perfection
in painting is expression of life and pow-
er through action and movement, would
elect Michael Angelo as his ideal, while
Raphael is the ideal of another. So
in sculpture and all the arts and scienc-
es. In poetry, each school has its poet
or poets, whom the rest imitate. The
school of the Elizabethan Age had
Chaucer and Spencer; the artificial
school had its Pope as its ideal.
But by the teachings of the Script-
ures, Christianity has but one school,
which IS the church, of which Christ is
the head, and but one ideal, whom the
Christian should strive to follow and
imitate — Jesus himself. But when non-
professors see among those who claim
to believe and follow the teachings of
the same law, namely the New Testa-
ment Scriptures, and to have the same
Shepherd, the Savior, whose daily walk
and conversation taught love, charity,
and humility throughout his entire life
— when instead of love and chanty,
there is found ill feeling, selfishness, and
cupidity; and instead -of humility,
pride, they lose all faith in such relig-
ion.
If one of the churches, whose tall
spires are a finger-board to heaven, is
entered during worship, it is too often
the case that where they claim to wor-
ship the meek and lowly Jesus, it is to
many of its members merely a fashion-
able resort where they go to "see and
be seen," where everything is dash
and splendor, every one expensively
and fashionably attired, where the
praises are sent up to the great white
throne by hired singers, some of whom
are not only non-professors, but of im-
moial character, the only requisite to
sing praises "with spirit and under-
standing" being a fine, musical voice.
Truly the honest, though plainly-dress-
ed laborer if he chances to be in one of
those churches, feels that salvation is
not free — that he must be a man of
means and fashion if he would have
the blessings of the God of that congre-
gation. Not taking an account of the
commands and exhortations of the
Scriptures on dress, this alone we think
a strong argument in favor of the plain
comfortable dress of the Christian.
Whoever pictured the Savior £s a man
wearing much fine apparel! Not even
the most giddy and fashionable profess-
or.
Another church is entered, and after
hearing the members go through a fine
ritual, the visitor is forced to say,
"What a beautiful service, if it were
only from the heart." And on entering
still another, there are heard prayers
sent up to the throne of grace asking
the blessings of the Creator by some
who do not again think of their God
till they come to the house of worship,
whose god in reality is mammon.
The fact that these things exist in the
church is no argument against it.=i di-
vine origin; nor is it a reason or excuse
for one not being a follower of Christ.
If my brother sin, it is no reason why
I should sin also. We do not, by any
means, mean to include all professors of
religion in one or the other of these
classes. There are many — very many,
who in their "walk and conversation"
— in their every day life are sincere
and devout Christians; while on the
other hand there are many — yea, too
many, who, if we "may judge the tree
by its fruits" — if we may judge them
by their everyday life and dealings
with thair fellows, are practically in-
consistent in what they profess. While
this element does no injury to the
church as Christ reared it, they do
weaken its infiaenee for good, and are a
"stumbling block" to those without.
Works, and not merely a profession,
are what those without the church want
as an evidence of the reality of religion.
When the moralist who makes the gold-
en rule, "Do unto others as you would
have them do unto you," the maxim on
which he acts in all his dealings with
his fellow men, sees his neighbor, who
is a professing Christian, ready to re-
sort to all the shrewdness and crooked-
ness known to the commerc'al world,
unscrupulous in his dealings, the con-
scientious moralist's sense of honor and
honesty is shocked, and he often con-
cludes, "If this be revealed religon, I
will rather take the risk of following
the dictates of the conscience that my
Creator has planted within me than
this."
Let those who are combatant with
the present advance of infidelity and
skepticism by argument, argue the
truth of revealed religion by works
rather than by words. Talk is cheap
at this age of the world. Let them show
to the world bij woris that it is to man's
advantage practically, physically, sc-
cially, morallv, and spiritually to lead
a consistent Christian life.
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-Tor the Brethren at Work.
SUNDAY KVENING MEDITATIONS.
By D. E. BRUBAKEK.
"I tliouglit on my ways." Ps. 119: 59.
OMY soul ! Onward in tlie steady marcli of
time, we have now classed another day of
inconstant life. The proceedings of another
day are spread out upon the imperishable record
of Heaven, in view of the impartial account we
must render. Were there to- day words or act-
ions written against us that we would wish to
recall or have erased ? Any sins committed to
grieve over, or repent of, to have blotttd out?
Then 0 my soul! be in earnest End with thy
consciousness of sinking, call, "Save, Lord, or I
perish." Any delay may be too late. Or have
we by grace divine been enabled to "set a
watch over our lips" and kept the "bridle on
0"r tongue" and by so much diminished the
pondsrous volume of idle words produced by
vain talkers.
When we heard the loud peals of laughter-
characteristic of a godless life; did we with be-
coming modesty and all gravity maintain that
noble calm serenity, exemplified and sanction-
ed by our pattern — the Lord Jesus? Then 0
mj soul! if we can answer in the affirmative,
our peace shall flow on as a river. Bat hold,
my soul! we will still meditate on the proceed-
ings of to-day. Did my mind linger around
that endearing spot where my Redeemer "gave
his life a ransom for many ?'' Were my af-
fections set upon things above? Were they
not rather entangled in the affairs of time and
sense, and my thoughts sjcheming worldly
projects?
0 my soul! be not dismayed to look squarely
at the acooanfc, this very evening; to-morrow
may be too late. The splendor of tomorrow's
sun may not enlighten thine eyes — may shine
oh a cold corpse, pilsied in the power of death.
May we not really be standing on the very
verge of eternity ? Did not the solemn warn-
ing of yesterday tell me that death may stand
near our door and ready to knock without
ceremony or warning?
When will we learn the great fact that out
"life is but a, vapor that vanishes away?"
But so let it be, we have already profited by
our evening's meditation; for if our adoount
stands right with God, we nsod not start as
with a dread of a separatira in death; for bless-
ed b3 God, it is not in the power of death to
hurt that soul that leans on the rod and staff
of God, walking through the valley of the
shadow of death. May we not rather interpret
the present sorrowful separation of friends as
God's wise and good arrangement, for the un-
speakable joy and felicity at the happy reunion
in the sweet by and by.
Those who have never been long separated
from loved ones know nothing of that indes-
cribable and exquisite joy at meeting. Was it
nothing but to remain on and on, to toil and
strive with the vicissiiudes of life; we could
know nothing in the glorious resurrection
morning by experience of those glorious im-
, mortal bodies, so wondrously increased in
power after the image of Christ's own glorious
resurrected body.
Then 0 my soul be not dismayed nor dis
heartened; but double thy diligence and strive
to be faithful until death, and with this sweet
and assuring thought. The Lord is my "shep-
herd," I will now lay me down to s'eep free
from the lears of the issues of this nigtit,
whether it shall be more days or the end of
life's journey, and as those garments are one
by one laid aside; may I never forget that very
soon all my earthly schemes and earthly con-
cerns will also in like manner be laid aside.
Then help 0 Lord, that the things of earth
may be held as loose outer garments — readily
laid aside when thou dost call.
From the Primitive Christian.
WILL WE HAVE ANOTHER
COUNCIL.
BT MOSES MItLEH.
IN your last issue. No. 28, Eld. Jacob Miller
of Woodbury, Pa., asks "Would it not be
better to have a special meeting this coming
Fall and have every thing fiaished up?" &e.
As the question comes from our Middle District
of Pennsylvania, and I stand in close relation
to our district, I will give my mind on the
subject:
First. The churcli extends over so large a
territory that it would make a great expense
to hold saoh a meeting. And again, many of
our elders have their time fully taken up to
serve on committee business, councils at home,
and attending love-feasts, &z.
Second. I do not know of any important
business that cannot lie over until next year,
as we have the Gospel with which we can reach
almost every case, and then with the minutes of
Annual Meeting of former years, I think this
should enable us to go through with all our
business until next year. So I do not favor a
special council.
And again a number of our dear brethren are
aware there is an effort made by some who are
not satisfied with the action of our last Annual
Meeting, to call a special council, and if I am
rightly informed have even set the time for
such council, and as I had letters from different
brethren living in different States on the sub-
ject, asking the propriety of such a council, I
will say throug'o the Primitive that I feel it my
duty most earnestly to protest against such a
move, as I think such a move injurious to the
cause of Christ, as it will only have a tendency
to divide and not to unite. We have labored,
as many know, for daj 3 at our late Annual
Meeting not only for union and oneness for
which our blessed Master prayed earnestly,
John 17: 11, but also for the old established
order of the Gospel as believed and practiced by
the Brethren, and whilst some did not get all
they asked for, the meeting granted tho mcst
they asked for, and that by a large majority.
Then why not be satisfied, for the present, and
if not satisfied then come up with your queries
from the church to'Distriet Meeting, and from
that to Annual Meeting, in a legal way, with
the assurance that as Annual Meeting has
granted us so much, she will graat us more.
From what I have learned, some have too little
confidence in Annual Meeting. Do you not
know that we are not to believe every spirit?
Therefore, being asked by letter and otherwise,
what I thought of the move for another coun-
cil, I would advise all who love the church not
to take any part in it, but labor in a legal way,
and if there is an element that is wrong or too
fast, do not secede, but help to get them in or-
der or apply the Gospel to such. May God
help us to exercise a proper judgment in these
things and not run too fast, but look on all
sides, and remember that God will hold us to
an account of our actions in and with his
church. May God bless and finally save us.
MecliaDicsLiirg, Pa.
SHE MEANS NO.
THE other day as I passed two little girla
who "were standing at the gate of one of
their homes, 1 overheard a f jw words of their
conversation.
"Oh! Mary, don't you believe that your moth-
er will let you go? ' asked one, anxiously.
"No, Alice, I know she will not, for she said
so yesterday."
"But can't you coax her i^ito it ? I can almost
always get my mother to let me do as I wish
by teasing and coaxing until she is glad to get
rid of me by permitting me to have my own
way. Don't you suppose that you could tease
your mother that way — tell her what a splend-
id time we will have, and that all the other
girl's mothers are going to let them go."
"I would do so, Alice, if I thought it would
do any good, but I know that it will not, for
when mamma says no she means no.''
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THE REAL REASON.
^^TTERBERT,"saida perplexed mother to
Xl her five-year-old boy, "why is it that
you are not a better boy?"
"Well." said the little fellow, soberly looking
up into her face with his honest blue eyes, "I
suppose the real reason is that I don't want to
be."
We think the child gave the real reason why
all of us, big people as well as little people, are
not better than we are — because we do not
really want to be better; bat unfortunately,
most people do not like to own to it, as the lit-
tle boy did.
HAVE PATIENCE.
DO yon know how many years of your life
and happiness are mortgaged by the hab-
it of worrying? And after all what does it
accomplish? How does it help you on? How
much strength does it bring to you in your la-
bors and exertion? A ruffled temper all the
time throws to the surface the mire and dirt of
one's nature; it does not combine the best ele-
ments and help them to work together to the
best advantage, but only the worst, and gives
them alone all the chance.
NO DISCRIMINATION.
IN the time of the destruction of Noah's ark,
we find the pauper out of the ark perished
as well as the prince; so that the poor man out
of Jesus is no more safe than the rich, and it is
a mistaken idea some have, that God will have
mercy on them because of their sufferings. He
will do no such thing, unless you suffer for
Christ's sake.
THE BRETECHEnsr ^T W^OKK.
487
MABY C. NORMAN. SHABON, MINN,
A WIFE'S POWER.
i^'FHE power of a wife for good or evil is ir-
X resistable. Home must be the seat of
happiness or it must be unknown forever. A
good wife is to a man wisdom aEd courage,
3tr^ngth and endurance. A bad one is confus-
ion, weakness, discomfiture and despair. No
condition is hopeless whfre the wife possesses
firmness, decision, and economy. Tbere is no
outward prosperity which can counteract indo-
lence, extravagance, and folly at home. No
spirit can endure bad domestic inflaence. Man
is strong, but his heart is not adamant. He
delights in enterprise and action; to sustain
him he needs a tranquil mind and a whole
heart. He needs moral force in the conflicts
of the world. To recover his equanimity and
composure, home must be a place of repose,
cheerfulness, peace, comfort; and his soul re-
news its strength again, and goes forth with
fresh vigor to encounter the trouble and labor
of life. Bat if at home he fiodj no rest, and is
there met witji bad temp.'r, sullennesF, or
gloom, or is assailed with discontent or com-
plaint, hope vanishes, and he sinks into des-
pair." _^.^_.„,,.^_^__ (^)
FAMILY WORSHIP.
BE careful for nothing but in every thing by
prayer and supplication with thanksgiv-
ing let your requests ba made known unto God.
(Phil. 4:6) Let nothing be done without
prayer and supplication and giving of thanks,
says the apostle.
Hence the headd of families who are true fol-
lowers of the Lord Jesus Christ, not only by
precept but also by example, will maintau
family worship; for it is impossible to live fully
in the Lord without performing this holy com-
mandment. Some may say that the Lord did
not command family worship. We boldly de-
clare, without the fear of successful contradic-
tion, that it is commanded in the above text.
And more, we have many examples set forth
(of family worship) in Holy Writ. It is im-
plied in our text, that nothing should be per-
formed without prayer.
Should we desire, that peace and love dwell
richly in the family circle, which is the root of
all happiness; we should make this request
known to God. And with the favor of Al-
mighty God, we will be able to maintain the
love and peace desired.
We have the promise, that in all things
whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, if we ask in
accordance with the will of God, believing, ye
shall receive. Matt. 21: 22. Paul understood
that family worship, or in other word', prayer
to God in all things should be maintained; for
when instructing Timothy concerning the
widow that was worthy to be taken in as a
cliarcb charge, says: ''Now she that is a wid-
ow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and
continueth in supplications and prayer night
and day." 1. Tim. 5: 5. Hence if this duty
was required of the widow in that day; it cer-
tainly is required of all God's people to-day.
Every home should be made a aanctnary; for
it is there we may fully prepare oniselves for
public worship.
We are informed that Daniel erected an al-
tar of worship in his house; for we find he read
from the Sacred Pages, that he kneeled three
times a day and prayed befure his God. Hence
he was saved from the cruel decree of the king.
He was willing to run the risk of his present
life in order to preserve his fidelity to God.
Therefore he came off more than conqueror and
is enrolled among the heroes of faith, and the
servants of the most high God.
It certainly is the duty of all parents to en-
gage in family worship, for the growth of
spiritual life. One cannot live without prayer,
no more than physically without food.
Dear Christian parents, if yon have neglected
this one duty; we pray you, as one that loves
you and the cause of oar blessed Redeemer, to
see to it at once, do not delay any longer, for
procrastination is the thief of time. Begin
this holy work now. Bead the sacred Word,
and offtjr up prayer every evening and morning,
and not on the Lord's Day only. This is one
of thj most effectual means of doing good and
saving your children and servants from ever-
lastiog destruction, it is just what God has
eminently blessed to the salvation of moltitades.
Dear parents,
Begin and end the day with prayer,
Thus you may all God's blessings share.
H. C. W.
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MRS. GARFIELD ON WOMAN'S
WORK.
THE late number of The Student, a little
paper published by the stndents of Hiram
College, contains an article of more than ordin-
ary interest on the above subject. It quotes an
extract from a letter written by Mrs. Garfield
to her husband, over ten years ago, and intend-
ed for no eyes but his. It full into the hands
of President Hinsdale, who made use of it in a
lecture to the students, and as it shows the
qualities of Mrs. Garfield's mind, and her opin-
ions on the Bubjact of woman's work, he gave it
to the students. The extract is as follows:
"I am glad to tell, that, oat of all the toil and
disappointments of the Summer jast ended, I
have risen up to a victory; that silence of thought
since you have been away has won for my spir-
it a triumph. I read something like this the
other day: 'There is no healthy thought with-
out labor, and thought makes the labor happy.'
Perhaps this is the way I have been able to
climb up higher. It came to me one morning
when I was making bread. I said to myself,
'Here I am, compelled by an inevitable necessity
to make our bread this Summer. Why not con-
sider it a pleasant occupation, and make it so
by trying to see what perfect bread I can
make?' It seemed like an inspiration — and
the whole of life grew brighter. The very sun-
shine seemed flowing down throagh my spirit
into the white loaves; and now I believe my
table is furnished with better bread than ever
before, and this truth, old as the creation,
seems just now to have become fally mine,
that I need not be the shrinking slave to toil,
but its regal master, making whatever I do
yield me its best fraits. Yon have been king of
your work so long that maybe yon will langh
at me for havings lived so long without my
crown, bat I am too glad to have fonnd iC at
all to be entirely disconcerted even by yoor
DterrLnent."
"Now I wonder if right here does not lie the
"terrible wrong," or at least some of it, of
which the woman suffragists complain. Th«
wrongly educated woman thinks her dntiea
a disgrace, and frets onder them, or shirks
them if she can. She sees man triumphantly
pnrsmng his vocations, and thinks it is the
kind of work he does which makes him grand
and regnant; whereas it is not the kind of
work at all, but the way in which, and the
spirit with which, he dues it." {N)
THINK OF THE BOYS.
I WONDER how many mothers are m eare>
fol of their boys as they are of their girls.
It seems to be a general belief that boys can
take eare of themselves. But they cannot, for
they are early exposed to temptation. Girls
are generally at home, in their mother's com-
pany. But the boys, when are they at home,
as an average, except in the morning before
school, at the dinner hoar, and at snpperP In
the average family, in town or village, tiie bojr
is away all day, except when he eats. How
much time there is at noon and after school
for Satan to find mischief for that boy's idle
hands! How many an evil scheme can ba
patched up in a few moments! Some days th«
boy is noticeably absent from home, and anx«
ions inquiry is for the moment made; bat bosi-
ness soon takes the father's mind and tima,
while housework or company absorbs tha
mother's attention; and the little boy, with s«
maeh time away from home, and so little at
home, is getting wound up in some wicked
older boy's scheme; and by and by the shame
of it is revealed. Is it a wonder, then, so many
boys wind np in an institntion ? I exhort
mothers to give up their parties and company,
and excess of care about the house, and even
more important things, if such sacrifice ba
necessary, in order that the boys be properly
cared for; and thiat they begin, before it is
ererlastingly too late, to take them into their
cloaestcompanionship, sharing all their interests
aa cordially as they do those of the girls. The
girls need not suffer hereby; rather will
they be blessed with the presence of nobU
brothers in the home, whose later career may
be a part of their own pride and joy. {N.)
ONLY ONE GOD.
A LITTLE boy, upon aakmg his mothar
how many gods there were, was instantly
answered by his yoanger brother, "Why, one«
to be sore."
"Bot how do yon know that?" inquired tha
other.
"Because," he replied, "God fills every placet
so there is no room for any more." {N.)
The greatest evils in life often have their
rise from something which was thought of
I too little importance to be attended to.
488
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THE RESULT OP DIVISIONS.
WHO caB picture the result of dirision in a
family ? Who can foresee, ia all of their
horror, the bitternes?, the anger, the strife
and alienation that follow in the work of di-
vision between father and mother? If the
mother is determined to have her way in every
little detail about the honso or in the govern-
ment of the children, the father's spirit will
be aroused and unkind feelings will arise and
the harmony bs broken. Oa. the other hand
if the father lords it over the mother — if he be
harsh and selfish, the feelings of the mother
will be stired up and discord and division will
follow.
If there are busybodies and tale-bearers in a
neighborhood, there will be continual strife
and bitter feelings; for where these are there
is no peace. Often whole families are ruined,
men murdered and sent to expiate their crime
upon the gallows — all because unruly strife-
makers and lovers of quarreling inhabit the
neighborhood.
We have recently witnessed, as a nation, the
results of strife among politicians and seekers
of official position. A man,- worked up by
factional strife, and a spirit of revenge because
his wishes were rot complied with, boldly
shoots the Chief Magistrate of the nation.
Whether we be willing to admit it or not, the
fact 13 still no less a fact that his work is trace-
able to strife and bitterness between factions
of the same party. From this we may draw an
important Icsjon as a people.
If there is among ns a spirit of strife — a feel-
ing of envy at ea h other's success in Christi-
anity— if there be attacks upon charactsr — a
misrepresentation of facts — a dwarfing of good
deeds, the magnifying of evils, and the indulg-'
ing of sentiments of prejudice and division, the
result will be fearful. But no society can ex-
ist as a society unless there be discipline. When-
ever a society permits any of its members to
rail at and slander others of its members, divis-
ions will ensue. These are the causes of divis
ion; and those who cause them are to be marked.
But now to the result.
Division among those of "like precious faith"
is fraught with terrible results. .And they who
cause such divisions should ponder well betore
they enter upon such a work. There is no
jast ground nor division among the Brethren.
They are blessed with peace in a good land-
Plenty and to spare has been and is theirs.
They have been self-sacrificing as a body. They
have struggled in the wilderness, on the plains,
m the valleys and among the mountains to
build up the truth. They have, in a great
measure, been successful. The principles of
the Sospel have been dear to them. With la-
bor, and by God's blessing, many souls have
been led out of darkness into the marvelous
light ol the Gospel. As a people they have
built plain houses in which to worship. They
bave tried hard to stand against the innovations
of a corrupt world, and we think have succeed-
ed quite well. Looking at the body as a whole,
we see no just cause for division. If there be
no just cause for it, and men will persist in
bringing it about, then wivh them is the result
and responsibility. Were there just grounds
for "going out" we should take our share of the
work and go, too; for if there were Scriptural
reasons for such a move it would succeed — God
would bain it; bnt so long as the avenues of
justice are open — so long as simplicity is not
turned out doors into the cold world — so lisng
as Gospel principles prevail in practice, we can
sanction no efforts to purge by tearing assunder
fathers, mothers, children and. friends. But
who can depict the terrible scenes that always
follow division? The husband on one side and
the wife on the other; or perhaps to please the
husband the wife yields her heart-felt convic-
tions and goes with him, or the parents go out
from the church into a new society (for a new
thing it will be, since its begin uing will date
from its organization) while the children re
main in that into which they were received, and
now between parents and children there springs
up a coldness which savors more of worldlyism
than of Christianity, thus not only hurting
them, but preventing other souls from coming
to Christ. Aside from these direful consequenc-
es, others could be named which should be well
considered by reflecting minds.
Our brother Miller in another place, gives
expression to noble and truthful thoughts; and
we feel that if faithful brethren everywhere
would utter such union ideas, it would go far
towards restoring love and good will in those
places where doubt and despair are rising up to
mar the peace of our beloved fraternity.
The "middleman" is blamed because some
have worked themselves up to the dividing
point. How ready to shift the blame upon
others! The murderer says whiskey made him
thrust the fatal knife or sand the bullet into
the heart of his fellowman. The thief says
"the rich man would not give me his pocket-
boob voluntarily, hence I took it when he was
asleep." It was the rich man's fault, you see!
The beggar says he would need not beg "had
his neighbors helped him as they should." Bad
neighbors, you see! The devil says "Clirist
would not have been victorious if he had fallen
down and worshipped me when I offered him
the 1 ingdoms of the earth !'' Thus it goes.
One man complains he will not submit be-
cause the "middleman" won't do what he wants.
Another is feeling bad because this was not
torn down, or that built up, and so it goes
from one to the other until a poiat of division
is secured; Such work can never prosper; for
God is not in it. Others have tried it and failed.
Go not in it.
But a few words for the despised 'middle-
man." What does middleman meau? It means;
one whD stands between two. This is wbat
Jesus Christ did. He stood between God and
man, and by his standing there through death,
madfc reconciliation. He is our elder brother
— a good middleman was he. Moses stood be-
tween God and the people when they sinned,
and by prayer to God saved the people from
God's wrath. A good middleman was Moses.
Every one who obeys Mitt. 18: 16, is a middle-
man, for he tries to make psace — to bring har-
money between two. "Blesssd are the peace-
makers" (they are all middlemen) "for they
shall be called the children of God!" The
Apostles were middlemen, for t-hay would not
be moved to the right nor the left by any fac-
tion, but stood up and preached Jesus. Now
we exhnrt all who love peace — all who are
derisively called "middlemen," to be steadfast
in the doctrine and order of the church. Per-
mit no hard names to make you angry, but
bear all with long-suffering, and by no means
retaliate either ia writing or speak'ng. Cause
no division by your conduct, but move on in
the light of the Gospel. Let not the wrath of
.God come upon you by becoining worldly in
writing and talking. No peace cau come by
manifesting bitterness and light-mindedness.
Nor let none of you conclude that belittling
and sarcastic attacks and jesting, are marks of
smartness and Christianity. They are earmtrks
of worldlyi?m — bad things indeed. They cause
divisions, and divisions without jast cause are de-
grading, destructive and demoralizing. We have
no sympathy with such evidences of insincerity.
The Lord leads not that way. The church will
steadily move on turning neither to the right
nor to the left. Let those who setk to separ-
at families, ne'ghborhcodi and churches-
consider the terribleness of the result, and re-
solve to labor unitedly with the body for great-
er charity and simplicity among all men.
M. M. E.
When men without adequate grounds 'sus-
pect others of wrong doing they severely re-
flect upon themselves. A suspicious man but
gives evidence thiit he should himself be sus-
pected. He Eceuses others of wlat he would
hjve done in their circumstances. Christians
should not bs suspicious. It is contrary to the
faith and confidence they are to have in each
other.
TESFi MI^S^rr^H WEmsi .£lT W0KI5=
489
ALEXANDER CAMPBELLS AD-
MISSION AGAIN.
IN the Brethren at Work of May 17th, we
reviewed Aiexander Campbell's admis9i^n
of trine immersion in his discussion with E'.d
N. L. Rice at Lexington, Ky,, in 1813. To this
the editor of the Christian Standard, a leading
paper of the Disciples, replied in his issue of
June 25bh and attempts to show that Mr. Camp-
hell did not say what is found on page 268 of
his debate, concerning trine immersion being
traced to the tims of the apostles.
We hare no deaire to place Alexander Camp
bell in a false light, nor to cast a single stain
upon his fair name; but we believe he did use
the language foun . recorded in his speech, and
that what he then and there said is the truth.
We propose in this to give some additional evi-
dence. Now if Alexander Campbell did not
say, "Not only Mosheim, Neander, but all the
historians, as well as professor Stuait, trac"
trine immersion to the times of the apostles,"
how did it happen that Elder N. L. Rice in
replying to him said: "It is true, Scuart admits,
that from an early period the oriental church
practiced trine immersion, as the Greek Church
still does." Page 26B. If Alexander Campbell
did not assert that the historians "trace trine
immerson to the times of the apostles," why
did N. L. Rice in reply say, "it is true." This
is overwhelming evidence that he did say it;
and the alt mpt twelve years after the debate
to deny it, is only evidence that the foot was too
large for the shoe, and rather than lose the
shoe, the foot was cut off. When Mr. Rice said
"it is true," the question arises, what is true?
Why, that Mr. Campbell in the speech jast
made told tbe truth when he said: "Not only
Mosheim, Neander, hut all the historians trace
trine immersion to the times of the apostles."
This is the thing Mr. Rice says is true, and
then adds as if to make it doubly strong, "Sfcu
art admits, that from an early period the Ori-
ental church practiced trine immersion." The
italics are Mr. Rice's. If Mr. Campbell was
speaking of imirersion only and did not say
trine immersion, then Mr. Rice's language is
unaccountable. What Alexander Campbell
said concerning the historical evidence is true,
end Mr. Rice confirms it in his xpeeeh fol-
lowing that of Mr. Campbell. Both tell the
truth, and are to be commended for it; but the
effort of Mr. Campbell, twelve years af er the
discussion in den) ing that he said it, is not
commendable. And further Mr. Campbell in
his denial in 1855 did not say that the
h'ttotians do not trace trine immersion
ti the times of the apostiea. But why
did he deny saying so? The fact is,
many of our brethren got hold of the Dabate,
and were not slow in using it in the presence
of Alexander Campbell's followers, and as it
was overivhelmingly against his practice, his
attention was called to it, and he, twelve years
after the debate, denied saying it. In the at-
tempt to sweep the assertion away, Mr. Rice's
confirmatory evidence was left in the book and
this testimony thoroughly establishes the fact
that Alexander Campbell did say that "Not
only Mosheim, Neander, but all the historians,
as well as profetsor Stuart, trace trine immers-
ion to the times of the apostles."
Some one may ask, "Why not give what
"Mosheim, Neander, Stuart and the historians
say ?" The question under consideration is
not what thetj say, but \vhat Mr. Campbell said.
When the historians are called into question
we will havs something ta say.
We call attention to Mr. R ce's testimony in
b;half of Mr. Campbell, 'for the information
of Mr. Erretfc" an^ such as may have overlooked
this important evidence. m. m. e.
Put energy, in your sermons or better still,
let the love of truth so enwrap your heart,
that your discourses may be given with warmth
and zeal. But do not mistake screaming and
blustering for love and spirituality.
to them in great swelling words which ia as a
tinkling cymbal to them, but talk to them in
plain 6 very-day speech. Too much high sound-
ing preaching anyhow, and not enough of the
common sense kind.
AMONG THE ROCKIES.
TI
Ephraim was once the beloved of the Lord,
but through sin they increased in lies and fed
on wind. Hosea 12: 1. The sm of falshood is
a fearful thmg, and God do;s not look upon it
with any degree of allowance.
Be calm. Trust in Gcd. He will deliver
you. "The whirlwind shall scatter" your en-
emy. There will be "open rivers in high
places, and fountains in the midst of the val-
leys" (Isa. 41: 18) for all "chom that make
peace" and seek "I hi righteousness of God."
Dear Brethren in Christ: Is there anything
iu the Holy Scriptures, authorizing any min-
ister of the Gospel to preach or hold religious
service over the dead who die in the L-^rd ?
D. Pabkee.
Akswes: The Bible says nothing about
funerals. Every minister is commanded to
"preach the Word," and when one of our dear
friends takes his depai'ture, it ia thought' a very
fitting time and occasion to preach the Word.
On such occasions religious services are very
appropriate, and many times beneficial to the
'iving whose hearts have been softened by tht
death of a dear friend.
Children should be persuaded snl icdaeed
to attend religious services regularly. It is er
roneou3 to suppose that the Sunday -schools
alone will supply them with all the needed in-
struction. They should be taken to mesting
that they may learn to love the people of Go'*
and their associations. The indifference of
parents upon this question brings untold evils.
We hope that our brethren and sisters will see
that their children attend the meetings of the
Brethren, and use their influence to have them
bp.have while there. And the minister should
study to give these "little ones" such food as
they are able to receive. Christ recognizrd
children in his work, and no doubt spoke to
them in a manner calculated to make them love
him. Give the children the easy words — the
AKIlsG the Dsnver and Rio Grande Riil-
way at Pueblo we were rapidly carried
westward along the Arkansas river. At Gin-
yon City forty miles from Pueblo is located the
Colorado Penitentiary. It is a thriving place
and has a mineral spring near the great prison
wall. One mile from here is the entrance to
the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas. No other
railway in America or Europe penetrates so
grand a canyon as this. Before the "Iron
Horse" swept around these curves atd along
the rolling Arkansas, touri^s would drive over
the mountains from Cauvon City, and take a
look down into the RoyalSGarge which is 3,000
feet deep. It is sublime and of a truth the
most precipitous chasm on this continent. As
you are borne along on the carj and take a look
upward from the tourist car at the rear of the
train, you get a comprehension of the word
perpendicular, never bafore pictured to
the m'nl and to be remsmbertd until you pass
things perishable. The dark porphyry tints,
the gloom of the narrow passage, the roar of
the waters and the rumblirg of the train,
sti ikes one with awe and makes him feel the
s;np=nionsaf8i of the mountains all around.
Thousands go to see R lyal Gorge every year,
is we go in, the walls rise higher and higher
until they appear to reach the very heavens.
Royal Gorge is a mere fissure in the gigantic
rocks. Through this cleft the river, driven in-
to foam by the rocks, tears away down, while
the cars twelve leet above it and close against
the wall move onward, carrying the passengers
from scene to scene with the rapidity of an
eagle. Now the train runs under a cliff which
has been cut into to make passjoe for the rail-
road-bed. The workmen could not reach this
point from below; so they were su?p;nde4 from
above by m^ans of ropes, and while hanging
in the air drilled holes into the recks in oidar
to get a foothold.
Then we reach the Gorge where it is only
thirty feet wide. Here the workmen could
not cut away the rocks, hence msda mortises
into which were placed steel rafters ov,r the
stream, and from tbese rafters a bridge ten rods
long is suspended. Look at the picture! We
hold our breath as we are swiftly borne over
this hanging bridge, the waters rolling beneath,
while the granite walls rise upward over 3000
feet. Words fail us in our attempt at de-
scription. It must be seen to be realiz-d.
Suppose the Blue Ridge was cleft in twain by
an earthquake, and a railway extended through
the chasm, th? walls rising up on either side
shutting out the sun all tbe time except an
hour or twu each day, and the Juniata rushing
down over the rocks through the cleft, and
speech that they can understand. Do not talk j yon will get an idea of Royal Gorge.
490
THE BRETHUBISr ^T TV^OUK-
The length of the Grand Canyon is about
eight miles. Royal Gorge is the detpest por-
tion, and extends about half that distance.
Going on up the Arkansas River in the midst
of the mountains are the towns of Spike Buck,
Vallie, South Arkansas. Leadvilleon the same
line of railway at an altitude of 10,139 feet is
the great central dspot for a vast mining re-
gion. A year ago it contained nearly 20,000
inhabitants, and it continues to grow steadi-
ly. The visitor will find large buildings, great
enterprise and industry, and evidences on all
sides of wealth and intellectual development.
Four years ago the traveler found a narrow gulch
filled wita sage brush, and gently sloping hills,
reaching up to timber line where there is per-
petual snow. Here now stands Leadville with
ii;s large brick blocks. Holly waterworks, gas-
works, telefone system, fire depaitment, three
daily newspapers, fine church buildings, stately
brick court house, public schools and high-
school building which cost $40,000, banks,
smelting works, etc , etc. All this in four years !
And the Denver and Rio Grandi^ Railway is
taxed to its utmost in carrying supplies of food
and clothing and other necessary things to the
people up there and along its line where thous
ands "do congregate" in search of minerals.
Poncha Springs is five and one half miles
from South Arkansas. There are over fifty
hot mineral springs near this place. They are
becoming noted for their curative properties,
and many invalids are resorting to them with
with the hope of being benefitted. A free public
library of 2000 volumes is located here. Mounts
Ouray, Shavano, Antero, Harvard and Prince-
ton are visible from the Springs. In short,
the mountains of Colorado and its numerous
mineral springs afford the tourist and health-
seeker an abundance of scenery and refresh-
ments; and we can truly say that everywhere
one is met with so much grandeur of scenery
that the mind never tires. The railrosd facil-
ities are good, the accommodations excellent,
and we are certain those of our readers who
may conclude to seek rest among the Rockies,
will f-njoy Ihe many, many curious and wonder-
ful things in nature found at almost every
turn. M. M. E.
are ask.ed to send them for one hour and a half
to a Sunday-school, where the doctrines of the
Bible, and a knowledge of Jesus and the way
to eternal life is taught, they are very much
afraid their children will be misled.
If the ancient Waldenses and others thought
it necessary to establish schools where their
children could receive religious instructions
every day in the week, surely it cannot be too
much when we try to give our children an hour
and a half or two hours each Sunday.
We believe that all Christian parents should
do all in their power to afford to their children
the means of religious instruction. This is the
teaching of both the Old and the New Testa-
ments.
A
ANNUAL MEETING OF 1882.
PREPARATORY meeting in regard to
and at times it assumes more the appearance
of an auction than a quiet place of business.
We hope the Brethren in Indiaaa will be able to
guard this point in a manner that will prove
quite satisfactory to all parties.
WALDENSES AND SCHOOLS.
THIS is the way the editor of the Herald of
Truth talks to his Mennonite brethren
and sisters:
The ancient Waldenses from whom the
Mennonitea claim their origin, are said to have
been noted tor their good schools, and for the
provisions they made, that all their children
might en j 3y the benefits of good instruction,
and none of those who ohj^.ct to Sunday-schools,
hesitate for a single moment about sending
their children to week day school, where they
are very frequently placed under teachers
without any religious principles, and sometimes
under such who are downright infidels — they
have no fears for the welfare of their children
when they remain under such influences dar-
ing the entire week, but when on Sunday they
held near Milford, Indiana, Jaly 29. Twenty-
one of the thirtv-five churches of Northsrn
Indiana w^re represented. A committee on
location was chosen. Two places were offered:
The Railroad Farm at Milford Junction, and
the Fair Grounds at Warsaw,
But at the next meeting which will be held at
the same place, Saptember 22ad, will be con-
sidered, among other things, the number of
meals per day to be given at next Annual Meet-
ing, and whether editors will be allowed to have
a table in the council tent, and whether we
will have a tent for editors.
F. Anqleuteb.
EEMAEKS.
We are not very much concerned about the
number of meals, as it is our purpose to eat to
live, and we always manage to get along with
and feel thankful for what the Brethren may
see proper to give us. However, to meet the
wants ot a large mnjority of our people three
meals will give the best satisfaction. Less
meat an 1 more vegetables would be better for
the health of those attending the Annual Meet-
ing.
An editors' table is a good thing if not abus-
ed. If one is granted it should be for the
Brethren's papers only, and so arranged that
others cannot gather around it and disturb tbe
meeting by keeping up a low conversation, etc.
It need notoccuj'y much room, nor slsoald it be
on a platform above the rest of the people.
Simply a place to write is all that is needed.
But we will be content with whatever the good
Brethren in Indiana may think proper to give
us, and can love them just as well sitting on a
hard bench, back in the crowd, as on a soft
chair or on the platform. We have nothing to
dictate.
The original design of an Editors' tent was
all right. Hundreds of their patrons wish to
transact business with them to save the trouble
of writing and the risk of sending money
through the mails, andaplace of business where
the editors may be found is quite an advantage
to those wishing to transact business as well
as a great favor to the editors. But it is evi-
dent that this too is being abused; there is too
much general traffic carried on for the occasion.
DuRiKG the war, in a ceitain neighborhood,
it was suggested that contributions be raised
for the women whose husbands was in the army.
Mr. W., said he would do his part if it required
two hundred dollars. In a few days he was
called on for his contribution. He wished to
know who it was for, "Mrs. B.," replied the
solicitor. "Not a cent will I give for her,"
said Mr. W. "Well, but her husband is in the
army, and she needs help,"' remarked the solicit-
ing gentleman. "She needs no help," replied
Mr. W., "she dresses much better than my
wife — her dress costing four times as much and
her bonnet more than six times as much, and
my wife dresses good enough for any body. A
woman that dresses as fine as that woman does
ij notin need of help," Mr. W. was right.
Rowland Hill once had an hundred pounds
put into his hand for the benefit of a poor min-
ister. He sent the poor man five pounds, and
added in his letter, "There will be more to fol-
low." A little Vthile after, he remitted another
five pounds, with the same assurance, "More to
follow," and so on until the whole hundred had
been forwarded. This prudent process kept
the minister from any rash extravagance, and
also kept him in pleasant expectation of good
things to come. In like manner our heavenly
Father sends converting grace with the as-
surance that sustaining grace is to follow.
The Primitive looks at an important question
in a very logical way. It says: An old citizen
who has watched men come and go about
Harrisburg, the capital of Pa., for half a cen-
tury said : "I care not how honest a man may
be when he comes here. He may have been
cradled in the lap of honesty, fed on the eighth
commandment three times a day, and have a
graduation diploma from a Sunday school in
every pocket of his ulster — if hs comes to Har-
risburg and takes a position of responsibility
and trains with the gang, he will return to his
home a confirmed thief." If such be the influ-
ence at our State Capital, we must conclude it
is a very bad and dangerous place. There is
cause for the query, as it has arisen among the
Brethren, "Is it proper and right for a Chris-
tian to be a member of the Legislature?" Apart
from any other consideration he is certainly
exposed to very great temptation.
Only the waters in the ship can sink the
ship; but while kept outside, all the heaving
deep waters thundering over three-fiths of the
globe can work no shipwreck. So, while kept
outside the church, the floods of ungodly
influence can only help to float it on its
voyage to glory, or to lift it to its Ararat of
rest. — Charles Stanford,
Tf3.K iJMICTH.flEIN' ^T WOF.'M,.
491
J. S. M0HI.EB,
Editor.
All communications for this department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
I write for an explanation of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
43rd. VVm. LONO.
Please explain the latter part of the 4th verse of
the Gth chapter Ist Cor. : " Who are those that are
least esteemed in the church ?"
Haert Gill am.
Will some one explain Genesis 4: 15 — "And the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.
- And the Lord set a mark upon Ciln. lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was the mark
He set on him V Kobeet T. Ceook.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
first-born of all the living. If so, who was his
wife ? Maet C. NCEITAN.
Will some one please explain 1- Cor. 14: 34.35?
Wfiy are women to keep silence in the church V —
Shall they not sing or pray or what shall they dc'i
A Beother.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Eevelations V C. D. H.
' YE ARE ALL CHILDREN OF GOD."
" There is neither Jew nor Greek, Ihera is neith-
er bond nor free, there is neither male nor female ;
for ye are all one in Christ."— Gal. 3: 28.
WHAT a blessed declaration we have in the
above text, — what consolation to the
child of God. Whether we are Jew or Greek,
we may come ta Christ, and obey him and he
accept as as his brethren.
Oar Savior is no respecter of persons; it
makes no difference to him whether we are
" bond or free," if we will come to him in faith
believing that he is able to save, and that he is
also ready and willing to bless the humble sin-
ner, if he will only trust and obey him. Is he
not an impartial Savior? We all agree that it
is kind in Christ to be as considerate for the
bond, as he would be for the free; and yet when
we look at the subject, we naturally conclude
that this is right; for the man who is in bond-
age has a soul ti save as well as the free man,
and it cost as much to save one soul as another.
And since the Savior died for all, he gives us
all the same promises and the same work to
perform.
What he commands the freeman to do in or-
der to be saved, the isame is meant for the bond-
maji. When he says: "Go, teach all nations,"
he does not mean that only the freeman should
go; and that it is a sin for the bondman to do
likewise. Far from it; because he is no respecr-
er of persons, and will not command or require
the freeman to do all the work, and save the
bondman who would not work, because the
Lord did not say, "Go, bondman," or tell him
personally that he desired him to do this or
that work.
We think our Lord will require his talents
of every one according as he hath given unto
them. We also learn that "there is neither
male nor female," — we are glad cf that too. —
We are glad to know that it is not necessary,
in order to be an "heir with Christ," to be a
man. No, our Savior has arranged this too. —
He does not say that the duties and relation to
God is not the same with both sexes; but when
our blessed Savior gives us the commission : '
"Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gos-
pel to every creature," manj of u? con-
clude he meant that only for the male mem-
bers of the " body of Christ," but be plainly
says: "He that believeth and is baptized, shall
be saved; but he that believeth not, shall be
damned."
Now here he uses the pronoun he, but we all
admit that it is just as essential for the salva-
tion cf woman as it is for man.
Who has g'ven us the wisdom to thus under-
stand the Scriptures? Ah ! I am afraid such is
only cur own notions and wisdom which is
contrary to the Sacred Scriptares. We must
be willing to lay aside all prejadice and accept
the Word as it is revealed, and not set up our
notion against the expressed will of God. Why
should not woman as well as man obey the
command " to preach the Gospel to all the
world?'' Who is meant by ye; is it not the fol-
lowers of Christ? Are not women followers
of Christ as well as men? Are they not both
baptized unto one faith and one Lord ? How
then can we say that it is not a sister's duty,
as well as privilege to preach the Gospel?
Our Lord and Savior commissioned woman
to proclaim Ihs glad tidings of h:s resurrection.
He said unto these faithful women who still
hovered around him, when all his disciples had
11 d, "but go to my brethren and say unto them,
I ascend unto my Father and your Father;
to my God and your God," and faithful Mary
went and proclaimed the glad tidings, as Christ
commanded her. Thus you see that in this in-
stance the Savior commissioned the women to
spread the good news, as well as in the com-
mission to the chuich. And niwhere in the
sacred Scripture do we read that woman should
not preach the Gospel. We do know that if
other commands will apply to her, this one
will.
But, some one says, women are not zealous
and faithful enough to do such a great work. —
How dare you say that ? Let me point you to
the tragedy on Calvary. Men alone clamored
for Jtsas' blood; no woman's voic« was heard
in the clamor. One of his twelve disciples be-
trayed him, and for a very grcss material con-
sideration. A man condemned him to death;
the man's wife m greatest pity, begged to have
his life spared. His disciples deserted him in
the hour of his trial. Woman followed him,
shedding taars of sympathy and pity. Woman
alone pressed her way through that murderous
crowd to the very foot of the cross and there
poured out her tears in behalf of the world's
dying martyr. Woman embalmed his precious
body. Woman firist greeted him when he had
burst the bars of death, and triumphed over
the grave, and, as I have said before, woman
was first commissioned to go and proclaim the
glad tidings of his resurrection. And to-day
woman n as faithful, and who will dare deny
it, and fuitliermore who will dare pick out a
commandment, here and there in the sacred
Word and say that this is is for the sisters, and
this is for the brethren, when the Scriptures
plainly tell us that there is neither "male nor
female, for ye are all one in Christ." There-
fore being one in Christ, — members of one
body, we should bear each other's burdens, and
share each others's joys. What is law for one
member, is law for all.
Another thought on the subject is this:
When we come together for church council,
our sisteis are represented as a part of the
body, ond when a question is to be decided, i
is expected of her to be interested enough in
welfare of the church, to cast her vote or in-
fluence upon the side of right, and she gener-
ally does so. But after a while we have a Dis-
trict Meeting. The sisters fill their places
here; but they are not expecied to have any in-
terest cr concern about this meeting.
Then comes the Annual Meeting, and here
ehs ia treated likewise. Now this is a knotty
problem which we cannot solve unless we
search the Scriptures. If we are all members
of one body, and are interested in the welfare
of the church, and capable of judging between
right and wrong in our church councils, who
will dare say that we are not interested in the
work of the D. M. and A. M.?
Ye?, we are interested; we too are heirs of
the kingdom and as such have the privilege of
taking an active part in all the Christian du-
ties and pleasures. For we bjlieve when Gcd
makes no distinction between the Jew, the
Greek, the bond and tree, the male aad female,
no human being has the power or right to
change it.
We also learn that we are heira according to
promise, and dearly beloved, whom Gcd hath
called, let us stand fast in the faith once deliv-
ered unto the saints, obeying " all things"
which Christ has commanded us, and remem-
ber that as as many of us, '• as have been tmp-
tized into Christ, have put on Christ." And as
we are all one in Christ, let us all share in tie
great work he las given us to do; and as he
has promised, we ehall all be as the angels of
heaven. Makt Kisdeix.
" I DON T care," is a child of the devil. No one
csn entertain such a sentiment and be a true
child of God. No one can walk in this way
and enter the b?tter land of the pure and holy.
The way to heaven is the way in which one
cares, loves and acts a noble part. If we would
please God, we must care for ourselves, must
care for others, and must care for the Savior.
The Bible is man's only outward guide from
earth to heaven; the written and revealed will
of Gcd to man. Hence it is useless to look or
wait for any greater revelation from God to
and concerning ua, but at once give heed to
the injunction of our Savior, "Search the
Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have etern-
al life; they are they which testify of me."
The Examiner and Chronicle has fonii that
Sunday sickness is chiefly confined to people
who profess to be Christians; people of the
world are seldom troubled by it; but among
Christians it seems to be very contagious.
Happy is he who has learned to do the plain
duty of the moment quickly and cheerfully,
whenever and whatever it may be. In doing
our duty, there is happiness.
Eeason is progressive, instinct stationary. —
Five hundred years have added no improve-
ment to the hive of the bee, nor to the house
of the beaver.
49y
THE BKETHREN ^T T^^OIlK:.
€mm\)mkmL
Will You Assist?
Peabody, Mahii^n Co. Kan , ]
April 30th, 1881. J
To the Brethreii, Greeting: —
This is to inform you flia*^ the Peabody
clinrch of the Brethren, have tliis day decid^d
to build a meeting-house the preseit Summer,
to be a plain, substantial frame, 32x43 feet;
and funds for this purpose are hereby most
earnestly solicited, either cash or time promises
We are in limited circumstances, and will be
thankful for small favors, and the donors will
ever be held in grateful remembrance, and the
Lord will bless you. Eemember, ''Qod loveth
a cheerful giver." Please give these lines due
eonsidera'ion, and do for us whatever you can.
By order of the church,
Geo. W. Thomas,
Hewet Seomber,
Gen'l Solicitors.
Jesus offers you life and salvation without
money and without price. Then come to him
atd accept the means of grace; cast your carea
on him and finally enter the portals of eternal
rest.
At 5 o'clock P. M., Bro. Metzgar mad ^ his ap-
pearance and 1 Goa boarded the train for Jacksun
county. We d d not g-t far till we saw the tf
feets of the drought which seems to be pretty
general in Southern Ind. The pastures are
dried up and if no rain in the near future, corn
will be almost a failure. Arrived at Crothers-
villa, Jackson Co. about 9 P. M. Bro. Wilson
met and took us home and cared for us. Found
several brethren and sisters at Bro. Wilsons',
waiting our arrival. Our meeting was pleasant
though strange s in body but not in Christ.
This tvening Aug. 9th expect to meet for wor-
ship. More hereafter.
Fraternally Yours,
Damiel Bock.
Accident.
The following accident and death of EddiP
Holsinrjer occurred near St. Louis, Mo., on the
23fd of July:
Eidis was an operator in the telegrsp'i cfiiee,
and, hiving a little leisure time in the evening?,
thought he would take a ride of ten or twelve
miles on the train. It being already in motion,
his foot caught at a loose rail, and he fell and
fractured bis skull. He died in about twenty-
four hours. He was a son of Jacob and Sarah
Aua Hohinger, of Sulphur Springs, Ind., to
which place his body was conveyed and buritd
This end d the days of one whose prospect
for life was bright and flattering. He was re-
spect-d by all who knew him. His age was 19
years, 10 months and 17 days.
Onv Country.
pathy entertained for him, and the many pray-
ers cffcired for his recovery, it must endear him
to his country and his country to him. I speak
particularly of our Southern country, for in
Ihis we are, in the fullest sense of the term, a
solid South, as fxhibited in the ma^y resolu-
tions, the different associations, and public
meetings everywhere, and in the cordial vibra-
tions of every heart there is but one sentiment
and but one desire, which is, God save ihe
President; Gcd save the country. So mote it
be. B. F. MooMAW.
From O. H. Balsb.iugli.
Trip to Southern Indiana.
Left home for the Mission Field of Southern
Indiana, Aug. 8, 1881; lett Knkomo for Indian-
apolis at 8: S6 A. M. Soon arrived at T.pton,
where I expected to meet Bro. J. W. Me'z^er,
but was disappointed. As the train on the L. E.
and Western was thirty minutes late, Bro.
Metzgar missed conneotiou. Arrived at Indian-
apolis about 11 A. M and waited the arrival of
next train for Bro. Metzgar. Tried to pass the
time as best we could. Spent considerable time
in the great Union Depot and noticed many
trains coming and going and a great stir among
the travelers, all bound for some point, and if
they have a through ticket will reach their des-
tination. While I was thus observing the above,
my thoughts were turned in another direction ;
to those traveling heavenwards. If we have
genuine tickets through to the desired haven of
rest, all will be well. The thought is, to take
the right train ; as we have frequently seen pass-
engers take the wrong train and were badly
disappointf dj but there need be no mistake, Je-
sus is a safe Conductor and will land us safely
over yonder. Then, dear sinner, do you know
what train you are on and where its destination
is? Ah, it is a sorrowful thought you are trav
eling swiftly down to eternal ruin. How will
you escaps if you neglect so great a salvation?
There is no one at all familiar with the his
tory of our country, as events are now trans-
piring, but must feel a deep solicitude with
reference to probable results. Looking at the
subjict from a financial or commercial stind
point the pror-pects are encouraging. The
prof pacts of internal improvements as thej
are now being pushed through every part of
the United States, and the development now
being made of the mineral resources, es
p-icially in the S luthprn section, and about be-
ing utiliz-^d. which is inviting the capital and
energy of our more fortunate citizens of the
Northern State, who were accumulating tneir
millions while we were being impoverished,
during our unfortunate national coLflict.
[a this way the different sections are being
brought together, becoming better acquaint-
ed, our talents identified, and sectional prtja-
dice and sectional hate, eo long disturomg
the peace and happiness of the country, is rap-
idly yielding to our better natures, and better
iifluences are uniting us together in a common
national brotherhocd.
Looking at the sul ject from a social and polit-
ical standpoint our hopes are bright, but not
altogether free from emotions cf fear and anx-
iety. When we think of the terrible tragedy,
the wicked attempt upon the life of the Presi-
dent, which was doubtless the outcroppings di-
rectly or indirectly of party ambition, and
look at the excitement it has produced and is
producing throughout the country, should it
terminate in thi; tbath of the President,
(which God forbid) what the consequences
would be, it is impossible for the human mind
to conceive atd may be fearful in the extreme.
If, however, it should please God to hear the
volume of interces.nons presented for his re-
covery and he resume his place as the Expcu
five chief of the nation, under an overruling
Providence, he will he in reality the President
of the whole country atd not of a section or
a party, and thus will be the instrument by
which the last vestige of sectional fire will be
extinguished, and will introduce the dawn of a
new day in the prosperity and national glory
of our union gloriously united. Shou'd tho
President in the order of God's providence be
restored, and he be informed of the deep sym-
To Emma Watson of Indiana:—
Beloved Sister: — •'
Although my literary wants have
been very much neglected by my friends for the
past three months, I would not have dared to
call upon either you or Mrj. Smith for the re-
plenishment of my funds. The mites you con-
tributed are mights, sirpiy because you really
had them not to spare. The principle that
prompted jou to send them would not be
known on earth, htd not Christ been here. I
accept it as an expression of that principle
rather than as a contribution to either my
wsnts or desert.
Paper, I have plenty st present, but stamps
and envelopes I could use by the hundred, but
have them not; neither will I a^k for them
save the All-owner. I want nothing but spon-
taneous off -wrings springing from a sense of ob-
ligation and love. Charity, in the accepted
sense of tie t.irm, is out of the question. The
equation between labor and comp nsa-
tion is simple justice. It is not arrogant de-
mand on the on« side, nor grudging sacr-fi:e
on the other. The love of Christ regulates it
all. He that works fjr Christ and not for his own
hour r and pre fit, will not think of press'ng
his claims. Aid those who are served and fed
in their higher wants will not need to bi goad-
ed to the expression of their love in appropri-
ate forms I am the more content to be over-
looked as I doubt not the Danish Mission, and
other noble enterprises, are so absorbing the
general miid and heart, that the ravens are all
out on higher missions than serving such an.
insignificant, isolated, voiceless, obscure pen-
preacher.
Perhaps, too, Gnd wants to unclothe me, and
wrap my mantle round some other teacher, who
will unfold the truth in its higher aspects
aiid relations when I am gathered to my fath-
ers.
I am not discouraged. So loug as I can hold
my pen, aiid canthiuk God's thoughts, there
will be material at hand on which to scribble.
And I do not forget that God's autograph in
tie life is more impressive and soul-winning
than the best essay on paper. A real, pure-
hearted, Christ-configured saint is the classic
of the Holy Ghost, known and read of all men,
and studied by angels. Glowing effusions may
issue from intense natures which are foul and
ugly with selfishness. But a life in which
shines visibly the beauty of holiness day by
day draws sou's into the embrace of God as
nothing else can. This counts here for effect,
and at the jidgment for acquittal. — Union De-
posit, Bav^phin Co., Pa.
THE BRETEtREIST AT T^^ORK:.
4=9H
Mission Board Meeting.
The Board of Missions for ihe SoutherB
Distnct of lUiaois met on the 30 jh of July.
1881, at thi house of Bro. A. D. Stutsman.
Those present, were A. D. Statsrean, John
S.ulebaker, John Brubaker, ani Joba N«her.
The moderator and clerk both bung absent,
the Board elected A. S. Leer, moderator, and
M. J. MeClure, clerk, for this session. Inas-
much as the sinews of war have been dtinied
the Board, but little work was done in the
fijld during the last qiarter. And inasmuch
as the churches still hold fist to their money,
but little work will be done d iring the ensuing
quarter. Ejrnest calls for preaching are not
lackiug; but an income of thirty-six dollars
per qaarter is rather meager for supp'ying la-
borers for so large a field as Southern Illinois,
consequently hungry souls mu?t go unfed, ali
the z lal and energy of the Mission Board to
the contrary notwithstanding. It is hoped,
however, better times are coming.
M, J. McClurb,
i^eo'y Fro tern.
From M. F. Snavely —Uncle Samuel For-
ney preaches most every Sunday, but it does
not go very fasf, as most all are infidels.
They were either Campbellites, Methodists, or
Baptists when they came from the Eastern
Statfs, but now are all Free Masons and Odd
Fallows, and the females are Ante-Masons, f o
you see that it will- take a long time to spread
the doctrine of the Brethren. . . .Our Kearne?
frieijdi have raised on the whiskey license, so
many of the siloons have closed; there were
ten saloons, but the license has brought it
down to two. They allow no whiskey to be
^Id on SuLday. — Kearney, Neb.
withstanding there was preaching by the
Campbellites only half a mile from our appoint
ment. We truly hope that some brother seeli-
ing a home in the South-west will coaclude to
move to Dallas county. We think thpre is a
very gocd chance to build up a church there.
....As for the cflaracttr of the country we
would say it consists of valleys and timber
ridges. The people live m stlv near the tim-
ber, much cf which is very fiiotv, and useo
mostly for grtz ng. Water, generally good
3he-p hu^ibandry pavs well .here. The Lack-
leed & Fn. Seott Railroad runs through the
county. They expect to have the cars running
to Boliva'-, Polk county, by ChristmM. A
mini-ril Fp-ing has been discovered in Iht-
Northern part of the county, which is thought
by some to possess great curative powers. Al-
ready a goodly number are attending it. This
country abounds in sulphur and m'nyral
springs of almost every character. We have
j 1st discovered one near the line of our own
county, about twenty niles ffom Ntvada iu
the North-western corner of Cedar county. Ii
has been christened 'E dorado." There is a
great excitement about it; some are leaving
the Eureka and coming to Eldorado. They
have laid out a town, and hsve sold a great
many lota, and some twenty-five houses have
aires dy been built. The first lot was sold only
last Thursday a week ago. The water has not
been sufficiently tested to dpfermine its quali-
ties. It is a beautiful place for a Summer re-
sort, being undulating tablelands and a natu-
ral park of over one thousand acres nicely set
with our wild grasses .... We would further
.say, any one desiring further information in
rfgird to Dallas county should write brother
David Bullinger, Buffalo, Dallas Co., Mo.
From S. J Peck — We are having very
dry weather here. Cjrn will not make a half
crop. We had a very nic- Summer. Everything
looked well; but at the time we shjuld have
had rain, we d;d not get it. I have not b«en
well daring the Summer. A severe cold afftct-
ed my left lung, but I am now some better. —
Falls City, Neb.
From S. Click— Started for Dallas Co,,
Mo., on the SS^.h of July. Fell in company
with brethren J. S. Mohler, Jacob Tost, Kill-
ensworth, and others at Bro. Trenters', near
Hummersville. Same evening had preaching.
Next evening preached at Bro. D. Bulliogers',
near Buffalo. Ni xt day met the little band of
believers m council. It numbers some filteen
members, with one deacon. Their minister
having left them some two years ago, the^
much desire that some faithful minister would
m )ve among them. We made an effort to or
ganiza them, but bjing strenuously opposed by
several members, and after considerable discus-
sion UDon the matter and again taking the
voir-e of the members priviteiy, six of the
eleven members present thought best to defer
the matter to some future time, as they had
letters from two or three ministers who talk of
coming to see their country. . . . We found the
members warm-hearted, and apparently zeal-
ous in th-j cause. We had four appointments
for preaching. Had good congregations and
good attention to the Word preached, not-^
From J H. Miller.— Met with the Breth-
ren in Camp Creeek Congregation, Aug. 6 h, in
churcli council. Held a choice for a minister
and two deaeons. Brother Charles Berns was
•ilected to the ministry. He was formerly a
minister ofth-^ Wmehrenrerians, and last Win-
ter he was wilLng to unite with the Brethren.
He is a man of good talent, and is fifcy years
old. He was installed in the regular order.
Brethren George B. Shivelyand Aaron Mow
were advanced to the second degree of tli"
ministry, and Priter Messner and Henry Ru-h-
pr were chosen to (he cffice of deacons.. Oa
SuL'd y following, tHe Brethren h-. d a harvest
meelii'g. Bro. W. R Dieter, of Millord, ad-
dressed the congregation on the sul j ct of
Prsjer szA 11 sj k.'givirg. Surely t) e Lird
should be praised for his gocdaess. — Mil/ord,
Incl.
From Dr A. W. Flowers — We cami
out some ten miles south-west from this ciiy,
iind will commence a course of Health Reform
lectures in the Brethren church on Thursday
evening, Aug. ll(h. This church is known all
around here as the "Whitmer Church." There
are about six hundred members within an area
of twenty miles. A laree bodv of them reside
around about here and North Liberty, a village
tour miles west of this place. We have rooms
at the residence of Frederick Auer, one-fourth
mile south of the old Brethren Cnurch, where
we will remain two weeks and in the vicinity, •
and at North Liberty and vicinity at least two
months. The sick and sffl eted can cJl on us,
a.fd we will try to do ti.em good — South Bend,
Ind.
From D. Bechtelheimer.— After the 20bh
of August, my address will be Juniata, Adams
county, Nebraska, in place of Dorchester, Si-
line county, Nebraska. ... It is getting very
dry here around D irchesttr. Ci-rn is suffering
for rain. Wheat was very light in Saline
county, but in Adams county wheat was good,
and corn looks well. Health in this State is
good as far as I can hear. Ferhap? some would
like to hear from Adams county. Would eay
that it is a nice looking country, rolling enough
to be good land, and at reasonable pricas^-from
ten to twenty-five dollars per acre, — according
to locality and impri vements. We would like
to see good loyal bri thrtn come and settle in
Adams county. There are perhaps twenty
members in Adams count'.'. The p-ople seem
to be very anxious for brethren to settle in
among them. Htd meeting in Juniata in
April. I suppose it was the first time the
Brethren ever preached there. As the people
are so anxious for them to coie tkere, the'
prospects for bui'ding up a church are
good. There is a great field open for labor.
The harvest truly is great but the laborers are
few. There are many — yea many — souls that
are starving for the Bresd of Lfe and they
can't get it for the want of some one to deal it
out to them. Brethren, wake up, it is high
time, for thousands of precious fouis are at
stake. Brethren, don't be afraid of giving
vour dimes for the good cause of spreading the
Gospel to every creature.
From Henry Brubaker. — We are still
trying to move on the old ship Zion. The
church is in a healthy condition as far as I
know. We are getting along finely with our
meeting-house; tht; basement is done, and are
working at the frarre. Aim to get it ready to
hold our Feast in, Oct. 8bh. . An invitation is
extended to all those that d sire to hi with us.
We had an excellent rain j ist in time to make
our late corn grow. Thank the good Lorl for
rememberingus.— JSbmesv?'?*, Gaye Co, Neb.
From C. S. Holsinger. — We had pur
councd meeting on the 6 ,ti inst., in the Pigeon
Creek church, Marshall county. III. Among
the business transacted was that of appointing
OUT Love-feast, whioh will take p'ace on the
lOih and lltli of S ptember, six mil"s south-
eat of Laeon, the county seat of Ma'shsll.
Also appoint-d our nest council on the 6.h of
September, at which time the church has a
desire to select two brethren as deacons. It is
the desire of the Brethren here to have a fe-
ries of meetings a week or more before the
f'ea'it. We are getting anxious for help, as
there has been no preaching in this field s lue
last December, except what I tried to do mv-
■lelf. Brethren, come and help us. We receiv-
ed one by baptism two weeks ago.
Give according to your means, or God
make your means according to your
lag.
will
giv-
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THE BRETHREN ^T ^OJrlK.
^§uU\\ m&, ^m\mma.
S. T. BOSSERMAN,
Editor.
All communications for tliis department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosferman, DunkiA, Hardin Co.,Ohio.
WHERE THE DRUNKARD'S
MONEY GOES.
EVERY rag si;
the cold fro
stuck into a window to keep out
from the drunkaid'g home de-
notis a contribution towards buying new suits
for the rum-38ller and his family. The more
elegance and ease in the rum-seller's family,
tha more poverty, dsgradation and despiir in
the families of those who patronize him. The
corner grcg shop, Rith large plate-glass
windows and marble floors, is paid for by the
tenants of other landlords for such purposep.
The more plate-glass and marble slabs there
are in the rum shop, the more old hats and
soiled garments must be stack in the windjwa
of their pitrons to keep out the cold air. The
more silk flounces upon the dress of Ihe rum
seller's wife, the cheaper the calico upon the
wife and children of his patrons.
The more spacious the parlor and brighter
the fire of the rum seller, the more scantily
furnished and cold are the abodes of those who
patronize him. While the rum seller drives
his §1 000 span, his customers cannot afford a
five-cent horse car. From the bung-hole of
every barrel of liquid damnation that is sold
by the dram seller, there flows a constant
stream of drunkard^, criminals, lunatics, and
imbeciles to fall poor-houses, houses of correc-
tion, jiils and prisons; while blasted hopes, ru-
ined homes, and paupers' graves are the relics
of the trade. Every dollar that the owner of
of the rum shop and the rum selling tenant
put into their pockets comes out of the pock-
ets of the poor man, and is a dead loss as far as
the public gocd is concerned. Worse thaa
that, the more rum bold, the m ire burdens
there are imposed upon the honest citizens and
tax-payers. The richer the lacdlord and his
runi-3elling tenants grow, the poorer becomes
the landlord who lets his buildings for tene-
ments and legitimate business. It is an un-
disputed fact that the laboring man who has
a family cannot indulge in liquor drinking and
pay his landlord and grocer.— National Tem-
Ijperance Advocate.
SUNSHINE.
contains three important elements, equally
essential to both vegetable and animal life-
magnesia, lime, and iron. It is the iron in the
blood which gives the durability necessary to
bodily vigor, while the magnesia is important
to many of the tissues. Thus it is, that the
more perjons are out of doors, the more
healthy, the more vigorous thay ae, and tha
longer will they live. Every human being
ought to have an hour or two of sunshine at
noon in Winter, and in the early forenoon in
Summer. — Hall's Medical Adviser.
FROM an acorn weighing a few grains, a
tree will grow for a hundred years or
more, not only throwing off many pounds of
leaves each year, but itself weighing several
tons. If an orange twig is put in a large box
of earth, and that earth is weighed, when the
twig becomes a tree, bearing luscious frnit,
there will be very nearly the same amount of
fcarth. Prom careful experiments made by
diffsrent scientific men, it is an ascertained fact
that a very large part of the growth of a tree
is derived from the sun, from the air, and from
the water, and very little from the earth; and,
notably, all vegetation becomes sickly, unless
it is freely exposed to the sunshine. Wood
and coal are but condensed sunshine, which
SUMMER DRINKS.
A WRITER to the Lancaster Farmer says:
A great deal of harm to health and many
deaths result, as everybody knows, from ir j a-
dicious use of cold Iqiids to quench thirst
during our blazing Summers. Persons expos-
ed to the heat, especially those hard at work,
cannot or will not refrain from drinking, for
thej feel the need of supplying the waste from
copious perspiration. What, thin, shall they
drink? Water seems, und r the circumstanc-
es, to be inadequate to the wants of the sys-
tem. It passes through the circulation to tha
skin as through a sieve, and flows over the sur-
face in streams. A big drink of cold, or even
cool water on an empty stomach is dangerous.
The danger may be avoided, it is said, by put-
ting farinaceous substances, paiticularly oat-
meal, into the water to be drunk by laborers,
the proper proportion being three or four
ounces of meal to a gallon of water. Why
oatmeal should be better than rye, millet,
buckwheat or cornmeal cannot easily be deter-
mined; but those who have used oatmeal, es-
pecially firemen, coal-heavers and the like, say
that it gives them greater endurance and in-
creases their strength. This may be a mere
notion, but the peculiar aroma of the oats may
ba so associated with an agreeable stimulation
of the alimentary mucous surface as to promote
complete digestion. The meal appears to fill
the blood vessels without increasing the' cuta-
neous exhalations. Workmen who have tried
acid, saccharine or alcholic drinks as a substi-
tute for the oatmeal drinks have invariably ex-
pressed unsatisfactory results. Water with
oatmeal seems to be by all cdds the most
wholesome and desirable Summer drink for
manual laborers.
The Household thus expresses itself on the
same subject:
When you have any heavy work to do, do
not take either beer, cider, or spirits. By far
the best drink is thin oatmeal and water, with
a little sugar. The proportions are a quarter
pound of oatmeal to two or three q larts of
water, according to the heat of the day and
your work and thirst; it should be well boiled,
and then an ounce and a half of brown sugar
added. If youfiad it thicker than jou like,
add three qiarts of water. Before you drink
it shake up the oatmeal well through the liq-
uid. In Summer, drink this cold; in Winter,
hot. You will find it not only quenches thirst,
but will give you more strength and endur-
ance than any other drink. If you cannot
boil it, you can take a little oatmeal mixed
with cold water and sugar, but this is not so
good. Always boil it if yon can. If at any
time you have to make a long day, as in har-
veft, and cannot stop for meals, increase the
oatmeal to a half a pound, or even three quar-
ters, and the water to three quarts if you are
likely to be very thirsty. If you cannot get
oatmeal, wheatmeal will do.
ABSTEMIOUS MEN.
T
HE most successful thinkers are usually
frugal in their habits of eating and drink-
ing; yet this is not always true, as in the cases
of Dickens and Bayard Taylor; but these men
died long before their time. Careful living
would, without doubt, have enabled them to
extend their lives many years, and to give
much riper productions to the world.
Sir Isaac Newton was a close student, and
lived to be more than four-f core years of age.
He used to say that he could not think clearly
until more than five hours had elapsed after a
meal. The most eminent men of our time are
very careful livers. A. T. Stewart, the mer-
chant prince of America, lived frugally, and
Jay Gould, the richest man on the continent
to-day, is said to be the most abstemious. Com-
modore Vanderbilt was exemplary in this re-
spect, as were Horace Greeley, Abraham Lin-
coln, Solon P. Chase, Elward Everett, and
John C. Calhoun.
It is said that when Htnry Ward Beecher
expects to make an unusual effort in public, he
postpones a meal, if it comes near the hour for
his lecture, and waits until he is rested after-
ward before he eats anything; and he has every
prospect iif being a hale old man. We might
m9ntion Tiilph Waldo Emerson and Bronson
Alcott, who are among the wisest men of their
time, and whose wisdom takes in the very best
sense. •
People cannot eat their loaf and keep it at
the same time. They cannot squander their
vital force in high living and continue to give
their best effort to the world. A man ought to
be able to write his best after he is s'venty,
for then he has had experience enough to show
him how to begin to live. When we think of
such men as Humboldt, Longfellow, and Whit-
tier doing their best work in the evening of
their lives, we feel conscious of a lack in the
abridged existence of Dickens, Poe, ard By-
ron, We feel satiifisd when men die of old
age; but mourning memory lingers long at the
grave of genius, cut down by dissipation before
its time. — Walters Health Journal.
DARK SHADOWS OF LIFE.
YOUTHFUL hope and enthusiasm never re-
turn to their possessrr when once lost.
When a :r.an sets out on a journey or enters
upon a career, he feels a burst of hope and en-
ergy which sooner or later subsides. It is of
no use wishing and striving to recall the feel-
ing or worrying why it has passed av«ay. He
must press forward, persevering, and bent on
doing what he feels to be right in f pite of dis-
appointment and difficulties. There is a good
deal of dark shadow in most of our lives; but
the really earnest and sensible learn to see and
hope on in the dark. (JS.)
CoirrsTAisfOY ig mistake fs congtaBt folly.
THE BRETHREN A.T ^V^ORK-
495
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WELLS— .^UMSTINE.— Aug. 7, 1881 by S J. Peck,
Mr. Sumner Wells and Mi33 Jennie Sumstine, all
of rticliai'df on Co., STeb.
Bleea&dare the dead which die In the Lord. — Eev. 14: 13.
HUMMEL.— In the Swan Creek church, Fulton
Co., Ohio, July 0, Bro. Barnabas Hummel, aged
55 years. Funeral discouise by Ephraim Brum-
baugh to a large audience.
Ihe sub.i-ct of the above notice was sun-struck
about 11 o'clock, A M , and died at 5 V. M. He
was unmarried, and formerly lived in Johnstswn,
Pa, Atonitims he belonged to the Albright
church, but changed his relationship, and came
to the Brethren. He died in hopes of a better life
beyond this vale of tears. A. Beekeibile.
JJEEGHLEY. — In the Beatrice congregation,
Gage Co., Neb., July 30. 1SS1, F.'-eeman Beeghley,
son of Cyrus and Sarah A. Beeghley, aged 14
years, & months aBd 12 days.
Funeral services by the writer, at theTiouse of
Bro. Beeghley, to a large and attentive congrega-
tion, from Bev. U: 12, l:-;. Heney Beubakek.
HAMja — Aug. 4, ISSl. in the Beatrice congrega-
tion, .Joshua Adam Hamm, only child of Michael
and Mary Hamm, aged 1 year, 6 months and 20
days.
Funeral services improved by the writer to a
very sympathizing audience from Matt. 10: 13, 14,
15- H. Bkubakek,
EIDENOUE.- tn Mt. Morris, HI, August 5th,
Mary C. Kidenour, aged seven months. Dis-
course at Salem church by M. M: Eshelman.
HEF FLY —Near Beaver, Boone Co., Iowa, July
17, 1881, Sammy Sylvester Hellly, aged 2 years, 2
months and 18 days.
Also,. Nellie Eva Heftly, July 31, 1831, aged 7
aonths and 14 days.
The above were the grand-children of friend
William and sister Susan Rowess, and children of
friend John and s'ster Anna Jiefily. Discourse by
the writer to an appreciative audience from 2Qd
Tim. 4:8. John B Diehl.
PETERS —July 15, in Pine Creek district, Mar-
shall county, lud., Bro. Moses Peters, aged 61
years.
He has teen an exemplary member of the
Brethren church for many years. As a Christian
p rent with our sister, they remembered the com-
mand to bring up their children in the 'nurture
and admonition of the Lord. All belong to the
church, except the youngest, who is young in
years May God enable them to live our their holy
profession and live in that blessed hope, that as
an unbroken family they shall meet in heaven. —
The deceased h-.s an aged mother and other rela-
tives living in Franklin county, Virginia. Funer-
al by D. Rup 1 and the writer.
Jacob Hildebband.
KILHAFER.— In Big Creek congregation, Kich-
1-iud county, Illiuois, sister Lora Louisa Kilha-
fer, aged 30 years, 9 months and 3 days. The fu-
neral occasion improved by Eld. Michael Forney
from 22: 14.
A great concourse of people was present at
the funeral. The deceased leaves a forrowing hus-
band and seven children to mourn their loss.
WESNER.— Also on the 4!h in the afternoon at
same place, a little infant child of Bro. AYm. and
sister Susan Wesner.
J. M. FOKNET.
HILEMAU.— In the Fairview congregation, Ap-
panoose C>., Iowa, May6ih, 1881, sister Eliza-
beth Hileman, daughter of Peter Lutz, who pro-
ceeded her but a short time.
The deceased suffered about ten months, and
longed to dep'art and be at rest. She leaves a hus-
band and seven Ciildren; aged 41 years, at the
time of her death. FuneraLoccasion Improved by
Daniel Zook and the writer.
Joseph Zook.
GROOM.— In the Nevada church, July S, 18SI,
Bro. Jacob Groom, aged 63 years, 11 months, ^.nd
24 days.
Bro Groom had lived in Mo. about 55 years
and a member of the church 4 years. Funeral ser-
vices by the writer and D. D. Wme, from Rev. 14:
13- S. CLlfK.
ETTEE.— Near Grace Hill, Washington Co, Iowa,
July 27th, 1881, Susanna Elizabeth Etter, daugh-
ter of Bro. Henry and Mary Etter, aged 23 years,
6 months and 10 days.
Funeral services by the writer from Thess. 4:
14. She had been a long sufferer by that dread dis-
ease, consumption. The few last weeks of her
life she became much concsrued in regard to her
future salvation. May this prove a lesson to her
remaining Irethren and sisters.
Abraham Wolf.
BROWN.— In tfce bounds of the South Keokuk
church, Keokuk Co., Iowa. Mary H. Brown, aged
70.years, 2 months and 23 days.
Funeral services by the writer from 1st. Cor.
15 : 22. She had been a very consistent member of
the M. E. church for a number of years, but be-
coming dissatisQed with her farmer church rela-
tions she made application to unite with the
Brethren church . _ Abraham Wolf.
McKEE.— Near Carey, Ohio, July 25, 1881, sister
Catharine, wife of brother Sam'l McKee, aged
52 years, 4 months and 22 days.
She leaves an aged husband and eight children
to mourn the loss of a comp.mion and mother. Fu-
neral services by L. H. Dickey and J . P. Ebersole.
S. W. LiNDOWEE.
L,OV:E-rEAST NOTICES.
Sept 3 and 4, North Solomon church, one and one
half miles North-west of Portis, Kan., near Bro.
Geo, Ackley's.
Sept. 3 and 4, little Traverse church, Emmet coun-
ty, Mich.
Sept. 3 and 4, in Mound church. Bates Co., Mo.
Sept 3 and 4 at 10 A. M., B-thel church, Neb., at
house of Bro. Eli Rothrock. Stations Carleton
or Davenport on tae St. Joe & Western.
Sept;. 3 at 10 A. M , Silver 'reek church, Cowley
Co., Kan. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept 3 and4, 18SI, at White Cloud congregation
Nodaway Co., Mo.
^ept. 3, Pike Creek, Livingston county. 111,
Oct. 6, at 2 P.M. Howard church, Howard Co..
Ind. Those coming by R. R. stop off at Kokomo.
Sept. S, at 2 P. M., Whitesville church, AndrewCo.,
Mo.
Sept. 9. Franklin church, 4J^ miles North-east of
Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa.
Sept. 9 and 10, at 2 P. M., Coon River congregation,
Guthrie Co., Iowa, at meetiiig-house, IJ^ miles
north of Panora.
Sept, 0 and 10, Libertyville, Jefferson Co , Iowa, to
continue over -unday.
Sept. lO anrl li Middle Crfek, Mahaska county, la
Convevance from New Sharon by informing
Peter Pfoutz.
Sept. 10 and 11, at 4 P. M., MlUedgeveville church,
Carroll Co., 111.
S pt. 10 and It at 1 o'clock, at Rock Creek, White-
side Co., I 1.
Sept. 10 and 11 at 2 P. M., Weeping Water, Cass Co.,
Neb, 12 miles south of South Band, at the house
of Bro. Reuben Royer.
Sept. 10 and li, at 10 o'clock. Cole Creek meeting-
house, Fulton Co , 111.
Sept. 24, at 10 A. M., Wyandot congregation, Wyan-
dot Co., O., at Bro. M. LTlrioh's, 4 miles north.and
one mile west of Nevada.
Sept. 29. at 2 P. M., in the Marion congregation,
Ind.
Sept. 29 and 30, at 10 A. M , Pine Creek, Ogle Co.,
Sept. 30, Bear Creek, at Bro. Owen Peters', 3 miles
south-weso of Monisoaville, Christion co.. 111.
Sept. .30 in Turkey Creek congregation, Elkhart
Co., Ind. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Piatt Valley congregation, at house of
Bro. J P. Moomaw, two miles South of Rising
City, Butler Co., Nebraska. Meeting to continue
over Sunday.
Oc;. 1st, near Longmont, Col-arad).
Oct. 1, at 10 A. M , Tnorn Apple church, Mich., 7
miles south-east of Lowell.
Oct. 1, at 10: .30 A. M., Seneca church, one and one-
half m'iles North of Bloomvii.e, Ohio.
Oct 1, at 10 A. M., River Falls church, Wis.
Oct. 2, six miles south of State Center, Marshall
Co., Iowa.
Oct. 6 and 7, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., HI.
Oct. 8, at 3 P. M., at Bro. Philip Snavely's, 1 and
one half miles ea^ft of Dorchester, Saline Co.,
Neb. Those coming by B. R., should stop off at
Dorchester. ■
Oct. 8 and 9, Falls City church. Neb.
Oct. 8, at 10 A. M., Okaw church, near La Place
111.
Oct. 8 at 2 P. M., Beatrice church. Gage Co., Neb.,
8 miles south-east of Beatrice-
Oct. 8 and 9, at Fall River church, near Fredoiiia,
Wilson Co., Kan.
Oct. 31, Santafee church Miami county, Ind.; 6
miles south of Peru; 2 miles east of Bunkerhill.
Nov. o and 6, at 2 P. M., Big Creek congregation,
Richland Co., III. Conveyance at Parkersburg,
by informing John Parkfr.
DISTRICT-MEETINGS.
Sept. 9, Northern District of Missouri, Whitesville
church, Andrew Co., Mo. Those coming by rail
should stop oft at Rosendale.
A DisoovEF.T of much archasological interest
has recently been made in the A Igr rian Sahara. —
M, Tarry, who has been carrying on work in con-
nection with the prorosed Trans-S3hara railway,
having noticed a mound of sand in the neighlior-
hood of Wargla, had the sand dug up, and discov-
ered the top of a spher'cal dome. This naturally
aroused his interest, and getting his Arabs to dig
still deeper, hi found und-'rneath the dome a
square tower, then apUtform of masonry, and fin-
ally a complete mosque. Continuing the excava-
tions, M. Tarry soon unparthed .■seven houses in
perfect priservation, and came upon a subterran-
water coursi. At the last news, nine house had
been disinterred, and M. Tarry was getting addi-
tional assistance to c ear out the precious water-
course, which he describes as sufficient to larigate
a small forest of palms. Itis well known that the '
Sahara wa^ at one time much more populous than
it is now, and its trade much more extensive; but
no one seems to have supcosed' that cities had
been buried under the sands so recently as since
the introduction of Mohammedanism.
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Vol. 6. Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, August 23, 1881.
No. 32.
Editorial Items.
When I am weak, then I am strong.
Some people act as if they had got into the wrong
font, as it were.
If J'ou will read page 511, you may find just what
you want to order at this office.
Change of address:- J. W. Beer, Oakland, Pa., to
■ "Washington C. H., Fay^ette Co., 0.
Buethbes at Woek .J1..50 and Microcosm free one
7ear. This offer open until Sept. 1st. •
Bko. David Frantz, of Cerro Gordo, 111., started to
Mmnesola, to remain about one month.
The Lanark church held a council Saturday evening
the 12th inst., and did considerable business in a short
time.
This is a good time to hold . out-door meetings. Im-
prove eveiy oppoitunityto make known the ways of the
Lord.
The donation of the B. at W. the remainder of the
year to your friend might prove a great 'blessing. Only
50 cents!
Sister Emma Kindig, of Woodford Co., HI., anived
here the 15th, and will make Mt. Morris her home for
the present.
An Ohio girl by the name of Laura Cleary has mar-
ried a Chinese by the name of Wah Koon, or in English
Ben Hope Lee.
If you do not get your paper regularly, notify us and
we will endeavor to find the cause. We desire that you
get every number.
There will be many Love-feasts during September.
Will some one at each meeting please send us a report of
the Lord's doings?
Bro. B. W. GrayKll, of Morrill., Kan., writes: "On
the llth inst., the thermometer stood 112° in the shade.
Our com crop is badly hurt."
It is said, "Of two evils choose the least." Better
choose neither. There is small choice in two jotten ap-
ples." Both are to be rejected.
Dr. Weston, of Crozer Theological Seminary, has
brought out an edition of the Revised New Testament
with the American changes incoi-porated into the text.
We should be pleased to see bret hren and other good
citizens make Mt. Morris their dwelling place. Every
industrious, sober, steady man wiU be heartily welcom-
ed.
Please do not sew yowc copy together and make a
continuous string of it, but number the pages, and when
ready to send arrange them in proper order and pin to-
gether.
The Brethi'en of Shannon church, Carroll Co., 111.,
had a veiy pleasant council meeting in the forenoon of
the 15th inst. Then: Love-feast will be held October
llth and r2th.
D. B. Ray, of the Baptist Flag, is veri/ V,u3y. At
least he has not noticed the "Stem and Ray Debate" yet.
We hope the "dear people" wiU let up on him a little so
that he can review the Debate.
Sister Flora Teague writes; "Our (Covington, 0.)
church is still in union and love. At our last quarterly
council we had but very little business. Our Love-feast
is to be held on the 7th of October."
The Murrean Creek church, Morgan county, ilo.,
will hold a series of meetings, commencing Sept. 9th, at
the new church, eleven miles south of Tipton, and seven
mdes north of "Versailles. Love-feast the 13th.
W e are being favored with an abundance of good
matter for the B. at W. New life and zeal seem to
have taken hold of many of our writers. Praise God
for it! Let the good thoughts come right along.
Brother Moore stai-ted West the 16th. This leaves
the lone editor to do the work again this week. Brother
M. wdl visit Saline Co., Mo., and probably be gone about
ten days or two weeks. His wife is some better.
The post-office at this place is becoming quite import-
ant. The second week in August eighty-five pouches of
mail were received and sent out.
The leading question at the College iust now is,
"What are we going to do to provide for all the stiidents
who wish to attend?" — Democrat.
Those who subscribed at A. M. for the Danish meet-
ing-bouse should forward the amount to D. N. Work-
man or R. H. Miller, Ashland, Ohio.
Do not repose too much confidence in any man, or
class of men. "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man,
and maketh fle-'h his arm." — Jer. 27: 5.
If there is more whiskey sold in Kansas now than be-
fore prohibition, why are the nun men trying to break
down the law? Why spend money trying to kill prohibi-
tion if it enables them to sell more whiskey?
Brother Cyrus Wallick is traveling in the Mississippi
valley viewing the landscape o'er. He writes us from
Minneapolis. He goes to Waterloo, thence to Liberty-
viUe, la., where he will be glad to receive communica-
tions from friends.
Writing from Kansas City, Aug. 17, Bro. Mooresays-.
"Reached here ac 10 A. M., and shall leave at .3: -50 P.
M., for Saline Co., Mo. It "s now 104°. in the shade— too
hot for travelers. Stover suffei-s some from boat. ^Aaro n
Warble all right."
Bro. Flowers in his lectures on health, among the
Brethren in Indiana, delivered one on "The Evils and
Remedies of Tobacco." On the 22nd, he begins to lect-
ure in the North Liberty church, and on the 29th will be-
gm in what is known as the Stump church.
Bro. David Eby and wife have left Lanark and gone
to Mt. Vernon, 111., where they wiU make their home.
They are both earnest, active workers, and we hope they
may do much for Christianity in their new field. We
shall miss them, as we have spent many happy hours
together.
On another page brother I. J. Rosenberger gives a
brief statement of the Berlin council. The committee,
which consisted of Enoch Eby, Jos. Kauffman, D. Long,
John Wise, and C. Bucher, found it necessary to decide
that H. R. Holsingar be no longer regarded as a
member of the Brethren church.
After the type .ire all arranged in columns, the forms
need to be planed so that there may not one letter stand
above another. G-jd planes all of us; but too many have
not learned to stay with those that stay planed. They
are always working up away from the rest.
Bro. Henry Shomber, of P^abody, Kansas, writes us a
very affectionate letter expresjive of regrets as to the ap-
pearance of his letter in Pj-oi/j-f«s ire Christian and of
which we made mention in B. at W. page 441. His
letter denotes tiue Christian charity, and" we wish him a'
guttering crown in the "Sweet Bye and Bye."
The brethren at Longmont, Col., are much disappoint-
ed at our failure to visit them whde in Colorado. It was
not theu- fault that we did not get where they are. Cir-
cumstances seemed to turn our company to other pomts.
The good brethi-en had arrant ed an excursion to North
Park for us, to fish and hunt. How we would have en-
joyed it!
Why not purchase a farm m Denmark and let the in-
come thereof be used to support the missionaries there?
When it is not needed, it could be sold and the money
invested elsewhere to c^iny on missionary work. The
greatest possible good should be done with the money,
and we think our suggestion worth lookmg at by the
Mission Board.
It is with many regrets that we announce that up to
this writing no communication for this paper has been
received from brother Stein. His silence is inexplicable
by us. It may be he is sick, or perhaps he sent several
communications together and they have been lost. We
have a written agreement with him in reference to his
correspondence. The last letter received'by liis wife was
dated ;it Vienna, Austria.
TouNG people who contemplate attendmg school
should not resolve to take a large number of studies. A
few branches well studied and understood will be of
more service in life than a smattering of many. Besides
this, the brain should not be overworked. There is not
a single redeeming feahue in a course of mental train-
ing which breaks down the health.
On the 17th mst., twenty of us started early for Rock
River to spend the day fi-shing. We toiled with the net
from 9 A. M. to 5: .30 P. M., and while at no lime were
we ab'e not to draw the seine to the shore on account of
the multitude of fishes, yet we were amply rewarded for
our toil. We secured about 225 pounds of fish. The
last haul brought out one fish three feet long, twenty-
three inches around the body, and weighed twenty-five
pounds.
O.v the 14t inst., we attended meeting at Lanark in
the forenoon. We were happy in worshipping with the
brethren there. There are many zealous and devoted
saints at that place. At 3 P.M., we attended services
in brother Levi Schmuckers' yard under the shade trees.
Two applicants for baptism. At 6 P. M. meeting again
at Lanark. This was a busy day, and we enjoyed it
very much. How much better to be at work all day in-
stead of loafing !
Dr. Eat says in his " Succession " page 35o and 356:
" After the rise of the Arian controversy, the Catholics
originated the practice of trine immersion." The Arians
originated in the fourth century, and one hundred years
before this, Monulus, a catholic, said that trine immer-
sion had always been with them. How they could origi-
nate it in th» fourth century when they were practicing it
in the third is not so clear, so Dr. Ray will please rise and
explain or stand convicted of gross misrepresentation,
498
TM.'Bl Bli'ESTHREN .A.T WOKK-.
i|!0ii^ mup.
OVER THE HILL FROM THE POOR-
HOUSE.
[A sequel to "Over the Hill to the Poor-house."]
I, who was always counted, they say,
Either a bad stick any way,
Splintered all over witH dodges an' tricks,
Kaown as "the worst of the deacon's six;"
I, the truant, saucy and bold,
The one black sheep in my father's fold,
"Once on a time," ai the stories say,
Went over the hill on a Winter's day —
Over the hill to the poor-house.
Tom could save what twenty conld earn;
Bat givin' was somethin' he never would learn.
Isaac could half o' the Scriptures speak —
Committed a hundred verses a week;
Never forgot an' never slipped;
But, "Honor thy father an' mother" he skipped,
So over the hill to the poor-house.
As for Susan, her heart was kind
Au' good — what there was of it, mind:
Nothin' too big, an' nothin' too nice;
Noihin' she wouldn't sacrifice.
For one she loved; an' that 'ere one
Was herself, when all was said an' done.
An' Charley an' Bacca meant weli, no doubt.
But any one could pall 'em about.
An' all our folks ranked well, you see.
Save one poor fellow, an' that was mj,
An' when, one dark an' rainy night,
A neighbor's horse went out o' sight.
They pitched on me as the guilty chap
That carried one end of the halter strap;
An' I think myself that view of the case
Wasn't altogether out of place.
My mother denied it, as mothers do.
But I am inclined to believe 'twas true.
Though for me one thing might be said —
That I, as well as the horse, was led;
An' the worst of whiskey spurred me on,
Or else the deed would never have been done.
But the keenest grief I ever felt
Was when my mother beside me knelt,
An' cried an' prayed 'til I melted down,
As I wouldn't for half the horses in town.
I kissed her fondly then and there.
An' swore henceforth to be honest an' square.
I served my sentence — a bitter pill
Some fellows should take who never will;
And then I decided to go "out West,"
Concludiug 'twould suit my health the best;
Where, how I prospered I never could tell.
But Fortune seemed to like me well,
And, somehow every vein I struck
Was always blubbin' over with luck.
And better than that, I was steady and true.
And put my gocd resolution through.
Bat I wrote to a trusty old neighbor an' said,
"You tell'em, old fellow, that I am dead.
And died a Christian; 'twill pleasa'em more.
Than if I had livid the same as bjfore."
But when this neighbor he wrote to me,
"Your mother's in the poor-house," says he,
I had a resurrection straightway.
And started for her that very day;
And when I arrived where I was grown
I took good care that I shouldn't be known;
But I bought the o!d cottage, thro' and thro',
Of some one Charley had sold it to;
And held back neither work nor gold
To fix it up as it was of old.
The same big fire-place wide and high,
Fiung up its cinders toward the sky;
The old clock ticked on the, coiner- shelf —
I wound it and set it agoin' myself;
And if everything wasn't just the same,
Neit'aer I nor money was to blame;
Then over the hill to the poor-house.
One blowing, blustering Winter's day.
With a team and cutter I starttd away;
My fiery nags were as black as coal;
(They some 'at resembled the horse I stole);
I hitched, and entered the poor-bouse door —
A poor old woman was scrubbing the floor;
She rose to her feet in great surprise.
And looked, quite startled, ictj my eyes;
I saw the whole of her troubles' trace
In the lines that marred her dear old face;
"Mother!" I shouted, "your sorrows are done.
You're adopted along o' your horse-thief son;
Come over the hill from the poor-house."
She dida't faint; she knelt by my sida.
And thanked the Lord till I fairly cried.
And maybe our ride wasn't pleasant and gay,
Aud maybe she wasn't wrapped up that djy;
An' maybe our cottage wasn't waim and bright.
And maybe it wasn't a pleasant sight.
To see her a-gettin' the evening's tea.
And frequently stpppin' and kissin' me.
And maybe we didn't live happy for years.
In spite of my brothers' and sisteis' sneers,
Who often said, as I have heard.
That they wouldn t own a prison bird,
(Though they're gettin over that, I guess.
For all of 'em owe me more or less.)
But I've learned one thing — and it cheers a man
In always a-doin' the best he can:
That whether on the big book a blot
Gets over a fellow's name or not.
Whenever he does a deed that's wh te,
It's credited to him fair and right.
And when yi^u hear the great bugle'^ notes.
And the Lord divides his sheep and goats;
However they may settle my case.
Wherever they may fix my place.
My good old Christian mother you'J see,
Will be sure to stand right up for me.
With over the hill from the poor-house.
— Selected.
For the Brethren at Work.
A SERMON DELIVERED IN CHRIS-
TIANIA, NORWAY, 1876.
BY C HOPE.
"As the Father hath loved me, so I have
loved you."
T SHALL a8k your close attention to
-*- the text; and, as there ia nothing in
it but love, our object will be to dig
down into the very heart of it — hold
it up before you and try to look at it
from all sides. Bat as we have not
written our sermon nor put down any
stakes from which to proceed, you will
have to content yourselves as it will be
revealed unto us at present.
"As the Father hath loved me so
have I loved you." Our Lord Jesus
Christ addresses Ms apostles, not the
world. He is putting to the hearts of
his own the very fullest measure of love,
using the plainest, the strongest lan-
guage, the only words capable to ex-
press the idea set forth. Mark them:
"As the Father hath loved me, so have
I loved you. Did God love Jesus
Christ? Verily he did, for he testified:
"This is my beloved Son in whom I am
well pleased."
Now love is manifested by action from
the one who loves toward the one who
is loved. Hence to find out how Jesus
Christ loves his own we have to find
out how God acted toward his Son, and
then how Christ acted toward his chil-
dren. Compare those actions, and if
alike, we have digged m the right di-
rection and ought at the same time be-
hold what manner of love it is.
But it is said that everything has two
sides, consequently to look at one side
will make a man one sided. This ex-
plains why we have so many one sided
people in religious matters. I want
you to turn away from this evil and
prepare yourself to look at both sides
of God's and Christ's love; and for this
reason put your whole heart on our
text: "As the Father hath loved me, so
have / loved you. The side of God's
love toward Jesus Christ is revealed in
time past. He made nothing without
him. Jesus as the object of his love is
not only called into counsel, is not
merely favored to know, but is called to
co-operate in creation. Yea more; by
Him all things were made; and not
only by Him, but for Him also. Now
any one will readily see this is love,
and not only love, but unlimited love.
Hence his expression : "As the Father
hath loVed me," etc.
The same kind of love is manifested
from God toward fallen man, who is
dead in trespasses and sins. "God so
loved the world that he gave his only
begotten Son." The higher the sacri-
fice the more love. This needn little ex-
planation.
Now then did Jesus Christ so Jove
his own? Did he come up to his own.
measures? "As my Father hath loved
me so have I loved you." He put off
his glory because flesh dwelt among us,
and, like his Father, he not ou'y came
to let us know God's will, — not only
called us into counsel, but called us
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into CO operation with him, Was it
true that God made everything by him
and for him? 80 it is here just so true
that he makes everything by us and
for us if we, like He, accept our ap-
pointed place. Hence He did nothing
of his own; he did everything for
them even unto death. Therefore it is
true: "As my Father hath loved me, so
have I loved you." Now this kind of
love ia the beginning of love, the foun-
tain the start; it gives itself wholly to
the Biloved One, however wicked or
inferior he may be; hence it is free.
Therefore this love is "for all — for the
world; for we were all alike dead,
wicked and corrupted. Sinner, where
are you? I see you there in the cor-
ner hanging your head, and another
one boldly looking me in the face.
Would say to the one, sure you are a
dead man, but God loves you; put all
your sins on His Son, who commands
you to look for safety. Would like to
tell the other you are no better — dead !
dead!! You try to hide it by a form of
godliness, but the streak of your guilt
you cannot hide. The Lord wants
you to acknowledge your condition?,
and thus come to the fountain and get
eternal life freely. This is freely given
to all; the gift is Jesus Christ and eter-
nal life. Some do not like this free-
dom; they want to have something for
their work in the Lord's ssrvice, to be
somewhat more than the one who has
no work. Have pa'ience, you will get
it when we look at the other side ; we
want no mixture, everything in its
place.
A few words to expl/an; Were not
all of you once dead in trespasses and
sins? You' were. Was not Jesus Christ
given as a sin-offering for the whole
world? He was. Well, as all die in
Adam, so shall all be made alive
through Jesus Christ our Lord. The
sacrifice and eternal life (not salvation
or happiness in heaven but preven+ed
to die) is for all and the sacrifice for all
is the price that Jesus Christ paid for
the world to his mother and the world
is his. And as he overcame death, it
was impossible that those he redeemed
from death ever could die. This does
not claim all will be hapj)y, as it is
possible to exist without happiness, but
that depends altogether on how the
one who bought us has ordained the
matter. This we will now proceed to
see, leaving this side and turn to the
other, by which you will be able to see
how much security you have for future
happiness.
"As the Father hath loved me so
have I loved you." If the first part is
easily understood, and every one likes to
have a part in it, so is this scarcely com-
prehended, and hardly none in Christ-
endom will wish to have part in this.
Many preach that God did not love
Jesus Christ when he poured on him his
wrath and penalty for sins, when he
withdrew himself from him and did
not answer his prayers, and when he
was stretched out on the cross bleeding
for you and me. Well, can you see he
loves you ? Can you read in those nail
prints that God never hated you, — but
your sins. If not, there is no stronger
proof than this: "For God so loved the
world (not hated) that he gave his only
begotten Son that whosoever believeth
on him should not perish but have ever-
lasting life." If, therefore, God loved
the guilty one so much, how much more
the one who went as his substitute in
the penalty ? Therefore I claim it was
love of his Father, not only to man,
but to Jesus Christ himself, which made
the Father give him up in death. The
prophet proclaims^ "It pleases the Lord
to bruise him." Ah! look at God in
his fearfulness! Look at the Lamb of
God, the Holy One in his humiliation
and suffering! — the beloved Son! See
how God who is love, loves, and is
pleased to see him bruised. Fearful
love looking on all this suffering, not
so much as giving him encouragement
or answer; no, but filling his cup to the
very brim, makes him drink it and die.
And this is his pleasure to behold. Ee
member our text, "As my Father hath
loved me so have I loved you."
As already remarked. He died that
we might live. But more than that. He
himself profited by it, lie learned
obedience; through suffering he was
perfected in that he suffered. God
wanted this; he would have that accom-
plished at any cost, consequently he
with pleasure measured out to him,
with exact measure weighed out by
the balance, immovable, the last
pain, hiding himself from his view.
This is the other side of God's love to
his Son. And so pleased was he to see
him bruised that he took him up with
all his stripes in the midst of his throne
on the right hand, there to remain in
his sight at the present moment. Now
our test is in its place: "As my Father
hath loved me so have I loved you."
Dear pilgrim traveling along to heav-
en, if you are here this evening and
have confessed your true condition *^o
him, and by faith accepted atonement
and eternal life of him as a free gift,
you have no reason to doubt he loves
you, or be uncertain about the matter.
If every one hates you; if he also seems
against you; if you get no answer to
your prayer, remember our text, re-
member God's love to him, and remem-
ber his pleasure. Jesus loves y-ou now.
He wants jou not only saved, but to
learn obedience, be perfected through
suffering. The apostle claims he called
us for that purpose. Also he chastens
severely every son he adopts; and the
one who is without this is a bastard and
no son. Now as this could not altogeth-
er be ignored in Christendom, the
priests soon made out that sickness, loss
of property, if a cow or a horse died,
that was the cross of Christ. Will you
know, oh vain people, this is no more
Hia cross than light is darkness. Others
have made a man's sinful lusts the
Christian's cross; but will you please
remember God tempted no man? All
those crosses an unbeliever or infidel
has in common with you, and they may
be used as means of the Father to draw
you to his own. But if that is your
suffering with Christ, if you never be-
come partaker of any other, rest assur-
ed that when the preacher, after your
death, tells your relatives and friends
of your great cross, that you in hell are
then better informed of the matter.
Therefore once more to-night, consider
our text: "As the Father hath loved
me, so have I loved you." Did and
does Jesus Christ in the same way love
his own? Look at the first martyr, —
Stephen. He carries the cross of his
Master. He is not only hated, but he
has to die. There is no escape. The
stones fall heavily on him, bruise him,
but before he departs he is permitted to
look into heaven and confirm our posi-
tion. JesDS is there in his Father's
place, pleased as his Father was, to see
his beloved bride bruised and die. He
is not going to help nor prevent nor
save from the stone. Neither is he in-
diffei'enttothe afiair; his first one follow-
ing him in the fiery furnace. No, he
stands up, looking earnestly on the scene
below, pleased to see bruise after bruise
inflicted; pleased to see his body mang-
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led, his blood shed, pleased to see him
yield up his Ghost in death, acd then
(not before) receive him into rest and
glory. The Martyr History all through
tells the same tale — tells the fact he
loves the same v/ay as his Father, and
■will continue to do so tUl he comes.
When we look at the coanection in
which our text stands. He tells them
about suffering all through; is even try-
ing to comfort them with this very
theme. Friends, it is no use to play
Christians; it is no use for you to expect
eternal happiness because you believe
he died for your sins; if you do not
suffer with him, if you are not made
like him, you will have no part with
him in glory. For when he bought us
with his own blood, he put this down
never to be altered ; first the cross and
then a crown. Let me earnestly tell
you that all your Christianity outside of
Jesus is worth nothing at all. Here a
man needs to count the cost before he
f^'arts, and if willing, you have the
J-Iaster's will revealed in your Bible,
Obey all his commandments, and he
will in due time, little by little, lay his
e OSS on yoa. He will not forget you.
lie loves you as his Father loved him.
J -e loved the saints gone before us, for
La is the same to day, yesterday and
forever. And you will find that his
cross is sweet, his chastening pleasant,
and in itself worth more than the
pleasure of sin for a season. I said in
the beginning, if we compare the
actions of those who love the Joved
ones, find the actions alike, then
the cause, which in this instance is love,
also is alike; therefore it is true, "As
my Father hath loved me so have I
loved you. Abide in my love." Amen.
For the Brethren at Work,
THE PRINCIPLE OF OUR
FATHERS.
BY SILiS GLLBBET.
"OEING interested in the principles of
•'-' our ancient fathers in the church, I
have eagerly read what they have done
in council as far back as we have
any Minutes, and some reliable history
much earlier, of which I present here
from the lips of Dr. Franklin. He
speaks of a pers'-cution of people who
had committed themselvi-.s by publish-
ing their faith in a needless impudent
manner to the admissions of new con-
victions ofduty, even when set before
them from future experience and re-
flection. To furnish an example of
what he deemed a naore prudent course
of conduct, he relates an interesting
conversation he had with one of the
founders of the sect of "Dunkers." The
brother referred to (Michael Weffare)
complained to Franklin of slanderous
representations of the principles and
practices of the church. Franklin re-
marked that such was the usual fate of
new churehes, and suggested that to
put down calumnies they should pub-
lish their articles of faith and rules of
discipline. Brother Wefi'are replied
that they had once thought of doing so,
but had concluded otherwise, for the
reason that when they first formed their
society, God had been pleased, as they
believed, to give them light enough to
see that some doctrines which they had
deemed truths were errors and that oth
ers once deemed errors were truths; that
further light had been by degrees im-
parted to them, and that they were not
now sure their spiritual knowledge was
perfect. They feared to put their faith
in print lest their brethren, and still
more, their successors, should feel so
restricted thereby" as to reject new
light, and thus perhaps arrest their ad-
vancement in the truth.
The above history presents to our
minds the great desire our Brethren had
at that early age for the truth and for
the development of spiritual knowl-
edge. It presents to our mind a truth
that it may be beneficial for us not to
let pass unnoticed; that is, the care
which they used not to put any hin
drance in the way of their succef sors,
so that if it were possible for them to
drink deeper in the fountain of truth
they C3uld to do so. Compare this
characteristic of our Brethren one hun-
dred and forty years ago by coming
down through the channel of our Con-
ference for the past hundred years and
see how beautiful they have left open
the way for profound research of divine
truth, and have not made the policy
which they recommended to carry out
the principles of Christ and propagate
his cause, infallible, but they are left to
conviction of djity as new duties pre-
sent themselves. I close by asking the
reader to study the principles of our
ancient Brethren.
Arcanum, Ohio
Vows made in storm are forgotten in
calms>
For the Srethreo at Work.
BOILS AND ULCERS.
BY DAKIEL BEIQHT.
pHYSICIANS all agree upon this
-^ psychological fact that boils and
ulcers are of a purifying nature to the
human body. To have a few large
boils which discharge an amount of pus
and decaying matter from the system,
though they may be extremely painful
yet they are of great value. Had the
blood not purified itself in that natural
and external way, the patient would
have to undergo a severe, if not, per-
haps a fatal disease. But I am no M.
D. nor a psychologist, to go on in more
detail on this subject. I do not intend
to dwell on boils and pus discharging
sores on the human body m this arti-
cle, but especially on the "boils" and
"ulcers" on the mystical body of Christ.
What do you say ? Will the reader in-
quire boils and pus- discharging sores
on the body of Christ, ready almost to
denounce the expression as being sacc e-
ligious and me a blasphemer. But,
kind reader, only follow me on a little
further.
When I say boils and ulcers, [ have
reference to such men as Col. Ingersoll,
Tom Paine, and all of that type. When
I say "mystical body of Christ" I have
reference to the historically and out-
wirdly professing of Christ. • "The
body without the spirit is dead." Will
Ingersoll deny this ? • So is faith with-
out works. But when the spirit and
the body are together, then it consti-
tutes a living being, and this is the case
with the body of Christ. Christianity
is not dead. There is life there yet.
Though it has at some places (the rich
congregations) exalted itself, "pjat in the
window" of their own light, — "science
falsely so called," — and Paul having
been so "long preaching" Christ and
him crucified, they sunk into a deep
sleep and fell from their loft and are
taken up dead. But if Paul were here
filled with the Holy Ghost, he would
even fall on them kindly, and lovingly
embracing them until there was heard
a "shaking among the dry bones," sin-
ews and flesh would grow, and breath
come upon them, and he would say,
"Trouble not yourself; for his life is in
him." Acts 20: 7-9. But we must ad-
mit that there is a large portion of pro-
fessing Christians who are Christians
only by name. In their breasts and in
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their practices they are infidels. These
constitute the natural part of the mys-
tical body. But we must also admit
that there are Christians who both be-
lieve and practice Christianity. These
constitute the spiritual part of the
body. Now that IngersoU does not tell
many very unpleasant truths about
these cold professors, cannot be denied.
And as the life in the human body is
what feels the pain the flesh is heir to,
so with this. These cold -waxed pro-
fessois care nothing about what these
Ingersojls say, but it sorely grieves the
true believer that his holy religion
s hculd be so evil spoken of.
But now to the point. Some years
ago I thought very hard of these Inger-
soUs, but by the kindness of a very
dear friend 1 received better light on
the subject. I could now shake hands
with them. I love them dearly, yea
"painfully" — as one loves his enemy.
Matt. 5: 44. I consider it all joy to
meditate on them and their work, as
oae counts it all joy when we fall into
divers tewiptafcions. James 1: 2-4.
(Read this quotation, ponder on, and
practice it carefully.)
Col. Ingersoll a,nd all his colleagues
are upon Chiistianity whac boils and
vloers are on the human body. My
friend said that "Bob was rotten in his
top brain." As the boil feeds on the
impurities of the human body, so these
feed on the corruptions of Christianity.
It IS said that Mr. Ingeisoll's character
is irreproachable; that he is an honest,
moral man. To this 1 have no objec-
tions. Neither do I wish it to be under-
stood that I intend to attack his charac
ter, but I declara him before the
whole world to be like unto pus dis-
charging sores, who feed only on the
impurities of the body. Like the buz
zard, he feeds only on the lifelesas, half
decayed part of Christianity. In the
late war in the South, these birds were
considered of great value. They devour
ed the unburied carcasses, and it was
against the law to kill one; so by all
means do not destroy Mr. Ingersoll.
Let him feed on his well-selected food,
and discharge his offensive excrements
in his eloquent lectures, until he him-
self and also his hearers become dis-
gusted thereat. Perhaps he may some
day learn the fact that he is thereby
building himself up to be only an of-
feKsive being before God and man.' My
soul's desire is that the Holy Spirit
may foJlovj^ these remarks and penetrate
the truth into his inmost soul, so as to
convert his buzzard like appetite into
the feeding desire of the dove, and tell
the skeptical world that there are mira
cles wrought yet in this nineteenth cen
tury — even that of transforming a buz
zard into the harmless dove, and healing
the "leprous man," that his boils and
sores become again "like unto the flesh
of a little child." 2 Kings 5: 14.
In conclusion I will yet say that it
were well for the mystical body of
Christ when all the "boils" were exter-
nally. But I am convinced that there
are a great many internally^ — those who
confeKS Christianity and practice infi
delity. A boil is foreign substance; it
does not belong to the body, and it is
nourished by the excretions which the
body throws oft'. Hence if only all the
boils were on the external — would con-
fess their infidelity and join their ranks,
Christianity would soon be healed,
and adorned as a bride for her husband.
Dear reader, though these "boils"
pain us, nevertheless let them have this
effect: that we purify ourselves from
all corruptions by God's grace, and our
blessed religion will, shall, and must
prove a success. Amen.
For the Brethren at "Work .
WHAT SPIRIT ARE "WE OF?
BT CHAELOIIE T. BOND.
TTTE are now approaching the most
' ' important crisis in the history
of our church. Every one must now
come to a decision. It will be made
manifest of what spirit we are. If the
spirit of Christ dwell in us we will "be
kind to one another, tender hearted, for-
giving one another, even as God f r
Christ's sake hath forgiven us." But
if we are controlled by an evil spirit
there will be "bitterness, wrath, ang-
er, clamor, evil speaking, and malice"
among us. Can we not easily decide to
which of these classes we belong,
which of these spirits have a control-
ling power over us? Are we doing our
duty towards our Brethren without
"murmurings and disputings"? Are
we exercising the fruit of the spirit:
love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentle-
ness, goodness, faith, meekness, and
temperance? If we are, we need have
no fear but we have taken the right
course, and sin has no more dominion
over us. Let us continue in well doing,
no matter what strife Satan may ge.
up among us. God knows his own,
(Even the hairs of your head are num
bered, and ye are of more value thn
many sparrows") and he will guai
and protect them from all danger.
Ever since the creation, Satan h. ,
been busy; he has had his armies t-.i
work. The first one he has had in hn
employ was the serpent, and since that
time he has always found some way to
carry on his work. Now he is work-
ing in the church, and we very much
fear he has gained a pretty strong hold
in it. "What the result will be, we
must j Qst wait patiently and see. And
if we ever did need to pray to be kept
from temptation, we need it now, and
constant prayer should ascend to God
to deliver us from evil.
For the Brethren at Wori.
PEAC:
BY G, A. SHAIIBEHGEE.
pEACE, peace,
-^ there is no peace.
brethren say; but
They tell us to
be calm — sheathe the sword and let the
matter die. What! rhall we retire from
the conflict, leaving the hydra-headed
darling of perdition fattening in our
midst? Never. We are for war. Not,
however, a war of words. There has
been plenty of word warfare. Just now
we want something more effective. We
reflect, "Can it be possible that there is
no power on earth to set things right?"
The answer ever comes. If the church
of the living God is on earth, there is.
I repeat it: we are for war. Not with
brethren, but with error. If brethren
will be the vehicles of error, we know
of no better way than to switch the
train. We canxot coiipkomi.se; WE
NEVER WILL. And we never -mV.
withdraw until the truth has prevailer!.
Wielding the sword by the arm of lov*^^ ,
we want to leave nothing unsound. Z -
en's welfare has long since called us to
DO, but we chess to WAIT. Eteiniiy
will find untold numbers "just waiting.'
God spare us from supinely sitti i: :,'
down while "The pillar and ground -.f
the truth" is being undermined. "Awai: i
thou that sleepest," arise, put on t' i
armor, and help. Slowly, ffie migli'y
are getting up; it makes us feel glad
that there are some who are not ashaia-
ed of the Nazarene. Let us with a oii'.--
ness that is terrible, lift the banner of
heaven and keep it from under the feet
of the erring.
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THE BRETHREN A.T "VSTORK.
ROBINSON AND MODERN BAP-
TISTS, WHEREIN DO THEY
DIFFER?
BY JAS. EVANS.
LIKE modern baptists, Rsbinsou was a single
immersionist, but not an inveterate op
poser of trine, like many of the present day.
In his days there were few if any advocates of
trine immersion who wrote in the Eaglish lan-
guage, hence no virulent opposition was called
out against it. The Baptists were then con-
tending for immersion and against infant bap-
tism, and as they fouud so many trine links in
the great chain with which they attached
themselves to the apostolic age, they could not
afford to cast a veil over the ancient tesiimony
in favor of the threefold action. Trine im mers-
ion did not then stand in the way, hence we
find no Rays denouncing it as "blasphemous."
Robinson is a far more reliable witness for
the truth than Baptist writers of the present
day. The latter tremble for their ark and are
ready to shout "great is Diana of the Ephes-
ians!' They are interested parties and no
fairness can be expected at their hands. Not
so with the former, he was not fighting the
single immersion battle; but for believer's
immersion only, single or trine.
L3t us then hear a little from him again.
Remember he was a single immersionist; for
he claims very absurdly and iu the teeth of his
own testimony that in the piimitive charch
there was no trine immersion. Yet, in jastice
to him, he does not expressly say this. He
says: "In the Book of Acts there is no mention
made of triae immersion." p. 59i Neither is
is there mention made of wine in the commun-
ion, and it is doubtful if reference is made to
the communion at all in Luke's narrative. The
breaking of bread mentioned in lets may have
been common meals partaken of when the
Brethren met together, or as we would say
they brought a lunch along and all partook
and thus ate their meal with gladness and single-
ness of heart.
Lake tells us simply that the converts were
baptized, and the commission tells us how it
was done.
But now for Robinson. "The word baptism
is confeesediy Greek, and native Greeks roust
understand their own language better than
foreigners; they have always understood the
word Baptism to signify dipping," and there-
fore from their first embracing of Christianity
to this day they have always baptized, and do
yet baptize by immersion. In this case the
Greeks are unexceptionable guides, and their
practice is, in this instance, safe ground of
action. Chap. 2, p. 17. Robinson could not
consistently oppose trine immersion for he
knew it always was the practice of the Greeks
from the beginning and yet is. "Tertullian,"
he observes, (p, 18) "the fiwt Latin father, said
that baptism was observed with great simplic
ity {homo in aqua demissus et inter panca verba
tinctus.) The man being bowed down was
dipped, a few words being said. The mode
seems to have been this, the administrator
standing in the water and putting his hand on
the back part of the head of the candidate
standing also in the water, bowed him forward j
till he was immersed in the water, pronouncing
in the meantime the baptismal words, by
which he characterized him a Christian. Every
body, who understands Latin, i. e., knows how
the Romans understood demisso capite de mis-
sovultu, demissis oculis, and the like."
In Robinson's day, as well as our own, some
agreed that water baptism ought to be set
aside. It was said that a few of the early
Greeks laid it aside. But, he says, even if this
could be proved, did not the whole Greek
church US3 trine immersion, and of them one
single church (A.nlioch) contained 100,000
souls. The Greek dissenters all baptizsd, and
particularly the Eunomiaus, who denied the
trinity and rejected the trine immersion of the
established church, (p. 58) Qaery: Why do
not the Baptists claim these Eunomiaus as
their legitimate ancestors? Perhaps this is
the reason, the Eanomians had not fallen
away so much as to make the candidate fall
backwards like those who came to seize the
Savior. John 18: 6.
Speaking of the church of St. Sophia in
Constantinople, built by Coiistantine, he says,
"Everything in the church goes to prove that
baptism was administered by trine immersion
and only to instructed persons." (p. 75, ch. 14)
On page 75 he says, "All the ancient Greek
rituals have intended catechumens for the sub-
jects of baptism and trine immersion for the
mode." Speaking of Basil, he says, "It seems
clear that the homilies of Basil on baptism were
addressed not to Pagans old or young, but to
the children of Christians, whom he calls the
church; that the Greek church of those times
did not force a profession of Christianity on
their children, but conducted them to baptism
by instruction and argument; that baptism
was administered by trine immersion, and that
as the sermons of their bishops were intended
to persuade, so the lessons for the day read
openly in the church were intended to explain
and enforce the subject of baptism. Robinson
thinks that the sermons of the ancient bishops
on baptiem, could not be preached to a modern
congregation except Baptist assemblie?, and
there they would be heard in raptures for their
singular propriety and beauty." Well this is
refreshing after hearing so much concerning
the corruptions and apostacy of those ?ncient
bishops. Whatever may have been their faults,
it seems that Baptists even would go in rap-
tures over their baptismal sermons, so remark-
able for "singular propriety and beauty." But
alas! we are doomed to disappointment. Let
us imagine Basil preaching a baptismal sermon
in Ml'. Ray's church. The venerable bishop
says:
"Two things are proposed in baptism, to put
an end to a life of sin, lest it should issue in
eternal death; and to animate the soul to a life
of future sanetifieation. The water exhibits an
image of death, receiving the body as into a
sepulcher.
2. The spirit renews the soul and we rise
from a death of sin into a newness of life; (Here
Mr. Ray begins to feel uneasy and scarcely can
refra'U from shouting "popish blasphemy ! ')
this is to be borne from above, of water, aud of
the Spirit, as if by the water we were put to
death, and by the operation of the spirit brought
to life, (water regeneration almost escapes from
Mr. Ray's lips.)
By three immersions and by three invoca-
tions we administer the important ceremony of
baptism, p. 77. What Baptist goes in raptures
now? The singular propriety and beauty of
the sermon is gone, and the great archbishop is
now ranked with "ignorant Dankards." No
Baptist assemblies would now go into raptures
over such preaching, because it subverts their -
their practice and modernizes them, and refuses
them a place among the early Christians where
tlisy may hide themselves.
REJOICETH NOT IN INIQUITY.
AMONG our most cheris'ned memories is that
of a Christian lady who would not listen
to sn evil report; who would say at once to the
gossip that brought it: You may be mistaken;
there may be some explanation to this matter;
we had better not talk about such things even
if we knew that they are true. Hasn't that
person any noble or amiable traits of character?
Hasn't he done some good that we can talk
about? It is a great deal better for us to con-
verse about pure things. If there is really any
carrion in our community tainting the air, wo
had better bury it as soon as poanble. The
sight and smell of it will do no good. It may
do us and our children a great deal of harm. I
don't want any body to talk about the faults of
others before my little ones. I don't want
them comforted in their naughtiness by hear-
how na'jghty other people are. And now sup-
pose, instead of talking about these folks and
getting our hearts set against them, we go into
our closet and pray for them.
The spirit of that lady would banish gossip,
with all its blighting influence, from society.
— Vermord Chronicle.
FAITHFUL IN LIFE OR IN
DEATH.
BE thou faithful, said the Master, to the
tempest- tossed, battle-scarred warrior,
''eventhoua;h it cost thee thy life."
We are not to be faithful simply when skies
are clear, seas calm and foes driven from the
field — when it costs nothing. We must be
faithful, even though our life pays the forfeit.
Persecutions, as a terrible flood, were to come
to those to whom the above language was ad-
dressed. Fire and sword were to go forth des-
olating on the right hand and on the left.
Fear none of these things, saith Jesus to the
disciples, who were to be severely smitten by
the fierce storm. Be faithful to me, to the
vows taken upon you; and although the body
may fall, the spirit, robed in immortal garlands,
shall rise to live and reign forever.
The spirit of God will not dwell in a divided
heart. We cannot feel the pleasure of devot-
ion while the world is our delight. Not that
all pleasures are criminal, but the closer union
we have with the world the less is our union
with God.
Falsehood is never so successful as when she
baits her hook with truth. No opinions so
fataly mislead us as thoso that are not wholly
wrong; as no watches so effictually deceive the
wearer as those that are sometimes right.
THE BRETHREISr i^T T^ORK!.
50;i
MABY C. NORMAN SHAIION, MINN,
For the Brethren at Work.
QUESTIONS.
Oh ! vhy are our spiiits lukewarm,
And ^hy is our faith so weak,
And why do we miss the blessine:
That is promised to all who seek?
Oh ! why is our seiTice h'feless.
And why are our hearts so cold.
And why do we lack the vigor
Of glorious saints of old?
Oh ! why do our footsteps falter,
And why are our lights so dim
When Jesus has bid us watch them,
And let them bmn brightly for him?
Ob ! why do we live forgetful
Of our home in heavenly light, »
And sutler the earth and its bu-^ineas
To shut out from our sight?
Oh ! why are our tonjjues so silent.
And do we shr-ink away
When we ought to be joyful and ready
A word for our Master to say?
Oh! why do we lose the sunshine
Of fellowship with him
That would lift our spirits upward
Above earth's shadows dim?
Let us ask ourselves these questions.
Let us ponder them well and deep.
God help us to shake off tlie power
That is lullmg om- hearts to sleep!
Let us tariy awhile with Jesus
Apart irom earth's bjstle and strife,
And review in his presence tbe failing
That darkens the years of our lile.
And oh, to walk nearer the Savior
In commuuion close and svveet,
And to find fresh strength and courage
At the gracious mercy seat!
And there let us often linger
Till our hearts are suffused with love;
Then impelled by a zeal untiring
May we work for the Master above.
— Selected by Sarah A. Miller.
HAPPINESS AT HOME.
expect the blessings of God to rest on our
families.
By thus living, lore will flow irom heart to
heart, and the truest action and utterance of
family sympathies and affections, coniessions
and forgiveness will be exchanged from one to
another. There will then be no occas on for
ill or unbecoming conduct in the family — do
rudeness in manners and speech and action.
Parents will not be hasty or fretful in their
way of addressing or reproving their children.
Children will not, therefore, forget the respect
and honor due to parents.
Dear parents Icok well to the home circle;
for your children's future destiny depends
much upon the influence you exert at home,
and of the kind words spoken, and prayers
offered up in their behalf.
I will add, that the way to be truly happy,
is to rely with co^fidenee on the Word of God,
believing that he is a rewarder of them that
diligently sjekhim. He tias commanded that
piety be first shown at home. Hence by a dil-
ligent observance to this command, you may
expect a happy home where the spirit of God
richly dwells, acd all is confiding love.
__ M. C. JSf.
NOTHING LEFT FOR BY-AND-BY.
WE never get tired of talking about that
which is good, and which tends to ele-
vate the humin family. It is a fact beyond
doubt, that if happiness exists in every home
in our land, we would see it manifested in all
society.
To be happy at home is the ultimate result
of all ambition, the end to which every enter-
prise tends. It is indeed, at home that every
min or woman must be known, either of his or
her virtue or felicity.
It certamly was the purpose ot God, for man
to be happy, when he created him. Divine
Revelation informs us that God created all
things for his own pleasure. Rsv. 4: 10, 11.
Therefore, God connects his own pleasure with
man's highest well-being. But God cannot
take pleasure in wickedness, neither shall evil
dwell with him. Ps. 5: 4,
Hfuce our earthly homes should be made a
sacred spot, consecrated to the work of God our
Father. Let the tft'ictual, fervent prayers be
made to Gcd through Jesus Christ; for it is
only by prayer and supplication that we can
PARA.BLE3 are less used than formerly to
teach moral truth. But they are often
well calculated to arrest attention, and make
the erring condemn themselves. For instance,
this method was here wisely chosen to expose
the folly of the young in wasting their time
and means, and seeking only amusement.
'•I should like very much to hear a f tory,"
said a youth to his teacher. "I hate serious in-
structions; I cannot bear preaehing."
"Listen, then,'' said the teacher: "A wan-
derer filled his traveling pouch with savory
meats and fruits, as his way would lead him
across a wild desert. During the first few days
he journeyed through the smiling, feitile
fields.
"Instead of plucking the fruits which nature
here offered for the refreshment of the travel-
er, he found it more convenient to eat the pro-
visions which he carried with hitn.
"He soon reached the desert. Afterjourney-
ing on ior a few days, his whole stoife of food
was exhausted. He now began to wail and la-
ment, for nowhere sprouted a blade of grass.
After suffering two days with hunger and
thirst, he expired."
"It was foolish in him," said the youth, "to
forget that he had to cross the desert."
"Do you act more wisely?'' asked the teacher,
in an earnest tone. "You are setting forth on
the journey of life, a journey that leads to
eternity. '^O'^ is the time when you should
seek after knowledge and collect the treasures
ot wisdom ; but the labor affrights, and you
prefer to trifle away the springtime ot your
years in useless, childish pleasures. If you act
thus, you will, when w'siom and virtue fail
you, fare like that hapless wanderer." (N.)
"ALMOST."
Do you hesitate? Is the bargain bad? Is
wisdom better than gold, sweeter than honey,
a way of pleasantness, a path of peace? Then
go, sell all thou hast and buy it.
KITTY had a birthday present which pleased
her very mujh indeed. What do yoa
tninkitwas? A sandal- wood work-box from
Uncle Curtis, with scissors, ncedlis, and every-
thing it was proper for a complete work-box to
have. It was a great spur to Kittie's loye of
sewing. She did not like a needle and thread
before; now, she did. And Kittie undertook to
hem a dozen towels. A dozen towels waa a
pile to be sure; but she well knew it was only
a stitch at a time; aad a stitch at a time is per-
fectly within the compass of a small child to
do. Kitty was on the first towel, doing it all
hersc-'f, even to turning down tbe hem, and
had hemmed half of one end when she took it
to her papa.
'Papa," she asked, "is not that hem even?"
Papa took his eyes from his newspaper, look-
ed at the hem, then looked at his little Kilty
as much as to say, "Do you think it is, Kitty?"
"Don't you think it is almost even?" asked
Kitty, guessing his meaning, and blushing.
"What is almost even?" asked papa,Btroking
his little girl's hair.
"What is almost even ?'' repeated Kitty, with
a look of surprise in her blue eyes.
"Yes," answered he.
Kitty thought a moment, and her father
waited for the thought.
"It is uneven," replied Kitty.
"Yes," replied papa; "almost even is uneven.
The hem is uneven."
"Then it must be picked out and done over,"'
said Kitty, with a disappointed hitch; "I want
to do it right."
"Of coarse," replied her father.
"Papa is setting himself up to be a great
judge of tiems," thought Kitty. She did not
believe her mother would be so exact. How-
ever, since s'le asked him, she could not do
less than act on tiis jadgment. Kitty went
back to her window seat, picked out her stitch-
es, which nobody allows to be pleasant work,
and carefully began the second time. She did
not dare to go beyond two stitches before com-
ing to show it. Her father took the towel in
his hand and examined the hem.
"This is even,'' he said; "the stitches are in a
straight line; the work is done right."
And Kitty, I am sure, was more pleased than
if she had succeeded at first; and much more
than if her father had thoughtlessly said, "very
well," when it was done ill.
"Kitty," said papa, taking her small hand in
his, "there is a straight line running through
life, and one side of it is the wrong side; on the
other is the right side; and everything is on
one side or the other. There is no such thing
as almost right. Almost right is always wrong;
aim st good is bad; almost true is an untruth,
a lie; as almost even is uneven."
"Yes, papa," Kitty added, "and an almost
perfect lesson is an imperfect lesson. I told
the girls so. Because, if you miss once, you lose
your place."
"Exactly so," said papa; "and as God is a
truth- loving God, he likes to have things call-
ed by their right names. He wants us to see
the truth and speak the truth; and, in order to
do so, we must be exact in our words and ex-
J ptession." {y.)
504
THE BliBTHIlEN' ^T "WOKK.
Brethren at Work.
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FAITH AND SCIENCE.
IN our issue of Aug. 9fch, will be found a
communication, entitled " Wilforo and Jli?
Work," from a beloved brother. It evidently
was written with a view of infusing a sense ot
steadfastness in faith on the part of all who
walk by faith and not by sight. And would
have some additional words of praise for him it
he did not teach me an important lesson, that
nf examining the work of men instead of the
men themselves. What matters it who writes
the truth? Is thg truth less truth because it
comes from the moath of Ahab instead of
Solomon? Gcd once used a donkey to rebuke
a prophet. Out of the mouths of babes and
sucklings he has ordained strength. Unfortu-
nate is he who essays to be a critic and then
wastes his ink and paper on the man instead ot
setting up a beacon for the benighted and way
faring men.
The first or primary meaning of science is
knowledge, "penetrating and comprehensive
information." It "embraces those branches of
knowledge of which the subject is ultimate
principles, or facts explained by principles,
or laws arranged in natural order." If, there-
fore, science is knowledge, and faith is the re
suit ot knowledge, may not a knowledge ot the
Scriptures be justly termed, an acquaintance
with revealed science? To comprehend the
Word — to know Christ as revealed to our
understanding in the Gospel is to be in posses-
sion of Bible science, and to possess faith in all
of its soul-life power.
The second definition of science is "the com-
prehension and understanding of the truth."
The first was to possess penetrative and com-
prehensive ability to discern the truth.
The third meaning of science is truth dem-
onstrated— brought to a fuller comprehension
of the mind. This is the point where our eyes
Bee and our ears hear.
The fourth definition of science is "knowl- [
t dge duly arranged" or systematized. In ar-
racging knowledge, scientists cannot account
for all the phsnomena that appear along the
illuminated line, and in their desire to assign
a reason for every phenomena, they enter the
speculative field. Too frequently these specu-
lations are accepted as the truths or basic prin-
i;iple8, hence the confusion which arises in the
minds of many who are seeking simple facts.
Gibbon sajs: "The works of speculation or
science may be reduced to the four classes of
philosophy, mathematics, astronomy and phys-
ics." I use the word speculation in the sense
of conjecture — the absence of facts upon which
to base a theory or assumption. Were philos
ophera and scientists contented to make known
only the facts and principles which they dis-
cover, science would be heid in better repute by
all; but it is the conjactural which chills the stu-
dent of revelation and entices the weak to turn
aside from faith.
The fundamental ot faith is knowledge, and
knowledge comes to the mind in an orderly
form, so that the faith must be orderly whether
it be dead or alive. The theories about the in
explicable phenomena is science, falsely so
called. True fai'h receives that which it can-
not understand in revelation and creation as well
that which it can. And while we may learn a
great deal of nature, when we have reached
that point which is mysterious to us we should
receive it all just as readily as if it were all
plain to n3. Therefore, let every Christian
carefully guard his faith amid the conflicting
theories of materialistic evolution. If old the-
ories in mathematics, physics, philosophy and
astronomy are found to be erroneous, it need
not affect the Christian; for saving faith is
not founded upon these. Salvation from sin is
not predicated upon one or all of these, bnt upon
a knowledge of Christ and obedience to his re
quirements.
Nor is there any conflict or disagreement
between true scipnce and Eevelation. Only
where men begin to conjecture, then Bible
science, Bible faith halts and refuses to walk
arm and arm with the speculative. That Wil-
ford Hall has demonstrated that some of the old
theories are wrong, is clear to my mind. But
we want every man to read and conclude for
himself. Mr. Hall has only done what he was
able to do; and he will receive a reward for
every good act in behalf of the human family;
but he cannot save anybody in heaven; but
his labors may, now and in ages to come, be
the means of lifting many a vessel over the
sandbar of unbelief. Trust in God; never lose
sight of Christ; hold up the old banner; and
seek more and more to be led by the Holy
Spirit. ^^^^_____ M. it. E.
Theee is an old proverb whi h says, ' It is
better to have the good- will of a dog than his
ill will,'' but Christ did not so think when he
said, "Wo unto you when all men shall speak
well of you !" S 3me men's enmity is as water
to the plant — giveth it increase rather than
diminuation.
TOOLS.
THE following, from one of our exchanges is
full of thought to the pure in heart:
Some men wish a great deal of work done
which they cannot or will not do themselves.
Hence they require tools. The man who plans
the enterprise is out of sight. His wires are
laid; one puppet moves here, another dances
there; all seems spontaneous to the uninitiated
glance; but the penetrating observer discerns
that every movement is in obedience to the one
controlling, planaing, wire-pulling, ceutral
will, and that all tend to put power in one
man's hands, or money in one man's pocket.
Politicians want tool?, — men that can brow-
beat, and cheat, and lie, and swagger; or who
can "crook the pregnant hinges of the knee,
that thrift may follow fawning." Demagogues
and office-seekers want tools, — men who will
help them to gain the longed for loaves and
fishes, and take their reward in crusts to gnaw
and bones to pick. Sectarians want tools, —
men who will do the dirty v^ork cf heresy-
hunting, part-striving, and unholy wrangling.
Chief priests and scribes want tools, — men who
for a shekel apiece, will cry, "Crucify," as loud
as they ever cried "Hosanna;" and who will
testify that "His disciples came by night and
stole him away," or tell any other lie if paid
for it, for the glory of their sect, and the gocd
of their "cause." Ecclesiastical rulers want
tools, — men who will caucus for tbem, vote for
them, and quarrel fjr theTi; men who will put
them into offices and keep them there, and
justify their doings, whether right or wrong,
and for the space of about two hours cry,
"Great is Diana of (ha Ephesians," whenever
their cralt is endangered or their crookedness
exposed. Aspirants tor greatness want tools,
— editors who puff them by publishing what
they have paid for, and telling what great
things they have done for the Lord, or for
mankind; associations to honor them by pass-
ing spontaneous resolutions of approval which
they have written themselves; societies to vote
them salaries and gratuities which they do not
<are to have publicly announced; committees
to whitewash them when their affairs are in-
vestigated; respectable men to lend them their
names and influence without inspecting their
proceedings; influential persons to stand on
their side whether right or wrong; and good,
honest, easy souls to toUow them blandly, do
every thing they are told to, and pay the bills.
Such are the tools. The person who uses
them lays his plans. He button holes this
man, who feels honored by the attention. He
walks arm in arm with that one, who seems
taller than ever before. He suggests some-
thing to a third. He app Dints a fourth on a
committee. He gets a filth to make a nomina-
tion, a sixth to present a resolution, a seventh
to support a motion, and a host of others to
"be sure and be on hand." Everything then
runs smoothly; business is done spontaneous-
ly; the manager has abundance of time for
patriotism or devotion, and at the end he
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stands at the head of all, with his friends, rela-
tives, partners, and puppets, honorably and
conysniently arranged around him. He has
done nothing to effect all this. It was all prov-
idential. If disaster occurs he is not blam-
able, for he did noth ng; and his tools, A , B ,
and C, wake np at last to see what mischief
they have wrought, and solace themselves
with the thought that they meant it for the
best, and then retire and give way to a fresh
lot of victims.
A COMMON ERROR.
INSURANCE,
F^
T'
^HERE is in the world, a cominon mistake
that needs severe censuring. It is the
constant habit of appealiag to God in defense
of a position that may have been taken, regard
less of its correctness. A person can hardly do
anything, for which he is thought worthy of
punishment, but that he at once appeals to
heaven in imaginary proof of his righteous
act. He lays his hand on his heart, points his
finger towards heaven and exclaims: "I can
trust in God; he knows that I am right, and
the day will come when I will be vindicated."
Another person is found in error by the
church, the decision is against him. he grows
stubborn, and refuses to hear the chnrch. In
"holy horror" he lifts his eyes tj heaven de
daring he is right and the whole chnrch i«
wrong, and God knows it. He tells how hap
py he feels to think his God makes no mistakes,
etc., etc. Do such persons imagine that a great
God is foolish enough to sanction all their lit-
tle whims? Is he going to justify all their
mistakes and sanction their rebellious notions ?
Is God going to support one stubborn, rebel-
lious man who will listen to neither the church
nor reason ?
Appealing to heaven and calling on God at
such times amounts to nothing in the minds of
thinking people. The greatest thief and hyp-
ocrite in the world can do that, with all the ac
companying sanctimonious feelings and looks
It is no fair way of deciding a matter. God has
put his laws in the Bible, by which all are to be
judged in the last day. That is the standard
to which we should appeal, turning to chap-
ter and verse in defense of the right.
Then there are those who have seen dark
hours just because of their own conduct and
lack of judgment. They get into trouble and
while labormg to d.fend themselves, try to
make it appear that they are the chosen mes
appointed by God to perform a certain great
work. The work to them is great, just because
they happen to be doing it, and of course they
conclude that God will sanction it. Thus
things go until we find nearly every ism, plea
for refojmation, and fanatic movement claim-
ing a special mission from Gcd. Let the worUl
improve, let new improvements be inaugurated
and reforms advocated, but let them rest on
their own merits and not on a falsely-claimed
mission from heaven. j. h, m.
sooner an reformers successful in sweep
ing away an evil than another with its
hydra-head arises to inflict misery upon the
human soul. Perhaps one of the worst evils
now pressing itself upon the people is life in-
surance. So unsjrupulous Lave some wicked
nearts b-come that they resort to insuring very
old people and then hurry them to tne grave
by one of the many ways to effrct that. The
Independent thus sends an arrow:
The life insurance thugs of Pennsylvania
deserve a sharp courss of law. There have
been scores of cases lately in which old or sick
men have been fraudulently insared for the
benefit of the paities insuring them, and in
some cases their death has been hastened, for
the purpose of getting- the insurance. In one
case the man to be benefited by the death of
the person insured, gave him all the free liqnor
he would drink, and so hastened his death
Another old man uf eighty was insured, and
then sent on dangerous railrofd tracks, in
hopes he would be run over. This is in the
civilized North, but chiefly, we understand
among the immigrants.
Let all the people praise thee, 0 God, yea let
all the people praise thee.
Do you "cake pleasure in infirmities,
proaehes, in necessities, in persecutions,
tresses for Christ's sake?''
in re-
in dis-
The President had a relapse last week, and
bis condition during the week was very critical.
His recovery still hangs in the balances cf
doubt. The people are stirred anew, and mill-
ions of hearts are longing for hia restoration
to health.
RUNNING A PAPER ON TRUST.
rHE following, to the mind of sn editor,
at least,-speak3 volumes of explanations:
Richard Smith, of the Cincinnati Gazelle, at a
recent meeting of the . Northern Indiana Edi-
torial Association, narrated some of tue Gazette's
experiences when it discarded the credit system
of subscription. "There were/' he said, ' f 80.-
000 due on the books from weekly subscribers
alone that had been accumulating lor a third
of a century. Of that amount not 80,000 cents
were collected. We employed a man and
a good horse, and sent him off on a collecting
tour. la six months the horse was dead, the
saddle and bridle were pawned for keep, and
the man returned a considerable balance against
the company. We sold the books for old pa-
per and called those credits lost."
The trustees of the Boston Public Library
report that while works of fiction should not be
entirely withheld.' from those who may bi safely
trusted with them, they should be restricted and
deniedinall cases to the young." If fictitious
worksarecalculated to influence the passions
anl perrert the morals cf the young, they csn
do no good to t'aose wl-o are o'd-r.
The Tunkers have swallowed the Material-
istic philosophy of Mr. Hall. Are they Ma-
terialists, too? — Baptist Flag.
Elder D. B. Ray is the author of a book en-
titled, "Text Book on Campbellism." Dees it
therefore follow that Dr. Rjy has swallowed
Campbellism? Or has he swallowed Infidelity
because he has a book treating against Infideli-
ty.
Wm. E. Dodge, of New York, has sent his
son to Turkey to work a refcroi among the
people — to turn their attention to Christian
principles. He backs him with a million of
dollars.
Lei him. that standeth, take heed lest he fall,
is the expression of revelation. The apostle
does not condemn him that standeth, nor yet
because he thinks he stands, Inub simply wants
him to take heed lest he fail. It is a friendly
warning.
It is unwise for any member to conclude
that the church is going to destruction. Such
a thing cannot be. Earth and hell and the
devil cannot overthrow the church of Christ.
Are not our fears of the failure of the chnrch
generally based upon local troubles — or diffi-
culties near home? We must look at the
whole church — east, west, north and south
before we pass judgn^ent. And it might help
as a little to get around over the Brotherhood
before we make up our decision. There is peace
and harmony in hundreds of congregations to-
day ; and as for us, we have no notion ot say-
ing everything has gone to ruin because a
doz>n of congregations are quarreling over
some unimportant mattsr. God will take care
of his people.
Sucorss is the world's
filelityis God's.
criterion of merit;
A BEOTHEE, zsalous for the whole truth,
writes to the B. AT W.: '"Long may you live
to herald the glad tidings of peace and conso-
lation. Gud bless your labors and keep you
from becoming high-minded or lifted up, but in
lowliness of mind serve himall the days of your
life." We appreciate this godly wish of our
brother.
We have known people who could never
forgive or get over an injury, however trifiirg;
aid not content with brooding over it in secret,
would make it the theme of conversation with
stranger or friend, month after month and for
years. Such people are to be greatly p'.tied.
They wrap themselves in serge, and drmk of
wormwood and gall, however pure a fountain
may sparkle beside them. And yet they are
weU-meaiiag people, often; only they gen-
erally give one the impression that they are a
a trifle wrong on their side, too; because th-ra
is something wonderfully invigorating in a
clear conscience, in the tloaght Ihit we
h 3ve done the best we could, and that God
knows it. Forgive, says the Savior, and ye
shall be forgiven.
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THE BUETHHEN ^T IVOJiiK:.
HOMEWARD BOUND.
AFTER leaving Pueblo I fixed myself for a
comtortable sleep, there being but few in
the car and vacant seats abundant. However,
teing quite unwell, sleep came not, though it
was nearly 3 a. m. On through the darkness,
over the wid:-;3tend«d plain we were raj'idly
borne eastward. Suddenly at 4: 30 a.m., our
train came to a full stop out on the prairie, and
upon inquiry as to cause, we were informed
that a bridge ahead was on fire. No effori was
made to put it out, though it had made but
little h ad way, and water was plenty in the
creek, buckets and ropes on the train. About
8 o'clock the section men came along and put
out the fire. At nine, or about five hours
afcer our arrival at the burning bridge, our
company and baggage w^re transferred to La
Junta, eig'at miles to the east. Instead of
carrying us on to Kinsa^ City, it pleased the
powers thai be, to set our train on a side- track
where the sun beat down upon us and the
fierce warm winds of the south fanned us all
the day kng. This was not on the bills when
we leit Pueblo, and there was a pretty general
feeling of indignation, for it was evident that
the compaay dssirei to sive wear and tear
by "doubling" the train ; so we were detained
until nine p. ii.
Our train has been doubled, and now we are
being carried eastward at the rate of twenty
miles an hour. Arriving at Cottonwood, tcer"!
was another detention of seven hours on ac
count of a freight wreck. This out of the way,
all hoped that the joarney might bs completed
without further delay; but hope must have
something real for a basis, and what we wish-
ed for, failed us again ; for when we arrived at
Topeka we were informed that a freight train
had been wrecked near Lawrence and that we
escaped what might have been a great destruc-
tion of life. It seems a rail had been misplaced
with a view of throwing our train oflf the track
but afreight train coming along two hours ahead
of us, received what was intended for our train.
Seven hours waiting and then we were again
on our way. There were eight cars filled with
people, and had the wicked persons been able
to carry out their plans, there is no telling the
extent of the catastrophe.
We were sixty hours traveling 634 milei —
usually accomplished in twenty-seven. How-
ever, all seemed thankful we were through and
that we had escaped perhaps death or the loss
of limbs or health.
And now something about Colorado as a
health resort. I am inclined to regard that
climate as not the most suitable for individuals
who are advanced in asthma and consumption.
Many go there with the hope of a spec y cure,
but they are so far consumed by disease that
life is cut short by the sudden change of atmos-
pheric influences. One man arrived in Dsn-
ver on Saturday while we were there, and the
following Tuesday his corpse was sent home
to Illino 8. He went there consumpted, with
fell destroyer, claimed him immediately. We
saw others who were going rapidly, and who
might have enjoyed home and friends a while
yet had they remained with the loved ones.
But for those who are not too bad with the
disease, the climate undoubtedly will be bene-
ficial. The air is dry and rare, and one feels
the change sensibly ; still care must be taken
lest in the pleasant surroundings and loveli-
ness of the scenery the body is not overtaxed
and the physical impaired by too vigorous ex-
rcise. One may get too much of this at the
start.
Tourists should wear woolen clothes, as a
little exertion will cause one to perspire free-
ly, and then there is danger in suddenly cool-
ing. The result will be mountain fever or
rheumatism — two things that can be prevent-
ed to a great extent by being careful.
Colorado is a healthful State; and for scenery
and surprises bard to excel. Its mines seem
inexhaustible, but they do not lie on the sur-
face, he who wants them must dig; yes, work
hard through rocks; for by Eocky Mountains,
is not meant sand aud clay mountains.
By irrigation, good grain is raised, and as
thousands are to be fed in the cities and mines,
a ready market is found for all kinds of pro-
duce.
Personally we feel benefitted by our visit
to, and stay among the mountains. The min-
eral waters were to us a healing balm, and our
only regret is that we cannot have them every
day. The water is as clear as crystal; cool and
delicious 'o the taste, and if you prefer the
water waim, you can have it, for it, top, has a
pleasant taste.
Now a few words to tourists and emigrants
for their special good. The meals west of
the Missouri do not tampt an epicure. Vege-
tables grow scarce and scarcer, and meats
tough and tougher, whilefrait islike the visit of
diamonds on wings. Therefore take with you a
lunch basket, so that when there is an "aching
void" and nature calls for a supply, you can an-
swer immediately ; as trains stop for refreshments
at all sorts of unearthly hours. And, then, too,
after you have dined, you canspendthe "thirty
minutes for refreshments" in walktug the plat-
form, whith is quite a relief after being on the
train several days.
Having set in order what you shall eat and
wherewith ye shall be clothed, you should next
make provisions for mental food; nst that you
will care to read very much, for the scenery
will attract your attention most of the time,
but it v^ill be a alight protection from the tire-
less newsboy. You can display your books
conspicuously and it will operate as a defense;
otherwise you are at his mercy, for "against
such there is no law."
Money should also be a matter of considera-
tion before you start, as every one "out west'
seems to think you own a gold or silver mine.
The amount asked for every article is m
inversa ratio to its value, and prices will soon
relieve you of all the extra ducats you may car-
Having made due preparation and gotten
under full headway, you can view t'ne land-
scape o'er and o'er and keep a sharp lookout
for prairie dogs and the promised antelope, the
actual buffalo trails, and the bleak hills as you
approach the mountains, which when their full
glory bursts upon you, will make your soul
leap with joy and your tongue exclaim, amid
the wonders, "Great and marvelous are thy
works, 0 Lord !" m. m. e.
A GOOD EDITOR.
A
GOOD editor, a comoetent newspaper
conductor, is like a General or poet — born
not made. Oa the L radon daily papers the
historians, novelists, poets, essayists all have
failed. We might say all, for after a display
if brilliancy, brief but grand, they died out
literally. Their resources were exhausted. "I
can," said a late editor of the Times, "find any
number of men of genius to write for us, but
very seldom one ot common sense." The "thun-
derers" in the Times, therefore, have, so far
as we know, been men of common sense. Near-
ly all successful editors have b?en men of this
description. Campbell, Bulwer and Disraeli
failed. Barnes, Sterling and Phillips succeed-
ed.
SOWING GOOD SEED.
at
He pro-
A NOVEL mode, for this country
is projected by a Boston citizju.
poses to start from Boston with a carriage,
ladened \*ith Bibles, Testaments, tracts
and papers, and travel through New
England and Canada to Montreal, sowing
the good seed along the way. The carriage will
be fitted up to be used as a pulpit, wherever a
crowd can be gathered, and so by preaching,
singing, and distributing and selling copies of
the Word of Life, it is hoped that much of the
good seed may be sown by all waters. On the
other side of the Atlantic, it is said Gospel car-
riages have been moving about for years.
Thousands on thousands of Bibles and Testa-
ments have been scattered broadcast over the
country where they otherwise might mot have
gone. There are many people who do not go
to meeting to hear the Gospel, and some, alas!
who do not hear much of it when they do go.
This plan contemplates bringing the Gospel to
the very doors of ihe people that all may hear
the voice of peace, and become reconciled to
God.
the hope of a speedy cure, but alas! death, the | ry with yon.
A Memphis, Tenn., paper not over reverently
"We've heard of people who got 'relig-
ion,' but religion got the negro who stole the
valise of an itinerant Methodist minister at
Holly Springs. He selected it from among a
number of others, on account of its weight. He
carried it, puffiag and sweating, in a scorching
sun, eight miles before he discovered that it
that it contained nothing but Bibles.
Care for what you say, or what you say will
1 make you care.
THE BRETHREN" ^T ^WORK,
507
liMt Cfctss.
J. S. MOHIiEB,
Editor.
All communications for this department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J, S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
I write lor an explanation of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencing at verse
43rd. W M.Long.
Please explain the latter part of the 4th verse of
the Gth chapter 1st Cor.: " Who are those that are
least esteemed in the church V"
Hakrt Gill am.
"Will some one explain Genesis 4: 15 — "And the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevemold.
And the Lord set a maik upon C>in, lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was the mark
He set on him y Koebrt T. Crook.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
first-born of all the living. If so, who was his
wife? Maky C. Kckman.
"Will some one please explain 1. Cor. 14; 34.35?
Why are women to keep silence in the church '< —
Shall they not sing or pray or what shall they do?
A Bkother.
"What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
EevelationsV C. D. H.
THE WORD "OUGHT.'
I HAVE felt a special interest, of late, in the
manner tha word "ought" of John ISfch is
being treated both by those who advocate ths
practice of fuet-washing, and by those who do
not.
It would seem that upon this one word, the
main point of difference is made, and may I
not well say, that here, and on it alone, does
the whole contention hang? Thus allowing
that this word " ought," is dependent on nc
others of the sentence, but is the leading word
in giving force to that expression of Jesus. —
But just here I wish to say that if this ia the
conclusion, and that here, it is agreed the con-
tention shall rest, I for one wish to dissent, at
once from that view, and for this reason: That
word in this case is not a leading word of that
sentence, but is conditional and depending upon
some other far its force.
In my view, the whole force of this com-
mand or duty, and that of the word " ought,"
ako, depend upon something which has just
preceded, and here it obtains its weight. And
my conviction is, that our Master put th? force
not on what he said, but on what he did.
Here is where I think the mistake by divines
is so often made. The word is examined, whilst
the act is apparently overlooked. I grant that
the word "ought" does carry with it a force,
from which we cannot easily run away, and my
wonder in this case is, why any follower should
fail to come right up and admit itj claim. But
the full force of the word in this place rests,
where its author pat it, and that is on the fact
that he had washed their feet — not upon what
he said, but upon what he had done.
Now here is, where I think the whole fore?
of ihe commandment and of every word in it,
rests, — upon his act, and that act is our
example.
It is said, too, that this clause is conditional
and I grant it; but ask, how is it such? What
are its conditions? Why, it seems to ask for
a fact, v.z: " If it ia a fact that I, your Lord
and Master have ivashed your feet,"
This Ihcy all knew to be true. Not one of
the twelve could doult that. And here, upon
their silent assent to that fact, they now hear
from him, what he regards as their dut) to one
another. " You ought also to wash one an-
other's feet."
Tney all had to admit that one condition, for
they could not do otherwise, and that was the
act for theiu to do, and the example for them
to follow. Now here is the one condition, and
it is a simple fact, which even a Voltaire never
doubted, and ii:d?ed conld not doubt. And I
ask of all, Does any man, cr can any one
do'jbt the statements of John 13. I think
they cannot.
Now let this fact be admitted by any, or by
all Brethren, or any others, and then comes the
word "ought" in all its force, and with a sweep
akes every creed and ism from the platform. —
Let any believer ajmit the one fact that Jesus
washed his disciples' feet, and he here at once
marks out his own duty; and that duty is to
submit to and to engage in '.he service of wash-
ing one another's leet. And he may as well
try to run away from the fact, as to try to rim
away from his duty. He can run away from
neither.
And, if he seeks to be like his Savior, he will
try to run away from neither the fact nor the
duty. For Jesus did the deed, thus making it
a fact, and upon us, his follower^, has he en-
joined the service, as a duty, after bi^ own ex-
ample; and, he says, that we ought to wash
one another's feet, for he had washed their feet.
And if he could take the form of a servant to
fallen man which he did in washing their feet.
And if he could take tie form of a servant to
fallen man which he did in washing tieir feet,
and not pissing by a Judas either, surely we
can take that form also, and wash the feet cf
one aaolher. Landois" West.
THE BLIND BIBLE READER.
THIS is one of the numerous small and un-
pretending, but useful mission efforts in
the city of London. A few frl nds have for
some years employed Mr. Bayliss, a Christian
blind man, as a Bible reader. His mission is to
read the Scriptures from Moon's raised type, in
the courts and lanes of the metropolis.
Starting in the morning with his reading
desk before him, suspended from his shoulders,
he takes his stand in a back street or lane, and,
feeling the words with his fingers, he com-
mences to read aloud, and men, women and
children gather around him and listen.
After reading a few verses, it is probable that
some one will make a remark, or ask a ques-
tion; or if no one does so, the reader will make
some remarks which elicit a reply, and thus a
religious coaversation is commmced. When
the reader thinks he has stood long enough in
one place, he passes on to another, and pursues
a similar course.
In addition to reading the Scriptures, he car-
ries portions ot the Scriptures for sale at a low
pries, and during the last year he SDid nearly
nine hundred of these, and read the Sciiptnres
in more than seventeen hundred streets, courts
and lanes.
But is there any need for doing this? Cannot
people read the Bible just as well at home
for themselves? Aud are there not plenty of
opportunities for those who wish to buy? The
Bible says, '■ Blessed are ye that sow beside all
waters," which means, I suppose, that it is
wise and right to use any and every means
that may attract the attention of men to sp-rit-
ual things; and this blind Scripture reader does
attract attention, acd probably reads the Word
ot God to many who do not read it for them-
selves, aiid induces many to purchase portions
of the Scriptures, who would not otherwise do
so.
But does any sjood arise from th's effort? We
do not know in how m^y cases the Scriptures
thus read are imprinted on the memory, and
either at the time or afterwards are the means
of preseiving from the power of temptation, of
encouraging to the exercise of patience, of
stimulating to the performance of duly, of
leading to prayer and trust in God fjr aid and
direction, or even ot the cor.version of the
soul. We do not know what good icflaence
the portions of the Scriptures sold, may have
on the purchasers, or on those to whom they
may give them. But in addition to these un-
known results, we havi in thfj report of this
work now before us some cases of decided, spir-
itual results, and some others, in whic there
IS reason to hope that good has been done. And
we know who has said of his word, " It shall
not return unto me void, but it shall prosper in
the thing whereto I sent it."
Sometimes persons come to the reader and
ask Lim to read for their especial benefit; and
there are occasions when the portion read
seems jast saitei to the circumstances. Take
t'ae following instance:
A woman came up to the reader, and sudden-
ly placing her hands on his book, said, " Give
me a word to think about."
He turned over the leave?, till he came to
the filth chapter of Isaiah, and then read,
" Woe unto them that rise up early in the
morning, that they may follow strong drink;
that continue until night, till wine inflame
them!"
The woman trembled, and said to him, "Yoa
know me then and my failings?"
He replied, "No, you are a perfect stranger
to me."
She then asked, "How is it then, that you
read that verse that speaks of my very sin?"
And then, with much feeling she added,
"Well it is very strange. I suppose it is God
that sent the verse to me," and she burst into
tears. Recovering herself she asked for the
chapter and verse, shook the hand of the read-
er, and said, "God bless you I" and left.
When in London in 1869, the writer met
this Mr. Bayliss, and was much interested in
him as an earnest. Christian man, and he is
glad that he is now engagsd in this missionary
work. His salary of $5 per week is paid from
a fund raised especially for that purpose.
Let no one suppose that by acting a good
part through life, he will e.^cape scandal. There
will be those even who will hate them for the
vary qualities that ought to procure esteem. —
There are folks in the world who are not will-
ing that others should be better than them-
selves.
i » ,
It is the ordinary way of the world to keep
folly at the helm.
5U8
TPIE BRETHREN ^T ^VORK-
Sonic Biicoiii-agenieut Fi-oni Your Dear
Sisters to iJrotlier Hope Across tlie
Briny Deep.
After reading trother Hope's trials and his
great zeal that he has, all for Christ's sake,
with many tears, we concluded io help him to
preach all we can, if not in word and deed,
with hearts fall of love for the good cause,
three of os started out,and went to all we could,
gathering up the pennies from the rich and
poor, the lame and the blind, all with willing
hearts atd many tears and blessings for the
good of the lar-away brethren, from the differ-
ent professions — from the Brethren to the Cath-
olics. All are God-fearing people. We had
no cause to shake the dust from our feet
against any one of our people, so kindly were
we received every place. As "little drops of
water, little grains of sand, form the mighty
ocean and the pleasant land," so we hope the
psnnies will grow to dollars, and the little
bruther will grow up to be a godly man.
Would say to sistar Hops, be faithful in your
trials and tffictions, and if you continue so
doing, a crown of life shall be your reward,
with all Gjd's valiant soldiers.
.Annie M. Thosel.
Cerro Gordo, III.
th-ir resolution of holding the counail pub-
lic; upon whicn tiiey would proceed according
to the usages of the brethren; which, thay as a
church entire, ref us- d to do. After deliberat-
ing to soma length, on the above preliminaries,
the Committee without further investigation,
withdrew, made out thtir report deciding that
fl. fl. Holsinger shall not be held as a member
of the church. The Committee upon present-
ing their report, found it rejected by all save
one, their aged elder.
The meeting closed with sad hearts, many in
tears. May the omnipotent arm of Jehovah
more effectually intercede in behalf of precious,
wayward souls, is our humble prayer.
I. J. KOSENBERGER.
Fresli Cruinl>s.
jSotes and Jottings.
According to previous arrangements, the
comcai'itee appointed met in council, with the
Ashldud city church, Aug. 3rd, closing its la-
bors on the 6th, and encouraged to find then-
report accepted by all the dtar members. The
Ashland city church is cf recent organization,
and their troubles would seem to be above that
which it was their lot to bear. But we were
happy in feeling with them, that a brighter day
seemed to be dawning. Brother H. H. Miiler
has recently gone among them, taking charge
of tlie church and school. Also editor of the
Gospel Freacher. We were sorry to find him
surruuijdrfd with such diificulties amid such
grave responsibilitie.-; buc giad to see such a
wilhngntss on the part of the Brethren to give
him their aid.
- We humbly pray that he may erg'oy grace,
sufBeieiit, to fio him f jr his day and trial. His
case of the transient membership in the school,
the duty imposed upon him as one of the piin-
cipal elders of North-iastern Ohio, are also du-
ties of no minor importance.
By appointment we met with the Berlin, Pa.
Comcuittee upon the 9th. There were no pains
■ spared, to render all comfortable, by brethren
and sisters of Berlin. The committee were
cared for with special kindaess at the nouse of
H R. Holsinger. I was impressed, with the
marked and seeming humble piety of sister
Holstnger; but was sad to see her grief upon
the reading of the Committee's report. Maj
Psalms 23 be hers.
As was previously announced, a stenogra-
pher was secured so as to publish a full report
of the council. The Committee also met r
resolution to hold the council public. The
Committee demanded, that the church sus-
pend their purpose of a full report, also rescind
Yesterday we had our Harvest Meeting, in
Elder John Etter's barn. It was " a season of
refreshing from the presence of the Lord."
Bro. Jacob Longenecker, from tha Spring Creek
Church, was present, and did the principal min-
istering. His text was novel for the occasion
and his exposition original, pithy, and pertinent.
'■ Thou fool,'" were the awful words from which
he drew many solemn and instructive lessons.
Luke 12: 20. Hissubj-ct was our responsililtty
in the ?(.se of temporal gt/ts, and we had all to
feel ashamed at our praetiijal atheism and
self -idolatry and mammon- worship. "The
earth is the Lord's, and chi fallnsss thsreof,"
and " ye are not your own, for ye are bought
with a price," are two complemental texts, and
practically harmonized mase christians. " Ihou
f jol " is a Divine denunciation that has a more
universal application than most of us suppose.
To escape it we must " walk as Jesus walked,"
'■ eat and drink to the glory of God," and " pre-
sent our bodies a living saeriiiee, holy, accep-
table to Gjd which is our reasonable service."
Io indulge our carnal propensities with lalse
luxurits, make "a G^d ol our bellies," cheat
Christ aijd his treasury by gratifying artificial
body and H0U;-d;filing habits, and converting
into trinkets and iiutries and show what should
be given to the cr^ss for the conversion of the
world, is unchristian and anti-christian enough
to evoke the stunning malediction, "thou fool "
Oar Harvest Home was well attend- d, souls
seemed haagry for ti. living word, many tears
wen- shed, and fresh consecrations vowed to live
to Jis s, '■ the wisdom of God, and the power of
God," and ths Everlasting Love incarnate.
Brethren David Etter and David Smith con
tinued the subject in the same strain, and old
father Jacob Keefer kept the audience in tears
tor a few minutes by what will doubtless prove
his last harye.st sermon. His white locks, hia
thin, solemn, heavenly visage, his low, tendar,
Christ-breathing tones, nis magnetic tears and
soul-searching expostulations, were like the
overshadowing presence oi Div.nity. Our el-
der closed with a glowing outburst of gratitude
for the haivest and the meeting, and predicted
sper dy rain on the long distressing drought
which has already come to pass. All this
would be only the idlest puerility, were not God
the life and director of nature, the essence and
energy of all nhysioal law. He that denies
christian pantheism should never pray, "Give
us this day oxii daily bread."
From Daniel Vaniman. — Woodland
Church is the name given to a new church
formerly a part of Astoria church, Fulton Co.,
Ill, Eld. Divid Frantz and self met said
':hurch in council on Aug. 13. h. Found only
peace and union existing among the members;
so by the unanimous consent of all present,
Jpsse Danner was ordained to the full ministry
Henry Danner, and S. D. Ham«n advanced to
the second degree of the ministry. By unan-
imous consent of all present, an election was
then held for one speaker, and two to the cifiee
of deacon, which resulted in calling Peter Bur-
gard to the ministry, and Jesse S- Danner, and
Berjimin Stephens to the olfiieof deacon. Af-
ter these brethren and their wives were in-
structed in the respective duties and responsi-
bilities of their respective cffiees and their con-
sent obtained to serve in them, to the best of
their ability, they all at once, twelve in num-
ber, stood up and were, by hand and kiss, re-
ceived into office.
Never before have I seen such a large number
installed at once, and such a pleasant unanimi-
ty of sentiment as was expressed through the
whole meeting is seldom found anywhere. We
pray God that they may be able to keep the
unity of sp'rit as here manifested for then they
will find a prosperous future awaiting them. —
Astoria, III., Aug. 15, 1S81.
From S. O. Larkins. — Oa Wednes-
day, July 20ih, brethren John Harshbarger
and Jacob Hedrick, of Rockingham county,
came to our place for the purpose of holding a
few meetings, and to organize our church at
this place. The meetings were well attended
and passed cff pleasantly, and I trust virere
beneficial to all. One was made to feel the
need of a Savior and was buried with Christ by
baptism, and rose, we trust, to walk in newness
of life. He came forty miles t^ preaching,
which appears I'ke earnestness. Oa Siturd ay
we had cur church meeting, which resulted in
the election of a speaker snd a deacon, who de-
sire the prayers of all Gnd's peop'e, that they
may be faithful in the discharge of their duties.
It was also announced that we would meet on
next Sabbath to organize a Sabbath-school.
Brother Harshbargpr delivered his farewell
ud'ireES to the little flock which has gathered
here, as hs expects soon to move to the far
West He has our prayers ttat he mav have
a saf ■ i "lurnsy and that G'Jd may spare his life
through many years to come to herald forth
the glad tidings of salvation, and the glorious
promises which are contained in his Word, [fc
seems hard to give up those who have won a
place in our hearts, yet God's will be done in
earth as it is in heaven. Brethren come and
help us; the harviest truly is great and the la-
borers are faw. We do what we can. AU
have not the "gift of healing.". ... It is quite
dry here, and the waters extremely low. —
Larhins' Factory, Va.
Aug. 7, ISSl.
G. fl. Balsbaugh.
From H. Shomber. — The Brethren Mai
sisters of the Peabody congregation are in
reasonable good health and alive in the cause
of the Master. Weather is warm. Crops not
so good as was expected; but have nothing to
complain. Plenty for home consumption and
some to spare. Oar meeting-house is enclosed.
THE BRBTHRElSr ^T WORK.
50i^
and one coat of paint on it; is not finished in
side. We have over S-iOO 00 to pay the latter
part of August, and need monf y very bad. So
far, only two ctiurchea responded to our call
for help. Brethren, r«inember we need it bad.
I trust those having the oversight of churches
will give this matter in. mediate attention. 0
how mush you can do for us. D^ar brethren,
I thiuk we are worthy. Tbe Savior fed 600
persons, and the d seiples were astonished how
much they had left. I think that is the way
with a great many brethren — they would have
so much left that they wouldn't miss it. Why
not try it? If we do miss it a little here we
will be rfpaid for it tenfold in the other world,
yea a hundredfold. — Peahody, Kan.
From I. Zigler. — Very warm and dry now.
Last Saturday (the 6:hinst.) lightning struck
a tree within eighteen yar :s of Newdale meet-
ing-house while the Brethren were preaching
the Harvest or Thanksgiving sermon. No oth-
er injuries done. — Broadway y Virginia,
From John Frits. — Would fay to the B
AT W. and its many resders that this town is
jasit building up on tbe new railroad that is
just finished, and the cars now running. About
a dczen, or so, members are living here. We
have our regular meetings here in town. We
would be glad lo have members come atd set-
tle amongst us. We have no doctor as yet
We would be glad to have a brother doctor
well recommended come and locate here. (If
not a brother, some other good man.) I think
he could do well with a small drug-store and
build up with the town and country. We are
living in a country hard to beat in the West.
Crm" and see for yourselves. For the present
it is warm and dry, yft tbe crop prospect is
pretty gooA.—Biller, Jifferscn Co., Neb.
What we hav.; said above is simply to do jus-
tice to those portions of our State that are set-
tied with a better clssi of pBople than is found
in the mines. Again we siy the agricultural
portion of our State is settled with as orderly,
moral, and religious ppople as can bf" found m
any new State of the West. Eliication has a
prcm-nence f qaal to any State of its age, and
tbe press are noted for culture and praise-
worthy enterprise. — Longmont, Col.
From John Bennett.— Brethren W. S.
Ritchey, and W. Claai-, came to our place; held
a meeting at five o'clock the same dav and bap
tized one. Bro. Claar remained here Saturdav
and Sunday to fold some meetings, while Bro.
R t ;hey and myself went to friend Isaac Leas-
ure's, five or six miles north of Old Town, Md.,
ard he!d two meetings. Had small attendance
and good interest. Therii are no memtei-s liv-
ing m this neighborhood; but I think the Lord
has a people here which he will soon call out if
his servants do their duty. While in this
neighborhood we heard there were Brethren
living near Romnev, W.Va., about 18 miles
from Old Town. Now the olj?ct in writing
this is to open correspondence with the min-
istering Brethien of this part of Va So if
this comes to the notice of any of the above
Brethren they will please write m^ a note so
that I can have their address. — Elbinville, Fa.
From J. S. Flory— In No- 29, B at W.,
we notice a short communication from a corres-
pondent in this State, and he, like many others
before him, speaks of the rough society in a
way that would leave th"? impression on the
minds of many that society in general in Colo-
rado is rather rough. I hope in tbe future cor-
respond-jnts will not write so indiscriminately,
but be more local in an application of their re-
marks As in all other States a large prcijjr-
tion of the people found in the mining com-
munities are wicked and ''rough," but in the
farming communities — such as here where we
live, t'ne society will compare favorabiv with
any we can find east in farming communities.
Remember Colorado is a large State — has
enough territory to make t^o State's as large
as all Illinois, or three as large as lid ana,
or thirteen States as large as Massadiusetts.
Sometime ago a man in his public preaching
remarked that he had heard as much profanity
in Colorado in a few months a3 he had heard
before in his whole life; but he failed to ex
plain that nearly every day he was in Colorado,
he was in the mining c mps, mining towns or
large cities. A man migbt go into the min-
ing towns or oil regions of Pa , and stay a
shorttime and say the same, but such express-
ions are unfair, they leave a wrong impresssion
in regard to society in general or in com
munitiea where moral and religious people live.
From E. Miller. — Our Harvest Meeiing
passed off pleasantly; the day was fair and cool.
Had quite a large congregation both A m., and
p. ir. Had too splendid sermons preachpd.
Wm. R. Dimeter spoke at 10: 30 a. sr., and W.
C. Tett-r, of Mt. Morris, 111., spoke at 2: 30 p.
M Both speakers did ample justicfi to their
suVjtct, and we hope much good has been done
by way of encouragement. Bro. Teeter also
delivered a lecture to the Sunday-schonl schol-
■irs, whicti was highly appreciated. Our Sun-
da\-school is not as well attended as it should
be. I am indeed very sorry that so many ot
cur brethren are so dilatory in their duty
which they owe to tb - Sunday-school. The
Sunday-school is certainly one of tbe best
places to teach t'ne children- True, we should
all feel it our duty to bring our children up in
the "nurture and admonition of the Lord"
But how many, oh many, children are not thus
brought up. and it is these that we should try
to teach at the Sunday school. Then who can
be so sel'-willed as ijotto lend a helping hand in
this great work?. . . .Our wneat cropis not over
half a crop. But it is still well worth our
thankfulness. Corn and oats and flax though
are pretty good. There is considerable of fruit,
too, efp'cially app'ps. Health, too, is pretty
good. — Fierceton, Ind.
From J. M. English — In looking over
my piper this evening I was made to think
back to the time when I received my first ps-
p>r, and bad but one paper to read, and now
I have quite a number of them to spend my
leisure hours in reading the good news from
ihe brethren and sisters. So with the church;
I well remember when there were but few of
us, but now we number over three hundred.
We feel to thank God for the many favors and
blessings he has given us, and still ask him to
conticne his blessings that our number may
incfease daily. We are made to woa'ier tow
happy ocr dear brethren acd sisters would be,
thit fcre in the far West sending up their pray-
ers to God that they nlight only hear a
few sermons by tbe Brethren, and if they
couH say their number had increased to three
hundred. Brethren, let ua be failLful a few
dsys longer, and strive for that exp'oted home,
wbere there will be no east nor trest, and
where we can strike glad hands together and
be as 01 e church. — Union Church, Flymouth,
Ind.
From K. Heckman. — Our anauil c uucil
meetirg came oif the loth. Nearly all the lit-
tle band of our Father's children (incur c^n-
gregregation) were present, but hai nothing to
bring before tbe church; all was love and union.
It WES agreed upon to hav^ our Love-feast this
Fall in Cornell, Livingston Co., 111., on Sunday
Sept. 18th, at 2 P. M. We have no house for
worship, consequently we have to resort to our
dwellings for council meetings, and a hall for
our Love-feast, as barns and sheds are all filled
with proiuce of the earth, which God has
blessed us with. Hope the day will soon come
when we can build a house for worship. Eld.
T. D. Lyon was with us, and gave us good
counsel in his usual loving manner, and made
us to feel that we were in heavenly places in
Cbrist Jesus. The dear old brother has our
best thanks, and hope he will come often. —
Odell, III.
From James A. Baker.— As it may in'er-
est some of our b'etbren and sisters to hear a
a word from Wisconsin, w-. take pleasure in
writing a fev lines thnugh th? columns of
vour worthy p-p'r. List Spring our eller (3.
H. Baker) mov.-d from u», locating with breth-
ren at Riv r F-ills, sam"; State, leaving bat one
minister with as to carry on the great work, a
brother of our elder, ai d also of the writer.
Although brother Henry i-i young in years, as
well as in the miaistrv, he tri-s to preach the
truth as taught by our blessed Master. As a
testimony of his labors, la^t Saturday two
sisters made the good confession and were bap-
tizad the same day. Mor^ are now countiag
tbe cost Hope they may choosj the right way.
Those baptiz-'d were th'' wife and mother-in-
law of the writer. .. .Our Love-feast will be
Sept lOtb. — Chijipeira Church, Wis. *
From S. A. Garb,=r. — Brother Jonathan
Bcjaid aid I met wiih ihe isolated members
near Lacona, Iowa. Had two meetings. Two
were baptized Brethren traveling will please
remember tho-e members, and liive them a call.
We think much good can be done there. — Le-
on, Iowa.
From Martin Neher. — I wish to say to
you that we are having very dry and warm
weather now; corn is drying u;i. La-t Satur-
day some rain fell in d fferent parts not far cfi',
but we did not get any in this neighborhood.
Tbe corn is nearly used up by the dry weather
and chinch bng.". It has only been without
rain about a month, but the weather gauge has
bei n as hish as 109", and at some places as
high as 113° and 1U°. This is considered un-
common here. What tbe n'xt 'xtr-me will
bo, time will tell. — Monmouth, Craujord Co.,
Kansas.
510
TELE BRETHREN ^T W^ORK-
^§tMt Mil Mmptmt^,
S. T. BOSSBRMAK,
Editor.
AU communications for lliis department should be ad-
dressed to S, T. Bosferman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
A CITY WITHOUT DRAM SHOPS.
WHEN Greeley, Colorado, was settled, the
Lquor traffic — that curse of civilization
— was rigidly excluded from its borders. After
ten years' expeiieuce, some one wrote to the
Mayor eiiquiriDg how tLe plan worked. Here
is a portion of his answer:
"We have a population of about 2.000; we
have a constable, though a man will starve on
a hunirfd such offis'-s, as statements hereafter
will prove. We have no poor-house, no cala-
boose, no houses of ill-famo nor gambling-
hous-s. Tnis being the couiity seat, the
county jiil is located here; but I am pleased to
say thi"? institution has been without a tenant
since January 20th, at vthich time a prisoner
was discharged from a Sf-ntence of sixty days,
imposed by the District Court for petit larce-
ny, committed in the extreme southern por-
tion of the county, and he a stranger, not a
resident of the town, the county, or the State.
"This town was or^aniz^d and settled in the
Spring of 1S70, and the stitement that since
that time not one dollar of the town's revenue
has been expended for tha pour, should be mod-
ified, as the poor are cared for by the county,
aid not by the towns. I have been a resident
here since October, 1874, and can state from
personal knowledge, that during that time,
with two exceptions, the county has never
paid a dollar to assist any citizen of the town
of Greeley, or any citizen residing within the
limits of the Union Colony of Colorado, which
embraces an area of about 120 square miles.
"Since the first of October, 1874, the county
has expended §2,603.53 for the poor, including
care of the sick, burying the dead, etc., and I
am confident that I am safe in stating that at
least one-half cf this amount has been paid for
the benefit of those who came here from Ihe
Eist, destitute and sick, and were not residents
cf the county or State. I am confident this
light expenditure for paupjrism in the county,
is mainly due to the scarcity of liquor saloons;
f<«r, with a county population of 6,500, and
an area of more tqaare milps than the States
of New Hampshire and Vermont combined,
we have but four saloons; one at Evans, four
miles distant, two at Erie, forty miles dis-
tant, and one at Julesburg, one hundred and
fifty miles distant.
'No, sir! Uur experience and princ'ples
h-ve not pri/ven a failure; but on the contrary,
a decided success; and while we live, we intend
to adhere to them; and so confident are our
people of the continued success and prosperity
of the community, under these principles, that
while there may be men so blessed, or burden
ed with this world's goods as to be able to buy
the town, he does not live who is able to buy
a license to sell liqaor in this town, unless he
first buys the town.
"In regard to the violation of our laws and
ordinances, I will say t'nat while there may be
some violations, the cases are few and far bs-
tween; and I am confident do not exceed, nor
even tally with the violation of olher criminal
codes.
"Now, in closing, I will stats in brief, that
instead of having a Police Court record, black-
ened with the trials of drunken criminals, we
have no Police Court at ail, and no whiskey or
rum trials on oar Justica' Docket. Instead of
our street being blocked with drunken rows,
and paved with their records, we have social
and pleasant greeting?, and our streets shine
with the happy past. Instead of a town filled
with drunken sots, whosi blacken* d eyes would
daiken the sun ot heaven, wa have an energet-
ic, irdustrious, and intelligent cla-s of men.
Instead of hovels fillea with half-clothed, halt-
starved children, watched over as best tbey can
be, by poor, haggard, and care-worn wives and
mother?, we have bright, happy, and cheerful
homfs and families, and a prosperous and grow-
ing town; all b?;cau3e we are not damned with
the presence of the aforesaid institutions; and
thus we intend to 'hold the fort.'
"Very rjspcctfully yours,
W. C. Sanders, Mayor.
have done, I do not pray the Lord to overtake
you with something worse than overtook your
cropi" That thought had neyer entered the
planter's mind. Wishing to get as far away
from such a man's prayers as possible, he put
spurs to his horse and galloped off with all pos-
sible speed. Would that more such prayers
might be offered in these times for the destruc-
tion of the vile weed. — Sd.
SUNNY ROOMS MAKE SUNNY
LIVES.
PRAYER, AND TOBACCO RAISING.
JOHN Collingsworth ^as a member of the
South Carolina Conference. He is said to
have been in some respects a remarkable man
— pre-3minently so as a man of payer. His
faith, at ^times, seemed well-nigh almighty.
There is a story told of him which should not
be allowed to pass into oblivion. Oa one oc-
casion he was passing through Virginia and
seeing so much land given up to tobicco grow-
ing, he became greatly stirred in spirit. In a
sermon which he preached, after denouncing
in unmeasured terms the wickedness, he offer-
ed an earnest prayer to God, in which he be-
sought him to convince the people of their
great error in spending their time, means, and
toil in the cult vation of so noxious a_ weed.
He prayed the Lord to manifest his disapprov-
al ot their courss by destroying the crops, then
in a most flouiishing state, if nothing else
would convince them. Daring that same af-
ternoon a violent hailstorm passed through
that section of the country, blasting the pros-
pects of the Virginiacs for a bountiful crop.
The fatlds were literally torn up, and the to
bacco utterly destroyed.
An old, ungodly planter, who had been a
great sufferer, hearing of the Methodist preach-
er's prajer, resolved to follow and chastise him
for the evil done. Overtaking him, full of
wrath, he inquired, "Are you, ^ir, the Meth-
odist preacher who prayed the Lord to destroy
my crop of tobacco?" The preacher replied,
" My name is Collingsworth: I preached yester-
day in the neighborhood, and prayed the Loid
to show his disapproval of raising tobacco."
" Well, sir, you are j ust the man I am after.
I am ruined for this season, and I have come
to take my revenge on you, sir!' and at the
same time brandishing a frightful- looking wag-
on whip, with which the whipping was to be
done.
The minister commenced slowly to dismount
coolly addressing the planter as he did so:
"Weil, if I must be whipped for it, I suppose
I must submit, but take care that before you
IET us take the airiest, choicest, and sunni-
J est room in the hsase for our living room
— the workshop where brain and body are built
up and renewed; and there let us have a bay
window, no matter how plain in structure,
through which the good twin angels — sunlight
and pure air — can freely enter. This window
shall b 3 th> poem of the house. It shall give
freedom and seep 3 to the sunsets, the tender
green and changing tints of Spring, the glow
of Summer, the pomp of Autumn, the white of
Winter, storm and shine, glimmer and gloom —
all these we can enjoy as we sit in our shelter-
ed room, as the changing years roll on. Daik
rooms bring depression of spiritp, imparting a
sense of confinement, of isolation, of powerless-
ness, which is chilling to energy and vigor; but
in I'g'at is good cheer. Even in a gloomy house
where walls and furniture are a dingy brown,
jou have but to take down the dingy curt .ins,
open wide the window, hang brackets on eith-
er side, set flower pots on the brackets, and ivy
in the pots, and let the warm air stream freely
in. (B)
The late appaling disaster in Canada, the
sinking of ths excursion steamer Victoria, by
which two hundred and forty persons lost their
lives, it appears by the coroner's inquest held
atLond)n, Oafcario, was caused primarily by
strong drink. That the steamer was over-
crowded there u no doubt, but, according to
the testimony of the captain of the steamer
and others, the disaster was precipitated by
the unruly condue t of a semi drunken crowd
on the lower deck of the vessel.
He who takes his boys to the beer shop, and
trusts that they vill grow up sober, puts his
coffee pot on the fire, and expects it to look
as bright as new tic. Men cannot be in their
senses when they brew with bad malt and ex-
pect gocd beer, or set a wicked example and
expect to raise a respectable family. You may
hope and hope till your heart grows sick, but
when you send your boy up the chimney, lie
will come down black for all your hoping.
Teach a child to lie, and then hope he will
grow up honest; better put a wasp in a tar
barrel and then wait until he makes you hon-
«y- - ^^
"Don't, oh! don't sell him any more l-'qaorl
Have pity upon us," cried a poor heart-broken
wife to a rumseller. "You have got nearly all
we had in the world — my poor husband's char-
acter, health and reason are nearly all gone..
For the sake of his poor, unhappy family,,
don't let him have any more liquor. "Get out
of my palace, or I'll turn you out; don't come
here with your noise. I am licensed to sell.""
responded the hard-heart?d raui-aeller.
^r££Ml iSMK'l'iaSEIN" ^T 'WOUK.
511
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Primitive ChriBtiauity in all ita ancient pnrity.
It recognizea the New Testament as the only infallible mle of talth
uidpractlce.
And maintains that the sovereign, nnmeiited, nnaollcitad grace of
9od la the only soturce of pardon, and
That the vicarious Bufferings and metitotioQS works of Christ are the
only price of redemption:
That Faith, Repentance and Baptism are condltioiiB of pardon, and
aence for the remission of sins:
That Trine Immersion, or dipping the candidate three times lace-for-
ward, is Christian Baptism:
That Feet-Washing, as tanght in John 13, is a divine command to bo
jbaerved in the church;
That the Lord's Supper is a full meal, and, in connection with the
Communion, should be taken in the evening, or at the close of the day:
That the Salutation of the Holy Kiss, or Kiss of Charity, is binding
apon the followers of Christ:
.That War and Betaliation are contrary to the spirit and self-denying
principles of the religion of Jesus Christ:
That a Non-Conformity to the world in dresa, customs, daily walk,
and conveisation is essential to true hoUnesa and Christian piety.
It maintains that in public worship, or religious exercises, ChristiarB
should appear as directed in 1 Cor. 11: 4, 5.
It a^so advocates the scriptural duty of anointing the sick with oil
n the name of the Lord.
In short it is a vindicator of aU that Christ and the Apostles have
enjoined udon us, and aims, amid the conflicting theories and discord
jl modem Christendom, to point out ground that all must concede to
oe infallibly safe.
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From jUmneapolis, Minn,
Brethren Editors: —
Being here, visiting friends, breathing
Minnesota air, viewing Minnesota scenery and see-
ing interesting sights, in this "great city of the
North-west," I have thought that I might be able
to contribute some facts of interest to your read-
ers.
The first place of interest visited was the Pills-
bury A Mills. These occupy a stone building, 115
xlTa feet, and.seven stories high, including base-
ment. Two turbine wheels of 1,200 horse power
each, furnish the power that moves the machinery.
It takes 100 car loads of wheat daily to feed the
mill, which, when fully completed, will have a ca-
pacity of 4,000 barrels every 2-t hours. Twelve
English miles of belting, and 20,000 elevator cups
are used. At night it is lit by the elecrio light and
presents a novel and interesting sight.
From the roof of these mills I had a fine view
of the city of Minneapolis, a city, whose popula-
tion, at present, is estimated at 60,C00.
Barely mentioning the Chalybeate Springs, and
the Chute Cave, let us pass to the University of
Minnesota. The mam building is an imposing
structure, beautifully situated on a bluff, near the
bank of the Mississippi, and surrounded by an oak
grove. The grounds are about 40 acres in extent.
In the general museum were to be seen stuffed
animals and birds, and many other curious and in-
teresting objects. The library contains about
1S,000 volumes.
Minneapolis is situated on both sides of the Mis-
sissippi Eiver, at the Falls of St. Anthony. The
two parts of the city are connected by four bridg
es, one a suspension bricge. The name signifies
city of waters, »ii« lie being Sioux for water and
poTm Greek for city.
There are some twenty-seven flouring mills in
Minneapolis, with capacities ranging from seven-
ty-five to four thousand barrels of flour a day,
sending out two million barrels a year, which goes
to all the principal marts of the world.
I have alreaJy spoken of the PiUsbury A Mills.
Another destrving special m ntion,isthe Wash-
burn A, sai I to be the largest mill in the world. —
It is 100x244 feet and eight stories high, the area
of each" floor being considerably over half an acre.
Its capacity, when fully completed, w 11 be from
4,000 to 4,200 barrels daily. Flour in these mills is
manufactured by the roller process, the grain be-
ing crushed between rollers instead of being
ground.
There are some seventy churches and mission
stations in the city, the greater part of which bt-
long to the Lutheran, Methodist, Episcopal, Bap-
tist and Catholic denominations. I hav e no statis-
tics as to the number of saloons and can only tay-
that they are very numerous. Forty passenger
trains and a corresponding number of freight
trains leave the city daily.
Fraternally,
Cyrus Wallick.
Blessed are the dead which dleln the Lord.— Bev. 14: 13.
MATTES— Near Hatleton, Pa., July 2l3t, David
Mattes, of dropsy, aged 91 years.
Deceased laves one son, Bro. Solomon Mattes,
in Carroll Co., 111., and two daughters. He was
born in P^ rry Co , Pa., and, when a hoy, moved to
Union Co., where he liv.-d the, remainder of his
days, except one year spent in Illinois. He was a
member of the Lutheran church.
B^ME— Onthe iOth inst., n'ar VTilliamstown,
Ohio, Adam E., son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Bame, aged 2 months and IS days. Funeral ser-
vices by the writer, assisted by B. W. Bradford.
S. T. BO;SERMAN.
KNEPPER.— In Ogle Co.. 111., Alice Savilla Knep-
per, aged seven years and twelve days. D s-
course by D. E. Price and M. M. Eshtloaan at
Silver Civ ek church.
RENN".— Aug. 9th, in the bounds of the Pleasant
Valley church, Eva and Elma, daughter of Bro.
Andrew and sister Renu, aged 3 months and
23 days.
Funeral oceasion improved hy Eld. J. B. Shoe-
maker, in the German and Joseph Hoover in the
English. The:e twin children cif d only one hour
apart, and were buried side by side in one coffin.
A. A. Wise.
NEWCOMER.— In the White Oak congregation,
Lancaster Co., Pa., July 28, ISSl, cousin Barbara
K. Newcomer, aged 52 years, 3 months and 7
flays.
She was afllicted with consumption; both par-
ents are deceased. She left three sisters and four
brothers. United with the church, A. D. 13G0, in
this district. Was buried on the 31st on the old
farm. Funeral service.^ at the house of her broth-
er-in-law, conducted by brethren Eby, Gibble and
a Mpnnonite minister, her sister and husband and
majority of friends, which are many, leing of
that rerauasion. A large and attentive audience
was, I trust, l.istingly impressed with the import-
ance of a proper preparation for death from the
words : "For to me to live is Christ," etc. Gone but
not forgotten. L. C. Newcomer.
CeusiLs.
If the lana church church of the Southern dis-
trict of Missouri will show up its condition as a
part of the p»ace people of the U. S., it will com-
plete the returns for its district.
UowAKD Miller,
Lewisburgh, Pa.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Love to Christ grudges not to bestow its costli-
est gifts upon his little ones.
Sept 3 alirt 4, North Solomon church, one and one
half miles North-west of Pjrtis, Kan., near Bro.
Geo. Ackley's.
Sept. 3 and 4, little Traverse church, Emmet coun-
ty, Mich.
Sept. 3 and 4 at 11 A. M , Crooked Creek, Keota,
WashingtOQ county, Iowa.
Sept. 3 and 4, in Mound church. Bates Co., Mo.
Sept 3 and 4 at 10 A. M., Bethel church, Neb,, at
house of Bro. Eli Rothrock. Stations Carleton
or Davenport on tae St. Joe & Western.
Sept. 3 at 10 A. M , Silver 'reek church, Cowley
Co., Kan. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept 3 and 4, 1881, at "White Cloud congregation
Nodaway Co., Mo.
Sept. 3, Pike Creek, Livingston county. 111.
Oct. 6, at 2 P. M , Howard church, Howard Co.,
Ind. Those coming by R. R. stop off at Kokomo.
Sept. 8, at 2 P. M., Whitesville church, AndrewCo.,
Mo.
Sept. 9 and 10, at 2 P. M., Coon River congregation,
Guthrie Co., Iowa, at "neeting-house, li| miles
north of Panora.
Sept. 9, Franklin church, i]4 miles North-east of
Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa.
Sept, 9 and 10, Libertyville, Jefferson Co , Iowa, to
continue over >unday.
-ept. 10, at 3 P. M., Blue Ridge church, Piatt Co.,
III., 4 miles north-west of Mahomet.
Sept. 10 and 11 Middle Creek, Mahaska county, la.
Conveyance from New Sharon by informing
Peter Pfoutz.
Sept. 10 and 11, at 4 P. M., MlUedgeveville church,
Carroll Co., 111.
S pt. 10 and 11 at 1 o'clock, at Rock Creak, White-
side Co., 1 1.
Sept. 10 and 11 at 2 P. M., Weeping Water, Cass Co.,
Neb , 12 miles south of South Bend, at the house
of Bro. Reuben Royer.
t^ept. 10 and 11, at 10 o'clock, Cole Creek meeting-
house, Fulton Co , 111.
Sept. 10 and 11, at 1 o'clock, 10 miles north of Des
Moines, Polk county, Iowa.
Sept. 18 at 2 P. M., Cornell, Livingstone Co., 111.
Sept. 23, at 10 A. M , Clear Creek church, Christian
county. 111.
Sept. 24, at 10 A. M., Wyandot congregation, Wyan-
dot Co., 0., at Bro. M. Ulrich's, 4 miles north and
one mile west of Nevada.
Sept. 29. at 2 P. M., in the Marion congregation,
Ind.
Sept. 29 and 30, at 10 A. M , Pine Creek, Ogle Co.,
111.
Sept. 30, Bear Creek, at Bro. Owen Peters', 3 miles
south-wesi; of Morrisonville, Christian co.. 111.
Sept. 30 in Turkey Creek congregation, Elkhart
Co., Ind. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Piatt Valley congregation, at house of
Bro. J P. Moomaw, two miles South of Rising
City, Butler Co., Nebraska. Meeting to continue
over Sunday.
Sept. 13, Murrein Creek church, Morgan co , Mo.
Oc!. 1st, near Longmont, Colorado.
Oct. 1, at 2 p. M., at residence of William Goocb,
six miles east of Scandia, Kan.
Oct. 1, at 10 A. M , Thorn Apple church, Mich., 1
miles south-east of Lowell.
Oct. 1, at 10: 30 A. M., Seneca church, one and one-
half miles North of Bloomvii.e, Ohio.
Oct 1, at 10 A. M., Eiver Falls church, Wis.
Oct. 1 and 2, Maple Valley church, Cherokee coun-
ty, Cowa.
Oct. 2, six miles south of State Center, Marshall
Co., Iowa.
Cct. 4, Southern District of Illinois, Astoria church
Fulton county. 111.
Oct. 4, at Liuark, 111.
Oct. 6 and 7, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., 111.
Oct. S, at 3 P. M,, at Bro. Philip Snavely's, 1 and
one half miles ea3t of Dorchester, Saline Co.,
Neb. Those coming by R. R., should stop off at
Dorchester.
Oct. 8 and 9, Falls City church, Neb.
Oct. 8, at 10 A. M., Okaw church, near La Place
HI.
Oct. 8 at 2 P. M., Beatrice church. Gage Co., Neb.,
8 miles south-east of Beatiice.
Oct. 8 and 9, at Fall River church, near Fredonia,
Wilson Co., Kan.
Oct. 8. at 10 A. M., Rome church, Hancock Co., 0 ,
4 miles north-west of Carey. •
Oct. 11, at 1 P. M., Shannon, 111., to continue next
day.
Oct. 31, Santafee church Miami county, Ind.; Q
miles south of Peru; 2 miles east of BunkerhlU.
Nov. 5 and 6, at 2 P. M., Big Creek congregation.
Richland Co., 111. Conveyance at Parkersburg.
by informing John Parki-r.
DISTRICT-MEETINGS.
Sept. 9, Northern District of Missouri, Whitesville
church, Andrew Co., Mo Those coming by rail
should stop off at Raaenda,le,
SI. 50
Per Annum.
Set for the defense of the Gospel— Philipp. 1: 17.
Single Copies,
Five Cents.
Vol. 6. Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, August 30, 1881. No. 33.
Editorial Items.
Are you a brother at work for the Lord V
Bro. Enoch Eby returned from the East the 2-tth inst.
CiRANT Mahaii, of Sunshine, Colorado, arrived here
the 24th to attend College.
In order to get in Census iuatter, eoi]:,iderable diurch
news must go oyer to next week.
TuK members of the Spring Run congregation, Illi-
nois, are building a new meeting-house.
A LETTER from Califoniia informs us that brother
Geo. Wolfe is improving some in health.
TnE "Holy Scriptures indeed shall be the sole founda-
tion of our faith."— Annual Meeting 131-3.
I WILL not go into any of the strifes and quarrels
around me, but work the work of the Lord.
The "boy preacher" m the M. E. Church is .T. W.
Harrison. His appeals are said to be eloquent.
Sekd news on postal cards for "Tidings From The
Field," Let every baptismal scene be reported by some
one.
At last accounis, brother Moore was at Plattsburg,
Mo., viewing the country and enjoying himself among
friends.
Tub defective chimney will smoke. Many persons
think that there is something defective about the man
who smokes.
If a church be idle, there mischief will appear, trouble
arise, love grow cold and divisions ensue. Work wliile
it is called day.
Speciai, meeting relative to place of next Annual
Meeting will be held m Solomon's Creek church, Ind.,
September 22 nd.
Fifteen books or over 12,000 pages of reading mat-
ter to be given away. It is fully explained on page 527.
Who wants them?
The Gospel Prmcher ha.s failed to put in an appear-
ance at our oflii-e for two weeks. We miss it from our
exchange liot. Hope nothing serious has hapi?ened to
our beloved cotemporaiy.
The congregation at this place is the hu-gest in North-
em Illinois, having a member.ship of two hundred and
eight. The .second on the list is Waddam 's C4rove with
one hundred and seventy-five.
The ministers of the U17 Valley iPa. 1 church aouuded
out the Word of the Lord iii Centre county, and two
souls heard the truth gladly, repented, were baptized,
and now go on their way rejoicing.
Christ worked vei-y hard, unthanked, unnoticed and
unrewarded. He sounded not his own trumpet, and
"nhen he did a mighty work besought the benefitted per-
son lo tell no man. 0 what a lesson!
A MINISTER having w.ilked through a village church-
yard and observed the indiscriminate praises bestowed
upon the dead, wrote upon the gate-post the fUlowing:
"Here lie the dead, and here the Uving lie."
Bko. Silas Gilbert, Arcanum, Ohio, under date of 20th
inst., says: "Our elder (Bro. Cassel) is sick. Had a
pleasant council to-day. Brother C'ridcr's two youngest
daughters were baptized, causmg much joy.
The lot of the Czar is not an enviable one. He h.is
recently received models of different weapons and en-
gines of assassination, accompanied by a written request
to select one to be used upon his own person.
Fro.m the Lord's servant, Thos. D. Lyon, Hudson, 111.,
comes the sad news of the ill health of his wife. Sister
Lyon is an active laborer m the Lord's vineyard, and we
hope she may be spared many years to the church.
We leam that J. B. Brumbaugh, of the Primitkn
Oirhihtn, contemplates a trip to Nebraska early in
September. We hope he will come this way and make
us .glad, with his presence. Do you hear, brother John?
DwELLiSG-nocsES are iu "great demand at this place.
Some of our capitalists should show their energy and en-
terprise by erecting a number of gSod houses to rent.
Bro. p. S. Gannan, of Modesto, California, under
date of Aug. 18ih says that in one week from that time
his son would leave home to attend school at this place.
The offer of Mi(i-oco»iii and B. at W. one year for
iJL.'JO is now withdrawn. Both to same address for
$1.7.'3. Other offeis still open. See page .527 fi^r terms.
The Hcportrr, a neat four-pag.; supplement of the
Friiiiitire CliiisHaii, is on our table. It is devoted to
the interest of education in general andtbe Huntingdon
Normal in particular.
Tn-a Bre/hmi's yl .-?r(;'- ;^' will be published monthly
herealter. It will be devoted to religion, and secular
news. Success, brother; and may the A'lvocole carry
f,reat loads of "burnt offerings" and "sacrifices'' to the
people for their healing.
Bro. J. S. Mohler says of Cedar county. Mo. ; "It is a
fine country, plenty of gi'ass, timber, and fuie water.
Bearing orchards are numerous. The famous Eldorado
Springs are also in this county. Address A. S.
"i'oder, Vu-gil City, Mo."
At this writing it is regarded by persons near t'.ie side
of the President that he can live but a few more days at
farthest. It seems, notwith.->tanding the medical skill,
the good nursing, and the prayers of Ihe nation, he must
go the way of all men. Sad as it may be to have a rul-
er stricken down in the prime of life by an assasin, let
over}' man learn the lesson of the hour, bumV'le Hiibpii-s-
?icn and pafciori'''' i'^ ':''<^ drc-i'lful hout.
The copy for the Cassel Library Catalogue is now iu
hands of compositors and will be rapidly transformed
into pamphlet. It will make about one hundred closely-
printed pages. Bro. Lichty spent his vacation days pre-
paring the names for th.'s work.
Brother and sister Saylor left home tlie 2.''>th for
Bear Creek church, Ohio. Brother S.ij'lor goes there as
one of a committee. He returned from New Jersey the
20th. The work of the foimer committee to Amwell
church was confirmed in every particular.
When he, I'Christi bowed his head and sank into the
gloom of death that baptism was accomplished.— 5«»/c
Fhiff. Vol. S, jK 21:11.
This is a frank admission by Eld. Hay that Christ bow- •
cd his head in baptism. The Doctor stujnbles upon the
truth occasionally.
Dr. H. W. Thomas of the M. E. Church will be ar-
raigned and tried in Chicago some time in September,
lor departing from the principles of the Methodist
Chui'ch. He IS chaiged with denymg fne doctiines of
atonement and in.spiration, and teacliing probation alter
death for sinnei".
Sister Norman in her "All for Christ" writes Jude-
like, which cuts through the flesh into the very bones.
She was once a member of a society that passively per-
mits all the frippery .md extravagance among its mem-
bers, and she knows the evils resulting from such anti-
scriptural work. Let her warnings be heeded by all.
The editor of the B. at W. is under promise to go to
LeSuem- county, Minnesota, about the middle of Septem-
ber to "preach the Word" and edify the saints there. He
has been notified to hold himself in readhiess to discuss
the doctrines of Trine Immer.5ion, Feet-wa-shing and
Lord's Supper with Mr. Stewart, a leading Campbellite
minister in that countn'.
Biio. T. C. HoUenberger, fcnncrly of the Pi-inillire
Clirisliaji is living in Whitewater, Wis. He desires a
good girl to do housework in his family, a sister preferred.
Railroad fare advanced if necessary. Must give refer-
ences. Now who will go to his aid ? Bro. H. rexiorted
the speeches at.our last -Annual Meeting, and did it well,
too, all things considered.
The Bretliren church is not to measure its success
merely by an increase of numbers. Its strength lies in
the cultivation of holiness in individual members. Strong
in faith and ric'a in good works, is the Lord's standard
of measurement; and to have and maintain this high po-
sition, the church most see that tlie Bible principles of
our holy religion are retained and cherished.
A ^^T.^rKU iu the Miiinevpolls IVeolli/ essayed to de-
scribe the "Dunkards" — their doctrines and peculiarities,
and missed it badly in a number of po'uits. Brother Cy-
rus Walliek being in Minneapolis at the time, took oc-
casion to coiTce; the error. A copy of the paper con-
taining the correction is before us, and we thank our
brother for the kind notice he. gives the Brethren .\t
Work.
Minutes of Annual Meeting 1S77-18S1 for sale in
pamphlet fonn at this otKce. All the Minutes of the
last five Annual ileetiugs are not in the Book of Min-
utes; but they are now ready in a form to put in the back
part of that book. Tiie Minutes are indexed. They are
printed from the genuine "official" copies, hence can be
reUed on. Your book is not complete without them.
Price twenty-five cents, or five copies for one dollar.
Letter-wuiteus should always bear in mind that the
address should be inscribed as well on the letter itself as
on the envelope; otherwise the loss of the envelope
may cause grav^ mistakes and serious .confusion. And
pleusc do not tmget, to put your own address on the let-
ter.
There are good prospects for a large number of stu-
dents at the opening of the College September first.
Quite a nmnber of improvements have been made in
and around the buildings since the close of last term.
Students whowere here then, and return, will find the
old pump replaced by anew one, a large cistern at the
south door, a new, large, well-lighted commercial hall
at the oast end of the fourth story, dining-hall re-paint-
ed, rooms cleaned and kalsomined, and other improve-
ments indicating a purpose on the part of the proprie-
tors to make the stay of the students pleas;uit and com-
fortaWe. •
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THE BliETHREJST j^T "WORK-
§jeli|!0iii §$Mp,
JfoT the BretUren at Work.
HOME ON THE FAEM.
BY S. J. DEPPEif.
0! give me the home on the farm
Surrounded with beautiea untoW;
The (raes in the orchard are btrding
With f.-uit t'aai's fair to bshold.
0! give me the home on the farm,
A location both healthy and neat,
Where every breath of the morning
Is laden with fragrance so sweet.
0! giv3 me the home on the farm,
And its pleasant walks of green;
As we turn our eyes from side to side
Fresh beauties may be seen.
0! give me the home on the farm,
Away from the noisy street.
0 give ms a home on the farm.
And my jiys will hi complete.
Hnw oft I think o( the home on the farm,
Of the pleasant dijs I spent,
Although they were days like other days:
That were cniy to us lent.
1 often think of the home on the farm;
Tears will unbidden start.
Because I left that beautiful home
Ifc grieves my aching heart.
Mt. lloiri?, 111.
For tJio BrethrcQ at Work.
FUTUSE IN ANTICIPATION.
P,X SAMTJEL LEEDT.
Tlie time is now approaching near
When Christ our Savior shall appaar.
The Gospel's awful bidding; sou: d
Shall wake the saints the world around.
Fdthfrs, mothers, who toiled with 'tears,
Shall rise to reign athousaBd years.
We learn that Ci'-ust our King shall be
Through all, ti'.rough all eternity.
The siinta who live to see this time,
Tae blessing, yes! shall be sublime.
We leirn translated they shall be,
To meet the Lard and be set free.
The thousanii years when once have fl =cf.
The graves shall send forth all the dead,
And all that lie benealh the waves
SUall corns forth from their watery gravep.
The judgment dav wiil then be n'gh.
And some shall lire aad fcms shall die.
The King each sentence shall proclaim,
And blessed be his holy name.
For the Brethren at Wort.
GOD MY SAVIOR.
BY HABEIEI BUCK.
rpHEEE words, short, simple, but fall
-'- of matter for thought. Words
that teach ua what God is and what he
would har*" vs to be: tiUey -are the
humble man's pride, for they own that
he cannot save himself; words that
strengthen man's hope, for they speak
of One able to save; words that reveal-
ed the faith of her who uttered them,
and encourage us to believe and to re-
joice in whom Mary rejoiced. These
words could not have been uttered by
a proud Pharisee, for such a one knows
not that he needs a Savior. Still less
could they have been the words of a
careless, faithless .Sadducee, for to him
there is no spiritual world to hope for
or to ftar. They are the words of
a lowly heart uttered in a lowly
but a most blessed place even
at the footstool of mercy. There
the sinner who feels his sins to
be both a crime and a stain, cries, "God
be merciful to me a sinner, and at the
same times looks to Jesus on the cross
and cries, ''My soul hath rejoiced in
God my Savior," and the more the be-
lieving soul looks at that Savior the
more does it rejoice. When Mary ut-
tered these words she rejoiced in a day
when she saw by faith Him whom she
looked for. The long-promised One
was now at hand. She had a special
subject of joy personal to herself; but
if she had not believed in the Savior
soon to be revealed she would not have
so rejoiced. It was not only the honor
to which she had been called, not only
the thought that all generations should
call her blessed thai so filled and ele-
vated her mind; it was rather that
thought in which the whole church
of Christ's redeemed ones may share
with her, the wonderful thought, "God
my Savior," — God himself, not man,
performing the work. My Savior, not
others only, but me, even me partaking
in the benefits of that work. Savior,
this word means so much; it tells of
such hopeless, helpless need, such utter
depths of human misery, — a whole
world that cannot save itself. Savior,
this is the name by which Jesus speaks
to the heart that needs him. Savior from
sin and all its consequences now and
evermore. ' Savior from sorrow, from
ignorance, from darkness, from death
everlasting. God my Savior reveals
the mind of God in Christ towards man,
the love of God, the plan and purpose
of God, the glory of God.
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
AND MILLENNIAL REIGN.
Lacon, 111.
The things which we enjoy are
passing and we are paS.sing who eujey
Bt JAMES EVANS.
• i-
NUilBEEIV.
G. The mistakes and absurd inter-
pretations of prophecy by expositors
may be added to the foregoing reasons
for the prevailing indifference to the re-
turn of Christ. Times have been fixed
on for the appearance of the Son of
Man by various prophetic writers.
Many old writers settled on 18G6 as the
time of the end. Wm. Miller raised an
excitement about 1843, and Thurman
in 1875. These failures did much to
prejudice the minds of men against
looking into the subject at all, not dis-
tinguishing between the ilme of the
event and the event itsef. Thess time
movements rendered one thing apparent,
viz., the nominal church did not love
the appearing of Jesus. Thousands of
professed Christians quaked with fear
at the possibility of the advent. When
the time passed these professors either
invented or circulated all manner of
falsehoods concerning those who looked
for the Savior to come in the clouds of
heaven. The story of the white ascen-
sion robes was a pure fabrication. No
one ever saw one but somebody else
did; like the good Methodist who pray-
ed for the Lord to come down through
the shingles and iie would foot the bill.
One story was as true as the other.
A reward was offered by the Advent
people for one well-authenticated case
of a white robe, but no one ever claim •
ed the reward. Mr. Miller was a mis-
taken man, but it was his desire to see
Jesus that led him to misinterpret the
prophecies. The movement he gave
birth to was a re- action from the indif-
ference which everywhere prevailed in
relation to the-Advent.
7. The belief, too had become al-
most universal that the world would be
converted before the end would come.
To expect conversion of the world was
not wrong. Prophets had foretold it.
All nations, kindred and families of the
earth were to be blessed in Abraham
and his seed. Gen. 12: 3, 22: 18. The
earth was to be filled with the knowl-
edge of the Lord and his glory. Num.
14: 21, Ps. 72: 19, L«a. 11: 9, Heb. 2:
14. All kingdoms of the earth were to
remember and turn to the Lord. Ps. 22:
27. Jesus wan to see of the travail of
fei? ^enl RBd be satiefi.ed, (Ii?a. 53?11)
THE BUETHRKISr ^T "WORK.
515
or as it is in the German, ^ because his
soul has labored will he see his pleas-
ure and have the fulness," {^darum dass
seine Seele gearheitet hat, wird er seine
Lust sehen, und die FaeUe hahen.')
These predictioES assure us that the
kingdoms of this world must become
the kingdoms of our God and of his
Christ, (Rev. 12: 17) and tha*- we do
not pray in vain when we say, "thy
kingdom come, thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven." But if ihese
hopes are to be realized this side of the
coming of Jesus, then his coming would
be postponed for ages to come. More
than 1800 years ago the Gospel was
proclaimed in Jerusalem and is the
world converted yet ? Before the fourth
century, the church was pretty well
converted to the world? How is it to
day? Is not the church like the world ?
To become a church member now, is to
deny ourselves of nothing. We can
have all the pleasures of the world in
the pale of the church. When will
the church with her lotteries, bazaars,
festivals, shows, tableaux, and gor-
geous appareJ convert the world?
But is there not hope for . the
world in our humble fraternity?
Ilovf many generations must pass away
before we can tell the story of the cross
in the countless tongues of earth ?
In a few years we have gathered
about seventy souls in Denmark among
the teeming millions of Europe. Bat
are we sure that we are always to re-
main a plain people? Of Israel it is
said "The people served the Lord all
the days of Joshua." Judges 2: 7. We
have faithful men who are fast passing
away. Will their successors be as
faithful ? We hope so, still our knowl-
edge of the pa=t throw.s doubt on our
mind. If our fears are vain all will
rejoice. We hear "The Voice of Seven
Thunders" threatening destruction to
our time honored and God approved
customs. We have a spurious pro-
gressive Christianity at work among us
removing the ancient landmarks our
fathers have set. It is a leaven which
yet may leaven the whole lump. We
may increase in numbers, but will we
increase in knowledge of divine things
and in piety? How many members
have we who never talk of Jesus?
How many who talk of the world and
the things of the world, but their lips
are sealed when the name of Jesus is
introduced 2 How many sifters who
meet together and spend hours talking
foolishness and vanity out of the abund
ance of their heart ? It is refreshing to
meet with those who love to talk on the
things of the kingdom of God and the
name of Jesus. If we are not able to
convert all who come within our borders,
how long before every one bows to Jesus ?
We undertake to convert the world, but
it may convert us first. The hope of
the world's conversion depends then not
on the faithfulness or unfaithfulness of
the church, but on the coming of Jesus
the second time to bind Satan and to
set up the millennial kingdom. When
Jesus uttered the great prophecy record-
ed in Matt. 24, if a converted world
were to be a forerunner of his coming,
surely he would have informed us in
that discourse. The temple was to be
destroyed, nations were to rise against
one another; the love of many would
wax cold, and there would be tribula-
tion on Israel, the church, and the na
tions; the sun would be darkened, etc.,
then the sign of the Son of Man would
appear in heaven. These series of
events preceding the coming of Jesus
exclude the hope of the world's conver-
Eion this side of the first resurrection
and the sounding of the seventh trum-
pet.
Bu*- are we hence to conclude that we
are to make no effort to convert sinners
from the error of their ways ? Not at
all. We are to preach the Gospel as a
witness. We are to testify to the world
and seek out a people for the Lord's
name. Knowing that the world is not
to be converted by the church . in this
dispensation, we keep away from it ex
cept to win some from its ranks. The
manners of the world, polite as some
of them are, do not suit the church.
We are to be a separate people till the
Master comes to gather the wheat and
burn the chaff. The tares will contin-
ue in the church until the harvest. The
world will continue, too, in darkness
and be ruled by Satan, till the time ol
restitution, spoken of by all the proph-
ets. We have plenty of work to do in
the church and in the world till the
end. In another paper we will point
out the saving benefit of this view of
the subject.
For the Brethreo at Work.
IN UNION THERE IS STKENGTH.
An ounce of love is worth a ton of
power, violence, or might, for the gov
ernment of either the individual or the
world at large.
BY F. E. TEAGUE.
TTOW true the subject! But are we
^-^ all aware of it? It really does
not seem so, or why would some of us
be clamoring for divisions? Would it
not be much better for us all to cisap
hands over the widening chasms, and
say, as for us we will serve the Lord,
than to try to weaken the strength of
the church by separating from it? 1
think we should one and all labor to
secure this union of a band which now
is seemingly held by a very little
thread. Some have so far lost their
charitable and Christian -like spirits as
to say "Let them go; then we'll have
peace in the church!" That is wrong.
We need them with us and we need
their labors. We want them to stay
and help us to save souls. We do not
want that great work retarded. But
and if they do not separate from us,
what good will they accomplish? There
will be no lasting union among them.
By observing such divisions of the past,
we are enabled to judge those of the
future. A continual wrangling and
quarreling for the high places, etc.,
while their strength can be set down as
naught, except it might be a power to
the world to produce haters of all re-
ligious bodies, when they see so much
strife among those who w ant to be and
ought to be leaders in the grandest
cause on earth.
The world looks down (not up) on
what might seem an arena for church
fights or contests and applauds, for their
wished-for belief is coming to pass, in-
asmuch as Christians and those who
have been classed as our best people
have fallen from their pinnacles and
are struggling and striving as the worst
of mortals, seemingly verifying the in-
fidel's proposed belief that religion is
but a sham. This is a true picture,
and now dear brethren do you wish to
be numbered with such ? Do you wish
to produce the lowest and vilest of sin-
ners instef.d of saints? Then your way
is open before you, only withdraw and
behold your work! Oh, how much bet-
ter it will be if we all cling together
in unity ! Then there will be strength
which cannot be shaken by the whole
of Satan's followers.
As long as the world stands and dis-
turbing elements who jbaya never put
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THE BliETHRSlSr ^T INOHM..
on Cbrist are received into this body
we will have trouble. But it does not
get outside of tlie churcli very often, to
be rolled as a sweet morsel under the
tongue by the world, as it does when it
finds itself in a weak band of followers.
Besides the fear we have of the separa-
tion of some of our old leaders there
are others who intend to remain with
us, who also cause us fear, for we know
that their works are but tending to evil
and evil ways, who progress in the
wrong direction, and clamor for arti-
cles of apparel contrary to the approba-
tion of our Savior, instead of progress
ing more and more in laboring for Jesus,
and beg for the "plain hat", (at Satan's
instigation we fear) and for a. general
laxity iadresi, etc., and but few urgent
appeals for Jesus and him only.
Dear brethren, those of us who have
really put on Christ do not want your
"plain hat" or any other kind of hat
either. We want Jesus, and what can
also be an honor to Him as well as em
blematic of His pure, spotless, life, the
neat and pure white cap for a cover-
ing. If we are truly His, and our good
is not evil spoken of, what respect that
same despised article of apparel, by
those who should uphold it, secures! No
matter where we go it proves as a shin-
ing light to the wearer. It points out
as soon as seen the braveness of the
wearer who is not ashamed of the Lord.
You say "yes, and it covers a lot of
hypocrites, too!" and you will reject it
for that reason I Do you dare bring
forth such an argument as that when
you condemn the sinner's reason for iiis
delay, "that there are too many hypo-
crites in the church, therefore I will
not join in with you." Truly they
have an equal right to their argument.
A large majority of the number who
are so anxious to adopt the "pjain hat"
did not think of such a thing until it
was plead for and begged for by some
of our would-be leaders through the
press, who if they could not have found
a better foundation to build upon had
better not have built at all. Accept of
it! What will you propose next to cor-
respond with it? Flounces and furbe-
lows, frizzes and bangs, and the devil's
innumerable devices? No, no, you say,
and hold up your hands in horror; but
my dear advocate, it will inevitably
lead to that. As the poor laborer's fine
carriage called for everything else that
iie possessed to be refitted and retur-
pjahfsij to correspond wJ.tft H HBtJl he
became so involved that everything had
to be sacrificed to save him from the
prison for debt; so will be the end of
the church, if we let one of those sins
come in, it will lead us on and on, and
at last end in destruction. We young
members are enthusiastic in the cause
of Jesus. We want to labor for him.
Will you turn our best powers into
working for something that will finally
destroy us? Think well, dear breth-
ren, before you advance any more of
your bad doctrine upon us. We are
willing to adopt the plain cap, the
plain dress, etc., for we are not afraid
that it will lead us to .harm, but we
confess we are in doubt as to the "plain
hat," etc. Let us all resolve to strive
for Jesus, not for the devil from whom
all these evils come. We cannot serve
two Masters, but we can unite and la-
bor for the good, the strength, the uni
ty of the church, and finally reap our
reward.
Covington, Ohio-
For the Sretfaren at Work.
A WHISPER FROM THE WILDBK,
NESS.
BY 0, H. BALSBAIJGH.
To our wellheloved Br oilier Hope: —
Y debility incapacitates me to write
with comfort, but the joy you
have inspired by your recent communi-
catipns to Beethrew at Work, well
up and out spontaneously. I am in the
wilderness, subsisting on locusts and
wild honey; the best place and the best
fare, no doubt, for my training in the
life everlasting. The dear, blessed Pa-
ternity of our discipline, turns the bit-
ter into sweet, and makej the rod of
chastening bud and blossom with "the
peaceable fruits of righteousness."
The church in Denmark is the Smyr
na of the ninet;eeQth century, blessed
with tribulation and poverty that
Uoom and ripen into joy unspeakable
and riches immeasurable. There was
no possibility of joy to the world until
God Himself assumed hiimanity and
absorbed its miseries and woes by vi-
carious Suffering; no possibility of
wealth and exaltation until the All-
possessor and Lofty One of Eternity
became poor and despised and abused
and accursed, "that' we through His
poverty might be rich." F or a dandy
to preach this Jesus is both ludicrous
and unutteiably sad. For a lover of
fijthy lucre, a time-server, apanderer to j
tfcia fl<^?hj nu bosor-seeksr, to preac^h I
the crucified Godman, is a contradiction
over which devils chuckle and angels
weep. Of course angels weep on due
occasion, and God, too, only it is a
weeping of which our tears are but a
gross, far-off type. The great effort of
the chief apostle's great soul was to
'■'■appreliend that for which I am op-
priliended of Chrint Jesus;'''' "to know
nothing but Jesus Christ and Him cru-
cified." "1 live, yet not I, but Christ liv-
eth in me." For such a man to appear
before the public in the paraphernalia
of the fidsb, and preach the cross and
pretend to glory in its reproach would
be like preaching monasticism after
the order of Thos. Kempis, and at the
same time be a glutton and a wine bib'
ber, and a sybarite, and clutch the
shining dust of Cesar with the grasp
and greediness of an infernal miser.
No, ten hundred thousand nonillion
times no, an d each no reverberant with
God's seven thunders, or seventy times
seven: we want Christians to preach
Christ, and not such as make a mock-
plea for the cross flaunting all over
with the insignia of carnality. The
cross is not an empty symbol, and
Christ is not the minister of sin, and
lust and holiness are not synonyms. To
be a Christian is to be Christed, Divine-
ly incarnated, verjoUet. As certainly
as the infleihing of God is a reality,
and the cross its highest and only sav-
ing representation, so surely is i fi^sh-
pampered, lust pleading, pride-endors-
ing religion a fatal delusion. Fashion-
trappings can never represent Christ;
neither can the plainest exterior serve
as a sub3atut3. The Cross means more
than wood, Christ means more than
man, baptism more than water, and
dress more than covering. The Chris-
tian life will not nec333arily unfold in
a round coat and broad brim, but it
cannot otherwise than express itself.
And whether the ears of an ass and
neck of a giraffe will grow on a sheep,
or the tail of a peacock and the neck
of a heron on the dove, is a question
which even an -idiot can answer. The
Divine order is immutable: "every-
thing after its kind." <iod begets only
in the image of Emmanuel. The whole
Christ life is one of flesh crucifixion,
not for the sake of material maceration,
but for the destruction of that deeper
self which employs the physical to in-
dulge its depraved propensities. Equal-
ly p) a.! r? it i? tb.?-t our siisple -^cjstttoie
THE BUETEREN" J^T ^WORK.
517
will not atone for the maay siaa it cov-
ers, r
Pivach and \\yc the Logc?. Let this
suffice for your whole theology, your
whole religion, as text for your whole
ministry. '-Walk as he walked," in
the light as Gfod is in the light," and you
will live and preach "in demonstration
of the Spirit aad of power." A God-
pcssessed, God- expressing scul will, by
mar-.ifesfat'On of the trvtli, command
itself to every man's conscience in the
sight of God." 2 Cor. 4: 2. This is
the testimony of Jesus by the Spir-
it in and through us. This is
Christianity. This is the power that
draws all men to Jesus; the power
of sacrifice with a God like motive, and
an aim high and broad and grand as
His Eternity. For such a Christ, and
such a destiny, such an endless rapture
and God-sharing exaltation it is well
worth while to "crucify the flesh with
the affdctions and lusts," and to gloiy
m every event and providence that
helps us to such a sublime consumma-
tion.
Eretl;ren and sisters of DeEmark,
and "all the Israel of God," we have a
Redeemer of whom we need not be
ashamed, although He is "despissd and
rejected of men," betrayed, spit upon,
and crucified by many who profess to
be His disciples. We welcome his hu-
miliation, and "for the joy set before
us we endure the cross, despise the
shame," sustained by the "far more ex
ceeding and eternal weight of glory,"
which will overbalance and obliterate
"our light sfilictions which are but for
a moment." "He is faithful that prom-
ised;" let us also "be faithful unto,
death, and He will give us a crown of
life." Let us make Heb. 12; 1-11 our
iife index, our life-study, and our life-
expression.
For tbo Brc-lhreu at Work .
INFLUENCE.
either for good cr evil. AVhat ^are
should a man practice that in an un-
guarded moment he does not inflaence
the young for evil! "We all go to
intelligent persons for advice, and listen
to their opinions with believing ears.
Such persons know everything the
young think, and they will for that
reason be entirely governed by such an
individual who believes as the young.
As we grow towards the age when most
of our belief melts into thin air, —
when we have reached the age where
no delusory beliefs can cling, O then
must we not look back and think of
the advisers of our early days — -how
their examples and precepts have in-
fluenced our lifel A life that we can
only live once; a life that to every indi
vidual being is everything; a life which
we one and all can make good aad use-,
fui by our actions; a life which- may
carry sunshine into many a home and
brighten many a heart to whom the
word "home" is unknown. Therefore
it should be the duty of all who infla-
ence to any dtgres their fellow- beings,
to see that they can never be reproach-
ed for advice wrongly bestowed, for in-
fluence wrongly exerted.
When we look at the different opin-
ions of men we sometimes perceive that
that which we took to be diamonds is
but paste. Paul says: "Let no man de-
spise thy youth; but be thou an exanjple
of the believers in word, conversation,
in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
1 Tim. 4: 12. Let us strive to influence
others in the ways of truth and be the
means of bringing souls to the knowl-
edge of the truth, and may we so live
that when we have passed from this
stage of action, our words may be im-
printed in the hearts of others that
time cannot erase, and that we may be
permitted to enter the gates of the ce-
lestial city that is prepared for all the
sanctified and redeemed.
Goshen, Intl.
EY JEiTNIE MYEES.
EOPLE sometimes hardly realize
what influence they exert, or they
forget that their way of thinking,
speaking, and acting, can affcct others.
Very often the intellectual individual
does not know the power he possesses
in so great a degree until he wakes
suddenly, as if from a stupor, to find his
opinions, hi-; examples, his actions, have
moulded the heart and brain of one or
more individuals. Our iLflaence is
For tbe Bretliren at Work.
ABOUT FEET- WASHING.
"Perhaps we can draw out'aa answer
to your question by asking a few:
How long is it since you united with
the Brethren?"
"About five years."
"Did you belong to any church* be-
fore you united with the Brethren
church?"
"Ves; for a number of years I was a
member rf the Campbellite church."
"Did the church in which you held
your membership then, observe the or-
dinance of Feet-washing?"
"No, it did not."
"Well, now, what for a plea did you
then set up for it?"
"I had no plea, as I could not read,
and our ministers never preached
it; consequently I did not know that
such a thing was recorded in the New
Testament until I heard it preached by
the Brethren."
Had the minister of his church (like
Paul) "not shunned to deelate the
whole cauncil of God" he would have
been better posted. But there are hun-
dreds of others who profess Christiani-
ty who are equally ignorant. Then
how necessary it is that greater efforts
should be made to havti the gospel, in
its primitive purity, preached more ex-
tensively.
Clayton, Hi.
BY J. F. NEHEE.
rjlHE following conversation took
-*- place a few days ago, between the
writer and an aged brother, when
speaking with regard to the ordinance
of Feet washing the following questions
were asked:
"What plea do the different denomi-
nations set. up for not observing this
ordinance?"
For the Bretbreo at Wora
INFIDELITY.
BY GEO. HAKSHB.'>.r:GEK.
mHERE is a wonderful effort being
-*- made among tbe rdiigionists and
various denominations to expose infi-
delity in some of its forms, including
atheism, deism, etc. Now which of
these IS most calculated to destroy the
true principles of Christianity: the man
who comes square out as a vowed athe-
ist and denies existence of the Supreme
God, of revelation, and everything con-
nected with it? Or is it the man who
in a more reasonable and milder form
comes out on a platform of deism or
theism, and only denies the doctrine of
inspiration and revelation of God, as
taught in the Gospel? Or is it the
man who still takes a more reasonable
and milder position and renounces the
doctrine of atheism, Darwinism, Haeck-
leism, Tyndallism, Tom Palneism, sec-
tarianism, and all such isms, but prac-
tically and virtually denies the validity
of the Gospel and the essentiality of
the ordinances of our Divine Master?
Will broth«'r M. M. Eshelman or some
other brother please answer ?
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THE BRETHUBN AJF "WOirlK:.
WORSHIP.
BY D. EOWLAUD.
WE are taught to admonish one another in
in psalms and hymns end -spiritual
songs.. Col. 3:26.
Since this is the instruction of Holy Writ it
is a part of divine worship, and to be practiced
in the congregation of the saints when they
assemble to worship the great God of the uni-
verse.
We are instructed to praise Grcd for all the
gifts we receiYe from his bouutiful hand, and
as some are gifted with tongues, let them
speak with known tongues, so that at the
giving of thanks, the unlearned can say
amen.
Paul says, "I hid rather speak five words
with my understanding, than ten thousand
words in an unknown tongue. He also says,
''I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray
with the undeistanding also." 1 Cor. 14: 15.
If anything is revealed to one, let him speak,
for the spirits of the prophets are subject to
the prophets. 1 Cor. 14: 32.
We are taught if we desire wisdom, to per-
form GJod's will, we shall ask Him who giveth
liberally and upbraideth not. We need not
come to God with excellency of speech, with our
language spoken according to the rules of our
best grammarians, to be acceptable with God;
but we must come with the spirit of holiness,
desiring the blessing we ask, and God will
hear us.
We have a case of a Pharisee going to the
temple to pray. He fluently thanked God
that he was not as other men are. He even
thanked God that ho was not as the poor pub-
lican who was worshipping at the same time.
Hear what Christ said, "I tell yoa the latter
went down justified rather than the other."
The publican prayed with the spirit. So it
is in all our worship. Our singing is to be
done in the spirit and in the understanding
also. We net d not argue that all who Bing in
our meetings, sing with the spirt and the un-
derstanding; for spiritual things are spiritually
discerned. It is needless for us to say that the
unlearned in the classics of modern music, (but
who are born of the will of God, hence chil-
dren of God,) cannot sing with the spirit and
with the understanding also.
We dare not argue that Paul and Silas did
not sing with the spint and the understanding,
when they were cast into prison; but we can
say they were unacquainted with our modern
styles of singing and music. Neither can we
say that the old fathers in our Brotherhood did
not sing with the spirit and the understandmg,
for if we do, we say they did not worship God
acceptably, hence were not the children of
God. While it is not objactionable to under
stand the dividing of music into measures, and
pitching tunes just right, in fact, being ac-
quainted with all the conveniences of modern
singing; we claim it is not essential to salva-
tion.
Paul says, "speaking to yourselves in psalms
and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and
making melody in your heart to the Lord."
Eph. 5: 19.
At the present day much of our Ringing is
done to make melody in the hearts of others.
But Paul says it is to make melody in our own
hearts. If singing with the understanding
means that the music must be according to
note as composed by our modern singers; then
there are but few who praise God acceptably
in their worship.
Paul to the Colossians tells us to sing spirit-
ual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to
the Lord.
This is the true idea to have grace in our
hearts. Paul and Silas had grace in their
hearts, and were worshiping God acceptably.
And so at the present day, if we have the grace
if God in our hearts, we will understand what
the design of the sentiment of the song means
to teach, and will worship God acceptable
whether or not we understand what is meant
by a. sharp or b. flat.
Singing with the understanding has more in it
than mortal man can reveal. Just as the spirit
intercedeth with God in groanings that can-
not be made known, let us remember that
the height and depth of God's love is for the
unlearned as well as for the learned:
USING TOBACCO.
I
its injurious among us.
We read that
BY OLIVER SIRES.
THE habit of chewing or smoking tobacco, is
generally formed when young. This is
the time of our lives when Satan succeeds best
in alluring us into sinful habits.
Boys, somehow, get the impression that to-
bacco has some merit in it; or that it will in
some way have a beneficial influence on them,
or make them more manly.
This is a delusion, for its effect to the con-
trary is too visible to be contradicted. I do not
believe there are many who, after using tobac-
co any length of time, will deny
effects.
Tobacco plays upon the nerves, and auy-
thing that artificially excites them will, after
the effect of the stimulant is removed, leave
them in a weaker state than before. No doubt
old tobacco users erjoy a good smoke or chew
of tobacco while its effects last upon the sys-
tem; but the penalty of its use is too severe to
justify any wise person in indulging in the
nabit.
I believe it is sinful for Christians to use to-
bacco; because it is contrary to the whole tenor
an I teaching of the Bible. You cannot har-
monize it at all with the pure and holy pre
cepts of God's words.
The Lord cannot look upon His children,
with complacency, while indulging in so filthy
and useless a habit. May we not quote some
words of Paul, as arguments against the use ot
tobacco, which he used in denouncing certain
sins of the Corinthians.
He says, "What! know ye not that your
body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is
in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not
your own; for ye are bought with a price;
therefore glorify God in your body, and in
your sprit, which are God's."
We see by this that Christians, like Christ,
are to be the embodiment of all goodness and
righteousness. It is not righteous for us to
use tobacco, and thereby injure the body God | is weak.
has given us to protect and care for, and in
which to glorify Him.
It is not right for us to spend the Lord's
money, which he has intrusted to our care, to
satisfy the demands of hunger and other nec-
essaries of life, for tobacco t j pet our carnal
appetites and to satisfy the demands of the
lusts ot the fl»sh.
It is not right for the father to mar the sa-
credness of the household by entering it witn an
example so unworthy of his children's imita-
tion—not saying anything about the heredi-
tary influence transmitted to his children.
We cannot use tobacco to the glory of God,
and therefore ought to give up a habit which
we know to be bad, which is contrary to the
principles of the holy religion of Jesus. Sure-
ly it is the will of God that we should abitain
from so vain and useless a habit. He canaot
be well pleased with those whodtfile the tem-
ple of tlie Holy Spirit with tobacco.
We must give up the use of the coveted
weed, the same as we would give up anything
else that we know is wrong. To those who
have become strongly attached to tobacco by
habitual use, and desire to give up the habit
there is promise ot strength from one who is
able to save, and strong to deliver. Many have
been delivered from the craving appetite of to-
bacco and its twin brother— alcohol, by this
Mighty One, and many mora can be delivered
by asking of H?m in faith, believing (hat He is
a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
PRAYER.
BY LIZZIE DENLIKQEB.
F we would pray more for the upbuilding of
the church, and the saving of souls, we
think there would be a great deal of good done
the "prayer of the righteous
availeth much," and we think there are many
righteous among us. We read of some of the'
Brethren who think it would be well for all to
fast and pray at the same time, for the same
purpose. We believe the world would see the
effect of it, and jiin in with the people of Gud.
When we do not eat, we become hungry, and
thirst after r ghteousness, that we as a body
may be filled with spiritual food from on high,
that we may grow in grace and truth as it be-
cometh us.
We would that all would pray for the up-
building of Christ's chiirch here upon earth;
that many may turn in with the offered terms
of mercy, and obey Christ's commandments and
his holy words, is the wish and prayer of your
UQWotthy sister in the Lrd; for God is a
prayer-hearing and a prayer-answering God.
To live without doing good is to live to no
purpose; and whoever lives thus, will die with-
out hope. God wants us to live that we may
be helpful to others, and thus glorify his name.
In helping others we help ourselves, and thus
rise up higher and higher in the scale tf man-
hood, and become more like Christ.
MEEEtTESS is not weakness. ^ man may be
weak and meek, but he is not meek because he
THE BRETHHEN' ^T WORK.
5iy
MARY C. NOEMAH SHABON, MINN,
Gditbebs
For the Brethren at Work,
BRINGING IN THE SHEAVES.
BY JAMES H FnXMOEE.
Sowius ill the morninfr, sowing seeds of'lcincliioas;
Sowing- in the noontide anil the dewy eves;
Waiting for the harvest and the time of reaping,
We shall come rejoicing, brmg-ing in the sheaves.
ChoiTis— Bringing in tlie golden sheaves, bringmg in the
golden sheaves.
Go and tell the nations now in heathen blindness;
Tell them Jesus died— now no excuse he leaves.
Bid them come to Jesus, thus prepare the harvest,
You shall come rejoicmg, bringing in the sheaves.
Sowing in the sunshine, sowing in the shadows.
Fearing neither clouds nor winter's chilling breeze ;
By and by the harvest and our labors ended,
We shall come rejoicing, bringmg in the sheavee.
C4o then, even weeping, 'owing for the Master,
Tho" the loss sustained our spirits often grieve,
Wlien our weepings o'er. He will bid us welcome,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
ALL FOR CHRIST.
WE noticed a few remarks mada by Bro. S.
Z. Sharp, in B. at W., No. 28, 'n refer-
ence to tne "Sign of Authoritj" worn by our
sisters.
My views upon that suVijeet are precisely
like brother Sharp presented it. The reason I
view it in that light is because the divine
Word presents it so. Hence, I believe it, and
accept it; but what that sign should be, lam
Lot prepared to aay ; for the written law of God
dofjs not specify what kind of a covering chould
be worn. But one thiog we do know, that it
is not fashionaWe hats ornamented with super-
floities, neither is it plain hats; for plain hit-
are :ust as much of the world's lasbions, as tar
as the hat is concermd, as a hat load-d down
with ribbons and flowers; i) you want a part m
the world's fashions, you may ja?t as well have
all. It it were possible that a hat could be
employed as a tok.'n of authority, which we
do not believe can be done; it would have to
be as the brother said, "unlike those the men
wear, and unlike those the worldly ladies wear."
For my part, I do not see what the fashion
thereof wi;uld be, for Satan, in his craftiness,
has sought out all the diffsrent fashions for
hats that can be imagined.
The reason we are against the hat, is because
we do not believe it to be in harmony with the
Gospel order. It is more in harmony with the
fashionable world, and shows more of pomp
aud display, than it does of simplicity— like
Christ.
Again, we do not intend to set ourselves up
against the church as a b; dy and condemn her,
should she grant sisters the privelege of
wearing plain hats; for we believe she would
be justifiable in doing so tor the sake of peace.
■We learn in divicc Revelation that Paul was
compelled to circumcise Titus, because of false
brethren, who came in privily to spy out our
liberty, which we have in Christ J(su°, that
they might bring us into boiidjge. Gal. 2; 3-4.
We will venture to say, saould the cHureb
grant sisters the privilege of wearing plaiu
hats, providing the cap be worn also, that
not 01 e half of our sisters would accept it;
for they well know that the hat and
cap would not go together very well. There
would ceitiinly be quite a contrast between
the two. Formypait, I would not care to
conform to such a style. The plain bonnet
and cap are more in harmony with each other,
and also fu'ti;! the command ot the apostle,
that ''women adorn themselves in mjdHst ap-
parel." Certainly the hjit and cap together
would be immodest, and doth not become
women professing godliness, with good works.
1 Tim. 2: 9-10.
We wonder, why all this contention and
grumbling about the wearing of bonnets? Sure-
ly brethren and sisters, there is utterly a fault
among you.
It is no use to say that you cannot endure to
wear it; for if you can wear your bonnet ever.i
day at home while at your work; you certainly
can wear it from home to church, and while at
church you can rmove your bonnet from your
hetd, and then, I am »ure you are perfectly
comlortable with your cap on; much more so
than if you had on a hat made of straw, or
some other heavy mateiial.
Should you adopt the wearing of hats in the
Summer for the sake of comfort and coolness,
what would you do when the cold Winter ap-
proaches? Certainly you would not wear the
hat then, for it would not keep cold out; hence
it would be very uncomfortable.
Oar opinion is that this grumbiinR about
the wearing of bonnet -i, is more for the want ot
being like the fashionable world, than it is for
comfort.
If there were more genuine religion of Jesus
Christ in the heart, thsre would be less trouble
about what shou'd be worn and -nr'nat should
not; but all would bell: ve and be together re-
specting those points and have all things com-
mon. ^- '-'■ ^'
eves at dears to the little ones around us?
Each rea'Jer may mate the application of ttie
truth. {N.)
AN AIM.
rHERE is nothing mire essential to sncce.s
in life than m-ihcd. The young man who
starts out in life wiihout an aim, is like a ship
without a helm, and likely to strand upon the
first rock in his path. Method in farming is
all important. 'Ttiereis scarcely a branch of
agriculture if not pursued methodically but
would p;ove a failnrp, and much of the ill suc-
cess ot larming is attributed to that cause. Ti.e
sutc-ssful farmer must have in his mind's eye
the cropi that he is going to la'se, and the
method he is going to u^e to produce the same,
and also the kinds of stock he is going to raise,
and the meaus he v^ill take to acccmplish his
ofject, and the same Ihrtush all the countless
industries connected with the li^e of a farmer,
without menial as well as physical application
to all the details of labor on the i'aroi, his ef-
forts are likt-ly to end in f jihire, ana this doubt-
less applies to every other bianch of business.
But with well directed methcd. acaompanied
with iEd'isfry,friigali!r, honesty, and integrity,
there is, under cidinary circumstances, a fair
chance for success ia any leg.timate occupation.
(iV.)
i h
INSTINCT OF IMITATION.
UnHILD REN are what the mothers are."
\J Have you ever walked through the
dirty, dismal part of a city, and heard little
lips utter oaths and profane words in their
childish way? Dear children, are they alone
to blame? Who is to blame? Little ones have
sharp ejes.
A lady was speaking in a light playful way
to a motherless one, of something noticeable in
her father's look?. The child mistook her
manm r tor jesting and "making fun." The
little face grew sadder and sadder, soon she
covered it, crept under the tab'e, gave way to
violent tears, and nothing could pacify her, for
ber father was as dear to her as her life.
"My teacher does so," said a child, illustrat
ingahabit. When the 'teacher was informed
of the scholar's r mark, he was not aware ct
bis conduct in this respect, and was glad to
correct the foolish, nervous habit. Have you
never seen children of different schooh "play-
ing school" together, and each one wants every-
thing done just as "my teacher" does it? Who
of us cannot remember the words and ways of
HOW TO BE NOBODY.
is easy to be nobody, and we 'will tell you
ow to do it. Go to the drinking' saloon
to spend your leisure time. You need not drink
much now; just a little beer or some other
ilrJLik. In the meantime, play dominoes, check-
ers or something else. tT kiii time, so that you
will be sure not to read any useful books.
If you read anything, let it be the dime novel
of the day; thus go on, keeping your stomach
full and your head e'uaptr, sad yourself playing
lime-killing games, and ia a few years ^you'll
be nobody, unless you shouMturn oat a drunk-
ard 01- a professional gambler, either of which
is worse than nobody. There are any number
of young men hanging about the saloons just
ready to graduate and be nobodies. (N )
our teacher? Parents, teachers, are we not I afraid."
'WHO CARES FOR ME?"
POOR lone wom^n sat one evening, tliink-
j.^ ing how Sid and lone was her condition.
She Wfs^oll and almost h'lple?s,wth little pf
of this word's goods which she coald call .her.
own. "Who cares for me?" thought she.
Suddenly this verse cmt to her remembrance:
'■For we have not an High Priest, which can-
not be touched with the leeling of our infirmi-
ties."
It was like a fl^od of sunshine. Hfr doubts
and fears we.e all gone. Whit need of earthly
friends to cheer and soothe her declining yeare?
Jesus knew her every c:ire and sorrow, and He,
"the L ird of g ory," was touched with the feel-
ing of her infirmit'es. How precious is the
thought that we can all have such a friend
iievery season of trial and distrts.-! "I viH
not leave you comfortless," are the Savior's
■riacious words. "My peace I give onto yov;
not as tlie world gmlb, give I unto you._ Let
not ycur heart be troubled, neither let it be
(.V)
520
TBEE BRETBEREJST ^T ^VOJriK.
rethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
AUGUST 30, 1881.
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PEELING SAFE.
UNDER the head, "An Inquiry" a writer in
the Christian Standard of Aug. 13th,
says:
"Dear Bro. Errett:— I am afraid we have
overlooked many important items in fully re-
storing the church to its primitive purity and
holiness. There seems to be a retrograde in
place of progression in the spiritual life of the
churches at present. I think it is wholly on
account of our not having ^.one our duty as we
should; it seems t^at politics, the fashions and
maxims of the world, ire choking out spiritu-
ality and causing a downward tendency.
Christian women are taught how to adorn
themselves in the second chapter of Timothy
and third of Jame-, and we iail to come up to
its requirements. We are also taught to greet
onfl another with a kiss of charity, and that
feet-washing w.is counted as a good work in
the days of the apostles. We fail to do either
of these. We may talk about the church con
verting the world, but it looks as if the worid
was converting the church at present. It is
strange to me that we plead so strongly for a
return to Primitive Christianity, and fail to
reaeh-the perfect standard ourselves. Would
to God our brethren would lay aside the first
principles of Ciristianity and go on to per-
fection, as Paul teaches! In my reading oi
the Standard, I have not seen anything
for or against these things; most all our breth-
ren say they ought to be done, but saying and
doing are quits different. Now, Bro. Errett,
do you think we are safe without teaching and
doing whatsoever is required of us? I don't
feel safe, and I am not by myself. If our
Brotherhood would put God's law in force and
practice, it would do more good in one year
than onr preachers can do in ten years, or I
may say in twenty, in the organizsd state of
our congregations at present.
I know these things should be practiced j
among us, and I think you, as our editjr,
should speak in behalf of truth, and set on foot
the things that are wanting in the churches.
Many are wanting liberty at present to do
whatsoever they have a thus sajeth the Lord
for, and if you or some one else of our brethren
would approve of it, it would satisfy the long-
ings of many hearts and promote God's king-
dom in the eaith.
To this the editor of the Standard replies as
follows:
"The writer is, we think, entirely mistaken
in supposing that the declension complained of
is traceable to unfaithfulness in the particulars
mentioned. The proof of this is found in the
fact that the people who practice these things
—the German Baptists, for instance-ara as
full of complaint about spiritual declension as
any others, and quite as much trouble as any
with dissensions and alienate os. is neitlerthe
salutation nor the washing of feet is enjoined
as a church observance or ordinance, but both
are left to be obeyed at such times. as cireum
stances justify their observance— tiie former on
such occasions as found in Acts 20: 36-38, ani
the latter whenever it is called for as a good
work or a rite of hospifality (1 Tim. 6: 10),. we
have no authority to place them where they
donot b:iong— that is among church ordin-
ances. The letter and spirit of New Testa-
ment instruction on these questions may be
duly honored by the writer of "An lEquiry,"
and by all others, without introducing un-
authorized observances into the public meet-
ings of the church."
EEITAHKS,
First, permit us to say that a command of
Gad cannot be set aside because the people
murmur and desire something else. Should
some among a people even abuse an ordinance
of God's house there would be no excuse in
any man setting it aside. The command—
the ordinance must be obeyed by the faithful,
no diffdi-ence what others do.
Second, the German Baptists as a people are
not complaining about "spiritual declension."
A few may incline to that view, but nowhere
has the church expressed herself as declining;
but on the other hand she has endeavored to
strengthen and increase in spiritual power and
true holiness.
It is a pretty broad assertion that "neither the
salutation nor the washing of feet is enjoined
as a church observance or ordinance." Does
Mr. Errett require the Scriptures to say, "This
is an ordinance" before he will obey it? Does
he maintain that before he will observe feet-
washing as Christ did, the words. "This is an
ordinance" must appear after John 13: 14-16?
Before he will salute his brethren with a holy
kiss, does he require the words, "This is an
ordinance" after Rom. 16:16, 2 Cor. 13:12,
1 Thess. 4: 26, 1 Pet. 5: 14? Will he be so kind
as to answer? No doubt the individual who
made the "inquiry" WLuld feel safe if he were
to comply with the commands of the Gospel,
and a compliance with the commands means i
spiritual grpwth. Thousands, if they were not J
shackled with the notions of preachfrs, would
turn to the Lord and obey him in teet-washing
as they do in repentance. They sje the com-
mand, and believe they should o^ey it, but
the preachers are opposed to i.t, hence the in-
quirer lapses into a sort of sei;uriiy behicd the
preachers and all go on in Ihnr unsafe con-
dition. But every effort is made to turn aside
the plain commands on the salutation and fett-
washing. Mr. Errett regards feet-washiug as
a "good work." Certainly it is a good work—
we have never insisted that it was an evil work.
Breaking bread and dividing the cup are 'good
works"— not evil works by any means. Every
institution of the Lord's is a good work. This
IS no excuse for not doing as Jesus did— wash-
ing the brethren's feet m the church. We
pause to hear from Mr. Errett. ii. ii. b.
0"
TRACTS AND PAPERS.
N page 538 of next issue brother James M.
Ntff under the head of "Missionary Work"
will strike an impoi tint b a leh ol that sub-
ject. That good literature— doc!rine and the
prom is8s of God through Christ, can bo made
to reach the heads and hearts of many people,
is undeniable. I often wonder why \fic leave
so many golden opportunities slip through our
fingers. The Brotherhood has ilie doctrine—
the great power of Gcd unto salvation. It has
tie talent to put it into force; ths money to
get it ready to send out; and we believe willing
hands to distribute the truth. One thing is
lacking- the toill to contributa the necessary
money.
When we began the pablication of theB. at
VV., we organized a "Gospel Tract Society" and
invited everybody to come and help. Many
responded so that now there is on intsrest about
$100 for the purpose of distributing tracts and
papers free. The annual interest is $32. Al-
ready we have announced our readiness to send
outfree tracts; but the fund is wholly inade-
quate to the demands. Instead of $100 the
fund on interest should be increased to $1000
or $5000. The interest of this amount would
send tens ot thousands of tracts all over the
broad land. Many a soul could be brought to
the knowledge of the truth and the love of it,
by this means.
While at the late A. M., a dear kind brother
informed us that he intended to bequeathe
something to the Society. Those contemplat-
ing djing this, may confer with us, and we
will give all the information desirable. We
shall also bs pleased to receive suggestions as
to the best course to pursue in carrying out
this work.
If the fund is increased and pamphlets given
away so that we need not hold the stock, we
can print tracts and pamphlets much cheaper
than we now offer them for sale, thus doing
more good with the same amount of money.
Speak your minds freely, brethren and sisters;
and help us to sow the good seed by means of
the press.
Elsewhere you. will find the result of giying
THS BRETHREN- AT ^t-QRK:.
521
away your papers. Friend C, u rfjoicing over
good literature; and the way was opened for
him to rej jice by a brother haiidiog him copies
of your paper. We say yoi/r papur; for it is
yours as well as ours; and it is desired that you
use it as jours.
Recently a friend wrote ua that he incident-
ally came across the ilrst and second pages cf
B. AT W., and he became so interested that he
subscribed for the paper, and he now rf joices
in the trutn. These results deniDustrate the
wisdom of making greater tff irts to distribute
tracts and papers in defense of primitive Chris
tianity. K no wing the power for gcod in pa-
pers, it is hoped that every paper represeaticg
itself as teachicg the doctrine of Christ as
held forth by our people, will be conducted on
Christian principles, and stni out nothing
that will disgrace our lioble profession. Strifet
bickerings and quarreling among brethren and
churches are not calculated to win souls to
Christ, and as Christ has not commanded that
we preach tach other's failings to the. world,
all oar readers will please excuse us if we re-
fuse to do so.
TRINE IfflMERSION.
lized for the remission of sms>" (Acts 2: 2S) and
be a ''Seventh-day Advent ; ' but a man can
hold that view and be a Ciiristian. If a man
cannot believe that part of the Gospel which
says baptism is for the remission of sins (Mark
IC: 16, Acts 2: 38) and be a Scventh-Jay Ad-
ventist, then it follows that t^ be a Seventh-
day Adventia' is one thing, and to be a Chris-
tian another thi. g. If these are not identical,
onemnst be iparious; and will tie Times ii-
dare "K<;pent ard be bapliz d for the re-
mission of sins,'' spurious? There must be no
shifting around, Ist tbe is.ue bs mst f.quartly.
Can a man bs a Christian wit'soit believing in
Seventh-day Adveniism? Will the Times skei
some light on this? ir. ir. e.
A suuBEB of counties in the Southern part
of this State have been unfortunate in losing
all their corn. The chinch-bugs, assisted by
drought, have literally swept all from that
usually prosperous rf gloa. The brethren here
have been rtquested to aid by furnishing corn
for feed so that the farmers can put in their
Fall grain, and it is hoped that our members
will respond in their usual liberal manner.
The command "Give to him that asketh thee'
can now be obeyed from the heart. There is a
blirssing around that command for him who
obeys it; and as we are for the commandments
of God, let us show onr love by obeying them.
It is our reasonable service.
WHAT PAPERS ARE DOING.
T^HE following shows what a religious paper
i
io.
conducted on Christian principles will
A WRITER in The Signs of the Times says:
"I do not know how it wili strike fithers,
but I do not see haw we can send men out to
preach who are not sound on the baptism ques
tion. For my own part I think trine immer-
sion as much of a corruption of the ordinanot
aa pouring, when we take into view the d';sigu
cf baptism, and the event of wh'ch it is a rr^em
otial. Of course it does not seem so to on:
Danker friends; they are siccere as many ad
vocates of sprinkling are."'
The writer is not certain about trine immers-
ion bting a corruption; hs Gn]j thinks it i-.
Paul, before his convdrsion, vaiily thought thai
he "ought to do many things contrary to the
name of Jesus of Naziroth;" but in due timt
he repented and had no more such thoughts.
We believe tbe writer of the foregoing iteiii
will think diffdrently when he repents and i^
baptized "lor the remission of sirs," ''into the
name of the Falhtr, and cf the Sou, ando! the
' Holy Ghost."
The editor of the Times adds some assump-
tions to the item. The following is his closing
paragraph: ^
" If they had the strength' of argument with
them on history, that would not convince us
that they had the truth, because church history
proves no obligation in the absence of Jicript
ural evidence. As the writer above says, their
view is clearly shown to be erroneous, 'when
we take into view the design of baptism.' Ni.
indiv.daal can consistently hold that view as a
Seventh- day Adventiat."
The Times will not be convinced. It is de-
termined to blunder on in error. Does it stili
maintain that there is no "Scriptural evidence"
for "baptizing into the name of the Father,
and of the Sjn, and of the Holy Ghost?" It
may be that a man cannot consisteutly hold
the view that he should "repent and bs bap-
I am living where no "Dankards'' prea-.h, —
in facs never heard one presch; but happily
met with a "Duakara" who gave me two num-
bers of the Bbethrs-s: at Woek, which after
reading, coavinctd me of their great moral and
religious teachings. I am now a subscriber to
your paper, have gotten cn% or two more
for you — think I will be able to get you ten or
iwelve in a short timp. I am not working for
money; but for Christ, and I (eel that I am
doing a good work whan I labor for the circu
:ation of tbe beet moral and religious paper I
ever read. Yours Truly,
C.
Our friend seems in esoelient spirits ani
manifests a true working head. Hj goes into
the canvass, not for money, but for Christ,
This is the proper motive. He has b'-en prop
erly equipped, and we pray Gjq to Leip him
m the campaign against sin, and in behalf
of good literature. We commend his z sal to our
brethren everywhere.
Beg. J. Funk, cf Rp.>r, Cal, writes: "In
answer to Bro. Hylton's query in riference to
the church of Indian Brtthren, I will say
that I have only found one who claims to
have a personal knowledge of abapt'z^d Indian
and no definite knowltdge cf such a church.
I am inclined to the opinion it is enly a 'fairy
story,' or, perhaps a dream, and it' a dream
pjrhsp3 Bro. Bashor caa 'intr-rprd' it."
The meeting at Arcanum, Ohio resolved to
go by way of the Miami Elder^' Pttition. We
leara Brn. Diniel Brower, J. Kaufman and
S. Mahler put themselves on record as staunch
for the Brotherhood. The meeting was large,
yet those who stood up (a vote by standing up
was taken) were few compared to the multi-
tude. Some who voted to go out, regretted
it and wept bitterly tf oer the meeting. Ah, yt a
in a few years some will return to the loving
embrace of the church a.d repent the step now
taken. Oi;hers will die sad and sorrowful, look-
ing back on this mistake of their life and see
what j >Y and comfort they have lost. Those
who call such meetings sni cause divisions
ffiuit take the responybility. We know of
no church in Illinois that will be affected by
the meeticg.
Bko. John, the apostle, made very few
crooked furrows with the Gospel plow. He
was always on the march with the rest of the
Apostles; and it perchance, a wicked person
cept in unawares to spy out the liberty of
God's children, he raised his voice in thundei
tone?, and warned his brethren of the danger.
Of Diothtephas, who loved to have pre-emi-
nsnce— who loved high positions and made
"tools'" of men to help Lim up, brother John
said: ''If I can I will bring to remembrance his
works which he doeth, prating against us with
wicked words." You see Diotrephas prated
against him wi;h wicked wor.'s; f r this and
other reasons, Bro. Joha woullhave no fellow-
ship with him. "He that doeth evil hath not
seen God."
Eeoes^tly a number of Indian Chiefs were
taken to Washington to confer with the gov-
ernment in regard to their reservations. When
Secretary Kirkwood inquired whether they es
pected the government to give anything to the
Sioux for the pel mission given to the Poncas to
live on their lands, White Thunder drew him-
self up proudly and said: "No, my friend, that
13 not whit I want. You tjld me yesterday I
ought to have pity upon these poir Poncas.
If I have pity upon them, I am not going to
take thfir money. We give them the lands
they need." This was the sivages' idea of
pity. . , i
Beo. Timothy was commanded to stir up the
gift that was in him. He was to do the stiring
himself. Now a-days some wait for the Holy
Ghost to stir up their gift; some wait for the
college to stir them up, while other some think
the Sunday-school should do the stirring. A
few are stirring up the gift themselves. Let
there be a general stirring of gifts to the honor
of God and the praise of his glory.
It is said that D.'an Stanley's penmanship
was worse than Hor£' e Greeley's, and that
there w^re comparatively few compositors that
could set up his manuscript without making
errors. It appears that the majority of the
best thinkers have been poor writers. It is a
consolation to some editors. — Primitive Chris-
tian.
Very consoling to us.
5 -J -2
TtiE BRETHREN ^T M^ORK-
"LYING A MAN DOWN."
BY D r. SATLOE.
Elito's Brethren at ]Vo>k: —
I COPY from tbe Christian: "Oae of the
oldest instrumentaiiiiea of evil in tlie
■world is a lie. Satan entered into tbe garden
of EJen with a he in lii3 mouth, and tlirouglj
that lie brought ruin to oiu- race. Following
the example of their father, who was a liai
from the beginning, the children of the devil
have fiom tiiat time d^alt largely in lies.
As Satan lied to introducs am into the
world, so Cain, the first murderer, lied to con-
ceal his bleed, crimt ; aid when askid, 'Where
is thy broihei?' replied, '1 know not; am I m)
brother'ti ktepei ?' From that time, lies have
been favorite instruments in the hands of ihi-
devil and his children. Men have gone astray
from the womb, tpc-akiug lies, instances cl
falsehood are abunflaul ; and whether we con-
sider tne btckslidiug prophets Ijing to Gud'>
mtbsenger to induie Lim to dia.bty the divine
comiuaadmrn:, (1 K ii^s 13: 18): or G^hazo
lyirg to N-iaman, to ub:ain silver and raiment;
or Jtzebel, coEcccting lies to accompiijh tht
death of Naooiu, tnat her husband mighi
have his vineyard for a kitchen garden; or
the &p)>tkte Irraelites, who taught thfir
tojigues to speak lits, and wear;ed ihemselvei-
to cuaimitiniqijit) (Jcr. 9:5); or the Jewsseek
ing lalse vvitn' sses to lie against Carist and
accoii.ijlish his overthrow; or the jriests ana
rulers who hire the soldiers to lie, and denj
his resurrection; or the false aposiUs, who
skiid.-rQuslj report' d that Panl was nilling to
do evil that gocd mij;ht come of it ; or the ec
clfcsiastical cl gnitariss of later day.', who have
slandered and maligued those who refused to
yield to their swaj ; or the < ffice seekers or poli-
tician- who by i'alithood vull down patriots
and txalt demagogue.?; or ti^icky traitors who
seek by slanders to hiLd r ethers and advance
themselves; or rascallj litigants, who trump up
false accounts to iffsefc the jui-t claims of those
they have wronged and defrauded ; or writers and
editors who garnish their papers with lies and
false accusatioDf; or invesiigafcing cemmittees
who whit-wa^h their own partisans and black
wash everybody els^ ; or rabid sectarians who
slander ihose who will nut follow in their lead,
or bigots, who bdlie a man who clings to the
Word of God, and will not abandon it to adopt
their opinions; or inc: mpetent cifice holders,
who, ignorant of their proper duties, keep their
partisans by manufacturing votes and commit-
ting election frauds, misrepresenling and trying
to crush those who are trying to expose their
crooked ways; or secret cl.ques and combina-
tions, that assail honest and open-hearted men
with sly insinuations, until the air is thick with
whispered falsehood; or gossips who seek to
make their neighbors as aisreputable as them-
selves; or coquettes, who he and deceive to spite
and :i jure those who may rival them; or false
brethren in the church and ministers who whis-
what they are afraid to assert; all these seem to
proceed upon the understatidiug that filsehood
18 a legitimate weapon, and that tbe easiest way
to get rid of a p'^rson whom they dislike is to
LIE THEM DOWN. '' Such persons'do greatly
err. It is one. of the hardest things in the
world to lie a man down. A man is tbe wcrk-
tnaQshinof the Almighty; a mm is God's child;
a lie is of the devil's own, for he is the father oi
it. A lie is but a breath, end it has nothing
behind it but a liar, whose breath is in his nos
trils, and who, unhss he repents, is doomtd to
the lake of fire. A man who has laid hold up
on eternal life is nut to be killed by a lie, no
matter how smoothly or plautibly ii may be
cold, whether by one man or by ten men. It may
be whispered in private or proclaimed m pub-
lic; it may be uttered by a gossip, reported bj
a committee, publishfd by a society, adopted bj
a oonferenc", and scattered all over the world;
ic may be promulgfated where no reply is per
mittf d, it may be voted to be true by forty men
who kniw nothing about it, and wno refuse to
hear the testimony ot faithful witnesses who
are ready to bfScm that it is false; it may be
■cattered where it cannot be followed and con
o'-adicted; and what of it? li is simply a lib
It has no life in it, and it canntt have perma-
nent power. It may d) great harm; it may
divide families, ruin homes, separate friends,
derange business, and make the hearts of the
righteous sad, but after all it tan h:ive no per
manent effiCii. A lieis doomed. Manfighisii.,
Gjd fights it. angels fight it heaven fights it.
i^i^rth tights it, time £;;ht8 it, eternity fights it,
aad the judgment day d-joms it, and the fires ot
aell will swallow it up with whosoever loveih
ad maketh a lie, from the first liar, whose
reath poisoned the air of Paradise, to the last
liar who hes and dies impenitent and unsaved.
It is d fii'ult to lie a man dcwa. ^ man who
id lied up must fall; a man who is lied down ib
very likely to rise at last."
to off-iud any ooe by telling them of their sin?,
especially if said sins happen to be very popu-
lar. Some are so sensitive that the poor minis-
ter dare not, if he wants to please some of our
modern Ahabs, say anything about the useless
habit of using tobacco, nor preach non-conform-
ity to the world in conversation, action, and
dress. Ntither do they want the minister to
say very mich about eternal judgment and the
horrors of hell, wh-re the worm dieth not, and
the fire is not quenched. But to please some
wou d-be Christians the minister's word must
be like the word of some of the world's false
prophets.
I hope our ministering brethren will be like
Micaiah of old, " What the L ird saith unto me,
that will I speak;" or, in the language of Paul
to Timothy, "Preach the word; 'le instant in
season, out of season; repriV.}, rebuke, exhort
with all long suffering and doctrine."
Also, to the edit irs of the BEETHRElf AT
Work I would say, though you maypiblish
things that are not desired by the carnal mind,
and they may say, like Ahab sa d of the propbgt
Micaiab, " I hats h;m tor he doth not prophesy
good concerning ms, but evil," go on in the
even tenor of your ways, and publish the truth,
even if some fljsh- pampered soul does writhe
and groan under the sturdy strokes of the sword
of the Sjirit. It is better for them to groan
now, in tais day of grace, than '' when the Lord
Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his
mighty angels, in Aiming fife taking vengeance
on them that know not G id, and that obey not
the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Taess.
1: 7-8.
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A PETRIFIED BODY.
For the Bretliroii at Woric.
PREACH THE WORD.
BY GRANVILLE NETINGEB.
" As the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me
that wiU I sijeak."— 1 Kings 22: 14.
J^HE above language was used by the prophet
Micaiah to the officer tnat informed him
that Ahub, king of Israel, wanted him to in
quire ot tbe Lord whether he should go up to
Ramoth-gilead to battle; he also told he proph-
et that the other "prophets (abaut four hun-
dred) declare good unto the king with one
mouth: Let thy woid, I pray thee, be like the
word of one of tnem, and speak that which is
gocd." Nor are the men, of like disposition of
the officer, confined to that age alone; we find
them in this much-boasted nineteenth century.
Yes, dear reader, they are in all walks of life;
they pervade every society, and they contami-
nate our holy Christianity with their pernicious
ways.
Some people want the Gospel preached, but
BT LEWIS M, KGB.
IN answer to your request, in B. at W., that
those of your readers who knew of oetri-
tirid human bidies would give a statement of
the case, I will say that in the spring ot 1859
I saw sui-h a sight. A young lady, aged about
eighttien, had died and been interred in the
Leon Cemetery some five or six years. On ac-
count of the extension of the town p'at, the
cemetery was moved, and I witnessed the re-
interment of the above, and the body was, or at
least seemed to be, a solid stone, while others,
re interred at the same time, were entirely de-
ayed.
Gardon Grove, Iowa, Feb. 23. 18S1.
than he hath said: "He that exalteth himself
per what they dare not speak, and insinuate j they want the preacher to be very careful not] shall be abased."
One of the ancient sayings was: "Every-
thing -iji life has two bauds, but it must be a
bad disposition, indeed, which will ever (through
pre j ad ice or j-'alousy,) be seiz'ng the wrong
one." Jeremy Taylor says: ''Esteem not thy-
self to have prcficed in religion, unless thou
thmkest well of others and meanly of thyself;
therefore never accuse any one but thyself. He
that diligently watches himself will be willing
to be silent concerning others." But a greater
THE BRETHREN AT ^^ORK-
52 ;i
J. S. MOHLEK,
Bditoe.
All communicationa for this department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mp.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
first-born of all the living. If so, who was his
wife? Mart C. NcKMAN.
"Will some one please explain 1 Cor. U : 34. 35 V
Why are women to keep silence in the church V —
Sha.l they not sing or pray or what shall they dor'
A Kkothek.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Eevelatlous V C. D. II.
Bro David Moore wants to know whether there
is more Sc/iplure tor an orgau in a family than to
dance.
BAPTISMS AGAIN.
Please explain Heb. 0: 1,2. We r 'ad, we should
leave the p inciples of the doctrine of Christ, we
sho .Id go on unto perfection, not laying again the
foundation of repentance from daad works, and
of faith towards God, of the ductriae of bap-
tisms, etc. What baptisms had P tul reference to,
seeing he uses the plural number V In the Ger-
man the reading is different; "Von iter Tvufe, i-on
dei-Lehre." Here we have but one doctrine and
one baptism. How are we to re(;oncile the mat-
tery ,1.H. MiLLEK.
IN answer to J. H, Miller's qjerj, as'givm
abova, we offer the following :
The point in the qusry ia, how to harmoR;z=(
the German with the English rendition; since
the English refers to baptism in the plural, and
the (German, seemingly in the singular. By a
careful examinatioD, however, we learn that
the English and German texts perfectly har-
monizj.
Nouns in German, ending in e, have the same
termination in the plural as in the singular,*
Lehre, Taufe, Waerse, are all nouns end ng in
e and mi.y be either singular or p'ural. Ttie
sense or adjectives with which such nouns are
identified, must determine their plurality or
singularity. In Eph 4: 5, we have "JEine Tau-
fe,'" this, of course, means, "one b p'ism," but
it is not the ending of the noun Taufe-, that de-
termines its singularity, but the adjective eine
— one. Where no adjective is used, the sense
of the language determines the character of
the noun.
The result is that the German translation is
correct; so is the Euglish. There is no conflict
in the translations of those two languages.
It occurs to our mind that the term " Bap-
tisms" as used by Paul in Heb. 6: 1, 2, finds its
location as follo.ws:
1st. Baptism by water.
2ud. Baptism by the Holy Spirit.
Here are two baptisms, which all Bible read-
ers know, are indispensibie requisites to our in-
duction into the kingdom ol heaven. " Born
of water and of the spirit," means tho sama
thins, and pertains to the "first principles.'"
Peter, on the day of Pentecost, substantiates
the above view of the suhj-ict as follows: "' Ee-
pent and be baptized every c ne of you in the
name of Jesus Christ for the remission of fins,
and ye shall receiye the gift of the Holy
Ghost."
Here also are two baptisms, one by water,
for the remission of sins; the other, the bap-
tism of the Holy Ghost— cleaily implied.
John the Baptist bears witness to the same
effict where he sayp, "I indeed baptize you
with Wityr; but one mightier than I cometh,
the latohet of whose shoes I am not worthy to
unloose; he shall baptize you with the Holy
Qhost and with fire." Luke 8: 16.
Here we also have one baptism by water; an-
other by the Holy Ghost. We might cite the
readf r to other passages of a similar character,
but deem those already offered as being suffici-
ent to show that "baptisms" belonged to the
Christian dispensatii n, and were among thf
first requisites ia the kingdom of grac?. Paul
wanted the Hrbrew brethren not to stop at a
mere introduction into the kingdom, but to go
on to p.^rfection. ,r. s, ii.
*jSrot always do " nonns in German, ending in e
have the same termination in the plural as in the
singular." W e do not like to differ from our es-
teemed correspondent, but now about such words
as, Gi'ScJiichti-, Hi'tuif, Flaiihe, etc.? See Mentz's
German-English Dictionary. l. a. plate.
SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN
TONGUE.
H
E who looked down from the heavens upon
tender compassion, left the shining courts of the
" Beautiful Tempi-,'' and the ^lory which he
had with his Father since the wor'd began;
look upon himself the form of a aeryant, mt.de
himself of no reputation and at last was nail-
ed to the cross, suffeiing all the excruciating
horrors of an ignominious death.
Behold the incarnate Son of Gid, susparded
between keavdn and earth, nailed there ly cruel
hsnds. The sun refuses to look upon the
-cene and veils his face with darlness; the earth
hsaves and trembles; the veil ci the temple is
rent in twain; angels weep; a dreadful, death-
like silence reigns. He has cried: "It is finish-
ed," and lost man is redeemed and saved through
bim.
0 faithful, scientific theologian! how canyoi
meditate upon these things and leave man's
whole duty untold? Prepare to meet thy God.
Lay aside your garb of ostsntatious self-.-isteem
and buckle on the armor of humility and faith-
fulnfs?.
Is pure, undttilsd religion a fcifntlfic delu-
sion ? Are lectures, three or four hours long,
upon the nature of sound, feasts for the soul
that is huns;ering and thirsting after righteous-
ness? Does the anxious and inquiring sinner
find peace and consolation in this?
" Know ye not to whom ye yield yourselves
servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom
ye obey, whether of sin unto death or ob di-
ence unto righteousness." Is God mocked? —
Are his revealed laws written in an unknown
tongue?
It would appear so, to hear some of our mo-
dern theolrgists explaining them. When the
Weary and sin- burdened soul is about is about
to fall benpath his load oi guilt aid despair, the
sweit voice of that Holy O^ie whispers, "My
grace is sufiieient for thee,"
What comfort! what cocsol-.ti n! Can
tongue utter the praises due such a kind and
loving friircd? His ways are not our ways. At
the close of many religious services, can the
Great Judge look with pleasure upon the min-
itt J.-, aad fay, " Well done, good and faithful
servant; thou hast not shunned to declare the
whole ccursel of Gcd?"
How very dircouraging to 1 vors of truth as
well as seekers to go up to the house of Gud,
expecting to hear what the Master would have
them do and to receive eccoaragement, but in-
ateid of this, the minister describes some tree
that grew on Oiiytt's snmmit, how beautifully
Us branches waved in the gentle breiz ; or how
some clear, sparkling stream coursed its way
•rom the mountain to the sea; here leaping
som* mighty precipice; there quittly and gent-
ly moving on, queeching the thirst of a tilt d
pi dj^stribii as he tfavels r n, or eulog z'cg soma
living or depaiti d millionaire, cr using lan-
guage! that is not in comiuon use.
Uuless the meanings of the words used, are
understoc d by tlis fearer?, it is ail oup, as
tuough not a werd cr syllable had been
uttt-rtd.
B ethrfn, be not deceived; see to it that your
religion is grounded aud Sounded upon the
trutb, with Christ for 3 our Guide, Counselor,
Teaehfr End Companion. Ifyoud», jou can-
uot remain in error, nor go far wrong.
True religion is not a cloak to hide our faults
behind, nor coynr up our sins; nor is it a mfrans
by which the arrogant or haughty theoiigian
ear. secure happicess here or hyreafttr.
'■ If any man speak, let him s-peak as the
oracles of God; if any man minister, let him
do it as 0* the a .ility that G' d aiv<fth; that
God in all thing-* m ly be glorified through Je-
sus Chntt. to whom be paise, ho.jcr and do-
minion Joifevor aud forever. — Aai-u."
S 0 Laekiss.
To be perfertly j is: is an attribute of the di-
vine nature; to b« so to the utmost of our
ability, is the glory of man.
Be ca'm. Trust in G d. He will deliver
you. "Tue whirlwind shall scatter" your en-
emy. There will be "open rivers in high
places, and fount lias in the midit of the val-
leys" (Isa. 41: 18) for all "th^m' that make
peace" and seek ''ih; righteousness of God."
IlELia-ios" claims the body. St. Paul con-
stantly insi&ts on t'ae sar clification of "the
body." Tho body as well as the sou^ and spir-
it is ta be preserved blameless. " Thou shalt
love the Lord with all thy strength." Not that
some half-grown, sickly boy should imitate the
restless labors of a full-grown, firmly-knit, able-
bodied man. "All thy strength." Toat much
— no more — no leas. Lrt lazy, sleep-lcvlng, in-
dulging Sybarites know, that they can. ot fce
followers of Him who bore the cross. As re-
gards tae body, .the Bible if quires that we
keep it pure, keep it healthy, keep it at work,
beep it under, keep it on the altar. When thou
hast lovtd and served the Lord with all tny
strength, worry not. " It is in vain for you to
rise up early, tojjt up late, to eat the biead of
sorrow; for so he giveth his beloved sleep."
5y.4:
THE BRETHREN ^T "m^ORK-
§mxt^mnkmL
Census; Distribution.
A circular will soon be S9nt from this offiee
mak.ng certain inquiries regard ng the sched-
ules sent out In order that the recipients
may understand what is wanted I make the
following explanation. In the compilation of
the returns made per the schedules it is intend-
ed to do it by counties. Now the peculiar or-
ganization of tbe church is such that to tab-
uiata any church as belonging to the county
from which it is scheduled would be very
unsafe. Tb us the-Buffdlo Valley church is in
the heart of Uiiion couaty, an! numbers, say
two hundred. To credit two hundred to Un-
ion county would be an error because about
forty of them belong in Clinton Co., Pa. In
the blank sent there are appropriate lines for
the statement as to whjre the returns^d popu-
lation of the church belongs, by counties.
Another most important thing will be the
inquiry as to the ministers of the church. A
clergyman, by the ruling cf the cffice is one
authorized by the rules of his sect to solemnizs
marriages. This cuts out our first-degree mfn.
Oa the circular sent is a statement as above
and on the blank lines for the purpose write
out the names, postoffijes, counties, and States
of each and every preacher of evei-y degree be-
longing to the congregation witii the state-
ment of his grade on the same line. Do it
Eompthing like this:
Bishop J jlm Smith, Laurel P. 0., Union Co., Pa.
7ncl. Deg. John Brown, Crossroad P. 0., Clinton Co., Pa.
1st. Deg. Wm. Jones, Hillside, P. 0., Union Co., Pa.
Do not on any account omit a single name
nor a statement of his rank. This will g've us
a correct list of preachers which does not now
exist. Many a minister is not down on the
almanac list; many of those down are a thous-
and miles away from their credited places of
reiid-^nce and I found one name the owner of
wbicti had been dead for nine years. The rest
of the circular explains itself.
There are a few churches in each State
which will furnish their reports imperfectly be-
cause of a fdilure to observe the few instruc-
tions given. The circular will be sent to any
name on the schedule, and in many cases those
who did not write up the schedule will receive
the circular. "In all such cp.ses all there is to
do is to fill it all the same, observing exactness
and p'aianess. The envelope sent is a free
one and no stamp is required. In some cases
stamps are put on official business. This is a
useless expease. One thing more. When you
write me about any church, begin your letter
something like this: "In regard to the German
Baptist church, Buffalo Valley, Uaion Co., Pa.,
in the Middle District of Pennsylvania," etc.
This enables me to locate the point under dis-
cussion without trouble.
I will be glad to answer any questions with-
in reason, and close by thanking the brethren
for their almost universal courtesy and prompt-
ness, and will be glad at any time to hear of
their spiritual or temporal affiirs by letter.
PRELIMINARY REPORT.
This preliminary report is made with a view
of detecting errors. If you notice any dapli-
Philadelphia churches, if they are the same
thing, or if any church is not down, at onc3
notify me. Always specify ihe State and Dis-
trict of the Stats. ExiiiLiine the list carefully.
It is not too late to make corrections.
EA.STERH" DISTRICT OP PESTNSYLVAIflA.
Germantown
Chiqaes Creek
M!ingo
Coventry
Green Tree
Philadelphia
West Conestoga
East Conestoga
Am well, N. J.
40 Conewaga 275
373 Ephrata 303
168 Ha:field 85
260 Upper Dublin 67
]90 Big Swatara 276
12± White Oik 436
200 Indian Ceek 170
■ 200 Sand Brook, N. J. 40
262
Five churches out.
MIDDLE DISTRICT UP PA.
Buffilo Valley
James Creek
Upper Conewago
Mardh Creek
Dry Valley
Huntingdon
Spring Ran
Antietam
Upper Codores
Aughwick
Duncansville
Snake Spring
Yellow Cre.=k
180 Wocdbury
98 Hopewell
300 Cedorfs
199 Clover Creek
125 L Cumberland
175 U. Cumberland
330 Perry
460 Lost Creek
200 Lower Conewago
225 Warrior's Mark
176 nidge
218 Back Creek
300 Palling Springs
The M ddle District of Pennsylvania is
388
207
170
350
313
180
101
275
250
126
70
235
20O
all
THE ^VESTEBlr DISTKICT OF PA.
200
55
79
100
48
351
275
88 Elk Lick
109 R-d Bank
30. Montgomery
11 Fairview
75 Clarion
200 Johnstown
300 Meyersdale
150 Brethren's Mission 40
99 Summit 150
157 Middle Creek 320
245 Stony Creek 75
85 DunniEg's Creek 90
lis Jscob's Creek 150
139 Indian Creek 260
Berlin 150
D. strict of Pennsylvania is
Ligonier Valley
Ten Mile
Roekton
Shsmoken
Somerset
Qaemahoning
George's Creek
Conemaugh
Cowanshannoch
Glade Run
Shade
Pium Creek
Brother's Valley
Manor
Tha Western
complete.
OBEGOIir.
Willamette Valley 100 Coq-ielle Valley
Rogue River Valley 25
The above completes O.-egon,
CALIPOKNIA.
Napa Church 33 Stanislaus
California 60 Eel River
Chapparal 41
California is all represented here.
MINNESOTA.
Winona 36 R o^ River
Lake Branch 28
Minnesota is fully represented.
C0L0KAD3.
St Vrain 85 This fixes Colorado.
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MARYLAND.
Middletown Valley 143 Monocacy 200
Bush Creek 163 Pipe Creek 400
Beaver Dim 75
Note: Beaver Dam church failed to reporl,
though repeatedly urged to do so. They are
here placed in company with the other church-
es of Maryland, but if they do not comply
with the regraiations and requirements of the
in accor.'iance with the statements of the ad-
j lining brethren, who report fcheai as not ouly
rebellious to th=! church but also to tneir
country during the war.
western dist, of md.
Bear Creek 205 Beaver Creek 200
Cherry Grove 65 Manor " 300
Brownsville 175 W. Ran & B'dford 500
This is all of Maryland.
N. E. DIST. OF OHIO.
W. Nimishil^ia 105 Tuscarawas 120
E Nimishiliin 159 Mohican 141
Chippewa 160 Ashland City 73 .
Sugar Creek 16.5 M pie Grove 192
C( shocton 35 Springfield 110
Mahnning 73 OnviUe 69
Owl Creek 140 Jonathan's Creek 191
Rush Creek 139 Liudonville 122
Black River 100 Danville 161
Canton 150 Mc. Zion 68
Bristol . 26 Sandy 244
Wooster 100.
Ashland, MeMabon's Creek and Delaware
churches are not scheduled. They have been
sent for again.
N. WE-TEIiN OHIO.
Lick Creek 124 Sugar Ridge 106
Wyandott . 44 Silver Creek 193
Crawford 44 Swan Creek 125
Mawme°e 114 Black Swamp 68
Rjme 170 Ligan 160
Lafayette 63 Seneca 80
Portage 83 Sugar Creek 175
Blanoh'rd & A'glaz' 6.5 R chlani 95
Eagle Creek 225 Green Spring 112
Poplar Rd=;e 150.
This is supposed to complete this district.
SOUTHERN DIST. OF OHIO.
33
45
65
cations, as for, illustration, Germantown and 1 Government they will be nnmed and recorded
White Oak 23 Stonelick 77
Pricer's Creek 128 Stillwater near D. 250
L. Twin Creek 226 Covington 250
U. Twin Creek 240 B ^ar Creek 213
Newton 177 Uuion City 222
Brush Creek 297 Baaver Creek 125
Lower Miami 116 Sal^m 180
Palestine 150 U. Stillwater ' 170
Fall Creek 108.
There are seven churches not represented
from this district. They are expected in this
week.
NOaiHEEN ILL.
This preliminary statement is intended for
purposes of examination and correction. Ex-
amine carefully and report promptly any errors
or daplieations.
Waddam's Grove 175 Yellow Creek 110
Cherry Grove 170 L mark 120
A.rnold's Grove 90 Hickory Grove 37
Rock Creek 90 Milledgeville 170
West Branch 130 Silver Creek 208
Piue Civek 147 Rick River 158
Pigeon Creek 38 Niperville 55
Shannon 86
This is all of the Northern District of Illi-
nois m Illinois. Several churches are in Wis-
consin which have not reported.
331^ The above is a partial repo^^ Da not
hesitate to write promptly when any error is
observable. The rest of the Uuited States will
tbus be shown up and a revised list published.
As there ara many errors in this I advice no
one to retain it for purposes of reference in
the future. The exact list will finally be pub-
lished. How.vED Miller.
Lewisburg, Union Co., Fa,
THE l^I=LEf£±IUIISS ^X ^WOXIK.
Census.
To the oiScialg of Hiirrison county Church.
Iowa: — The whole Middle D.slriet tf losva has
her rfctnrna w3\tiog on the receipt of your
church soh-r!u! 8 and you h^ve been repsatedly
asked to respond. Your delay is causing great
trouble, aud we would be glad to hear from
yon. Howard Miller.
Lewisburff, Pa.
From Lydia C. Newcomer. — I am par-
ticularly pleastd with what has appeared of
late on the C07ering. It, among other things,
gives me a decided preference to your paper
over others. I also feel to give a hearty Amen
to sister VV ealthy Clarke's article on "Way So
. Much Trouble?" May God bless her. Thank
Gjd for those soul-cheering words by C. H.
Balsbaugh to brother Ejhelman. It did my
heart good to read them. If not out of place,
I want to give words f f warning to some lUar
mothers in Israel, who strain at a gnat and
swallow a camel, look well to your hearts, and
those whose notice this may reach through
others, who go so far as to say they would not
have a p ri. d cal in the house, can you listeu
I I an editor's preaching, then';'. . . .We haie in
vited brethren Qainter and vV. Her zifr to our
meetiflg in the new house near Mountville.
Miy they come in tbe full power of the spirit
of God, and wear eomm )n clothes, made in the
order, to do the most possible good iu our
neighborhood; that they may be prepared and
not their sermons. ... I will state that we have
not more than about thirty members within a
circuit of tnree mile?, besides River Brethren,
United Brethren Mennonites, aid other sects
in large numbers. — MouyitvUle, Pa.
From L. Burke. — I have been very sick
for a week, but as we must have sickness and
trials in this world we pray the L^rd that his
grace may be sufficient for. us We have a
small church at ttiis place; we have two minis-
ters and two descons who attend to the work
of the Lord. People in this pirt of the coun-
try think the B. at W. a very good paper. I
think there will be more subscribers for it soon
JVIdy G.d Moss the editors,^,S'a///ie City, Mo.
From Henry Shidler— Father and I left
home on the 8th of Aug , en route for Chero-
kee and Crawford countie?, via Vandalia R. R
to St. Louis, thence via St. Louis and Sau
Francisco R. E Crops have a gloomy aci-
pearance all along tbe line. If it were not for
the wheat I think the people would not fare
well. I have heard so much about drouthy
Kansas; but I can say this for Cherokee
counly, that it will stand more drouth than In-
diana or Illino's. If it tad not been for the
chinch bugs they would have had abundant
crops. As it is, they will have plenty in the
Northern part of Cherokee and Crawford
counties Tha jJrospects for the Brethren
there are qaite encour»gng. They are emi-
grating irtni the other Statfs quite lively.
But for fear I may dtceive some, I will j'lit say,
those thit doa't Lki work very well had
better stay awav from Kansas. Men that have
a little money can do well by buying them a
home. Land rang'fs in price from five tn
twenty dollafs per acre. Any brethren desir-
'nj; fcpse W^t, pleaea ceil ead see tiis part,
and I would refer you to Jacob Cripr", three
miles south-west of Monmouth; also brethren
Adams and Solomon Eby. You will find these
lire! hren geathm^n out and out. I bought a
farm two miles south of Monmouth. Expect
to move there next April. Hope other breth-
ren will settle there and help build up the
church. — Clay City, Irtd.
From T. C. Wood— On Saturday before
the fourth Sunday in July we had a large and
attertive meeting in Bedford county, and
pleased to say, found all in love and peace. The
church made a call lor a preacher acd two dea-
con?. The writer had the privilege of preach-
ing to a quiet, orderly, and attentive congrega-
tion. Oa the 10th inst , the Franklin brethren
met in Pittsylvania county, where they receiv-
ed four precious souls, who msde good confes-
sions and were admitted into the church by
baptism, and three more have asked for admit-
tance into the fold. We expect more to come
soon. Tcank Gcd that the old ship Z on moves
onward .... Siurday, before the first Sunday,
we had the pleasure of meeting our esteemed
and beloved brol her Moomaw, who preached
the Word with power at this plajs, from the
time of his arrival until the followiog Friday
night, when our worthy and beloved brother
Bsahm closed the meeting at thi^ placs. Then
we proceeded on our way to the Forest school-
house, where we had a good and attentive con-
gregation SaturJay night and Sunday morn-
ing, atd where brother Moomaw preached his
closing sermons lor us. Monday we had to
part with him, as he turned his way home-
ward. May the Lord bless him in his labors.
We feel that many at this place were made to
think of thfir ways of living. Oil, that ti'ey
may ohangr, is the prayer of your brother in
love. — Lynches, Va.
From C. C. Root. — We are just now hav-
ing our annual awakening, being the week of
our annual visit and council preparatory to
Love feast and also to District Meeting. In
addiiion tj this, brothw E A. Orr is here de-
livering a series of discourses on the birth,
childhood, machiod, mission, and character of
our Savior Jesus, in such a manner as to have-
completely arreste i the attention, interest, af-
fection, and sympiithy of all who came under
hearing. 0 brethren, since we have the talent
to present Jesus in every phasp, as to show
him in natural li''e, may God help us to show
to the world his likeness in our own persons
and life and charac'er. Then, and not but
then shall we persuade men. — Mirahile, Mo,
Aug. 20.
From J. R. Miller.— This morning I went
five miles east, to council-meeting at the Biick
church, which was recently struck by light-
ning; but happily not much damage was done,
and I truit we still are all williug to trust in
bim who has all pawer for its luture protec-
tion. He who will not suffer a sparrow to fall
to the gronnd without his notice, and who has
even the hairs of our heads numbered, will cer-
ta nly not suflf-r his cbilaren to meet with
great misfortunes, unless he in his great wis-
dom sets that it is for their good, in some way,
in which case we should meekly submit, and
%f_9.m vnix^i. biio for our fnturs gtt'asijtesee - • - -
A number of brethren and sisters having as-
sembled, the 8th chapter of Romans was read,
and commented upon by the brethren, show-
ing us the great importance of being S(jiritnal-
ly minded, "For to be carrally minded is
death, but to be spiritually mil, ded is life and
peace." Rom. 8:6. When looking over the
audience I was made glad to see several there
who had never before been with us upon such
occasions, having lately come into the fold.
But while our thoughts were mingled with joy,
another subject was presented, when, alter
prayerful consideration, it was thougnt proper
to disown two of ojr numhfr, which caused
deep sorrow, to think that tbe adverfary with
his cunning craftiaess, hsd caused them to
break their solemfi bapli^mal covenant which
they made before God and many witnesse?, and
has them to honor a^id reverencs a pait of the
Mosaica' covenant, at d disregard a part of the
new. This being disposed of, next iu order
was to set the time of holding oi;r Love- least,
which was decided to b; the 4'h of Octobe-,
commencing at i P. M , to \\hich all tru y-r'e-
voted pilgrims are cordially itvited. Those
coming by rail will stop f itder at Gravelton or
Nappanee on the B. & 0 R R At the c ose
of our meeting, a brother had some papers to
distribute, which, I am fearful, are sowing too
much seed of discord ti ba prcfiable :o the
church or approved of God, at least I am loth
to patronize such, fearing I m'gbt be "bidding
them Godspeed," and thereby become a "par-
taker of their evil deed ." Aug. 21. At the
same place of meeting. Sabbath- ehool in the
morning. Address by I.f vi Iloke, cf Goshen.
Public preaching at ten by Peter Stuckman.
Funeral sermon at 11 o'clock by I. H. Miller.
At home again. Thankful to G ^d for the
blessings I enjoy, wishing m^rcy, gric?, peaoa,
and love to all the faithfal. — Locke, Iiicl.
From F. C. Myers.— We, as a little body
of followers of Christ, have .igr^ed to meet
every Thursday night at 8 P. M. and Lord's
day at 2 P. M. in order to have singing, p'ay-
er, and the reading of the Word of God. There
are nine members in (his vast city of corrup-
tion, and all apparently babes in Christ. We
ueed the Word cf G d preached to us every
L'ird's day by some true shepherd, and hope
i.he time is at hand when the Lord will open
the way so that we can h; ve cur mea's more
regular. We have not had any pr.-aehing here
'oy brethren since about the 19th of June, and
if that had not come from a wtttchful and kind
shepherd, I do not kuow how we could haV3
got along so long without th? spiritual food
... .This is a beautiful Lord's day, and if the
Lord will, we expect to meet it siste'r Pratt's
house at 2 P. M. Our lesson for tc-day is
from the 3rd chapter of Matthew. We hope
the sp rit ot Gnd will guide us into all truth
and light.— iS<- Louis, Mo.
From John Frits —Health is good. We
have had dry weath^ir for a whil^, still crops
look pretty good Bro. Martin Meyers
from Lanark, 111., and his son-ir-law from
Brown Co., Kan., came here to take a look at
our country. Thev seemed to be well pleased.
The old brother thinks of moving West in
the Spring. All that come West, come and
see us. [have over 12,000 acres of la-d for
sale, raw an<t improved. — Dilhr, Jefferson Co.,
5'2G
THE] BSETHKE]?^' ,^T l¥OK3i,
'^tiMi mi '^mipxmc^.
S. r. BoSSaitMAN,
Editor.
Al commuQioalioas tor liiis d^pirimeut ehLiuldbe ad-
drtssed to S I -Bo3ierm;m, Duukirk, Uirdin Co.,Lltiio.
CHEERFULNESS NECESSARY AS
A HEALTH PROMOTER.
THE] iiirnoy fchriu^h lift! his mmy ragg-^d
paths fur tlii traveler to encounter. Ano
notbiDg smoothes the roas;h waja of ihe world
or the rugg-d paths in life mora tbau a tmii-
ing, chtery, hap jy expression upon the face
It IS a sunsh!u>; filling in upon the he^rt ix
pelling feelings ottidjtss. It is a refreshing
shower securing us Irom the buruing of a Sd
hara. It is a njoiature thrown upon the soil
of mao prodiieitig 'a luxuriatjfc growth. Aud
a=. a Summer showpr to the dry and thirsty
ground so wonderfully recuperative is the sun-
Ghine of the heart. The burden of life, thoug
g eat, by the aid of a cheerful disposition aid
willing heart, can be borne more easily, th-
load becomes lighter and we experience a
pRmptiDg to encounter all that may obstruct
our pathway.
The inner life of most families or of individ-
uah reveals many trials, and it may be vain to
look for one family or group of individuals
without one trial. In oue there may be a way
ward son or an errini^ nittden, a husband giv
en to vice or a wife who has left the path of
virtue. In anotbtr is a lift-long f iege of sick-
ness or a awHei; little fl )wer wjio.-e ''sua went
down while it was yet diy.'' All 89eai to be
compelled to bear a burden in some form or
another.
Disappointments are various." By arduous la
hon and oirefaU 0:10217 a large competence
has baan ajcumalittd. Tae assisiin strikes or
the fire fi ni devouis, and all is swept away;
here is glojm and sorrow. In the midst of all
this gloom of the miod or sorrow of the heart
what shall be done? Fold the hands and give
up? P ne yourself awsiy into a freif il disposi-
tion at d sow the se, d.s of disease in your v-t)
vitalo? Oa no. Note is the lim.) 30U should
be truttful aiid calm. Now is when you shoala
hav- a cheeif 1)1 temper. It is just the time
when you should have a happy face and chpet-
ful words to assist you m jour trials. You
yet have ai)iliti':'8 lying doriaant. B ;stir your
E-elf £nd bring th. m out and facilitate them
to the betteriag of y lu condition. Tnere ar^
yet many harp striugs to your bemg that have
not b^en drawn out as no time was opportune,
and wuu d yet rf main dormant but tor some
trying ordeal to drtw them out. Avail you; -
self of your rfmainiiig : b lities and renew your
j urr.ey, and you will finally override every
inoantaia )U3 height of opp isition k;i0vvin2 to
the fertat con^iutt of ytur heart that your
"t^ah^r is at the h'-im."
Bg rheerful and look upon the sunny side 0!
all the coLqtests of life. It will insure good
health physically and with that fortress ot
power all ol s'.ac es in the way of success must
of U' cessity vanish away.
The condition of tbe mind has 3 great irflu-
ence upon the body, has much to do in pro-
moUng or impauiing the he^Hbi i>i the koiy^,
Aud ti 6 cond t.on of the body has a great jii-
fiaence upon the mind. H«ncw, as twin sister,-
shouid the mad and body be brought up in
tbe way of health and be so linked and inter-
woven in such healthful relationship as to be
one in poner, free from all ills.
L t cheerfulnesss, therefore, be the nation's
song, a guardian f^r the day, the opiate tor
rest, and thus the burden of life will be light-
er, health promoted, happine&s increased and
life a j >y instead of a burden. B.
TRAINING CHILDREN.
BY G. NEVINGER.
rHE importance of training children for
usi'u n S5, in this life ana in the life to
com", has engaged the mindi of the pious for
many generations; and as far as fittiug these
moral tenements of usefulness in this life, that
sheir offspring might be qialiiird by vir
tue and h-nesly to fill, with credit, the various
P'iS'.tions in society, has had the attention ot
all moral-loving people, considering the great
minds that have pondered this deep, y=t to some
extent unsolved, problem. I do not expect to
unravel all of the practical workings ot 'Train
up a child in the way he should go and when
he is old he will not depart from it,' ( Prov. 22:
6) yet I wish to add my mite to the wh ilesome
instruction that we have received from time to
time through the worthy columns of the B.
AT W. Knowing that a great many virtue-
loving persons who do not claim Jesus as their
personal Sivior, are readers of the B at W., I
would say to such: though you may use your
utmost endeavors to kei^p your children out of
slum-pits aid vicf-i'osteriug company, (and
this as far as it goes is gocdj jet if you only
prepare them for this life and they do not
"choose that good part" in tim", they will have
to spend the countless ages ot eternity with
those very cl araoters that you do not w sb
ihem to associate with h'-.re. And how can a
parent while out of Chriss. show their child the
way of eternal salvdtion? To do sj, he would
b-^ whispering in the cfcild's ear the need of a
Savior and at the same time by his actions, b-
prcclaiming in thut d ring tonei-: ' Do not ac-
cept of Christ." So in like manner a Chris-
tian parent, if a slave to any useless or vaia
practice, can do but little, by precept, in keep-
ing their thiidren out of tbe errors they hod
fallen into, as long is their actions do not cor-
respond with their words.
Paul sa^s: "And ye fatbers, provoke not
your children to wrath; but bring them up i
the nurture and admonition of the Loid"
Eph 6:4: Part of the adoionilion or instruc-
tion of the Lord is to "lova the brot'ierhood."
1 Pet. 2: 17. Therefore children should be
early impreoSid that the church is "the pillar
and ground ot tbe truth," (1 Tim. 3: 15), and
that they should look upon it with love and re
<P'Ct, that they may not in rioer yesrs consid-
er it an iron-clad organization and despotic
rule of tyranny. Whle Paul, iu the above
instruction speaks to fathers; mothers, you can
wieid an itfluenci over the miLdi of your sons
and daughters that will be seen long after that
body of yours, that spared no pains for their
heppiHesSi is eoafUnsS to Us asirre-sv house.
Yet the admonition of the L rd, in regard to
dress is, "modest apparel," and such samted-
ake cherub* should wear modest apparel as
well as the siint-like mother. Some say that
io few, in some localities, dress their children
plain, that it is a haid ta-k to carry out the
•ibove instructions.. This is all true, yet Ri jih
did not faker when arrayed against eight huu-
dred ana filty false prophets. Neither should
sou be controlled by popular opinion; for they
>vill want costly array soon enough. But while
von have control over them, let their little
hi d es remain unfettered by the fashions of
tne wor!d.
Aaoth-'r silent, nevertheless sure, agent in
the hands of Satan, is bad company. It may
consist of immoral companions, or cf trashy
literature. Great care should be taken that
(he youth have suitable reaaing matter to en-
atage their minds at home, to keep them out of
degrading society and to keep them from under
as bad an influence, — that of sinful and u?ehs3
reading; for young people will read, ard if they
do not have good reading matter they will read
'he reverse, and thus instead of reading " b -
iDg a s^vor of life unto life," it will be ren-
dered "Or death unto death."
The Sundaj-sthool, if conducted in order, is
a great help in keeping young people out of
bfcd company, and at the same time giving
them good instruction. Where u there a mor-
al man, to say nothing of a Christian, that
would sooner his boys would ramble over the
faelds hunting or by the brook fishing, or per-
chance in some nook playing caidi on Sunday
than to send to Sunday-school, where they can
ding the songs of Zion and learn of Jtsus' re-
deeming love?
MODERATE DRINKING.
U I DRINK a little occasionally for my
1. health," says the moderate drinker, and
feels that he has will-powar sufiScient to resist
the tendency to drunkenness. But while you
may have the power to resist, yet by your ex-
simple you lead another into the same line of
•'modercte use," and he cannot resist and
becomes a confirmed inebriate, and jou are the
cause of b:s destruction. Are you not youc
''brother's keeper?" Moderate drinking has
a tendency to drunkenness. How many com-
mence with opium dr, ps or pills that do not
become eonfirmtd opium inebriatee? While
m iny havH no; lost their selt control yet thouf-
auds of individuals have, and all can testify
that the tendencv of alcoholic drinks is to cre-
ate a desira for its continued use and the end
is an alcoholic inebriate. These are facts
which cannot be denied, And the only safe
we:y to live as nit to create an a( quired taste
and an attachment fur stimulants is to observe
the rule "touch not, taste not, handle not,
waich is in short total abstinence. B.
A YOUNG man having called in his physician,
said, "Now, Hir, I wish no more trifliug. My
desire is that you at once strike at the root of
my disease." "It shall be done," replied the
doctor; and lifting bis cane he smashed the de-
canter which stood on th^ table.
Truih is the property of God? tbp: pursuit of
truth Js whf^t Wongs to msM,
THE BRETL MREjST ^T AVOKK:.
5?<7
GENERAL, AGENTS
FOK THE
Brethren at Work,
TB^OT SOCIETY.
S T Boeaerman, I>iioklrk, Ohio.
B f^h '■'hv i.ena, 11'
a. A. .Sliamljorser, Graham, Mu.
8 8 Hutder, Cornoiia, 5 0
John Wise, Mulberry Grove, 111.
John Fomey, Abilene, K»n .
Dauicl Vauimaii, Vimea, 111.
J . S. Flory, LoQgmont, Oolo
John Metzger, i'erroOordo, HI.
J. W. Soathwood, Dora, Ind,
D. BroffBi. aai<>u>, Oregon.
YOLK PAPER.
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Ridings ffatij the ^itld.
Postal card communicatrons solicited for this department.
Kepurts of bapiisms especially desired.
Lanark, 111., Aug. i1, ISSl-
Two baptized at Dutchtown last Sunday, —
daughter and daughter-in-lav/ ol' Bro. Swigart.
Bro. Peifer preached there in moruing. S J. Har-
rison in Lanark church, Sunday evening. Subject:
Hospitality. S.
Cedar Grove, Tenn-, Aug. 2u, 1881.
Returned yesterday from a trip to Kentucky in
Belle county. We had good meetings ; three bap-
tized and prospects for building up a church in
Kentucky are flattering. We are much pleased
with the B. at W. Success to your labor?, is our
prayer. M. Molsbee.
La Due, Mo., Aug. 23, ISSl.
By request we visited a few scattered members
in the north-western part of Cedar Co., Mo., — jast
of Virgil City. Held several meetings with the
assittance of Bro. T. Allen. Meetings were well
attended and the attention most excellent. One
sister united with the church by baptism. There
are now about 18 members scattered through that
part of Cedar county, as.far east as Stockton. Bro.
Allen labors in that field. The day is not far
distant when there will be another church organ-
ized in Cedar Co., Mo.
Parsons, Kan , Aug. 20, ISSl.
One more received by baptisn and another ap-
plicant. Good Sunday-school and excellent inter
est. W. Edseoojsib.
gnllm ^^lu\h
are the dead which die la the Lord. — Eev. 14; 13.
HEEFNER.— In Linn Co., Iowa, Aug.'21, 1831, sis-
ter Mary A. Heefne , form rly of Quincy, Jb'rank-
lin county. Pa., and wife of Bio. Jacob D. Hetf-
ner, aged 5i years, lO months and 20 days.
Katie IlEErKER.
SHRIVEE.— In the Spring Creek church, Koscius-
co Co., Ind., Aug. IS, ISSl, John Ilomer, infant
son of Bro. D P. and sister Annie shaver, ag-
ed 1 year and 1 day.
Funeral at Christian church in CoHamer, and
sermon by W. C- Teeter, from John 12: 24, assisted
by brethren J. S. Snell and Jesse Calvert.
S^"Several announcements are crowded out un-
til next week.
I^OVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Sept. S, at 2 P. M., Whitesville church, AndrewCo.,
Mo.
Sept. 9 and 10, at 2 P. M., Coon River congregation,
Guthrie Co., Iowa, at meeting-house, !}.< miles
north of Panora.
Sept. 9, Franklin church, iji miles North-east of
Leon, Decatur Co., Iowa.
Sept, 9 and 10, Libertyville, Jefferson Co , Iowa, to
continue over -iunday.
Sept. 10, at 3 P. M., Blue Ridge church, Piatt Co.,
Ill, 4 miles north-west of Mahomet.
Sept. 10 and 11 Middle Creek, Mahaska county, la.
Conveyance from New Sharon by informing
Peter Pfoutz,
Sept. 10 and U, at 4 P. M., Milledgeveville church,
Carroll Co., 111.
Sfpt. 10 and II ^t J o'cJock, at Bock Cfeek, White
pW.e Co.. Ill
Sept. 10 and 1 1 at 2 P. M., Weeping Water, CassGo.,
Neb, 12 miles south uf Suuih Bind, at the Louse
of Bro. Reuben Roycr.
Sept. 10 and ll, at 10 o'clock. Cols Creek meeting-
house, b'uUoa Co , l!l.
Sept. 10 and ll, at 1 o'c'.ock, 10 miles north of Des
Moincs, Polk county, I<jwa.
Sept. 13, Murre.in Creek church, Morgan co , Mo.
S-pt. IS at 2 P. M., Corner , Livin.grtone Co., HI.
Sept. 23, at 10 A. M , Clear Creek church. Christian
county, ill.
Sept. 24, at 10 A. M., Wyand-^t congresration, Wyan-
dot Co., 0., at Bro. M. Ulrich's, 4 miles north and
0115 mile west of Ntvada.
Sept. 24 and 25, Burr Oat, Jewell Co., Kan.
Sept, 24 and 2,'j, Exeter church, Neb., at house of
Jos. Brutiaker, 7 miles north and 2 miles east of
■Fairmunt, -Fillmore Co., Neb., at 4 P. M.
Sept. 29. at 2 1'. M,, in the Marion congregation,
Ind.
Oct. 29 and 30, Osavx^kie church, Jefferson co., Kan.
Sept. 29 and 30, at 10 A. M , Pine Creek, Ogle Co.,
111.
Sept. 30, Bear Creek, at Bro. Owen Peters', 3 miles
south-weso of Murrisoaville, Christian ec 111.
Sept. .30 in Turkey Creek congregation, Elkhart
Co., Ind, Meeting to coatinuc over Sunday.
Sept, 30, Piatt Valley congregation, at house of
Ero. J P, Moomaw, two miles South ot Rising
City, Butler Co., Nebraska. Meeting to continue
over Sunday.
Oc . Ist, near Longmont, ColOTado.
Oc;. 1, at 2 p. M., at residence of William Goocb,
six miles east of Scandia, Kan.
Oct. 1, at.lO A. M , Tiiorn Apple church, Mich., 7
miles south-east of Lowell.
Oct. 1, at 10: 30 A. M., f^eneca church, one and one-
haif miles North ot Bloomvi. e, Ohio.
Oct 1, at fO A. M., River P.iUs church, Wis.
Oct. 1 and 2, Maple Valley church, Cherokee cDun-
ty, Cowa. ■
Oct. 1, at 2 P. M., Monroe c6. church, Iowa, at resi-
dence of David Kingery.
Ocl. 1 and 2, at 4 P. Mf, Bethel church. Holt co., Mo.
Oct. 1, at 5 P. M., Newton Grove chuvo!', Cass co.,
Mich.
Oct 2, six .miles south of State CeEter, Marshall
Co., Iowa.
Oct. 4, at L ;uark. 111.
Oc^. 5, Santaf-!e church Miami county, Tnd.; 6
miles soutli of Peru; 2 miles east of Bunkeihiil.
Oct. 6, at 2 P.M. Howard church, Howard Co.,
Ind. Those coming by -B. R. stop vi't at Kokomo.
Oct. C, at 4 P. M., Pleasant CJrovo church, near
Lawrence, Douglas co., Kansas.
Oct. 6 and 7, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., HI.'
Oct. 0 at 10 A. M., Log.iu ch'irc'i, Logan co., O.
Oct. 6, at 10 A M.. S,o!inghi:ld church. Summit co.,
Ohio, near Mogadore.
Oct 6 at 1 P. M., Limeatono church, (Ionia) Jewell
co , Kan.
Oct, 7 at 4 P. M., Macoupin Creek church, Mont-
gomery CO., 111., in new church, six miles south-
east of GirarJ.
Oct. 7, at 10 A, -M., at Panther Creek, Woodford
CO., HI.
Oct. 7 at 10 A . M:, Nettle Creek church, Wayne co.,
lud., near H.igeiotown.
Oct. S at 10 A. M., Hudson, 111.
Oct. S at 5 P, M., I'orta.'e church, St. Joseph co ,
Ind.
Oct. S, at 3 P. M„ at Bro. Philip Sn?,vely"s, 1 and
one half m les east of D irche-ster, S.iline Co.,
Neb. Those coming by R. R., should stop off at
Dorchester.
Oct. S and 9, at Tearcoat, Hampshire Co , W. Va,
Oct. S and 9 at 10 A. M., Spring Run, Fulton co..
Ill,, at meeling house, 0 raUes dAst of Piairie
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0<-:fc, ? nnd P, Falls City cl.nra'h, Neb,
Oct, S, at 10 A. M., Oka'v
111,
church, near La Place
Gage Co., Neb.,
Oct. 8 at 2 P. M., Beatrice church,
8 miles soutu-easo of B;atiice.
Oct. 8 a'jd 9, at Fall River church, near Fredonia,
VVilsun Co., Kan.
Oct. 8, Poplar Ridge church, Dehance co., O.
Oct 8, at 10 A. M., Rome church, Wyandot Co., 0 ,
6Jij miles north->,vest of Carey.
Oct. 11, at 1 P. M., Shannon, 111., to continue next
day.
Oct. 12 at 10 A. M., Four Mile congreg^stion, at
White Water meetiug-'iouse, three miles north-
cast uf Connersville, Pa.ette co,, Ind.
Oct. 29 and 30, Beaver Run, Mine al co,, \V. Va.
Oct, 29 and 30. at 4 P. M., Salem, Marion co,. 111.
No/. 5, at 2 P, M„ at Parragu*-, Fremont Co., la,
Nov. 0 and 0, at 2 P M, Big Creek congresation,
Rictiland Co,, 111. Conveyaaoe at Parkersburg,
by informing .J, M, Forney.
DLSTEICT-MEETINGS.
Sept. 9, Northern District of Missouri, Whitesville
church, Andrew Co., Mo, Those coming by rail
shijuld stop off at Rosendale.
Oct. -i, Soutrieni District of Hliaois, Astoria church
FMllon couniy. 111.
A Vei-y Shrewd Swimlie.
The Dubuque Times exposes a new dodge which
is being extensively resorted to by sharpers, to
swindle the farmers hereabouts. The modus
operandi adopted is as follows: The farmer is first,
of coursS persuaded to take the agency for the
sale of a certain seeding miichine, ot a standard
make, after which he readily signs such a paper as
the one belo-s-, which is apparently but a fair con-
tract. In order to see the gist of the swindle, fold
the p.aper whe^^ the dotted line (which, of cburse,
is not oil the paper the farmer signs) appears
across the paper, aud it will be seen that all the
agent has to d ). is to eat it in two here aud he has
a genuine note of hand, which he can get discount-
ed at any hank, where the farmer is known to be
responsible. We advise oi. r farmer readers to look
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Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1881.
No. 34.
Editorial Items.
Peace be to the brethren, and lore with faith.
Eleven States are represented at the Mt. Mon-is Col-
lege, and still they come.
Bno. Landon West recently visited brother and sister
Major, and found them in moderate .Kealtli.
Bko. James Evans eipects to hold a teries of meet-
ings in Salir", Co.. 5Io., some time in October.
On account of the scarcity of water the Cotnmunion in
the Blue Ridge church. 111., has been postponed.
Bao. Christian Hope's address is changed from Fred-
erickshaven to Faxegade, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Ti:i; Brethren at River Falls, 'Wisconsin, desire some
mimstenal aid at their Love-feast Oct. 1st. Who will
go?
For German Minutes, send all orders to Der Biuiter-
Tiote, Gnmdy Centre, Iowa. Single copy 10 cts.;
one dozen |>.1.00.
Bno. Sharp is here and hard at work at school. Hope
his new home may atford him many pleasures and much
spiritual comfort.
Feesidekt tjarfield eont'nues to improve slowly. The
prayers and sympathies of the nation are stili going np
to Clod in his behalf.
A TERRIFIC storm passed over parts of Georgia and
Svuth Carolina Aug. 27, causing gieat destruction to
persons and property.
Bro. J. H. Worst, foi-merly editor of the Preacher,
has moved to Lancaster, Ohio, and io at work on the
Lancaster Free Press.
Writing under date of Aug. 18th, our l.ieud Wil-
ford Hall says : "This day is meniorable to me. as my
sixty-second birtliday."
iSiiNETi' announcements for Fall Love-feasts have ap-
peared thus far in the B. at W. .'hat a vast amount
■ of holy joy at these meetings !
The September number of the Microcosm is at hand.
It is lull of rich thought, and appears neat and clean.
The editor's scientific puzzles are worth the price of the
paper.
Bro. Moore's labor-i-as Managing Editor of the B. at
W. have closed, and he will, in the next issue, give the
readers a parting address as such, Imt shall continue to
write for the paper.
Eld. Martin Meyer, of Lanark, returned Irom Kan-
sas week before last. He reports crops in a fair condi-
tion in some pai-ts of Kansas and Nebraska, and in oth-
er parts badly damaged by the drouth.
The Uoiiie Mirror which has been printed and mail-
ed in the B. at W. office the past year, will soon be
moved to Huntingdon, Pa., where brothor J. Howard
Flory will give it his personal attention.
TaE Pro;/ res si I'C is also in favor of uniformity. It
publishes seven letters that are uniform in style and tone,
_ and neither has the name of the ^viiter. This looks as
if Henry does believe in secretism alter all.
While in Lena a few days ago we called on Mr.' Low-
is, editor of the Star, and found him happy and cheerful
in his cozy and well arranged room.
The Bruderhoie published at Grundy Centre, Iowa,
by brethren Wetiel and Snyder is on our table. They
issue a good paper, ivfow let them have a large list so
they can continue their laudaljle enterprise.
. Elder M. S. Newcomer, Assistant Editor of the
Chnrcli Advocate, gave us a pleasant call the morning of
the 2nd. He is now located in Mendota, this State,
where he is actively engaged m the ministry.
Brethren fr'equently write to this office to ascei-tam
where Brethren's hats may be had. For the informa-
tion of all we say, address Bro. J. R. Eljy, Lanark, 111.,
who is the inventor of said hat. He can supply you.
To-pay I Sept. 1st) is the -STth biitiiday of the editor.
How swiftly have the thuty-seven years flo^vn by, and how
little has been done iu behalf of suffering humanity!
"The flood of time is settiug on,
We stand upon its brink.''
We have a card from Howard Miller the census-laker,
stating that all the churches in Southeni Illinois except
Poorland, or Moorland or Woodland (cannot tell which
as it is written so poorly) have reported. Who can im-
ravel this?
No doubt many have v.'ondered whv the close of a
College school-year is called "Commtiicement." The
name as applied to the school is a misuomer, but when
applied to the student's independent career is con-ect.
"The life of school ends, but the school of hfe commenc-
We spent the night of the 27th ult., with brother
Enoch Eby and family at his residence in Lena. Broth-
er Eby has a pleasant and comfortable home in one oi
the prettiest and best-behaved ^owns in the State. The
Brethren should have a meeting-house there and regular
appointments.
School opened Sept. 1st, with a full corps of teach-
ers and a large number of students. Many who were
here last year have returned. The familiar faces and
gentle voices enliven all of us, and Joy seems fo ch;ii-ac-
terize every heart. We hope both teacners and students
may find their stay among us pleasant and profitable.
It is said that there is a secret organization whose ob-
ject is the killing of Guiieau in case the President dies.
Gen. Sherman has ordered several companies of soklier?
and four batteries of artilleiy to Washington to prevent
mob violence in the event of the President's death.
About 1 ,000 soldiers are held ready to guard the jail
where the assassin is confined.
Jonah, instead of obeying the voice oF the Lord to
preach to the people of Nineveh, went on board a ship,
paid his fare to Tarshish, and determined to have his
own way. But the wmds arose, the ship was tossed tc
and fro on the waves, the mariners became alarmed, and
every man cried unto his god and threw his good-' and
chattels overboard. But tiie winds ceased not; for Jonal
was there contrary to (iod's decree. So vou, Ijclovtd
Christian, may have unloaded all your goods — allycur
self-will, covetousness, maliciousness, witchcraft, halicd,
variance, strife, and insolence, you are not on a calm
sea if yon go where there is reveling, braiquetiug, and
abominable idolatries, as in a Masonic Lodge. Jonah's
companions called upon the gods of stones, snakes, sticks
and st-irs to save them; and you better ^tay out of plac-
es whjre God is denied.
The Pror/resxive in an ill-toned persiflage takes Bro.
R. H. Miller to task on proof-ieadiug, and in the same
article says of the Pnacher: "Under the editorial
charge of brethren Bashor and Wor.?t their paper was
gaining recognization among the leading papers of the
country." Gaining rccoijuization? .What is that?
The critic away from home and the bottom fell out of his
ban-el. It looks as if Henry had fallen under 1 JoIVS- 2 :
II. God grant that he may pee his error and subn-et to
die whole truth. ■ '
OuK tailor, from Pennsylvania, Ibroti^er L .-^. "--)
is neaily egycred np with, work and U soiling linmy
goods. He has secured help, but still needs a good jour-
neyni.an of good moral cliaracti.-r. Such a one eonkl End
steady employment and would receive good wages.
Brotlier Andes will go East about the 20!h inst., to bring
his family to this place lo live. Perhaps some ot the
prophets did not predict Avisely when they warned him
not (o come here, saying he could not gel; nmch wmk.
He expects to return about Oct. Isf.
From a letter by T. W. Drenaau to Eider Feanimore,
we learn that the former luas concluded to leave the
green pastures of the Lord for the dry husks of .idveut-
ism. This basso sdmul.ated E!d. Fe;iJ^ore that be
challenges "any man of the Tmiker chitfch'or any oth-
er body" to meet him on the kingdom' question. There
afe plenty of uncstentatious men over in Indiana tbat can
accommodate hiiu. It is the old sto)y of Goliath defy-
ing Israel repeated. The elder evidently has not read
1 Samuel 17.
We are frequently asked by contributors lo olhcr pa-
peis to copy, and, so far as we could, have done so and
shall do .so in the future: but it should be remembered
that original articles have the preference, and so long as
there is an aliundance of these, the B. .at W. must^ be
exc.used from copying. Heath notices at^ Love-feast
announcements, of course, will be attendea to as usual;
but memoriams and church news should be sent direct
lo the Work to insure insertion. And -please cut down
and boil down memoriams. unless the subject of your
v/riting be widely Icnown; for it is hardly fair to ask
thousands to read what may be of interest to only a few.
Please beai- these things in mind when writing for the
press. . •
On the 7tli of September, if the weather i.' favorable,
and if not then on the 8th, Proi. Kmg will leave Mmne
iipolis, jtfinn., in a bidloon for the Atlantic coast. It may
pass near this place, and we suggest ti our readers in
Northern Illinois and Indiana to be on the lookout for
the "air ship," as it will be very large and worth seeing.
If he succeeds in making the trip in safely, it is his in-
tention to cross the Atlantic Ocean in the near future,
believing that at a certtiin height there is a strong cur-
rent of w'nd sweeping eastward which will cany him
safely over the mighty deep. The astonishuig follows in
such quick succession these days tliatawe are prepa'red to
accept them on short notice.
. In another place in this issue will be found an extract
from a letter writlea by brother Stein to his wife. It is
of interest; and we hope a plentiful supply of corres-
pondence may be received from him soon. The long de-
lay i 1 obt lining anything from him is uuacoouutable to
us; but knowmg how easy it is to be prevented from
wi-iting by illness, or having written the letters to be lost,
we maka due allowance and patiently wait. To bo alone
in a Ibre'gn land, where the customs, habits, and lelig-
ion are so very different from our own, is certainly not
very pleasant. We hope, however, tliat our brother
may b 3 blessed of God in his lonely eonditiou. He ex-
pects to continue school work on his return.
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THE BRETHRElSr j^T ^W^ORK:.
Kijrtlj'j Bretbn.-n at Work.
LITTLE SAMUEL,
BY JAITES Y. HECKLER.
When Samuel was a little boy,
He had to learn to stand and walk;
A plea'-ant little chap was he,
When he began to lisp and talk.
His mother's name was Hannah; she
Greatly desirtd to have a son.
And then she prayed unto the Lord
Until he kiniily gave her one.
A prttty little boy was he,
With curly hair and pleasant eye;
He used to look so smilingly.
But seldom turned his lip to cry.
His mother lovad him tenderly;
But then she gave him to the Lord;
She parted with her only son,
To keep unbroke her plighted word.
She took him to the house of God
Where Eii did oiBeiatp,
And Ifcfi him there in Eli's care,
When he became a propet great.
Oh! it was hard to giv3 him up,
To part wit'a him, to leave him there,
When she herself would be away,
And could no more his meals prepare.
His mother to her home returned,
Bat left her little bpy remain;
And when a year had passed away,
She went to see her son again.
For him she made a little suit
Of clothes, to clothe him, every year.
Aud every Spring when Easter came,
She in the temple did appear.
She ajways brought a little coat.
So long as he had need of one;
And every year when Ejster came,
She went to see her darling son.
How many mothers in our day.
Who have an only child so good,
Wou'd not withdraw their promises
And keep their darling if they could?
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
AND MILLENNIAL KEIGN.
BY JAMES EVAHS.
NUMBER V.
IN our previous articles we have en-
deavored to account for the wide-
eprend indiiference that has obtained
en the subject forming the cap-
tion of our articles. The religious press
hardly ever mentions it except to involve
it in hopeleTH obEcurify or to cloiheit
in such attire iS the ancient monks used
to dfck the persons of heretics with
when led to the funeral pile. Sioce
the midJle ages, a sermon on the coming
of Jesus was a description of the anni-
hilation of the universe. The Judge
appears and the heavens are clothed in
black, the world from Adam to then
are assembled tbere. Then we hear
strange noises on every side. Devils
howl, and hell opens and disclcses its
awful dejiths. The eternal fire roars
from the abyss louder than all the
thunders of the universe. These repre-
sentations of the coming of the Ke-
deemer doubtless were one grand reason
why the subject was so seldom dwelt
on. It afforded no comfort to preacher
or hearer.
In the days of Peter, Paul, and the
early Christians, it was otherwise. Then
men turned from dumb idols to serve
the true and living Grod, and to wait
for Jesus from heaven. 1 Thess. 1:10.
This is what Jesus taught the disciples.
Their loins wore to be girded about
and their lights burning like unto men
who WAIT for their Lord. Luke 12:
35. They were not only commanded
to wait but also to watch for the coming
of the Son of Man, who would come
in an hour that they knew not. Two
classes of servants were to co-exist,
VIZ. : good and evil. The good servants
or ministers of the Word were to be
giving the household, meat in due seas-
on. They would be earnest and time-
ly in their eiiorts to keep the church
unspotted from the world. Noncon-
formity would be meat in due season,
for no one practicing it in obedience to
the will of Christ, would be overtaken
unawares. The other class would be
overtaken unawares. The .other cla^s
would be eating and drinking with the
drunken, and saying, "My Lord delays
his coming." Such ministers of reJig
ion doubtless will be popular in their
day aud great advocates of fashion, un-
der the plea of keeping up with the
times. They will be promoting popu-
lar amusements for the members of their
charges, and they will sneer at and de-
spise those who leave all for Christ, and
whose conduct is not according to the
former lusts in their ignorance. Such
self-denying followers of the Lamb will
be smitten with evil words by the well-
paid, ease-loving professed watchmen
who are at ease in Zion, and who like
dumb (logs, cannot bark, but recline on
flowery beds of ease, but know not the
day of their visitation when the Lord
shall spoil their pastures in the day of
Babylon'b fall, to rise no more. Their
end is to be numbered with hypocrites
and unbelievers.
The prayer that Jesus taught his dis-
ciples to offer, refers to the coming of
Jesus and his millenial reign. A late
writer has denounced this hope of a
kingdom under the whole heavens to
be set up when the Redeemer comes to
Zion, as absurd, and of the essence of
materialism. The charge is unjust.
What has materialism to do with the
expectation of a kingdom beyond the
resurrection? Ttie Ilicrorosm defines
materialism to be life as the result of in-
nate motion among the atoms of the
bodily organization. They say that
force and motion are identical, and that
all things arose originally by spontan-
eous generation. Do such atheistical
writers look for the return of Jesus to
rule the world and subdue all things to
himself? Were such men as Newton,
Cammings, Rutherford and many others,
gross materialists? No man who be-
lieves that God created all things out
of himself and that the force that gives
motion, life, etc., is not the motion of
atoms but the operation of the all-per-
vading and wondrous substance called
Tuacli in Hebrew and pneumci in Greek,
and spirit in English. All who believe
that there is a spirit in man, a soul that
enemies cannot kill and a life hid with '
Christ in God are not materialists, but
believers in the all-present power of
God,
Peter declared in Solomon's porch
that the heavens would receive Jesus
u--tii the times of the restitution of all
things, and that God would send Jesus.
"The restitution of all ttiugs" is in the
future and cannot be accomplished so
long as the heavens retain Christ, be-
cause the wheat and +ares are to grow
together until the end of the age or
aioon. During the Gospel age the net
is cast into the sea and gatheis good and
bad. At the end of the age the good
are gathered into vessels, and the bad
cast away. Then the work of restoring
all things takes place. Human rule
and the Prince of the power of the air
or Satan ceases, and the saints of the
first resurrection live and reigu with
Christ a thousand years. All the good
done and accomplished now will flow
into the millenial kingdom, so none need
relax their efforts for good, even if they
know they cannot convert the world in
"the present age. The kingdom or
world to come that Jesus taught is not
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to be substituted by a kingdom ia the
heart as some imagine, but it will come
with power, irresistible, when the work
of taking out of the nations a people
for his name is finished. Acts 15: 14.
Notice the order of events in this pass-
age:
1. God visits the Gentiles and takes
a people out; that is, separates a people
from the world. They are called the
church, or in Greek eMlesia, which
means called out ones, from k'esis call-
ed, and ifs out of. The whole world
can never be called out ones or sepa-
rated.
2. Jesus returns and builds again the
tabernacle of David or restores the
house of Israel after the flesh, which
will be the kingdom on the earthly
plane, but the glorification of those who
have fallen under the power of death,
and their exaltation to thrones will be
the kingdom of God on the spiritual
and heavenly plane. We now walk by
faith and not by sight and are made
meet for the inheritance of the saints
in light, when we are translated into
the kingdom of God's dear Son, by be-
coming related to this glorious king-
dom and submitting to be governed by
him who is tLe appointed Judge of liv
ing and dead, whom he will judge at
his coming and kingdom. 2 Tim.
?). In the proper sense of the word
the kingdom of God was not set upon
the banks of the Jordan by John, nor
by Peter on Pentecost, but is to be set
up gloriously when Satan is cast into
the abyss and Jesus reigns from the riv-
er to the ends of the earth, And yet
in a very important sense the kingdom
of God has been among men.
Vor the Brethren at Work.
CHBIST THE POWER OF GOD AND
THE WISDOM OP GOD.
BY N. C. BIGLEE,
rpHE Jews require a sign and the
■*- Greeks seek after wisdom but we
preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a
stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks
foolishness, but unto ihem which are
called both Jews and Greeks, Christ the
power of God and the wisdom of God.
The Jews required a sign, a miracle,
and a wonder, and the Greeks sought
after wisdom and philosophy. In
Paul's travels when he came into Greece
and began to proclaim the everlasting
Gospel of Christ, he found himself sur-
rounded by great men and in the midst
of literary institutions that taught phil-
osophy, the sciences, poetry, and art;
when he entered the magnificent and
brilliant city of Athens, tiie headquar-
ters of all the scientific institutions and
began to proclaim the Gospel of Christ
it was foolishness to them; their wor-
ship and philosophy were not in juxta-
position with the Gospel of Christ ; but
he would preach Christ and him cruci-
fied and raised from the dead. Paul
was full of enthusiasm and felt tri-
umphant and victorious. He was cer-
tain that the Gospel of Christ would
overwhelm the earth. His mortal life
was nothing, and his earthly comfori
was nothing. His mortal afflictions
were nothing in comparison to the eter-
nal weight of glory he anticipated in
the spiritual kingdom of Christ.
It was the distinguishing characteris-
tic theoEophy that Paul preached of
justice, of righteousness, of temperance,
and of judgment to come. Paul soon
found that he was in jeopardy, but
he did not sofcen judgment nor substi-
tute mild words for hard words. He
hewed to the nne and let the chips fall
where they wanted to, and proclaimed
the Gospel of Christ boldly.
Paul stood in the midst of Mars Hill,
and said, "Ye men of Athens, I per-
ceive that in all things ye are too su-
perstitious, for as 1 passed by and be^
held your devotions, I found an altar
with this inscription, 'To the unknown
God.' " This gave Paul an important
text to declare that God whom they ig-
norantly worshipped, that God who
made the world and all things, is Lord
of heaven and earth, dweileth not in
temples made with hands. Nor ought
we to suppose that God is like unto
gold or silver or stone graven by art
and man's device.
Paul was not a builder of rainbows
or a piper of soap bubbles; nor did he
employ a galvanic battery to collect a
congregation whether in proud phari-
saical Jerusalem or in luxurious cos-
mopolitan Antioch, nor in dissolute
commercial Corinth, nor in lordly pa-
gan Ephesus. Y/hen Paul proclaimed
the Gospel to a congregation at Lystra
there sat a complete cripple from his
mother's womb before him, who had
never walked. Paul perceived that he
had faith, and said, "Stand uprigtit,"
and he walked. When the people saw
the almighty power they wanted to
worship him, saying, "The gods have
come down in the likeness of men."
The heathen idols, mythology, and fa-
bles were cold as moonbeams. They
could not thunder in the heavens.
Paul taught that Christ came ts a
Savior and the power of God for the
purification, amelioration, exaltation,
and glorification of the human race,
and that he revealed and manifested
himself to be a Savior. Paul taught
that man inherited a double nature;
first a fleshly or animal nature and in
the second a spiritual. He says, "That
was not first that was spiritual, but that
which is carnal," and afterward, "that
which is spiritual," that it was the car-
nal law that he contended with. He
sees that there are two bodies in one.
Who shall deliver me from the body of
this death! How shall I get rid of
that nature into which I was born,
which is continually tempting me and
pulling me down, which I can only Over-
come by the spiritual. The spiritual
law overv^helms the liists, appetites,
and satanical passions, and renders
them subject to itself.
The Gospel of Christ is generosity,
benevolence, justice, mercy, redemption,
exaltation, and glorification. This is
the constitution of the divine mole of
bringing life into existence in the first
condition, carnality, infirmity, imperfec-
tion, and transgression. God saw that
the human family needed emancipation
from their thraldom or lower nature,
and to draw them upward He gave
himself for them (to a certain degree the
adaptability of the divine nature
manifested and revealed a God of power,
order and j ustice alone the adaptation
of Christ to the actual wants of the
condition of the human beings, the ex-
ercise of pity, of commiseration, of
helpfulness so as to adapt them to their
necessities) the infusion and develop-
ment of the divine nature unto the- hu-
man nature, and the spiritual nature in
superiority to the fleshly nature, the
forgiveness of sins, the inspiration of
holiness, that forbearance which is es-
sential ia raising the human family
from the lower life to the higher. That
was the mission of Ciiriat. He is the
indwelling divine influence to exalt to a
higher spiritual life. Without him,
man's carnal body is predominant.
Without him, the spirit in man is a
babe that whimpers in its cries and per-
ishes in crying. Eut with the power
and indwelling of Christ that babe or
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THE BltBTSHEN' -^T
divine nature is brought to perfection,
and triumphant and rejoicing over
death, sin, hell, and the devil. Christ
lead a captivity captive, and gave gifts
unto the human family.
The spirit of Christ is to exalt them
to the heavenly kingdom, saying, "Ye
are lost, ye are bound in captivity, and
I am the ransom." lie is the Savior of
all. Now we have not a high-priest
who cannot be touched with the feeling
of our infirmities, but was in all points
tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Christ came not as a transparent crys-
taline- perfected God, and as cold
as crystals of ice; not a God that
stands outside of the world, cursing it
because it is a sinful, but a God that
created mankind to run through a se-
ries of probations or problems that in-
volve imperfection, infirmity, and sin
in every human being; and cieated them
thus knowing what he was doing, and
putting himself into personal relations
with them. ThejKnowledge of tliat con
stitution that is adapted by the divine
nature to the race as they have been, as
they are, aad as they will be, filled Paul
with enthusiasm, rapture, and joy pro-
claiming the Lord Jesus Christ. "Thou,
O Lord, art no longer a man of sorrow
and acquainted with grief. Thou art
advanced to the right hand of the maj
esty on high, and art a prince and a
Savior;'' but we yet walk in this mortal
sphere, that casts its lights and shad-
ows over the checkered scenes and
pathway of our human existence. We
are weak, teiutpted, and filled with
trouble and sickness. When thou wast
with us thou did3t heal all our infirmi-
ties, and hast promised us to seek and
we shall find, ask, and it shall be given
We praise and adore thee that thou
hast opened the way for us, by which
we come unto the father with enough
understanding of the divine nature to
encourage us to leave our burden here
and seek our treasure in heaven. We
pray thee that whatsoever is sinful and
odious in thy sight that it may become
sinful and disgusting in our sight, that
we may have no more desire for the sin-
ful lusts of the eye, flesh and pride of
worldly f ishions. And when the time
comes for us to change this mortality
for immortality, save us with an ever-
lasting salvation. Amen.
MoEE important than the thing you
do may be the discipline of the doing.
Fir the Brethren at Work .
XHB GOOD SHEPHEKD.
BY JOHN HAiSHBAEGER.
THE Shepherd spoken of in the 10 th
chapter of John is Christ, and the
fold the Jewish church; the only one
ever erected on earth. In the parable
in the first five verses the Savior princi-
pally referred to himself: "Verily, ver
i]y 1 say unto you, He that entereth
not by the door into the sheepfold, but
climbeth up some other way, the same
is a thief and a robber." 1 ver. "But
he that entereth in by the door is the
shepherd of the sheep." 2 ver. "To
him the porter openeth, and the sheep
hear his voice ; and he calleth his own
sheep by name, and leadeth them out."
3 ver. "And when he putteth forth his
own sheep he goeth before them, and the
sheep follow him, for they know his
voice." 4 ver. "And a stranger will
they not follow, but will flee from him ;
for they know not the voice of strang-
ers.
Here in the first verse the Savior's
language also includes those false teach-
ers and false prophets and false Christs
that came before him who claimed to
be in the fold. He gave them to under-
stand that they had been climbing up
some other way. His language is, "He
that entereth not by the door into the
sheepfold but climbeth up some other
way is a thief and a robber; but he
that entereth by the door is the shep-
herd oi the sheep." This represents
the Savior. He entered the Jewish
church by the door at the pi'oper time.
The Father (the porter) opened and
the sheep heard his voice, and he called
his own sheep by name and led them
out. "He came unto his own," etc.
John 1: 11. And as many aa received
him he put forth and went before them,
and they followed him, for they knew
his voice. All those that had come be-
fore Christ were strangers. The sheep
would not follow them. They did not
know their voice; but when the good
Shepherd appeared he called his own
sheep by name and put them forth;
viz. : Peter, James, John, Andrew and
Philip, etc., and he went before them.
They now constitute a flock, of which
Christ is represented to be their Shep-
herd.
There is a vast diflcerence between a
fold and a flock; a fold in the sense in
which it is spoken in this chapter signi-
fies an enclosure — ^house or sheep pen.
Now it would not make sense to speak
of Christ being the shepherd of an en-
closure, or sheep pen. Mark the lan-
guage.
2 ver. He that entereth in by the
door is the shepherd of the sheep; not
the shepherd of the fold, but the shep-
herd of the sheep or flock. The term
Jiock signifies a collection of living
creatures, or a company, etc.
in the 7th verse Christ says, "I am
the door of the sheep; that is, alone
through and by him we enter this flock
or company, and that the names are put
upon the roll "I am the door: by me
if any man enter in, he shall be saved,
and shall go in and out and find pas-
ture." All that properly enter by
Christ into this flock or company are
bounded or limited j aat as the natural
shepherd who has guard of a certain
boundary, tliw sheep a'-e then at lib-
erty to graze anj where inside of these
boundary lines; they may go to and fro,
In and out, and , find pasture ; that is,
they can go into the midst of the flock
and out again, just so they remain in-
side of the boi:ndary marked out by a
shepherd. Though a sheep might be
found grazing by himself outside of the
flock yet upon examination if his mark
be found to correspond with that of his
flock authorized by the shepherd there
would be no difficulty to decide where
he belongs. So in like manner we are
at liberty to tr.ansact business,— attend
to the temporal as well as the spiritual
calling anywhere inside of the limited
boundary marked out by Christ our
Shepherd in the New Testament.
Though a brother may be found cut-
side of the flock upon the highway or
in the town or village upon an errand of
Christian duty, yet if hia mark of pro-
fession be foun-d to correspond with the
mark of his flock as taught by the
Shepherd in the New Testament, there
will be no difficulty in deciding where
he belongs. But if he is ashamed of
the mark, and will undertake to cover
it over with borrowed fleece or furs,
this would at once deny the principle
and prove to a demonstration that
such a one is no sheep. "And other
sheep I have, which are not of this
fold: these I also must bring, and they
shall hear my voice; and there shall be
one fold and one shepherd."
'The term sheep in the sense in which
it is used here by the Savior includes
such who were ignorant of the things
concerning him; for they had not yet
followed him. He had not led them
out of the Jewish fold, yet he apoke of
them as being his sheep. From the
fact that they were honest and ready to
receive the truth concerning him so
soon as presented to them, they were
sheep at heart, — innocent and harmless;
not malicious and rebellious, but pos-
sessed the principles and disposition of
sheep, which to day are the true char-
acteristics of a Christian. Consequent-
ly when he put them forth, and went
before them, they became his followers.
The others which were among the Gen-
tiles he says he also must bring, and
they shall hear his voice, though he
did not cali them by name and lead
them out or put them forth as he did
those among the Jews. The Gentiles
were brought by another process; yet
by the authority of Christ they only
had his voice through the Gospel —
wereJjrought by the disciples; and that
kind of work has been going on, and is
still continued; ultimately there shall
be one fold and one shepherd. Oat of
the old Jewish fold Christ started the
flock, and its numbers have been in-
creased to a large amount, though I
fear that there are a great many wolws
in disguise.
I have frequently heard the term
shepherd applied to preacher, pastor,
and bishop. There is only one shep-
herd, and that is Christ. I thiak the
term herdsmen would better apply to
those above mentioned, yet from ob-
servation we are led to conclude that
maay of them are even poor herdsmen;
they surely must have fondlad and pet-
ted the wolf — allowed him to come in-
to the flock until it has resulted m
amalgamation and the flock most terri-
bly degenerated.
For tlie Brotliren lit Work.
THE SPIKIT OF SOlf G.
BY M. P. LtCHTY.
"Be fillsd with the spirit, speaking to your-
selves in psalaia and hymns a^jd spiritual songs,
singing and making meloJy in your hftarfc to
the Lord."— Eph. 6: 18, 19.
rpHE Hebrew race, God's chosen peo-
lentthatwe find it co-eval with the
sense of Deity.
The song of praise is authorized by
the example of all nations, and it is
universally received into the solemni-
ties of public worship. It seems that
under the Jewish Dispensation, the
Holy Spirit of God directed this expres-
sion of homage, as peculiarly becoming
the place where his honor dwelleth.
The book of Psalms, as the name itself
implies, is adapted to the voice of song;
and the author of those pretty odes
well knew the sweetness, the dignity,
and the animation that was thereby
added to sacred service. David most
rapturously describes the beauties of
song, and calls fervently upon his fel-
low-beings to join m the delightful
duty. Hear him say — "It is a good
thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and
sing praises unto thy name, O thou
Most High. Praise ye the Lord, for
it is good to sing praise to our God ; for
it is pleasant and praise is comely. O
sing unto the Lord a new song — sing
unto the Lord all the earth — sing unto
the Lord — bless his name: shew forth
his salvation from day to day." Nor
has Christianity dispensed with such
excellent sacrifice; it .commands U9 to
address the Father in spirit and in
truth. The apostles very frequently
exhort to observe this duty. The Sav-
ior concluded the Lord's Supper with a
hymn of praise.
Brethren, let the Word of God dwell
in us richly in all wisdom, teaching and
admonishing one another in Psalms and
hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with
grace in our hearts, unto the Lord.
For the Brethren at Wort.
POWER AND NEGSSSITY 05"
LOVE.
the lake of fire. My desire and prayer
to God is that we may all have that
perfect love that casteth out fear
i
pie, were supremely fond of mu-
sic, both vocal and instrumental; and
why should they not have been so,
when we cannot help it, but feel, that
the song of praise is an act of devotion
so becoming, so delightful, and so excel-
BT C. H. EROWN.
THE apostle Paul in his letter to the
Romans (12 chap. 9 ver.) says,
"Let Love be without dissimulation."
Love is the grand and vital principle of
Christianity. It was love which caused
our Savior to leave the shining courts
of glory and give hi? life a ransom for
us. And he demands that we love one
another even as he has loved us; not in
word neither in tongue, but in deed and
in truth. We should be very careful
and not pretend to love a brother or
sister when we have bitterness in our
hearts against them, for we thus prac-
tice deceitfulness, and are in danger of
For the Brethren at Work.
OKDER IN THE S-AMILY.
RT S. C. IJBTEHS.
TTOW pleasant it is to one when he
-^-^ enters into a house and sees all
things decent and in order, and to see
the inmates have love one to another. I
have already noticed that there is as
much difference in the way that people
have to raise their children as there is
between night and day. One parent
halloos only with a loud and threaten-
ing voice to the child, which is not
heeded, the next minute jumps up,
gathers hold of the cowhide and begins
to whip. 1 have noticed that they have
not accomplished anything for it; is
the same to day as it was when I kntw
them ten years ago. Another family
will scold the children, but the scold-
ing is repeated over and over. Anoth-
er one says, "I will whip you," and
when they are gone that is the last of
it. Another will say nothing, which
does as well as the above mentioned.
Some fathers or mothers, whichever
the case may be, are all the time scold-
ing, and when one of the parents does
undertake to correct the child, the oth-
er interferes. This pioves a weakness
in the one who interferes. Another
family that I know who is raising its
children with kind and loving words,
has gained more than all the rest put
together. Don't scold ; for the sake of
your children don't do it. It is a great
misfortune to have children reared in
the presence and under the influence of
a scoid. The effects of the everlasting
fault-finding of such persons is to make
the young who hear it unamiable, mal-
icious, callous- hearted, and they often
learn to take pleasure in doing the very
thing for which they receive such
tongue lashings. As they are always
getting the blame of wrongdoing,
whether they deserve it or not, they
think they might as well do wrong as
right. They lose all ambition to strive
for the favorable opinion of the fault-
finder, since they see their striving is in
vain. Thus a scold is not only a nui-
sance, but a destroyer of the morals of
children. If these unloved, dreaded
people could only see themselves as
others see them, they would flee to the
mountains in vfry shame.
GAMBLING.
BY ISAAC D. HABEIS.
EVERY device that suddenly clianges money
or property from one person to another
ythhoat a quid pro quo, ot leaving equivalent
produces individual embarasEment— oiten ex-
treme misery. More pflraicious is that plan,
if it ehapgos property and money from the
hands of the many to ths few. Gambling
does thi?, and oltsn infllcbs a still greater in-
jury, by poiaoning its victims with vices that
ovsatually lead to crimes of the darkest hue.
Usually the money, basely fiiched from its
victiais, is the smallest part of the it jury in-
flicted. It almost invariably leads to intemper-
ance. Every species of cfftnse on the black
catalogue of crime may ba traced to the gam-
bling tables^ the entering wedge to its perpe-
tration.
This alarming evil is as wide-spread as our
country; it is practiced, from the humblest
water craft that floats on our canals up to the
majijstie steamboat on our mighty rivers; from
th.) lowest gr'-'ggeries that curse the community
up to the mC'St fashionable hotels that claim
respectability ; from the hod carrier in his he-
spotted rags, up to the honorable members of
Congress in their nifilss, like a mighty mrel-
stroa), its motion at the outset is scarcely per-
ceptible but soon increases to a fearful velocity;
suddenly the awful center is reached — the
victim is lost in the vortex. Interested friends
may warn, the wife may entreat with all the
eloquence of tears; children may cling and cry
for brea5. Once in the the fatal snare, the
victim of gambling is seldom saved — he com-
bines the deafness of the adder with the des-
peration of a maniac, and rushes on, regardless
of danger, reckless of consequences. Beware,
young men, of such places.
To the fashionahle of our country who play
cards and othsr games as an innocent amuse-
ment, we may trace the most Aggravated in-
juries resulting from gambling. It is there
that young men of talent, education, and
wealth, take the degree of entered apprentice.
The example of men in high life, men in pub-
lie stations and responsible offices, has a power-
ful and corrupting influence on society, and
does much to increase the evil, and forward, as
well as sanction the high-handed rubbing of
flne-drtsstd blacklegs. The gambling-hells in
our cities, tolerated and patronized, are a dis-
grace to a nation bearing a Ch.istian name, and
would be banished from a Pagan community.
Gambling assumes a great variety of lorms;
from the flipping of a cent in the bar-room
for a glass of whisky, up to the splendidly
furnif-hed faro-bank rooms where men are
ojcssionally swindled to the tune of "ten
thousand a year," and sometimes a much larg-
er amount. In addition to these varieties we
have legitimized lotteries and fancy stcok-
hrokers, and among those who manage them,
profcS3ors cf religion are not unfrequentlj
found.
Let me entreat all to shun the monster,
under all his borrowed and deceptive forms.
Remember that gambling for amusement is
the wieket gate into the labyrinth, and once
in, jou may find it difficult to get out.
'•Ruin" is marked in blazing capitals over the
gambler's door. His hell is the vestibule to
that eternal hell "wheie the worm diefh not
and the fire is not quenched." If he does not
become a bankrupt in property, he is sure to be-
come one in character and in moral principles;
he becomes a debauched, debased, friendless
vasabond.
Kddity, Oliio
For the Brethrea at Wori,
JOYS TO THE CHRISTIAN.
and gov-
but the
they fol
the spot
EUILT R SlIFLEB.
"For unto U9 a child is born, unto us a sou is given;
autl tlie government sliall be on bis shout der: and liis
name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty
God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." Isa.
9:G.
GOD created man for a wise purpose. He
breathed into his nostrils the breath of
life, and formed man after His (God's) own im-
age. Man was placed in the garden of Elen
to subsist upon the fruit thereof, except of the
tree of knowledge of good and evil, which God
forbade him to eat; but not regarding the coun-
sels cf Goi, Adam and Eve did partake of the
forbidden fruit. Thus man fell into sin and
degradation. Hence it was necessary that a
Son should be born into the world, that man
might be redeemed from his ssd and lamentable
fate. More than eighteen and a half centuries
ago this wonderful King was born in the city
Bethlehem, in the land of Judea. Matt. 2; 1
Through the birth of Christ— this Wonderful
Counselor, the Prince of Peace, man was to be
redeemed from the everlasting curse into which
he had fallen. It certainly mutt have been
unspeakable joy to those shepherds, who were
ieeding their flocks, to learn of the birth of
the Great Governor who should rule
em all Israel, and not Israel alone,
entire universe. No wonder that
lowed the star until they reached
where the child was. No wonder that thev
presented unto Him gifts of such an intrinsic
value as gold, frankincense and myrrh. But
had the shepherds any greater reason to rejoice
at that time than we should at this present
century. Although hundreds of years have
elapsed since the birth and death of Christ, jet
His name. His precious name resounds and the
echoes revibrate as sweetly to-day as they did
at that time, and His atonement for me stands
as adamantinely to-day as it did for those who
many centuries ago were placed in the tomb to
moulder back to dust. But do we fully appre-
ciate the great and intrinsic value of His atone,
meat for us? Can we fully realize that al-
though many hundred years have elapsed since
His severe trial in Gethsemane, His agonizing
prayers, groans, and sweat-drops of blood as
ihey fell from that sacred brow, that eventful
night when He implored His Father that if it
were possible, the bitter cup might be re-
ojoved. Can we fully comprehend that Christ
endured all this lamentable agony that we
might en;oy the fullness of that heavenly
glory ?
Gentle reader, let us ponder well the subject
before us. Think of that delightful Christmas
morn, when the bells chimed the story; and
the glorious news was proclaimed that a Babe
was born into the world who should be "Lord
of Lords and King of Kings," who should lead
captivity captive and give gifts untamen (Eph.
4: 8), who should hold all power in tieaven and
on the earth in His right hand, and at the end
of time call the saints whom He redeemed by
His precious blood, to stand at God's right
hand and obtain the crown of righteousnes that
fadeth net away.
May we all be so unspeakably happy as to
enter the portals of peace and sing the songs t he
angels sing:
Now let u3 joimvith hearts and tongues.
And imitate the angels' sorge;
Yea, sinners may address their King,
In soDgs the angels cannot sing.
HOW AND WHY.
BY GEO. A. SHAMBEEGEB.
HOW and whj ! What stnmblingblocks!
The "what" is more necessary. I am
urged, by a feeling, I trust, of brotherly kind-
ness, to call for a pause. In No. 30, Bro. Orr
expresses, I think, some pertinent thoughts;
but, at the same time, there seems to be an im-
pression left upon the mind not intended by
the writer. I am aware of the sehsitivenets of
brethren who do not favor what is known as
"an educated ministry;'' and, when their ob-
jections are properly stated, I agree with them;
for they are usually not understood.
"How can I stir the energies of another soul
when I do notknow <Se /iOM; of the operation
of my own?" Is this possible? Can it be that
I must know how? If so, I shall never make
much of-a stir.
When I look at the false theories that have
obtained, I feel amazed to discover that a ffiw
have been stirred; for surely, if we have a false
notion of the operations of the soul, and work
upon that method, we could never stir a soul —
let us pause. After all, the conclusion is not
so clear; many who are well versed in mental
science, say they have no soul. It I should
call for brethren to give a plain disquisition of
the soul's operations, how many would stand
up? Of those who rise, how many are pre-
eminent as soul-stirrers? The truth is, most
of the great persuaders are not best posted in
the sciences. They have received a divine
impetus that far outstrips the most labored
deductions of mortals.
"The world by wisdom knew not God." By
all means, brethren, let us pause. What! have
the floodgates of light just beautiful? Jesus
says, "I am the light of the world." I thought
he was manifested long ago. L?t us not leave
the sunlight and run after a jack o'lantern. I
believe that I am a friend to proper education,
but do not indorse this great uprising because
one of the pillars of vain philosophy is taken
away. The errors of one age are disclosed by
its successor. There is no reason to be alarm-
ed. The floods and suddenness and immensity,
I fear, will be long on the way. It will be
surprising, if some of the brethren are not
drowned in a dead sea of terms. We should
think. But "let him that thinketh hestandeth
take heed lest he fall." It would be no sad
thing to hear that we knew more about our
own minds; but, joy unspeakable to hear that
we are all filled with the mind of Christ. Let
us pause.
KAEY C. NORMAN. SHABON, MINN,
EDiTanes
FOLLOWING PEACE.
FOLLOW peace witu all men, and holineas,
without T/hich no man shall see God.
Heb 32- 14. The holiness of the Gospel has
for its grand objects God and our neighbor
To love G.d supremely is the first as d great
concern of the believer; hence, he makes it his
ambition to please God. That yoke ^hich
others account heavy, he deems light, and
thinks none of his commandments gnevour.
The wojshlp of God, iuftead of being burden-
SDm! to hin, is hii pljamr-.
We see little practical religion among many
nominal Cbiittians tnd unstable professors;
hence, there is a vrant of mutual ^.tf^etion
This is manifested by their contentions and
proneness to separate on trifling occasions; we
shou'd rather bear inj Mies than resent them,
rather recede from oar rights than contenti-
ocsly to maintain Ihem. But never sacrifice
the holy principles of God for man.
We should iorgive our greatest enemies. II
(hy enemy hunger, feed him, if he thirst give
him drink," and thus heap coaU of fire on his
hetd aid melt him down by kindness.
Activ benivolence is a necessary fruit of hc-
lintsa. Dear Brethren, make the Word of God
the rule ol your actions, instead of your ftel-
It'is the solemn determination of heaven,
that without holin;ss no min can see the Lord.
L'-t us not be deceived, what a man soweth he
shall surely reap. An unsanctified soul can
never gain adm ttance into heaven.
Therefore immediately flee to the Savior, and
implore the aid of his spirit to make thee holy.
Amidst temptations, sharp and long, let tby
soul to this dear refuge tl'.e.
or intemperate, or slatternly partter often has
but himaelf or herself to blame for the misery
that clouds the life and desolates the home
Multitudes who feel that their marriage was a
mistake, and who make their existence a lif -
long misery, might, by a little self-denial ana
forbearance and gentleness and old-time courte-
sy, make their home brighten like the gates of
Elen, and bring back the old love that blessed
the happy golden days gone by.
SurpDse the wife does not know o/iite as
mucii as you do, well, you showed your great
jadgment when you thought her the chiei
amongtenthouaan3;or, if your husbantt is
not (he most wonderful man in the world, it
■limp'.y illustrates the wit and wisdom of the
young woman who once thought he was ana
would not be convinced to the contrary; so
perhaps you are not so uasvenly matched after
all and if one has had better opportunities
»ince married, then of course, that one should
teach, and cultivate, and encourage the other,
and so i ,urney on together; but if one has
grown worse and sunk lower than at the be-
ginning, perhaps even then, patience and toil
and BUE-shine may bring back the erring one
to duty, lift up the fallen, rescue the perishing,
and save the lost. How glorious for a wife to
pluck her husband from the jiws of ruin and
bring him safely to the heavenly home. How
blessed for the husband to bring back to the
gates of paradise the woman who, through
weakness, may havehien led astray. (N.)
tho tree to take deep root before it is loaded
with fruit; then the fruit wUl be the more and
bettfr.
Elucate your boy. You may think money
spent in that way is money spent in vain.
Tnere is nothing in him; he has no pride, no
ambition, no aspitatiob. You don't know.
, No one can tell what is in a boy. Besides,
I there may be an unkindlsd spark, an unfanned
flm», a smouldering fire, a latent energy,
which the teacher's rod may stir, the association
with books and men may develop ard diitct,
and thus start ycur bey agoing, with such
energy ard determination, that eo power on
YOUR BOY.
Y
him. Bear
M. 0. N.
ERRORS IN MARRIAGE.
MANY of the errors of life admit of remedy.
A loss of business may be repaired by a
gain in another. A miscalculation this year
may be retrieved by special care next year._ A
bad partnership may be dissolved, an iijary]
repaired, a wrong step retraced; but an error in
marriage goes to the very root and toundation
of life. It is said that no man is utterly ruined
until he has married a worthlefs wife; and so
every woman has a future before her until she
is cha ned in wedlock, which is a padlock, to a
wretched and-unworthy man; The deed once ■
done cannot be recalled, the wine of life is
wasted, and tue goblet broken and no tears and |
toils can bring back the precious draught.
Let the young think of this, and let them
walk carefully in a world ol sorrows, and take
heed to tbeir steps, lest in the most critical
event ot life they go fatally astray.
But here we must guard against anotUer
error. Many people think they have made a
mistafe when it is only in their own behavior
Bince they were married.
Good husbands make good wives, and good
wives make good husbands, aad the scolding,
OU do not know what is in
with him; be patient ; wait, feed him, love
him. He is a boy, and most bojs are bad.
You think him light-hearted, and fear he ^is
light-headed as well. Bat remember he ca.;s
you father. When he played in your lap you
fondly hoped he would some day be a great
and useful man. Now that he ha, grown
larger, and his young blood drives him into
gleeful sport, and makes him impatient ol
s-rious things, rattling, playful, thoughtless
you almost despair. But don't be snappish
and snarlish and make him feel that you are
dsappoint^dinhim. He is your boy, and you
are to live in him. He bears your name, ana
is to send it down the stream of time. He m-
h>rit3 your iortunea-d fame, and is to trans-
I mlt them to futare generations to come.
' It cannot be otherwise. A daughter divides
your fortune, transmits less of your fame, and
loses your name. Aboyismore nearly your-
self linn anything else can be. It is through
your boy you go down in history: through
your boy you are to act upon the generation
j that is to come. , ^ u
It may be difficult to govern him, but be
'patient; he may seem averse to everything
useful and gocd, but wait. No one c^n lell
what is in a boy. H« may surprise you some
ay Hope. Lit him grow. While his boay i
grows larger and stronger, his mental and
moral nature may expand and improve.
Some boys are men in stature but are still
boys in mind. It may be so with your bov;
and if so, there is reason for hope. In such
cases there is olten a great outcome. The body
1 is the tree, the m^nd, the fruit. It is well tor
earth c n stop him short of the tcpmoat round
in the laddsr of fame.
If you cannot educate him, let him educate
himself. That is the best way. That will
make him strong, a giant with whom no on?
dare to interfere. Sicli are the best men m
.h3 world. The greatest benefactors of the
race have stooped their shoulders to bear bur-
dens, have carried hands hardened with rouga
labor, have endured the fatigue cf ton. Many
• ueh are in our minds now. Laboromnia mncit.
•'Labor conquers all things." The old Roman
was right. We SEe it in a thousand instances.
Labor makes the man. No boy ever came to
be a man, the noblest work of God, without
labor. This is God's great law; tbere is a
divine philosophy in it. L^t your boy work;
if he will not work, make him work. There
s no progress, no development, no outcome,
DO true manhood without it. We must work.
A wild, rattling, thoughtless bjy of the dajs
f f yore is in our mind's eye. Who would have
thouc'btit? He is a strong, active, efScient,
unlir'ing Bantist preacher, of large influence m
another State. Another, a successful physician,
occupying a good position in this city, and a
Christian gentleman.
Father, be kind to your boy. 'W'e know
what a mother will do. Thank God, a me)ther s
love, a mother's prayers follow us still; asd
the memory of her anxious tears shall never
fade out during Ihj sacceasion of yeais. Dinat-
: ly, but not least, pray for your boy. G. d hears
prayer. Do the best you can, commit a.l that
youc3nnotdo,toGod,and hope. Never des-
pair, for no one knows w-iat is in a boy.
(AM
THE-qaaramaa measures the tame each
way, and he h->.snt any wany edg-s cr shaky
lumber in him. H-; is fre. feom kocts and
sap, and won't warp. He is clear sluif, and I
don't care what you work him up into, he
wcn-t swell, and he won't sbnnk. He la
amongst men what good kiln-dried boards aie
among carpenters; be won't season- crack, it
don't make any difference whicn side of him
you come up to, he i. the same size each way,
and the only way to g-^t at him anyhow is to
face him. He knows he is square, end never
spends any time in trying to pr.jve it. l.e
square man is one of the b?st shaped men the
world has ever producer; he is one of that kind
of people who can't alter the spot to fit a spot,
I but you must alter the spot to fit lim.
This is one of the sad conditions cf life,
that experience is not transmi=sib!e. No man
will learn from the suffering of another; he
must suffer himself.
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COKSOLIDATIOW.
It would give great jower and more union in the
church, if all our papers were consolidated into one, and
that t;nder the control of our Annual Conference, We
would all then be much more likely to speak the same
thing, and be of one mind; because in that respect we
would hive but oae teacher. Divisions or schisms would
not occur, if the church were under the. influence
of but one paper. We have many brethren like brother
Quinler who work for union, while we h.ave other breth-
ren who work for some peculiar notions of their own,
more than they do for the union of the chvrch. If we
had but one paper, and itunder the control of the church,
men who work for the union of the church would be kept
at the head of it. In order that w« have the church
solid and firm, we must have union or consolidation in
our papers; with a number of papers maintaining Oiff'erent
TicR-s among us, we will have division as the natural re-
sult sooner, or later. This fact is plain before our eyes,
and we should make a greater effort than we have done
to have more oneness in our papers. Every personal
interest should be saorificid by our editors and brethren
If there beanything in the way 9f consolidation it should
be removed, and ihe one great object of making a _more
perfect union, should be paramount to all others. There
are objects and difficulties brought up against consolida-
tion, but we see none that arc insurmountalle. It is
said that other papers may be started. Well we think a
brother has no more right (o start a paper independent of
the' 5-rotherhood, than he h-is to start out preaching inde-
pendent ol it. We can keep our paper on the principle
of uniting in it and making it strong in every way, that
others like it in sentiment cannot afford to start, and any
different sentiment dare not.— i?, //. M. In Gof-nel
Freacher.
Bro. Miller nrg&s power and vnion as his
plea for cBnsolidaticg ocr papers. They are
both good, if they be the divine pcwer and the
heavenly uqIoi!. Thtsp, ^e think, Bro. Mil-
ler urges, a-jvocates and muintsins. One pa-
per, conducted ia the interests of the Dreih
ren's church would be a blessing. The B. at
W., is therefore willing to jield itself as a
member of tae onion, and suggests that a stock
company be forced to purchase all the papers
now published by the Brethren, and make of
them ona grand publishing concern at some
central point. This publishing house should
at some good railroad centre, and where
evtry facility f jr good and rapid work is sf-
f irddd. Chicago is a fine point. It might be
thought best o locate where there is a church,
but this we ihink not one of the essentials.
Transportation on pepir, printing material,
etc., is an important item, and by locating in
Chicago all this could be saved. It may be
urged that rent is too high there. True, rent
is high, yet the savings in freight and
espress will more than counterbalance the
rent, and besides the mailing fa'iiities are very
superior there. But we will submit to the de-
cisions of a committee which would necessarilv
be chosen to locate the institution.
Our idea is, that lOCO shares of 150.00 each
should be sold, and that the Brethren general-
ly should subscribe to th''s stock. Holder of
stock would be entitled to as many votes as
shares held by him. The Stock-holders should
elect Trustees, and these Trustees appoint edi-
tors and Business Manager, and have a general
oversight of the Publishing Business. These
Trustees should be amenable to Annual Meet-
ing, and be men sound in the faitii and estab-
lished in the doctrine of the Lord Christ. The
term of trustees should be limited as also of
editors and business manager. Of course in
th-s brief oallice, many details cannot be notic-
ed. These would necessarily come up at a
conference of the proprittors of the papers.
Now that the charge of selfishness may not
be lodged against us, we r jspeetially submit to
our readers this, our willingness to abide by the
work of the trustees. If we are relegated to
ths farm, or school-room or the work-shop, all
will be well. If on the other hand we be giv-
en a position on the new firm, we shall be con-
tented. What say our readers on consolida-
tion? Tha interests of our readers shall bepro-
tected if we do. Shall we go into it? If, how
ever, we fail to consolidate, please remember
that we shall go on as we have been doing,
with the hope of growing in grace and the
knowledge of the Truth. m. m. e.
OUR TEIP TO MISSOURI.
HAVING a few weeks leisure, we concluded
to visit a few points in Missouri, hence,
in company with Bro. Aaron Warble, of Lan-
ark, and Mr. Henery Stover of Polo, we left
Lanark at 3 P. M., lug. 16 , and without change
of cars, reach.-.-j Kansas City the next morning
at ten. Part of the day was spent viewing
this thriving city of the West. It was the
the warmest day we had experienced this seas-
C'U, causing us to suffar considerably from the
excessive heat. The roads were dry and dusty
the dust at times flying most furiously.
At 3: 30, we stirted for Lfx'ngton, Mo,, on
the narrow gauge road running from Kansas
City to that place. The ride was not so pleas-
ant on account of the heat and dufet, otherwise
it was rather amusing at times. Wc do not
hesitate to say that the conductor was the 1
most accommcdating gentleman of the kind we
ever met. As the train came in sight of some
cczy country residence, the children would
start for the road with all the energy they
could command. Presently the train would
stop and let their mother cff. On we would
go a few miles and suddenly stop at some cross
road to let a passenger \.ff or take some one on.
This thing was repeated until it finally became
a little amusing. We concluded that if we
lived in Missouri we should certainly want to
live near this road; for it would then be so
easy to get on and off the cars without going
to the depot.
Prom Lexington we passed on to Brownsville,
Siiine county, after night, hence could see but
little ol the country. The next morning found
m on our way to Eld. D. L. Williams,' six miles
out in the country. We had come to look at
Saline county, and some of the cuiiosities in
it, so Bro. Williams gave us to understand
that he was at our service, and took special
piins to show us all we wanted to see. We
first visited the noted Salt Springy four and
one half miles from Brownsvil'ie. There are
two large springs of salt water, ts salty, we
presume, as the ocean itself. The water, run-
ning in a trough from the spriogs, looks clear
as crystal. It runs into a large pool used for
bathing purposes. When in the pool it looks
blue like the ocean, and affords one of the most
de ightful and refreshing baths we ever en-
jiyed. It is said to be as refreshing as the
waters along the sea shore. A large engine, at
this point, forces the water of these springs
through a five-inch under grcnni pipe, over
lour miles to two large bathing pools near
BfowEsville, where the noted Sweet Springs
are located. Here we enjoyed another bath in
the salt water, still mere refreshing than the
one at the Salt Springs a few days before. At
this point is a lar -^ health institution which
seems to be doing a good business. The waters
of the Sweet Springs possess rareviitues for
the healing of the siek. It is an excellent
point at - 'hich to locate a Health Institute for
the benefit of members and others afflicted, who
would like to attend a properly conducted in-
stitution having access to ths bast of mineral
waters, and salt water bathing pools. Were we
in possession of the necessary means for that
purpose, we certainly would do something in
that direction. We also visited other points
of interest, of which we would like to speak
but time and space forbid.
We found the country in the midst of a most
severe drouth — the most severe, it was said, for
many yjars. Much of the late-planted corn
was dried up so that it will make little else
than fodder. Com that was planted early, and
properly cultivated, is doing well and will make
a fair crop.
In this county we found some good land
that would prove profitable to the owner most
any season, and we would advise Brethren,
seeking homes in the West, to give Saline
county a good look. We chanced to visit it at
a most nnfayorable time.
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\'. hi!e there we preached twice for the
Brethren, and bad the best of interest at both
meetings. The mtmbership is not very large,
.but earnest, aui rerj anxious to hare men^bers
locate among them and baiid up the church.
Bro. Williams is an. earnest mioister, fully
consecrated to the work, and at present
devotes much of his time to the ministry.
Wo nr-t visited Piattsburg, about one hun-
dred miles North of Brownsville, and were im
mediately taken into hand by lilajor Linsey,
. who took us into the country two miles and a
half to visit the Piattsburg Mineral Springs,
which are also said to pisssss rare healing
propertie?, at least the use of the waters has
effected some most remarkable cures. The
surroundings did not just suit my eye for a
Health Institute, nevertheless the healing
vittu23 of the waters, properly used, struck me
as possessing commendable merit. We were
then taken one mile to the Pt^erless Springs.
These have pleasant surroundings and water
much the same as the Piattsburg Springs.
These springs are visited by hundreds ot EfB^et-
ed people who receive great benefit from the
use of the waters. We would like to live near
these springs in order to enj ty the occasional
use ot the water.
We spent the night with Eld. D. D. Sail,
who resides one mile from town, pleasantly
located near the Brethren's meeting-house.
We found him hopeful and full of zeal for the
Master's cause. The next day was sp-nt 1 lok-
at the countrf, and a few hours with Bro. E
A. Orr, a minister ; ni an earnest worker in
the cacsi. By oecapatior, Bro. Orr is a school
teacher of good reputation, and schoJarship.
He has it in his power to do much good for
humanity. The night and nex^ day wf re spsnt
with Bro. Joseph Shoemaker, who la^.. *.t;erf>i
utation of being Ihe b-'; f. i in North
Missouri, and I doubt if you can find a nicer
aii batter arranged farm in the State of Illi
nois.
We like this pait of Missouri, and believe that
the land is jost as good as that in Illinois. B9
sid.s they have plenty of timber and an abna
dance of stone. Much of the corn here had been
cut short by the drouth, but those who planted
early and cultivated properly, will have good
crops. In fact we believe tnat the entire
State of Missouri will -this year raise enough to
do her and a little to spare.
Oar stay was too short to have any meetings,
as we could- give no notice of our coming. We
would have .been pleased to visit several
other points, hut our time was limited and we
were compelled to return home. It was also
too hot to travel with anything like comfort.
When we reached our home at Lanark wa
found vegetation in a very refreshing condition
We should be pleased to spend several weeks
among the churches in Missouri, but cannot
do so at present, but hope to do so sometime
in the future. j. h. m.
FEOSr J. W. STEIN.
ROM a letter written at V.enna, Austria to
his v/ife, we glean the following from onr
brjther J. W. Stein. We have daily looked
for something from him for the Beethhen at
WoEK, and we are inclined to believe he sent
communications and they are Ids':
'•Expected ere this to have something for
B. AT W., but owing to my condition, was
only able to gather the outlines of my travel and
thoughts, and must post from the preparation
of my M. S., for the future. Time forbids any
attempt to discribe my short visit and its at-
tendant circumstances, etc., in London, Paris,
Bsrne and Vienna, at present. Sufiice it to say
that the whole has been attendid with much
very highly instructive, edifying and entertain-
ing, the account of which I will reseive for my
more general correspondence.
I stop here a few days <» route for Constanti-
nople— at which point I may be addressed from
America — as I am particularly anxious to know
something from personal interview and corres-
pond mce of the people, religious customs, etc.,
of Turkey and Asia Minor. How much time
I shall spend io Eijtern Europe, it is impossi-
Dle to say. Will probab y defer my visit to
Asia Minor until I reach Athens and cross the
Archipelago to Smyrna unless the intense
heat of the season compels me to abandon my
Southern enterprise or defer it until Saptem-
ber. J. W. Steist."
appears homely and intelligent. Amorgtuem
were the chiefs of the S'oux, Omaha?, Ponea,
Wjntiebagoes and others. Of course at all the
stations they at'racled the attention of many,
and men, women and chiidrea crjwd^d into the
ear and passed through it to see thtm. What
a pity that these fine-looking men have i-ot
been brought under t'te beniga influences cf
civilization in its brightest aspects. Bat they
cannot find the great blessings ss lotg as ikcy
are surrounded by speculators and border dep-
redate ri— the enemies of true eiv!liza'.icn £Ld
religious culture.
The Chu/^.'i Advocate contains some verj
able and interesting art-icle3oa''Tobaccj Slave-
ry.'' They are written in moderation, and pre-
sent soms of the best reasons we ever heard
why the use of tobacco should be discontinued
by all men and Christians in particular.
The "Church of Gtod" Society ia laboring to
open and carry for !"ard a college at Pinlay,
Ohio. The citizen^f that place have con-
tributed 12.5,000, towards the institution, and
the meiiibsrs of the church are asked to raise
ST5.000. With 1100,000, they should bs able
to put up very good buildings and start a first
class school.
These must be a difi^tirence between Chris-
tians and the world, in the whole plan of life,
now are we to maintain this difi'::rence? Will
it not be harder to maintain it without con-
spicuous and recognized peculiarities than
with them? — Primitive Christian.
Truly, beloved brother; and here ia our
hand to help you maintain them, frc-m
faith on through to the end of every item
in the Christian system. A holy life
will exprejs itself in a divine form; and
tne divine form is not of this world. Let
no man be deceived by thundering appeals to
the Gospel. Too often the appeals consist of
noise only. "The light of the world" cannot
be extinguished with the breath of a Korah.
The living Christian finds grace sufficient
ior all the duties of life.
Last week we noticed the reply of White
Thuuder to Secretary Kirkwood in reference to
pitying tht! Ponoa In iiaus. Oa the afternoon
of the 29th ult, on our way to Lena, we had
the privilege of seeing the great chiefs who had
been to Washington, and were returning to
Dakota. There were eighteen of them, and
better specimens of the "noble red man" per-
haps could not be found. All were large, mus-
cular, hardy, well-developed men, fiae features,
and intelligent looks. There was very little
savagiry in appearance, unless it was Crazy
Horse, who seemed somewhat sullen. Red
Cloud is not a ferocious-looking fellow, but
Et some means, unaecountable to ns, the
request of our last District Meeting that each,
church m Northern Illinois should contribute
325.00 for missionary and general purposes,
was omitted from the published min'tcs.
We call attention to tbis, and trust that each
congregation will not delay to contribute,
that the same may "be ready as a matter of
bounty, and not as of covetousness" (2 Cor. 6:
5) when the servants of the Lord have . need.
To o^r beloved brethren we cheerfully say wa
' know the forwardness of your mind" how that
heretofore you have been ready to do every
good work, and "your zsal hath provoked
many." ____„.=__=„^__
If Christ were to (.ome upon this earth per-
sonally and say to his people, ''Besvare •'•f false
prophets, which come to yon in cheep's cloth-
ing,' some cf his disciples Wuuld likely tell him
that he talks too much "order," etc. What!
"sheep's clothing?" This sounds as if ihe
clothing of the sheep were different from
wolves, bears, owls and bats! 0 how they
would beg Christ to put away the dress of the
sheep so the dear siMers who are withjut
might come in! The asters without — who
are they? But He insists that "false Proph-
ets" will come in sheep's clothing — a dress
that is respectable enough even for ravenous
wolves when they seek to devour the sheep.
Beware of false prophets!
Idle men are dead all theii lives.
588
THE BliETHREN ^T l^ORK-
MISSIONARY WORK.
liT JAMES J£. N£FF.
LL the readers are aware that there have
been a great many theories, methods and
piaus on missionary work, presented to the
Brotherhood for consideration; but there is a
: '1 that has not received due attention, and it
i_. a ■ laa that I consider of great importance.
There has been some writing upon this si.b-
ject, but I do not think that it has received
sufBciunt thought. Yet the oljjct of this
as tide is not so much intondtd to awaken the
thoughts Oi the reader on tbis subj-ict, as it is
for informetion tni fcdrice. I only wish to
draw attention to this, that o d«r ard more
able writers may present tiieif ideas.
I believe that a great deal of good could be
done if each member wuuSd carefully preserve
every number of his church-papar after read-
ing it through, and if it is thought that more
god could ce done in soms other locality than
in their own, the papers should be sent to
friends to be distributed among people out on
the frontier where they seldom hear the Gospel
preached. I think this would be a very good
plan, and the cost little or nothing.
Perhaps it is remembered by most of the
readers of the B. AT VV, that there was an
article, in No. 8, written by sister Emily K.
Stifier, about this branch of missionary work.
When I saw tb at article I thought it to be a
subject of importance. I sent ten copies of the
B. AT W., to be distributed among the Mor-
mons. I received a response from theie not
long since. George E. Jayne, the missionary
of that place, expr,!ssed himself very thankful
for them, and said that he could use all that I
would send him.
Though I consider the corversion of the
Mormons to be of great importance, yet I be-
lieve that there are other people in the United
States whose souls are just as precious as those
of the Mormons, and there are other places
where our church- literature will have a better
effict, and will do more good. If we had breth
ren out there among the Mormons to teach the
faitti and doctrine a? it is set forth in our
church papers, it would all work together for
good ; but when our church-literature is sent
out there to be distributed among the Mormojs
by the missionaries of the Methodist Episcopal
church, we are inclined to think that the doc-
trine of the Brethren, that is taught by our
chureh-papera would be more than counter-
balanced by the doctrine and teachings of
Methodism. But do not understand me to
■say that those people had better remain where
they are and practice polygsmy, than to be-
came members of the Methodist Ep'scopal
church. I believe that they are doing a good
work there, as far as they go; but I do not be-
lieve in helping them in their way of teaching.
If we want to do anything there, let us send
brethren, and send them all the church litera
ture they can find time to dispose of; and while
we are trying to persuade them to abaudon
their so-called religion, let us aho teach them,
the religion of Jesus Christ. Yet I believe we
had better send our papers out there than to
burn them up or ol'oarwise destroy them.
But I believe that there are other places in
the Brotherhood, in which more good could be
done by the dietribution of tracts and papeis
And I should think this plan to be the mosi
1 ff:c ual in towns or cities where th-.y could be
distributed without so much inconvenience.
I am satiBfi?d that if our dear young brother
Hi St. Loaip, or any ctht-r part of the Brother-
hood, would aj-ply • for charch-litsrature,
through the Brethren's periodicals, many
would cheerfully heed the call and respond.
I would like to hear from the editors, or any
other brethren, upon the subj ct sometime iu
the near future; because 1 consider it as one oi
importance.
"FEED MY SHEEP." John 21: 17.
BY F. C. MTEHS.
w
What shall become of them when "dogs" shall
compass them about? P£a.22: 16, Phil. 3: 2.
A little flock of Christians, feeble and weak,
yet striving to do what lieth in their power to
farther the cause of Christ; worlihg alone
faint for need of spiritual food, becomes, per-
haps, somewhat despondent after a time, aod
the arch-enemy of souls who is ever on the
alert seizes this season of weakness to sow in
their midst some little seeds of discord. This
seed is so small it can hardly be noticed, jet as
there is no watchful shepherd to pluck it from
the pas*-ure and csst it out, how rapidly it takes
root aid grows to be a mighty tree bearing
fruit de:'criBed as "Unrighteousness, Malicious-
nes.-," etc. Rom. 1:29. Surely the flock if
left to itself will be scattered and perhaps des-
troyed and utterly lost. We trust ere long cur
Lord will send a vision to some of the brethren
as he did to Paul, and that some one may be
influenced to "come over into Macedonia and
holpus." Actsl6:9.
St. Louis, Mo.
GOD OR MAMMON.
E find iu the Word of God, the followers
of Christ or the church, frequently
compared to sheep. 2 Sam. 14:17; Psa, 74:1;
79:13; 95:7; 100: 3; Mio. 2: 12; Matt. 5:
24, 25: 82. John 10: 2. Pet. 2: 25, etc. Christ
speaks of himself as the "G od Shepherd.."
John 10: 14. Heb. 13: 20. He also appointed
certain of his followers to act as assistant shep
herds, exhorting them to fulfil earnestly and
carefully their duties in this capacity. 1 Pet.
5: 2. Also, speaking of the reward at the com-
ing of the Chief Shepherd, 1 Pet. 5:4. 1 sup-
pose this figure is so frequently used because
the people were acquainted with th? habits of
sheep and the duties of shepherds. Eirly in
the world's history, we read of keepers of sheep,
shepherds, etc. Gen. 4: 2, speaks of Abel as a
keeper of sheep. The Patriarchs were shep-
herds. Gen. 13:5, 1 Sam. 19: 11.
The duty of the shepherd is to seek good
pasture for their sheep. 1 Chron. 4: 39, To |
number them. Jer. 33: 13: To watch over
them. Gen. 13: 40, Luke 2: 8. To defend them
1 Sam. 17: 34, Amos 3: 12. To cherish the
feeble. Gen. 33: 13, Psa. 78: 71. To seek the
lest. Ezs. 34: 12, Luke 15: 4.
If then, the welfare of the flock cepends so
greatly upon the vigilance of the shepherd,
how sad must be the condition of a feeble lit-
tle flock, if left without a shepherd. Having
no one to seek for them good pasture, how
easily and almost unconsciously might some
of the flock stray into forbidden pasture and
eat the food which would be as poison to their
souls. Without one to number them, how
easily might one absent himself from the fold,
and perhaps no one would miss him, and as
there is none to watch over him, who is to
warn him of dangers which beset his pathway,
or seek for him if lost? Who is to defend a
flock without a shepherd, from wolves and
andlions? For we are indeed as sheep in the
midst of wolves. Matt 10:16, Luke 10:3.
'PHERE is nothing more deceiving than the
1. idea of gaining the esteem and good
opinion of the world by familiarizing ourselves
and mixing often with it. The more the world
sees us, the more it will hite or despi e us. It
hates us from the instant it feels that we will
not put up with its manners. L3t us very
rarely have anything to do with it, and we
shall appear in its eyes with greater dignity,
and be treated with greater respect. Let us
attend to every due and proper cail which the
world may justly require of u?, as well as all
the demands of charity and good works, but
let us always conduct ourselves as theembassa-
dors of Christ, as in some sense filling his place.
It is then only that our character, under the
grace and providence of God, will be to us a
safeguard against temptation. But if we seek
the world, we must conform to its tastes and
its manners. We should be badly received on
the pleasure ground were we to r arry there
that holy gravity which should never forsake
us. We should darange its pleasures, discon-
cert its liberty of sp'ech. We should be an
intolerable burden to it. Oar presence alone
would be horrible, and it would say to us as
the enemies of holiness say of the righteous
man in the Wisdom of Soloman, "He is griev-
eous to QS to behold !" Tnere is no alternative.
We must die in the world or partake of its
spirit. We cannot serve God and mammon. —
Dr. Coke.
— II ■■ — -
The believer is like a light put on a cork
and put out to sea, and there, in the midst of
the ocean, it is preserved. Wonderful as it
may appear, the light cannot be extinguished
— it is invincible. There is not a greater sight
in the world, than to see how religion is up-
held in the hearts of G. d's people.
Graiitdde is the music of the heart when it
chords are swept by kindness.
THE BRETHREIST AT -WORK:-
5^^y
ut. giMje ®Iess.
J. S. MOHLEK,
Editor.
- All communicationa for this department, sucli aa que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S, Mohler, La-
due, Heary Co., Mo.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
first-born cf all the living. If so, who was his
■wiie'f Maky C. Xckman.
■Will some one please explain 1 Cor. 14: 34,3.5?
Why are wom'in to keep silence in the chuichV —
yiia;l they not sing or pray or what shall they dc?
A Beothes.
"What are the seven spirits of God mentioned, in
EevelatiOES? C. D. H.
Bro David Moore wants to know whether there
is more I5c;ipture tor an organ in a family than to
dance.
Will some one please give the Scripture where
it is said that mao has an immoktal soul, or
it is said man has any immortality before the rt-
surrection '/
Jf man has got immortality, why is he exhorted
to seek for it? Kom. 2:7. A. IJ. Gushing.
THE SEVENTH DAY THE LAST
DAY OF THE WEEK AND OUR
CHRISTIAN SABBATH.
I FEEL satisfied that I can conv'uce the in-
telligent reader, that the Christian Sab-
bath is the seventh day of the week and the
last day of the same.
To prove that we are correct, you will multi-
ply 5,88± years by 365 days and you will have
2,147,660 days. Then the fourth of 588i years
= nil, which are leap-year days; added to-
gether, then divide by seven, and you will find
that the remainder, five, indicates the number
of days of the week that the year gees out on.
Now the remainder five shows that the year
1880 of the Christian Era went out on Friday,
and the first day of 1881 is Saturday.
I find by this rule, and rule of the grand cy-
cle of twenty-eight years, which keeps time in
years with as much accuracy as a clock, the
Jews lost the 7ih day, ([ suppose when Joshua
commanded the sun to stand, and the earth
obeyEd, counted that long day for t^vo days,
which would make Saturday the T.h day.)
The Savior res ores to the world the true
7th day by rising upDn the seventh day, by ris-
ing upon the Jewish Monday, which reallj was
the seventh day and the last day of the week,
as the Lord God had ordained it in the begin-
ning.
At some future time by the help of the Lord,
I will give you the grand cycle with s;rand
leap-year at the hand and figure 28, which only
occurs once in 28 years. Yours Truly,
C.
FEAST.
FEAST is a word our brethren often use in a
sense that the world does not acknowledge.
In writing of a communion, they call it g feast,
probably meaning it as an abbreviation of lovt-
feast. But the world doss not take it in this
■way, and understands a feast to mean a sumpt-
uous entertainment, a carnival, a place where
eating and drinking is done to excess. No won-
der Wd are accused of committing a solemn
mccke.y, when we claim to celebrate the suffer-
ing and death of our Savior with a feast.
glorify Qod, and we desire that many may
change from nature's darkoess to the true aid
ma' velous light; therefore it is highly neces-
sary that we appear to the world as we are and
that W8 make no wrong impcesiions up: n them
corcerning our ord:nancfF.
While we are in the world, we should u=e
worldly terms to gspr-:s? cur ideas, but we
should be carefal to use there in the same sens?
the world uses them, and to convey such jd^as
as custom has established they shon'd convey.
Brethren, if you must call a communion a
feast, tell u- hc-vv to reconcile the diff^renca be-
tween the E--glL»h d.fiaition of /ea«f, and the
sicrsd ordin'-noe of ccmainnion.
D. E Ceipe.
From tho Eiblo Bincer.
THE MARK OF THE
BEAST.
telling Hob, at the same time saying, " Thus
siiih the L^rd," when they knew it all to be
their own inveulion. It could not be the in-
vention of wicked men and devil?, for they
could not make a book which comminds all
datj, which forbids all fir, and which cot;.-
detcns thi-ir souls to all elercity.
The conclusion is. irresistible. The Bible
must be given by divine inspiration.
CLEANLINESS NEXT
GODLINESS.
TO
What is the mark of the bea.t?
I THINK cu9 mark of the beast is hatred to
God and the Limb; while love to God ard
the Limb is the mark of the Father. 11 -,v. 14:
1. " No (V if any man worship the beast and
his image and receive his mark ia his forehead
or in his hand." Rev. 13: 14, 15, 16. Here is
the interpretation of 33: 9, "in their right
hand or in their forehead."
Now read Rsv. 17: 5, " And upon her fore-
head was a name written, ' Mystery, Babylon
the Great, the mother of harlots.' " Now bear I
in mind there are two mothers, one is spoken
of in Gal. 4: 26, or the mother of all the true
believers; also Iia 2: 2, " And it shall come to
pass in the last days, that the mountain of the
Lord's house shall be established in the tcp of
the mountain, and it shall be exalted above the
bills; ' or above all the earthly powers in the
last &si\s.
So we can look for Sod's power by Judging
to bring about a destruction of all '■ Babylon,''
or " ihe mother of harlots," church. Now man
creates man's discipline, man"s chu' c ; man's
marks for man's orders, the Odd Fallows, the
Free Masons, the Catholics, the Spiritualists,
are all marked with the sayings of man, but
not the " thus saith the Lord."
Now God's works, Jesus' truth, the true Bi-
ble, the mark of Jehovah, the true' marks of
love, Jesus the iamb of God, in us the hope of
glory, are not these God's marks?
TT is supposed by many that these words are
J. tobelovnlin t'ae ScTipt^ir'?, and often
vary intelligent writers have alludtd to Ihe
phrase as il it w.»re of Bible ciigin. Ia Cham-
bers' 'Book cf Days,'' the Sfcond volnm'', page
206, in an ar icle on R iwland Hil', the follow-
iag is attributed to that noted preacher: "Good
Mr. Whits fi Id used to say, 'Cleanliness is next
to godliness.''
Th32 graiidest victoria? gained by mortal men
are t'nose whi^h c3-t mist, those which an
achieved on hard fcugh', battle grounds. Tba';
which costs little is generally wilhoat much
value. A li!e fur Christ without sacrifice, and
even suffering, is a tame, worthless thing. If
wf; suffer witb Christ, we shall be gloiified
with him.
Do d:uh!s rise up and confront you? Is the
pathway dim and uncertain? It is because
your life is not what it ought to be. You have
not done well what has been given yon to do.
Duty has teen neglected, and you have been
going in the wrong way. Come back into the
full sunlight of God's truth anS your doubts
will all be gone. Try it acd be convinced.
REMO'viiS'a the sandals was as much a sign of
raf peet, as removing the hat is now. The Al-
m'ghty was unwilling to speak to Mesas, until
he should remove his sandals. The signs and
the conveniences of his daily work must first
be laid aside. Even a visitor left his sandals
ai the doer. L?t our world-marked IhougVits,
and ouv secnlar-colo cd words be left out of the
divine presence.
THE BIBLE.
We are to let our light so shine that men
may see our good works and be constrained to I fer they neither would nor could make a book
THERE are four grand arguments for the
truth of tlie Bible. The first is the mira-
cles on record, the second the prophecies, the
third the goodness of the doctrine, the fourth
the moral character of the penmau.
The miracles flow from divine power, the
prophecies from divine uuderstanding, the ex
oellence of the doctrine from divine go:.dness,
the moral character of the penman from divine
purity. Tnus Ctiristianity is built upon taese
tour immovable pillars — the power, the under-
standing, the goodness, the purity of God.
The Bible must be one of these things, —
either an invention of good men, or gocd an-
gels; or a revelation from God. But it could
notice the invention of good men, or angels.
Through all thesj centi.ries Christianity has
been steadily advancing. The kingdom of the
Cruciti':'d Oje, founded en his death and not
supported by armies, oyerrMes all obstacles and
invades every nook and corner of creation. You
tell tee this religion wa-3 originated by a few il-
litrrate fishermen? If so, w'.-.ence its power?
It is from heaven and Gjd is its author. To
accouLt for it in any ether way is folly and
madness.
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A Delawahe superintendent gives a note-
worthy example of regular attetdanee ^Jt Sun-
day-school. H'^ fays: " In the Sucday-Ecbool
of T^h'ch I am Superintendent, there is a little
girl fourteen years old, who has atteuded
promt tly every Sunday lor seven years with on-
ly two exceptions, one of which was on ac-
count of sickness, and the other was ab-ence
from ton'n, and on that Sunday she attended a
Sunday-school in the city where she viaited. So
that really f he ha< only been absent from Sun-
day-school one Sunday in seven years."
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TH.E Ja±<.ldJT]HIiEi^^ .^T "V/OJiriK:.
mtit^-xu.
From C. H. Balsbjuigli.
M. M. E., Dear Brother:—
I thiok of ycu
often. Your work is a grsafc life-iraster, and
^L't a grand life-conservor for ahigber and eter-
nal sphere. God overshadow our faithful edi-
tors with Hi? power, and make them "mighty
to the pnliin.^ down of strong-holda."
May yoQ gloriously rsaiizs the fullness of
grace tieasured up in Philpp. 4: 19. R«mem-
ber, beloved, it is God who supplies, and it cov-
ers ' all your need.'' and it is according to his
RICHES m GLORY by Jesus Christ." It would
be enough to make a poor mortal crazy with
ecstacy did not "the Holy Spirit help our in-
firmitie.«," and maintain our equipoise. Let ns
have only one thought, one aim, one joy — how
to "walk worthy of the Lord urdo all pleasing."
May the constant beholding of the cross and
the crucified fire our hearts evermore with the
one motive to glorify him who died for us.
Coniniittee Work.
I left home on the 1st day of Aug., en route
for Ashland, Ohio. At Urbana I joined broth-
er J. N. KiufFman, and at Man-fisld brethren
E. Eby and L J. Rosenterger swelbd our num
ber, making the committee to Ashland City
complete. Arrived at Ashland at 9: 15 P. M.
Lodgtd with my old friend John Willis.
Met in council the 3rd, and completed our
work on the Gob, with apparent satisfaction to
the church. We were under the painful neces-
sity of relieving brother S. Z. Saarp of the
eldership. Insfrt this for the special informa-
tion of the last Standing Committee.
Lift Ashland the 6 th at 8: 40 P. M. Miss-
in? coriueotion at Pittsburg we were delayed
nfi'.'V twelve hours. Aud taking thr3 night
train we could not reach Berlin, Pa., 'there be-
ing ao train on the Berlin Branch, hence we
pass-d on to Mfyersdale.
On the 8 th were taked to Berlin by private
convey anc?. Were car?d for during our so-
journ in Berlin at the home of H. R. Holsing-
er and his aon-in law — Nowag.
We completed oar work in the Berlin church
on the 10th. The result of this meeting was
the separation of H. R. Holsiiiger from the
Erothc-hocd. Ths fe',T msmbers of the Berlin
church present did not accept of our report;
.there heing only forty-seven members present
of a mecibarship of one hundred and fifty. It
may be said in (his conr. ..-oi; that all the
members present from other congregation5,v?ho
are in favor with the general hrotherhocd and
expressed their mind in my presence, were Dat-
isfied with the work of the Committee.
Was conveyed to Meyers iale same evening;
and on the 11th boarded the train for Huntiog-
dm, Pa., where we (E. Eby and I) arrived at 6:
45 P. M. and were met at the depot by brother
J. Quinter and conducted to his home. Enjoy-
ed good rest.
Remained in Huntingdon over Sunday. En-
joyed the hospitality of other families; among
them the Clarke family, of which our esteemed
sister Wealthy Clarke is a member.
Met with an infant singing clas? in College
Chapel, of which sifter EUa Brumbsugh is
teacher. There were eighteen small children
in this class. This is a good work, sister; psr-
severe and you will reap your reward.
On Sunday morning met the Sunday-school.
An interesting Sunday-school. I didn't note
the number of scholars, but I think there were
seventy, besides visitors.
Had meeting at, 10 A. M. and 7: 30 P. M.
Very good attention, but andience small for a
city with a population of 4,177.
On Monday visited the "Orphans' Horn?,''
being especially interested in the interests of
this unfortunate class. They have nine in-
mates. May God bl»"ss the work.
Oj the 16th, in company with Bro. J. Qain-
ter, boa'rded the train for New Jersey. Rsach-
ing Lancaster City we were joined by brethren
D. P. Saylor and R. H. Miller, and reached
Ringoes, N. J., in the evening. Were met by
brother L Paulson, who took us to hia hospit-
able home and cared for us.
On the 17th mst the church in council.
Found the members well represented, and in-
terested in the work before us. Had a pleasant
meeting. Closed with general good feelings.
Report accepted by all but two members pres-
ent.
Arrived at Johnstown, Pa., on the morning
of the 21st. Was taken to the large Horner
meeting-house. Had a pleasant meeting. Din-
ed with brother John S:rayer, an old deacon ot
this (Conemaugh) congregation. Lodged with
Bro. Solomon Benshoof, elder of the church.
On the 22ad met the church in council, and
closed our work here on the 23fd, Afiirmed
the work of the former committee from A. M.
of 1880, as far as the church pernoitted ns to
pxamine it, and being the second committee
from Annual Meeting on the same c3se,our de-
cision was final.
At 4: 30 P. M,, boarded the train at Johns-
town for home. Arrived at home the 24th at
9 P. M. Found aii in usual health. Our son
who was sick, had gone to his work again.
And now I expres3 my thanks to the many
dear friends who bestowed their kindness, aud
cared for us so tenderly while on our josrney.
On this journey, I traveled 2,300 miles. En-
joyed good health all the time of my absence.
Acdinvirw of God's tender mercy and care
for' me, Icantiuly say, "Bless the Lord, 0
my Foul, rnd forget not all of his benefits. Yea
all that is within me bless his holy name."
The leather continues very dry and hot.
The corn is literally dried up. Many fields will
not yield 07ie bushel of good sound corn to the
acre. Old corn is held at seventy-five cents
per bushel. Some wells h&vegone dry. Water
in places is becoming scarce. But in love we
trust. John Wise.
Mulberry Grove, III.
heart.' I had no objection to tiie funeral dis-
course, but after it closed ; this was a pe rform-
ance, which made some of the weaker sex
shudder, leaving the house and saying, "Ain't
that awful?" having reference to four brother
Masons standing and crossing the coffin with
th-'' -.vvords while a short prayer was offered.
A man who had been in the late civil war told
me he was strongly reminded of the scenes in
the South, where bloodshed was the order of
the day. Then quite a number marched, two
by two, to the cemetery, and ts were remind-
ed of Catholicism, in their way and manner of
burving the detd. With the crosses hanging
about their persons, made the writer wondsr if
this could be a little horn of that old
Roman power rising up in America to cause
trouble amongjt God's children. And the
most of all, at the closing exercises they all at
tlie same tima repeated the Lord's prayer.
Among them were infidels aud skeptics. Oh
what mockery. Consistency, where art thou?
Since the funeral I wondered wherennto this
would grow and what would become of our
nation. My dear brethren and sisters, let us
strongly warn our children against the evils
of seeretism. M.
From John Dunlap. — It is very dry; but
the most of corn will make a pretty fair crop,
notwithstauding the drouth. Wheat was very
poor; oats, fair; not very many potatoes. We
are having very pleasant weather. Health in
general good, with tbe exception of a few cases
of diphtheria and whooping-cough among the
children We were blessi-d with the privil-
ege of meeting with the dear brethren and sis-
ters in church council on the 20i,h, where we
mads the necessary arrangemements for a
Love-least. It will be held at brother John
Hollers', Midland, Colfax Co., jSTeb., commenc-
ing the 7i,h of October and continuing over
Sanday. .. .Thej-'e is great need for more la-
borers here, as the harvest is groat and the la-
b.>'-er3 are hw. Therefore we tii'st the Lord
may send more laborers into his harvest....
There are a great many people here that don't
•ieem to think of anything but getting more
jf this world's goods. They don't seem to re-
alize that they will have to leave all when the
great Master calls for tbem. We dssire an in-
terest in the prayers of all our heavenly Fath-
er's children. — Bell Creek Church, Col/ax Co.,
Neb.
A Grand Funeral Di.splay.
On Sunday, Aug. 21st, a Mr. Allen Smith,
commissioner ot Kcsciusko Co., Ind., was bur-
ied in Masonic order. I was there to witness
the scene, and never in my life felt more mor-
tified and disgusted. A funeral discourse was
delivered by a Methodist minister, which was
well calculated to suit the occasion. The sub-
ject was, "True moral courage and a strong
Fiom A. B. Holl— B. at W.: May we
ever give you a hearty w6leom.e, and hops your
weekly visits will bring us the only true prin-
ciples of law and spirit and life of cur Savior
J.13U3 Christ We are moving along slowly
here at t'ae so-called Beech Grove church with
some opposition of worldly nature, consisting
of fashionable dressing. Oh may the time
bpeedily come that the outward adorning may
be more according to the teachings of Jesus. —
Madisonburg, Wayne Co., Ohio.
From A. W. Reese. — The little fljck com-
prising the Warrensburg ci.uroh is in peace,
union, and love. We are deeply grateful to
the Great Head of the church for all His good-
ness and love to us. New members are being
added by brethren moving in among us, and
THE BRETHREN" A.T l^ORKl.
54=1
the prospaets are encouraging that this little
vine planted in the wilderness and watered by
the hand of God may be instrumental in bring-
ing many sinners out of nature's darkaess into
the marvelous light of the Gospel On Sun-
day, lith inst., we baptized one dear soul into
the communion of the church. Hope that
others may be led to follow her example
We have good congtfigattons at all our meet-
ings. The people are attentive to the preach-
ing of the Word, are respectful and decorous
in the House of God, and seem interested in
the Brethren's doctrine. We have lud con-
siderable help from the ministericg brethren
of the Mineral Creek chjreh; aud altogether
we feel much encouraged in the good work.
... .Brother Jacob H. Crauthamel, from Hat-
iield, Montgomery Co., Pa , has recently pur
chased a fine farm of 360 acres in our neigh-
borhood, three and one-half miles south of
town, and a mile and a half south of our meet-
iug-house. Brother Jacob gave $18.00 ptr
acre for fee place. It is the same place men-
tioned in the "Macedonian Cry," and is decid-
edly a bargain .... We, lil'o other sections of
the U. S., are now sufficing from the effsots of
a protiocted drouth.
From E. W. Fiory. — The weather has
been, very dry for some time. The chinch bugs
have ii j ired the cora crop very much. Th^y
and the dry weather have cat the corn crop
down to otie-h&If or less. Wheat was light;
oats and flax and grass quite good; early ^^--.t:
toes, good, but lats not so good; fruit crop
rathor light, but plenty for home use.' Spirit-
ual crop ratbfr light so far this Summer, hut
we feel ti thank the good Ljrd for what we
have. I feel rather more thankful for the
liglit crop of the fruits of the earth than when
we hava a fail ciop, for we can see our noth-
ingaess more The B. at W. still come? to
hand. I a;n bettei' plaased than ever. — Willow
Springs, Kan.
From Landon West. — Visited Fairview
church, Favette Co. Had council mseting,
and preached twiee. Than went to Frankfort,
Ross Co., and preached three days and nights
for the colored people, and baptized one sister.
Should have st:ud a we^k longer, as others now
say, tbey wil' ccme too; but I could not stay.
Oil Thursday, Aug. lltb, went We it toLsxirg
ton, Hi<^h!asd Co. At 5: 30 P H of VazK d'.y
solemniz;d the mafriago "t :, young mini'^^'^r-
ing brother, Liadlfiy A. Diyis aud sister Em-
ma Moberly of the family of brother John
Ockerman .... From here I went east to Ath-
ens, Ohio; and was met by brother Henry
Coats of Meigs Co , who took me to his home
sixteen miles away. With the people here I
had eight meetings, and all seemingly of in-
terest, although at times I was very unwell.
I am now this far baek to the work at homo,
and it is all work \iiie.— Greenfield, Highland
Creek, which is still standing, and has a mem-
bership of about seventy or eighty members
From Knob Creek church eighteen churches
of the Brethren have sprung up, and now the
East Tennessee District numbers 2,000. Pleas-
ant Hill church (from which I write) was built
in the year 1850. They organ'z-d with twen-
ty-three members. John A. Bowman was their
pastor, who was shot and killed at home dur-
ing the late war. The church now only num-
bers sixty member.', and should be noted for
its quietude. But had we better not be quiet
and doing nothing, than judging one another?
for when this is laid aside all is in harmony.
And if we all were to look more inward and
pray for the conversion cf sinners, would it
not be more acceptable in the sight of God?
Our L jvt-feast will be held at Pleasant HilL
beginniug Sept. 17;h. The District Meeting
of Tennessee will be held at Knob Creek
church November iih, 5th, and 6th. — Blount-
ville, Tenn.
From J. Mongold. — We had our annual
visit last week and our church meeting on
Saturday 20r,h. The church was in peace and
union 6s far as I know. Have several appli-
cants for bap'i'm which will be attended t"s
shortly. The funeral services of Jeremiah
Rigslemon's son, who departed this life some
time ago, will be preached at our tchool-house.
Our Love-fsa'.t will be held Ojt. 4^,h. . . .1 long I
to see more accounts from brother Stein in |
Europe.. . .The corn crop will be
short. — Mountain Rome, W. Va.
cut
very
From Danie! Whitmer. — Dr. Flowers
and wife, of Grand Rip'.ij, Mich., have jast
closed a very excellent coursa of nine lest ares
in our meeting-house, on the "Cause and Cure
if Disease," "Cfaaracfcer," " Eri's and Rimedies
of Tobacco," "The Physiolo.-^y of f..^ mortali-
ty ai;da Paturs Slate." The brethrijn, siblers,
and neighbors have genor.illy attended, and as
far as we can judge, they were well plcaaed "ith
the lectures. As the Doctors intend ti visit
Eikhari, Goshen, and other places for the pur
pose of giving these lectures, we cheerfully
commaKd them to ouv bieihreu and sisters, be-
lieving they are worthy of their couSdenco and
respect. Tfcey came to us fully endorsed by
elders, deacons, and members of our church
fraternity in Micbigan, and we are glad to say
the Doctors have fuliy sustained the recom-
meuJatwn since their si jiurn among us. Go
and hear them and learn how to live healthy.
You will be greatly benefitted, as "Kaowledge
IS power." — South Btnd, Ind.
cision of the Annual Meeting, and ws are gisd
that it is so, as we think and do believe thit it
is the Annua! Meeting that holds the brethren
together in government, ani we do think that
it is right, and believe that we should live up
to the counsel of our brethren who have fought
hard for plainness. The Gospel holds forth
plainness, and Christ aad the apostlea taught
plainness, and said that we should be a "pecu-
liar people" from the world So if we are ihe
true followers of Christ we certainly must be
so that we can be told from the world wherev-
er we may be. I, for one, feel like living up
to the order of the church, tnd think that it
would be well for all of us to do the same, as
we all promised to, when we came . to the
church. Let us all lock well at our own words
that we have prom's' d before our God. Will
he not hold those pr m's?s against us if we
do not come up to them? — Parsons, Kan.
From A. Hutchison .— Brother Jacob
preached his introduoto y discourse at Center-
view, Mo. He had undivided attention from
his auoience. Brother Jacob comes to us
brarin? a good nim;, which is better than
great riches. We are glad to welcome him
aud his kind family to our fi'id of labors. Ard
whi'e tbo church from wl:i:,h they cams will
doubtless feel the loss, we t?uft ihe Loid's
CSU39 will be greatly benefitted in this coun-
try. The ordeal through which they must
pafs, coming t; s usw country in the heat of
Summer, will no doubt be pretty hard on them.
Bat up to the present, they ar.*; braving t" e
st^rm of heat as well as couid be expected.
We aie having .m unusualiy dry aud hot Aug-
ust. Wa welcome them to our ranks (Ij be-
ca'S^ we believe they mean to work for tne '
maiateuauce ot G...,.t.l f.rincipics, b'-ia in their
li.fe and in their teaching. (2) Because of
Bro, Jacob biin.? in the lull ministry, for we
need many such, and wa r.oed only such as
will be true to •he iuteresis of the chuich. —
Ceniei view, Mo.'
rroin IXurthcru liidiaii::.
From F. B. Wine —About eighty years
ago the church of the Brethren was organized
at Boon's Creek, Washington Co., Tenn., with
nine members. The first fpeakers were Bow-
man and Crouse. They held their meetings in
their dwelling-houses for several years after
they were organized. About the year 1834, the
first meeting-house was erected on Knob
From William Edgecomb — We met in
church council at Sunnyside on the 6th of
August fjr the purpose of doing work in the
house of G:d, and there we met with that un-
ruly element that is among the brethren.
There was a bishop present that said he could
not give his consent to expel a sister that wore
a pla-n hat. Considerable was said, and the
voice of the church was taken whether we
would stop this disorderly movement or not,
and a large majority of the church snid "Stop
it at once." It seems that the brethren and
sisters, or the majority of them, are in favor
of the order of the brethren, and that nearly
all of this church is willing to s'.and to the di-
We, the Brethren of tVie Heme Mission
Board, elected by our last District M'estin?,
Have this day met and organized, fay e'ectiEg
Daniel iS'niTfily, Foreman; Jchn Xn?'oauin,
Clerk; John Ar.nold, Treasurer. The first
proposition was to urge every housi-'ieeper of
the Northern D ct'i^t cf Indiana to ?o'icit at
fheir regular church meetings, and strongly
urge the members to pay in for the Home
Mission, and at once send the funis to the
Trea'inrer, at M.lford, Kosciusko Co., Ind.
All calls for missiousry preaching should be
directed to Daniel Shively, New Pans, Elk-
hart Co., Ind. Those wishing ti correspond
with (he clerk should d reet to John Nusbaum,
Wakarusa, Ind.
From S. J. Peck — Falls City church is in
a prosperous condition, thoagh some troubles
arise occasionally, yet she meets them Christ-
like with the Gospel as understood by tie
church of the Brethren. The new meeting-
house is almost completed. The members are
lively in the Gospel. Meetings every two
weeks in the new house. Woather extremely
warm, being from 90 to 108° the past two
moatha.— Falls City, Neb., Aug, 29.
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THE BRBTHRElsr ^T ^VOJiiK.
fxtMi mxil WmiiuxMim.
S. T. BOSSBRMAN,
GRATIFICATION.
Editok.
All communicatious for ihis department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosierman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co.,01iio.
THE DRUNKARD'S DREAM.
'I'he drunkard di-eamed of liis old retreat,
(If the cosy place in the taiJ-room seat,
The liquor gleamed in his gloating eye.
As his lips to the sparkling glass drew uigh,
He lifted it up with an eager glance.
And he laughed as he saw the bubbles dance.
Here is a truce to care, an adieu to pain,
No more sick heart and weary brain;
Wi'icome the cup v/ith its creamy foam;
Farewell to work and a mopey home, ^
AV ith a jolly crew and a flowing bowl,
In the tap-room pleasures 1 1 jve to roll.
Like a fl.ish therrf stood at the drunkard's sidCj
His ang;l child who that night had died.
With a look so gentle, mild and fond.
As she tapped his glass with her little wand;
And oft as be tried that glass to drmk.
She silently tapp'd on its quivering brink.
Till the drunkard shook from heel to crowu.
And set the untasted goblet down,
"Hey, man," cried the host, "what meaneth this,
Ih the "mtn sick, or the dram amiss?
Cheer up, my lad, quiet the bumper quaff,"
And he glanced around with fiendish laugh.
The drunkard raised the glass once more,
And looked in its depths as oft before.
And started to see on its pictured foam,
The face of his dead little child at home.
The landlord once agaui at him SHcered,
And the crowd of swaggering drunkards jeered,
, But as he tried that glass to drink.
The wand of the de^d one tapped the brink.
The landlord gasped, "I swear, luyman.
You shall drink everj- drop in that flowing can."
The drunkard bowed to the very Ijrim;
His heart beat fast and his eyej grew dim,
But the wand knocked louder than ever before.
And he dashed the cup to the bar-room floor,
And all around the fragments lay.
And the poisonous current rolled av/ay.
The drunkard awoke; his dream w;l5 gone;
His couch was bathed in the light of morn;
And as he shook with pale cold fear,
A beautiful angel hovered near.
He arose; his seraph was with him still.
Subduing his passion, controlling his will,
It dashed from has lips the maddening bowl,
And victory came to his ransomed soul.
And ever since that night he dreamed
The drunkard has been a man redeemed.
And this is his praye; on that dawning day.
And this is the pirayer let us help him pray,
That angels may come in every land.
To dash the cup from the drunkard's hand.
—Scl.
should he ha'lf d with gladness aad universally
permitted. Thi? eijoyment held within the
bourdi of law and ord^r would be a sure pre-
ventative of any engagement in unlawful grat-
ification?.
Labor demands repose, without which fa-
tigue is the result. Repose lightens labor, it
beautifies the heart and rervts the body to
greater attaiamentj.
Recreation in innccent amusements for chil-
dren is a great health promoter, acd educates
the mind in industry, 'fheir homes should be
made altraative, play tilings in abundance, ard
while they s'lculd have hours of labor they
shon d b ■ held at int'irvals with hours of pleas
urd and healt; fal reoreaiioD. This will bring
in its train health, happiness and permanent
enjoyment. Arfs*; from labir can bs obtaineij
by reading useful books and papers. How is
that library of yours? Are the children re-
membered? "What a mint of vtealth to a fam-
ily is a librar/ of useful knowledge, the prod-
uct cf some u-^-fal and euterfaining authors
The young at:d the aged, what contrast! The
form'r fi^di rest in trundling a korp.ihe latter
ia repose on the old rocking-chair. Here
•'omes middle age. Oa the pi-'ovs of his man-
hood ! Hia strength irx Ms g ■ ry H-i enters
the arena of business. Oa taw pei-plexities of
his eiUing. If he 'will not break down consti-
tuHoBally he must iest, amst recreate; We
Jo not mnm he must be <i sport. Men that fol-
io w sports generally make lh=m a principal
p%rt of their lif>, thus throwing away their
t'ltne, which is si ful. Recreation to the neglect
o! fimily or "of busiafs i relations is also wrong
But the briifc, bustling business man needs
rest. The fartner needs recreation. A few
weska' ramble amosig the mountains or water-
ing pla-jesis not alwa7g an absolute ntc^si^ity,
though highly erij )yable, but 1-ibor sjstemitic-
aily arranged may present boars, if not diys,
to recreate, to rest, lawful pleasure and the op
po.tunity will come. A few minutes in your
library or raadiug room is a grand amusement,
it inspires the mind and rests the body. Your
many diversions in life produce many empty
spaces, all of which can be fi led up by useful
amusements and nothing 'n brought into nq-
uisition mora properly than to read some en-
tertaining author. Thus the mind and body
grow up healthfully. We are blessed, God is
praised, and happiness flaws a channel unir>
terrupted in its course. b.
physical system by excessive smoking. It oc-
casions paralysi', which ends fatally. When
a habit so useless and expensive is also danger-
ous td health, young men ought not to form
it. It stunts growth, weakens the appetite,
disturbs the nerves, and unfits for a long intel-
lectual strain. It is great folly for boys thus
to icflict permanent irjary on themselves. The
use of tobacco is not a sign of manliness.
. (B).
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MANSPHYSICIAL MACHINERY.
Youth's CoDipanion.
TOBACCO HARMFUL.
THE average weight of an sdalt man is 140
pounds, s^x ounces.
The average weight of a skeleton is about
14 pounds.
Number of bones, 2-10.
The skeleton measures one inch less than the
height of the living man.
Th'i average weight of the brain of a man is
3^ pounds; of a woman, 2 pDunds, 1 ounce.
Tije brain of a man exceeds twice that of any
other animal.
The average height cf an Eaglishman is 5
feet 9 in; of a Frt-nchman, 6 feet 4 inthts, and
of a Belgian, 6 feet, 6-J- inches.
Tjo syerage weight of an Englishman is 150
pounds; of a Frenchman, 136 pouids, and of a
Belgian, 140 pounds.
The average number of teeth is 32.
A man breathes about twenty times a min-
ute or 1,200 times in an hour.
A man bieathea about 10 pints of air in a
minute, or upward of 7 hogsheads in a day.
A man annually contribntes to vegetation
124 pounds of carbon.
Th3 average of the pulse in infancy is 120
per minute; in manhood, 80; at sixty years, 60
The pulse of females is more freqient than
that of males.
The weight of the circalation blood is about
23 pounds.
Tne heart beats 76 times in a minute; sends
nearly 10 pounds of blood through the veins
and arteries each beat; makes four beats while
we breathe once.
F.Yi hundred and forty pounds, or 24 hogs-
heads and 4 gallons, or 10,782^ pints, pass
through the heart in 24 hours.
One thousand ounces of b'ojd pass through
the kidneys in one hour.
One hundred and seventy million holes or
cells are in the lungs, which cover a surface
30 times greater Qua the human body.
(B).
F80M youth to old age, the mind seeks per-
sonal grat fixation, and if not in a lawful
m inner it follows that the pleasure srught is
illegally obtained. Repose and gratification
ar^ necessary to form anew for labor. It is
Slid that "old boys have their playthings as
well as young ones; the difference is only in
the price," which must be admitted (o be a
fact. The things us3d, or the time or place in
wiiich recreation is sought, vary according to
the taste or dssire ot the individuals. Youth
seeks that of mirllifulness, while more advanc-
ed age that of more p rmanency and solid
pleasure. Lawful erjoyment is no sin, and
SOME religious sects are making the use of
tobacco a bar of entrance into the minis-
try; no candidate can receive ordination from
them, who is a slave to the weed. The French
military sshools are adopting a similar rule of
admission and some of the universities as well.
It has been found by careful observation ttiat
those students who use tobacco freely, seldom
stand in ihe front rank of seholarp. A dis-
tinguished teacher in a professional school near
Boston says that after two weeks' acquaintance
with his students in the lecture room, he can
mark those who indulge in smoking or chew-
ing. They show a decided inferiority in in-
sight and meatal force. Physicians are begin-
ning to be alarmejl .at the mischief done to the
"Some are without arms; they have never
helped any one ever the rugged places in life.
Some are without feet ; tbey have never gone
an inch out of their own way to serve others.
Some are voiceless; they have never, even by a
word, encouraged any one who was cast down.
Some are deaf; they havs never listened to the
voice of suffering. Some are without hearts;
they do not know what sympathy and gener-
ous feelings are. What an appearance a pro-
cession of such characters would make if they
could b3 seen as they are on the street!'
Dissipation is a swift and sure destroyer,
ana every young man who follows it, is as the
early flower,_expci?Bd to untimely frost.
THE BnETHHEN' ^T 'WOTi':^.
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THE BliETHREN" A.T "WORK:.
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Heporls of baptisms especially desired.
Mulberry Grove, 111., Aug. 28, 1S81.
Our church numbers sixty or seventy members.
Have a good meeting-house 35x43. Ministers, J.
Wise, J Goodman, A. Taylor and H. Liligh. Dea-
con?, W. Mohler, J. Lilligh and G. Nevinger.
i'rederic, Md., Aug. 2'7, 1881.
Frederic mission still progressing. Baptiztd one
this Summer. T. D. JFaukney.
Reistville, Pa., Aug. 24, '81.
About forty learners at our Sunday-school. —
I'ro'pectJ for more. Many parents present. Are
inexperienced in the work, but by the gl-ace of
God hope to do some good. C. Bucheb.
Peabodv, Kan , Aug. 27, '81.
Eld Samuel Eairigh returned to his home here
this week after an absence of three months among
the brethren of Ohio and Indiana lie enjoyed
his visit but thinks there is no place like home.
Tauora, Iowa, Aug. 27, 18S1.
Met in council preparatory to Love-feast, Sept.
9th. All in harmony. Need stirring up however.
Hope we may be aroused soon. J. D. H.
Washington, Kan,, A.ug. 28, '81.
Arrived on the 2'itii Inat. ; have been through
the county ; found seventeen members; had two
meetings. The members here are isolated; no
minister but strong in the faith and prrsarve the
old, humble way. They have agreed to hold a
Love-feast the Ist and 2nd of October, to which a
general invitation is extended. The members
here are mostly from Berks Co., Pa., and speak the
Get man language. Allen Bo yer.
Bonsacks, Va , Aug. 27, '81.
The drouth is distressing iu many parts of Va.
Water failing and mills standing still. Can hard-
ly get bread in many places. B. F. MooM.iiv.
Muund City, Mo., i ug. 2.3, 1881.
Quarterly council Aug iO. Pleasant as could be
expected under circumstanc s. Love-feast Oct. 1
and 2. Church in love and peace; crops very short;
weather dry. J. R. Keller.
Lanark, TIL, Sept. 1, ISSl.
Bi'O. Paul "Wetzel of V<u- Bnichiiwie, Grundy Cen-
ter, Iowa, came to Lanark last week on business
and reinained until the 31st. He preached at Arn-
old's Grove, Sunday, 2Sth, ult. Lack of convey-
ance at Grove prevented B.o. Wetzel giving Lan-
ark a call in the evening. It is about seven weeks
since we have had a .'loakina' rain. Vegstatiou is
mostly dried up. Feed will be high ; f nut is scarce ;
Bro. J. H. M .ore, it is rumored, is go-ng to move
about a mile out of town, into a nice counlry-
.home which he has purchased. So Lanark will
HOt have a dearth of preachers yet awhile. S.
Larkin'a Factory, Va., Aug., '81.
Streams and springs drying up. Corn almost a
failure and prices rapidly rising. The Lord is
good and knows what is best for us.
S. 0. Larkins.
Loraine, HI., Aug. 31, ISSl.
Quarterly council the 27th. All in peace and
love. New meetiug-houss nearly completed. Com-
munion Oct. loth and the next day, dedication.
Come and enjoy and assist in the mighty work of
the Lord. Prospects bright for an ingathering.
H. W. Steicklbr.
Johnstown, 111., August 27th, 1881.
I left my home yesterday. Came to this place
yesterday evening. I have been sent here by the
Missionary Board to do some missionary work. —
preached. Meeting last night; good congrega-
tion; expect to do all the preaching iv: i ..vn, while
here. General health good; weather dry; crops
light ; corn crop Very short. Many people have to
sell stock on account of lack of feed.
John Metzqer.
Covington, Ohio, Auf. 29, 1881.
Had services yesterday; attendance good, and a
warm,lirotherly feeling prevailed.
La Due, Mo., Aug. 30, 1881.
Three young iiembers have recently been re-
ceived into our home church, and we have reason
to btlieve that others will soon follow. An excel-
lent rain has just fallen, replenishing our empty
cisterns and wells and cooling the heated atmos-
phere and giving drink to man and beast. Pra'se
the Lord for his mercy towards us.
J. S. MOBLER.
Franklin Grove, 111., Aug. 30, 1881.
Council meeting to-day; work all pleasant. —
Three received by baptism,— man and wife and
mother-in law at the age of 8i years. May grace
and peace be theirs. J. C. Lahman.
Bleaaed are the dead which die in the Lord. — Bev. 11: 13.
I^OVE-FEAST NOTICES.
ESHELMAN.~In Mt. Morris, 111., Aug. i1, 1881,
Eoy Mays, infant son of our dear Bro. M. M
and sister Lizzie A. Eshelman, aged 13 days.
Funeral at residence of the bereaved, acd ser-
mon by W. C Teeter, assisted by Eld. D. E. Price.
Ihe first jewel iu the Savior's diadem from the
Editor's family.
COSNEE.— In the Indian Creek church near Ilar-
leysville, ra.,on the 5th of August, after goffer-
ing about tvi-enty-four hours from a paralylie
stroke, Bro. Jesse Conner, aged 73 years, 7
mouths and 10 diys.
Deceased was a deacon in the church twenty-
flvp or more years, strong in the faith and an ex-
emplary Christian worker. He was the father of
Bro. Jacob Conner, minister in Coventry; Abraham
Conner, minister at Mingo, Pa., and Isaac Conner,
deacon in the church at Rock Creek, WhitesidH
Co., 111.
His remains were interred in the Brethren's bu-
rying ground at Mingo. T.>!e funeral occasion
wa.3 improved by brelliren William Nice, Jonas
Ilarley, Henry Cassel and Isaac Kulp to a large
circle of friends and relativts. J. Y. Heckler.
BOUSER.~In the Smdy church, Columbiana Co.,
Ohio, July 29, Da V id 13. Bouser, aged 1 year, 6
months and 13 days. Funtral services by S. B.
ttucKey and the writer. Aaeon Shively.
FI-IIER.— Aug. 27, near Little York, Wyandot
county, Ohio, sister Margaret Fisher, aged 57
years and 12 days.
Deceased leaves two daughters to mourn I heir
loss. Funeral services at Fair View church by
Bro. J. C. McMuUen from Rev. 14: 13.
Jacob Hiestani-.
SHOOK.— Aug. 25, 1881, in Cold Water congrega-
tion, Iowa, Florence, infant daughter of Bro.
Daniel and sister Laura Shook, aged 6 months
and 20 days. Disease, cholera infantum. Funer-
al bv writer from Matt. 21 : 16. N. Trapp.
Sept. 10 and 11, at 4 P. M., MiUedgeveville church,
Carroll Co., 111.
Sf pt. 10 and 11 at 1 o'clock, at Rock Creek, White-
side Co., 11.
Sept. 13, Murrain Creek church, Morgan co , Mo.
Sept. 15 and 16, at 10 A. M., West Branch, Ogle co.,
111.
S.-pt. 18 at 2 P. M., Cornel!, Livingstone Co., HI.
Sept. 23, at 10 A. M , Clear Creek church, Christian
county. 111.
Sept. 24, at 10 A. M., Wyandot congregation, Wyan-
dot Co., 0., at Bro. M. Ulrich's, 4 miles north and
one mile west of Nevada.
Sept. 24 and 25, Burr Oak, Jewell Co., Kan.
Sept , 24 and 25, Spring Creek, Chickasaw Co., la,
Sept. 24 and 25, Exeter church. Nob., at house of
Jos. Brubaker, 7 miles north and 2 miles east of
Fairmont, Fillmore Co., Neb., at 4 P. M.
Sept. 29. at 2 P. M., in the Marion congregation,
Ind.
Sept. 29 and 30, at 10 A. M , Pine Creek, Ogle Co.,
111.
Sept. 30, Bear Creek, at Bro. Owen Peters', 3 miles
south-wesG of Morrisonville, Christian co.. 111.
Sept. 30. in Turkey Creek congregation, Elkhart
Co., Ind. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Piatt Valley congregation, a!^ house of
Bro. J. P. Moomaw, two miles South of Rising
City, Butler Co., Nebraska. Meeting to continue
over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Stony Creek, near Nobleville, Ind.
Oc 1st, near Longmont, Colorad-j.
Oct. 1, at 2 P. M., at residence of William Gooch,
six miles east of Scandja, Kan.
Oct. 1, at 10 A. M , Thorn Apple church, Mich., 7
miles south-east of Lowell .
Oct. 1, at 10: 30 A. M., Seneca church, one and one-
half miles North of Eloomvi.'.e, Ohio.
Oct 1, at 10 A. M., River Falls church. Wis.
Oct. 1 and 2, Maple Valley church, Cherokee C3un-
ty, (cwa.
Oct. 1, at 2 P. M., Monroe co. church, Iowa, at resi-
dence of David Kingery.
Oct. 1 and 2, at 4 P. M., Bethel church, Holt co.,Mo.
Oi-t^. 1, at 5 P. M., Newton Grove church, Cass co.,
Mich.
Oct. 1 and 2, six miles south-east of State Center,
Marshall Co., Iowa.
Oct. 4, at Lraark, 111.
Oct. 5, Santafee c'aurch Miami county, Ind.; ■'
relies south of Peru; 2 miles east of Euoksrhill.
Oct. 0, at2P. T'.r. Fcwi..' tiiuro'-, Howard Co.,
Ind. Those coming by R. R. stop off at Kokomo.
Oct. 6. at 4 P. M., Pleasant Grove church, near
Lawrence, Douglas co., Kansas.
Oct. 6 and 7, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., 111.
Oct. 6 at 10 A. M., Logan churc'i, Logan co., O.
Oct. 6, at 10 A. M., Springfield church. Summit Co.,
Ohio, near Mogadore.
Oct. 6 at 1 P. M., Limestone church, (Ionia) Jewell
. CO , Kan.
Oct. 7 at 4 P. M., Macoupin Creek church, Mont-
gomery CO., 111., in new church, six miles south-
east of Girard..
O ;t. 7. «t 10 A. M., at Panther Creek, Woodford
CO.. 111.
Oct. 8 at 10 A. M., Hudson, 111.
ST AMY. — In the Maple Grove Colony, Norton
county, Kan., Lizzie Bell Stamy, daughter of
Geo. and Anna Stamy, aged 6 months and 20
days. Funeral services by Eld. N. C. Workman.
HOOVER.— In Appanoose county, Iowa, July 28,
3;hi3 is a new field, where our bEe.threii have never 1 1881, sister Mary, wife of Abraham Hoover.
DISTRICT-MEETINGS.
Sept. 9, Northern District of Missouri, Whitesville
church, Andrew Co., Mo. Those coming by rail
should stop off at Rosendale.
Cct. 4, Southern District of Illinois, Astoria church
Fulton county. 111, ■ '
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Editorial Items.
Lkt nothing be clone through strife oc vainglory.
Bro. D. L. Williams visited the members in Bates
connty, Mirsouri, last wceki
When you ara tempteJ to scold, begin to sing and
the temptation will flee.
The (iiphtheria has Vn'okeu out in Ezrom Sliier's fam-
ily, five miles south of Lanaik.
Our correspondents in ail sections of the counti'y speak
of the drouth and continued warm weather.
God give thee a glorious, Christ-exalting, Christ-enjoy-
ing, Christ-unfolding 38th yenx.—Bnhbaitgh.
Prof. Sanfoid has returned from South Carolina with
a lar^e bo.x of zoological specimens for the mnseitm.
TnEEE are thirty-three churches in the Southern Dis-
trict of Illinois "with an aggregate of 2, .5.58 members.
The address of Brother John Harshbargor, after Oct.
1st, v/iU be Girard, III., instead of Ijood's Mills, Va.
Bi!o. J. II. Moore's address is now changed to Lanark,
lU. See his valedictory on another page of thid issue.
Some of our employees in the Job Department have
been prostrated more or less the past few weeks by the
warm weather.
Bro. D. E. Price left home the 9th to visit the church-
es in Southern Wisconsin. Bro. Jacob Delp, of Yellow
Creek, accompanied him.
At the Lake Bluff Temperance Meeting the question,
"How can boys be kept from saloons?" was answered
by voting to close the saloon?.
In writmg up your tiavels in the Lord's work, please
conform as ni'ar as possible to Bro. Luke's manner, as
found in his Acts of the Apostles.
OuB job orders are numerous and pressing. We are
turning out some fine work, .and doing everytiiing" to
render satisfaction to our customers.
Beg. Silas Dubbel, formeriy of Carroll Co, 111., but
latterly of Huntingdon, Pa., has located in Waynesboro,
.Pa., and gone into the dnig businesss.
Two persons were baptized recently in the West
Branch church, 111. There has been upwards of twenty
accessions- to this church during the year.'
Bro. Sharp "will have charge of the B. AT W. in our
absence ilext week. We hope he may treat yOu with fat
thmgs,— and things wherewith you may be edified.
Whole counties in Michigan have been swept over
by forest fires, de;troying about one thousand lives and
rendering thousands more homeless and helpless.
Every family in the Brotherhood sl-jjuld have the
History of the Danish Mission— the first bistoiy of the
iirst Foreign Mission of the Brethren, p^-ice 20 cKis.
A TRAIN on the Chicago & '_^„ g^^ id v/as robljed
Ween miles from Kansa g. ^ ^V Jgit of the 7th.
That part of the countr"^*^^J^aer robU-r rule.
Bro. J. H. Peck took his Httle daughter to Indianap-
olis week before last, She is crippled and has gone there
for treatment. He will probably move to Kansas in Oc-
tober,
Bro. J. S. Mohler, under date of otli write's: "Have
just returned from a very interesting Love-feast held in
the Mound church in northern part of Bates Co., Mo.,
near Atlriaii."
Bro. John Metzger baptized three persons in St. Louis
the 7th. Brother D. B. Gibson has gone to his aid, and
we hope the two may accomplish a good work there in
the name of the L ml.
Db. H. W. Thomas, besides having three of his
brethren to aid him, has employeJ three lawyers to as-
sist in his trial. Christ employed no one when he was
tried for not conforming to the Pharisee system of relig-
ion.
Tub Western Book Exchange of this place is meeting
with good success. Tbe iirm consists of W. C. Teeter,
Henry Uomer, and A. AV. Vaniman— all young brethren
who work hard and have considerable business enter-
prise.
The conduct of the students who are now attending
College, is ommendable; and we ti-ust they may contin-
ue to make good impressions upon their new fiiends, so
that all may enjoy the bond of friendship with all joy and
gladni-ss.
We have a number of letters from Bro. C. H. Bals-
bangh written to the saints that will find space m B. at
W. as soon as possible. AVill the good friends exercise
patience, and give time for the appearance of the mis-
sives of love?
If a paper constantly gi-uinbles it will make grum-
blers of those who read and imbibe its spirit: if it finds
fault, maligns character, and misrepresents, then those
who read it and partake of its spirit will do likewise.
Beware what you read!
CiiRYsosTOM who lived about A. D. 350 says : "Christ
delivered to his disciples one baptism, in three immer-
sions of the body, wjien he said, 'Go, teach all nations,
baptizing them into the name of the> Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost.' "
Bro. J. H. Moore would like to have the address of
some one from each family in the Brotherhood. He has
something interesting to send them. Cannot some one
in each congregation send him the desired name? and
addresses? Address him at Lanark, 111.
There are now one hundred and thirty students in
attendance at Mt. Morris College, and a number more
have applied for admission. All the departments are in
charge of efficient professors. The students seem very
industiions) and orderly, and good work may reasonably
be expected. .
The Pn'sidenthaj been removed to Long Branch, N.
J., and up to this writing, Sept. 9lh, has shown marked
symptoms of improvement. He has a good appetite, and
seems hopeful of recovery. As we should pray for all
men and esp.5cially for rulers, let oiu: brethrfn and sis-
ters remembei- the President at a throne of grace.
Before this issue reaches all our readers, D. M. Mill-
er and the editor ivill be in Le Sueur county Minnesota,
among tiie lord's people. As to the discussion we can-
not say, the propositions are not yet agreed upon. We
are. by nomeaus onxions for that kind of work, but shall
not Abo ifffm. d^fpaijijig tho tmth. God will help ns.
The Cassel Library 4s now open to the public. Those
in the vicinity can avail themselves of the golden oppor-
tunity to lead good books ibr a small sum of money.
Those at a distance will have the same chance so soon as
the Catalogue is completed, v/hich is being rapidly hur-
ried foi-wai'd .
By a letter from our old friend Mr. Lawrence, we leani
that he is prepared to furnish clothing and hats made
after the Bi-ethren's fashion. He says he can furais^i a
suit for $8.00 to k9.-~)0, and will also send samples o
cloth and prices to any part of the countri-. Address,
(ieo. W. Lawrence & Co., North Manchester Ind.
If the church, as a chiircJi, is as bad as grumblers see
it, IS it not strange tljat the Lord still leads it? I'hose
grumblers will please excuse nineteen-twentieths of the
members for not looking througii their glasses. The
great majority cannot be led by sensations and misieprc-
sentalions. They cling to the truth, and are established
on it.
Do not conclude that because the B. at W. has mat-
ter on hand ibr the next paper that you will not write.
Though the Work table should be full of the very
choicest mental food for those who hunger after it, yet
contributors should be getting more ready, and fill up
the garners for the future. Take time, however, to form-
ulate your ideas; and have them well done before you
send them in. Season liberallv with grace.
It is with some feelings of regret that the B. .vt W.
says farewell to Bro. Moore; for his labor with it has
been pleasant. The Work has only tind wishes for his
future well-being, and at all times sh-all welcome his
Christian productions to its columns. The present editor
is enjoying good health, and oanies ou the work hope-
fully, trusting the liOrd for health, the power of a sound
mind, -wisdom and divine charity. The earnest pray-
ei s and tender sympathies of all are desired, so that noth-
ing injurious to our holy Christianity may find its way
into the columns of the Brethren at Work.
The communications fiom brother Silas Gillert*show8
that the effort of tbe late lueetmg of some of the eldei-s
of Miami V.ulej-, O'nio, is not as strong as they supposed.
Jt is well'that it is so, for there is not a single good reas-
on for the disunion effort of some of the elders. The
great majority of the elders, ministers, deacons, and
members are strongly attached to the Brethren church,
and will remain firm to it, giving no encouragement to
those who unwisely advise separation. We have kind
feelings ibr those who have gone out from us, ( 1 Jolin 2 :
19) and- pray God they may return to the flock of Jesus,
and beseech our beloved brethren to treat them with
loving-kindness and tenderness; but in the bght of the
Gospel we can have no words of sympathy for their ads'
at separation.
On the 17th of May, we reviewed Alexander Campbell
on trine immersion. Five weeks afterwards, Isaac Errct,
of the Christian Sfandiivd reviewed eur article. Seven
weeks thereafter our second article appeared, though it
was written five weeks before its appearance. Mr. Errett
says it appeared two months after hrs review. Tlie gen-
ial glow of his intelligence just stretched t'le truth one
week. Four weeks have elapsed since our second article
went out, and now Mr. Errett comes out in a two-cohimu
article and, with a little tallow dip, tries to drive away
the light we shed upon A. Campbell. iUr. Errett, "like
the blast of a bugle on the reeling edge of battle," has
awakened no truth. We shall give him further atten-
tion on our return from Minnesota.
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THE BRBTHSEISr .AJF "W0_HK:.
i|i0M.^ §%mp*
For the Brethren at Work.
VIGILANCE.
BY JAilES T. HECKLER.
How oft I've seen when I njoiced,
The wily aiiversary power
Would bring some sad mishap on me,
To cast me down that very hour.
These things may all be good for ua
If we would boldly persevere,
By taking courage to press on
Against the adversary here.
It makes us stronger every time
We gain another victory ;
Defeat should never once be known,
=. Nor should we turn, retreat nor flea.
Stand boldly up and fight ia faith,
The daring conquest will be thine.
The d?vil is a coward fiend
Who cannot bear the sword divine.
He knows our weakest points full well,
And vhen we watch not or look back.
He takes advantage cf our esse,
And makes another bold attack.
He is, we all acknowledge it.
The meanest character on earth,
Tae vilest villain of his kill.
Who fruits of wickedness brings forth.
Then let us arm ouraelvas with m'ght.
With buckler, helmet, shield, a.id sword,
To stand agiinst his bold attask?,
To fight the battle for the Lord.
For if we watch and pray to God
For his pratsction day and night,
And put our troab in him alone,
We soon can put the foe to fight.
Temptations which ho brings to ns,
Will vanish like the melting snow,
If we persistently refuse
To heed them, bnt to Jesus go.
But when we slacken in on? prayer?,
The devil comes to shake our faith,
To fill oar hearts with worldly cares,
With coldneos, wantonness, and death.
Not always as a lion bo^.d,
Or as a prowiing beast at night,
Does he go roving through the world,
But as a me? zngtr of light.
He will deceive us if he can;
At first he comes with little things,
Such as may seem of no account.
If we give way still more he bring?.
How many cold, unguarded souls
Are taken captive at his will
To serve him gently by degrees
Unt'.l they fall and show the ill.
0, brethren, let us watch and pray,
Like sentinels who stand on guard,
To bs on duty nigat and day.
That WB miy gain tha great reward.
One reason why we all grow wise so
slowly is because we nurse our mistakes
too fondly.
For the Brethren at Wort .
LEAEN OF ME.
BY C. H. BAlSBArGH.
To a Saint in the Mount Be'het\' —
WHAT? Everything of whom? Him
'■in whom are hid all the treas
ures of wisdom and knowledge." Col. 2:
3. The multiplication table as much
belongs to God as the Gospel according
to St. John, or the Epistle of St. James,
or Paul's letter to the Galatians. • The
numerals are as quick with Divinity as
the letters of the alphabet. Twelve
times twelve make one hundred and
forty-four in Heaven as on earth. E.tv.
7. Letters s,nd numerals are an eternal
necessity. The "Woid that was in the
beginning with God, and is God, is Al-
pha and Omega, and all that can be
at^gregated with the nine digits. The
Uncreated lives by seconds as we do, for
duration is the same essentially every-
where, and who can enumerate or ex-
press "the number of His months," or
"declare his generation?' "Learn of
J/e." Here is the sad and fatal defec-
tion of knowledge: it is not Christed.
The fruit of the forbidden tree is pluck-
ed in rebellion and de^aace. That Tree
was meant for man's test no les3 than
for his likeness to God. The fru't was
eaten before it was lipe. ■ God's time
was not yet, nor man's. "And the Lord
God said, Behold, the man is become as
one of us, to Tcnow good and evil."
God knew the difference from Eter-
nity, but not the infringement. So
might man have known in God's order
and season. But he was precipitous
and presumptuous. He wanted to be
like God in this, not content with be-
ing like Him in constitution. His like
ness to God in premature knowledge,
resulted in -unlikeness of char/, cter.
Rising higher in knowing, he sank low-
er in life. Knowledge was misery, be
cause gained by disobedience. He
knew without experience that there was
such a thing as evil, but he must taste
for himself. He lusted, sinned, died.
"Learn of MeP This brings life
again. Adam and Eve said, "not as
Thou wilt, but as I will.'" Christ the
reverse. "Lo, in the volume of the
Book it is written of me, I come to do
thy WILL, 0 Lordy This was spoken
when God "brought the first-begotten
into the world." And when He left it
to return to the Father, when the heavy,
foul, bitter dregs of man's misdoing
were to be quaffed, He repeated t be de-
termination with which He assured hu-
manity: ''JSTot as I loill, hut as Thou
tvilt" This is the pivot of salvation,
the corner-stone of Eternity, the pedes-
tal of God's Throne. God's will is
God's love in expressions manifold and
innumerable.
Loyalty was the sam and substance
aad totality of the life of Jisus. "Wist
ye not tbat I must be about my Fath-
er's business!" This is the key note to
the lacarnation. The interrogation ex-
pressed surprise. "Wist ye not?" To
Ilim it was a matter of course, and
he wondered that his parents should
think differently. Such a conception,
such a birth, such an increase in wis-
dom and stature, and in favor with God
and man," such a dominance of the hu-
man by the Divine from infancy to that
temple visit — what else could be infer-
red than that the business of his life
was theunfoding of God, very God in
the flesh, lifting our sin-poisoned, sin-
blasted nature into the lost likenes of
its original ? He was not one who com-
menced building a tower without count-
ing the cost. He knew the number and
the prowess of the legions of hell. He
was aware through, what ranks and files
of devils, the S,vord of the Spirit had
to hew its way. He f retasted in His
infinite fore knowledge the agonies
of the Cross, and had the awful hyphen
of his thirty -three years of humiliation
in the consciousn'-ss of all time inclu-
sive Divinity, and yet with infinite en-
thusiasm He stepped into breach with
the body-and soul, Divine-and-humau-
comprehending dedication, "i" come to
do thyioill, 0 my GidP That will is
the grand, soverdgn authority of the
universe. Not a sparrow falls, or an
insect's wing flatters, or a , sunbeam
darts through space, or a smile plays on
an infant's face, or a mill-stone of judg-
ment falls on Babylon the great or
Babylon the small, not a world or atom
is created or burnt up, independent of
the will Christ came to honor. The
whole world lay in wickedness; Christ
came to redeem it by doing "the will of
God on earth as it is done in heaven.
Omnipotent will does not represent
sheer might, but infinite holiness, good-
ness, grace. God has not only '■'■power
to cast into hell," but he has will to
forestall damnation by becoming the
sinner's subati'ute. To resist an Al-
mighty will which is flavored and con-
TliE BK]ET±IilE>-T ^H'
"5 ?;7"'-'~ii''S_T -r?'
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trolled by infinite love, is not oni/ in-
finite madness, bit inflaite wickednes?.
That will leads right even if it leads to
the Cross. "I come to c. j thy will,"
and in that to find my Heiven in the
midst of Hell. Such was the dedica
tion of Jesus, such is the basis of all
life that ends in bliss. "For the Joy
that wag set before llim he endured the
cross." "Learn of J/e." This is the
lesson of Christianity; "ICnow ye not
your own selves, how that Jesus
CiinisT is IN YOU, except ye bo repro
bates"? 2 Cor. 18: 5.
To hnoio God and His Christ is eter-
nal life. John 17: 3. And we know
Him only by willing as he wills. '1
come to do thy will" is the sweetest,
spontaneity of a God- centered soul. Tiie
highest liberty is the servitude of love.
Not only do we control the work God
has given ns to do, and bend and con-
tjentrate it to loftiest issues, but much
more does His work control u?. "My
meat and my drink" — my sustenance,
ray life, my energy, my all — is to do
the will of Him that sent me," "to fin-
ish his work." This is the redemption
wrought for us by Christ, in us by the
Spirit, "Let this mind be in you,
which was also in Christ Jesus " His
loyalty was constraining. There was
an irresistable necessity in it. Ever-
lasting love was the impulsion. The
Omnipotent must of a Divine force is
in his "Lo, I come to do Thy will."
That very "love is shed abroad iu our
hearts by the Holy Ghost." "As he is,
so are we in this world." 1 John 4: 17.
"Well may Paul say, "I can do all
things through Christ which strength-
•eneth me." Here is "the secret of the
Lord." Here is the white stone with a
new name inscribed, spelled out of the
double consciousness of God and the
soul. This only is salvation. There is
no getting to Heaven by proxy. Christ
is God in man, "the word made ilesh,"
and in us "the wisdom of God and the
power of God," and the bond cf per-
■.fectnesh," and the open s 1 of the spir-
it "unto the day of redemption."
INothing objective, even if instituted by
God Himself can serve us instead.
Baptized by Paul, feet washed by
Christ, kissed by the whole apostolic
dozen, and wrapped in the seamless robe
and the unshorn locks of a Nazarite,
and wearing Aaron's mitre, or the
great Aaron's turban — all these com-
'feiaed mjliiiot avail one io^» , without
that God-effected regeneration of which
all these external forms are symbolic
representations. The imperative of all-
sacrificing love lay on Christ, and was
inwoven with every fibre of his being.
"I must be about my E'ather's busi
ness." "I MUSI' work the work of Him
that sent me." ' Other sheep I have,
them also I must bring." Love will
not let me rest so Ions' as one soul is
unatoned. ' The Son of Man must be
delivered into the hands of siafti) men.
Twelve legions of angels were ret.dy to
fiy from the ramparts of gl-sry to minis
ter to flesh-clothed Deity, but how then
shall the prenatal dedication of Jesas
be consummated ? "Lo, I come io do
thy will," which demanded his death
as a sin-ofi^aring for a ransom of ^he
world. "That which is written must
be accoQy)lisbed." "'As Moses lifted
up the serpent in the wilderness, so must
the Son of Man be lifted up." How
then shall the Scripture be falfi.led
th-t thus it must be?" And with equal
emphasis comes in the inexorable verb
in the radical inj auction, "Ye must be
born ?gain." "Woe is me if I preach
not the Gospel." The sweet soul rest-
ing micst of love, and holy desire, and
perfect consecration, is the guarantee of
Christ's triumph and ours. "Lo, I come
to do thy will," to show earth the heart
of God and the harmony of Heaven.
Less than this would not have satisfied
God's rectoral honor, or man's ethical
liabilities and instincts.
We must have a Eedeemer, and Jeho-
vah Jesus 7nust come. Iluiii cries for
help, and Love pants to deliver. This
is the Father's business and the Son's.
"My Father worketh hiiherto, and I
work." Mark these words: "and I
icorh." This- condition is extended
from Christ to everj soul that is saved.
"Work out your own salvation with
fear and trembling, for it is God that
luor'keih in, you both to will and to do."
"Learn of me." "I am the way."
"Look unto Jesus." He is near enough
to God to make imitation salvation ; far
enough from the world to make its van-
ities "dung," and its honor a disgust.
In Him poverty is riches, and without
Him a millionalr is a pauper. "Learn
of Me, for I am meek and lowly in
heart:" "I will give you res!: — the rest
of God; and peace which passet'a all
understanding." The whole world, and
life itself, is a cheap sacrifice for such
dignity a ad giory and felicity. Because
of his absolute self oblivion on enter,
ing upon the stupendous work of re-
demption, he had at last a right to refer
to his own will and say: "Father, I will
that they whom thou hast given me be
with me wiiere I am.: that they may be-
hold my glory." Let us ever live in
the realization of the "loherefore'' in
Phil. 2: 9, That adverb gathers round
it, and absorbs, all the other parts of
speech in the grammar of Heaven.
Suffering with Him; glorified together."
"A far more exceeding and eternal
weight of glory." Rom. 8 : 17, 18. 2
Cor. 4: 17.
Tor tbe Brethren at Wort.
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
AND MILLENNIAL SBIGN.
W
an
fu-
BY JAS. EVA"SS.
NUMBER TI.
E will devote this paper to
event on which our eternal
ture depends, and which is closely con-
nected with t'ne second coming of Christ,
viz.: The resurrection of the dead.
That great expounder of the mystery
of the Gospel, Paul says, "What bene-
fit to me if the dead rise not?" 1 Cor.
1.5: 32. He has reference to all who
die in Christ here, for he uses the word
nekroi, the plural of nehros, dead. No
doctrine is held out more ]>rominentiy
than the resurrection. In spite of pa-
gan philosophy it was the true basis of
a life to come. The i|uestion of future
identitv was unanswerel by the ancient
philosophers. They recognized a divine
su'ostance in man, separable from his
bodily structure, which was indestruct-
ible, but it might be re absorbed by
the Deity, and so aU future identity
would be lost. But with the resurrec-
tion of the dead came the fullest assur-
ance that we would know each other
there. If the dead would live again,
then there would be no re-absorption
of the soul by the great fountain of
life. The Christian seeks for no scien-
tific basis of immortality to satisfy re-
jectors of revelation and Jesus, If we
succeeded in laying a scientific basis for
immortality outside of the Bible and
independent of Jesus, the first-fruits of
those who sleep, v< ould we convert the
scientific unbelievers of the day? Kot
at all. We would throw them into the
arms of spiritualism, the most daring
and blasphemous form of infidelity ex-
tant. The Helmholtzes and Haeckles
are saints compared with them. These
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THE BKETHREN" j^T WORK-
filthy dreamers recogniza a scientific
basis for their future life, but scaut the
idea that God will raise the dead.
And what is Saduceeism, but a de-
nial that God will raise the dead?
Spiritualists, Swedenborgians, Unita-
rians, Universalists, and a vast number
of the religious teachers say that dead
bodies will never be raised. They ac-
cept the scientific basis, but reject the
divine one. When science humbly sits
at the feet of Jesus, she may be emi-
nently useful. But when she sits in
the temple of God claiming to be a god-
dess of infallible wisdom, we remmd
her of her mistakes. She works her
way i lowly, i^ad often has to undo her
work. She has ttught much that is
"science falsely so called" and much
that she teaches now for sterling truth,
will turn out to be "old wives' fablee."
If I have only a scientific basis for my
eternal hereafter, I would keep on
doubting to the last. Hear Peter: 'Who
raised Jesus from the dead and gav*?
Mm glory that your faith and hope
might be in God." 1 Pet. 1: 21. Who
will leave this sure foundation and
build on philosophy ? Ifo philosopher
of ancient or modern time has shed a
single ray of light on man's future.
Outside of the Bible they know as lit-
tle of tte world to come as a savage of
Ashantee.
Man was created for immortality and
in the image of God. But science did
not teach him this, but the Creator him-
self. What is the Bible but the unfold
ing of man's glorious future? Before
Jesus brought life and incorruptibility
(apliiharisia) to light, God showed ob
Ecureiy that the dead would rise.
Though Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
were dead, still God was their God.
He calls the things that are not as
though they were. Eom. 4: 17. The
thing shown at the bush was "that the
dead do rise." Luke 20: 37. If their
bodies had returned to dust forever,
then no relation would exist between
them and God and there would be no
resurrection. In a very important sense
these bodies live. They live in the
divine purpose just as Abraham was the
father of nations when he had no child,
"I will be a God to thee and to thy
seed after thee," was an assurance of a
resurrection. The promise was obscure
but Jesus removed the vail and the
proraise shmes forth.
Jesus was no ecienlist in the popular
sense. He said nothing about impon-
derable substance or magnetic power as
demonstration of future life, but he
gave the blessed assurance that "He
would raise us up at the last day." He
became the life of the world. He de-
clared that all whom the Father gave
him would come to him, cat his flesh
and drink his blood, and be raised up
in the last day. He not only taught
this doctrine but demonstrated it in
his own person. He went into the
grave, trusted in God into whose hands
he commended his spirit and could
not be holden of death, for he was
raised from death by the glory of the
Father and now his resurrection from
the dead becomes to us the pledge of
oiir return to life at his appearing, pro
vided we have been made partakers of
his love and grace on Gospel conditions
and have kept the faith and have not
denied the name of Jesus by being
ashamed of his words. If we suffer
with him, we shall reign with him, and
the life of Jesus shall be made manifest
in these mortal bodies, (2 Cor. 10: 11)
which will be changed and made like
unio Christ's glorious body. If Jesus
lives, we shall live also.
Now as this "blessed hope" is asBoci-
»ated with the coming of Jesus, it must
receive a large share of attention from
all who study the Word of God and
seek to know the truth. The resurrec-
tion state is no dreamy mythical exist-
ence, but the full exercise of all that
constitutes man, body, soul, and spirit.
We may misunderstand the separate
functions of this threefold nature of
man, but we cannot mistake the iinited
elements of man when he shall live
again, and if one of the sons of God
shall shine as the sun in the kingdom of
God. Matt. 13: 43. The end comes,
the harvest is ripe, the tares are gather
ed and burned in the furnace and the
wheat garnered. This is at the end of
the aioon or age, not world in the sense
of the globe; then the righteous shine
forth as the sun in that everlasting:
kingdom which the God of heaven will
set up during the times of restitution,
which times are preceded by the coming
of Jesus and the resurrection of the
dead. But all are not to obtain that
age (aioon) or the resurrection of the
dead. Luke 20: 35. Certain ones, call-
ed "worthy", are to obtain it. This
brings to view the doctrine of the first
riesurrection,_the sulgects of which are
blessed and holy. All are not to rise
^'hen Jesus comes. This is the doctrine
of E )me who teaches in her catechisms
that the wicked will rise with the right-
eous and receive incorruptible bodies,
which will live forever in eternal flames
whose intense heat will cause the blood
to boil in their veins and the mairow
in their bones. But a careful study of
the AVord of God will convince us that
when Jesus comes, the dead in Christ
will be raised and the living changed,
and that the resurrection of all other
classes is subsequent to this. We shall
treat of this in our next.
P. S. We trust the amateurs of sci-
entific philosophy will bear with us in
preferring to rest on Jesus and on Mm
only.
F')T the Brethren at Work .
NON-COSTFOEMITY TO THE
"WOSLD.
BY DAVID K MILLER
JESUS said, "If any man come after
me, let him deny himself and take
up his cross and follow me." Matt. 11:
28, 29. "Come unto ms all ye that la-
bor and are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest; take my yoke upon you
and learn of me, for I am meek and
lowly in heart, and ye shell find rest
unto your souls." Jer. 6: 16 says, "Ye
shall find rest for your souls; for my
yoke is easy and my burden is light,"
This requires a general denial of the
kingdom of this world and to be trans-
formed into the kingdom of Christ,
Paul to the R'>man brethren says, "Be
not conformed to this world, but be ye
transformed by the renewing of your
mind that ye may prove what is that
good and acceptable and perfect will of
God." Eom. 12:2. This means trans-
forming your mind from the things per-
taining to the kingdom of this world to
the kingdom of Christ. "Come out
from among the world;" not out of the
world, but from the vain allurements of
this world. If men say that Christ is
in the bilUard-hall, believe it not; if
they say he is in the beer saloon, be-
lieve it not.
Men will say to you, "One drink
won't hurt you." But ah ! if you yield
to one, you want another, and the sec-
ond one will hurt you twice as much as
the first one. It is your business to
watch and pray that ye be not deceiv-
ed." One brother may say, "I would
not inform on a brother for going to
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549
that place." Ah what doss that say ?
lb pajji, "1 will ga. there, too."
]?dul asijs "Ihere must be also heresies
among you, that they which are approv
ed may be made manifest among you.'"
1 Cor. 11: 19. Jes'is says, '-It must
needs be that oifences come, but woe to
that man by whom the offence com
eth." Matt. 18: Y. And again he
said, "It is impossible but that offences
will come, but woe unto him through
whom they come." Luke 17: 1. Christ
said, "Woe unto the world because of
offdEces." Matt. 18: 7.
'■To be worldly-minded is death, but
to spiritually- minded is lifi; and peace;
because the carnal mind is enmity
against God, for it is not subject to the
law of God, neither indeed can be."
Therefore are ye dead with Christ
to the things of this world. "Not
every one that saith Lord, Lord, shall
enter into the kingdom of heaven; but
he that doeth the will of my Father
which is in heaven.'' "Be ye not un-
equally together with unbelievers: for
what fellowship hath righteousness with
unrighteousness? and what communion
hath light with darkness?" "Wherefore
come out from among them, and be ye
separate, saiththe Lord, and touch not
the unclean thing; and I will receive
you." 2 C.,r. 6: li, 17. Since Jesus
has said he has chosen us from the
world, we must have some peculiar
characteristic about us to be distin-
guished from the world, and in order
to be true followers of Christ.
(ir.ivelton, Ind.
For the Brethren at Worfe.
LIVE AKD LOVS LIFE'S LABOHS.
BY WILLIAM M. LTON.
TO live to do good is the aim of every
true creature of society. Life is
filled wi h ^abors. Every day we live
bi'ings forth new work for our hands
and hearts to perform, and every pass-
ing moment bears to eternity the record
of the past labors of life. If we would
wend our way through the toilj of mor
tal life, in peace and pleasure, we must
try to meet all its work with a cheerful
heart and willing mind. Life's labors
are sweet to those who delight in doiny
duty, because it -is duty.
Whatever our vocation in life may be,
labor will be lessened and joy increased
by loving the work. We must labor
to improve our talent, as well as our
time. Live and learn, and then learn
to live aright. Live to love, and you
wiil love to live. He who lives as
though life was compulsory, will wear
out his very existence lamenting about
the dire distresses during the varied
scenes of life, and fret and frown be-
cause fan, fancy, and frivolity were not
the prevailing elements in its stead.
They that never journey to meet troub-
le, but move along with the labors of
life, without murmur or sigh, and as
gently and pleasantly as the even
breez3, will only be made to drink
deeper draughts from the current of com-
fort, when the mortal shall be changed
to immortality. The candid and con-
sistent life of a true Christian, although
attended and surrounded with toils and
troubles, and the very vista of vital
happiness converted to one continuous
current of calamity, yet the very soul,
prompted by the silent movings of di-
vine impulse, will at last gain tran-
scendency, and reach the glorious goal
— paradise. The bitter pangs that must
be endured in the stage of mortality,
will only render the contrast sweeter
and purer. Who, then, would be so
callous in conscience as to refuse to la-
bor for right and truth? Who dare
face the f^earful future without first la
boring for that crown of righteousness?
Kind reader, did you ever think of the
great labor you owe Jesus? If not, let
me say if you think it too hard to labor
for Jesus, will you not labor for your
self, — your own piecious soul? Re-
member the reward is all your own.
Then, why stand ye idle, when Jesus
calls you to labor for that starry crown?
If you will not labor for your own soul
and for Christ's sake in this world, you
must suffer in the eternal kingdom.
Jesus says, "If ye love me, ye will
keep my commandments, and if a man
love me he will keep my word." John
14:15-23. Here is the command and
reward. Are you doing the command-
ments, and keeping the word? If so,
labor on faithfully, and fear not; the
reward is sure. Who would not live
and labor for God a few days or years
on earth, to wear that crown in glory ?
They that live godly here, shall suffer
persecution, but shall reign triumphant
ly with Christ when done wiih time. A
frail excuse keeps you from serving God
on earth, and likewise a frail'fexcuse can
close you out from heaven at the judg
ment day. Methinks that heart adamant
that does not soften and melt, when
God's voice sounds and reverberates in-
cessantly through his shuddering soul,
and surrounded, perhaps, by dear ones,
laboring for the Master, and with whom
he is united by sacred, kindred ties.
Yet how many delay their greatest and
known duty, simply because some
struggling soul has erred in trying to
"put on Christ," or some weak mortal,
perhaps an aged ' father or mother, or
sincere, but erring, brother or sistei", son
or daughter, has made a misstep in try-
ing to follow Jesus. O! how many
anxious hearts would gladden, how
many tears of joy fall, if those who are
striving to get to heaven, only had the
helping hand of the'r fellow creatures,
instead of their scorn and derision.
But O how sad will be the scene when
they that rejoiced on earth must mourn
in eternity, they that loved the lust and
sin of mortal life must suffer the dread-
ful doom of evil-doers, forever and ever,
and the persecuted, divided, and despis-
ed Christian will come forth to be
crowned with an everlasting diadem of
righteousness, and dwell in the house
of the Lord forever.
Greenland, W. Va.
A NOBLE GIFT.
fTIHE widow's two mites. What more
-*- tender, more solemnly jifftcting,
more profoundly pathetic, than this
charity, this offering to God of a farth-
ing? We only know that she was a
poor woman and a. widow, of whom
there is nothing left upon record but
this sublimely simple story, that when
the rich men cast their proud offc-rings
into the treasury, this poor woman
came also and cast in her two mites,
which made a farthing! And that ex-
ample, thus made the subject of Divine
commendation, has been read and told,
and has gone abroad everywhere, and
sunk deep into a hundred million of
hearts sdnce the commencement of the
Christian era, and has done more good
than could be accomplished by a thou-
sand marble palaces^ because it was
charity, mingled with true benevolence,
given in love, to the service and the
honor of God; because it was charity
that had its origin in religious feeling;
because it was a gift to the honor of
God.— ^eZ
Were every dewdrop a diamond,
every atom a world, and every world
filled with gold, all would not satisfy
the boundless desires of the immortal
soul.
550
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For the Brethran at Work.
LIFE MENTALITY.
THE aulhor of the Problem of Life advocates
the theory that lifd mentality, etc., ar^
real, substantial entities. Ttiis life is nut ti-isb
or caused by the motion of fl shly atom
but real substance, originally proceeding from
the Creator, and which rfturns to Bioi at
death and is reabsorbed by the original source
of life. This vital substance called tonl is not,
alone possessed by mar, but shared by fll in
some degree, even by the little Moneron.
It is stated by those divines who i.ffi;m that
God made all thing i out of nothing, thai-
beasts have DO souls, that the real distinction
between man and bsa^t is this: Man has a sou!,
a beast hasnot. The Hebrew word for soul is
w/esA, and is found in Gen. 1: 20,"21, 21, 30
To deny a living soul, or a nefesli hayah, to ali
creatures, is to deny like infidels the Mosaic
record; for that record plainly teaches th; t
doctrine. So far a3 a foul is common to al!
creatures. Hall is sustained by the inspired rec-
ord. See marginal references in Gen. 1: 20, 30.
Bat if the spirit of the b3a?t is reabsorbed at
death into the great reservoir of lite, what
of the statement of E:ci. 3: 21. '-The ppirit o\
the beast goes downward to the earth." Hall
might reply that Solomon cays no such thiog.
The German of Ecc. 3: 20 is '' Wer weiss oh der
Geist der Mensclten anficmrts gelit tind der
Odem {Geist Heb. Buach)desViehes urderu certs
Uider der Erde fahre? Who knows whether
the spirit of man goes upward, or the breath or
spirit (same words m Heb. ) of the beast is car-
ried underneath." Martins' French version
reuders it Qui est re qui h sovffle homines inon-
te en hctut, et qlie le souffle de la bete descent en
hasenterre? Meaning the same as ILe German
The Vulgate, S;ptuagint, ali render the He-
brew in the form of a question. Who can te'l
that the one ascends and the ether descends?
If the soul of a beast is an entity, how can it
descend? Jas. Evaks.
Dtiiitt, Mo.
EEMAEKS.
Bro. Evans has a clear, and, 1 think, quite
correct view of the relation existing between
the creator, man, and beast. I have always
regarded the largaags of Solomon as a gen-
eralization, and not as specially designed to
teash any definite doctrine concerning the
distinction existing between man and beast or
as to their diff'ireno3 in the future state, sim-
ply noting the contrast between the upward,
onward, and progressive tendencies cf man's
thoughts and his mental trend toward hig'n de-
velopment, and the unprogressive, downward.
and earthly tendency of the most intelligent
animals, satisfied, as their mental languagf-
seems to be, with earth and the food and shel-
ter it yields them.
Scientifically considered, I still feel satisfied
that the view presented in the "Problem ot
Human Life," as to the true difference between
man and beast and the original cause of that
difference, is the only correct and reasonable
solution of the problem of a future life. If
the beast had a mental constitution that gave
it the slightest glimpse into a future stale of
being, or that caused the faintest desire for
such a continuance of conscience existence, I
should believe wi.h Josfph Cook, John Wesly
and other great and careful thinkers in the
possible, nay probable future life of such ani
mal tribes as possessed these aspirations. But
as animals below man are not constitutionallv
capable of such anticipatory thoughts, their
lives undoubtedly serve the purpose originally
intended by the Creator in placing them on
the eaith where they have supplied their wants
during the brief period of this temporary ex-
istence. How simple and beautiful, then, the
thought that the mental and vital substance
which animated acd inspired these myriads of
iower organisms, as fast as they die^reabsorbs
into the primordial fountain of life and mental-
ity from which they originally supplied, with-
out an atom of such incorporeal mtity being
lost or annihilated'
Bat the same analogical reasoning which
would convince us that the beast will not re-
tain an individual and C-":nsciOGS identity a''ter
the death of its body, proves ako that man
will so survive his earthly existence. It is an
inbred principle of his constitution and a part
of his nature even in the lowest savage, to
long for and anticipate a life beyond the pres-
ent; it is an unans iverable fact that the more
uncultured a peop'e are, tho more personal,
literal, and entitative do these picturea of a
future state become, even to the most vivid
visions of lumitive scenes which pass before
the mind of the unlettered savage and wh ch
no argument of the atheist or materialst can
ever eradi,;ate from his belief or even lend to
weaken. If this idea of a hereafter for man be
not an original inplantation from the Almighty,
then tell me, ye sctptical philosophers, please,
why the ideal of iife of, the future approaches
more nearly to the real life of the prt s mt, b(-
coming more and more a paipabie fact to (he
longing heart, as the mental and vital stream
of humanity is traced back to its primordial
source? The solution I was forced to give
in the "Problem uf Human Life," and the only
one that still affoids the slightest satisfaction
to my reason, if, that this longing anticipation
individualizes the human anima', not only
making it a subject of personal immortality
in a future state, but demonstrating the origin-
al design of the Creative Will to be that man
was destined from the start as a denizen of two
worlds, and that the present, in the All-wise
councils of ; he universe, was to be but the
temporary school as a preparatory step for a
final state of conscious personality. As certain
as living creatures are the original products of
a personal, supervising intelligence who knew
what He was about in placing man and the
countless grades of lower organisms upon this
planet, instead of tracing their origin to a
senseless and mindless law of Natural Selec-
tion, just so certain does this implanted aspira-
tion for immortality in man prove thac there
is in the realms of this creative intelligence a
thing somewhere with which to gratify such
longing, or else the very implantation would
be an exhibition of supreme mockery and in-
finite trifling. A. Wilfokd Hall
139, East 8lh St. Jf. Y,
-• Brethreaat Work.
A TIMELY WARNING.
The images with which the minds holds con-
verse may uplift or degrade as truly as com-
panions in bodily form. A thought may scar the
soul as a weapon leaves its mark on the flesh.
BY EMILY B S riFLER.
ry HEN God created Adam and Eve, He did
ff so with a wise purpose. They wers the
first parents of their extensive race that now
inhabits the earth. Generation after genera-
tions have been created since, for the same
wise and noble purpose, and there remain, per-
haps, many generations unborn. But the ques-
tion propounds itself right here, are we ac-
complishing the purpose for which God has
created us?
Gid created man in his own likeness and
image. How many of us to day resemble the
likeness an."! image of G.d ? Let gs ponder the
question well. Y< s, God did create us in his
own likeness and image, bat many of us are
far from being so nor. The young lady of to-
day makes the image of God a vast d;formity.
She loves the gay and silly fashions of dress,
until she cares not for much else. She decor-
ates this temple — the body — with fashion until
it fails to have one iota of resemblance to that
pure and holy temple which God intendid
it should be. The waist is laced until it is net
near the size it should be, the feet are forced in
high-heeled shoes, until they have become un-
natural; the neck, hesd and hands bear similar
decorations. Thus she thinks she is fitted for
aocittj. She likely remains np late at night.
She exposes herself to cold and dampness,
and uses no a. jbt, not half the amount of
proper clothing to protect her f . om the ii-
clemeney of the weather. But pleasure must
be souirht at all events, if the body must suffer.
She exclaims, "I feel q'lite comfortable, it will
not hurt me! 'etc. Not many months will
elapse until a cold is contracted from exposure
and thin dressing, and a cough follows. It ia
but a light cough, it will do no harm. Shortly
she grows weak and languid. The doctor is
sent for, consumption has sown its seed and
germinated. The cough increases, the eyes
groiv dial, the face pale, the appetite faila, and
worst of all, human skill fails, and death ap-
proaches. Perhaps in a few months from the
time fashion took hold of the young lady's
mind, she occupies a consumptive's grave. Did
G^ d do all this? "Yes," many will say, "Gcd
called this young lady from the stage of ac-
tion.' But not so, dear reader, the vain
and giddy fashions did it. God says, "Whatso-
ever a man soweth, that shall he also reap; for
he that soweth to the flesh, shall of the flesh
reap corruption; but he that soweth to the spirit
shall reap life everlasting." Gal. 6: 7, 8.
This is only one of the many thonsind evils
vth'ch are prevalent in the land to-day. I have
again and again heard men and women say
that many times during their life would they
rather read a novel than eat a meal, oi take
their reqiired bodily rest in sweet slumbers.
This taste for trashy literature is becoming
more prevalent every day ia our broad land.
Behold where you will, the printing presses are
issuing these vile destroyers of soul and body,
Hullidaysburg, Pa.
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551
MAKY C. NOHMAN, SHAKON, illNN,
THE HIGH GATE.
WE noticed not long since an account ot a
travelers who was traveling in New
England, and while passing ttirougb, lie noticed
a strong, high gate standing alone by the way-
side. There was no wall nor fence near it; but
still well bolted a_d barred, it stood up strong
and straight, as though it was doing grand
duty. There was no neel to draw cut the
ru?ty bolts to a^mit the passer-by, as it was
jast as convenient to go around as to pass
through it.
"This,' said the traveler, "reminded us of
the eco'esiastieal gate, which has so long been
closed Bgaiust women. It stands bolted ^nd
barred; but the ecclesiastical fence i^ nearly all
down, aud, at the command of the Master,
Christian women may march into lifa's great
harvest field to work without disturbing the
gate, or the gate disturbing them. With an
open vineyard before them. Christian women
are marching out for Christian effort as never
before.''
It is true that women have been kept under
b jnda^e by the posver of unwise mtn, and have
been deprived of the privileges contained in
the Gospel of Christ; but the time will come,
and now is, that women will step out on the
platform of high heaven, regardless of the
tyratnioal boastings of men, wave the blood-
stained banner of King Emmanuel, and warn
sinners to come to Christ.
Christian men, pray for the ''weaker vessel"
and aid them in the noble work of God. And
"I entreat thee a'so, yokefellow, help those
women which labored with me in the Gospel,
with Clement also, and with others, my fellow,
laborers, whose names are in the Book of Life."
Phil. 4: 3. ii. c. H.
THE ORPHAN FOUND A HOME.
one pretense and another all slipped out and
left him a'one, promising to have another (a^k
in the morning.
Perhaps that night before they closed Ihtir
eyes in sleep some of them thought of the poor
lad, most helpless; but if so, none of them went
near him.
Lite in the morning, a woman living on the
same floor went to see if he might not want a
bite to eat, and the question of who should take
care of him was settled. God had taken care
of him. Hugeed close to Ihs wall, as if he
feared the midnight shadows, and with eve
iaih' s yet wef, he was cold and dead — no long-
f r a burden to any one. The ';oy too lame to
be taken care of on earth, too feeble to Ci-rn tbe
ih? crnsfc some nns would have given, had a
home better than the best.
When they knew that he died alone, women
bent over him and wept. When they lifted
bis wasted body from the bid, men's conscience
siiicte them for t'neir harsh words; but it was
too late! Ha had gone from earth feeling that
there was no mercy in the human heart. — Sel-
ected by Emma Hacer.
GLASS CLOTH.
A FEW days ago, a boy, about ten years of
age, lame and sickly, who bad been liv-
ing With his mother in rooms in the city, found
himseli alone in the world; the lad was too ill
to ride in the one poor carriage which followed
the body to the grave, yet no one thought his
condition serious.
After the funeral, a number of persons
gathered in the poverty-stricken room, where
he lay weeping;, to see what disposition could
be made of him.
'•If he wasn't lame I'd lake him into my
family," observed one of the men in a tone
that seemed to show that he blamed the boy
for his misfortune.
"Well, it's awful hard," sighed one of the
woman, "but I know he could'nt get along
with my children."
"If I should take him, he'd run up a big
doctor's bill on me," said a man as he filled his
pipe.
Eioh and every one had some excuse. The
boy heard them all without a word, bat with a
([uivering chin and eyes full of tears. Under
ONE of the chief characteristics of glass is
briltiemss. 'As brittle as glass,'' is a
comparison cf such universality that there is
scarcely a civilized person living that has not
at one time or another made use of it. Yet,
notwilhstar.'diiig this marked characteristic of
glas-, it is susceptible of being spun aiid woven
into fabrics as perfeet, delicate, durable, and
handsome ai the finest eilk. Glass has been
span and woven in Austria (or a number of
years, but never until recently has this been
undertaken in the Uuitsd States. A promin-
ent Pjttsburp; manufactaring firm have pro-
vided themselves with facilities for prcdacing
various kind^ of fabrics from ibis ordinarily
brittle su'ostanca, seme of which they have al-
retd/ made. Among the articles they are
prepared to exhibit are a napkin, a towel, and a
tabli-jloth, the latter is about siz feet square,
and white in color, except the ends, which
are a delicate green, and the four edggs are
fringed. The towel and napkin are the same
as tie tab'.e cloth, except the ornamental bor
ler, which in ons is red and the other pink.
These fabrics are as flexible as, but slightly
n35vler, than those woven of flax, and tbe
manufacturers stale that they can be washed
and ironed like the ordinary table-clot'ns acd
napkins. (N.)
HOW HE LOST HIS SITUATION.
cigars instead of one. Grew careless of
my money — used fcur dollars where I had
teen using two. Fir^t I k.;:ew my salery was
cut down a littie, and then a little more, but I
could not take the hint; but fretted about my
poor situation, and one morning I waked up,
after a night's spree, and lo! I had no situation
at all. But I'll tell you what I did have, uncle,
I had my experience."
That youth is working at forty five dollars a
month now, instead of seventy-five; but he ai-
re.: dy has six hundred dollars in the bank.
Would that more of cur youths might
profited by his experience. {N]
be
A GOOD LESSON".
I
BY THOMAS 6. SNYDEE.
ONCE had money .icd a friend; en both I
set good store. I 'ent my money to my
fri ■ d, and took his word therefor. I asked
my money of my fri(n5, and naught but words
I got. I lost my mocey and my friend; for
sue him I would not.
If I had my money scd my friend, ss once I
had before I'd keep my money and my friend, and
pUy the fool no more. "He that hateth surety-
ship is sure." ilas! Lear the apostle in the
New Testament, "owe no man."
EXPERIENCE keeps a dear school; it is a
pity that young people will not believe
it when ctliers tell them so, without going to
the expense of testing it for themselves.
A gentleman asked his nephew "How came
you, James, to lose your place?"
"Well, I'il tell you," was the reply. ' I had
an easy bertb, got seventy-five dolla'-s a month,
bad an assistant, dida't have to get down till
eight in the morning, left at five, had a chance
to take life easy; but gradually began to take it
too easy. Didn't get down till nine in the
morning instead of eight, wanted to smoke two
CANDOR IN FAMILIES.
DO not let the idea that "yon know it all"
get away with you. Do not try to make
make your wife believe that y^n are a great
man, because she will know belfer. Do not
try to make your childreii believe that you are
a bsint; they will find you out. Acknow!fd?~
that you are human, acd establish a bond of
sjnrpitby wit'l them. Te'i ;hem not to lie,
becaase you know lying to be bad.
Children are th:nkers, ard in their q^^iaint
1 ttle way, sharp logicians. Do not iffipcse
upon them Do not pick out their destinies
for them. D J not try to direct their rciads
into c'o-annels that are uncongenial to t'lem.
When children £sk o.uestio.ns you csnnct an-
8 er, boEe-lly acknowledge jcur ignorance.
They wiii thiok more of yru for it, and it is
far preferable- to have them thick you are
iguorant, than, to catch ycu in a lie. Let us
lise leaders, instead of followers.
(a:)
NO SMOKER NEED APPLY.
I WAS sitting in the office cf a mechanic
not long since, when a lad about sixteen
entered with a cigar in his mouth. lie said to
the gentleman: 'I wou'd like to gf t a sit nation
in your shop to learn the trade, sir.'' ''I might
give you a p'sce, but you carry a bad recom-
mendation in your mouth,'' said the get.tieuian.
"I don'c Ih nk it any harm to smoke, sir; nearly
dveijbjdy smok»s now." 'I am sorry to say,
my young friend, I cau'i, employ you. If you
have money enough to smoke cigar?, you will
be above working as an apprentice; and if you
have not moufy, your l^ve for cigars might
make you steal it. No boy who smokes cizars
can get employment in ri.y shop. (A)
55 i
'r^im i3it;K-Tii±iir,^r ^t
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEl^T.
SEPTEMBER 13, 1881.
M. M. ESHELMAN, Editor.
J. H. MOORE, ) „ "" ,. „,„
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VALEDICTORY.
ONE year ago the proprietors of the Breth-
REW AT Work desired me to take a po-
sition on the paper. I consented to do so for
one year, expecting to remain quite a while if
needed. When the office was moved to Mt.
Morris, last Winter, my family remained at
Lanark, as I did not desire to move till it was
clear that my services were required in the
cffije. Aft -r working on the paper one year,
I told Bro. E helman that there was not work
enough on the paper for both of us, and that
if I remained he would have to spend much of
his time trav ling in order to keep constantly
employed — for his nature is such that he must
be doing something all the time — and I did
not think it good for him to be away from the
office so much, hence he would betier let me
retire, cut off his traveling, do the work he
was paying me for doing and save that much.
Very reluctantly, however, he consented for
me to retire. Bothis health has improved so
much of late, that he now thinks managing
the paper and preparing all the matter for it,
will be much easier on him than much travel-
ing and preaching.
] t would aff ri me great pleasure to have
remained on the paper a number of years, for
to me it is the hiost agreeable work that I can
do, but as remarked above, I thought
it unnecessary, as well as unprcfikable
to maintain two editors in the office when
only one was absolutely necessary. Therefore
I retire from the office with the best of wishes
for the success of the paper, and shall still do
what I can for the interest of the Brethren at
WoRS. I want to see the paper maintained
and liberally supported by our people; believ-
ing that it is filling a most important place in
our fraternity. The principles it advocates
must be maintained in the face of much op-
po-ition, and to successfully do that, biolher
Eahelman will need the support of all lovers
of the good old way, established by Carist and
the apostles, and afterwards re-introduced bj
the ancient fathers of our Fraternity. He will
need your articles, yo.xr sympathies atd pray-
ers; he will need your special effjrt to extend
the circulation of the paper that it may receive
its proper support.
A t one time I had thought of locating in the
West and entering upon an important work
for which J Lave been makiig special prepara-
ations, but circumstances do not seem to favor
my leaving Lanark. It has been my home for
several years; we have never lived at a place
where we enjoyed ourselves better. The town
IS a delightful place in which to reside; the
country is as good, perhaps, as can be found in
America, while the people have no superiors
in morals and enterprise. The church here
needs our work in the ministry, and we need
their encouragements ind associations, hence
have concluded to continue our soJDurn with
the people of God at Lanark, hrping that our
stay here will be as pleasant in the future as it
has been in the past.
We Dart from the Brethren and school at
Mt. Morris with regrets. Our short stay with
them was pleasant and entertaining. They
have our best wishes in their important work,
which is meeting with such remarkable suc-
cess.
With still greater regrets we part from the
readers of the Brethren at Work. We have
been workers together in the same common
cause. With most of you we have never met,
yet we seem as one family. May God bless
you all, and enable you so to live as to be pre-
pared for a final, happy meeting "beyond the
river." Fraternally,
J. H. Moore.
THE WONDERFUL SUCCESS.
TT is remarkable i;hat in oae hundred years
A after the death of the apostles, such great
departures from the faith should have been
made, that men in the church should have
arisen speaking perverse things, to draw away
disciples after them. Such departures were
made. Among the Hebrew converts there was
a constant tendency toward Judaism. They
were ever attempting to append items from the
Jewish religion to the Christian system in
order to popularize it among the Jews. On
the other band, the converts from Paganism
were determined to hold fast some of the Pagan
philosophy, and introduce rites and ceremonies
of the Pagan religion into the Christian doc-
trine in order to make it popular among the
Pagans. Their principal plea was that it would
win the heathen to Christ. There was, there-
fore, a mixture of Christianity, Judaism and
Paganism.
To emerge out of this apostasy, and restore
to the human race the light ot the Bible, cost
the blocd of more than fifty-millions of the fol-
lowers of Jesus; and the Bible has been made
accessible to all. Early in the last century
an effort was made in thi< new world to risa
above ali the issues, snd go up to the divine
source — to the Lord and his divinely inspired
apostles, and receive the last will and testa-
ment— the complete, perfect and fi jal revela-
tion of Jehovah to man, and embrace all the
things, the faith, the praotiiP, the worship, the
fellowship, and the communion of the Prim-
itive church. In that wonderful tffjrt, the
power of God was manifest in the breaking
down of strong-holds. There was no power thai
could s' and before the little bind of Brethren
who came across the ocean and settled in Ger-
mantown, Pa., where they began ti sound out
the Gospel. They carried the Word of Truth,
talked it, obeyed it, tnjoyed it, and spread it in
all directions. It danifested itself in the wis-
dom of God and the power of God; snd the
Brethren were made to rfjoice in the hope of
the glory of God.
Tney were all of the same mind and of one
judgment, spoke the same thing, and were
in oved and actuated by the same spirit. They
called out the men who could present the truth
to the best advantage, and who coa'd open up
the Scriptures profitably, and hold forth the
Word cf Life with the greatest success. In the
private circle they opened up the Bible, read
it, talked over the wonderful works of God,
admired them and were filled with holy zeal.
The knowledge of God was extended in this re-
formatory movement, and thousands rejoiced
in the glorious prospects of eternal life. From
that day to this the great stone has been roll-
ing westward, crushing those upon whom it
fell, and braising those who fell upon it. Oc-
casionally along the way scms worldly workers,
schemers and manipulators, shut out the word
from their hearts, turned their ears away from
it and tried to steal away the key of knowl-dge
from the people, but they failed and miserably
perished in their own corruption. Thus far
no man has had power enough to overthrow
the building which is founded upon the Rock.
So long as the people of God inquired what is
written in the law of the spirit of life in Christ
Jesus, and made no inquiry how to please them-
sjlves, or the people, or in what manner they
can best interest, entertain, and attract the
worldly-minded, they will be the people of
God, the light of the world, the salt of the
earth.
As a people we cannot— we dare not take
the weak side, the side ot demoralization, the
TELlil IiSE.T.l-IlrlI3Z^T .A.T T^O±iM.
O-i
Bids of lift-up tbe brakes, and lei loose the
reins of Gospel discipline and Gospel restraiats.
Tiere must hi no sickly, feeble sentimentalism
that is more in syirpitfay with the transgress-
ors thaa with law and order and Gospel union
It would bo folly to turn around after one
hundred and seventy years of earnest reform
and protestation against Papacy, Paganism,
, Judaism ard worldljism, and adopt the same
things — the same kitd of amusements, enter-
tainm'^ntu, attractions and fashions, h»ld and
Fatronized by the admirers of the world.
There is no use intplittiBgofffrom Catholicism,
Pf( sbyterian'sm, Lutheranism and worldljisBi
if we are to follow the fashions, and engjge in
the amusements and entertainments of Cath
olica, Preabj terians, Lutherans, heathens and
publicans.
Why should we maintain a separate exist-
ence from tbe parties around us if we are to do
as they do, and adopt the things they have; if
there be no other work than to follow them,
imitate them, and be no more than a servile
party, doing what they do, we had beMer fall in
with them at once'and confess that there are
no reasons for a separate existence.
The people of God are required to maintain
good works for necessary uses; thgy are not re-
quired to maintain any works like some other
people, jast becanae those other people have
them; but we should maintain them because
commanded to do so in the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. We need good works and good work
ers — men and women who work straight for-
ward in the work of God with an eye single to
the upbuilding of God's kingdom and the sa'-
vation of sinners. There are always plenty of
"evil workers," schemers, 'managers" who are
always on hands ready to work; but their work
is not the work of God. There is no Christ in
their ideas, no God, divine authority. They
work as men of the world. Such accomplish
nothing for Christ. They run over the field,
make a great noise, and arouse the people, but
their work is so superficial that a general
dearth follows almost like darkness that can
be felt. Such are not reformers. They
are dangerous persons undermining all piety,
all heart-nork, love, homage and adoration,
tearing away the foundation of faith, and even
the faith itself. We believe the Brethren are
for law and order. They are for consulting
Christ and the apostles — holy men of God who
spoke as they were movf d by the Holy Ghost.
They are for union, fellowship, communion,
praise and prosperity — the whole work of the
Lord in the salvation of the church. Who re-
fuses to stand here?
SABAISM.
Leakn the law, if you would be wise in your
country; and obeerTS it, if yon would be hon'
orsd.
SABAISM or Sabianiam is that species of
idolatry which prevaikd in Ghaldea or
Persia before and during the history of the I>
raelites. The Sabeans are mentioned by Job
in 1: 15, £3 the people who destroyed his ssiv
ants while they were plowing; by Isaiah in
•15: 14 as being conquered by the Lord; by
Ezekiel in 23: 42 as associating with Aholibah;
by Joel in 3: 8, who pndicted that the enemies
ot Israel should fall into the hands of the Sa-
beans. They were a groveling, degrading
class of people, filled with idolatrous notions.
They worshipped the sun, moon and stars, and
Oiade no advancement in civilizition and en-
lightenment. Taey inhabited the Western
and Central pjrt of Asia, and the great simi-
larity between their idea of a God and those of
American Indians, leads us to believe that their
system of religion sprang from the same source,
its origin being in Chaldea dating from the
foundation of Babylon. Let us look at Saba-
ism as developed and perpetuated among the
American Indians.
Some of them believe that their medicine-
men have ascinded to the hfavens through
holes in the sky, and there found the sun and
moon walking about like men. They believe
tbere are Indians who have gone up there and
are looking down upon the earth through
peep holes. "The Quajcurus thought thssun,
moon and stars were men and women that
went into the sea every night and swam out by
the way of the East." The Lonchens believed
that the moon was ones a ragged boy that lived
among them. The Ojibways believed that one
of their number was clanged into a fire- fly,
when it ascended into the heavens where it
was transformed into the N irthren Star.
The Ottawas thought their male ancestor was
translated to the sun, and their female ances-
tor to the moon, and these beheld the Ottawas'
actions. Tbe Houaatonic Indians regarded the
Seven Stars as so many Indians translated to
heaven. They also lelieveJ that the stars in
Charles' Wain were so many Indians hunting
Ursa Major, the bear. The Cherokees looked
upon the Morning Star as a sorcerer who fled
thither to escape revenge for a murder. The
Algonkin tribes hal a tradition among them
that the Evening Star was once a woman, and
that three brothers were translated into a
group of as many stars while traveling on a
river in a canoe. They believed that a mouse
once crept up a rainbow. The Greenlanders
believe that the stars are so many of their an-
cestors who have been lifted up on account of
heroic deeds. They think the moon was once
a young man by the name ol Aningart. His
8ister''8 name was Malina, wh'ch is the sun.
The Dacotahs say meteors are m°n and women
I flying in the air. They believe that an Indian
once got on the back of a meteor and took a
rdie. When the meteor came to a pond fall of
duck?, it went around instead of over it. They
believe that a male spirit inhabited the moon
and a female spirit the sun. The Natchtz tnl
Appalaches looked upon the sun as tbe abode
of depwt'd chiefs; and the Florida Indians re-
garded it as the heaven of good spirits. Among
the S.necas an eclipse was regarded as bsing
caused by a mmitou or bad spirit. The Wes-
tern Indians think that when the mirn is full,
the evil spirits begin to nibble at ii; to put out
its light, and continue to eat a little each
night until it is all gone. The Op .tas try to
'righten the eclipse away by ytlling. Many
Indians in British America believe the North-
ren lights are spirits of departed Infians danc-
ing in the clouds. Toe Hurons tbcught that
thunder was the voice of men flying in the
clouds. The Patagonians believe the Milky-
svay is the country where the dead Potagon-
iaus hunt ostricle?. The O.tawas tbongLt a
turtle swsm along the bottom ef the sky and
itirred up the mad.
These are a few of the traditions and super-
-tilions of the Indians, and they agree qiite
veil with the Sabeans of old, who believed that
all the heavenly bodias were inhabited by spir-
itual beings. The Indians of South 4.m8rica
and Mexico were great sin- worshipers. They
built temples and dedicated them to the eud.
They regarded the sun, moon and stars as the
fiomes of heroes and heroines, and spent mon-
ey, timp, labor and life in deifying these. From
the similarity of the Sabaism cf Asia and that
of the American Indians, there is strong evi-
dence that some of the Indians of Asia at an
early period after the flood crossed from that
country into America over Behring Strait, and
brought not only their nomadi; life, but their
customs and religion with them; and from
their superstition many of them have not yet
been delivered.
In the face of all this bundle of ignorance
and superstition what are we as a peo-
ple doing to tear it down so that the
light of the Gospel may shine in? Should
we not do something towards dispelling the
awful darkness? Pray not that the Gospel
may shine into the hearts of those benighted
soul, and then make no effort to tear down
the doors of ignorance. Prayer and work must
go hand in hand. It will not do to say and do
not, for so did the Pharisees. Nor can we hide
ourselves behind the plea that the Ind an is
not snceptible of teaching. Many have been
turned toward enlightenment and are living in
peace and civilization. But what will we, as a
people do for them? Turn the matter over;
look at it from all sides; view it from without
and from within and then report.
Abe you obeying the Lord Jesas?
554
THE BifeETHl-iEN -,^T WOJtiM^
FESTIVAL TO-NIGHT.
COfflPANY.
The J'ounj^ ladies of tlie j\I E. Churcli will give a sup-
per, in tlie park, coasisting of everything that is good to
eit. Come out and get one Goad Square Meal. Bring
your feller.
Come out sure and see the elephiut.
Proceeds to go to the Church,
Prairie City, la.
THIS tells the story of the world in the
church. The Gospel of Chriit, as an
evid>'iit token to the L Jid'a authority, reqaircS
the disciples of Jesus to keep the Lord's sapper
— a feast of chanty ; but then what does an
ordioance in God's house amount to when the
'young ladies" are after an "dlephant" and a
"feller?" 0 what mockery! They virtually
say, "The Lord's Sopper is too old fashioned:
it did for tho apostles and may do for the ignor-
ant of this day, but as for us and our house we
will have d 'good -quare meal' with fun, frolic,
and merriment."
What is the result of such ungodly work?
Your<; men who are inclined to giv-', but who
do not choose to be robbed, are too polite to
resist handsome cheeks and cheeky beauties,
hence give grudgingly. All manner of dodges
are resorted to wrtst money from the people.
Recently tb° following gross verse was dis-
tributed among the patrons of a city church.
Walk down to supper,
Our ladies wait you there
With viands rich and rare;
Walk djwn to supper,
Do not stay, but haste, but haste away,
Then the Lord will bless you.
Then the Christ-child will confess you.
His, his forever.
Walk down to supper.
Nrtw how can professing Christians claim
the Bib e as their rule of conduct and resort to
a species of robbery little less honest and hon-
orable than the highwayman? la the name
of God, we beseech you to pause and consider!
Do you not know }ou are making infidels by
your house, merchandise? You are driving
men of common sense and lovers of the Bible ti>
doubt our holy Christianity by your revelings
and banquetings. You are rebelling against
heaven — against the Gospel, the Lord Christ
aud godliness, as revealed by oar precious
Savior! We plead for ouv Master's principles
for divine law, for soberness instead of revel-
ings,— for holy hands instead of corrupt prac-
tices— for Gospel suppnrs instead of avaricious,
money-making, soul-destroying feasts. A man
can be a Christian and not believe in such
festivals, as Methodists themselves admit.
Therefore Methodistism with its festivals is not
the Gospel, nor what a man must believe in
order to avoid damnation. We beseech our
brethren and sisters, go not "in the company
with the workers of iniquity" (Job 34: 8) so
that when the Lord comes to tafee vengeance
upon them that know not God, and obey not
the Gospel of Jesus Christ," they may be
worthy of his acceptation. M. M. E.
M'
UGH depends upon the company we
keep. A motto worthy our highest
esteem is "keep good company or none." We
choose our company — it is not imposed upon us
without our consent. So intimately co mected
with our character is the company we keep,
that if we know a man's company we know his
character. Mur^erei s, thieves, adulterers, row-
dies keep company of the character of them-
selves. Let us never forget that the com-
pany we keep is of our own choosing. We are
therefore, in the sight of God, — if not of man —
responsible for the results of our choosiag.
It is vary foolish for us to thiuk we can
make sensible people believe our character is
better than the character of the company we
keep. By associating with the world in pre-
ference to the church, we show most conclus-
ively that we love the enemies of God more
than we do his friends. There is therefore no
propriety in neglecting the church for the
vanities of the world; Ccristians, consistent
with their profession, never leave godly for un-
godly company. We pity the man or woman
who tries to carry the world on one shouHer
and heaven on the other. The man's burden
is teo gieat; it -nill crush him; t! e church will
feel \ii8 weight; the world will deride him, and
stigmatize him by his right Eame — hypocrite
It is truly sad to the church but more unfor-
tunate for the individual, when a member leaveti
the company of his brethren and sisters and
walks coldly off with the world, dissipating
down the broad road to ruin, s. .i. h.
WHY you SHOULD HAVS THE
STEIN AND RAY DEBATE.
w
now lie side by side in the Boulak Massum;
and even the garlandi and flowers whicti were
placed with tl em in their ctiffins may be seen
around the masks which cover the faces of
these kings who died over 3000 years ago.
These relics were found iu a pit hewn out of
solid rock.
All articles on the eighth and ninth pages of
each paper, are written by the editor unless
otherwise accredited. Please bear this in mind
as it will save you the trouble of writing us to
know who is responsible.
Ojf healing the sick, the Golden Censer says:
This wa3 was one part of the commission to the dis-
ciples. They were 1 0 go aad continue the work of the
Great Healer, the first m edical missionary our world
ever saw. He cured all who came, without charge, and
added blessings greater than health. Much of his suc-
cess iu winning attention aud confidence grew out of his
healing. Like him the disciples were to heal the sick as
well as preach the Gospel.
Bro. James gives the preacher's prescription.
He says: "Is any sick among you? let him call
tor the elders of the church, and let them pray
over him, anointing him with oil in the name
of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save
the sick and the Lord shall' raise him up; aud
if he have committed sins, they shall be for-
given him." Ch. 5 : 14, 15. The procedure is,
1. Call for the elders. i3. Prayer. 3. An-
ointing. Result: 1. Salvation to sicK 2.
The Lord will raise him up. 3. Sins shall be
remitted, if there be any. James further says
chat, "The effectual fervent prajer of a righte-
ous man avaiietli much." H? does not say
that the fervent prayer avai'eth everything,
but much. I'3 the Censer for James 5:14, 15
with all other Gospel duties and commands?
0 book has been published in our Brother-
XM hood which sets forth arguments in de
tense of our doctrine like this one. It also
embodies the strongest arguments used against
us, and how to meet them. Beside the latter
feature, were it thrown out, still this' book
would prove to be the most valuable in our
church literature.
The time has come that our opponents need
to be met with the strongest arguments. Every
iatelligent lay member will be benefitted by
its perusal, and especially should it be owned
by every minister as a book of reference.
It is a book of over 430 pages, well bound
in cloth for $2.00 or leather $2.50 post-paid to
any address. As only a limited number have
been or will be published, please do not delay
to order if you want a copy. — Sand to Western
Book Exchange, Mt. Morris, 111.
Begin your web, and God
with thread.
will supply you
The discovery has just been made of thirty
royal mummies in Egypt. .Among them are
King Thntmes III and King Rameaes II. King
Thutmes constructed the obelisk now in Lon-
don, and which was, a few years ago; transport-
ed thither from Egypt. King Rameses 270
years after,' inscribed his own official titles
upon the obelisk. These two great monarchs
The Baptist Flag is alter Dr. Graves for say-
ing that the bread and wine' do not symbol-
iZ5 ths literal body and blood of Christ— the
gospel of salvation. The Flag says:
If we understand Bro. Graves, and we think we do, he
teaches that the bread and wiue of the supper do not sym-
bolize the literal body and blood of Christ; but they sym-
bolize the doctrine or gospel and the Ijcal church! So,
according to Bro. Graves, as oft as ye eat this bread
and drink this cup ye show, not the Lord's death, but the
doctrine and the unity of the local church, of which you
are a member! !
The Flag speaks of "the bread and wine of
the supper." So it acknowledges that the bread
and wine do not constitute the supper alone, but
are parts of it! It treats them as parts of the
supper, hence not alone the supper. What
new doctrine is this? Dr. Ray has all along
maintained that the bread and wine alone con-
stitute the Lord's supper; but now he throws
out the impression that they are only po'ts of
the supper. Still wrong. They are neither the
supper nor parts of it. Study the lesson again
Doctor! "Likewise also the cup after supper"
—Luke 22: 20. If the cup— wine — be a part
of the supper, why give thanks and institute it
again, after it had been instituted?
Ignorance is the mother of all evil.
THE BRETHRElSr ^T "WORK.
555
J. S. MOHLEK,
Editok.
All oommunicationB for this department, sucli as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. 9. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Will some one please explain 1 Cor. 14: 34.33?
Why are women to keep silence in the cbuichy —
Stiall they not sing or prav or what shall they dcV
A Bkother.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Eevelations? C. D.H.
Bko. David Moore wants to know wliether there
is more Scripture for an orgaa in a family than to
dance.
Will some one please give the Scripture where
it is said that raaa has an immortal soul, or
it is said man has any immortality before the re-
surrection?
If man has got immortality, why is he exhorted
to seek for it? Rom. 2:7. A. 1!. Cusuing.
GOOD AND RIGHTEOUS.
Pleane explain the difierence between a good
man ana a righteous man. John Y. SNA vely.
AT first sight, the qaery seems to be making
a distinction without a d ffirencf ; but after
a more careful invf stigatioD, it becomes tvident
that a diffjrenca does exist.
A righteous man, only, is one, who speaks
the truth, deals hont stly, is peaceably in his
family and neighborhood and provides for his
own.
A good man will do all these things and a
good deal more. A good man is also a right-
eous man; but a righteous man is not necessari
ly a good man.
A good man, in addition to being truthful,
honest, peaceable and irsdustiions, will also be
charitable, give alms to the poor, visit the s'.ck;
relive the distressed, and wouU rathir scffsr
himself, than see others in distress. He will
make sacrifices, submit to inconveniences, bear
others' burdens, if he can but do them good. —
He is ever willing to forgive the injuries of oth-
prs. Christ was not only righteous, but he
■was a very good man. Christianity is the em-
bodiment of moral worth.
The following quotation is in point : " When
Plato described his imaginary good man cover-
ed with all the disgrace of crime, yet worthy of
all the rewards of virtue, he described ex jctly
the character of Jesus Christ.
The resemblance was so striking, it could
not be mistaken, and all the fathers of the
church perceived it. "What prepossession, what
blindness must it be, to compare the son of So-
phronius to the son of Mary ! What an im-
measurable distance between them ! Socrates,
dying without pain and without ignominy, ea-
sily supported his character to the last; and if
his death, however easy, had not crowned his
life, it might have been doubted whether Socra-
tes, with all his wisdom, was anything more
than a mere sophist.
He invented, it is said, the theory ot moral
science. Others, however, had before him put
it in practice; and he had nothing to do but
to tell what they had done, and to reduce their
examples to precept. Aristides had been just,
before Socrates defined what justice was. L>,
oniJas had died for bis country, before Socra-
tes made it a duty to love one's counlry. Spar
ta had been temperate, before Socrates eulogiz-
ed sobriety; and before he celebrated the prais-
es of virtuous men.
But fion whom of all his country-men,
could Jesus hive derived that sublime and pure
morality, of which he only has given us both
precept and tximple? la the midst of the
most licentious fanaticism, the voice of the su-
blimest wisdom was heard; and the simplicity
of the most heroic virta?, crowned one of the
humblest of all the mnLituce.
The death of Socrates, peacefully philosc-
pbizing with his fritnd:i, is t'u t most pleasant
that could be desired ! That of Jesu?, expir-
ing in torments, outrap;ed, reviled and execrat-
ed by a whole nation h the most horrible that
could be fearsd. S 'crate!", in receivii g the cup
of poison, blr'ssed the weeping executioner who
pressuted it; but Jesus, iu the midtt of excru-
ciating torture, prayed fcr his mercihjss tor-
mentors.
YeF, if the li'e and dpath of Socrates were
those of a saaie; the life End death of Jesus
were those cf a God."'
In the above qaotation, Socra (S appears as
a righteoui man, while Christ in comparison,
towers above him to the verj heavens, in right-
eousness and moral gor du5ss.
Cornelius wa? a righteous man before hu con-
version; but he was not strictly a good man,
till hir heart was renewed hj grace divine.
It is only as we imitate Christ that we be
come truly righteous and good. j s. m.
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.
I write for an explaDation of the latter part of
the lOth chapter of Acts, commencinj at verse
4:^rd. VVm. Long.
ALL the prophets hive testifi-d that God
wou'd redpem Israel by one who would
ba their King, the Lord, their righteousness. —
Rimisaion of sins is expressly promised to re-
turning, believing Israel. Until the ~iddlf
wall of partition was taken down, it wes not
known that Gentiles cou'd share in those prom-
ised blessings. Hence the reception of Holy
Spirit gifts by gentles before baplisoa, did not
prove that they were membws of Christ's body
but an evidence thai they could receive the
remission of sins, promised to repentant Israel.
Please explain the latter part of the 4th verse of
the 6th chapter Ist Cor.: " Who are those that are
leaat esteemed in the charch?"
Haeky Gill am.
Those, " that are least esteemed in the
church." In Campbell's and McKnight's
translation, this pissage is rendered: "Why do
you set them to judge, who are of no account
in the church? " i. e , who are not members of
it. If this rendering cannot be sustained, then
Paul meant, "set them to jadg", who, having
no particular frierdi ia Iha church, would not
be suspected of partiality."
Will some one explain Genesis 4: 15 — "And the
Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth
Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him seveTifold.
And the Lor J set a mark upon GAn, lest any find-
ing him should kill him." What was the mark
He set on him V Eobekt T. Ceook.
As we are not informed what the maik of
Cfcia was, we mubt not be wise above what is
written. The mark wus a sign of pr. t elion.
We could speculate some here, but it would
not bo profitable.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
first-bornof all tho living? If so, who was his
wife? MiiiY G. Norman.
Caia and Abel vrere the ii st bcrn i f all the
A damic family, but sous acd daughters were
bom to Adim, and of tkese daughters Cain
took a wife and brought her with him to Nod.
The record does cot say, h; got her ia Nod,
but he knew her there, and she bare him
Eioch, not the one who walked with God. If
Coin's wife vsas not the daughter cf A dim,
ther. shs must have belonged to another race of
which the Bible givas no a.' count.
Will some one please explain the fifth verse m
the second chapter of Acts, which reads as f)l-
lov.-s: "And there were dwellirg at Jeiusaii-m
Jews, devout men, out of every nation und-r
hea.en." Were those "devout men from every
nation" all Jews, or not? Robeut T. Crook.
Those devout men were all Jews living in
different countrii s, speaking different' tonguep,
and at that time were attending the Pa-sover.
At first the apostles would preach the Word to
none but Jews only. Acts 11: 19. The mid-
dle wall of partition still existed, although vir-
tually taken down when Jesus died. The fact
of their attendance at the P.i8sover proved
that they were of Hebrew extraction.
Please explain Heb. 6: 1,2. W*riad, we should
leave the p.-iuciples of the doctrine of Christ, we
sho sld go on unto perfection, not laying again the
foundation of repentance from dead works,, and
of faith towards God, of the doctrine of bap-
tisms, etc. What baptisms had P.iul reference lo,
seeing he uses the plural number? In the Ger-
man the reading is different: "Vou tier Taufe, von
del- Leiire." Here we have but one doctrine and
one baptism. How are we to reconcile the mat-
ter? ,1. H.Miller.
In Heb. 6: 2, the Greek word rendered bap-
tisms, is haptismoon, the possessive or genetive
plural of baptismos. In Eph. 4: 5, the word
rendered or rather anglicized baptism, is bap-
tisma and is in the neu'sr gender. It is always
applied to the ordinance and may have many
act?, like marriage, coronation of kings and
washing clothes. But baptismos is a masculine
noun and is never applied tc the crdif ance but
the acts constituting the one ordinance of bap-
iisina. It is also used to express the washing of
pots, cups and beds. The plural of boptiiima
is bojMsmat and is never used; the plural of
baptismos ia baplismoi. The German word Tau-
fe was in the beginning equivalent t) favchen,
but when the German nation embraced Christi-
anity, Tatife was appropriated to the ordinance,
and taucheii was used to express common dip-
ping. Even in Lather's time, Taufe was used
in the ecclesiastical sense. Jas. Evans.
You cannot dream yourself into a char-
acter; you must hammer and forge one for
yourself.
55e;
THE BiiETHHEN ^T ^VO±iK.
§mxt^mnkmL
Census Kcpoit of Southern III.
Panther Creek
Coal Creek
Spricg Ran
TJrbana
Vermillion
Cerro Gordj
Okaw
Ashland
West Otter
Macoupin Creek
Co/icord
Bear Creek
Hurricane Creek
Big Creek
Cumbsriaad
Woodland
140 Astoria
1S2 Camp Creek
30 Hudson
93 Blue Ridge
35 Pike Creek
200 MiUmine
180 Sugar Creek
20 Clear Creek
118 Pleasant Hill
i3 Mill Creek
30 Hudley Creek
151: Mulberry Grore
108 Salem
85 Allison Prairie
31 L imotte
60 Loraine
215
62
59
60
24
66
76
40
102
80
29
73
34
86
45
14
From Aaron Mow.
It is p-obable th:t many cf the readers of
tha Brethrsn at Work remember of having
read a notice given of the debate between F.
W. Drennen and W. J. B. Pennimore, at Ar-
gos, led , April 25:h to 29.h. The report ap-
peared May 24 sh and was followed by remarks
from Drennen, which sppeared June 21st.
These reports, in B. at W , manifested quite a
degree of success on tae p irt of the Brethren.
Apparently they were writtfn without any re-
gard to the arg .ments, for the purpose of mak-
iag some one prominent.
The Adven'iists also made a report of the
debate in the Restitution. This report was
written from memory about six weeks after
the Dibate.
I have had the opportunity to read both re-
ports, and in our estimation there is not much
Christ in the way they harmonzs. I have a
synopsis of each speaker's argument, on the
first prcp.'sition, which I wrote at the time of
speaking. Thus I see that neither party has
mad-ia very proper statement of the debat-,
each tried to magnify his side, in the minds of
the people.
I do not know who the brother is that re-
ported in B. at W. of May 24oh. [It. was
written by an outsider. — Kd ] We are sorry
that be was afraid to put his name to his arti-
cle. I know the man ^ell who reported in the
Restitution. He put his name to it and tries
to circulate it as much as possible. Brethren,
if }ou have a victory, let us see your face and
from it flashing the light of truth and right-
eousness. The debate may have been a success
to the Brethren, but if it has, it certainly is
lost in darkness.
Now let us look at the results as taken from
the Restitution, aud then draw a conclusion.
"Thine TmrBRSioif pbotofnced a failure bt
QUE OF IIS MOST ABLE ADVOCATES.
Mact, Imd., Aug. 11th, 1881.
Editor Restitution: —
Seeing that the German
Baptists (or Tunkers) are disposed to get up
the impression that the debate between myself
and F. W. Drennen, at Argos, last April, was
a great success for them, I beg leave to submit
to yon for publication, ia The Restitution, \.\i%
following copy of a letter I received from
frii-nd Drennen jcaterday, which I think will
have a tendency to put a qaietus to any furth-
er tif jrts of theirs towards claiming a victory
Copt op Eld. DEiinsrEN's lettek to Eld
FESrSIIMORE.
"Aug. 6th, 1881.
Dear Brother: —
Since my last combat, I
have been investigating the doctrine you ad-
vanced, aad now must, like an honest man, ac-
kaowledo;e that you are right; and if God
spares my life I will preach the sam? doctrine
that you teach. But I want to preach it in the
same place where I condemned if.
Now write j ist as soon as you receiye this,
and let me hear from yoj, and make an ap-
pointment for you and me, at Argos, and let
me know at what time you will be there, and I
will meet you, if the Ljrd let me live to get
there. Signed, T. W. Dresnen."
"Now, iuEsmuch as boasting is 'excluded' by
the law under which we are, I want to say
that if the German Baptists have any more
preachers they want converted to the truth, let
them bring them out; but after this I would
rather they would keep a little quiet about the
Drennen debate.
Will say in response to brother Messimore
[who reported the debate in the Restitution]
that I will meet any man, of the Tunkers, or
any other be dy, on the kingdom. I am not
particularly starving for a fi^ht, bat I believe
the doctrine of the kingdom as we teach it.
And I am glad to advocate it in any way that
it may be advanced and Christ thereby glorifi-
ed. W. J. B. Fennimore."
If this be irue, where does Drennen appear,
where is our Brethren's victory? If it be un-
true, why dots not Drennen step up and cor-
rect it, and why do oar Brethr-n hold still to
its deadening tffict? Agaia, if this be true,
those who know Drennen bast will see in it his-
portrait, if not, some artist must have seen
him.
Our prayer is that Drennen may become
manifest, and that the Brethren's doctrine be
well established at A-Tgoi.— Millwood, Lid
Sept 6th.
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Correction; Beaver Dam.
In the recently-published abstract of the
Census returns, Beaver Dam church is credit-
td with opposition to church anl government
authority. In accordance with statements
made me, this report was published, and now
in the light of recent developments it dof-s net
seem to be justified by the facts. I makfe this
correction cheerfully and without suggestion
from any one, because I do noi; wish to do
them, or anybody, an intentional icjastiee. It
would all have been avoided had they prompt-
ly returned their scTiedule properly filled.
Howard Miller.
Lewisburg, Pa.
Orphan's Home,
Just finished canvassing the Salomony and
Eight Miles districts for subscriptions for the
Orphan's Home of the Middle District of In-
diana. I am happy to give such a favorable
rt^port— $686 00 for the Salomony district, of
about 250 members, and 1239.00 in the Eight
Mile church, of about 70 mambers. A good
many poor in both diitriets. All who were
able did well, except two. Hence while we
found many goou'-hearted Marys, we also foDni
a few Marthas. God bless the donors to Or-
phan's Home. . . .My dear canvassing brethren,
go to work in earnest, and take courage. Take
your blessed Savior with you; and while you
are traveling from hjuse to house on your way,
pray the Lord to open the hearts of the mem-
bers whom you visit 1 traveled nearly three
weeks through the extreme heat and dust, and
sometimes got very tired; but, on the whole, it
was rather a pleasant visit, having met so
many kind-hearted brethren aud sisters. May
the Lord bless all of them. Brethren, wake
op to a sense of your duty and work and pray
for more Christian life in the church.
Samuel Murray.
Huntington, Ind , Sept. 5th, '81.
From Silas Gilbert.— As the Ladiow and
Painter Creek churci es got their names exten-
sively circulated by having the council of the
24t.h ult., a word of news from them would be
interesting to many, and no more than justice.
As our eld ir withdrew from the general Broth-
erhood on the 24th, the loyal officials, by coun-
cil of adjoining etdeis, paid the members a vis-
it, as it is our custom before we hold our Com-
munion. The result was that 249 were m un-
ion with the general Brotherhood, thirty- one
went out, and thirty one wanted time to invsa-
tigate and consider; several of these have since
expressed a desire to be with the church.
Those ttat were for the resi lutiocs they had
formed, were invited to a church meeting to
attend to their case, which cams off the 2 ad of
September. The church with a unanimous
vote, except two, (who were neutral) said we
could not hold them as membirs. D. P. Say-
lor. C. G. Lint, and D. Long were present. Oux
adjoining elders, with mauy ministers and
members from the diiferenfc churches of the
Valley were also preg°nt. S) you sne the
church still exhts.— Arcanum, Ohio, Sept. Brd.
From Isaa^c H. Crist.— Ou Saturday, Aug.
27th, the members of Wades Branch assem-
bled in council, and divided their territory on
the county line between Johnson and Miami
counties on the south, on the, west between
Johnson End Douglas counties, leaving 42
members in the new division. Our territory is
large, extending from the south and west lines
of Johnson, north and east without limit in
this State On Wn 17ch of September we
have appointed a council meeting for the pur-
pose of more fully orgrsuizing into a working
body We have passed through a drouth of
forty- four dayi^; but now are having plenty of
rain. Notwithstanding the drouth, the crops
are middling good We all like our new
homes well, and are becoming to be more con-
firmed in regard to the productiveness of our
io\\.~Olathe, Kan, Aug 29th.
From E. Miller.— A few lines from this
(The Spring Creek) church may probably be of
interest to some Health in this vicinity
has thus far been good. Weather has been
warm and very dry ; mercury running often
as high as 90° and ooeasionally to 100°. Have
^rElM, BMETBLKBIN" -A.T "WORK:.
5 57
bad no rain tor six weeks, and is now getiing
to ba very dry. Lste corn and p.otatoea are
suffering very much. Seeding, also, is delayed,
as it is so dry iliat farmers can scarcely do
tb«ir plowing. .. .Wheat has not been good;
will probably not average over eight to ten
bushels to the acre; oais and fl x are middling
good; fruit, only ordinarily plenty. S^meor-
chaids are ordinarily full, while others are al-
most a failure. Ail kinds of farm products are
bringing a fair price; so after all, we will come
out about all right Oar spiritual affjirs are
not so gooj; don't have mnch to boast of. yft
a'ter all we are stil! trying to ker-p the old ship
ftiiat — are having meetings regular evfry two
weeks. Oae was acd^d to onr little flick aS
our last cjiarterly church meeting. Miy God
help her to be a bright and shining light in
the church and an honor to God. . . .We intend
having a Communion on the 11th of October
next, commencing at 10 o'clock A.. M. All are
invited. — Pierceion, Ind., Sept. 4th.
From N. C. Workman. — Spiritmlly, we
are slowly, but steadily, progressing; baptiztd
eleven since the 15th of March last; others
will be soon. We hold about twelve meetings
for public preaching a month. Two of those
meetings are held at the church; the rest are
Fcsttirfd over the countr? from ten to twen'y-
five miles. Have council meet ngs every four
wteks, and social meeting every Thuraliy
evening. So you see "we are kept pretty busy.
... .In this neighborhood the crops are very
light; corn nearly a total failure on account of
hot weather and chinch bugs; the latter doing
the most damage; wheat, about oue-third crop;
potatoes and all vegetables almost a total fail-
ure. Hot weather, euch as was never known
before has continued for about two montbs,
ai.d still continues. The outlook for many of
our people is gloomy. There are localities in
this county where crnp?iof almost every kind
are gccd. In some of these favored spots,
corn will go from thirty to fiity bushel per
acre, and wheat from filtetn to twenty-fife
bushels per acre, and plenty of vegetables.
We are having dry weather jast now, but it is
too late to do much damage. Rains have been
very local all season; some neighborhoods re-
ceive plenty of rain while otherii close fay suffer
for rain; yet we have much to bs thankful for;
we are all enjoying good health, which is a
great blessing. List year we had nothing at
all in way of grains or vegetables; we are a
little betler cff this season, for which we
should feel thankful. And again, nearly all
our members are fully alive in their Master's
cause, which is very encouraging. Oar meet-
ings are all largely attended, which shows the
people are interested. Taking all together, we
have gre^t reason to nraise God and take cour-
eg''. Pray for us — Mnple Grove Church, Nor-
ton Co , Kan , Sept. 1st.
m town and one in the country. The people
wanted me to preach on doctrinal piint?. On"-
came out on the Lord's side, to go with the
people of a d Had large congregatiors ever)
evening, and also good order. People all treat-
(:d me very kicdiy. Many said that I should
come back again. At the close of the last
meeting, a man rose up and said, "The old
minister gave us good counsel. Now he is go-
ing (o leave us. Lit us give him farewell.''
The old and young gave me farewell. Breth-
ren traveling t'arough there, stop off and
preach to them. — Cerro Gordo, III , Sept. 2.
From S.H. Bashor— I see several references
in B. AT W. to the ''Indian church" I spoke ot
in my letters from California, and the last from
"Bro." Funk in California surmises that it may
be a fairy tale or a dream. All I know in ref-
erence to the matter was what I publishfd at
the time, ard that I roceivid from Bro. Wolf
while with them. If you will look up my
"Western Correspondence," you will learn all
I said and where I received my information,
and of its reliability. I published it as "news
coming from over the mountains," but by
whom to brother Wolf I cannot tell. He
heard it, and it is perhaps true. All Funk
need do is to irexa re of Eld. Geo. Wolf. You
can learn m jre of brother Wolf than any one
else. I have been amused at the intense inter-
est taken in the matter by (he B. at W., and
more so because my name was so freely used
and I iiOt addressed direct. I suspect the
natuTH of it all.
•[The B, AT W. has not taken an intense in-
terest in the Indian story. Nor nas it the files
of the Preacher in which the description was
given. Thi^ qaest'on was asked by a reader of
the Work atd was answered by another — that
is just the extent of the Wobs's interest. It
canno: be dragged into the contention, — will
not be made a party. It hopes the brother
will yield bis suppiciou, and remember 1 Cor.
2.3; 5, atd Phil. 2: 7. There is too much con-
cern for reputation. Character is the thiug to
care for. — Ed.]
From John Metzger. — Our country is
hless d wth good health. The Lord has favor-
ed us with a middling fair crop of all kinds,
excepting wheat. .. .Wife and I are well.
Thank God Went to Cumberland Aug. 25.
The same evening was requested to have meet-
ing in town, as the Brethren never preached
at that place before. Had five meetings — four
From James T. Quinlan — Having the
''Tract" cau'^e at heart, I write to let you know
that there might be a great work done among
tLe emifjrants vho are daily arriving at Balti-
more. If the Brethren's Tract Society will
assist me in this matter, I will gladly do the
work. I send a few of the Ei?lish tracti I
have been using the past threeyears, butthess
wou'd not aoswer, as this house does not, to
my knowledge, publish any German tracts. I
would like to have your opinion about it. This
work would, I think, benefit some of our
Wfsern churches, as the emigrants generally
all go West I am a member of Pipe Creek
c ingregation ; our church being a branch. We
meet every four weeks near Woodbury, Balti-
more Co., Md , two miles north of Baltimore.
I think this emigrant work worthy of notice in
your valuable paper. This idea of the Breth-
ren I got from your paper, so whatever gocd
there has b^en done you can have the credit;
we better give Gid the g\<iry.— 272 West Lom-
bxnl St., N. W. Cor. Fremont, BjUimore, Md.
\ We send you 100 trccts 'ree. It is tie best
we can do. If some liberal hearts will help ua
in this work and be satitfled in giving God the
glory, we shall do cur part n ost cheerfully.
German tracts should be printed as well as
English, but the ore gieat thins needeo is
m; ney. The interest in Tract Society is al-
most used up for 1881, and but few more tracts
can be sent free. What shall be done, breth-
ren?—Ed.]
From J. A. Weaver. — I have often felt
like giving up the work, bnt again (eei to; t
probably I would not be doing my duty, a? I
wish to do all the good lean while God bas
been so merciful in sparing my life and giving
me health. So I will now try and fortify my-
self witb the circulars you sent me and try
something new. I thsU try aid do something
for brother Hope's family by telling the breth-
ren I am into the missionary field now. I
shall want them to give me twenty cent-, ard
I wiU. giye them an rqiivslent, the ''Histtry
of Danish Mission; ' also the little folks must
b; staited to heaven ia a "'Railroad Car." A-'( r
this I will try some other ij&ciB.— MontkeUo,
Ind.
From P. B rower.— 0. r jea-i^ Harvest and
Thanksgiving meeting is again past for the
year, and it was a meetirg that our brethren
and sisters seemed to er joy. Our home minis-
tirs were left alone to do the preaching. At
6U3h meetings our minds are often cited to the
great harvest at the end of the world, when
the angels will ei pirate the tares from the
wheat. Let us ever be faithful that we will
not be classed among the tares In the after-
noon the members met in counci'. Considera-
ble business was before tbe meelirg. All pass-
ed otf very pleasant and satisfactorik. The
dark clouds that hov^'red over us so long have
all passed away, and the Son. of R'ghteoasness
seems to illuminate our hearts that we all seem
to work in harmony ana love Our Com-
munion meetiug was appointed for Ojt. Sih.
Hepe brethren passing tUrough the We^t will
notice this and stop with ns. — South English,
Iowa.
From S. M. Duncan — J. S. Mohler, S.
Click, and othtrd cim^ to us and had foir
meetings and church council. Tue result wa?,
no addition', but we think if there hai baea
one more meeting, there would have been sev-
eral additions. Who will come aad preach for
us? We have Gospel meeting every second
and fourth Sunday We desire brethren (o
cime and look at our country. Ti:ink we hare
a good country. Have had very dry weather;
thus making the corn crop very light; but this
evening we are haying a fine rain They
say the cars will ran through here in ninety
days We desire ministering brethren to
c ime and locate here, as the harvest truly is
plenteous, but the laborers are few. Pray,
therefore, that the Lord of the harvest will
tead laborers unto his harvest. — Buffalo, Mo.
Aug. 29. _^__-^_^_
BisHOi' Philip Klingen Smith, a pa'ticipmt
in the Mountain Meadow masfa:re, -nh <te ex-
p isure cf t.bat atrocity caused the ex'^cution cf
John D. Lee, was found dead in a prospect
hole in Sonora. Mexico. He expectid to be
killed by the Mormon church, and the rircum-
stances indicate that his prediction was correct.
558
Tiiiil BliETHREN ^T WOKK.
Jaltb mxi MmimmtL
S. T. BOSSERIIAU,
Editok.
All ooiiimamGatioaa for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. Bosferman, Dunkirk Hardin Co., Ohio.
For tho Brethren at Work.
INTEMPERANCE.
BY H E. TAYLOK.
LOITER with me, rsaier, fov a little seasoD,
and let u3 converse upon the evils of in-
temperaacs and the fraiUi?s tf m.aa. See yon
c'.oufl that appears in the heavens in midfum-
mer'e day, promisiig shelter and shade from
the scorching rays of the sun to all thai pause
beneath it? 3hid);?j; baS 8>on pro'eeieth
from it tbunderings and lightningp, '.ending
forth its blasts, and sweeping fide o'er the fice
of the earth, to terrific in its manner that man
and bast flea before it as a fugitive for nfuge.
Intemperance is like that cloud.
Inviting is the calm ard tranquil ocean to
the mariner as he launches his boat upon its
tide. As far as the eye could reach not a ri.fflj
disturbtd the surface of its waters. Like a sea
of glass, so calm and placid are all its app ^ar-
ances, giving back from its fair b:E03i the
beauties of the heaven) above. The serenity
of tbe ocean and sky makes the vojage a desir-
able one. His vessel is launched up"n its wat-
ers; the sails are spread to catch the gentle
bre(Z'. But soon the scenery is changed — a
hurricane is upon the waters. The billows
beat, the creaking of the sails is heard, the
boat plunges and q livcirs. Morning comes;
no tidings of that vsssel save that she is los^,
lost forever. Intemperance is like that ocean;
and the youth who frfqaants fie drinkinj-
house over tiie way, is that vessel.
B.liald that serpent as he lits coiled beneath
the fliwer, unobserved till the tender hand of
the child is lowered to break the stem, when he
dqnsits h's poisonous (tr cts in the blood of
the innocent child, and his unfortunate victim
falls to rise ni more.
Intemperance is like that serpent; and the
youth who stoops to drain the d.egs from the
maddening bowl is lik« the chili who stoops
to pluck the flower.
As the lightning is sent forth in the .terrific
storm penetrating each oljicfc with its po^er
that comes with.n its rescb, so does intemper-
. ance force its way into the domestic circle — al-
lures the husband from his home till midnight
hours, Bcd brings with his return a storm of
vengeance and fury; and as an urjust and cre-
el tyrant he makes the oUce-loved one of his
bosom and his own offsprirg theoljects upaa
which to inflict Lis brutal treatment. He enters
his dwelling not £s a fathfr, lut as a fiend.
Perhaps he has been a youth that was once the
joy and pr d' of all around him; ia possession
of a noble disposition and a generous heart,
but lacked morsil courage su£&:ient to resist the
wine in the glass when it was sparkling forth
as a sonl-destroyer. He had teen gazed upon
vfith highest anticipations of his future
usefulness in life; had been painted to as an ex-
ample. Bat alas! Disappointment and sor-
row follow in its stead.
The glo.v of health and vigor is no longer
worn upon the cheek of his wife, but an ema-
ciated form trembles at the sound of his
well known footsteps. His children tint once
flccktd arouLd hiai to receive l>is caresses, now
flee for a hiding-place as he enters his dwell-
ing.
Step, dear youth! Stop! Think ere you
touch the poison to your lipa. Perhaps it is
your first drink; it is only social, and you are
saying within yourself, ' I will never, no never,
indulge to fx less"; but pau^e still longer, and
r. tt ct, soon, v^ry soon the green bills of so-
briety will Hegin to disappear. Soon the wild
fliwer that bloomed along your pjthway will
shrink back at your coming. The blasts of
poverty are stiring you in the face, Pjverty
in itself is no disgraie, yet it must be admitted
that as heat folio weth the rising of the sun,
almost tlat sure d jes poverty follow the f jo!-
s fpi of iatempsraace. Not much surer is any
prophecy of a fulfillment than the one con-
cerning the youth that lingers at the festive
board where lb; maddening bowl is freely
drank by all, that a continuance in his course
of conduct will bring him to bi a piuper, a
crimiaal, and his fiail dwelling that of a inad-
house, prisou, or grave.
Man is the most noble of all cre-ited, the ex
press image of G d, distined for a noble pur-
pose, his body to be presented a living ^acr'-
fice, holy and acceptable unto his Craator; bat
let hiai wander in the paths of intemperance,
and st.'p by st-p he will descend from respect-
ability and inflaence to wretchedness, degrada-
tion, and woe. SdU-respect havinr tak?n its
flight, hiscourss u downward and di^nward,
from one vice to another till he reaches the
golf of dark d=pp3ir.
In a lonely hour of the night as I listen to
the peltings of the pitiless storm against mv
window, my mind is cirried yonder to some
cold and desolate room; lyin? perhaps upcn a
bed of straw, the wife, th? children of a di.ssi-
pated man. Their limts are shivering from the
chill of the Winter's blast, their heaiti are
trembling ksb ths fafchor returns, delirious
with drink, and render their situation by his
tortures more wretched than d^ath.
Oh, dear youth, you\*ho are fond of indulg-
ing in a sociil glass, while kind friends are
remonstrating, the church sending forth her
warning"', fathers and mothers sending up
their petitions to God with tears in your be-
half, go with me to the dsrkest caverns upon
earth, view the wretched and forlorn condition
of mankind i :• the hovels of intemperance.
Take some friend that you knew perhaps
when no shade of crime had passed over his
manly countenance, view him as he lies un-
conscious of reproach, so terrible is his situa-
tion from the effects of intemperance. Behold
his idiotic look; his eyes glaring at on") time
and bloodshot at another. Sae his livid lips
and decayed teeth, his bloated face; view him
BELIEVING AND RECEIVING.
A NOTABLE instance of praying to Qcd,
and resolving to take no denial, and pre-
vail when hope seemed gone, was that of the
pious wife of a hard drinking man named Mar-
tin, in West R'ditig, Yorkshire, Et;gland, who
prayed twenty- o' ^ years for his reformation '
an-i conversion.
When that long time hnd passed and no
answer had come to hsr prayer, she went one
night at midnight, to the "public," where her
husbind spent mueh of his time, and found
him sitting in thj bar room with several other
men and the landlady.
''You go home, ' siid Martin, roughly, when
he saw his wife enter.
'"Wait a little and your husband will go with
you," said the landkdy.
'■Mrs. Tallmau," replied the wife, advancing
to the table where they were sitting, '"I hiva
waited twenty-one yeais for my husband to go
with me, — and all that time I hav3 orayed for
him."
She steadied her voice, and added:
''I am certain, too, that God will answer my
prayers. As sure as he is sitting in your bar,
I shall live to see him piss your house and
have no inclination to go in."
She turned to go out, and Martin rose to
follow her, saying not a woid.
That night was the turaing point of his life.
Th? long-felt promise to the heart of the pi-
ous wife that her husband would "go with
her,"- began to fulfill her patient waiting.
He went to meeting with her, and was melt-
ed by a sermon on the word?, "Where thou gc-
est, I will go, * * * thy people shall ba my
people and thy God my God." II -s went with
her to on the road to life, and helped her to
lead their children in the narrow way. —
Monthly Cabinet.
CRAZED BY EXCESSIVE SMOKING.
THE examination into the cause of the sui-
cide of Dr. Ostrander, of West Piltston,
proved that the msnial aberration which
caused the tragic loss of a busy and useful life
was due entiiely to excessive smoking, he be-
ing in the habit of sitting for hours with
his pipe, eijjying the exhilaration of the
strongest plug tobacco.
Blessed is he who has found his work; let
him ask no other blessedness; he has a purpose.
Labor in life.
fsavi tim of his o;rn crime. Listen at his
heart-rending cries, as yoa walk frooi him,
echoing far down the strret at midnight. Then
while you have the riaht reasoning faculties,
while the lamp of life is still burning, era the
night of death overtakes you, resolve in your
heart to turn from the path of intemparance
and vice, and seek pardon in the wounds of a
crucified R d^emer.
i Eeel> River, ToM'a.
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will
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A POLICEMAN in Topeka, Kansas, recently
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Postal cyrd communications solicited for this department,
r^eports of baptisms especially desired.
Lanark, II!., Sept. 5.
At a council-meeting held in Milledgeville
cbuTch, Saturday, 3rd. inst., it was decided that
hereafter ah ballots shall be read to the public
congregation. It was also decided to choose a
speaker at time of their Love-feast on the 10th,
inst. The purpose of the church is, that the votes
at thut time, shall all be read in public. The
whole congregation will then know, who were
votrd for ^nd how many votes were given for
each. This will probably be the first election in
the brotherhood held that way.
On Sunday, 4th, inst-, brethren Moora and Mc-
Cune were iu attendance at Cherry Grove. Bro.
Moore preached in Lanark in the evening. Sub-
j-ct: •'IsItlV" He said, people lost ihuch good
instruction because they would noc apply it to
tlieniselves. Sermons on Tattling, Dishonesty, etc.,
are seldum appropriated by these who are guilty
of above-named crimes. S. J. H.
Grand Rapids, Mich,, Sept. 1, 1881.
Am sitting in depot writine; this. On my way
to Little Traverse church, Mich., to attend Feast.
Geo. Long.
Camp Creek church, McDonough Co., 111.
The members of Camp Greek church had their
council meeting, Aug. 27. P^^ace, love and union
prevail. Communion meeting, Oct. 15 and 16.
John L. Msyees.
Garrison, Iowa, Sept. 5.
Had a hailstorm on the niglit of the 3rd. The
hail was quite Urge, measuring from 7 to 10 inches
in circumference. Kot much damage done, except
to fruit. J. M. KlDENOUK.
CJirleton, STeb., Sept. 4, 1881.
Our feast has just closed. Truly the members
of the Brithel church bad a glorious feast! Minis-
ters present from Kearney, Exeter, B atrice anrt
York Co. Bro. Eli S. Rothreck was elected to the I
ministry. Yesterday had fine weather, but to-day
the wind riddled our tent. Levi Hofferd.
Centerview, Mo., Sept. 6, ISSl.
Love-feast at Crescent Hill, Bates Co., Mo., was
held under an arbor at residence of Bro. Wm.
SwitzHr, on the 4th inst. Communicants all en-
joyed the occasion. This is known as the Mound
church. A choice v.'as made for a deacon, which
fe 1 iipon our young brother Simon Fansler, not
quite 19 years old. May be have the grice neoes-
_ sary for the work. The Master's work seems to be
moving on at this place.. Brethren traveling
through, will give them a call. Address t\ M.
Peck, Archie, Cass Co., or John Knisley, Adrian,
Bites Co. A. Hutchison.
Cerro Gordo, 111., Sept. 7, 18S1.
Bro. John Metzger is in t>t. Louis ; has a hall
rented, and two applicants for baptism. Interest
increasing. I go to his assistance in a dav or two.
Let all pray for the success of the St. Louis mis-
sion. We expect to preach a month.
D. B. Gibson.
and died as stated above. The husband was tele-
graphed for, but did not reach the place in time to
attend the funeral, services by J. H. Moore from
James 4:1-1. ,( * *
SHANK.— Aug. 10, in West Branch, 111., Vernie
May, daughter of Bro. John F. and sister H'len
M. Shank, aged 2 months and 28 da.vs. J. F. S.
HENDERSON.— Near West Branch, Richland
Co., Wis., Samuel L., son of Michael and Nancy
Henderson, a5,ed 5 years, 1 mon' h and 11 days."
FU Z.— Near Panora, Iowa, in the Coon River con-
gregation, sister Mary Anna, wife of Eld. John
Fitz, aged 65 years, 2 months and 3 days.
J. D. HAUGnTELIN.
HERR.— Aug. 21, ISSl.nearMoun.tville, Lancaster
Co., Pa , Anna, wife of B. N. Ilerr, aged 45 years,
10 months and 14 days. L. E. Nkivoomer.
FRANK.— In Sugar Valley church, near Eastville,
Pa., Aug. 21, 1881, Matilda SaMlla, daughter of
Amos Miles and Delilah I'rank, aged 3 days.
A . Sheoyer.
FRICK.— In San Diego, Cal , Aug. IS, Martin Gar-
field, twin son of Bro. Wesley B. and sister Liz-
zie Frick, aged 11 week>.
ARMANTROUT.-In Yellow River church, Mar-
shall Co , Ind., Aug. 25, sister Margaret Alice,
daughter of Bro. George and sister Julian Ar-
mantrout, aged 20 years, 3 months, and 18 days.
THOMAS.— In Kosciusco Co., Ind„ A ug. 27, friend
Andrew Jackson Thomas, aged 53 years, 4 mon.,
aEdiedays.
^TUMP.— In Elkhart Co., Ind., Aug. 28, infant son
of friend Abraham and Lovina Stump, aged 5
months and 28 days.
HOWER.— A'lg. SO, in Nappinee, Ind.,'Bro. Chris-
tian Ilower, of heart dropsy.
WAGNER.- In the West Branch church, Ogle Co.,
111., William II., son of John A., and Mary Wag-
ner, aged 37 years and 10 days.
Fuaeral Aug. 29th. Sermon by Eld. Edmond
Forney, assisted by M S. Newcomer at the Breth-
ren church, to a large and sympathizing concourse
of people.
DALE.— At his home, 5 miles west of Chariton,
Lucas Co., Iowa, July 19th, Bro. Adam Dale,
aged 71 years, 6 months and 3 days.
HOOVER.— In Norway, Oregon, July 4 , Bro. Aa-
ron Hoover, aged 58 years and 8 months.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
^^lUn ^^\u\u
Bleflsed aie the dead which dlelfi the Lord. — Bev. U: 13.
HODGE —Near Lanark, 111., Ora Hodge, daughter
of Mark M. and Susan R. Hodge, Sept. 4, 1881,
aged two years, eleven months and fifteen days.
Sister Hodge had come with her children from
Iowa to visit htr parents, Ezra .slifer's, near Lai-
ark, when one of her twin girls look the diptheria
S°Ft. 18 at 2 P. M., Cornel! , Livingstone Co., 111.
Sept. 23, at 10 A. M , Clear Creek church, Christian
county, III. ,
Sept. 24, at 10 A. M., Wyandot congregation, Wyan-
dot Co., O., at Bro. M. Ulrich's, 4 miles north and
one mile west of Nevada.
Sept. 24 and 25, Burr Oak, Jewell Co., Kan.
Sept. 24 and 25,.Spring Creek, Chickasaw Co., la.
Sept. 24 at 2 P. M., P abody church, Kan.
Sept. 24 and 25 at 10 A. M , Indian Creek church,
S}4 miles soutn of Kimball.
Sept. 24 and 25, Exeter church. Neb., at house of
Jos. Brubaker, 7 miles north and 2 miles eait of
Fairmont, Fillmore Co., Neb., at 4 P. M.
Sept. 29. at 2 P. M., in the Marion congregation,
Ind.
Sept. 29 and 30, at 10 A. M , Pine Creek, Ogle Co.,
111.
Sept. 30, Bear Creek, at Bro. Owen Peters', 3 miles
south-weso of Morrisouville, Christian co.. 111.
Sept. 30. in Turkey Creek congregation, Elkhart
1 Co., Ind. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Piatt Valley congregation, at house of
Bro. J P. Moomaw, two miles South of Rising
City, Butler Co., Nebraska. Meeting to continue
over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Stony Creek, near Nobleville, Ind.
Oc^ . 1st; near Longmont, Colorad j.
Oct. 1, at 2 P. M., at residence of William Goooh,
six miles east of Scandia, Kan.
Oct. 1, at 10 A. M., Thorn Apple church, Mich., 7
miles south-east of Lowell .
Oct. 1, at 10: .30 A. M., Seneca church, one and one-
half miles North of Bloomviiie, Ohio.
Oct 1, at 10 A. M„ River Falls church, Wis.
Oct. 1 and 2, Maple Valley church, Cherokee coun-
ty, towa.
Oct. 1 add 2 at 10 A. M , Deep River church, Pow-
eshiek Cl)., Iowa.
Oct. 1 and 2, 4 miles east of Harlan, Shelby Co., la
Oct. 1 and 2, Wayman Valley church, at house of
Bro. Philip H. nsel, near Edgewoad, Clayton co.,
Iowa, to commence at 2. o'clock.
Oct. 1, at 2 P. M., Monroe co. church, Iowa, at resi-
dence of David Kingery.
Oct. 1 and 2, at 4 P. M., Bethel church, Holt co.,Mo.
Oct. 1, at 5 P. M., Newton Grove church, Cass co.,
Mich.
Oct. 1 and 2, six miles south-east of State Center,
Marshall Co., Iowa.
Oct. 4, at Lnnark, 111.
Oct. 4 and 5, at 2 P. M., Franklin Grove, Leeco., Ill
Oct. 4 and 5 at 1 P.M., Waddam's Grove, 111.
Oct. 5, Santafee church Miami county, Ind.; 6
miles south of Peru; 2 miles east of Bunkerhill.
Oct. 6 at 4 P. M., Fairviow church, Appanoose co.,
Iowa.
Oct. 6, at2P. M, Howard church, Howard Co.,
Ind. Those coming by B. R. stop off at Kokomo.
Oct. 6, at 4 P. M., Pleasant Grove church, near
Lawrence, Douglas co., Kansas.
Oct. 6 and 7, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., HI.
Oct. 0 at 10 A. M., Logan churc'i, Logan co., O.
Oct. O.at 10 A M.. Springfield church. Summit CO.,
Ohio, near Mogadore.
Oct. 6 at 1 P. M., Limestone church, (Ionia) .Jewell
CO , Kan.
Oct. 7 at 4 P. M., Macoupin Creek church, Mont-
gomery CO., III., in new church, six miles south-
east of Girard.
Oct. 7, at 10 A. M., at Panther Creek, Woodford
CO., 111.
Oct. 7 at 10 A. M^, Nettle Creek church, Wayne co.,
Ind., near Hagerstovvn.
Oct. S at 10 A. M., Hudjon, ID.
Oct. 8 at 5 P. M., Portaje church, St. Joseph co ,
Ind.
Oct. 8, at 3 P. M., at Bro. Philip Smvely's, 1 and
one half miles ea't of Dorchester, Saline Co.,
Neb. Those coming by R. R., should stop off at
Dorchester.
Oct. 8 and 9, at Tearcoat, Hampshire Co , W, Va.
Oct. 8 and 9 at 10 A. M., Spring Run, Fulton co.,
111., at meeting house, 6 miles east of Prairie
< ity.
Oct. 8 and 9, Falls City church. Neb.
Oct. 8, at 10 A. M., Okaw church, near La Place
111.
Neb.,
Oct. 8 at 2 P. M.r Beatrice church, Gage co.,
8 miles south-east of Beatrice.
Oct. 8 and 9, at Fall River church, near Fredonia,
Wilson CO., Kan.
Oct. 8, Poplar Ridge church, Defiance co., O.
Oct 8, at 10 A. M., Rome churcb, Wyandot Co., 0 ,
ej.i miles north-west of Carey.
Oct. 11, at 1 P. M., Shannon, 111., to continue next
day.
DISTKICT-MEETINGS.
Oct. 4, Southern District of iflinois, Astoria church
Fulton county. 111.
^^ Several Announcemeuts for October are
crowded out, but will appeir in iui time. Please
Ibear with us.
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Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1881.
No. 36.
Kditorial Items.
Cool delightful weather.
THffiKE is nothing so stubbom as a fact.
What has become of so many of our evangelists ?
The most implacable enemy is a guilty conscience.
Praise where you can and find fault only where you
mast,
.
We can do nothing RgainSt the truth, 'but for the
truth.
The Yin dicnfor and editor are not loyal to the Brother-
hood. '
Send to "W estem Book Exchange" for catalogue of
books. ^_ .
To cultivate love and peace in the church affords a
rich reward.
President Garfield finds the pure air of Long Branch
to his adv.antage.
Brethren Metzger and Gibson are meeting with suc-
cess in St. Louis.
The catalogue of the Cassel Library is being hurried
through the press.
The houseless auflterers of Michigan are worthy of
charitable contributions.
It ia stated that 50,000 people were rendered homeless
in Michigan by the recent fire.
It is easier to start trouble m a church than to stop it.
Prevention is easier .than cure.
Bro. L. C. Klinzman, of Chenoa, Illinois, reports a
good Feast and six baptized. The church was greatly
edified.
Correspondent from Ashland writes, their College
opened on the 18th inst. Thirty-five students present at
the opening.
We leam that the Huntingdon Normal is
finely this term with unusual bright prospects,
to the Njrmal.
opening
Success
"Owe no man anything, but to love one another."
Taking the bankrupt law and paying fifty cents on the
dollar will hardly do when he makes plenty of money.
What should be done with an Elder who advocates
plainness of drets before the A. M., and then permits
his members to dress after the fashion of the world, v;ear
jewelry, and sisters to wear hats ?
, and
Mt. Mobrib has neither saloon nor billiard table,
is free firom those temptations mcident to most counti-y
towns. This is one reason why parents •:elect this place
to educate' their sons and daughters.
Blessed is the man who, if he feels himself in.jured,
will not revile nor seek opportunities of revenge. To be
hk*^ Christ, to know him — to live in him, is to be long-
suffering, kind and forbearing, even though we be abus-
ed, maligned, and cast down.
As we go to press the report of the President's health
is not so favorable.
The Methodist church is holding an Aecumenical
council in London.
A little girl in Sunday-school said that faiih was
taking (jod at his word.
There axe more announcements for Love-feasts than
we can insert io this paper.
Bro. John Hatshbarger, of Good's Mills, 'Va., con-
templates moving to Illinois.
"Let each esteem others more highly than himself,"
and all will get a due share.
For several weeks past there has been much rain in
Minnesota, so that farmers have as yet threshed very
little gram. The sti'eams are high, and continue to rise.
The U. S. mail service has been swindled over $1,500-
000 by dishonest contractors.
The drouth this year seems to be general,, and will
increase the price of provisions materially.
The carnal soldier triumphs by overcoming or slaying
hie enemy, the Christian soldier by Ijeing slain.
A good Christian m the world's esteem is never ab-
rupt, never aggre'Jsive, yet he is greatly admired.
The Progressive reports the Pennsylvania State Sun-
day-school Meeting a success. James Quinter, Isaac
Price and other prominent elders took pait in the cxer-
CIECS.
A good brother informs us that the Love-feast at See-
ly, Kansas, was well attended. Two were baptized, two
deacons and one minister elected, and D. Harader or-
dained.
Those who plant trees that others may eat the fruit,
only pay the debt they owe to others that planted trees
for them, "None liveth to himself and none dieth to
himself."
The Love-feait season is at hand with about filty an-
nouncements on our file. What a glorious season this is,
and how many thous.ind hearts will be cheered and their
strength renewed.
D. M. Miller and the editor left Lanark the 12th
for Minnesota. They began work in Le Sueur county,
that State, in December 1879 amidst violent oppositions,
but the truth has steadily gained, and the Lord's people
are being firmly established there.
A spirit of firmness to adhere to the truth of the
Gospel — to clmg to the whole Word of Life, must not be
mistaken for a spirit of intolerance. The pertinacity
of the apostles to Christ crucified was regarded as a spir-
it of folly and ignorance of the fleshly-minded.
A destructive fire passed over the eastern side of
Michigan through the counties of Huron, Tuscola, and
Sanilac, cutting a swath from ten to thirty miles in
width, and about sixty miles in length, producing terri-
ble suffering, and destroying hundreds of lives.
Every week brings us the report of some wealthy per-
son f ndowing some college. We commend Mt. Morris
College to the favorable consideration of some of our
wealthy members.
There will be an excursion from Lanark to Marion,
Iowa, Oct. 6th, to attend the Dry Creek Love-feast. The
train will leave at 3 P. M., and it is desured that quite a
number should avail themselves of this opportunity to
enjoy the holy communion with the members of Linn
county, Iowa.
Ur. p. Fahmey, of Chicago, says: "A belt railroad ia
to be built around the city to enable hundreds of manu-
facturers to move outside the limits with their factories.
It is also to induce manufacturers in the interior to move
to Chicago where thpy will have better shipping, and
rent no higher than in country towns."
We never repent of the words wehave nevr spoken.
jEven B-fool may pass for a wise man by keeping silence.
Bad company and bad books are like bad atmosphere
laden with malaria — sure to bring moral disease and
■death.
The Mormon church is doing a thriving business by
way of recruiting its members. Iniquity can flemish for
a season in this world.
Prop. Sharp baa organized a teachers' training class
in Mt. Morris College, in which there is much interest
nlanifested by those preparing to teach.
Some are tiying to trim the apple tree and are sawing
off a limb, but unfortunately they are sitting on the
limb and sawing between themselves and the trunk.
Look out for a fall.
Beo. J. M. Snyder, of Der Bri«ierbole, writes: "On
account of moving our office and brother Aschenbrenner
being ill for some time, we are behind in getting out the
German Minutes. We thmk we will have them ready
for distribution in about two weeks. Brethren, send in
your orders. $1.00 per dozen; 10 eta single copy."
Mt. Morris College Sunday-school.
The Committee appointed by Southern Indiana Dis-
trict to draft a plan for the poor and orphans, have pre-
pared and published their measure. The prospects are
encouraging, and it is to be hoped that the inatatution
when once founded and in working condition may do
much good. Good works of this kind should be main-
tained. It enlarges charity and keeps down covetouB-
ness in many of its enticing forms.
The Emperor of Russia paid a visit to the Emperor of
Germany. Such courtesies are rare among croiyne<l
■hsads, "and ^nerally have ain.important meaning.
The school was re-organized Sept. 4th. Bro. Young,
the fonner Sup't, re-elected; L. H. Eby, Ass't Sup't;
Maggie Barkley, Sec.; Sadie Price, A^s't Sec: Katie
Price and Mahlon Lichty, Choristers; A. W. Vaniman,
ffieas. JJumber of teachers, 9 ; number of scholars, 1 16. | effort of self-denial f—Free Methodist
An organ of a supposed holiness church says: "Many
poor women are kept from the church in the morning,
and some at night, because they shrink from contracting
their poverfy and plainness with the wealth and show
of the richer classes. We cannot hope to correct this
feeling in the poor. What, then, can be done? This:
let it become fashionable and be regarded as a matter of
good taste to be plain at church. If the ladies who are
the leader? in society will take this in hand, it can be
carried through and be the means of great good. Now,
cannot sensible and godly women be persuaded for
Christ's sake, and the sake of the poor, to make thia
562
TELE BRETHREN ^T TVORK.
For Iho Brethren at Work
^ „ IN MEMOBIAM.
t-*
BT E C. 8NAVELT.
[Lines to brother and sister B. F. Bouser on the death
•f their child.]
In a lone and quiet chamber
There's an empty little bi d,
With no print upon the pillow
Of a loved one's shining head.
Little hands that used to nestle
In the pillows soft and whits,
But beneath the sheet that's folded
Lies no little form to night.
Little eyes that used to sparkle
Full of innocent delight,
Now are closed in death's embrac*s,
Placed within the coffin white.
Little ears that usad to listen
As you sang an evening song,
Now they hear no more the music;
They have joined a heavenly throng.
With intense interest did you listen
To the music as it fell,
When you heard the song, "White Robes"
Come from lips yon loved so well.
Oh! the precious little playthings!
Let us put. them out of sight,
Lest our hearts should grieve too sorely
For the little one to-night.
When the evening shadows gather
Lone and sad you sit and weep.
Now there's no need of singing.
For jour loved one's gone to sleep.
Ah! we know it is a sorrow —
One which none but parents feel.
We entreat you, look to Jesus;
He can all oar sorrows heal.
Yes your Davy is an angel
In a brighter clime above,
Waiting for yoa, father, mother.
In a home where all is love.
Do not wish him back: no never,
To this world of sin and woe.
For he's resting now with Jesus,
Where the wicked never go.
Oh ! then try to meet your darling
In our Father's home above.
There to sing and live forever
With the friends we dearly love.
Lord we implore thy gracious care,
Do thou from evil shun.
And aid them in this trying hour
Now to say, "Tiiy will be done."
Bayard, Ohio. .. - -
For the BrelbreD at Work .
TO BASBABA S. SHIBK.
Y
l>ear Sister: —
OUR letter of-
-irade me glad.
It tastes of Jesus, and smells like
Lebanon. Nothing pleased me more
than that "jou felt it jour (?u(y to
write me." This is as it should be.
Although I am dependent on others for
subsistence, I never accept a penny as a
matter of chariti/. I h&ve a small an-
nuity, coined out of the blood and
sweat of my sainted parents, which
partly covers my wants. But if my
pen-ministry is of benefit to any scul,
it is only in accordance with Divine
arrangement that such souls be impress-
ed with a sense of duty to sustain it.
1 Cor. 9: 11, 14.
You admire my pen-preaching be-
cause I am not ashamed of the Cross.
Ah, sister, are we never ashamed ? Does
the flesh never get the mastery ? Nev-
er ? It is a rare and grand matter to be
so dead with Christ, that we know no
man after the flesh, not even ourselves.
God must be our other and Better self,
or we are unwedded, save to the devil.
Ke that consults not the will of God
in all he does is no Christian. The
word is our guide, and the Holy Ghost
interprets the word. These two make
us wise unto salvation. It is a great
achievement to "cast down imagina-
tions, and every high thing that exalt
eth itself against the knowledge of God,
and bring into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ." 2 Cor. 10:
5. This requires "a weapon which is
mighty through God to the pulling
down of strongholds." Nothing but
the Cross will answer. We must be
crucified with Christ, and rise into His
life. Henceforth we have a Christ
mind, a Christ heart — we think and
feel with Him. His disposition, aims,
and means are ours. The carnal
mind is enmity against God. We have
at present many in the church who
bloat themselves to bursting with car-
nality, writing and speaking great
swelling words of empty vehemence in
the name of religion, trampling on the
blood of Jesus and spurning the cross,
while they impetuously vociferate, ''Glo
ry to God in the highest, peace on
earth, good will to men." The eye of
prophecy saw them, and the pen of in-
spiration portrayed them, eighteen hun-
dred years ago. 2 Tim. -S : 1-9. God
has them tethered, and they cannot
foam out their shame over the barriers
of his providence. The Cross is for
Christians. To this let us cling.
Adultery is the lowest sin of the flesh.
Malice is the crowning sin of the spir-
it. One is brutish ; the other, devilish.
It is no uncommon thing for monsters
of "spiritual wickedness" to clamor for
the blood of those whose sins are as
piety compared with their own. A soul
who blackens another for the pleasure
of doing it, is steeped in the very es-
sence of the Eed Dragon. "Father
forgive them, for they know not what
they do." This speaks of self-crucifix-
ion. To breathe it and to mean it and
to live it, is the very essence of the In-
carnation. The contrary temper is
damnation, inevitable and eternal. No
parley with the flesh. The cross makes
thorough work. Christ was dead, dead.
"Ye are dead, and your life is hid with
Christ in Gody This is the sum of
salvation. We glory in the Cross. Do
we? C. H. Balsbaugh.
For the Brettuea Bt Work.
GOD IS LOVE.
BT C HOPE.
LESSON I.
''The Son of Man came to seek and save
that which was lost."— Luk^l9: 10.
TT often happens that God permits
-*- the adversary of man to rail his chil-
dren in order to make them feel their
lost condition, and often the Holy
Ghost presses the conviction of sins into
their conscience so as to make them ab-
hor their sins and cry out, "Miserable
man that I im; who shall deliver me
from the body of death?" Then is the
time to exercise faith and not rely on
mere feeling. Then is the time to cling
to the promises of Jesus Christ, and
not to past experience. Many are in
such moments shaken like a fig-tree, —
they cast down all their unripe fruit,
and feel their utter helplessness and
their lost condition. They lament this
a? the most feared event in their lives,
but it should be our most useful mo-
ment, and something to strengthen our
faith. We should not be as a reed car-
ried to and fro by the wind; for to reap
the benefit of such grace and to see it,
is some of God's hidden manna, some
of his strong meat for your Christian
manhood, some of heaven's best "cordi-
als," given you by the great Physician.
Struggle not against such convictions,
but open your eyes, gaze at your own
self; hide not, excuse not, but admit
and confess the Truth to. whoever it is
that brings the accusation; and cling to
the horn of the altar.
"The Son of man came to seek and
save that which was lost;" and your
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563
joy, your strengtii, your usefulness, wil-
be multiplied a thousand times, and
your peace be greatly increased, if you
come to him. I remember well how
often in former years I 8trugc;led with
Sitan wh. n he accused me; but was, so
to speak, t-rn to pieces. But siace I
got -force to admit: "It is all through
you, S'tan; and what is wors", you had
not made mo half so black as I am, but
Jesus came to seek and save that which
was lost ; and since you prove to me I
am lost, you j ist prove to me that I am
the one Ocrist came to seek and save."
Since that day I overcam^ the wicked
one, and got, to a great extent, free from
his railing, for he did not like to come
and help me to be strong in faith to
ward God.
The same holds good towards a
fro wain g and mocking world. When
ever I have admitted my faults and
told them: "It is much worse than you
think; but Jesas came to seek and save
sach, hence his salvation is for me;"
they will soon depart and keep quiet.
But if you try to make excuses, try to
defend yourself, you only put oil to
their fire. And when the Holy One
sifts you or puts you in the fire, i' will
only cause you to make the oven seven
times hotter by excuses, and screening
from a full self-condemnation. Admit,
confess, but tell him, "Dear Savior, I
am black; but you have covenanted in
baptism to be my husband; only give
me a letter of divorce when I cease to
believe on thee. I am utterly lost by
nature; but you were made sin for me.
Yea, you aid yourself, you came to seek
and save that which was lost; you came
to seek and save me, more than all oth-
ers; for you prove to me by your heav-
enly convictions that I am the chief of
sinners, lost, lost more than any one
else.
Dear brethren and sisters, take a
glance at him; look on the Lamb that
beareth the sins of the world. Look
in fai-h; see it was for you he bled, and
died and rose. You will soon hear
him say, "Thou hast ravished my heart,
my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravish-
ed my heart with one of thine eyes.
Turn away thine eyes from' me, for they
have overcome me." Solouion's Song.
You will hear his highpriesiHy inter-
cessions in your behalf, and reato^ the
full meaning of his promises," It ^e
confess our sins he is faithful and right-
eoijB t ) forgive our sins, and cleanse us '
from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:
9.
AVhat a wonderful love God must
have to his children, that he will for-
give them! Just think of it; his right-
eousness is your guarantee that he will
forgive your sins and cleanse you from
all unrighteousness. Up, then and con-
fess! Up, then, and come with humble
boldness to the throne of grace and re-
ceive help in time of need! Cease
once and forever to hide, to make ex-
cuses and to defend yourself; nay, rath-
er "Lay your back, your body, as the
ground and as the street, to thine ad-
versaries to pass over," for thus said
thy Lord and thy God. "Behold I
have taken out o^ thine hand the cup
of trembling, even the dregs of the
cup of my fury; thou shalt no more
drink it again." Isa. 57: 22, 23.
For the Brethren at Work.
THE GREATNESS AND GOODNESS
OF GOD.
BT S 0 LASKINS.
G\ OD is great in goodness, and good
' in greatness. In providence and
in the works of nature the power an-i
majesty of God are displayed. "He is a
spirit, and they that worship him must
worship him in spirit and truth." He
said, "Let there be light and there was
light." The sun obeys his voice, and
the stars of heaven appear at his com-
mand, lie is Alpha and Omega, the
beginning and the end, the first and the
last, the one Jehovah, "the only true
God." Heaven is his throne, and the
earth is his footstool. He reigneth, a
king forever, and is clothed with majes
ty, from honor and glory. He is able
to destroy both body and soul in hell.
To his enemie.' he is "a consuming fire,"
but showeth mercy unto thousands of
them that love him and kee^j his com-
mandments. He killeth and he maketh
alive; he bringeth down the mighty
from their seats, and exaltetli them of
low degree. He maketh poor and he
maketh rich. He feedeth the fowls of
the air, and clotheth the lillies of the
field with more splendor than the glory
of Solomon; and so extensive is his
providential care that not a sparrow
falleth to the ground without his notice.
He "raiseth the stormy wind" or "mak
eth the storm a calm." He causeth it
to rain upon the just and upon the un-
j Qst. He turneth rivers into a wilder-
„ °6s or dry ground; a fruitful land into
barrenness, or a dry desert into a fertile
meadow.
The sublime description of the maj-
esty, glory, and infinite greatness of
God, in the fortieth chapter of Isaiah,
is as much superior to the loftiest de-
scriptions which unassisted poets and
historians have given of the iJeity,
as the God it represents is superior to
the idols which they extolled. "Who
hath measured the waters in the hollow
of his hand, and meted out heaven with
the span, and comprehended the dust
of the eiirth in a measure, and weighed
the mountains in scales and the hills in
a balance? Behold the nations are as a
drop in a bucket, and are counted as
the small dust of the balance; behold,
he taketh up the isles as a very little
thing. All nature before him is as
nothing, and they are counted to him
less than nothing and vanity." Survey
this great and wonderful universe. Be-
hold its oceans, in themselves a watery
world; its great subterranean caverns
are wonderful to behold, yet, to God its
vast and fathomless oceans are so insig-
nificant that he measures their waters
in the hollow of his hand. Behold the
heavens; the sun, the moon, the stars of
light are his handiwork. How brilliant
is their glory, how immense their dis-
tance ; but God meteth out the heavens
with a span.
Let us glance at the unsearchable
wisdom and infinite knowledge of God.
He is the Lord of Hosts, wonderful in
counsel. He seeth in secret. He search-
eth all hearts and understandeth all the
imaginations thereof. The Lord look-
eth from heaven ; he beholdeth all the
children of men; he considereth their
works; he beholds his children with
peculiar love. "The eye of the Lord
is upon them that fear him, upon them
that hope in his mercy, to deliver their
soul from death ; to show himself strong
in the behalf of them whose heart is
perfect towards him." Should any
wish to hide themselves from his all-
piercing eye it is impossible, for "in
him we live, move, and have our being."
The Psalmist David in speaking of
the infinite greatness of God, says:
"Whither shall 1 go from thy spirit, or
whither shall I flee from thy presence?
U I ascend up into heaven, thou art
there; if I make my bed in hell, behold
thou art there; if I take the wings of
the morning, and dwell in the utter-
most parts of the sea, even thy hand
5t>4
"X'liili BirtiiCTiliilijN .AJr WOiiM^
shall lead me, and thy right hand shall
hold me; if I say, 'Surely the darkness
shall cover me,' even the night shall be
light about me. Yea the darkness hid
eth not from th^e; but the night shineth
as the day; the dsrkness and the light
are both alike to thee."
This great and good God whom we
adore is holy and amiable in the high-
est degree. There is none holy as the
Lord. He is "glorious in boldness."
Just and true are his ways, venerable
and lovely in his holiness; he is, if pos
siLlp, still more lovely in his goodness
and mercy.
He is kind to the unthankful and the
wicked. He is the Father of the ngtt
ecus, "and like as a father pitietli his
children, so the Lord pitieth them that
fear him, for he kuoweth our frame; he
remembereth that we are dust." He
hath proclaimed his name Jehovah God,
merciful, long-suffering and abundant
in goodness and truth. The fountain
of his goodness sends forth many
streams. He is not willing that any
should perish, but that all should come
unto him and live.
The world might drink at the ocean
of his love, and that ocean would still
be full. He giveth grace and glory, and
no good thing will be withheld from
them that walk uprightly. "As the
heaven is high above the earth, so great
is his mercy towards them that fear
him." When God gave us his Son, he
gave us an infinitely greater gift than
the world. The Creator is infinitely
more glorious than the creature. God's
love to his people is from everlasting to
everlasting. God can make innumera-
ble worlds by the word of his mouth.
He has but one Son — his only Son —
whom he spared not, but gave him to
the death of tha C/oss for us all.
Abhor thysflf, O wretched sinner,
for having offended him, for he is love.
What are all thy friends and their love
compared to his love — his love that
reaches earth and heaven? Joy is dif
fused through all the immense regions
of heaven. And why? Because God
is love. Myriads of happy spirita ex-
ult there in holiness and happiness and
never fading glory; for God is their
friend. He pours the tide of joy through
their abodes; he lights up their eternal
day. All they have, all they are, all
that heaven can furnish and eternal life
bestow, all is the gift of God, Sinner,
is this.God thy God? He is. Then re- 1
joice; for God is love. The Friend of
angels is thy friend. Then come unto
him, though you be weary and heavy
laden under the burden of sin, and he
will give rest to your soul. He can
take away also all the burden of your
griefs. No one comforts like Christ.
Come to him hungering and thirsting.
He IS the bread that came down from
heaven; he ia the "water of Life." Cry
to him, ' Lord give me hidden manna.
Give me the water that thou gavest the
woman of Samaria at Jacob's well.
Yea, pour floods upon me, for I am poor
and needy, and thirsty, too." Come as
a condemned criminal to Christ — your
advocate with God. Your crimes are
many and great; ihe law pronounces
you accursed, but Jesus will undertake
your case. He is now pleading for you;
hear him crying, "Father, spare him, I
died for him,"
He is a friend that sticketh closer
than a brother. To be with him and
like him is heaven. Obey him in all
things. Honor, love, and serve him
even unto death. Let your heart go
out after him; let your hands work for
him; let your feet walk in his paths
R<^gard none of his commands as insig-
nificant and grievous. He is wisdom,
righteousness, and redemption. He is
more; yea his word is life. His smile
is joy-
Friendly reader, before we part, (we
may never have the opportunity again,
God only knows) let me urge you to
seek the Lord while he may be. found.
Vou have a soul worth millions of
worlds. It needs salvation because it is
lost. If you are ever saved, you must
be willing to be saved, God will not
force you, but he invites and earnestly
entreats you to come to him. Be as
sured that the last sentence will be pass-
ed up'on you according as your works
in this life are good or bad. There ia
a glorious heaven and a dreadful hell,
in one of which the judgment of God
will soon fix your soul, there to abide
forever. Consider that the glories of
heaven are worth all your pains and
care; that hell is so terrible as to make
you double your efforts to escape it.
All the riches, honors and pleasures of
earth are poor gain to him who must
soon lie down in sorrow and dwell in
everlasting burnings. Prepare to meet
thy God.
Larkin's Factory, Yn.
For the Brethren at Wort.
ONLY A MODESl" DRESS.
BY JOHN HAESHBARGEK.
A S there has been so much so much
■^-^ discussion and trouble in the
church about this "dress question," I
feel it my duty to raise my pen to vin-
dicate the truths connected with it,- to
make a final disposition of it and have
it settled once for all and forever. All
who claim membership with the Breth-
ren, agree that our dress for both male
and fsmale should be plain and modest.
Upon this there is a unity, and for its
authority is claimed a "thus saith the
Lord," which can never be invalidated
or effaced. We call particular atten-
tion to this fact: that we are sei^mingly
all united, and do agree upon a restric-
t'on of dress, requiring plainness and
modesty, which is backed up by a "thus
saith the Lord." At this point all agree
to drive and rivet a pin whi-jh cannot
be drawn, (Do not forget this). The
term plf),in, when defined, signifies be-
ing void of extraneous beauty or
ornament, something homely. The
term moderation or modesty, signifies
being restrained within due limits of
propriety in the absence of arrogance
and presumption, not making show and
parade, not glaring or showing, unas-
suming, etc. Now remember in this
particular there is no reference to our
general character and deportment, but
refers to dress only. Then we notice
that this plain and modest dress shall
be void of extraneous, outside beauty,
or ornament; and it is to be restrained
within the limits of propriety in the
absence of arrogance. Thus we get a
restraint to the flesh in the absence of
pride, which embraces all the affections
and lusts of the flesh. And further-
more, this dress is to be of such a char-
acter as not to make a show or parade.
Parade signifies a pompous exhibition,
and ostentatious pride, which originat-
ed with the dtvll, and has no place
in the church of God.
In connection with this we 'quote the
following language from Peter: "As
obedient children, not fashioning your-
selves according to your former lusts in
your ignorance." 1 Pet. 1 : 14. Here
Peter commands us not to fashion ac-
cording to former lusts in ignorance;
not after the dictations of the adversary
through the flesh, buc just to the re-
verse, which is according to the above
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565
specified form of plainness and mod-
esty.
Fashion signifies the prevailing mode
or stjle, especially of dress. 'Be not
conformed to this world," etc. E,om.
12:1. Conform -signifies to shape in
accordance with; to make like; to bring
into harmony or agreement with. This
also includes the dress and fashion
spoken of by Peter, which Paul posi-
tively affirms shall not be after the form
of the world, but that we should be
transformed, which signifies to change
the form and fashion which was after
the world in our ignorance, and bring
into harmony or agreement with the
adorning of modest apparel as taught
by the apostle to Timothy. Hence we
learn that modest apparel includes
everything that is required by the
church on the dress question. She re-
quires just what Paul does in reference
to dress; that is, to restrain all the afl:'ec-
tions and lusts in the absence of arro
gance and presumption, not glaring,
not for show', or parade. This includes
and condemns every style gotten up by
the world. Hence the Christian must
of necessity, as an evidence of Scriptural
modesty, conform to a style that will
exclude all and every item above nam-
ed belonging to the world and is con
demned in the Gospel, And as I stated
before upon this point, "we all agree to
stick and rivet the pin," there is no go
ing back on that. Though some one
will say that this plain modest dress
will not exclude all of this arrogance,
show and pomp, that is true. Faith
which worketh by love and purifieth
the heart only can do that; yet trans
formation, as above presciibed, is the
only evideiice of an exclusion of all
this pride and arrogance from the heart,
and there can be no sound in-the faith
Christian without it, be assured of that,
no more than they can be partakers at
the gambling table and dancing hall,
the horserace, or any other such grati-
fications of the flesh; and no one who is
sound m the faith retaining the charac
teristics of a Christian will oppose the
church or Annual Meeting while en
deavoring to fixa plan to bring both
lay members and officials to conform
more strictly to plainness and the mod-
est dress required by the Gospel and
the church. There is a great deal said
about law, and that Annual Meeting is
not authorized to make laws. N>>w let
us in a brief way impartially investi-
gate that matter. Law is generic, and
in the following connection denotes
whatever is commanded by one who has
a right to demand obedience. A stat-
ute law is a particular law. Common
law is a rule of action which derives
its authority from long usage, etc. Reg
ulation law is a limited, and often tem-
porary, law intended to secure some
particular end or object. The church
or Annual Meeting does not make stat-
ute laws, edicts, or decrees, but makes
regulation laws or union laws by which
to regulate its members and transact all
the business of the church; and a part
of its business is to fix some plan to
bring every individual member, as well
as every local congregation, to the one
and same modest style of dress as ad-
vocated in this article, and acceded to
by all parties, and strictly to obey the
Gospel in all things.
Good's Mills, Ya.
plain hat or any other kind of hat.
When we belonged to the world we
dressed and acted like the world ; but
Jesus chose us out of the world, and
we do not want to gT back and get
entangled therein. We speak from ex-
perience ; we know what a slave fash-
ion makes of us. She shows no mercy
whatever. Then God forbid that any
who have taken the name of Jesus
should ever fall in her power again.
Ceylon, Ind.
For the Brethren at Work.
REASON TOGETHER.
LIFE A MIGHTY RIVER.
BT EMMA WATSOS.
SISTER F. E. Teague's article,— "In
Union There Is Strength" — sets
forth my sentiments so precise that 1
cannot let it pass in silence. O dear
brethren and sisters, would it not be
better to clasp hands and re-unite our
efforts in bringing peace and union in
ths church ? Do you not think we
can accomplish more for the Lord in
this way than by dividing? 0 may all
of our dear brethren who think of with
drawing from the Brotherhood, stop
and reflect what will become of such a
movement; it will not only divide dis
tricts, but it will come closer home: it
will be father against mother, children
against parents, and God. only knows
where it will end.
There is an old saying, and it seems
a true one, "United we stand, divided
we fall." ' Come, let us reason togeth
er," says the apostle, and do not let us
fall out by the way. Yes, indred, we
need the assistance of all the Brethren
to help us fight the enemy. We dare
not stop to quarrel and wrangle ; it will
only be -giving Satan a chance to gain
ground among us. While we have
Brethren who are advocating the sis-
ter's "plain" hat, and trying to convert
the church to the world, let such be
dealt with according to the Gospel, and
the church will be relieved of a great
deal of trouble, for we do not want a
T IFE bears us on like the current of
-^ a mighty river. Our boat at first
glides down the narrow channel through
the playful murmurings of the little
brook and the windings of its happy
borders. The trees shed their blossoms
over our young heads; the flowers on
the brink seem to offer themselves to
our hands. We are happy in hope, and
we grasp eagerly at the beauties around
us, but the stream hurries us on, and
still our hands are empty.
Our course in youth is along a wider
and deeper flood, and amid objects
more striking and magnificent. We are
animated by the moving picture of en-
joyment and industry which passes be-
fore us; we are cited by some short-liv-
ed SUCCESS, or depressed and made mis-
erable by some equally short-lived dis-
appointment. But our energy and our
independence are both in vain. The
stream bears us on, oar joys and our
griefs are alike left behind us. We may
be ship-wrecked, but we cannot anchor.
Oar voyage may be hastened, but it
cannot be delayed; whether rough or
smooth, the river hastpns toward its
home till the roaring of the ocean is
in our ears and the to=sing of the waves
is beneath our keel, and the land lessens
from our eyes and the floods are lifted
up around us, and we take our last
leave of the earth and its inhabitants,
and of our further voyage there is no
witness but the Infinite and Eternal.
And do we still take so much anxious
thought for further days when the days
which have gone by have so strangely
and so uniformly deceived us I Can we
still set our hearts on the creatures
of God when we fi.ad by sad experience
that the Creator only is permanent?
Or shall we not rather l.iy aside every
weight and every sin which doth so eas-
ily beset us, and think ourselves hence-
forth as way-faring persons only, who
have no abiding inheritance?
— Selected hy Jennie Myers.
5e>t)
"X'M.'El Bl:t:ii]TiIKE£^ .^T WiJUM^
For the Brethren at Work.
POWER OF A HUSBAND.
BY SUE L. THOMPSON.
EVERY relative duty should be enforced by
evangelical eximple?. Then v?e tliink
home could bs made pleasant without all the
responsibility being on the wiff.
We think a husband ha? a great power to
make home happy or unhappy. Paul says,
husbands love your wives, aa Christ loved the
church and gave himself for it. Thus ought
men to love their wives, to be tender atd kind
and provide for their comfort. As he is the
head of th? family, he ought 10 go ahead and
set a good example.
If these rules were followed we think there
would be many morfl pleasant wives. The
woman needs comfort; she has her manifold
infirmities besides the household cares and
duties, and olten, with a fretful baby, she spends
many a sleepless night.
If a man would be thought superior in
knowledge or wisJom, let him show it by not
taking offence at trifles, and by giving up
some of his hi mors and inclinations to oblige
his wife, and by not irritating fcer to get angry
at him. There are in all css^s manifold de-
fects in the present state of human nature, and
often offences are committed ; yet this does not
alter our duty to each other.
If husbands will love their wives as Christ
loved the church, and be as kind as the Gospel
requires; then if the wife is not pleasant acd
will not reverence her husband, we think she
must be a tyrant.
Parsons, Kan .
THE MERCIES AND BLESSINGS
OF GOD.
BY LEWIS A. EDWAKDS.
^PEE world has no store of bread laid np for
X years to come. Let the producing pow-
er of Gjd, which works in all the natural
world, suspend its powers for a single year.
Let Summer and Winter pass, and no seed
sprout, no buds burst, no verdure clothe the
fields, no flowers adorn the plants, no fruit
hang pendant upon the boughs, and the larger
portion of the human family must perish. One
single unfruitful year would consign most of
our race to a lingering and painful death.
And how strange it is to the natural eye ihat
this event, in the course of time, should never
occur. There have been local famines; but a'-
ways, in some parts of the world, there has been
bread enough and to spare.
If Canaan sufiFers want, Egypt has corn in
store laid up for her. If India feels the press-
ure of need, Earops has provisions to supply
her; but let these dearths become universal and
the history of our rice would soon be told.
How wonderful that through all the years of
sin and rebellion the bountiful hai.d of God
has still poured its gifts upon a lost world, still
sendeth bis rain on the just and unjust; still he
cp3D8 his hand in bounty to those who despiee
his claims and neglect his messages of love
through all the years with unchanging tender-
ness and fidelity he keeps that promise made
to our race when they entered upon the pos-
session of the world as it emerged fiom the wa-
ters of the dsluge: 'Whi'.e the earth remaineth,
seed time and harvest and the changes of the
seasons shall not cease."
The world may not believe in God ; but they
must accept of His provisions; they may bias
pheme His name, but they must eat of the
bread His hand bestows; ttiey may dei'pise the
riches of His goodness and forbearance and
long-suflfering, yet every hour they aie pension-
ed on His bounty, they are creatures of His
care. Let their hearts gloiv with thankfulness
as his hand bestows each good and perfect gift,
and let them remember that while G d leaves
not himself without a witness in that He does
gocd and gives us the things we necessarily
nee . ia life, filling our hears with gladness
Yet it is for us, His children, who know more
of his love than nature reveals, to tell to the
world the story of His love and turn them from
mortal vanities to serve the living God, and to
wait for his Son from heaven. This is the
problem of the Christian life, to be in the
world, but not of it — to walk among men who
kno iv not Christ in the round of daily dutieg
and yet be steadily moving heavenward; to be
conscious of the beauties of our earthly home
and its wealth of material enjoyments;
to know the movinga of appetite and the
tender enticements of ease, and be dead to them
and alive to Christ. Christianity wrought
wonderful changes and improvements in so-
ciety; it has extended knowledge, cherished
education and founded an exalted code of laws
and manners, elevating human nature until all
must admit that man is elevated by its teach-
ings. Tte world has conformed to Christianity
in so many difF rent directionp, it 13 an active
element in civilization that wields unbounded
influence, it demands toleration by law and
protection from all who are willing to be gov-
erned by grace.
WasllingtOD, Co., Ark.
NO CROSS, NO CROWN.
BY LEVI lONGAJTECKE'E
AS the humble follower of Christ wends his
way through this life, he meets with a
great many crosses which are burdensome to
his soul; but thanks be to God! He has promis
ed that "To him that overcometh I will give a
crown of life."
When we consider the meaning of the word
"cross," we must bear in mind that it is some-
thing that is burdensome. We are command-
ed by our Lord that ''If any man will come un-
to me, let him deny himself and take up his
cross daily and follow me." Thus we fiod that
it is a cross to our carnal nature to follow
Christ; for we learn by experience that the
carnal mind craves after the things of thii
world and is not subject to the law of God,
neither indeed can be. We learn from the
above passage that each one is to"takeupbi^
own cress and not another's cross; showing us
that it is an individual cress, and that we are
not merely to take up the cross, but to take it
up daily. By this we understand that each one
of us has a daily cross to bear. We are to take
heed to the above command; for no one will
deny that "Where there is no cr(\ss there is no
crown.'' In looking over ihe Ctiiistian world,
we fiud sjme denomiuatioas setting down tbis
command as non-essential, and others, that
the command is of no consi quence, thinking it
would be too great a cross to obey them, that
ttie p.jet truly says:
But alas, when they are hearing
That we are to he cross-heaiing
If wfc would disciples be
Oh how few do theQ agree.
Yes indeed but lew consent to take upon
themselves the whole doctrine of the cross.
The many, and '^ould to God that they were
not by far tho greater number of so-called
Christian professors, tal e upon them only so
much of the doctrine of Cbri-,t as may b^ agree-
able to themselves, i e., to ih^ir carnal and the
rest — the crost — '.h=y lay a-ide. Ytt they
think because they have the miin piece, aa if
they had taken the cross of Christ upon them-
s=-lvep, and do not see, or will not see that they
are wanting that part precisely, which maki s
the cross, snd oh, what a loss! fjr no doubt the
saying will rt-maia true, 'No crosrs no crown."
Coiiimbiauin, Ohio.
For Ihe Brethren at Work,
RESPONSIBILITY SOMEWHERE.
BY A LOVER CF COKSISTEKCY.
ONCE upon a time, while assisting the
brethren in conducting a protracted meet-
ing in a certain locality, an intelligent and in-
teresting young lady (a brother's daughter) be-
came concerni d in regard to her eternal wel-
fare. In conversation with her, we urged her
to surmount all hindering obstacUs and come
to Christ; but the answer was, "There w
, the resident rainialer, I have heard
him preach with all his might, against the
prideof life, fashions, luts of the flesh, etc,
while he is a perfect slave to tobacco, and he
scarcely closed his sermon until he had bis
mouth fidi d with the vile si uff. I think he is
very inconsistent, and that hU is just one of the
very wcrst fashions there i*.'
■The thought has been impressed on ray mind,
and I send it forth for the consideration of
other mind?. Somebody is responsible in
this, as "well as numerous other cases, not only
in regard to the use of the "weed," but also
other ineonsistenciei. Ob! Brethren let us be
careful that we do not stand in the wav of sin-
ners. Better make great sacrifices. God for-
bid that through those habits and inconsisten-
cies of ours we should destroy ''them for whom
Christ died ;" rather let your "light so shitie
that others may be constrained, with u^, to
glorify our Father in heaven."
How strongly a man loves is not to be
measured by the flime of the impulse that he
has at any hour or at any moment. It is what
he is, what he is willing to do and sufF-r for
another that measures how much he lover.
The mere outgushiiig of emotion is one test,
but an ui.fi', one. Tie livicg one's life — not
the laying it down, but the using it fjr the ob-
ject loved — Is the highest test pissible.
A DOLLAR wrongfully obtained, is upon the
soul, as smouldering fire, which remembrance
fans to a flame.
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567
IIABY C. NORMAN, SHABON, MTSN,
ONE THING NEEDFUL.
We are tco apt to lose our compcsure ia a
harry of worldly business, too apt to find fault
AND Jesus answered and said onto her,
Martha. Martha, thou art carefal aad
troubled about many things; but one thing is
needful, and Mary hath chosen that good part
which shall not be taken away from her (Lake
10: 41, 42) Oar adorable Savior, whose graci-
ous employment it was to go about doing good,
was pleased, in one of his journeys, to call at a
friend's house. In Bethany, there dwelt in one
happy horns, L^zaras and his sisters, Martha
and Mary, all pious persons and humble dis-
ciples of the bless^jd Jesus. Martha was prob
ably the house-keeper, for it is said (verse 38)
that she received him into her house.
He, who was the Maker of all, and the Lord
of all, was, for our sakes, so poor that He had
not a place where to lay his head, no house of
his own ; but here and there, a pious person
was found, who thought it the highfst honor
to entertain Him. L jt me say here, dear breth-
ren and sisters, that Jesus, in a spiritual sense,
still stands at the door of our house, of our
hearts, and knocks for admitiance. Oh, that
we may open our hearts and most cordially re-
ceive the Heavenly Gaest. No sooner was He
seated than Ha began to instract the family in
divin3 things. Thus should we thankfully
embrace every fit opportunity of discoursina
on subjects wh ch belong to our peac9> LiS
religion have a place in the parlors aa well as
in the church.
Mary sat at Jesns' feet and heard his word,
thus an homble heart and humble poslur.-, wtll
bueome the disciples of Christ when they hear
H's Word. When Christ began his discoursp,
M«tha, as well as Mary, was attentive; for it
is said, she had a sister who also sat at His
feel ; but it appears that Martha was of an act
ive turn, and left the room to superintend the
business of the kitchen. Siie denied herself the
pleasure of continuing to regard his charming
discourse, for the purpose of niaking an abun-
dant preparation for our Lord — a preparation,
it should seem, far greater than was necessary,
and finding this care and labor too much for
her strength, she returas to the room to
complain of her sister. She came to Jesus and
said, "Lord dost thou not care that my sister
hath left me to s«v8 alone? bid her therefore
that she help me." The hospitality and gener
osity of Martha in wishing to entertain her
guest in a liberal manner is commendable to
all; but still we cannot help observing some-
thing that is not right. She had certainly lost
her temper and was improperly angry with her
sister; but more than that, she insinuated a de-
gree of censure on oar Lard himself as if H'^
were to blame for detaining her. "Dost thou
not care that my sister hath left me to seiv^
alone?'' She thought it wroLg that her sister
should indalge her ease while she was so hard
at work ; and also censured the Lord as if he
■ vera the cause of it; but while we detect this
infirmity of Martha, let us correct the s-me
fault m ourselves.
with our f llow-Christians, when they do not
come up to our standaid, and what is worse, to
murmur at cro;s providences and quarrel with
heaven itself; for this is sometimes the laMguage
of our dissatisfaction,"Lord dost thou not care"
that I am so ill, so perplexed, so percfsuted, so
distressed, so helpless? 0 let us beware of this
temper! and we shall ba angry with ourselve;,
rather than with Maiiha.
As this question was priposed to our Lord
himself, he is pleased to answer it. Mary who
was blamed remains silent, she leaves her de-
fense to an abler advocate. Jesus kindly passes
over the censure which was aimed at himself;
but fully vindicates Marj's conduct, while he
tenderly reproves Martha for her extreme anx
iet". ''Martha, Martha, thou art careful and
troubled about many things. ' Oar Lord was,
no doubt, ])lea3ed with her good intentions to
entertain Him; but he was not pleased at her
making a great feast, as if he tock delight in_a
sumptaous table. He did not covct delicacie?,
nor is He pleased with the Injury of his pro-
fessing people, nor with the great expense and
great trouble which a splendid entertainment
requires. He would have been more satisfisd
with seeing Martha sitting with Mary to hear
His instructions. He was better pleased to see
Mary in the chapsl than Martha in the kitchen.
That which most displeased Him was, that her
attention to many things obliged her, for the
present, to neglect the one thing — the great
thing that he came to her house for, namely, to
teach and instruct the family, and this was the
"one thing" to which Mary wisely confined
her attention.
Therefore we learn from the language of th»
Savior tnat he condemns the over-anxiots and
too much regarding many worldly thing?. The
caras of the world greatly obstruct the relig-
ious care of the sou!. We find that the care of
the soul is the one thing needful which the
Savior commanded to Martha. The cara o!
the soul includes the diligent use of all thrs-
means which God has appointed for its salva-
tion, the first of which is a due regard to the
Word of God; thus Mary proved her care, so
must w.
It is true, we have not now the bodily pres
ence of the Great Teacher, yet we have His
Word. We have the Gospel which He ord^fred
to be preached to all nations, and which He
promised to sanction with His spiritual pres
ence to the end of the world. This G :spel is
able to make us wise unto salvation, and it is
the power of good to all that believe.
Again, we readily admit that worldly cares,
in their proper place and proportion, are un-
avoidably, are absolutely necessary. We have
be dies ES well as souls; these mu;t be proviiled
for; and to make this provision, care and labor
are necessary. Rjligion was never designed to
make us idle. St. Paul says, that if any man
will not work, he shall not eat. Again, if any
provide not for his own (his own relations), and
especially for those of his own house (his fami-
ly), hj kath denied ths faith and U worse than
an infidel. 1 Tim. 5: S.
It is nof, therefore, against the necessaty
cares attachfd to our several stations in life
that we speak; but those cares which hinder
and obstruct the superior care of the soul,
which is the one thing needful. Let us re-
member that it was the m;-.E}' cares cf this world
ihat excluded the namsr-us persons invited to
the gospel feast (Luke 14: 16j; Lhej made many
(xcuses, and all tbtir excufes were their care
and trouble about msny thicgs, to the neglect
of the one thing needful. Dear brethren and
sisters, may we, like Msry, sit at the feet of
Jesus and receive in faith Lis divine instmc-
t ocs. This is the good part which we never
shall lose.
We look abroad, into the vain atd wicked
world, with an aching heart, to see so few who
account religion the OLB thing needful; it is
count'-d the one thing needless — the only thing
neglected and despi ed by not a few.
R;memberthe "one thing needlu" is a
weighty sentence, utterel by the lipa of eter-
nal wisdom, and that the one thing is religion,
or tee care of the soul. 'The one thing need-
ful"— a saying worthy to be written in letters
of gold, a saying worthy to be affixed in every
church, ia every house, in every heart. May
the finger of God inscribe it on our inmost
souls. H. C. K.
A FRIEND
WHO WOULD NOT
WAIT.
1 DISSIPATED young man was converted
rX at one of Mr. Moody's meetings and sub-
sequently joined Dr. Tyng's chorch in New
York. Some time afterward he met in the
city one of his former associate?, who was over-
joyed to see him, and asksd him to celebrate
(heir meeting with a drink in one rf the nei^h-
boring bar-room'. But the young Christian
refused, saying; —
"I have a friend with mc'
''I don't see any one wiih you."
"Yju can't see Him, but tie is here."
"Bring him in with yon."
"No, no "' was the final arsTer. "My friend
is Jesus Christ, and if I go in with ycu, He'll
not wfcit."
How many ten ptatio-s would a Christian
be saved from if he onl? tOLsidered -whether
Jesus would go to certain places wh'ch are
sometim'.s considered innocent and harm!r8» I
, (A')
JUDGMENT OF OTHERS.
DON'T judge a man by the clothes he wear?.
God made one and the tailor the other.
Don't judge him by his family connections
fcr Cain belonged to a very good familr.
Don't judge a man by hi= Jaiiure in life, for
many a man fails because he is t<. o honest to
succeed.
Don't jadga a man bv his speech, for the
parrot talks, but the torgue ij but an instru-
ment of sound.
Don't j.idge a man by the '^oase he iivf ■> in,
for the lizard and the rat often inha'oit the
grandest structures.
Life is not so short but that there is always
lime eiiOQgh for courtesy. Sflf command is
the main elegeance.
GoD pardons like a mother, who kisses the
c ffence into everlasting forgiveness.
568
THE BRETHREN ^T WORE:.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
SEPTEMBER 20, 1881.
M. M. ESHELMAN, Editor.
J. H. MOORE, ) „ ,. „,;.
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EDITORIAL.
AS wa4 stated in last issae, we are left in
charge of the Bbbthben at Wokk this
week) while Bro. E^elman jias gone on a mis-
aion of lore. On taking a snrrey of oar field
of labor we found the Sanctum neat, clean and
cosy — a place for everything and everything in
its place, skilfally arranged by female hands.
In the compositors' room, which is largr , airy,
and well lighted, we found everything system
atically arranged, and one ehowing by brother
Plate the foreman, disclosed to ns the whole
arrangement. We foond a hook already well
filled for each department of the paper, which
left ns bnt little to add beside the current news
as it came in. On some hooks we fonnd enoagh
for three or four papers, hence we would say
to the contributors, do not think it amiss if
your articles do not appear this week. All
mast take their turn. Now, dear readers, will
you exercise charity towards us in the editing
of this number. With the labor of the college
resting upon us in addition to E'pscial duties
that have come at this time, we will do the
best we can and trust to yoar charity.
S. Z. Shakp.
TRIP NOTES.
THE Love-feast in the Milledgeviile charch
on the 10th, was joyoui to those who par-
ticipated in the holy ordinances. Brn. J. H.,and
Wm. Moore, S. J.Harrison, David Rowland, D.
Puterbangh and the writer assbted in the min-
istry. The Brethren of Bock Cr«ek, the church
acj lining the MJledgeville church, had their
commutiion at the same time. Oa this ac-
count the number present was not so great;
still the Lord was present to bless and aid in
the work.
On the next day afcer services an election was
held for a minister. The church at a council
meeting previously agreed that those who
wished to vote by written ballot could do so.
and that these ballots should be read and count-
ed before the charch. In accordance with this
decision, each member cast his vote, those who
did not desire to vote by written ballot, voted
viva voce, bnt the three- fourths voted by ballot.
The viva voce votes were first counted, and then
one of the elders read the ballots before the
church only, while the clerks kept record. Many
in the congregation also kept a record. Bro.
Z. T. Liveneood received forty-five votes out
of a total of eighty-two, thus having a majority
over all. A good feeling seemed to pervade
the assembly, and so far as we could learn all
were satisfied with the choice. The work of
choosing officers is the work of the church, and
it is certainly not wrong for the church to
know what she does, nor wrong to say how it
shall be done. It is urged that there is danger
of spoiling brethren by an open count. Cer-
tainly there is danger; for where is there not
danger? It is dangerous to ride on the cars —
dangerous to walk the streets, still we walk
and ride all the same. Not until some are
spoiled will it be necessary to apply a remedy.
We have for sometime regarded an open count
as beneficial in the church.
Bro. Livengood is young and willing to work
in the Master's vineyard ; and we wish him
many blessings in his ministerial labors. Bro.
Moore, in a very impressive manner, gave him
the charge, and the church, with tears and ex-
pressions of tenderness, received him with the
kiss of charity and the right hand of fellow-
ship.
In the afternoon quite a number of ns at-
tended services in the Park in Lanark, and lis-
tened to a sermon by Mrs. Bargstresser. It
was replete with practical thought. In the
evening had the pleasure of meeting with the
members of the Lanark church. Here brother
Enoch Eby joined the company, but owing to
sore throat could not address the audience.
This was quite a disappointment, esppcially to
the writer. Leave at 8 P, M., to day for Min-
nesota.
lanark, Sept. 18. ^_^^^__^__
Those who sit in the darkness of infidelity
continually, can not be teachers for those who
want to find their way out from the darkness
and shadows of this life, to light and liberty in
Christ Jesus. Teaching and example must go
together before any success can be had. It is
a sl^ame for a man to attempt to teach what he
' does not practice.
D. B. RAY'S MUTENESS.
IT is now several months since the " Stein
and Ray Debate" has been before the pub-
lic in book form, and thus far Elder Ray, to
whom a copy was sent soon after its receipt
from the publishers, has not uttered a word
' oncerning the work. While it was g'oing
through tha press, he protested against its pub-
lication. But the Dabate was pnblisheJ, not-
withstanding; and the Elder was nquestid to
assist in its sale, but thas far he has been as
mute as a stone? Why this refusal to assist
in the sale of one of the '"most important de-
bates ever held" by him? Will he rise and ex-
plain? He once regarded "Tunkeriam as a
local disease to be treated locally;' but it has
proved too much for the Elder in his combat
with Bro. Stein. For the sake of bis own hon-
or,'let him come out and either confess that
he has been overwhelmingly defeated in his
"Tanker" discussion, or assist in spreading the
debate in its present form. Does he not want
his Brethren to posse si his "crashing argu-
ments" against "Tunkerism ?" Of it he once
said, "It is among the most important debates
ever held." Baptist Battle Flag, Vol. 4, Nc. 49.
Does the Elder still believe this?
GO SOMEWHERE.
DURING the last few months J. W. Ilarri-
son, a young man from Indiana, has cre-
ated considerable secsatinn in parts of Indiana
and Illinoi?, by his vehemence and appeals to
the feelings of his audiences. Recently he
preached in the Trinity M. E. church, Chicago.
Of his manner it is said:
No pulpit would haye been roomy enough to have furn-
ished space for the varied gestures, to hold in the ever-
moTing ieet of the nervous, ever-striding, this way and
that, of I he revivalist whose feet seemed to quioken in
their motions, as did his words. The platform seemed
much too little for him, fur frequently he would step
down the steps leading to the boly of the church, as if to
get nearer to the sinners whom he was endeavoring to
save, and plead with them hand in hand.
What jumping and running on the pulpit has
to do in the salvation of sinners is not clear,
since the Gospel does not require minister^
thus to appear before the people. The princi-
ples of Christianity are addressed to the will,
understanding, jadgmnt and sfFection of
man. To appeal to the feelings alone, is not
scriptural and cannot result in true convers-
ion.
His text was ' And him that cometh to me, I
will in no wise cast out." James 6: 37. A few
harried comments, and then he pictured a
young man who wanted to join a chureh —
wanttd to "go Eomewhere." The young
man was "a Methodist through and through
— was converted in that church." He liked
the Baptists, but there was too much wa-
ter there; ha liked the Presbyterians but there
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69
was too much fore ordiaatioD ; lie liked tht
Episcopalians, but these had too much prayer
book, so he went closer and closer to the,
Methodist chureb, still he wanted to go
scm-iwhere, so the "boy preacher," J. W. Har-
rison said to him:
I will tell you where to join. At tlie end of the road of
every denomination, at the closing of the path of every sect
I hear a voice as sweet as heaven' s — it is the voice of Christ
it says, *I am the wayl I am the ivay! I am the way! Join
somewhere. Go some way. He will lead you. Get re
ligion. Get virtue. Get your soul full of the love of God,
and you will go somewhere.
How diffdrent from Christ! in apostle gave
no such instruction. The Gospel is as silent
ts thfl grave on 'the road cf every denomin-
ation." As well look for beam, and pears, and
apples and grapes from a vine, as to look for
denominational roads in the Gospel of Jesus
Christ.. "Join somewhere," says Harrison,
while Christ sajs, "Come tome." "Join some
where," screams the "boy preacher," while the
apostles declare to the multitude, 'Repeat ard
be baptizad every one of you, for the remission
of sins, in the name of Jesus Christ." "Go some-
way," says this modern, excitable revivalist,
while the Gospel points to one way and one
only. Is it any wonder true vital piety is run
ning at so low an ebb? Preachers jump and
scream and say ' Go somewhere," "Get religion,"
"Get virtue," and never so much as tell the
people how or where, as did the apostles.
The preacher then told of a Christian vroman, of Boston,
who told him to get down and pray. They had not pray-
ed five minutes before, said the preacher, •*! was shouting
happy, and going down stairs two steps at a time."
Shouting happy and jamping down slept!
Are we living in a civilized country? How long
will the people take noise for Caristianity ?
When will they open their eyes and look into
the Scriptures? Where do we read that, John
prayed, shouted happy, then went "down stairs
two steps at a time?" Do not read it that way
iu the Book of God. When the multitude who
were convictad of sin asked what to do to be
saved, what did Peter do? Did he say "pray
and shout until yon get happy, then go down
stairs two steps at a time?" No wonder mil-
lions are deluded, when preachers tell the people
that the result of prayer is shoutins; and going
down stairs two step? at a time. Soon they
will be tumbling down stairs, cutting thein-
1 elves with knives and lances, and the people
will believe it is Christianity — all baeanse they
do not read the Word of God and look into
Christianity for themselves. But we will hear
this young man once more :
0, I pray that some hearts here may clap their hands
and ge. happy. It is a strange thing that sometimes,
when God is working in our heart.s, we will do very
strange things.
A little while ago he had people getting hap
py by prayer and shouting so that they ran
down stairs, but now be urges them to "clap
their hands and 8«t happy." Yes indeed, Mr.
HarrisjD, jou "lio v^ry strange things," but
please irjcuse seme ot the people if they re-
fuse to believe that it is the work of God. Th-
apostles, the Lord, the Holy Spirit, the Bible,
the church of Christ never taugbt justificitioD,
sanctification, eternal happiness by that moans.
Let the people look to their salvation by God's
ways.
GIVE US THE EEASON.
your wooden singing and non-essential hum-
drum— your haughty looks and vain manners
and then we shall ' onsider the propriety of
meeting you in holy work.
FUNERAL PREACHING.
What is the reason you Dunkard people do not attend
the State Union Sabbath-school Convention of our State at
Hastinge?. Qi'ebi.st.
Carleton, Xcb. *
I"
HOSE DoLkard pecple are a "peculinr
nation." This is what Pdter said of the
"elect according to the foreknowlebge of Giid
the Father, through the sanctification of the
spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the
blood of Jesus Christ." Stajing away f-om
Conventions that endorse celebrations, festivals,
andsectisni, is one of the pecaliariti.s of the
Dunkards; hence in this respect they resemble
the first Christians.
2. Sunday-school work is a work of the'
church ; and the chureh regards herself abun-
dantly able to do her work without going into
another organ' zition. There is not cna ex-
ample of the primitive church meetiag with
the Essenes, Saddncees and Pharisees to consult
as to the best methods of bringing up their
children in the Lord's way. The church is the
school-master of the sinner; and sinners are
not jadges of the saints.
3. It is pretty evident that those schools
that are not under the control and ioflaenee of
conventions are doing the best work. There
is a great deal of noiae about SuLdty-school
work. L ss saying and more doing will effect
better results. We do not say that conven-
tions are evils, But they are not the great and
mighty things which some would have us be-
lieve. A man can ge'j to heaven and enjoy its
full glory without attending a Sunday-school
C'lnventioD. It does not enter into evangelic-
al faith. It is not commanded of the Lord.
It can never ri'e as high as the church It was
born of men. It mast remain a c'aild of msn.
It can nwver be lifted up to the dign fi-d posi
tion ot the "assembly of the first born."' It is
a mere matter of opinion, and cannot hs in-
cluded in the items of faith.
i. The Dunkards remain away because
there is so much display and vanity there. It
grieves their hearts to see professors trimmed,
silked, flounced and frizzed likq the world and
even excelling them. With such the Dunk-
ards can not labor in seeming sanction. To go
there and work with them is in a measure en-
dorsing them as Christian workers; and we
know a Christian cannot adorn his body with
80 much show and folly and please God.
Throw away your worldlyism— your vanity—
Will the Beethees at Work, or some of its readers, be
kind enough to give through its columns the origin of
funeral preaching ? For many years I looked upon i'. as a
Christian obligation; tut of late, after a close examination
of the Scriptures and of ancient history, I changed my
posiiion. I am now convinced from history, that it orig-
inated with the Pagans, and was borrowed by the Reman
Catholic Harlot sitting upon many waters. Search the
Scriptures: for in them ye may think that you can find it.
They tatisfy me that is is not of Christ, nor of the apos-
tles, C.
rHERE ii no Divine Scripture, so far as we
know, favorir.g preaching tt funeral?. In
fact, circumstances and Law seem to br against
it. B? the Liw, every person who touched a
dead person or came into the apartment where
the dead lay, was declared unclean a whole
week, and thus cut off from sacred privileges,
as well as from friends and neighbors. It is
not probable under these restrictions that peo-
ple would assemble in the presence of the desd
to hear preaching. At this day,, however, by
custom, it hae become quite general; the peo-
ple believing it a mark of respect for the dead,
and others also regarding it a suitable ocasion
to persuade the people to prepare for death.
Some one is circulating a letter sheet entitled,
"Condition and Practice of the Church of the
German Baptist Brethren ; as it was, and as it
now is." It is singular that men who claim to
be right and seem so desirous of setting the er-
ring in order, fail to put their names to their
tracts. li would be far better for truth and
inspire more confidence if those nameless, and
might with truth add, destructive, tracts bad
been tied to a millstone and cast into the sea.
The tract says:
Whosoever lives some years hereafler, ■will see our
church to compete with any of tho other fashionable
churches . Though our church may retain and keep some
of the external church ordinances, bat what does this
avail, if the church is out of order in many other more
momentous mandates?
We do not think "our church" will compete
"the other fashionable churches" in the sense
the writer of the above item conveys. That
tne church must maintain its order and sim-
plicity if it would succeed in upholding primi-
tive Christianity, is evident; and this we think
the church will do. Because there are some "
changes cccssionally in order to get nearer the
truth, is no evidence of worldlyispi. Nor is it
just to jidge the whole church by a few local
churches which may be running recklessly
upon the breakers. Let us cling to Jesus, and
trust the Lord to lead in the way of wislom.
A GOOD character shines by its own light
570
THE BUETHREN ^T ^0±iK:.
A SAFE COURSE
SOME brethrea and sUters seem psrplexed to
kuow how near they may approach the
world m their appearance and actions, and jet
be a "separate pRople" and "not conformed to
this Tvorld." They seem to be very much in
the same predicament of a certain gentleman
who had to pass over a road leading along a
dangerous precipice, and who had advertised
for a coachman. In due time three applicants
presonted themselves for the position. The
first claimed that he could drive along theprec-
iplcn withiu a foot of the edge and be safe. The
seond, to outdo his competitor, statsdhe could
drive within an inch of the edge with safety.
Tiie third seeing no prospect for himself took
hi? hat and was abjut to leave when the gentle-
man called him backand said: "How near could
you drive aluu? the ed^e of the abyss with
saft'tv ?"' Th"3 coachman replied, "I would not
drivi near the edge at ail, I would keep to the
other side of the road." Ha got the position.
We greatly fear some members on the road to
heav.9n are tr ivelic^ too near the edge of the
precipice, almost with an inch of it and we
greatly fear they will "go over," while others
are taking a safe course and are keeping to the
other side. Many will say "I will be carefnl,
I am sure [ will not go too far. ' Thousands
who died druakards said the same thing when
they were moderate drinkers. Total abstin-
ea■3^ is tks only ssfa course for certain persons,
and t^imporing with the fashionable follies of
this world is as dangerous for some as tamper-
ing with the wine cup is for others. Keeping to
the other side of the road is the safe course.
A.. M., let many more do lifeewise; hold up
their hands not by prayer only, but by a sup-
ply of carnal things.
— In the A-cts of the Apostles we have speci-
mens of apostolic preaching: how many death-
bed stories did they tell to convert their hear-
ers? To produce a solemn impression did ihey
not invariably ref-'r to a jadgment to come?
See Acts 10:62, 17: 31, 21: 25. Death-bed
tales and awful descriptions of darkness, fire
and chains may work on the f'iars of the su
perstitions and bring them out to make pro
fession. Batjgenaraily their after-life bears no
fruit of holiness. Sensational pr'achers ma?
frighten, fish and drive them into the net, but
if a few good enter, what multitude of bad who
soon leave the net or stay within to try the
patience and forbearance of those who love
peace, righteousness and joy in the Holy Spirit.
JAMES EVANS' ITEMS,
— The editor of the Toledo Blade who is now
in London, informs us that the minds of the
lower classes are utterly impervious to spiritual
ideas. Toeir highest idea of heaven or happi-
ness is plenty of beer, bread an j cheese and
idleness. If such is the spiritual condition of
London with its multitude of churches and
well piii clergy, when will the world ba con-
verted? Never this side of the second appear-
ing of Jem.'.
— Asa Brotherhood, we are all zealous in
obeying the comjiinds "'Wash one another's
feet," 'Greet one another with a holy kiss;''
should we not be equally zealous in obeying
the command "Lay not up treasures on earth.''
Be ready to communicate. Think of these com-
mands, ye who are amassing property — laying
up treasures on earth, perhaps to be squander-
ed by some successor. Your lands, well filled
barn=, money in bonis, mortgages, etc., will
barn your flesh 'as with fire unless you use them
as Jesus requires. Think of the poor Brethren
in Denmark who travel many miles on Sunday
on foDt to preach the Word and return the
&ame day by the same conveyance, and labor
for six days for about 12 cents per day, and eat
rye bread and lard
Feom the "History of the Danish Mission'
we glean the following, conctrning Bro. Hope
after his return from hunting the Brethren:
'Shortly after we returned to Kock Inland
we found our old Swede friends weeping for us,
regarding us as lost indeed. 1 plainly told
them all, and that I did not feel at home in
their church, and had for many years been
hunting for the Brethren or a people who be-
lieved and obeyed the gospel commands. I
tuld them I was investigating trine immersion,
and if found satisfactory throughout I would
comply with the truth. Tears, and reasons,
and promises, and threatenings followed. All
seemed against me. Propositions were made
to baptize me by trine immersion if I would
stay with them; but I reminded theTu of the
fact that if I needed trine immf roion they need-
ed it too; hence I would not ai.ffer them to do
to me as they proposed. Somttimes a wrong
idea in the hands of God's would-be followei!"
is used as a means to prevent further error. I
had the idea of organic succession, or straight
line of baptism back to the apostles, and this
prevented me from receiving their trine immers-
ion. Had I received it, I would have been
ccmpelltd to advocate and defend both single
an! trine immersion. This would have made
me ten fold more miserable in the fature."
All should read this the first history of the
first foreign mission of the Brethren. Price 20
cents. For sale by Western Book Exchange,
Mt. Morris, 111.
the people are also smitten. In their extrem-
ity God saves their ruler. Are not the affac-
tions and services of the people now due to
God? Are they not under lasting obligations
to tender Him pra'sa and honor for His tender '
mercies toward thtm and their chief magistrate?
Let the people not forget their humbling.
Let the vanities, th<? follies, the dancings, the
revelings, banquetings and abominable fashions
in dress, the extravagances, the idleness and
spcrtings be put away, and let the people who
have been so highly favored, turn to God's right-
eous ways and receive still greater blessings.
May this les&on with all its hallowed itflaenc-
es be deeply impressed upon the hearts of all
the people. ^^^^^^^^^ ■*
Ms Litimpr maintains that the great pyra-
mid in Egypt was built by the sons ofSsth.
Josephus says ths sons of Seth buiU two
mjg'dty structures, one far distant from the
other. He further thinks that the immense
buildings in Cantral America were erected by
the same people. It would seem probable that
the AzLecs and Indians did not possess suffic-
ient skill to raise temphs so enduring. It was
possible for the descendants of Seth to cross
Behring's Strait, and migrate southward in
search of a warmer climate until they reached
Central America, where they settled, construct-
ed the buildings, the grundeur and immensity
■of which awaken the amazement of all travel-
ers in that country.
Thebe is a school of 30 000 pupils and not
one in 30 ever saw his teacher. It is the great-
est school known and the easiest to govern, for
teachers and pupi'.s never meet. It is called
"The Chatauqua Literary acd Scientific Circle."
Each student agrees to read about a half hour
each day for four years; and examinations are
made annually by writing. The studies com-
prise history, literature, fcience, art and re-
ligion and to complete the course rfqaires about
four years. The expenses of this course are
small, while th^ benefits are incalculable.
EvBE since the Presidei.t was shot the
prayers of the nation hsve gone up to God for
his recovery. In many of the cities and towns
special meetings were held in his behalf. On
Sunday, Aug. 29th, the people were waiting to
hear of his death, so low was he on the even-
ing of the 28th; but the morning came and
with it the news that he was rallying and on
the way to recovery. The nation's prayers,
sympathies and good wishes have been freely
extended to the President, and we think not
without avail; but should not the people learn
an important lesson for themselves? The
President of the United States is the people's
Some have done nobly at representative, and being smitten, the hearts of
It is an easy matter to sit down and write
for some paper, the seeming defects of memberp,
rail at the work of the church, boast of growth
and belittle the holy lives of others, scream
"missionary," "Sand ay- school," "liberty," etc.
The more thoughtful, who read flaming, thun-
dering productions of such as wonder where
pocket-books are plentier and viands most de-
licious, ask for less noise and more heart- work.
Writing red-hot letters is one thing and mak-
ing full proof of the ministry anther thing.
Less noise and more work will be more con-
vincing. __________
The works of the flssh are manifest, which
are these, fornication, uucleanness, lascivious-
ness, idolatry, sor.ery, enmities, strifes, jealous-
ies, wraths, factions, divisions, heresies, envy-
ings, drunkenness, revelings and such like. —
Paul.
THE BRETHREN ^T WORK.
571
J. S. MOHLER,
Bditor.
All communications for this department, suoli as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J, 8. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Will iome one please explain 1 Cor. 14: 34,35?
Why are women to keep silence in the church? —
Shall they not sing or prav or what shall they do?
A Brother.
What are the seven spirits o£ God mentioned in
Revelations? C. D.H.
Beo. David Moore wants to know whether there
is more Se/ipture tor an orgaa in a family than to
dance.
Will some one please give the Scripture where
it is said that man has an uimobtal soul, or
it is s.iid man has any immortality before the re-
surrection?
If man has (;ot immortality, why is he exhorted
to seek for it? Kom. 2:7. A. H. Ccsuing.
I'lease explain the difference between a good
man ana a righteous man. John Y. Suavely.
THE SEVEN SPIRITS.
What are the seven spirits of God? 0. D. H.
THE query contains one of the mysteries of
Gtd, that we caunot fully understand. Be-
low we give some thoughts on the query.
In Kev. 5: 6 w8 have the following: " * * *,
which are the seven Spirits of God, sent forth
into all the earth."
We are taught in the Bible, that G< A is a
Spirit, (not Spirits). But the quFstioa arias?,
" How can God have seven Spirits, and yet be
only one Spirit? "
Would not the following explanation do,
that the seven spirits of God are pimply under
the contrcl of the one great Spirit of the Al-
mighty, and may be sent to accomplish God's
wrath upon evil-doers; as in the case of the
seven sons of Sceva? Acts 19: 14 Also, the
case of the man who took with him seven spir-
its, etc. Malt. 13: 45. Further, the case of
the false prophets in the days of Ahab, con-
cerning the battle at Ramoth Gilead, is ia
point, where one said unto God, " I will be a
lying spirit in the mouth of his prophets; and
God said, "Go." 1 Kings 22: 22.
We do not claim that we have solved the
mystery at all, only offered a few thoughts and
those are not free from criticism. The ques-
tion is still open further investigation.
J. 3 M.
For the Brethren at Work.
THE CAUSE
OF LIGHT.
Gen. 1: 3, What was that Light, seeing the sun
and moon were only made the fourth day V Some
one please explain. Lizzie B. Myers.
THE water may be deep, but the Word of
God is the bark we sail on. It will bear
us safely to the shore. Let those seeing the
untenableness of a production or proposition,
point it out, giving reasons therefor.
" By the Word of God, the heavens were of
old, and the earth standi Dg out of the water
and in ihe water." 2. Pet. 3: .5, See also
Prov. 8: 22, 23.
" la the b-eginning was the Word." In the
same beginning we are told in Gen. 1:1," God
created the heaven and the earth." In Pro-
verbs we are informed ot his works of old, and
what he possessed before them ; in Genesis of
their creation; in Peter of their existence in
the same beginning as of old.
Friend W. P. M. states that " this globe was
in the liquid or molten state * * * together
with all of the innumerable worlds that revolve
around as and the sun."
This we fraely admit, and take occas'.on to re-
mark all at the same epoch, that the equilibri-
um now maintained between the earth, sun
and innumerable worlds, might be brought in-
to existence with themselves with their proper
force, bearing and attraction so bsanlifnlly
manifested iri their revolutions around the orb
or sphere appointed ond ordained by the Lord.
We are informed and believe that the earth re-
volves around the sun. If so, the sun must
have existed at least as early in the age of the
world as the earth. R^mova the sun, and this
earth fails and comes to naught.
We are told in Holy Writ, " The law o! th?
Lord is perfect. We claim the same for his
creative will and power, perfection to the work-
ing all things after the counsel of his own will.
Not only does he uphold all things by the
word of his power; he also Ci'eated them by the
same word.
To assume light from one sonrce, one two or
three days afterward from anothe.-, infers im-
perfection in the works of the Almighty. As
we claim man sprang from man, sheep from
sheep, goat from goat, and eo of all the rest
since creation, so we claim light from one and
the same source since time began.
The days spoken of in Genesis were such <ib
we now have and ever have had since the Lord
said, "Lst there be light; and there was light,
and the evening end the morning were the
first day."
Time then commenced by the division of
light from darkness; the light forming the
day, the dirkness the night. The chaot.ic and
other long ages or periods were prior to this,
called in Holy Writ, "In the beginnin?." —
Gen. 1: 1; S^ John 1: 1. And "of old," Prov.
8: 22 and Peter 3: 5. We have net space to re-
fer to these geoloj^ical periods, nor their effects
upon our mundane sphere. Suffice it to say
that the division of the days of creation into
periods covering the whole of Geological time
is the same error into which Hugh Miller and
other geologists have fallen.
Mr. Miller says of tha second day: "We can
still but vagely guess. * * * If indeed it
be destined at all to exist, and at present wp
can irdulge in but doubtful surmises regarding
them."
L'ght is what we wish. If we look to the
earth for it on the first day, "when the sarface
of our earth was so hot and Inminoas aa the
surface of ths lun," where is that darkness
that formed the evening of the first day? It
cannot be near the earth. It is hot and lumin-
ous, bright as the mid-day suu. There is a
link left out here. God's Word mast and will
agree.
2. Pet. 3: 5, 6 refers to the heavens and the
earth in their geological or "of old" condition,
prior to the six days' creation. The Tth vene
refers to them in their present condition since
time began, as kept in store by the same word.
In hope of the Light of Eternal Life,
M. Meyers.
Fir the Brethren at Work .
"THOSE LEAST ESTEEMED.'
Please explain the latter part of the 4th verse of
the 6th chapter 1st Cor. : " Who are those that are
least esteemed in the church ?"
Hakrt GlLLAir.
EVIDENTLY "those least esteemed in the
church," of whom Paul here speakp, are
the unbelievers. Verse eth. The latter part
the fourth verse must be explained by the con-
t xt-, which makes it very plain.
The fourth verse is a little obscure by not be-
ing properly translated. Paul, after telling the
Corinthians in verse 2ad, that "the saint? thill
judge the world," and in verse 3rd, that " they
shall judge angels," thus tdlresses them (iC-
cording to the German version: " But ye, wh^n
ye have difficaltiegjkbout things peittiiing to
this life, 3 e set them as judges v( hoars least
esteemed iy the church. "For brother goeth
to law with brother and that before nnbeliev-
ers."
" That ye do so," Paul sajs, "I speak to your
shame." Then he asks, in substance: "Is it so,
that there is not one man among yon that ia
competent to judge between his brethren, that
ye must set Ihem whom ye shall judge, — the
world — as judges over you? By explaining
the latter part of a verse abstractedly, - we are
in danger of falling into great errors.
DaSiei, Bright.
DEAD AND BURIED.
In the fourth century an earnest young dis-
ciple sought an interview with the great
and good Marcarius, atd asked him what was
meant by being dead to sin.
He sail, '■ You remember our brother who
died and was buried a short time since. Go to
his grave and tell him all the unkind things
you ever heard of him. Go, my son, and hear
what he will answer."
The young man doubted whether he under-
stood; bat Maoarius only said, " Do as I tell
yoD, my son ; and come and tell me what he
says.'
He went and came back, saying, " I can get
no reply; he is dead."
" Go again and try him with flattering words;
tell him what a great saint he was, what noble
work he did and how we miss him. Then come
and tell me what he says."
He did BC, but on his return said, " He an-
swered nothing, father; he is dead and bnried."
" You know now, my sod," said the old fath-
er, " what it is to be dead to sin, dead and bnri-
ed with Christ. Praise and blame are nothing
to him who is really dead and bnried with
Christ. Rom. 6:3.
572
THE BliETKLRElSr ^T ^WOKK-
§mxt$pMmu,
From C. Hope.
M. M. Eshelman, hclored brother: —
Oar coancil meeting has been
held in regard to building the meeting-house.
1. It i? to bs baUt neir Sinial Station,
eight miles past of Hj rring, where four turn-
pike roads center, besid s the railrOid and near
to a big stream onlv a 'etr rods "ff.
2. It was decided to hmld this year if mot-
ey cnme in time, and it a r.)t aijd material and
workmeQ can be h>--d a^- reasonable rates.
3. Th:^ house thou d b- i2i28 feet, of brick,
and should be substantial. In one end
should be mide two rooms and a kitchen for
some one to live in who could attend to the
hnusf^, and the re^t to be used for a hall, and a
emtill privjte room for cffi ials. Up-:-tairs
a ro >in should be made in each end — ^ ne to be
used as a hcmo for ministers in their travels,
and the other to let out.
A committee was elected to get a lot and
purchase materials, viz., our two deacons, N.
0. N-ils-n and J. Rimmussen, Elder C. C
E<kldsen, S. Chrisiian Neilsen, minister, and
C. Hops. Matters have been arranged so far
as •^ve conl(i proceed; a lot is selectea atd pur-
chasf'd, if the man who owns it can give a
clear title, and this will bs found out in a few
days. So you see money is all we need; but it
has not come yet and may come too late for
this year. If we do not get it soon, we will be
compelled to put off building to the Spring of
1S82.
MISSIONAET MOVEMEKT.
All gifts donated for our home m'nisters are
to be placed in the hands of a committee of
deacons and lay members, who shall direct the
ministers' course and attend to their wants
for the coming Winter. Finally, I have to
sjnd all djnors the most sincere thanks for
their Diuish brethren and sisters.
indeed, done well, and will reap ii
in sternal ^'.iss
STEIPE8 KEVEE EECEITKD.
Errata ^B. at W. No 27, page 428.— I have
never corrected errata in the papers so far as I
remember, because I knew thty would hardly
ever be looked up or noticed by the readers,
yet this time I must do it as my own fault or
my poor En gilt h or whatever else has made it
appear that I was dujen off from Wilierslev
.n Tnyland, with stones, years ago, where we
aow have twelve members living. It was not
q lite S5 bid — taey did not do it, but said they
would di if; that w.s all I wanti.dto state. As
.t now stai d-i, it gives me credit for ft'ipes
that ', never rf ceiv. d, and this credit I beg
leave to be free from. P ople have threatened
to 'stone me," to "shoot me," to "drown me,"
to "thrust their knives in me," to "break my
neck," and going so far a' to select men to do
it; but none have ever yet touched me with a
finder when it cams to the p lint.. Hecce it is
my duty to free my country from such a
charge; admitting that th« pr^nt^rs have am-
ple excuse, even if they sometimes state things
wrong, because I mike them guess at it.
Blame me for tha mistake. I will try to write
mire plainly hereafter.
The Lord willing, I am going to Copenha-
Tou have,
abundance
gen F.iday nfst, to look for a location ard gel
Mary under treatment. Plesss pray it miy b"
tor a furtherance ti the Gospel even there.
My honey bees have lately suffered so much
with the cold and disagreeable weather that I
had to. feed tht^m; hei-ce there is no prospect
this year for aay g-in from this labor. They
may hcwtver yet iii this month get enough to
1 ve. ai.d -0 there will be no loss. I have never
bad good lack to gather ttmparal treasures,
and likely never will; but thank Gid I am con-
tent with my lot. A saved soul and a mansion
above where Jesus reigns is enough. I shall
even die a pauper in order to attain it, or as
a beggar Lazarus. Better th>t than in the
rich man's place.
To you my drar brother : Remember, "Bless-
ed are ihe poor " Did Jesus ev^r say: "Bless-
ed are the rich"? No! but those that seek to
be rich fall into temptations and snares, and
many hurtful lusts; for "the love of money is
the root of all evil." O't ! man of God, flee
the deceitfulness of riches. Be content to be
poor. Gather imperishable gold in heaven.
Ever remember, "Except you eat the fl^sh aid
drink the blood of Christ, you h&v3 no divine
life in yon." It is not to eat and drink once,
but do it daily; to feed the soul as we feed the
body. It is not once for all to stretch out the
hand of faith and take the water of life freely,
but it is to daily ; and the often«r it is done the
stronger you will be. It is not to look on com-
mandments and fail to do them, that feeds the
soul, any more than mental or temporal work
feeds the body. Many mistake here, and are
dying. .Knt it is grace that suffices to still
hunger, and when properly digested will add
vital power to the inner man so that he may
be able to perform Christian labor. Grace and
commands are standing in their relation tc-
gether as bread and command to work for it.
If this is fully understood, a man will see the
need to fi 1 h's spiritual body with need-d
grace before he goes to Christian work, and he
will be able to work successfully. If we admit
that we are spiritually a real entity, as Wil-
ford says, (and that I have be^n sure of long
before I read his able work) then any one will
see it is reasonable that this real entity musl
have real food to subsist on, and not be able
tf- live or work without such food. Hence we
need not only temporal feed, but should look
out also for the soul; look out to get food for
it in proper portions. Treat your soul as well
as your body in that re.=p3tt — eat regular and
eat sufficient; drink properly, qnd you will bp
sound spiritually, and able to work the work
God created you to in Chris-t Jefus.
Christ is heaven's meat and drink, given to
our spiritual man; faith the medium by or
through which it is in parted. How often
have I in my lonely fi^ld, sat down, tired and
weary and nearlv g yen op; but a draught from
the fresh blood from Calvary has strengthened
me, a bit of that true paschal Lamb satitfi^d
me till all my trouble was gone. He is as real
meat and drink for the soul as water and bread
are for the body. But bless God the difference
is, he is ever resdy to be eaten; we need not
prepire it. Hence he cries, "Come, for all
things are ready."
Surely it is from the lack of knowledge in
regard to the inner man and his wants and
proper supplies that many parish at d l-.td on
busts, and work aoaordiagly causing conten-
tion and strife.
If a Christian eat the d'ivii's mush, he will
have !o do the devil's work, but if he eat and
drink the fljsh and blood of J^sas he will nat-
urally do the work of Christ.
As a true minister, make your sermms full
of food and also of direction for work. Over-
ft-edin^ God's children is not good, and over-
wojking themis just as bad. The preachers
-hould be God's stewards to feed the fl ick as
well as to lead them rn to work. And Jet me
add: the editors have tenfold thit duty on
their shoulders, because their productions go
much farther. 0 ir papers, I think, need more
feeding elements than they generally contain.
If they could devote half of their columns to
that department, we would see a marked
change in the spiritual life soon; and they
would have their subscription list doubled in a
year. Tou may consider this, and if you t ink
it proper, publish it. I feel a^sared that there
are enough clear-headed, able brethren who
will attend to this department, and [ will occa-
sionally drop you a few lines — send you a few
crumbs to help I have often heard comp'ainta
in this respect and think it is not altogether
wrong. L^t us not be taken up so much with
duty and work that we forget feeding, think-
ing the people will look out for food; for spir-
itually it is much the reverse of temporal mat-
ters; all will be more willing to work than to
eat. Hence the word: "Compel them to come
in," and hence the offance and the desertion
when Jesus urged them to eat and drink his
fli-sh and blood; so eyen now much more. Oar
salutation t o you and all.
Missionary "Work.
As we hav3 already given notice of our trip
to Southern Indiana and our arrival at Croth-
ersviUe, Jackson county, will now try and give
a report of our meeting. Aug. 9 th and 10th,
had meeting in school-house, with fair attei d-
ance and good interest; but the weather ex-
tremely hot; therefore thought it best to
change the place of meeting to the German
Reformed church. Continued till Saturday
eveni-.ig. Congregations not so large.
Aug. lith, went to Retreat, where the fu-
neral of sister Olive Rude was preached. At
3 P. M., brother J. W. Meizier preached a
German discourse in the G-rtnan Reformed
church in Crothersville. Had good interest.
Evening meeting again in R-treat; also Mon-
"lay evening. Had intended to leave on Tues-
day, but circumstances not permitting, then
thought it best to hoM another meeting in
Crothersville, as the Mt'thodist minister ob-
jected to a remark made by us on the Lwd'a
Sipper. He replied in our absence to his con-
gregation; therefore the members and many
others were not willing for us to leave without
a sermon on that sutjict, which was given
on Tuesday evening, to a large congregation,
and according to the expressicns of many, gave
good satisfaction, with the exct-pHon of the
above-named minister, which he manifested
by words and actions. Why is it that men
who claim to be ministers of the Gospel will
manifest an angry disposition when the Gospel
THE BRETHRElSr AT TSrORK.
S^H
hammer is brought to bear too heavily npou
them?
Aug. ITcb, brother Freeman took us to Jen-
nings county, a distance of about thirtv-fivs'
miles. Arrived about sunset at sister Under-
w()cd<'. We noticed all along the eifacts cf
the drouth; corn almost an entire failure; vrheat
said to average about threo buih'^ls per acre.
Commenced meeting in the Uitted Brethren
church evening of the 18 h, aad continued un
til the evening of tha 2l4C, with fair attend-
ance and good attention paid to the Word
preached.
Monday mirmng, 2 J id, were brought about
eight mile-f to Nortb V-irnon, where we took
the train for Sbala. Martin Co.
The weather still continues dry, and the
roads very dusty, thus making traveling disa-
greeable. The country all along looks distresf-
ing; pasture fields a^ dry aud bare as we fver
saw them; ecarctly any corn or wheat, and
yegf-tation dried up, wh'ch makes it very hard
for the poor clas3. A d while we sjrapattiiz*
with them, we hop.^ that all mny reahzs that
they are dependent up m Grid tor all tht com
forts of life.
Arrived at Shoals a,hon^■ 2 PM. Went out
to brother and sister Nircross' who kindly
cared for us. Cotnoieflc d meeting theevening
of the 23rd ia a school-house. The attendan(;t
and interest were good.
On Sjnday, 28 j, pv'iMchfd brother Jacob
Himmer's funeral at another point; also meet-
ing in the afternoon at broth vr Hnnry Trent-
ers' hou^e, with the Dest of interest. ■
Monday evening, meeting again in the
school-house. Interest, good, and we have
reason to believe that some were almost per-
suaded to become Christians.
Oi account of our health failing and weath-
er extremely hot and dry we thought it b^st to
return horn? and not go to Pika county.
W'.uld say to our other misaionary brethren,
go as soon as possible , and go to Pike county
first. Thus ended our labora in S mthern In-
diana, and we now give it inti) the hands of
the Lord. Paul can plant and Apollos water,
bat God must give the increase. Would say
to all the brethren and sisters, those isolated
members n^ed your pravers and- sympathies.
They are doing the best they can. May God
bless them and sustain them.
Daniel Bock.
J. W. Metzseb,
Money Received for the Danish Mission.
Daniel Provant, Sheridan, Ohio, for the Blanch
ard and F'at Rock Districts, $ 8 35
James Glotf.elty, Liberty, Iowa, 50
A sister, Maiico, Ind., 1 00
J. A. M>ats, Altoona, Iowa, 1 00
R. Brown, Penfirtld," P4., 1 00
Naucy M)ser, Uniontown, Pa., 1 50
D .niel M iser, " " 1 00
Sall;e A Grflii, •' " 1 00
H-^nry Suyder, for the Lewistown church,
Pa. 11 70
M J. S'-utzTian, Ind., 1 00
E J. West, M>8coiv, Idaha, contributed
by the fami'y, 2 50
S-mon Stump, MouUrie, 0 , 25
David Ljuriia, Nas'.ville, Mich , from the
Woodland church, 1 75
L'zzle Mohler, Cornelia, Mo., 5 00
Wm. Homing, Dayton, Ohio, 3 00
Mary Cnlp, Chatham, " 2 00
Mary Pittingsr, " " .25
JohiiPiflher, " " 10
Clara Pittinger, " " 25
Marv MoDanal, " " 25
Mary England, " " 10
(The above from Chatham, 0., was sent
by Jos. Ei't^inhou'e.)
Sister M Her, Hantingdju, Pa., 1 00
Two little girli-, Vulinia, Mich., 15
S viU S. Lflling, " " 50
A sister, M-'xico, lad , 1 00
Solomon Stumer, Farm-^rsville, 0 , 1 00
Agues Smith, Wauseon, 0-iio, 1 00
Martha EbBrly, " " . 50
Almira Spigle, " " 1 00
(The last three sent by S. T. Bosser-
man, 0)
Ddvid FuMz Akron, 0. 1 On
.John T. Lewis, E mira, NY, 1 00
.1. Rir-hard, Fairplav, Md., 75
P H Siagie, R^nd Hill. Pa., 75
P. A. Welch, Goshen, Ind., 75
( Tfis is to go to the young brother, lat -
ly baptized, for (■loth»s )
C Bnnghand C B. E lie, Pjttstown, Pa., 5 00
(Ttiis is for sister Hopn.)
J W. Leatherman, burhrrgton, W Yi.. 3 00
J QuiNTER, Treasurer
From Mary C. Givler — 0 '. Thor.^da^.
Aug. 25th, brother J: hrj Mi'zger, of Cerr
Gordo, 111 , came to our plae« to hold a fe"
meetings. The meetings ware wfl! attei d d
aid parsed off pleasant'y, ai d setmid to leave
a g0(d feeling among the people. The last
evening they sang a parting hvmh, and the
whole congregation bid him farewell. I thought
if we would be eo happy a^ to meet him in
heaven what 3 j 'Vful time that would be! I
hope the Lird will spare him to come among
us again. I think much good might be done
if we had preachiBg. This was the first
preaching by the Brethren of this place. It is
a new doctrine to these people. — Johnstoicnt
Cumberland Co , III.
From D. B Gibson — There are only
8123 00 yet unpaid on Brethren Oiphan's
Home. Bro. D^vid Kun^, Treasurer, is very
desirous of settiicg with the district at Dis-
trict Mneting. Those who have not paid their
subscriptions, please do it at once. AH who
have made remittances and who hold receipts
from brother Kuns, pease bring them or seud
them by yo-ir delegates to D. M , so as to ena
ble the Treasurer to make final settlement with
the district If all will be prompt in this, the
Home will be clear of iudebtedneas. — Cerro
Gordo, III.
From Thos. D. Lyon —The Communion
meeting of Pipe Creek church, Livingston Co.,
III., is am ing the things of the past. The
meeting was onelong tob^remembftred. There
seemed to be so much union among the mem-
bers. There were sii. baptized in the evening
just before the services commenced. Others
are counting the cost, and will, we think, join
the^ people of G)d ere long The services
were performed in the German languaga by
brother David Frantz The indications for a
good future for Pipe Greek are flattering. Hope
they may enjoy many such meetings .... Min-
isters present were D. Mast, F. Shnltz, resident
ministers; and David Frantz, K. Heckman,
John Y. Suavely, Geo W. Gish, and the writ-
er.— Hudson, III., Sept 6th.
From P. S. Miller.— The Brethren of the
Cook Creek congregation held their L ve feast
Saturday, Aug. 27th. A large concourse of
persons wer^ in attendance, an-^ quite a number
from the adj -ining districts, with a number of
pp?aker3. The meeting was a good one, and
was very enjtiyab;e. It makes one really think
of a heaven on earth to see the numb-r (about
400) that were present seated around fh» tible.
~ . . . The church house here is a very la'ge one,
vet several hundred persors were unable to get
in. . .'.On Sunday at 10 o'cbck, had service-*
agaia. Sermoi bv brotner J S'n H^rshb.rg^r
from a portion of E-h 2: 8: ' For by grace are
ve saved tbroni<h faith/' g vi- g ■■. m" very tel'-
Ing jliu'tratiou-^. and showing v-^ry c'early the
differenc" betw-'en a de<a ani living faith. .. .
Brother Harshbirg r wiH mov-" to Illinois in
about thirty dav-*. Wk are si rry to lose one so
earnfst and at all lim*-? so rea'y to defend the
doctrine. My prayr is that he mif C"ntinue
so, as we surely <re liviiig in an ag"* 'hat we
need many tuch brethren. M^v t-ie good
Lord blees his labors for good, and thrt be may
fijd m^sny good warm-heartid brethren and
si«ters in Illinois Teh sitisfaction yo'ir val-
ued paper is giving, is entire, as i-ir as known
here, and its pro'peots brighteuicg for the fu-
ture.— Bndgewater, Va.
[This was unavoidably dslajr-d.- Ed ]
From John Metzger.—I came to St Louis
tue2rdult. Rrutsd a hall for five month?,
and had five meetings up to this time. We
expect to continue the meeting fh's month.
Congregations were not so very large, but very
attentive and have good order. People sre
just beginning to learn the meeting is going
on. Yesterday we went to the Mississippi riv-
er to baptize four; three more applicants and
prospects good for more to come out on the
Lord's side. A great deal of wickedness is go-
ing on i.i St Louis; but there are some people
tha- are willing to do the Lord's will by obey-
ing his commandments. — Our sisters in St.
Louis are laying off their style end j-welry,
and are not ashamed in time of worth p to
wear a cap instead of a hat; even our li'tle sis-
ter only eight years old ia not ashamed to wear
her cap. Her name is Lizzie Crawford .... I
hope and pray the time is not far distant that
tne Brethren can organizs a church here. Hope
all the brethren and sisters that will read this,
will pray that God's will may be done in St.
Louis. — St, Louis, Mo , Sept- 8.
From Wm. Borough —The Brethren of
South Bend congregation have in process of
construction a house of wor-hip; frize, iOs60,
and will be conveniently arranged for Com-
munion purposes Roof self-snppirting Light
and ventilation are also considered. At this
writing, the building is about enclosed When
finished, it will have the appearanee of neat-
uess piaiDne^e, and "vmnietrv. It is to he
completed 0 :t. 15th, 'SI.— North I/iberiy, Ind ,
Sept. 5th, '81.
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TJbilfi BKETMKIGJS AT W OJrtlC
mltU mA ^m^umu.
S. T. BOSSERMAN,
Editor.
Al'. communicatioiis for this department should be ad-
dpessed to S. T. Baseerman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co.,01iio.
SICKNESS A DISGRACE.
ALL bodily ailments are more or less urgent
appeals for help; nor can we doubt in
what that help should consist. The more fully
we understand the nature of any di^^ease, the
more clearly we see that the discoTery of ti^e
cause means the discovery of the Guru.
Many sicknesses are caused by poisons, foists d
upon the system under the name of tonic bev-
erag'^s or remedial drags; the only cure is to
eschew the piison; ottiers, by habits, mora or
less at variance with the health laws of nature;
to cure such we have to reform our habits.
There is nothing accidental, and rarely inevita-
ble, about a disease; we can saf-^ly assume tha'.
nine out of ten complaints have been caused
and can be cured by the sufferers (or their
nurses) themselves. "God made man upright'';
every prostrating malady is a dflviation ffom
the state of nature The infant, "mewling and
puking in its nurse's arms," is an abnormal
phenomenon. Infancy should be a period of
exceptional heaHb ; the young ofothar creat-
ures are healthier, as well as prettier, purer,
and m^rrier, than the adults, yet the childhood
years of the human animal sre the years of
sorest eickliness; statistics (.h)w that among
■ the Caucasian races men of thirty have more
hope to reach a good old age than a new-born
child has to reach the end ol its second year.
The reason is this: the health theories of the
avarage Christian man and woman are so egre-
gionsly wrong, that only the opposition of their
better instincts helps them— against their con-
science, as it were — to maintain the struggle for
a tolerable existence with anythiag like suc-
cess, while the helpkss infant has to conform
to those theories — with the above results.
"I have long ceased to doubt," gays Dr.
iSchrodt, "that, apart from the * ifects of wounds,
the chances of health or disease are in our own
hands; and, if people knew only half the lacts
pointing that war, they wouM feel ashamed to
be sick, or to have sick children. — Dr. Felix
L. Oswald, in Popular Science Monthly for
September.
A BAR ROOM FOR LADIES.
1
SPEiEINQ of the fashionable women ot
New York "who are financially able to
grit.fy their longings," the Cincinnati Enquirer
says: —
' Shopping is their diversion and delight.
They spend their livelong day goirjg from store
to store, whether they intend to buy anything
or not They do not s,op to go home for a
midday meal, but thny buy a lunch whereyer
they chance to be when eating time comes. In
one of th-s largest fancy goods establishments
m the city a rastaurant fifty feot eqaare does a
rushing business, and a soda-water fountain
fizzas continuously. But the latest prrj^ct for
th>« refreshment oF f ishionable women is a bar,
Now bar-rooms in nhich dierepntable women
drink are no novelty, but this is no such con-
cern. It is as respectable as it is un'qie. It
i» in Broadway, close to Stewart's great mart
and Wallack'g theatre, in the midst of hand-
some retail establishments. The front is re-
fsplendent with plate glass, and the store itself
is wide, deep, and elegantly fitted up. The
Wills an J ceiling are frescoed, and the floor is
marble. One side is devoted to the sale of con-
fectionery. That fhows the proprietor's
shrewdn-iss, for women probably would not go
in if there was nothing but a bar in the place.
The bar runs along the opposite tile, and is
about the bame in style as those of the best
cafes, though the marble counter is a little low-
er. An immense mirror faces the drinkers,
and the back-bar is adorned with cut glasses
and decanters. Instead of a beer pump, how-
ever, there ii a soda fountain. Piles of lemons,
an ornsm^ntal lemon s que* Z'ir, groups of gin-
ger-ale bottles, and pyramids of silver Tom-
and Jerry ccp>, make a dispfay as gorgeous as
can be found on any bar in the eity. Two
bar-tendors, of the regulation pattern witk
their hair and mustaches carefully brushed,
diamonds glietenmg on their polished s irt
fronts, and the sleeves of their white coats
turned up at the elbows, are constantly on
duty. The women walk up j ist like little
men, and order their drinks with the careless
air of veterans. The enterpise has been under
way only a few weeks, and is already an estab
liahed success.
The beverages are about what might be ex
pscted. "H »rd liq lors" are not sold, except
in mixed drinks, as in Tom-and Jerries, on
which the run during the cold weather is
brisk. They are made hot and s^eet, and the
women dote on them. The next most papular
drink just now is hot puach, composed of rum,
lemon-juice, water, and a dash of brandy.
Sometimes seltz'^r is ordsred in place of the
water. Hot coffee, chocolate, and lemonade
are also sold in larga quantities. Oa days of
moderate temperature the call is for cold If m
onade, claret punch, ginger ale and soda water.
While I was there yesterday the pep of the
ale-botllS was momentary, and th? lever of the
lemon-iqueezer was in almost constant motion.
Women stand three feet deep in front of the
bar. Two companions drank together, and
each paid for her own dissipation; but, as a
rule the gentle tipplers gracefully imitated p :-
lite bar-room manners, though they were gii-
en to sipping their beverages slowly, instead of
tossing them into their mouths like so much
medicine.
"What are you going to drink?" said a mild-
faced s ip'ing of a girl in a cloak of datin mate-
lasse and a blue capote.
"It's my treat this time," replied a cherry-
lipp(d dumpling of a helle in maroon velvet
'No, no; yon bougUt yesterdjy. Come,
what'U you taker"
"A seUzir lemonade."
'Make me a Tom-md Jerry sweet."
So the confusion of oiders and the ea?er
drinking went on. I asked one of the bar-
tenders why he dida't keep Uger beer on tap,
since New York women drink it at home and
in the concert gardens so generally. He said,
"Oh, we want t') go alow at first — don't wAt
, to startle our customers too much; but we'll
give 'em beer as soon as warm weather comes."
Selected by Laura Bacon.
LAZINESS.
N the school, as in the world, far more rust
out taan wear out. Study is most tedious
and weariacme to those who study least.
Drones always have the hardest time. Grum-
blers make poor s;hDlars, and their lessons are
uniformly "hard" and "too long." The time and
thought (xp-nded in shirking would be ample
to master their tasks. Sloth, gormand'zing,
and shirking, worry and kill thousands where
over-:tndy harms 0 p. The curse of Heav. n
rests on laziness and gluttony. B? the vary
constitution of our being they are ii ted to be-
get that torpor and despondeacy which chill
the blood, deaden the nerves, enfeeble the
muscles, and derange the whole vital machin-
ery. Fretting, fidgeting, ard aBxitty are
among tha most common caasss of disease.
On the other hand, hi»h aspiration and enthu-
siasm help digestion and respiration, and send
an increased supply of vital energy to all parts
of the body. Courage and work invigorate the
whole system, and lift one into a purer atmos-
phere, above the reach 'of contagion. The
l£Z7 groan mo't over their "aiduous duties,"
whil earnest workers talk little about the ex-
hacs'ing labors of their profession. Of all
creatures, the slolli would seem to be the most
worried and worn. "Go to the ant, thou slug-
gard; consider her ways, aud be wise."
VENTILATION AND LIGHT
CHURCHES.
IN
W^:
want more common sense in the build-
ing of churches. The idea of adaptive-
ness is always paramount in any olher kird of
structure. If backers meet together and they
resolve to but up a building, it is especially
adapted to banking purposes; if a manufactur-
ing company put up a building, it is adapted to
manufacturing purposes. But adaptiveuess is
not always the qieslion in the rearing of
churches. In many of our churches we want
more light, more room, more ventilation, more
comfort. Vast suns of money are expended
on ecclesiastical structures, and men sit down
\n them, and jon ask a man how he likes the
charch. He says, "I like it very wfill, but I
can'c hear." As though a shawl factory were
good for everything but making shawls! The
voice of the preacher dashes agaiist the pillws.
Men eit down under the shadows of the Gothic
arche.=!, and shiver, aiid they feel tbey must be
getting religion, or sduetbing eke; they feel
so uneimifortabla. Oii! my friends, we want
more common sense in the rearing of churches.
There is no C1US? for liok of light when the
heaven? are full of it; no excuse for lack of
fresh air when the world swims in it. It ought
to be ao expression not oaly of our spiritual
hai piness, but of our pbyHcal comfort when
we say, "How amiable are thy tabernacles, U
Lord God of Hosts. A day in thy house is bet-
ter than a thousand."— Ta^/woge,
You cannot cultivate a m^n'^i acquaintances
by continually harrowing his feelings.
Tn.'E KREMllliBISr ^^T "V^OMli.
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John Forney, Abilene, Kan.
Daniel Tamman, Vlrdea, HI.
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Ridings froitf the f^ield.
Postal card communications solicited for this department.
Reports of baptisms especially desired.
DiUer, Nen., Sept. 5, 1881.
Warm and dry. Crops pretty good . Bro. AUea
Boyer and sister came to our place, Aug. v9. Had
meeting here in town that evening. Bro. Al en
gave us a good Ibhsou. Next morning thpy started
for Jewell Co., Kan. John Frits.
Orleans, Xeb., -'ept. 5, 1881.
H-alth very good; wheat crop very light; stuck
looks line. Bro Arn^berger was here last month
and preached two sermons for us. Have started a
Sunday-school. J. P. N.
State Center Iowa.
Have plenty of raic. Our Bro. David Martin is
having a serious time with diptheria; buried wife
and two children, and five more are prostrated. —
Pray for them. J. W. Irostle.
Brownsville, Mo., Sept. 8, 1881.
I am just home from the Bates Co , feast. Met
brethren A. Hutchison, S. S and J. s. Mohler and
S. Clich. Had good meeiing-", many spectators. —
Lar.er number of members commuaed than ever
before. Church is in a healthy condition, but
needs some assistance in the mini ■ try. Hope some
experienced elder will move in among them. —
Crops light on account of drouth. Health is g'^od.
David L.'Willtams.
Mulberry Grove, 111., Sept. 11, 1881.
Funeral of sister Melinda Goodman was t reach-
ed Sept. 4, by Eld. John Wise. Our quarterly coun-
cil passed off quite pleasantly ytsterday. Bro.
■Wise Is spending a week preaching in I'nion Co.,
before leaving for Canada. You omitted ttiren of
our deacon's names, •. Fansler, Matthew Vandyke,
and T. P. Lilligh. One misspel'ed, — "Mihie" in-
stead of Mohler is correct. N. E. LiLX-ion.
Liberty, 111., Sept. 12.
Our quarterly council-meetinsj came oft on the
4th. Eld Dan. Vaniman presided. Weather was
somewhat stormy, consequently a slim turn out. —
Agreed to hold Love feast Nov. 1 and 2. Will
have a coiincil again, Oct. 15th, to make further
arrangements. Sunday-school is in good work-
ing order, Bro. S. S. Hummer, Superintejident.
John Wolfe.
Three baptized at the Washington church, near
Warsaw, Ind,, on the 11th. Good harvest-meeting
on the 10th.
Cyrus Wallick, of Libertyville, Jefferson Co.,
Iowa, reports a good Love-feast held iu the church
of Eld. Diniel Zook, of App^moose Co. Two bap-
tized and two deacons elected — Siimuel Feebler
Joseph Wagner. This church was organized in
18i4,byEld. Geo. Wolf.
One received into church fellowship in the Pipe
Creek church, Peru, Ind., at their quarterly c^'Ud-
cil on the 8th, inst. Twenty - two received since
May.
Samuel Tennis, of Fairview, II., reports one sis-
ter received into the church. Good prospects for
more- — A refreshing shower of rain.
CEUME.— In Springfield district. Noble Co., Ind.,
Samuel Walter, only son of Bro. Levi and' sister
Crume, Aug. 31, 18S1, aged 10 years, 7 months
and 10 days. Funeral by writer.
BUCHANAN.— In the same district, Sept. 3, 1881,
Bro. D. J . Buchanan, aged 40 year?, 5 months and
and 4 d »y3. Funeral services by writer, assisted
by Geo. Swihart and Joseph Weaver.
Dk. J. Sttjkgis.
GRAYS ILL.— In the White Oak church, Lan-
caster Co , Pa , Aug. 22, 188!, Bro. Samuel Gray-
hill, aged 72 yfars, 3 months and 11 days. .lie
was a minister in second dt^gree for a number of
years. Annie E. Light.
EOTHROCK.— Near New Stark, Ohio, Aug. 26th.
Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rothrock,
aged 1 moLths and 11 days. Funeral services by
the writer and Eld. S. Z. Sharp.
PATTERSON.— Near ida, Ohio, Aug. 31, Maggie,
daughter of Bro. Robert and sister Nancy Pat-
terson, aged 10 months and 0 days. Funeral dis-
course by the writer. S. T. Bosserman.
EEPLOGLE.— In a Fairview church, Appanoose
Co., Iowa, August 2.5. 1891, sister B.irhara Rep
logle, wife of Eld. A Keplogle, aged 71 years, 8
mon'hs and 17 days.
Funeral services by brethren Wm. E. Stickler
and J. W. Ilawn. Jos. Zook.
CRAMER.— In Williamstown. Ohio, on the 12th
inst , Nora Catharine, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Cramer, aged 1 year. 5 months
and 23 days. Funeral by the writer and Eld. E.
Bjsserman. . S. T. Bos.skeman.
WI'MORE. — In the Centrevi^w congregation,
Johnson <'o.. Mo., Sept. Gth, 1881, Daniel B ,■ in-
fant son of B 0. Jacob and sist'T Aminda Wit-
more, aged 4 months and 24 days.
\ HUTCRl.SON.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
. at 2 P. M., in the Marion congregation,
Pine Creek, Ogle Co.,
$^\\m ^isIer|K
HlfloMd are the dewl whloli ale lu the Loctf.— Jie\. 14 13.
PHlLLIPL— July 31st, in Morrill, Brown Co,
Kan., lulv Slst, 1881, Myrtle Gertrude, daughter
of friend Aaron and sister Etlie Philippi, aged 1
year, 5 months and 22 days. I'uneral services by
t'le writer, assis.ed by other brethren.
W. J. H. Batjman.
Sept. 29,
Ind.
Sept. 29 and 30, at 10 A. M,
111.
Sept. 30, Bear Creek, at Bro. Owen Peters', 3 miles
south-weso of Morrisoaville, Christian co. 111.
Sept. 30 in Turkey Creek congregation, Elkhart
Co., Ind. Meeting to continue over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Piatt Valley congregation, at house of
Bro. J P. Moomaw, two miles South of Rising
City, Butler Co., Nebraska. Meeting to continue
over Sunday.
Sept. 30, Stonv Creek, near NoWeville, Ind.
Oc . 1st, near Longmont, Coloradj.
Oct. 1, at 2 p. M., at residence of William Gooch,
six miles east of Soandia, Kan.
Oct. 1, at 10 A.M., Thorn Apple church, Mich., 7
miles south-east of Lowell .
Oct. 1, at 10: 30 A. M., Seneca church, one and one-
half miles North of Bloomvii.e, Ohio.
Oct 1, at 10 A. M., River Falls church. Wis.
Oct. 1 and 2, Maple Valley church, Cherokee coun-
ty, towa.
Oct. 1 aid 2 at 10 A. M , Deep Eiver church, Pow-
eshiek C'.)., Iowa.
Oct. 1 and 2, 4 miles east of Harlan, Shelby Co., la
Oct. 1 and 2, Wayman V^iUey church, at house of
Bro. Philip H nsel, near Edgewood, Clayton co.,
Iowa, to commence at 2 o'clock.
Oct. 1, at 2 P M.. Monroe co. church, Iowa, at resi-
dence of David Kingery.
0"t. 1, at 5 P. M., Newton Grove church, Cass co.,
Mich.
Oct. 1 and 2, at 4 P. M., Bethel church, Holt co.,MoC
Oct. 1 and 2, six miles south-east of State Center,
Marshall Co., Iowa.
Oct. 4, at L.'inark, 111.
Oct. 4 and 5, at 2 P. M., Franklin Grove, Lee co.. Ill
Oct. 4 and 5 at 1 P. M., Waddam's Grove, 111.
Oct. 5, Santafee church Miami county, Ind.; 8
miles south of Peru; 2 miles east of Buhkerhill.
Oct. 0 at 4 P. M., Fairview church, Appanoose co.,
Iowa.
Oct. 6, at 2 P. M , Howard church, Howard Co.,
Ind. Those coming by R. R. stop off at Kokomo.
Oct. 6. at 4 P. M., Pleasant Grove church, near
Lawrence, Douglas co., Kansas.
Oct. 6 and 7, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., 111.
Oct. 6 at 10 A. M., Logan churcn, Logan CO., O.
Oct 6, at 10 A M., Springfield church. Summit CO.,
Ohio, near Mogadore.
Oct 6 at 1 P. M., Limestone church, (Ionia) Jewell
CO., Kan.
Oct. 7 at 4 P. M., Macoupin Creek church, Mont-
gomery CO., III., in new church, six miles south-
east of Girard.
Oct. 7, at 10 A. M., at Panther Creek, Woodford
CO., 111.
Oct. 7 at 10 A.M., Nettle Creek church, Wayne co.,
Ind., near Hitgerstown.
Oct '7 and 8, Dallas Centre, Dallas CO., Iowa.
Oi;t. 8 at 10 A. M., Hudion, 111.
Oct. 8 at 5 P. M., Portage church, St. Joseph co.,
Ind.
Oct. 8, at 3 P. M., at Bro. Philip Snively's, 1 and
one half m les ea^t of Dorchester, Saline Co.,
Neb. Ihose coming by R. R., should stop off at
Dorchc-ter.
Oct. S and 9, at Tearcoat, Hampshire Co , W. Va.
Oct. 8 end 9 :it 10 A. M., Spring Run, Fulton co.,
111., at meeting nouse, 6 miles east of Prairie
■ ity.
Oct. 8 and 9, Falls City church, Neb.
Oct. 8, at 10 A. M., Okaw church, near La Place
111.
Oct. 8 at 2 P.M. Bsatrice church, Gage CO., Neb.,
■ 8 miles soiitn-easc of Beatrice.
Oct. 8 at 10 o'clock, Somerset distaet, Wa'jash Co.,
Ind.
Oct. 8 and 9 at 11 A M., Fairview, George's Creek,
Fayette co , Pa.
Oct. 8, at 2 P. M., Smith Fork church, Clinton co..
Mo.
Oct. 8 and 9 at 11 ,'V. M , three miles east of South
English, Ki-okuk co., Iowa.
Oct. 8 and 9, at Fall River church, near Fredonia,
Wilson CO., Kan.
Oct. 8, Poplar Ridge church. Defiance co., O. ■
Oct 8 at 10 A M., Rome church, Wyandot Co., 0 ,
6Ji' miles north-west of Carey.
Oct. 10, West Otter Creek church, Maccupin co.,
111.
Oct. 11 at 10 A. M. Spring Creek church, Tnd.
Oat. 11, at 1 P. M., Shannon, 111., to continue next
day.
Oct. 11 and 12 at 1 P. M., Lost Creek, Juniata oo.,
Pa.
Oct. 12 at 10 A. M., Four Mile congregation, at
White Water meeting-house, three miles north-
east of Conuersville, Favette co., Ind.
Oct. 12 and 13, three miles north-east of Grenola,
Elk Co., Kan.
Oct. 12 and 13 at 10 A. M, Prairie Creek church,
Wells CO., Ind.
Oct. 13, at 2 p. M., Bethel church, Montgomery co.,
Ind.
Oct. 13 at 10 A. M. Beaverdam, Kosciu'co co., Tnd.
Oct. 29 and 30, Osawkie church, Jefferson co.,Kan.
Oct. 6 and 7, at 4 P. M., South Keokuk church, la.
DISTKICT-MEETINGS.
Cct. 4, Sout'iern District of Illinois, Astoria church
Fulton county. 111.
It^ Several Aanonncements for October are
crowded out, but will appear in due time. Please
bear with ns.
81.50
Per Annum.
Set for the defense of the Gospel— Philipp. 1: 17.
Single Copies,
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Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1881.
No. 37.
Kditorial Items.
MuRMUK not, brethren, one against another.
Bko. U. B. Gibson was sick nearly all the time he was
in Missoui-i.
Oke hundred and thirty-five students here attending
the first term of College.
The Gospel Prcaehcr reports prospects of Ashland
College as very encoui-aging.
The ordi nances were not committed to the ministers
for keeping, but to the church.
Two baptized at Frederickshaven by brother Hope.
Others there almost persuaded.
The next Annual Meeting will be held in the Solo-
mon's Creek church, near Milford, Ind.
Bro. Hope has moved to Copenhagen, where he will
continue to hold forth the word of life.
The article accredited'to Sue L. Thompson on page
566 of last issue should be credited to Sue L. Thomassen.
Now is the time to canvass for the Youth'-s Ad-
vance.^ Send for sample copies and terms to agents.
"When the elders could not gainsay the arguments of
Stephen they had him put to death. The moral is evi-
dent.
The long-desired rains have come throughout the
West, and the people are glad. We hope they are
thankful, too.
The account of our sojourn among the Brethren of
Root River church, Minnesota, is crowded out, but will
appear next week.
CnrasT used the scourge of cords to cleanse the tem-
ple, and not to tear off a wing for his private use. What
a lesson for factionists !
Brother A. W. Flowers is still lecturing pn hei-lth
among the Brethren in Northern lu'liaua. He will be at
Goshen from Sept. 27th to Oct. .Srd.
Some very interesting correspondence must go over to
next issue. Be patient with us; condense your articles as
much as you can and thus aid in makhig an interesting
paper.
On Monday 26th at 2 P. M., memorial servicesjin re-
spect to the late President, will be held in the M. E.
church in this place. Bro. S. Z. Sharp will deliver the
discourse.
W E would like to say, for the satisfaction of the whole
Brotherhood, that Bro. S. Z. Sharp gave the readers of
the B. AT W. a good paper last week, but we think you
:all know that.
Sister Mary Hillery spent the greater part of the
Summer visiting friends in Illinois and Iowa. She ar-
rived home in Republic Co., Kan., Sept. 8th, and says she
found Lemuel well.
If any of j'ou have a superabundance of postage
stamps and stationery, you can make some of them work
for Jesus by sending them to brother f\ H. Rnlsbaugh,
.Union Deposit, Pa.
E. S. YouxG, formerly a student at Ashland College,
but now attending school here, was received into the
church the 18th. May many others seek the Lord in
their youthful days.
Brother John H. Eshelman, of Libertyville, Iowa,
reports a very good Love-feast, and states tv;o were re-
ceived by baptism and one by letter. There were also
two elected as deacons.
The Brethren of Union church, Marshall Co., Ind.,
will hold their Feast at Plymouth, Ind., Oct. 7th, com-
mencing at 4 o'clock P. M. All are invited to attend,
especially ministering brethren.
Brother R. H. Miller secured a new proof-reader
Sept. 15tb. Before that time she was known as sister
Emma Norris, but since then they call her sister Emma
Millar. Joy and happiness be theu*s.
The Lanark church had a very pleasant council meet-
ing last week. Considerable business was done, and
not an unkind word was used during the meeting. The
church seems to be in love and union.
UsDER date of Sept. 21, brother Meyers, from St.
Louis wi-ites : "Brother Metzger is here. Had Commun-
ion the 10th. There are now seventeen members here,
and a young man to be baptized to-morrow."
The trial of Dr. H. W. Thomas of the M. E. church
for heresy resulted in finding him guilty. He was de-
prived of church fellowship until he can be heard before
the Rock River Conference at Sycamore next week.
The church at Lanark has changed the time of their
Feast from Oct. 4th to Sept. .30th, commencing at .3 P.
M. As the Feast will be on Friday they will also have
meeting on Saturday evening, Sunday morning at ten,
and Sunday evening.
Bro. J. H. Miller, of Milford, Ind., s=i,ys: "I am fa-
vorable to the consohdation providing you will be one of
the editors. I have long since wished the church could
see the beauty in having one paper and then all support
it. It would make for peace and union."
Under date of Sept. 14th, brother D. D. Shively of
Monmouth, K;in., says: "Our quarterly council convened
last Saturday. Everything passed off well. Brother
Hensey from Clay*county, Ind., was with us last Sunday
and preached two sermons at our school-house."
Over $1,500,000 have been'extracted from the U. S.
treasury by the "Stai- route" swindlers, who are to be
prosecuted for their crimes. Bob IngersoU is employed
by them as one of their attorneys. It seems appropriate
that Bob should espouse the cause of the wicked.
Those coming from any point east of Chicago, wish-
ing to attend Mt. Morris College, will find it gi-eatly to
their advantage to coiTespond with D. L. Miller, Secreta-
ry of the College, concei-nmg railroad route and fare.
Hope all will avail themselves of this advantage.
A FEW yeai-s ago, the Chinese Government sent a
number of young men to Yale CoUege to be educated.
They have been taken away on the ground that the
schools of America are cramming the students with dead
languageo and theoretical science instead of giving them
a practical educatim. Is not the real motive of a class-
ical course to conform to public opinion V And when the
students do conform to this opinion, what does it ad-
vantage them?
During the Communion season.', some one in each
church should make an effort to sell Close Communion
by brother Landon West. It contains much that is val-
uable to the Christian, and deserves a wide circulation.
Price, .W cts. For sale by Western Book Exchange, Mt.
Morris, lU.
When Bro. R. H. MiUer had taken unto iiimself a
a wife. Dr. G. W. Boteler, of Waynesboro, Pa., immedi-
ately followed the good example and on the 20lh inst.
was married to sister Emma Roher, who is a sister to tire
wife of Eld. D. P. Saylor. The B. .\t W. extends hap-
py greetings.
By saying in the last issue that the Yhnlkator is not
loyal to the Brotherhood', we meant that fellowship has
been withdrawn from Samuel Kinsey because ».f his
participation in the meeting of Aug. 24 where the mem-
bers were persuaded to sever their connection fi-om the
Brotherhood. Sedition is denounced by the holy Script-
ures; and those who sow division among brethren, the
apostle declares, shall be marked.
Prof. Sharp's Normal class for training teachers
opened w^th about fifty pupils. Prof. Sharp is a gradu-
ate of the first Normal School in Pennsylvania. Was a
Professor in that institution for several years and has
been engaged in Normal work for twenty years. Tliose
who place themselves under his instraction at Mt. Mor-
ris College for the purpose of preparing themselves to
teach will receive first-class training.
On returning from Minn., we were detained six hours
ui Aurora, HI., and knowing not how to spend the time
more profitably, we went to the pubhc park near the
school-house. Hero in the beautiful shade upon the
green sward, about one hundred children were spending
anhour in gleeful sports. With pleasure we associated
with them, and beheld their lively recreation which
brought by-gone days vividly to mind. Good children
drive away melancholy, and teach us lessons of love and
kindness. We did not hear a disrespectful word spoken
by these children.
The habits of American travelers are peculiar. Each
wants a good seat iu a car and as much of it as he can
get. Packages and valises are given seats to the exclu-
sion of weary traveiers who have also paid for good
seats in the same car. Would it not tie well to require
vaiisei and packages to purchase tickets if they must
have the seats? And the seats in depots might be made
to yield quite a revenue from baggage deposited upon
them. And we go one step further. Those who stand
in the door-way of depots so that no one caii pass in or
out ought to be reformed in some way. Perhaps some
wise mind can devise a method and give relief to an ap-
preciative public.
Beloved brethren, be caJm, trust in the Lord and do
right. Be slow to speak, and study well before you
write to the papers the troubles in the church. Itia
doubtful whether the miideeds of any one can be remov-
ed by telling it the world over. It is doubtful whether
the erring can be made repentant by publishing their
sins to a wicked and cruel world. Charity covers a mul-
titude of sins. Let brotherly love continue, no difference
what others may do. The B. at W. is loth to publish
church difficulties, knowing none are made holy there-
by. 0 for more piety, more long-suffering and brother-
ly kindness ! Sackcloth and as'res are ours in this hour
of. perplexity; so let us all pray more, seek to possess a
meek and quiet spuit and then no one will turn to rend
his neighbor.
578
O.'THE BRETHREN ^T l^TOKIC
For tlie Brethren at Work .
A HYMN SUITED TO A LOVE-
FEAST.
Br JAS. EVANS.
In the Gospel wa are apprised,
We ma3t repent and bs baptizjd,
If sin's remission we'd obtain;
All others seek this grace in vjin.
Trne faith in Jesui must precede
The observance of the solemn deed;
For so the Sivior's last commhnd:
"Go preach the word in every land.'
To all the words of life you bear,
To all who will the Shepherd hear,
Of them you must disciples m»ke,
And sm and Satan quite forsake.
With joy thoy must confess the Lird,
And in their hearts receive his word.
Their wills they bow to him who gave
His Well-beloved their lives to save.
Again in bolemn rite they bow
To Him who dwelt in flesh below;
Then to the Spirit they're consigned
Whose presence purifies the mind.
Thus by three acts they quite fulfill
All the heavenly Master's will.
From the cleansing waters they aris?,
Savtd by the faith that justifies.
Now as the race is just begun,
No other cross they'll seek to shun.
Their Master's yoke they choose to take.
And for it all things else forsake.
What the Master says "you ought to do.
As I the way have shown to yon";
As Jesus washed his brethren's feet.
To do the same is right and meek.
That night ia which he was betrayed,
We find the table duly lail,
And meat was placed thereon to show,
How we should act while here below.
The meal prepared, he did arise,
And round his waist the towel tied,
And washed their feel before they eat,
A rule for all who'd sit at meat.
The meal of which we all do eat,
Beminds us of the heavenly seat.
Where we shall eat the bridal feast,
With him who made himself the least.
Then after supper he took bread.
To symbolize himself the Head,
Using these memorial words.
Which to our hearts such love afford:
"Take, eat, my body symbolizs,
And thus remember him who dies,
My flesh to all is life indeed.
Who on ray words will live and feed.
The covenant cup you must partake.
All who the world and ein forsake.
Bemumber me until I come
To lead you to my heavenly home.
Little drops of rain brighten the
meadows; and little acts of kindness
brighten the world.
For the Brethren at Work.
liOVE DOBS IT ALL.
BY C. H. BAISBAUGH.
To Bro. J. R. SpacM, of Dunhirh, 0
~\7"0UR fraternal message is here, and
-■- has put me all aflime with love
and gratitude. Not the hope of re
ward, but the impulse of devotion to
Jesus, is the pulse that quickens all
Christian activity. It is soul gladden-
ing to know that there are those still
left who are controlled by so high a
principle as personal love to the Al-
mighty and All-gracious. To such
souls sacrifice loses all sens 3 of loss and
self denial, even if it empties the purse
of its last two mites. To feel enriched
by giving, and to feel restrained by
withholding, is one of the most con-
spicuous proofs that the Holy Spirit is
inwardly moulding into the image of
the Crucified. Love must give itself to
its object or it is not love. The easiest
and sweetest snd most natural thing in
heaven and on earth, is f jr love to offar
itself to the will and pleasure of the
one that kindles and sustains its flame.
Herein lies the highest power of all
moral life. God gathers all his attri-
butes into focus in love. Hell, whether
in Eternity or on earth, is only a terri-
ble, necessary, and reluctant expression
of love. "He afllicteth not willing-
ly." Lam. ?,: 33. ilom. 8: 20. Love
makes the family possible, is the root
of fatherhood and motherhood, wields
the rod as well as rocks the cradle, dan-
dles on the knee, and gives the breast
to feed the young life out of the moth-
er-heart, "As many as I love, 1 rebuke
and chasten?'' Love is the foundation
of all true social order, is the pentecost-
al fire of all pure missionary effort,
binds the elect into a unit, gives Heav-
en its attraction and fruition, and Eter-
nity its ever-growing rapture. This
makes Christ's yoke easy, and his bur-
den light, and "thinks it not robbery to
be equal with God" i^ character, aim,
endeavor, and beatitude. The whole
Bible is God's love- lesson, to teach
souls how to feel and act with Himself,
80 as to restore that relation and nature
which knows not satisfaction save in
harmony with the mind and heart and
purpose of God. This is our high call-
ing, and it is high as God, presenting
his life as the fount and type of ours,
and his blessedness as our eternal herit-
age. It is not only in line with His
vEst and glorious ends, but it is wholly
in the life and feeling of God. This
is "the peace which passeth all under-
standing," the calm that rests eternally
in the bosom of Jehovah. If there is
anything revealed as with a sunbeam it
is that the life of God brings the re-
pose and self possession of God. "il/y
peace 1 give unto you; not as the world
giveth : let not your heart he troubled,
nether let it he afraidy Here is the
sweetness and serenity and majesty of
that "love which is shed abroad in our
hearts by the Holy Ghost." It '■^Keeps
the heart and mind thkough Jesus
Christ." How opposite to all this the
character and conduct of the bulldogs
and hell hounds of Christendom, who
bite and devour each other, and whom
nothing can appease but fraternal
blood. How revolting to all Christ-
fashioned souls to see those who "name
the Name of Jesus," carry their secret
daggers sheathed in the scabbard of a
hell hardened, devil-dominated heart,
waiting £.nd hungering for opportunity
to stab and dispatch the victim of their
malice. God came in the flesh to save,
not to destroy ; to forgive, not avenge;
to elevate and beautify, not to degrade
and mutilate and harm. "If any man
have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none
of His." Thousands in our own Broth-
erhood it is to be feared know nothing
of the reality of "pure religion and un-
defiled before God and the Father."
Any one who nurses ill-will, and
thirsts for power to wreak it, is of the
devil. Brother-hatred is murder and
damnation. It is the antipodes of the
Incarnation. "God so loved the world."
Christ the infleshed God died "the just
for the unjust." The Sovereign be-
came the rebel'.' substitute in the pen-
alty for disloyalty and rebellion. "Be-
hold, what manner of love." This is
Christian, and this only. This comes
from God, and to him returns. This
focalizes our whole nature in the Gross,
To reprove is then a most painful of-
fice; to forgive, our highest blis9. This
is to be like God, and this is salvation,
heaven.
With many, religion means no more
than a dubious morality, ordinances,
tradition, conventionalism, fat horses,
and kine, a well stored pantry and ta-
ble, warm bed, unbridled indulgence
inside of legal relations, and plenty of
tobacco, with jast as much of the mam-
mon of unrighteousness for Jesus as
THE BRET13:KEN ^T "WOKK.
579
will save their credit with their fellows,
and often not that. God is love, and
religion is love, and neither is satisfied
with less than a tenth of ail our in-
crease. He that owns Jesus as the au-
thor and finisher of faith, the foun
tain and river of love, need not be goad-
ed with the s^urs of ecclesiastical au
thority and the pride of deceiicy, to
open his heart and purse to promote
the cause of his Savior- God. If we
cannot coin our blood into currency for
the extension of the blood of Jesus to
the ends of thu earth, it is still black
and foal and deathful with the elements
of unredeemed self, '■'■'^h.o loved me,
and gave Hirnse'f for me.'' This was
the living coal that glowed in the heart
of Paul, and made him a spectacle of
devotion and self sacrifice to angels and
to men. His ca3e is not peculiai. "Be
ye followers of me, even as I also am
of Christ." "The life which I now
live in the ilesh" is Christ. This was
all his glory, all his peace, all his joy.
But his life was common with all the
saints. " Your life is his hid with
Christ in God." The Head supplies
all the members with vitality. "la
Him is Xt/e," and He is Love. The
little toe lives in the heart and biain
equally with the members which we
deem more honorable. "Our uncomely
parts have more abundant comeliness,"
because Christ's life is in them, and His
special care given them. More abund-
ant honor is bestowed on less conspicu
ous parts, lest of schism of interest be
also a schism of life and organic unity.
"iVo schism in the hody,^^ is the great,
universal law of life. How can there
be a gap in a life knit organism? Can
love work ill per sef Must not
not love have an ultimate good in all
its measures, and show itself as love in
severest discipline? How can hand or
foot be loyal to half a dozen different
heads, or only two? Who are Paul,
Cephas, ApoUos, John, and James, but
fellow members? One Lord, one faith,
one LIFE, one hope, one aim, one goal
for all true Christians. What are pro-
gression and conservatism but essential
cofactors of all life, and pre-eminently
of the life of Christ and his mystical
body ? These terms will save nobody,
and their disruption is impossible. No
one is either exclusively. All life tends
to a centre, and all true love is life in
right character and relations andactivi
ties.
"I am meek and lowly in heart," "I
lay down my life for the sheep," ia the
God impresied seal which every samt
carries on his forehead. This is the
characteristic of "the wisdom which
Cometh from above," the essence of the
love that throbs on the Throne of the
Universe. 'Love suffereth long, and
is kind; envieth not, seeketh not her
own, is not easily provoked, thinketh
no evil, rejoiceth in the truth, beareth
all things." This is God's richest, deep
eat, highest, most perfect and thrilling
classic. Angels aod saints will never
exhaust its fervor, and fragrance, and
fullness, and soul-ravishing, soulbeauti
fying, soul- exalting Diviaity through
all Eternity. This alone makes God
and Heaven possible. "Beloved, let us
love one another, for love is of God: he
thatloveth is born of God, and know-
eth God." Here is the multum in par-
vo of God and the endless ecstasies of
his soul-entrancing apocalypse in the
world to come, and no less in the world
that now is. He that loves with God's
love, is deep in God's sacrifice for the
consummation of his glorious purpose
in Cbiist Jesus. Did we all, as a
church, love Jesus with a feeling that
deserves the name, heaven and earth
would be amazed at the prayers and
sacrifices and devotion that would re-
plenish God's treatury, care for God's
poor, and roll the tide of Divine human
blood over millions of sin -blackened,
sin -deadened hearts, and beautify hu-
manity with the holiness of Emmanuel.
If we deem this an object unworthy
all our interest and energy, we are not
fit to share the final triumph and glory
of the Incarnation. It is great and
grand enough to occupy God, and it is
great enough for all who have the
mind of Christ. It is God's highest
and best. Love does it all.
Foe the Bretiiren atWork.
MEEKNESS.
BY EKOCH EBT.
Mildness of temper; s^ft; gentle; not easily
provoked, or irritati^d; yielding; given to for
bearatiee under irjaries; aabmissive to the di-
vine will; not proud, or refra.tory. — Webster
WHAT a volume of thought and
practical instruction in that one
word, the whole vocabulary of heaven
seems to be embodied in it ! No wonder
Christ said, "Learn of me meekness."
Where is the student that will ever get
done learning? Practically, its mean
ing is as broad and long as the uni-
verse. It reaches into the lowest hell,
and sits, like the bird of paradise,, on
the highest pinnacle of the brigbtest
arch-angel. Well may the apostle say,
"I beseech you by the meekness and
gentleness of Christ." 1 Cor. 10: 1.
Its practical use would swallow up
the popular religion of the age, that
not one vestage would remain to i;jark
its existence, it would turn all the
bitter wranglings and sparrings and jar-
rings and bickerings, of church and
state, neighborhood and families into
a paradise. It would crush the sinner
in his sins as a mill-stone falling upon
him. Y ea, devils must tremble and flee
from its presence, or submit and walk
in the light. It would completely ob-
literate those offensive terms or titles
extant among us, by which the cburcb
is divided into three elements. The
abomination thereof would be forever
wiped out of the pages of our religious
papers, and from the history of our be-
loved Brotherhood, the scent of which
is a stench in the nostrils of every meek
and lowly servant of Jesus, and I be-
lieve to Jesus himself; meekness would
be a balm for all our wounds, a cor-
dial for all our fears at this present
crisis of the church.
And while the waves are rolling high
and fast, and following each other in
quick succession, and destruction seems
to be threatning the good old ship from
different directions, until many hearts
are trembling and beginning to cry out
with fear: "Master, save us or we per-
ish." Be not al&i-med: she is lying
down in the ship with her head on the
pillow fast asleep ; go awake her dear
brother and sister, and she will arise in
the strength and beauty of her Master,
and clothed with her heavenly majesty.
She vnll say to the roaring elements:
"Peace be still," and we can all sail
along smoothly as before. No necessi-
ty any more of throwing some over-
board, like Jonah, (to appease the
wrath of God) who are always on the
stern of the ship and on the lookout
for something new, and often get into
the way of the pilot and governo r of
the vessel, (which by the way is always
near the middle of the vessel) for when
too many get on the stern it is hard to
control the vessel; hence neces.siirily
must be brought to order. Bat some-
times they remain there till a wave
comes along and washes them over-
board. If not, their eyes are filled with
sail water so that they can no more see
plainly when danger is near. In the
meantime, those in the stern seeing the
crowd in the stern of the ship weighing
her down, and the wave approaching
mighty and high, and expecting the
vessel to sink, they begin to fear and
cut loose a little life-boat and jump out
at the stern, while those in the centar
of the ship are comparatively safe and
calm. The center is the only place the
pilot can be to accomplish his work.
The propelling power is generally
about the middle or a little back; the
controlling power is near the stern of
the ship. So in society; if we had
nothing to depend on but those who
are running on and (as they sometimes
say) moulding public sentiment, we
soon would be ship wrecked, both
church and State. But there is a cen-
tralizing power, aided more by the ex-
perience of the old heroes and veterans
of by-gone days than by the inexperi-
enced young American, who hold pow-
er in a balance, and who are the bone
and sinew of all good government,
whether civil or ecclesiastical.
Now, dear reader, picture to yourself
a society whose tempers were all mild,
not stern and bold, whose words were
soft, not harsh and grating; whose man-
ners were gentle and kind and affable,
not rough and coarse in their general
deportment, and who are not easily
provoked or irritated, but yield to in-
sults and injuries, and bear all as Jesus
did, not even uttering a word in defense
or retaliation, but submit in all things
to the divine will; not proud but hum-
ble, ready to do good unto all, Ihe low
and despised; and in ilo way refractory,
not rebellious, not seMsh, but willing
to concede to the opinions and feelings
of others when they are mere matters
of opinion, and especially to a majori-
ty, and you will at once see a pattern
worthy of imitation, and all those heav-
enly characteristics shone bright in the
lifeand character of Jesus. Therefore
he says, "Learn of me meekness and
lowliness of heart and you shall find
rest unto your souls," for his yoke is
easy and his burden is light.
Dear brethren, as a church, let us
cultivate meekness more, and a quiet
spirit, which in the sight of God is of
great price. May God help us all
through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom
hs glory forever. Amen.
Lena, III.
For the Brethren at Wort.
GOD IS LOVE.
"Charity thinketh no evil."
ET C. HOPE.
LESSON II.
'The Son of Man came to seek and save
that which was lost."— Luke 19: 10.
WHAT JESUS ^^•ANTS YOTT TO GITE HIM.
AN the site of that place where Jes'.is
^ was born is a cave where old father
Hieronymus lived in his last years. He
himself wrote a conversation he had
with the holy child Jesus and which I
give verbatim: "O Lord Jesus, I say,
how hard is your bed there in the crib
in order to procure me salvation ! How
can I ever repay it 2" And it seems to
me the child answered: "I desire noth-
ing but that you shall sing, 'Glory to
God in the highest.' I will yet be more
needy on the Mount of Olives and on
Calvary." "O thou beloved," I con-
tinue, "I must give thee something — I
will give you all my money." He an-
swers: "Heaven and earth are mine be-
forehand; I need nothing; give your
money to the poor, and 1 will count it
as done to me." "I said: 'That I will
gladly do, but I must give you some-
thing for yourself, else I will die of
sorrow." Then the child answered,
"Because you are so liberal to give, I
will tell you what you shall give me :
give me your sins, your evil conscience,
and your condemnation." Well, what
will you do with that? I ask the Sa\nor.
He answers, "I will lay it on my shoul
ders, and it shall be my greatest and
most glorious work to bear thy sins, and
have ycfur chastisement resting on me,
as the prophet Isaiah long ago has tes-
tified." Then I poor old man com-
menced to weep, feeling my heart brok-
en and said: "Dear child, how hast
thou moved my heart! Take, then,
what is mine, and give me what is
thine. Then I am free of my sins and
sure to have eternal life."
Dear reader, do you know that Jesus
wept over Jerusalem because they
would not give him their sins to bear,
and receive him as their Savior? And
do- you know whether you acted better
toward him, or does he stand before
you yet, weeping, pleading: "My son
and my daughter, give me your heart, —
that corrupt, evil, deceitful thing which
none can heal?" If so, give it to him
at once, and fear not to come to him
for even if your sins are as scarlet, he
will make them white as snow, and if
they are as numberless as the stars, he i
will wash them all away. The only
danger is to stay away; the only con-
demnation, to disbelieve; the only fear-
ful vengeance to despise his grace and
trample his precious blood under foot.
I fear there are some who yet neglect
to give Jesus all their sins and their
whole heart; but think rather to climb
to heaven on the ladder of their own
works, and by obeying external com-
mandments. Please remember he wants
first of all your heart — he wants to give
to you until his love constrains
you to obedience in external action.
Such actions done for the sake of gain-
ing heaven and not flowing from love
to Jesus profit nothing (See 1 Cor.
13.) But all such members will final-
ly be swept into eternal perdition.
What, then, will become of those who
do what they do from corrupt motives
for honor or gain among men ? Judge
I fear there are a great many among
our Brethren's children who until this
very minute have neglected to give Je-
sus their sins and folly,' but run down
the broad road,against better knowledge.
Please let my voice, from across the
Atlantic, cross your path, young man
and young woman : why will you die ?
How can you refuse to give the Holy
Child Jesus your sins, your evil con-
science, your condemnation? Let me
entreat you, give him his desire now.
In case those lines may find one who
has disgraced Jesus, fallen deep into
sin and now lives in despair and thinks
there is no hope, but that he is lost for-
ever, I would say, take courage. Go
and tell Jesus ; go and ask him if he
who saith, "Him that cometh to me I
will in no wise cast out," if he will cast
you out. Go and show him your sins; if
perhaps they are too red to te made
white. Be sure to hear your condem-
nation out of his mouth before you be-
lieve more on the devil than on him,
before you hope more on your own feel-
ings than on his promises; before, you
believe on frail humanity more than on
the word of his power. And you will
no sooner show him your bloody crimes,
your evil lusts, and your blasphemous
words than he will tell you:. "Lo, I
have born your grief and carried your
sorrows. I was wounded for your
transgressions and bruised for your in-
iquities. The chastisement of our
peace was upon me, and with my
stripes you are healed." Isa. 33, Wrap
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yourself up in his wounds and all will
be well. Bdlieve hia report, and you
shall see it is true, even unto thee: ''I,
even I, am he that blotted out thy
transgressions for mine own sake, and
will not remember thine own sins."
isa. 43: 25. And it will resound with
a heavenly echo in your ears: "1 have
blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy trans-
gressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: re-
turn unto me, for 1 have redeemed
tbee." Isa. 44: 22. And let even from
this hour, your heart melt and your
tears flow with joy while you say: "Je
sua take what is mine, and give me
what is thine; then I am free from my
sins, and sure of eternal life."
Tor the Brethren at Work.
A FEW REASONS WHY WE
SHOULD BELONG TO THE
BODY OF CHRIST.
BY J. 8. SHAEPJER.
THE first reason is, because there is
not a single good point in all the
orders, societies, organizations, moral-
ists, and whatever else you may in-,
elude, but that good characteristic is
embodied in the perfect plan of salva-
tion. There isn't anything but what
has its good points; but Christianity
embraces them all, and more, too. We
will notice a few:
1. Temperance societies. These are
doing a great and good work in many
places, as far as drinking liquor is con
cerned, and they have their reward.
But the Grospel reaches further; it says:
"And every man that striveth for the
mastery is temperate in all things." 1
Cor. 9: 12. Again, "Let your modera
tionbe kaown unto all men." Phil. 4:
I once heard a man remark that he
didn't want any one to talk temperance
to him, and at the same time have a big
pool of tobacco juice before him.
Some men get their lives insured in
case of death. Their widow and fami
ly would not be thrown on the chari-
ties of the world, but could comforta-
bly help themselves by so doing. Oth-
ers will get their property insured in
case of fire, lightning, or storm, so that
they would have something to fall back
on to replace the loss. The Psalmist
David says: "I have been young, and
now am old, yet have I not seen the
righteous forsaken nor his seed begging
bread." Ps. 37: 25, We may also find
consolation in reading Ps. 145, 146, 147.
Jesus also says : "Lo, 1 am with you -al-
way." What better company could we
wish for?
Others will join secret societies be-
cause they are bound together by oath
to help each other in case of misfortune
or sickness. Gather all their good qual-
ities, and you can't be a Christian with-
out them. Bssides, we have a more
powerful Master in heaven, who hath
said: "I will never leave thee nor for-
sake thee. So that we may boldly say,
the Lord is my helper." Heb. 13: 5,
6.
Again, "But whoso hath this world's
goods and seeth his brother have need,
and shutteth up his bowels of compas-
sion from him, how dwelleth the love of
God in him?" If we do not these
things, of helping one another in time
of need, it is not likely that it will be
said unto us, that "I was an hungered,
and ye gave me meat." "Verily I say
unto you. Inasmuch as ye have done it
unto one of the least of these my breth-
ren, ye have done it unto me."
The moralist has a great many good
points, yet he is no Christian, and could
not be one without his morality. But
his iEfluence is ruining more souls than
the drunken sot in the gutter. No de-
cent man would want to be seen m
company with a sot, drinking and revel-
ing; but with a moralist and modern
user of the cup he may even dare to
partake, which may be the very means
of bringing him to the final destruc-
tion of the soul.
The worldly associations only last
through this life; but when we put on
Christ and become heirs with him, it
I'eaches to a home in heaven and to an
everlasting eternity. Paul says to the
Corinthians, "For we know that if our
earthly hoiise of this tabernacle were
dissolved, we have a building of God,
an house rot made with hands, eternal
in the heavens."
For the Brethren at Work.
ONLY ONE DOT.
UT it may mean much. God punct-
uates with precision. Not one
jot or tittle will fail. Where He
puts a period, it is damnation to sub-
stitute an interrogation. His comma is
significant enough to divide between
Heaven and Hell. The fight of centu-
ries, and the wail of Eternity, hinges
on the comma of Matt. 28: 19. One
iota missed, God's meaning is destroyed
and eternal confusion and horror may
be the result.
In No. 35 B. at W., 2nd page, 2nd
column, first line, put a period after the
word Everyildng.
C. H. Balsbatjgh.
For the Brethren at "Work.
BLOOD OF CHRIST.
BY JOHN knislbt;
ST. Matthew was martyred in a city
in Ethiopia.
St. Mark was dragged through the
streets of Alexandria in Egypt till he
expired.
St. Luke was hanged on a tree till he
was dead, in Greece.
St. John after having been put in a
caldron of boiling oil at Home and re-
ceiving no hurt, died a natural death at
Ephesus in Africa.
St. Peter was crucified at Rome, and
according to his request, with his head
downwards, thinking himself unworthy
to die in the posture his Lord had done.
St. James the great, was beheaded at
Jerusalem.
St. James the less, was thrown from
a pinnacle of the temple and beaten to
death with clubs.
St. Philip was hanged against a pU-
lar at Hierapolis, a city in Phrygia, till
he expired.
St. Thomas was pierced through the
body with a lance at Cororandel, in the
East Indies.
St. Jude was shot to death with ar-
rows.
St. Simon the zealot was crucified in
Persia.
St. Matthias was first stoned and af-
terwards beheaded.
St. Barnabas was stoned to death by
the Jews, at Salamnis.
St. Paul the Great, teacher of the
Gentiles, was beheaded at Rome by the
tyrant Nero.
Such was the fate of the first preach-
ers of the gospel of peace according to
the best accounts we have of their end,
and truly they were "sent forth as sheep
among wolves." Matt. 10: 16. Nor is
the woirld any more friendly to the true
disciples of Christ in our day than it
was in theirs. 2 Tim. 3: 12. Let us
then take our Lord's advice, " love all
men and fear none." Luke 12: 4, 5.
The chief reason why so many difii-
culties are found in the Word of God, is
because the reader's heart is not right
with God. For how can earthly mind-
ed men enter into the meaning of
heavenly truths. 1 Cor. 2: 4, 15. May
we all be faithful.
Plymouth, Ind.
583
THE BRETHI^EN ^T TVOJrlK.
For the Brethren Bt Work.
WE MUST LOVE.
BT SUE L THOMASSON.
By this shall all men know that je are my disciples, if
ye have lore one to another. John 1.3: 35.
IT seems that our Savior, before He left His
disciples, gave them a new commandment,
that they should "love one another" as He had
loved them. Though the moral law command-
ed them to love their neighbors as ihemselves,
this was to be explained with a new clear
ness. enforced by new motives and obeyed in a
new manner. Thus it might be called a new
commandment. They were required to love
each other for His sake, as bearing His image,
and in imitation to His compassionate and
generous love to them. This implied a regard
for each other — interest, a sympathy in sorrow
and in joy, in peace and in harmony, in kind-
nesb, in forbearance, in forgiveness and a speci-
al unremitted affection; being Brethren in the
same family and disciples of the same Lord, and
this mutual love was appointed by him as the
distinguishing mark of His disciples, by which
all men might everywhere know them from
all other persons, by haviDg such love as would
caus3 them to give up their own interest, ease,
or pleasure, to promote the welfare of their
Brethren in such a manner as was never known
before. Had angry zeal for doctrines, forms,
and minute exactness, been the sign to
know the church we would not wonder if it did
distract the church; I say, had these been the
test of Christiauitv. But alas! the command-
ment to "love one another" as Christ loved us,
by many, seems never to have been received>
and but few seem to remember or understand
how to practice it. Because iniquity abounds,
the love of many waxes cold. If love would
prompt all our actions toward each other, how
much less talk and disturbance there would
be.
Paul, in the third chapter of second Tim.,
said, "Inthelast days perilous times shall come;
for men shall be lovers of their own selves,
covetous, boasters, bla?phemers, disobedient to
parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural
affections, truce-breakers, false-accusers incon-
tinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasure
more than lovers of God; having a form of
godliness, but denying the power thereof: from
such turn away."
The apostle fore saw, and gave warning to
Timothy, that it' would be extremely difficult
for Christians to escape the contagion- of bad
examples, and for ministers to preach the un-
adulterated truth of the Gospel; that those who
would retain their integrity, would be threatened
or prosecuted by their professed Brethren.
The love of Christ distinguished real Chris-
tians from the false, who are ready to violate
promises, betray those who trusted them, false-
ly accuse others, and who are fierce and savage,
their tempers are not loving; but despising
good men; yet, along with these and other
vices, they would retain a form of godliness,
professing Christianity, attending on sacred
ordinances, and pretending to be religion?.
Can any one think that crimes are less abomin-
able in those who profess Christianity, than in
the heathen. We think they will be more
terribly punished. Hypocrisy and superstition
are infections beyond other mental maladies —
a wolf in sheep's clothing is the most dreadful
to the flock.
We should all study to make ourselves ac-
quainte 1 with the Scriptures, the doctrine and
example of the apostles and copy their manner
of life.
It ye bite and devour oni another, take heed
that ye be not consumed one of another. Eph.
5: 15. We should follow after the fruit of the
S'pirit, which is this: love, joy, peace, long-snf-
fering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meelness
and temperance, against such, there is no law;
for they might be known by their fruits — by
their example and conduct. Vehement passions
and habitual tempers are contrary to the mind
of Christ; but the end shall be according to
their works.
ParBjns, Kan .
For the Brethren at Work.
HEARKEN UNTO THE WORD OF
ALMIGHTY GOD.
BY HAET C. NOBMAN.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord,
and that which he hath giTen will He pay him again .
Prov. 19:17.
BUT this I say, He that soweth sparingly,
shall also reap sparingly, and tie which
soweth bountifully shall also reap bountifully.
As it is written, "He hath dispersed abroad,
li9 hath given to the poor: his righteousness
remaineth forever." 2 Cor. 9; 6, 9.
Blessed is he that considereth the poor; the
Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The
Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of
languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his
sickness (Psa. 41: 1, 3). For God is not un-
righteous to forget your work and labor of
love, which ye have showed toward His name,
in that ye have ministered to the saints, and
do minister (Heb. 6: 10). Then the disciples,
every man according to his ability, determined
to send relief unto the Brethren which dwelt
in Judea(Actsl2:29).
Certainly we have abundance of Scripture
in defense of the duty which is bound upon
God's children, in that they should minister
unto the j'oor.
Brethren and sisters, we are sinning in the
sight of God, when a call is made from our
brethren and sisters who are in need of help, if
we carelessly pass it by unnoticed. Let us
then consult our own hsart nnd conscience and
give without murmering; for God loveth a
cheerful giver. We should not hesitate to do
anything that God requires at our hand; since
He spared not His only Son. What an un-
speakable gift! It certainly calls for every ex-
ertion of praise and gratitude.
We hear a call from the dear Brethren of
Peabody, Kan. Will you assist? Cartainly
we will, and do it cheerfully as unto the Lord.
Again, when we hear the trials and afflic
tions that Bro. Hope has endured and is still
enduring, all for Christ's sake, if we have no
money to send to help spread and defend the
Gospel, we feel like taking our flight, if it
were possible, to Denmark, and help brother
Hope defend the truth, and thus with him
share the blessings of God. God in his good-
ness has blessed us with a small portion of this
world's goods. Hence we shall give a part to
Bro. Hope and in this way we can help brother
Hope preach the Word in Denmark. God has
blessed the work in Denmark by the hand of
Bro. Hope, so that the faith and practice of the
Brethren is beginning to be spread abroad in
that country, reaching the ear? of many who
never before heard of Christ. This shows what
a noble worker, one who is full of z^al for
God's cause, can do.
Surely God has verified His promise in Dsn-
mark, in that He would be with His servants.
Certainly He has accompanied Bro. Hope; for
no man could do the work that Bro. Hjpe has
done, except God be with him.
We hope the Lord may open the hearts of
our dear Brethren everywhere that they may
respond to the calls of the poor and needy.
Dear brethren and sisters, we should do all in
our power for the salvation of mankind, and
not withhold the Gospel from any by neglect-
ing our duty. May the Lor.i bless the dear
members in the body of Christ and strengthen
them to continue in the right.
DON'T DELAY.
THE great mischief of most persons iis to
procrastinate — put off.
It is not that they resolve to be damned, but
that they resolve to bs S3ved to-morrow. It is
not that they rf jjct God forever, but that they
reject Christ to-day, and truly they might as
well reject Him forever, a^ continue perpetually
to reject Him "now." Sinner let me put this
"now'' before thee.
Thou must soon pass away and be for-
gotten, like the flowers that wither in Autumn,
and the insects which flit through the Summer
hours. "Now," th(?n, is the time to prepare
t'nyself to meet thy God.
"See to your business first, JaJies," said a
careful father — "get a good trade, and alter
that lo.k to your religion." There spoke a
fool, who know not what infinite wisdom had
commanded, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God
and his righteousness; and all these things
'shall be added unto you."
Wouldst thou give God the fag end of thy
life? Take care lest thou have no old age at
all; for many candles are blown out as soon as
lit.
Wouldst thou, as a lamb, be Satan's? and
when thou art withered and worn out, shall
the lean skeleton of tottering weakness be
brought and laid upon the altar? Be it not so;
let thy flower be plucked ia the bud and put
into the haiid of .Jesus. God grant thee grace
to seek Him in the days of thy youth ; for the
promise is, "They that seek me early shall find
mer—Sel. ^
Ik these days of formalism and worldly-
mindedness, pride and fashion, it is do wonder
that skepticism is securing a strong hold in the
minds of many professors. So long as we live
in Chnst and he in us by the power of the
Holy Spirit, we are not troubled with doubts.
They come when we disobey the Lord, and neg-
lect to perform our Christian duties. When
vital godliness ceases, then we naturally seek
to gratify our sense* ; and an individual, or
church, in that cold, formal condition will go
for what is popular, fashionsble, pleasing and
entertaining, without regard to pleasing God.
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llAKY C KoKMAN, Le Sueur, Minn. - EditresJ.
THE LAW.
FOE sin shall not have dominion over you;
for ye are not under the law; but under
grace (R )m. 6: 14) We would conclude from
the language of the apostle that sin onie had
dominion over God's people; but after that,
grace comes. They were free from the law of
sin aid death. We think the apos'le hai made
this suVj'ct ao plain that none need to be in
darkness concerning it. Again, "wherefore my
brethren, ye also are became dead to the law by
the body of Christ, that ye should be married
to another, even to Him who is raised from the
dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
For when we were in the flesh, the motions o
sin, vhich were by the law, did work in oor
members to brinf forth fruit unto death; but
now we are delivered from the law, that beirg
dead wherein we were held, that we should
serve in newness of spirit and not in the old
ness of the letter.' Rom. 7: 4, 5, 6.
Ye are not under the law, but nndfr grace.
We learn from God's Holy Word, that grace
signifies the Gospel, and that grace is cppostd
to the Liw; for the Liw was given by Mose?,
but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ (Sc.
John 1: 17). We may therefore call the Gos-
pel grace. For proof we qiote from 2 Cor. 6:
1. "We beseech you, that ye receive not the
grace of God in vain," that is to fay, ye may not
receive the doctrine of the Gjspel unprcfifably.
Paul taught and exhorted the people of Anii
och, to continue in the grace of Gtd (A.cta 13:
43). Again, we learn that God gave testimony
unto the word of ' his Grace (Acts 14: 3).
Therefore we conclude that Gospel and grace
are the same.
Ye are not under the Law but under grace.
By the "Law" we do not urderstand the apos-
tle to mean the ceremonial Liw of Mose?, so
called, which was peculiar to the Jaws, and to
vrhich the R:>man Ciiristiars had never been
. sulj'Ct;butthe Law of the Tea Command-
ments, out of which the apostle himsflf lea-ned
the true nature of sin (Rom. 7: 7). This was the
Liw which he (the apostle) says is holy, jiat,
o-3od, and spiritual, in which he delighted after
the inward man (Rom 7: 22) This holy Liw
of God was a systtm of jast, but awful s -verity.
It was giv n at Mount Sinai in so tremendous
a manner that Moses himself was exceedingly
terrified; but G^d had wise and holy designs in
the establishment of it.
The Law entered, that the offence might
abound, it was introduced amoDg the Jews,
not that they might be justified by it; but by
discovering how far they fall short of the obedi-
ence it reqiired, and how their native conuf-
tion was rather irritated than suppressed by its
most holy precepts, and that they might be
more deeply impressed with a sense of their
abounding sins. Thus it became a school-mas-
ter, to lead them to Christ, and to prepare the
vray for the Gospel. '
Hence, believers in Christ are not under the
Law. They are dead to the Law. They are
delivered from the Law. For Christ is the end
of the Law for righteousness to every one that
believeth (Rom. 10: 4). Again, "For what the
Law could not do, in that it was weak through
the fl;sh, God sending his own Son ii; the like-
ness of sinful flesh, and for sin condemned sin
in the fl.sh." Rom. 8: 3.
Jesus Christ has fulfllled all righteousness
tor His people, in that He kept the Law per-
fect, and is the end of the Law for righteous-
ness to every one that believeth; being account-
ed righteous through faith in Christ, they are
redeemed from the curse of the Law. There-
fore there is no more condemnation to them,
and the Gospel, which is the Law of the spirit
of life in Christ, hath made them free from the
law of sin and death (Rom, 8: 2).
Henci all that believe in Christ arejastifled
from all things; from which ye could not be
j jstified by the Law of Moses (Acts 23: 39); for
the L iw made nothing perfect; but the bring-
ing in of a better hooj did, by which we draw
nigh unto God (Hek 7: 19).
Thertfore we are not cilled to Mount Sinai
to hear the terrible threatenings cf the Law.
For as mu",h as ye are manifestly declared to
be the epistles of Christ ministered by us—
written not with ink; but with the spirit of the
Living God— not in tables of stone; but in
fleshly tables of the heart (2 Cor, 3: 3).
Hence we are come to Mount Zion, where
free sovereign grace and mercy are published.
The Gospel affords many advantages above the
Liw. The Liw was given to that people un-
til Cbriit, and it included the substance of all
the holy precepts now contained in the Gospel
of the grace of Gad, which are full grown and
appear in all the loveliness and beauty of holi
ness. M c N.
body, and He loves them more than any one
loveth his own flesh. Nor has His ffive abated
since His glorious (xhaltation. He is touched
with the feeling of our infirmities and He will
wipe away all tears from our eyes. Should not
this tender love, shown to us, prompt us to a
full surrender ani obedience to all the require-
ments of the Gospel? Certainly it should. The
yoke which others think hard, should become
pleasant to the true believer, be should delight
in it after the inward man. 0 what marvelous
love the Savior has bestowed upon us! He
therefore demands a retcrn of affection to Him.
Dear retder can you do anything for Him on
earth? Surely yon can. Tnerefore do it glad-
ly. If you are calh d to suffer any thing for
Him, bear it joyfully, and do not cleave to the
earth too much; for your Savior has long
wished for jour company. Thus it remains
for ynn to choose whether vou will ecjoy His
company or not. Shut your eyes upon the
fading glories of the woild and open them upon
the glory of the incarnate God— your beloved
Savior above, who waits to receive you to him-
self, that where He is, yon may le also, thus
you will behold the glory of His holiness, meek-
ness, humility, and self denial, which will cause
yon to study to be holy, and meek, and hamble,
and self-denying, like him. It ia eternal life to
know the only true God and Jesus Christ
whom He hath sent. Hence the importance
of the right knowledge of God. May divine
grace fit and prepare us, that we may be witli
Him and behold His glory. Amen.
K. c. H.
GONE TO PREPARE.
JESUS, onr great adorable head while here
upon earth, made many promises to H.s
apostles, which reach d 3 wa through all ages.
Hark! His sweet voice, "In my Father's house
are many mansions, if it were not so, I would
have told you, acd if I go to prepare a place
for you, I will come again and receive you un-
to myself, that where I am, there ye may be
also." St. John 14: 2, 3. Our blessed Re-
deemer resides in heaven, and that in behalf of
His people, ,'that they may be with me," saith
Jesus. "Where I am." What a gloiiius
thought to contemplate! that the Christian
maydwell with Jesus. He has gene to His
Fathf-r; for the disciples saw him ascend to
heaven (Actg 1:9). There he appears in the
heavenly temple— the true sanctuary, as onr
High Priest, as our great Representative, to
prepare a place for us, and at the appointed
time, to receive us to himself and to present us
faultless before the throne of His glory with
exceeding joy.
Dear reader what actuated the Holy One of
Gcd to leave the glory He had with the Fatner
before the world was, and come to the earth?
He took not upon himself the nature of angeU;
but he took on Him the seed of Abraham and
became suVj^cl, unto death— even the death of
the cross. We answer, love brought Him
down from the throne of glory to poverty, to
contempt, to the cross, to the grave.
Dear ones, his people are his bride, yea, His
And in that day seven women shall take
hold of one man, saying, we will wear our own
apparel, only let ua be called by thy name to
take away our reproach (Ise. 4: 1). The above
reminds us very much of the majority of pro-
fessors now-a-daya. They say, by their action?,
"Lord we will eat our own bread and wear all
the ungodly fashions and changeable suits of
apparrel, only let us be called by thy nsme,
that we may thereby cover our hypocrisy and
idolatrous worship of the God of this world—
fashion. Yea, Lord we very much desire to be
called Chrstians." It is n positive fact that
the holy name of Jesus is blasphemed from
time to time by ungodly professors of religion
who want to st rve Ba-l under the name of
Christ. »f-cN-
When Dr. Bliss announced to Mrs. Gaifield
that the President was dying and that nothine
more could be done, for the moment she aef:m-
ed crushed by the awful words, but rallying
she stood up and said: "Gentlemen, you sk alt
notg'vehimup! He is not going to die. He
is going to live. I feel it, I know it.-Go back
to your post, and leave it not until every rem-
edy is exhausted, until death itself has set its
seal upon him, for I will not believe that he is
dying. Go back and di what you can. Yon
cannot do more, but don't you give up. I am
his wife, and I say that we will not give upun-
til the end itself is upon us." ('V )
A MINI3TEE without bolJuess is like asmcoth
file, a knife without an edge, a SLutinel that is
afraid to let off his gun. 1 f men will be bold in
sin, ministers must be bold to reprove.
584
THE BRETHREN ^T ^WORK-
Br&thren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
SEPTEMBER 27, 1881.
M
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THE MINNESOTA FIELD.
CONFORMABLY to arrangement, Bro..D.
^ M. Miller and the writer, left Lanark the
I 12th inst., for Minnesota to see how our breth-
ren do. Now when we had passed through
Iowa and a portion of Minnesota, we came to
Ottawa, on the 14th day, and sought out
our friend Clark who took us in and adminis-
tered to our wants, then eonyeyed us to Shar-
on, the home of brother and sister Norman,
and brother and sisters Bacon. For as yet the
church in Sharon consists of Robt. Norman,
Mary C. Norman, Henry Bacon, Lucy Bacon,
Laura Bacon and her sister.
"Having had a perfect understanding of all
things from the very first" introduction of the
Gtospel of Jesus by the Brethren in Sharon,
and being an eye witness of the work, it be-
comes us to "set forth in order a declaration of
those things" which have transpired in the
rale of the Minnesota.
In December 1879,Bro. Miller and his broth-
ir in the Lord, after a series of meetings in
he city of Ripon, Wis., took train forLe Sueur
ounty, Minnesota, and in due time arrived in
haron. Bro. Norman had induced the mem-
ers of the Disciple or Christian church to
pen their house unto us. Here we assembled
lily for one week and taught the people out
the Scriptures, alleging that Jesus should in
I things, whatsoever he commanded, be obey-
• On Saturday evening as we were about
iking an announcement for meeting on the
)rrow, one Denton arose and declared that
intended to speak on the morrow, and over-
■ow what we Jiad builded daring the week.
ing non-resistant in principle, we made
Jwnour willingness to depart unto the
-.1 !,„„„ , J. , ""•"■ .-^v. J.V, nuu ju.au,. u; o*, ana many otuer
ool-house hard by, where we would continue j commands of the Gospel, were loud for debate,
to persuade both men and women; whereupon
Denton beckoned to us declaring that we might
remain on the morrow, and in the evening he
would show that we were persuading men to
obey God "contrary to (he law."
We remained on the morrow and declared
the counsel of God from Matt. 28: 19; and in
the evening paid respectful attention to the
disciple of Alexander Campbell, who declared
with vehemence that we should go out of that
region into a country where the Gospel had
not yet been proclaimed, alleging that the
Word of God had long time ago been preached
in Sharon, and the regions round about.
And when we "would have entered in unto
the people" to teach them the way of the Lord
more perfectly, the "disciples" of Campbell
"suffered" us not; so after a meeting in the
school-house several miles from the meeting-
house, we bads adieu to the brethren and sisters,
and returned to Lanark, 111.
In Juna 1880 we again visited the Lord's
people in Sharon, and for a week in thf grove
near Bro. Nisrman's, made known the way of
the Lord to the people. Once upon a
beautiful night, after we had, by God's
grace, declared the Word ol the Lord, a young
man named Thomas arose and made proclam-
ation that he was ready to deny the truth of
our preaching, saying that he represented no
church, but represented himself only. To this
we gave answer that we came not to debate,
but to preach the Gospel; but that if we were
forced to debate, it must be with a gentleman
and a representative of some society. We
further announced that we would continue to
preach the Gospel, and at the close of our
meetings, if the people thought a dis-.ussion
should be held, we would then consider the
matter, providing a representative man could
be found on their part.
We continued to labor in the Lord, and
many came out to hear, while others came de-
claring that we seemed to be setters-forth of
strange doctrines; and the chief men becoming
alarmed, sought to dispute with us, following
us to our abode. Here we disputed with one
Bacon— a minister of the tribe of Advents.
When we had fiuished disputing with him, we
went to the water near by, and baptized sister
Bacon who formerly was a member of the Ad-
vent society. At the waterside there were
murmurings because one had turned to obey
the things commanded by God; but the dis
ciples of Jesus held their peace and went about
their Father's business.
Last June, Bro. Miller and Bro. Ogg, of
Fillmore county, Minn., went to Sharon, and
in a tabernacle by the house of Bro. Bacon, de-
claired the word of the Lord with power. But
the opponents of Malt. 28: 19, John 13: 1-16,
Rom. 16: 16, and Matt. 5: 34, and many other
saying thBt they desired Eshelman to come-
that he was afraid to come again into the vale
of the Minnesota.
Seeing that the army of Israel was thus de-
fied, we gathered up the sword of the spirit,
buckled on the armor of God, and went forth
to meet the giant?. The next day after we
arrived at Bro. Norman's, Bro. N , went to the
homeofElderF. M.Stewart, to notify him
that we were again in Sharon, and that if he
now desired to see us he should come forth.
Bro. Norman drove twice eight miles throngh
mud and rain to inform the Elder so that he
should be without ex.. use. After some hesi-
tation he came, and about five o'clock met us
at Br,". N's. His daughter is the wife of Bro.
Norman. Our readers know her as the editress
of the "Home and Family" Department of the
BbETHEEN AT WOHK.
Eider Stewart opened the matter of debate,
stating he had not sent us a challenge; but in
this he was slightly miitiken as was shown
him. He then requested us to write a proposi-
tion which we did. The following was pre-
sented.
The church of the Brethren in its tCMhing and prac-
tice exhibits the teaching and practice of Christ and the
apostles.
M. M, Eshelman affirms.
F. M. Stewart denies.
The church of the Disciples in its tewhing and prac-
tice exhibits the teaching and practice of Christ and the
apostles.
F. M. Stewart affirmf .
M. M. Eshelman denies.
These propositions the Elder rejected, say-
ing he would discuss only trine immersion and
the Lord's supper, assigning as a reason that
he had not time to discuss more. We insisted
on discussing the whole difference between the
Disciples and the Brethren. This alone will
give satisfaction, we think, to the people in
that region. We do not desire to go over a
part of the difference between us, and then
perhaps be compelled to turn around and dis-
cuss the entire difference with some one else.
We desire to end the controversy by the dis-
cussion of the whole fie'd, thus showing the
peopleofSliaron what we teach and practice
from A to Z. We are by no means anxious to
enter into a public discussion, but after hear- '
ing so much about debate and cowardice in
aadarouad Siaron, we confess to surprise,
when the Elder presisted in refusing to defend
all the teaching and practice of his church.
We then offered the following:
The church with which I, M. M. Eshelman, am identi-
fied possesses Bible characteristics entitling it to be re-
garded as the church of Jesus Christ.
M. M. Eshelman affirms.
F. M. Stewart denies.
The church with which I, F. M. Stuart, am identified,
possesses Bible characteristics entitling it to be regarded
as the church of Jesus Christ.
F, M. Stewart affirms,
M. M. Eshelman denies.
TH:I5 BSlET'HliEl^T .^T IV^OSK,
5 85
This the Elder alao rejected. Seeing that he
steadfastly refused to defend the entire teach-
ing and practice of his church, we declared the
matter closed, the Elder to take the responsi
bility. He then desired time until Oct. 6bb,
at which time the Ministerial Association
meets in Minneapolis. He promised to give us
a definite answer after that time. We hope he
will conclude to invite us to return to bapt'za
him 'iiito the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost."
The next morning he changed the first prop-
osition so as to read "The Christian church,
etc." We agreed to return any tima between
Oct. 15 ih and 30th, and discuss the first prop-
, osition as many days as he may appoint, on
condition that he take half of the whole time
in affirming the teaching and practice of his
church, [t was also understood that the time
to be consumed, place, and the rules to govern
the debate, should be arranged before our re-
turn so that there would be no delay upon ar-
riving there. We would prefer holding the
discuEsron in Le Saeur. The house in Sharon
is small, and if ths weather should be wet, the
roads would be almost impassable. However,
we will submit to the Brethren in Sharon, and
if called to defend the trath, shall do what we
can by God's grace.
The brethren and sisters in Sharon are pass-
ing through a severe conflict. Oppositions
bordering on persecutions are theirs. On every
side they are perplexed by the opposers of
obedience to a whole Gospel. A few are almost
persuaded to cast their lot with our people;
and we hope many may yet see the beauty of
full and complete obedience to the Gospel.
We know that if they could but once enjoy
John 13: 4: 16, Kom. 16: 16 and many other of
the Lord's commands, they would wonder why
they 80 long stood against these plain com-
mands and pleasant duties. We have the
most kindly feelings towards all who reside in
and around Sharon. We could die for them if
it would awaken them to righteousness. G-d
help them to yield themselves servants of the
Most High, and to learn the way of the Lord
more perfectly.
THE NEEDS OF THE HOUR.
John, and chidtd mildly the doubting Thomas.
He made himself the central figure and drew
all ey^s on him. There was not then ''one for
Paul, another for Cephas, and another for
Christ," but all were for Christ. There was
but one purpose, and that was to serve their
Master. This unity of purpose produced unity
of feeling. It always has done this and will
do so yet.
Two bitter enemies at court could lay aside
all personal feeling— join hands on the meadow
of Rutli, and resolve to stand shoulder to
shoulder in the battle of liberty for Switzer-
land. Is there no cause on which we all' could
unite that would induce us to lay aside our
personal preferen e— our self-interesis, every
other consideration for that one great object
that would draw us together as cbsely as the
followers of Ailexander the Great, and would
make us as victorious as his legions? Yes,
there is one grand cause aroand which we maj
all rally— the grandest cause ever sapported on
earth. A cause for which we may quit our
tobacco forevtr, even in order that we may
not offend some weak brother for whom Christ
died. May we crucify our propensity for gay
Clothing, jewelry, and every other token of
pride, and bring ourselves nearer on an equali-
ty and nearer to the God man. May we cease
to strive after filthy lucre, which will only eon-
sign us to the torment of Dives, from whose
abode we may see across the gulf some happy
Lszarus. May we quit our aspirations for po-
si' ions of honor in the church, only to receive
the greater condemnation. In short, we may
sacrifice all in favor of the one great cause that
will bind all our hearts in one. It is tlie cause
of Christ, the Lamb that stands in the midst
among the saints who sing their everlasting
hallelujahs. Were we all to labor for greater
holiness and a higher Christian life, pay more
attention to "the weighty matters of the Law,"
instead of mint and cumin, we would be one in
Christ Jesus, and his last prayer for his dis-
ciples would be realized bj us. s. z. s.
He was born and cradled in poverty, and
worked his way up to th? highest position in
the gift of the nation. Few men have filled
this cffiee, who were better qualified by leart-
ing and breadth of culture, as well as a keen
natural insight into business. He gain-d the
confidence of both political parties, and those
who voted for his competitor, now shed tears of
sorrow over bis un'.imely death. The blow
which •struck him down has a deeper signifi-
cance than simply the slaying of a human be-
ing. It is a blow at the life of a nation. It
bstrays the danger to which our chief rulers
ara exposed, and God only knows what other
calam.ties may jet befall us. It beccmes U3
therefore in a special manner to obey the Scrip-
tural injunction to pray "for kings and rulers
and all in authority ; that we may lead a qaitt
and peacable life in all godliness aid hcnesty."
1 Tim. 2:2. s z s.
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How is it considered, when teachers at the
beginning of meeting exhort so long, and con-
sume so much time with speaking before
prayer? Considered that it would be more ed-
ifying to make the exhortation as brief as pos-
sible, s nee the apostle teaches that first of all
HE IS DEAD.
AT no time in the history of our church h£s
there been a greater necessity of humility
and earnest prayer to God fjr a spirit of unity.
'Holy Father, keep through thine own name
hose whom thou hast given me, that they may
36 one as we are." This was the prayer of the
Savior before he was taken from his disciples,
veil knowing the seed of discord that Satan
ronld try to sow among them when he was
;one. While He was in their midst He pre-
erved unity. He restrained the impetuosity
f Peter, rebuked the ambition of James and
rHlS was the message that came over the
wires immediately after 10: 35 P. M, Sept.
19th, when the President of the TJ. S , James
Abram Garfield, had breathed his last. The
sad naws was immediately proclaimed by the
tolling of the church bells in every city and
hamlet in the country — the words passed from
lips to lips, "He is dead." The highest in au-
thority over fifty millions of people had at last
to succumb to the fatal stroke of an assassin,
after eleven weeks of intense sufiering and
heroic endurance, and now the whole nation
mourns for one in whom they discovered so
many excellent qualities which fitted him for
the position to which a people's partiality had
supplications, prayer, intercessions, etc., be
made. 1 Tim. 2: 1-i. Annual Meeting 1840,
Art. 12. This is very good; now let the teach-
ers practice accordingly. But here is another
worth heeding, "Considered, that a due sense
of order and propriety will teach ns how to
condact our meetings so as to edify, and not
weary, the congregation." — Annual Meeting
1848, Art. 3, of special council in Indiana. We
know that a due sense of order and propriety
will teach us this; but how about such as shut
up their ears and will not be tsoght? Shall
they go on and weary the congregation? Re-
form, brethren, reform!
called him.
Ant one having No. 44 ct the B. at W., of
1879 aad Nos. 32 and 33 of 1880, will confer a
favor by sending them to us, if he does not
wish to pres rve them. We need them to com-
j plete our files.
586
THE BKBTHRBlSr A^T WORK.
For the Brethren at Work.
VERILY NAY.
TO T. W. DRENNEN.
BY J S FLOEY.
IT has been said and still is being said that
there are hundreds of "sisters" outside the
church, simply beeaase they were not allowed
to wear a certain kind of head gear. I protest
against such arguments being used ; it is a
shame that such things be said among us. I
don't beliHve there ever was, or ever will, ,be a
"sister turned cut of the church because of
wearing of cfrtain apparrel; the real cause is
pride in the heart, which is a damning sin.
Pride kills humility, engenders self-will and
unfits the character to belong to the church of
ttie living God. Now when "by the fruits ye
kuow them" and the ax is laid at the root of
the tree, and the truth as it is in Jesus will not
hold in subjection the carnality of the human
heart, and by all the means in the power of
God's Word and ihe church pride, and self-will
cannot be destroyed, as dead branches they are
cut off. Not because of the furit only, but be-
cause of the in-iwelling sin, such sin that
separates from God and necessarily separates
from the church. •
We need not look into the heart of a
diseased tree to know the (ruth concerniDg
it. We know from its appearance and
the defective frnit it bears that there is some-
thing wrong, and if all our efforts to cure
prove unavailing, we cut it down lest it con-
taminate the rest, or give the orchard an un-
sightly appearance.
The "sister" who sat in the assembly of A.
M , with a forty- cent hat on, and then when
an averse decision was made t) the wearing of
hats, she proudly and in a defiant manm r
went down town and purchased one costing
two dollars and fifty cents. If she were cut off,
would it be for "simply" wearing a hat? Veriiy
no ! It would be because of her yet being in
the "gall of bitterness and the bonds of iniqui-
ty." What advantage are such to the church?
None, so long as such a spirit is manifest; but
may God in Lis great mercy save them from
the terrors of a just judgment that H9 shall
render at that great day. To leave such re-
bellious characters alone to sleep in the arms
of the world, with their heads pillowed on a
membership in the church, will only add to
their sorrow in a coming day.
Blessed is the brother or sister who can get
the wayward member to see, from a sense
of principle, the beauty of laying aside "every
weight" and walking worthy of the vocation in
which we are all called.
If only the hideousness of pride, self-will and
all "that maketh a lie" in our baptismal cov-
enant, were plainly brought to a tense of our
understanding, and could we see the cloven
foot in all these abominations (for it is there),
how we would tremble to think we were so
blinded. Oh! God give us all of that eye salve
that we may truly say : "I was blind, but cow I
see."
WILL you please explain yoursell? I have
before me a letter from jour hand, in
B. AT W., No. 24, page 380, in regard to the
discussion between you and Eld. Fennimore,
and in your letter the following appears:
"I wish to make a few corrections to your
issue. It 18 stated by you, that the Adventis's
admitted that I could trace trine immersion
within thirty-three years of the apostles; bui
right to the apostles. He supposes because
the apcstles practiced trine immersion they
were in error. Well if the apostles were wrong,
Christ must have been wrong, who gave the
the commission," etc.
You also claim a complete succefs; going on
to give a few more of Mr. Fennimore's argu
ments, then close your letter with the follow-
ing remarks:
"Here are a few of the god-dishonoring argu-
ments and soul destroying dogmas he present-
ed." To-day we have another letter before us
which is published in the Bestitution. Mr.
Fennimore says you wrote it to him. It reads
thus:
"copy op eldee deennen's lettee to elder
fennimore.
Aug. 6th 1881.
Dear Brother:
Since my last combat, I have
been investigating the doctrine you advocatfd,
and now, like an honest man, must acknowl-
edge that you are right, and if God spares my
life, 1 will prewh the same doctrine you teach;
but I want to preach it where I condemned it.
Now write just as soon as you get this and let
me hear from you. Make an appointment for
you and me at Argos, and let me know at what
time you will be there and I will meet yon, if
the Lord will let me live to get there.
T. W. Dreknen."
We think there is quite a contrast between
these letters, and we world likean.explanation.
We are anxious to know whether Bro. Dren-
nen wrote such a letter to Mr. Fennimore. We
can scarcely believe that Bro. Drennen cou'd
so soon believe that the apostles were in erroi
when they practiced trine immersion; nor do
we yet believe that he is yet ready to preach
that Christ, who gave the commission, was I
wrong; nor to advocate a doctrine which he
thinks is God-dishonoring and soul-destroying.
Mr. Fennimore boastingly says. "If the German
Baptists have any more preachers that they
want converted to the truth, let them bring
them out."
We will inform Mr. Fennimore that we do
not think that we have many preachers who
wish to become converted to a doctrine whose
adyocates are so hard pressed as to charge the
apostles with being in an error, or as Mr. Eeed,
one of their chief men, was driven to the con-
cslusion, no doubt, after noticing the argument
pro and con on the subj-^ct of trine immersion,
that according to the teachings of the Bible,
their doctrine must crumble. This was a lit-
tle more than the man was willing to bear.
Let the reader imagine the agony the man must
have been in by the course he persued. When
writing on the subject of baptizing in the name;
it would seem, that he got discouraged with all
the arguments that he and others could ad-
vance, and as the last resort, boldly claims that
Mat. 28: 19 is spurious. This is jast enough
to -how to the world the fallacy, the weakness
of a doctrine that demands such embarrasdng
arguments to sustain it.
May God bless our faithful Brethren for the
honor they have ever manifested for Him in so
nobly defending his Holy Word; who have
never taken authority to set eside a part of
God's Word as some others do. We are well
acquainted with some of th^se who do, acd
they are as liberal with us. They have told us
that they did not think that the Lord would
reject us on account of being baptized by trine
immersion ; neither have we any fears that the
good Lord will ny.ct us for doing according to
His bidding. They say we are only "over do-
ing' the matter a little. Now in all candor
let me ask, does it not look more like over do-
ing the matter, and that not a little, to claim
that the apostles were in error, or as Mr,. Reed
tries to impeach Matthew as a true witness of
Jesus? I would be slow to tell them that the
Lord would not reject them for such conduct.
Then let me kindly say to Mr. Fennimore,
'•Physician heal thyself," and thy brother Reed;
persuade him to believe the whole Gospel; then
if you have more time, make all Ihe improve-
ments on the German Baptist preachers you
possibly can, and I am sure we will not fall out
with you.
Now in conclusion let me say, the reason of
our writing is because some of our Advent
friends are boasting that they have got one of
our most able men, and after comparing the
two letters, we confess we fail to see the ability;
and if Mr. Drennen is one of our most able
men, he must have been misrepresented, or
something is wrong somewhere. We feel no
disposition to give up the "old ship," notwith-
standing great men should leap out into dark-
ness and popularity. J/1 ay God grant us grace
to stand firmly, though the storm of opposition
rages on every hand. Brethren let us ever
bear in mind that it is the truth that always
wasandalwajs will be evil spoken of, and
trine imjiersion gets a due share. They bear
us witness that we have learned of Jesus. Now
we hope that Mr. Drennen will answer soon.
A . Root.
Ozawkie, Kan. _
A PURE life is a gem from Leaven. Through
this gem the sunlignt ot God reaches ears aud
and hearts, and makes its power felt wherever
Ubristians live. Christians are to hold forth
the light to a lost and benighted world.
Through the consecrated hearts and lives of
Chriatiaus God moves upon those who are
without hope in the world. The unsearchable
wisdom ot Christ, and life everlasting come to
the childien of men through instrumentalities
ot Goci's own choosing. Happy is the man wlo
is able to interpret the human heart and the
will of God, and to so adjast himself to living
forces that he may grow in the knowledge and
the riches of Christ.
THE SKETSIiMI^ ^T 'WOKK.
587
Qit
J. S. MOHIER,
Editor.
All communications for this department, Buch as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J, S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
■Will some one please explain 1 Cor. U: 34. .3.5 ?
Why are women to keep silence in the church V —
ShaJ they not sing or pray or what shall they do?
A Beother.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Revelations V CD. H.
Bro. David Moore wants to know whether there
is more Scf ipture for an orgaa in a family than to
dance.
Will some one please give the Scripture where
it is said that man has an iMSiORTiL soul, or
it is said man has any immortvlity before the re-
surrection V
If man has got immortality, why is he exhorted
to seek for it y Rom. 2:7. A. B. Gushing.
Plea.ie explain the difference bet ween a good
man ana a righteous man. Jontj Y. SNA^•ELT.
What are the seven spirits of God ? 0. D. H.
Please explain Matt 24: 40, 41. It reads, "Thsre
shall be two in the field; the one shall be taken
and the other Itf t. Two women shall be grinding
at tlie mill ; the one shall be taken, the other left.
Lydia Zarner.
QUERY ANSWERED.
Will some one explain the last part of the 6th
verse of the 8th chapter of John: "But Jesus
stooped down and with his finger wrote on the
ground," etc. How could he write on the ground,
when he was in the temple ? A Sister.
THE question arises whether the- term
ground really means literal earth, or
whether it simply means the floor of the tem-
ple. Again, we are not sure that the floor of
the temple in tlie days of Christ was the same
material as of the one built by Solomon; as the
one built by Solomon had been destroyed. The
probabilities are that there was a vast diif^r
ence.
Again, it seems clear from Tarions readings
of the ttospel, that there was a particular room
in the temple in which the people would meet
to receive instruction out ot the Law. In this
room or place Christ was teaching when they
brought nnto Him the woman taken in adult-
ery. It Eeoms plain that the floor of that
place was of such a character that a person
could write upon it; either in the fine dust, or
otherwise.
The olJ8ct of the writing was, doubtless, to
make the impression on the minds of those
who tempted Christ, that a record was being
made out in reference to their own cases of
■wickedness; and feeling the lashings of a guil-
ty conncience, one by one, they sneaked out, be-
fore the record could be read. j. s h.
book, it is either given freely, or pit at a nomi-
nal price.
The London Bible ri-aders comMne sales and
reading. The book is sM to the poor at low
rates on time, a penny a week, or as much per
month, anJ, if need be, the seller comes around
at stated times to read. In China a man pre-
cedes the seller, calling the attention of the
passersby, in the narrow streets and he sells a
few ard passes on.
In a few minutes he is followed by another
who sells also, and many more buy. He is fol-
lowed by a man carrying hundreds of copies. —
Discussion, crowding, calling out the nature of
the book, and the low price all conspire to help
the sales.
la Spanish America the book is so well
'known that it meets a ready sale, and the same
is true in most countries in Earopr. The price
coming back helps the Bible Society to increase
its work so that about seven books are issued
every minute of the day.
This great socittj not only makes these
books but b^ars the expense of getting them
into the hands of the readers. Tiie sales pay
for the books or they pay for the distribution,
but they do not do both.
If each book, as finished should drop into
the hands of a reader, it would take thousands
of years to supply the world with the Bible by
the American Bible Society at present rates.
It is a noble charity, but i's work should at
once, be made a hundred times as effective. Us
only source of income is from bequests and an-
nual gift?.
FUEL FOR THE FINAL FLAMES.
HOW THE BIBLE GOES OUT.
MANY suppose that Bibles in the language
of the several countries are given away
in large numbers. This is not sc. They are,
as a rule, sold. The piices are generally the
low rates that are fixed at the Bible House. To
give them away has proved to be a useless ex-
pease. If they are sold only, they will pass in-
to the hands of persons who prize them. When
one, who is truly poor, comes and desires tie
A BLACKSMITH in Titusviib, Pa., spading
in his garden in tlie monta of June of
the pr..sent year, noticed that little parts of
crude petroleum foim°d in the cavities made
by the spade. He dug a pit four feet deep, and
dipped out five barrels of oil of excellent qual-
ity. He has pat down other pits and dug a
trench around his garden, and his grounds are
yielding one hundred barrels a day.
The same process was speedily followed in
acjoining gardens and yards, with the same re-
sult in almost every instance. There is no
diminution of the supply, and all the property
along Oil Creek, between Waihington and
Franklin streets has been leased for the pur-
pose of being developed on a large scale.
How has it come about that oil, usually
foi nd only by boring to a j^reat depth, is now
found on the surface? Oa this point the Jorir-
nal of Science, of August, 18S1, says:
There are many theories in regard to this un-
heard-of presence of petroleum in large quan-
tities so near the surface. Oae is, that the oil
is the leakage of tanks and pipe lined, which
has sank into the earth, until it reaohed the
gravelly deposit, in which it is now found in
pools. Another is that this deposit has been
forcad up from the true petroleum sand stra-
tum by some unknown agency, and caught
and retained in the stratum where it now lies."
The theory, last stated would seem to be the
correct one; and we would add to this a qaery:
Why is it that petroleum and other inflamma-
ble substatces, the discovery of which in any
considerable quantities is a comparatively re-
cent event, are bting thus forcad to the surface
by seme " unknown agency?"
The writer quoted says, that this is an un-
heard-of thing. Is it not that the Lord is pre-
pariog the fuel for the burning day, when he
shall be revealed in flaming fire? The prophet
tpeaks of a time, when the dast shall become
brimstone, atd the stream burning pitch.
To the people who lived when the prophet
wrote, it was, no doa'ot a wjaJroas mystery,
how this could be. To us it is not. A land,
petroleum-soaked, and streams bearing upon
their surface the inflimmable 1 qaid, would, if
ignited, present to the eye of tne beholder, a
lileral fulfillment of the prophet's words.
Is not this "unknown agency," then, simply
some force used by divine providence to bring
to a proper position, by forcing it to the sur-
face, that combustible material which ir to act
its part in the fiery ordeal before us ?
How vast a quantity of t'lis there may be, or
over how large a part of the earth's surface
distributed, we know not. It doubtless exist?,
where now least suspeceed. And if it is to be
one of the agencies employed in the work re-
ferred to, it will be found where its presence is
needed, and that, too, in suitable quantities. —
Bei'iew and Herald.
THE INFIDEL SILENCED.
CERTAIN infidel, who was a blacksmith,
came to his shop, of asking some one of the
workmen if he had ever heard about Bro. Sc-
and So, and ivhat they had done? Then be
would begin and tell what some Christian had
done and say : " That is one of your fine Chris-
tians we hear so much about."
While the infidel was trying himself one day,
an old deacon entered the shop and alter listen-
ing a while, asked, " Did you ever read the
story about the rich man and Lazarus?"
" Yes, many a time; what of it?"
" Well, do yon remember about the dogs, —
how they came and licked the sorea of poor
L3zarus?"
"Yes, and what of that?"
" Well," said the deaccn, " do you know jou
jaet remind me of those dogs, content merely
to lick the Christian's sores."
The blacksmith had no more to say!
NOTICE.
La Due, Mo., Sept. 6, 188L
To the Readers of the B. at W. .—
THIS CERTIFIES, tha-. a number of quer-
ies hare been answered by me and others^
and have been sent up to B. at W. for publi-
cation, but from some cause they failed to reach
the office, hence are lost. We make this state-
ment that our correspondents may know why
their queries and answers have not been pub-
lished. J. S. MOHLEB.
588
TiiE BI^ETHEEISr ^T "WOS-IC
Couunittce Work.
We, your committee, have conferred with
the District Meating of Northern Kansas, Ne-
braska, and Colorado in re-districting the
the State. The result is, the State of Kansas
is now divided into three sep irate districts as
follows: The south line of Franklin county,
thence west through the State, dividing the
Southern District from the Njrth eastern and
North-western distrxts. The line dividing
North-western from Northeastern District is
the Western line of Dickinson county, thence
north. The North-weatern District includes
Colorado. Those churches where the lines
run through should fall where the main bodv
of the church is, if convenient. ... If the work
is satisfaciory, the churches composing the
threediff rent districts will represent at their
separate districts, next District Meeting, to-
wit: Southern Kansas in Cana Church, North-
eastern in Valley Falls church, North western
in Solomon Valley church. The churches fall-
ing to North-3astern District are satisfied as
to the above work.
Daniel Baenhaet, ) p
JcsEPH Michael, ] ^°™-
CentropoUs Mo.
brethren acd sisters, leaving brother Gish to
continue the meeting.
About forty members communed. Lova and
good feeling seemed to prevail generally.
Bro. C. S. is doing as well as we can expect
und'^r the circumstances, and by the help of
the Lord and proper management, the mission
cannot help but be a success. I would say to
my co-laborers, don't forget brother Holsinger.
He would be glad at any time to see some of
the minis!te--s come to his assistance. His ad-
dress is Henry, Marshall Co , 111.
This sketch is intended more especially for
Northern Illinois, under whose care tbey are,
so that they can see a little how things are
moving. Edmund Foenet.
Polo, III., Sept. 14.
Our Journey.
On a Mission.
According to tne wishes of the Missionary
Committee of Northern Illinois, I started for
the Southern mission field, where C. S. Hol-
- singer is laboring in the Master's cause. Ar-
rived at Sparland, Marshall Co , at 4 P. M
Was met by brother Holsinger, and was con-
veyed to his house. Found the family all
usually well.
Had a night meeting at the Breese school-
house. Next day, (the 6 th) met with the dear
brethren in council. Here I also met Jas. R.
Gish from Roanoke, 111. Was very glad to
meet him and his companion. The church
was well represented. The meeting was open-
ed in the usual manner, after which the dea-
cons reported their visit. After disposing of
the visit, we took the voice of the church for a
deacon. The lot fell on brother William Buck.
Next, we took the voice of the church to ad-
vance brother Holsinger to the full ministry,
which was unanimous, after which they were
both installed.
On the whole, we had a pleasant meeting.
The council being on Tuesday, we held meet-
ing during the week; part of the time at dilfsr-
ent places, until Saturday at 4 o'clock, when
the members met at Richland Township hall,
which is a lair-siz-'d room for meeting purposes,
to celebrate the ordinancfs. We had good at
tention and excellent order.
Three made the good confession and were
baptiz'd, and one applicant, and a number al-
most persuaded.
On Sunday, at 4 P. M., brother Holsingor
and myself attended a funeral at the Richard
school-house. At night, had meeting at the
Brick town school-house. Brother Gish had
meeting in the town hall.
On Monday night, all met at the town hall,
at which time we bade farewell to the dear
Brethren had maetiug. Brother Samuel For?
ney preached an interesting sermon from the
2ad chapter of Hebrews. On account of the
rain, the meeting was not very largely attend-
ed,
After meeting went to Bro. Rothrock's, and
stayed all night. Daring the night brethren
Samuel Forney and Rothrock became very
sick, and were sick all next day; so we left
Bro Samuel and wife at brother Rothrock's,
and after visiting brother Samuel Trimmer's,
next day we returned to brother Rothrocks',
and after bidding them adieu, we started for
home. Found all well, for which we ought to
feel thankful to God who kept us all our
journey through. Michael F. Snatelt.
In the Churcli or Out of the Church. —
Which?
Mother and myself, accompanied by brother
Samuel Forney and wife, started for brother
Eli Rithrock's, near Davenport. Crossed the
great Platte river, then went across the sand
ridges to Jiiniata, where we formed the ac-
quaintance of Brother David Bechtelhpimer
and son and daughter. From there we started
en route for Hasting?, where we remained all
night at brother Josiah Ashenfelters' and fami-
ly. They are keeping a boarding-house. Some
members living at Hastings,
Next morning, (Sept. Ist) started for Daven-
port. Took refreshments at Reuben Slaver's,
then completed our journey, and reachid Bro.
Eli Rothrock's at 5: 30 P. M., where we spent
the evening very pleasantly,- in conversiig on
various subjects.
Ttie next day we took a view of the great
scope of beautiful land round and about broth-
er Rothrock's. It seems to be very good soil.
In the evening we went to brother Samuel
Trimmer's, and remained all night.
Sept. 3rd was the day appointed for the
Love-feast near brother Rothrock's hous?, to
be held in a tent— nice and convenient for all
to be seated. Meeting commenced at 10 A M.,
by singing and prayer. Brother Samuel For
ney preachf:d from 1 P<»t. 1, and gave us good
counsel; after which Bro. John Snowberger
preached a very interesting sermon from Htb.
4: 10, 11, 12. Closed morning services by
singing and prayer. After dinner, the Bethel
church held a choice for a minister. The lot
fell on brother Eli Rothrock. He was then
instilled according to order, after which a
hymii was sung, and brother Joseph Brubaker
spoke from 1 Pet. 1. Then closed, and prepar-
ed fjr the supper. We believe that Christ
could no6 have risen from supper to wash his
disciples' feet if he would not have had any;
hence the Brethren had supper on the tables.
They came around the tables to do as Christ
commanded. Everything passed ojBf pleasant
ly and in order.
Sunday Sapt. 4lh, came together again to
hear more from the Word of God. Brother
John Snowberger and Henry Brubaker preach-
ed.
At 4 P. M., went to the Shepherd school-
house, where brother Henry Brubaker preach-
ed from Js'iies 5: 14, 15, 20. After meeting
went to uncle John Lambert's, and next day
went to Abraham Horner's. In the evening
went to the Lahman school-house, where the
The above is the caption of an article in the
Progressive Christian ot S^pt. 2ad, 1881, writ-
ten by S. H B.
Brother B. labored hard to show that H. R.
Holsinger is still in the church of the German
Baptist.Brethren. I will answer the above
by quoting from the same issue of the Pro-
gressive Christian under the heading :
''Aiir Ecclesiastical Couet-maetial."
This article is taken from the Somerset Dem-
ocrat, and endorsed by the Progressive Chris-
tian. I quote from first page: "They disfel-
lowsMpped a man" etc. (Italics mine.)
Again, page 4, same paper: "In the evening
(Aug. 10) services were held in the Disciple
church, and elder Stephen Hildebrand expound-
ed the Scriptures to a densely-packed house.
After services, it was announced that, the arbi-
tration of the committee had severed all con-
nection between this congregation and the
Gi'rman Baptist or Dunkard church, and at
their council meeting it had organized itself
into the 'Brethren's church.' ''
Again. "Thus elder Hildebrand preached
the first sermon to an independent Progressive
Brethren congregation, a fact to which he will
point with a just pride, when the germ which ■
was planted in Berlin on the 10th day of Aug.,
1881, shall have matured into a mighty tree,"
etc.
Again: "Organizing a denomination which
will grow in numbars * * * until the Pro-
gressive Brethren church will have drawn to
its bosom all that contains the germ of life in
their bosom, and the 'Old Order' is numbered
among the things that were."
The above snows where to find H. R. Hol-
singer and those who departed with him, — in
a new denomination, organized in the town of
Berlin, State of Pennsylvania, Aug. 10, 1881,
with the denominational name, "Brethren
Church." Further called, the ^^Independent
Progressive congregation.
The above should settle the agitation of this
question "among the Brethren," and show
whether H. R Holsinger "« in the church or
out of it.'' John Wisu.
From Samuel S. Hummer.— The Mill
Creek church, Adams Co., 111., is said to be one
of the oldest established churches in Illinois,
and I think don't receive the attention in re-
gard to her spiritual wants as it should, by the
traveling ministers, as they travel from Eiat
J. -tiJii ±3±c±Li±'±±J:{,Ji;jN A.T VVORK..
589
to West. We would hi glad to have brethren
stop off with us wheu they caa make it con-
venient to do so. We are situated on the main
line of railroad running east and west — Wa-
bash and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy.
Brethren willing to labor for us a few days
will st( p cff either at Camp Point, or at Coats-
burg or Qaincy. B I' dropping a card to the
writer, brethren will be brought and taken to
the railroad. Would be very glad if brethren
when on a traveling tour would give us a call
and preach for us a fe ;v days. We have only
one resident min'^tar iu our church, (Wm. R.
Lierlv) a very t flBoient and zealous worker in
the Master's cause. Bat his field of labor is
too large to do justice to all Our elder is
Darnel Vaniman; but he living in Macoupin
county, can seldom be with us, and is so much
engagid in hs ministerial duties that his stay
with us is necessarily short. I think we need
ministerial a»sistanBe very much. The mem-
bers of our church are mostly in a lethargetic
state, and we need a thorough awakening
activity. May we pay more attention to the
welfare of our soul's salvation and the assem
bling of ourselves together at the house of the
Lord. May we pay more attention to our
spiritual wants and less to secular affiirs, that
we may grow and prosper in grace and favor
of the Lord.— Adams Co , III, Sept^ 12.
From David Bowman. — Oar meetings ar**
among the things of the past. Brethren S S
Mohler and A, Hutchinson were with us and
preached seven sermons and attended oar
church meeting. Everything passed off pleas-
antly. Hid one of the bast m-etings intae his-
tory of Morgan Cj. That is the exprcsnon of
Brethren and frieud?. Oae soul made the good
confession, and many more are near the king-
dom. We . hope to reap the fruits of those
meetings in the near future. Oar Love feast
was oae of those soul-refreshing seasons. Oar
new house was full and over-fi jwing; could not
near all get in. Good order and solemnity
seemed to prevail in the whole house. We
will look back to it as one of the happiest
'reasons in the history of our life Our new
church will be known as Prairie View churc .
Any brethren coming West we wou d be glad
to h&V3 stop with us. By giving notice
to the writer or John Eamer, or P. C. L'ihmau,
they will be met at Tipton on the M. P. R. R.,
and those on the 0 V. & S R. R. R. at Jover
Pond, and you are within one and one-half
miles of my house.— S< MartiHS, Mo , Sept 16.
hold said meeting some time this Fall,
provided a place could be granted, and snffi lent
encouragement to go on with the work. Lat-
terly, a place ha? been granted to hold the
meeting; but as we have a little opposition at
present, the committee kas concluded to post-
pone the work until another season, hoping in
the meantime all the workers will endeayor by
their love and kindness and Christian courtesy,
to overcome all opposition that we may finally
work together harmoniously in the grand cause
of Sanday-school work.
S. Loose. 1
L. h. Dickey, y Committee.
S. T. BOSOEBMAN, 3
From D. E. Brubaker. — The Love-feast
held in the Dts Moines Valley church yester-
day and to-iay was aa occasion of much en-
joyment to the Lord's children who partook of
its blessed inflaences. Quite a gocd represent-
ation of the ministry, and a very fair attend-
ance of spectators, who were very attentive to
the Word preached, and the most refined be-
havior from all Our esteemed and worthy
brother S M Goughnour was advanced to the
full ministry. At the close of our services it
could be read on the countenances of many:
"We're loth to leave the place
Where Christ reveals his smiling face."
Peoria Ciiy, la., Sept. 11th.
From J. W. Southwood.— The quarterly
council meeting of the Autioch church came
cff last Saturday at Djra. Among other
things, there wa? an earnest effort made to in-
duce the church to become tnore fpiritual
Meeting lasted a good while, but to us was
very interesting, so much so that we went
home feeling well over the day's work. May
the Lord bless us as well as all others, and help
us to become more spiritual and less carnal, so
we may be ready at all times to change' worWs,
— to change time for a blissful eternity. — Mon-
ument-City, Ind, Sept. IS, 1881.
From J. R Keller.— I aitended a Love-feast
in tbe White Cloud church Sept. 3rd and ith.
Had a pleasant Feast indeed. Ministers pres-
ent, eight. The meeting continued until the
evening of the 7fch. The result was, one
restored Also on the 8th attended a Feast
at Whitesville, Andrew county, where we met
many dear brethren and sister, who, with us,
found it pleasant to wait upon tue Lord. Two
young persons were received by baptism. Dis
trict Meeting next day. A full report by clerk.
— Mound City, Mo., Sept. 12.
From H. Engel. — Our Annual council
came off on the first of this month, and all
passed i If in leva and harmony, and after the
meeting closed, four aear souls w.ere added to
the church by baptism and to walk in newnei-'s
of life. We trust their names have been writ-
ten in the Lamb's Book of Life, and may thev
continue faithful until death Our Com-
munion meeting at the Meadow Branch meef-
ing-house will be on the first of October, and
at Sam's Cr-^ek on the ith of Uctober.r
Creek Church, Md.,Sept. 16.
From Geo. Long.— On the 1st ult. we left
home to attend the Love-feast in Emmert
county. Had goi d meeting and good order
On Sunday the church held a choice for a
ppsaker and two deacons. The lot fell on Sam-
uel Weimer for speaker, and Benjamin Lyon
and James Hendershott, deacons. .. .Tfventy-
seven members communed. .. .Health good
among them, and teason favorable and pleas
ant. Bro. Benjimin Sholtz, from Hills Dale
county, Mich,, was with us at the meeting. . . .
We have good health. — Loicell, Mich.,- Sept. 13.
From A. J. Correll.— We held our annual-
visit meeting on the 3rd inst. All passed off
peaceably. Four were received in the church
(Mountain Valley church) by baptism. . . . We
have had one of the driest Summers here I
have spen fov m.iny years, and still remains
dry. Fruit is tolerable plenty. .. .Our Love-
feast will be on the 1st of October, at 2 o'clock.
—Borneo, Green Co , Tenn , Srpt. 10.
From K H. Strict !er.— The second coun-
cil m:'eting of L trains was held at the house
of H. W. Srrickler, Ajg. 27th, 1881. F. Neh-
er, (minist-r), of Coacoid ctiurch, John Wolf
(deacon) of Mill Creek church, and elder H
W. Strickler were pr.^eent. After singing
hymn No. 282 and prayer, the 3rd chipter of
1 John was re<,d and reviewed, after >vhicli the
following business was transacted:
Query 1. Are the brfclhren and sisters of
L jraine church in love and union? — ^Answer:
Yes.
Here brother B. H. Strickler c ffered hia let-
ter of membersoip dated April 3rd, 1881, Sil-
ver Creek church, Ogle Co,, III., endorsed by a
number of ministers and deacons and signed
by clerk of the same. He was unanimously
received by all the members present.
2. Will we have a Love-feast this Fall? —
Answer: Yes.
3. At what time and place? — Answer: At
our niw meeting-house in L'jraine, Oct. losb,
at 2 P. M.
i. Will we, the Brethren, dedicate our
chapel to the L'^rd? It so, when? — Aus.: Yes;
on the 16 :h of Oct., at 11 A M.
5. Will we send a delegate to Dis'rict Meet-
ing this Fall? — Aas.: Yes; and Lewis Pitmaa
is hereby appointed delegate, and H. W.
Strickler, substitute.
It was then moved and seconded that B. H.
Strickler pri pare and send the proceedings to
the BEETHBEiTAT WoBK, together with a no-
tice of Love-f-aat and dedicati n of our new
chapel, with invitation to adjoining elders to
assist, and all who wish to enjoy a feast in the
Loid. Come, brethren and sisters, and help. —
Loraine, III.
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From S. T. Bosserman— On the 25lh
of Aug., a committea nf brethren met at the
house of Bro. H. Willard, Fi storia, 0 , to
make the necessary arrangements to hold a
Sunday-school meeting in North-western Ohio.
A't^r a season of devotion, asking Almighty
God to direct us in the work, brother S. A.
Walker was chosen Chairman, and S. T. Bess
ernian. Secretary. Theplan'^for ho'ding the
meeting was then discussed and adopted, prc-
j gram adopted, workers selected, and agreed to
From Lottie Ketring.— The B. at W
makes its weekly appearance, and is much ap-
preciated. Am much pleased with sister Nor-
man's article entitled, ''All for Christ,'' also F.
E. Teague's, "In Union There Is Strength."
They are true and noble as the tr jth itselt, and
are in harmony with the Gospel order i! am
the author of ' God's Thunders" that appeared
in No. 29 B. at W. Some of the brethren
think I did wrong by not giving my name,
hence I say I alone am responsible for what
appeared in the sami". — Maria, Pa.
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Covington, Ohio, Sept. 18.
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S. T. BOSSKKMAN,
Editor.
All oommuQications for this department should be ad-
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PERSONAL ADORNMENT.
that 39 it may, from that day to this we have
studied'sitrplicity in dress, and we think it did
us much good." b.
HOW MILK SHOULD BE TAKEN.
M'
THERE IS now at d perhaps tver has been
more attention given tj personal adorc-
meat than anything else. By some it h.i3 been
reduced to a fiae art and esqaisite ta^te; by
ot'iers, but to secare frivolous admiration,
while in another case all tends to cartlessness
and neglect, unfitting themselves for the assc-
ciation of others.
The taste for dress ha? grown to a great ex-
tent frivolous and sinful. But while this is
true, the same taste for handsome housi s, gai-
dens, yards or farms also has grown, and many
cultivate by and make this their idol as weli
as others do their dress, and as &uch all might
be condemned. Vanity in anything is wrong,
and is no characteristic of good or Loly princi-
ples. Oar drrss, therefore, should bs placed or
based on the line of heahhfulness and comfoit,
convenience and good taste.
Oar psrsinal ndornment may beautify the
Boul as well as the bed;, which adornment ad-
vances the healthful interests of both. Person-
al dress exclusive of that which the Scriptures.
or law of heaven condsmns, is, and will be,
healthful to the soul. That which is based up
on the laws governing life atd health is health-
ful to the body. Therefore strict adherence to
both renders our dress healthful, t dy, comfort-
able, and in a line recogn'zid by the laws of
heaven and eaith.
Imitative fashion and overmuch attention
given to dress to please the dtsire of the eye
or the g»Z3 of society is sinful. 1. Because it
rohs the indiv dual of higher emotions and he
cannot attain to that meekness and quietness
characteristic of purity and holiness. The fin-
er senses of the soul . become less susceptible
and the individual soars only in the region of
carnality, or is compelli d to the adherence of
the whims of the pride of lifp. 2. Because it is
unhealtkful to the body. Frivolous fashion,
to please the ey.' or to caper to the whims of
.others, in warm weather will dress its victim
to excess regardless of its hurtful influences;
while in cold weather she denies the comfort
of heavy wardrobe, so necessary to the protec-
tion to health.
Dress for the health of the body should te
on the line of simplicity, neatness and comfort,
and that the dress might be an ornament by
the possessor, and not the possessor an orna-
ment in the house or society by the dress.
The following confession of a lady writer
expresses much thought worthy of imitation:
"You mjy be well dressed without great ex-
pense. The entire costume of the best dressed
lady we ever s »w did not cost twenty-five dol-
lars— she wore her own hair — she had not a
ptfi', a frill, a bit of ribbon, or lace, a jewel or
ornament of any kind about her, except a moss
rose at her throat where her dainty little collar
was fastened. Perhaps it is only fair to say
that she was beautiful, and that we may have
looked'at her more than at her clothes.
ILK is a food that should not ba taken in
copious draughts like beer, or other fla-
ids, which d ft'^r from it chemically. If we
consider the use of milk in infancy, the physio-
logical ingestion, that is of it, we fiid that the
sucking babe imbibes little by little the natu-
ral food provided for it. Each small mouthful
is secured by i if iit, and slowly presented to
the gastric mucous surface for the primal di-
gestive stage'. Itis (hus r gularly aid grad-
ually reduced to curd, and the stomach is not
oppressed with a lump of half coagulated milk.
Th? same principle should be regarded in the
case of the adult. Milk should be slowly tak-
en in mouthfuls, at short intervals, and thns it
is rightly dealt with by the gastric juice. If
milk b) taken after other food, it is almost
sure to burden the stem ich, and to cause dis-
comfort and prolonged indigestion, and this
for the obvious reason that there is insufHoient
d'gestive agency to disp ;se of it. And the
better the quality of the milk, the more severe
the discomfort will b3 under th^e conditions.
Milk is ins'iffieiently used in making fimple
puddings of such farinaceous foods as rice, tap-
ioca, and sago. Distaste for these are engen-
dered very often, I believe, because the milk is
stinted in making them, or poor, skimmed
milk is ussd. Abundance of new milk should
be employed, and more milk, or cream, should
be added when they are taken. In Scottish
houeeholdi tbii matter is well understood, and
a distinct pudding-plate, like a small soup-
plate, is used for this course. The dry messes
commonly seived as milky pudiings in Eng-
land arc exactly fitted to create disgust for
what should be a moat excellent and d( licious
part of a wholesome dinner for both children
and adults. — Popular Science Monthly.
FRUIT AS A MEDICINE.
ets is meat, salt and fresh, biead and potatoes.
Thus they go on perpjtuating their misery, and
ignorant of the simple remedy within their
reach. Or to effect the necessary action they
use citrate pills, aperients, and occasionally,
when an extra stoppage, with all its disagree-
ble symptoms occurs, a dose of s'^Us and sen-
na, rbubarb, or "blue mass." Of course a long
neglect of the clogged up system renders such
remedies imperatively necessary.
The range of fruit is large. Apples, pears,
peaches, berries of various sorts, prunes; and
all of these are dried for Winter consumption.
Cut loose from doses, doctors, citrates and pills.
Study the working of your own system. No
doctor can do this for you. It is your own
house, and you should best know how to take
care of it. Don't despise allusion to these
plain, homely facts. Your strength of body
aLd mind, your cheerfulness of temper, and
clearness of head, your skill ia doing business,
driving bargains and making money, all de-
pend very much on ke-ping the drainage of
the system in as perfect a condition as possible.
Napoleon attributed the loss of his first bat-
tle to a clogged stomach. Many a man has fail-
ed at the trying hour because his blood was
charged with impurities. When blood is one-
third dead matter, the man or woman is also
one-third d'ad. Moral courage, confidsnce,
decision, wit, presence of mind, good address,
powerful magnetic inflaenc, and the right
word and action at the right time and place,
depend for their force, vigor and presance very
much on proper bodily conditions.— SeZ.
THKimportatcjto health of eating' plenty
of fresh , ripe fruit can not be too strong-
ly urged Not only imported tropical products,
but ths fruits of our own latitude and climate.
Not green or rotten fruit.
All the patent pills and half the physicianis'
prescriptions for average human indisptsition
are for a simple purpose — to drain the system
of dead and injurious matter. Hesdache, dull-
ness, sluggishness, fever, and two -thirds of the
symptoms which precede some form or other
of disease have their origin in impeifict hu-
man drainage. With a very large proportion
of people a certain consumption of rioe fruit
will regulate this economy. It is better than
any pill, for the action so induced is regular
acd constant in proportion to tha supply. At
best, the action of any drug is f pismodic. It
is only a choice between two evils.
Fruit is not only focd but medicine also, rec-
ommended by the palate. It nourishes and
cleanses. Yet thousands of people live on year
after year, whose daily experience is that of
"not feeling well," whose soil trouble is more
Be or less constipation. The burden of their di-
Many a girl is careless as to how much
money a young man spends fcr her. Three
and five dollars for a hoi so and carriage he can
poorly sifjid perhaps, jet she will go with
him week after week, with no particular inter-
est in him, un&icdful apparently, whether he
earns the money or takes it from his employ-
er's drawer. He makes her expensive preseHts.
H? takes her to a concert, in going to which
usually, sav3 for her prida aad his gallantry, a
horsc-3ar ride for ten cents would be far wiser
than a carriage ride for several dollars. A
young man respects a young woman all the
more who is careful of the way in which he
spends his money, and will not permit too
much to be use i for her. A thoughtful and
well-bred girl will be wise about these matters
Whbk Hagar was quite disconsolate wit "v
fatigae of body and distress of mind, there was
a fountain by her, though she knew it not. So
the weeping believer has relief at hand, which
he cannot see. God's Word, God's h^pirit, and
God's ministers are the angels that direct and
lead his affl'cted people to the Fountain open-
ed.
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Ii^ Connecticut a bill has just passed both
houses declaring cider an intoxicating bever-
age, to be suVj^ct to the same restrictions in
its sale as apply to other intoxicating liqaors.
QuEEK Victoria is reported to have declined
the gift of an elegant barrel of "Victoria
Whiskey" from -a Kentucky distiller. Her
good sense gave the associations an unpleasant
flavor.
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Reports of baptisms especially desired.
Oak Part, Madison Co , Va.
We have had beautiful rains during the past
wt^ek, for which we thank the Giver. We have
Sunday school under the trees In the grove at our
new church, while it is being plastered. Have
prayer meeting semi monthly. Our band of be-
lievers is small, yet if they exemplify in tbeir.lives
what they profess with their lips, many more will
come. S. 0. L'akkiks.
Washington, Iowa, Sept. 1881.
Had church meeting yesterday, and the very
best of feelings were manifested. One dear sister
was restored to the fold. Mav the God of all grace
enable her to prove faithful and be a shining light
in the church. Abrah.4m Wolf.
Panora, Iowa, Sept. 13, 1881.
Love-feast over. Attended very largely, but
order good under the circumstances. One received
by baptism. Pro. Flora (recently of Colo.), and
ministers from Harlan and Panther Creek church-
es did the preaching. God bless them and keep us
faithful. J. D. Haughtelin.
La Due, Mo., Sept. 19, 1881.
Ministers and members traveling west through
these parts, are invited to stop off at La Due, a
station on the Mo., K. & T. R. P., about 45 miles
south-west of Sedalia, and be with us at our Jb'east,
Oct 20th In Mineral Creek church, Johnson Co.,
Mo. This county Joins Henry county on the
North. Their Love-feast iihmediately to follow
the District Meeting. J. S. Mohlek.
Warsaw, Ind., Sept. 10, 1881.
Our Harvest meeting passed off last Sa urday
and Sunday. We had some very able speaking by
Pro. Jesse Calvert, which made impressions upon
the mind of friend and foe. The pure teachings
of Christ — the truth, could not be denied, as
it was held forth in plain facts. During the meet-
ing we were made to feel glad that three more
sou's were willing to confess their Savior, and
practically exhibit their faith. N. P. Heelek.
Greenland, Wis., Sept. 19, 1881.
In N-o. 35 of P. AT W., page 549, in conclusion of
my article is the word 'divided" which, according
to my MS., should have been " derided." — The
Brethren of the Greenlanl congregation have two
large and commodious meeting-house, nearly com-
pleted; one at Knobley, the other at Luney's
Creek. Love-feast at the former, Oct. 6th and
7th, at the latter, November 6th and 6th. Since
Aug. 1st the county has suftered greatly from
drought, but now, thank the Lord, we are again
blessed with refreshing showers. Wm. M. Lyon.
OIathe,Kan., Sept. 17, 1881.
The church assembled in council to transact
some business in the house of the Lord. Elders
Jesse Stndebaker and James Hiikey were present,
and fully organized our church by ordaining Isaac
Studebaker to the eldership. A choice was held
for one deacon.- The lot fell on Pro. Jacob Vani-
man. Isaac H. Ceist.
MILLER— NORRIS.— Sept. 15, 1881, by Eld. D. P.
Saylor, at the house of the tride'a mother, near
Ltdiesburg. Prederick Co., Md., Eld. R. H. Mil-
ler of Ashland, Ohio, and sister Emma Norris,
of Prederick Co , Md
DTJNAHOE-GOODNOW.— At the residence of
P. Goodnow, in Cambridge, Iowa, by che under-
signed, Sept. 14, ISSl, Mr. Wm. S. Dunahoe and
Luiza C. Goodnow.
RAY— GOODNOW— At the same time-and place
Mr. I. A. Ray and Miss Mary C. Goodnow. The
young ladies being twins, and the only girls in
the family, it will bring a shadow over the
household, when they take their departure.
D. E. Prubakeb.
NORRIS — PROUGH. — In East Perlin, Md.,
Sept. 13, at residence of bi ide's parents, by the
uadersigned, Edward 0. Norris, of Maryland, to
sister Nannie L. Prough, of near New Chester,
Adams C >., Pd. Peter P. Kauffman.
Blessed are the dead whlob die In t&e Lord. — Hev. 14: 13.
PLATE.— At Mt. Morris, 111., <ept. 20, 18S1, Clin-
ton M., son of Pro. Lewis A. and sister Laura
A. Plate, aged 2 years. Sermon at Silver Creek
meeting-house by Pro. W. C. Teeter, assisted by
E. Newcomer, from 2nd Kings 4 : 26.
Clinton was an unusually intelligent boy and
the only chi.d of fond parents. His departure
leaves the home very desolatf, and the strojte falls
with great severity on our dear brother and sister.
We cannot always see the object of our Heavenly
Father, but we are told we must walk by faith
and not by sight, and when we remember the
faith of Abraham when he laid his son upon the
altar, believing that the Lord wouM restore him
from the dead, so we believe the Lord will restore
the son to the everlasting joy of the parents. They
have' our heart-felt sympathy. S. Z. Shaf.p.
CREIGER.— In the Dry Creek church, Linn Co.,
Iowa., Sept. in, 18S1. Pro. Solomon Creiger, aged
64 years, g months and 1 day.
Deceased was a member of the church for 35
years,— a mute. He lived a devoted and faithful
Christian life, and expressed a desire to go home.
IZEE— In the Dry Creek church, Linn Co., Iowa,
Sept. IG, 1881, Susannah M. Izer, aged 21 years, 6
months and 2 days. Thos. G. Snyder.
PRUPAKEE.— Aug. 24, 1881, in Washington
churcb, Kansas, sister Elizabeth Prubaker, wife
of Elder Peter Prubaker, aged 66 years, 10
months and 10 days. Daniel Parnhart.
PEAGLE.— In Houktown, Hancock Co., Ohio, on
the 5th inst,, Minnie Gertrud', daughter of Pro.
Thomas and Peagle, aged 1 year, 4 months
and 6 days. S. T. Posserman.
YAEGER.— At Whitneyville, Cass Co., Iowa,
Sept. 9th, Sarah Alice Yarger, daughter of D. S.
and A. Yarger, agedSyears, U months and 15
days. p. s. Sprague.
DITCH— In the Nfttle Creek church, near Ha-
gerstown, Ind., May 4, Pro. Ditch, aged SO years,
10 months and 28 days. Funeral services by
Pro. Daniel and Jacob Powman.
Alexander Ditch.
OVEELEES.- In the Elkhart congregation, Ind.,
Sept. 6, 1S81, sister Maggie Overlees, aged 22
years, 9 months and 8 days.
McCOLLOUGH. — Same congregation, Sept. 0,
1881, of old age, friend Andrew McCollough, ag-
ed 78 years, 2 months and 19 days.
Datid H. Jo>es.
BENDER.— Aug. 12, 1881, in English Prairie con-
gregation. La Grange Co., Ind., sister Catharine
E. Bender, wife of A. Pender, aged 40 years, 1
month and 20 days.
Deceased was born in Franklin Co., Pa. Fu-
neral services by Pro. P. Long from Rev. 14: 13.
N. H. Shutt.
liOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Oct. 4 and 5, at 2 P. M., Franklin Grove, Lee CO., Ill
Oct. 4 and 5 at 1 P.M., Waddam's Grove, 111.
Oct. 5, Santafee church Miami county, Ind.; 6
miles-south of Peru; 2 miles east of Punkerhill.
Oct; G at 4 P. M., FairView church, Appanoose co.,
Iowa.
Oct. 6, at 2 P. M , Howard church, Howard Co.,
Ind. Those coming by R. R. stop off at Kokomo.
Oct. 6. at 4 P.M., Pleasant Grove church, near
Lawrence, Douglas co., Kansas.
Oct. 6 and 7, at 1 P. M., Arnold's Grove, Carroll
Co., 111.
Oct. 6 at 10 A. M., Logan churcb, Logan co., 0.
Oct. 6, at 10 A M., Springfield chijroh, Summit co.,
Ohio, near Mogadore.
Oct. 0 and 7, at 4 P. M., South Keokuk church, la.
Oct. G ct 10 A. M., Washington church, 3 miles east
of Warsaw, Ind.
Oct 6 at 1 P. M., Limestone church, (Ionia) Jewell
00 , Kan.
Oct. 7 at 4 P. M., Macoupin Creek church, Mont-
gomery CO., 111., in new church, six miles south-
east of Girard.
Oct. 7, at 10 A. M., at Panther Creek, Woodford
CO., 111.
Oct. 7 at 10 A.M., Nettle Creek church, Wayne co.,
Ind., near Hageretown.
Oct. 7 at 2 P. M , at Corwershannoc meeting-house
near Greendale, Pa.
Oct. 7 and S, Dallas Centre, Dallas co., Iowa.
Oct. 8 at 10 A. M., Hudson, 111.
Oct. 8 at 5 P. M., Portage church, St. Joseph co.,
Ind.
Oct. 8, at 3 P. M., at Pro. Philip Sn.ively's, 1 and
one half miles ea^t of Dorchester, Saline Co.,
Neb. Those coming by R. R., should stop off at
Dorchester.
Oct. S and 9, at Tearcoat, Hampshire Co., W. Va.
Oct. 8 and 9 at 10 A. M., Spring Run, Fulton co.,
III., at meeiing house, 6 miles east of Prairie
' ity.
Oct. 8 and 9, Dry Cresk, Linn co, Iowa.
Oct. 8 and 9, Falls City churcb. Neb.
Oct. 8, at 10 A. M., Okaw church, near La Place
Oct. 8 at 2 P. M.. Peatrice church, Gage co., Neb.,
8 miles south-east of Peattioe.
Oct. 8, at 2 P. M., Wichita church, Sedgewicfc Co.
Kaa.
Oct. 8 at 10 o'clock, Somerset district, Wabash Co ,
Ind.
Oct. 8 and 9 at 11 A, M , Fairview, George's Creek,
Fayette co , Pa.
Oct. 8, at 2 P. M., Smith Fork church, Clinton co.,
Mo.
Oct. 8 and 9 at 11 A. M , three mUes east of South
English, Keokuk CO., Iowa.
Oct. 8 and 9, at Fall River church, near Fredonia,
Wilson CO., Kan.
Oct. 8, Poplar Ridge church. Defiance CO., O.
Oct. 8, at 10 A. M., Rome church, Wyandot Co., 0 ,
6}-i miles north-west of Carey.
Oct. 10, West Otter Creek church, Macoupin co.,
Oct. 11 at 10 A. M. Spring Creek church, Tnd.
Oct 11, at 2 P. M., Anlioch, Tnd.
Oct. 11, at 1 P. M., Shannon, 111., to continue next
day.
Oct. 11 and 12 at 1 P. M., Lost Creek, Juniata co..
Pa.
Oct. I2^at 10 A. M., Four Mile congregation, at
White Water meeting-house, three miles north-
east of Connersville, Favette co., Ind.
Oct. 12 and 13, three miles north-east of Grenola,
Elk Co., Kan.
Oct. 12 and 13 at lo A. M , Prairie Creek church,
Wells CO., Ind.
Oct. 13, at 2 P. M., Pethel church, Montgojnery eo.,
Ind. ■ '" • "
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Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1881.
No. 38.
Editorial Items.
Let your forbearance be known to all men.
CHOUiRA has broken out among the pilgrims at Mec-
ca in Arabia.
Snow fell to the depth of lour inches in Carroll Co.,
la., Sept. 16th.
That hieart must indeed be wicked that will not treat
, ?ven an enemy fairly.
Bno. D. L. Williams of Missouri continues to open up
new fields and establish churches.
"We go to press a little earlier than iisual in order to
attend the Love-feast at Lanark.
The processs'on at Garfield's funeral was ten miles in
length. 200,000 people were present.
CoNTRiEUTiOJfs for Danish Mission. quite liberal. God
be praised for the work in Denmark.
Address of Thurston Miller changed from Oakwbod,
Indiana, to Warren Centre, same State.
Frank Eby who attended Mt. Morris College duruig
the first year is now in Ashlaiid College.
This week we begin the publication of a series of in-
teresting letters of foreign travel, by a lady.
If you have not a very good reason for doing a thing,
then you have already one for leaving it undone.
EioHT girls between the ages of thirteen and si.xteen
were baptized in the Monroe, Iowa, church the 25th ult.
Bro. James Evans is preparing a number of articles
on first principles for the readers of the B. .\t W. The
Lord bless him m his labor of love.
Tee excursion to the Dry Creek, Linn county, Iowa,
Love-feastiwHl leave Lanark Oct. 7th at 3 P. M. instead
of Oct. 6th. Fare ^.45 round trip.
Eld. a. Walker who'debatedwith Bvo. R. H. Miller,
rerently held a four days' debate at WhitesviUe, Indi-
ana, with S. P. Carlton, a TJniversalist.
If you have envv in your heart, be assured unless you
destroy it with the blood of Christ, it will come out,
though it be ever so hideous and dpformed.
O.N- the 6th of Sept., all over New England the atmos-
phere had a yellow tint, so that the green grass looked
bleached, and yellow houses seemed white.
A TERRIBLE earthquake visited Abruzzo, Italy, re-
cently. Over 1,000 houses were rendered iminhabita-
ble. Four-fifths of the population have no shelter.
Brother Moore wi-ites; *'I am now arranging to fur-
nish one article each wcok for the B. .w W. I do not
like to act the 'drone' while my name is on the paper."
One himdied and forty students now here. About
half are members of the church and children of Breth-
ren. ^
Samuel Weimei- chosen speaker and James Hender-
son and Benjamin Lyons elected deacons in HiUsdale,
Mich.
A plot to assassinate President Arthur has been dii-
covered. The police have taken measures to protect the
President.
On the 10th ult., Daniel B. Heiny was chosen to
serve in the office of deacon in the Weeping Water
church, Neb. _^
The gimpowder struggle between the government and
the Apache Indians is ended. Many Hves lost, and no-
body made betters
You can have bundles of Brethren .it Work for
free distribution to aid ministers or churches in their
irork. Order now.
The Eifgle Creek chm-ch held its first meeh'ng in the
new house m Dunkirk, Ohio, Oct. 2nd. Bro. R. H. Miller
was present, and declared the word of the Lord to the
people.
In escorting a lady, young man, is it gentlemanly to
be pulling smoke through a cigar into your mouth and
blowing it out to taint the pure air which she should
breathe ?
NoTWiTUSTANDiNCi the "Temperance Department" is
given up to correspondence this week, considerable news
must go over to next week. Must bod down, — shorten
and flavor.
Let every good and faithful minister prepare to spend
much of the Winter preaching the Gospel. Do not let
the enemy occupy the field; it fa too rich to give over to
the destrover of souls.
Brethren Wise and Rupel have gone to Canada to
preach the Gospel of Jesu, Christ. They expect to re-
main several months. Their address is New Dundee,
Ontario, Canada, care Wendell Hollman. They arrived
there the 24th ult.
On the Kiss of Charity, Ingram Cobbins in his
Domestic Bible says of Rom. 16: 16: "This mode of
salutation is still common in ihe East, and in other coun-
tries, and is used among men."
The Gospel Messenger pubUshed by J. H. Swihart at
Bourbon, Ind., in the interest of the "CongregatioEal
Brethren" is on our table. It is a neat monthly, breath-
ing peace to dl and slaughter to none.
Pehhai's you can find some new readers for the B. .iT
"W. OiJv twenty-five cents to Jan. 1, '82. Stamps re-
ceived for subscription.
We are glad to hear that brother A. S. Leer's eye-
sight isimprovmg. Bro. Abram is a ''faithful minister
and servant in the Lord."
We were mistaken in saying the Home Min-or would
be published in Huntingdon, Pa. Brother Flory says
it will continue in the West, and will soon appear in an
improved maimer. We make this correction cheerfiilly.
A few weeks ago we gave notice that those who wish-
ed suits after the Brethren's fashion could get them of
G. W. Lawrence & Co , North Manchester, Ind., for
$3.00 and i;9..50. We should have said coats for that
price instead of suits.
On the night of the 26th ult. the Disciple Society at
i-his place dipped an individual, not into the name of the
Father, nor of the Son, nor of the Holy Ghost, but mto
Amen. ConeemLng such baptism ueitlier Christ nor the
apostles gave commandment.
Bro. D. E. Price returned from Wisconsin the .HOth
ult. Held two council meetings while there, and one
Love-feast. Brother Michael Henderson was chosen to
the ministry, brother C. H. Heefner to the deaconship,
and brother C. Brown was advanced in the ministiv.
There is jealousy behveen the Catholics and Protestr
ants over the Yorktown celebration Oct. 19th. Both
want the uppermost seat. The Catholics, it seems,
have secured the lead, and some of the Baptists suggest
that they take revenge by erecting a monumental church
in New Orleans — the very heart of CathohciBm.
Prof. King did not sail far in his balloon. He went
up from Minneapolis, sailed across the Mississippi River,
and came down eight miles from the place of starting.
Cause, insufficient wind. He waited a few days, when
a high wind compelled him to take down his ballooR,
and abandon his contemplated trip ."icross the country.
The Love-feast at Pine Creek, lU., waa viry enioyable.
There was one baptized after the forei oon services. In
the afternoon brother Albert Titus wa3 installed into the
oQice of deacon, having been chosen a few months ago.
An election was then held for a minister, and the church
chose Albert Titus; thu^! the same individual was twice
installed on the same dav.
The grief of the nation is every^vheie manifest, and the
evidences of mourning are in all places vijdble. Garfield
was a great man, but Jesus Christ is greater. If the
nation could feel for .Tesus as it does for its lamented
President, inestimable would be the blessings and great
the results. It is to be hoped that even President Gar.
field's death will turn many to Christ.
In our last issue, brother John Wise gave some
extracts fr^m Somerset county Z^fHiocra/ in reference to H.
R. Holsinger's position before the Brotherhood. Whilst
the Democrat would seem to treat the matter, as given by
Bro. Wise, in justice to H. R. Holsinger, we state that
he claims to be a member of the church and declares
that he and those at Berlin have not effected a new or-
From various churches comes the cheering news of ac- ganization. It should be om- aim to treat all fairly; and
cessions by baptism. Quite a number of zealous, mde- though we be ever so careful such mistakes will occur.
awake workers are out telling the old, old story of Jesijs But when they dp occur, we should most cheerfully cor-
irudfied ; tmd-eome gladly hear the WraoLand obey, J rect Haem.
When Bro. Metzger first began meetings in St. Lon-
i", he went to the meetings held by the '"Salvation
Army," and as they gave oppo^^^lnity to any one to
opeak ten minutes. Bro. Metzger embraced every such
opportunity, and the result is, quite an ingathering in
that city. So did our Savior. He went among the er-
ring, the Pharisees and Sadducees, and preached to
them Jesus. He did not wait until they called him to
preach.
Intelligence received from the Warner's Observar
tory, Rochester, N. Y., announces the discovery of a new
comet located in the constellation of Virgo. It is a strik-
ing coincidence that this oew and bright comet appeared
at the same hour President Garfield was breathing his
last. It was first seen by E. E. Barnard in Nash\'ille,
Tenn., who has made claim through Prof. Swift for the
Wainer prize of $200 in gold. This makes the fifth
comet seen smce May first, and of this number four have
' appeared from almost the same spot in the heavens.
594
THE BUETHHEISr ^T TV OirlK.
Por tbe Brethren at Work.
THE BEAUTIFUL LAND.
There's, a beautifnl land by the spoiler untrod,
UnpoUnted by sorrow or care;
Ik is lighted alone by the presence of God,
Whose throne and whose temple are there;
Its crystalline streams with a mnnimrous flow,
Meander through valleys of green, [glow;
And its mountains of j -.sper are bright in the
Of a splendor no mortal hath seen.
And throngs of glad singers w.th j abilant
breath,
Make the air with their melodies rife;
And one known on earth as the angel of death,
Shines here as an angel of lift !
And infinite tenderness beams from his eyes.
On his brow is an infinite calm,
And his voice as it thrills thro' the depth of
thu skies
Is as sweet as the seraphim's psalm.
Through the amaranth groves of a beautiful
land.
Walk the souls who were faithful in this,
And their foreh'ds by the br'th of the zephyrs
are fanned
That evermore murmur of bliss;
They taste the rich fruitage that hangs from
the trees
And breathe the sweet odor of fl jwers.
More fragrant than ever wei^e kissed by the
breeze,
In Araby's loveliest bowers.
Old prf phets, whose words were a spirit of
flame,
Blazing out o'er the darkness of time.
And martyrs whose courage no torture could
tame.
Nor turn from their purpose suMime;
And saints and confessors, a numberless throng,
Who were loyal to truth and to right.
And left as they walked thro' the darkness of
wrong
Their foot-prints encircled with light.
And the dear little children who went to their
rest.
Ere their lives had been sullied by sin,
While the angel of morning still tarried a
guest.
Their spirit's pure temple within —
All are there, all a;e there — in the beautiful
land
The land by the spailer utitrod.
And their foreheads by the breath of the breez-
es are fanned
That blow from the gardens of God.
My soul hath looked in thro' the gateway of
dreams,
On the city all paved with gold,
And heard the sweet flow of its murmurous
streams.
As through the green valleys they rolled ;
And though it still waits on this desolate
strand,
A pilgrim and stranger on earth,
Yet it knew, in that glimpse of that beautiful
land,
That it gszad on the home of its birtb.
— Selected by B. Seibert.
For the Brethren at Wort .
ABOUT MYSELF.
BY C. H. BALSBAUGH.
To Bro. D. B. Clarh, of Wisconsin:—
A UTO BIOGRAPHY has ever been
-^ unpleasant to me, but I am press-
ed by so many inquiries from loving
hearts that once in a while i venture to
inflict on the public a bulletin of my
personal conditions.
It would be a long and tedious histo-
ry to recount the course and character-
istics of my invalidism. It runs paral-
lel with my being, and I have no doubt
had its root in ante-natal causes. My
nerves have ever been very weak, tend-
ing to development cf derangement in
every part of the system. My spinal
marrow is very sensitive, and this orig-
inates and perpetrates suffering in ail
the vicera. My brain has from my
childhood been disproportionate in cal-
ibre and activity, thus keeping my
muscular capability at a low standard.
I have been a student from my earliest
recollections, and perpetually made
heavy drafts on my nervous system by
cloHC, mental application. I must be
mounting and digging and exploring m
the realm of thought, books or no
books. Nature is so full of lessons, and
the Bible so full of parables taken from
nature, that I cannot arrest mental
activity if I would. This drains my
vital force so that I have none left for
other forms of labor. My mother not
only fostered my hunger for knowledge,
but imbued my embryonic life with her
intense longings to interpret the mind
of God in nature and revelation. Nine
days' schooling in her childhood was
the sum of her scholasticism. She was
especially anxious to be able to write,
and dyed the warp and woof of my be-
ing with this pre^ininant desire, so
that figuratively speaking, I was born
with a pen in my hand, and my life
must necessarily be given to this inborn
impulsion. Writing is as natural to me
as breathing. My brain generations
must come to birth in this form.
My hereditary nervous tension con-
sumes all the oil of life, and keeps' me
an invalid and a sufferer. My pains
extend from scalp to toe, and are often
agonizing. But thought goes on. In
my dreams 1 fellowship prophets and
apostles and philosophers of former
centuries, and hi^ar utterances of high- i
est wisdom, which I would fain recall
in my waking hours for the inspiration
of others.
I have been partially voiceless for
seventeen years. I have used slate
and pencil most of that time. Occa-
sionally I can whisper, or talk in a
strained undertone, but the effort is so
painful that I must soon desist. I am
much of my time in utter isolation, pre-
paring my own food, and eating it in
the solitude of Cheri;h, my better three-
fourths being meanwhile in light ser-
vice abroad for our mutual benefit.
I have a small annuity which partly
covers the want? of my suffering condi-
tion, and what I need more the Lord
never fails to supply. I never accept
charity in the common sense of that
term. The life of Christ teaches me
the utility and philosophy of fasting.
There are mt n y ways to fast. I have
ampler fare and raiment than John the
Baptist, and greater conveniences than
the Son of God in His earth life. When
1 yearn for more, the Cross makes me
rich by contemplation of the infleshed
Jehovah, and the antepast of the great
consummation. If those who are nour-
ished and strengthened by my pen-
ministry, will supply me with the
means to continue my voiceless apostle-
ship, and an occasional tid bit of phos-
phate as fuel to keep my mental fire
aflame, I am content.
Suffering is bittei but salutary. Pain
is a blessing beyond our power to com-
pute. Christ Himself was "made per-
fect through suffering." "He learned
obedience by the things which He suf-
fered." This is a truth which may well
hush all murmuiings. There is a height
and depth in it beyond our scale and
plummet. But it brings us this conso-
lation, that Christ's humanity was like
our own, and his discipline by it, and
attainment in it, are our ideal and inspi-
ration. The end pays, and overpays a
millionfold, for all the agony of the
preparatory state. "Out of great trib-
ulation" they come up in white flowing
robes into the beatific perfection. With
God, pain spalls love. Let us spell it
so, too, and then it will terminate in
rapture which will never be broken.
May great grace be upon "the Israel
of God."
» ■ »
Ant system of religion which does
not break the power of sin, is a lie. If
it does not expel selfislness and lust, and
if It does not begyt love Id God and
man, joy, peace, r.nd all tie ^ruits of
the spirit, it is false and worthless.
THE BRETHREN" A.T IV^ORK.
595
For the Brethren at Work.
GOSPEL VS. MINUTES.
BT D. P. SA.TLOK.
THERE are faome among U8 who are
clamoring, ''(-Jive us the Gospel,
and not the Minutes for our rule of
faith and practice in all things." Be-
ware of them ; they generally are ignor-
ant of the trospel, and know but little
whereof they clamor. Who has ever
thought of being governed by the Min-
utes of Annual Meeting ia the work of
salvation? Repentance, faith, and bap-
tism for remission of sins, are so clearly
defiaed in the Scriptures as the first
principles in the doctrine of Christ,
that none but an infidel doubts. Neith
er has Annual Meeting ever been asked
for counsel in reference to it. It is on
church government only that A.
M. is asked for counsel, and for this .
she never volunteers her counsel; neith-
er does she send committees not asked
for. Churches who preach the Gospel
and observe the rule and order of the
general Brotherhood, don't send queries
to, nor ask committees from A, M. It
is from churches in which there are
men "sj: caking lies in hypocrisy" that
the trouble comes. These preachers
cause confusion and trouble in the
churches by preaching and advocating
departures from the simple and time-
honored rule and order of the church
held and observed sincn her organiza-
tion in America. And when the church
in General Council decides to maintain
the rule and order of the ancient
church, these disturbers of her peace
clamor, "Tradition! Tradition!!"
I said these generally were ignorant
of, the Gospel. An instance or two
will prove the fact. It has ever been
the order of the church to receive mem
bersinto her fellowship through her pri-
vate councils. Recently these "Gospel
era" conveyed the thought that this order
was tradition, and by the Gospel it
should be done in the public meeting,
asking all present (saint and sinner)
whether they had any objectioas to
those before them to be baptized;
claiming for authority the words of
Peter in Acts 10: 47. And one of these
advocates actually publicly declared in
A. M. that he had acted the hypocrite
for twenty five years by complying
with the order of the church, against
this plain Scripture example. But
when the Brethren showed that in the
assembly referred to none but Brethren,
and those who had received the Holy
Ghost, were present, their ignorance
of the Scriptures was manifest. But to
cover their defeat they said: "We have
other Scriptures to sustain us in our
views. Jesus said, 'In secret have I
done nothing.' " Too ignorant of the
Sciiptures to know that he had done
all his praying in secret and the pres
ence of his disciples only. This in se-
cret was the hobby urged as authority
for a public .church meeting in the Ber-
lin church recently. But when the
Brethren brought it to the reading test
it read : "In secret have I said nothing,"
the champion advocate had to acknowl-
edge, "I stand corrected." These clam-
or, "Give us the Gospel," when in real-
ity it is a sealed book to them.
When in Ohio recently, I was accost-
ed by two of these and charged with
being a "Yearly Meeting man." I said:
"And what are you?" "We are Gospel
men." "Well, upon what part of the
Gospel did you hold your schismatic
meeting on the 24th of August?" "On
the whole Gospel," was the reply. "Oa
what part of the Gospel, then, did you
pass your secession resolutions?" "On
the whole Gospel," was the silly reply.
"These," Peter says, "are unlearned
and unstable, wrest as they do also the
other Scriptures, unto their own de-
struction." 2 Pet. .3:16. "For they,
being ignorant of God's righteousness,
and going about to establish their own
righteousness, have not submitted them-
selves unto the righteousness of God."
Rom. 10:3. Thus from the beginning
to the close of the Gospel dispensation
are the Scriptures in constant fulfill-
ment.
For tbe Brethren at Work .
CONVERTED TO WHAT?
BY J. 8. FLOET,
YES, that is the question, and who
shall decide it? Decide it for
yourself and marvel not if otiiers see fit
to decide it also. You decide it from
the convictions of your conscience ; oth-
ers from a manifestation of the spirit
within you, as made apparent by the
fruits. In both cases the fruti must be
the governing principle or criterion by
which righteous judgment is rendered.
Conversion is the result of believing
something we have heard and accepted
unto obedience thereto in carrying it
out in our lives. Let's see; a man comes
along and preaches in part the truth as
it is in Jesus, and a part he leaves un-
preached; you believe the part he
preaches and to that you become con-
verted and that you do or maintain ;
but to the other you were Kever convert-
ed, then you see the great trouble is in
not having been converted to the whole
truth. Have you not often heard it
said, "this or that is not essential to
salvation," or " you need not be
so precise in your Christian duty in
this or that respect," or "the cross of
Christ is not what some would make
you believe it is," or "that the non-con-
forming principles of the Gospel do
not apply to our every -day life — it does
not refer to the 'outer man,' but only
to the spirituail life." "You believe
such a wresting of the Scriptures be-
cause it is congenial to human nature;
and so converted so the creature will
act?" Oh! vain man or vain woman,
knoweth thou not that it is the princi-
ple wi^Am that is the controlling ele-
ment in your whole lives? As the in-
ner life is converted, so the outer will
conform. This is a law unalterable,
for it is bO ordained of God. How in
the name of common sense and in the
name of all th*t is true, can a person
be truly converted to the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, and then not
"do the truth?" It is the principle that
underlies the truth that springs up
within the heart of a truly converted
man or woman and impels them gladly
to take up the cross and to see the con-
sistency of non-conformity to the world,
and will fashion their lives in accord-
ance with the recognized principles of
the church ; they being the principles of
the Gospel.
If from a sense of principle we see
the propriety of order in the chui'ch,
what a lovely thing it is to be in order!
If you have been converted to the self-
denying, self- abasing, world-hating,
flesh-despising principles of the Gospel,
it follows as true as like begets like,
that you will be as obedient as a child,
oppose nothing that is in harmony with
the principles of the Gospel, but in love
will use your influence to maintain or-
der, love, and a oneness in the church
fraternity. When all are converted to
the same rule of divine truth, then all
will be of the same mind. There be-
ing an expression of the mind of Christ
[in the order and government of the
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church and all are converted to that, it
ia evident there will be unity, sameness,
and consistency throughout ; just what
the church demands, and what every
child of God earnestly desires and will
labor for.
7qr tbe Brethren at Work.
TAKE WARNING.
BY CTBU8 BUCHEB.
A S all temptations and devices to lead
-^^ the soul from the narrow path of
duty have a start, and sometimes local-
ities are cursed with an evil before oth-
ers are aware of it, it is therefore good
policy on the part of the Brethren to
try to beat the enemy before he is inside
the portals of the church. 1 will, there-
fore, livina; in a locality as I do, cursed
with life insurance, warn the Brethren
who are yet free from it, to leave it to
world where it belongs.
It was started here as the U. ±5. Aid
Society by the United Brethren about
ten years ago. And it has grown to
such dimensions that we have fifteen or
twenty insurance companies in our town
of about 9,000 inhabitants; not only
life, but marriage and birth insurance
companies. As my letter would get too
long to state some of the plans taken to
make money, I will only state that one
man, Jos. Raher, was insured by rather
poor people, and as he lived too long
that they could not raise the money to
hold their policies, they laid a conspira-
cy and killed him. They were found
out, and five men were hung here in
Lebanon. Yet . the thing afterwards
started afresh, and people near the grave
are insured. False returns are made as
to their health, and they are styled as
"Graveyard Insurance Cos." But this
is not all the evil done. People are
taken in by the agents, and after they
pay up their policies awhile and their
"man" does not die, they forfeit their
policies, and the little money they had
had is gone to the company, of course.
Our schools have to be filled mostly
with female teachers. Our male teach-
ers have left for the insiirance business;
for, be it known, they make money ;
that is, the companies do. They live in
the best houses, eat of the best the
market affords, support gold- headed
canes, etc.
The law is either not enforced or
there is as yet none in existence to stop
the evil. I hear that in our neighbor
State, Maryland, they are working
against the evil; for it has already gone
over the State line and seems to sweep
the country like the late fires, making
the poor still poorer, and the idlers and
drones rich.
We had only a few cases to deal with
in the church, for we worked against it
from +he beginning, and as the Breth-
ren at present see the evil effects they
take warning by the failures of others.
I would therefore say to those localities
and churches where the thing is new,
avoid it from the beginning, and save
trouble to yourselves and the church.
A word to the wise is sufficient.
BoifitviUe, Pa.
For the Bretbren at WorK,
WORLDLY LOVE.
By PEISCIXtA E. GAEBER.
' 'Set yoar affjctions on things above, not on
the earth."— Col. 3: 2.
TN our journey through life we have
-*- many conflicts, hence we should set
our affections on things above. World-
love opposes us perseveringly, in our
religious experience, in our self deny-
ing duties, and in our sufferings. In
searching the Scriptures, we find that
God's enemies are those who mind
earthly things, (we do not wish to join
them) that the love of the world is ha-
tred to God. "Love not the world,
neither the things that are in the
world." "If any man love the world,
the Love of the Father is not in him."
lJohn2: 15.
We are naturally so strongly wedded
to earthly objects, that to us the sepa-
ration is almost impossible. Though
we are convinced that the things of the
earth are unsatisfying, yet we pursue
them eagerly. Instead of seeking for
the pearl of great price, we seek for
worldly riches and worldly honor.
Whilst we are enjoying all the necessa-
ry comforts of life, why do we labor so
hard in storing away earthly treasures
for the future? For many years we
may toil and labor in order to gain a
little of this world's goods; but how
soon they may be destroyed ! We see
no pleasure in this. All the joys and
pleasures this world can afford are of
short duration. Whatever engagements
we may make, for work or pleasure,
they are all liable to be canceled at
any moment by the Commander.
If we take this life for what it is
worth, and if we use all its opportuni-
ties in preparing for another and better
life, when the end comes we can wel-
come it with joy. How important it is
that we should be making plans for the
future; for the fact is, life is rapidly
passing away. Man cometh forth as a
flower, and is cut down. Many who
started with us on the journey have
long since fallen, and many are falling
every day, and we, like they, are liable
to pass away any moment.
The Divine Word, from the first to
the last page, would teach us not to ex-
tend our greatest efforts, or fix our
fondest expectations upon worldly pos-
sessions that so soon glide from our
grasp and fade away. Seek not the
riches of this world, for they bring sor-
row, trouble, and often destruction ; but
ever seek the riches of Christ — ^riches
that are full of joy and peace.
Mt. Sidoey, Ya.
For the Brethren at Work.
WITHOUT SHEDDING OF BLOOD
IS NO^BEMISSION.— Heb. 9: aa.
BT J. H. MILLEB.
■yOSES informs us it is the blood
--'-*- that maketh atonement for the
soul. God has so arranged it, and nice-
ly too, that from the creation of the
world, nothing short of bloody sacri-
fice would reconcile man to God.
After the transgression by our ances-
tors, they hid themselves because of
shame. They saw their sinful condi-
tion, and sewed fig-leaves together, and
made themselves aprons. These would
not fully answer the purpose, for they
would soon wear out; so the Lord God
made coats of skins and clothed them.
This could only be done by the shed-
ding of blood.
Next in order, two of Adam's sons
offered sacrifices unto the Lord. Cam
brought of the fruit of the earth, Abel
of the firstlings of the flock. The Lord
had respect for Abel's offering, but not
for Cain's. Why 1 Because Cain's offer-
ing had no blood in it. "Without shed-
ding of blood is no remission."
After the deluge, Noah builded an
altar unto the Lord, and took of every
clean beast and of every clean fowl,
and offered burnt offerings on the altar.
It is said, "The Lord smelled a sweet
savor," and that offering was accepted
because there was blood shed.
About the first miracle that Moses
performed was that of turning water to
blood, which meant death. Ex. 7 : 20.
th:e bkethkeh?^ .a.t t^ok:s.
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Tiie first miracle our Savior performed
was turning water to wine, which
meant life. John S : 9.
All the blood shed under the law
was typical of the blood that was shed
by the Savior for our sins, and that will
save us, if we make the proper applica-
tion. It was the blood on the side
posts and lintels that saved the children
of Israel from the destroyer. Ex. 12:
22: 23. That would not suit our Chris-
tian women now. They would like to
wash and cleanse their houses from such
a stain ; but the Lord had spoken it,
and in that Word was power. Wherev-
er the blood was not found, the first-
born was found dead.
The blood, when properly applied,
will strengthen us so we can perform
the ordinances of God more fully.
Moses was to take blood and put it
on the tip of the right ear of Aaron,
and on the thumb of the right hand,
and upon the great toe of the right foot.
All these are typical of our present sal
vation.
The Savior, in addressing the people
would frequently remark, ''He that
hath ears to hear Jet him hear." Matt.
11: 15. If we apply the blood to our
ears, we will hear the Savior in all
things and do them. "He th at heareth
these sayings of mine, and doeth them,
is likened unto a wise man." Apply
the blood the Savior shed for all man-
kind, and we will hear the Gospel all
alike, and practice all the same way.
Brethren, a little blood upon our
right thumb would greatly assist us in
writing for. our periodicals. If the
blood of Christ were ever upon our
right thumb, the pen would never be
made to say: "Burn the Minutes; away
with your Old Orderites." And worse
than all,- a brother once said, "Every
time the Brethren meet in Annual
Council to do business I can hear the
Golden Calf howl." Oh what folly.
It is also very necessary to have some
of the precious blood of Christ upon
our great toe. The Gospel is a lamp
to our feet and a light to our pathway.
And more, we should have our feet
shod with the preparation of the Gos-
pel of peace.
The Savior, after his resurrection,
spake to his disciples and said, "Behold
my hands and my feet." The rugged
spikes were driven through them, and
blood oozed out, and with an eye of
faith*we can see them; and that will
keep us walking with God, as Enoch
did. If we walk in the light as he is
in the light we have fellowship one
with another; and the blood of Jesus
Christ, his Son, cleanseth us from all
sin.
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For the Brethran at Work .
EIEBNAL LIFE.
BY S. C. MILLEE.
rpHE human family loves life. Men
-■- often spend great sums of money
for the preservation of their lives. Da
Leon crossed the mighty deep in search
of a fabled fountain in which one might
bathe and be restored to youth again.
Had he discovered the supposed foun
tain, how many millions from all parts
of the earth, would have come to bathe
in its waters.
Would such have been the case, the
thousands of vessels that are now sail-
ing the sea could not have accommodat-
ed them. All the railroads now in exist
ence would not have been sufficient un-
less they would not have believed the
report. But De Leon was compelled
to return an old man still, having found
no trace of the coveted fountain.
There is a fountain opened in the
house of David that can wash the dis-
ease of sin and all uncleanness away.
That fountain was foretold by the holy
prophets. It was hoped for for many
generatians. That fountain was open-
ed when Jesus was led as a lamb dumb
to the slaughter ; He vr&a crucified to
take away the sins of the world, and
filled that fountain with his own pre
cious blood.
If we allow ourselves to be plunged
in that fountain it will give us life in-
deed. Not restore to youth again as
we experience youth in this world to
go over the trials and vexations of life
again. It gives eternal life beyond this
'vale of tears," not where all is vanity
and vexation of spirit.
True life is sweet in this world, es-
pecially when we are surrounded with
friends and those we love; but how
many disappointments meet us at every
turn of life. How often are our friends
taken from us! How often must pa-
rents bid adieu to their children, chU
dren their parents, brothers, sisters, and
sisters, brothers! How often we must
go to the house of mourning and see a
loved child of some parents, or some
husband or wife, father or mother, son
or daughter, brother or sister, taken
away by the pale messenger of death,
and their bodies conveyed to their last
resting place.
Thus we are made to experience suf-
fering and sorrow all around us, so
that but for the hope of the Christian,
who would want to live? Yea, who
would want to dare to die? But those
who have been bathed in that fountain
filled with blood can look forward to a
time when friends shall meet again,when
we shall see death no more, neither
sorrow nor crying, for God shall wipe
away all tears from our eyes. There
will be no need of doctors there, using
all the skill they can command by years
of hard study, to administer medicines,
trying to keep soul and body together.
There will be no need to travel hun-
dreds of miles to find a climate, if pos-
sible, to restore health.
There will be the Tree of Life, the
fruit of which gives life, and the leaves
are for the healing of the nations.
There is the River of Life, whose water
when we drink we shall thirst no more.
Why will men refuse to come to the
Fountain of Life and live forever? It
is not far off. We do not have to go
up to Jerusalem, take a pilgrimage to
Mecca, nor cross the wide ocean in
search of it.
AVe must "seek the kingdom of God
and his righteousness;" forsake unright-
eousness and bathe our souls in the
"blood of Christ," which "cleanseth us
from all sins."
"Let me die the death of the right-
eous, and let my last end be like his," for
he has eternal life in the glorious haven
of rest.
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CONSCIENCE.
rriHE testimony of a good conscience
-■- will make the comforts of heaven
descend upon man's weary head like a
refreshing dew or shower upon a parch-
ed land. It will give him lively ear-
nests, and secret anticipations of ap-
proaching joy; it will bid his soul go
out of the body undauntedly and lift
up his head with confidence before
saints and angels. The comfort which
it conveys is greater than the capacities
of mortality can appreciate, weighty
and unspeakable, and not to be under-
stood till it is felt. — SeL
There never did, and never will ex-
ist anything permanently noble and ex-
cellent in a character which was a
stranger to the exercise of resolute self-
denial.
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For the Brethren at Worfe.
OUR FEELINGS.
BY BLOEA B TEAGUB.
^^T BELIEVEit is jaat as a ppison feels about
3. it, whether baptism is necessary or not,"
was the remark made by a very d-tar friend of
mine, a short time since, after I had pointed
out to her the hallowed spot ot my baptism.
Our situation at the time prevented our enter-
ing iuto a discussion; bat I shall take this
plan of answering her and others who allow
their feelings to be their guide.
I presume that there are no readers of the
B. AT W., but thnse who believe in the inspir-
ation of the Holy Scriptures. If so, then they
should also believe in its commands. Every
person who accepts of the gospel,
will also accept of the fact, that no one ar-
rived at the years of understanding, can come
to Christ without repentance.
We are all ready and willing to believe thai;
but when we read a little further, we are told
we must be baptized. Now comes the difficult
point in which we want to let our feelings be
our guide. If one part of the command is es-
sential to our soul's salvation, why in the name
of reason is net the other when it is given by
Christ and his apostles? Do we suppose they
would command us as some parents often do
— an unreasonable command which they do
not expect to have obeyed. The Scriptures
were not giv.on in that way.
"Repent and be baptized every one of you
for the remission of your sins," Acts. 3: 38.
means just what it says, no more, no less. For
instance, to illustrate more forcibly our argu-
ment, we will suppose a case.
A father, upon leaving home for the day,
says to his son, "Willie, about nine o'clock
you must water the horses, and then lead them
to pasture." Now as it is rather warm, and
some of Willie's playmates have called for a
little game, he concludes he will use his own
feelings in the case, and not attend to any of
it until his playmates leave. About eleven
o'clock he is free, and he then proceeds to his
work with rather a guilty feeling, and waters
the four animals which he has left suffer so
long. This has taken him quite a while and
dinner is ready, so Willie again concludes that
he would use his own feelings in regard to the
latter part of his command, and eat his dinner
first. By and by he is ready and on the way
to do his bidding, probably having been strong-
ly nrged to do so by his loving mother who
acts as a mediator for him, as some dear friends
often do for us when they urge us to come to
Christ; when, whom should he see but his own
father who has unexpectedly arrived home at
an earlier hour, and he meets him with about
the same feeling as those of ns will have when
we meet our heavenly Father, with his com-
mands equally as we'l obeyed. How many of
you would not punish a child for such a disobe-
dient act, ard how many of you dare to, when
you are disobeying your Father equally as bad?
Our feelings lead us to imagine that bapiism is
a most disagreeable rite to be performed, par-
ticularly so in Winter. Some of you have had
those ideas instilled in your minds in the home
circle by your dearest earthly friends, who will
be called to render an account for thus tamper-
ing with Grid's laws. Go into the coldest and
mcst chilling waters, my dear friends, with
faith and love to your Maker strong enough to
keep you from being chilled, and you will arise
to walk in newnps? ot life with a similar feel-
ing to that of Jesus when he came up out of
the waters to hear the blessed words, "This is
my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
How few, indeed I know of none, have suffered
physically by being baptized, and how many
have and are sufldring mentally by not. But
lew persons can feel their conscience clear who
say they do not b;lieve in baptism, and who
have not had this rite attended to, when a
minister introduces it into his sermon, or when
they witness the performance of baptism. If
it is not essential it will do us no harm, but if
it is, and we have not attended to it, what will
we offdr to our Maker when he calls us at
judgment? Will we say, "we did not feel it
necessary to obey that part of your command,
we thought repentance and faith alone suf-
ficient?'' Jiow does that sound? We who
have attended to it at least stand one chance
more to gain the heavenly kingdjm — a place
of rest, which no exertion will be too arduous
to perform — than those who have not.
In conclusion, my dear friends, let me warn,
and beg ot you, not to trust your feelings alone.
Study God's Word, obey his commandments,
they are easy for those who are willing to act
obediently, and risk naught that will debar yon
from God's presence.
From Zion'fl Watchman.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
BT A LADY,
ON the continent at last! It is an agreeable,
yet painful sense of novelty, to stand, for
the first time, in the midst of a people whose
manners and language are different from your
own. As our steamer swept up to its pier in
Antwerp, the first that struck us unpleasantly
was the degrading employment of women
There were some fifteen or twenty of them,
barefoot, with a petticoat and chemise, the
sleeves rolled above the elbow, a handker-
chief tied over the head, with heavy brush-
brooms, sweeping the wharfs. After landing,
and on our way to the hotel, we saw a woman
and a boy drawing a cart filled with vegetables.
Speaking of it afterwards, one of the party Suid
they saw a woman and a donkey drawing a
cart together, whereupon another facetiously
remarked that we need not come to Europe to
see that, for they had often seen a woman
yoked to a dmkey in America. These novel
sights struck us rather unpleasantly at fir^t,
but we soon became accustomed to them, and
gave ourselves up to sight-seeing. We found
the city situated on the right bank of the river
Scheldt, forty- five miles from its mouth. Tli^
is an old city, with its quaint old houses, six or
seven stories high, tapering up to a point, with
the tracery which characterized the buildings
erected in Flanders by the Spaniards. The
women in this part of the city are seen in-
variably knitting, and always without any
covering upon the head other than their luxur-
iant hair. Servant girls here, as well as in
Scotland and Eugland, when in-door?, wear
dainty little caps on their heads as a badge of
their calling. We also saw in this part ot the
city, women and children with sabots, or wood-
en shoes, making a great clatteriLig on the
pavement when walking or running. la the
new part of the city are fine boulevards, squares
and promenades, and here the French lanp'asgs
is spaken, while in the old part is spoken the
Flemish dialect. After lunch we went to the
Cathedral, where are some of the finest and
best of Rubens' works. The 'Descent from
the Cross," which is considered the best, pre-
sents Joseph and Ni olemus removing the
body of Christ from the cross, while the three
Marys are near, assisting with all the care and
tenderness imaginable, for fear the dead Sav-
ior might still have the power to feel. The
suffering Mary, kneeling and looking up at her
Redeemer with tears of love and sorrow, is one
of the most magnificent conceptions of female
loveliness, and the figure of Christ is one of the
finest figures that could be invented, the atti-
tude being one of the most difficult to execute.
The hanging of the head on his shoulder, and
the falling of the body on one side, gave it
such an appearance of death, or rather the
heaviness "of d^ath, that nothing could exceed
it. The "Elevation of the Cress" is fine, but
does not strike the beholder with that feeling
of awe as does the Descent. The "Cruc fixion"
is fiae also, but none had the power to draw uf,
as the Descent. We lingered until the doors
were about closed, ard giving it one last linger-
ing look departed.
Oar next visit was to the Museum, where
are found some of the choicest works of Van-
dyke, Teniers and others. The master-piece of
Vandyke, in this collection, is the "Crucifixion,"
and the artist chose the time when the exe-
cutioner is plunging his spear into the Sav-
ior's side; at the same time, one of the soldiers
is breaking the legs of one of the malefactors.
In his writhings, he has torn one of his feet
from the cross, and tha expression of his face is
terrible to behold. The attitude of tho other,
as he looks upon the dying Savior, is full of
repentance, though in the agonies of death.
The churches and museums are . filled with
paintings of the old Flemish school, and almost
a 1 of them are from scenes of the crucifixion,
death and resurrection of Christ.
How little we know of what is going on in
the minds of others. Often when we have
given up the hope of their conversion in des-
pair, and look upon them as hopeless cases,
the Lord has still gracious purposes respecting
them, and in his own way brings them to him-
self.
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We should carry up our affections to the
mansions prepared for us above, where eternity
is the measure, felicity the state, angels the
company, the Lamb the light, and God the in-
heritance and portion of his people forever.
Weak your watch in a private pocket, and
don't endeavor to show it unless asked what
time it is.
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To (each early is to engrave on marble; to
teach late is to write on sand.
THE BKETHKBIM
"WOSM,
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MARY C NOBMAN, LE SUEUB, MINX.,
PDITBESS
LOVE.
MANY waters cannot qaench lovp, neither
canthefl)C(lj drown it. If a man would
give all the substance of his house for lore, it
would utterly be contemned. (Sol. 8: T). We
have often dwelt upon this grand sutj^ct in
time past. However, we do not gtt weary in
talking and meditating upon the one grand
cause that brought onr loviug Savior to earth
to die, even the death of the cross, for a wicked
and disobedient generation.
0! may every soul that has the right use of
its reasoning powers consid-r that weighty
saying of oar L)rd, 'Goa so loved the world
that he gave his only begotten Son, that who-
soever belisveth on Him shouM not perish, hut
have everlasting Hie." Ho'.v imperisli-ibie is
this love! many waters car^uot quench it, neith-
er can the floods drown it.
Dear Christian brethren and sisters, it is this
love Ikat will entrf at us to do Ihe will of our
heavenly Father. For, says Jesus, ''If ye love
me keep my commandments."
When we have the love cf God onr Savior
shed abrosd m our hearts, it cannot help but.
kindle a fl ime of grateful affection towards God
and towards one another. The exercise of
love is of great importance in true religion; so
much so that Paul pronounces man to be ac-
cursed when destituta of it (1 Cor. 16: 22). How
deep the Savior wanted to impress upon the
minds of his followers the great importance of
love to Him, when he thrice repeated to his
seivant Peter the pathetic q'lestion, "Lovest
thou me?" Who can answer with Peter, from
the heart, ''Thou that knowest all things,
knowest that I love thee." It cannot be im-
proper for each one to ask himaelf the question,
"Do I really love Jesus f" Dear reader, send
this question home to your heart; fcr if you do
love Jesus, you will accept him as your teajh-
er, obsy him in all things that he hath required
at your hands; and thus jour happiness will
consist in being like Jesus.
There is nothing that will cement friend-
ship S3 much as similarity o; disposition;
hence to er j jy communion with our Redeem
er, we must be like him, end tha more we be-
come like Jesus, the more we can say "Father,
not my will, but thy will be done; hence the
the will of God seems pleasant to us. The
yoke which others account heavy, is light to us,
and we think none of his commandments
grievous ones.
Ob, how little praccical religion we see
among nominal Christians and unstable pro-
fessors. There is a notorious want of mutual
aflfection, they do not possess that love which
should characterize them as followers of Christ.
But, saj 8 one, yon have no right to j idge.
Ah! it is written, "By their fruits ye shall
know tbem;"' such adorn their mcital bodies
with all the ungodly f.s'iions and superfluities
of (hi diy, and go to church and they sit like
others who diligently listen to the Word; but
they do not listen, their thoughts are other-
wise employed. Their eyes are surveying thi-
congregation, observing who they are, and
how they are dressed. Hence they go to
church to see and be seen, and to lake so muoh
notice of the apparel of their neighbors, es
p< cially if it be ne w or pecuLar, that it becomes
a fruitful topic of discourse at home or in com-
pany. Oil! it may be said, and well said too,
"this people's heart is waxed gross, and their
ears are dull of hearing." It is truly affecting
to think how entirely th*' most precious trutbf
of God are lost upon such people. Sach per-
sons are willfully ignorant, they shut their
ears against the whole truth, they have just a
pirt of the Gospel, and that is all they want.
Should they take the whole Gospel, it would
demand that they abandon the lashions of the
day, and thus come down oa a level wilh the
people of God. But no! it will not do to ac-
cept the whole gospel; ior if we do, we will be
compelled to dissolve partnership with the
world in all its pleasures, pomp and display;
hence we will be cast out by the world, and
thus be disowned.
It can be seen at a glance that those who
will not receive, neither listen, or hearken to
tn? whole Gospel, do not want to turn their
backs upon the world and give it up, thus they
want to carry religion m one hind and the nn-
god y fashions and worldly pleasures in the
other. Certainly such are trying to do what
the apostle has said is impossible — to serve two
masters — God and mammon.
We sometimes think that even the sins of
Sodom are committed in this country; yea, it
may be said of people who call themselves
Christians, who even g.et insulted if others do
not call them the same, "that Sodom hath not
done 38 thou hast done;" for greater are thy
privileges than Sodom ever possessed, and thy
sins are more aggravating than theirs. Thus
you may fear a jast punishment; for' God is
now, and always was, the hater of sin, and
though a punishment like Sodom's may not
be iofl cted upon you in this world, yet He,
who is to be our Judge, hath said, and he say s
it to na as much as to the Jews, "It shall be
more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the
day of jidgment" t ban for those who will not
hear the whole Gospel and wih a proud heart
reject its evidences and neglect its salvation.
Fair reader, you are possibly deceiving your-
sjlf if you psrsist in sin and still claim to know
Cnrist; lor tha apostle John tells u?, that he
who saifch, "I kmw Him. and keepsth not his
commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not
in him." 1 John 2:4- On the contrary, he
who truly knows GoJ, will love, serve and
obey him, thus the love of God will prompt you
to act by the power of his spirit which is given
unto us.
Oh ! for a heart in thought renewed,
And filled with love divine,
Perfect and right and pure and good,
A copy, Lord, of thine.
REAL HOMES
w
ILL it not be well for parer^ts to recon-
sider thoughtfully the qatstionof home-
making? Do, your chi.dren love their home?
Do they prizi it? Is it the "dearest spot on
earth," or a mere boarding house? If there is
a fault whose is it? If a lack, who is to blame? ^
Hom9-making, be it remembered, is a work
in which all have a part. Fath'rs may not
shirk their duty by saying that it is "woman's
business." Neither can it be done without
forethought, direction, and effort Oftentimes
it involves the sacrifice of selfish comforts and
pleasures. The happy tumult of the young-
sters' play may disturb your afier-dinner dcze.
A "children's hour" in the early evening, given
up to games and entertainments, in which you
are their companions and leaders, may not be
80 agreeable as to spend the time at play, the
club, or in neighborhood gossip. But you are
under bonds, morally, to give yourselves to
yout family as the need requires. If you do no
more than to "raise" your children, you have
before God, no right to have any.
Make your house a real home — cheerful,
bright, beautiful in spirit, happy in all its ex-
pressions,— and you will be a good deal better
fitted to begin enjoying heaven at once, when
you get there. — Golden Rule.
KEEPING THE PEACE BY FIRE.
HERE is a domtstic story with a moral,
which is told by Curtis Andrews, an
octogenarian living in Carolina county, Mary-
land. His wile is nearly the same age, ani
they had lived together for sixty years. Their
life has been p'ain and laborious, but their
faces wear a look of smiling content that dravrs
kindly feeling toward them. When asked the
secret of his happines?, Andrews replied:
"Well, sir, I have always noticed that there is
more trouble between man and wife ever mak-
ing thi- fire in the mornitg thsn anything else.
If they can get along smoothly about that,
everything else is smooth. My wife and I
went to hoDs^keeping together in our log-cabin
nigh fifty years ago. We'vs only got one fire-
place, and that's a big one. When we moved
in I said to her, 'Sally, I'll make the fire and
I'll 'tend to it.' I meds that fire, sni it has
bsen burning ever sine". For nigh fity years
I've covered that fire Ltfjre going to btd, and
I'va fixed it up in the morning. I've never
had any matches in the house, and there are
never any sulphur smells in the household.
While that fire burns, sir, there is peace in
Curtis Andrews' home."
BORROWING TROUBLE.
Thebe is no use of r. grttting the past except
80 far as to prcfi; by its experience in the fu-
ture; while half the evils a gloomy-minded
person is always predicting, never happen.
Not to know where
bad a^ to not have it.
to find an article is sa
B
ORROWING money is a bad habit; but
borrowing trouble is no be'-ter. Some
people are always borrowing trouble, and in
this way making not only themselves bat every
one around them nncomf,irtable. They hc-va
contracted the habit of taking a discouraging
look at everything. What t;m9 they do not
spend in lamenting over the unalterable past
tLey devote to the prognostication of evils to
come.
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EREETT'S DEFENSE OF ALEX-
ANDER CAMPBELL.
ELSEWHERE in this issue we give Mr
Errett's reply to onr criticism of Alex-
ander CampbeU's position on trine immersion,
notwithstanding Mr. Errett had no hope that
we would do so. This shows how easily it
ia for Mr. Errett to lose his hope. Mr. Er
rett complains becanse we did not pnblisli his
article of Jane 25th. Before he lodges his
good-natured persiflasie against us he should
scan the horizon and firmament of his actions
and see that no cobwebs of injustice are hang-
ing thereon. What did he do with onr article
ofMayieth? Did he publish it? Or did he
give only such portions of it to his readers as
suited his purpose? Was that garbling? We
are not complaining becanse in his wisdom he
did not publish every line of it; but we only
wish to remind him that there are glass sides
to his house, ard he should bs careful about
throwing stones. We want our readers to see
his best efforts in behalf of Mr. Campbell, so
we cheerfully give space to his reply.
Oar first attempt shall be to show bow high-
ly Mr. Campbell esteemed history, hence we
quote from his seventeenth address:
"History ie a very authoritative commentator on lan-
guage, as well as en men and manners. It sometimes
enters Into the philosopliy and philology of language, and
decides the proper icttrpretation of words, by shovring,
in matterof fact details, how these wards were understood
In days of yore. The historians tell us what the ancients
did under the name baptism. They record certain acts
and then call them by the word. They are, then, strong-
er proof, to the great mass of society, thin dictionaries,
grammars, classics, translators, or anything in the form
of mere language. History is the faTorite. the growing
favorite in all departments of philosophy."'
Mr. Campbell admired history. He says
"the historians tell us what the ancients did
under the name baptism." Oa this sulject
history is an "authoritative commentator."
Not only an "authoritative commentator," but
■'a very authoritative commentator." This is
strong. It is as true as it is strong. We ac-
cept it most cheerfally because of its truth and
strength. Here is a rich cluster of trine-im-
mersion grapes plucks d from Mr. Campbell's
vineyard; and we transfar the cluster, leaves
and all, to Mr. Errett, with the hope that by
the using thereof his eyes may be opened. Mr.
Campbell found the vine bearing this precious
fruit in trine immersion lands. It was highly
esteemed by the great reformer. Here is the
cluster. In his eleventh address as recorded on
page 174 of his debate: we read:
^^A triple iuimefsion icas^fir.'itjised and contimted for
along time: this was to signify either the three daysthat
our Savior lay in the grave, or the three persons in the
Trinity. But it u-as afterwards laid aside, heeause the
Arians vsed it; it teas thought jirojier to iihinge hat
once.''
This is a part of the rich cluster — the histor-
ical evidence used by Mr. Campbell to refute
sprinkling and pouring. You now see who
first "lugged" in trine immersion. This tes-
timony the readers will observe is found in Mr.
Campbell's eleventh address on page 174. On
page 177 Mr. Rice in his eleventh address, be-
ing on the negative, said:
"Will the gentleman, then agree to practice the trine
mmersion of TertulUan. with the accompanying ceremo-
nies? No — he roust cut ofi' two immersions, he sign of
the cross, and divers other thiDgs then practiced * -* *
He cuts it down, till it suits him. Very well: let me have
the same privilege. Let us cut otF a little more; and it
will suit me, and in doing so, I will only act upon the
principle which he adopts — I follow his example."
Mr. Campbell had quoted from history in
support of triple or trine immersion, and Mr.
Rice answers, that according to Mr. Campbell's
principle of cutting off two immersions he will
cut off a little more and adopt sprinkling.
There can be no mistaking Mr. Campbell in
this. He makes as his own the words, "a triple
immersion was first used" but "afterwards
laid aside because the Arians used it." Won-
derful reason ! Will Mr. Errett lay aside prayer
because the heathen pray ? Why not? for in
so doing he would "act upon the principle
which he adopts."
The fact is Mr. Campbell found himself in
a dilemma when Mr. Rice pressed him closely
concerning plain testimony in favor of trine
immersion, and to parry the blow he exclaim-
ed, "What have we to do with such eccentrici-
ties?" He would not deny that trine immers-
ion was the primitive practice; neither would
he admit it, for his prejudices kept him from
it. The same subject came up in his seven-
teenth address, and he attempted to turn the
force of the testimony aside by saying; "Ter-
tullian denies that three immersions (not one
immersion) had an ancient origin." Truth
might have been subserved if Mr, Campbell
had given book and page concerning this Ter-
tnllian denial. Perhaps Mr. Errett will give
it. We shall see.
As further proof that Mr. Campbell believed
in trine immersion, and believing it, would
likely express what is set down to him con-
cerning "all the historians," we bring out a
few of the witnesses he uses in his "Christian
Baptism." The first person we introduce
from Mr. Campbell's company of witnesses is,
Basil A, D. .360. "By three immersions, the great
mystery of baptism is accomplished."
Basil was a good witness for Mr. Campbell
against sprinkling and pouricg. We now
introduce another witness quoted and used by
Mr. Campbell, Ambrose, A. D. 374:
"Thou wast asked. Dost thou believe in God the Father
Almighty? Thou saidst, 'I do believe,' and wast dipped,
that is buried. Thou wast asied again, Dost thou believe
on our Lord Jesus Christ and his cruoifixion? Thou
saidst, 'I believe.' and wast dipped again, and so wast
buried with Christ. Thou wast interrogated the third
time. Dost thou believe in the Holy Spirit? Thou answer-
edst, 'I believe,' and wast dipped a third time." '
Still another witness from Mr. Campbell's
list, Mr. Rseves:
"The ancients carefully observed trine immersion, in
so much, that by the 'Canons Apostolical, either Bishop
or Presbyter w bo baptized without it, was deposed from
the ministry."
Mr. Reeve's testimony is excellent when used
against a P/esbyttrian, but amounts to noth-
ing in the hands of the Brethren! How is
this Mr. Errett? But here comes another of
Mr. Campbell's witnesses, George Waddington:
"The ceremony of immersion (the oldest form of bap-
tism) WIS performed in the name of the three persons of
the Trinity."
Ottiers might be given, but we deem these
suflBcient to show that Mr. Campbell still had,
in 1852 when his Christian Baptism was pub-
lished, the idea of trine immersion. Three
years after this work was issued, and twelve
years after his debate with Mr. Rice, he denied
what is found on page 258 of his debate. Was it
an afterthought? What must we think of men
who thus shift the truth so ruthlessly about?
Does it savor of honesty? [s it just? Is it
honorable? Can the world be persuaded thus
to embrace the truth? Can primitive Chris-
tianity in all of its brilliancy find its way in-
to the heart amidst such higgling?
Mr. Campbell did not say that trine immers-
ion is not Christian baptism. He could not
fisd one ancient Greek scholar who wrote on
Matt. 28: 19 that says it meant single immers-
ion. These he was willing to quote in favor of
immersion when disputing with an advocate of
sprinkling and pouting. If they proved im-
mersion they proved trine immersion no less.
It took Mr. Campbell tuelve years after his
debate with Mr. Rice ta ascertain that he did
not say that,
THE BRETHREISr ^T ■WORK.
601
"Not only Moshcioj, Neandcr, but n/J the historians,
as well as Professor Stuart, trace trine- immersion to the
times of the apostles."
Is it not a fact that he mada no public refer-
f nee to this until the advocatea of trine im-
mersion pressed him and his followers! Is it
not a fact that he used trine immersion tesii-
mony to prove immersion? Is it not a fact
that this testimony was regarded as substantial
until Mr. Rice turned it against him? Is it
not a fact that when tamed against him he
sought to evade its force by saying;
"The gentleman tcll3 you of the trine immersion of Ter-
tullian, and of their baptizing persons, not only once into
the names of the Divinity, but also undressedl And
ichat have ice to io with these eccentricities? It only
makes the argument stronger; for, if they thus submitted
to three immersions instead of one, how strong their faith
in immersion! The gospel commands one immersion, but,
it seems, the; got to three."
We have done Mr. Campbell no injustice!
He made his own record, and we have present-
ed that record. It will not do for Mr. Errett
to raisethe cry "garbled!" "untruth!" If Mr.
Campbell was at war with his practice, that is
no fahlt of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the
church or the Bible!
Mr. Enett says: "This is not the first time
that Mr. Rice has attempted to break the
force of Mr. Campbell's historical argument in
favor of immersion by thrusting in trine im-
mersion. We have shown that Mr. Camp-
bell thrust it in, in his eleventh address, and
that Mr. Rice replied in his next speech. We
have gone into the merits of the case and find
Mr. Campbell guilty of the truth when he
said "all the historians trace trine immersion to
the times of the apostles.'" We have shown
that he used trine immersion testimony in his
debate. We have shown that he used it
nine years after his debate as proof against
sprinkling and pouring. We have shown
that he believsd strongly in history.
We have shown that it trine immersion
testimony is acceptable evidence against
sprinkling, it is equally strong against
single immersion. We have shown that he
made no public denial of his utterance in ques-
tion until twelre years after the debate. We
have shown that what he said about "all thn
historiaus" an page 253 is not "at war" with all
he said in his Christian Baptism. Having
shown these things, it will appear that Mr.
Errett is himself in error and does Mr. Camp
bell gross "injustice," holding him up, we fear,
as an "tquivocator." Why did he not bring out
this testimony used by Mr' Campbell? Did
he "purposely" eiclnde it? ''He that doeth
truth Cometh to the light."
GiTTEAU sets up the plea ot insanity. His
brother-in-law, Mr. ScoviUe of Chicago, will be
his attorney. It is not yet annoonced when
his trial will begin.
HELL
Will you please define the word "hell" as found in the
Common Version of the New Testament? Has it but one
meaning? or two or three? HE>'Ky BaiDLEa.
Clay Cit}-, Ind.
rHE Hebrew for hell is sheol, the Greek hades.
The Hebrews used it in the sense of the
grave. Gen. 37: 35, Ps. 55: 15. Jonah cried
out of the belly of hell. Jonah 2: 2.
In Ps. 129: 8, the word hell, we think, means
the grave. Id Matt. 5: 29 we underitand it
to mean a place of punishment — a place where
there will be grief, sorrow, despair, vexation
and gnashing of teeth. The same of Matt. 10:
28. In Matt. 16: 18 "gates of hell," or hell's
gates, has reference to pouicr of Satan, the
word hell having reference to the onder-world.
Job38:17,Isa. 38:10.
In Acts 2: 31 it means grave. Christ was
not left in the grave. The word sovl in this
verse, is not in the original. In Rsv. 20: 13
it means grave also. Death and the grave gave
up the dead.
Turning to Luke 16: 23, we read of the
rich man lifting up hia eyes in hell. Here we
think it meass a place of the dead — the undis-
covered country.
From these Sonptnres, we understand hell
to mean the grave (Acts 2: 31); the under-
world (Luke 16: 23); the place of punishment
(Matt. 10:28, 2 Pet. 2:4). God help every
man to escape "the damnation of hell!"
VISIT TO MINNESOTA.
'VrOTHING unusual transpired on our way to
-L* Minnesota. We arrived in Le Saeur
county the 14th, and found all the members
well. The country had been visited by rains
for several weeks previous to our arrival. The
roads were in such a condition that it waa' almost
impossible to get about, and the rain continu-
ing to fall, we thought it best to make no at-
tempt to hold meetings, so came South to
Fillmore county on the 17th. On Sunday the
18tb, we twice tried to point sinners to the
Lamb of God. The members of the Root Riv-
er church have a good meeting-house, and
seem to be active in the work of the Lord.
Bro. Joseph Ogg is the Elder in charge, and
has as helpers Brn. Sadler, Drury and Broad-
water.
The Bible-school holds its session every Sun-
day, and old and young assemble to read and
study the Word of the Lord.
Oq Monday the 19th, Bro. D. M. Miller left
for Preston in the same county to hold forth
the truth to the people of that town, and the
writer was conveyed to Lime Springs, la;,
where he addressed the people in the evening
in the M. E., church. While here Bro. John
Sadler took us in and lodged us. God will
repay him manifold. We hope to hear good
news of Bro. Miller's labors in Preston. He
will labor there one week, then hold a series of
meetings in the Brethren's house near brother
Ogg's. The Love-feast will be held Oct. 1st.
Beo. Miller will return the first week in
October. He is mighty in the Scriptures, and
shuns not to declare all of it. Patch work is
none of his. God has enriched him with a
sound mind, and a willing heart to labor to
persuade souls to accept and obey the truth.
To him with pleasure we say, "Take heed to the
ministry which thou hast received in the Lord,
that thou fulfill it." — Col. 4: 17. Idle tongues
will wag against you, and the more you pnll
down Sitan's stronghold, che more his "angels"
will gnash their teeth on you.
On every hand were signs of the people's
sfrief because of the death of the President.
Such universal sorrow was never before felt in
this land, and it is to be hoped that thf lesson
may be appropriated by the nation, and thit
all the people may feel that the Lord is God,
and that he will lead the nations in peace that
follow his peaceful waya.
Bro. J. W. Stein, one of the editors of the Beethbis at
Work, promised to write for that paper from Kupope and
Asia, but so far Tery little has been heard from him
since he left last Spring. Where is he! — Brethren's
Aclrocote.
Beothkb Stein is not one of the editors of
the BBETHBEif AT WoEK. Hii name waa ta-
ken out because he requested us to do so before
he left for Europe. In fact he asked nearly
one year ago to be excused from writing fci
the paper on acjount of his health and the
many duties connected with the school. In
answer to the question, "Where is he?" we
would say, that is jast what we would like to
know. We fear something hM happened to
him. Now please do not say we said some-
thing Aas befallen him; for this is only our
opinion. God grant that he may yet be alive!
His last letter was dated July 1st; since then
nothing has been heard of him. Steps have
been taken to ascertain his whereaboQts, and so
soon as we shall receive any news directly or
indirectly ccncerning him, we shall lay it bc-
tore our readers. We hope he is yet alive and
well, but his silence is extremely painful to all
of us. Each day we eagerly scan our mail mat-
ter hoping to receive something from his hand.
We feel the disappointment keenly, and realize
that our readers are perhaps no less anxious
than we are. We hope our fears of the result
of an overwoiked constitution may prove
groundless; but it is certain Bro. Stein has
done too much mental labor the past few years.
We shall gladly suffer our disappointment in
not receiving news from him, if he returns in
good health and renewed energy to labor in
the Master's vineyard.
Thb disturbance in Ireland continues.
60'^.
TH.E BRETHREN A.T ^^VORK-
Frora tlie '"Jiristiaa Standard,
ALEXANDER CAMPBELL AND
TRINE-IMMERSION.
IN the Standard of June 17, we gave some
statements from M. M. Eshslman, in the
Brethren at Work, charging Alexander
Camphell with testifying, in his debate with
N. L Rice, that "not only Mosheim, Neander,
bat all the historians, as well as Prof. Stuart,
trace trine-immersion to the times of the
apostles." Sapposing Mr. Eibelman to be
honest in his statement, we were at pains to
give the evidence that he was mistaken.
1 He does not allow his readers to see a sin-
gle line of what we wrote. 'Oar entire article is
carefully excluded. If he has "no desire to
place A.. Campbell in a falsa lisrht, or to east a
single staia upon his fair name," why did he
not allow his readers to see what was said, an-
said respectfully, in his defense. "He that
doeth truth cometh to the light." There h
always just ground for suspicion of unfairness
acd injisuce when an editor dare not let his
readers see what is said in reply to his charges.
2 Although he has no dfsire to "cast a single
stain upon the fair name" of Alexaader Camp
bell, yet rather than acknowli?dge himself mis-
taken, he in effect charges Mr. Campbell with
deliberate falsihood' Because Mr. Campbell
did not deny a false cha'ge until he learne i of
it, or correct an error until he learned of its
existence, ihenfjie his denial of the charge
when brought to his attention authorizes the
conclusion that h>j told a deliberate lie — since
the matter to which it referred was some twelve
years old. And this against a man whose
whole life was characterized by truth and
righlennsness! This, too, merely for thq sake
of building an argument on an assertion which
Mr. Caijipbell dwlires he never made! Had
Mr. Campbell been a man of bjd reputation
for truth and honesty, such a suspicion might
be warranted, especially if there were other
evidences to prove his assertion; bnt when a
man through a long life, with multitudes of
keen-eyed opponents to watch nim, has estab-
li8h^d a cloudless reputation as a truth-loving.
God-fearing man, common justice, to say noth-
ing of Christian charity, forbids that he shall
be held up as a deliberate Lar, or a guilty equiv-
ooator in a case which can be readily explained
by what is known to be a very common occur-
rence— a tyfpographical error.
3. The quotation made from N. L. Eice, as
proof that Mr. Campbell used the phrase "trine
immersion," proves directly the contrary; and
Mr. Eihelman has carefully excluded the first
sentence of the paragraph, which clearly shows
this. Let the reader turn back and read the
the quotation fr3m Mr. Rice, as Mr. Eshel
man gives it, and then read the paragraph in
full as given below, especially the first sent-
ance, we have italicized. Mr. Rice saici (De-
bate, p. 266):
Stuart, the gentleman tells us, admits that the Orien-
tal church has practiced immersion fromtheieginnincj.
It is true, Stuart admits that from an early period the
Oriental church practiced Irine-immersion, as the Greek
church Btill does; but he does net admit that such was the
apostolic practice.
Here it will be seen that Mr. Rice does not
quote Mr. Campbell as saying that Prof. Stuart,
or any one else, admitted that trine immersion
could be tracf d to the days of the apostles.
He quotes Mr. Campbell as seeking to prove
from Prof. Stuart that "the Oriental church
has practiced immersion from the beginnirg "
It is evident, from Mr. Eice, that Mr. Camp
bell had said nothing about trine immersion;
and Mr. Eshel man is so well aware of this
thai he purposely excluded Mr. Rice's state-
ment of Mr. Campbell's argument, and deceives
his readers by a garbled extract, leaving them
to conclude that Mr. Eice is replying to what
Mr. Campbell said about iWwe-ijimersion,
when in fact, he is siraply replying to whai
Mr. Campbell said about immersion.
And Mr. E hslman does injustice to Mr.
Rice as well as to T/Ir. Campbell. He charges
Mr. Campbell with saying that trine-immers-
ion could be traced to the times of the aposllf s,
and then says that Mr. Rice "confirms' this
statement. Tbis is not true. What Mr. R cp
says is, that Stuart admits "that from an earlu
period the Oriental Church practiced trine-
immersion." He does not say "to (he times of
the apostles," On the contrary, he says that
Stuart ^''does not admit that such was the apos-
tolic practice.'
There are two grave offanses against truth
on the part of Mr. Eshelman; (1) in garbling
Mr. Rice's language in such a way as to f x-
clude his teatimonv as to what Mr. Campbell
had said about immersion without the trine;
(2) in misrepresentingiMr. Rice's statement ol
Stuart's position.
Mr. Eshelman asks with an apparent air of
triumph, if Mr Campbell did not fay (rine-im-
mersion, why did Mr. Rice say "it is true?"
If he had not garbled Mr. Rios's ststement, his
readers could r. adily have answered his ques
tion without help from us. Mr. Campbell
quoted Stuart and others as tracing immersion
back to the apostles. Mr. Rice replies, "As
far as Stuart's evidence is concerned, it does
not help you, for it is trineAmmatiion that he
testifies to, and not the single immersion that
you contend for." Tiiis, so far from priving
that Mr. Cbmpbell had said anything about
tr.ne-immersion, looka right the other way,
for it is Mr. Rice, and not Mr. Campbell, that
lugs at trine-immersion and does it as an offset
to what Mr. Campball had said about immers-
ion simply.
This was not the first time that Mr. Rice
had attempted to break the force of Mr. Camp-
bell's historical argument in favor of immerfion
by thrusting in fnne-immersian. On page 284,
Mr Campbell says, in reply to him:
Xhe gentleman tells you of the trine-immersion of
Tertullian, and of their baptizing persons, not only once
into each of the names of the Divinity, but also undressed!
and ichiit hare we to do with these eccentricities? It
only makes the argument stronger; for, if they thus sub-
mitted to three immersions, inbtead of one, how strong
their faith in immersion! The Gospel commands one
immersion; but, it seems, they got to three.
And! page 258— the very page on which it is
claimed that Mr. Campbell committed himself
in favor of trine immersion — he says:
To resume the argument from history, the gentleman
will have Tertullian to be a sort of cotemporary with the
origin of immersion, JV/jie-immersion he ought to have
said; for trine immersion and katadusis as a favorite word
with one or two Greek fathers, were indeed contemporar-
ies; but Tertullian denies that three immersions (not one
immersion) had an ancient origin. .
Yet in the face of these declarations Mr.
Eshelman would have us believe that Mr.
Campbell stultified himself by stating, almost
ia the same breath, that "all the historians
traced trine-immersion to the times of the
apostles," — a statement untri.e in itself, at war
with all Mr. Campbell had previously sai3,
and which, when bis attention was called to it,
he denied having ever maiie.
The simple fact is, that ' tri-ne," ia the pas-
sage referred to, is a typographical error, which
was corrected when discovered, while the fi'si;
edition was going through the press. The
German Baptists are hard up for evidencf,
when they are driven to rely upon such evi-
dence as this.
We would not devote so much space to this
were it not that some of our brethren, who
have not the means of correct information, are
annoyed by the confident and nersistent as-
sertions of trine-immersionists as to what Mr.
Campbell said. But we have not the least
idea that Mr. Eshelman will allow bis readers
to see what we say on the question.
Seeking honor one of another is ruinous in
its tendencies. Some colleges in America se-
cure the title "D. D.," for their instructors by
exchange; others give it to a minister wtio is
pastor of a rich congregation in order to se-
cure funds. These things degrade and paral-
yze. We raise our voice against such corrupt
practices. Why should there be "Doct rs of
Divinity?" Divinity needs no doctoring; but
the men who assume such titles need healing.
Their hearts aro badly diseasad ; and the word
and grace of God is needed to cleanse them.
Bro Addison Harper writes: "I expect to
be out at sea in November for twelve months
if spared so long. M/ wife desires to sp^nd a
year at least in Virginia. Gjod feeling in the
Church." By this we understand brother Harp-
er intends to spend soma time in the Lord's
vineyard. God bless him whose praise is among
the churches of God !
The following i* taken from the Sullivan
County Record published at JeiFersonville, New
York:
The Brethren at Work is the title of a
weekly paper published at Mt. Morris, III.,
which reachi'd oat desk this week. ' Set for the
defence of the Gospel!" is its motto, and I thick
it a good work ot its kind. Subscription §1.60
per year. ^_,_^_^^^
He who works and waits, wins.
TUE BKEiTHIlICESr =^T l^OHKL
603
J. S. MOHLEB,
Editor
All oommunicationB for this department, suoh as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S, MoUer, La-
due, Henrj Co., Mo.
"Will some one please explain 1- Cor. 14 : 34, 35 ?
Why are women to keep silence in the church? —
Shall they not sing or pray or what shall they do?
A Bkothee.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Bevelations ? C. D. H.
Bro. David Moore wants to know whether there
is more Scripture tor an organ in a family than to
dance.
Will some one please give the Scripture where
it is said that man has an immobtal soul, or
it is said man has any immortality before the re-
surrection?
If man has got immortality, why is he exhorted
to seek for itV Kom. 2:7. A. U. CusniNS.
Please explain the difference between a good
man ana a righteous man. Jons Y. Snavelt.
What are the seven spirits of God? 0. D. H.
Please explain Matt 24:40.41. It rends. "Thsre
shall be two in the field; the one sliall be taken
and the other left. J'wo women shall be grinding
at tne mill; the one shall be taken, the other left
Lydia Zarneb.
Will some one explain the last part of the Cth
verse of the 8th cnapCer of John: "But Jesus
stooped down and with hi3 finger wrote on the
ground," etc. How could he write on the ground,
when he was in the temple? A Si.steb.
Tor the Brethren at Work.
CAIN'S WIFE.
r
QUERY ANSWERED.
Why did Simon want the honor as mentioned in
those verses — to gain honor, fame, money, or what ?
Peter BkOwx.
THE verses referred to, read: ''And when Sim-
on saw that through laying on of the
AposMeV hands the Holy Ghost was given, hs
offered money, saying, "Give me also this
power, that on whosoever I lay hands he may
receive the Holy Ghost."
The point in the query ip, what was the mo-
tive that prompted Simon to make this request?
The means through which Simon sought to
ohtaia the power of conferring the Holy Ghost,
were very reprehensible; hence the reproof of
Peter, — " Thy money perish with thee. * * * *
For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bit-
terness, and in the bond of iniquity."
The motives that prompted Simon to make
the request he did, were, doubtless, fame and
money.
For we read in the same chapter that he had
bewitched the people of Samaria through sor-
cery, giving out that he was some great one.
As long aa he was successful in his witchcraft,
his fame was great, and, doubtless, he accumu-
lated money in this way. But when the Sa-
maritans had received the Gospel, and saw mir-
acles performed by the apostles and the Holy
Ghost imparted, Simon felt that his day had
come to an end, his fame was eclipsed ty oth-
ers, and that hia source of revenue would fail,
and the best he could do was to unite with the
believers and by this means he might be able
to confer the Holy Ghost on others, he might
also have a source of money opened up to him
again. These flattering prospects, no doubt,
tempted him to offer money, that he might
prosure the power of conferring the Holy Gbo t,
J. s. H.
N Sister Mary C. Norman's letter to the B.
AT W., Nc. 35, Page 5.55, she says, "If
Cain's wife was not the daughter of Adam, then
she must have belonged io another race of
which the Bible gives no account.
I am of that opinion that there was another
race of people before Adam. (Adam was the
first man tnat there was any law given to.)
1st. From the fact that Cain says, "and it
shall come to pass, that every one that fiadeth
me, fhall slay me.'' Who was there to slay
him? Cain knowing now that he had to leave
his father's premises and go to another country,
and there knew his wife, who could he have
b^en so apprehensive of, that would slay hi=:
if there were no other race of people existing
at that time.
Sod. Fiom the fact, (25th verse) "and Adam
knew his wife aj^ain; and she bore a son and
called his n.meSttb." " For God, " said she,
-' hath appointed me another seed, instead of
Abel, whom Cain slew."
Th's is the third son bom to Adam and Eve.
This being the truth according to Bible author-
ity, the q lestion i?, it there were no other peo-
ple besides Adam's family, who were they that
he thought would slay him? S. S. Gabman.
Darlington, Mo,
EEMAEK8.
In consequence of the narrative of the crea
tion, and transgression, being so very brief, we
maj be led into error.
We are not sure that Cain immediately went
into the land of Nod alter receiving his san-
tencs. Neither are we si.re that he took unto
him a wife ia that country, but he kneio her
there Neither is it at all clear that he knew
her immediately after getting there. All these
events are grouped together in a few words, yet
hundreds of years may have elapsed in their
fulfillment.
When Adam begat Seth, he was 130 years
old. Cain and Abel were begotten previously.
Adam may have been 100 years old, or more
when he begat his first born. Adam lived af-
ter he begat S th 800 years, and begat sons and
daughters. If Ad<im had begotten a son or a
daughter, every four years he would have be-
gotten 200 children after Seth. And inas-
much as men did not take to themselves wives
then till they were nearly 100 years old, or more,
by that time some of Adam's daughters, born
immediately aftei Seth, would have been mar-
riageable. For the space between the killing
of Abel, and the birth of Sath may not haye
been over a few years, and after the birth of
Seth, the birth of sons and daughters followed.
Suppose Cain to have been 50 years old when
he slew his brother, and to have waited 100
years more before he took him a wife (which
he might have done as some waited 160 years,)
by that time some of Adam's first daughters
might have been nearly 100 years old, and from
these Cain could easily have selected a wife
Permi'sion to return for that purpose would
have been granted him.
The ex etence of another race of psople co-ex-
istent with the Adamic race is hardly sustained
by the Bible. j. s. m.
F^r Ok Bntlmii •( Work.
A CRITICISM.
THE writer on the Sablath question, page
539, present vol. B, at W., allows 365 days
and 6 hours for a year, but does not a year con-
sist of 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minnt iS and 43 sec-
oait? Then 5884 years reduoei to days and
divided by 7 leaves a remainder of one, which
indicates, if it indicates anything, th%t ths
year 1880 went out one day after the SaSbath,
and as it went out on Friday, the day bef ire, or
Thursday would have been the Sabbath.
Samuel Sala.
Wakftnira, Ind.
WANTED— A MINISTER.
Y DEA.R —
way, if you
Ob
gy>
by the
learn of any on<i with ener
tearful interest in tie conversion of soah,
attractive in preaching, great-hearted, uns^^lfiih,
merry, in fact, holy, — let me know. Paul wa^
much th? kind of man we need. Wa want a
man who knows all about the enemy — has
some capacity for working miracles, is ready to
be stoned, can teach women, interest children,
make princes tremble, confound the Jews, con-
vert kings, pick up sticks, earn his own living,
go through fire and water for good of others
with no expectation that they will interest
t'aemselvts in him — and in general lead a forlorn
hope of despondent followers.
Selected by J. S. Mohler.
Leave consequences to God but do right,
rie genuine, real, sincere, true, upright, godlike.
The world's maxim is, trim your sails and yield
to circumstances. But if yon would do any
good in your generation, you must be made of
sterner stuff, and help make your times rather
than be made by them. You must not yield to
customs; but,likethe anvil, endure all blows
until the hammers break themselves. When
misrepresented, use no crooked means to clear
yourself. Clouds do not last long. If in the
course of duty you are tried by the distrust of
friends, gird up your loins and say in your heart,
" I was not driven to virtue by the encourage-
ment of friends, nor will I be repelled from it
by their coldness," Finally, " be just, and fear
not;" '■ corruption wins not more than hon-
esty; " truth lives and reigns when falsehood
dies and rots.
1 even after he bad gone to the Land of Nod.
Noah's Ark was 81,662 tons burden, This
f qaais the tonnage of about 81 first rate ships of
of war. It was 547 feet long, 81 feet broad,
and 54 feet high, miking 2,730,782 solid feet
He who employs not his time profitably, will
one day come to want.
(504-.
X±±E BI:t:Jd]Tiiii-KN .^T WOiSK^
^mxt^mkna.
Exti-act from a Private Iietter.
Bie-
the
■ From a letter wriit'U to us by our dear
ter in the fl-;sh, Lydia J. Miller, we glean
following:
"Tc-day, Sept. 25lh, eight tender young
plants came out on the Lard's side and were
buried with Christ in holy baptism, and arose,
I trust, 'to walk in newness of life.' Among
the number were our dear sistprs in the flesh,
Emma and Barbara. * * * * May they be
fouijd faithful in doing their duty; and may
they set a good example before their young as-
sociates, for it might be the means of bringing
them to the church also. There are others, I
tkink, 'almost persuaded' to come, too; and I
think, if we can judge from actions, there are
several more of our young friends who will
come before long. They are deeply moyed tc-
day; it seemed as though they could scarcely
refrain. I never witnessed such an impressive
and touching scene before. Every one seemed
so solemn and a great many wept. It seemed
as though the sermon to-day, together with the
events, was enough to soften the hardest of
heirts.
Do you, friendly, young reader, view the
scene where eight young souls, from thirteen
to sixteen years of age, are covenanting with
their Master to do his bidling, and yet resist?
Lat us entreat yoa to do likewise; give your-
self unto the Lord as a living sacrifice and
you can rejoice in the hope of unfading happi-
ness with j )y unspeakable and full of glory and
finally realize the full fruition of the exceed
ing great and precious promises of the Lord
unto the faithful. Isaac H. Millbe.
Mt. Morris, III.
on yet, (the 14th) with three baptized, seven
applica^its, and one to be restored. Brethren
John Mohler, Joseph Pringle, of Clermont Co.,
and Quinter, Calvert, and ourself were in at-
tendance.
[This should have appeared sooner; but was
unav lidably delayed. Glad to hear that the
word of the Lord is being glorified. — Ed.]
From C. Hops — Have moved to Copenha-
gen. Mary is still poorly and no girl to help
in housework. Baptized two at Frederickshav-
en just before I left. Three members there
now and others almost persuaded. Use our
private house there noiv in which to hold
meetings. Attendi-d council meeting at Hj er-
ring Aug. 21st. Some proposed to build at
that place, but a large msj jtity to build at
Sindal if ground can be had. Bro. C. C. £sk
ildsen was given the contract to build, and the
cost will be about $900. Cannot get it ready
before next June. Only 1600 on hand, so we
could not go on if we were ready with ground
and material. I need a hall h^^re in which to
hold meetings. — Copenhagen, Sept. 1st, '81.
From Landon West.— The Love-feast in
the Brush Creek church was held Aug. 27tb
and 28i;h at the Strait Creek meeting-house.
One bapt zid. A large assembly. Brethren
Mdllow, Moomaw, from Ross and Fayette
Cos., were in attfindance; also brother Dotrich,
from H ghland Co. Had preaching at two
points, — in the church and in the grove; both
before and in the afternoon. A very pleasant
SBd good meeting. The Love-feast at Fait view,
Fayette Co., was Sept. 3rd and 4Dh. A pleasant
meeeting, though not so large in attendance.
Also at Hollowtown, Sept. 10th, with a very
large attendance and good feeling. It is going
From D. F. Eby — Many of my dgar friends
and brethren askod me to write them after we
got settled in our new home. To write to each
one that feels an interest in my welfare, b oth
spiritual and temporal, and out of love asked
tne to write, wouid take much time; hence J
write to all of them through the Beethben at
SVoBK We found this county nearly des-
titute. Tnere is not more than enough wheat
in this county needed for bread and seed. Corn
is a total failure, although the acreage was
large, which goes to show that tne farmers
have been accustomed to get corn, or else they
would not have planted so many acres. Oats
and hay grod, but the acreage too small. Had
the yield been a hundredfold, it would not be a
supply. The farmers in this country have pat
their whole attention to wheat and corn, and
these two cereals have now failed; the wheat
crop by an unusual hard Winter, the fly in the
Spring; and the drouth and chinch bug ruined
the corn. I have no doubt had it not been for
the chinch bug there would be a reasonable
crop of corn, notwithstanding the drouth.
This ground will stand drouth above my expec-
tations. Cucumber and melon vines kept
green and bearing a ta&teless fruit during all
this drouth, which lasted from i\i» 24th of
June to the Slat of August. Then we had a
soaking rain, and two good rains since .... Look
upon this country as being in its infancy; al-
though it is an old settled country. The land
is naturally good, but much abused. The fault
is not in the land that there is lack of grain
here. I know some farmers that have enough
to carry them through nicely .... I will not go
iota detail about my home. The land is Jiere,
and the improvements as bad as they can be.
No house fit to live in. I am now engaged in
building fences Fruit in this country is
very scarce. There was a good show for apples
and pears, but the most dropped ofi' during the
drouth .... Good farms can be bought very low ;
and no mau need be afraid to invest in land at
such prices as it can be had now. I will not
give the reason why land can bo bought so
caeap, as this letter may come uudir the eyes
of people that are not interest- d in buying
farms, but would rather sell, (t will answer
questions privately) The climate is good.
Such a drouth has never been known before.
uni no failure of crops since the year 1854
Health good.... Hive no organized church
here; and the waat of it does almost cause us
to repeat of coming here. Hope that a church
may be built up here in the near future. There
are ten or twelves members in the county, but
we are iiring ttvelve miles apart, and seldom get
to see each other. We hope the Brethren will
not forget us, but come and hold meetings for
us during the Winter. We are not able to say
we will bear your expenses. We havo enough
to do to carry us thria'?h this Winter, but if
the Lord will bless us with good eropi by
an( ther year we may be able to do better. The
Brethren here tell me that Bro. Metzger, from
Cerro Gordo, said he would come. Thank yon,
brother; we shall give you a call before long, —
as soon as we can give you lodging. We are
building, in a manner, a new house. Our roof
is very pcx-. It is hard work for us to keep
our goods dry in time of rain. When night
comes we sleep as best we can. We expect to
have good house-room in a few weeks ....
There are many questions Sf nt ns in regard to
the mineral waters. They are very efiicacious;
they have restored some to health, and it is
claimed that they will cure any case of dyspep-
sia, no matter how obstinate or of how long
standing. I have been told people that have
been doctoring for years to no purpose, and
after drinking the mineral water from three to
six months they get perfectly well. — Mt. Ver-
non, III , Sept. nth.
[This letter was addressed to the editor per-
sonally, and he being absent, it was delayed. —
Ed]
From Daniel Vaniman.— To the Breth-
ren who have written to Eld. A. S. Leer, of
Morrisonville, III., for his help at Communion,
etc., as well as to his large circle of intimate
friends I will say, our esteemed brother has for
weeks been under severe afiiiction, being neith-
er able to read nor write od account of his sore
eyes. For some time he has been under the
' reatment of an experienced oculist in Deca-
tur, III. From direct intelligence received
Sept. 21st I learned that he is now improving,
his suffering being less intense, and strong
hopes are now entertained that both his eyes
may be saved. He says, "Some time ago I en-
tertained fond anticipations of meeting the
Brethren of Southern Illinois in district coun-
cil Oct. 7th, but Providence rules otherwise."
Desires the prayers of the saints in his behalf.
Virden, III., Sept. 23rd.
From D. M. Miller. — Am still alive and
well. At times lonesome Preston is full of
religion — brimful and rauaing over; Masons
ana Odd Fellows predominate. Poor attend-
ance; attention good. Had three meetings in
town ; one here where I am now writing, at
Brother Jonas Maust's. Will preach here
again this evening. Have an invitation to vis-
v, a family to-day. S jme good can be done
here. Work is slow, but the "continu al drop-
ping of water will wear away a stone." Stony
hearts may be melted. Tn-morrow we will go
to Bro. Oggs'. I think I shall not leave Mm-
nesota until the Love- feast is over. . . . There is
one here that will unite with the church, per-
haps before I leave. . . .The death of the Presi-
dent and caucus preparing for State Conven-
tion have occupied the time of the people so
much in Preston that religious services were
all secondary matters. Wonder how such peo-
ple win feel when the Lord will come to wind
up politics and place the humble followers of
Jesus to reign over the cities, who formerly
considered them as fools. They may, to
their sorrow, discover that the political boat
was a failure to insure permanent happiness. I
would rather crawl on hands and feet to serve
my Master and enjoy the true riches than to
enjoy those pleasures, so-ealled, by worldlings
THE BRETHREN A.T WORK-
605
and nominal Christianc, and at last have no
part with Je8u°. — Preston, Minn., Sept. 23rd.
From D. L. Williams.— Jnst home from
Clear Creek Love-feast. First Communion
meeting held there. No ministers from abroad.
Large audience?, and good interest. Meeting
held under arbor at brother John Odgden's.
Oa Sunday a man came forwaid and said:
"Too have converted one Campbellite tc-day,
and I want to journey with you to the Father's
home." Two young sisters also came and gave
their hearts to the Lord. Prospects excellent
for building np a large church there. Others
nearthe fold of Christ. We first preached there
last January, at which time eight were baptiz
ed. There are now twenty members. If any
want good homes, go to that country. Al-
ready the members talk of erecting a meeting-
house.
On my way home stoppt d with Q. W. Mill-
er, son of D. F. Miller of Polo, 111. Had an
interesting talk with him. He thinks Saline
county hard to excel. Mild climate, liealthful
good water, timber, fine soil — all combine to
make it desirable. Promised to have meeting
there soon. Expect to begin a series of meet-
ings at Walnut Grove, first Sanday in Noyem-
ber. This is a new point also. — Broumsville,
Mo., Sept 20th.
From John Wise — I, in company with
Bro. David Rapel of Ind., arrived here on the
24 h inst. Held meeting yesterday, cUid will
continue of evenings until Thursday evening.
Then we go to Toronto. We are prospecting;
we do not know what the result of our mission
may be, bat we hopi for good. The people are
very kind. We are among the E.ver Brethren,
Mennonites, acd others .... Health is good.
Thank God. — New Dundee, Ontario, Canada,
Sept 26th.
From E. R. Stifler. — My last was written
about July 4th, at my cousin's, (E. Brnm-
bangb) whose wife died last March. Remaine'l
there until July 14th, when we visitad friends
and relatives. Traveled by private convey-
ance in Stark, Portage. Summit, and Columbi
ana counties. Find the relatives well giftfd
with hospitality. Have attended services ai
the Eist Nimishillen, L'ike, (a part of E. N )
Springfield, and Sandy churches. The former
is under the 6 Idership of my uncle and agtd
brother, Honry Brumbaugh. Here is where
CUT bilovea brother J. J. Hoover is in the min-
istry, and the only one of four who speaks in
the English. Am sorry they have not yet suc-
ceeded in establishing a Sonday-echool at this
place. But ther« are earnest workers only
waiting for the privilege of organizing. Pride
does Bot enter the church through the Sunday-
school, bat through the parents at home. The
matter was discussed at their last church meet-
ing. ■■■At Springfield Aug. 21st, a sister was
baptized, and a brother and sister were
received by certificate. Thus the good
work goes on. Attended, services here seven
times. Spent a happy time with our cousin
and brother Henry S'lyder and family, who
live two miles west of Kfnt, Portage Co. The>
are somewhat isolated from the Brethren, bat
are faithful members. Trust the brethren
will n«t neglect to make that a point for
preaching. . . . Af Kent visited the glass works,
where thay manufacture window glass. The
labor is principally performed by men from
Belgium. There are extensive car shops at
Kent. The K T., P. & 0., and Connotton
Valley railroads pass through this jplace, and
they are busily engaged in building the Pitts-
burg, Tonington, and<^Chicago R. R. Ohio is
being well supplied with railroad facilitifs.
Visited Akron, the county seat of Summit Co.
Tnis is the moat business place we have visited
in Ohio. Here they have several large oat-
meal mills, one of which we visited. They al-
so make farina, which is a delicious food. It is
made from the best of white wheat The
city is lighted by electric lights. At Mid die-
bury visited the large pottery where they man-
ufacture what we term Liverpool ware. The
town is in close proximity to Akron. Tile is
also manufactured here. Have visit- d a num-
ber of potteries where they mike stoneware,
churns, fruit j »rs, etc. Mogadore, a small town
in Portage county, is qu^te a place for potter-
ies. Also visited Congress lake, the great
Summer resort we spoke of formerly. It is a
beautiful body of water, about ten miles long
and about a mile wide. It is a point on the
Connotton Vallev R. R , some miles from Can-
ton. Here the R R. Co. has erected a depot
three hundred feet long. Also other building*
resting ovsr tfcie ed'-j of the lake. Here the>
have excursions, pcnics, etc. It is a great
place for fishing. Bat there is a sadness con
nected with this beautiful place. They run
their regular excursion trains on Sanday also;
and sadder still, they sell intoxicating liquors
quite extensively, s > that many a young man
IS induced to turn aside from the path of duty.
Many, for the first time take the vile stuff that
ruins the soul and body. A dear mother bat a
short time ago wept to me that a near and dear
son had bean led astray here. All sorts o'' en-
ticing game are played there. Hosv much I
wished that it could be as in the time of Christ,
that the Gospel might be preached on those
beautiful shores. Visited Tricbers lake, an-
other great place for fishing. This lake is be-
ing decreased in siz^. From it the city of Akron
is partly supplied with water. Springfield lake
is near Akron. They also eet a supply of water
for the city. .. .Visit td the interesting home
and family of brothsr Jacob Mishler ot Spring-
field congregation, and Librarian of Ashland
College. Learned that he set the stakes tor
the Cjllegp. Among others mot his dinghter
who is a lovely girl; but, daar L zz'p, do nof.
forget the "one thing neeaful." On account
(i the busy time at Ashland, did not visit the
library at Ashland College We feel under
many obligations to oar friends for so kindly
taking as around. . . .Thirteen years ago, I had
a pleasant visit here, but find that some have
gone to the spiritual world since then. At Sat
field, Portage Co , visited the grave of a dear
cousin who suffered severely for eight mont> s
with cancer er« she died. — Marlboro, Stark Co.,
Ohio, Sept. 13th.
for God will take care of it. L-it us beware
ho.sv we attack the church — the Brotherhccd
of God. The church may be siraller than we
wish, nevertheless th-i gates of hell shall not
overthrow it. — Hudson, Wis.
From D. P. Saylor. — Whereas the report
of the proceedings of the committee to the
Stillwater, Ohio, church a? published by Sam-
uel K'nsey in the T7nrfiCfl?or No. 9, V'l. 13,
page 266, may produce a wrc^g impression,
the report itself should be published. He says:
"The committee retired to write out their re-
port. They soon returned and had nothing
more to ask ot us. Brother Saylor sa.d he
himself had writ tfin sharper letters than ours
was." He says, "Three articles were referred
to as having been olj-ctionable. Two of 'hem
yere from the pen of D. B. Mentzsr in 1880,
ahd one from our own pen — an answnr to a
query on Protracted Meetings, in No. 2, p ige
57 of the present volume." These letters were
pablished; first letter in Vol. 11, No. 10, page
314; second letter in Vol. 11, No. 11. page 340;
third an answer to a brother on Protracted
Meetings in Vol. 12, No. 2, page 57 in the
Vindicator^ The untruthfulness of these let-
t-!rs was stated and proved by tsitimony.
These letters the committee carefully cols der-
ei, and repirt as foliows: "'And we decirfe 'hat
brother Simuel Kina-sy did wrong in publish-
ing said letters. But as he has made apo'ogies
for publishing said letters, as wll bs seen 'n
Vol. 11, No. 12, page 58 and Vol. 12 No. 2,
page 58. the committee believe brother Kinsey
was imp ised upon by said correep ndent; and
because of the very humb'e coufds-io i he
made and forgiveness asked for before tte com-
mittee and the church, we accept it, and im-
pose no funher penalty upon him iu the mat-
ter, more than we advise him to b^ more cau-
tious and careful in the future. And iu legard
to the editorial in reply to 'a brother' on Prc-
traet»d Meetings in V j1. 12. No 2, pi^e 57, we
fi;<d no obj-ctions to. and therefore dismiss it,
and acq lit brother Knsey." It was in refer-
ence to ths editorial that I said I hsid «r t'en
sharper articles on similarsa'jesa. . ..Submit-
ted to church and uninimously accented.
(Signed by the committee.)
From D. S. Clark.— Saw remarks on
nameless tract. Sorry such tracts are circu-
lated, for they lead down instead of np. The
editor might have said we know the church of
Christ will never conform to tne wicked prac-
tice of the world. Have no fears for the church.
From Martin Neher. — Still dry and warm.
Hid asaower of rain last Saturday morning;
it refreshtd things a little so psople could rio
their seeding, but too dry for wheat to come
up; still may not fail Health is good. Have
not much church news to send yon. Are try-
ing to do the best we can. — Monmouth, Kan.,
Sept. 21.
From J. L Brown.— There were about
seventy -fiv2 members and seven ministers at
the Love-feast at Bro. Wolfe's. Brethren there
from all parts of the State. Oaly meet once a
year. Meeting one week. Much love and an-
ion, and good order. Th^ Brethren give all to
eat daring the meeting. Brother Wolfe, though
s yant5 -two years old, andatfi cted, came forth
from his tent on crutches, and exhorted alL
Taanks to the beloved for their kindness to 03.
—Glencoe, Cal , t<'pt ISth.
Who cm tell i he power of ki-^dtiess in re-
forming character and inspiring life.
606
T££E BKETHREM ^T "WORK.
From E. Fansler. — Oar Love-feast at
Mound church, Creecant Hill, Mo., is past. Had
a good meelin?, and good order. About sixty
memberB communed; some from other church-
es were with ns. This church numbers thirty-
four members. Ministers present from sbrotd
were, A. Hutchison, from Centeiview, Mo., S
S Mohler, J. S. Mohler, S Click, and David
Williams, from Saline Co.. Mo. They preach-
el the Word with power, for which we may
thank God and take courage An election
was hold for a d-taeon; the lot fell on brother
Simon Fansler, a talented young brother. May
the Lord bless him in the work that is before
him. God bless our little chnrjh. — Adrian,
Bates Co , Mo., Sept 11.
tie about thd various oppositions isolated mem-
bers have to meet with; but I think they are
only calculated to prompt us to be more watch-
ful ard prompt in discharging our duty toward
our tiod; for he has said that he would not
snfler us to be tempttd above that we are able
to bear. This, then, ig encoaraging to our
minds. I sometimes think isolated members
are standing as the lonely oak on the plains
exposed to the cold and wintry blasts of time;
though the storms may rage, the wjids may
howl, yet they stand firm Oa Monday
morning, havina; completed the work, we took
leave of the brethren and set our faces home-
wa'd. — Excelsior, Mo , Sept. 'J.
From Daniel Cline.— Oa the morning of
the Ist of Sppt., Bro. David Bowman and I
left hom'? en route for the Pulaski Brethren,
known as the Dixon church, a distance of sev-
enty or eighty miles. We reached brother
Simmons' on the evening of the 2ad. He is
an earnest worker ia the cause of the Master.
On the morning of the 3.'(^, in company with
brother Simmons ai d wife, we started for
brother Stumps', where the council meeting
was to be held; a distance of fourteen miles.
We went there feeling somewhat despondent,
but am happy to say we had one of the best
council meetings I ever attended. Each broth-
er and sister seemed to say, "Old things have
passed away and all things havj become new."
While vis'ting the church I was forcibly
struck with two little brethren, which I must
not fail to notice in this letter. Taey came in
with their mother to be visited. She introduc-
ed them as brethren. We received them with
the salutation and proceeded with the visit.
They answered the questions with promptness
and surprise. One is eleven years old and the
other thirteen, and have belonged to the
church three years, making them at the time
ot their taptism eight and eleven years respect-
ively. They both took courage to ask brother
Lair to baptize them. Now my frieni?s, if you
chance to see thi», think of these young breth-
ren that started out in the service of God at
the age of eight and ten years .... After the
close of onr church meeting, we r-paired to
the riverside, where prayer was wont to be
made. A prominent young sister was buried
with Chr.st in baptism to walk in newness of
life. We then returned to the public school-
house for pablic worship. . . .Sunday morning,
met for public vrorship in the grove at brctker
Stump's. The meeting was tolerably well at-
attended. Two more midj application (or
biptism. After having takm some refrest-
menta, we again repaired to the riverside to ad-
minister the ordinance o" baptism. Solemci y
gave eyidenc? there are others near the king-
d m; besides this, I heard others say they had
their mind made i;p. . . . ^^ e then returnfd to
b^oth^r Stumps', and observed the ordinances
as directed in the 13 ,h chapter of John, which
was enjfiyfd to the fullest extent by the breth-
ren and Bisters. There are now twentj-two
members that compose the Dixon church, one
speaker in the second degree, and two deacons;
but scattered over a territory of twenty or
thirty miles. It has some substantial and very
prominent members You Rastern brethren
living in large congregations know but lit-
Ftom Cyrus Bucher, — We have not many
glad tidings of great jiy to bring which are
not already known to the followers of the
Lamb. The church eijoyspeEcs and union,
consequently it has power. We have not moch
trouble with the different nicknames used; such
as "Old Orier," "Conservative,'' and "Progres-
ionist," for we are all in one. We try to do
our duty as well as we can. We try to stay
in tha old order; are conservative in judgment
to all, and progressive to the grave and to onr
eternal destiny, whether for good or evil. A
solemn thought ! No time to wrangle and
strive. Tims is short and eternity has no end.
Lst us try to do our duty, "For in the grave
there is no repentance," and we are brethren
if "we love one another" We started a Sun-
diyor Bible school, arS are trying to raise
our children in the nurture acd admonition of
the Lord. There were about five hundred vers-
es committed the third Suiiday. This shows
that the children's thoughts are in the good
wotk. If we cjn fill their young minds
Christ and his ■•oings there is net much
left for the foolishness of sin to enter,
have meeting in our church at eight different
places. Our church embraces an area of about
100 fquare miles. T ere is still room along
the borders to increase. Few actual calls but
no place to preach. This, however, may be
remedied in time and an opening gained.—
Eeistville, Pa.
with
place
We
From F. C. Meyers. — I have received the
follow ing from brethren to pay rent for the
hall to hold meetings in: Daniel Vaniman,
$16 75; Daniel Gibson, $3.70; S. S. Mohler,
81.00;J.Metz?er, §11.50; C. C. Gibson, $ .50;
Jfm-.8 Wirt, $ .75; total amount, $37 20.— S<.
Louif, Mo. ^
Voice of tlie People.
[We preselit the views of those of our read-
ers who have thus far spoken on the one-paper
prcject. We shall give these from time to
time, and we trust those who write upon the
suljict will do so with moderation. — Ed.]
LETTEE NO I.
The subject ot consolidating our church pa-
pers being now before the Brotherhood, I will
give my views on that subject. It has long
since been my mind that we should have but
one paper, and that to be under the control
and supervision of Annual Meeting, and such
paper to fearlessly contend for the principles
and doctrines of the church, and work for the
building up of the cause of Christ and glory
and honor of Gi d. tSuch a paper would be a
power for goodi I firmly believe our papers
are the cause of much of the trouble now ex-
isting in the Brotherhood Qaestions of minor
importance were agitated through the papers
till finally a disunion of sentiment was created
and a separation of the church has taken
place, and we, here in the Miami Valley, per-
haps, feel the effect? more than aay other part
of the Brotherhood. Here hundreds are ex-
pelled because they will no longor hear the
church. We therefore would urge a consolida-
tion of onr papers that peace, union, harmony,
and the integriry of the church might be
ma'ntaiued.
The B. AT W. suggests Chicago as a fine
point to locate the publishing-house. While
that may bs a good point, I think Dayton,
Ohio, would rft'« superior inducements. It is
a central point, ten railroads verging from
there; while pap^r is manufactured in and
about the city, and would not need be shipped,
whila rent would certainly ba cheapsr than
Chicago. Then, too, there is a charch located
in the city and no minister rts'ding there.
Most of our editors being ministers, there
would be a field open for them. Hoping some
plans may be matured, and a consolidation
speedily effected, I leave the suVjtct for the
present. S. Book.
Miamishurg, Ohio.
LETEEE KG. II.
I have been a subscriber to the B. at W.
ever since its start, and I thiak there never has
been a mistake of a cent on your part, al-
though I scmatimea may have failed to come
to time. You talk if consolidation. My no-
tion of that is that one paper always swallows
up the other, then the maa that has the most
money brings the other to terms to suit him.
I think that the B at W. is the best paper
published in the Brotherhood; therefore can
stand on its own merits by keeping the oli
landmarks. For this reascn I am opposed to
consolidation. S. S. Creswell. •
Onburg, Pa.
LETTEB no. III.
I feel to say more of the idea of consolida-
tion. Think it would be a grand move in the
right direction. Hop • it will receive general
and prompt attention, and that it may be fully
arranged and presented to next Annual Meet-
ing for her approval.
Stephen Johnson.
Garrison, Iowa.
letter no. IV.
I must believe that the B. at W. is, by far,
the best paper published in the Brotherhood.
It seems to m? that it gets better almost every
week. May God help you to keep it so.
I believe it would be a good plan to have the
papersconsol dited; but I am not; in favor of
it, because I believe that tht^ iper there by es-
tablished would not be any belter thin the B.
at W. I don't believe a much better one
could be published.
May God bless us and save us all.
J.M.N.
Boanti, Ind.
It is no great thing to b3 humble when yo-u
are brought low; but to be humble when yon
are praised is a great and rare attainment.
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§idittgs franj the ^ield.
Postal card communicationg solicited for this department.
Reporta of baptisms especially desired.
Cerro Gordo, 111., Sept. 28, 1881.
I spent the greater part of this month in St.
Louis. Nine more came out on the Lord's side.
Left the 23rd. Found all well; thank the Lord.—
Bro. A. 8. Leer, from Morrisonville, came to my
house last Saturday evening and preached to a
large congregation in Cerro Gordo on Sunday, fol-
lowed by our dear Bro. D. B. Gibson.
John Metzqeb.
Stanton, Iowa, Sept. 25, 1881 .
This is the branch of the church broken up by
the removal of the Maple Grove Colony, now in
Kansas. Some talk of Bro. Isaac Birto moving
in here. Hope he will and revive the church here
once more. Very lonesome ; no preaching. Small
grain very light. Corn half crop. Had 6 inches of
snow the 16th of present month.
Geo. Wokkman. .
Panora, Iowa, ^ept. 26, 1881.
The construction train on the railroad about 15
miles north of Panora, ran off the track at 8: 30
A. M., killed three hands, and wounded seventeen
more, besides two passengers who are not expect-
ed to live. One is Jacob M. Deardorif son of Bro.
Ephraim Deardoiff of Gettysburg, Pa. He just
started home to commence his school in Pa , in
two weeks. This is the saddest day Panora ever
bad. J. D. HAuanTEHN.
Locke, Ind., Sept. 26, 1881.
Two received by baptism since my last. Made
our annual visit last week. Reported the same, at
our council last Saturday. All business disposed
off satisfactorily, so that we anticipate a feast of
love on the 4th of October. Wetther pleasant
and roads good at present. Seeding nearly done
and doing well. General health middling good, al-
though death is still among us, claiming its vic-
tims, both old and young; reminding us almost
daily, of what will be our lot some day. J. R. M.
To the Collectors of the Orphans' Home:—
Have all receipts for Money that you sent to
the Treasurer, at District Meeting, or forward to
me at Astoria, Pulton Co.. 11!., as far as canvassed.
Don'X neglect this, as. we want to settle.
Jab. R. Gish.
Milford, Ind., Sept. 25, 1881.
Much rejoicing amongst the saints. One more
young sister has united with the church. Attend-
ed a funeral to-day. A young man in the prime
of 111 ewas called down on a sick-bed, and in one
week breathed his last. A pitiful thought. Just
before he expired, he called for the ministers to
baptize him, — but too late; he became delirious,
and soon passed away. I. H. Miller.
St. Louis, Mo,, Sept. 22, 1881.
Likely a little news from St. Louis would be in-
teresting to your many readers. Bro. D. Vani-
man came here the 15th. Kext day one was bap-
tized and the 19th one more. The evening of that
day had a Communion meeting. Many came up
and said, this was the best meeting they ever at-
tended, because it all was done according to the
Scriptures and the example of Christ. The 20tb,
Bro. Vaniman left. Yesterday two more were
baptizedj and one more to-day. John Metzgeb.
Panora, Iowa, Sept. 26, 1881.
Just returned from Love-feast in Carroll Co.,
Iowa. Small attendance, but everything was very
quiet, reminding us of that large upper room. —
Brethren traveling over the C. & N-W. R. R., stop
off at Maple River Junction and inform D. W.
Shirk — .Conncil meeting to-day. Bro. Geo. Boots,
of Dale City installed as deacon of Coon River
church. Weather fair; no frost yet. Snow on
the 16th four Inches deep, in Carroll county, this
State. J. D. Hatjghtelin.
Mulberry Grove, Sept. 25, 1881.
Elder John Wise started for Canada the 19th. —
He intends to stay about three months and preach
for the people there. Hia wife is visiting friends
in Pa. J. P. Lilligh and Henry Lilligh are the
delegates to the District-Meeting from this church.
We intend holding a series of meetings this Fall,
and hope the Lord will revive his work here.
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SNYDER-CHILDS.— At the residence of Bro.
H. R. Taylor, Sept. 18, 1881. by Bro. S. P. Miller,
Bro. J. S. Snyder of Poweshiek Co., Iowa, and
sister Jennie Childs, of Wayne Co., Ohio.
Jestina Millbb.
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liOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Bleoed ue the dod which die In the Lord.— Bev.l4: II.
GLOTFELTY.— Sept. 19, 1881, Willis Glotfelty,
son of Bro. Michael (deceased) and sister Anna
Glotfelty. Cykus Wallice.
SH0EM4.KER.— OnSept. 14, 1881, in the Smith
Fork congregation, Clinton Co, Mo., sister H.
Lulu, daughtf r of Bro. Joseph and sister Mar-
garet Shoemaker, aged 19 years, 6 months and 26
days. Funeral services by Bro. D. B. Gibson,
who airived just too late among his old friends
to see sisti r Lulu alive.
This dear young sister was baptized Aug. 15,
1875 at the age of sixteen; and notwithstanding
her surroundings of everything, wealth, luxury
and giddy and fashionable society, that naturally
leads one from God, her life was such as to show
that she never forgot her Master, and that she was
not ashamed to be found an humble but eprnest
worker in bis vinevard.
When the news came to my school room that
sister Luly was dead; and when t had announc^'d
the sad fact to the pupils with whom she had so
long associated, tae gloom, the death-like silence,
the warm tear, and the heart rending sots, were
but a feeble representation of esteem in which
she was held by her associates. E. A. Orb.
PLANK.— At Pretty Prairie, La Grange Co., Ind.,
Sept. 8tb,18Sl, Christian Plank, agel 87 years,
and 10 months.
He was the father of 12 children, 90 grand-
children and 117 great grand-children ; whole num-
ber, 219.
SHOTTS — July 9th, 1881, Jesse Shotts, son of Bro.
H. and sister Maria Shotts, aged 21 years, 7
months and 20 days.
McKENZIE.— In La Grange Co., Ind., Sept. 8, 1881,
Mary Ellen McKenzie, aged 9 years, 6 months
and 18 days.
KEEFEB.— In La Grange Co., Ind., Sept. 13, 1881,
Grace Etta Keefer, aged 16 days.
KEIM.— Sept. 16, 1881, in La Grange Co., Ind.,
Martha Anne, daughter of Bro. Alexander and
sister Eliza Keim, aged 20 years, 9 months and 6
days.
COCHENSPEAKER.— In Branch Co , Mich , Sept.
16, 1881., Henry Cochenspeaker, aged 32 years, 5
months and 21 days.
Disease, enlargement of the sp'een. An ex-
amination after death showed that the spleen
weighed eight pounds. N. H. Shutt.
Oct. 8 at 10 A. M., Hudson, 111.
Oct. 8 at 5 P. M., Portage church, St. Joseph co.,
Ind.
Oct. 8, at 3 P. M., at Bro. Philip Snavely's, 1 and
one half miles east of Dorchester, Saline Co.,
Neb. Those coming by R. R., should stop off at
Dorchester.
Oct. 8 and 9, at Tearcoat, Hampshire Co., W. Va.
Oct. 8 and 9 at 10 A. M., Spring Run, Pulton co.,
III., at meeting house, 6 miles east of Prairie
< ity.
Oct. 8 and 0, Dry Creek, Linn co, Iowa.
Oct. 8 and 9, Falls City church. Neb.
Oct. 8, at 10 A. M., Okaw church, near La Place
111.
Oct. 8 at 2 P. M., Beatrice church. Gage co., Neb.,
8 miles south-east of Beatrice.
Oct. 8, at 2 P. M., Wichita church, Sedgewick Co.
Kan.
Oct. 8 at 10 o'clock, Somerset district, Wabash Co.,
Ind.
Oct. 8 and 9 at 11 A. M., Falrview, George's Creek,
Fayette co , Pa.
Oct. 8, at 2 P. M., Smith Fork church, Clinton co.
Mo.
Oct. 8 and 9 at 11 A. M , three miles east of South
English, Keokuk co., Iowa.
Oct. 8 and 9, at Fall River church, near Fredonia,
Wilson CO., Kan.
Oct. 8, Poplar Ridge church. Defiance co., O.
Oct. 8, at 10 A. M., Rome church, Wyandot Co., 0.,
b}i miles north-west of Carey.
Oct. 10, West Otter Creek church, Macoupin co.,
111.
Oct. 11 at 10 A. M. Spring Creek church, Ind.
Oct 11, at 2 P. M.. Aniiocb, Ind.
Oct. 11, at 1 P. M., Shannon, 111., to continue next
day.
Oct. 11 and 12 at 1 P. M., Lost Creek, Juniata od.,
Pa.
Oct. 12 at 10 A. M., Four Mile congregation, at
White Water meeting-bouse, three miles north-
east of Connersville, Fayette co., Ind.
Oct. 12 and 13, three miles northeast of Grenola,
Elk Co., Kan,
Oct. 12 and 33 at 10 A.M. Prairie Creek church,
Wells CO., Ind.
Oct. 21 Mineral Creek church, Johnson Co , Mo.
Oct. 13, at 2 P. M., Bethel church, Montgomery go.,
Ind.
Oct. 13 at 10 A. M. Beaverdam, Kosciusco co., Ind.
Oct. 14, Blaek River church, Van Buren co , Mich.
Oct. 15, at 10 A. M., Green Spring church, at Sugar
Grove meeting-house. It* miles from Watson
station, 0.
Oct. 15, Grand River church, Mich.
Oct. 15, Ninnescah church, Nickerson co , Kansas.
Preaching at 10, 2 and 4 o'clock.
Oct. 22, at 10 A. M., Eagle Creek church, Hancock
CO., Ohio.
Oct. 29, at 4 P. M., Swan Creek church, Fulton co.,
Ohio.
Oct. 29 and SO, Concord church, Adams co., 111., 6
miles south of Clayton.
Oct. 29 and 30, Osawkie church, Jefferson co.,Kan.
Oct. 29 and 30, Beaver Run, Mine al co., W. Va.
Nov. 5, Millmine church, Piatt co., 1 1.
Oct. 29 and 30, at 4 P. M., Salem, Marion co., 111.
Nov. 1 and 2, Mill Creek church, near Liberty, 111.
Nov. 5, at 2 P. M., at Farragut, Fremont Co., la.
Nov. 5 and 6, at 2 P. M., Big Creek congregation,
Richland Co., 111. Conveyance at Parkersburg,
by informing J. K. Forney.
DISTRICT-MEETINGS.
Nov. 4, 5 and 6, in Knob Creek church, Tenn.
Oct. 20, Southe<n Missouri, in Mineral Creek
church, Jo»-.^son co., 12 miles south of Warrens*
burg. Mo.
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Single Copies,
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Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1881.
No. 39.
Editorial Items.
Are you God's peacemaker?
Do you love the BrotherhooJ ?
.Please do not misrepresent any one.
Tuti church in Lanark is enjoying a pleasant season
of peace.
Two baptized and one reclaimed recently in the church
at Hopewell, Pa.
There are one hundred students at Ashland College,
and prospects for more.
Bro. S. T. Bosserman is sick with malarial fever. The
Lord help him to health speedily.
Twenty-nine baptized in the Pi-int Creek church,
Kansas, during the year, and others to be baptized.
A COMPANY of soldiers has been placed at the tomb
of Garfield to prevent the thieves stealing his body.
Brother John Nicholson will be at Waterloo, Iowa,
during the present month, holding forth the word of
life.
"Who will prepare doctrinal matter for fom' and eight
page tracts? It should be short and sharp— clear and
logical.
Catalogue of A. H. Cassel Library now ready.
Price 30ct6 post-paid. Send to D. L. Miller, Mt. Mor-
ris, lU.
Any one having Book of Minutes of A. M. published
by Davy and Quinter and "wishing to sell it, will please
write to this office.
Brothisr D. M. Miller returned home from Minneso-
ta the 4th inst. One baptized in Root River church.
Love-feast quite interesting. Rains very much interfer-
ed with meetings.
Bbo. D. B. Sturgis is in Alexandria, Mo., preaching
the word of life. The old soldier is still full of zeal and
love for God's holy ways.
Could not each of our agents sell two or three copies
of Stein and Ray Debate and thus clear the shelves of
the first edition? If so, it would be quite a help to Bro,
Stein's family in-his absence.
The Love-fexst in this (Silver Creek) church will be
held the 27th inst., commencing at 10 A. M. We ex-
pect to see many of- God's children from other churches
at the communion table with us.
Bro. Levi Andes and family arrived here the 1st insc.
Brother Andes c-ime here last Spring and worked dili-
gently at tailoring. Ho went East a few weeks ago for
his wife and children, and now they are all hero.
It is perhaps not generally known that Mr. Moody
was privately immersed three years ago in Baltimore.
His daughter was baptized one year ago by Mr. Pente-
cost. Why are the newspapers so quiet about this?
In this issue brother Moore begins his weekly review
of the B. AT W. Now let us watch our thoughts lest
having wrought, our folly may appear. Brother Moore
will try to see us all as we show ourselves from week to
week.
Tjie Brethren at Woodstock, Wis., have purchased the
Disciple meeting-house, where D. M Miller preach-
ed two years ago, and pei-suaded about all the members
of the Disciple Society to turn from that way to serve
Christ.
Minutes of Annual Meeting for the years 1877 to
1881 inclusive for 25 cts. These Mhiutes are not in the
Book of Minutes; but. they are put up the same size
pages as the book, hence can be laid in at the back part.
Send ordei-s to Brethren at Work.
A terrible tornado passed over Madison, Neb., Sept.
30th, destroying the town almost entii'ely. It swept over
Southern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin, causing
great damage in places. A passenger train was blown
over near Farmerstown, Iowa, and several passengers
injured . At the same time a storm visited t'le Cotton-
wood and Neosho Vallies, Kansas, causing loss of life
and destruction of property.
As we went to Lanark to attend the Love-feast, we
stopped in Leaf River, and there met our old friend
''Jake" Kaufinan, who is engaged in the clothing busi-
ness. "Jake" calls himself "Cheap Jake," because he
sells goods at the very lowest living prices.
ThjVNKS to C. L. Jones of Amherst Co., Va., for send-
ing us fourteen new subscribers at $150 each. Friend
Jones is an ardent admirer of the Work. He went
among people who are not members of om* fraternity
and secured their names. He promises another list by
Chiistmae.
Dr. A. W. Flowers will lecture on health in the Cen-
tre church, Marshall county, Ind., commencing Tuesday
evening, 18th inst., and continue two weeks. Go and
bear brother Flowers and profit by what he tells you.
Not one of us has yet learned too well how to take care
of our bodies.
Brethren J . T. Meyers and Wilham Her'tzler go to
Eastern Maryland about the lOfch to preach the Gospel
The District Meeting of Eastern Pa. sends these
brethren and ordered them to purchase a lot of tracts to
distribute free. Wt have sent them several hundred.
The Lord bless them in their labor of love.
We shall publish the names of all who send in sub-
scriptions, and the number sent by each, so that every one
may know whether we have received the right number.
Only the name of the sender and number sent will be
given, and not the address. Send in your new names
for the remainder of the year at '2-5 cts. each.
The chm'ches throughout Northern Illinois are enjoy-
ing peace generally. The ministers, of whom there are
upwards of sixty, are united about as well as that many
men can be; hence there are no factious in the District.
The missionary spirit enkindled a few years ago is still
aflame, and with a desire to be a blessing .among the
people the good work is being continued in Central Illi-
nois and Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Methodist conference has requested
the bishop not to give charges to clergymen who use to-
bacco.
The Love-feast at Lanark Sept. 30th was quite enjoy-
able. Brethren Enoch Eby, D. E. Price, J. J. Emmert,
B. F. McCune, and D. Rowland were the ministers pres-
ent to help in the labors.
If each subscriber should within the next two weeks
send in one new subscriber for one year, they would see
some very desirable improvements on the paper by an-
other month. We have in mind some very desirable
improvements, — such as new type and headings— all of
which can be realized if each reader will get one new
subscriber. We are not begging. We shall give value
received, which is a legitimate business. What say the
friends of the WoiiK ?
An active brother in the ministry in sending an arti-
cle for the B. at W. says: "If not thought worthy and
profitable to publish, 0 please do not du so, for every
word that goes into the paper should be for the welfare
and prosperity of our holy Zion." This is the spirit of
the Master, and we pray God we may all imbibe it free-
ly- ,
Bro Kmsley lays bare the truth concerning Drennen.
We have also a letter from the outsider who reported his
debate in B. at W. and a number of other letters, all
showing that the man needs repentance and a new heart.
We think enough has now been published, and suggest
that the Advents be left in undisturbed possession of
their "great gain."
Lkss than two months ago we published 2000 tracts
on Non-essentialism and Baptism, and th'^y are aheady
out at work. We have a few hundred on "Washing the
Saints' Feet," which we will send at the following rates:
10 for 20 cts., 25 for 40 cts., 100 for $1.00. We shall
get out new tracts soon. We are now at work on one
written by brother Daniel Bright.
To Our Agents.
PtE-isE say to all nmv subscribers for 1S82 that the
Brethren at Work will be sent to them free during
December. Send names of oew sutecribers by Novem-
ber 20th so that we may know how many extra papers to
print dming December. By making a little effort you
may be able to greatly increase the list, and thus in-
crease the usefulness of your paper. The money can be
sent with your regular lists.
SiJecial Coufereiice.
About eighteen years after Chrift went to his Father,
some ministers firom Judea went to Antioch and taught
that the Brethren must be circumcised after the manner
of Moses. They made this old rule a matter of salva-
tion. Paul and Barnabas tried to persuade them out of
this question; but they clung to it with the gi'eatest ten-
acity. Failng, they, with certain others, went up to Je-
msalem to see the elders and apostles about the question.
The apostles, elders, and brethren came together to con-
sider the matter. This was a special meeting for the
adjustment of a grave difficulty which had been thrust
upon the church by those who claimed to be men after
the old way. Is not this clear? Is it not also manifest
that the diurch now needs a special conference. If it
ever needed counsel and deliberation it, does now. Men
have lost their love for the Brotherhood and are going
to and fro stirring up strife and leading rtway innocent
members; and certainly the church should meet and lay
bare the whole matter so that none may be deceived.
Cannot the Standmg Committee appoint tiijie and
plax'C of meeting? Let it be held about Christmas or
earlier, if practicable, at oome place where there are
many members and where there is a Inrge house. We
do not believe there will be a Isa-ge crowd; especially
when it is known that many cannot be entertained.
Think of this, brethren, and let the Standing Commit-
tee consider the matter. From our standpoint we see
the necessity of a meeting.
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WORK AND PRAY.
Brethren, we are called to labor,
In our blessed Master's name —
Calif d the precious ssed to scatter,
Fearlebs of reproach or shame.
See, the fields are white to harvest,
Still the laborers are few;
Jesus calls on yon, my brethren,
Something in hia fame to do.
Look around you — souls are living
Heedless of the coming day,
When the things of time shall vanish.
And forever pass away.
Yihj not warn them of the future —
Of the place where lost ones dwell —
Of the dreadful night of darkness,
Christless souls shall spend in hell?
Why not tell them of the Savior,
Who was nailed up in the tree,
That, by tasting death for sianerf,
They might be from death set free ?
Tell the worldling and the careless
Of your Savior's boundless love;
Tell the outcast and the wanderer
Of a home with Christ above.
Lst the love of Christ constrain you
To proclaim the joyful sound
Of salvation for the guilty.
And a ransom for the bound.
Ask your Lord for grace to labor;
He will give you all you need:
Seek the Spirit's help and guidance,
Earnestly with souls to plead,
Lst your seed by prayer be watered.
Ere you strew it o'er the ground;
With your Father's blessing on .t,
It shall yet with fruit abound.
While the Lord df lays his comiug.
Do not idle time away;
On, my brethren, be not weary;
Now's th6 time to work and prav.
— Selected.
Tor Ihe BreUiren at Work.
FUNDAMENTAL.
BY 0. H. BAISBAITGH.
To a Progressive: —
no you call yourself. Selfappropri-
^ ated terms are easy no matter how
ill they fit. I too am a Progressive, al-
though not forward to adopt the title.
What we call progression may be, and
often has been, retrogression . It is next
tting to a scandal to flaunt as progress
wha"t owes its existence to the flesh,
and altogether a scandal to engage in
hot controversy over it and claim to be
"contending for the faith which was
once delivered unto the saints."
Honest difierences of opinion have I
always been among Christians. But
honesty is no criterion of truth. I have
just received a letter trom a theological
student at Gettysburg, in which is as
strong and pathetic a plea for Lutheran
ism and personal holiness on the ground
of sincerity as was ever put on paper.
Is it therefore irviQ'i Is any opinion or
creed true hecause it is held religiously
and in all sincerity ? Your letter is an
honor to your heart, although ais wide
of the truth as Tyndallism from Paul-
ism. Are we going to fall out because
we disagree? That would be childish,
and worse.
There are some things we believe, not
because we are so taught, but simply
because the opposite is unthinkable.
Such is the distinction between common
or flesh-generated humanity and hu-
manity begotten and indwelt by God.
None but an idiot can fail to see this car-
dinal truth. Does this distinction stop
with Christ ? Is he severed from those
whom he begets in that which differed
Him from the world, or do all the elect
maintain common life and common
cause with him ? If the former, what
constitutes Christianity? The settle-
ment of this question embraces all dif-
ferences in Christendom, and between
the church and the world. It is this
single radical truth that underlies all
real progress and conservatism. Many
so called Progressives are no more
than vandals and many self styled
conservatives, no more than life-
less, shriveled mummies. A true pro-
gressive is equally conservative, and
vice versa. The progress of God incar-
nate never forgets the fundamental stand-
ard, "thy will be done on earth as it is
done in Heaven." Nor does the con
servatism of infleshed Deity forget that
the Fact itself necessitates "increase in
wisdom and stature." The humanity of
Christ will remain humanity forever,
and will develop as long as Deity and
humanity are two. Either stagnation
must become the law of the redeemed
iu the upper world, or the Man Christ
Jesus must keep m advance of the elect,
or the distinction between Deity and
humanity in Him is obliterated.
The gulf between Christ and the
world is ineradicable. It necessitates
no rigid, unchangeable exterior, and
yet moulds the entire life away from
native inclinations and -the universal
world-life. "1 am not of the world"
is the standing testimony of all Chris-
tians. There is a permanent element in
all life that f reserves its type, and yet
allows multiform variations within its
essential characteristics. I am far from
endorsing a rigidity which has lost the
flexibility of life, and rests wholly on
tradition and official authority. And
yet both these elements necessarily en-
ter into all forms whose only moulding
power is the silent Divine Omnipres-
ence. God cuts nothing off from the
past, nor allows a seed to germinate, or
a leaf to color, or bud to open, or fruit
to ripen, or insect to flutter or breathe,
indepehd-nt of his Omnipotence. This
is the type of all life. The church is
no exception. Our low ideas of God
and the incarnation result in low life
and carnal deportment. We are indi-
viduals, and as such must live and give
account. But our aggregation in church
relations puts us on the plane and re-
sponsibility of a higher, wider life,
where the apparent limitations of the
individual are only his elevation and
expansion. Therefore no one is fit for
membership who has not learned of
Christ to die, and by death to live a
larger life. He that knows not to live
in and for the many, is no Christian,
There is no possibility of excluding
dress from the general formative princi-
ple of the indwelling Christ, Just as
sincerity is no certainty of truth, so sim-
plicity is not necessarily devotion to
the cross. The non-recognition of this
fact is the fallacy of "Seven Thunders."
To contend that dress has nothing to do
with our distinction as Christians, is
glaringly unphilosophical, and incon-
sistent with the absolute nature of all
life. The exterior of everything that
exists of which we have any knowl-
edge, has a vital connection with its life,
and derives from it its external charac-
teristics. Christianity is in this order.
It is the eternal law of God's own be-
ing, not only of his Universe, I am
quite willing to have this central truth
subjected to the severest ordeal. And
just as ready to rule a plain hat for sis]
t^rs, in the present state of society, out
of the category that begins and ends in
the Cross, There is no danger that
any sane person will attempt to refute
the former, or, admitting the first, at-
tempt the defence of the latter. Or, in
other words, no sensible, honest person
who apprehends the Divine order of
life in Christ, will p^ead for what stands
in essential antagonism to it, no matter
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how simple. It requires but little brain
or conscience to determine the ground
of choice in relation to those things that
cause so much commotion in the Broth
erhood. No person can care less for a
rigidity that must be maintained at the
^oint of the bayonet, than I. And yet
the official of God "beais not the sword
in vain." "The law is not for lighteous
men," "but for the lawless and disobedi
ent." He in whom is the law of "the
spirit of life in Christ Jesus"can be safely
left to the working and moulding of that
law. The Cross is his life, and the law
of the cross his liberty. "But they are
not all Israel who are of Israel." Those
who have no inner law supplied by the
Divine inbeing, must have restrictions
from without. It makes a very dry,
unsavory, restive religious experience,
but it is the best such souls are capable
of. There are hundreds in the church
whose ideal of dress has absolutely
nothings to do with the cross. Their first
and last inquiry is about the world and
their relation to it. la a few instances
simplicity is allowed as the varnish of
pride, and the shield of a cardial mo-
tive. I do not undertake to say that
such persons are always conscious of
the deepest element in their prompt-
ings. Their feeble apprehension, or to
tal non apprehension, of Chrit.t, renders
them incapable of discerning both the
Lord's spirit and the Lord's body. Had
sisters no male instigators, they would
not occasion much trouble. In every
instance that has come under my per-
sonal observation, the principal support
on which the fair insurgents rested was
found on the opposite side of the house.
An unreserved commitment to the Holy
Sp'rit will cure all thu blindness and
observation in relation to the real mean-
ing of the cross, and the real nature
and outcome of the Christian life. Re-
ligion is not talk, or conference, or
dress, or ordinance, or fixed convention-
alism, but life, even thk vkby life of
God. This will shape all else, eo that
Christ will be our tailor and milliner,
our cook and baker, our flesh crucifying,
bed-superintending chamberlain, our
baptism and eucharist, "our life,^'' and
ALL THAT COMES OF LIFE. This idea is
worthy of God, • and nothing lower
should we suffer to charm or dominate
^^ Christ liveth in me.'" Have we
delusive dream 'i Can we in very deed
say, and do we in sober truth demon-
strate, "to me to LIVE is CHRIST ?" If
we all "walk according to this rule,"
our Annual Meetings need convene on-
ly septennially, or at longer intervals,
to adjust perplexing difi^erenees. Our
convocations, whether for general or
special occasions, will be glorious Pen-
tecosts. What we want is life, life,
LIFE— the life of "God manifest—
mark, manifest — in the flesh," our
flesh. Then are we children of God,
heirs and joint-heirs with Christ. All
else is pretence no matter how adroitly
whitewashed, all else is bastardy no
matter how the Christian lineaments are
simulated. Born of God, "walking as
He walked," living in the flesh the life"
He lived. This is Christianity, this is
salvation, this fulfills Rev. 21: 2, 3, and
John 14: 3. It is the wedlock ot Dei-
ty and Humanity.
For the Brethren at Work.
HEABING GOD.
US.
ever really considered what this means?
Is it a reality with us, or a self cheating
hypothesis? A living fact, or an empty,
BY M. MTEB3.
"And, behold, I come quickly; and my re-
ward is with me, to giva eyery man according
33 his work shall be."— Eev. 22: 12.
THIS is the language of Jesus the
Son of God, in reference to his
second advent into the world, signified
by his angel unto his servant John
while in banishment on the isle of Pat-
mos for the word of God and the testi-
mony of Jesus Christ. He testified of
things which must i hortly come to pass.
Moreover there is a blessing promised
unto those that hear the words of the
prophecy of this Book and kee^ the
things written therein; for the time is at
hand.
"Behold, I come quickly." Note of
attention and exhortation to a provi-
dent care ; watchfulness on the part of
all beholders, for he shall suddenly and
unexpectedly come to gather his elect
from the four winds. He also forewarns
us I hat he shall come quickly. The
time is very short; the Son of Man will
soon make his appearance in the clouds
of heaven with power and great glory.
So near is it, my brethren, that it is not
a time to say "My Lord delayeth his
coming," and begin to smite the fellow -
servants and maidens, and to eat and
drink, and to be drunken. "The Lord of
that servant shall come in a day when
he looketh not for him and in an hour
I that he is not aware of and shall cut
him asunder and appoint him his por
tion with the hypocrites and unbeliev-
ers." Luke 12: 45, Matt. 24: 50.
Others may say, "Where is the prom-
ise of his coming?" See what the
prophets who have spoken in the name
of the Lord said upon the subject; also
Jesus and the apostles, and find he
saith, "Surely I come quickly." Learn
also that one day is an a thousand years
and a thousand years as one day. 2
Pet. 2:8. Not yet two days with the
Lord (of a thousand years each) since
Jesus expiated on the cross for fallen
man. When thus considered in the
light of the Gospel, how short the time
when it is past. Even as a watch in
the night. Ps. 90: 4. "And my reward
is with me." The reward and retribu-
tion of every one shall be with him, to
give every man according to the deeds
done in the body. He shall judge with
righteous judgment, "Who will render
to every man according to his deeds;
to them who by patient continuance in
well doing seek for glory and honor
and immortality, eternal life," (Rom.
2: 6, 7) which the Savior shall give un-
to his followers. And they shall never
perish, neither shall auy man pluck
them out of his hand, St. John 10: 28.
The gift of eternal life they receive
through implicit faith and confidence in
the promises of God through i;he Savior,
entering by the strait gate, following
in the narrow way of righteousness, the
highway of holiness, continuing there-
in unto the end or until in death they
obtain a. crown of life. Rev. 2: 10.
"But unto them that ara contentions
and do not obey the truth, bvo obey un-
righteousness, indignation, and wrath."
Rom. 2: 8. (See also 2 Thess. 1: 7, 8.)
And it may plainly appear that the
great sin of the world is disobedience
to God. It was by Adam's diflobedience
that we fell.
Again, by obedience to the Gospel
of His Son, the Word of God, we can
be re instated into communioa and fel-
lowship with God the Father and his
Son Jesus Christ. In conclusion, let us
inquire among ourselves, (every man
for himself) Am I engaged in the work
of the Lord ? If not, it is high time to
wake out of sleep. For he cometh to
judge the earth; according to every
man's work shall the j udgment be ren-
dered, and the reward given. Obey God
in faith, love, and meekness, and all
shall be well.
Mackslurt', I;> .
613
THE BRETHREN ^T l^ORK.
promtho Bt. Louis Globe Democrat.
A NEW SECT.
Tlie Duukei-s Establisli Tliemsclves iu St.
Xioiii.s— Some of the Peculiarities of tlie
Bretliven.
ANEW sect — new to St. Louis — has
lately been established in the city,
that of the church of the Brethren, or
German Baptists, commonly known as
Bankers. Last night they held a meet-
ing at Sturgeon Market Hall, and had
prayer and sacred song. The larger
portion of the congregation was com-
posed of women, who all wore white
lace caps and plain gowns or dresses of
dark stuif.
Daniel Vaniman, of Virden, Illinois,
presided. He is a tall, well-built, plain
spoken man, with heavy black beard —
most of the brethren grow beards — full
face and well developed forehead. He
was assisted by John Metzger, of Cerro
Gordo, Illinois, a very old gentleman,
on whom infirmity had laid its heavy
hand.
Brother Vaniman brieiiy explained
to a Qlobe Democrat reporter the pecu-
liarities of the church. They baptize
only those who have come to the use of
reason and are capable of sin. Both
the administrator and recipient of the
rite go down into the water, and the
candidate, while kneeling, is immersed
three several times, as "Of the Father,
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" is
said. The Brethren also lay hands on
those they baptize.
They never go to war, nor to law
with one another. Disputes are settled
in the church. If a member will not
pay his just debts, when able, he is ex-
pelled by a majority vote.
They do not join secret, oath -bound
societies, and will not life the hand and
swear in court, simply affirming.
"The brethren and sisters adorn
themselves in plain and modest apparel,
and utterly repudiate the vain and ever-
changing fashions of" the world, com-
prehending 'the plaiting of the hair, the
wearing of gold and of pearls, and of
costly array.' "
In connection with the Lord's Supper
and Communion — which is a literal
supper, including soup — they wash one
another's feet. One brother rises, girds
himself with a towel, washes and wipes
the feet of another, and this latter one
does the same by the next, and so on.
The sisters perform the same ceremony
on the other side of the house.
They practice the salutation of the
holy kiss, and the elders anoint the sick
members with oil.
Each church is under the supervision
of an overseer or bishop. Ministers of
the first and second order are elected by
the church, each member, even the chil-
dren, having a vote. Last night there
were instances of this. Brother Vani-
man asked: "Does this suit you, broth-
er Charles? And you, sister Saxy?
And you? And you?"
Besides, there are deacons, or over-
seers of the poor.
The church in St. Louis comprises
fourteen members, many of them late
soldiers in the Salvation Army. To
day, at 2 P. M., Charles Funk is to be
baptized, and, as he is sick, will
be carried in a wagon to the water.
At Y P. M., at the hall, the Lord's Sup-
per, Communion, and Feet-washing
will take place. The Brethren are
eager that every one should come and
witness these proceedings.
Sept. 19, '81.
For the Brethren at Work.
DEAR BRETHREN AT WORK.
BT THURSTON MILLEE.
T MEAN by this, ail who are laboring
-■- for the advancement of Christ's
kingdom on earth, and the perpetuation
of all his ordained instititutions in their
primitive beauty and simplicity; and
not merely the paper bearing that name.
To you I address myself upon a sub-
ject that has been for some time agitated
in the form of a question of right or
wrong.
Inasmuch as the Communion season
is upon us, and many Feasts are being
held all over the land, I thought it
might be good to call attention and
awaken thought.. 1st, Upon the grow
ing propensity among us to discuss at
length and width an exhaustive argu-
ment, during the time of our Love-
feasts, the reasons and authority for en-
gaging in these exercises as we do. And
not unfrequently in a boasting and de-
fiant manner challenge the opposition
to arise and gainsay our arguments, or
to produce Gospel authority to contro-
vert and overthrow our position. Sup-
pose our challenge were accepted on
the spot, what would be our condition?
A ludicrous predicament to say the least
of it, for in complying, the opposition
would be pronounced out of order,
when in fact they had but accepted an
invitation, giving m the strongest of
terms; imagine, where we would stand.
I have always thought that these sea-
sons were intended for the special bene-
fit of the members of Christ's body,
and I feel sure that a boisterous display .
of even Bible authority and defiant ap- .
peals make but few converts to our ho-
ly religion. Had we not better then
confine our remarks, at such times, to
the edifying, instructing and strength-
ening of the faith of the members,
for whom these things were or-
dained by Christ the Lord, leaving
the discussion of those disputed points
for times and places where both parties
may have equal opportunities and. priv-
ileges ?
I, for one, am willing to begin a ref-
ormation and cease this one-sided de-
bating.
And secondly, a desire in some plac-
es (I know not how extensive this is) to
avoid or cut ofif the privilege of speak-
ing upon the subject of the sufferings
and death of our Savior almost entirely.
Twice I have been present where it was
forbidden, beyond a very few words, by
way of introducing the salutation; and
once when it was publicly said that "as
this (the sufferings and death of the
Savior) was a subject about which there
was no disagreement, we should use the
time we had in discussing disputed
points. How inconsistent this looked
to me ! For it had been announced in
the opening services that we had met to
celebrate the suflerings and death of
our Lord and Savior; yet we must not
talk about it to each other. We had
met to partake* of the emblems of his
broken body and spilled blood, yet we
were not to tell the story of cruel mock-
ings, of thorns, of spikes and spear, of
groans, of agonies, of despair, and then
of death. The Lord Jesus said that we
should do these things in remembrance
of Him; but now we are admonished
that memory is not to be revived, nor
the heart deeply impressed by strong
and pathetic reference to the awful or-
deals through which he passed in order
to secure our eternal redemption. But
here upon an occasion of the solemn
meeting on earth, and amidst the sa-
cred assembly of the saints of God,
where every eye should " be moistened,
every bosom convulsed with emotion,
and every heart bleeding at the recol-
lection of circumstances that make nec-
essary these solemn assemblies, an elder
THE BEETililEK' -ikT IFOEK.
613
coolly advised Ms co-laborers not to con-
sume time in talking about these things
that nobody disputes, but says, "you
may review all sects, creeds, and de-
nominations, that disagree with us
about Feet-washing, Lord's Supper,
Holy Kiss, etc., when they may not an-
swer back again."
Now brethren, when we come to look
at it in the light as here represented,
does it not look, at least a little unfair?
To me it does; and although I have
many times, to some degree, indulged
in this kind of warfare, yet never with-
out a smitten conscience. And, after
much and prayerful thought upon the
suliject, my opinion is that many times
and in many places the thing is over-
done, and very much to our hurt.
This is written with a view to cau-
tion us against what might become a se
rious hindrance to a rapid spiritual
growth, and not to find fault or invite
unprofitable controversy; but to call
out our higher thoughts ind finer sensi-
bilities upon a solemn subject, and not
to restrict us in any right or privilege.
Don't understand me that 1 am opposed
to speaking upon the different ordinanc-
es; but that it would be with a view to
instruct, edify and build up the mem-
bers of Christ's body, and then "not
leave the other undone."
I submit the question, and hope that
if I am wrong, some dear brother or
sister will be as free to correct me by
showing wherein the wrong lies as I
have been in presenting these thoughts.
Warren Centre, Ind.
For the Brethren at Wort.
PBRSEVEKANCE.
BY I F. KEXSO.
"But ye, beloved, building up yonrEelves on
your most holy faith, praying in the Holy
Ghost, keep yonrseWes in the love of God,
looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Cnrist
unto eternal life."— Judj 1: 20, 21.
rpHAT the Christian life is a contin-
-■- ued forward work, we have no
doubt. We are either advancing or ret-
rograding.
Simply to unite with a certain relig-
ious sect, and then consider ourselves
saved without further effort, is an er-
roneous idea.
There is an arduous work before us ;
for the crown is Qot to be obtained at
the beginning or middle, but at the end.
In verse 29 we are commanded to
huild and to jpray : build on what ? On
the most holy faith; build ourselves up
on the sacred promises and consoling
'truths of God's word.
The Scriptures always bring forcibly
to our minds the good and pure things
of life; and cause us to detest and de-
plore evil and wrong- doing.
Keep yourselves in the love of the
Lird. Important thought! How are
we to continue therein? Here is the
Scriptural answer direct. If ye keep my
commandments, ye shall abide in my
love.
Looking forward unto eternal life.
Let us press toward the mark for the
prize of the high calling of God in
Christ Jesus, ever looking forward unto
the author and finisher of our faith.
To the only wise God our Savior, be
glory and majesty, dominion and pow
er, both now and ever.
Waterloo, Iowa.
For the Brethren at Work.
LEAVING HOME.
shame ? Ah no ! thank God for these
memories of a happy home ; they are a
shield against crime; many a youth who
is an honored member of society would
have been ruined but for Home influ-
ences.
Mainland, Pa.
For the Brethren at Work,
DRENNEN AGAIN.
BT JOHU KNISLET.
BT LIZZIE H. DELP.
TTTHEN we leave home and go forth
' ' into the wide world, do we rea-
lize what it is? I fear we have but a
faint conception of the importance of
the step we are taking.
The parting hour is sacred, for hu
man lips cannot express all that is pass-
ing through the hearts of those who are
bound together by the strongest cords
of love, and who are about to be sepa-
rated, it may be the brother is about
to leave the parental home. As he
presses the last kiss upon the lips of a
sister and brothers, he receives in return
a silent caress; he grasps the hand of his
father, who utters a solemn " God bless
you, my son," and he approaches moth-
er. Ah! who can tell the varied emo-
tions, who can fathom the thoughts
that are passing through her mind at
this moment, when she beholds him
leaving home, going away from her
watchful love and care, where she can
no longer shield him from temptation;
she trembles for hi.^ future, and with an
earnest prayer to God to bless and pro
tect him she gives him farewell.
With all this deeply graven upon the
scroll of his memory, can he stray from
the right path? He meets with many
temptations, but memory is ever bring-
ing to view the picture of the happy
ones at home; can he do anything that
would bring to their cheek the blush of
A S for the Drennen and Fennimore
-'^ debate I do think the less we say
about it the better oif we are, as both
men were rough, and Drennen the
worst of the two. I was Drennen's
moderator; it was as much as I could
to keep him in order. I do not like to
espose any one and have said nothing
yet, but it must be stopped ox I will
give a full account of Drennen — how he
did in our church and how he did at
Argos. If Drennen is one of our
smartest brethren, I pity the ignorant.
He chewed and smoked tobacco and
drank enongh whiskey during the de-
bate to cause his mind to be confused.
I know whereof I aifirm. I told him
on the first day that he would have to
do better or I would go home. I per-
suaded him, or the parties, not to de-
bate the kingdom question, for I was
tired of their slangs.
Now let this sufSce for the present;
but if I should hear any more from T.
W. Drennen then I will give you a full
history of him. And as to Fennimore,
if he boasts any more we will get some
of our ignorant brethren at him, if he
has converted oui smartest.
MajN't an unwise parent labors hard
and lives sparingly all his life for the
purpose of leaving enough to give his
children a start in this world, as it is
called. Setting a young man afloat
with money left by his relatives, is like
tying bladders under the arms of one
who cannot swim; ten chances to one he
will lose his bladders and go to the
bottom, Teach him how to swim, and
he will never need bladders. Give your
child a sound education, and an honer-
able trade, or profession, and you have
done enough for him. See to it that his
morals are pure, his mind cultivated,
and hig whole nature made subservient
to the laws which govern man, and you
have given him what will be of more val-
ue than the wealth of the Indies.
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TM-K iJKETilREN ^T 'WOKiC
Por the Brethren at Work.
NON-CONFORMITY AND UNI-
FORMITY.
BY J. 8. FLORY.
THE idea r.r doctrine of non-conformity to
the world apart from uniformity to any
established peculiarity of the church ia the
latest inconsistency advanced in the direction
of religious innovation. A more cunning
plan to overthrow the self-denying principles
of the Gospel, would be hard for Satan to
devise. An I strange to say there are those,
who, Eve-like, are ready to listen to and ac-
cept the wily ara;uments of the great deceiver
of mankind.
To the qn-jsfion, why a people accepting the
non conforaiity principles of the Gospel should
object to & reasonable, modest, and comfort-
able uniformity in mode of apparel and general
appearance, there can be but one true ans-
wer and that is a dislike to be odd or different
from the world, and the very fact of this dis-
like existing in the mind is an evidence
that the person has not been converted to the
real true principle of non-coniormity to the
world. What! believe in the principle of non-
conformity and not practice it? We have al-
ready too much of this inoperative faith in the
religions world. But, says one, we may be
conformed to the world to a certain degree,
just so we do not run into the excesses of fash-
ion and folly like the world and in this way
we can carry out the principles of non-con-
formity. Indeed! well Itt us see how that will
work. You can, according to your logic, go to
a horse-race and act prudently (f) in only bet
ting a few dollars and not run inlo excess in
betting hundreds like the world does* Or you
can go into a saloon and play cards for a glass
of lemonade, and by not going into the excess
of gambling for rum or money as the world
does, you thus show your principles of non-con
formity! Then you can go into the ballroom
and just take a few whirls for exercise, and by
not dancing to excess you show up the prin
ciples ot I' on-con formity m a most affecting
manner! Yoo s£.y there is no harm in doing
88 the world do^^s only so you don't run to ex-
cess, or confl-rna to the world in what you ( in
your way of shinking) judge to be not sinfnl.
Yes we see now your idea of non- conformity
Without uniformity ! That is, you feel to adopt
the cut and style of the world in dress, trim
and color year mou&tache as the world does,
just so it is asotiest (?) and so long as you don't
go into the excesses of fashion yon are a non-
conformist. Yes we seel but things in that
direction look rather dark.
Once a man said, "I don't believe in teetotal-
ism, ] am temperate in all things; 'tis true, I
sometimes get drunk, but then I go to bed and
sleep it off, I don't make a beast of myself or
disturb any one." That was his idea of temp-
erance— a little like non- conformity witliout
uniformity.
A person may be a non-conformist in the
extreme of acting silly and dressing in an ab-
suid distasteful manner; and this doctrine of
non-conformity without uniformity leaves
every one to act as their most absolute folly
may dictate; whilst the principle of uniformity
brings all to see the beauty and ccnsi-tency ot
m(.di;st apparel, buch as is in harmony with
comfort, neatness and common sense.
Says one, I have no objection to making
non-conformity a test of church fellowship, but
I am not willing to make uniformity a test.
The evidences of non-conformity are dim in-
deed, where there is no disposition to uniformi-
ty in any thing other than to be as near like
the world as one dare be. When a professed
non conformant stands up so stiff against uni-
formity as to lean strongly towaid the world
one may know that the principles of uniformi-
ty are in the last throes of strangulation.
It is a fact that when the principles con-
tained in the Scriptural injunctions, "Be not
conformed to the world," "Be separate," ''love
not the World," ''The luet of the eye and thp
pride of life are not ot the Father," are applied
to the Christian character, it will bring one
and oil to the tame thins, which is uniformity,
and nothing else.
Some have taken exceptions to uniformity
because now and then a man or woman was
found who were strict advocates of the doctrine
and yet themselves devoid ol piety. Is hypocri-
sy any less sinful in a member who is conform-
ing to the world than one who conforms to the
church rules? Or should we condem anything
because of the abase of it? Cdrtainly not.
This antagonistic opposition to uniformity
savors of the same spirit that has made such
sad havoc with the simplicity of Gospel
truths in the lives of professed Christians, — to
cause the simple ordinance of God to be tram-
pled upon and the religious world to arise
above the self-denying principles of the meek
and lowly Savior. . Once let the church say,
we do not recognize uniformity as one of our
peculiarities, then farewell to non-conformity
as an expressive feature in our fraternity.
United they stand, divided both fall! Can
there be any other reason why obj mictions
should be brought against uniformity, only
that the worldly-minded might have liberty,
and converts the more readily be obtained?
Yes! converts to what? To a religion that has
no cross, no self-denying principles — a rel'gion
that separates not from the world- From
such a religion may the Lord ever keep us as a
people.
There are now, as in apostolic times, preach
ers who would compass the whole world to
makn converts, and when made, make them
twc-fold more the children of darkness than
themselves, and those who would make mer-
chandise of the Gospel and exptct to enhancs
their financial prospects in proportion to the
number of converts they get.
I by no means wish to detract the mind of
the reader from the fact that nou- conformity
and uniformity of themselves are as tinkling
cymbals or sounding brass — they can make no
man or woman a Christian, nothing saving in
them, apart from the indwelling of Christ,
back of any tangible, visible manifestation ot
his life. It is the true faith of the Gospel and
Christ within the soul that results in the ex
ternal fruits of non-conformity. No faith is
saving only that which brings us humbly to the
cross of Christ, destroys self and every vtstige
of love for the world. One must become dead
to the world and then the world will be dead
to us. H. .s' t-asv thea to become, not only a
utn-conformict, but uniformist.
A ROiditr is ao Ipss a soldier because of his
uniform, yet he is what he is, and all men
know it.
Chribt within, is the Christian's hope of
glory; but Christ without, in the fashioning of
our lives as seen of all men, is the light by
which the world may see what the true prin-
ciples of the cross are.
If we would have the world converted, we
must be true ourselves — true to every express-
ion of the principles of the Gospel. Christ
crucifi-id must enswathe itself through every
fiberof our being, the cro s! the cross! is the
agonizing cry there; but in heaven the exult-
ant cry will be, the crown! the croicn I
For the Brethren at Work.
FOUND IN AFRICA.
BY D. E. BRUBAKEE.
AWAY up three hundred miles, or more,
N orth of Cape Colony, in the wiles of
Africa, the missionary Livingston found a
poor ignorant triba of heathen that seemed
to be absolutely wanting in the remotest ap-
proaches to anything like faith in prayer.
Livingstone says of them: "It was almost
impossible for these poor creatures to restrain
their amusements when I would kne^l down to
pray. They saw no God ; and the idea of talk-
ing to an unseen b.ing was ridiculous to
them.
Thus it is ftund < hit in Africa among the
benighted heathen, is found an exact parallel
for our Eaglisb enlightened heathen in this
country.
If, in the presence of some of our skeptics,
the survant of God would feel it his daty to
kneel down and pray, it would be almost im-
possible for them to restrain their amuseiiient.
They see no Gtd, and the idea of talking to an
unseen being is ridiculous to them. Really,
at first thought one is hardly prepared to be-
lieve that there exists such a union of senti-
ment between the heathen infidel and his
brethren in this country; but in the judgment
the balance of favor will be in behalf of the
African. See Matt. 10: 15.
Ak amusing application of the wonders of
the telephone as an assistant ditective of crime
comes to us from Julian. Several horses were
recently stolen in that neighborhoi d, and sus-
picion fell upon a certain Indian as the thief.
Some one iiaviug introduced a telephone up
there. She stms wa« be ng pxhib'ted, when it
occurred to the owner of the stolen horses to
get the Indian to come rn and near the "Great
Spirit" talk. The Indian took one of the cups
and was thrilled with astonishment at being
apparently so near the Great Kteper of the
hunting grounds. After some little time spent
in wotderment the Indian was solemnly com-
manded by the "Great Spirit" to "give up those
stolen horses! ' dropping the cup as if he had
hem shot, he confessed to having stolen the
horses ant tremblingly promised if his life was
spar-'d, he would restore the "caballob" at once,
and he did so.— San Deigo Union.
The memory of the just is blest.
THE3 BKETHRKlSr ^T l^ORK.
615
MAEY 0 SrOEMAlf, LE SUEUE, MIKN., - 5DITBB3S
NON-CONFORMITY TO THE
WORLD.
And be not conformed to the world. Rom. 12: 2.
THE above text is an excellent rule for the
Cbristian's condact which he may appiv
when tempted to follow the course of this world.
It is easy to know what the world loves, and
pursues; and it is easy to remember that the
Christian mnst take a different course. There
is nat one of th? cummaads of God more uni-
formly brokea by the Christian world than
this. It is agreed upon by all to be a doctrin-
al truth, yet in its very face, professed follow-
ers of Christ deny it in practice. There are,
comparatively, few of whom we can speak with
certainty aid say, these are followers of the
Lord Jesus Christ-. And when we express
ourselvfs tlias, many gat deeply offended and
consider us uncharitable jidges; because we
doubt the reality ot their Christian profession.
It should be remembered that it is written, "by
their fruits ye shall know them." Matt. 7: 16
There is a real and essential distinction between
the world and the church; which is made
abundantly plain from the Scriptares of Divine
Truth.
Jesus hath said of his discipbs, ''they are not
of this world, even as I am not of this world."
John 17: 16.
Again, we learn from 1 John 5: 19, "And we
know that we are of God, and the whole world
lieth in wickedness." Hence a distinction pre-
vails throughout the entire Bible. Every-
where God's people are represented as differing
from the world. Believers are called children
of God; o'hers, the children of the devil and
the children of wrath; the one are friends, the
other enemies; one far from God, the other
brought nigh to God.
W^as not the death of Christ designed to de-
liver his people from this present evil world, to
save them from th^; evil that is in the world,
to make a separation, and to purify unto him-
self a peculiar people, zealous of good works?
Most asnredly this was the design. The Gos-
pel of Christ calls believers to be separate, and
it is also the iobtrameat of effecting a separa-
tion. "Come out from among them, and be ye
a separate people, saith the Lord." 2 Cor. 6:
17.
It is therefora necessary that a proper dis-
tance be kept from idolatei s and unbelievers,
and nothmg but the Gospel of Christ will cause
division or disunion with the worlj; therebj
the truthful believer is crucified to the world,
and the world unto him; thus faith, which is
the bond of union with Christ, keeps us in the
straight and narrow path which leads to immor-
tal glory. Hence, the marks of distinction are
visibh.
We would not have you understand that we
mean believers should wholly avoid inter-
course with the people of the world. Nay,
then we must neec's go out of the world (1 Cor
3; 10); but we would have you understand ac-
cording to th6 Gospel, that Christians are not
to countenance the sinful fashions and im-
moral habits which are practiced by the pso
pie of the world. Religion does not require a
morose and sullen, or uncivil behavior to the
people of the world, neither does it require an
entire exclusion from the affairs of this life;
but it requires a wise, holy, prudent conduct
among men, and thereby condemn the world,
as to what is evil in it, and recommenJ the
Gospel, they (helievers) profess, to the notice
and approbation cf ctiiers; and thus preserve
them from utter corruption.
The god of this world is very cunning and
crafty. He has many worshippers who bow
down in reverence to his commands. He is a
triune god; consisting of the lust of the
fissb, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life.
His works are manifest, as adultery, fornication,
uncleannesa, lasciviousness, wrath, strife, sedi-
tion, envyings, murders, revelings, and such
like (Gal. 5: 19-21). Hence the marks of dis-
tinction are visible.
We lose confilence in those who profess to fol-
low Christ, when at the same time they are con
formed to all the ungodly fashions and customs
of this world; for we learn from the Scriptures
of Divine Truth, that all ungodliness and
worldly lusts, must be denied if we would be
true followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We would jast remark that" if the apostle
Paul were here among us, it would puzzle him
^0 distinguish the Chr stian from the world.
If they have been made new creatures in Christ,
we would like to know, what was their ap-
pearance when old? m. c. n.
Stop! not so fast. I am not so sure there is
any WMS< a'lout it. Do you strive against be-
ing worried? When things turn out amiss, or
the children are troublesome, or any one says
something that vexes you, do you try not to be
vexed, or worried, or put out? For that is
what Mrs. Meek does.
Again, do you watch against worries? You
know they are likely to come; do you prepare
your mind for them, thit you may meet them
aright, and get the better of them? I am
much mistaken if your neighbor Meek does
not do this too.
Once more, do you pray? I know your
neighbor does that.
Depend upon it, Mrs. Sharp, it is chiefly
trying, and watching, and praying, that makes
vour neighbor so muck less worried by things
than you are. Perhaps she may be of a quiet-
er disposition by nature: but she never would
have been able to meet the troubles of life as
she does without God's help, and that she gets
by prayer. She strives, she watches, she prays,
and Gud helps her. That is Mrs. Meek's way.
Yet she is only a poor woman like you. And
what she does you can dc. (JT.)
A QUESTION NOT SETTLED YET.
HOW YOU TAKE THEM.
WH \.T people call "worries," are very com
mon. Often they come from mere trifles,
but they are not the less "worries" for that
Little things sometimes vex and trouble us
more than great things.
"I am so worried with the children,' sais
one who is the mother of a large family; "I
cannot get a quiet moment."
"Something happened to worry me this
morning, and I have ftjlt upset all day," says
another.
"One thing or another is always coming to
worry me," complains a third, taking a more
general view, and setting himself down as
more tried with worries than other pec pie.
But, after all, worries depend verv much on
how you take them. What puts one person
out for a whole day will hardly disturb another
for a moment; and a lot in life that seems to
one full of trouble and vexation, is found by
another peaceful and happy.
"Ihl I know that very 'well," cries Mrs.
Sharp: "but I can't take things so quietly.
There is Mrs. Meek, now, next door; come
what may, nothing ever seems to put her out;
but I'm not one of that sort."
Well, Mrs. Sharp, is not that just what I
said? Worries depend very much on the way
we takrt them. You agroe with me, you see
Mrs. Meek takes them oiie way, and you take
t.hem another. And you grant they do not
trouble her so much as they do you. Is not
her way the best?
"Yes, but I cmt take things as she does.
I'm not one of those quiet folks; aLd when
worries ccme I must be worried."
THE question of the antiquity of man is rais-
ed for the hundreth time by some discov-
eries 'ately reported in different parts of our
country. The cify ol St. Louis is having a
new sewer made through solid limestone rock
twelve feet below the level; and therein, or still
lower, it is said, has been found a new bone, or
bones, which ".scientists" will make haste to
pick. Near the sub-stratum of the rock the
workmen came upon two human feet, firmly
planted in the rock. The calf of the leg can
be traced, but the other foot possesses only a
part of the ankle. They occupy natural posi-
tions, as if the individual that owned them had
been standing erect in the mud that hardened
into limestone. No traces oi the body are vis-
ible. Persons who have seen the fossils do not
doubt that they are intimately related to some
departed human being. Hardly more credit-
able or less inereditable is the statement that
workmen boring a well near Athens, Gs., have
found a peifict iron wedge such as rail-splitters
use. in the middle of a solid blue granite reck,
forty-six feet below ground. The wedge, ac-
cording to the Georgia paper which relates the
discovery, was in perfect state of preservaliou.
—Sel. _.,.„_
I BELIEVE that virtue shows quite as well in
rags and patches as she does in purple and fine
linen. I believe that she and e v^ry beautiful
oVj-ct in external nature, claims some sympa-
t\y in the breast of the poorest man who breaks
his scanty loaf of daily bread.
He who hat 8 an enemy, gives him more
reason for animosity; he who shuns him, cre-
ates the suspicion that he hates him; he who
forgives him, always triumphs over him; he
who loves him, makes him a metns of good.
The man whose thoughts, motives, aspira-
tions and feelings are all devoted to him-elf is
the poorest of Judges as to the effect of his own
action on other men.
616
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FACTIONS.
WITH the fear of God before your eyes,
read the text and study the thoughts and
results of factions and divisions:
For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren,
by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are
contentions among you. Now this I say, that every one
of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Ce-
phas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? Was Paul cru-
cified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
1 Cor. 11-14.
There was probably some peculiarity about
Paul which caused men to admire him more
than they did others; hence they unduly set
their affections upon him, forgetting Cbrist,
and began to follow the apostle, calling them-
selves Paulians. Ko donbt they boasted they
were Paulians, and this caused division. An-
other class chose some peculiarity of Apollos.
and swinging around that peculiarity — an-
nounced themselves as Apollonarians. A third
party found a peculiarity in Cephas, and made
it a central thought around which they
rallied, and called themselves Xephians. The
remainder said they were for Christ — a saying
in which they were perfectly jastifiable. If all
the others ran away after men, Christians
were precisely right in remaining with Christ.
When brother Paul heard of the contentions
and divisions he immediately wrote a letter to
the church. And what did he write? Did he
urge the brethren who declared themselves
Paulians to hold fast to him — to yield not to
the others? Did he say to them of Peter,
1 withstood him to the face, because he was to be blam-
ed. For before that certain came from James, he did
eat with the Gentiles; but when they were come, he with-
drew and separated himself, fearing them which were of
the circumcision. And the other Jews dissembled like-
wise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried
away with their dissimulation. But when I saw that
they walked not uprightly according to the tnith of the
gospel, I said unto Peter before ihem all. If thou, being a
Jew, livest after the manner of the Gentiles, and not as do
the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do
the Jews?
Did he say to them because Peter did this,
they should stand against the followers of Ce-
phas and Apollos? Did he boast that he was
the author of all that was good among them?
No; for boasting was excluded by the law of
iaith. — Ram. 3: 27. Did he tell them to separ-
ate from each other? Did he inflame their
passions against others by denouncing Cephas
and Apollos? Did he try to make all of his
actj white, and those of others black? None
of these things did Paul; but like a Christian
he turned the word of reproof upon them say-
ing, "Is Christ divided?" "Was Paul crucified
for you?" "Were ye baptized into the name
of Paul?" 0 what cutting reproof! What
loyalty to Christ on the part of Paul ! Here
was an opportunity to become a great leader of
a faction, but he spurned it; for accepting it
meant death and loss of eternal happiness. No
Paulians after that. With the power of Grod
he put them to shame, and they returned to the
Lord Christ. Let us notice another point.
Paul did not say, "Was Peter crucified for
you?" ''Were ye baptized into Apollos?"
Nay; but rather he puts the question about
himself, humiliating as it may be. He thus
spares the feelings of the Eephians and Ap-
pollonarians.
Bat there was a class at Corinth that had
not gone astray — that did right. It was those
who remained with Christ. No difference if
some did go after Paul, some after Cephas,
some alter Apollos, those who were for Christ
were right. The Christian party was right
in declaring fixedly for Christ. A man is per-
fectly jastifiable in remaining with Christ.
No one will be condemned for refusing to go
into a party or faction headed by men. Bat
to a modern picture — or rather the old Corinth-
ian picture reproduced.
One man announces with show and vehem-
ence that he is a "Progressive." Wbat does
this mean? Is the word found in the Bible?
No, not there! God, Christ, the Holy Spirit
nor the apostles, ever gave commandment for
a man to nse up among his brethren and call
himself a "Progressive." What does he mean?
Does he mean that those who do not think as
he thinks, walk as he walks, talk as he talks,
are «»progressive ? If he does not mean that,
certain it is, that is how it is received by
those who differ from him. He takes some
idea, calls it Progressive, swings around it,
makes a great noise, attracts some to his stan-
dard, and thu3 gets up a party. Sach as do not
bow down to his central thought are 4"dal),"
and "stupid," and "bigoted," and 'iogyish" and
"unlearned." This causes division. Could
there be division over "Progression" if no one
would make it a hobby, cry it up and down the
land, denounce those who refcsa to swallow
the whole thing? Does not the man who
screams "Progression" virtually declare that
all who will not believe as he does, are in error?
Does he not virtually say that Peter did not
express growth suffisiently clear whi n he said,
"grow in grace and thi knowledge of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ?" Is not thi? the
way to state the church's position en growth?
Or does "Progression" mean something differ-
ent from growth in grace and knowledge? It
would seem so, because the language of the
Book is not enough for so-called "Progres-
sives." If the man who says, "I am a Pregres-
sive," would forever cease saying that, and say
"I am for Christ," (1 Cor. 4: 10) there would be
no divisions from that source. To "Progres-
sives," Paul would say, 'Is Christ divided?"
"Wa? 'Progression' crucified foryou?"' "Were
ye baptizsd into Progresjion?" Away with .
such degrading, soul- destroying effjrts among
men!
Therefore be it known unto all men that we
shall not aid, abet, countenance, nor in any
manner give strength to a "Progressive party"
in the church of God ; but by grace divine, shall
teach that men everywhere should ^ grow in
grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ^'' — 2 Pet. 3: 18. This is
enough (or a Christian, and more than enough
is sapeifluoas. Just as little as Paul would
endorse Paullianism, so little do we endorse, as
a whole, yfhak sails under the banner of "Pro-
gression," It has a pernicious tendency-
makes division?, alienates from ChrJst, leads to
c'estraction and eternal misery. "Growing in
grace," "growingin knowledge, is Bible enough
for us. We need coin no new terms, make them
the centre of a faction, and lead to division.
It is enough to know "AH ye are brethren."
— Malt. 23: 8. It is enough to know "ye are
all the children of God"— Gal. 3: 26. These
are the names to use — they make no division
in the church, and are of God.
Another picks out a particular feature in the
church and calls it "Old Order," makes it his
central thought, talks about it, until he induc-
es some to follow him, and thus he creates a
(action — a party in the church. There is
some principle in the Gospel which he puts
foremost, under the name "Old Order," and
makes that his motto. Does he mean that
those vtho will not think as he thinks, talk as
he talks, acts as he acts, are for confusion?
This is the impression he males whether he so
means or not, and the result is faction — divis-
ion. Does he mean that Christ is divided?
Were ye baptized into "Old Order?" Was
"Old Order" crucified for you? This is how
Paul would write to you. Had not some made
"Old Order" their shield, thus raised a cry in
its favor, would there be division over that?
TX^K SM-KTSREIM .AJT "WORK,
617
Do you think innccsnt souls could have been
deluded by such a plea, if all had said as Christ,
"All ye are brethren?'' As for us it is enough
about the manner of applying Gospal princi-
ples to do as Paul says, '^Let all things be done
decently and in order." The thing to ba done,
and the way of doing it are two things. To be
pitied is he who attempts to live on the man
ner of making bread instead of the bread itself.
The skeleton is not the life. The plow is not
the corn : it is only a means of producing the
corn. A very little wisdom will show what
order is.
But here comes a third man crying "Con-
servatism." He has found some peculiarity in
church government, calls it ' Cjnaervatism,"
and rallies around it attracting followers to his
call. He tells it in a way to leave the im-
pression that others are not conseryative, thus
alienating aff'cticni, and causing biltsr feel-
ings. No man has a right to turn from Christ
and make "Conservatism" his rallying cry,
neither God, Christ, the apostles, nor the Spirit
ordained any one to set uosucha thing as "Con-
servatism" as a wedge to separate. Was any
one baptized into "Conservatism?" Was "Con-
servatism" cincified for you? . Pat away this
term and use Bible words which unite. Keep
the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of pjace.
The "Progressive" may have some good
things in his creed; but all the good there is in it,
• is in the Bible; and he hasnorighttotakeso»«e
( f the Bible, mix it with his notions, and in-
duce men and women to accept it as the Bible
idea of religion and government. Without
doubt the ' Old Order" has in it some Gospel
principle; but whatever Gospel principle there
is in it was taken from the Gospel. It is wrong
for a man to take part of the Gospel, mix it
with his notions aad pass it off for the G3spel.
That there are some good principles in 'Con:
servatism" we do not deny; but whatever good
there may be in it, was taken from the Word
of Qnd; and we deny the right ot any man to
take ^pwt of the Word and mix his notions
with it, and make the mixture a point around
which to rally. It is wrong, and begets delus-
ion.
Now what shall the remedy be? Shall this
factionism continue until there be little squads
all over the land ? Shall men have followers
in every little notion they may chance to pre-
sent? Let there be a change! Lst every man
make Christ the central object. Put away
these unscriptural names; for the word "Pro-
gressive," "Old Order" "Conservative" and
"Congregational Brethren" are not found in
the Book. Let there be less honor seeking
Let there be leas ni ck-naming — less pnlliag
down of love, and more building up in that
holy faith of J e us. Let there be less concern
for show, vanity and position in the world.
Jtii there be less effort to hold authority over
each other. Let there ba more snbmissioa one
to the other — more studying and obeying the
Gospel, and less studying how to circumvent
and encompass each other.
Probably we have written quite plainly —
may ba some of you will not relish the dish,
but duty demanded that something be said in
dttfense of the Gospel and in behalf of the
church of Christ. The church is growing; so
God decreed. The church will walk orderly;
for so God ordained. The church is steadfast;
for so God commanded. And we repeat what
we have several times before declared, that the
church, — this grsat Brotherhood, which Gi-d
commands we shaU love — has never, in all its
counsels, prevented any brother walking hum
bly b'fore God It has never entered a bar to
?Lay one d'.aling justly ivith'all men. It has
never advised any to be unmerciful. In all of
its counsels, it has aimed to help the followers
of Christ to lire holily and blamelessly before
God. And as a crown of life is the oljjct of
being in the church, and as the church has
never prevented any one from living so as to
obtain this, in the name of Jesus, why all this
fussing, quarreling — devouring? God look
with pity on those who oppose themselves! Is
it wrong to be for the whole Brotherhood? Is
it wrong to love the one body? If so, then we
are wrong indeed.
Now for the call to primitive Christianity —
this plea for oneness — i,his demand for the
abolishing of party names, what may we ex-
pect? We may expect from the great majori-
ty "God bless you!" We may expect from
thousands of humb'e souls, praises to God that
God's grace was snfiiaient to enable some to
speak forth words of truth and soberness with
great boldness. We may expect a few to
girble our article — to twist it. The devil will
writhe, and fume, and worry, and the world
will applaud his angels that shall thrust in the
worldly sword. Misrepresentations, — vilifica-
tions, bitterness, and anathemas will likely be
pronounced against us; yet we shall be for
Christ. We have no idea that our whole article
will ba published by any one who is a faction-
ist. Such have forgotten their first love and
how the Lord forgave them.
Brethren be not removed from the hope of
the Gospel. Use no party name. Christ is
broad enough for all. "Brethren," and "family
of God" and "peculiar people," and "one body"
and "church of God" are terms good enough
for Christians. Factionists and opinionists put
these aside for their own, or. add to them for
their purposes. Saffer no dogmatic theory to
turn you from God, Christ, the apostles and
the Holy Gnost. Neither Hermogenes, Hy-
ineneus, nor Dlotrephes are good examples.
Some may succeed in drawing away disciples
after them; but the great body — the beloved of
the Lord— "the family of God" will go on seek-
ing more and more God's good pleasure and a
holy life. Christ is uur life. Col. 3:3. Is he
yours ?
'last WEEK'S LOOKING-GLASS.
— NuitBEE 38 is on my table. I see your
press-man is improving — glad of that; your
readers like gocd press work.
— The item department is interesting this
week, if much cf it was written in less than
three hours before going to press.
— I am glad that Bro. Titus, of Pine Creek,
111., has been put to the ministry. Hope he
will prove as useful to the church as d d the
Titus to whom Paul addressed one of his epii-
tles. I would like to have been present, and
heard some brother, whose name is Pan', de-
liver the charge. It would have been Paul's
charge to Titus, reminding one of apostolic
times.
— I think the right man has gone to Caaada.
Bro. John Wise is a credit to the cause hp ad-
vocates. What a good work Bro. John Metz-
geris doing in St. Louis! It makes me feel sad
to think that the good brother is getting old.
I wish he could liva to be as old as Methuselah
j ist to do the work that others are neglecting.
I Tionder if people will now say tnat mission-
ary work in the cities is a failure?
— Bro. Balsbangh'a bulletin is the most
interesting thing I have seen from his pen in a
long while. I wish every mother could master
all the wisdom there is implied in the last six-
teen lines of the second paragraph. If all the
matter there is in those sixteen lines was prop-
erly explained it would fill a volume of over
one hundred pages. No one should fail to read
the entire article if he has net already done so.
— Bro. Flory explains his suVj ct well.
There is too much of this half-way conversion
in and around the church.
— I like the idea of filling the paper with
original matter as much as posible.
— Sister Norman continues to do her work
well. An energetic little woman, in a amall
house, can sometiiaes do much more work for
the cause of humanity than many of those who
live in grand and costly palaces.
— The editor seems inclined to trouble Isaac
Errett rather much. This trine immerssion,
however, is rather annoying to the single im-
mersionist generally. They know not how
to get rid of it. If they blot it out of ex-
istence, a gap of nearly three hui^dred years is
left between the origin of single immersion and
the apostolic age, in which no immersion is to
be found.
— I fear some of the readers may not notice
that the article on page 602 is from the Chris-
tian Standard.
— When I read Bro. Mohler's reply to Bro.
Garman I wondered why he did not tell the
reader that "God has made of one blood all na-
tions of men," hence there could not have been
another race of people on the earth bffore
Adam. In all probability there were several
hundred thousand persons on the earth at the
time Cain knew his wife — all descendants of
Adam and Eve. Thus Cain would not have been
compelled to marry his sister in order to get a
wife.
— There is too much correspondence to be
noticed in detail. It is all interesting — J. H.
MOOEB.
618
THE BUBTHUBN ^T 1V0±IK:.
From Zion'd Wiitchmau.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
BY A LADT.
THE Church of St. Jarqnes is the handsomest
in Antw-rp It contains nearly all the
moaumfnts of the leading families of the city,
and also the tomb of Rubens, who was buried
here. Besides the monuments, the chnrch is
filled wiih choice paintipgs. The Hotel de
Ville is a handsome structure, several of the
rooms being fiaely frescoed and contained
heautifuily caived chimney-pieces. Oar time
was too limited to visit the silk manufactories,
which are a specially of this city, the Belgian,
Faille and Lsvaatine silks biug chiefly manu
factored. Returning, we pas^Sid through the
Bourse, which we entered from the street. A
colonnade ruos round an open area, which i^
four or five feet below and is entered by gran-
ite steps running below the colonade. Each
column or pillar is in bas-relief, and no two
alike, and behind each pillar is a tablet show-
ing the space allotted for each member. Pass-
ing out, we took, aa wethonght.the directcourse
to our hotel, but the streets are more windina
aad crooked, if pjssible, than the streets of
Boston, and we became perfectly bewildered.
We tried to ask our way ia German and
French, but all to nj purpose, — having wan-
dered into the old part of the city, where noth-
ing but Flemish was spoken. The women
would look at each other and laugh when we
spoke to them; the men seemed to understand
our dilemma, but were unable to make us un-
derstand them. Fmallr, one of the party
named our hotel, and one of the men instantly
comprthended and guided us safely back.
Leaving Antwerp, we directed our course to
Bri ssels, thirty miles distant.
We were whirled over a country perfectly
level, but highly cultivated and fertile. Occa-
sionally we would see a ditch with rows of trees
each side, but otherwise there was nothing to
mark the division of fields, or show where one
farm ended and another begun. Not 3 weed,
or thistle, or any unsightly shrub was to be
seen, every rod and foot of ground being un-
der the highest state of cultivation, and the
party were continually calling to each other
to look out of this window or that, to see the
beautiful panorama spread out before them.
The pleasure which is awakened by seeing a
lovely combination of sky and landscape is
never diminished, and the freshness and beauty
which nature wears, to our eyes is one of the
greatest blessings we enjoy. We forgot our
weariness, we are not aware of hunger or thirst;
we only realize that we are pas-ing through
such fields of beauty as we had only dreamed of
in our dreams.
At last we were at "Bruxelles,'' as they call
it here. From the wiudjws of our hotel we
see bare-headed and quaint head-dressed wom-
an, curious jicketed and breeched peasants,
with their teams, which were mostly dogs —
stout mastiff J in little carts, harnessed com
pltte like horses, except blinders — little dogs,
big dogs, sjiert dogs, and occasionally a wom-
an and a dog — a most comical sight. They
had come into the city early in the day, with
vegetables and other wares, and were now re-
turning home. Binsaels, like Antwerp, ia di-
vided into two parts: the oneinhabittd priuci
pally by the lower working classes, aud con
tainjng many quaint, old-fashioned, Dutch
looking buildings of three centuries ago, whi t
the upper part cf the city is tne abode of the
richer classes, and contains fioe, largs, open
squares and streets, palace gardens and palaces.
Tor the Brethren at Work.
WAS HE BIPE?
w
BT MAET 0. NORMALS'.
E saw not long since an account of a
Certain church, in Indiana, having on
its records, certain curious items. It was said,
that a motion was made that th= mind of the
church be taken, whether brother Scott is ripe
for ordination or not. That motion certainly
was in harmony with the Scnpture precept;
although it was strangely wordtd. We know
of some even among the Brethren who have
received ordination who have proved them-
selves to be unripe.
ONLY ONE DAY AT A TIME.
A CERTAIN lady had mat with a very
serious accident which necessitated a very
painful surgical operation and many months'
coufiaement to her bed. When the physi
c an had finished his work and was about taking
His leave, the patient asked, "Doctor, how long
shall I have to lie here helpless?" "Ob, only
one day at a time," was the cheery answer, and
the poor sufferer was not only comforted tor
the moment, but many times daring the suc-
ceeding weary weeks did the thought, "Only
one day at a time," come back with|ils quieting
influence. I think it was Sidney Smith who
recommended taking "short views" as a safe-
guard against needless worry; and one, far
wiser than he said; "Takf, therefore, no
(.bought for the morrow. Sufficient unto the
day is the evil thereof."
INSTANCES OF EXTKAORDIN-
ARY MEMORY.
SELECTED BT D. G. COUSEE.
CYRUS, it is said, knew the name of every
officer, Pliny has it, of every soldier that
served under him. Tnemistocles could call by
name each one of the twenty thousand citizens
of Alliens. Hortensius couid sit all day at an
auction and at evening give an account from
memory of every thing sold, the purchaser,
and price. Muretus saw at Padua a young
Corsican, who could repeat, without hesitation,
thirty-six thousand names in the order in which
he h^aid ih m, and then reverse the order and
proceed backward to the fiist.
Dr. Willis, of Oxford, on one occasion at night
in bed, proposed to himself a number of fifty-
three places, and found its fquare root to
twenty- seven places, and, without writing
down numbers at all, dictated the result from
memory twenty diys afterward. It was not
unusual with him to perform arithmetical
operations in the dark, as the extraction of
roots, e jr , to forty decimal places. The dis-
tinguished Ealer, blind from early lif-*, had
always in his memory a table of the first six
powers of all numbers, from one to one hun-
dred. On one occasion two of his pupils, cal-
culating a converging seiies, on reaching the
seventeenth term, found their results d ifering
by one unit at the fifteenth figure, and in or-
der to decide which was correct, Euler went
over the whole in his head, and his decision
was found afterward to be correct. Pascal for-
got nothing of wh^t he had read, heaid, or
seen. Menage, at sev ntj -seven, commemor-
ates, in Latin verses, the favor of the gods, in
restoring to him after partial eclipse, the full
powers of memory which had adorned his
earliest life.
The instances now given are mentioned by
Mr. Stewart; but perhaps the most remarkable
irstance of great memory in modern times, is
the case of the celebrated Magliabechi, librari-
an of the Duke of Tuscany. Jle would inform
any one who consulted him, not only who had
directly treated of any particular suhji^ct, but
who had indirec'ly touiihed upon it m treating
of other subjects, to the number of perhaps one,
hundred diffrrent authors, giving the name of
the book, the words, often the page, where
they were to be found, and with the gieatest
exactness. To test his memory, a gentleman
of Florence lent him at one time a manusi.ript
he had prepared for the press, and some time
afterward, went to tim with a sorrowful face,
and pretended to have lost his manuscript by
accident. The poor author seemed inconsola-
ble and begged Magliabechi to recollect what
he could, and write it down. He assured the
unfortunate man that he would,, and setting
about it, wrote out the entire manuscript
without missing a single word. He had a
local memory also, knew where every book
stood.
One day the Grand Duke sent for him to in-
quire if he could procure a book which was
scarce. "No Sir," answered Magliabechi, "it
is impossible: there is but one in the world;
that is in the Grand Seignior's library at Con-
stantinople and is the seventh book, on the
seventh shelf, on the right hand as you go in."
— From Haven s Mental Philosophy.
Luck is ever waiting for something to turn
up. Labor, with keen eyes and stong will,
will turn up something. Luck lies in bed, and
wishes the postman would bring him the news
of a legacy. Labor turns out at six o'clock,
and, with busy pen or ringing hammer, lays
thefounditionof a competence. Luck whines.
Labor whistles. Lack relies on chance. Labor
on character.
THE BRBTHRElSr ^T WORK.
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ixv M
:0!S.
J. S. MOHLEB,
Editor
All oommunications for this department, sncli afl que-
ries and answers, siiould be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Will some one please explain 1 Cor. 14: 34.35?
Why are women to k«ep silence in the chuich V —
Shall they not sing or prav or what shall they dc?
A Beothbk.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
EevelationsV C. D.H.
Will some one please give the Scripture where
it is said that maa has an immortal soul, or
it is said man has any immortnUly before the re-
surrection V
If man has got immortality, why is he exhorted
to seek for it V Rom. 2:7. A. >i. Gushing-.
Please explain tha difference between a good
man ana a righteous man. Johk T. Snavely.
What are the seven spirits of God? 0. D. H.
Please explain Matt 24: 40. 41. It reads. "Th->r6
shall be two in tho field; the one shall be taken
and the other left. Two women shall be grinding
at the mill; the one shall be taken, the other left
Ltdia Zarner.
Will some one explain the last part of the 0th
verse of the 8th chapter of Johu: "But Jesus
stooped down and with his tiuger wrote on thn
ground," etc. How could he write on the ground,
when he was in the temple? A disrEti.
Why did Simon want the honor as mentioned in
those verses — to gain honor, fame, m oney, or what ?
Peter Bkown.
For the Brethren at Work.
QUERY ANSWERED.
Bro. David Moore wants to know whether there
is more Scripture for an organ in a family than to
dance.
MUSIC has a powerful effect upon the mind.
Men and minds alike are icilaenced by
it. In the hotter t part of hattle, the charming
tones of the instrameni s give new vigor and
the discoi.raged soldiers, with renewed energy,
press onward to victory.
In times of sorrow and grief, the weary sonl
has foand lelief in waftiDg his prayers upward
to Heaven on the sweet strains of mnsic. This
relief has not only been experienced by many
Christians to-day, but by David and many
brethren of old.
NotwithstandiDg all these facts, and David's
frcqaent and eloq^ient appeals for instrumental
music. No. 3i of the B. at W., has the above
query. In answering the above query, I would
say. No; for Divid refers to dancing about as
frequently as he does to playing on instru-
ments. But to answer the question according
to the idea, I infer Bro. David intends to con-
vey, I would say. Yes.
There is a great deal of trouble arising from
the fact tbot many things are ns>d, both as an
instrument for good and for evil. This is too
common an occurrence to need any illustra-
tions. Hence seeing only the evil a thing may
do, some people without ever investigating cr
evin dfs;ring to know whether any good can
come out of it, cotd-fmn it entirely. Then, too,
some families, living for many generations in
a peculiar manner, have become so narrow-
minded, prejudictd pnd uncharitable in their
views as to think that any thing not precisely
like theirs in style and character is entirely
wrong and unchristian.. '
The Bible, from Geneni^ to Revelations is re
p'ete with references to inttrnmental music. —
Lit US, in a true Christian spirit, examine and
see whether or not we can find a complete and
satisfactory answer to this question. Though
every Scripture inspired of God is also profit-
able for teaching for reproof, for correction, for
instruction wlioh is in righteousness; that the
man of God may ba complete, furnished com-
pletely unto every good work." 2 Tim 3: 16,
17, (Rsv. Ed.) and also Rom. 15:4, yet for
fear some may say those ill Scripture times
are past and we must follow our new law, we
will just tarn to Rev. 5: 8. There we have the
four-and-twenty elders fallen down before the
Lamb, having each one a harp and go'd n
bowls of incense, which are the prayers of the
saints.
Notice, please, how closely the harps are as-
sociated with the PBATEK3. " Yes," you may
say, " but that is not an organ." It is instru-
mental music, however, — must ba porformed
with the hand^, and where is the diif rence?
See also Rev. 14: 2; 1.5: 2. This proves con-
clusively that there is and will be instrumental
music in Heaven. Now, if 'tis not wrong in
Heaven, how, if performed in a Chrislisn man-
ner, can it be wrong on earth.
We have ascertained that instruments of mu
sic are and will be used in Heaven, and we will
sse how f equently they were used here on
earth. Please refer carefully to toe following:
2 Sam. 6: 5; 1 Chron. 15: 28; 16: 42; 2 Chron.
7: 6; 29: 25. Read also Psalm 35; 8L; 92; 108
Is this evidence enough? It is all written
for our learning. Ob, how fall of jiy for the
goodness and mercy of G^ d was David ! He
could not praise Him enough by singing and
speaking. Methinks he was not one of these
Christians who think we must have only one
peculiar, sanctimonious look.
Oh, how many hypocrites, who have God no
farther than in an outward appearaLC. But
David was of the Lord's children for sure. —
'• The Lord was with bavid." 1. Sam. 18: 12-
14. And having the Lord with him, he had no
time to see whether or not this or that was us-
ed by his ancestors; nor eyen whether or not
this or that was used for any bad cause.
But having his heart full of love to God, he
MUST praise him, and harps, cymbals, corneti,
stringed instruments, organs and everything
by which he could manifest his joy, became
sub] let to Him. After all his grand and glori-
ous work, his songs for all men in every condi-
tion, consolation for the depressed, joy for the
pure in heart, after these expressions that ring
in every true Christian's heart, he closes, with
a grand, swelling chorus, bidding us to praise
the Lord wiih stringed instruments and or-
gans. Pialm 160: 4.
D ivid was aware of the power of music. He
tried it upon Saul with a powerful result. 1.
Sam. 16: 23. So every Christian who has
been undi-r its influence, will testify to a like
power and effect. Ah! Brethren, let us lay
aside pn j idice, get the love of God fully in our
hearts; and, if truly in earnest, as David was.
we will use every available Cnri>tian means to
show forth that love and praise Him with sing-
ing and music-organ, piano, harp, cymbals, or
whatever it may be, so that it pleases the
Lnrd.
Yes, let us praise him now as best we can,
till Ho shall take us home, to praise Him for-
ever on the golden harps in the bright fialds
beyond. . H. P. Mgyee.
Uainlaail, Pa.
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WHEEL-BARROW RELIGION.
RICHARD BAXTER said a good thing when
he said of some one who lived in bis day,
that th y had a "wheel-barrow religion. ' They
went when they were shoved.
It would be hard to find a belter name for
the religion of many who live now. Many
people are like wheel-barrows, and no Paddy
up and down a steep incline has harder and
more weary work than those whose duty it is
to push them. As often as not they are quite
empty. They take what is put into them,
whethsr it is good or worthless. Whatever
knowledge-feeling ot duty they have, is proof
of some one else's work. They are easily up-
set o emptied, and they have no power or will
to get up again. They move as long as a firz:
nand grasps thsm and keeps them going. As
soon as they are left to themselves they stop,
acd are helpless and useless unless they are
lifted. When they move, it is up and down,
backward ard forward, never getting any furth-
er, or showing any life of their own.
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It is wrong for Cfiristians to tell the world
that there is no happiness except in following
Christ. One can fiod happiness in any course
of life, Bat the question is as to the kind of
happiness. The person who feeds on the pleas-
ure which the miser, the profligate, or the de-
votee of fashion knows, is feeding on a very
poor qaality of happiness. And then one of
the laws of the universe is that " there is al-
ways something left." Even a liugh does not *
leave us as it found us. Some ects broaden and
come contract. Some leave peace and some
leave unrest, some give life and some give
death. In order to secure the greatest success
in the matter of happiness, or anything else,
we must look not at the beginning alone, but
also at the end; we must always ask ourselves
what will be left. In these two respects a
Christian life can be urged upon the uncon-
verted without giving them any chance to ar-
gue or doubt; the Christian's happiness is of a
finer quality than that of the worldling, and
that which results from the Christian life is
golden, while the results from worldliness are
tinsel and dross.
Happiness is like manna. It is to be gath-
ered in the grains and enjoyed every day; it
will not keep; it cannot be accumulat'd; nor
need we go out of ourselves, nor into remote
places to gather it, since it has rained down
trom heaven, at our d jors, or rather within
them.
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THE BliETHREN A.T W^OitSl
(^mxt^pMmtL
Proceeding's of North Missouri District
Meeting.
The North Missouri District Meeting met in
council at WhitesviUe, Sept. 9th. The meeting
was opsneil with prayer, by brother William
Sell. The fourth chapter of Ephesians was
then read, after which the following ofiieers
were elected: D. D Sell, Moderator; William
B Sell, Reading Clerk; and P. K Whitmer,
Writing Clerk.
Oat of fourteen churches eight were repre-
sented.
The following are some of the most impor-
lant qaeries disposed of:
1. We, the Brethren of the Bethel church,
do hereby petition Di^trict Mteting to grant
us the priviltge of construing outride of our
church an artificial place for baptizing.
Granted.
FEOM THE LOG CEEEK CHUKCH.
1. Is it not high time that the churches of
North Missouri should by this D. M. be ad
monishad and required to txercise themselves
more rigidly against the growing tendeaey, of
members following the fashions such as wear-
ing fashionable coats, shirt-bosoms and collars,
and with their hair atd beards in style after
the fashions of the world and that of wearing
of hats and rnffl s by the sisters?
Ans. — According to Minutes of A. M., these
things cann )t ba allowed; for they are not in
harmony with Rom. 12: 2, 1 Pet. 3: 3, and 1
Tim. 2: 9,
Passed.
2. Is it in harmony with the order of-the
church, when nee ssary, for brethren not in
ofBce to go on annual visits, when authorized
to do so by the oflScial brethren?
Aks. — It is.
3. May our district clerk dispose of all pa-
pers in his possession after faithfully entering
the same in the district record book ?
Ans. — He may.
SMITH FOEK CHUECH.
1. Has the church the right to forbid mem-
bers voting in church council, who are under
charge, and have been visited from time to
time, and who have as often refused to comply
with the wish of the church ?
Ans. — It has not.
WHITE CLOUD CHUBCH.
1. In order to avoid iuture failures in our
Home Missioii work, we petition D. M, to elect
alternates.
Petition granted.
The meeting then proceeded to elect two
evangelists to carry on the Home Mission work.
Vote resulted in selecting brethren C. C. Root
and Wm. B. Sell; and for alternates S. A.
Honberger and P. E. Whitmer.
Brother J. Bosserman was retained as Treas-
urer, and brother S. A. Honberger was elected
delegate to A. M. and Wm. B. Sell for alter-
nate.
District Meeting for 1882 granted to the
Smith Fork church.
A lengthy discussion relative to our Home
Mission, and the best plan for more successful-
ly cotdacting the same resulted in but little
change in the plan formerly adopted.
Ttie best of feelings prevailed throughout the
entire meeting, and all seemed to realizs "that
it was good for us to-be here," and labor in the
house of the Lord, for the good of Z on. And
in connection with the feast of love, which was
held the day previous, it was truly an occa-
sion, to which the mind can but revert with
pleasure, as one of the green spots in our
Christian experience.
P. E. Whitmee.
meeting one more soul heeded the warnings,
and again the waters were troubled. We feel
that there are others that are almost persuad-
ed to become Christians. May God help them
to be not almost, but fully persuaded. — Lacon,
III.
From John Zuck^^The Brethren of the
Indian Creek church, Polk Co., Iowa, held
their Love-feast the 24th and 25th of Sept.
They were favored with fine weather Plen-
ty of ministerial assistance from adjoining
churches was present to deal out the Word of
Life. The attendance was very large. Some
of the Brethren rem >rked that about 700 peo-
ple were fed at noon the second day of meet-
ing... .This church seems to be in a healthy
condition, working together for the upbuild-
ing of Zion and the salvation of precious souls.
Two were added to the church by baptism at
their church meeting shortly before their Love-
feast, and three on the first day of the Feast.
This truly is encouraging .... This arm of the
church has also erected a large and convenient
house for worship this season — 64x36. The
Love-feast was the first public service held in
it. At this meeting brother Henry Troup was
advanced to the second degree of the ministry,
and Francis Pike was called to the deaconsbip,
whose charges were given by Ed. Jos. Trostle
in an impressive mtinner. May the Lord assist
them to honor their callings It wasa pieaf-
ijreto m^ to renew many former acquaintances
at this Feast, as well as to make many new
ones of brethren of adjoining churches. As I
had labored some for the brethren here the
past two Winters, I felt like ecj jying a Love-
feast with them. May the Lord bless them
with "glory, honor, and peace" for their well-
doing (Rom. 2: 10) and their Christian courte-
sy ..-• At this writing I am enjoying the home
of Eld. D. E. Btubaker. Meeting again to
night (Sept. 26ih.)— Polk Co , Iowa.
From Harriet Buck. — Met in council on
the 6tli of Sept. Brethren E Forney and R.
Gish were with us. Business of the church
settled satisfactorily. Love and union among
the members. Next came the ordaining of C.
S. Holsioger to the eldership; also an election
for the ofiiBe of deacon. The lot fell on broth-
er William Buck (husband otthe writer). Had
preaching every evening up to the time ap-
pointed for our Lave-feast, which was on the
10th of September. Just before evening ser-
vices began, we repaired to the water where two
souls were buried with Christ in baptism. Re-
turning to the place of meeting wo found Bro.
J. Kindig present. People from far and near
gathered, until the house, though large, was
filled to the uttermost. There were about for-
ty-two communicants around the Lord's tables.
A deep solemnity S3emed to pervade the assem-
bly. The best of order throughout the entire
meeting. Services again Sunday morning at
10 o'clock. Brother Forney preached a very
touching discourse from Matt. 24: 44. Sinners
were warned to fl:!e the wrath to com", and
saints were edified and encouraged on their
way to glory. At the close of the morning
From Lyman M. Eby. — T have hastily
pennea a few articles for B. at W. and Y. A.
I apolog'zs for the manner in which they are
written, a^ I was compelled to do the work on
short allowance. If sufficiently weighty, in-
sert in your paper, if not, consign to waste
basket and I'll try again. I'll not get mad as
some others may. Nothing is more pleasing
to me than to sit down and talk to the little
folks. I will have more time now, as our Sun-
diy-school has closed, and you know I cannot
h-.- idle. My mind works if the hands don't.
Herein is where I derive the most happiness.
I would rather wear out than rust out. We
had a very excellent Live feast. Were much
atrtngthened. My mind is often with you, and
in spirit I am there, though .^ot bodily. I
would like to step into your sanctum once
mnre, and if I am spared I m»y. I miss the as-
sociations of the dear young brethren. Would
like to receive at least a note from them once
in a while. May our Father bless and keep you
and jouis, and may he strengthen you for your
arduous labors so that you faint not.... Oct.
7th was the day appointed for the Feast in the
Harlan church. The day was pleasant, cool,
and lovely, betokening God's approbation of
the proceedings of his children. During the
previous week the Brethren held meeting each
eveniog. Tney labored faithiully and ear-
nestly, proclaiming the Word of Gcd in its
primitive purity. Their labors were crowned
with success, as one precious soul came out on
the Lord's side — made the good confession and
put on Christ. No minister present but those
resident, as the Harlan church is isolated. In
the sivening a small band of brethren and sis-
ters surrounded the table of the Lord, and par-
ticipated in the ordinances of God's house, cov-
enanting anew their allegiance to the "Lord of
Hosts" and pledging their afiiance to one an-
other. The small house was not large enough
to contain the crowd that gathered, yet there
was good order manifested .... Though we are
few in number, we feel that God is aiding us in
our work. We do not have the pleasure of as-
sociating with neighboring churches as many
in the Eastern States have. We feel, by the
grace of God to continue laboring in bis vine-
yard until the time of gathering in shall come.
— Harlan, Iowa, Oct. 2nd.
From J. W. Southwood — On last Thurs-
day wife and I attended the Marion Love- feast.
Brother Tuomas and wife, of our district, were
also there; they being on their « ay to Nettle
Creek church. The meeting, thoiigh not so
large as we have seen at this place, was indeed
a pleasant one, and in which many were made
to feel strengthened in the Lord. We once
more were permitted to meet our much beloved
brethren N. W. and J. R. Crumrine, of Wa-
bash church. We were with this (the Marion)
church a week last Winter.. . .One was made
willing to come and go with them. Our much
beloved brethren John Baker and C. Tinkel ar«
still holding forth the Word as good elders and
TECE BRETHREN .^T WORK.
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ministers. They are assisted by brethren D.
Tinkle and M. Whiteneck. M>y tlie blessings
of God rest upon them and all his p°ople every-
where and final iy save them, is our prayer. —
—Monument City, Ind., Oct. 2nd.
From F. C. Myers.— The first two ser-
mons ever preached in this city by brethren
was preached by brother Daniel Vaniroan,
Jan. 16, 17. 1881. On the night of tha 18th,
brother J. Wise conducted the meeting, and on
the night of the 20Sh brother Ma'zger arrived
here and preached the nighti of the 20th and
21. This made five sermons. This preaching
was done in a church house belonging to the
Campbellites. The weather being unfavorable,
the congregation was small; bat attentvj.
This was the last preaching by the brethren
until the first of April, when brother Metzger
returntd and preached two sermons in sister
Crawfoid's house ard one in sister Dimorst's
house. This made eigut s.^rmnns, acd had three
applicants for baptism. He then returned to
his home, and June 18sh came again. That
night he spoke about ten minutes in a meeting
conducted by the Solvation Army. He got
permission to preach on Suntiay the 19th in
the hall belonging to the S A. On Monday
20th he baptizjd four. Brother Metzger is not
is not afraid to speak for the Lord. As the ru!e
of the Sa Tition Army was to let everybody
speak ten minutes for the Lord, of course Bro.
Metzger made use of h's ten minutes every
night he was there On the 28rd of June
he baptizsd four more. On the 24th of June
he left here for his home. On the third of
September he came here, preached that night
in a hall which we have rented, at $12 60 per
month. He also preached Sunday 4fch, at 10
A. M, and at 8 P. M ; also Monday and Tues-
day nights. Oa Wedne'^day he baptiz-d four
more and preached that night and Thundiy
night. On Friday the 9;h brother Metzger
left for home and brother D. B. Gibson took
his pkc9. He preached five sermons; but
feeling unwell, he left us on Tuesday 13bh
Oa the 15th Brother Daniel Vanimaa came
here and commenced the meetings. On the
16ih brother Metzger came, accompanied by
sisters Hendrick and S trope. Oa that day we
had our first council meeting a' d one mor*^
baptiz'd. Preached thit night and th'
night following. Oa Sunday 18, h we haJ
preaching in the morning and night. That
day an old man was recsiv^ed by baptism. He
being ill was taken to the wat'^r in a wagon,
and was baptized by brother Vaniman. This
made fourteen received by baptism in a little
over three months. That night at 7 o'clock a
table was prepared, and surrounded by eight-
een members of the Br^throa church, to pric-
tice the ordinancea of the house of God —
Feet-washing, Lord's Supper aud Communion.
This was the first ever known to have beei'
celebrated in this city. The sisters all appear-
ed in plain attire with their heads covered wit h
a plain white cap. It wss snpfiosed that the
congregation number* d near about two hun-
dred, and better order could not be wishf d for.
From Jan. 16:;b, 1881, until the diy of our
Commuoion, which was the 19 h of September,
we had about twenty-seven sermons, a^d fif-
teen members here, including myself, besides
the four visitors with U8 at that time On
the mornirg of the 20th. brother D. Vaniman
took his leave for home; and that night si.'^ter
Strope bid us farewell for another part of th.-
world. That night brother M-^fz^er preached,
and two came out on the Lord's bide, and were
baptized on the day folio vmg. and on that
uight brother Meizger still held forth the
Word of God to sinners, and a young, man
came out to units with ua. The day following
we went to the riv-.r, and faa was baptiz-d. Od
his way from the water he pulled from his-
pocket those deceitful things— pipe and tobac
CO— and threw them in the gutter, saying he
was done with them. Thia wa^ a p-cuhar act,
ss uonfi of U3 had yet said anything to him
about using tobacco. May the Lord bl si and
ke p him in strength and love, for the truth
and Woid of G d Tc-night our dear aged
brother Melzjer preached his last sermon here
for a while. His text was, "Ji^sus wept."
0 may the Lord preserve
firother M;^ z i-r for this herd,
For to givi usiful food
To this weak little band.
At present, there are eighteen members liv-
ing ia this city, and we hope that the Lord
will not cpase to pour out His spirit on the
people. Dear breihrsn, you will notice by
this letter that the church has had a steady
growth here ever since the first addition. I am
reminded of the time when the Lord add-d
daily to the church such as should be saved. —
913 Brooklyn St., St. Louis, Mo , Sejif. 19.
at 7 in the evening. The house is large, and
comfortably arranged to hold Love-feasts in.
The attendance was good. Those from a dis-
tance were brethren James Q linter, Wm.
Htirtzler, John H-rtzler and John Gibble.
The brethren took for their text in the morn-
ing H-b. 10: 25. from which brother Qainter
del.vered a very appropriate sermon. In the
afternoon brother Hertzler entertained the
congri-gition on tiie "Lord's Prayer." Ia the
evt^ning from Puilpp. 2:16 Uur oldest sister
is ninety-one years old. She is sick at present,
and perhap< may soon hav-' to change time lor
oteiaity.— Sporting HU, Pa., Sept. 27.
From John Keim. — Quite a number of
brethren and sisters askfd me how much Miss
Blake, from the Orphans' Home, Chicago, re-
ceived at our late Annual Meeting. As far as I
know, she didn't receive anything, even not
her expenses. Last year we had worked up a
good light in Chicago, but now it is all in the
dark again. Brethren, let us try and be more
of a light to the world. We can't show our
light by telling the world that we are Chris-
tians, but we must show it br our dealings,
walk, and conduct; we must do as we promise.
We can do a great deal of preaching by our
dealings. It sinners will see our good works
they will come over on the Lord's side. Let os
help the poor, especially the poor orphan
children in the church or out of the church. I
want to be free to all.—Hawpatch, Ind., Sept
10th.
[iVbile we would have b'en pleased to see
the Brethren contribute to the Protestant Or-
phan Home, we submit to the eummittee of
arrangements, believing they gave the matter
due consideration. No one is prohibited from
giving n-jw. Nor should the good deed done
lait year be forgotten becacse -t was not dupli-
cated this year. We do not think it is sur-
rounded with d^kncss, but think G'.d will re-
member the la-it year's charity. With our
brother we believe we should remember the
poor orphans everywhere. — Ed ]
From Lottie Ketring. — On S-^ptemher
10th. brotht-r S. B. St .ck} aid wif-, of Pans,
paid us a visit. N>-xt morti. g were convey-
ed to the Niw E iterprise church. Bro. Smon
preachea to a very attentive attendance. In
the afternoon we attended Sunday-school. The
Brethren have a very goi d school, with broth-
er Jacob Furry as Superittendent. On the
18ih Hrother Simon preached again in the
Holsinger church, Woodbury district. We ap-
preciated his sermons very much. Next morn-
ing had to take the parting haad. It was hard
to say farewell to cjunu Sioion and his dear
companion, for we learned to love them so
dearly, and the longer they were with us the
more we became attached to them. — Maria,
Pa.
From S. O. Larkins. — We wish to thank
our dear brethren and sisters who have con-
tributed towards our new church. The Lord
svill reward you in eternity. Oar church is
about completed, with the exception of station-
ary benches, which will be put in soon Have
temporary ones that answer a very good pur-
pose....Oar Lovt'-feast will bs Ojt. 22nd.
Will miss the presence of brother John Harsh-
barger. Brethren, hold op his arms in his
new home that he may have more strength to
proclaim the glad tidings of salvation to a gain-
saying world. — Oak Pai-k, Va Oct. 3rd.
A Beautiful Scene.
From Anna E Light — It was very dry,
but this evening it is raining. I hope it will
keep on rainiug u"til we get plenty of water.
.... The new meeting-house (near Mountville)
of which I spoke i my last It-tter is now fln-
isbtd, and on Sunday, Sept. 25th, the first ser-
vices were held in it. Had preaching at 10
o'clock in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, and I Monroe Co., Iowa.
Oa ths 24th of September we met in coun-
cil to make arrangements to held a Commun-
ion. Oae brother was disowned for not hear-
ing the counsel of the church. One sister was
received by letter, and sevan young ladies made
application for baptism. On Sunday we met
for putlic worship. Before preaching, the ap-
plicants were told to take th? se^t in fron*-,
acd then the eighth came. All were between
t! e age of thirteen and seveatesu. Ojr elder
remarked that n;ver had he seen so many
\oung applicants at oue time. Aft^r their da-
ties were laid before thwrn, we went to the wa-
ter, where they were buried in baptism. Young
as th-iy were they sst a fair example for older
ones Our C immunion was held Oct. 1st.
Qool order prevailed. A choice was held for
two deacons, and the lot fell on brethren John
SmellzTand Aaron Moss. Brother Hiram
Betkman was ordained to the full ministry,
and one brother was advanced to the second
degree. Oae more received by bapti-m.
Daniel Milleb.
62U>
THE BRETHREN ^T TV^ORK.
From E. R. Stifler— Saturday P. M , Sept.
4th , in company with my cousin A. Brum-
baugh, his daughter, &3., went to visit his
daughter, twelve miles from his heme. She
lives three miles from Louisville, where our
Bro. Josiah K-iim lives. Sabbath morn we were
d-sirous to attetd church at L., but companj
thought b'st not. We felt sorry after learning
that Bro. Huber, of Ashland, was there. Dfovs
fire miles to Ea't Nimishillen. Heard a ser-
mon by Bro. J. J. H )Over; sahj ct, prayer. Al-
though youngest in years of four ministers, he
standi next to the bishop. He has been in the
miaistry ten years, and labors faithfully intbe
M ister's cause. iShould like to say something
light here on the encouragement of the minis
ter, but space will not permit. I formed the ac-
q'laiQtance of our brother years ago, and
am now having a very pleasant visit with the
family. He has a dear companion, (a sieter)
and two interesting little daugl t-rs Came
home with them f om church after the above
services, a distani-e ot five miles. The above
trip of twenty-two miles made me sick for sev-
eral days. Bro. H. has collected a fine library
which h>»8 greatly iuterested me. Bro. H. has
about all the books and tracts publ s igd bj the
Brethren. Ha is somewhat engaged in th"
fruit and tomatoe culture, beside farming. Has
nearly four acres if tomatoes, which pioduce
he sells to the cann.ng factory at Marlboro,
two and a half miles di-tant. Here they make
the cans an - prepare the fruit, &c. for shipment.
Have as high as one hundred and thirty-five
employees, m-n and women and can as high as
five hundnd bushels daily. Some work at
night. Bro H. has a fine crop, and quality of
tomatoes, but the drouth tiurt them soma.
I found it good exercise picking them. Bro.
Hoover desires to spend more time to the culti-
vation of the mind. Friday, Sept. 9i;h, 4 P M.
sister H. proposed taking us to Bro. David E.
Bowman's, a distance of seventeen miles. Had
met Bro. and sister B , at A. M. He is father-
in-law to our Bro. B. F. Bowser, who with
his wife and little Davie we learned to know at
Huntingdon, Pa. We talked much of little
Divie, and can scarcely tell how anxious I was
to see him. Passed through Freeburg, two
miles from Bro. B's, little thinking that littl«
Davie's body re sied in the graveyard there. We
thought, could it be! S sttr Bowserjooked much
reduced in health, but they truly have our heart-
felt sympathy. May they find great comfort
in the little boy who was only six days old
when D ivid died. Fourd Bro. Bowman's fam-
ily also somewhat efHicted. Her son, Bro
George was slowly recovering from an attack
of fever, and the little girl was sick. They all
hi>ve our sympathy. Bro. Bowser is engaged
in gardening. Is Supt. of the Brethren S. S at
Freeburg and with Bro. Hiner was lately call-
ed to the minictry. May the L 3rd be with them.
The Brethren purdnsed a Melludist Chapel
at Freeburg. This is part of the Sandy church.
Bro. B iwman livfs seven miles from Alliance.
Saturday P. M. we bade them farewell and start-
ed to visit sister Shiver, nine miles farther. She
ii sister H's. mother. On the way stopped to
see father S's. grave. H-re we " wept with
those that weep '' They were members of the
Sandy church, Columbiana Co. Sabbath morn-
ing we all came to the Sindy church to meet-
ing. Here Bro. Lewis tilars has the e.d'rship.
He and elder Graybil Myers were formerly
co-laborers. Sermon from Matt. 26: 21, "well
done thou good and faithful servant." Sub-
j-^ct. Faithfulness, by Bro. A. Shivaly, follow-
ed by Bro. J. A. Clement, Bro. C. also fpeaks
the French larguage. Formed a short acqaaiat
ance with miny of the brethren and sisters.
They "were quite sociable. The congregation
was not as large as usual we learned, but we
thought it rather large then. Here they have
an iiiteresiing S- S , but sorry to say we were
to late to attend. The services were cor ducted
ii the English. Where we genera ly h>iVe a*-
tended, services were in German. Bro. Hoov-
«r is the only one in the East Nimishillen that
preaches in English. Stopped with Bro. Clem-
ent until 4 P. M. wh-n we starti d homeward.
At this church I have some hop s of getting
help for the Orphan's Home at Hunlifigdon
Sister H and her sister, little boy and self had
a delightful drive, passed through Harrisburg,
H jmeworth f nd North Georgetown. Came by
t;^e Orphan's Home at Mt. Union. It is a
boaut.ful place. Was built in behalf of Stark
and Columbiana Go's. We had expected to
stop with our aged sister Q.iinter at Mt.
Uaion, but lateness of the day would not per-
mit. We hope in the near future to visit b ith
our ai'ter and Orphan's Home. Reached Bro.
H"sat 8:15 P M., f-eling rather tired altera
ride of fifty miles by private conveyance. We
traveled through some beautiful country, but
fiund the drouth prevailed throughout the land.
Oa Friday P. M. the smoke was intense, so the
sun looked like a red ball. Little did we then
think that Michigan was in such great distress
from fire. May the Loid comfort the poor suf-
fering souls. The farmers here are busily en-
gaged catting corn. Some have finished cut-
ting. Seeding was delayed on account of
drouth. Find the fruit pretty good in places.
Grapes are reared in abundance. We are great-
ly indebted to Bro. and sister Hoover for kind
favors, but will soon be obliged to bid them
adieu and journey elsewhere. Have had ex-
cessive heat and dust. The thermometer about
a hundred and upwards in the shade. To-day
it is cool and pleasant. Find our church pi-
pers pretty generally taken among the Breth-
ren where we have been. — Mwlboro, Ohio, Sept.
lilh.
trout that dart through the waters of Dan
The weatner has been extremely warm through
this Summer and so very dry that there will
scarcely be halt a crop of corn, and but
very little hay put up. So the farmers must
needs sell off most of their stock, and that at a
reduced price owing to the quality We
trust drouth will benefit us after all, that it will
make us feel our dependence on God Par-
haps we may receive meat from the e^ter (or
consumer) and sweetness from i's opposite-
strong. The B. AT W. is a welcome visitor to
our home, in fact;, we could not be without it.
May God bless its editor. — Hylton, Va.
From J. D. Haughtelin — A few days ago
Bro Noah Fiora and companion, of Ind., ar-
rived in this vicinity on a visit among brethren
ai d friends. They came unexpectedly, after a
sepiration of about eight years. I had the
pleasure of witnessing the first meeting and
greeting of sister tfloraand an aged mother in
Israel, of over fou' score years, f«rmiliarly
known among us as grandmother Flora
The venerable lips trembling with emotion, the
dim eyes sparkling with holy happiness,
sp^ikemore than words could N''>wbretlr n
and sisters if a meeting of friends here where
they mus.t soon part, affords so much appinefS,
what will it be when they shall meet on that
other bright shore wtiere pirtin j shall be known
no more? — Panora, Iowa.
From Jacob Hilderbrand.— Pine Creek
district on the ITih inst. mi^t in council
to consider matters of importance pir ain-
ing to the church, had a very pleasant meet-
ing. Made arrangements for our communion
on the 25Lh of O^t.; also sent two brethren to
the meeting appointed on the 22nd, for the pur-
pose of arranging matters pertaining to our
A. M On the 22nd Peter Rupel started to
Canada in company with Elder John Wise.
May the Lord bless their effort n building up
a church there Sat day, the 18th, very large
meeting, present indications cause us to hops
for an ingathering of s^uls at our Communion.
■Walkerton, Ind.
From C. D. Hylton. — Our congregation is
progressing slowly, but is still in a working
condition. We have five ministers and eleven
deacons. There were 269 members visited. Oai
congregation numbe s about 290. At our
church council on the 17 mst. two women desT-
td to go back to the world, but we don't think
they evsr came out of it. One was rr-ceiv( d into
the church; will be bapiiz d soon and still an-
other applicant. Bro. Ptaine, of Botetourt Co.
spent one week preaching for us. Bro. J. B
Wrightsman, of South Bend, Ind , is now in
our midst preaching, lectnreing and hunting for
wild catf. He expects to remain until our Lovt-
feast, which will be held on the first Saturday
in Oct. . . . We expect to start in a few d*ys to
visit the Pinnacles of Dan, also the F^lls of
DdU, which are very interesting to those not
used to a Oiountainous country. We wish it was
possible for you, kind reader to make one in our
party, fori believe jou would enjoy hooking the
Missionary Work Again.
We believe that Bro. Neff's plan of mission-
ary work to be good, as given inB.AxW.
Ni>. 31, present volume. We also believe this
to be a good field of labor. The crcpi have
been almost a failure for two years in succesE-
ion. Many are very destitute sal unable to
take a paper of any kind; such would gladly
receive the Brethren's papers and read them,
whilst in oMcir and more prosperous parts the
people are already supplied with reading ma'.-
terand would not be so likely to read them.
If there are any brethren or sisters that desire
to engage in this missionary work, let them
send their papers to me, and I will see that
thtiy are put into the hands of the people and
will report through the B. at W. from time to
time the success of the enterprise. Address
me at Dallas, Norton Co., Kan.
R. R. Moon.
[We send you a " bundle" of B. at W'f.
Hopcyou miv r. ciivB them, and that they may
do good.— Ed]
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Postal card communications solicited for this department.
Kep.)rts of baptisms especially desired.
Carroll, Pa., Oct. 4, 1881.
The Brethren in Sugar Valley are bu'Jdmg a
meeting-house, 35x48; have it finished all but the
pointing, and expect to be ready for dedication till
Oct. 2S, Communion to be on the 25tb. Two o£
our members are dangerously sick. Brethren,
pray for them. A. Shkoyek.
York, Neb., Sept. 27, 1881.
Attended the Commnnlon in the Weeping Wa-
ter church. Neb Had a very good and interesting
meeting. Members much built up and attention
good. — Sep'. 2i attended the communion in Exeter
church, in York and Filmore counties. Strong,
ministeiial force, many members and spectators
present. One baptized and others near the king
dom. A choice for deacon fell on Bro. Daniel B.
Hluey, who was inst tiled in regular order.
Oct. 3. Just returned from the Love-feast in
Platte Valley church. Butler Co., Neb-, over which
Eld. J. P. Moomaw presides. Good meeting and
large attendance as well as excellent attention. —
Bro. John Wine was elected and installed into the
ministry. John S. Snowbbrgek.
Stockdale, Ind , Oct. 2.
Our annual council came off Oct. Ist. All in
love and harmony. Intend to hold our Commun-
ion-meeting at our meeting-house, near Koann,
Nov. 4, at 2 P. M. J.John.
Odell, til.
Had our Love-feast in a hall in town. Eld. D.
I'rantz, from Cerro Gordo, T. D. Lyon, from Hud-
son, J. Kindig from Benson, D. Most from Chenoa,
were present. Their labors were appreciated by
all. Muei zeal was manifested by the brethren
in putting forth the-Word following the example
of Christ in the ordinances. K. Heckman.
Alexandria, Mo , Oct. 1, 1881-
I arrived here last evening on a mission of love,
to preach where only one sister, M. E. Rose,
resides," who has been wishing for brethren to
come and preach. I will remain here until the
25th, and see whether this people will receive the
truth and accompany our sister, who is longing
for company of brethren and sisters in Christ.
D. B. Stukgis.
Milford, Ind.
Our Communion meeting in the Turkey Creek
congreiation was held Sept. 30, and enjoyed by all.
A goodly number of ministering brethren present.
Good attention and attendance. Two precious
souls united vrith tie church, and ooe more appli-
cant. Hope that the good impressions made, will
induce many to turn to ChrisG. J . H. MnLLEK.
Plymouth, Ind.
I wish to inform the churches in the State of Il-
linois and also Iowa, that my wife and I think of
traveling through Shelby Co., Iowa, some time
after Oct. 15th. We think of stopping in K.
Badger's church, Dallas Center, Iowa. Thence to
Bro. Geo. R. Baker, Altoona, Polk Co., Iowa. —
Thence to Bro. J. D. Haugbtelin's, Panora, thence
Shelby Co., Iowa. Oi our return we wish to vist
some of the churches in Illinois and will inf irm
the churches. Joht? Knisi-by.
Clarence, Iowa, Sept. 26. 1881 .
The brethrfn of the Pleasant Prairie church
held their feast Sept.. 17 and 18, four and one fourth
miles south of Clarence at Bro. S- S. Stonerock'a.
The attendance was good and order commendable.
As this was the fist Feast held in this vicinity,
we think good and lasting impressions were made.
It was truly a feast to the soul. Elders E, Eby
and D E. Brubaker, with the adjoining elders
were present. May the Lord bless them for their
labors of love, and for the encouragement the
church here has received. One dear member was
reclaimed, one made application for baptism and
one received by letter. The church is in love and
union and our future prospects are encouraging.
John Zuck.
Nappanee, Ind.
The Communion meeting of Turkey Creek
Elkhart Co., Ind., is in the pp.st. The meeting is
one long to be remembered. The membprs seem-
ed to enjoy the meeting, and over 200 were present.
Bro. D Shively led the meeting. Splendid order.
On Sunday afternoon baptized one more appli-
cant. D. Wtsong.
Ceylon, Ind., Oct. 2.
Our Communion-meeting is now past and we can
truly say, we had a meeting long to be remember-
ed. Over one hundred members communed, and
quite a crowd of spectators were present. Sevtral
ministers from a distance were with us to encour-
age us in the way of the Lord. We feel to Ihank
God that our bf loved elder Thomas Wenrick of
Union City could be with us, and we can still call
him our elder. Our entire district stands firm for
the Brothe hood. One sister baptized. All is
peace and loye among us. Ehma Watson.
Monument City, Ind , Oct. 2, 1881.
Our council-meeting, preparatory to our Love-
feast on the 11th, inst., came off yesterday at Dora.
In consequence of raining nearly, if not quite all
day, the meeting was not largely attended. The
report of the visit was mostly favorable and dif-
ficulties harmoniously adjusted. Hope, Got may
bless us and all others so his caus5 may prosper
and souls be brought to Christ.
J. W. SOUTHWOOD.
" York, Neb. Oct. 1, 1881.
Our feast is in the past. Large crowd and good
preaching. We held our meeting under a shed,
covered with slew grass, 20 by 40 feet. We feel
that the Lord was with us under the humble struc-
ture. One received by baptism. A choice for dea-
con fell on the writer. D. B. Hbiny.
Hanfleld, Ind., Oct. 3, 1881.
After this, my correspondents will address me
at Hanfleld, Grant Co., Ind. Oar Love-feast u now
numbered with things of the past. It was indeed
a feast of love to us. Good order prevailed; two
more were added to the church, J. C. Tinkel.
Bristol, Mistn.
The Brethren of the- Eoot Elver church held
their Communion the first and second of October.
Had a good meeting, though there were not as
many present ps usual. Brethren David Bueghly,
of Liscomb, Iowa, and D. M. Miller cf Illinois,
were laboring for us. We were sorry, Bro. Es^.el
man could not be with us. We had his promise
on condition. He and Bro. Miller came here two
weeks before our communion. Bro. Eshelman's
business called him home, after having preached
for us two sermons, which were only as a few
crumbs to make us the more hungry. Hope he
will come again. Bro. Miller preached one week,
ten miles from here. One was baptized. B:o. M.
did his duty, now it rimuins for us to put ii into
practice. Some perhaps, are counting the cost and
ife being short, we hope they will seek first the
kingdom of God and his righteousness.
Saeah Eueghlt.
Harlan, Iowa, Oct. 4, 1881.
Our Communion meeting passed off pleasantly
and we think we had a profitable meeting. One
received by Oijptism, and we believe others are
counting the cost. Are having considerable rain
at present. May the Lord bless the work in which
you are engaged. E. A. Yodbk.
BOSSERMAN— TOMBAUGH.-On Sunday, Oct.
2, 18S1, by the undersigned, Bro. Joseph E. Bos-
serman and sister Lydia M. Tombaugh, both of
Eagle Creek church, Hancock Co., Ohio.
Eleazob Bosseeman.
MILLER — DONALD ON. — Sept. 22, 1881, by
Thos. G. Snydi-r, at the house of the bride's
father, John H. Miller and Nora B. Donaldson,
both of Linn Co., Iowa.
TURNER — PIKE. -iit the ivsidence of the
bride'd parents in Polk Co., Iowa., Sept. 27, 1881,
by the undersigned, Mr. Lyman Turner to sister
Mary C. Pike, all of Polk Co., Iowa.
JohnZuok.
Biesfled are the dead which dleln the LorQ. — Bev. 14; 13.
BUCH.— In the White Oak chuich, Lancaster ' o-,
Pa., St-pt. 30, 1881, sister Susan Bueb, aged 90
years, 6 months and 18 days. A. E. Lionx.
AURANDT.— In the Dry Creek church, Linn Co.,
Iowa, Sept. 30, 1881, sister Anna Aurandt, aged
about 28 years. Thos. G. Snyder.
CLAPPER.— In the Hopewell church, Bsdford
Co., Pa., -ept. 15, 18S1, Preston, infant son of
Bro. John and sister Bettie Capper, aged one
month and 27 days. Euneral discourse by Bro.
John Rush. Michael Keller.
liOVn-FEAST NOTICES.
Oct. 15, at 2 P. M., Naperville, Dupage co.. 111.
Oct. 15, at 10 A. M., Green Spring church, at Sugar
Grove meeting-house, V^ miles from Watson
station, 0.
Oct. 15, Grand River church, Mich.
Oct. 15, Ninnescah church, Nickerson co., Kansas.
Preaching at 10, 2 and 4 o'clock.
Oct. 21, Wood River church, Buffalo Co., Neb., at
house of Bro. Y. Suavely, 5U miles north-east of
Kearney.
Oct. 21 . Mineral Creek church, Johnson Co., Mo.
Oct. 22, at 10 A. M., Eagle Creek church, Hancock
CO., Ohio.
Oct. 27, at 10 A. M., Silver Creek, Ogle co.. 111.
Oct. 29, at 4 P. M.. ,Swan Creek church. Pulton co ,
Ohio.
Oct, 29 and SO, Concord church, Adams co.. 111., 5
miles south of Clayton.
Oct. 29 and 30, Osawkie church, Jefferson co.,Kan.
Got. 29 and 30, Beaver Run, Mineral co., W. Va.
Oct. 29 and 30. at 4 P. M., Salem, Marion co., 111.
Oct. 30, Beaver Creek church, York Co , Neb , at
the house lacob Zern, 8 miles south and 8 miles
west of the town of York. Meeting to com-
mence on the 28th.
Nov. 1 and 2. Mill Creek church, near Liberty, HI.
Nov. 5, at 2 P. M., at Parragut, Fremont Co., la.
Nov. 5, Millmine church, Piatt co., II.
Nov. 5 and 6, at 2 P- M., Big Creek congregation,
Richland Co., 111. Conveyance at Parkersburg,
by informing J. M. Forney.
DISTKICT-MEETINGS.
Nov. 4, 5 and 6, in Knob Creek church, Tenn.
Oct. 20, Southen Missouri, in Mineral Creek
church, Johnson CO., 12 miles south of Warreng'
burg, Mo.
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Vol. 6. Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1881.
No. 40.
Editorial Items.
AmsE 0 Lord ; let not man prerail .
Dk. John Ci. Holland, the poet, died Oct. l'2tli.
When prayer is standing idiU. godliness JB gtattding
still iilso.
Twobaptizedin the Pigeon Creek church, ill., since
last report.
OoB account to Hudson Love-feast crowded out. Will
appear next week.
As wood is to fire so is a contentious man to sHr up
and continue strife.
Bho. Sharp's article on another page of this issue is
worthy of perusal by all persons.
Minutes of the Annual Meeting for the past five
years in "pamphlet form for 25 cts.
' Bno. S. A. Honbeiger will represent Northern Mis-
souri at the next Annual Meetiiig.
Read the 63f)th page of this issue, and then see what
you can do for the Youth's AO can cc.
Next week, the Lord willing, we shall issue our an-
nual address to our readers and agents.
On page 634 in Bro. Daniel Vaniman's communica-
tion, T. C. Myers should be F. C. Myers.
Will brotlier ^'animan give us some 'more "chips
from the work-houfc" to keep up the fire of love?
The address of William M. Lyon is changed from
Greenland, W Va., to AVilliamsport, same State.
Is there any way for keeping people from sleeping dur-
ing religious services'? Will those in the habit of sleep-
ing give a remedy ':"
JBeotheb James W. Gish was elected minister in the
Panther Creek Chm-ch, Woodford Co., Illinois, Oct 7th.
SiSTEB Mary C. Norman, editress of Home and Fam-
ily in B. .\T W., is suffering intensely from rheumatism.
We send our prospectus to our agents this week.
Should any be missed they will confer a favor by notify-
ing us at once.
Much rain throughout the West the past few weeks.
The Mississippi river is very high, and has caused great
loss of property
There were twelve ministers present from adjoining
congrogations at the Arnold's Grove Love-feast. Bro.
J. H. Moore officiated.
Those who subscnbed for the Microcosm and have
not received it, will please infonn us. It is desired that
all receive the paper regularly.
The Southern Illmois Orphan Home will soon be
ready for occupants. It is located at Cerro Gordo — the
home of brother John Metzger, the friend of children.
D. B. Rat comes out in the Baptist Flag with a
lengthy article on the Stein and Ray Debate. It !■! an
excellent advertisement for the Western Book Exchange.
Eldeii David Frantz, of Cerro Gordo, Illinois, favors
Wt>ecial Annual Meeting, and names Wooilford Co., 111.,
as a good place to hold it.
Bkotheu Henry Lander, of Bringhurst, Indiana,
writes: "Seven baptized in this church since Annual
Meeting, and one reclaimed."
Just as we go to press we leave to attend the Love-
feast at Naperrille, Ilhnois, Saturday 1.5th. Would en-
joy a Communion meeting every Saturday.
Foun persons baptized in the Panther Creek flllmois)
church during the Love-feast Oct. 7th . One of these the
daughter of brother C. S. Holsmger, of Marshall county.
The Brethren of Woodford county, lUyipis, had an
excellent Communion. Brother ChristianT-Gish, father
of Rufus Gish, aged ninety years, attended meetmg and
commimed.
Brother Sharp comes over into our sanctum almost
daily after school and spends an hour or two with us, and
thus drives away care and helps us turn over a new lo af
for the next daj'.
Brother John Metzger left home the 15th inst. for
St. Louis to continue sounding out the Word in that
city. It is joy to the soul to hear him relate the Lord's
doings among that people.
Each subscriber for one year will be given free, a copy
of the Bretheen at Work Almanac. They will be
ready by December 1st. Send in name early so you may
get the Almanac in due time.
Each mail brings us gratifying assurances f jr nest
year's Work. A number promise increased lists, and
new fields are teing canvassed in order to disseminate
the truth among the unconverted.
Brother Emmert Eshelman was chosen deacon in
the Coal Creek (Illinois) church Sept. 10th. His friends
of the Mt. Morris College will be pleased to hear of
his field of usefulness being enlarged.
Beo, Daniel Vaniman, of Virden, 111., writes: "Pleas-
ant Communion Oct. 10th, at West Otter Creek. Elec-
tion for minister and deacon. Charles C, Gibson chosen
to the ministry, and David TseS, deacon.
The Philippian Lesion Leaf will be discontinued until
Apr. 1st, next, as there are not enough schools holdinj;
over to justify piinting it. Brother Sharp gave us good
notes daring the Summar, and our patrons may expect
tliem to be equally a.^ good next year.
God blessed the Shannon, 111., Love-feaet, for each
member who communed seemed filled with joy. Sixte«o
ministers present. Bro. T). R. Kby officiated.
Our desue is to send forth a paper that will lead the
unconverted to turn to Christ, comfort those who are
away from the main body of the church and rarely evf r
hear the Brethren preach, and as a medium for the holy
brethren to communicate with each other.
A "Mountain Norilvl" is in contemplation in
Floyd county, Virginia. It is to be located on the Blue
Ridge 2500 feet above the sea level— a high school in-
deed. Nine trustees are pushing the work to comple-
tion- It will not likely be ready before Sept. 18*2.
Dk, H. W. Thomas of the M. E. Church has been ex-
pelled from that church for heresy. He taught doctiine
contrary to his church, and of course created confusion
thereby. He can appeal to General Conference, but dare
not preach in the interval between this and the meeting.
Brother S. T. Bosserman and wife are both pros-
trated with typhoid fever. They both have our heart-
felt sympathy in this their affliction, and we pray God to
help them to bear it all patiently, and ptrmit them to
remain with us a little longer; for they are workers in
the vineyard, and workers are needed. The latest infor-
mation is that they are some better. Brother W. C.
Tc<^tor Is ^ith thorn.
Those who desire to secure books from the Cassel Li-
brary should send for a Catalogue from whicli to select.
It is a pamphlet of fifty-four pages, containing the
names of thousands of books, old and new. Among the
niHnber are about 2,000 German works. Price 30 cents.
Address, D. L. MUler, Mt. Morris, HL
Some churches make their ministers grow in grace
and help bear their burdens by occasionally chastising
them severely. Though the outward appearaece of their
ministers be plain and neat, yet for the neatness they arc
required to make acknowledgements. No wonder divis-
ions follow in the wake of such ungoiliy work.
The Soutliem Illinois District Meeting the 4th .ind
5th inst., was marked as pe euliarly pleasant and enjoy-
able. Harmony of action and good feeling prevailed.
Daniel Vaniman, Moderator; A .McClure, Reading
Clerk; and B. B Whinner, Secretary. D:.niel Vaniman
and Jas. R. Gish were chosen members of Standlhg Com-
mittee for 188!.
The October number of the 3i /'.Tycosm is oat; and it
is filled with live reading matter The editor has work
enough for several men. In addition to editing the Mi-
crocosm, he is called to meet the scientific attacks upon
his uew departures. And then there are professors of
physics who have accepted his theory on sound, and they
require further information. All these draw heavily on
Mr. Hall. The Microcosm and B. at W. one year for
^1.75.
An elder in Indiana in a private letter says of the
Beaverdam and Miami party's work: "Some places
they have made fearful trouble in families. The hus-
band goes one way, the wife another. One old brother
is nearly crazy, and will likely be taken to an insane
asylum. Paul saw this work in his day and gave the
warning to 'mark those who cause divisions and offenc-
es contrary to the doctrine of Christ and avoid them."'
In addition to this, wo are informed that Samuel Kinsey
is in Indiana seeking to draw away disciples after him,
and is causing confusion and distress. Brethren, look
to your ways, and see where you strnd. Go not in the
way of destruction, but stand fa-:t in the Lord.
We learn that Samuel Kinsey is visib'ng churches in
Indiana, trying to persuade members to join his party
and leave the church of the Brethren. 0 that the Lord
may deliver his people, and turn peace-breakere into
better work! Kinsey and his associates are doing just
what we predicted in No 31 of B. at W. would come to
pass. Husbands are spiritually separated from wive.s,
daughters from mothers, mothers from sons, and sorrow
and distress follow as a mighty river. If the history of
those disruptionists were written, it would shock the
senses of all good people; for it is an awfvd thing to
make division among friends. We caution our brethren
against doing anything rashly. Be kind, though you
are dlitrcssed. "Chaiity behaveth itself not un^ecmlv."
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THE BBiETIIKEISr ^T ^WORIi.
f-OT tbo Bretlirea ut Woiiv -
CONSOLATORY.
BY DANIEL BRIGHT.
Beloved, on earth we all do roam
As pilgrims aad as strangers;
We know this world is not our home,
'Mid sorrows, griefs, and dangers.
But Jesus did for us prf pjre,
A heavenly m&n5ion, bright and fair,
To be our home forever.
Here oft we bid a sad farewell,
To loving on3S who leave us;
We mourn and sigh, but canaot tell,
Why Grod sho'ild thus bereave us.
We fail to sae ths cords of love.
By whxcli our hearts are drawn above,
By faith we may behold them.
By faith. Ah yes! by faith I say.
We truly may behold them;
And more than this, by faith we may,
"Yet, strand by strand unfold them.
By faith we see ia every move.
How the mysterious hand of love,
Seeks our eternal welfare.
Then let u? s 3"^ faith, hope, and love,
And never v/oiloiy pleasures;
Draw sweetest comforts from above.
In heaven lay u^i our treasures;
And soon <?/ifch them ourselves we'll be,
Where loved cn-^a gone before we'll see.
In glory with our Savior.
For the Brethien st Work.
A HYMN FOE THE FIRST DAY OF
THS WEEK.
BT JAS. BVAM8.
When from the dead the Lord did rise,
He burst the bands of death.
And gave a pkdge by which to know
That life is more than breath.
Uprising from the darksome tomb
He broke the power of sin.
And opened free the gates of grace
To all who'll enter in.
Death could not hold the Son of God
Within its dark domain.
Beloved of God, he raised him up;
Our faith'b no longer vain.
He who had the power of death
Was vanquiBh'd in the strife.
Beneath our feet he'll bruised be.
And we'll be crowned with life.
When Jesus comes in glory bright,
And sits upon his throne,
Redemption's work will be complete;
The starry crown is won.
Most men take least notice of what
is plain, as if that were of no use; but
puzzle their thoughts, and lose them-
selves in those vast depths and abysses
which no human understanding can
fathom.
For the Brethron at Work.
ISOLATED.
BY L M EBT.
WE often hear the sympathetic ex
pression, "Kemember us in our
isolated condition." The tone or man-
ner of expression indicates a loneliness,
and those only know the full meaning
of the term who have been taken
away from places where they could
meet with the saints once, twice, or
three times each week, to a place where
they are deprived of this soul strength-
ening blessing. There are two ways of
understanding the meaning of words —
one by theory and the other by actual
experience. Those who have been tak-
en from places that are dear to them
only know the full meaning of these
words. They then sensibly realize what
it ia to be blessed. The absence of those
who are of like precious faith is keen-
ly felt.^iiThe soul often yearns to meet
with (irfd's people, and though God is
everywhere, yet there is not that intens
ity of feeling that exists where the
saints are numerous. While constantly
associating with those who are of "like
precious faith" there is a feeling gener-
ated that enervates the soul wonderful-
ly. The Christian goes out in his full
strength and copes successfully with ad-
verse powers and is not baffl -d by the
fiery darts that are hurled at him from
all sides. But when deprived of these
blessings and surroundei by that which
tends to lessen the soul's devotion, and
nearly crushes the nobler part of man,
the Christian often feels as if all had
forsaken him. Bat at such times comes
the gentle voice of God spef-king
strength to the soul. The Christian is
encouraged; with renewed energy he
goes forward, firmly determined to con-
quor or die in the attempt. He re-
members that earnest and sincere hearts
have been praying for him. 01 blessed
thought — when the Christian feels that
warm hearts are concerned about him.
Though hundreds of miles from the
main body, his prayers and the prayers
of dear ones far away, form an arch,
and upon this tender invisible cord flow
the throbbings of heart to heart. Ab-
sent, yet present, unseen, yet seen; sep-
arated, yet united. Thewe thoughts
strensfthen the isolated one; his droop-
ing spirit revives; he drinks deep at
the altar of prayer and goes forward
with humble boldness, manfully fight-
ing the b-attls of the Lord.
Though this isolation is painful to
the Christian, there is another isolation
more painful to the sinner, and that is
isolation from God. The Christian can
well bear the separation of kindred
spirits, but to be isolated from God is
painful in the extreme. The sinner
does not now feel it, but there is. a time
when the fact will be pressed home.
When he will stand before the great
white throne and hear the voice of God
say in tones that fall heavily on the
ear, "Depart from me, I never knew
you." Ah! then would he give mill-
ions of worlds for an inch of time to
become a favored one of God. But —
too late, too late — he hardened his heart
in the day of provocation, and now the
one who once befriended him, laughs at
his calamity and mocks when his fear
cometh. He is banished forever from
heavenly felicity. Dear friends, kindly
I entreat you in Christ's stead, be ye
reconciled to God. Heed the gentle
wooings of God's spirit, and it will be
well with you at the final day.
Harlan, la.
For the Bretlirva at WoiK.
THE SECOND OOMINQ OF CHRIST
AND MILLENNIAL BBIGN.
BY JAMES EVAHS.
STJMBBE VIL
rpHE only sure basis of a future and
■■- unending life is the promise of
the Redeemer, "I will raise him up at
the last day." If I live ye shall live
also. The assurance "That he is alive
forevermore," and has the keys of Ha-
des and of death, is to us more com-
forting than volumes of scientific reas-
oning on man's mental or dual nature.
We rest on the promise of eternal life
to all who hear the Shepherd's voice
and no metaphysical reasoning can
make it more certain.
We are not compelled to take the
petal of a rose and weave out of its
structures an argument for immortali-
ty. The buzzing of the insect or the
emissions of sound are to us dumb ora-
cles proclaiming man's future being.
What if science teaches a dual nature
in man, she teaches the same for the
meanest insect that crawls on the earth.
We want to know if our future exis-
tence is personal identity or reabsorp-
tiou into the divine essence. The
promise of Jesus that if we hear his
voice and obey him we shall never per-
ish but b6 raised up in the last dayj set-
rVHl^ BEElTIIKE^q^ ^T l^OES:.
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ties this question forever. "We shall
know as we are known."
Among those who believe in the re-
living of the dead are two classes. 1.
Those who claim that the entire hu-
man family will be raised at one or the
same time. 2. Those who claim that
the righteous only will be raised at the
return of Christ. We believe the lat-
ter to be the true one. There is no pos-
itive evidence teaching; the fir&t view,
while on the other hand there is mnch,
both in the sayings of Jesus and of the
apostles to sustain the latter. The time
to be rewarded or recompensed is not
at death, but when the S-^n of Man
comes in the glory of the Father and
at the resurrection of the just. Matt.
19: 27; Luke 14: 14. There were some
who would be accounted worthy to
ob+a'n that age to come and the resur-
rection out from the dead (ek nekroon).
If all came forth at the same time,
how could the resurrection of the j ust
be out from the dead ? True, Jesus says
the hour is coming when all in the
tombs will hear his voice, those having
done good to a resurrection of life; and
those practicing (praxontes) evil to a
resurrection of j udgment (^Kriseoos)
This is not unusual in the Scriptures, to
connect events which are really sepa-
rated by centuries.
The resurrection of all lakes place
in the day of the Lord, but that day is
at least a thousand years in length. In
Isa. 9: 6, 7 the child born and the King
sitting on the throne of David are real-
ly ages apart.
Paul is in perfec'^ harmony with Je-
sus. He says: "As in Adam all die, so
in Christ shall all be made alive, bat
every man in his own order. Christ
the firstfruits ' afterwards they that are
Christ's at his coming." 1 Cor. 15: 23:
24. Here none are raised at the com-
ing of Jfsus but they who are Christ's,
afterwards the end, when all power and
authority shall be suVgected to him.
Again, he says "if by any means I
may attain to the resurrection out frc m
the dead." Phil. 3: 11. The word ren-
dered resurrection is not the usual word
anastasis, but exanastasis, having the
prefix ex out of, and can have no other
meaning than selection out of many.
Paul's earnest desire was to attain to
the resurrection of the dead. This
must refer to the better resurrection of
Heb. 11: 35. The visions of John con
firm the same view. We have in Rsv.
20 a succession of great events. Baby
Ion has fallen, the beast and faLe
prophet are taken and cast into the
lake of fire; Satan is bound and cast
into thfi abyss, then thrones appear, and
those who set on them have had part in
the first resurrection. The occupants
of these thrones were once dead, but
are now alive and judgment is given to
them, that is, the judgment and angels.
iCor. 6:2, 3. What John saw was
not the revived spirit of martyrs, but
real men, persons blessed and holy, who
now reign with Christ and judge the
world.
A chain of indubitable testimony is
thus presented, every link of which is
so strong that no force of criticism can
break a single link.
The first resurrection stands associat
ed with a cluster of thrilling events
ushering in the great day of the Lord
With Babylon's doom, the marriage
of the Lamb comes, then the millenial
kingdom. Bat the better resurrection
precedes every man in his own order.
The fiistfruits, James 1: 18; Rev. 14
4, The firstfruits are described as vir-
gins in whose mouths were found no
guile. They are the few chosen out of
the many called, even those who have
crucified the flesh with its aft'ections
and lusts and who have renounced the
friendship of the world. The man who
seeks to rule now or be great in this
present evil world will not be counted
among the blessed and holy, but will
be judged with the world. The man
who unites with the world in its self-
government is not fit for the kingdom
ot God and can have no part in the first
resurrection. Did the apostles or any
ot the brethren then attend national
elections and vote for pro consuls, em-
perors or rulers ot any kind? The only
politics they were interested ij? were
those relating to the kingdom of God
and his righteousness. And why should
tbey ? Their only weapons were spir-
itual and heavenly. The Divine Foun-
der of the church would not permit
them to draw the sword. How then
could they record votes to support a
man for whom they would not fight ?
Now this first resurrection brings us
to the marriage supper of the Lamb.
What pen can describe the raptuious
scene? We sit down at the King's ta-
ble to partake of the royal banquet.
The King's Son is there. He leads His
Bride into the royal pavilion. His ban-
ner over her is love. He girds him-
self for the feast and comes and serves
the guests. The Bride is all glorious
within; her immortal garments are fra-
grant with odors breathed from the
eternal throne. She is blessed forever-
more, because she is holy. To share
the glory of the first resurrection is the
prize for which we run. Let us so run
that we may obtain. Shall we lose
this glorious prize?
1'<JT thy Brethren at Wort-
A SKBTCH OF MY EXPBKIBNCB.
BY S. 1. LAYTOU.
TN the first place I would say that I
-■- was brought early into the Method-
ist Eyificopal church. My parents be-
longed to that church ever since I can
remember, and I always thought they
tried to live a Christian life; for daily
the Bible was read to the family by
either father or mother, and we all bow-
ed in prayer around the family altar,
and often my heait was touched by the
prayer that was oflFered up in behalf of
their wayward children. Right here I
would like to impress upon the mind
of every parent that it is certainly their
duty to form a family altar of prayer
daily, for we are taught in Luke 8 : 23
that we should deny ourselves and take
up our cross daily and follow Christ,
"Train up a child the way he should
go, and when he is old he will not de
part from it." Prov. 22: G. I think
there is no other way we can have ?
better influence over our children than
to offer them up daily to the Lord
around the family altar. Although we
may become discouraged, at times and
think our prayers avail nothing, ye
we know not the hearts of our chil
dren; we way be slambering ip
our graves before there be a change in
the life of our children; but "The pray-
er of thi righteous availeth much,"
and if we search the Scriptures and ar-
obedient to God's commandments, oui
works will follow us. But I see in th..
B. AT W. that there are two ways ot
reading the Bible, and I think I used to
read it the former way; that is, "G
through it blindly and unintelligently,
in obedience to the feeling that it is
our duty to read it daily.
While I was at home with my parents
I never had an opportunity of hearing
the Brethren preach, not because my
parents would object, but because there
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THE BRETHUBN A.T ^o±iK:.
were none near enough. The first Breth-
ren minister i heard was Daniel Shive-
ly, of New Paris, Elkhart Co., Ind.
He preached in the Lutheian church
one mile from my home, a little over
two years ago. 1 think he must have
preached on the ordinances; I don't re-
member, but I recollect he spoke of
obeying all the commandments and
mentioned Feet-washing and the Holy
Kiss, as he quoted Scripture that you
never hear any other minister quote
(outside the Brethren) at least I never
did, and I was inclined to believe it be-
cause I knew it was there, and had al-
ways been taught to believe the Bible;
but never hearing any of those passa-
ges he quoted talked about, my mind
was not drawn to them. While going
home and meditating on the sermon, I
remember there was a young couple
bshind me that were members of a
church, and one of them began to make
light of a certain part of the quotations.
They were not talking to me, but that
was too much for me — to hear the
Word of God spoken lightly- of, and
that too by a professor, and I spoJse out
and said, "That passage is there and
you can't deny it." The reply was, "I
know it's there," and said^no more. I
often wonder how a professor can make
light of those commands that the
Brethren hold to, and be a devoted
Christian.
I think Ihat sermon was the means
of me reading my Bible in a different
manner. During the Winter I had been
attending a protracted meeting and
gave my letter in, as I had not had an
opportunity before, for my husband
was a non-professor at the time we were
married and did not care about going
to town to meeting much, and I, too,
became careless, and did not live as a
Christian should. But that Winter I
went a few times with one of our neigh-
bors, and then my husband took me.
One evening brother Simpson, the
minister, said that he thought every
Chiistian ought to lift his hearts to
God in secret prayer and ask him what
he would have them to do in his vine-
yard. 1 wanted to do something, for I
knew I had not been living right,
and right there in the church I
asked God what he would have
to do, and jmt that moment something
seemed to say, Have family prayer.
Reader, you may think that was an
easy task, but for me it was the hardest
cross 1 ever bore. I thought I couldn't
pray before my husband, and prayed
again for God to give me something else
to do, but that was my duty, and noth-
ing else was given me. It was more
than a week before i could make up
my mind to obey.
The Lutherans commenced a meeting
in our neighborhood, and the church
was new and members rather weak and
timid. 1 told brother Simpson 1 feJt it
my duty to go to their meeting if I
could do any good, for I felt an interest
in the salvation of my neighbors' souls
and also that of my husband, and there-
fore attended their meeting. Their
minister was a young man. When he
called for any that requested the pray-
ers of the church to come forward and
occupy the front seat, two ladies went
He then wanted the members to come
forward to aid him in prayer and sing
ing. But no one responded, and I felt
very weak myself; but had determined
to do something for Christ, and went
and talked to a neighbor woman that
used to belong to the M. E. Church, and
told her I thought we had better go
forward and help do what we could. I
saw she was like myself — felt weak and
timid ; but she and I went forward, and
after singing the minister called on her
to pray. I could see her tremble. I
then thought if I had lived right, I
might have been strong in the Lord,
and could have taken her place; but I
knew if I were called upon, I could do
no better, but was determined to do
what I could if I broke down in the at-
tempt. But I was not called upon to
pray that evening ; but every evening 1
went forward and prayed for the seek
ers, and as yet had not erected the fam
ily altar. I felt condemned, and night
after night I would resolve to make an
effort, and fail. I would go far enough
sometimes to read a chapter, and fail to
go any farther. Finally I returned
home one night resolved to make an
effort even if I failed. I read a chap-
ter and then requested my husband to
kneel in prayer with me, but it seemed
as though words failed me. I presume
it was almost the weakest prayer ever
made to God. I felt as though it was a
failure in my first attempt, but was de-
termined not to give it up, and went in
secret prayer to God, and promised if
he would aid me and remove that tim-
idity, I would serve him while I live,
and I thank God he did help me and
make me bolder in his work. But my
husband was still back in the world,
and I greatly desired his conversion. I
talked some to him, but thought it did
no good. I told him 1 would go with
him in whatever church he wished +o
go, if he would do better. I prevailed
on him to go forward for prayers, but
he said every time he went forward he
could do nothing where so many were
praying, and felt harder than ever. I
then told him if he could do better
alone I wanted him to read the Bible
and pray in secret.
{To he continued')
Fot the Brethren at Work.
MXJSHBOOXil CONVERSION.
BY 8. Z. SHAEP.
A MUSHROOM is a plant that grows
-^ up suddenly, often in a single 1
night and soon dies and mingles with 1
the elements from which it sprang. For^
this reason, things that come into exist-
ence suddenly, and quickly return
whence they came, are called "mush*
roomy."
Conversion means a change of state
or condition. As a religions term it
means a complete change of character?
and a transfer from the kingdom of Sa-
tan into the kingdom of Christ. There
are three elements in conversion. Jf'trst,
a change of mind based on faith — ac-
cepting Jesus Christ as the Son of God,
and his gospel as the Christian's law or
rule of conduct . (Matt. 16: 6 ) Such a
change of mind as that in Saul's case is
an example. Second, a change of heart
or of the affections, based on repent-
ance, and a renunciation of Satan with
all his pernicious ways, — sorrow for sin
and hating what we once loved of it,
and loving things we once hated. The
case of the penitent Jews mentioned in
Acts 2: 38 is an example. Third, a
change of relation, based on immersion,
a coming out of the world of sin, (2
Cor. 6: 17) an entrance into the king-
dom of Christ (John 3 : 5) a covenant
with God through Christ (Heb. 12:24),
and a signing of that covenant accord-
ing to Matt. 28: 19.
Any one of these elements lacking
leaves conversion incomplete. The dis-
ciples at Ephesus (Acts 19: 1-6) lacked
faith in the Holy Ghost, though sincere
at heart and were baptized, yet their
conversion was imperfect. Simon the
sorcerer (Acts 8: 13 and 22, 23) believ-
ed and was baptized, but had not re-
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629
pented, therefore had neither "part nor
lot" in the kingdom of Christ.
Cornelius believed and had his heart
turned to God, but was told to send for
Peter who would tell him what he
ought to do, (Acts 10: 6) and Peter
commanded him to be baptized, (Acts
10: 48) because without this baptism
his conversion would have lacked the
relation to Christ.
That which we denominate mush-
room conversion generally lacks the
second element, change of heart and
sometimes both the second and third.
I remember at a certain protracted
meeting one hundred and sixteen were
reported hopefully converted (I). In
less than six months after, I asked the
Superintendent of the Sunday-school
how many of that number were faith
ful, and he said, "twelve." The rest had
wandered back, and, mushroom like,
had mingled with the elements from
which they had sprung. The trouble
in their case was, they were not con
verted by the Word of God. There is
no true conversion except by the agency
of God's Word. Ps. 19: 7. Those who
are converted by the so-called "grave
yard stories" and are baptized in the at
tend ant excitement, wilt like a mush-
room under the noonday sun whenever
the pleasures of the world and its
temptations are brought to bear upon
them. "For this cause many are weak
and sickly among you and many sleep."
1 Cor. 11 : 30. They were born before
the proper time and are sickly children
in the household of God and often make
a great deal of trouble when they min-
gle again with the worldly elemen ts
from which they came.
True conversion and its fruits will
form the subject of another essay.
For ttaa Brethren nt Work.
SOLID FOUNDATIONS.
BT C. H. BA18BAUGH.
SOMEBODY must know before any-
'^ body can believe. I believe all
that God knows, but know not all that
is clear to Him. Scientific investigators
find nothing . in nature but thought
written in multiform hieroglyphics of
matter. If not some Infinite Omnipo-
tent Mind had preceded them, there
would be no explorations to make and
nothing to find. The same God that
made the soul and regenerates it, also
made the water to symbolize its regen-
eration, and the wheat and grape to
represent the joy and communion of the
higher life. All that is, was in God
before it was projected into tangibility.
Not an atom or arrangement in the
Universe was absent from the mental
programme of the Omniscient from
everlasting. Jehovah is the source and
sum of all law and being. When God
said the Word was Christ and "in Him
was life" — all life. Every utterance
was the expression and impression of
law. He that sins, sins against law
and by law. "The law of sin and
death" is the law of God, but not the
sin. The psychology of God and man
and angels is alike. All mind is in his
image, only not aU invested with a shell
of clay. Whatever thinks beyond the
grave proves there is a conscious be-
yond. God is in mind, and this is the
solidity of responsible being, and of
the organization and order of Zion. The
Divine incarnation is the complete fill-
ing out and regulation of the finite
with the Infinite. God in the flesh did
not allow even a little finger to escape
the regnancy of Deity. So large and
important an item as dress may not be
relegated to a non-christian department
of our nature. When our distinguish-
ed Bro. Bashor so positively pronounc
ed "dressing for Jesus' sake a delusion,'''
he struck blindly at the corner-stone of
the Universe and of religion. A Chris
tian is Christian all through and all
over. Christ could not pare his toe
nail save as God incarnate. Neither
can the saint. "Whether, therefore, ye
eat or drinh, or whatsoever te: do, do
ALL to the glory of God:' Did Paul
mean that everything was to be done
^br Jesus' sake except dressing? "I
speak as unto wise men ; judge ye what
I say." Such' license is a wide and fa-
tal breach in the continuity of life.
Christ was no hybrid. He was the
Word made flesh , and the whole of hu
man nature was subject in Him to the
sway of Deity. He that dresses not for
Jesus sake, dresses for the devil's sake,
and so of all else we do.
If there is so little certainty and sol-
idity in Christ that we cannot know
whether we must be loTiolly Christian
he might as well have left the flesh to
its own sovereignty and not made it the
shrine of Divinity. When a person
claims his dress as being outside the ju-
risdiction of God in the flesh, he cannot,
in principle, claim that his heart is the
throne of Divine royalty. There is no
schism in the body, and none in the
economy of Christian life. The new
creature in Christ is hid, not partly but
entirely, in God. His garment is dyed
in the blood of the Lamb. His linen
is pure and white, and not a thread but
shows the flesh-slaying, flesh-sanctifying
process of Calvary. 0 it is marvelous
and sou] -harrowing to me beyond all
utterance, that for the sake of a little
carnal license, people will make ship-
wreck of their eternal interests, and fill
the church with confusion, division, and
sorrow. Why not be as willful as we
can be by knowing only God's will?
Why "confer with flesh and blood" at
all? Has any good ever come of if?
Only one mind, one will, has right to
rule — God in the flesh, not of eighteen
centuries ago, but of to day. The foun-
dation of God standeth sure, He knows
his own, "they walk as He walked."
They are dead, risen, and reigning with
Christ over themselves, kings and
priests unto God.
EIOHES OF THE BIBLE.
TT is a Book of laws to show the right
-■- and wrong ; a book of wisdom that
makes the foolish wise; a Book of Truth
which detects all human errors; a Book
of Life which shows how to avoid ever-
lasting death. It is the most authentic
and entertaining history ever published,
it contains the most remote antiquities,
and the most remarkable events. It is
a complete code of laws; a perfect body
of divinity; an unequaled narrative; a
Book of travels; a book of voyages;
the best covenant ever made; the best
deed ever written. It is the bast will
ever executed ; the best j,te&tament ever
signed; the young man's best compan-
ion; the school-boy's best instructor; the
ignorant man's dictionary. It promis-
es an eternal reward to the faithful and
believing. But that which crowns all
is the Author, "with whom there is no
variableness, neither shadow of turn-
ing."—-S'eZ.
^ ■ ^
Nothing can honor God so much as
believing him.
If we would stand, Christ must be
our foundation.
Commending a right thing is a cheap
substitute for doing it, and with this we
are too apt to satisfy ourselves.
6kiO
TJdLE BRETHREN ^T "V^ORK.
From Zion'fl Wfttcliman.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
BT A LADT.
LETTKK lU.
OUR first visit was to the Wierfz Gallery of
remarkable and original picture?. One
represented Napoleon in hell, Burronnded by
demons and fitting visions of the hcrrors
of war and carnage, and its victims up-
braiding him. Another a hugs picture of a
struggle of giants. One was so contrived that
the spectator peeped through a half opMi
door, and was startled at what he supposed to
be a woman with a single garment, and eazicg
at jou from an opposite door, which she appear-
ed to have shrunk behind to avoid intrusion —
a wonderful and marvelous illusion, or cheat.
Again, the picture of two beautiful girls open-
ing a rude window and presenting some flow-
ers, and were so arranged that whatever po-
sition the spectator took, they were still facing
him and holding out their floral off^^rings. An
aperture invited you to look in, when lo, a
gronpe, groteEquely clothed, arrests you, and
one more life-like, is winking and moving. You
start back, and on investigating it more closely,
find that by some ingenious arrangement of a
looking-glass, you yourself have been supply-
ing the face of the figure. Everywhere are
the most astonishing practical jokes imagin-
able. Some would absolutely cheat the spec-
tators, although prepared for surprises; but 39
soon as you understand and are on your guard,
they will lose their power to draw your atten-
tion from the really great works of the old
masters. I singled out one— the "Triumph oi
Christ" — and seating myself on a divan before it,
endeavored to concentrate my whole thoughts
upon the grand idea of the artist, as he had
portrayed it on canvas before me. Christ, the
central figure, with outspread arms in the form
of a cross, and before Him, fleeing into the
darkness, were ignorance, sin and wretched-
ness, in every imaginable form. Taking the
places lately occupied by those now disappear-
ing, were joyous, happy looking things, with
floods of light falling upon their upturned
faces. While studying this picture in detail, I
felt irresistibly drawn, as it were, to turn my
head and look at a large picture on my right,
which I had not noticed before seating my-
Eelf at this. Turning my head for a moment,
there was the gigantic form of Polyphemus
with the wicked eye in his forehead, looking so
malicious that involuntarily I sprang from my
seat and was about to rush from the room,
when one of the ladies of the party, asked me
if I was ill. I rej'lied that I was not, but was
startled for a moment by that wicked eye.
She said a number had been affr*cted by it in
the same way. Although the paintings are
considered very fine, I did not care to prolong
my stay longer, and was glad when the party
rose to leave.
Prom the gallery we went to visit the lace
manufactories. The thread used is of the finest
flax in the country, and costs from three to
four hundred francs a pound. The spinning
is done in a darkened room, with a beam of
light admitted only upon this thread, through
a small aperture. The lace makers sit in a
darkened room, with but little light admitted-
eaeh at a window. Some were at work on
lace which had occupied more than a year, and
was still unfinished. We were told that it
took four years to lesrn lace making and the
best and most expert workman could earn but
two frances a day, or about forty cents, and
■ hat they lose their f yesight very early and
often become totally blind.
Tae most intBreiting church in Brussels is the
Cathedral of St. Gudale, tlie principal wonders
of which are its painted windows— one repre-
senting the last judgment, and the pulpit
which IS a wondrous work of the carver's ait.
Upon it is a group reprts^nting the expulsion
oi Adam and Eve from the garden oi Eden
The pulpit is upheld by the tree of knowledge
and above it stands the Virgin Mary holding
the infant Jeans, who is striking at the ser-
pent's head with a er- ss. The tracery of the
foliage, the carving of the figures and orna-
mental work, are beautifully chiseled and very
effectively arranged. After the sittings of the
Bourse, we visited it and found it much finer
than the one at Antwerp. The interior is in
the form of a Latin cross. Twelve gigantic
Corinthian columns sustain the cupola. At
the sides are smaller pillars which support
galleries leading to rooms on the first floors.
At the farthest end of the cress are four
large allegorial carviatides. The pavement is
mosaic, tastefully arranged, acd the lighting is
by sun chandaliers which inundate the dacora-
tir ns with a flood of light.
We passed through the palace gardens, and
visited the house of Parliament, and went to
the Hotel de Ville, where was held the revel
the night before the Battle of Waterloo, where
"Belgium's tapital had gathered her beauty
and chivalry." Its pyramidal tower rises to
the height of 363 feet, and commands a fine
view of the battle field of Waterloo, which
many of the gentlemen of our party visited.
In the court of the hot^l there is a beautiful
fountain formed of dolphins in bronze, and
river godi in white marble.
After having visited every place of interest,
we made preparations for a visit to Cologne.
Leaving in the morning at four, we spent the
day in riding through a country much finer
than between BruE:Bel8 and Antwerp. Instead
of large fields of grass or grains, the fields are
small and alternated, atid of irregular shapes —
sometimes square, and then curved, and again
ia pirallelcgram shapes, and as grains are now
ripening, this alternating gives a pleasing
variety to the landscape, on which we never
tire of looking. The viewis continually chang-
ing, as changes the scenes of a kaleidescope.
Cologne is the oldest town on the Rhine,
and is built with long, winding and narrow
streets, along the river. A bridj;e of boats and
a stone bridge span the Rbine from Cologne to
a small town opposite; the city seems to have
considerable business activity. It is called the
city of pc'rfumea, and needs all the perfume it
manufactures to render the atmosphere of its
streets at all supportable to one sensitive to
unpleasant smells. It is the only city or place
that we were not sorry to leave. We entered
it weary from a long ride in the cars, and after
a night of refreshing sleep and a gO' d break- 1
fast, went out to visit the great Cathedral!
which has been in process of construction
sines 1248, and is still unfinished, and striking-
ly suggestive of the vanity of human aspira-
tions.
Fiom tbo Bil'lc Banaor.
'ENTERTAIN STRANGERS."
"Be not forgetful to entertain atrangers; for thereby
some have entertained angela unawares." — Heb. 13: 2.
A FRIEND of mine odcj remarked that
"tramps," were always invited to his
table, furnished with a 'square meal," and a
napkin. Had they come three at a time I
don't know what he would have done; but we
know what Abraham's conduct was when three
strangers appeared at the doer of his tent.
They were not told that there was nothing
cooked, they were not turned off with a cold
bite and a moral lecture against vagrancy, but
A brabam washed their feet, while Sarah got
up a good warm farmer's dinner, of tender veal,
hot cakes, butter and milk. Had Sarah found
fault, and said sue had enough to do without
feeding tramps, she would never have known a
mother's joy. Such hospitality brought to
that household the blessing of heaven, and
Isaac, the child of promise.
The strangers jiurneyed on. Two ot them,
at evening, appeared to Lot as he "sat at the
gate of Sodom." Here they were invited to
tarry for the night. Again their fret were
washed, and "he mads them a feast." They
were hardly through with their supper before
all Sodom was in a rage. What was the mat-
ter? Why, the idea of feeding strangers was
never heard ot before in that pagan city. And
is there no hospitality among heathen? Sel-
dom, indeed, to strangers. One of the maxims
of the ancient heathen world was "man is a
wolf to a man he does not know." In the early
days of Christianity an astonished pag,aa ex-
claimed of the Christians, "They love each
other without knowing each other." Such
unheaid of humanitv — no, let us not call it
humanity but Christianity ; for wlere the re-
ligion of Christ is noc known, such hospitality
is not practiced among heathen. IF, sometimes,
infidels of Christendom treat strangers with
kindness and sympathy it is only because they
reflect the teachings of Christianity.
Says Tertullian: "All men love their friends,
Christians alone love their enemies."
Justin, martyr of the secoad century, charged
paganism with being destitute of compassion
for strangers, saying: "Our religion requires
us te love not only our own, bat also strangers,
and even those who hate us."
We have associated in our ideas of a shepherd
life, more of tenderness and manliness than
with most other callings. In the story of the
Savt^n Maids of Midian, the UDkind treatment
tbey received from the shepherds, stirs our in-
dignation whenever we read the second chap-
ter of Exodus, but it is only illustrative of the
lack of pagan hospitaity. The chivalrous
"Moses stood up and helped them, and water-
ed their flocks." Such gallantry c^mes from
those who have a knowledge of the Fatherhood
of God and the brotherhood of men."
CouBAGsisof the body and mind: that of
mind is the greater.
THE BRETHRBIISr ^T 'WOM'^.
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UABT 0. NOEMAN, M SUEtIB, MINN., - PDITBE38
LIVE SOBSRLY.
WE are taught by the Gospel how to lire —
we are taaght to live soberly, righteoae-
ly and godly. These three words tell ns our
duty to oarselves, oar neighbor, and our God.
To live soberly, is not only to abstain from
drnnkenness, which is a damnable sin; but
from all ezcessi^s in eating, drinking, and other
bodily indulgences. It is to be sober and mod-
erate in our passions, our recreations, our
speech, our dress and nhole behaviour. It is to
be temper^ite and moderate in all lawful things,
as using the world and not abusing it, — using
it as pilgrims and strangers, not making it our
rest or portion; but making all worldly com-
forts secondary things, subservient to the in-
terests of our souls, and the glory of our God;
this is to live soberly.
The apostle Paul, when giving directions to
Titus, both for his doctrine and life, speaks of
the necessity of soberness. Not only does the
apostle eojoin soberness upon the aged, but
also upon the young. In the first part of the
second chapter of Titus, Paul begins thas: "But
speak thou the things which become sound
doctrine. That the aged men be sober; the
aged women likewise." Likewise what? Why,
that the aged women be sober, and that they
be in behavior as becometh holiness, that they
may teach the women to be sober, to be dis-
creet, that is, to be prudent, cautious of what
they say and how they conduct themselves.
They should also be chaste, keepers at home;
the young men likewise exhort to be sober-
minded. The apostle begins with aged men,
second, of aged women. Certainly the female
sex is the band of anion to society. The vari-
ous relations she successfully fills, as of dangh
ter, wife and mother, are of vast importance,
and capable of the greatest advantages to man-
kind, especially as the means of forming the
human character in life. It is a fact beyond
doubt that the world to-day stands in great
need of leaders; both of men and women. No
wonder the young of our land are so light-
minded when the heads of the families are
leadiflg them in the path of levity.
The Great God, seated on his eternal throne,
beholds every individaal of all the milaons of
mankind, and none of their actions can be con-
cealed from his notice. 0, what a world of
iniquity does he behold! If Gcd does not
speedily punish the sins of men, }t is not be-
cause he is not displeased with them.
Dear reader, the Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ requires, of yon and all others, soberness,
hence, if you give a candid and serious atten-
tion to God's Word, and put what you learn
therefrom into practice, the world certainly
will be no worse oflF for yon having lived in it.
Ci-rtainly the Word of God presents to our
minds the most serious subjects in the world —
death and judgment, heaven and hell are seri-
ous things; hence they should be seriously re-
gardfd. A light and trifling mind should not
be brought to the Word of God, We hope,
dear reader that you will consider seriously the
-u* ject now before yon. Let each say in his
heart, have I regarded the Word of Life, with a
candid, serious, devout, diligent, believing, joy-
ful and practical attention; if not so, surely
my negligence of my best interests, and my
contempt of the Great God who speaketh from
oeaven, is criminal and dangerous. 0, thou
who hast tie key of David, wao openeth, and no
man shuttetb, exert in me a sober mind
that I may live righteously and godly in this
present evil world; may you who are now favor-
ed with opportunities of reading and hearing
the Word, make good use of them, lest they be
finished before you are aware and the benefits
designed by them not received. Kememb^r
that "to be carnally minded is death ; but to be
spintually minded is life and peace." M. c. N.
MUST TELL IT.
A STORY was told of a New Zsaland girl
who was brought over to Eagland to he
educated. She became a true Christian. When
she was about to return, some of her play-
mates endeavored to dissuade her. They said:
"Why do you go back to New Zsaland? yon
are accustomed <o Eogland now; yon love its
shady lanes and clover fields. It salts your
health. Besides, you may be ship-wrecked on
the ocean. You may be killed and eaten by
your own people. E very-body will have for-
gotten you."
"What," she said, "do you think that I could
be content with having got pardon and peace
and eternal life myself, and not go and tell my
dear father and mother how they can get it too?
I would go if I had to swim there!" (^N.)
TO THE LADIES.
dire to utter a bad wod, or even ent rbain an
evil thought, in the society of virtuous and pru-
dent yoang ladies?
Seeing, then, that their mfluenos over oar
sex knows no bounds, how great is their re-
sponsibility; and how many, alas! bestow too
little thought upon it, or viU not think at all.
Ladies, to you we look wi> b cor fidence for the
removal of the prevailing vice in our country.
This you can do by ceaam^ 'o associate, and on
every proper occasion oiscountenanciDg the
vain, the drunkard, the libertite, and profane;
convince them that you disprove of their con-
duct, and that, so long as they continue to be
the authors thereof, they must of course expect
to incur your d>'cided disapprobation. Such a
course, universally and Htrictly carried oat,
will effect more for the improvement of society
than a public lecturer on morality, stationed
in evsry city, town, and village throughout the
land. ■ {N.)
A JOYFUL SERVICE.
MAN is the sport of circumstances. It is a
fact which cannot be controverted, that
the character of every man, to a greater or less
ext^^nt, will be inflaenced by and assume the
same general features of the character of those
with whom he associates, and particularly ot
those whom he loves or respects. Bat there is
a certain class of society (I allude to the ladies)
who exert a peculiar influence over us, para-
mount to — yes, I venture to say, exceeding
that of all others with whom we associate.
In the several capacities of mother, sister,
wife, or daughter, they may almost be said to
hold our destinies iti their hands; but much of
the weal or woe we experience, and the good or
evil we do, or cause to be d ine, in life, depends
greatly upon them. Independent, however, of
the ties of consanguinity, affinity, or alliancp,
and merely considered in the abstract as ladies
how unlimited their power over us, and what a
vast amount of good may they not accomplish,
by encouraging every virtue, and pertinently
exhibiting their disapprobation of vice and im-
morality in whatever garb it may be clothed, or
by whomsoever it may be practiced.
In this way they may render themselves the
happy instruments of causing "the wicked to
forsake his way," and reclaiming licentious,
wandering youths from the paths of ruin and
disgrace. WhTa is the young man who has
not actually become callous, aU'j lost to every
finer feeling ennobling our nature, that would
• •T^7H4.T business are you in now?" asked
If one young man of another.
"I am working for Christ," was the reply.
The friends had met aft.;r a brief interval of
absence, each to find the other changed.
"An honest, but not a paymg, work. Yon
will need to work for the world as well as re-
ligion. You always said you meant to be a
rich man, an irtiuential man; but you have
started wrong for that. Large drafts upon
your time, your purse, and the sacrifice of
many plans, are demanded by this religion of
yours?"
"I have started just the right way, my friend,
to reach wealth, influence, and all the earthly
good I have so foolishly boasted I would have.
I have sacrificed nothing, but gaiued all the
things, i will try to prove ail things."
And the young man did prove it nobly to
his friend and to the world. In his business
relations, in his intercourse with the world, he
stood firmly upon the Rook which he had chos-
en for his foundation, and many, whose shel-
tsr had been early washed away, looked up to
his secure dwelling, and built on the same
Rock. Religion was his every-day dress, and
no Sabbath cloak was needed to cover its soils;
for prayer and watchfuln-.as kept it pure day
by day. To give as God had prospered him, of
wealth, of time, of talent, was a part of his
joyful service,Jand God.gave him back in re-
turn four-fold. {N.)
SATAN.
IF the personality of Satan be not a vital
principle of your relig' on," I do not know
what it is. There is only one dogma higher.
You think it is saff, and 1 dare say it is tashi-
onable, to fall into this )as and really thought-
less discrimination betw:eu what is not to be
believed. It is not goo;J i;.i«te tj believe in the
devil. Give me'a single ai-g ament sg-iinst his
personality which ia not applicame to the per-
sonality of the Ddity. Will you give that up?
if so, where are you? (N)
The human constitution cannot be amenr e3
by a two-thirds vote.
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THE BKETHREN AJT "WOKK
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
OCTOBER 18, 1881.
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PAPERS AND SCHOOLS.
WE clip an article from the Gospel Preacher
relative to what a paper should publish
It contaias grtins of wisdom worthy of our
consideration; and we bespeak for it a carefu)
perusal and a general application. Oat here
we cherish and nourish it; but take liberty to
carry the thought a little further.
A paper is a airror reflecting the ideas, the
hopes and fears of those who control it and
contribute to it If those who control ic and
fill its pages, are actuated by unselfishness, and
seek to glorify God in their thoughts, their
bodies and their spirits, then the paper is a re-
flector of God's will and an advocate of the
pure and the good. On tbe other hand, if a
paper is givan tc gossip, opinions and specnla-
' tions, it should be sent out as such and not
under the plea of Christianity. No paper can
accomplish good, and honor God by giving out
as facts that which is purely imaginative
or based on evil surmising and unreliable
rumor.
But papers among the Brethren do not alone
mould sentiment, but the schools where our
children are educated also give direction to
feeling anl charactier. It ia undeniable that
teachers have much to do with leading in
public thought. To them the children are
committed during the greater part oi the time
of mental development, and many opportuni-
ties are given the teacher to imprint his feel-
ings and thonglaks upon the young and tender
mind. This is not only so in colleges but true
of onr common schools. It is important, then,
who teaches onr children and ichat is taught
them. Not a few of the Brethren's children
are led away from the plain, practical truths of
the Gospel by the district school-teacher.
Should the district schools, therefore, be abol-
ished? No; but efforts should be made to se-
cure better teachers — to put good men and
woman at the head of tchool affairs. Over the
common schools the Brethren have but little
control; but when they can have a voice in the
selection of teachers, they should see that men
and women of judgment and noble habits are
selected. Bat in colleges controlled by Breth-
ren, what shall be taught and who shall teach
may be prescribed so as to maintain the prin-
ciples of the Gospel. And such owners are
responsible to the church the same as editors ol
our papers.
What would our readers think if the Bbeth-
HESr AT Work should choose an influential
brother as its chief editor, and then hire a
Presbyterian minister to edit it — to select the
matter and oversee the work generally ? Do
you think it would long remain an exponent
and defender of the Brethren's church ? Do
you not think considerable Presbyterianism
would insinuate itself into the crevices and
corners at first and eventually out into the
room itself? Of course if he were a shrewd
office editor, he would not say anything about
Presbyterianism under the name Presbyterian,
but he would infuse his theories and dogmas
in a sly manner — at first not perceptible to the
uninformed, bnt finally in a bolder and more
open way. Much of it would be finely sugar-
coated and labeled "Christ." You see it would
not do to engage a Presbyterian nor any other
sectarian to control in the absence of the editor.
He might make a very good clerk, but as an
office editor he would be dangerous.
Again suppose the Brethren at Waterloo, la.,
should start a college and engage some influ-
ential brother to stand at the head — some one
who knows but little about school work, but
has influence in the church; and then, engage a
Presbyterian to do the work of the school — to
attend to chapel services, and even to preach
occasionally — to look after the pupils, to grant
excuses, to classify them and determine what
books shall be used — in short to control the
school, would it be likely to remain a Brethren's
school? Do you think the ardent Presbyterian
would pass by the opportunities of engrafting
here and there a little Presbyterianism?
Would he not imprint his denominational
ideas in his controling the school? As a mere
teacher he could do but little of this; but as
governor his chances are unrestricted. The
owners of our colleges should indeed guard
this point if they would make their school a
blessing to the church.
Schools purporting to maintain the princi-
ples of the Brethren may be made a power for
good. No enemy should be permitted to silent-
ly and ruthlessly undermine the tonndation of
Gospel order and divinely-revealed principles.
Great promises were made concerning these '
schools by their originators; and we call their
attention to these solemn obligations. Unless
they be strictly observed and the hallowed prin-
ciples of the church respected, we shall be call-
ed upon to warn our beloved Brotherhood of
the danger that it may guard its best interests.
We wish all to do good; for doing good means
succfis; but for any evil work we can have no
sympathy.
WHO KILLED GARFIELD?
EXPRESSIONS and ideas have emanated
from pulpit and press in a manner calcu-
lated to lead to the conclusion that God killed
President Gaifield. Many of the expressions
we believe were made without due considera-
tion. Are we to infer from those writers and
talkers that God incited Guiteau to sboot the
Chief Magistrate? This is what Gaiteau says;
and the way many ministers and writers put
it, leads in the same direction. We regard all
this as erroneous; and now since the people
have had time to reflect, we regard it befitting
to call their attention to some Bible facts.
Turning to Job 1: 6-12 we are instructed as
follows:
Now there was a day wlien the sons of Gyd came to
present themselves fceforo the Lord, and Saian came also
among them. And the Lord said unto Satan, Whence
comest thou? Then Satan answered the Lord, and said,
From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up
and down it. And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou
considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in
the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth
God and escheweth evil? Then Satan ansivered the Lord,
and said. Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast thou not
made a hedge about him, and about bis house, and about
all that he hath on every side? Thou hast blessed the
work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the
land. But put forth Ihy hand now, and touch all that he
hath, and he will curse thee to 1 by face. And the L;rd
said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power:
only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan
went forth from the presenoe of the Lord.
Satan came among the sons of God before
the Lord. A discussion ensued regarding Job;
and Satan charged God with protecting the
man of God. To prove the fidelity of Job,
God withdraws his protection in part, and Sa-
tan goes at him with haste and destroys his
sons, daughters and property. Having failed
to turn Job away from God, Satan again seeks
the Lord and says if he will "touch Job's bone
and fltsh" he will curse. Then God says: "Be-
hold he is in thine hand; but save his life."
Here God withdrew his protection over Job's
bones and flesh, bnt held his life in his hand.
Satan's power was limited. He could go no
farther than God gave permission, or had with-
drawn the hedge.
Again, in 2Chron. 18, the devil went before
the Lord and expressed a willingness to be a
Ijing spirit in the mouths of Ahab's prophets.
God withdrew his protection, and the lying
spirit went in. Why God did so, is unknown
THE BRETHREN ^T WORK.
68H
to as. Tbia is one of the mysteries; bat be-
cause it is mjsteiious to ns, is no proof that it
is unreasonable.
Now we do not believe God shot Garfield.
or is responsible for his shooting;. A destruc-
tiye spirit sought to enter into Guiteau, and
God permitted it to go in by withdrawing his
protection. The result was, Guiteau shot the
President. Why God withdrew his restraint
over Guiteau is unknown to us. If men will
harden their hearts, and give heed td seducing
spirits and doctrines of devils, no doubt God
will withdraw his restraint and let them go.
So did he, we believe, with Guiteau. Whtre
G d withdraws his divine hand, you may be
sure the devil will go in and occupy. But
why does God withdraw his protection? That
is unknown to mortal man. Then we mutt
stop. The limit of knowledge is set here. The
bounds of philosophy are reached, and we can
give no reason.
God shoots nobody. This is the devil's busi-
ness. God did not shoot Garfield, nor cause
him to be shot; but Guiteau shot him and the
devil moved him to do it. Satan having done
it, God will turn it into a blessing for the na-
tion. For the blessing which follows, let God
be praised; for he alone can bring good out of
evil. All men abhor the evil deed; yet God
■will still lead if we trust him.
There is a wide difference between God's
causative decrees and his permissive decrees.
God caused the worlds to be formed; he permits
pestilence to visit the earth to destroy mill-
ions of human btings, Gcd caused Christ to
come into this world for he so loved it; but he
anip[ J permitted him to be slain by the enemy.
Gcd will not deny himself: he is true, and all
his laws are perfect. Hence we conclude Guit-
eau shot Garfield, and the devil caused him to
do it.
SiSTEB Delilah Petra nee Tombaugh and her
husband have settled down in the wilds of Ore-
gon beyond theBocky Mountains. Sister De-
lilah was brought up by Bro. Stein and was one
of the family tor many years. About the first
of last May she married Mr. Petra, and with him
left for the West. Three weeks later Bro. Stein
left for Europe. Sister Stein is here, brother
Steiu in Europe or Asia, sister Delilah out in
Oregon — thus tbose who six months ago were
one family, are separated thousands of miles.
OUR REFLECTOR.
— I FRESUMIG that the editor's sickness last
week prevented him from gathering the usual
amount of items for the first page. The read-
ers could assist the editor considerably by send-
ing suitable items for this department.
— I do not know just yet what to think about
the "Special Conference" proposed. Its legali-
ty might be called into question, yet it is evi
dent that something should be done to prevent j we read the Word, aim to obey it, and in this
the false accusations that certain parties are
circulating against Annual Meeting and the
general Brotherhood. Hundreds of honestly
disposed members are being led astray by the
conning craftiness of deceitful and unreliable
men, who seem to have nothing in virw save
their own personal glory. There is traveling
over the Brotherhood, a class of men who
make it their business to "sow discord among
the Brethren." They are separating father
and son, mother and daughters and making
general havoc of union and peace wherever
they are permitted to get a lootho'.d. These
men seem to have but little money for mis-
sionary work; but when it comes to sowing
discord in the church, and tearing down what
has already bsen built up in the name of the
Lord, they seem to have both time and money.
Certainly such men ought to be exposed by
name, that the public may know who they
are.
— I find considerable food in the first and
last parts of Bro. Balsbaugh'a "Fundamental."
The term "progressive" is very improperly ap-
plied. A "Progressive Christian" is one who is
approaching still nearer to the Bible — one who
is moving toward the Bible and away from the
world. If he is moving towards the world —
trying to dress like the world, falling into the
evils of the world, he ceases to be a progressive
Christian in any sense — his progression is in
the wrong direction, it is away from the Bible
and the farther he goes the worse he gets.
Progression is all right if it is only in the
right way. If it makes people more humble,
more honest, more consistent and more obedi-
ent to every part of God's Word, then it is all
right; but if it makes them high-minded, sell-
willed, proud, boastful, and disobedient to the
Bible and the church, it follows that there may
be considerable progression, but very little
Christianity.
— Bro. Myers' 'Hearing God" is so different
from the other parts of the paper that it is re-
freshing to read it.
— "A New Sect" shows that the truth is at
work in St. Louis in a very healthy manner.
The article sets forth some of our principles in
a very satisfactory manner. The brethren hav-
ing the missionary worl in charge in St. Louis
want to keep striking while the iron is hot; it
will not do to let the work lag. The young
church is now growing and needs to be care-
fully fed and nourished till it has sufficient
strength to care for itself. Too many churches
are crippled in their infancy for want of proper
care.
— Bro. Thniston Miller's article is just the
right thing at the right time. The reforma-
tion has already been made in Northern 111., —
very little is said during the time of the feast4
way let our actions, apeak louder than words to
the people. I have long since been convinced
that there is too much boastful preaching at
the time feet-washing is going on. A few ap-
propriate remarks from the brother offioiating
will often do more good on such occasion than
long loud sermons. Besides, much preaching
tends to prolong the services to too great a
length.
— I must pass unnoticed several articles,
among them one from J . S. Flory, that opens
up a good field for a careful writer. I must
leave the question till presented by another
occasion.
— The editor's lengthy article tells some
plain truths that people are not very much in-
clined to obey after they do read them — they
will talk and write about parties all the same.
But if we were all Christians in deed ard in
truth, there would be no "factions" among us.
Still these different elements are virtually un-
called for; if they -would act with the general
body, as they ought to, we wo-ld have the
most glorious organization on earth. By and
by, those who are withdrawing may learn a
lesson.
— In regard to the use of musical instruments,
Bro, Moyer seema to make no distinction be-
tween the manner of worship in different dis-
pensations. In olden times instruments of
music were used in religious worship and they
will also be used in the future kingdom when
there will be no temptation for using them in
a sinful way; but in the present dispensation
we are to sing with the spirit and the under-
standing. There is no instance on record' of
the apostles, or any of their converts osing
musical instruments in their religions services.
As the New Testament says nothing about the
private use of such instruments in the family,
I will also remain equally silent for the pres-
ent, believing that a proper understanding of
the manner of worship in the three dispensa-
tions will enable the true worshipor to do about
what is right in the present dispensation, being
always careful to give no unnecessary offenae
to any.
— Bro. F. C. Myers writes an interesting
letter front St. Louis. That brother who threw
his tobacco and pipe away immediately after
he was baptized, saying that he had no more
use for them, did juat what I would like to see
a host of our ministers do. The correspond-
once throughout is unnsually interesting.
Same of it is rather lengthy, however. When
reporting our travels, I see very little use in
telling where we ate dinner, how many acres
of land this man has, who had the kindness to
take us two miles to friend so and so, and a
threat many other things that are of no interest
whatever.
—This No., reports forty^ persons recently
received into the church by baptism, and thirty-
four others received sometime ago, making
seventy-four baptisms in all. Let the good
work move on, and do not fail to report what
the Lord is doing for his cause among the peo-
ple where you live. — J. H. uoobe.
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THE BKETHIlBlSr ^T IVOJiiK:.
Fr- ni the (^ospel Preacher.
WHAT A PAPER SHOULD PUB-
LISH FOR THE GOOD OP
THE CHURCH.
THIS is a subject of great importance to the
churcb, because there are certain kinds oi
writing that excite a feeling of strife among
brethren. To publish things that tend to di-
vide the feelings of brethren will do more harm
than good. There are ether kinds of writing
which have a tendency like novel writing, ex
citing the feeling of curiosity, to hear some-
thing that agitates the mind with new and
9 range thoughts, — Athenian-like, to learn ol
things that miike no improvement in their con-
duct or usefulness. To publish all the tronblef-
that occur ia a church or family, like a police
journal, giving all the bad things that are dom
in the church: such writing will do more harm
than good. If one member in a family would
spread abrosd every little error, telling all the
wrong done in a family, his course would ht
aninjjry to tne family, and no good to him-
splf. But it would be food for the gossiping
world; so it is with writings which give 'h>
troubles among brethren; it does the churcb
harm; but it gives the enfmy plenty of gossip
and tends to weaken the ii fluence of th(-
church. For brethren to publish their diffi-
cnltias with each other in a public journal,
only makes their d fficulties worse, and icjaiet
the church they belong to, because it is in di-
rect violation to G. d's Woid. And it ia wrong
too, tor brethren to w ite articles to injure each
other. It is the most dangerous spirit that
can get into the writings of a brother to be
trying to tear some one down. It betrays the
spirit of jealousy in its worst f jrm. "He that
hate) h his brethieLi is a murderer." To mur-
der the character is the wo:st form ot murder;
it is persei. ution in its worst form.
To be in a church and writicg against ite
faith and practiot^, is another source of evil to
the church which will result in division if con
tinued. There is a legal way to reform the
practice of a church if it be wrong. That way
is by bringing before its councils the subject of
its error. In this way the church may be made
better and stronger; while this way of writing
against it, will divide and weaken it. Another
way in which the cause of truth may be injured
by writing is in light and frivolous remarks
about the truth or the church or the brethren.
This shows a want of sincere regard for sacred
things. It is hurtful to hear light and sport-
ing remarks about the most sacred relation we
subtain to Glod and to each other. Another
evil in writing is the manner in which laagn-
age is used to hurt soine one. When brethren
become regardless of other persons' feelings in
their manner of writing, there is a lack of
brotherly love which leaves many a bleeding
sore, time will never heal. This kind of writ
ing is far too often allowed in our papers; and
has frequently obliterated the feelings ot bieth-
ren, when there was no reason for it except the
harsh, unkind manner of writing. For the
good of the church, writing should be done to
improve the religious character and conduct of
the workers, to help them all to "grow in grace
and the knowledge of the truth." Writing for
our papers should be done in a kind and fra-
ternal spirit. Mild and pleasant language
may be used in writing which will show a
Christian spirit and result in good to the
church, making stronger the bands of union,
and binding closer in affections the brethren
who labor together in one Cf-mmon cause.
The writings in our paper should bf of that
kind, which tends to encourage the church in
faithfulness to every datv, and encourage each
member in every got d work. We need en-
couragement to do more for the salvation of
mankind, and less to kill, and slay, and fight.
Try to save peop e with love and encourage-
ment, to do good in every way, to every- body,
when it is in our power to do so.
Another thing in our writing to do good, is
to take a strail/t-forward course in showing the
principles of Ciiristiaoity in all its graces, not
stopping or turning asid« to attack or reply to
every one who may take a different course.
We should write nothing that' should work
against the interest and good inflnence of the
church; if we have a matter of dissatisfaction
we should take it to the councils cf the church,
not spread it abroad in our writings. Our
papers should work to secure ha-mony, and
give peace to every part of the Brotherhood.
Tj muke public attacks upon brethren through
the papers, stirring up ill feeling is nothing
better than the spirit of political parties. We
should see the evils in their contention, and in
our writings take the opposite course, working
tor peace instead of war. If our peace princi-
ples are not in our writing, we contradict our
profession of them.
Tor the Brethren at Work.
CHIPS PROM THE WORK-HOUSE.
BY DANIEL ViNIMAX.
U r) ELOVED think It not strange concern
X) ing the fiery trial which is to try you,
as though some strange thing happened unto
you." 1 Pet. 4: 12. The trials of life are er-
rands of mercy to temper the metal we are
maae of. Without trials we should not know
our capacity to do or not do.
Men and women who pass through the
world "on flbwery beds of ease" «,re like shad-
ows, they leave the world but little better
because they have lived in it.
The holy prophets, Jesus and his apostles
furnisli us good examples of patient endurance
and trial. From them we learn how, through
trials of the good, the world is made better.
Trials are benefactors to all who meet them
with true courage and fortitude. Good metal
becomes brighter by being much rubbed
Spices smell sweeter when pound -id. Some
herbs grow best and spread most when tramped
upon. Stars shine brigntest in deep darkness,
tie is the greatest philosopher who takes the
nndnlations of life as' they come and turns
them into the best possible advantage without
fretting and scolding because things are not
thus, or so.
The best men and women may as well ex-
pect disappointment, losses, and trials, for
Providence has for a noble purpose strewn
them along our pathway. All conEiistent ef-
forts to elevate and ennoble others through the
power of the Gospel, elevate and ennobl
worker and in effect will continue through
eternity.
"Praach tihe Gospel to every creature,"
means in the cities as well as in the country.
Hundreds of honest, hard-working poor in the
cities are tired of tbe wickedness around them,
a^d need the comforting influence of the
promises of the Gospel as much as any in the
country.
In St. Louis, through the efforts of the
Salvation Army, cond«cted on the Moody style,
some were made to desire salvation; but having
no church organization they were directed to
find homes in any of various branches of
Christ's church in the great city.
Now comes the work of finding a congenial
dome in some church in which all the require-
ments of the Gospel can be practiced as we
are taught in the Bible. After a long search,
the honest eeeker becomes discouraged beeause
he cannot find it. The style etc., freezes him
oat.
Now if the Brethren will not preach the
Gospel there and build up clTtircheg among
these people in which all the requirements of
•. he g «pel can be practiced by both rich and
poor together, who will? Ye who are at
ease in Zion, please answer.
Througn the efforts of some quiet workers,
a church of the Brethren is being gradually
and quietly established in St. Louis. Nuble-
hearted breihren and sisters in Southern 111.
who only needed it mentioned in their hearing
tnat means were needed to rent a hall in the
city to preach the Gospel in, came forward and
contributed means to rent a hall at $12.50 per
month. It is but about eight months since
the first sermon was preached by the Brethren
in St. Louis, and seventeen candidates have in
this time willingly came down iuto the great
Mississippi and were bufied with Chriit in
baptism to rise and walk in newness of life.
One being there before makes now eighteen
members in ail. Their first communion was
held in the hall the evening of Sept. lOch.
The hall being rented and paid for during
the month of Oot., more preaching is promised
them Oct 15th and 29th. The question arises,
what then? Do the brethren and sisters say,
contribute more means and continue the
preaching at regular intervals thtough the
Winter. I think inany will say, yes. If so,
please say it in a substantial way and send it
to F. C. Mvers. 913 Brookl'n St , St. Louis, Mo.,
or to Eld John Metzgar, Cerro Gordo, III. Any
means ttius 'contributed will be used to forward
cue Master's cause in St. Louis.
[Why are not those expenses paid by the
Domestic and Foreign Mission Board? It has
a large sum of money idle; and it seems fit that
the mission in St. Louis should be paid oat of
that fund.— Ed.]
■Urden, HI.
THK BRETHREN ^T ^VORK.
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J. S. MOHLEB,
Bditok.
All oommunications for thia department, Buoh aa qne-
rics and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
' due, Henry Co., Mo.
Will bome one please explain 1 Cor. 14 : 34. 35 ?
Why are women to keep silence in the cUuicn?—
Shall they not sing or pray or what shall they do?
A Bkothek.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Revelations V C. D. H.
rieaae explain the difference between a good
man ana a righteous man. Johnt Y. Snavely.
What are the seven spirits of God? 0. D. H.
Please explain Matt 24: 40. 41. It reads, "There
shall be two in the field ; the one shall be taken
and the other Itf t. Two womnn shall be grinding
at tlie mill; the one shall be taken, the other left
Lydia Zarner.
Will Some one explain the last part of the Cth
verse of the 8th cuapter of John: "But J'-sus
stooped down and with hii finger wrote on th?
ground," etc. How could he write on the ground,
wnen he was in tne temple? A Sister.
Bro. David Moore wants to know whether there
is more Scripture for an organ in a family than to
dance.
Why did Simon want the honor as mentioned in
those verses— to gain honor, fame, m oney, or what ?
Peter Brown.
For the Brethren at Wor* .
HAS MAN AN IMMORTAL SOUL?
QUERY ANSWERED.
Please give the true -meaning of the word
'closet." Matt. 6 : 6. Johs Y. Snavely.
THE Greek for closet is Tameion, defined, " a
chamber, closet, place of retirtmsnt and
privacy."
Christ, in psin^ the term closet, or its substi-
lute in Greek, had reference, not so maoh to an
actual closet, aa he had to a place of privacy.
This He did, to teach the people that in
prayer we should have nothing in view but
the honor of God. The Pharisees sought the
most public places to pray. Their obj ct in
this was that they might hare honor of
nun. This they got, and it was all they re-
ceived for their p'faying. It was all they pray-
ed for. Bat Chri( t would have us know, that
if we would be benefitted by prayer, we must
retiie away from the public gaze, where no eye
but that eye that never si eps, can see us, and
there make our requests known, and our heav
enly Father will leward ns openly. The rea
son that the door is required to be closed, or
locked, when we enter to pray, is, from the
fact, that we might go into our closets to pray,
and by purposely leaving the door open, to be
seen of men, we would be no better than the
Pharisees.
It does not matter whether we retire to the
closet or chatnber, or into the deep forest, or
caves of the mountain, — either of those places
are equally acceptable to him, provid d we have
nothing in view but to pray to our Father in
Eearet.
It has special reference to our individual re-
lations to ou' Heav^nly Father, and does not
embrace family worship, nor worship in the as-
sembly of the saints. J. s m.
No man can tell whether he is rich or poor,
by simply looking on his ledger.
Will some one please give the Scripture where
it is said that man has an immortal soul, or
it is said man has any immortality before the re-
surrection?
If man has got immortality, why is he exhorted
to seek for it? Eom. 2:7. A. B. CusHiNa.
""PHERE is no place in the Scripttrjs, where
1 it says: "Man has an immortal soul;" nor
is there a pisssge which reads: "Man has no
immortal soul." But tte whole tenor of
Christ's and the apostles' teachings, as also the
0 d Tebtament indicate that man has an im-
mortal spirit. And it is a harder task for cav-
ilers to show from the Scriptures with their
matarialiitic philosophy that man has no im-
mortality before the resurrection than it is fcr
expositors of the Scriptures to show that man
has immortality; that his personality, which, if
you please you may call immortal soul, or im-
mortality, will not be destroved in death
God is a spirit (John 4: 24) and the " Father
of Spirit;"') Heb. 12: 9) and Christ says: " I
came forth from the Father, and am come into
the world, and go to the Father." (John 16:
28). " I ascend unto my Father and your
Father, and to my God and your God. (John
20:17) And Christ exhorts the human fam-
ily to call on God as: "Que Father who art in
heaven."
In the parable of the prodigal son he repre-
sents thi wicked sinner and ungodly man or
woman as a disobedient child of the " Fath-^r,
which however must be born again to be hap-
py-
Though he joined himself to a oitizm of that
country, and, may in one sense properly be
said: "Yon are of your father the devil, and the
lusts of your father ye will do," nevertheless
he is the son of the Father."
Paul says that the Father of Spirits chasten-
eth UP, his childrer, for our profit, that we
might be partakers of his holiness. Heb. 12:
9, 10. He says, the redeemed, re-adopted child
calls him, "Abba, Father." (Horn. 8: 15).
Now, this Fatherhood is a. spiritual father
hood, and this childhood is a spiritual child-
hood. God is not the Father of our physical
organism, cur body, but He is the Father of
our spirits, and the Creator of our bodies. —
This spirit which is the essence of man, is not
destroyed in death, but only leaves this earth-
ly house to be clothed upon with our house
which is from heaven." 2 Cor. 5: 1-5.
God breathing this spirit or breath of life in-
to man's nostrils, he thereby became a living
soul,— a separate entity. It gave him person-
ality and individuality, rendering him an ac-
countable being— a being that choose for him-
self, right or wrong. He would otherwise have
beea as the brute creation.
Romans 2: 7 should be translated "incorrupt-
ibility." The same word occurs in the origin-
al in 1. Cor. 15: 42 50, 53, 54 and is translated
"incorruption." Man shall seek "incorrupti-
bility." or life in incorruptibility, because that
it the complement of redemption. All ^hey
who patiently continue in well-doing, are sane*
tified in th'i Troth, shall have part in the first
resurrection, where they are clothed with in-
corruptible bodies, and so shall not be hurt by
the second death. Rev. 2: 11. For the second
death has no power on tham. Re v. 20: 6.
But all those who will not be clothed with
incorruptibility, will fall under the power of
the second death. Danibl Bright.
THE CERTAINTY OF THE GOSPEL.
THE firmest thing in the universa is tha
cross on which the world's Redeemer was
crucifisd. Though shadows and gloom gather-
ed around that scene of suff-sring. yet the suf-
fering has passed and all gloom and dirkmess
have passed with it, and higher and brighter
than the sun shines forth the transfigured face
of our ascended Lord.
No eclipse will ever shadow this effjlgent
truth, " Whoso believeth in me shall have
eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last
day."
We come to-day into the cross jof Christ,
and lay our hands on his eternal strength. —
Thousands before us have done it, and found
Mst.
Tremulous age has trusted here and lost its
weakness. Patience has resorted here and
found its confidence. Suffering has fl h3 for
help, and discovered its strength. Ten thou-
sand times ten thousand, and thousands of
thousands, when passing through the prostra-
tion and mystery of death, have turned an eye
and put forth a hand to the croes of him who
was lifted no to draw ail men unto him, and
smiles of confidence have driven away the
shadows of the grave.
Come to day and lay your hand upon the
cross and say, " I know whom I have believed ,
and that he is able to keep that I have commit-
ted unto him against that day."
Stand by the cross, and leaning upon its
strength, exclaim, " I am persuaded that neith-
er death nor life, nor things present nor things
to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other
creature, shall be able to separate us from the
love of God, which is in Christ Jesus, our
Lord." ,
The Flavian Amphitheater at Rome, called,
the Colisisum, was erected by the Emperor
Flavus Vespasian, after his return from the
Jewish war, A. D. 72. Many thousand Jews
who were mtlde captives in this war were em-
ployed on the Coliseum. This colossal struc-
ture was oval in form, its length being five
hundred and eighty feet, and its breadth four
hundred and seventy. It was externally sur-
rounded by three rows of arches, raised
to the height of one hundred and fifty
seven feet, and above these a row of pilasters.
The whole was crowned with a heavy attic —
This immense building resisted for many cen-
turies the ravages of time, and is now a dilapi-
dated ruin, only because vandal hands despoil-
ed it, and made it a quarry from which to ob-
tain material for mode.n churches.
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TilB BltETHEBlSr ^T W^ORIC
€otmpUma,
Xotes By the Way.
Through the kindness of Bro. S. C. Price,
we were given a team and carriage to convey
my family and self to Lanark. L^^ft Mt. Mor-
ris on the morning of the 5th inst., at 7: 30 A.
M., and arrived at our sister's, within one and
onf-halt' milts of Linark, at 11: 30 A. M.
Pound all well. After dinner we went to Lan-
ark. On reaching the city we were made to
think of the time when we lived there. We
always liked to live there. It is such a pleas-
ant place. Various iaprovements have been
made there this Summer. There are some nice
buildings going up, some of which are finish
ed.
After being in Lanark about two hours we
starffd for our brother's, and arrived there at
4: 30 P. M Remained there oyer night.
Oct. (). Started for the Live-feast at Ar-
nold's Grove. Arrived in good time, and found
a goodly number there. At 1 P. M. the
meeting was opened by J. H. Moore. After
prayer, D. M. Miller was the first to preach
followed by J. H. Moore. We were not per-
mitted to remain during examination services,
we having taken wife and children out to
her folks.) In the evening quite a large num-
ber gathered around the tables of the Lord to
partake of the broken emblems and shed blood
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The
meeting closed at 8: 30 P. M., after which we
went out to our fathei-in-law's to stay all
night.
Oct. 7th. At the hoar app■^inted, meeting
was opened by Enoch Eby, who also led in
prayer. D. B. Eby and D. M. Miller did the
; peaching. In the afternoon we went to my
wife's sister's, and Bpsnt the rest of the day
and night there.
Oct. 8. Came part way home. Staid at J.
E. Rowland's for dinner. In the afternoon we
j went to Lanark again, and spent a few houTs
I in the city. Staid all night at G. H. Rowlands',
j and had a pleasant visit there.
Oct. 9. Tock dinner at my sister's. At 1 P.
M. we stai-ted for home. On the way between
Maryland Station and Mt. Morris, we saw
I smoke a piece from the road, and when we got
! closer we found that it was a house burn-
ing down. It belonged to Isaac Kanffman. It
seems all the folks were away attending a fu-
neral, and some one saw the fire, but when
they got there they could save scarcely any-
tting. Cause of the fire unknown to us.
Arriyed at home at 5 P. M. Pound all well.
Taking everything into consideration, we had a
pleasant visit, and it did us good to get out of
the office awhile. S. M. Eshelman.
Noi-theru Missouri.
Last week brother P. E. Whitmer gave us a
synopsis of the Northern Mo. D. M. Since
then brother Evans sent a report. We glean
the following additional news concerning the
holy Brethren out there.— Ed.
"We formed a number of new acquaintances
around Whitesville. Here we saw brother
Benry Bashor, father of S. H. Bashor. We
preached three discourses in the Whitesville
church, and on the following Thursday we
started for Honey Creek church, Nodaway Co
We forgot to say that brother William S^ll
and C. C. Root were appointed evangelists .to
travel the coming Winter. To meet expenses,
it was agreed that each member in the district
contribute fifteen cts. True, a few may not be
able to pay this, but others can contribute a
little more, and thus the amount needed could
b- easily raised. Brother John Bosserman, of
Polo, Ca dwell Co,, is our Treasurer. It wfs
also agreed to meet expenses of sending a dele-
gate to Annual Meeting; that each member
pay twenty cents not only to meet the expens-
es of last delegate, but also to create a fund for
similar purposes. We trust that our Brethren
in the district will respond to the decision of
the District Meeting not simply by contribut-
ing fifteen or twenty cents to the missionary
work, but will feel it a privilege to do much
more. How willingly we tax ourselves for use
less gratifications. One brother informed us
that his tobacco cost him $16.00 a year. Will
we not lay up some treasures in heaven?
Andrew county has advantages of timber
and water abovu s )me other places. Corn is
about half a crop. In our next we will say
something about Nodaway."
Con.solidation.
LEITEE NO. V.
Inasmuch as brethren R. H. Miller and M.
M. Eshelman have brought before our minds
the consolidation of all church papers into one,
(see No. 3i B. at W.) we will give our view ot
t e matter as we have looked at it for a good
while. We are decidedly in favor of a eonsol
idation, but not such as have been heretofor*'
been Bssde— by one editor buying out another,
then the one who sells start another paper.
We think it is fast becoming, if not already,
a necessity for the union, peace, and harmony
of the church, that Annual Meeting take
charge of the press ana control it by some
plan, having but one office. We suggest, not
to oppose brethren Miller and Eshelman, but
because we think it would be good to have two
papers instead of one; but both to be printed
at the same office and by the same editors. We
think one weekly devoted to church news and
such matter as might be thought best; the oth-
er to be a monthly in pamphlet form of small-
er pages, convenient for reference, and more
suitable for binding when the covers are remov-
ed, and this paper to contain only such articles
as are worth preserving; such as the writings
of our abler brethren, debates and doctrinal
subjects that are clearly and ably handled, and
other matter that toe brethren would desire to
retain for future reference. The pamphlet to
have an alphabetical index at the closs of each
volume. We believe that a consolidation of
this kind would be far better than the present
condition of affairs. We feel quite sure that
Annual Meeting must sooner or later take hold
of this matter, and we believe the suoner the
"etter. J. W. Sodthwood.
LETTEE NO. VI.
Consolidation of our papers has been before
the Brethren, and after some thought over the
matter, we would give our views in short.
First, we think it has a tendency to bring
too much labor upon our Annual Meeting to
eive it to the general satisfaction of the Broth-
eihood.
Second, it would make Annaal Meeting re-
ponsible for all the errors committed by the
managers of it, etc. Upon the whole, we think
it best to have our papers as individual enter-
prises, and the editors to be responsible for the
papers, and not Annual Meeting. But we feel
to submit to our dear brethren and sisters.
K. Heckman.
The Tjoverfeast in Linn County, Iowa.
This was held according to announcement
on the 8th and 9th inst. Lately a number-
nearly one-half— of the members withdrew
from the church and adopted the Miami Val-
ley resolutions.
The seceding party at once organizsd them-
selves into a church, and expect to hold a Com-
munion meeting the 15th and 16 ih inst., wi h
those who will subscribe to the "Old Order" as
defined by their resolutions.
Of course the little band felt sad and much
discouraged when th^ir number was so rapidly
diminished. However after the line was drawn
those who were on the Lord's side collected to-
gether, and summoning all their energies, re-
new their vows to remain faithful until death.
At the command of the Master, they march on,
—appoint a Love-feast and extend a usual in-
vitation. Ten from Illinois, and representa-
tives from Blackhawk, Cedar, Clinton, Benton,
Muscatine, and Poweshiek counties responded,
contributing what they could to disperse the
gloom and gladden the hearts of the little band
of saints in Linn Co., Iowa. The foreign min-
isters present were Enoch Eby, J. H. Moore,
li-aac Barto John Zuek, Paul Wetzel, Aschen-
brenner of Der Bruderhote; Joshua Shnltz, aad
S. C. Miller. The Word was preached with
power and received with gladness.
It is to be regretted that few, if any, who
withdrew from the church were present. To
us their absence was very painful; for to some
ot them we have been bound by the strong ties
of affection. How we longed to see their
friendly faces, and grasp their hands in frater-
nal joy as b/ethren and sisters, the same as in
by-gone days, the memory of which is still
dear and cherished.
The night of the 8th, we spent with John
Bonebrake and family. He and «ife are among
the number that has withdrawn. We did not
talk with them concerning the action they had
taken, except remarking when we were prepar-
ing to leave for Sunday morning services, that
we would so much rather have them go with
us the same as of old, that it seemed wrong
not to see them with the rest. To this, friend
(Oh, how much we would rather say brother!)
Bonebrake replied in a very kind, though sor-
rowful, way: "It seemed we could not get along
together. We hope it may go better now."
As to our treatment from this family, it was
the same as it had always been, — the kindest
and best. Angels could not have been more
attentive to our wants. . May God Almighty
lead them safely through this wilderness of woe
into Immanuel's land, where the weary are at
rest and the wicked cease from troubling.
The attendance at the meeting was good and
THE BRETHKEOSr -A.T "VTOHK.
637
the attention better than we ever saw at th>-
place on a similar occasion.
The old eidT, Abraham Stamy, remains with
the fli^ck, over which the Holy Grhost made
him overseer. T. G. Snyder and J. C. Mller
serve in the alministratioa of the Woid
Both are humble brethren, willing servants,
and highly retp^cted citz^ns. Samuel
Book and DiD^'el Albaugh, according
to our informan' and recollection, were
the only deacons left with the church. Conse-
quently on first day of the Fea^t another, Jame'
P. Wilson, wa3 chosen and installed into said
office.
Truly this congregation is having its pil-
grimage through a '"vale of tears." It has an
experimental knowledge of "fightings withio
and without." In its infancy the Campbell-
ites ponnciid down upon it like a wolf upon a
sheep, but finding favor before the Lord the
wolf was put to flight. The s .ints then enjoy-
ed a brief season of peace in which their num-
ber was doubled. But soon the seeds of intol-
erance were sown, and fighting from within
bfgM. However the growth of the tares wan
slow until watered from the Beaverdam aud
Miami Valley clouds. Since then, they have
grown rapidly and produced copiously.
Truly this congregation should have the
sympathies and prayers of the Brotherhood.
Trusting in the promise of our Father that
all things work together for good to them that
love the Lord, we close, begging romembranc-
at a throne of grace. S. J. Haeeison.
Notes by the Way.
We left home on the 23rd of September to
meet with the Brethren in the Indian Creek
church. Story county. The Love-feast was
held the 24th and 25th. It was well attended,
and much respect manifested by all present.
The ebnrch is active: all seem to have the cause
of Christ at heart. Ministers present were
brother Levi Kinsey, from Indiana, Joseph
Trestle, State Center, S. Goughnour, John
Moats, Matthews, Des Moines Valley
church, Isaac Thomas, World's Grove church,
Story county, brother Miller, Poweshiek
county, and the writer. This church is presii?-
ed over by D. E. Brnbaker. His co-labortrs
are brethren C. Hillery, Henry Troup, the lat-
ter being advanced to the second degree of the
ministry, and Bro Franklin Pike was electtd
deacon .... Returned home the 20th. Found
all well. The 30th I smarted to attend a Feast
in Cherokee county, Oct. 1st ard 2nd. But
owing to railro?d misfortunes 1 did not reach
the place of meeting till Oct. 2Qd....The
brethren in Chtirokee have a fine country.
When we arrived at Aurelia and our eyes
glanced over the landscape, we surely thought
there must be brethren there, for you. always
find brethren in a good country. We soon
found we were not misitaken Had a good
meeting, and all ei joyed a gocd refreshing
from the Lord. Ministers present were Wm.
Etkeuberry, from Waterloo, and the writer.
Brother John Early presides over the flock
there; is actively engag»d in the work. As as-
sistants he has Rlias Leonard, Layman.
Brother E-irly labors hard for the welfare of
the church and for the benefit of his country.
Brethrea goiag there witi the ohj<ct of look-
ing up homes should call en him. His kind
family will surely make you comfortably....
We spent the greater part of our time with
our brother in-law; his wife being a sister, as
well as her mother; who has her home there.
We hope Jonas will not delay his coming to
the Lord befoi-e it is too late. . . . We must also
give a short account of the storm we had
through here on the 29th, which did much
<amage. The passenger train on the D & F.
D. road was blown from the track and seveii
persons were iij ired; some were bidly hurt;
nouses and barns were torn to fragment-i, ami
persons badly hurt; wagons turned over; grain
and hay stacks torn to pieces.
Boone, Iowa, Oct. 8th. John Diehl.
From C. D. Hylton. — Our Love-feast is
among the things of the past. Happy to saj,
all the sisters had on their plain white caps
We wash feet by the double mode, simply be-
cause we don't care to change. H. P. Hylton
officiated. N-'xt diy brethren J. B. Wrights
man, Wm. N- ff, and Samuel R jthroek preach-
ed. About 1,200 were in attendance. One baptiz
td on Thursday before. — Hylton, Va.,Oct 3rd.
From John Metzger. — Myself and wif'.
and sister Catharine Bl ckenstaflf and little
daughter started on 7th inst. for Hudson, 111.,
to attend the Ci mmunion there the 8th and
"Jjh Hdd a very pleasant meeting, with the
bast of order. I like to visit the church at
Hudson. Every member tries to do right.
Brethren and sisters, let us all try to do like-
wise. ... Was much pleased to meet brother M.
M. Eshelman and brother Edmund Forney and
their wives at the meeting. . . .Started for home
the 10th. We stopped off at Normal, and vip-
ited the O.phans' Home. There are about 435
children there, and are all well cared for. We
went through the building in order to see
every department. They have good schools,
with the best of teachers. Thus every eff rt is
being made to train the children right. — Cerro
Gordo, III, Oct. nth.
From Thurston Miller. — I have the pleas
nre of reporting one more season of rtjoicing
among some of the saints of God, that of the
Portage Communion, which took place on the
evening of the 8lh inst. Among the pleasant
features of the meeting was a good representa-
tion of our home members and an unusual
number from some of the adjoiinng churches.
The ministry from abroad was not so largely
r<spresented, but an abundance ef help was
present. Brother Walter Clark, from Cass Co.,
Mich., officiated, and though young and inex-
perienc^d in that kind of labor, did his part
quite well. The attendance of spectators was
as large as was possible to accommodate, and
it is said that many could not get inside the
hoiis3. I am glad that I can say that the or-
der and attention of the audience were the best
I ever witnessed at this place. There was no
word of reproof offered, and no occasion for it
given. But the really good news to tell is of
the addition, by baptism, of a brother, whose
influence for goud may be much Services
next day. Attendance uujsually large. Time
imnroved by brother J C. Cripe, of Cass Co.,
Mich. Thus another season hcs passed; andl
one that will long be remembered with pleasure
by many. And it is to be regretted if any-
thing should have occurred to mar the peace
and enjoyment of any present. — Warren Cen-
ter, Ind.
From Jestina Miller — We had our Love-
feast Oct. let and 2ad. It W8s truly enj liable
by all participants. Four ministering breth-
ren here from a distance who held forth the
Word with poj^er, causing saints to rejoice and
sinners to tremble .... In the morning before
preaching the voice of the ebnrch wjs taken
in regard to choosing a minister. All were in
favor of a choice. In the afternoon the votes
were cast, and two brethren run a tie. The
council of the church was sgiin taken and all
were in favor of aeceptins? both brethren.
Brethren Isaac Barnhiz-r and He.wett Taylor
were the chosen ones. They are bo h zealous
in the Master's cause, atd we wish them many
blessings in their ministeral laboi-s. Brother
George Hopwood wis forward' d to the second
degree of the ministry. May God best w
blessings uprin all Installaunn next morn'cg
before preaching by biother R bert Badger.
.... Received 'hreei bv baptism since the mid-
dle of July. — Deep River, Iowa.
From Emma Arnold.— On the 31st of
September, accompanied by four sisters and
two brethren, I lett my home in Allen county
en route for Person churca, Labette couatv.
During our stay there we made our home at
Bro. Garbers'; had a p'.easant visit there. It
rained most of the time during the meetinv;
but we held our meeting in a good tent. The
meeting lasted from Friday night till Sunday
night. Had good order and a good tirce.
There were brethren and sisters there from
different States Friday evening we listened
to a sermon by brother R. Edgecomb, follow-
ed by J. Paiton ard Wm. Edgecomb Sat-
urday morning we met early at the tent, ar d
listened to good singing by the brethren and
sisters. Meeting opened at 10 o'clock; preach-
ing by brother W. W. Reynolds, followed by
S. Hodgden and Paxton. Evening meeting
opsned with usual exercises. Had a pleasant
Communion. All was psaee and harmony.
We listened to addresses by S. Hodgen, W. W.
Reynold?, and R Edgecomb Sunday morr-
ing we attended the Brethren's Bible School.
Brother S. Hodgen is Superintendent, Sister
Emma Garber, Secretary. Addresses were
made to the school by elders Reynolds, Edge-
comb, ard others Were made glad to meet
bri ther Eiler, of 111., who was visiting his
children located near Parsons; also with many
other brethren, sisters, and friends Sunday
night we listened to a sermon by brother Iken-
berry, followed by brother Wm. Elgecomb.
Were much renewed in spirit for having done
our iaty.—Elsimore, Allen Co., Kan., Oct. 4th.
A MOUNTAIN south of the south fork of the
Clearwater, and about twe ty miles east of Mt.
Idaho, end gev^ntv-five from Lewistown, in
Idaho Territory, has b.^en in a state of eruption
since the 9th inst. Columns of fire and sm ike
several hutdred feet in bight have issued forth,
and rocks which fell several m-les from the
pl«ce of eruption have been telched forth.
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IMPORTANCE OF BATHING.
"For the life of flesh ia in the blood."
OS tne nature, composition, and quantity of
the blood, depends the condition of the
animal life.
If the texture of any muscle or organ le
divided into minats particles, it will ba found
to consist wholly of vessels contain.ng blood.
Even thos9 parts that do not af p -ar to consist
of vessels, such as the bony, cartilaginous and
teadoQOua textures, wiU be foand in the first
sta';e of their formation to have been similarly
composed. Hence the blood is not only a
treasury asd storehouse from which the sever-
al members are supplied with material they
call for; but it is the means by which every
one is enabled to live a distinct life his or her
own.
The states of the blood vary according to
the states of the mind. Excite a pleasurable
emotion and how quick is the cheek mantled
with a blush. We use these expressions: "It
froze my blood, it made my blood boil, my
blood was up to fever hsat," etc. We do boil
with rage, fraez; with horror, sicken with grief
and fear. Ho, too, is the mind aiiacted by the
states and conditions of the blood; a fever
causes delirium. The worn out, broktn down
globules of the blood should be expelled
through the great sluice ways of the system,
tne lungs, bowels, kidneys and skin; and when
net so expelled they poison and vitiate the
purer blood, and this is now considered one of
the most fruitful sources of insanity. A fluid
of arasz'ng complexity, holding in exqaisite
balance the constituents from which the whole
being ia elaborated, all delicacy of feeling and
nicety of thought depend upon its parity.
Mental perversions are caused by changes in
the properties of the blood, and it the poison-
ous products of bcdily waste are not constant-
ly swept from the system, the cerebral changes
are disturbed and the mind stup-fied.
F' lods, drinks, and drugs affect specifically
the passioQS and thoughts. To become exhil-
arated and i 'vons, man chwgas his blood with
wine, to exalt the sensations he takes hashish,
to abolish consciouaness oi pain he takes opi-
um or breathes vapors of chloroform.
In every species of animal the blord differs,
and it varies in every individual. 'For th>-
blood is the life; is a vital and sp'rituous flaid
in immediate cocn ctioi with the soul and with
changes of its states, results are prrdaeed
which aif^ict the very thoughts and affections.
In various hinds of foo s we eat- and drink
are contained that which may be d sengaged
by chemical action, for the nourishment of the
blond, and this is mainly done in the stomach
which process is termed chymification. Fn^m
the stomach, that portion which has not been
absorbed, is passed along to the duodenum
where it netds the gall and f trther on the pan-
creatic fluid, which converts it into chyle, when
it is alBorbed by the lacteal vessels, carried to
the thoracic duct, from which it is poured into
the venous blood. Tbe lacteals and lymphat-
ics extend over everv part of the system, and
are a part of the muscular net-work situated
iip'jn the true skin aad mucus membranes, es-
pecially of the lungs. Those acting for tht*
growth of the body, are the lacteals or absorb-
ents, those which run ve particbs deposited
are called lymphatics, and whenever there is an
artery to deoosit a living p srticle of matter,
there, too, are y aphatics t,o remove it as soon
as it shall have iu filled its uses.
When they are more active than the nutri-
ents, the limb^ lose their p'ampness, and it is
not infre qient that wens and other tumors are
removed by action of the lymphatics, and
when little or no food is taken into the stom-
ach they draw upon the f^ts stowed away, and
reconvey it into the blood; thus supporting life
from the storehoiisas of the body. Attenuatfd
limb< and muscles are thus p 'oiuced, by whi;t
is termed interiititial absorption.
Cutaneous absorption relates to the sk'n,
and here thev are most numerous, being esti-
mated high — 3,528 to the sq i=jre inch, the en
tire length of which is said to ba twenty- eight
or thirty miles. Accompanying them are «he
excretory ducts, also glan<?s for keeping the
surface in a smooth supple condition.
The absorbents here, as well ae elsewhere,
receive and take up whatever is applied to their
months; convey it to the thoracic duct, from
thence to the venous blocd. Thirst may be
quenched and hunger appeased by batiiing in
liquids and nourishing soups. Ani why may
not poisonous diseases be taken into the sys-
tem the same way? Is it not easy to see how
necessary it mcst be to keep the suifaca of the
body constantly free from all impurities?
Through the pores of the skin is eliminated
carbon, thus assisting in the work peculiar to
the lungs and kidneys, while through the ab-
sorbents the treasures of the atmosphere are
imbibd; so that if these become inactive, if the
excretory ducts unload, and the flith is not re-
moved, it is re-absorbad, vitiating the blood.
If, then, our entire organisms are constant-
ly receiving something from air, food aid wa-
ter, and as constantly giving off uuhealthy
t-fflavi^, we may see the reasons for bathing;
for if the blocd be vitiatd, fevers, inflimma-
tions, coughs, and consumption are tbe result.
Stop your nose and mouth, and you die in a
~h'>rt time; cover your body with varnish, aid
d ath results. This is because you obstruct,
pr- venting free action o( oxygen on tha blood;
while twenty-eight mi^s of sewerage is also
stopped, by which the impurities of the body
are thrown off, by which, if retained, th-
blood is poisaned; what wonder the pulse is
feeble and you feel languid ?
Now the bath opens these million pores,
poison is thrown out, oxygen imbib d, and
this is one great life suatainor.
Most obstructions (aot al ) exist in the cap
illary blood vei<sels, and these are cleansed and
free! by tL.e bath, or in other words the bloi d
globules are washed, purified, born again, and
inspired with new life and vitality, are eage r
to be sent throughout the system, on their
mission of life, and at once we are livelier in
body, brisker in feeling, clearer in mind and
altogether happier and better Cnrist.ans.
C. L P.
THE MANAGEW5ENT OF SICK
CHILDREN.
rHE vicissitudes necessarily incident to en
out-door aad primitive made of life aie
nsver the first causes of any disease, though
they may sometimes betray its presence Brrn-
chitis,nowadavs pel haps the most frequent of
all infantile diseases, makes no exception to
this rule; a draught of cold air may reveal the
latent progress of the disorder, but its cause ia
long confinement in a vitiated and overheated
atmosphere, and its proper remedy ventilation
and a mi!d, phlegm-loosening (saccharine) diet,
warm sweet milk, sweet oatmpal-porridge, or
honey- water. Select an airy bdroom asd do
not be afraid to open th? windows; among the
children o" the Indian tribes who brave in
open tents the terrible Winters of the Hrdson
Bay territory, bronchiti'', croup, and diphthe-
ria are wholly unknown; and what we call
"taking cold" might often be more correctly
defcribed as taking hot; glowing stoves, and
even op> n fires, in a night nursery, greatly ag-
g<-avate ih p»rnicioiis effects of an impure at-
mosphere. The first paroxjsm of croup can
be promptly relieved by very simple remedies:
re«h air and a rapid forward- jnd-backward
movement of thn arm?, combined in urgent
cases with the application of a flesh-brush («
piece of fljnne!) to the neck and the upper
part of the chest. Paregoric and pojp.v-sirup
stop the cough by lethargizlng the irritability
and thus prtveniing the discharge of the
phlegm till its accumulation produces a second
and far more dangerous pircxysm. These sec-
ond attacks of croup (after the administration
of palliativet) are generally the fatal ones.
When the child is convalescing, let him be-
ware of stimulating food and overheated rooms.
Do not give sperient medicines; costiveness,
as an after-effect of pleuritic affections, viilj
soon yield to fresh air and a vegetable diet.-'
Dr. Felix L. Oswald, in Popular Science Month-
ly for October.
THE WAY TO HEALTH.
'PHE only true way to health is that which
I common sense dictates to man. Live
within the bounds of reason. Eat moderately,
drink temperately, slet p regularly, avoid ex-
cess in anything, and preserve a confcienee
void of cff^nse. Some men eat tbemselves to
death, some drink themselves to death, some
weM out their lives by indolence, and some by
ov-r-exertion ; others are killed by the doctors,
while not a few sink into the grave under tt e
eft'ect of vicious and beastly practices. All tie
m-dicines in creation are not worth a farth ng
to a man who i-i constantly and habitual 'y
violating the laws of his nature. All the med-
ical sci"nce in the wor.'d cannot save h.m from
a prematui:e grave. With suicidal course of
conduct, he is planting the seed oi decay in
his own constitution, and accelerating the de-
struction of his own life.— Scientific American.
He that knows not when to be silent, knows
not when to speak.
Evert new luxury oi mankind opens the
way for scores of doctors.
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Postal card communications solicited for this department.
Reports of baptisms especially desired.
Milford, lud.Oot. 7. 18S1.
The Bango congregation held their Love-feast
Oct. 5th. It was a pleasant meeting and five pre-
cious souls were added to the church by baptism.
A choice was held for a deacon; the lot fell on
Bro. Benjamin Moyer. May the Lord be his
helperl J. H. Millkk.
Panora, Iowa, Oct. 10, 1881.
The attendance at the Dallas Center Feast was
fair; weather fine; order good; two baptized; min-
isters were present from the adjoining congrega-
tions. Recent difficulties here settled and all seem i
to be in harmony and love. Thanlis to God. J
DeardorfE, of Gettysburg, Pa., and W. Reynolds, of
Panora, (the passengers injured on the construe
tion R. R. train) are both dead and also another of
the hands, making six jives lost. The rest seem to
be doing well. Several cases of t.vphoid fever in
Panora. No frost yet. J D. H.
Baltimore, Md., Oct. 11, 1881.
The tracts you send me, I distributed this after-
noon at Waverly, Baltimore Co., Md., a place we
held a meeting on March 6 h, 1881. They never
heard the Brethren before. Bro. Jacob Shamber-
ger preached morning and night. Bro. Jacob i'.
Oiler will preach there soon. 1 put a tract in each
house. If you have any more, send them along.
Jas. r. QriNLAN.
[Save sent more. — Ed.]
Kashville, Mich., Oct., 8, 1881.
Our Communim in the Woodland district, held
Oct. Gth, was the largest ever held in Northern
Michigan ; 165 communicants. Best of order pre-
vailed. Have received sixteen members by bap-
tism ; eight or ten by letter this Summer. The
Lord has abundantly blessed us with crops and
fruit. Plenty of rain now, and the earth clothed
with verdure. D. Landis.
Gilboa, 0., Oct , 5th, 1881.
The interest of Zion is moving with quietness
in the twenty-two congregations of North- west-
em Ohio. The two unhappy extremes in the
church are producing but little commotion among
us. The new house of worship being erected wi;h
our colony of members in Henry Co , is enclosed
and is In rapid process of completion.
I. J. ROSEMBEBOEB.
Milford, Ind., Oct 9, 1881.
I come with good tidings to-day ; four more made
the good confession and were baptized into Christ
Two of them belonged to the Union Center con-
gregation. Oh, what rejoicing among God's chil-
dren! More are serious y counting the cost. May
God influence them for good. J. H. Miller
Mound City, Mo., Oct. 7, 1881.
Our Love-feast is among the things of the past.
Had a pleasant feast and the best of order during
services. About seventy five memoers communr
ed. Brethren C. i'omey and Wm. Forney, of
Palls City, Neb., and Sawyer, of Wolf River, Kan.,
were with us. We realized that in the fulfillment
of Christ's commands there is great happiness.
J. R. Kellek.
Mirabile, Mo., Oct. 8, 1891.
Our Love-feast is now with the thinjjs of the
past, save the result of its labors and blessings
which we hope will never pass away. Among the
ten dear precious souls whom I had the joy and
happy privilege to baptize in the last six weeks,
five came forward at this meeting to confess Je-
sus. Then, too, we held a choice for a deacon, the
lot falling on our dear young Bro. Joseph Greene.
May the Lord bless him with grace to carry out
the solemn dntits of his office. By the time all the
letters are handed in, we shall have an addidon of
16 to our number since dept. 1st, for which we
praise the Lord. C. C. Root.
Warsaw, Ind., Oct. 9, 1881.
Our Love-feast held in the Oak Grove church,
Oct. 6th and 7th, passed off pleasantly. Fair at-
tendance. Brethren Wm. ' ook and Bums of Mar-
shall Co., Ind.. and Bro. Murray of Huntington
Co., did most of the preaching. Also brethren
Rothenberger, Shively, Hammond and Workman
were among the number present. How grateful
we should feel to Almighty God for the blood-
bought promise of eternal life !
N. B. Heetbb.
Peru, Ind., Oct. 10, 1881.
I wish to caution all whom it may concern : Di-
vision has come ; let us all be on our guard and
meet the case calmly and with forethought. Let
us not expell too soon; if the hand of God is in it,
we cannot overthrow it. If it is of man it will
come to naught, as with former departures. We
believe in dealing kindly witb them and should
move slow and approach matters with prayerful
hearts so that we will not find ourselves fighting
against God. J. P . Wolf.
Markham, Ontario, Can,, Oct 6, 1881.
We left New Dundee, on the 30th, ult. and have
held four meetings, which were well attended. —
Very good order and attention to ttie word preach-
ed. We are very kindly received by the people. —
We visit through the day. preach at night. The
country is delightful ?nd very productive. The ,
crops are good, except corn. The wheat in some
parts yi Ids as high as 40 bushels per acre; so the
farmers tell us. We are passing through the coun-
try prospecting. Expect to go over the ground
again and then we can tell more of the result of
our labors. John Wise.
Hudson. Ill , Oct. 11.
Oar Fall Love-feast is now past, and as a re-
freshing feast will long be remembered by all. —
The attendance was not as large as usual on ac
count of inclement weather, but attention was
good. Ministers M. SJ. Eshelman, .1. Barnhart, T.
Robison, J. Metzgar, and E. and M. Forney were
with us and fed us richly from tie Master's table.
They left good impressions that will furnish us
nourishment for many days. 0 how encouraged
we feel after such a glorious season of worship.
Were pleased to meet our beloved old sister Meiz-
gar, and sister M. M. Eshelman. On Sunday at 10
o'clock we had children's meeting. Bro. M. M.
Eshelman addressed them very appropriately,
which was enjoyed by the old folks as well as the
children. These meetings are good, and will result
in good, if conducted properly. Little children
should have the Word preached to them as well
as us. It will not hurt them., but assist them to
ba obedient, and encourage them to do much good.
Rebecca Snavbly.
Boone, Iowa, Oct. 8th, 1881.
To-day closed the feast in the Dallas Center
church and we think was enjoyed by all present
The attendance was not as large as on former oc-
casions. The church has had a cloud hanging over
her for some time. Bit we believe the Sun of
Righteousness has again arisen and made^the path-
way clear,— all seem to be in love and harmony. —
Ministers present from adjoining churches were S.
Goughnour, Jacob Haughtelin, Isaac Meyers, S.
Badger, who held forth the Word with power. —
Two were baptized that belong to the Coon River
church. J. B. Diehl.
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LICHTT— LICHTT. — At the residence of the
bride's father, Sept. 29th, 1881, by the writer,
Bro. S. J. Lichty and sister Anna S. Lichty.both
of the South Waterloo church, Blackhawk Co.,
Iowa. S.H. Miller.
Bleaoed are the dead wbiob die in the Lord. — Bev. U: 13.
COGAN.— In the Hopewell church, Bedford Co,
Pa , Aug. 18, 1881, Maggie, infant daughter of
Bro. William and sister Leah Cogan, aged 1 year,
9 months and some days. M. KEller.
MARTIN.— In the State Center church, Marshall
Co., Iowa, August 28. 1881, Nancy Martin, wife
of David Martin, aged 47 years, 6 months and 10
days.
Sept. 0, Lemuel Martin, aged 18 years, 7 months
and 4 days.
Sept. 8, Albert Martin, aged 20 years, 5 months
and 9 days.
Sept. 21, Geo. Martin, aged 21 years and 10 months.
All these died with diptheri.i. And Amanda
Martin died September 8th, 1880, just one year
previous. Disease, typhoid fever. The above
are children of David and Nancy Martin Fu-
neral services improved Oct. 2.
J. W. Trostle.
STONEROOK.— Near Clarence, Cedar Co., Iowa,
John Calvin, son of Bro Simon B , and sister
.Sarah Stonerook, aged 1 month and 15 days; was
buried at Shannon, 111, Oct. 3. S. H. Spkoglf,
TOMBAtlGH.- Near Olive Branch, Miami Co.,
Ind , Oct. 3rd, 1881, John Henry Tombaugh, ag-
ed 16 years, 8 monihs and 2l days.
Funeral discourse improved by Eld. David
Neff from John 11 : 23. Joseph Join.
LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Oct. 21, Wood River church, Buffalo Co., Neb., at
house of Bro. Y. Suavely, syi miles north-ost of
Kearney.
Oct. 21. Mineral Creek church, Johnson Co., Mo.
Oct. 22, at 10 A. M., Eagle Creek church, Hancock
CO., Ohio.
Oct. 27, at 10 A. M., Silver Creek, Ogle co.. 111.
Oct. 29, at 4 P. Mo Swan Creek church, Pulton co.,
Ohio. -
Oct. 29 and 30, Concord church, Adams co.. 111., 5
miles south of Clayton.
Oct. 29 and 30, Osawkie church, Jefferson co., Kan.
Oct. 29 and 80, Beaver Run, MinC' al co., W. Va.
Oct. 29 and 30, at 4 P. M., Salem, Marion co., III.
Oct. 30, Beaver Creek church, York Co , Neb , at
the house Jacob Zern, 8 miles south and 8 miles
west of the town of York. Meeting to com-
mence on the 28th.
Nov. 1 and 2. Mill Creek church, near Liberty, 111.
Nov. 1, at 2 P. M., Bachelor Run church, Carroll
Co<, Ind. Those coming by R R., should stop
off at Flora.
Nov. 5, at 2 P. M., at Farragut, Fremont Co., la.
Nov. 5, Millmine church, Piatt co., 11.
Nov. 5 and 6, at 2 P. M., Big Creek congregation,
Richland Co., 111. Conveyance at Parkersburg,
by informing J. M. Forney.
'■ Can a mother forget her child'?
forget ; yet will not I forget thee."
Yea, she may
DISTRICT-MEETINGS.
Nov. 4, 5 and 6, in Knob Creek ch^jrch, Tenn,
BEETHEEN AT ¥OEK.
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Single Copies,
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Vol. 6.
Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1881.
No. 41.
Editorial Items.
Godliness is profitable unto all things.
Two baptized in Ludlow church, Ohio, since Aug.
24th. ,
The addresi) to our readers must lay over until next
week.
Bed. I. D. Parker, of Ashland, is suifering from a sore
ankle.
Bbotheb Moore and wife spent'the 20th inst. in Mt.
Morris.
Take a look at our premium list to subscribers on the
6.55th page.
Bbo. B. F. Moomaw leaves home the 26th inst. to la-
bor in W. Va.
Bro Henry Worst, of "Wayne Co., Ohio, died of can-
cer in the stomach.
Yon get an Almanac for 1S82 free by subscribing for
the Brethben at Woek.
Oh the 1st inst., eight were baptized into Christ in the
Saginaw church, Michigan.
The address of David Zuck is changed from Farming-
ton, 111., to Bushnell, same State.
Bi-LAWs for the Orphan's Home at Cerro Gordi, were
adopted at the late District Meeting.
Noah Eby and B. F- Masterson were chosen deacons
in Sugar Creek, Illinois, church the 13th.
For the satisfaction of inquirers we would say there is
no Primary Department in Mt. Morris College.
The address of Bro. Madsen is changed from New
Castle, England to Hjorring, Vensyssel, Denmark.
The latest news from brother S. T. Bosserman and
wife is that he is improving slowly, and that she is not
so well.
Will some brother in Tennessee send ns a synoptical
report of the Disirict Meeting to be held at Knob Creek
Nov. 5th? '
The Pope of Rome is greatly troubled. The Free
Masons are holding a meeting in Rome, and this troub-
les the Pope.
Bko. Jacob H. Spall of CrofchersvUle, Ind., desires a
situation as clerk,' or a place on a farm where the labor
is not too hard.
The Naperville church had a very pleasant meeting
for the young on the 16th inst. A sincere and sober feel-
ing pervaded the assembly.
It is a sad reflection upon Christianity, for a believer
to work well that he may appear good. Each professor
should be good: this is the true motive.
And now the owners of museums are becoming crazy
over Guiteau's pistol. One man has offered |:3,000 for
it. It ought to be thrown into the Atlantic ocean.
Bro. Zollars is furnishing the Woek with "My Life
on^the Ocean Wave — My Home on the Rolling Deep" in
poetical form. We appreciate these gifts to our souls.
. Agents should preserve this paper for reference as it
contains terras to aficnts and to subscribers. Will our
agents for B. at W. please canvass also for the Youth's
Advance? Sample copies sent on application.
We know a sister who saves all her papers and tracts,
and when she takes a journey distributes them among
the passengers on the cars. Reader, go and do likewise.
At the council meeting of this church the 20th inst.,
$125 were raised to build sheds at meeting-house for
horses, and $30 appropriated for Missionary work by the
District. ^
Collector Patton, of Toronto, Canada, seized a pack-
age of Toltaire's and Paine's works, and declared them
immoral, indecent, and blasphemous. This will stir -ip
the wrath of infidelity.
The good news of additions to the church continues
to come. Many faithful ministers are at work for the
Master. They seem to have no time to pull down the
church, but plenty to build up.
TnniTT Indian students from the Hampton Normal
School, who have finished their education, are to go to
Dakota to teach their respective tribes. Their places in
the school will be filled with new students.
Ireland is greatly disturbed. The English govern-
ment has arrested Parnell ^and other leaders in the re-
formatory movement. 50,000 soldiers are scattered over
the island to preserve peace, but war seems imminent.
The Beatrice, Neb church has been divided, and the
two districts are respectively known as N )rth Beatrice
and South Beatrice. Brother Archy Van Dyke was or-
dained in one, and brother Urias Shick in the other to
assist elder Henry Brubaker.
Many parents, we believe, have not yet read "Close
Communion" by Landon West. It is a neatly printed
book of 192 pages, and retails at .50 cts. We will send
the book and Youth's Advance one year for 75 cents.
Get the book for yourself and the paper for your chil-
dren.
The following was passed by Southern Illinois
District Meeting: "Will the Southern District of
Illinois petiiion Annual Meeting to grant the same
liberty to sisters to vote on questions at Annual Meet-
ing thatjbrethren have?" Answer- Yes. Sent to Annu-
al Meeting.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a law of love and not a
law of hatred. It tears down sin and puts joy and glad-
ness in its place. It releases from bondage and brings a
man into the glonous liberty of the Gospel. It makes a
new man out of the old, and sets him down clean and
white before God.
No news from Bro. Stein yet. We are frequently ask-
ed why he does not write, and we can no more answer
that than our readers hundreds of miles from Mt. Mor-
ris. We are daily expecting letters from U. S. Consuls
at Vienna and Constantinople, whond we have solicited
to ascertain his whereabouts.
Brother J. B. Brumbaugh, editor of Pritiiilirc
Chrislirni, accompanied by* his wife, arrived the 19th
and remained until the 21st, when they letl for home.
Brother John and wife have been visiting in Nebraska,
and report a very pleasant time witli friends and breth-
ren. We were pleased to see them, and hope they will
come this way again.
Please read "How to Do Good" on page 655. Tract
work is receiving a new impetus. By taking tracts in
large quantities, so that the publishers need not hold
them over for years, they can be sold very cheap. One
brother takes 5,000 of the "House We Live In," by
Daniel Van im an, another 500, another -300, and several
1,000 each. Who comes nest ?
It is indeed discouraging to faithfiil ministers who
build up with truth, to see deceitful workers tear down
in a day what it took years to put together. It does not
take one man long to pull down a house that required
ten men many days to erect. "0 but the truth must be
tested!" cries one. Well, then, pat IngersoU's works,
or some Mormon paper into your house to try your relig-
ion. "Never do" you say. So say we; then leave out
all poison. The man who reads a fleshly sheet, wlU be
fleshly minded.
Brother minister, never apologize before an audi-
ence for your presence, but preach the Gospel. Let the
strong love for the truth seize you, and then your feel-
ings for the welfare of humanity will aid you to preach
the Word with zeal and interest to the people. Make
your subject plain so the children can understand, and
then fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters will also
understand. Address yourself to the judgment, mmd
and affections of your hearers. You will fail to build
up a strong church by striking at the emotions only. "Hie
heart and head must be changed.
Beo. Theodore Ross of Mendon, Ohio, is a cripple,
and moves about in a little wagon. He writes: "I am
writing out in the shed where I am at work. What! a
man that cannot walk, at work? Yes, I work much of
my time. I made the little wagon in which I travel. I
make axe-handles and wheel-barrows when people want
them and bring me the timber. I am working at a
wheel-barrow to-day. I sit in my wagon and hew and
shave and saw. We can do many things when it comes to
to the test." We presume brother Ross is as happy as
many who can walk, and perhaps happier than some
kings. It is not ao much what a man has as what he
does that makes him happy.
Bro. Mooie contemplates publishing a monthly paper
to be called "The Family Companion" the first number
of which will appear about the middle of November. It
will contain departments on science, house-keeping,
fanning, bee-culture, poultry-raising, health, temper-
ance, courtship, marriage, and general news. He in-
tends to select the very best fr*om other papers and fmr-
nish what he regards as the "cream" — ^in short, he maiii-
taias that there will be no other paper like it in the
world. He has had this kind of a paper in contempla-
tion for more than three years, and thinks it will fill a
long-felt want by the reading public. We wish him
success m any good work, and hope he may realize his
fondest anticipations in this his new venture. Price, .50
cents per annum. Address, J. H. Moore, Lanark, 111.
25 GENTS
WILL pay for the B. at W. to
Jan. 1, 1882 — nine weeks.
Read what a sister says: "If we possessed the means of
some of our more favored brethren and sisters we would
be pleased to use some of it to help extend the circula-
tion of so good a paper. We have one dollar to devote
to that purpose now. We send you four names." Send
it to your friends!
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a'HEi SItBTSREM ^T WOBI^L,
For Uie Brethren at Work .
A PSAYEK.
BY G. 0. WOKK.
Almighty God! Thy hand halh led us,
Safe from dsath &ud danger free,
On temporal bleKsings thou hast fed us;
With thankful hearts we trust in. thee.
Forgive all evil we have wrought,
Contrary to thy holy will;
Help US to live more as we ought;
la mercy grant thy blessings still.
Give U3 health and strength to journey on
Through life's dirk and stormy way.
Till the trying ones of earth are gone.
Oh grant we never from thee stray.
L't not thy guardian care forsake us.
Remember those ve love so well.
And when we die, nti grant to take us,
Evermore with thee to dwell.
Tor the Brethren at Work .
OUR DAHljINa BOYS.
BY LUCY HINCHMAN.
We had two little treasures that are now gone
to heaven.
To praise our Rsdeemer in unending songs.
In love they were given, in love they were taken
Ere they had tarried with us very long.
Their forms were like roses — they bloomed foi? a
sea3on,
Then withered and drocp=:d to the ground.
Not so with their spirits; their life is eternal,
Whose life, love and beauty never know any
bound.
The first that departed was dear little Charley,
With his bright sunny face and ringlets of
hair,
And with him to be parted we always had
thought,
Was something we never could bear.
And sines he departed one year has rolled round.
And bronjht with it sorrow we cannot evade;
Yes brought with it death which hath entered
our d welling.
And took from our arms our dear little babe.
Yes, Truman our baby boy, dear little pet,
Such a well-apring of pleasure we will never
forget,
As fair as the morning and as bright as the skies.
We most thought him an angel; 'twas here
in disguise.
Yes, dear little Truman and Charlie are gone.
How can we their absence endure?
We loved them, we loved them, Ah! yes that
we d d;
But that cannot their presence procure.
But while we sigh for our treasures in grief
without measure,
And our spiri's in anguish are riven.
We pause aiid consii^er rhe words of the Savior,
That '"of Buch is the kingdom of heaven."
And we trust in a Father that's holy and jast.
Who many good words of promise hath given,
And we expect soon to meet where joy is com-
plete.
With our dear little treasures in heaven.
But that stern monster, death, never asks leave
to come.
And no one can his visit withstand,
So relentless is his grasp that earth's ckoicest
treasures blast
When his visit is made at om homes.
Elkhart, Ind.
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For tho Brethren at Work .
FEET-WASHING.
BY J. S. MOHLEE.
"For I have given you an example, that ye
should do as I have done to you."- John 13:
15
THAT Feet- wasting is a command-
ment is too plain to be successfully
contradicted, and nearly all persons will
admit that it ought to be observed in
some way; but prefer almost ary way
to the right way.
One class will say, the way to ob-
8<'rve it is for all persons to wash their
own feet, from motives of personal
cleanliness, and as a proof refer to the
case ot Abraham and the angels, (Gen.
18: 4) and to Joseph and his brethren
in Egypt. There is not the least doubt
in our mind but that all respectable
persons have frequently washed their
ieet, from the same motives, in all ages
of the world. We need no special com-
mand for this. Our own sense of decen-
cy teaches us the propriety of keeping
our feet clean, as well as our hands and
face and our bodies generally.
If Christ had no higher motive in view
than mere personal cleanliness, he could
not in that instance have given the dis
ciples an example. An example means
something new, something we were not
familiar with; otherwise the example
would lose its force. It would have
been folly in Christ to have proposed
an example of something with which
the disciples had been perfectly famil-
iar.
Again, Christ says to Peter, "What I
do thou knowest not now." John 13:
7. If Feet- washing had been practiced
by Christ from mere motives of cleanli-
ness, it certainly would have been no
mystery to Peter. Neither would Peter
have objected to Christ washing his
feet, as he did. Christ farther says,
"but thou shalt know hereafter." Thus
showing that a deep, spiritual significa
tion is connected with the example of
Feet-washing as introduced by Christ,
ivhich is not the case in ordinary Feet-
washing.
The plea usually set up, that Pales-
tine is a warm country, and the disci-
ples wore sandals; therefore their feet
became filthy, and needed washing, and
that Christ washed their feet simply to
remove the natural filth from them will
not bear a moment's investigation.
That would argue, in the first place,
that the disciples were very filthy in
thus engaging in the service of the
Lord. It cannot be admitted that the
disciples would enter upon the duties
of the Passover (as they thought) with
aU the filth of their journey still adher-
ing to them , till supper is prepared.
The Jews were especially required to
be clean, and more so in their approach
to the Lord in divine service. "Except
they wash they eat not, neither is it
reasonable to suppose they would pre-
pare a meal."
In the next place it would argue that
the disciples were too indolent to wash
their own feet; hence Christ must do
the work for them.
Another class of objectors say that
to wash feet as instituted by Christ is
at our option, because Christ does not
enforce the precept; but only says ye
ought to wash one another's feet. The
word ought, in this connection, has the
force of moral obligation. " Umeis
ophilete alleton nipiein tous podas.^^
''Ophilete'^ for "ought," mea.ua "one who
is in any way bound, or under ohliga-
tion to perform any duty towards an-
other."— Wreenfibld. Besides this, it
lb contrary to the spirit of Christianity
to enforce, in a compulsory manner,
any precept of the Gospel. Christ does
not compel us to be baptized; to com-
mune, to wash one another's feet, but
he invites us to do so; but if we neglect
the .invitation— the "OUGHT," such
neglect will be punished with all the
consequences of disobedienctj.
Others are ready to admit the validi-
ty 01 the pi'ocept, but not to be observ-
ed in a ch'irch capacity, but only in
the family circle. From whence tK
authority is derived to confiue the Feet-
washing of Christ to the family circle,
If this precept were confined to the
family circle, it is clear that one-b?lf, or
more, m a very short time, would not
even observe it there. We further be-
lieve that those who wish to confine it
to the family circle do not observe it
there themselves. This is an easy way
to get rid of it altogether.
'THE BK-^TKREiq- ^T "WORK,
64:3
When Christ says, "I have giwn you
anexample that ye shall do as I have
done to you," he means us all; and
there is no other way so successful, for
all to engage in this wort , as to do it
in a church capacity. The family cir-
cle will do in which to wash the filth
of our feet ; but to follow Christ's ex
ample we must observe it in a church
capacity. And wh^re, we ask in all
candor, is the evil of observing it in a
public assembly? We are inclined to
believe that those who urge the family
circle for its observance are ashamed to ,
observe it in a public capacity, and to
save mortification of the flash, urge
privacy.
Christ knew that opposition lo this
precept would be manifested, hence calls
attention to his exalted character. '"Ye
call me Master i-nd Lord and ye say
well; for so I am. If I then, your
Lord and Master, have washed your
feet, ye also ought to wash one anoth-
er's feet." John 13: 13, 14. As much
as to say, "ye certainly ought not to be
ashamed to stoop to one another to
wash each other's feet; since [, who am
by far your superior, by whom the
worlds were made, and all things that
in them are, Lord of heaven and earth,
have condescended to wash your feet."
Christ msans that his condescension to
them is far greater than theirs would
be to one another. Christ further says,
for our instruction and safety, "The
servant is not greater than he that sent
him." All these admonitions go to
show that Christ intended this precept
to be perpetuated, and to humble oui-
"self exaltation" repeatedly calls atten
tion to his lordship and our compara-
tive inferiority. Cbrist knew full well
the proud disposition of the human
heart. Christ also knew that Feet-
washing would strike directly at the
root of pride, hence a di^josition to
evade its observance, ard for this reas
on gives us those careful instructions as
quoted abov^.
Anothei class aims to get rid of Eeet-
washing, by trying to make it appeal
that Christ washed the disciples' feet
at Bethany instead of Jerusalem. Sup
pose he had, would this invalidate the
command? Are not Christ's words of
as much importaace, spoken at Bethany
as at Jerusalem! It matters not where
Christ speaks; whether at Bethany, Je-
rusalem, Dan, or Beersheba, his woids
are equally forcible and obligatory upon
us.
Bnt we will oSar a few arguments to
show that the Feet- washing as institut-
ed by Christ took place in Jerusalem.
Aeg. Ist. Feet-washing was insti-
tuted in connection with a supper. "He
rises from Supper, and laid aside his
garments, and took a towel and girded
himself." "' * * "So after he had wash
ed their feet and had taken his gar-
ments, and had set down again, he said,
"Know ye what I have done to you?"
John 13: 12. It is clear that Christ's
sitting down again had reference to
"sit down", and eat the prepared sup-
per from which he had risen to wash
the disciples' feet.
Aeg. 2nd. The supper with which
Feet- washing stands connected was not
the supper made for Christ in Bethany;
but it was that meal, or supper, the dis-
ciples had prepared, after Christ had
sent them to pre^^are a place where
they might eat the Passover, which was
the first day of unleavened bread. The
last account we have of Christ being in
Bethsny was two days before the feast.
At the Bethany supper Martha served.
The supper in Jeru; alem was on the
first day of the feast. At this supper
the disciples served. This is a marked
distinction between the two suppers.
Aeg. 3rd. At the supper with which
Feet washing stands connected we have
no account of any being present but the
disciples, which makes this matter
clear that it was 'he Jerusalem supper,
and not at the Bethany supper where
Mary and Martha, and many of the
Jews were present. This is another
marked distinction.
Aeg. 4th. At the supper with which
Feet-washing is connected, the traitor
was revealed, as appears from the fol
lowing: "And when he hart dipped the
sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the
son of Simon." John 13: 26. The sop
here implies that they were eating the
supper to which Christ sat down,
after he had washed the disciples' feet.
Further, "Now no man at the table
knew for what intent he spake this un-
to him." John 13:28. Here again it
is evident that they were at the table
eating when the traitor was revealed.
Aeg. 5th. The traitor was revealed
and betrayed Christ in the night in
which Feet-washing was instituted, and
the supper in Jerusalem was eaten with
his disciples. Paul says, "That the
Lord Jesus the same night in which he
was betrayed, took bread." 1 Cor. 11:
23. And the same night in which he
took bread, he ate a meal, called sup-
per with his disciples; and the same
night in which he ate supper with his
disciples he first washed their feet.
(To he continued.)
For the Brethren at Work.
A SKETCH OF MY BXPBBtBNCE.
BT a. L. LAYTON.
NUJIBEE II.
NE evening after retiring I went to
praying m secret, and it seemed I
could not stop; 1 prayed till near mid-
night. I thought my prayers had done
him no good and his heart was hard as
ever. But the thought struck me, if I
could be taken out of the world it
might soften his heart, and I felt ready
to go if it would do any good. Then I
prayed God to remove me out of this
world. 1 felt too happy, I thought, for
this world. And then I thought if God
would see fit I wished to be removed
before morning. I wanted my hus-
band to know my mind, so I awoke
him and told him if I should die before
morning, I wanted him to tell the peo-
ple I had gone to glory. I could not
keep from praising God aloud, as I was
so very happy. But husband said he
didn't think i would die. I then told
him I had prayed God to remove me if
it would do any good, for I felt willing
to die. It touched his heart, and God
saw fit not to take me, but change him.
What a great relief it was for me to
have him go with me, for he commenc-
ed to aid me in worship, and to lead a
Christian life. He read the Bible al-
most day and night, and was convinced
it taught we must go into the water to
be baptized. I agreed with him, for so
I understood it. Although my parents
had me sprinkled when a child I never
could see where it was taught, but, like
many others, I thought I was baptized
with their baptism. But I always said
if I had not been baptized I would go
into the water.
The Lutheran minister wanted my
husband to join their church, and even
said if he dared do it he would immerse
him ; but would Le turned out of synod
if he did. I think he would have join-
ed them if he could have been baptiz-
ed the way the Bible teaches. After
their meeting was over, brother Elson,
of De Kalb county, held a short meet-
ing at the Lutheran church; but hus-
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band was away from home and return-
ed just the evening before the meeting
closed. I told him baptism was to be
performed the next day. He said he
was pretty much of a Dunkard, as he
had been traveling among them; and
that he found them to be an honest,
obliging people, and much fewer among
them that would take the advantage of
a person than among any other church.
The next day we attended church,
and husband asked brother Elson how
they performed baptism, as he knew but
little about their mode. He told him;
and husband said that was the way he
understood the Bible taught, but
thought he didn't care about joining
any church yet, but wanted to be bap-
tized. The brother told him that was
the door of the church, and couldn't
baptize him unless he joined the church.
So he joined; and then I didn't want to
belong to one church and he another,
and went and got my letter. But I
heard so many things against the
Brethren that I thought I could not join
them. Was told by a professor they
did not allow a woman to pray in pub-
lic; thought if that was the case I could
not join them, not because I thought I
could pray well, but I felt it my duty
to pray anywhere if called upon. But
I found that many things that were
told were falsehoods. I told my hus-
band I didn't think he could find any-
where it said we must go under the
water in baptism, and he pointed me to
John 3:5, which reads, "Except a man
be born of the water and of the spirit,
he cannot enter into the kingdom of
God." I could see from that they must
go under the water m order to be born
again. I was willing to take the com-
mandments, and did not try to get out
of them as many do now; for 1 have
quoted that passage of Scripture to oth-
ers and they can't see water in it; they
think it means all spirit, just because
Jesus didn't explain the water as he did
the spirit. But I think that there is no
one but can understand the water if
they read it for the real truth, for it
plainly speaks of both water and spirit,
and in Col. 2: 12 it says: "Buried with
him in baptism, wherein also ye are
risen with him through the faith of the
operation of God, who hath raised him
from the dead." "Therefore we are
buried with him by baptism into death
that like as Christ was raised up from
the dead by the glory of the Father,
even so we also should walk in newness
of life." Eom. 6:4. 1 spoke of the
latter to a Lutheran sister once, and she
said "that meant spirit, and I couldn't
make out that meant water." But I
can't see where any one can make it
spirit if they would just stop and con-
sider what kind of a death Christ died.
Surely he died a bodily death. But I
rather am inclined to believe that they
are honest in their opinion, for I know
as long as I belonged to a church where
they didn't obey the different command-
ments the Brethren do, they did not
look near so obligatory to me as now.
I believe that God will not advance
any when he sees they are not willing
to do those commands that most other
churches think not necessary. They
will tell us that Feet-washing is only
an old Jewish custom, it's not for us.
But my Bible teaches me that whatever
Christ commanded his disciples to do is
for me also.
I am aware there are some that say
"that if the Brethren can get a candi-
date under the water they think that
will save them." Let the person or
persons that say that, bring up one pass
age of Scripture that the Brethren will
deny, and that will settle it.
It was several months before I made
up my mind to join them, just because
I was like many others, I thought con-
science ought to dictate. But I found
that would not do. Let me relate one
little incident. A professor told me
two years ago, that her conscience
would not let her wear any flowers on
her hat, and that it must be pMn; but
now she can wear a stylish hat. I
sometimes wonder if her conscience
changed in so short a time, and if it is
safe for any of us to allow our con-
science to guide us. There are others
that are willing to take the death-bed
scene of some friend for a guide.
Christ says, in John 15: 10, "If ye
keep my commandments, ye shall abide
in my love; even as I have kept my
Father's commandments and abide in
his love." We know he kept his Fath-
er's commandments perfect. I fail to
find anywhere m the Bible that any of
the commandmeuts that Christ taught
are not necessary. But I do not ob-
ject if any can get to heaven without
obeying all; as for myself I can truly
say I was afraid to try it. I very well
knew 1 could not take my friend, min-
ister, or any other person on earth as a
guide, for we are taught we must be
judged by the Word; and all will cer-
tainly agree with me that the com-
mands that are rejected by many de-
nominations are not sinful. Therefore
we surely are on safe grounds when we
are willing to obey all. "But," says
one, "there are people that belong to
the Dunkard church that don't do any
nearer right than some in other church-
es." I am well aware of that, but
does that condemn the church ? By no
means; the Scriptures would not be
fulfilled if all were perfect. Therefore
in conclusion I would say, let us be
wise and search the Word for the truth
and not to pick flaws.
For tho Brethren at Work.
A FKIBNDLY ADMONITION.
BY C. D. HTLTON.
SOME people complain of some of
our ministers for holding meeting
so long till the congregation becomes
wearied and worn out, the benches get
hard, the children begin to cry, and the
people want to go home. Well, there
are persons who will get tired of a short
and interesting meeting. Such people
do not go to meeting to worship God,
but for the gratification of some desire.
We cannot ask the brethren to hasten
thiough preaching for these characters;
but still there can be a decided refor-
mation in this respect with some minis-
ters, and that to the glory of God. It
is a sin to make the house of God a dis-
agreeable and unpleasant place; it
should be a desirable place — a place
that one would feel sad to leave. Per-
sonal experience teaches us that there
is too frequently room for complaining.
We have been at preaching where there
were four or five ministers present, and
all wanted to speak a little. The con-
gregation was slow gathering in, and
although it was time to begin preach-
ing, one minister would suggest to sing
a song or two while the* people were
still coming in. Two or three songs
would be sung, then a brother would
get up to open the services, sing a song,
then explain what the poet meant, then
tell what the apostle said, "First of all
prayer and supplication, * * * should
be made," then exhort to prayer. Some
brother would then pray a long, formal
prayer, then another brother would be-
gin by telling the Lord that he coincided
with the prayers, (although he has al-
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645
ready said amen to the prayers) and
continue by telling the Lord that he
was now going to do what he taught
his disciples to do, (say "Our Father
who art in heaven," etc.) By this time
the people are almost ready to go
home, for it is near 12 o'clock. Now a
fresh brother gets up (after the deacon
has read a chapter) and gives out a
hymn, talks some on the hymn, and be-
gins his sermon, and is followed by two
and sometimes more. I have been at a
meeting that continued from 10 A. M.
to 2 P. M.; i. e., the meeting was ap-
pointed at 10 A. M. but the services
did not begin until 11 A. M.
I do not oifer these thoughts person-
ally or critically, but if they should fall
into the hands of any minister who is
in the habit of doing the above, I beg
you to give these things some thought;
and let me suggest to you if you ap-
point preaching at 10 A. M., begin then,
if half the congregation is at home, for
then they will say "that preacher does
what he says," and they will all be out
at next meeting punctually at 10 o'clock.
But so long as the preaeher will wait
for them that long, preaching will be-
gin late. When you are ready to open
services, do so — do what the apostles
told you without telling what he said
before you do it. And when you con-
clude prayer with the Lord's prayer,
don't boast to the Lord that you expect
to do as he said, that is like the proud
Pharisee, but do it.
Hylton, Va.
For the Brethren at Work.
CHKISTIAN PANTHEISM.
/ BT C. H. BAISBAUGH.
WHILE many readers have been
profoundly gratified with the
iarticle bearing this caption in No. 28,
they are puzzled by the title. Good
friends, why not allow the essay to give
its proper definition? The caption
means precisely what the essay imports.
Better definition I cannot give. If any
one has a term more nicely expressive
of the idea, I will be glad for it.
The etymology, compass, and intrin-
sic properties of the word, are good
enough for Christian uses. It belongs
to Christ and the saints, and will serve
its proper mission in their employment.
I believe in Theism; so does Rev. Stop
ford A. Brooke, the author of that rav-
ishing book, "Christ in Modern Life."
But his theism is to me atheism. He
so completely puts law instead of God
in all the processes and sequences of
nature, that there is no more use in
praying for daily bread, or for recov-
ery from sickness, than in trying to
whistle the Atlantic ocean to stop the
tides. Thousands of professing Chris-
tians profess to believe in Theism and
Monotheism, and yet exclude the per-
sonal agency of God as effectually out
of nature as Tyndall, Huxley, and
Haeckel. They never get beyond the
idea of law in the management of the
universe, as though law were endorsed
with all the properties of Deity. There
is a Divine immanence in nature which
is fitly expressed by the prefix JPan,
which is the Greek for the English All.
Not that all is God, according to the
mythologic idea, but that God "filleth
all in alV Eph. 1: 23. There is noth-
ing God hut God. There is nothing
without God. Omnipresence is a realty.
It means omnipresence, and not a sub-
stitute in the form of law. There can
be no representative apart from the
Person represented. All Divine law
is expressing perpetually the Divine
mind and will. The Law does not ex-
press itself, or anything above itself;
but God expresses this Personality
through law. No one ever thinks of
praying to Law for recovery from sick-
ness. James 5 : 15. We pray to God.,
but expect to get well by laiu. This
is Christian, and reveals the Pan of
our Theistic belief. In Him is Life,
and in him only is the pow3r that holds
the atoms of my pen together. We
call it the law of cohesion, but this
law ovms a Father, and this Father is
not only All-owner, but All-superin
tendent. He is the Pan in the sense
that all things are His, and He in all.
For the Brethren at Work.
DISOBEDIENCE.
Word are a little hard to understand,
and to gain knowledge and give advice
upon the same our good fathers in the
church have met from year to year and
placed the same upon record for our
benefit. Now if we disobey this, the
world and our children takes notice of
it: and what right have we to ask them
to obey even what we obeyl We
think our "actions speak louder than
our words." Where will our church
be in a few years ? The apostle says:
"Love the Brotherhood." And again,
'if ye loye me, keep my command-
ments." Can we not, for the love of
the Brethren and the Gospel continue
in well doing? Are we not received
into the church with "Whatsoever ye
shall bind on earth, shall be bound in
heaven"?
We know the church has been pros-
pering: and it will be much safer for
us to follow in the same narrow path,
and not give up certainties fox* uncer-
tainties. We find that King Sanl tried
that to his own destruction.
We heard a man once remark (who
was not a brother) that whenever the
church gave up her peculiarities in re-
gard to dress, etc., she could not pros-
per as she has in the past. So we see
that the world takes notice to these
things.
I would say to my young brethren
and sisters, be firm, dig deep, and lay
your foundation upon the rock; and if
our older brethren become weak, try
and hold up your hands that you may
overcome the enemy. Let us search
Word of God with prayerful hearts, for
He says, "They are they which testify
of me."
South English, Iowa.
BT P. BBOWER.
TT7 E find, through all ages, that where
' ' God's Word was disobeyed, he
always had a penalty to follow the
same. In our day we hear a great deal
said in regard to disobeying God's
Word ; and we see the effect of the first
disobedience in the Garden of Eden
down to the present time. Let us no-
tice ourselves, and see whether we diso-
bey.
We find that some parts of God's
Nothing is ever done beautifully
which is done in rivalship, nor nobly
which is done in pride.
Eteet man we meet in this world,
though we should never meet with him
again, will meet with us at the day of
judgment.
^ ■ 1
The man Who is the most certain of
his strength in temptation, is often the
first to fall when tempted to do wrong.
He that trusteth in his own heart is a
fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he
shall be delivered.
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THE BKETHREN ^T 'WOKK-
From Zion's Watchman.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
BY A LADY.
LETTEE IV.
COLOGNE stands on an elevation some
fifty or sixty feet above the Rhine, upon a
portion of the old Roman camping ground,
where the soldiers of Agrippina, mother of
Nero, rested after war's alarm, and watched the
winding river at their feet. There is an old
derrick, or crane, an iron arm fifty feet long,
that has projected from one of the towers,
which is one hundred and ninety feet high, for
four hundred years. It is related of the orig-
inator of the plan of the cathedral, that in des-
pair at not fiading or being able to work out
one to his satisfaction, while walking one day
by the river, sketching with his stick upon the
sand, he finally hit upon one and said, ''Tois shall
be the plan." "I will show you a better one,"
said a voice behind him, and pulled from bis
pocket a roll containing a plan of the present
cathedral. The architect, amazed at its grand-
eur, asked an explanation of every part. As
he knew that his soul was to be the price of it,
he occnpied himself while the devil was explain-
ing, in committing its proportions to memory.
Having done this, he remarked that the plan
did not please, he would not take it. The devil
seeing through his stratagem, said. "You may
commence the building, but it shall never be
completed," and the prediction seems likely to
be verified. The interior is four hundred and
thirty feet long, and one hundred and forty
broad; the transept two hundred and thirty-
four feet long, and the choir gallery one hun-
and forty feet high. The part used for divine
service occupies an area of seventy thousand
feet. The Gothic arches, canopies, buttress,
and traceries, with statues of the apostles and
saints, are bewildering in number and detail.
In the treasury are rich collections of magnifi-
cent vestments for priests, bishi ps and other
church officials. Among these was a frame
work in which the consecrated wafer or host is
held up to view before the congregation. It
was of solid silver, weighing eight pounds,
adorned with rubies and diamonds. Around it
is a collar of turquoises, amethysts and sap-
phires, and hanging from it a superb cross of
diamonds. There was another, much heavier,
the gift of Pope Pius IX, and still a third,
which outshone all the others in magnificence.
It was a foot and a half high, and of solid gold,
weighing ten pounds and two ounces, studded
with jewels and beautifully enameled. Its
value is immense, and it is used only on great
occasions and carried in procession once a year
— the next Thursday after Trinity Sunday.
There were two silver vessels for incense,
weighing nine pounds each, a large crucifix
of gold and polished ebony, a gold and enamel-
ed flower, set in precious stone, a cross and
ring worn by the archbishop at each pontifical
service, a crozier of ivoiy and crystal, crosses,
silver basts, carved ivory figures, and a silver
shrine weighing one hundred and forty-nine
pounds — a curious work of art made in the
year 1635 Oar priestly guide took great
pleasure and pride, too, I think, displaying the
costly treasures hidden away in the treasury,
and gave us many items of interest that made
our visit to the cathedral very pleasant.
From this rich starehouse of gold, silver and
jywels, we passed out into the body of the
cathedral, where ragged women and poverty-
stricken men were telling their prayers, and
who followed us into the street, asking for a
tew groschen, and passed out, to be solicited by
a priest, rattling a money box, for a contribu-
tion towards the completion of the cathedral.
From this place we went to visit the church
where were deposited the bones of the eleven
thousand -virgins, the walls of which are full of
curious cells containing tbeir bones — bones
under you, bones above you, bones all around
you We did not care to listen to the history
of them, nor did we believe all our guide told
us in regard to the many curiosities exhibited,
one of which was the veritable jir from which
our Ss^vior's first miracle was p-^rformed. It
looked too modern for us to reverenca it vtry
highly; and, disgusted with the superstition ot
the priests, we made our way out as soon a?
poisibJe, and gathering our garments around
u«, so as to take away as little i:f the dust of
Cologne as possible, returned to our hotel.
The next morning we went on board the
Rhine steamer, which was fuming and fussing
at its landing place, eager to depart. I was
glad when we were really in motion on the
swift Rhine; and as we ascend, the shores be-
gin to show a back-ground of higher hill ; and
the Drachenfels, or Dragon's Rock, with its
castie parched eight hundred feet above the
river, comes in sight as we turn a curve in the
river This is one of many castles whi h we
shall see in our ascent of the Rhine, where thi'
old robber chieftains of the mid lie ages estab-
lished themselves, and from their s!rongholdn
issued on their free-booting expeditions, or
watched the river for passing crafts, from
which to exact tribute. The scenery grows
more and more lovely ; the little villages on
the banks, the vine-clad hills, little Gothic
churches, the wiu4ing river, and the high-
lauds swelling in the distance fill out a charm-
ing picture. We now pass a small island,
which was once used by the nuns of St. Ursula,
and is now used by the Sisters of Charity. The
bride of Roland, nephew of Charlemagne, took
the veil here on hearing a false report of her
husband's daath, and on the left bank, high up,
stands the Castle of Roland, who on his return
from the war and hearing of his wife's vows
built this castle, where he might look down
and see the convent where bis bride had hidden
herself from the world. &.ad here they spent
their livss; she unconscious of her hasbanl's
return and nearness to her, and he zealoutly
gaarding her beautiful retreat. Hal) a mile
farther on is the crater of Nodersberg, ssventv
feet deep and four hundrtd yards in diame er,
now extinct. On every hill and eminence we
pass are ruins of castles and lofty watch towers,
while in the vallies the old churches are built
with watch towers insteal of belfries. We
pass a village called Brohl, which is celebrdttd
for its tufastone, of volcanic origin, which,
when ground up into powder pof sesses the pe
culiar property of hardening under water, and
is used by the Romans for cijffii'S, as it ha? the
property of absorbing the moisture of the body. J you,'
This gave them the name of sarcophagi, or
"flesh consumers."
We pass the town of Nienwied, in the palace
of which, belonging to the Prince of Wied, are
numerous relics dug up near the town, and
supposed from their antique appearance to be-
long to the inhabitants of tha colony of Vic-
toria, which was destroyed in the fourth cen-
tury. In one part of the town is a community
of Moravian irothers, numbering about four
hundred. They have their own laws, which
are administered by their eiders. The unmar-
ried brethren live in a separate building, carry-
ing on c!iff'''rent trades, the produce of which is
devoted to the society. The woman dress in a
peculiar manner, according to their station
in life. The head-dress of a young girl is red;
unmarried young women, pink; married, blue;
and widows white. Further on we cime to the
ruins of a splendid old castlt formerly the resi-
dence of the electors of Treves, and during the
Frenc'n Rjvolation the residence of many of
the Bourbon princes, the head-quarters of the
exiles, whence all their plots were hatched tor
the recovery of France from the Republicans.
And now we come to the "Gibraltar of the
Rhine," the commanding rock of E irenbreit-
stein, "the broad stone of honor," c^pable of ac-
commodat ng 100,000 men, and is def-nded by
500 cannons, while provisions for 8,000 men
can be stored within its magazines for ten
years in advance. Besides the cannons, there
are 50,000 stand of arms — all needle guns.
From Ihe Cliri-tian Cynosure.
PISTOLS.
TDE Witt Talmage, though sensational as
, a preacher, has said many good things,
and among them the following endorsement of
the opinions of the Cynosure, respecting the
abolition of the pist il, is by no means his
worst: "Another practical use of this great
national calamity is that it has disgusted more
than ever pecp'.e with this free use of firearm?.
On the frontier, or if it is your business as an
oflScer of the law to make the arrest of a desper-
ado, you had better be armed, but it is high
time that all respectable citizens snap in two
thf ir sword-canes and unload their deadly weap-
ons. If you move in respectable society in
Brooklyn, or New York, or Washington, or
London, you have no need of any more weap-
ons than the two God gave you — two hone <t
fists, and they are easily load d. If you feel
the need of having a pistol in your pocket you
are a miserable coward. If you are afraid to
go down the street unarmed you had better get
yoar grandmother with her knitting needles to
go with you. A pistol is the meanest and
most infernal weapon ever invented. It is the
weapon of a sneak. I would as soon carry a
toad in my vest pocket."
Thomas Carlyle once gave a young man, a
student in Edinburgh, the following good ad-
vice:
'"The man without a purpose is like a ship
without rudder; a waif, a nothing, a noman.
Hive a purpose in life, if it is only to kill and
d Y.ie and sell oxen well, but have a purpose;
and having it, throw such strength of mind
and muscle into your work as God has given
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MA.EY 0. NOEM AN. LB SUEUE, MIHIT., - SDITEE8S
WAITING FOR THE GRIST.
(^ FT ia strange," said a gentleman who sat
X next to me in the car, and with wliom I
struck up an acquaintancp, "what an influence
a look, a word, or the li'tle act of a perfect
stranger will sometimes have 'upon a person."
"Yes," said I, "more than any of ns realize."
"It wa3 the simple act of a stranger that
changed the whole course of my life."
"Indeed! How so?"
"When T was a hoy, my father moved to the
then far West — Ohio. It was hefore the days
of steam, and no great mills thundered on her
river banks, but occasionally there was a little
grist-mill by the side of some small stream, and
thither, whenever the water was up, the whole
neighborhood flocked with their sacks of corn.
'First come, first served.' Sometimes we had to
wait two or thrje days for our turn. I generally
was the one sent trom onr house, for while
I was too small to be of much account on the
farm, I was as good as a man to carry a grist
to mill. So I was not at all surprised one
morning when my father said: 'Henry, you
can get up old roan and go to mill to- day.'
"Saunders' mill was ten miles away; but I
had m-ide the trip so often that it did not seem
far. I believe one becomes more attached to
an old mill than to any other building. I can
sec juat how it looked, as it stood there under
the sycamores, with its huge wheel and rough
clapboard sides.
"When T arrived, I found the North Branch
and the Kocky Fork folks there ahead cf me,
and I knew there was no hope of getting home
that day; but I was not n,t ail sorry, for my
ba-ket was well filled with provisions, aiid Mr.
Saunders always opened his big barn for ns to
sUep in; so it was no unpleasant time we had
while waiting for our grist. This time there
was an addition to ttie number that had been in
the habit of gathering from time to time in the
old Saunders' barn — a youna fellow about my
age, probably a little older. His name was
Charley Allen, and his father had bought a
farm over on the Brush creek road. He was
sociable and friendly, but I instinctively felt
til it he had 'more manners tlian the rest of us.
The evening was spent, as nsaa), in rtlating
coarse jokea and playing cards. Although I
was not accQstomed to such things at home,
I had become so used to it that it had long
since ceased to shock me, and indeed, I was
fast becomiiig a very interesting spectator.
" 'Well, boys, it is time for us felleis to go to
roost,' said Jim Fiolpy, one of the greatest
roughs on the Rocky F' rk, as he threw down
his pack of cards and b^gan to undress. We
all ollowed his exrimple, although it was not
much u'ldressing we did to sleep on the hay-
mow; but we wern so busy with our own affairs
tbat we did not notice Charley Allen until
Jimexclaimfd: 'Heydey! we've got a parson
here, we have!' Charley was kneeling by the
oats bin, praying. Jim Finley's jest met with
no response. The silence was only broken by
the drowsy cattle below, and the twittering
swallows overhead. More than one rough man
wiped a tear from his eyes as he silently went
to his bed on the hay. I had always been in
the habit of praying at home, but I never
thought of such a thing at Saunders' mill. As
I lay awake that night in the old barn, think-
ing of Charley Allen's courage, and what an
effectit had upon the men, 1 firmly resolved
that in the future I would do right. I little
thought how soon my courage would be tested.
Just after dinner I got my grist, and started
for hom'i. When I arrived at Albright's gate,
where I turned oif to go home, I found the old
fqmre waiting for me. I saw in a moment
that something had gone wrong. I had al-
ways stood in the greatest awe of the old gen-
tleman, because he was the rich man of the
itpighborhood, and now I felt my heart begin-
ing to beat very fast. As soon as I came near
he said, 'did you go through this gate yester-
day?' I could easily have denied it, as it was
before daylight when I went through, and I
quite as often went the other way. Charley
Allen kneeling in the barn came to my mind
like a flash, and before I had time to listen to
the tempter I said, 'Yes, sir, 1 did!'
" 'Are you sure you shut and pinned the
gate?' he asked.
"This question staggered me. 1 remember-
ed distinc'lv that I had not. I could pull the
pin out without getting off my horse, but I
could not put it m again; so I carelessly rode
away, and left it open.
" 'I— i-r—
" 'Out with it; tell just what you did!'
" 'I left it open,' I said, abruptly.
" 'Well, yon let the cattle in, and they have
destroyed all my early potatoes — a terrible
piece of business.'
"I'm very sorry, I'd —
" 'Talking won't help matters now, but re-
mpmber, my boy, remember that sorrow dcn't
make pttitoes.'
"I felt badly about the matter, for I was
really sorry that the old gentleman had lost
his potatoes, and then I expected to be severe-
ly reprimanded at home; but I soon found that
they knew nothing of the matter, and after
several days had passed, I began to rest quite
easy. Alas for human hopes, one rainy after-
noon I saw the squire riding down the lane. I
ran off to the barn, ashamed to face him, aud
afraid to meet my father. They sat on the
porch and talked for a long time. At last
my curiosity overcame my fear, and I stole
hack to the house, and went into my mother's
room to see if I could hear what they were talk-
ing about. 'Why, the boy could be spared
well enough, but he don't know anything
about the business,' said my father. 'There is
one thing he does know,' said the squire, 'he
knows how to tell the truth.' He then related
the circumstance which I so much dreaded to
have my father hear. After he had gone, my
father called me to him and told me that the
squire was going to start a store in the village,
and wanted a boy to help, and that I could go
if I wanted to. I went, and remained in the
store until it blossomed out into a citv store;
and people say that I got my start in life whsn
I entered Albright's store; but I will always
maintain that I got it while I was waiting for
the grist. (iV.)
HOLD ON BOYS.
HOLD on to your tongue when you are just
readv to swear, lie, or speak harshly.
Hold on to your hand when you are about to
punch, scratch, steal, or do any improper act.
Hold on to your foot when you are on the
point of kicking, running cff from study, or
pursuing the path of error, shame, or crime.
Hold on to your temper when you are angry,
excited, or imposed upon, or others are angry
with you.
Hold on to jour heart when evil associates
seek your company, and incite you to join in
their mirth, games, and revslry.
Hold on to your geod came at all times, for
it is of more value than gold, high places, or
fashionable attire.
Hold on to the truth, for it will serve you
well, and do you good tiiroughout eternity.
Hold on to virtue — it is above all price to
you at all times and places.
Hold on to your good character, for it is,
and ever will be your best wealth. (N.)
THEY LOVE TO HAVE IT SO.
A MINISTER having charge of one of our
largest city churclies, made the astonish-
ing statement that during the year that particu-
lar church had lost more members by the use
of intoxicating liquors than by death. —
An aged missionary, returned from foreign
lands, stated in a public meeting that, for each
convert made from heathenism by the preach-
ing of the Gospel, many drunkards were made
by the importation of alcoholic liquors from
Christian lands, by the sanction of Christian,
governments.
And then to think that this liquor traffc, the
curse of curses, the "sum of all vanities," is li-
censed in Connecticut with her hundreds of
Christian churches, and thousands of church
members! And how many of those church-
members voted to have it so — to sanction this
dreadful business? A3 Jeremiah says, "They
set traps to catch men, and my people love to
have it so." ^ (K)
Or all the poor excuses for using tobacco,
the most shameless is that of the man who
says that he left it off onoe or twice, but his
wife urged him to take it again, because it
made him "so nervous" to be without it; and
the wife's added comment is that her husband
was "really so ill-natured without his tobacco
that there was no living in the house nitli
hij3." It is bad enough for a poor working
woman to be compelled to give "soothing syr-
up" to her crying baby, so that she can have a
quiet time at her washing or sewing; but when
a husband is beyond all hope of decency un-
less his ill-nature is kept within bounds by his
being half stop fled by the tumea of tobacco,
why— well, that tobacco fills its place a great
deal better thaj the husband does his. (A'')
Think twice be'ore you believe every evil
story you hoar, and think twenty times before
you repeat it. Say to yourself, "Tni« mav not
be true, or it may have been exaggerated. Per-
sons somntimes tell falsehoods, they often make
mistakes."
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THE BRETHHEN JsJr WOJrlK:.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
OCTOBER 25, 1881.
M. M. ESHELMAN Editor.
J. H. MOORE, ) „ ,. „,.,
S. J. HAEKISON. J- Corresponding Editora.
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^amea Evans,
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JOYFUL SEASONS.
WITH pleasure we attended the Lovefeast
at Hudson, 111., the 8th and 9th inst.
God's people at this place are noted for their
zeal and Christian piety, humility and stead-
fastness. Peace is theirs. They cling to the
same Lord, the same Gospel, the same Spirit,
the same church that the apostles did; hence
their joy. Bro. Thomas D, Lyon is their Eld-
er; and a more tender-hearted, loving, long-suf-
fering overseer could not be desired. He gov-
erns by love. No wonder love and peace pre-
vail. Would that every local church were to
follow the church at Hudson as it follows
Christ!
Bro. John Metzger who is now three
score and fourteen and who has been in the
ministry forty-six years, was present, urging
all to faithfulness with his accustomed and un-
abated zeal. He has lost none of his fire and
activity. We wish he could be kept among us
hundreds of years. Bro. Michael Forney who
is seventy-one and has been in the ministry
twenty-four years was there, too, and made us
feel that Jesus is precious. And there is Bro.
John Barnhart, the beloved in the Lord, who
gave us comfort in the way of life. Bro. Ed-
mund Forney of Ogle county told ns many prac-
tical truths, and helped us all to look more to
Jesus.
From Hudson to Shannon the 11th. This
was also a grand season of worship and com-
munion. There was a large attendance of
ministerial laborers. God bless the church at
Shannon! If the members there lose the
crown of glory it will be their fault; for the
means of happiness are a;iven them freely.
Went to Napervills, 111., the 15th and was
pleased to meet Bro. Daniel Dierdorff and Bro.
Joseph Myers there. Tliese brethren labored
faithfully in the Lord, and sought to tell the
story of Jesus in a plain, practical manner.
The Love-feast was also full of joy to all pre-
sent. We became strongly attached to the
members of ihe Naperville church, and hope
to meet them often in the future. One thing
we cannot pass unnoticed, Christian Martin is
overseer; and he has the deacons well-trained.
Each takes his turn in reading the Scripture;
and it is understood that the one who reads
the Word must also close the meeting. The
result is, the deacons are very active — can
speak to edification — can pray fervently, and
are diligent in business. This is as it should
be. The deacons should be taught to do much
of the work; and we think those at Naperville
have been well taught. Space forbids us to
notice some other excellent things noticed at
these Lovefeasts. Brother Hiram Smith of
Joliet was chosen to the ministry by a ma-
jority vote. We have been greatly built
up in the faith, and feel to work more for the
humble ways of the Lord.
TO OUR AGENTS.
THE season of your labors is again here.
Another year has sped into the past.
Many have come and gone since then; and
tender ties, strong then in love and divine
power, have been broken by death. Some whom
you visited last year to solicit to subscribe,
have been laid in the tomb by kind hands and
afi'ectionate hearts. Others who were then in
the world, reveling in its fashions, parades and
vanities, have turned to the Lord Jesus, and
are striving by grace for the unfading, im-
perishable crown. ITiese you can visit and
invite to Join the band of Beetheen at Wokk.
Before entering upon the duties of canvass-
ing, go into your closet and pray God to bless
you with a love for your work, and that he
may give you a tender heart, a mind to over-
come all opposition by loving kindness. Yon
need God to help you. Tour labor is such as
not to make you ashamed. It is the work of
evangelization, and the work of union and peace.
Sinners are warned to flee the wrath to come
in your paper. In it the unruly are warned,
the feeble-minded comforted, the weak support-
ed.— 1 Thess. 5: 14. Be patient towards all
men. Permit no rude remark — no unfair criti-
cism,— no unjust comparison, — no fear or favor
to deter you from your canvass. We desire
that you treat competitors fairly and honorably.
Worth wins, trickery fails. False policy is as
the grave; honesty whimpers never. Principle
walks erect; selfishness creeps. Right smiles
and keeps cool; wrong fumes and is rasL.
Study your work, and defend, maintain and ad-
vocate the right. Remember 1 Cor. 13 in sol-
iciting, and stick to the lesson. ,
On page fifteen we publish terms to agents.
This is a small remuneration for your labor.
We wish we could do more; but it is the best
we can do for you. By allowing you some-
thing as a premium you will be recompensed
for any losses you may sastain; for some of you
may find careless persons who fail to pay,
and if you were not allowid something by
way of premium you would sustain considerable
loss. We hope none of our readers, however,
will serve you thus in 1882.
We are pleased to be able to furnish each of
our readers with an almanac for 1882. This
almanac is printed by us in this office and is
gotten up with care. It contains the minis-
terial list. Of course we cannot send the al-
manac until we receive the names, and as our
readers will want it by Jan. 1 — 82, yo» should
canvass early and send in the names in time
to enable us to mail th3 almanac before Dec.
15ih. Should our prospectus not have reached
you, please inform us at once.
It is right that you persevere in your can-
vassing. Ton may be termed "beggars," but
nick-naming is worldly work, and the world's
work cannot affect God's work. We give value
received, the same as any other man in legiti-
mate business, and where this is done, it is not
beggisg. We feel that we give full value for
every$1.50 paid us or our agents; and we want
you to feel that way too. Then trust in the
Lord ; look to him for grace and power. Write
us your mind freely, and any further instruc-
tion sought will be cheerfully given. Pray
for nsl
TO OUR WRITERS.
GOD wrote on tables of stone, and command-
ed Moses to write. He learned the lesson
promptly, and to this day men write and com-
municate thus one to the other. 'Tis well.
Not all the happiness comes from mattock,
shovel and plane; soxe comes by pen and ink.
Therefore if you would find mines of wealth
cease not to dig for tinth, and having found it,
give it to mankind. And this you will do if
God permits.
Tour noble aspirations — your divinely quali-
fied minds — your sweet crumbs of counsel —
your reports of God's work among his people,
are monuments more lasting than marble and
bronze. A name in the Lamb's book of life is
worth more than a name written on stone or
wood or iron. Who can measure the height of
the good accomplished by your pens? Who
can weigh the stupendous hills over which
you have led weary souls to the Fountain filled
with precious blood? God sees all, and will
reward.
And now we come as beggars indeed. Here
we have not wealth enough to repay. Crowns
of glory, and homes of bliss, and palms of vie-
THE BRETHlrlEl^ ^T ^WOBK.
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tory have we none to bestow; therefore we
must beg. Will you continue to fill your
Bbethren at Wokk with the same precious
gems? Will you dig deep imto the Word for
the truth and send it forth to the hungry
through the B.atW? Ahlmethinks I hear
everjonesay, "Yes we will— we will! With
you we most cheerfully join bands in telling
the sweet old, old story of the cross, and shall
come in God's strength to help fill the columns
of our p^per."
Thus far you have done worthily. Few in-
deed are the instances that the waste basket en-
gulfed your missives. You are learning to
write in the spirit, because you are in the Spir-
it. Your defences of the doctrine of Christ are
firm. Your pleas for humility,— for brighter
Christian life— for holiness and virtue are
grander. Your concern for the principles
and order of the church are greater. In fact,
you have been with Christ and learned of him.
Of this we have taken knowledge.
Some of you because of over-exertion cannot
do as much in 1882 as in 1881, still you can do
something. G^od will help. Others will come
up who never before strake sail for Zion's port.
Some will go to rest, and we shall hear no
more from them. God's will be done. Come
help us I
Oar sincere thanks to those who have helped
to make the B. at W. a power for good. Yon
are all cordially invited to continue with the
■sfOBK. Church news — news of an edifying
character- is ever gratelully received. How-
ever, make your articles as short as possible;
for the more contributors the better. We
would like to hear from fifty each week, but
unless each one studies brevity, not the half
can be heard. There are some things we should
remember. 1. To write only what is of general
interest. 2. To keep God before us— to give
him all the praise. It is not edifying to tell
when yon took the train, who carried you from
house to house, the distance from place to place
and who are related to yon. Think about the
thousands of readers and give only what is in-
teresting to them. We think you will try to
do this.
, And then we must say something about your
writing and putting up your articles. Do
please write plainly and with black ink. Pen-
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Do not sew the pages together to make a long
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this office, have the last page on top and the
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but do it youBself. Give full name and address.
We must have it as a guarantee.
Be not impatient if your essay fails to appear
at once. Wheat in a good gainer keeps for
years; and makes just as good bread as if it
were new wheat. Your articles on doctrine
will not lose their savor by resting a few
months. Keep our manuscript box full. The
winter is a good time to fill it.
Again thanking you for your noble, Christian
efforts and sympathies, and trusting you will
find the same pleasure in continuing your ex-
cellent labor, we bid you an affect' on ate adieu
for the present, pointing you to God for your
great reward. ^^__^^____
OUR REFLECTOR.
the instigator of war, quarrels and every other
evil going on in the world. It is unreasonable,
as weU as unbiblical to attribute all our mis-
haps and calamities to our Maker. A parent
takes a thinly dressed little girl to a fashionable
gathering, and thereby the Uttle creature takes
a severe cold which terminates in death
from lung fever. The pious minister consoles
the broken-hearted mother by saying that the
little girl was too good for earth, and her Mas-
ter thought good to call her up higher. That
is a nice thing to think about, but candidly I
do not believe there is a particle of truth in
such doctrine. It is far more reasonable to
suppose that the carelessness of that fashion-
able mother was the primary cause of the sad
death. Let people realize these things more
fully and thsn they will see cause to blame
some one else for most of the mishaps that
occur.
—It does my soul, and body too, good to
handle Bro. Vaniman's "Chips from the Work-
house." If what he writes is only the "chip/'
I would like to see some of the implements he
is manufacturing. Certainly the St. Louis
missionaries should call on the Mission Board
for money to help the cause along in that
place.
—Bro. Bright will have his hands and mind
full if he m!.kes that matter as plain as most
people would like to see it. Man's immortali-
ty is a carefully studied subject by many in
this age.
—Your "Tidings from the Field" is becom-
ing very interesting, more so now than the
correspondence.
—Forty-nine baptisms reported in this No.
Seventy-four last week, making in all 123.—
J. H. MOORB. ___^^^^____
Beothee Paul preached Christ crucified as
well as Christ glorified at Corinth. He per-
suaded men and women to believe on and ac-
cept the Lord Jesus, gave them commandment
what to do; then departed unto other fields.
While at Ephesus, sister Chloe wrote Paul from
Corinth, informing him that the brethren and
sisters there were at variance with each other
—that there were contentions among them
some having advanced some peculiar trait of
Paul, others the work of ApoUos, others that
of Cephas, while a fourth party were clinging
to Jesus. The ettrangement of their feelings
from each other was the result. Instead of one
strong, compact, united body, having the suim
mind, speaking the satne thing and expressing
the one jadgment, there was schism and separa-
tion.
The Thursday evening meetings in the up-
per room in the college, are refreshing to the
Christian soul. Praise, prayer, admonitions,
exhortations and reading the Scriptuie— all
instigator of the President's death; yea he is ] make one happy.
—That "Special Council Meeting" project
needs to be handled with care. If the meeting
is agreed to it should be called in such a way
as to render it legal beyond question. There
is an excellent class of members in Woodford
Co., 111., and there is no better place on earth
to find genuine sympathy, but L think the
place is a little too far to one side.
—I count forty-six items on your first page.
I wonder how many of your readers can write
that many items during odd moments in one
week !
—We appreciate Bro. L. M. Eby's article; he
writes just as he used to talk in our prayer-
meetings. By the way we would like to see
Bro. Lyman return to Lanark— he is needed
here very much.
—Bro. Evans' "Second Coming of Christ"
is proving interesting. His second paragraph
is very cunningly worded — most readers will
not likely digest it. I do not want Bro. Evans
to think that I am in favor of voting, politic-
ally; that is something I have never done, but
I would like him to explain how Christ and
the apostles could have voted in the Roman
Empire even if they had wanted to. I pre-
sume he can comprehend the logic there is
behind this problem.
— I wish every member in our Brotherhood
would resolve like sister S. L. Layton, to have
the much-needed family prayer. But I must
wait till her articles are finished.
—I thiflk Bro. Sharp is mistaken in saying
that a change of heart, or of the affections is
based on repentance. The heart, or affections
are changed by faith. Repentance is based on
a change ol conduct. Faith changes the heart,
repentance the conduct, and baptism the re-
lation. His idea about mushroom conversion
ought to have been told long ago. [ do not
give much for conversion produced by telling
death-bed stories, and there are hundreds
brought into the church jast in that way.
—I understand that editorial about "Papers
and Schools" so well that I dare not say much
about it, but I do hope that our Brethren will
use proper caution in regard to their schools as
well as their papers.
—Like you, I believe that the devil was the
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THE BItllJTHIlBISr ^T AV OJriK.
A FALSE THEORY.
SOME people think that God cannot judge a
man after he dies until the iiiflaence of
the work of his life has ceased. Is it possible
God must wait to the end of time to ascertain
what the itiflutsnce will be? Does he get wiser
witL passing ages? Oh, no! God is infinite
in knowledge — perfect in wisdom.
Bat suppose it were a tact that God could
not estimate the good or evil caused by the in-
fluence of the work of our life, where, in the
Saered Volume, do we read that man shall be
judged, or give an account, for the works
that follow them — the influence of what they
hav' done? Christ says we shall be rewarded
according to the deeds done, and that we shall
give an accoant for our thoughts, the intents
of our h-a t, — not one word about the influence
that follows.
Tais theory is evidently erroneous. Accord-
ing to it, it would be impossible for one who
had done evil the greater part of his life to be
saved, e.g , a man of vast wealth spent all he
had in the publication of books teaching Infi
delity. In the seventieth years of his life, six
months before his death, he discovered his way
was leading into "'outer darkness." He seeks
the company of holy men and women. Tney
pray for him, and sing—
"Wliile the lamp of life holds out to bum
The vilest sinner may return."
Christ speaks to him and says, " Come to
me." Your labor is hard and your burden is
great. ^^My yoke is essv; take it upon you and
learn of me, and you shall find rest onto your
soul." He don't say to nim, "Go away from
ra?. I can do nothing for you. The iijfluence
of the books you have put in rircu'atioa will,
tilt the I'lii of time, do far more against me
than all you can now do for me. The barve-t
is too nearpast and tbf Summer too near end-
ed ior you to be saved!" Ob, no! such is not
the dictrine of ourb essed Savior.
Again, it may be seen that this theory is a
C'lntradic'ioE of the Scripture because it would
pass corrupt, wicktd and rebellious characters
into the paradise of God. The theory would
admit fhem in consideration of the fact that
the influence of the work they had done accom-
plished' more good than evil The Word
teaches us that nothing um.lean can enter the
city of our God.
Again, it may be observed that this theory
makes us responsible for the use others make
of our work. Every thing used for a good
purpose may also be used for an evil purpose.
Consequently the salvation of an individual
would not depend so much, or entirely, upon
the deeds done in the body in connection with
the thoughts and intents of the heart, bnt up-
on what use the people would make of their
work. If this theory were true there would
certainly be very little encouragement to try
to work out our own salvation with fear and
trembling; for even had we done all we conld to-
wards this, if others made a bad use of what we
had done our doom would still be in the lake
of fire.
It seems to us that all who do not have eyes
that "seeing they see not," ears that ' hearing
they hear not," recognize tne absurdity of the
theory, and render a further elucidition en-
tirely unnecessary. 8. J. H
For the Brethren at Worr.
PROGRESSION.
BT J. W. SdUTHWOOD.
PROGRESS means moving or going for-
ward in space, growth, or knowledge, etc.
But when we, remembering that "a tree is
known by its fruit," take a view of i;he practi-
cal application goms professed Christians make
of the term we are forcibly driven to the con-
clusinn that it means going over to the world;
hence we see such going over to the world;
some just starting, some further on, and many
more nearly or quite over or back to the world;
so much so that they look like the world, dress
like the world, act like the world and go to the
world's places of amusements; they love the
world and desire and striv to be friends of the
world. May God enable all such to see the
error of their way and know.... that the
friendship of the world is enmity with God.
and that "whosoever tht-refore will be a friend
of the world is an enemy of God (<ee Jas. 4: 4) "
ind again, "Love not the world neit'ner the
things that are in the wor'd. If any man love
the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
For all that is in the world, the lust of the
fl-'sh, the lust of tbe eyei^, ai d 'he pride of life is
not of the Father, but of the world." 1 Jno. 2:
15: 16.
Although we bsliuve that neither the word
progress nur pro^rf ssion is in the Bib'e, fet we
do not ol^'j o: t i its USB when properb applied
to Chrir^tiauity; such as 3 growth in grace or
knowledge, Hat when progression is practically
made to mean going over or back to the world
we do most seriously objot — retrogression
w luld be a more appropriate word.
Such progressionists criticise Annual Meet-
ing and call in question her authority to de-
cide certain matters; preferring to be governed
by the decisions made by carnal self rather
than thosf made by the deliberative body of
Christ. Such want everything labeled with
"Thus sayeth the Lord," "in just so many
words," yet they will contend earnestly, which
is all right, for trine immersion and even pro-
gression, and neither are found in the Bible in
just so many words; yet both are undoubtedly
there, nevertheless, in spirit and in truth. It
is all right to thus contend; for we want to
make use of the whole Gospel in word a^^d in
spirit as applied to every thing; not being so
"blinded by the god of this world" that we
caniiot or do not want to see either theoretic
ally or practically the spirit as well as the
Gospel when applied to dress and many other
things in which carnality is seeking our des-
truction. When one becomes contaminated
with the god of this world ana unlearned in
I the spirit and principles of the Gospel, then
the true Christian's courise is to that one para-
doxical; then some things are hard to be un-
derstood as we find recorded in 2P t, 3:16,
where P ter, speaking of Paul, says, there "are
some things hard to be understood, which
they that are unlearn'- d and unstable wrest
(that is grossly pervert) as they do also the
other Seriptures unto their own destrnet! n."
Brethren, "Ye therefore; beloved, seeing ye
know these things before, beware lest ye also,
being led away by the error of the wicked, fall
from your own steadfastness. But grow in
grace and in the knowledge of ov.x Lord add
Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Pet. 3: 17, 18.
Brethren, let me say entreatingly do not "be
lead away by the error of the wicked, do not
fall from your own steadfastness," "But grow
in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and
and Savior Jesus Christ." This is the kind of
progression we want, a growth in grace and in
a knowledge resting upon a living faith, will-
ingly submitting to the spirit of the Gospel as
deliberated upon by the church, the body of
Christ, and not set up carnal self against "a
multitude of council in which there Is safete?"
— "the church of the Living God, the pillar and
ground of the truth" (see 1 Tim 3: 15), and
by so doing try to trouble the church. Panl
says. Gal. 5: 12, 'I would they even were cut
(iff which trouble yon."
Beloved brethren, kt us say in the language
of 1 Cor. 8, 9, 30, "We are troubled on every
side, yet not in despair; persecuted bnt not
forsaken; cast down bnt not destroyed; always
hearing about the body the dying of the Lord
Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made
manifest in our own body."
Monument City, led
Brethren, is there not too much li^ht-miadedaess at
our Conncn-meetings, aometiines bordering close on jok-
ing and jes ing ? Who ever saw Jesus trilie with sacred
things? J. K. M.
We should not-give way to fickleness and
j sting. Ojr Council-meetings should be held
in honor to Qi d Love and soberness should
orevail. We are commanded to be sober; yet
the command is too little heeded. Where love
and kindness prevail, councils are pleasant; but
where there IS hardness of heart, and wait ofj
love, there religion is fast becoming a scarcity
and foolishness and what worldly men call
"smartness" t^kes its place. Let all connciU
be conducted soberly, decently and in order.
If any man will di his will be shall know of
the doctrine, whether it be of God. or whether
I gpoak of myself. The new version reads, If
any man willeth to do his will, be sbnll know
of the teaching whether it be of God or whether
I speak from myself Doing is the condition
of knowing God. — Golden Censer.
Precisely! Does tbe (7««ser believe in doing
John 13-4: 16? and Rom. 16; 16? If not, does
it know the will of God?
The rose has its thorns; the diamonds its
specks; the best man his failings.
THE BRETHRENATWORK.
651
1^
J. S. MOHLEB,
Bditob
AU oommunications for this department, such as que-
ries and answers, should ba addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Will some one please expUm 1 Cor " • 34, 35?
■Why are women to keep silence m the chuichi'-
. Shall they not sing or pray or what shalUhe^dc,!'
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Revelations? Kj.u.tx.
riease explain the difference between a good
man antt a righteous man. John X . feNA\ elt.
Please give the true meaning of the word
'Closet/' Matt. 6: 6. John Y. Snavely.
Please explain Matt 24: 40. 41. It reads, "There
shall be two iu the field ; the one shfl be taken
and the other left, l wo wombn shall be grinding
It tne mill; the one shall be take^i, the otlier^rft
Will some one explain the last part of the Bib
verse of the 8th cuapter of John: "But >sus
stooped down and with his hager ^^^^ts «" ^h^
ground," etc. How could be write on the gi'i'ino-
when he was in the temple? -fl- sistei..
Whv did Simon want the honor as mentioa<;d in
those verses-to gain honor, fame, money, or what ?
Peter ±sfc.o\\ n.
Why do the breihren not salute each other with
the Holy Kiss in towns? Elias Harnish.
thyself to this chariot * ' * The spi it of
the Lord caught away Philip." Here we see
that the angel and the spirit of the Lord are
the same.
Next turn to H b. 1: 13, 14. " But to which
of the ang. Is said he at any time, " Sit on my
right hand, until I make thine enemies thy
footstool. Are they not all ministering spir-
its sent forth to minifcter for them who shall be
htirs of salvation."
In Mark 8: 38 we rpad as follows: " When
he cometh in the glory of his Father, with the
holy angels," etc. Is not a holy angel, a holy
spirit or a ministering spirit, the same?
Do we not read in Acts 8, that the angel of
the Lord and the spirit of the Lord are the
same? I would like to know the d ffarence be-
tween the Holy Ghost, and Holy Spirit, and
the spirit of the Lord, and the angel of the
Lord. ^_^__j
HOW IS IT ?
For the Brethren at Wor^ .
QUERY ANSWERED.
What are the seven spints of God? 0. D. H.
IW ILL ofF-r a few thoughts on the above.—
The word sevsn occurs very frequent' y in
the Scriptures. la Matt. 12: 45, he taketb
with himself seven other spirits. Sdven loves.
Luke 11: 26. "Tfapn goeth be and taketh to
him seven other spirits more evil than him elf,
and they enter in and dwell there. Kev. 1: 4.
seven churches, s^tven lampi, seven sturs, stv n
seals, sev^n chtrches and seven spirits of God.'
Those all have a meaning, and Scriitures
should interpret themselves. Those sev-n
spiiitsare seven angels, which stand beftr
God. Rev. 8: 2. S^ven spirits which stand be-
fore his throne. Rev. 1:4. Seven eyes which
are the seven spirits of God, sect forth into all
thee-^rth. Rev. 5: 6. "And I heard a great
voice out of the temple, saying to the seven
angels: Go ye and pour out the vials of the
wrath of God into the earth." Rev. 16: 1
Here we see that the seven spirits are the seven
angels. ,,
" And there came one of the seven angels.
Rvv 17: 1. These I understand to be the
same as the spirits. The seven stars ars the
angels of thg seven churches. Rev. 1: 20.
Now let us notice, in brief, the beginning of
the first chapter of Revelations: " The Revek-
tion of Jesus Christ, which Gcd gave him to
shew unto his servants, even the things which
must shortly come to pass. And he sent and
signified it by his angel unto his servant John."
Now mark what John sees. " He that hath
an ear, let him hear what the spirit or an^el
saith unto the charches." Turning to Acts 8:
26-29, we read of the Lord speaking to Philip,
saying, "Arise and go towards the South, unto
the way that goeth down from Jerusalem. And
the spirit said unto Philip: Go near, and join I
WHILE in O'aio, D. P. Saylor preached us a
very good sermon in the Wolf Creek
church, and said that Christ was born in a sta-
ble. I have been trjing to find it, but have
not yet found it so far. I can find where he
was wrapped in swaddling clo'.h s and laid in a
manger. I do not know very much, but 1
would rather think from the reading of the
5th verse of the 8th chapter of Solomons
Song, that he was brought fort \ und«^r an ap-
ple tree. Now you may look this up and sse
if you c^n fir.d anything good in it, ani do
with it what setm^th best.
Julia A. Gilbert.
Kow Ltibanon, Ohio.
From the Inter Ocean.
VALLEY OF THE JORDAN.
By what people is the country adjacent to the
river Jordan inhabited? What is their chief oc
cupation ? W h It kind of climate have they ^ How
aretheir seasons divided? Wouidthe country be
productive if properly cultivated? What would
be produced in it? When and how did- Turkey ac-
quire it? Are lands sold there as in the United
States? "
THE population of Palestine is about as easy
to describe as the inhabitants of theconn-
t -y bordering the Jordan. The bulk of the in-
habitants are a mix-^d race, siys Dr. Hitchcock,
descendants of the ancient Sjrians and their
Arab conquerors.
The Jewish population of Palestine is not
great, and they dwell chiefly in the four sacred
cities of Jerusalem, Saf.d, T.b«ias, and He-
bron.
To say anything intelligently of the valley
of the Jordan, we advise the knowledge-seeker
to take a map of Palestine and follow it while
a few points are given.
Lake Hulch (called also the Waters of Mf-
rom) is the largest northern body of water,
which contributes to the Jordan. This lake :s
triangular in shape, about six =:iles long aid
three and a half wide. Oq the north of the
lake, whence spring several affluents of the
Jordan, is an impenetrable jungle, the wallow-
ing-place of buffaloes. There is a marsh bor-
dering the lake, which is about ten miles long,
and which is covered with reeds and brushes,
but on the West there is a fine, fertile plain.
From Lake Hulch to the Sea of Galilee (the
Lrke of Geunesaret) the river first passes slug-
gishly over its bed for a short distance, then
over a rocky bed, in a narrow volcanic val-
ley, and then, thirteen miles or so below, it en-
ters Gennesaret. Thi? lake is surrounded by
an almost continuous wall of hills, broken or
receding occasionally, as at Tiberias, the plain
of Gennesaret and at the Jordan, The hills
are of limestone, basalt and volcanic rocks; hot
springs abound, and earthquakes are frequent.
This lake is pear-shaped; Eome six een miles
long and four to seven miles wide.
The river issues from the southern extremity
of this lake, and enters a broad valley or de-
pressed plain or tract, between the mountains.
During the Spring iloods this " lower plam" is
inundated; then it plunges over some t;7enty-
seven formidable rapids, and then on to the
Dead Sea.
The whole distance from the sources of tne
river to its mouth U not more than 136 miles
in a straight line, and its whole descent is about
3,000 to the Dead Sea.
The cities which in Bible times stood on ttie
lakes and in the valleys of the Jordan are gen-
erally ruins and only groups of squalid h.,vel8
now occupy tneir sites. Tne inhabitants of
th^se places are for the most part of a very de-
gr.d-dcla?9, andcanscaacely besaid to have
ny fixed oocupatii n.
In the Jordan Valley the heat of Summer is
always great and sometimes exceedingly op-
pressive. There are two seasons, S^'mmer acd
Winter; the former from AprU to November,
rainless or nearly so; the latter from November
to April, rainy.
Palestine was once very fertile, and might
ba so again. Generally speaking, the country
has such products as pea- , beans, wheat and
barley, as well as grapes, figs, olives, apricots,
lemons, oranges and dates.
In 1517 the Ottomans came in and made Pa-
lestine a pMt of the Turkish Empire. It was
snatched irom the Sultan by Mohammed All
iu 1832, but Europe intervened, and in 1841 it
was given back again. Lands are not sold
there as in the United States.
The best part of one's life is the performance
of one's daily duties. All higher motives,
ideals, conceptions, sentiments, in a man are of
no account if they do not come down and
strengthen him for the better discharge of the
duties which devolve upon him in the ordmary
affairs of life. ^
It is d fEealt to conceive anything more
beautiful than the reply given by one in afflic-
tion when he was asked how he bore it so well.
■' It lightens the stroke," said he, "to draw near
to him who handles the rod." Christian pil-
grims and fellow-travelers, do not forget the
great Rock of our salvation,
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THE BKETHREN ^T TVORK-
(^mxt»pUtn(L
From Wm. Edgecomb. — Notwithstand-
ing the fiery trial through which the church
here has passed, two have been received by bap-
tism, six by letter and one reclaimed. These
had been waiting to see whether the church
■would stand by A. M., and it did so over-
whelmingly. Our Love-feast Oct. 6fch was well
attended. It was held in a tent where all
could be seated around the table to do as
Christ commanded. Everything passed oif
pleasantly and in order. — Parsons, Kan., Oct.
17.
From John Weybright. — On the evening
of the 26th ult., myself and wife, in company
with D. P. Saylor and wife, arrived at Dayton,
Ohio, where we attended several council meet-
ings and Love-feasts. We have seen and heard
the workings of the division of our Brother-
hood in the Miami Valley. Out of a member-
ship of 4,000 in the Southern district of Ohio
500 have gone out, while 220 are neutral. The
leaders are no doubt disappointed as they ex-
pected more followers. — Double Pipe Creek,
Md., Oct. loth.
[We permit this to go in so that our readers
may see how matters stand in the Miami Val-
ley. Much might be published, but we doubt
the propriety of noticing the errors of those
who have gone oat. They will stand or fall
upon their own doings. — Ed.]
she retired. ... If some brother or sister should
find too little to do at home, go and help that
poor, dark nation, and take Grod's blessing with
you .... I think if some of our young believers,
who have a little time to spare, would take a
number of tracts and go from house to house
asking people to read them, they would be
able to work for the Lord in that way, and at
tV e same time gather blessings for themselves.
Every one may not be fit for teaching a whole
congregation or to fill a vacant pulpit, but
many are strong enough to carry a dozen or
two or three suitable papers and hand them to
their fellow-men. Now I fancy I hear my
young brethren saying within themselves:
"There are many who like to command and
advise, but who will go and attend to the
work ?''.... I take Saturday afternoon when I
have a few hours to spare; I go through a street
of our town, starting at the one end and tak-
ing every house, rich or poor, till there are
none left. The first time not one refused and
a nice gentleman gave me a "Thank yon, much
obliged to you." I hope no one will misunder-
stand me here, as thoagh I desire to be praised.
If any good be done, let God have the glory. —
New Castle, Eng., Oct. 5th.
^ From J. Madsen. — I am much obliged to
yon for the B. at W., which I have always re-
ceived regularly. I am sorry that I haye not
been able to fiud any interesting news for it,
but I trust you will kindly excuse ma .... I am
going home at the end of this month .... I have
a sample copy of Ber Bruderhote. Will you
be able to send me tnis paper instead of B. at
W. henceforth, that I may progress in the Ger-
man language? I shall send the money before
I leave for Denmark Prom a letter written
by Sr. M. H., a missionary in Spain — in Sep-
tember this year — I got some 'information
about the religious state of that people, which
I shall briefly give here, hoping it may deserve
some consideration, and perhaps his or her
earnest prayers if no other aid. According to
his letter it appears that a terrible dark cloud
is hanging over that country, excluding the
light from heaven; most of the people are Cath-
olics, or nothing but men and women sunk
down into profound misery. Even those few
vfho get converted are so blinded that things
as stealing and lying are common with them,
not being looked upon as sms until they are
taught by the missionaries or Bible to shun
them. Persecutions await the true Christians
everywhere, and if they can gather together a
number of six or eight persons, for a meeting
in towns like Leon, or distribute two tracts a
• day when going from house to house, it is very
well done. They succeed in holding some
children's meetings, and endeavor to unfold in
plain words the glad tidings from heaven for
the little ones A lady of high position at-
tended a meeting twice. Upon being invited
to come again she answered: "No, I will not
leave the mother and go to the son." Then
From David Province. — A few items or
crumbs, I thought, would be of interest to
many readers of your valuable paper, which
comes to us very regularly. Oh how eager we
are for church news Our little church {Clear
Creek) is about three miles north of Saline City,
a little village on south bank of the Missouri
river. The center of the congregation is situ-
ated five or six miles south of Chicago & Al-
toona R. R., and about nine miles below Glas-
gow. . . .Our Feast is past. No ministers from
a distance except elder D. L. Williams, who
held forth the Word with great boldness
We number some twenty members, two minis-
ters and two deacons. Brother James Evans,
of De Witt, is with us holding forth the Word.
He commenced meeting on the night of the
7th of this month, and expects to continue un-
til the evening of the 13th. On Sunday the &th
four were immersed. Good order, large con-
gregation of people; proof for a large ingath-
ering of souls, of such, we hope, as may be
saved. Our prayer is that brother Erans may
live long npon the earth. God bless his labors
for good. — Arrow Bock, Oct. 12th,
may perhaps be attributed to one great cause —
that of the present distracted condition of our
once united fraternity, the troubles afloat
and the issues to be met and the firmness re-
quired in the minds of many as to where to
stand during the present storm of the church.
Severe trials seem to morefirmly unite the
hearts of God's children, and to more fully
characterize among us that Christian forbear-
ance, which is so esssntial to the promotion of,
peace, love, and harmony The meeting was
not over-taxed with business, and hence could
devote more attention to each item. There
was a very marked decline in the number of
queries. Many, no doubt, profited by having
been present at our late Annual Meeting. This
feature no doubt has been abused in the past,
and we hope to see improvement in this direc-
tion in the future The Brethren's Orphan's
Home, now permanently organized and locat-
ed near Cerro Gordo, Illinois, received due at-
tention. Its By-laws were afiirmed, and five
brethren were appointed as trustees, viz., John
Metzger, David Kuns, Stephen Shively, An-
drew Shively, and David Blickenstaif — all lo-
cated in the immediate vicinity of the Home.
We feel sorry that by mistake the names of
these trustees did not appear in print in Min-
utes of D. M. The meeting elected, by vote,
Daniel Vaniman and J. R. Gish delegates to
Standing Committee for 1882, and John Wise
and T. D. Lyon alternates.
From Simon Mikesell.— In No. 39, Vol.
6 th is an article entitled "Special Conference,"
in which the vnriter suggests that a Conference
is necessary. We would say that if ever there
was a. time for a Conference it would be now,
and we would suggest that it would be held m
the Miami Valley. Were I to try and give all
the reasons it would take too much space. Zi-
on is bleeding here in the Valley, and I hope
the Brethren will make a move to do some-
thing .... We have a very large church- house.
Open correspondence with elders Jacob Gar-
ver, John Smith, David Murray, Samuel Moh-
ler, Joseph Kanfl'man. — Johnsville, Ohio.
From E. Miller. — Our'Love-feast on 11th
inst., passed off very pleasantly. The congre-
gations were not so large as on former occa-
sions, yet we had quite a respectable audience,
and good attention. Elder John Nicely, of
Plymouth, Jesse Calvert, of Warsaw, and J. C.
Murray did most of the preaching, and it was
well done, too. If we ever in this world need-
ed sound preaching it is now. We, too, are
in somewhat a suspense on account of the exist-
ing church trouble; but I don't think we will
lose any members by the imprudent move, yet
some of our neighboring churches are worried
by it, though not near so extensively as was at
first anticipated. In fact, only quite a few of
the real sound in the faith, are willing to take
the risk of separation, as there will be about
forty chances to make things worse to one to
make things better, and I do hope and pray
God to put it into the hearts of faithful watch-
men over Zion to nse doable diligence ia warn-
ing the people to flee the wrath to come. —
Pierceton, Ind., Oct. 14.
From B. B. Whitmer.— District Meet-
ing of Southern Illinois was held in Astoria
church, Fulton county, Illinois, Oct. 4th and
5th. The meeting was characterized with a
more than ordinary degree of harmony. This
From J. R. Miller. — Our Communion is
past. Had a pleasant and profitable waiting
before the Lord. Plenty of ministerial aid, and
the doctrine of the Bible was plainly brought
before the people. We are happy to say that
the seed sown is already bearing fruit; for six
have come out as free volunteers in the army
of the Lord since then, and we hope and pray
that more will soon follow their example. . . .
The brethren and sisters of Yellow Creek Dis-
trict selected elder John Anglemyer to take
care of them and help them along in their tri-
als. Am happy to say that some who had
concluded to go out are already returning to
the fold, of which Jesus Christ is the Shepherd,
weeping over their mistake. May many more
quickly see their error and make their return,
THE BKETHRKISr ^T "WOKK:.
653
being loyal to Jesus and the church of which
He is the head, which no power on earth is
able to overthrow. — Locke, Ind., Oct. 16.
From John Zook.— Our Love- feast at Free-
spring is over. Brethren from a distance were
James Qainter, of Huntingdon, Pa., brother
George Myers, from Miami county, Kansas,
John Gable, of Clinton county, Iowa, and C.
Myers aud Isaac Eby, from Perry county, Pa.,
and John R. Hanawalt, of Mifflin county, Pa.
Brother Qainter opened the exercises, followed
by G. Meyers. One was baptized. This makes
the third one in two weeks. . . .The house was
much crowded, but had rather good order.
Next day preaching at 9 A. M. After services
brother Solomon Kauffman was advanced to
the second degree of the ministry. — Juniata
Co, Pa., Oct. 13th.
From S. H. Baker. — Wife, younger
daughter, and myself started Sept. 8th for the
Chippewa Valley church to attend the Love-
feast, Sept. 10th. On account of the muddy
roads and being badly washed by the severe
rains shortly before, our speed was slow. We
arrived at brother Samuel Crista', first evening,
a distance of thirty miles. Next morning we
resumed our journey, and when we arrived at
the Chippewa river, we soon found that we
could not cro?s on the fsrry, so we had to drive
thirty-five miles out of our way, via Eau
Claire, yet we arrived in good time at place of
meeting. On account of the inclemency of
the weather the meeting was not so largely at-
tended. At this meeting our little daughter
of twelve years was received into the church
by baptism .... September 17th being the day
for our council meeting al River Falls, we
could not make as lengthy a visit at Chippewa
as we desired. On arriving home sad intelli-
gence came to us: that we were called to
preach the funeral of brother R. A. and sister
Libbie Patterson's infant son,aged 16 days. The
funeral took place at 10 o'clock Sept. 17th.
Subject or text, "Suffer little children to come
unto me," etc Oct. Ist was the day for our
Communion; were pleased to see our brother
David Whetstone, from Lewistown, Minn.,
come to our assistance. The meeting passed
off nicely. ... On Sunday our joy was turned to
mourning, learning that our aged brother A.
Huddleston was taken dangerously ill; disease,
congestion of the lungs. It was supposed by
all that he was dying, but at this date he still
survives Three were received into the River
Falls congregation by letter at our Commun-
ion.— Biver Falls, Wis, Oct, 9th.
From M. Lichty. — Concerning the con-
solidation of our papers I, for one, am not in
favor, from the fact we cannot have too much
good literature about us, just such as most of
our papers are. Could I believe the papers are
the cause of divisions in the church, I would
immediately sanction the annihilation of all,
without any exception; but as I believe intelli-
gence is not the cause of church troubles, I fa-
vor as many church papers as can be support-
ed, and each writer to be responsible for the
effect of his productions. — Bell, Kan , Oct. 10th
over. Had a good meeting and g sod order.
About one hucdred members communed; some
from other churches were with us. There
were five strange ministers present. They
preached the Word with power, for which we
thank God and take courage .... An election
was held for a speaker. The lot fell on broth-
er James W. Gish. May the Lord bless him
in the work that is before him Four pre-
cious souls were made to see their lamentable
condition, and came to work in the vineyard of
the Lord. May God bless them. Sinners,
how can you stand out in the cold world when
youhear so many strong invitations? — Eoanoke,
III.
From A. D. Garber. — The Brethren of
the Pleasant Valley congregation held their
Love-feast Saturday Oct. 1st, with a large num-
ber of communicants .... Three young maid-
ens'were made willing to put on Christ, and
were received into the fold by baptism in the
forenoon, to partake of the Feast in the eve-
ning, which makes ten added to our number
this Summer. The Lord be praised .... This
eongregatioa has three comfortable meeting-
houses, in which the members meet every
Lord's day for worship, and are still aiming to
keep the good old ship sailing in the Gospel
current General health good Drouth
still continues. — Mt. Sidney, Va., Oct. 13th.
From a Brother. — The Coon River con-
gregation is in union, and ever willing to stand
by and maintain the honor of God through the
Lord Jesus Christ, in trying to promulgate his
truths to a world of sin. Oh! Brethren may
we all be united as one unbroken chain — in the
strongest ties of Gospel love and affection; for
Brethren, after we have become enlightoned in
the old landmarks of the fathers of our frater-
nity, and bolt against them I fear we have but
a faint conception of the steps we are taking.
0 let us be united in spirit and in love, and in
heaven above surround his throne in love. —
Bale City, la.
From Flora E. league.— Although our Com-
munion is numbered among the things of the
past, yet it will long be remembered as one of
the happiest we have ever known. It is true
we have met with trouble from those who fa-
vored the Miami Valley resolutions — nine hav-
ing strayed away from us — but those who are
loyal and true to the Brethren church are more
closely united than ever. I think we all feel
as if each one now had a very important part
to perform, and that we will be drones and
idlers no more. God grant that we may ever
serve him faithfully and lovingly, and that we
may ever stand firmly united One young
sister was baptized the same day. May the
peace which belongs to the saints ever be thine,
is the prayer of your unworthy sister in Christ.
— Covington, Ohio, Oct. 17th.
From William G. Brown.— Our Love-
feast at Panther Creek, Woodford Co., III., ij
From J. S. Flory.— Our Love-feast is past
and a glorious meeting we had. It cannot be
otherwise where the spirit of the Lord is and
love prevrtils. Ministers present were only
those of our bome congregations, five in num-
ber; each one willing to bear another's bur-
dens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ. Our
meeting was well attended; quite a number of
the scattered members from some distance were
present, and added to our ei:joyment to meet
with them around our Communion board and
bow at the same mercy-seat to praise and adore
our Great Redeemer, so when our meetings
and partings are over we may meet in heaven.
There has been a number of additions by
letter during the year, aud the church seems to
be prospering. We scarcely ever hear the
muttering tone of dissension that is shaking
the church in the East in some localities. God
forbid that the dark pall of disunion or seces-
sion shall ever hang around our cloudless skies.
May the Sun of Righteousness and the glitter-
ingstars of God's promises ever shine up^n the
little band of faithful followers here in this
central West. — Lmigmont, Chlo.
From Sarah A. Miller.— Our Love-feast of
Oct. 6th is past. No ministerial aid. Had a
good meeting. Splendid order. Just at the
close of services next day, our dear old brother
Houtsecer came to us and gave us four meet-
ings; it revived us all as we have come to a
dark period — there is a dark cloud hanging
over us at present. We will cling closely to
our good old Ship; it will bring us safely
through ; if we hold out faithful we need no
no other refuge. — Logan Creek, Logan county,
Ohio.
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Orphan Home.
The Home for Orphans at Cerro Gordo, 111.,
under the auspices of Brethren, is now ready
to receive orphans. All donations of money
or articles should be forwarded to Stephen
Shively, Cerro Gordo, 111.
David Kuns.
Cerro Gordo, lU., Oct. 16th.
[The Bbbthsen' at Woek congratulates the
Brethren ot Southern Illinois in this their
good work. God will prosper the labor of
love. Here is an opportunity to show love by
good works. We have gathered a little for the
Home and will bring it to you in person. — Ed.]
Monntain Kornial.
This the name of a contemplated school
which is to be built on top of the Blue Ridge
in Floyd county, Virginia, 2500 feet above the
sea level surrounded by a great many mountain
sceneries, natural curiosities, etc. These, to-
gether with the healthful climate, good water,
kind and we'.come-hearted people ought to in-
duce patronage from far and near especially
from those countries where the water is bad
and the air impure. The work is in the hands
of nine trustees who will push the work for-
ward as rapidly as possible. They will per-
haps not be able to begin the school before
Sept. 1st, 1882.
Brother John B. WrightsKan of South
Bend, Indiana, (who has been wi(h us for the
last month) has been chosen to take charge of
the school.
Any one desiring any further information in
regard to the school may address the under-
signed, who will kindly respond.
C. D. Hylion.
Hylton, Va.
Stib up the gift that is in thee.
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THE BTIETHREI^ AT T^OTRK-
galtit m& Mm\mmtL
S T BOSSERMAN,
EDITOR
Al! commanications for this department should be ad-
dressed to S. T. BoBferman, Buntirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
FOOD AND MORALS.
IS it not a mattsr of sarprise in this age of
advanced thought, that Christian and mor-
al reformers pay so little attention to the mark-
ed inflaenie of food upon morals? It cannot
he denied but what bodily condition exerts a
strong iriflnence upon the soul. Jesus, the
greatest reformer that ever lived, in moat em-
phatic terms recognized this fact, and taught
that bad bodily condition had a debpsing and
detoning inflafuc? upon the spiritual man. The
apostles tiught the same solemn truths. Is it
right for us to shut our eyes and go on blind-
ly in our coarse? Can we ever expsct any
great progress in moral reformation or Chris-
tian prosperity, so long as we, as a nation, livi
on groas, unhealthy food? Appetite has be-
come so perverted that instead of being gov-
erned by the laws of health, we ara governed
by sensual delight; the food that gives the
moat pleasure in passing the palate is most
arnght after, regardless of after consequeuces.
Frematare death is the result of violated
laws. God never intendtd to give life and
then take it before maturity. Were it not that
we ourselves or our ancegtera violated nature's
laws, we should live to a rips old age, and drop
this life into another as the fruit when ripe
drops from the tree. The many untimely
deiths are but monuments of warning to the
living, but instead of taking them as such, we
seek comfort by attributing all to the provi-
dence and m^rcy of God. It is true Gild's
hand is in it, but only in carrying out the pen-
alty of disregarded la^y He is present to bind
up the "broken hearted," and gather to his fold
all that a'-e b s whfn d ath comes, but do not
let us think early df^aths are the rpsu't of an
arbitrary edict from G id, or act ef His special
provii^ence, independent of la v and order.
The laiv of nature aa it rt^laten to man and
the la IV of grac, are in harmony. There is an
antagonism betfteen the carnal mind and the
laws of God, but not brtween the laws of davel-
op-nent in the body and spiritual growth in
grace.
It is a universal law that "Like begets like '
"Every seed after its kind," is the law govern-
ing all created things. Mi^n and women are
not an pxception to this rule. Blood is the li'e
of all living animals. Blood will most surHiy
teli in morals as well as in the bodily structure.
Yes, "blood has power throughout the whulr
realm of life, wheti er it b^in a hi man body,
in society, cr in tie body of a hurtle on the
race course. Bad blood gives bad health, bad
temper, and develops bad, gross-grained peo-
ple."
God's bin of fare to his people in ancient
times excliid d all gross food from their ta'iles.
With the J^ws it was the design of God to
bring ttiem up to a high state of moral reform,
and if gross food was a hindrance to the dfsir-
ed f nd at t at age, why shr^u'd we suppose it
makes no diffdrenca in these days, when all ad-
oiit true m' vh'a are ejsential to a truu CUris-
ti.™ or.'.pirifcual lite.
Lofk at the bill of fare to be found on our
rabies tcday. Bread nsade from fine fl'jur
which by the proc^s^ of bolting has been de-
priv d of most of the phosphates and nitrates
that exist in the wheat, these very elements
that go largely to the making-np of nerves,
bones, muscles and brains. The grossest kinds
of meats, reeking with scrofulous elementa,
and 01 ten saturated and seasoned with fiHrj
spices and alcoholic acids; and there are the
many indigestible catss, pud lings, and the
whole must be washed down by some bind ot
hot drink.
Is it any wonder we are a nation of dyspep
tics, fiery blood, hot temper and devilish mor-
tals? Can we expect anything better so long
as we ofier a sscriiice tnree times a day to the
god of a perverted appetite, and during the
rest of the d sy roll a drjadly narcotic in the
mouth. Such a course of living, or rather ot
eating sad breattiag, vitiatts the blood, and
the bad qualities of human nature rise to the
top as natural as scum up n filthy, boiling wa-
ter. Talk of the regenerating inflaence of the
Holy [Spirit in such a seething ca:dron of car-
nality ! S itanic ebolitions are as natural aa
breathing — no marvel then that many seem-
ingly good men fall. Gross food products
groas blood, and bad blood fires up any evil
lust, so the little good that is in man is burned
out, and he is consumed in the fires of iniqui-
ty. Temper the body according to the laws of
nature. Eat to live, and bring both body and
soul under the dominion of Gospel law, and
we may indeed hope ttien for permanency in
morals and religion. Defile not the temp 'e of
the Holy Ghost, and we may expect growth in
grace, and true Christians may become a light
to the world aud a salt to the earth. Let min-
isters and reformers in general commence
aright, if they would regenerate society and
build up the waste places.
Will qiote the following incident: "A lath-
er, by p raj er and prec.p'v, and fl iggiog, had
done h'S beat to ref)jm nis boy, whose staple
diet was meat and sausage, pie an i cake, at hia
meals, with lunch between. The family phy-
sician sair! to the fathor, 'If yoa will put a
eech b.ick of each of jour boy's ears onca a
week fiir a month, yoa wi I do more to reform
him that! your preaching and p mnding will
do in a year.' Tr-e father asked for the philos
cp ly of this prfscription. 'Why,' said the
fioctvr, 'yoni" boy has bafi blood, and too mucfi
of it; he must be ava bidly, or he woo d burst.'
'Tnet',' said th- father, 'I'll change his diet from
.iross meats at d pies to hominy and milk.' In
three months tnereafter, a betttr boy for his
age could not be found in the neighborhood.''
Says a certain divine: "I hold that verj
much of the wickedness of mankind is the
natural expression of physical beastliness,
rather than the ouiflfw uf innate viciousness
A body made up Inrgely of all manner ot
nerve-goading, pa'ision-prodncing, angergen
crating elements, such as are found in the groa
animal dishes, with their belongings, juat a*
surely draws the soul to sin as a tempest drivet
a leather before it."
Hygiene as applied to the kind of food a men
eats, and the manner of eating it, is as much a
matter of morals as it is a question of medi-
cine We know there are men that will poo!
pool at this idea, but nothing b'ltter can be ex-
pected of guilty culprits. Having assumed
ihe rtspoEsibility to stand upon the ground of
sound logic in the face of popular prejidices,
we shall mainta n our position though the
heavens fall —J. S. Flory, in Home Mirror.
DANGERS OF CANNED FRUIT.
rHE pxigancies of trade appear to be in con-
tinual conspiracy against the health of
the human family. Some sharp man once
found out that it was economical la the manu-
facture of tin plate to introduce into it a small
qaaotity of lead, atd now the cheaper grades
of tin are all adulierated in this way. This
discovfry is fraught with mischief, for when
acid fruits come in conta tt with this mixture
of tin and lead, they are liable to become con-
taminated and produce lead poisoning in those
who eat them. The canning of fruits in this
country is now carried on to a much greater
extent than ever, and cases are frequently
brought before the public in the newspapers
of iijury done to families or individuals by
eating fruit which has thus' been preasrved.
For those who preseive their own fruit or veg-
etables, glass or earthen-ware vessels are abso-
lutely safe, and much to be prefprred to those
made of metal. — American Rural Home.
THE FATAL HEEL.
'PHERE is possibly nothing sadder in the
J. annals of our city than the' death this
week of the young bride, wh"), befor^j her hon-
eymoon had waned, fell down a fl'ght of sta.rs
and received such injuries that she died. The
cause was a very simple one, v z . the use of
the high and sharp heels that are worn by
moat ladies all over America. It is only a
wonder that any young Isdydescsnds the stairs
safely with them, and while the event calls f ^r
the strongest sympathy, it leaves a lesson be-
hind which youQg l4die< will do well to heed.
— San Francisco News LHler.
Beeb drinkers h^id an opportunity of read-
ing in the Herald, the obner day, thit the
brewers use g ucose, bad malt, cigar batts, res-
ia. snap, and leather scrapa, besides cccculus
fndicus and other drugs that few men care to
take into fieir systems unless bv medical ad-
vice. Tne fiery furnace of K ng Nebuehadotz-
zir never bad more incombu'itible natehal
wh«n Sbadroch, Meshach, Ab-dnego were used
for fuel, than the stomach of the oid nary
beer drinker contains when filled with this un-
lovely mixture. But then it ian't all in beer
that these abominations are found. The groc-
ers sell them in all sorts of disguises, and by
no means least in that very suspicious stuff
sold under the name of "coffee" and largely
composed cf cocoe-nut shell roasted and
ground. There was no market for this stuff
till Sitan showed some of his disciples how it
could be roasted and ground into "ciffee."
A OEBTAIN doctor once remarked, "Show me
a man tbat baa a natural taste tor tobacoo, and
I will show you a man whom Qod sever creat-
ed."
I^HK IiT?^En[ iiJ:^E2=^ -a^T WOKM
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GENERAL AGENTS
Brethren at Work,
TIIA.OT SOCIETY.
B. T. BosermftB, Dunkirk, OUa
Jt-oot Bby. Lena, HI.
G. A. Bhunberger, Graham, Mo.
W -J Teoter, Mt MorrtB, ilL
J a Mohler, Cornelia, Mo,
John Wise, Molbenr Grovt, El.
John Forney, Abilene, Kan.
Daniel Vanlman, Virden, HI.
J. S. Flory, Longmont, Colo
John Uetzger, Cerro Oordo, Dl.
J W Sonthwood, Mouum't c'y, Ind
D. Brower, Saiem, Oregon.
OUR PLEA.
THE BEETHBEN AT "WOEK la an oncompiomising advocate of
FrlmitiTe Ciuistlanlty in all Ita ancient pnrity.
It recognizes the New Teatament aa the only infallible mle of faith
and practice.
And maintaina that the sovereign, nnmerited, nnsoiioited grace of
Qod is the only eoorco of pardon, and
That the vicarious Eruiteringa and meritorions worka of Christ are the
only price of redemption:
That Faith, Bepentaoce and Baptism are conditions of pardon, and
hence for the remission of sins:
That Tiine Immersion, or dipping the candidate three times iace-for>
ward, is Christian Baptism:
That Feot-Washicg, as tanght in John 13, is a divine command to be
observed in the ch^irch:
That the Lord's Supper is a fhll meal, and, in connection with the
Oommnnion, shonld be taken in the evening, or at the close of the day:
That the Salntai:cin of the Holy Kiss, or Kiss of Cliarity, is binding
open the followers of Christ;
That War and lietaliation are contrary to the spirit and self.denying
principles of the religion of Jesns Christ:
That a Non-Conformity to the world in dress, cnstems, daily walk,
and convsisatioD is essential to true holiness and Christian piety.
It maintains that in public worship, or religious exercises. Christians
should appear as directed in 1 Uor. 11: 4, 6.
It a'Bo advocates the scriptural duty of anointiog the sick with oil
n the name of the Lord,
In short it is a vindicator of all that Christ and the Apostles have
enjoined ndon us, and aims, amid the conflicting theories and discord
01 modem Chriatendom, to point out ground that all must concede to
be Infallibly safe .
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jhelv^s an txeellect tract, entitled, "The floufe
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It is a twelve paga tract, setting forth ihr
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Ridings franf the ^wU,
Postal card communicationa solicited for this department.
Reports of baptisms especially desired,
Greenland, W. Va., Oct. 12, 18S1.
Our Love-feast at Knobley transpired Oct. 6 and
"r. Brethren D. B. Arnold, Geo. S. Arnold and N.
Leaiiherman were present. May we all strive to
put to practice the good things we learned.
Wm. M. Lton.
Glathe, Kan., 9, 1881.
Love-feast in Douglas Co , passed off pleasantly
and was well attended. There were 27.5 members
and 20 ministers present. Brethren that desire
homes in the West, and are faithful, should stop
at Glathe, and take a look at the country.
Isaac H. Ckist.
Piatt Valley church, Neb., Oct. 1.
Our. Love feast is past. Truly it was a time of
rejoicing. Though there were no additions, good
impressions were made. The tent which was add-
ied to the meeting-house, was crowded, Joseph
Brubaker of Pillmore Co., and John Snowberger,
of York Co., labored for us, J. P. Moomaw.
Macksburg, Iowa.
The undersigned contemplates visiting the val-
ley of Virginia, the coming Winter. Will start
about the middle of November, passing over the
C.B.&Q.E.R. to Chicago, C L. & C. R. B. to
Cincinnati ; thence B. & 0. E. R. May possibly go
to Baltimore before going into the valley of Va. —
Any of the Brethren along the Jines, above men-
tioned, desiring ministerial aid, should address me
by postal. M. Myers.
Burr Oak, Kan., Oct. 16.
Our feast came of Sept. 24 acd 25, and passed off
very pleasantly. Bro. Lemuel Hillery was with
us, and very ably held forth the Word, which was
gladly received. Two brethren advanced in min-
istry, and two chosen to the deacon's office.
A. W. Atjstin.
South English, Iowa, Oct. 16, 1881.
Our Communion meeting is now in the past. A
large number of members from adjoining church-
es were present. Bro. George. S. Wine was elect-
ed and installed into the ministry.
Peter Bkower.
Wabash, Ind., Oct. 18th.
Had our Love-feast in the Wabash church Oct.
15 and 16. Brethren Baker and Tinkle from Ma-
rion, Bro. John P. Wolf, of Peru, and Bro. J.
W. Southwood were present and admonished us
in the way of the Lord. The church is in love and
union. ST. ±'. Arnold.
Mexico, Ind., Oct. 17.
The Mexico church held its Communion meeting
Oct. 8 and 9. Had a good and interesting meeting.
Three received by baptism the week previous to
meeting, two on the first day of meeting and
three on the second day, and one since. During
the past six months thirty-two have come out on
the Lord's side and been added to the fold by bap-
tism. L. D. Witter.
Arcanum, Ohio, Oct. 15.
The Communion of the Ludlow and Painter
Creek church was held Oct. 12. A large concourse
of people were present, and about three hundred
members communed. Meeting next day to a large
audience. ' Silas Gilbert.
Peabody, Kansas.
To the Churches of the Southern District of
Kansas : This is to inform you that I have resign-
ed the office of Treasurer of the Missionary C.mse
of the Southern District of Kansas. Hereafter all
money for such purposes must be sent to J. H.
Bashore, Peabody, Marion County, Kansas, who is
appointed in my stead and will report for all mon-
ey received. H. Shomber.
Mulberry Grove, 111., Oct. 8th.
D. B . Sturgis and wile are visiting friends here.
They just returned from District-meeting, where
everything passed of pleasantly. Our series of
meetings will commence on the evening of No-
vember 26th, and will be conducted by Martin
MoClure, of Morrissonville, 111. The Brethren
have decided to hold a Communion meeting in the
Hurricane Creek church on the 26th. Plenty of
rain now. J. P. Lilligh.
Covington, Ohio, Oct. 17.
Our Communion closed this morning. It truly
was a feast of love, and everything passed off in
order. One soul united with the saints. Our dear
brother and elder Mohler was prevented from be-
ing with us on account of sickness, but we are
glad to know that he is better now. We hope the
church will be aroused to doubling her diligence
and finally overcome all trials.
A. S. EosenbergeR.
Prairie City, 11}., Oct. 15.
Our Love-feast in Spring Run church is past. It
was held in our new meeting-house. D. B. Gib-
son, Jacob Neglv and other ministering brethren
were present. One received by baptism. Expect
to finish painting and to dedicate our meeting-
house soon, and invite ministering brethren to be
with us. John Pool.
Cerro Gordo, 111., Oct. 14.
I collected $23.90 at our District-meeting in Ful-
ton Co., to pay rent for a hall in St. Louis, for the
Brethren to preach in. The Brethren at the Com-
munion meeting in Hudson paid $4.60 to pay rent,
making in all, $28.80. As we pay §12.60, a month,
we hope the Brethren will still throw in their mite.
John Metzger.
Hespler, Ont., Can, Oct. 14.
I am well. Thank God for his mercy. I am still
on the wing in Canada. X find the people very
kind. Our meetings are well attended. Good at-
tention, which, we hope, will result in much good.
I am passing through the country, preaching
wherever there is an opportunity. My colleague,
Bro. D. Rupel, of Ind., took sick and went home.
Thus I am alone, yet not.alone,— the Lord is with
me. My address will be Scenery Hill, Pa., after
November. Correspondents will address me
there. John Wiee.
c^f
days. Funeral occasion improved by Bro. S. P.
Miller from the words. Prepare to meet thy
God. jEsjcrHA Miller.
DOW.— In the Bear Creek chnroh. Christian Co.,
111., Louvenia, daughter of Bro. and sister Dow,
aged 6 years, 0 months and 4 days. Died Oct. 0,
1881, of typhoid fever.
Funeral services by M. J. McClure and A. S.
Leer and B.B. Whitmer, from Mark 10: il4, to a
large congregation of sympathizing friends.
W.H.Miller.
FLORENCE.— Of diptheria, in the Log Creek con-
gregation. Mo., Sept. 12, 1881, Priscilla Florence,
twiu-daughter of Eld. C. C & S. A. Root, aged 3
years, less 18 days. a. Henrioks.
SNIDER.— Of lung fever, March 21st, 1881, sister
Nancy, wife of Bro. Josph Snider, aged 70 years,
11 months and 16 days.
M.d.CK.— In the Jonathan's Creek ehurch, Ohio, of
cancer in the face, Sept. 26th, Bro. Alexander
Mack, aged 74 years, 5 months and 18 days.
He was a descendant of old Alexander Mack,
the starter of our fraternity and a brother of Bro.
Jacob Mack, the minister. He leaves but one
child, a son, who is also in the chureh.
SWICK. — In the same church, Bro. James Swick,
Oct. 4, aged 30 years, 2 months and 28 days.
W. Arnold.
TODER.— Sept. 6, 1881, near Appanoose, Elkhart
Co., Ind., of Dropsy, Christian Toder, aged 56
years, 7 months and 14 days.
He was a member of the Omish church. Fu-
neral by J. Smooke and writer.
JACKSON.— Also, Sept. 11, 1881, Birdie Clayton,
son of friend John and Barbara Jackson, aged 1
year, 8 months aad 24 days.
COE.— Sept. 29tn, inGravelton,Ko3oiu30oCo.,Ind.,
Bro. Geo. Coe, aged 32 years and;4 months. Fu-
neral discourse by writer.
Daniel Wtsong.
ATHERTON— MILLER.- At the residence of
Bro. N. W. Miller, Oct. 9th, by the undersigned,
Bro. John S. Atherton, of Pawnee Co., Neb., and
sister Mary A.'Miller, of Norton Co., Kan.
N. C. Workman.
HAMILTON— CROLL— At the residence of Bro.
John Brubaker, Oct. 11, 1831, by the uudersigaed ^
Bro. Hiel Hamilton, of Howard Co., Ind , lo sis-
ter Mary Croll, of Carroll Co., Ind.
Daniel Bock.
gixWtXi '^%\tt^.
^nnottncement^t
liOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Blened ore the dead which die In the Lord.— Bev. M; IS.
HOXJSEL- Oct. 13, 1881, John K. Housel, of Lo-
ran township, Stephenson Co., 111., aged 81 years,
6 months and 20 days. S. Mattes.
HILL.— ■Near Dresden, Poweshiek Co., Iowa., Oct.
2nd, Isaac Hill, aged 73 years, 8 months and 23
Oct. 29, at 10 A. M., Lafayette church, Allen Co.
Pa.
Oct. 29, at 10 A. M., South Waterloo church, Jowa.
Oct. 29, at 4 P. U., Swan Creea church, Fulton co.,
Ohio.
Oct. 29 and SO, Concord church, Adams co.. 111., 6
miles south of Clayton.
Oct. 29 and 30, Osawkie church, Jefferson co.,Ean.
Oct. 29 and 30, Beaver Run, Mineral co., W. Va.
Oct. 29 and 30. at 4 P. M., Salem, Marion co. 111.
Oct. 30, Beaver Creek church, York Co., ireb,.'at
the house Jacob Zern, 8 miles south and 8 miles
west of the town of York. Meeting to com-
mence on the 28th.
Nov. 1 and 2, Mill Creek church, near Liberty, 111.
Nov, 1, at 2 P. M., Bachelor Run church, Carroll
Co., Ind. Those coming by R. R., should stop
off at Flora.
Nov. 5, at 2 P. M., at Farragut, Pr,emont Co., la.
Nov. 5, Millmine church, Piatt CO., 11.
Nov. 5 and 6, at 2 P. M., Neosho church, Neosho
Co., Kan.
Nov. 5 and 6, at 2 P. M., Big Creek «ongregation,
Richland Co., 111. Conveyance at Parkersbnrg,
by informing J. M. Forney.
Nov. 12, at 10 A. M., Mt. Edna church, Adams Co.,
Iowa.
DISTKICT-MEETINGS.
Nov. 4, 5 and 8, in Knob Creek church, Tenn,
ETHREN AT ¥OEK.
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Editorial Items.
Put away all bitterness and wrath.
Flee from anger, and clamor, and malice and railing.
A GOOD religious paper is a valuable educati..n in the
family.
Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one
another.
Brothek, neglect not the gill that is in thee, but stir
it up to the saving of souls.
Bko. Tount, of Napei-ville was with us last Thurs-
day night. He attended the Feast and seemed to enjoy
himself among the saints here.
The three boys who wrecked the train near Laporte,
Iowa, for the purpose of robbing it, have been captured.
They are all under twenty-one.
Bko. Enoch Eby conducted the Chapel services at the
College last Friday morning. He also attended the Feast
and enjoyed the Christian associations.
Our visitors were quite numerous last week. Well,
they were welcomed and ever will be.
David C. Hardman was recently chosen to the minis-
try in the Hamilton church, Missouri.
Bro. E. D. Kiudig, of Mt. Vernon, Va., reports in
Primitive ChrisHaii. twenty-two baptized.
There is a difference between the "foolishness of
preaching," and the preaching of foolishness.
Ee^vd the interesting letter from China found in this
paper. Hope we may be ti'eated to more such letters.
Bro. J. C. Lahman, of Franklm Grove, HI., has gone
to Pennsylvania to spend several weeks among friends.
Bro. Sharp went over to the Eock River church the
22nd of October and spent Sunday with the Brethren
there.
The Normal training class iu the college, conducted
by brother Sharp is one of the interesting things of the
school.
Two baptized and one reclaimed in Turkey Creek
church, Indiana. The Lord is richly tlessing that
chm-ch.
The Savior was a great Emancipator. He liberated
the whole world from sin, and gave every man perfect
liberty!
The editor of the B. at W. expects to visit the Min-
nesota field the latter part of November. The Lord has
a people there.
Brethren C. C Root and W. B. Sell are out in the
Northern Missouri missionary field, teUing the people
how to be saved.
Have you received a Prospectus ? If not, and you de-
su-e to get up a club for the B. at W., please send for
one. An agent wanted in each church.
_ Now that the evenings are growing longer, every one
should arrange for himself a systematic course of read-
ing. System is another name for success.
Bro. Wm. Hinkle, of Lanark, calUd at the office last
Thursday morning. He has been quite unwell for some
months, but seems in good health just now.
Do not be afraid of the waste basket in our oflice; but
send on your soul-inspii-ing contributions. You are'sm-e
to miss the basket if you write in the Lord.
Bro. M. V. Sword now of MaysviUe, Colorado, in
tends to spend the Winter in Pueblo, Colo., where his
famdy will join him this Fall. He was for several years
pressman of B. at W. We wish him gucc€S8 io Ms
search for silver.
Bro. John Wise is still in Canada. He preached sev-
en sermons at Hespeler, and then journeyed to Ford-
wich. Why not stay at one place until a church is built
up, or the people turn you out ? Mmisters need sticMnff
qualities in new fields.
Ihe following inicriptiou may yet be seen upon the
front of the house in which John Knox lived m Edin-
burg: "Lufe God abufe aU, and ye Nychtboui- as yiself."
Bro. Sharp has found a good thing in the Cassel Li-
brary on Feet-washing. He is translating it from the
German into English. It wffl be published in tract
form.
Ik the Eagle Creek, Ohio, church, October 22nd, A. J.
Baughman and John E. Spacht were elected ministers^
and John Tombaugh and John Bushong were chosen
deacons.
Bro. Balsbaugh wiites: "I am delighted with broth-
er Moore's Weekly Reviews. There is not a department
in your paper that requires closer walking with Christ to
fill It honestly and creditably. He occupies a post where
aU that IS highest and best in him may find free scope."
A brother writes as follows: "Change the paper
ironi to . The cause is, some persons, wa
ihmk, take the paper out of the office and do not dehvor
it, but keep it for their own use." Perhaps others might
mvestigate m the same dkection, and find th« reason
of the non-appearance of their papers.
Brethren having correspondence with Geo. Meyers
Wades Branch, Miami county, Kan., as Secretary of the
Miami Board of the Southern District of Kansas, will
please direct thehr letters to Jesse Studebaker, Gamett,
Anderson county, Kansas, who wiU act in the placa of
brother Myers while he is absent in the East.
Feasts were held in all the congregations in Northern
Illinois this Fall but two, and it rained more or less at
nearly eveiy meeting.
Bro. John Anglemeyer has been chosen overseer of
the Yellow Creek church, Indiana in place of him who
went out from the flock.
The Hopewejl church. Pa., held a Love-feast on the
7th of October'. One added by baptism. Abraham
Steel was chosen deacon.
Mr. John T. Ray, Superintendent of schools of this
county, gave us a pleasant call the 2.5th. He held a pub-
lic examination hero that day.
The Gospel condemns us when we turn to wit to drive
away madness. We should learn that
"Great wits are sure to madness near allied,
4.nd thin partitions do their bounds divide."
The editor left on the morning of the 26th .tilt., for
several days' sojourn in Central Hlinois. He has gone
after his wife who has been m Christian county the past
three weeks.
Hon. James G. Blaine, Secretary of State, has been
requested to institute an inquiry for brother Stein. It is
hoped something may soon be received concerning him.
We are extremely solicitous for his welfare.
It commenced raining soon after the close of the ex-
ercises at our Feast, Thursday evening and continued all
night, thus rendering the after-part of the meeting more
unpleasant than what it otherwise would have been.
A CARD just received from Dunkirk, Ohio, infoims us
that Bro. S. T. Bosserman is improving so as to be able
to sit up in bed and eat his meals. His appetite is also
getting quite good. This will be good news to his many
fnends.
There is more danger of us, as a people, suffering on
account of the love of money, of the world, and the
waste of means in ways that do no good, than by liberal
contributions to preach the Gospel and disseminate
tracts and papers.
It is strange that an editor can strike at error aU
around so long as he misses some of the wropgs of his
contemporaries; but when he happens to point out an er-
ror in one of these, he is set down as quarrelsome. It is
about time that the people shun evU, come from where
it will; and accept tnith even if it comes from Balaam's
donkey.
Bro. B.F.Moomaw writes. "We are having a fine
series of Communion meethigs, for two months, one
every week within a day's travel on horseback. More
harmony and love I have never seen in this district. Se-
cession has notso much as been named in my hearing
We have no need of the Miami Valley elders to enli<»htl
en us. May the Lord grant that peace and union among
us may abound more and more."
Ouii Feast, last Thursday and Friday, was largely at-
tended, there being members present from nearly all the
congregations in Northern Illinois, rendering the meet-
ing one of special rejoicmg and edification. A more
harmonious and lovely meeting we have - seldom seen.
The ministerial force was large, and the Word preached
had a good impression. Brothor Enoch Eby officiated.
Wb do not wish to be understood in our address to
our readers as disparaging in the least any of our peri-
odicals. We appreciate the talent, the wisdom, the
abihty and the discrimination of our fellow-woikers in
the field of periodical literature. The amount of work
to be done— the extent of the field to be cultivated— the
momentous themes of heaven, are too vast and import-
ant to permit us to be drawn aside to vam jangling. The
B. at W. must press on towards the mark of the priza
of the high calling.
On motion of brother Joseph Fitzwater, a very cordi-
al mutation to teke part m t£e subsequent sessions, was
ctnvffi Sunday-school workers. -Prml,™
This motion was made at the S. S. Convention held
with the Brethren at Green Tree, Pa., Aug. 21 It is
doubted by many whether S. S. Conventions are profita-
ble to the cause, and if those not of the Brethren are to
be taken into the meetings and given Ucense to shape
the work, then there can be no doubt as to their mutibil-
ityas aids to Sunday-school work. It is to be hoped our
brethren will exercise wisdom in theu: efforts to study
methods of teaching.
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THE SltETHREN ^T ^^OBB^
For the Brothrpn at Work.
"MY LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE
—MY HOME ON THE KOIjL-
ING DEEP."
BY GEO. D. ZOLLEESi
For the Brethren nt Work.
FEET-WASHING.
NUMBEK I.
Ib the prime of my life I wandered from home
About eighteen years ago,
To sail on the sea where the proud waves foam,
And the winds in their fury blow.
And soon I was plonphing the wide-rolling deep,
Perchance to return never more.
I tell you my friends it will make a boy weep,
In his last ling'ring look at the shore.
The golden jsua set 'neath the far-swelling tide.
And the dark shades of night soon came on
While the billows kept beating the ship on her
side.
And I kept a thinking oi home.
And a landsman at best is awkward at sea
When the vessel is driven and tossed,
Asnrgefrom the windward will send him to
lee,
And he's ever afraid he'll be lost.
Oar lesson on ropes was a study so new,
And nautical phrases are strange.
Oar articulations to the learned of the crew
Would doubtless admit of some change.
My ascension at first to the top of the mast:
How I scaled the rop '-ladder with care!
What a look of deep sadness o'er my visage
was cast.
As I tremblingly rose in the air.
In sorrow I sat on the fair ryal-yaid;
My physical courage was low.
I thought, sure a mariner's life is hard;
'Tis a life of peril and woe,
Still onward we floated across the gulf-stream,
And steered toward the African shore.
While the beauties of home on my vision did
gleam.
As I pondered them o'er and o'er,
The scenes most terrific were down at Cape
Horn,
A point which all mariners dread-
Where ships have been wrecked 'mid the
ravage of storm,
And the mighty waves roll o'er the dead.
Thirty-six lone days we were driven and
tossed.
And baffled by tempest and wave.
Our peril was great and we feared we'd be
lost
And interred in that watery grave.
One night on my watch in deep wonder I
stood
'Mid the sweep of the tempest's wild roar.
When a huge foaming billow submerged
like a flood.
The ship and myself sweeping o'er,
But the dreadful commotion abated at last,
And the sails were unfurled to the breeze,
Andimpressed with the hardships and woes
of the past.
We sailed from the confluent seas.
On the mighty Pacific we glided with ease,
And steered for a Chilian port.
The Oriole spread her white wings to the
breese,
BT J. S. MOHLER.
KUMBEE II.
"For I have given you an example, that ye
should do as I have done to you."— John 13:
15.
THE arguments summed up are as
follows:
1st. Christ commanded us to wash
one another's feet as he had done.
2nd. He gave the example, as well as
the precept.
3rd. The example of Feet-washing
was given in Jerusalem, at night, in
connection with a meal called supper.
Deipnon.
4. This supper is distinguished from
the Bethany supper (a) from the fact
that it was observed on the first day
of unleavened bread, while the Beth-
any supper was held previously, and
(b) from the fact that there were none
present at the "feet-waahing supper,"
save the disciples, while at the Bethany
supper numbers ot others were present,
and (c) from the fact that at this sup-
per the disciples seived— made ready,
while at the Bethany supper, Martha
served.
6. The traitor was revealed at the
same supper at which Feet washing was
inf=tituted. "Ye are clean but not all,"
here Judas is meant.
7th. At the "Feet washing supper"
Christ took bread, and blessed, and
brake. Likewise also the cup, and
thus instituted the communion, '^ Ki-
nomia, thus forming a connected chair
of the following links:
Link first. The disciples prepared a
supper in an upper room at Jerusalem,
around which Christ and the disciples
were seated.
Link second. Christ arose from this
supper, girded himself with a towel,
washed and wiped the disciples' feet.
Link third. After washing the dis-
ciples' feet and sitting down again the
traitor was revealed, by giving the sop,
who immediately went out and thus
did not commune.
Link fourth. As they were eating
supper Christ took bread and brake,
&c., i. e.jthe communion.
Link fifth. "I have given you an ex-
ample that ye should do as I have done
to you." John 13: 13.
Link sixth. "If ye know these things
happy are ye if ye do thera." John
U; XI.-
Link seventh. "Blessed are they
that do this commandment that they
may have a right to the tree of life, and
may enter through the gates into the
city." Kev. 22:14.
Another class of objectors say,
"What good can Feet-washing do?"
As much as to say "Thou shalt never
wash my feet." We might with the
same propriety say, "What good can
baptism do ? or a little wine in the com-
munion?" It is not our duty to inquire,
"Why has God required this or that at
our hands?" In fact, it is wicked so to
do. Our first enquiry ought to be
"What wilt thou have me to do?"
Then, as dear children, readily obey
the form of doctrine delivered unto us,
and we need not fear the consequences.
Still another class of objectors will
say that Feet-washing was introduced
to give us an idea of humility. Hav-
ing gotten the idea, we need the pre-
cept that imparted the idea no longer.
Upon the same hypothesis we might
say that baptism imparts the idea of
the burial of the old man of sin and
the resurrection of the new man in
Christ Jesus. The bread and wine in
the communion imparts the idea of the
sufferings and death of Christ. Hav-
ing gotten the idea of these things we
need baptism and the emblems of com-
munion no longer; and thus we could
discard every precept of the Gospel,
and would have nothing left but ideas.
The truth is, it IS not the idea of hu-
mility we need so much as humility
itself. A person may have his head
full of ideas of humility, and be as
proud as ever at heart. It is heart hu-
mility we need, and not head humility.
Another class says, "If onr church
would practice Feet-washing we would
practice it, too. This argues that such
person!! respect their churches more
than they do Christ; thus making flesh
their arm — loving the praise of men
more than the praise of God. It is the
duty of every true child of God, when
he cannot obey all the precepts of the
Gospel in the church he belongs to,
to leave such church, and unite with a
church that practices all the precepts
of Christ. This shows honesty, and a
firm resolve to follow Christ through
evil as well as good report.
While we may not be able to fully
comprehend the design of feet- washing,
yet we can see through the glass dark-
ly, and in this life esperieae? s^me ©f
XEEE SRETSIiKI^q^ ^T T^ORK,
the good results flowing from obedience
to tills precept.
Feet wasliing is symbolical in its
meaning. It symbolically means a
spiritual cleansing. Christ said after
he had washed the disciples' feet, "Ye
are clean but not all; for he knew who
should betray him." John 13: 10, 11.
If this cleansing had been natural then
the fault of not all being clean would
have fallen upon Christ as he washed
all their feet; but being symbolical of
spiritual cleansing, and Judas having
already betrayed Christ, feet-washing
did not have the effect of spiritual
cleansing upon his hear'-, as it would
have had, had he been faithful to his
Lord and Master. It is thus with all
the precepts of the Grospel; they must
be observed from proper motives, or
they will only tend to our condemna-
tion.
The idea of cleansing, as connected
with Feet -washing, is a beautiful one.
There is a natural body, and there is a
spiritual body. The members of the
natural body do, in some sense, repre-
sent the members of the spiritual body;
and the feet naturally being those
members of our natural body that con-
stantly come in contact with this earth,
hence become defiled more than any
other member of our body, and in this
represent the spiritual body coming in
contact with the ungodliness of this
world; hence the cleansing of the feet
or rather washing according to the pre-
cept of Jesus, well represents the
cleansing of the spiritual body.
Feet- washing, also, has a tendency
to humble us in the presence of each
other and to produce a unanimity of
sentiment, and brotherly and sisterly
feeling among us. It unites us in fra-
ternal feeling as members of the body
of Christ. The rich condescend to
wash and wipe the feet of their poorer
brethren, and thus are humbled, while
the poor feel honored in being thus
served, and thus all distinction, so far
as wealth or position is concerned, is
removed, and all the members
feel towards each other, as breth-
ren and sisters in Christ; the brethren
washing each other's feet and the sis-
tsrs likewise; thus observing order in
the house of the Lord, for God is e God
of order.
While Feet-washing has a t*;ndency
to humble us in the presence of each
other, it also strengthens the ties of fra-
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ternal feeling; our attachment for each
other is stronger in thus obeying the
precepts of Jesus. It was not in vain
that Christ said: "If ye know these
things, HAPPY AEE VE IF YE DO
THEM." No person can realize this
happiness save those who obey Christ
in all things. It is promised to no oth-
er.
Since we all desire happiness, and
real happiness is based upon our obedi-
ence to Christ in all things, why not
obey Christ in Feet washing, also, that
our happiness in him might be com-
plete? Peter felt unhappy when he
saw that his refusal to have his feet
washed would sever his relation to
Christ. He instantly repented, and
would even submit, not only to have
his feet washed, but also his hands and
head. Peter then experienced a degree
of happiness in having his feet washed,
that he could not have experienced
otherwise. Peter's experience is our
experience. If Peter was unhappy in
disobedience, so are we. If Peter was
happy when he ol)eyed so will
we be. But the truth is, we have
too many Peters who are saying by
their actions, if not by words, "Thou
Shalt never tvash my feet." That being
the case, such need not expect to fare
any better than Peter would, in case he
had continued disobedient. Either of
the other apostles would have met with
the same reproof had they manifested
the same spirit, and what is true of
them is equally true of us. What was
required to constitute a true follower of
Christ in the days of our Savior is re-
quired now; for Christ says, "Heaven
and earth shall pass away, but my
words shall not pass away." The
words of Jesus will remain firm to the
end of the Christian dispensation.
May God give us all good, obedient
hearts, willing minds, and Christian
courage, so as not to be ashamed of Je-
sus or his words; that Jesus may con-
fess us before the Father and the holy
angels and not be ashamed of us.
Clinton, Heniy Co., Mo.
For the Brethren at Work .
NOBLE WOEK.
BY D. A. K0ECB0S8.
TyE have just bid our beloved breth-
» » ren J. W. Metzger and Daniel
Bock farewell. They arrived at our
place 22ad and remained with us
till the morning of the 30th. Preach-
ed eight discourses, aad left many of
their hearers thinking, no doubt, and
that seriously on . that all-important
subject of the Christian religion. Some
would-be Christians received many un-
welcome reminders to their guilty con-
science for not attending with a heart
of love to the all things that God has
commanded.
The attendance was reasonably good,
and a majority seemed anxious to hear
lessons of instructions from our Great
Teacher, and listened attentively to the
words spoken by our brethren. lam
pleased to say that their preaching was
of "the true metal having the right
ring." The doctrine and command-
ment of men were never mentioned.
Their mission seemed to be far above
the human isms of these times, and their
whole theme was on the teachings of
our Savior and the holy apostles of the
Lamb.
The object of their labors was to
instruct their hearers what to believe
and how live in order to gain a happy
admittance into that rest prepared for
the people of God.
There were no accessions to the '
church during our meetings, but we
have reason to believe that the seed of
the kingdom (the Word of God) has
been sown into some good and honest
hea,rts, and ere long will bring forth
fruit to the honor and glory of God's
great name. O that God would help
as a brotherh--5cd to imbibe more large-
ly the good spirit and disposition of
Christ our Redeemer, that we may be
able, by his grace, to live in the dis-
cnarge of every known duty and re-
strain ourselves from evil, sinful and ex-
cessive speaking and be led gently
along the pathway of eternal life, and
finally obtain that rest which is in res-
ervation for God's dear children.
It matters not what we say about
our humbleness and happy experience,
we can never prove to the world that
we have Christ in our hearts, unless we
talk, act, and walk in harmony with
his blessed teachings. Then dear
brethren and sisters in these last days
and perilous times, let us provoke and
be provoked unto love and good works,
for that is no true love which can be
separated from good works. O may
God help us to use all Gospel m^ns to
excite one another to love — yes love
for it is the spring and fountain of all
good works.
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THE BRETHREN A.T ^WORK.
Now a few wjrds to those who resist
the offered mercies of God, who will
not accept the Gospel of grace which
has been so kindly offered to yon in all
its fullness, but continue to trample
God's holy law under your feet and
crush out every holy principle and de-
sire implanted in your mind, and force
your way downward through the pray-
ers and entreaties of your fathers,
mothers and best friends on earth; but
when that hopeless day shall close upon
^ou and the shades of a daik and nev-
er ending night shall gather around you
and as you stand trembling before God
awaiting to hear him utter the awful
words, "Depart from me, ye workers of
iniquity, I never knew you." You can
then with sorrow look back and think
of the many Gospel warnings and invi-
tations of mercy which you passed by
unheeded and neglected, but now the
door of mercy is closed upon you. No
one to blame but yourself. Jesus died
for you. He was ever ready to bring
your case before the Father and have it
adjusted, if you would only have plac-
ed it into his hands, but this you refus-
ed to do, and rejected Christ your beat
Friend, and accepted Satan your vilest
enemy and now you must abide the re-
sult; "having sown to the wind you
must reap the fierceness of the whirl-
wind, having sown to the flesh your
harvest must be corruption." Dear
sinner, Satan promises you nothing in
this life, and will pay you for your la-
bors in eternal ruin in the life to come.
In conclusion will tender our sincere
and heartfelt thanks to the brethren
and siflters of the Southern District of
Indiana for the love and kindness that
you have shown towards us in sending
missionaries to labor with us, for we
always meet them with joy and glad-
ness, and feel built up and strengthen-
ed in the Master's cause by their good
counsel and holy admonitions; but it
fills our hearts with sorrow when the
time comes for us to bid them farewell.
Shoala, Ind.
Pot tbe Brethren at Work.
AMONG THE OHUBCHES.
BY JAMES BVAlfS.
TN our last we made a few notes of
-'- . our visit to Whitesville, Andrew
county, Mo., to attend the D. M. We
forgot to say that two young persons, a
brother and sister, were added to the
church while we were there. We feel
interested in such, and trust that they
have fully given their hearts to the
Lord who has bought them and who is
now their Lord and Master.
After preaching three discourses at
Whitesville, we proceeded to Honey
Creek, Nodaway county, to attend their
Love feast. We rode through a prairie
country destitute of trees except along
the windings of Platte river and other
streams. These extensive prairies are
nearly all occupied and enclosed with
wire fences. The soil is fertile, and in
course of time this will be a rich coun-
ty as far as we could see.
We reached brother Fishers', Thurs-
day evening, the 15th, and found breth-
ren and Histers from Gentry, Holt, and
Harrison counties. We found them an
affectionate, devoted class ot people.
We saw few things among them to dis-
approve of. We saw only two sisters
who inhaled the smoke of the abomina-
ble weed, but these did not belong to
Honey Creek, We would here eay a
word to the brethren and sisters who
smoke the weed: if necessity or lust
compel you to use it, why compel us,
who are sickened by it, to inhale what
you eject from your mouth. We are
sometimes forced to retire from the room
where a brother or sister is smoking in
order to avoid the stifling, sickening odor
of the weed. If such brethren or sis-
ters must smoke, do not poison the pure
air we love so well.
We enjoyed the Feast much. There
we again met old brother John Forney,
and for two evenings we enjoyed his
company. We listened to the rich re-
citals of his experience as a minister of
the Gospel. He has a happy way of
making an opponent confess the truth.
Honey Creek enjoys the presence and
labors of Bro. Wm. Sell, an earnest, in-
telligent minister of the Word, The
church there deserves his labors. They
have given substantial proof that they
want a zealous minister to settle among
them. How many churches lose the la-
bors of an intelligent minister just be-
cause they are unwilling to aid him a
little to remain among them. But the
loss of some is the gain of others; so it
has proved at Honey Creek. A few
years ago sister Fisher was alone here,
but her large heart yearned for others,
and so she labored to bring the Gospel
to her neighbors. Her own example
was constant preaching. When the
brethree came to preach, they visited J
the poor as well as the rich, and soon
a goodly number became obedient to
the faith. Two years ago she was re-
warded by seeing her husband accept
the ancient Gospel. To his praise be it
said, from the beginning he was kind
and courteous to the Brethren.
The Love-feast was held under a tent
in brother Fisher's yard. The day was
cold, still when the tent was packed we
were not uncomfortable. We had good
order, good speaking, and the Lord was
with us. We saw everything in order.
During the whole series of meetings,
frum Thursday to Sunday -evening, we
saw every sister, young as well as old,
wear the plain cap.
We had snow on Friday which cov-
ered the ground.
Had good audiences from Saturday
till Sunday. The preaching brethren
left oil Saturday, and so the labor fell
on us. Our efficiency to speak was
much impaired by a severe cold. Sun-
day forenoon we discoursed on the Com-
mission, in which we examined the evi-
dences, witnesses pro and con for the
three -fold action of baptism. We trust
good was done. We may some time
present our readers with the substance
of our discourse.
We left this kind people with regret;
but hope to see them again. There ia
work there for another minister, as
Brother Sell has to visit four congrega-
tions in three different counties. The
Brethren in Gentry county need a resi-
dent minister among them.
We returned homeward with broth-
er Daniel Glick of Andrew Co. Next
day we rode forty miles with brother
John Orr, brother of our zealous broth-
er E. A. Orr, who is a good preacher
and teacher of the youth. We there
learned for the first time of the sudden
death of sister Lulu Shoemaker, whose
death has saddened so many hearts.
But we trust she sleeps in Jesus. Bless-
ed sleep ! She is not dead, but sleeps,
and will be raised up at the last day.
For thfl Brethren at Work.
FROM CHINA.
[We take the following from a letter written
to brother Moore by a sister of J. W. Stein, a
missionary in China. — Ed ]
BUT now I want to tell you some-
thing about the women and my
work among them, with the hope that
my letter may not prove altogether un-
interesting. But my heart is sad when-
THE BRETHREN A.T T^TORK-
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ever I think of the poor, perishing
women of China. Most of them are
very ignorant, and we cannot wonder
that they are superstitious. Oh! that
the light of the Gospel of God's dear
son could shine in their hearts leading
them in the way of truth ! We do all
we can to teach them, but there are so
few of us and so many of them that
the work moves on slowly, yet we re-
joice that we do see some of the fruits
af our labor. The women can only be
reached by visiting their homes. When
we do this for the purpose of reading
and talking to them of our dear Savior,
they generally receive us kindly and
often say that it is good to hear, but
frequently we find it hard to get them
to believe th at for them Christ died.
They sometimes say that He is the for-
eigners' God, not theirs. But how our
hearts rejoice when one grasps the idea
that for her the Savior suffered, and
giving up idol worship, trusts her all to
Him! Some of our church members
seem to live very near the cross, and
feast upon heavenly things. This fact
is very encouraging to us. It is im-
possible to witness the worship of the
heathens without many heart pangs. I
have seen a poor woman, evidently in
great distress, stand fronting an idol,
and after placing her hands together in
front of her, make three bows, and
then falling prostrate strike her head
three times on the earth. She went
through with this three different times
and then left still uncomforted, of
course, and seemingly almost heart-
broken. How my heart yearned to t*ll
her of the dear Jesus and of his ability
to help, but I could not even speak to
her then !
Of course the heathen know nothing
of our Sabbath. They carry on their
work from day to day never thinking
of a holy day of rest. As we pass
along the narrow streets on Sunday on
our way to our chapel, we find them
thronged with burden bearers, and the
shops are all open and every kind of
trade going on. Though I witness it
so often, each time I am grieved to
think of the day of rest being thus vio-
lated. But when we get to our chapel,
we find a goodly number of old men
and women, young men and women,
and small children assembled for a Sun-
day-school, to be taught God's Word.
After the school, there is always a ser-
mon. Sometimes our congregations are
large. I think that one of the surest
ways of doing good here is through our
day schools. We have m Canton three
schools for girls, one of them in my
charge. They are taught by Christian
women, and we do all in our power to
win pupils to Christ. Many of the Chi-
nese girls are remarkably intelligent,
and I find my school very interesting.
But I must now close.
S. E. Stein-.
Hong Kong, Sept. Sdi.
For the Brethren at Work.
PKBPAKB THYSEIiF.
BY SUB L. THOMASSON.
"But why dost thou judge thy brother? or
why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for
we shall all stand before the judgment seat of
Christ." Rom. 10:14.
IN all the writings of the apostle Paul,
he has evident proof of sound judg-
ment and a talent for good reasoning,
and has given us directions how we
should receive the weak, and not to
judge one another in respect to things
doubtful and indifferent; but to consid-
er their relation and accountableness to
Christ, and to be cautious in dealing
with one another. Remember charity,
humility, and self-denial. "Speak not
evil one of another brethren. He that
speaketh evil of his brother and judgeth
his brother, speaketh evil of the law,
and judgeth the law: but if thou judge
the law, thou art not a doer of the law,
but a judge. There is one lawgiver,
who is able to save and destroy : who
art thou that judgest another?" James
4:11,12. It would be very impru-
dent for a man to quit his station as a
subject of God and usurp the authority
as a lawgiver and judge, and determine
what ought to be commanded and pre-
scribe to men their rules and pass sen-
tence on all that did not obey, as if
they were the competitors of Christ,
and denounce sentence against their
brethren according to their own judg-
ment; for it is written, "As I live saith
the Lord, every knee shall bow to me
and every tongue shall confess to God;"
so every one shall give an account of
himself to God. Let us therefore fol-
low after the things which make for
peace and things wherewith one may
edify another. I think Christians should
enlarge their candor beyond such nar-
row limits, and then schisms could not
come in and disgrace the church where-
in her best friends are made to grieve,
and sinners rejoice. Always keep in
Gospel bounds, and strive together in
prayer for one another and for Christ'i
sake, and try to keep the unity of the
spirit in the bonds of peace, laying
aside prejudices and disputes, and re-
ceiving one another as brethren, not re-
garding the distinction of Jew or Gen-
tile.
Though our best desires are often
met with hindrances and many prayers
unanswered, yet we should not be dis-
couraged. We should consider the
shortness of this life, and the never-
ending eternity that is before us. How
dreadful it will be to meet our heart-
searching Judge if we are unprepared.
2 Pet. 3: 10-13 gives us a brief sketch of
that awful day which will suddenly
come upon us when not expected, and
which will be the most surprising and
destructive to those unprepared at the
most important event. The heavens
and earth and all the inhabitants there-
in will pass away with a great noise;
thunderings and earthquakes and all
convulsions of nature, and the elements
shall melt with fervent heat, and all
the earth shall constitute one vast con-
flagration. Then what manner of per-
sons ought we to be! — all holy conver-
sation and godliness. Surely Christiana
should not lay up treasures on earth or
set their affections on things below ; but
be prepared for that catastrophe, and
lay aside all envy, malice, wrath and
strife. Let nothing be done through
strife or vain glory, but in lowliness of
mind let each esteem others better than
themselves. Do all things without
murmurings and disputmgs, that ye
may be blameless sons of God.
Parsons, Kan.
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God made the world to be trampled
upon. Let us seek to keep it whare he
put it, beneath our feet.
It is as easy to be trusted as to be
false, and it is far more satisfactory. A
deceitful life is a perpetual disappoint-
ment.
Truth is ever forbearing, courting
inquiry, while error is never forbearing
and intolerant of investigation.
How narrow our soul becomes when
absoiLed in any present good or ill. It
is only the thought of the future that
makes them great.
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THE BRETHREN AJF "WORK-
From Zion'a Watchman.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
BY A LADT.
LETTER V.
WE now pass Coblentz, a city dating
back nine years B. C, and surround-
ed by powerful fortifications. Its situation
is most lovely, being at the confluence of
two rivers, tbe Rhine and Moselle. It is here
that the sparkling Moselle and Hock wines are
made. The mountain sides are covered with
vineyards, terrace rising above terrace, where
■we see men and women pruning and cultivat-
ing the vines, which are kept low and trained
to the stake. Little steps are cut in the rock,
leading from terrace to terrace, by which the
vine-growers pass up and down the steep moun-
tain sides. Remains of ancient walls, old ruin-
ed castles, old churches, are passed, all of which
have a history that, should I stop to write of,
would exceed the limits allowed me, and I
only mention some particular ones, which have
either a more commanding view or romantic
history.
We come to the convent of Bernhopen,
above which stand the ruins of two castles,
once inhabited by the brothers Conrad and
Eeiurich von Boppard, who both loved a foster-
sister, Hildegarde. Heinrich, with generous
impulse, departed on the crusade, to leave his
brother in possession of the beautiful foster-
sister. Conrad, hearing of the brave exploits of
his brother, pined to join him, and became
cold and indifferent to his sister. He soon left
lor the wars, leaving Hildegarde to brood and
pine over the loss of her lover; but he soon re-
turned with a young and beautiful Grecian
bride. Hildegarde shut herself up in one of
the loneliest chambers of the castle. Late one
night a stranger-knight craved shelter, who
proved to be Heinrich, and after hearing of the
wrongs of his sister, challenged his brother to
mortal combat. Hildegarde insisted on a re-
conciliation; and soon after, Conrad's wife
proving unfaithful, the two brothers retired to
these two castles, spending their lives in har-
mony and in doing good to those around them.
Soon after passing these old castles we come to
a high bluff, or rock on each side of the river,
called Lorelei, four hundred and fifty feet high.
There is an old romance connected with these
rocks. A siren, who dwelt on the top, used to
lure fishermen and sailors to her abode, then
dash them down headlong to destruction. The
eiiho here is wonderful, being repeated several
times. The oflScers of the steamer fired several
cannons, that we might hear the reverbera-
tions, which were very fiue. Ruin after ruin
is passed, now of the castles, now of monaster-
Ibs and churches, until we grow weary of so
much sight-seeing, and leave the remainder of
the castles and ruins until we shall come again.
We sit very quietly until we reach "Bingen,
fair Bins;en on the Rhine."
Here our enthusiasm bursts out again, and
all are on their feet, promenading the deck or
looking over the rail, drinking in the wonder-
ful fceauty of fair Bingen. It is situated at the
confluence of the Nahe and the Rhine, and
contains about 7,000 inhabitants. On a hill I
above Bingen is situated the chapel of St. Roch, [
where, on the 16th of August, large numbers
of pilgrims offer up their devotions. &.bove
the chapel are ruins of an ancient tastle, which
lends a charming aspect to the city, as 3een
from the steamer, as we came in sight. Pass-
ing on, we cocae to the celebrated castle of
Johannisberg, celebrated for its wines and
owntd by Prince Metternich. The grounds
are covered with vineyards and the wines com-
mand a high price — from two to ten dollars
per bottle. The extent of this vineyaril is
thirty-eight acres, and the proceeds amount to
$40,000 diillars a year. There is a rival vine-
yard owned by the Duke of Nassan, and the
product of these two vineyards, or the wine
made, is sold at auction every year. After
passing these vineyards, we settled down again
very quietly and wait very patiently for the
boat to land at Baebrich, where we shall take
carriage for Wiesbaden, one of the Saratogas
of Germany.
Wiesbaden is most delightfully situated in
the midst of gardens and orchards, and is a
place of fashionable resort. The springs are
of a high temperature. The principal one
issues from the earth at a temperature of 155°
Fahrenheit. It is an alkaline spring and not
at all disagreeable in drinking. There is not
much of interest to be seen, but the situation is
lovely and the crowds of visitors so gay and
pleasant, that we felt charmed as well as rested
during our stay.
Our next visit was made to Frankfort on the
Main, and one of the ancient cities of Germany:
Charlemagne had a palace here, and a century
later it became the commercial capital of Ger-
many. It is the native place of the Rothschild
family. We visited the locality where the
great banker was born, where he commenced
his business, and also one of his great banking
houses. We went to the great cathedral,
where all the emperors of Germany have been
crowned, from Conrad I to Francis II, also to
the house where Goethe was born, over the
door of which is his father's coat of arms —
three lyres. There is a fine statue of him in
one of the squares, and a magnificent statue of
Schiller, in bronze; and baforrrthe theatre stands
a monumental statue, the subjects of which are
in bas-relief and taken from the works of
Goethe. On the Ross market is a monument
to Gutenberg. The central figure, with the
types in his left hand, is Gutenberg, on his left
Faust, and on his right Sohoffer, and the
friszes are likenesses of celebrated printers.
In the four niches are arms of the four towns,
Venice, Mayence, Frankfort and Strasburg —
where printing was first practiced.
We visited the Jewish quarters, and saw the
old walls where formerly they were obliged to
be locked in after sunset each night. Had we
not known that we were to visit this quarter
of the city, we should have known directly
where we were by the peculiar physiognomy of
the people on the streets. There is something
about a Jew that marks him from other peo-
ple. The chief characteristics are in their
high cheek bones, prominent noses and thin,
compressed lips, which, in the men particular-
ly gives a peculiarly miserly expression, that is
unmistakable. No matter how different their
faces, there is a family character that runs
through the whole of them, women and chil-
dren as well as men, and it seems in passing
through these quarters as though we had sud-
denly entered another quarter of the globe. In
our drives and walks we manage to economize
time and strength, and therefore have an in-
telligent guide who takes us to every place of
interest and explains its history or any tradi-
tions that may be attached to any locality or
house that we care to visit. We were shown
the house of Luther and the window from
which he preached to the people. In going to
it from the Jews' quarter, we passed through
streets without any sidewalks, the houses six
and seven stories high, and every story pro-
jectina; out over the other, so that those living
in the upper stories might reach out and shake
hands with each other over the street below.
At the corners of the houses are figures of men
holding up the stories above them, making
hideous faces at the weight, while the lower
wiLdows have iron gratings extending a foot
or more into the street. Many of these build-
ings have a local history which our guide now
and then would relate, of secret chambers and
staircases, that inclined us strongly to enter
and see; but our time was too short, and we
were hurried off to the train that was to take
us to Heidelberg, where we speiit the Sabbath.
From the Religious Herald.
FOR MINISTERS ONLY.
SOME ministers, anxious to use great plain-
ness of speech, suppose it must be done
by scolding the people. An apostle recom-
mends "speaking the truth in love," but these
men overlook the words 'in love" when they
read the text. One of these ministers, after
preaching a fligellating sermon, was approach-
ed by a brother and requested to preach from
the text, "Lsrd, thou kaowest all things: thou
knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto
him, Beat my sheep." "No, no!" said the pas-
tor, "You are mistaken, my brother. He said,
'Feed my sheep.' " "Ah, did he?" said the old
man, with a searching look into the pastor's
face, "I thought mebbe you read it, 'Beat my
sheep !' " The pastor saw the point and reform-
ed his practice. If the Sabbath congregation is
small, it is just the way to keep it so, to berate
those who come to the sanctuary. If only a
few come to the prayer meeting, to lash them
for the delinquency of the absentees, will ef-
fectually alienate them. It is better to throw
the cudgel away, and feed well the sheep who
come.
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CHINESE MAXIMS.
LET every man sweep the snow before his
own door, and not busy himself about
the frost on his neighbor's tiles.
Great wealth comes by destiny; moderate
wealth by industry.
The ripest fruit will not fall into your
mouth.
The pleasure of doing good is the only one
that does not wear out.
Dig a well before you are thirsty.
Water does not remain in the mountains,
nor vengeance in a great mind.
An upright judge has more regard for justice
than for men.
THE BUETl-II^EISr ^T ^WOFJ^.
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MAET 0. NOEMAN, LE SUBtTE, MINK., - IDIIEBSS
HOME RELIGION.
WE do not feel that we have the ability to
bring forth all that is contained in the
snhJBct now before us. But perhaps m our
weakness, by the help of God our Father, we
may be able to present a few thoughts which
may be of interest and also prove a blessing to
some precious soul who, like myself, is seeking
for all the light possible upon the "one thing
needful," and which is the one thing neglected,
in many homes of our land. 0! could we
wake up those who are asleep in regard to
this great work which the Master has assigned
them to perform; we would gladly do so,
even if we should be calk d to forfeit our life.
A true home must be made, and it remains,
dear reader, on your part, to make your home
happy; and to do this you need religion, which
is the very heart of home.
A true home cannot exist without religion,
no more than a man can exist without a heart.
But, yon ask, What do you mean by religion?
I will answer.
I mean by religion, not a system of opinions,
nor a set of ceremonies; but an hum lie con-
viction of our ruined state of sin, the applica-
tion of the soul to Christ as an all-suffisient
Savior, and sincere endeavor to oppose sin and
live unto holiness. This is religion which the
Holy Spirit teacheth and which the disciples
of Jesus possessed. Again, it is for the mind
to be enlightened so as to discover the holy
character of God, to see our own deformity iu
the glass of his holy law, to receive Jesus as
our teacher, our Lord, and to give up ourselves
to be his forever.
This religion is Scriptural, it is rational, it is
experimental, it is practical, it makes us holy
and happy, reforms the manners and secures
eternal bliss. Thus by a strict attendance to
these several duties at home, all the inmates
will grow up into that which everybody ac-
knowledges to be genuine religion. It certainly
is as necessary to cultivate as to sow. It is our
privilege to bless the world by our influence;
and in doing this we will bring joy to our
own heart.
Parents should make straight paths for the
feet of their children through shadow as well
sunshine, and in order to do this should
often go to their Savior with prayer, asking,
' '0 ! Lord teach ns how we shall order the child
and what we shall do unto him." After you
have done this let your practice be in harmony
with what you have asked for, and whatsoever
God through his wisdom has revealed to you.
Thus you will receive further light and knowl-
edge as you will have need. Remember and do
not forget this "one thing," that it is only
when we seek in our own lives to follow the
teachings of Christ, that we can hope to form
the character of our children after the Divine
Pattern.
Fashion and custom exert a strong power
over the young, and if the heads of families fail
in their duty to instruct, counsel and restrain
their children, they will accept the evil
and turn from the good. It is the design oi
God that parents enter upon their work with
energy and courage and great zeal, and prose-
cute it with fidelity. God will certainly give
you wisdom and strength to accomplish what-
ever he has made it your duty to do. It is a
fact that nothing but the power of God com-
bined with human effort, can accomplish the
work of ennobling and uplifting our race.
How necessary, then, that proper steps be
taken at home to fortify the young heart with
good principles. This important work certain-
ly is sadly neglected because it requires labor
and self-denial. Bat, we ask, will not the re-
sult compensate for the sacrifice made? It
certainly will. Thus will you open a fountain
whose streams shall be blessedness to the world,
and secure to yourself a home where Jesus
dwells. IT. c. N.
GEORGE MOORE OF LONDON.
IF you were to go to London, you would hear
very much about George Moore, the great
merchant-philanthropist, now dead. When he
was very small, he hired himself out to the
farmers, that he might earn some pocket-money.
He got twelve cents a day at first, and when
he was ten, he earned thirty-six cents a day.
When he was thirteen he determined to go
away from home and earn his own living. He
was apprenticed for four years to a dry-goods
dealer, and at the end of this time he had saved
up $150.
Then he went to London, and for a whole
week went from shop to shop, to as many as
thirty a day, asking for a situation, and never
once getting disheartened. At length he got a
place for $50 a year, and began to attend night
schools after his hard day's work was done.
After years of struggle, he was made a part-
ner in a small shop. Here he worked sixteen
hours a day for twelve years, and was up two
nights a week. When he was thirtv-four,
he married the daughter of his first em-
ployer, a lady whom he had loved for years.
He used to say: "I never could have surmount-
ed hardships which I had to encounter but for
the thought of her."
He became very rich, and devoted all his
wealth to doing good. He helped the ragged
school, established mothers' meetings for the
poor, lectures for workingmen, meetings for
omnibus drivers at his own house, and was
everywhere the friend of the poor and of all
noble causes. He educated himself, so that he
was welcomed into the best society. Work,
and a fixed purpose to be somebody, made the
poor little boy who earned only twelve cents
a day an honored and famous man, heard of the
world over. {N.)
DO IT YOURSELF.
DO not ask the teacher or some classmate to
solve that hard problem. Do it yourself.
You had better let them eat your dinner than
"do your sums" for you. It is in studying as
in eating; he that does it, gets the benefit, not
the one who sees it done. In almost every
school, I would give more for what the teacher
Isians, than for what the best scholar learns,
simply because the teacher is compelled to solve
all the hard problems and answer the questions
of the lazy boys. Do not ask him to parse the
difiicult words and translate the hard sec tences
in Latin. Do it yourself. Never mind, though
they look as dark as Egypt. Don't ask even
a hint from anybody. Try again. Every tri-
al increases ycur ability, and you will finally
succeed by dint of the very wisdom and
strength gained in the effort, even though at
first the problem was beyond your skill.
It is the study, and not the answer, that re-
wards your pains. Look at that boy who has
just succeeded after six houis of hard study,
perhaps; how his large eye is lit up with a
proud joy, as he marches to his class. He
treads like a conqueror, and well he may. Last
night, his lamp burned late, and this morning
he waked at dawn. Once or twice he nearly
gave up. He had tried his last thought; but a
new thought strikes him, as he ponders over
the last process. He tries once more, and sac-
cetdi; and now mark the air of conscions
strength with which he pronounces his dem-
onstration. His poor, weak school-mate who
gave up that same problem after the first faint
trial, now looks up to him with something of
wonder, as to a superior being. And he is bis
STipjrior. That problem lies there, a great gulf
between those boys who yesterday stood side
by side. They will never stand together as
equals again. The boy that did it for himself
has taken a stride upward, an J, what is better
still, has gained strength to take other and
greater ones. The boy who waited to see others
do it, has lost both strength and courage, and
is already looking for some good excuse to give
up school and study forever. The one is on
the highway to a noble and masterly man-
hood; the other has already entered upon a
life of defeat, disappointment and disgrace. —
Selected.
THE TURNING POINT.
A YOUNG man Saturday night, having re-
ceived his wages, found himself in pos-
session of five dollars and twenty cents. He
started down town to buy some food for his
family, and on his way drifted into the dram-
shop, where he was too frequent a visitor.
One drink made him generous, and he was
prepared to treat all hands, and an hour passed
swiftly in the rough hilarity which graces (t)
such places of resort. At length he, late La
in the evening, bethought himself it was time
to go and called for his reckoning. The dram-
seller figured up the account and it was just
five dollars and twenty cents. The young man
handed out the five dollar note, saying to the
landlord, "You'll have to trust me for the
twenty cents;" and started for the market.
Entering there he said to the market-man:
"What have you got that you can sell me
for twenty cents? It's all the money I have,
and I want to buy something for my family."
Avoid strife, especially in a church. If the
cause cannot prosper in quietude, it certainly
will not in an uproar. Tares are a trouble,
but the rooting of th'im up may make worse
trouble. Courage is a virtue, but a pugilistic
tendency is not.
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THE BRETHREN ^T Tv^OS:^.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
NOVEMBER 1, 1881.
M. M. ESHELMAN, Editor.
J. H. MOORE,
S. J. HAREISON.
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Enoch Eby,
James Evaoi,
Dauiel Yaoljiiaii,
A. W. Beese,
S . S Mohler,
C. H. Balsbaugh.
D. E Brnbaker,
I.J. Boeenberger,
J. W. Soatbwood.
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ADDRESS TO OUR READERS.
HOW swiftly time wings its flight! Another
year almost completed! Who can know
your joys, your sorrows, your heart-burnings
and tender-kindnesses since last we addressed
you in particular? God knows them all!
Nothing has been hid from him — yes nothing I
No evil thought— no dishonorable act— no
unkind word escaped his notice. 0, what a
mighty God is over us! On the other hand
not a tear for Jesus, not a prayer for more
grace, and greater humility, and closer walk
with God has been unnoticed by our heavenly
Father. For all this, let ns praise God.
Doubtless during the year the Beetheen at
Work has carried to yon some things that
were not so edifying— some things that should
have gone into the waste basket; but we feel
that these things crept in rather through in-
firmities than by our desire to do wrong. The
responsibilities of an editor are great. Pew
know the vast amount of labor connected with
a printing office. Many hours, yea even nights,
are spent in mental toil to bring out good
things for yon. As the farmer must toil hard,
early and late, if he would secure good crops,
80 must the editor labor if he would produce a
good paper. But alas! as the weeds creep
up among the corn even in the best cultivated
fields, so do they spring up in the best con-
ducted papers; therefore please do not look for
absolute perfection in the B. at W,
We beseech yon to deal gently with your
agents. Next to the editors they bear a heavy
burden. Often they will trust you and pay
your paper in advance. Sometimes they must
wait for years for their money. This is all
wrong; and that which is wrong cannot be
right. Think of this and have the ?1.50 ready
wh«m the agent oalls.
We do not feel to make any promises for
1882. Our past, with the errors out, we do
not regret. Our position on the doctrine held
forth by the church is well-known to you.
Oar love for the principle and order of the
church, has not abated one jot or tittle.
Though there be confusion in places, and mem-
bers are being tried — severely tried; and though
attempts are being made to draw away many
on unfair and unfounded declarations, yet we
feel to cling to the church we joined— the
same organization — the same people, that hold
forth the same ordinances, and walk in the
same humble ways of the lord.
It is desirable that the B. at W. defend the
Gospel. Of this we are not ashamed. But as
determined as we are to defend the Gospel, just
so determined are we to respect the exponents
of the Gospel. To do this, we do not wish to
be called upon to defame any brother's charac-
ter— nor to belittle and destroy the members
because they differ in their opinions. It is
one thing to build up the church, and quite an-
other thing to pull down. God forbid that we
should in any manner help destroy the habita-
tion of God's spirit— the church!
The correction of abuses in the "one body"
belongs to the church. These abases and dis-
orders may be remedied by the local church,
and if this fails to bring about union between
members, an appeal may be had to all the
churches— the Brotherhocd. There can b? no
bettsr system to obtain justice, if this system
be kept out of the hands of eunnicg and schem-
ing men. The B. at W., is for the kind of
government that grants the fairest trials to the
accused and elevates Christian virtues. And
it is not averse to the discussion of the best
methods of government, and how to remedy
evils; but such discussions must be free from
personal abuse and defamation of character.
Our fraternity cannot adopt the manner of
rabid and inconsiderate politicians and remain
an undivided, compact body.
We want the year 1882 to be a year of good
growth among the Brethren. We want to see
them growing in love, in piety, in goodness, in
benevolence, in charity, in righteousness.
There are many ways this development may
be sought. Love must run through all of them ;
therefore love, and loving, forbear.
"Let those love now who never loved before,
Let those that always loved now love the more."
The Brethren at Work does not contain
the cullings or clippings of other papers in the
Brotherhood. It aims at originality; and its
able, active and efficient corps of contributors
keeps it fresh and edifying.
Owing to the increase in the cost of labor,
material and other things which enter into
our work, as well as to comply with the desire
of many of our readers, the B. at W., will be
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WHAT IS DOCTRINE?
ehanged to ths octavo form.
Paul says, "All Scripture is given by inspiration and is
profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, instruction,"
etc. Now what part is doctrine and what is not doctrine?
I would like an explanation on this In B. at W. I think
there are a great many doctrinal sermons preached, but
the texts are not found in the doctrine part of Scripture.
I have tried to have some ot what we call "wise men" to
preach on this subject; but so far, have failed,
S. S. CnBSswEii.
Onhiirg, Pa.
DOCTRINE is something to be believed; asys-
tem of facts, commands and promises.
Doctrine is a body of principles set forth for tbe
government of those who believe it. Christ
says, "If any man will do his (the Father's) will,
he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of
God, or whether I speak of myself." — John. 7:
17. Christ evidently meant that be who
believeth the Gospel, obeys its commands,
hopes for the promises, has the doctrine. A
man must imbibe principles; believe doctrine;
obey precepts. Doctrine is the name of the
thing as a whole; principles and command are
only parts of the whole.
But doctrine is even more than principle and
precept; it is also manner. "He taught them
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665
many things by parables and said unto them in
his doctrine' Mark 4: 2. When he tanght
them hy parabJehe taught them doctrine; for
doctrine is not only what is taught, bat also
hoiv it is taught. Therefore all Scripture is
profitable for doctrine — that is, profitable both
for teaching and for believing.
The entire Gospsl is doctrine; for all of it is
given to make a man wise unto salvation.
The whole of it is profitable for rfproof, for
what part does not teach us of our helplessness
without Jesus? It is profitable for correction;
for what part aims not to make us straight?
It is profitable for instruction in righteousness,
for what can we know of true righteousness
without it?
But sometimes man speaks ot the doctrinal
part. By that is meant, more particularly, the
duties, the works we are to perform. The
commands, precepts and examples of Christ
which are required of his children, are some-
times called doctrine in a qualified sense. A
man preaches a doctrinal sermon: what is meant
by it? Is it not that he has declared some
leading principles — some fundamental truths
which is to be grasped and imbibed? Christ
came into the world. This is a fact to be
believed. He died and arose — two facts to be
believed. This is historical in character, and
causes men to begin to believe in Christ. All
this is doctrinal. Next, Christ gives com-
mands; these are to be believed and obeyed.
These commands are promises to be enjoyed or
hoped for. These, too, are doctrine. Hence
when a man preaches the facts to be believed,
the commands to be obeyed, and the promises
that are to be enjoyed, he preaches doctrine.
And when he preaches these, he preaches the
whole counsel ot Glod.
OUR REFLECTOB.
Bro. J. S. Mohler's "Feet-washing" is as
good as it well could be as far as yet published.
It is useless for feet-washing quibblers to par-
ley over the meaning of ''ought." Paul says,
*'So ought men to love their wives." Eph. 5:
28. Now, if "ought" is not binding then a
man can do as he pleases, about loving his
wife. If our opponents do not want to accept
this consequence then let them cease saying
that "ought" is not binding. We shall watch
the remainder of Bro. Mohler's article with
considerable interest.
— Sister S. L. Layton's experience is told in
a very straight-forward way; she has the gift
ol telling what she means without any polish
whatever; but candidly, I am not much of a
believer in dreams, nor do I think we ought to
pray the Lord to take us out of the world.
The good Master placed us here to work; let us
therefora pray the Lord to spare our lives that
terminated very happily with the praying sister
and her husband, however.
—Bro. C. D. Hylton's "Friendly Admon-
ition" is about the best thing in the paper.
There are places where that thing ought to be
read to the preachers and congregation. I wish
every preacher in the Brotherhood would read
it and then take the admonition to heart.
Some ministers will appoint meeting for ten
and then get to the place of mseting a half
an hour late, and commence meeting about
eleven. Now if this is not telling a "preacher
falsehood" I confess I do not know how to tell
one. Tell the people when you are going to
commence meeting, and thea. be prompt to the
minute. Promptness on the part of a minister
will make the people prompt. The way meet-
ings are sometimes conducted is an outrage on
the cause. A long tedious exhortation before
prayer; a long tedious prayer, telling the Loid
thmgs that he has no need of hearing; a long
tedious sermon, prefaced with a long tedious
apology; two or three tedious exhortations, and
the sleepy congregation is glad the end has
come at last. Now, why cannot ministers learn
io make their meetings interesting and to the
edification of the members especially? They
can if they will.
— I get much refined food from many of Bro.
Balsbaugh's articles; but his "Christian Pan-
theism" is as mysterious to me as some oi the
works of the Creator. There is something in
the article for the lover of "deep things."
— The import of Bro. P. Brower's "Disobedi-
ence" is that our fathers and others should
live up to them.
— Turning to the editorial page I learn
that Bro. E., attended the feast at Hudson, 111.,
Shannon and Naperville. I think it would be
a little more interesting if he would tell, in a
brief way, how he reaches places. This he
can do without tailing where he ate dinner,
slept, etc., etc., etc., as many correspondents
do. But you see he wants to teach those who
write notes of travels to be brief and goes to
to the extreme in order to do it. Come Bro.
E , be a little more Apostolic — Acts — and tell a
little more about your getting from place to
place; yonr readers will appreciate it.
— Bro. Harrison's "False Theory" exposes an
error that is a little too common. I once
believed and preached this theory, but finding
it not according to the written Word was com-
pelled to dismiss it. The theory is generally
based on 1 Tim. 5 : 24, 25, bat this Scripture
evidently refers to laying "hands suddenly on
man." Verse 22.
— Bro. J. W. Southwood has a correct idea
of "Progression" from a truly Bible stand-point;
hut the line of conduct to which the term is
now being applied renders it very repulsive to
— Forty baptisms are reported in this num-
ber. Previously reported 123, making 163. —
J. H. MOOEE.
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Os another page of this issue a communica-
tion from Bro. Eby may be found. It sets forth
the result of murmuring and complaining. It
is very dangerous to be continually finding
fault with the church. For a number of years
in papers, and in Annual Meeting, there has
been a spirit of murmoring — fault-finding with
the advice and decisions of the Brotherhood;
and it has come to pass that this spirit
has broken out, and causing much nnhappi-
ness. To drink of the spirit that murmurs
will make murmurmers and complainers. To
drink of the spirit that defames character, and
abuses the church, will make abusers and hat-
ters of the good and the pure. It is importaa
what yon think and read. 0 how many desire
that all clamor, and malice, and evil speaking,
and vain jangling shall be put away, and that
brotherly love, kindness, long-suffering and
gentle forbearance rule instead! Brother Eby
weeps over the. sad state of some churches;
and hopes and prays that those who seem
to be hasty in leaving the Brethren church,
may consider what they are doing, and come
to the wise conclusion to return to the fold.
Brethren, pray for peace and love, and more,
act peaceably and lovingly, and then God wil
be honored, and souls saved.
we may do much good while living. The case | sincere, consistent Bible students,
A Little Sebmon. — Sometimes I compare
the trouble we have to undergo in the course
of a year to a great bundle of fagots, far too
la rge for us to lift. But God does not require
us to carry the whole at once. He mercifully
unties the bundles, and gives us one stick,
which we are able to carry to-day, and then
another which we are able to carry to- morrow,
and so on. This we might easily manage if
we would only take the burden appointed for
us each day; but we choose to increase our
trouble by carrying yesterday's stick over
again to-day, and adding to-morrow's burden
to our load before we are required to bear it.
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THE BRETHUBN ^T "^0±lK.
EXPLANATION.
BY EKOCH EBY.
WE deem an explanation in order, yet not
on that which some desire. That will
be attended to at the proper time and place if
the Lord will, Tiz: at the next Annual Meet-
ing. We shall try to patiently bear all the
uncourteous and unchristian language and
epithets that are being or may be used against
us by those whom we love and with wliom we
often worshipped and took sweet counaal, and
for whom we shall continue to pray. Know-
ing that each one is not only accountable (o
God how he performs any part of church work,
but also for the motive that prompts his labors,
we act conscientiously in what we do, and fear
not what man can say or do.
The attention of the reader is called to an-
nother feature of church work. A number of
elders in coDJunction with the Dry Creek
Cnureh, Lian county, la., at a church-meeting
during the Summer were compelled to consider
the conduct of several officials. Those officials
were relieved of their offices by the church, and
they then went with the Miami Valley Breth-
ren. While these officials were deposed, one
Jacob Metzger of Indiana, and Samuel Musel-
man of Iowa, went among them and organized
them, with s^me other members who had gone
out with them, into a separate body and they
continue to hold meetings as before and tell
the people they constitute the Brethren church.
They thus mislead some members and the
people who do not know the church. I hope,
however, they do nob mislead intentionally. In
view of this tact the elders present and the
church thought it prudent that at some public
meeting the peopie should be informed of the
correct state of things—that those from whom
fellowship has been withdrawn, have no author-
ity to preach, baptize nor marry in the name
^f the Brethren or German Baptist church;
and that S3 they have rtjacted the General
Conference of the Brotherhood, they have no
right neither by kw nor the Gospel to the
church property. I hope those who have re-
jected the counsd of the Annual Meeting or
Brotherhood will think of this and make no
more trouble.
they "return for supplies." Such cases are
very trying, but the will of the Lord is that we
"resist not evil, but rather give place unto
wrath." The judge of the whole earth has
said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay." Un-
der such circumstances the words of Jesus are
often helpful: "In your patience possess ye
your souls."
For the Brethren at Work.
OUR DEAD.
BY D. B. CBIPE.
"Death is a short dark passage to a land of light.'
'It is appointed unto man once to die."
A'
Pl-cmlbe Free Methodist.
CROSSED
THE LINE.
THE hostile Indians in Arizona that have
given the soldiers so much trouble, vibrate
between Mexico and the United States, making
it very difficult to punish them without crossing
the boundary line. Their conduct reminds us
of certain disorderly persons who create much
disturbance in the kingdom of Christ. When
you think they are fairly under your influence
where you can manage them and do them
good, suddenly you are surprised to find they
have crossed the line into another goyernment.
"The weapons of our warfare are not carnal,"
so we cannot "whip the devil with his own
instrumente;" but must wait patiently until
LL know that sooner or later death will he
our lot, and yet when those we loved and
cherished are called away, when all we held
most dear, lies cold and senseless before us —
a wreck of earthly life and hope — and the ten-
der affections which had twined around the
heart are rudely torn away, leaving it sore and
bleeding, we are striken with grief, and almost
paralyzed with sorrow. The shadow of this
great sorrow darkens the very light of day, in
whose melancholy glare the joys and the hopes
of this life seem but a bitter mockery, and ex-
istence a galling load along the long and lonely
journey of life. However bright our hope may
be, though we may fesl confiient that we will
meet our loved and lost beyond the river, we
know that in all the days that ever may dawn
upon us, we must lead a separate existence,
exiled from their society, unsolaced by their
friendship, unprotect;d by their love, and life
never ba what it has been.
We are not forbidden to weep. It is a con-
solation to know that our Savior wept at the
grave of a friend ; but we believe that he did
not weep so much for his departed friend,
whom he was about to raise to life again, as he
wept for poor humanity; for the univer.^al sor-
row and anguish death brings to all mankind.
He has not only tasted death for every man;
but there is not a shade of sorrow, not a bitter
pang, but what our Savior has tasted, for us,
and fully sympathizes with our every grief.
We are not forsaken; but we are commanded
not to "weep as those who have no hope;" but
we should patiently bear our loss, nor exhibit
such frantic sorrow that the world will believe
our religious hope to be a sbam.
Why should we weep as those who have no
hope? It is a great consolation to believe and
to know that after death we may enter a region
of eternal rest — the rest that remaineth for the
people of God — where the weary laborer who
has toiled all his days, borne and suffered long;
where the mother who amid annoying house-
hold cares, with tears and discouragements has
labored early and late; where all the pious
weary ones of earth, may find unending and
untiring rest, and every bliss for which the
soul so often yearns be there enjoyed to the
full. But better still is the hope that on that
Sabbath shore we may be re-united to those we
long have mourned, forever with them to enjoy
a'l the bliss of heaven, where there shall be no
more weeping, pain and anguish, and where
God shall wipe all tears from our eyes. Surely
. this hope is the blessing of all blessings.
At the death of a triend we still remember
that what God does is well done, yet we may
feel that He has cruelly bereft us, and when
we are called upon to bow in prayer to give
thanks to his adorable mame, we can hardly
see why we should thank him for such
an affliction. Yea in our deepest sorrow we
have as much to be thankful for as at
any other time. We should be thankful that
our lot was cast in a land of liberty and a time
of peace, that the last hours of departed ones
were cheered by that love which follows to the
portals of the tomb, and that they may die
without mocking tormentors around them, as
our Savior died upon the cross, as many of his
disciples have sealed their faith with their
blood. We should be thankful that we are
still in the land of the living; for no matter
how dark and dreary life may seem, it is still
infinitely better than the everlasting despair of
the lost, where "the worm dieth not and the
fire is not quenched," which might be our doom;
but while there is life, the door of mercy is yet
open. And we should be very thankful for the
plan of salvation which has given us the hope
of meeting our loved and lost beyond this vale
of tears, without which, life would be a torture
and hope a delusion. The hope of immortali-
ty '.to bereaved mourners, is a richer gem than
all the wealth of kings could buy. Surely this
is something for which we should be very
grateful, and the more we are bereaved the more
grateiul we should be.
No sea is so wide, no desert so dreai and no
mountain so high, but man will traverse them
in search of that glittering bauble — gold, when
there is a treasure far lioher than every gem and
every metal that ever slumbered in earth's bos-
om, a treasure that is free to all, that will bless
you in this life and in the life to come. Hasten,
all ye, who have ever mourned for the dead,
Who have ever shuddered at the thought of
death, come and possess yourselves of this
treasure — salvation, the hope of heaven. It
will brighten all your days, it will lighten all
your sorrows, it will give peace to your dying
hour. Then God's grace will be sufficient for
you in every day and trial. In every affliction,
in every bereavement, in every calamity, His
grace will sustain you. The Lord has promised
to be with his children in six trials, and in the
seventh he would not forsake them. Glorious
promise !
jSorth HancheBter, Ind
SLEEPERS.
Ib there any way for keeping people from sleeping
during religiouB services? Will those in the habit « t
sleeping give a remedy?
A GOOD minister that will preach the Gos-
pel and not grunt, is the best remedy I
can think of. From a Sister.
Those who sleep were to answer. Do you
sleep during meeting, dear sister? If so, how
do you know that any one grunts?
It is well to contend earnestly for the faith
once delivered to the saints; but we must not
wrestle with flesh and blood, nor fight the
Lord's battles with the devil's weapons. "The
wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of '
God."
THE BRETHRElSr AT "V^TORK.
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J. S. MOBXEE,
Editor.
All communications for this department, Buoh as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J, S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
"Will some one please explaiu 1. Cor. 14: 34,35?
Why are women to keep silence in the church V —
Shall they not sing or prav or what shall they do?
A Brother.
"What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Kevelations? G. D-H.
Please explain the difference between a good
man ana a righteous man. John Y. Snavbly.
Please give the true meaning of the word
•closet." Matt. 6:6. John Y. Snavelt.
Please explain Matt. 24: 40, 41. It reads, "There
shall be two in the field; the one shall be taken
and the other left. Two women shall be grinding
at the mill; the one shall be taken, the other left,
LVDIA Zarner.
"Will some one explain the last part of the 6th
verse of the 8th chapter of John: "But Jesus
stooped down and with his finger wrote on the
ground," etc. How could he write on the ground,
when he was in the temple ? A Sister.
"Why did Simon want the honor as mentioned in
those verses— to gain honor, fame, m oney, or what ?
Peter Brown.
"Why do the brethren not salute each other with
the Holy Kiss in towns ? Elias Harnish.
For the Brethren at Work .
THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE
NAZARENE.
At
The
p ABBI- NATHAN was a teacher in the syn-
JJA) agogue of (iennesaret, situated on the
western shore of Lake Tiberias or Sea of Gal-
ilee. Nicodemus had a princely mansion there.
No part of Palestine was more fruitful and
lovely than the vale of Gennesaret.
Now Rabbi Nathan was beloved by all,
this period religion was at a low ebb.
moral law was eclipsed by the ceremonial.
It was the custom of Nathan to Bssemble
the congregation and read a portion of the
Scripture, followed by prayer. The closing
SBivice was a hymn sung by the whole assem-
bly in praise of ths the expected Savior, — com-
ing of the Messiah was the great theme of con-
versation.
Rabbi Nathan had appointed a meeting in
the season of the year, when the flowers bloom
and the fields are clothed in grain, the congre-
gation of the village of Gennesaret moved
along the beautiful lake.
The morning was bright and lovely. After
the reading, a hymn was sung and then the sa-
cred music rqpe upon the air and its dying
sound lingered among the valleys.
At this moment a stranger unknown, enter-
ed the circle. Though at all he was no in-
truder, for he belonged to a class of men who
were expounders of the law, and they were all
eager to hear him.
The stranger requested them to make known
their vietvs of the coming Messiah. Nathan
read the Prophets: " Who is this that comelh
from Bdom with dyed garments? From Boz-
rah traveling in the greatness of his strength?
I that speak in righteousness to save. Every
valley shall be exalted and every mountain
shall be made low and the crooked shall be 1 now laid at the root of the the tree,
made straight, and the rough places plain and
the Gentiles shall come to thy light and kings
to the brightness of thy rising."
" And now," added Rabbi Nathan, "do not
the prophets warrant all that we have said and
sung of the Messiah ?" "Do the prophets give
you no other view of his character?" said the
stranger.
Then he took the parchment, and in tones,
which riveted the attention of all, read as fol-
lows: " Who hath believed our report and to
whom i< the arm of the Lord revealed? He
shall grow up as a tender plant and as a root
out of dry ground ? He hath no form or come-
liness and when we shall see him; there is no
beauty that we should desire hin:; surely he
hath borne our griefs £nd cariitd our sorrows.
Yet was he strickan, smitten and afflicted."
He then laid down the parchment and disap-
peared.
It was reported that a new teacher was
preaching and baptizing in Judea, called John
the Baptist; that he was uttering words of
astounding import, that he was tellin? of the
day of jadgment and the future world, and
that he warned to flee from the wrath to come.
He said that he was only the herald of one,
who would be the Judge of the world.
Now John the Baptist had appointed a meet-
ing on the banks of the river Jordan. Rabbi
Nathan was very eager to hear him.
The morning appointed for the preaching
and baptizing of John the Baptist arrived. —
The neighbering villages poured forth their
population toward the river Jordan. The wes-
tern side of the river Jordan gently sloped to
the water, and here the vast multitude was
rapidly assembling.
The Hebrew villagers were there in great
numbers on foot, some rode on camels from a
distance; and a few of the nobles and priesthood
took their horses and chariots, and they came
even from Jerusalem.
The occasion was everywhere regarded as
momentous. Early in the morning Rabbi
Nathan's chariot was at the door and they pro-
ceeded southward towards the place appointed.
The morning was bright, the soft breezas were
filled with the odor of flowers, the fields were
clothed with grain, the meandering and purl-
ing streams. were glittering along the road, the
birds filled the air with music.
The conversation was active and diversified,
and they finally found themselves at their jour-
ney's end. John the Baptist was attended by
his disciples and appeared in the common dress
of the wilderness; he sat on a rude platform.
Near by lingered the little party from Gen-
nesaret.
As he arose, the solemn voice of the Baptist
rising over the hushed and awe-struck multi-
tude, was heard, " Repent ye, for the kingdom
of Heaven is at hand."
He then proceeded to unfold the nature of
the true worship of God and the necessity of a
holy life. He demanded of them fruits meet
for repentance, assuring them that the ax was
and that I
every tree, which did not bear good fruit must
be cut down and cast into the fire.
The Brptist then declared himself to be the
prophet spoken of by Isaiah the prophet and
that he was sent to preach the doctrine of re-
pentance to the guilty and to warn them, to
flee the wrath to come.
At the close of his address he prepared to ad-
minister the ordinance of baptism. The per-
sons to be baptized were arranged and as the
Baptist descended into the river, they followed
and were baptized. A great multitude witness-
ed the baptism.
The solemn ceremony was about to be closed
when a new incident arose and crowned its
glory. The stranger that had appeared to Rab-
bi Nathan descended into the stream and ap-
proached the Baptist, and asked of him to be
baptized. A feeling of unutterable astonish-
ment pervaded the assembly when they saw
John kneeling at the feet of the stranger, and
saying, " I have need of thee to be baptized,
and comest thou to me?''
Then Jesus said, " Suffer it to be so now; for
it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness."
John said: "Behold the Lamb of God which
taketh away the sins of the world."
After he was baptized, he arose and the vast
exparse of heaven became suddenly illuminat-
ed with glory ineffably brilliant, and yet sweet-
ly attempered to mortal vision, and they saw
the spirit of God descending on him, and a
voice from heaven was heard, '' This is my be-
loved Son in whom I am well pleased."
Now, brethren and sistars, what a pity if you
neglect so great a salvation as not to hear and
obey the Savior, and, like the foolish virgins
are found wanting, and your sentence will be ,
" Depart, ye cursed into everlasting fire, where
the worm dieth not, and the fire ia not quench-
el. N. C. BiQLEH.
From the Inter Ocean.
THE ISRAELITES IN
EGYPT.
How long were the Israelites in Egypt, and how
long were they in bondage ? J .S.
R. Philip Sohaff srys they were 400 yeais in
Egypt, first under the favor, and then un-
der the oppressive tyranny of the Pharaohs.
Another authority says : " How long they re-
mained in the house of bondage (for the He-
brews were not the only slaves in Egypt) can-
not be determined, there being Scriptural testi-
mony for 430 as well as for about 210 years."
Professor Felix Adler says: " Four hundred
and thirty years they served their pitiless task-
masters, according to Ex. 9:40. Gen. 15: 13
gives the somewhat lower estimate of 400
years, while from Ex. 6: 16 it would appear
that only three generations, Levi, Kohath and
Amram, the father of Moses, had passed be-
tween the first settlement of the Israelites in
Goshen and their final deliverance."
A CEETAiif amount of opposition is a great
help to a man. Kites rise against and not
with the wind.
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§mmpnknu.
THE BRETHREN ^T "WORK:.
From S. J. Harrison.— On Sunday last,
(Oct. 23rd) Bro. Geo. D. Zjllars, of Hickory
Grove, was with us, and preached two very ac-
ceptable sermons. Bro. Z. has a pleasant face,
is slender, and of average height. In poetic ease
and finish, he fpeaks fluently— almost perfect
English. We did not observe a single gram-
matical error in either of the sermons. It may
be we were so enrapt with the sacred words
that flowed in Heaven's elcquence from the
man of God that errors did not attract our at-
tention ; but of what we saw not, we say not.
Bro. Z. is so easy and graceful in manner, so
sincere and tender in his appeals that few, if
any, could withhold from him their love. He
is also very meek and humble. He will be
ashamed when he reads these commendatory
words. He would say, "go and tell no one."
But God says, "he that humbleth himself shall
be exalted," and Bro. Z's case is only an exam-
ple of this. What a pleasant world this would
be if all were so kind and gentle as he appeared,
and as we presume he is. Long may he live
for the comfort of his dear family, and as a
bright example to the world of Christianity.—
Lanark, III, Oct 24th.
From E. A. Meek.— There is a band of
eight members living on this mountain, and a
few more living five or six miles distant. There
is no organized church here, yet I feel that the
Lord has a people, and I think there might be
much good done if some of our ministering
brethren would come over and help us. One
year ago the brethren held a meeting here and
some were almost persuaded to be Christians.
The people seem quite anxious to . hear the
brethren preach. Many I think would come
into the fold, if we were an organized church.
The harvest truly is great but the laborers are
few. —Washington Co., Ark., Oct. 16th.
From Eleazer Bosserman.— Our Feast
at Esgle Creek church is now in the past, and
truly we had an enjoyable season. On the
morning of the 22nd, the day appointed for the
Feast, the weather was calm, the sun shone
forth in its glory and beauty, and by 10: 30
there were a gocdly number of brethren and
sisters assembled of the home church with a
fair representation of brethren and sisters of
the adjoining churches. The meeting was then
opened by Eld. John Krabill. Eld. Conrad
Kahler led in prayer, after which he preached a
very interesting sermon from the text, 1 Cor. 6:
20. Eld I. J. Eosenberger closed the services
by way of exhortation, singing and prayer. Af-
ter dinner the brethren of Eagle Creek proceeded
to elect ofiSaers, and the result was as follows:
Bro. A. J. Baughman and Bro. J. R. Spacht
were chosen to the ministry, and Bro, John
Bushong and Bro. John Tombaugh were chos-
en deacons. These brethren were all installed
on the 23rd, at the close of the 10 o'clock serv-
ices. I hope these brethren may be full of the
Holy Ghost that they may become ensamples
to the flock and may be enabled to fully dis-
charge their several duties. While I can say
I enjoypd this communion season very much,
we were also made to feel sor-y at the thought
that our esteemed Bro. S. T. Bosserman and
his companion could not be with us, as they
are passing through a severe trial of afliction.
Bro. B. has been improving for the last six
days but is not able to be up yet. His dear
companion is at this time in a very critical con-
dition. We hope the church in genera) will
remember our brother and sister in their pray-
ers. May the Lord speedily restore them to
health. May the will of the Lord be done. In
addition to the above named ministers that
were with us, were. Brethren Edward Rosen-
berger, Samuel Lindower and Jacob Heistand.
—Dunkirk, Ohio, Oct. 24th.
From Sarah E. Brooks.— We are having
wet and cool weather. . . . Have had no preach-
ing here for several weeks, on account of our
ministers being away attending Communion
meetings in adjoining churches. Hope we can
soon have our regular preaching again. The
B. AT W. is making its weekly visits to our
home, and it is a welcome visitor. And oh !
what a comfort it is to us that we can hear
from the brethren and sisters all over the
Brotherhood, and to read their many good and
wise instructions that they are giving us! Dear
young brethren and sisters, let us receive them
with thankfulness, and let us all try to live a
little nearer the kingdom of Christ, so that
when the church falls into our hands we may
be fit subjects to carry the work on in the
plain and humble way our blessed Savior has
laid down .... We are glad to hear that souls
are turning from the evils of this world aid
starting to follow their blessed Master; and I
would say to those that have lately started, go
on; yon have begun. May many more come
to the feet of great mercy while it is yet called
U-iay.—Fairmount, Neb , Oct. IGth.
From S. J. Peck.— The Falls City church
had a council meeting on the 18th of Septem-
ber. Things looked troublesome to hold a
Feast, but after hard labor, we Can say, like
the Lanark church, "There is peace." Had a
Love-feast on the 8th of October. Very large
crowd of people there. Brother Honberger
from Missouri officiated. He is a very zealous
brother, and does much labor in the West. I
said there was peace. Yes, there were mem-
bers that had not communed for three years
came forward and communed. I was glad that
the broken-hearted were healed, and the down-
east were lifted up On Sunday morning
following the Feast, a large crowd assembled,
and were ably addressed by brother Bauman,
from Brown county, Kansas. Texi-, "What
must I do to be saved?" We went home with
great joy and love. There were no additions
during the meeting, but there were a good
many during the year.— jPaiZs Cit^j, Neb , Oct.
18th.
From F. C. Myers.— Last Saturday, 15th,
was the time appointed for brother Metzgsr ts>
come here to preach for us. According to ap-
pointment, the dear old brother made his way
once more among us to give us good instruc-
tioQS. The same day, to our greatest surprise,
brother Shamber from Peabody, Kan., came to
my house; he preached that night for us. He
intends to live htre for a while. What a bless-
ing it is to know that we have a prayer-answer-
ing God. It seems that the Lord has instructed
this brother to come over into Mace-
donia and help us. He is a good speaker and
well thought of by this little flock. The Lord
knoweth us even in time of need. The church
here would not have prospered much longer
without having regular preaching every Lord's
day. But the Lord who knoweth all things
saw this and sent this brother here to live
among us. He is a young man and young in
the ministry, but the Word of God is a lamp
to his feet, and the eyes of the Lord are upon
him. Dear brethren and sisters, you see that
although we are a little and weak flock here in
the vast city of corruption, the Lord of Lords
had compassion on us— that when he saw that
we were about to be scattered as sheep having
no shepherd, he sent this dear brother here to
help bind us closer together We expect an-
other happy meeting befoje many days have
elapsed, when sister Shamber will make this
her home. We greatly desire that some zeal-
ous brethren and sisters would come here to
live and to help build up the cause of our Mas-
ter On Sunday morning our dear brother
Metzger preached an interesting sermon; that
night our brother Shamber gave us a good
spiritual supper On Monday night our dear
old brother preached his farewell sermon to ub.
How sad we were to know that the time is
near that he will have to give us the parting
hand in death. We behold his face and trem-
ble at the thought of having to part with so
good a friend. But we know that there is a
promise to those that hold out faithful On
Tuesday brother Shamber conducted the meet-
ing. What a comfort it is to know that
there is one left among us to take charge of
this work. I know not how to praise God
enough for this great manifestation of his
goodness in answering our prayers by sending
this dear brother to live among us and help
fight the enemy.— Sf. Louis, Mo.
From Thos, G. Snyder.— The Dry Creek
church held their Love-feast on the 8th and
9th of October. Had a pleasant Feast; and
will long be remembered. About one hundred
communed The Word was preached in
spirit and truth. Ministers present from Illi-
nois were J. H. Moore, E. Eby, S. J. Harrison;
from Iowa, I. Barto, J. Shultz, John Zuck, P,
Wetzel, P. Forney, I. G. Aschenbrenner, and
Miller, of Brooklyn, Iowa. Thanks to onr
dear brethren for their love manifested to us.
Held an election for one deacon. The lot
fell on brother James Wilson. May he ever
prove faithful On the 10th the church met
in council. Brethren Birto, Shultz, Eby,
and Zuck were with us, and were under the
sorrowful duty, with the church of withdraw-
ing fellowship from seven ofiicers, three minis-
ters, and upwards of thirty of the laity. Hope
and pray the Lord may cause all of them to see
their error and come back again to the fold.
— Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
From J. C. Lahman.— To-day brother
Sharp visited us for the first time, and preach-
ed an acceptable sermon to an appreciative au-
dience. The first chapter of Kzekiel was read,
from which the brother selected his text. He
directed attention to the great central thought,
Gcd's power unlimited, the fact which science.
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philosophy, the great first cause and the Bible
teach. He also drew a lesson from the vision of
Ezekiel, as represented by the wheel and the
creatures. The eyes of th'i Lord are represent-
ed in that wheel as being m the outer surface,
penetrating every-wl ere. Every wheel has a
center, and most wheels have spokes. We oc-
cupy a place somewhere along the spokes. If
we get too far out, we are liable to be thrown
off by the motion as in a natural wheel. Bet-
ter stay near the center — Gtod's love — and
by its centripetal motion cling to God and one
another, having the angels c f God as minister-
ing spirits to bear ua up. Before services to-
day one brother, a husband, was reclaimed, and
immediately after preaching we repaired to the
water where a sister, the wife of the reclaimed
brother, was baptized into Christ. Now the
twain can walk together serving the Lord. —
Franklin Grove, III., Oct. 23rd.
From Enoch Eby. — I was present at sev-
en Communion meetings in Northern III. and
two in Iowa, in Linn and Cedar counties this
Fall; and I think I never saw better order and
attention to the Word preache.l, and more life,
and zeal, and brotherly love among the mem-
bers generally. Several were not so largely at-
tended on account of rain. Very f iw added,
perhaps none that I remember. In Rock Creek
district, brethren J. Myers and Fergusen
were both advanced to the second degree of the
ministry. In Yellow Creek district the church
elected brother Ezra Boyer to the office of
deacon. In Pine Creek district the church
elected brother Titus to the ministry; we hope
those brethren will all fill their different offices
in honor to God, and to the edification of the
church. I feel, d^ar brethren and sisters, that
we have much to feel thankful for, and nothing
to complain of here in the north-west, compar-
ed with many other places. Let us take cour-
age and spmd the long Winter evenings, in
provoking one another to love and good works;
and preaching the Word to our neighbors and
friends as we have opportunity. — Lena, III.
From Catharine Gooch.— Dear Brethren
and Sisters: — Oat of the fullness of the heart
the mouth speaketh. Truly oar Love-feast was
a feast to our souls. The Lord was with us.
It was the first Love- feast that ever was held in
tnis part of Kan., and the people seemed to be
anxious to see, and to hear the gospel preached.
Oh how we all labored to get rerdy for our
meeting so that everything would be done in
order. Our meeting was held in a shed at our
residence. Some of the brethren and some of
onr neighbors came together and my husband
and they soon erected the shed. It was fin-
ished on Friday eve, and the next morning the
sun rose in all her beauty, and we were fayored
with a lovely day. About 11 o'clock the people
assembled. At 2 o'clock our meeting com-
menced, and I was'made to think of the [good
ness of God, to me and mine, in giving ns
health and strength to make preparation for
this meeting. 1 prayed for this, and I believe
the Lord did give me strength. Dear brethren
and sisters when we get our spiritual strength
renewed we often forget our bodily infirmities.
We are much built up and encouraged since our
dear brother Lemuel Hillery and family have
settled among us. Oh let the whole Brother-
hood pray for them that their labors may be
blessed in this part of God's moral vineyard,
and that they may live long here in our com-
munity, that many souls may be added unto
the church by their faithfulness to God. We
are bat few in number and scattered over a
wide territory; but we feel thankful to say that
the same God that rules and watches over the
large congregations east, watches over our
small number here. He has told us where two
or three are met together in his name there he
would be in thair midst. The ministering
brethren from afar were brother Landis from
Osborn County, brother Swilzer from White
Rock, brother Deeter from Gravel Co., and
brother Hoover from Nebraska; these brethren
preached the word in its purity. We expect,
if the Lord will, to appoint an elder over us at
our next council mseting, as we are organized
into a church now. We want an elder. Our
church will be known as the BellvUle church.
We live nearer that town than any other; it is
the county-seat of our county. When you
travel and preach don't go where there are s:>
many ministering brethren, tut come where
there ate a few and some places none. I have
had some of the members tell me they have not
heard a brother preach for two years. Oh it
makes my heart ache for them ! You that have
enough of this world's goods and some to spare,
do come and see our beautiful country, and
preach for us and encourage us on our way to
heaven. — BellvUle, Kan., Oct. 16th.
From Geo. Long. — The Love-feast in
Thornapple church Oct. lat, was a pleasaat
meeting. Speakers from other churches were
BeLJamin Leer, from Indiana, who officiated,
Isaac Rairigh and A. C. Price from Woodland
church, Barry county, and our home ministers.
One added to the church by baptism. Church
is in union and peace .... Health is good among
us. . . .On the 13th ult., Sam. Ritter :and wife,
self and wife boarded the train at Lowell, en
route for Black R'.ver church. Van Buren Co.,
Mich. Had a good Communion, though much
rain fell during the night of the 14th when
the Feast was. But the members enjoyed
themselves very well. Had to move the meet-
ing in the house instead of the barn, being too
damp for children. .. .One was added by bap-
tism. The church is prospering. — Oct, 25th.
From here I go to Bancroft congregation;
where I expect to meet my companion in this
work of evangelism, namely Wm. B. Sell,
Oct. 23rd, '81. C. C. Root.
la the Field Ag'am.
For the benefit of our missionary alternates,
I will say that I entered the North Missouri
Home Mission on the morning of the 22ad of
October. Had services that morning in Kings-
ton at 8 o'clock, after which two young sisters
were ready to go "go dawn into the water and
be buried wita Christ in baptism." From
thence I went to the Hamilton congregation
(where our dear brother resided and presided
while in Missouri). Here the brethren met at
1 o'clock r. M , for council, and a choice for a
brother to the ministry. Here also eld^r D. D.
Sell, of Plattsbarg, met with us, and having
myself the oversight of this church we at once
led in the work of the desired choice. The lot
f jll on the beloved brother David C. Hardman,
who as we all feel confident will loudly preach
Christ in works as well as in Word.
At Home Once More,
Home! How dear the name! We only learn
to know how sacred the home circle is, when
we are deprived of its enjoyment. The writer
has been made to fully realize the above to be
true because of much absence from that hal-
lowed spot.
We have recently had the pleasure of enjoy-
ing a season of sweet communion with the
dear brethren and sisters. 1st. At the Antioch
church in Saline county, Mo., where we enjoy-
ed that which is known only to the disciples of
Jesus. This congregation is known as the
Blaekwater church, arid is under the eldership
of D. L. Williams. Two precious souls came
out on the Lord's side and were baptized into
the body of Christ. Brother James Evans did
mo3t of the preaching. We will again say to
our brethren in the East, do not forget to visit
that part of the Lord's vineyard. Give them
a call end locate among them if it suits yon.
This congregation is not far from the cele-
brated Sweet Springs, where the invalid has a
chance to have his body hiealed, and take a new
lease of his life.
The second Feast was at our own place at
Centerview, where we had another season of
rejoicing in the Lord. The rain f-li fast, but
we were comfortably situated in the church
where the Father's children could hold
sweet communion together, notwithstai^ding
the inclement weather. We enjoyed the minis-
try of S. S. Mohler, and D. L. Williams. They
gave to ns the Bread of Life in plain terms.
Two ycung sisters were baptized by brother
Witmore about a week before our Feast. Thus
the work goes steadily on.
The third Feast was in the Mineral Creek
church, Oct. 21st. This Feast followed imme-
diately after our District Meeting. At this
meeting more members communed than we
have ever seen in Missouri at one meeting.
Our District Meeting passed off very pless-
anily. We never saw brethren labor together
more pleasantly than at this meeting.
This morning (Oct. 2ith) I will set sail for
the land of my birth, where I once spent sweet
fellowship with the Father's chi!drfn among
the hills of W. Virginia. The prime object of
this trip is to be company for my dear widow-
ed mother to the place she calls her earthly
home. She has spent the Sommer with her
children m the We^t; and now as Autumn in-
dicates the near approach of Winter, she wish-
es to return to her nat re latd. She is alone,
and we feel it a duty to hear her company as
she is not willing to travel alone. And since
we will visit our native country, I will stop
with the brethren in the following counties:
Fayette and Monroe in W. Va. , and Montgom-
ery, Roanoke, and Botetourt in Virginia. May
stop in Ohio on my return, with (he Brethren
at Covington. Will be at Bonsacks in Roan-
oke county, Virginia shout the last of Novem-
ber. Any one wishing to write to me will ad-
dress me at tHat place. A. HuTCEisoir,
Centervieir, M".
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THE BKETHRBN ^T "WORK-
From tlio Chicogo Dully NowB.
THE BALLOON.
Prof. King's Aii-Sliip "A. J. JVuttiiig"
Accomplishes One of the Most
Extraordinary Voyages
Kecorded.
Five Hundred Miles Continuous Plight
—Desperate Position of the
Voyagers.
Lost In the Swamps of the Wisconsin
Prairies— The Landing on Flam-
beau River.
Mr. Hashasen's Thrilling Story of Hirs
Experiences— Without Food for
Five Days and Mghts.
THE OFFICIAL EEPOET.
Chippewa Falls, Wis , Oct. 21.— The voy-
agers who took such hasty flight last Thars-
day from civilization feel no such disposition
to-day. If you should see us now, dragged,
torn, water-soaked, and exposed, and our appe-
tites—what a wonderful thing they are— you
would surely say we loved civil zation, and
more especially the good table.
THE FIBST HIGHT OUT.
Before five minutes a(ter leaving terra firma
we reached an altitude of 4 300 feet, moving
south-west. A few minutes later we reached
an upper current moving slowly westward, so
slowly that we barely moved, but what a pros-
pect beneath us ! Chicago, which at best is
barely endurable to the down-easter, was now
a "thing of beauty," but not a "joy forever,"
for we were soon shut oat by night, and had
nothing but its myriads of lights twinkling in
the distance.
SWINGIKG IN A CIBCLB.
We remained there suspended, neither rising
nor falling, for several hours, but at last a puff
of air sent us south-west, changihg befow
morning to west and north- ivest. While go-
ing south-west we remained about becalmed
three hours swinging in a circle over a small
city that, from its location, I judged to be Pe-
oria, 111. After getting tired of the earthly
stars we turned in, that is, took "cat-naps."
SHOT AT BY A NAIIVB.
At 5: 15 on Friday we passed over Spring
Valley, Wis., starting the natives by dragging
our drag-rope over their roofs, and one ambi-
tious fellow, probably thinking we were "Old
Nick'' with his legions, sent a shot after us.
OTEB THE PLATIE MOUHDS.
Afterwards ' we passed over the Platte
mounds at 7: 15 A. M. These mounds are
1,281 feet above the sea level. They are of va-
rious colors and fantastic forms, which, with
the bright colors surrounding tte foliage, gives
a picturesque appearance to the surface une-
qualed by anything but a most vivid imagina-
tion. The balloon circulated along these
mounds as though drawn by force of inspira-
tion, and as one particularly loth to part com-
pany. They kept us just one-half hour danc-
ing in this circular attendance, when we were
compelled to use our bftUast, to escape this ap-
parent attraction. Of course there was noth-
icg but currenfs of cold air circulating in the
valleys, which it was necessary to rise above to
escape.
OUT INTO SPACE.
At 8 A. M. we passed of er Tomah,
At 9: 50 we arose among the clouds and lost
sight of Mother Earth for a few hours. The
wind increasing, carried us at a rapid rate,
probably forty or fifty miles per hour, and not
being able to discern stationary oVijects, could
not tell where we were or what course we were
pursuing.
GEABBING A BOUVENXE.
In passing Little Falls, Monroe county, Wis-
consin, we came so near the ground that we
came in contact with the trees and were com=
pelled to take a large portion of one along as a
souvenir. When we neared the ground we
were greeted with a beautiful view of the ver-
dure in every variety of form. Children were
hushed, dogs called off, horses whipped up,
aad old ODuntry matrons stood in their doors
with arms akimbo and in the most surprising
and comical attitude. If we had had an artist
along he could have made his fortune out of
their figures.
BUEiEB m "milk."
As though dissatisfied with her late action,
and wishing to give us a heavenly view, our
balloon took an upward turn, carrying us
4,000 feet above the strata of clouds and liter-
ally burying us in "milk" for an hour.
THROUGH A EAIN8T0EM.
Meanwhile the rain poured in torrents. Col-
lecting on the outside of the balloon it poured
down the mouth of the bag into the basket in
a steady stream, compjlling me to put away
my instruments. But it was useless, there
was not a dry pin head among them. At 12:
45 the highest known elevation was reached,
being 9,600 feet.
THE LANDING
From the last person spoken we found we
were forty miles from St. Paul, and when we
descended, at 2: 30 P. M , on the west bank of
the river, oae-half mile inland, we concluded
We were in the State of Minnesota, probably
foriy miles north of St. Paul, on the M.ssisfippi
river. With this supposition in mind, we stpp-
ped out of our car into about eighteen inches
of ice-water, found we were.in a cranberry
bog, and had to get out,
LC ST IN THE SWAMP.
To l-ecite our experience after that, for the
succeeding five days, is too horrible. How we
walked five days up to our knees through bog-
gy swamps, without food, except a half pint
of berries; how the wolves and bears snarled
around us at night; how we slept on the wet
grouiid at night, through heavy frosts, only
to start again in the morning, through the
Sivatnps, with its ice-water, and falling over
muddy Ibgs at every step, I cannot put in
words.
As a last resort we built a raft, expecting to
go oyer St. Anthony's Falls. Of our subse-
quent disappointment and our subsequent tramp
with blistered feet and torn shoes I will tell
Mr. Finn when I see him tc-night.
SAFE AT LAST.
But Ob !onr joy when, at 4 o'clock in the
evening of the 5th day, we reached Flambeau
nyer, and were carried ar-ross by CAemmere
Bertrand and Michael Miner, woodmen; and
here we are, enjoying th>, good things before
"^- (Signed) J. George Hashaqen.
PETRIFIED.
WE clip the following from the Democrat
of this place.
''Mr. David Rine procured the services of
sexton Hilger last Thursday for the purpose of
removing the bodies of deceased friends from
the old to the new cemetery. Upon opening the
grave of his mother buried about six years ago,
the coffin was found to be so heavy that it re-
quired the whole effjrts of four strong men to
lift it out of the ground. This unusual weight
induced them to open the cofSn when it was
found that the body had turned to stone, the
state of petrifaction having been almost whol-
ly completed. The outlines of the form were
perfect, except in a partial disfiguration of the
features and of the hands. The deceased had
been buried in a black silk dress and this hsd
shrunk so as to closely fit the body, indeed
having become a portion of the petrification.
The ground in the old cemetery is of a wet
nature and is slightly mixed with sand. Dur-
ing rainy seasons many graves are no doubt
filled with water, this being true of the case
in question. There are good grounds to be-
lieve that in future removals other cases of a
similar nature will be found."
NOVEL IDEA.
A FARMER in Iowa s^nds the following nov-
el proposition respecting telephone facili-
ities to the Iowa State Register: "Will not
some of those smart pitent-right men invent
us a cheap insulator? Then we can utilize our
wire fences for telephones, and have the whole
country connected and in speaking distance of
each other. At the road crossings insulated
cables can be run under ground, or regnlay
poles can be planted to raise the wires above
travel. In riding around I notice we have a
continuous wire on the fences already. All
we need is an insulator, costing a small sum
and which is so arrange i that the wire can be
tightened and held firmly and secarely, and
we shall have the line already strung that wiU
do away with a telegraph monopoly (if there
is one). Then make each post-office a tele-
phone exchange, and business for farmers will
be expedited, saving many trips to town to or-
der parts of machinery, or to learn if some
important letter haa arrived Visiting friends
can notify us of their arrival on the train;
hasty tripj for medical assistance may be done
away witk, and many other things not now
thought of."
The Gospel in All Lands estimates that 100,-
000 Jews have been converted to Christianity
during this century and that about 1,000 em-
brace the Gospel every year. Of those about
one-fourth become connected with Protestant
churches. The rest go into the Greek and Ro-
man communions.
The Mormons are reported to be gaining
large recruits from the wretcbpd p09» 9f the
East end of London. " '
THS BUSTHEBN ^T lVOIi:K.
671
GENESAL AGENTS
rOK THE
Brethren at Work,
AND
TR^CT SOCIETY:
B. T. BoHermui, Dnnkirk, Ohio.
Soooh Bby, Lena, HI.
G. A. Sbamberger, Graham, Mo
W. C . Teflter, Mt HditIb, IU.
J S.MoUer, Cornelia, Mo,
John Wlflo, Mulberry Grove, HI.
John Forney, Abilene, Kan.
Daniel Vaniman, Viiden, HI.
J. 8. riory, Longmont, Colo.
John Motzger, Cerro Gordo, 111,
J W Southwood, Moniun't c'y, Ind
D. Brower. Salem, Oregon.
OUR PLEA.
THB BBKTHBEK AT WOBKlfl an nncompromlBlng adYocate of
PrimitiTO ChriBtianlty in all its ancient pnrity.
It recognizee the New Testament as the only inialUble mle ot faith
Kid practice, ,. .^ ^ .
And maintains that the sovereign, unmerited, unsoUdted grace oJ
Bod ia the only source of pardon, and
That the vicarions sufferings and meritorions works of Christ are the
only price of redemption:
Thatraith,B6pentance and Baptism are conditiona ot pardon, and
hence for the remission of sins:
That Trine Immersion, or dipping the candidate three times face-for-
mid. Is Ohristiftn Baptism:
That Feet-Washing, as taught in John 13, Is a divine command to be
olwerved in the church:
That the Lord's Supper ia a full meal, and, lu connection with the
Oommunion, should be taken in the evening, or at the close of the day:
That the Salutation of the Holy Kiss, or Kiss of Charity, is binding
upon the followers of Christ:
That War and Betaliatiou are contrary to the spirit and seif-Jenying
principles of the religion of Jesus Christ:
ThataNon-Ckmfonnlty tothe woridin dress, customs, daily walk,
and conversation is essentiol to true holinesa and Christian piety.
It maintains that in public worship, or religious exercises, OhristUns
Ihould appear as directed in 1 Cor. 11: 4, 5.
It also advocates the scriptural duly of anointing the sick with oil
n the name of the Lord.
In short it is a vindicator of all that Christ and the Apostles have
enjoined udon us, and alms, amid the conflicting theories and discord
01 modem Christendom, to point out ground that all must concede to
be infallibly safe .
Single subscriptions tl.60 lu advance. Those sending eight
names and 812.00, vrill receive an extra copy free. For each ad-
ditional name the agent vrill be allowed ten per cent., which amoun
he will please retain and send us the balance. Money sent by Post
once Orders, Begistered Letters, and Drafts, properly addressed,
will be at our risk. Do not send checks, as they cannot bo collected
without charge.. Address, ^^^^^^^ ^^ ^^^^^
Mt. Morris, 111.
^;e3t, and in orSer to protect their business, the
different railway companies have faund it ne-
cessary to issue instructions to conductors not
to receive for passage any tickets that have
passed through the hands of scalpsrs. There-
fore we present these facts to the public, cau-
tioning all against purchasing tickets of any
kind from offices not publicly known and rec-
ognized as regular ticket offices of the compa-
nies, over which transportation is desired."
We have given this matter a little investiga-
tion, and as a result of the same are prepared
to state that a large number of counterfeit tick-
ets have been put upon the public, that these
tickets came through the hands of scalpers, and
that the proof is overwhelming that certain
scalpers are in league with the i.ounterfeiters.
We do not say, nor even hint that all scalpers
are in this nefarious business, but we consider
ticket-scalping a profession that does not place
a man above suspicion. That the trusting public
are imposed upon by scalpers cannot be denied.
The victims usually are strangers, often emi-
grants. We know whereof we write for we have
been victimized ourselves by the professional
scalpsr. We have no criticism to offer on what-
ever defense these gentlemen see fit to make, if
they feel that the eyes of the public are direct-
ed to them; but when they claim that there are
no bogus tickets afloat, and that some one is en-
deavoring to icjure them, and that conductors
have not been instructed to refuse certain tick-
ets, they make a mistake, and when they try to
make a defense for the whole scalping fraterni-
ty, to make use of a homely expression, they
'■ bite off more than they can shew."
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s'-nder, or SiOO worth of books
from catalogue.
'Paper to thirty persons, each one
year, and |5 00 to sender; or we
shall put §5 00 into missionary
fund for every thirty subscribers
and §43.00.
f Paper to forty persons, each one
17 s«fv nn J year, and a copy of Worcester's
ior^bO UO, standard Quarto Dictionary worth
$10.00.
I
Brethren's Envelopes.— These are neat,
white envelopes with the general principles of
the Brethren church printed on the back. By
using them, the doctrine of the church may be
spread far and wide. Price, 15 cents for 25; or
40 cents per hundred. For sale at this office.
YOUR PAPER.
The date after your name on your paper sliowa to what
lime you have paid. It serves both as a receipt and a re-
quest for payment. Thus " 1 Jan. '81,"" shows that the
paper has been paid for up to that time. " 1 Jan. '82,"
shows that the time will then expire.
^~If proper credit has not been given within two or
THBEK weeks from time of payment, notify us at once.
Mt. Morris Public School.
Report for the week ending - - - October 22.
Number EaroUed 184
Average Daily Attendance 154
Per Cent, of Attendance 94
Number Tardinesses 6
Neither Absent nor Tardy 102
E. A. Bebby, Principal.
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ifl an eight-page, 48 column paper, published at Topeka,
Kansas, giving fall and reliable State News, Crop and
Weather Reports from every county. 11.00 per year. —
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The "Popular Science Monthly" for No-
yember contains an interesting Biographic
Sketch of Georfte Jarvis Brush, the inventor of
the Brush Electric Light. Dr. Felix Oswald
discusses "Physical Education," and utters
some valuable truths on " Hygienic Precau-
tions. Dr. J. Mortimer Granville has an able
article on "Worry."' Every fretful person
should read it. Francis Birgham takes hold of
Organic Remains and Meteoric Stones," and
handles his subject with learned ability. Sin-
gle number 50 cents. D. Appleton & Co., New
York. ^
A Howl from the Scalpers.
[Sunday News, Toledo, Oct. 16, 1881. J
The following item appeared in the daily pa-
pers of this city last Thursday:
" There are now in the offices of the differ-
ent scalpers in the cities between Chicago, St.
Louis and Boston, a large number of counter-
fcU tjoket* of the difetant r-^ilwsys eost and
Tablets! Tablets!
Six tablets for 50 cents, — one for ink or
pencil, the other five for pencil only.
Address: Beethben at Work.
Mt. Morris, 111.
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THE BRETimEK^ ^T WOJrlK:.
gidings frmtf iJw gield.
PobUI card communicalions solicited for this departmeiu.
Keports of baptisms especially desired.
Macomb, III., Oct. 18, 1881.
Our Communion-meetiDg is in the past. Breth-
ren T. D. Lyon and D. B. Gibson were with us,
and held forth the Word of Life in an able man-
ner. The weather was very inclement, but the at-
tendance was good and attention excellent. Good
seed was sown, and I think many are seriously
counting the cost of life eternal. We have been
edified and encouraged, and may heaven's choicest
blessings rest on our beloved brethren, Lyon, At-
chison, Fitz and Gibson, and with all his children.
H. C. Lucas.
Ozawkie, Kan.
I wish to correct a mistake made by our Com-
mittee brethren in their report in B. at W. No.
27, in regard to the dividing of district of North-
em Kansas and Southern Nebraska, In announcing
place of District Meetingforl882,inNorth-eastem
district, should read Ozawkie church, instead of
"Valley FaUs church. j. a. Root.
Milford, Ind. Oct. 19, 1881.
This evening we have our first feast. We have
had an abundance of rain; corn was tore down by
the Julv freshet, and some that lays on the
ground is sprouting. Some sprouts are four and
five Inches long. It is so wet, we can scarcely get in
wl;hourteams, to gather the corn. The fly has
about taken our wheat. Some grapes are bearing
the second crop: some pear trees are in bloom.—
Apples are rottening on account of wet weather
The different elements in the church have no bad
effect on us. Among the trouble that exists, we
have baptized more lately, than in the forepart of
^l^^year. J. H. Miller.
Kearne.v, Neb., Oct. 23.
Our Love-feast is among the things of the past.
Had a pleasant feast and the best of order during
services. Nineteen members communed. Bro.
David Bechtelheimer preached for us. Received
two by baptism and one by letter.
Michael Skayelt.
Fordwich, Ont., Oct. 21.
I am now in Fordwich. I closed my meetings
on the 10th, inst., at Hespeler. Had very good
^^meetings. Seven appointments and very good at-
tention. Our Bro. N. P, Cober and wife are the
only members in this part of Canada. I feel con-
fident, that if we had an organization in this
place, we could build up a congregation here. The
people seeemed to enjoy the meeting very much.
Bro. and sister Cober seems to be much built up
and encouraged. May God bless his cause in
these parts. My health is good. The people are
^^^y^^<^- John Wise.
Mulberry Grove, 111., Oct. 25.
There ia a probability that Bro. D. B. Sturgis
will preach for us on his return from Mo. At the
council in the Hurricane Greek church, Oct. 15,
twenty-two members withdrew from the church^
claiming the Miami resolutions as their platform.'
N. E. L.
Harlan, Iowa, Oct. 22.
The rain has descended in torrents all afternoon
and it is still raining. Every ravine is filled, and
the roads are very muddy. l. M. Eby.
Ervin, Ind.
Our Communion In the Howard church, passed
off pleasantly. It was a feast to the sou), and
many were made to feel that it was good to be
here. Brethren present were J. H. Caylor, J. W.
Metzger, Isaac Cripe, BenJ. Nefl and J. Eikenber-
ry, who ably defended the Master's cause, and
many good and we hope lasting impressions were
°^«'1«- Daniel Bock.
Monument City, Ind , Oct. 21.
Left home last Saturday to attend Wabash Love-
feast . Arrived at Bro. Hamshtr's in time for din-
ner, After being delayed a while on account of
rain, we started, in company with Bro. Hamsher,
wife and daughter. We reached the place in dme
for services, but not in time to entirely escape the
rain. Had a very pleasant mealing, though it
rained much during the meeting. Among the sev-
eral ministers present were Elders John Wolfe,
Wm. Mlnnioh, John Baker, and Jacob Tinkle. The
farewell remaiks of the Brethren were truly
encouraging and no doubt many went away, feel-
icg that it was good to be there. By earnest re-
quest Bro. Jacob Tinkle will hold meeting here a
little while longer.
LATEE.-Our Love feast is past; had a good
meeting. The weather was favorable in the after-
noon, though it rained some at night and next
morning. Ministers present from other local dis-
tricts were Dan. P.Shively and Jos. Shipler, of
Pipe Creek and Abram Leedy, of North Man-
chester. One reclaimed. We are having plenty of
rain at present. May the Lord enable us all to
feel truly thankful to him. J. W. Southwood.
Maria, Pa , Oct. 22.
We held our Love-feast in the Woodbury church
on tie lUh of October. The ministering breth-
ren from abroad were Bro. Joseph Sherfey, of
Gettysburg, Pa. J. W. Brumbaugh, Thomaj Mad-
dack of Clover Creek, Pa., and others. Bro.Sherfy
officiated. We had a good meeting,-one long to
be remembered by many. One precious soul was
added to the fold. Lottie KETiiNO.
of Grand Detour, Ogle Co., 111., and leaves a wi-
dowed mother, two brothers, two sisters and a
large circle of friends to mourn his death.
Mary c. Habdnock;
JACOB.-Sept. 13, 1881, nearNoulac, Hancock Co.
0 Susanna, wife of Oliver Jacob and daughter
of Bro. John and sister Margaret Tippin, aged 44
years, 4 months and 24 days. d. W. C. Row
THOMAS.-In the World's Grove church. Story
Co Iowa Dora Ida, daughter of Bro. Isaac and
Eebecca Thomas, aged 5 years, 2 months and 21
■^^y^- J. W. Trostle.
CORN ISH.-In the Mulberry Grove church. Bond
Co, Ohio, Oct. 18, Nora L., daughter of Bro
John and sister L. Cornish, aged 9 years, 9
months and five days. Sermon by Eld. John
Goodman. ^_-^_
LOVE-FJEAST NOTICES.
Nov. 5, at 2 P. M., at Farragut, Fremont Co., Ia.
Nov. 5th, Neosho church, at house of Bro. David
Clumb, two miles north of Galesburg, Kan.
Nov. 5, Millmine church, Piatt CO., II.
Nov. 5 and-6, at 2 P. M., Neosho church, Neosho
Co., Kan.
Nov, 3 and 6, at 2 P. M., Big Creek congregation
Richland Co., 111. Conveyance at Parkersburgl
by informing J. M. Forney.
Nov. 12, at 10 A. M„ Mt. Edna church, Adams Co.
Iowa. ''
Dec. 2, at 10 A. M., Pleasant Hill church, near Vir-
den, Macoupin Co., ID,
DISTRICT-MEETINGS.
Nov. 4, 5 and 0, in Knob Creek church, Tenn.
Milford, Ind., Oct. 23.
Oh ! what joy I To-day we had preaching at our
church (Gravelton). Bro. D. Wysong discoursed
from Matt. 13. The subject was, " The Hidden
Treasure in a I'ield." Two were willing to search
after it and came out and confessed Jesus, and fi-
nally were buried beneath the liquid wave to walk
in newness of life. At the water side many faces
were bathed in tears. The scene indeed was a
solemn one. Truly the waters are troubled, and
many are counting the cost. J. H. Miller.
HAMILTON-MEYERS.- ^t the residence of
the bride's parents, Oct. 20, 1881, by Bro. M.Kim-
mel.Bro. William T.Hamilton and sister Mary
Meyers, both of Carroll Co., 111.
Morris Scbmucker.
Bleand m Ou, dud which dleln the Lord.— Bey. 14: IJ.
Ton run no risk by pouring oil out of a can into
your stove if you have no fire in it. Another safe
way is to have no oil in the can.
RITCHEr.— In the Hopewell church, Bedford
Co., Pa., Oct. 12, 1881, Jacob, son of Bro. Henry
and sister Dilla Ritchey, aged 14 years, 1 month,
and 11 days.
Funeral discourse by the Brethren from 1st
Peterl:24. The subject of this notice left his
home in good health, and started for a neighbor's
house, and was found dead on the way. Thus in
the midst of life, death may come.
Michael Keller.
HALLER.— At the Belvidere House, Boulder
City, Boulder Co., Col., Sept. 21, of typhoid fever,
Ellas Emery ;Haller, of Greenwood, Cass Co.,
Neb., aged 22 years, 8 months, and 8 days.
Deceased was a grandson of Elias A. Mumma
Honesty needs no mask, and having no use for
a cloak, 'twas laid aside; stolen by fraud, and has
been used to the detriment of virtuous people
ever since.
■ ♦ . —
Mr. Moody tells of a blind beggar, sitting by the
sidewalk on a dark night with a bright lantern by
hisside; whereat a passer-by was so puzsled that
he had to turn back with,
" What in the world do you keep a lantern burn-
ing for ? You can't see I"
" So't folks won't stumble over me," was the
reply.
We should keep our lights brightly burning for
others' good, as well as for the being "in the light
ourselves.
The Roumaaian peasants have been subjected
to^horrible treatment in the district of Dambro-
vitza, to compel them to confess a theft of which
they were suspected, but of whom in fact they
were innocent. They were first submitted to a se-
vere bastonuade, and then stripped and beaten
with nettles. Next by the order of the sub-prefect
dues, quills were forced between their finger-nails
and flesh. These tortures being without the de-
sired effect, the wretched men were subjected to
indescribable outrages, and finally suspendsd by
their feet till half dead, when they acknowledged
themselves guilty, and were sent for trial. Their
innocence was cleaily established before the court,
and they were acquittec}.
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No. 43.
Editorial Items.
Be sure that your liberty is not a stumblingblock.
A "Few Questions" from Enoch Eby ■will appear in
next issue.
Tracts for free distribution furnished missionaries on
application.
Bro. George W. Cripe and wife of Indiana are at
Ashland, Ohio.
The Mission Board of Southern Kansas is about to
begin its labors for the Winter.
' NtrsiBEE 43 of the Pnmiiwe CJirfsiian contains an
excellent sermon by brother Hope.
Bro. Geo. W. Thomas, of Peabody, Kansas, will soon
enter the mission field in that State.
MrLFORD, Indiana, has been visited by a disastrous
fire. Loss, $20,000. No particulars.
From the Preacher we learn that seyeral new stu-
dents have recently arrived at Ashland College.
The contest is between Ben Franklin, dead, and S.
H. Baahor, living. See editorial page. Poor Ben!
Bro. Flory has improved the Howe Mirror. It now
comes out as an illustrated paper, stitched and trimmed.
It wilt be more convenient if you mate drafts, post-
office orders and registered letters payable to M. M. Esh-
elman.
On Oct. 28th the thermometer was 19° below zero in
the Northern part of Russia. A heavy snow fell at the
same time.
A REQUEST for consolidating the papers in the Broth-
erhood goes to next Annual Meeiing from Southern Mis-
Bro. Click's communication relative to the late Dis-
trict Meeting in Southern Missouri received too late for
this paper.
The President wiU fulfill the design of the late Presi-
dent Garfield by taking steps to stamp out the crime of
polygamy in Utah.
A LITTLE more good health— more spiritual life, in
many places would redound to the glory of God, and
the peace of the church.
The Sunday-school in the College is becoming very
interesting. It is growing \n numbers as well as in the
direction of efficient work.
The District Meeting of Southern Missomi, Oct. 20th,
was very harmonious, and may be set down as sohd for
the Brotherhood in the even tenor of its way.
Isaac H. Baihor, Peabody, Kansas, is Treasurer of
Southern Mission Board, instead of Henry Shomber, who
has located in St. Louis, Mo.
Bro. M. V. Sword has come down from among the
mountains in Colorado and located in Pueblo where he
wiU remain until Spring. His family has joined him
there.
Bro. Solomon Buckalew visited the Dunnings Creek
church, Pa., not long since, and preached a series of
discourses on doctrine. Several added to the one body.
Some correspondence must go over to next issue. Bro.
Hays' article arrived just in time to find room' among cor-
respondence, and being important, we give it space forth-
with.
The Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railway have
placed a fast train on their road. ' Passengers are carried
in Pullman cars from Chicago to New York in tweuty-
sis hours.
Bro. Eby's "Inconsistency" as found on editorial
pages, opens a field f^r reflection. Let some sanctified
heads and hearts take hold of the matter, and point out
a r>!niedy.
Just before going to press we received a letter from
theU. S. Consul-General at Vienna concerning brother
Stein. Nothing definite. Shall pubMsh the letter next
week.
The Work pays its agents and workers. This is one
of the reasons of its success. As it grows older, it
shall endeavor to increase its ability to reward those who
labor for it.
Bro. S. T. Bosserman and wife continue to improve,
and it is hoped they soon may be able to be about. We
bless God that they are spared to work a Uttle while
longer in the Lord's vineyard.
Small-pox seems to be on the increase in Chicago.
There were forty-six deaths there recently in one day.
Dr. De Wolf vaccinated the entire congregation at St.
Paul's church the 30th ult., and Dr. Garrett performed a
similar work at the St. Stanislaus church.
Bro. Jacob R. Keller in his "Disappointments" on
page 682 is mistaken in regard to the circulation of B.
AT W . Wish it were as he says. What will the read-
ers do towards reaching 10,000?
John P. Brooks, a minister of the M. E. Church, in
the Central UUnois Conference, and editor of the Ban-
ner of Holiness, has been expelled for going into the
bounds of other ministers to preach.
Send in your subscriptions for the Microcosm. 50
cents for the paper one year, or $1.75 for it and B. at
W. one year. The November number is before us — neat,
solid, and attractive. It contains an interesting editori-
al reviewing Isaac Erret who had criticised Wilford on
his Sound theory.
No. 40 of the B. at W. stated that Bro. David Frantz
was in favor of special Conference, and favored Wood-
ford Co., 111., as a suitable place to hold it. The Work
misunderstood him. He meant that the Brethren in
Illinois should meet there for counsel. We cheerfully
make this correction.
The first and second chapters of Oark Braden's
"IngersoU Unmasked" is upon our table. He
deals some terrible blows at the great infidel, and
lays bare his blasphemous work. The book com-
plete will cost ^1.50. Address, Clark Braden, Coleman
House, Broadway, New York.
Bro. Moore in his "Reflector" lays hold of last week's
balloon in a manner that causes om" compositors to raise
the question whether he is in order in criticising their
work. True, it had a big head. Well, it was a big
thing, and sailed over a big country and landed in a big
swamp. Therefore the head was appropriate.
When- you are inclined to insiot on a "thus saith the
Lord," and then say you are for plainness because it so
taught in the Bible, your next effort should be to find
the word "plainness" in the Bible. Plainness is taught,
but not by the word "plainness." The principle is pre-
sented by the words "modest," " not conformed," "sep«
arate;" and "holy."
Notwithstanding provisions and farm products gen-
erally have risen in price and are bringing much more
than they did last year, some have the heart to ask us to
give them the B. at W. for less than $1.50. Really we
ought to have $1.75; but we will try to get along with
the present price. Please let us live also.
One more baptized in the Ludlow church, Ohio, since
the last report. That church seems to be specially bless-
ed since the Miami Meeting was held there. Withdraw-
ing from it does not affect its progress. Bro. Tobias Cri-
der has been ordained, and brother Silas Gilbert chosea
to the ministry, Abraham Minnich and Jacob Eiken-
berry elected deacons.
One who is not a member of our fraternity writes:
"I paid twelve out of the fourteen subscribers I sent you.
I mean business. If you want any free distributions
made by agents, send me my part to do. I have put my
shoulder to the wheel and will start at the crack of the
whip. I feel good at my success ; and from present indi-
cations will send in another club soon. I want to get
up a big club for the paper."
The readers of the B. at W. no d'>nbt enjoyed Bro.
Zollarb' "Life On the Ocean." Bro. Z. is a poet, preach-
er, and plasterer. He plasters buildings to make them
warm, writes poetry to edify the soul, and preaches the
Gospel to save men. His three years' experience on the
Pacific ocean after whales is rich with sufferings for
Christ. We hope he wiU give us more of his ocean life
in poetical form.
Bro- Balsbaugh writes: "God sustain you in your no-
ble work. You are living, laboring, dying and develop-
ing in the sphere of John 11 : 25, 26. No man knows
how to live, or what the incarnation means, till death is
mastered, and becomes ours. 1 Cor. 3: 22, 23 and 15:
55. A whole infieshing of God makes us great and
good and strong and influential in the swallowing up of
death in life. By daily crucifixion, death is kept at bay,
and the more we die the longer we live. To lose life is
to find it, and only fellowship with Christ on the cross
lets us into the secret of hfe eternal."
In last week's issue it was stated that Secretary of
State (Blaine) had been requested to institute inquiries
for brother Stein. The following letter from Mr. Blaine
explains itself:
Dkpaetment op State, )
Wabhixgton, Oct. 31, '81. f
D. L. Miller,
Sec'?/ iit. Morris College: —
Mt Morris, 111.,
Sik:—
Y^our letter of the 27th inst. concerning the
President of your College, (Mr. J. W. Stein) who when
heard from in July last, was in Vienna intending to
leave for Constantinople, has been received. You ex-
press grave fears for Mr. Stein's safety. Pursuant to
your request I shall have pleasure in presenting the mat-
ter to the Minister of the United States. at Constantino-
ple, Mr. Wallace, who will be instructed to report for
your information such facts as he may be able to ascer-
tain respecting Mr. Stein.
I am. Sir, your Obedient Servant,
1 James G. Blaine.
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'±'±±±l; _bJ±t±!J'±'±±±<,±L;JN j^'V AVUiiK:.
For tbe Brethrtii at Work.
«MY LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE
—MY HOME ON THE EOIiL-
ING DEEP."
BY GEO. D. ZOLLERS.
NnMBEK II.
Oaward we floated propelled by the wind,
Along the Peruvian there,
Anon the mountains weie left far behind,
Too remote for onr eyes to explore.
Toward Crusoe's Island our course was given.
And we steered through the trackless deep,
"With sails all bent our barque was driven.
As we toiled and our watch did keep.
I had read of Crusoe's lonely life.
On that island in the sea.
How he rescued Friday in the strife
And set the doomed man free.
Whether false or true, we've no warrant for
yon,
But my feet roamed o'er the Isnd,
By the mountain slopes their forms to view
And down by the ocean strand.
I saw the goats climb o'er the steep',
I entered the rocky caves
Where many a seaman his mem'ry keeps.
Who his name on the rock engraves.
Two ship-mates there deserted the ship.
To hide in the mountains wild.
Whatever their fate on that daring trip
Has never been revealed.
Soon we have the anchor up again.
And spread the sails to the breeze,
And soon were plowing the rolling main
To the islands in the seas.
Now fell the genial sunbeams down
Now blew the gentle gale.
Then sable clouds with angry frown
The sun and stars would veil.
And thus 'mid seasons bright, and drear.
Our labors were achieved,
'Mid hard exposure, peril, fear,
And plans and hopes deceived.
Marqaeses's Islands next we gained
Down in the Torrid Zone
Where human hearts ere ever trained
To worship wood and stone.
We compassed the huge mountain base.
Then opened to our view
A fertile vale with a tattooed race
Ranged on the beach at Whitehoo.
We farled the sails and the anchor dropped
On tbe bay at Whitehoo:
Oar floating barque had scarcely stopped g
Came each in his rude canoe,
With wild untutored whoops and yells,
W..th strange and sayage mien.
Whose actions cultured sense repels
And weeps o'er fallen man.
Their hair was long, and black, and straight.
Their bodies almost nade,
Step elastic, nimble gait,
And manners low and rude.
1 wandered o'er the mountains wild,
Sat 'neath the cocoa's shade.
And ate the fruits of the savage child
Who oi OUT blood is made.
Otte day I set on ths shotis of ths sea,
Where the surges break and die.
When the natives came and encircled me.
And watched with curious eye.
I was eagerly searching the Sacred Page,
To find a solace for me;
For I was the object of Satan's rage,
Far out on the troubled sea.
I pointed to God in the azure sky,
As the Being who lives, and saves.
And then to the ocean nigh,
Where rolled the foaming waves.
0 that dear audience on the beach!
With grave and earnest look!
When I with gestures tried to preach
While holding the Sacred Book.
No elocution was required
In that psculiar hour.
The heavens and sea their hearts inspired,
'T was eelf-avident power.
For the Brethren Rt Wort.
THE MYSTERY
OF MYSTERIES.
BY 0. H. BALSBArGH.
To Dr. Andrew
TVEAE Brother :-
W. Flowers: —
\oVlV letter has a
ringing, decisive snap, like the
shutting of a new jack-knife. It means
sober earnest. You write as one havins?
not only authority, but experience and
the wisdom which experience brings.
You wield your two-edged weapon
with the dexterity and vigor and glitter
of an old veteran. No wonder that
doors and hearts and purses are shut
against you in many quarters. Such a
philosophy is too high, too spiritual,
too remote from the stomach and palate
and gross sensuality, to be popular, even
in Christendom. You are a millennium
ahead of the age, as distasteful truth
always is. Jesus was "despised and re-
jected of men" because he was the em-
bodiment of eternal truth. All truth
is God's. The curriculum of the uni-
versity of Jehovah omits no branch nor
item of knowledge. The Gospel of Hy-
giene is the Gospel of God. There to-
bacco is forbidden as positively as the
sin of onanism. Both are forms of self-
pollution, although not equally crimin-
al. One is essentially so, while the
other is not. But there is no escape
from the penalty of either. Jfo one
ever tasted tobacco in any form with-
out violating the physical instincts, even
if he regarded it morally as a duty,
which is the case in those instances
where it is used as a medicine in obedi-
ence to professional advice. But no
doctor, be he ever so wise, can break up
the antagonism between a poison and
vitality. The majority of cur distin-
guished BOientiflta are only educated into
deeper ignorance and inveterate preju-
dice. To administer to the sick wi^h a
purpose to cure what tends to make the
well sick, is the consummation of folly
and stupidity. The physical and mor-
al laws have been so divorced in the re-
ligious conception of the church, that
to preach hygiene to the Brotherhood
is like recommending swine's flesh to
the Jews, or monogamy to the
Mormons. But a very few have any
idea of the moral signiiicance of 1 Cor.
10: 31. One of the urgent demands
of the day is physiological preaching,
the revelation of God's will in the or-
ganic laws. No wonder that church-
doors are slammed in your face when
you preach that tobacco and pork and
high-seasoned food, and many other im-
memorial customs and life-long habits
are violations of God's law in the hu-
man constitution, and indirect allies of
the devil. Many disciples will turn
back and walk no more with such an
evangelist, saying, this is a hard Gos
pel, who can hear it? But truth is
truth, and will so remain as long as
God is what he is. The sin that is
committed in the church in the abuse
of the generative function, and the phy-
sical and moral injury entailed thereby
on oflFspring, is simply awful. Of all
that man does, nothing is so solemn, so
far-reaching, so vitally knit with eter-
nal consequences, as the act of propaga»
tion. And yet with how few has it the
character and aim of a sacrament. How
thoroughly is it under the dominion of
lust with thousands who name the Name
of Jesus! Eeligion is emphatically to
exhibit its power where God came into
abiding contact with human nature.
All perverted sense -functions are debas-
ing. Where flesh triumphs over spirit,
body and soul are debauched. The
law of solidarity has for many genera-
tions been active on the side of our
lower nature, and has made the pre-
dominance of sense-life so natural, and
apparently so necessary, that it is next
to impossible to lift even the church
out of the rut of carnality. You have
undertaken a stupendous and arduous
mission in the Brotherhood. To the
majority your Gospel of organic law
vrill be as new and incredible and
Paul's annunciation of God in the flesh
was to the sensuous Athenians. Acts
17: 18-20. It requires profound humil-
ity, sanctified wisdom, and the very pa-
tieace and ferbearance of Emmanuel, to
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675
make your efforts productive of good.
Ignorance and prejudice and supersti-
tion are a mighty trinity in opposition
to the truth. Everything that belongs
to human weal centreu in the one, sub-
lime, everlasting mystery — God incar-
nate. This puts human nature into
right conditions and relations at all
points. This makes the mouth the
very gate of heaven, the generative or-
dinance the symbol of the incarnation,
and dress a sacerdotal investure, and
life itself, in its essence and outcome,
the inbeing and manifestation of God.
This is "the high calling of God in
Christ Jesus:" too high for mont, but
not too high for our capacity, not too
high for the possibilities of beauty and
glory and bliss which are ours by vir-
tue of our primitive constitution, f nd
the infleshing of Jehovah.
For the Brethren at Work .
WARNING FOE THE YOUNG.
BY EMMEBT ESHELMAK.
"ITTHILE reading the 34th chapter of
' ^ Isaiah the thought of what a
place awaiting the ungodly was very
forcibly impressed upon my mind;
when the streams shall be turned into
pitch, the dust to brimstone, and the
land to burning pitch, and the smoke
of the torment (Rev. 14: 14) ascendeth
forever and ever, and they have no rest
day or night who worship the beast
and its image. Oh! shall this be the
fate of these dear young friends of
mine? Will they have to be cast into
this unquenchable flame? Oh that they
might see their awful doom before it
will be foi'.ver too late. Listen to him
who IS knocking at the door of your
heart. Will you not let him in ? He
longs to do you good. Let us hear his
voice today. Tomorrow we may be
in the icy arms of death, and as death
overtakes us, so judgment will find us.
Astoria, 111.
For the Brethren at Work.
A PROSPECTIVE LIFE TERMI-
NATED.
B F. KITTINGEE.
JACOB Marion Deardorff, son of
brother Ephraim Deardorff of the
Marsh Creek church, Adams Co., Pa.,
on the 31at day of March last, left the
parental hearth, in the most sanguine
spirits, to visit friends and see s^me of
the advantages enjoyed by the people
of the great West and return home by
the 10th of October. He spent several
months of the Summer with brother
Levi Trostle, of Franklin Grove, 111.
About the middle of August he start-
ed farther West to visit friends in Iowa,
Kansas, and Nebraska. Having finish-
ed his visits in these States, on the
morning of the 26th ult., he boarded a
construction train at Panora, Iowa,
(this is a new road, which, when com-
pleted, will connect with other princi-
pal lines), expecting soon to join his sis-
ter at Franklin Grove, 111., ere long to
unite with the dear ones at home. But
alas! when only fifteen miles from Pa-
nora the train was wrecked with about
ninety passengers, consisting mostly 'of
railroad hands, with a few tourists,
killing three and wounding perhaps
thirty persons. The poor sufferers were
immediately taken back to Panora,
where all possible help was given to al-
leviate pain and misery.
At 5 o'clock of same day, the start-
ling news of the accident was communi-
cated to the parents : "Jacob is hurt —
cannot live!" This sad message came
like a thunderbolt, and created intense
consternation in the family and com-
munity. And now imagine the dread-
ful suspense and anxiety! Saveral oth-
er telegrams followed, which only add-
ed grief to the already stricken hearts,
till at length the conflict ended: "Jacob
died at 2: 40 P. M." This was on the
28fch. On the morning of the 29th,
Mr. C. M. Young, an acquaintance of
the deceased and a prominent citizen of
Panora, took charge of the remains to
convey them to the home of the dis-
tressed family, where they arrived on
Saturday night, Oct. 1st.
On Sunday at 9 A. M., a large circle
of friends and relatives convened to
pay the last tribute of respect to the
departed, and were met by brother E.
W. Stoner of Maryland, who with
words of sympathy and condolence ad-
dressed the sorrowing, after which he
addressed the God of all consolation, as
only he could assuage our grief if we
could confidently trust in him.
The funeral procession consisted of
whom the writer was intimately ac-
quainted from the years of his early
boyhood. His manners and deport-
ment in life won for him the admira-
tion and respect of all who knew him,
and was such as to endear him to his
many associates. Through his own
personal efforts he acquired and enjoy-
ed a good education, and bid fair for a
life of usefulness. — but how transient,
how brief. Oh may we all heed the
oft recurring admonition, "Be ye also
ready," etc. The deceased was twenty-
five years, one month, and twenty-six
days old.
For the Brethren at Work.
GOING DOWN.
over one hundred carriages, and a
great many joined the concourse at the
place of interment. Brother Stoner
spoke in the most touching terms, from
the words, "For what is your life?"
Brother C. L. Pfoutz also spoke briefly.
Thus closed the career of one with
BY MAET C. NOEMLOr.
iiT ET them go down," is the cry of
-'-^ one who seems to be on the
side of right. Coaxing the devil to
support the Gospel is a modern device.
The piimitive church knew nothing of
it. When Paul was collecting funds to
aid poor saints at Jerusalem, he used no
fairs, festivals, "mum sociables," kisS'
ing games, or other sacrUigious snares,
to accomplish his object. The Chris-
tians paid their own bills and did not
expect Satan to pay lor the weapon
which they used in warfare against him.
When the devil does support a
church, he does so in his own interest.
He carries on his operations with a full
knowledge of the fact that, "a kingdom
divided against itself cannot stand."
For every dollar paid out of his coffers
to the church he receives full value.
Church partnership with the evil one
never benefits the former, but always
the latter. Untold harm comes to the
church by the use of even unquestiona'
ble measures to raise money for the
support of God's work. It creates the
impression on the minds of the world
that the church is a kind of parasite,
dependent for its existence on the com-
munity; that it is a sort of genteel beg-
gar which it is proper and fashionable
to support; that it is an object of curi-
osity or even pity and contempt, which
is grateful for the tolerance of the peo-
ple that let it live. The ungodly re-
gard such churches as engaged in seek-
ing money rather than souls. To stand
before the world in this light is humili-
ating and degrading beyond expression.
Such churches ought to be cleansed or
closed, cured or killed.
676
THE BKETHREISr -A.T "WORK.
Por tlio Brethren at Work.
THE WORLD VERSUS THE
CHURCH.
BY "WILLIAM M. LyON.
ALL who believe the teachings of di-
vine revelations must admit that
there is a difference between the church
of Christ and the world. The teim
world, in this sense, means all creation;
and the church is the people belonging
to the haavenly kingdom. Were it not
that the Christian must live differently
from the people of the world, there
need not have been any divine law for
man's guide .ind redemption, and if the
world were to become universally
Christianized before the end of time (as
some erroneously suppose) then there
wouJd be no need of a civil law. But
since it is admitted that there must be
a division between the church and
world, the great problem of mankind
is, to mark out the line of separation,
to discriminate between church and
world, God's will and man's way, god-
liness and worldlinesH, Christianity and
popularity. Whenever this line can
be fully determined and established be-
tween the church and world, rendering
satisfaction to the subjects of each king-
dom, then there would be no confusion
and blending of the doctrine of Christ
with the traditions of men, religion
with pomp and pride, the holy com-
mands of God with the carnal and cor-
rupt teaching of men.
Our legislative bodies in making their
code of laws try to base their acts on
the divine law, and to a great extent
they are analogous in their nature. Yet
the former allows many things forbid-
den in the latter. Civil government
must needs be for the "punishment of
evil-doers and the praise of them that
do well."
The line of demarcation is as evi-
dent between the laws of God and man,
as is the contrast between the customs
of the church and world. Hence we
see a striking contrast, as well as a
close resemblance in some respects be-
tween that which is of divine authori-
ty, and that which originated with man
and is practiced by the world.
If the laws, manners, customs, and
liberties of man, were in perfect harmo-
ny with the order oi heaven, there
would be no distinction between the
acts and deeda of humanity and the
wise ordination and arrangements of
the beneficent Creator.
But through the creature's inferiority
to the Creator, we have a perfect law
given us by which the way is made
plain for them that seek to follow after
the ways of the Most High. Our Great
and Living Head — +he Divine Law giv-
er has marked out the new and living
way, and the line can never be effaced
till time shall merge into eternity.
God's chosen people must be character-
ized with the plain principles laid down
in the Gospel, and whenever the church
can no longer be distinguished from the
world, then, according to Scripture, the
time will soon come when God shall
wipe the present universe out of exist-
ence. But when Christ shall again ap-
pear. He will find "faith on the earth,"
for "As it were in the days of Noah, so
shall it also be in the days of the com-
ing of the Son of Man."
Christ, in his sermon on the Mount
hath said, "Enter ye in by the
narrow gate; for wide is the gate
and broad is the way that leadeth to
destruction, and many there be that
enter in thereby." "For narrow is the
gate and straight is the way that lead-
eth unto life, and few there be that find
it." Consequently, we see that there
are but two general classes of mankind ;
one traveling the broad way, the other
the narrow way.
On the broad way is the most travel,
because it is wide enough to admit of
anything and everything that is desired
by the world, or craved by the sordid,
sensual mind of man. The travel on
the narrow way is very limited, because
it admits of nothing but that which Je-
sus hath commanded.
God's will in Christ Jesus, and man's
way according to the flesh and nature,
are perfectly antipodal. The world
and the church are antagonistic, one
with the other. Their antagonism will
not allow reconciliation.
The church of Christ and the world
can never be united. The former must
be the same in faith and practice, but it
must refrain from the latter in all
things; because the Lord said, "Come
ye out from among them, and be ye
separate," etc. 2 Cor. 6: 17. The
church must be characterized by total
abstinence from the things that belong
to the customs that have been institu-
tuted by the subjects of the worldly
kisgdom. We are to be subjects TO
the ^^powers that he,^^ but not subjects
OF them. We are to walk honestly
toward them that are without. 1 Thess.
4: 12. Therefore, we should be exam-
ples to them, instead of following their
examples.
Let not then your good be evil spok-
en of. Kom. 14: 16. Do not give the
world cause to Hpeak evil of your good
by professing to be a follower of Christ,
and at the same time possessing the
chief elements of a child of Satan. Be
ye not transformed into an "angel of
light," by profession, and by practice
and appearance prove to the world that
you are enshrouded in darkness, but
live as you profess, practice what you
teach and preach, and live as lights to
the world, instead of a stumbling block
to both church and world.
"Be not fashioned according to the
world, but be ye transformed by the
renewing of your mind. It is impossi-
ble to live and be a true child of God
and at the same time love the world or
the things that are in the world. "Ye
cannot love God and mammon. "He
that loveth the world, hath not the love
of the Father, that perfect love that
casteth out feai." That love is the ful-
filling of the law, but the love of the
world is the condemnation of the very
soul.
Beloved, we are now living in an
epoch when it requires the greatest
Christian vigilance, to keep ourselves
unspotted from the world. Yea, I fear
there are many spots that would soon
stain and tarnish the spotless purity of
our holy religion, were the church to
heed the uncalled-for callings of many
that are to day trying to unite the
world with the church. I mean, breth-
ren, those that are contending in. the
church for things that have ever been
opposed by the old brethren that have
established and advocated the order of
onr Brotherhood after the manner of
the apostolic church. Whenever these
worldly notions, customs and fashions
are admitted in the church; whenever
the church tolerates these things intro-
duced and advocated by worldly-minded
professors, then will our beloved fra-
ternity receive a blow that will prove
detrimental to the union that should
bind together the people of God in one
common body.
"United we stand, divided we fall."
Maik them which ai'e causing the divis-
the divieions and occasions of stum-
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bling, contrary to the doctrine which ye
learned ; and avoid them. Rom. 16: 17.
Beloved, ye who are of the household
of faith, and "earnestly contending for
the faith once delivered to the saints,"
if there ever was a time that we should
stand firm in faith, and unshaken in
doctrine, and unchangeable in practice,
it is now. Because we have not only
the world to contend with, but "certain
men have crept in privily," ungodly
men, turning the grace of God into las-
civiousness, and denying our only Mas-
ter and Lord Jesus Christ; these are
trying to contaminate the sacred order
of heaven with pride and vainglory,
and doting about questionings and dis-
putes of words, whereof cometh strife,
envy, railings, evil-surmisings, wrang-
lings of men corrupted in mind, and
bereft of the truth.
Brethren, if we would preserve the
primitive principles of Christianity, as
instituted by our Savior, and practiced
by the apostles; if we would maintain
that prime pillar of truth, the perfect
plan of salvation; if we would save our
organized church on earth from down-
fall and ruin, we must love the Broth-
erhood, love the truth, love the pecul-
iarities of God's church, and love to do
the commands and keep the ordinances
as they were delivered unto us. On the
other hand, we must turn away from
all those evil characters that Paul in
second letter to Timothy, 3rd chapter,
describes as being persons that will
stain and corrupt the fundamental feat-
ures that constitute pure and undefiled
religion. The time has surely come when
men cannot endure sound doctrine.
Our popular professors of Christianity
preach universal Christianization before
the end of time, but God's Word tells
us "except there be a falling away" the
end shall never come." "We are surely
now living in the last era of time;
grievous wolves have already entered
the fold and are scattering the sheep to
the right and left. Brethren, what are
Ave doing to save our beloved Brother-
hood from corruption and pollution?
If we would keep the enemy from in-
vading the camp of Israel and bringing
havoc and destruction to its peaceful in-
mates who are trying to "hold the fort"
we must stand firm by our Leader, Cap-
tain, and Great Commander, and obey
every single order that he has given.
"What though the foes are pressing hard
to battle, and the very sound of victory
seems to echo and reverberate through-
out the mighty hosts as they are ad-
vancing m battle array, amid the lash-
ing of their arms of rebellion; what
though defeat and destruction threaten
us on every side, if we are faithful, val-
iant, and obedient soldiers of the cross,
how can we lose the victory ? It is sure
to the faithful and the brave though
forsaken and deserted on every side.
If God be for us who can be against us?
O! what love, what humility, what
courage, what faithfulness, what pru
dence, what zeal, what patience, what
deadness to the world, should we have
that we might be able to stand the fiery
trial of faith, and survive the blows of
the adversary. O ! may the God of all
grace be with us in all these trying
times, unite us all as one body in
Christ, supply us with all Christian
qualifications, and save us as his chil-
dren in eternity.
Greenland, W. Va.
For tbe Brethren at Work .
OTJR KETUKN UNl'O GOD.
BY MAETHA FIKE.
THERE is a turning point in the his-
tory of every soul that is saved- —
a time of being converted to God.
There may not be the rising from the
same depth of misery, but there arises
the same desire of returning to God.
In time of health and plenty we may
forget God, but let sorrow and afliiction
come upon us and how soon we feel the
need of that strong arm. It is very un-
grateful that this should be so, that we
should forget God in prosperity and
seek him in time of trouble ; but so it
was with the prodigal son: when in dis-
tress he remembered, he reflected, and
came to himself. He thought of home,
and the resolve arose in his heart: "I
will arise and go to my father." Oh!
may many who are yet in sin, resolve
like this poor way-faring soul, that they
will no longer stray away from the fold,
but return while there is time and op-
portunity given them. The prodigal's
father might possibly have changed,
but our Father in heaven never chang-
ed. "For God so loved the world that
he gave his only begotten Son that
whosoever believeth on him might not
perish but have everlasting life." John
3: IG. Thus we may depend on the
love of God; for it is a never-failing
love. The poor prodigal counted on
his father's love, and was not disap-
pointed. "When he returned, his father
saw him, and had compassion and fell
on his neck and kissed him. All the
past was forgiven and forgotten in the
joy of the present. And so it is when
a sinner returns to God ; his transgres-
sions and sins are never named to him
and he may enter at once into the joy
and peace of the family of God. For
there is more joy over one sinner that
repenteth than over ninety and nine
just persons who need no repentance.
For us who return to God, there is a
joyous reception. We have an elder
brother there, not only rejoicing to re-
ceive sinners , but it is through his work
and intercessions that the way is made
open for our return to the Father's
house. Christ our elder Brother ap-
pears at the right hand of God, and
through him every blessing and favor
from Ged is bestowed on the pardoned
soul.
Ah ! then with all the invitations and
promises and encouragements of the
Gospel, let the resolution arise in your
hearts, to arise and go to the Father. In
any time of darkness, of difficulty, of
doubt, of fear, learn to resort unto
God. When your own wisdom and un-
derstanding are at fault, and when
earthly counsellors and friends cannot
help you, then is the time to' resolve: "I
will arise and go to my Father." ' He
is the Father of light, the fountain of
truth, the source of wisdom. When in
danger or distress, and human help and
relief are unavailing, remember there
is one who is waiting to be gracious,
ready to help, almighty to save; and
when friends fail or the physicians give
no help, or whenever an earthly father
or mother forsake you, let the resolu-
tion come into your mind, "I will arise
and go to my Father." Your heavenly
Father who has taught that if earthly
parents give good things to their chil-
dren, how much more shall he not give
his holy spirit to them that ask him.
Whether then in danger and you want
safety, in trouble and you want peace,
in darkness and you want light, in mis-
ery and you want your soul fed with
something better than this world's van-
ities; whatever your condition let your
resolution be, "I will arise and go to
my Father." That Father is almighty.
He is infinite in love and pity. Having
then come unto Him by faith through
life, at death he will receive you joyfal-
Jy into the mansions of eternal glory.
1 Liu'Oii, MavsluiU Co., 111.
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THE BRETHRElsr ^T T^^ORK-
From Zion'B Watchman.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
BT A LADY.
LETTER YX.
THERE was so much t3 be seenin Heidelbarg
that we hardly knew where to begin. It
is reported to occupy one of the most beautiful
localities in Germany. It is situated in the
valley of the Neckar, which runs close to the
city, and is overlooked by well-wooded hills,
while on the opposite si..e of the river the ris-
ing ground is covered by rich vineyards as far
as the eye can reach. At a great height above
the town stands the castle of Heidelberg, which
once combined the double character of palace
and fortress. It is a solid, square building,
with towers at each end, one low and round,
the other high and octagonal shape. A wall
with a moat surrounds it. The cellars are ex-
tensive, and contain tuns, or fass, which were
used to store wine. One of them has a capaci-
ty of 800 hogsheads. In front of it stands a
wooden statue of a court fool, who never went
to bed sober, and never drank less than fifteen
or eighteen bottles daily. There are two paths
or roads leading from the castle down to the
city. Great linden, oak and beech trees shadow
the road, and in little nooks limpid streams of
of water gush and trickle along, until caught
in stone basins where we could sit and quench
our thirst, and at the same time drink in
through the eye beautiful visions, caught now
and then, of the city in the valley, of the peace-
ful Neckar gliding by, and the vineyards on the
hill-sides. In a curve of the road is a handsome
pavillion surrounded with shrubbery and flow-
ers and fountains, where all classes meet to-
gether and listen to the music or take their
ices. This, with the scenery around them,
leaves nothing wanting for their present erjoj-
ment. The Germans enjoy life under all cir-
cumstances, and in this way they make them-
selves far happier than we who have greater
means of doing so.
BADEN BADEN.
We go by rail through the Grand Duchy of
Baden, which is entirely agricultural, passing
large vineyards and numerous orchards, and at
last find our stopping place nestling in a lovely
valley, inclosed by the lower heights of the
Black Forest. It is the annual resort of pleas-
ure seekers and invalids from all parts of the
world. Its springs have been long and favor-
ably known, even in the time of the Romans,
and the palace now belonging to the Duke
occupies the site of a Roman villa and baths.
The springs have a temperature of 153 degrees
Fahrenheit. The taste is saltish, and the wa-
ter has a disagreeable smell. There are thir-
teen hot springs, from one of which the water
is conveyed to the Trinkhalle in pipes. The
front of the hall is ornamented with frescoes
repiesenting legends of the Black Forest. Be-
tween six and eight A. M., a band discourses
beautiful music, and the visitors drink or prom-
enade, or both. The great rendezvous is st the
Conversationhaus, which is said to hi the finest
one in the world. In front stands a Chinese
pagoda which cost S70,000. and is used for a
music stand. The building ha? a Corinthian
portico, and includes an immense assembly
room, reading room, with a great choice of
newspapers, cofi'ee and billiard roomi, open all ,
the year, a theatre and a suit of rooms, for as-
sembly and ball purposes. We attended an
open air concert, and our tickets admitted us
to the inner apartments. It was not assembly
or ball night, and no part was lighted except
the reading room, which was richly carpeted
with heavy velvet to prevent the sound of foot-
steps as people pass in and out. And no one
was permitted to speak aloud while in the
room devoted to reading. An usher, learning
that we were Americans, oiTered to take candles
and show us the ball and assembly rooms. Of
course we accepted the offer and entered the
ball-room, which had a vaulted ceiling, hand-
somely frescoed, and from the center hung an
immense chandelier. The walls were lined
with mirrors extending from the ceiling to the
floor, which was of marble. The mirrors were
framed in the walls and finished with heavy
gilt mouldings. The drawing rooms are finish-
ed in the same manner and furnished with
gilded furniture, upholstered in heavy silk
damask, each room furnished in difierent colors.
The rooms are perfectly gorgeous in the dark,
and when well lighted, with the music from the
band floating through them, the gaily- dressed
ladies gliding about from room to room, I can
imagine the scene to be bewilderingly beauti-
ful.
Above the town is the new Schloss, or palace
of the Grand Duke, in which his ancestors
have lived for the last 400 years, and above
this stands an old Schloss, or castle where the
ancient Dukes resided previous to the fifteenth
century. It is now in ruins, and the castellan
exhibited to us many curious vaults and mys-
terious dungeons. I think there were but two
or three of the party who went up to the
highest battlements, all being satisfied with
the wonderful view from the second highest.
On one hand, as far as the eye can reach, hy
the Black Forest, on the other, the valley of
the Rhine, while at our feet nestled the beauti-
ful little town, partly hidden by the trees.
Our drive up the hills, winding round like the
letter S, with the trees on either hand so thick
as to screen us as if the shadows of night were
falling; the climbing of the old stone stairs in
the earth, the view from the battlements and
the ride back to the hotel, form a picture in
my mind that can never be erased while mind
lasts.
There are many pleasant things connected
with an excursion like ours, and some unpleas-
ant ones- — one, the fact that as soon as we
begin to know something of a place and think
how delightful it would be to spend a week at
least, comes a request from the conductor that
we must be ready to leave on the next train or
diligence. It was of no avail to even wish
that we might stay, so we obeyed the summons
and took our departure for Schafi^haussn and
the falls of the Rhine.
For lliG Brethren at Uort.
MISCELLANEOUS.
BY ENOCH EBY.
I
SEE in B. at W., No. 40, page 634 refer-
ence made to the propriety of the Mission
board furnishing some means to hire a hall in
St. Louis for the Brethren to preach in. I for
one favor the idea, and in answer to an appeal
for help, iome time ago, from Bro. Myers of
St. Louis, I referred him to Bro. Qainter, with
the encouragement that he would perhaps ob-
tain something; but this is only my view as
one of the members.
And I would further remark that I feel sorry,
and often a little ashamed, that we, as a little
body, have been and are doing so little in the
cause of spreading the truth, especially when
liberal hearts have filled the tressury; but I
hope when our dear brethren will stop and
consider a few moments they will not fail to
see at least two (among the many) good reas-
ons for inactivity or seeming indifference on
the part of the board. The members of the
board live so distant from each other; hence it
is difiicult to consult on importaat points; and
to meet often incurs considerable expense.
Hope the Brethren generally will consider this
matter, and at next A. M. be prepared to make
some profitable change. Another prominent
reason I allude to, is the unsettled state of the
church. This should not interfere; but by
experience I learn it does in places to a con-
siderable extent. I am well aware, however, if
all the time and talent spent in criticisicg the
present condition of the church and the causes
that produced the unhappy state were given to
spreading the truth in the world, in a meek
and quiet spirit, there would soon be a better
state of things among us.
I hope in these limes of trial the Brethren,
generally, will try to exhibit as much as possi-
ble a spirit of meekness, humility and forbear-
ance in their conversation, preaching and edit-
ing— not judging rashly or speaking harshly;
not speaking lightly or with a degree of in-
difference about our brethren who are making
the misstep, and the lamentable state of our
beloved Zion, such as, "well, they are lopping
off in a number of places," and "let them go,
we have no use for such!" and similar express-
ions made with an air of rejoicing rather than
lamentation and weeping. Such expressions
are more befitting a political than a religious
body.
Perhaps never in the history of the church
in America did the language of the hymn apply
more appropriately than now.
Well may thy servants mourn, my God,
The church's desolation;
The state of Zion calls aloud
For grief and lamentation.
Once she was all aliye to thee,
And thousands were converted;
But now a sad reverse we see —
Her gloiy is departed .
That the Lord seemingly has left us to
ourselves for awhile and the enemy availing
himself of the opportunity to work, is a fact
that cannot be denied ; but we still hope in the
promise, that "all things shall work together
for good to them that love the Lord." Then
let us try to be of that number; and the clouds
so large and threatening will break in bless-
ings on our heads, and Zion shall go forth clear
as the sun, fair as the moon and terrible as an
army with banners. May the Lord grant it!
Amen.
Lena, 111,
I The last line of the stanza quoted by our
brother needs a little looking after. The Lord
says to his people, "I will never leave thee, nor
forsake thee." Heb. 13: 5. We do not think
the glory of the church — its high reputation
before God, is gone. Nor can we believe the
Lord has left us to ourselves. If he has, then
we can do nothing in the Lord. God is still
with his people, and will lead them on to etern-
al glory. Let us trust him. Ed.]
THE BKETHREDSr ^T Ir^OES:.
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MAKT 0. NOEMAN, LE SUBUB, MTSS., - IDIIKESS
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.
AS a general rule, for living neatly and sav-
ing time, it is better to keep clean than
to make clean. If you are careful not to drop
crumbs of cake and bread on the carpet, and
take similar precautions, you will escape an
untidy room and the trouble of cleaning it.
In working, if you make a practice of putting
all the ends of your thread into a division of
the workbox made for the purpose, and never
let it fall on the floor, the room will look very
different at the end of a day from what it does
when not attended to.
A. house 18 kept far cleaner when all the
members of the family are taught to wipe their
feet thoroughly on coming from out of doors
than it can be where this is neglected. There
are a thousand ways of keeping clean and
saving labor and time which it is well worth
while to learn and practice.
A judicious wife is always nipping off from
her husband's moral nature little twigs that
are growing in wrong directions. She keeps
him in shape by continual pruning. If you
say anything silly, she will affectionaly tell you
so, if you declare that you will do some absurd
thing, she will find some means of preventing
you from doing it. By far the chief part of all
the common sense that is in the world belongs
unquestionably to woman. The wisest things
a man commonly does, are those which his
wife counsels him to do. A wife is a grand
wielder of the moral pruning knife. The wife's
advice is like the ballast that keeps the ship
steady. (N.)
CHILDREN, RECEIVE INSTRUC-
TION.
HEiR, ye children, the instruction of a
father, and attend to know understand-
ing; for I give you good doctrine, forsake not
my law; for I was my father's son, tender and
only beloved in the sight of my mother. He
taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine
heart retain my words: keep my command-
ments, and live. Prov. 4: 1-4.
Solomon, in the character of a father, details
the instruction that he had received from his
own parents. Solomon was a wise son; for he
hearkened unto the instructions of his parents.
Thus we see the fruits of righteous instructions
by parents to their children. Well could
Solomon say, "Train up a child in the way he
should go, and when he is old, he will not de-
part from it." Solomon not only spoke from
observation, but also by experience. He had
been brought up in the path cf righteousness;
hence he was inclined to walk there. We are
not only taught in divine Revelation to teach ;
but also to train. There is quite a difference
between iihose two words — teaching and train-
ing.
Parents, begin in your children's youth
to teach them true priaciples and train
them up in the practice of their duty, and you
will have great reason to hope they will form
habits of religion and good morals, from which
they will not become easily diverted.
Parents, perform your duties in the spirit of
holiness. Make it your first and great concern
to bring up your children in the nurture and
admonition of the Lord. In early life, they
must be restrained from the indulgences of
self-will, and taught to submit to authority;
for this is the very foundation of good educa-
tion. They should be kept as much as possible
from such companions and books as pollute the
imagination and inflame the passions. Be
solicitous and assiduous in your endeavor to
inculcate upon the youthful mind the great
things of the Gospel; lead them to where the
whole is plainly taught; and when at home en-
force true principles which form the Chris-
tian character. Thus you will share the bless-
ings of a true home, and the result will be
good, obedient children, who will in their hearts
retain your words and keep your command-
ments and live.
PAID IN ONE'S OWN COIN.
PETER'S mother died. After that he was
sent to his grandmother's, for he had a
quarrelsome, fretful temper, and his aunt
could not manage him with the other children.
His grandmother dealt kindly and patiently
with him, to improve.
Peter now had a new mother, and his father
had sent for him to come home. But he did
not want to go; he felt sure he should not like
his new mother and that she would not like
him.
"That depends upon yourself, Peter," said
grandmother. "Carry love and kindness in
your pocket and } on'll find no difficulty."
The idea stauck the boy favorably. He
wished he could, he said.
"And the best of it is," said grandmother, "If
you once begin paying it out, your pockets
will never be empty, lor you'll be paid in youi:
own coin. Be kind and you'll be treated
kindly ; love and you'll be loved."
"I wish I could," said Peter.
All the way home he thought more or less of
it. I do not know about his welcome home, or
what his father or new mother said to him.
The next morning he rose early, as he used to
do at grandmother's, and came down stairs,
where everything being new, he Mt very
strange and lonely.
"I know I shan't be contented here," be said
to himself: "[know I shan't; I'm afraid there's
not a bit of love in my pocket."
However, in a little while his new mother
came down, when Peter went up to her and
said: —
"Mother, what can I do to help you?"
" My dear boy," said shj, kissing him on
the forehead, "how thoughtful you are. I thank
you for your kind ofter; and what can I do for
you, for I'm afraid you will be lonely here at
first, coming from your dear, good grand-
mother."
What a kiss was that! It made him so hap-
py-
"That's paying me in more than my own
coin," thought Peter.
Then he knew he should like his new moth-
er; and from that good hour Peter's pockets
began to fill with the beautiful, bright coin of
kindness, which is the best "small change" in
the world. Keep your pockets full of it and
you will never be in want. (N)
'THOU GOD SEEST ME.
ONE day a pious man heard a carter-boy
sweating in a most shocking manner.
The lad was on his team, and was just setting
out for Manchester. So the good man stepped
up to the cart, and said to the boy kindly:—
"My lad, if thou wilt swear, stop till thou
shalt get through the turnpike gate, on the
moor, and then swear where no one but God
and thyself can hear." And so saying he bid
him good morning.
The boy cracked his whip and drove off
But somehow the man's words seemed to cling
to him, and he could not forget them.
The next time the man met the carter-boy,
he appeared so serious and changed that the
man asked him what the matter was.
"Ah, sir," said the boy, "do you remember
the morning you spoke to me about swearing?
Well, I went along the road through the turn-
pike, rcai and when I got to the moor 1 rem-
embered your word?, and I was thundsr-strnck.
Though I was alone, I knew God was with me,
and 1 trembled to think he had been with me
all my life, and seen all my sins. And I feared
he would strike me dead. But, sir, I thank
God now that you roused me to think of these
things, and to seek after salvation and forgive-
ness for my poor soul."
There are four words which have a mighty
meaning in them. They have a wonderful
power over our conduct. When we do right
we like to think of them, but when we do
wrong we cannot bear to think of Ihem.
Here they are, and who will recollect them?
"Thou God seest me." (iV.)
"GOOD MORNING."
DON'T forget to say "Good morning!" Say
it to your parents, your brothers and
sisters, your schoolmates, jour teachers — and
with a smile; it will do you good, and do your
friends good. There's a kind of inspiration in
every '"good morning" heartily spoken, that
helps to make hope fresher and work lighter.
It seems really to make the morning good, and
to be a prophecy of a good day to come after
it. And if this be true of the "good morning,"
it is also of kind, heartsome greetings; they
cheer the discouraged, r-st the tired onp, some-
how make the wheels of life run more smoothly.
Be liberal with them, then, and let no morn-
ing pass, however dark and gloomy it may be,
that yon do not help at least tj brighten by
your smiles and cheerful words.
■ ♦ ■
OilE class (foreigner?), being only one-fifth
of the entire population, furuishes four-filths of
the liquor-selling. This being true, sixteen
times as large a proportion of foreiga-born
citizens are engaged in this misery-breeding
business as of native-born Americans. There
can certainly be no merit in being born on
American soil; still we miy rightfully look for
good moial results from governmental seeds
p'auted by men of faith and profound religious
convictions at Plymouth atd in the colony of
Penn.
680
THE BRETBERElSr ^T "WOJ^K.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
NOVEMBER 8, 1881.
M. M. ESHELMAN, Editor.
S. f: HAREll'ON. I Corresponding Editors.
SPECL&.L CONTRIBUTORS.
Cnoch Eby,
J'ames ETanB,
Paniel Vanimani
A. W. BesBe,
S . S . Mohlar,
C. H. Balsbaugh.
D. E Bnibaker,
I. J. Boaenberger,
J.W. Southwood.
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STeiy BODtiment of the writer.
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aent their views "with grace seasoned with salt,"
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BBETHBEN AT WORK,
Mt. Morris, Ogle Co.« m.
A PLEASANT VISIT.
IN the last number of the Bebtheen at
WoBK brother Moore pinches the editor
concerning his accounts of travel. Perhaps
■ we do lean over a little to one side on this sub-
ject, and trim our news too closely. We just
here confess it tries us to spin out a long thin
thread from such a small amount of wool.
".3revity," says Jean Paul Richter, "is the
body and soul of wit; because redundancy pro-
duces no distinctions." It is not our desire to
be witty; but we shall continue to study brevity
whether it be related to wit or not.
On the 27th ult., left for Christian county,
111., by way of Chicago. Bro. P. Fahrney
cams into the Wabash depot, and together we
spent an hour very pleasantly. The Doctor is
still vigorously pushing his "Vitalizer" — a
medicine said to possess rare virtues. Left the
city at 9 A. M., and at 5: 30 P. M., reached
Morrisouville, 111. Here resides Bro. Abram
Leer, a fellow-worker in the Lord. We did
not see him; but were pleased to learn that
his eyes are again good and strong. Bro. J. J.
Cart took us in and lodged us, and on the mor-
row, 28th, sent us on our journey on horse-
back, our destination being the home of Bro.
B. B. Whitmer, eleven miles distant. On the
way passed the home of friend Cline where
years ago under the shade of the trees in the
yard, our heart was made tender by the preach-
ing of Daniel Yaniman, Abram Leer, and other
faithful servants.
Saturday night, met in the L n doro School-
house for public worship. This was a joyful
meeting with old neighbors, triends and breth-
ren. On Sunday the 30th met at 11 A. M. for
preaching. Large audience and much interest.
After meeting went to the water and immersed
Emma Harnish, a tender Iamb of twelve sum-
mers. In the evening assembled for worship.
Every seat was densely crowded and many had
to stand during services. Bro. B. B. Whitmer
is the elder in charge of Clear Creek church,
and the only preacher. He needs assistance,
and we hope some one may soon be found to
aid him the Lord's work .
Bro. Whitmer is in the hearts of the people
here. He has lived among them lor sixteen
years, having been the first member in this
part of the country. He preaches all he can,
and works hard on his farm to support him-
self and family. He has no idea of hiring out
to preach the gospel, and lives as he preaches.
We are pleased with the people. They are
plain, sensible and accommodating. The mem-
bers know the truth, love it, and live it. All
who attended the meeting were orderly and
respectful. Truly we regretted to separate
from them. It was in this country, under the
preaching of Brn. David Kimmel, Daniel Van-
iman, C. C. Gibson and others, that our feet
were turned to the testimony of the Lord. We
believed the testimony — could not have believ-
ed without it. Without egotism we may be
permitted to say that we were the first person
baptized in that country. It was on the 11th
of June — a clear and beautiful day. A multi-
tude assembled to witness what was to them, a
new orders — a new thing. With the little
flock, which was then a branch of the Sugar
Creek church, we remained several months
and then moved to Lanark.
There are not in this church any men claim-
ing fraternity because it suits their purpose,
and yet are at sea, without chart or compass,
refusing to accept the Jerusalem church as a
model. It seems to be the desire of God's peo-
ple to reflect the original church upon settled
principles. They keep the faith once delivered
unto the saints, and are determined not to
barter it for the old flesh-pots, nor permit it to
be stolen from them by the world. We hope
they will cling to the faith, and keep on de-
fending it until the Eing of glory comes with
his angels.
On Monday, the 31st, we bade adieu to old
scenes and loving friends, and come to Cerro
Gordo, where dwell many who haveibeen with
Jesus. Here lives brother John^Metzger, one
of the elders of the church. Forty and six
years he has been a standard bearer in thearmy
of the Lord. He is still vigorous, persevering,
longsufiering'and kind. He finds no time to
fret and ii worry over what he cannot help; but
God-like turns his time and talent in persuad-
ing men and women to flee from sin and lay
hold ot righteousness.
Preached to a large audience in Cerro Gordo
in the evening. The Brethren here have a
good house, neat, plain and substantial. It
was built by Bro. John Metzger and donated
to the church. This is a monument that will
endure for many years. Here met Brn. David
Frantz, D. B. Gibson, David Troxel and
others of like precious faith. The member-
ship is large, and the devotion, to the church is
strong and firm. Numbers add strength, but
only when piety, holiness and devotion are ad-
ded. And the better way to show strength is
by good example. So . far as we could learn
the church at Cerro Gordo are lovers of good
examples, and strive to imitate that which
comes from the Lord. Bro. A. B. Snider, a
minister of Jesus Christ, took us to his home
and cared for us. His wife is somewhat afflicted,
and could not attend meeting. It pleased the
Loid to help us to talk and pray together in
her room. God is with her, and in patience
she bears all her afflictions. Sister Metzger
took us in during the night, and administered
to our wants. We would have been pleased
to meet Bro. Metzger, but he was in Indiana
laboring in the Ma':'ter's vineyard. The wreck-
ing of the night passengernear Decatur, delayed
us two hours so that we could not leave until
10 A. M. At that time our company — five of
us — went on cheerfully, reflecting over the joy-
ful meetings we had among the saints. But
in the midst of these pleasant thoughts, our
train stopped on the prairie. A freight train
had been thrown from the track, so we were
again delayed. Reached Chicago at 6 P. M.,
and left for home 9:30 P. M , arriving Wednes-
day morning Nov. 2nd. Our friends had gath-
ered in at our home Tuesday evening, expect-
ing to surprise us with a supper and their pres-
ence, but alas for poor mortal calculation, the
wrecks along the road prevented our being with
them at the table.
OUR REFLECTOR.
— I FIND the items oi first page very inter-
esting this week. To me that is the most in-
teresting part of the paper.
— Bro. George ZoUers' "Life on the Ocean"
will prove interesting to his many friends; J
know it will be greatly appreciated by brother
Addison Harper, another old sailor. There is
something charming about ocean stories; every
body loves to read them. They also open up
a wide field for thought.
— There is a very serious mistake in brother
Mohler's "Feet- washing" this week, first para-
graph, second column. It reads "Blessed are
they that do this commandment." The sen-
timent is all right as applied to feet-washing,
but ic does not read that way in Rev. 22: 14.
"Blessed are they that do his commandments,"
embracing all the commands given by Jesus.
Likely the proof-reader did not notice that
paragraph closely. By the way, some of our
contributors have no idea what a help a good
prooi-reader is to their articles. Bro. Mohler
THE BMJSlTHIiEISr ^T T^ORK:.
681
says that feet-washing tends to hamble us, the
rich washing the feet of the poor is calculated
to produce the brotherly feeling so much need-
ed among the people of God. That is whole-
some doctrine; but how is it where there are so
many who do not wash feet? I have attended
feasts where a dozen ministers were present
and not one of them stooped to wash the feet
of his brother. Now if washing feet is calcu-
lated to produce humility then let us piactice
in a way that well bring all of us into the
harness.
— Bro. D. A. Noroross, with .but one arm,
has had a hard fight of it and I think the
heading oi his article just fits his case.
—While Bro. Evans is "Among the church-
es" it seems that he cannot get used to the
tobacco smoke. I wonder if some of these
good saints will smoke when they shall be
permitted to see Chiist coming in the clouds of
heaven! Will they then say that it is so hard
for them to quit?
—After reading the letter "Prom China,"
written by Miss S. E. Stein, every woman
ought to thank God that she lives in an enlight-
ened country where she is not required to sub-
mit to such treatment. Miss Stein is brother
J. W. Stein's only sister. She is a young
lady of talent and education, and has Tolunteer-
ed to help elevate the degraded people of China.
Her task is a difficult one, and attended with
many hardships and privations.
— The article abont"GeorgeMoore of London"
contains a grand lesson for ^ every young man
and woman. There is always plenty of room
in the world for energetic persons to do good
and accumulate that which is useful. We
want to be active, keep ourselves constantly
employed in something useful and profitable
and then make a good use of that vrhick may
fall into our hands.
—Bro. Eshelman's "Address To Our Eead-
ers" contains his usual way of putting warmth
imto his business enterprises. The man works
hard — too hard for his good — and is not get-
ting rich either. As a rule, editors know not
the value of wealth.
— "What is Doctrine?" should form a con-
siderable part of every ministers study. Paul
told Timothy that he should give attention to
reading and doctrine, and this is just what we
should do. Eeading and doctrine is where the
power comes from in preaching, yet there are
many ministers who read very little and study
doctrine still less. They give no attention in
their preaching to doctrine, hence disregard
the very thing that Paul required of Timothy.
— I would like to say a good deal about Bro.
Enoch Eby's "Explanation," but perhaps it
would be considered out of place. I do not
think the matter he refers to has been explain-
ed enough In conversation he has told me
all about it, and that too in a very satisfactory i
LITERARY THEFT.
IN 1873 Benjamin Franklin, Editor oi American Christian Review— & man who stood next
to Alexander Campbell in boldness and argumentative powers, published a book entitled
the "Gospel Preacher" in two volumes. Five years afterwards or in 1878 S. H. Bashor pub-
lished a work entitled "The Gospel Hammer." It is somewhat remarkable that Becjimin
Franklin should copj(?) so profusely from the "Gospel Hammer," and it is to be regretted that
he cannot be called up from his grave and questioned concerning the using ( ?) of Bashc r"s argu-
ments without quotation points or in any manner giving credit (o the "Hammer." That the
readers may see this in its true light we place selections from the "Hammer" and "Preacher'
in parallel columns.
From Basher's Gospel Hamiuer.
What then are we going to do with the in-
fants? some ask. Simply do nothing till they
can know the Lord. Till they can believe, noth-
ing can be done for them, for they have no
personal sins; are not accountable; need
no church, no confession or repentance
and having no actiml sin. they need
nothing only the resurrection to save
them. Just what any saint needs. Hence
Jesus said of them, "Of such is the kingdom of
heaven." He did not style them "'sinners,"
but to men he said, "Except ye repent and
become as little children ye caonot enter the
kingdom of heaven." Tou need not fear your
children will grow up into heathenism To
believe, repent and turn to God is a personal
matter, and a personal responsibility is involved
in it.— Page 38.
If yon take that covenant, you find that
both we and our children are forever excluded,
because neither of lis belong to the classes des-
cribed as being in it. If you leave that coven-
ant, you find neither infents nor circumcision.
In either case your argument is ruined, and
your theory entirely defeated. — Page 35.
But in the new covenant, the one, founded
on better promises, they arr not in it by virtue
of a natural or birth of the fiesh, but by being
bom again, "of water and of the Spirit," not
of corruptible seed, but of seed incorruptible;
of the Word of God, which liveth and abideth
forever. Not a fleshly relation, but a spiritual
relation to God. Not by being purchased
with money, hut hy being born again. — Page
36.
From Franklin's Gospel Preacher.
"What, then, will you do with infants?"
says a man. Nothing, till they can know the
Lord. Till they can believe, nothing can be
done for them, nor do they need anything.
Till they can know the Lord and 'oelieve, they
are not subjects of religion, not aaocuntable.
They need no faith, repentance, confesaion nor
membership in the chui-ch. . . They have no
personal or actual aiu. Hence Jesus said nuto
them, "Of such is the kingdom of God," ?mA to
persons of the years of accountability he tiiid,
"Except you repent and become aa little chii- ■
dren, you cannot enter the kingdom of God."
This shows that he did not style them iii^tie
sinners No one need begin now to think or
talk of children growing up in heathenism. . . .
It is now seen that to hear, believe, repent,
turn to God, and become a member cf the
church, is a personal thing. It is a personal
act, and a personal responsibility is involved in
«■<.— Page 220.
If you go to that covenant, yon fiad that we
are excluded by the description of the only two
classes in it; that we were not, and our chil-
dren were not born in Abraham's family, nor
purchased with his money. If you abandon
that covenant you find no infants, nor circum-
cision. In either case, you are completely de-
feated and your argument ruined. — Page 208.
Under the new covenant, the best covenant,
founded on better promises, they are not in it
by virtue of the first, or natural birth, but be-
ing born again;, .not on the ground of fleshly
or blood relation to man, but spiritual relation
to God;. . .not of the will of the flesh, nor the
will of man, but of the will of God; not of
corruptible seed, but the incorruptible seed. —
Page 212.
The first chapter in "Gospel Hammer," and Sermon 8 in Franklin's 'Treacher,'" are so much
alike that one is almost forced to conclude that the same hand wrote both. How Benjamin
Franklin could copj(?) from Baihcr five years before Bashor wrote his book, is a problem we
leave for Bashor to solve. Probably he can explain it.
way, but it has not yet been told to the readers
of the B. AT W. Bro. Eby and others have
been severely censured for doing as they did at
Berlin, but if impartial parties could hear the
other side of the case they would likely see
things quite differently.
— "The Balloon" article has too much head
for the body. It reminds me of the worldly
high hats. It is not written in a very instruct-
ive manner. The incidents are too much dis-
connected.
— Forty baptisms reported this week. Pre-
viously reported 163, making in all 203.— j. h.
MOOBE.
INCONSISTENCY.
A BROTHER is allowed to write sentiments
and feelings and have them published by
the press to thousands, in the name of the
Brethren: yea even use his own press — the
most powerful influence in the world, whether
he be a novice or one of experience; but no
brother is allowed to open his mouth to ex-
press his feelings or sentiments as a teacher in
the name of the Brethren, without authority
from the church, even to a congregation of
one hundred. Is it any wonder our beioved
and once united Brotherhood, has become
divided and one party blaming the other for
the evil work?
It is an old maxim: "Like priest, 'ike people."
With the same propriety we can eaj: Like
paper, like reader. I have thought if our
"Progressive" brethren would read the "Vin-
dicator," and some of our old brethren who
have went out from us would read the ' G m-
servative" papers they would be better balanced
and come nearer a Scriptural basis, just where
the church is and always did stand.
Enoch Ebt.
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THE BU'ETHEHlElSr ^T W^ORK.
DISAPPOINTMENT.
THIS being a rainy, dismal day, I concladed
to spend a few hours in writing, and a
part of it to B. at W. I have been a reader of
the paper for about three years, and during
this time it has made several changes, some
for the better and some for the worse.
There is an old adage, "Many men of many
minds," etc. Very true, we have many opin-
ions and ideas; also our tastes are very differ-
ent. What one admires another abhors, what
one discards another desires, and what is pleas-
ing to the eye of one, another would turn his
back to. We find this the case upon our farms,
in making improvements, — our tastes differ
from soma others.
So it is in editin^; a paper. The editors
think they can make an improvement; some-
times their improvements may be just the re-
verse. I wish to give a few thoughts on the
improvements of the paper. There have been
some complaints concerning unfulfilled promis-
es. We were promised a stitched and trimmed
paper, this we appreciated while it lasted; but
came too often not stitched ; also we were prom-
ised letters from Bro. J. W. Stein, which we
have failed to receive. Nevertheless, we
know, dear brethren, that your labors are great;
and truly it is the best paper I have seen.
Now I hope, dear brethren, that our paper vrill
be stitched hereafter.
Now, I ask, (as one subscriber out of nearly
ten thousand) as an improvement, hereafter,
that you place on the first or last page of the
paper a table of contents with the names of
the writers. This would be quite an improve-
ment. I, with many others, sometimes wish
to refer back to hunt up certain articles, and
am compelled to examine every page; but,
with a table of contents, would need but to re-
fer to that. Kealizing that yon are engaged in
a great and grand work — spreading the Qospel,
earnestly contending for the faith ones deliver-
ed to the saints, we pray that the blessings
of Uod may rest uj'on you.
Jacob R. Keileb.
some remaeks.
' Thank you, brother, for the kind spirit, and
Christian love. In regard to improvements of
Bbethren AT WoEK, the readers must be the
judges. The large number of letters on file
here, if published, would be very interesting.
Some are intensely eulogistic, some worded in
strong commendatory language, while others
have a vein of complaint running through
them. In regard to stitching the paper, we
feel that for some of the failures we were to
blame, and for some we were not. Occasion-
ally the machine broke as we were stitching,
and of course this put it beyond our power to
stitch the remainder of that issue. For this we
were not to blame. On the other hand, quite
a number kept pleading not to stitch the paper,
and heeding them, we did not stitch several
numbers. For this we were to blame. We
should have gone on as usual. As to brother
Stein's letters, no one is more disappointed
than we are. The day before he left, he came
up to our office and entered into a written
agreement to furnish B. at W., all his cor-
respondence, and we confidently relied on
the fulfillment of this obligation. Why he
never wrote us, we cannot say. However we
have learned a lesson that will be useful to us
hereafter. Oar readers will get the "fat things"
without any promises on our part.
The index would no doubt be convenient, but
it is so near the close of this volume, that we
think it not best to begin now. Permit us to
suggest a method of indexing superior to that
in a paper. Procure a small blank, index
book. When you read an article in a book or
paper, write the name of the article in your
blank book under the appropriate letter, and
opposite the name, the title ot the book and
the page where it may be found; or if in a pa-
per, write name of the paper, volume and No.
In this way you can soon find what you want,
and it will always be at hand. Commending
you to the grace of God and the Word of his
power, we remain yours in Gospel bonds. — Ed.
For the Bnthreo at Work.
CHIPS FROM THE WORK-HOUSE.
BY DANIEL VANIitAN.
IT will not pay to stint and pinch in order to
glitter a few hoars before a thoughtless
crowd.
Never follow the example of those mothers
who will poorly feed and clothe their own
children in order to load their tables with
luxuries lor strangers.
We should seek the comforts of house and
home first for those who dwell there, and when
their friends comei they will best enjoy those
comforts with them without additional dis-
play.
Few people, out of our own families, know or
care how we live; you can probably neither
surprise nor please them by opening fine par-
lors, kept only for special occasions and the
reception of strangers.
Therefore, let our homes, whether large or
small, be arranged principally for the comfort
and enjoyment of those who dwell there.
Warmth, light, and plenty of pure air in our
rooms are far better than costly furniture, and
good beds better than costly bedsteads. The more
healthful, tasteful, comfortable and enjoyable
our homes are to those who dwell there, the
more agreeable and enjoyable it will be to our
friends who come to share them with us.
Mere show and display degrade the mind.
the Qaaker is right, no Quaker ever shoots, and
no Qaakeris ever shot. There should be gen-
eral disarmament, and we should guard the
sale of pistols as we would guard the sale of
poisons. It is the brutality that comes from
the possession of weapons that does the harm."
An exchange adds, "Brother Collyer is not far-
from right. And the cowardly practice of
carrying shooting irons is increasing daily.
It is as common as ever in this State, where
we now have such a vigorous law against it.
A remedy Collyer does not suggest, probably
for the very reson that he knows of none that
will prove effectual. His remarks on the sub-
ject were brought about by a reference to the
shooting of President Garfield, and he further
said, 'If Guiteau had carried out his intent, I
know just what would have happened. Minis-
ters would have gone to him and told him
that if he accepted their plan of salvation he
would go straight to heaven, and it would have
gone out to the world that he was walking in
paradise while his face was blackening on the
scaffold. Such proceedings are a libel on relig-
ion and common sense. As a man soweth so
shall he reap. That is good Scripture and I
believe it.' A universal preaching of such
doctrine as this, would, we think, prove as
much of a preventative of murders as any one
thing. 'As a man soweth so shall he reap.'
The man to whom such doctrine is preached
will not go gunning for his neighbor. There
18 something wrong in the Christianity that
drops the unprepared victim into the orthodox
hell and gives the brute who does the slaught-
ering a chance to get scared into repentance
and a reserved seat among the pure and elect."
From Star and Covenant.
SCARED INTO REPENTANCE.
The Catholic Standard wants to know of us
why, in view of James' direction, "Protestants
never have recourse to anointing in the case of
themselves or tlieir friends when sick," We
will tell it. It is because of the progress of
science (science! yes, science — hateful word!)
since the days of James. Medical science has
shown a better treatment than with oil. The
medical profession has been created by Christi-
anity. We now pray with and for the sick
and call the doctor. That is the plain truth. —
Independent.
Does the Independent hold that what James
says by the Holy Ghost, has been supplanted
by science? So medical science has shown a
Seiner treatment! No wonder Christianity be-
comes confused in the hands of such as deny
the Law of God. James 5: 14, 15, is God's
decree. Evidently the Independent has not
learned the Lord's lesson on anointing the
sick with oil.
ROBERT Collyer says, referring to the assas-
sination of President Garfield, "This is
not a land of peace; it is a nation of armed
men. The farmer has a revolver in his bed-
room, and the merest boy on the slightest pro-
vocation pulls out his pistol. Two hundred
years have proved that in civil lite, at least, j them
Haffutess is like manna. It is to be gather-
ed in the grains and enjoyed every day; it will
not keep; it cannot be accumulated; nor need
we go out of ourselves nor into remote places
to gather it, since it has rained down from
Heaven, at our very doors, or rather within
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IS0.
J. 8. MOHLEB,
Editor.
All oommunicationa for this department, suoli as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S, Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Will 3ome one plesise explain 1. Cor. 14: 34,35?
Why are women to keep silence In the church 'i —
Shall they not sing or prav or what shall they do 'I
.^Bkotheb.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Revelations y C. D.H.
Pleaie explain the difference between a good
man ana a righteous man. John Y. Snayely.
Please give the true meaning of the word
'closet." Matt. 6 : 6. John Y. Snavelt.
Please explain Matt. 24: 40, 41. It reads, "There
shall be two in the field ; tlie one shall be taken
and the other left. Two women shall be grinding
at the mill; the one shall be taken, the other left.
Lydia Zaknek.
Will some one explain the last part of the 6th
verse of the 8th chapter of John: "But Jesus
stooped down and with his finger wrote on the
ground," etc. How could he write on the ground,
when he was in the temple? A Sistee.
Why did Simon want the honor as mentioned in
those verses — to gain honor, fame, money, or what ?
Petee Brown.
Why do the brethren not salute each other with
the Holy Kiss in towns ? Elias Harnish.
For the Bnthrea at WorK.
A COMPARISON.
TAKE three half-dollars or three pieces of
any e,\x% so that they are of equal sizs;
place the three in a straight row, touching each
other with the side of the row towards yon;
then, without moving the outside |^wo, draw
the inside one towards yoa, until your opinion
• or your judgment hy the eye tells you that the
distance between the piece that you moved and
the other two (inside or nearer place) is equal
to the distance between the outside or farthest
of the other two.
W^e believe that God is a merciful God, and
popular opinion tells us that God will not be so
unmerciful as to allow any of his creatures to
go to everlasting punishment; if they have a
good conscience and aie sincere in believiue,
that they are Christians and are sure of Heav-
en, because they obey the important commands
that are essential unto salvation; they are zeal-
ous in love and forgiveness and they live hon-
estly; and with regard to the many little com-
mands, that we will gain nothing by doing,
and lose nothing by not doing them; even bap-
tism is not essential, or, a few drops of water is
snfScient; and we have a clear good conscience
and feel sure of going to heaven.
Now take a pencil and make a mark where
your opinion told you to stop when you was
moving the piece of money. Then take a rule
for measuring distance and measure from out-
side to outside of the tvo pieces not moved. —
Then compare that distance with the distance
the one piece is from the other two, (inside
ed£;es) then move the one piece until the rule
shows you to stop. Then from your pencil
mark you can see how much your honest opin-
ion is liable to vary from correct measurement
by the rule.
Popular opinion tells us that many of the
commands of the New Testament are non-
essentials, — not necessary for us of the pres-
ent day to observe them.
Peter's opinion was, that it was not necessa-
ry for Christ to wash his feet; but Christ did
not tell him, Peter you are a very good man; I
will take you along anyway, but Christ said,
'■ If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with
me." Peter was immediately willing to aban-
don his opinion for Christ's rule.
A portion of the Gospel rule for us to mea-
sure ourselves by, may be found in Matt. 28: 19,
20, " Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching
them to observe all things whatsoever I have
commanded you; and, lo, I am with you alway,
even unto the end of the world. — Amen."
John S. Saunders.
Independence, Kan.
GOING TO MEETING.
WHAT a contrast is this between 1741 and
1881. One hundred and forty years
have gone by since our fathers went to the
meeting-house as represented in the picture. —
They trudged along on foot, dressed in home-
spun, with a Bible under the arm, and with
smiling, cheerful frees, talking about God, —
his Word — his grace, goodness and mercy.
Now people go to church, instead of the meet-
ing-house, in fine carriages, drawn by sleek
horses, wearing substantial harness.
The conversation usually runs on grain,
hogs, bonds, oxen, land, or neighbor's faults.
Not all so "run," but too many do.
You will notice that the children are with
their parents going to meeting. This was a
notable feature in the early history of our
church in America, and we should see that this
noble custom is maintained. Children should
be taken to meeting every Sunday, and the
meeting, or at least part of the services should
be conducted for their special benefit. Minist-
ers should talk to them, and be assured what
you say to them, will be good for parents also.
Study to increase the love between parents and
children.
Oar picture represents the old men with
canes in their hands. These old fathers now
rest in their graves, awaiting the trump of God.
The house is built of logs — plain, cheap, yet
comfortable. Inside you will find plain seats,
and a little stand where the prfeacner declares
the Gospel in simplicity. The flowers near the
door are God's refreshing emblems, and show
his wisdom and power. The tall pines denote
the rural surroundings, and declare that the
country is a new one to the settlers. We hope
you may draw many useful lesaons from the
picture.
One think we wish you to remember. Those
who thus worshipped were happy and loved
each other. In fact their happiness was the re-
sult of love; and may each of us learn the les-
son well.
. ♦ I
For the Brethren at Work .
WHY IS IT?
WHY do many of our brethren stigmatize
the counsel and advice given by the
brethren in their general conference, as being
the work of men and the tradition of the eld-
ers, etc., when all know that it is simply the
interpretation of Scripture made by a multi-
tude of counselors?
If that is the work of man, is an individual
interpretation more likely to be the work of
God, progressive brethren themselves being the
judges? I accept the former as being the saf-
est. Call it what you may,— the church is the
habitation of God through the spirit.
E. Ebt.
Lena, 111.
■ ♦ ■
REST OR RUST.
SOBERLY, it is not hard to decide the rela-
tive values. But lazy men and women
are never sober. There is a disorganization and
decay in idleness; there is death in moral in-
action.
We need only open our eyes to see the veri-
fication. Nature comes to our aid in both fact
and analogies. If water rests, it is to stagnate,
and if the tree rests, it is in death. If the eye
rests, it is consumed in darkness; if the arm
rests, it is in feebleness; and if the heart rests,
we grow pulseless. It is too often the case
that when young men have the opportunity of
stepping into their father's business, they wish
to crowd him out; they seem to think they
know more than he does, and can do it better
than he does, and =:uch better than he, be-
cause they have greater energy, and often wish
him away, so that they can have it all their
own way, not remembering that his very life
depends upon his usual active habits.
We once knew an earnest preacher, who oc-
cupied the same pulpit for over thirty years,
feel it very keenly when the young people
wished to crowd him out entirely from the pul-
pit when he still loved the work of preaching
the gospel of Christ.
Ceasing from labor we soon cease to live.—
Inaction is death. Christian men and* women
ought, like spinning tops, keep themselves up
in their motion. Love well directed, is immor-
tality. Let us work and be happy I— Religious
Herald.
684
THE BRETHKEN A.T l^^ORK.
^mxt^imkna.
From Jas. A. Larkins.— I feel that our
church papers ought to be sent out to the
world, and am willing to aid all I can. May
the good Lord bless you all in your great work
of saving souls. . . .Our Love-feast will be on
the 29th of October, in our new church, near
the factory in Madison county, Virginia. We
extend an invitation to all to come My
mind is to visit yon this Winter, should the
good Lord spare me to do so. Also expect to
visit the Primitive Anything that I can do
for you here in any way will be cheerfully done
for the advancement of the great work of the
Master When you call your family around
the family altar, remember us here. Ask the
good Lord to give us strength to serve him,
and that we may be faithful to the church
while we live. We know a rest remains for us
beyond the River; and there will be no night
there. We shall sit down with Abraham and
Isaac, and all those who have passed and gone
before. — Larkins' Factory, Va., Oct.Sth.
From Allen Boyer. — Left Lena, Illinois,
the last day of June, (acoompanied by my wife)
for the West. Traveled by private conveyance.
On our way we stopped at Adel, Iowa, and
remained there about nine days, visiting our
daughter, and brethren and sisters and friends.
On the 18th of July we again resumed
our journey. After passing through various
places, we reached Sabetha, KansEs, July 2ith.
Visited members and friends, and our daughter
and son-in-law, Samuel Kreitzer. On the 22nd
of August we started for Washington, Kan-
sas, and arrived there on the 24th. Took up
our abode at brother Samuel M. Merkey's;
looking up the members here, making arrange-
ments for a Love-feast and having a few meet-
ings here. Left on the 29sh for Diller, Nebras-
ka, where brother John Fritz resides. Here
we had a pleasant evening meeting. . ..Next
morning again repaired to Washington,
and arrived Sept. 9th .... On the 12th took wife
to Hanover to take the train for Sabetha,
(where our daughter lives) I remaining with
the Brethren, accompanied by a brother. We
looked up all the members we could find in
the county .... On the 24th we had the first
council meeting ever held here. On investiga-
tion we found that there had been nineteen
members, but one of them, a sister, has gone to
the Advents; one brother and sister declined
coming to the meetings, having no certificate,
and saying they did not know where to write
for one. Sixteen were considered in good
standing. One dear old brother that has been
here twelve years and not been to meeting all
that time, seems to be greatly revived, and
wants to continue to hold to the old land-
marks. Most of the members came from Swa-
tara, Berks Co., Pa,, and speak the German lan-
guage At their council the following reso-
lutions were unanimously passed: 1st. That
when^his body is organized, it shall be known
as the Washington church. 2nd. That we
will maintain the general order of the Broth-
erhood, as handed to us by our fore-fathers,
and respect the council of the Annual Meet-
ing. S. That we will practice the so-called
doutle mode of Feet-washing. 4. That we
will use the fresh expressed juice of the grape
for communion at our first Love-feast. 5tb.
That brother John Ganby is to take charge of
all the papers of the church till the prop-
er officers shall be established. This was
a very agreeable council meeting; everything
passed off harmoniously On the Ist and
2nd of October attended Love-feast at brother
S. M. Merkey's. Sixteen communed. Broth-
er John Forney, from Abilene, and brother
Samuel Honberger, from Missouri, were pres-
ent. During this meeting brethren John Gau-
by and Jacob Merkey were elected deacons.
Brother Gauby was properly installed; brother
Merkey being absent to Pennsylvania, will be
installed when he returns This was an ex-
cellent meeting, and was enjoyed by all
present On the eth, I left Washington for
Diller. Attended an evening meeting. Found
brother Fritz quite sick in bed On the 8th
and 9th we attended the Beatrice Feast. This
meeting was a large one. Elder John Forney
and John Snowberger did the preaching. This
congregation saw proper to divide in two, and
to ordain two elders; brother Archy Van Dyke
was ordained to take charge of the north, and
brother Uriah Shiek to assist brother Henry
Brubaker in the southern division. Had an ex-
cellent meeting. After meeting I started for
Sabetha. . . .Expect to reach home in about a
month • • • • We feel very thankful for the favors
shown us by the members and friends with
whom we met on our mission.
onstrative. His strong appeal to the church
for love and union was commendable. Breth-
ren J. Right, D. Krider, and others, engaged
in the bervices. Truly it was good to be there.
Saints were made to rejoice, sinners, to fear
and tremble, and God's name was glorified. —
Milford, Ind., Oct. 30th.
From David Brower. — My wife is still
suffering very much with a sore affliction; the
most singular disease ever come under my no-
tice. It has baffled the skill of the. physicians.
So far, all medicines have failed to remove the
disease. What the result will be, the Lord
only knows. She is so nervous she cannot
bear any noise in or about the house. Other-
wise the health here is good.... Had a very
pleasant Summer. Crops were good. Apples
were not as plenty as usual Last week the
weather was quite cold for the time of year in
this climate — 27° above zero On the third
Sunday in September we re-organized our Sun-
day-school. Brother C. Wine was appointed
Superintendent. We are having a very good
Sunday-school On last Saturday we had a
pleasant council meeting. All seemed to be in
love and union. There were eight members
added by letter at said meeting; two of them
were deacons. They arrivf^d here from Kan-
sas the 12th inst. — Salem, Oregon, Oct. 21.
From J. H. Miller.— Met with the"'Breth-
ren in Eel River congregation Oct. 28th, to
attend their Love-feaat. Met brother D. B.
Gibson of Illinois, and many other ministers
of the adjoining churches. This church has
had a dark cloud hanging over it for some
time, but all present were made to feel they
had the pleasantest Communion they haye had
for a long time. Brother Gibson officiated.
. . . .The next evening had preaching. Broth-
er Jeese Meyers, of Roann, Indiana, addressed
the audience, and gave a historical account of
the planting aijd growth of the church.
Brother Myers came to Wabash county some
forty-six years ago, and helped the government,
for three weeks, to survey land. He said he
helped to survey the land where the Eel River
church-house now stands. At that time there
were but three members between Logansport
and Turkey Creek prairie near Leesburg, Cass
county, Indiana. Now there are some eight or
ten churches, with several thousand members.
.... Brother Meyers is seventy-three years old,
and has done much for the church in an early
day.... Next in order brother Punderburg
called our attention to steadfastness and perse-
verance; and l&stly brother Gibson gave a short
history of the church in the West, and the
perseverance of the old standard bearers. He
remembers when there were but few members
in Illinois, and now they number some fifty
churches, with a strong missionary force.
And how much good has been done in the
West. A short experience of his travels in
Missouri was interesting — how he would swim
streams on horseback, and would be absent
from home for weeks, all for Christ's sake.
May the Lord bless such noble workers....
Brother G.'s arguments were strong and dem-
From I. J. Rosenberger. — October 22nd
and 23rd were the days appointed for the Feast
at Eagle Creek. The meeting was not as large
as some previous meetings held there, but the
meeting was such that all f'jlt that we enjoyed
a feast df love together. But a feeling of
gloom seemed to pervade the heart of all, oc-
casioned by the illness in brother S. T. Boaser- '
man's family. Brother Sammie however was
reported convalescent, but the nurses gave
but little encouragement from sister Bosser-
man's bedside. It looks to us that the church
at Eagle Creek could not at this time very well
spare their services. Our humble prayer is
that it may be the Lord's will for brother B.
and his humble companion to yet continue
their labors with the dear saints at Eagle Creek.
.. ..The church felt in need of help in their
official body. An election was therefore held,
resulting in brother A. J. Baughman and
J. R. Spacht to the ministry; also two breth-
ren to the office of deacon. Not having my
notes, am not certain of their names, but were
all promising young brethren. They cheer-
fully consented to aid in supporting the pla'n
principles and order of the church. May the
Lord keep them humble and thus make them
useful, is our prayer .... At the above meeting
we were happy to meet and once more sit un-
der the warm and feeling words of our dear
brother Conrad Kahler of Eastern Ohio. He
feels much concerned about the present pend-
ing events in the church. — Gilhoa, Ohio.
From John Knisley.— We are, at present,
at friend C. B. Royer's. His wife is a member
of the church and he is a well-wisher to the
cause. . . .We arrived here on the 20th. Had
meeting on the 23rd inst. As there has been
much rain and the roads bad, we could not
have meeting at night. Will have meeting
on the evening of the 25th, and will continue
till the 30th. We next go to the Panther
THE BRETHEElSr A.T l^ORK.
685
Creek church, where we expect to stay one
■week, and from there to the Panora church,
Guthrie Co. Iowa, where we expect to stay a
•week, during which time our address will he
Panora, Iowa. From there to Harlan, Shelby
Co., Iowa, where we expect to stay several
weeks, if the Lord will. From Shelby county
we expect to go to Marshall county,— brother
John Murray's church, and from there we go to
Northern Illinois Had a card from brother
Sharp, wishing us to visit him, which we think
we will do, if we live. We hope the brethren
in Illinois will let us know where to stop, as
we wish to vis t a good many churches. Pray
for us on our mission. I will try, by the help
of 6cd, to keep the ch-jrches united, and not
sow discord, iis discord is one of the things
God hates.— Z>aWas Centre, Iowa, Oct. 24th.
Prom Jesse Stutzman. — Our Love-feast of
the 12th inst. is among the past events, and one
that the beloved members present will long re-
member. The meetiGg was largely attended.
Bro. Samuel Baker of Kan. spoke on the "New
Birth" at 10 A. M , with power and demon-
stration. Preaching at 3 P. M.; evening serv-
ices at 5 P. M. A number of ministers were
present from adjoining districts difseminating
heavenly truths witb good effect. A Paul
planted, an Apollos watered, now may the Lord
give the increase, and abundantly bless the la-
bors. At the close of the meeting a choice was
held for officials. A large percentage of our
members were present and in the fear of the
Lord proceeded to vote for one minister and
two deacons; the lot by nearly a unanimous
vote fell on oar beloved brother Silas Gilbert
for minister and brethren Abraham Minnich
and Jacob Ikenberry, deacons. Our beloved
brother Tobias Krider was forwarded to the
eldership. The brethren with their compan-
ions were then installed in the usual manner;
this was an affecting and solemn occasion.
May the Lord bless the labors of the day
We are happy to say that the church is in a
good working condition; we have recently re-
ceived three memb'^rs by baptism. We have
now one elder, one minister in the second de-
gree and one in the first; five deacons and
about three hundred members, seemingly
firmly united in the unity of the spirit and the
bonds of peace, earnestly contending for the
faith delivered unto the saints. Ministering
brethren of like precious faith will be kindly re-
ceived.— Arcanum, Ohio, Oct. 31.
Among the Churches.
Accompanied by our companion and two
children, we crossed the Missouri river into Sa-
line county, to attend a Love-feast, where
Bro. D. L. Williams lives. We arrived there
on Thursday the 29th of September, and
found a good many brethren and sisters, some
of whom came from the newly organized
church of Clear Creek. We were gratified to
meet with onr earnest and faithful brother An-
drew Hutchison of Centerview. He preached
three good discourses to attentive audiences.
The Feast was held in the Baptist church at
Antioch, six milf s from Brownsville. We re-
mained two evenings after brother H. left, and
preached three discourses. Two were baptized,
a son and daughter-in-law of brother Willisma.
We hope that they will be loyal to their sol-
emn profession, to renounce sin in all its forms
and to walk in nevraess of life. We love to
see young men and women range themselves
on the side of truth.
We admire the young brother in St. Louis
who threw away the filthy weed. Indeed it is
a sad sight to see a man or woman doscend in-
to the water and make such solemn promises
and then come out and fill their months with
the vile stuff or its smoke. Our hearts are
made sad to see it. On the whole we had a
good meeting, and trust good was done. We
ought to labor to elevate the standard of holi-
ness among us as a people. We found kind
friends there who are not members of the
church, but who are in sympathy with the doC'
trine of the Brethren. We visited some of
these, and if the members of the churck will
live out in their lives the doctrine they preach,
these sympathizers will soon seek for fellow
ship with the Brethren. Let the members be
at peace one with another, and be devoted, self-
denying followers of Christ,- and soon others
will be won to the truth.
We visited the sweet, sulp' ur, and salt
springs ia Brownsville. These waters have a
great reputation for benefitting the sick, espec'
ially the sweet water. A large number of visit-
ors is expscted next Summer, and there is a
splendid opening for an institution there, con-
ducted on hygienic principles. Last Summer
it was thought brother J. H. Moore would lo'
cate there and lay the foundation of such an
institution. Many citizens here greatly desire
that our Brethren would take hold of the mat
ter and found a home there where the sick,
seeking health, could be cared for in the sense
of proper food, etc. It could be connected
with the waters and baths of the springs, and
wouldrepay those who embarked in the enter-
prise.
We liked the site of Brownsville. It is built
on an elevated piece of ground and the scenery
is pleasant. We hope that some brother will
take hold of the matter and let us have a home
for health seekers where common sense rules,
and drug medication is ignored.
From there we went to Clear Creek, where
a young church of twenty members was found-
ed a year ago by brother Williams. Brother
Province is a minister m the second degree and
a good speaker. He lived there alone for thir-
teen years, but as soon as he heard of Brethren
he united with them and resumed his office.
Brother Wallace who for many years was a
United Brethren preacher, is in the first degree
and is said to be a fine preacher. We held sis
meetings while there, and four were baptized.
Two of these were of the Campbeliite order,
but who learned the way of the Lord more per-
fectly. There is a prospect for others S to come
soon. We hope that this infant church will
strictly guard against all leaven working
among them. We hope they will not tolerate
the use of whiskey by the members. They
had to disown one already for drunkenness. If
they will all follow holiness, self-denial, and
purity of life and be living examples of hum-
ble walk and life, there is an opening for the
truth there. Brethren and sisters put away
every form of evil from your midst, and though
yonr beginning be small your latter end will
greatly increase.
We are now at home teaching school, and
will not travel any till about the first of March,
if the Lord will. But our pen shall be employ-
ed for the B. at W., and we hope to speak to
you often. God bless you all. Amen.
James Evans.
Church Order anil Special Conference.
"These things write I unto thee, hoping to come
unto thee shortly: But if I tany long, that thoa
mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the
house of God, which is the church of the living God, the
piUar and ground of the truth." 1 Tim. 3: 14, 1-5.
It is said that "in the multitude of counsel
there is safety." Bat where counsel is no long-
er regarded, there is no utility nor safety in it.
Paul's instructions to Timothy were such that,
whether he were absent for a longer or shorter
period, be might know how to behave himself
in the house of God. Paul's icsttuctions to
Titus are of similar import: ''For this cause left
I thee iu Crete, that thoa shouldst set in order
the things that are wanting, and otdain elders
in every city." Titus 1:5. Now from this we
learn that there is a church— the house of God
— and we are to behave ourselves in it, that
there is a church order, and things that are
wanting must be set in that order, and that
elders were to be ordained in every city, evi-
dently to keep things in order. In the arrange-
ment of God in all ages, the aged sat in counsel,
and the younger carried it out by active service
in the fi-!d. John recognizes three grades of
experience or attainments, in the church—
"fathers," "young men" and "little children'.
Jno. 2: 13. The "fathers" for counsel, "young
men" for service and . "little children" for in-
struction. With the Scriptures before us, then,
t'oe instruction of Paul, the counsel of our aged
brethren, and the experience of all eges, let the
elders in every church "rule well," and with
diligence; let the younger be active in service,
and the the little children ready to learn; then
our council meetings will be pleasant, and our
General Conference, once a year will be found
enough as in days gone by. Let each church
District see that it keeps strictly in order, and
not contemp'ate troubles at a distance. "Trav-
eling evangelists," going at random from one
District to another, have carried disorder with
them, "whose mouths must be stopped, who
subvert whole houses, teachmg things they
ought not, for filthy lucre's sake." Titus 1: 11.
Hence I hold that we need no special Con-
ference, but that we should carry out the order
as we already have it. Let the council of June
1S81 be respected, and the work of her com-
mittees be diligently guarded (the Berlin com-
mittee included) and where justice has not
been rendered, let the matter be brought up in
order for reconsideration at next General Con-
ference, A boal church has no right to set at
naught the decision of a committee sent by A.
M. It is anarchy and ruin. The work of such
committee should be reepected by the local
church and the party involved, till next A. M
when another committee may bo granted upon
a proper course of procedure, and when con-
sidered necessary. "Let all things be done de-
cently and in order." 1 Cor. 11:40.
Dasiel Hats.
Moore's Store, Va.
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"§alik m&r MmpxmtL
8. T. BOSSKBMAN,
EDITOE.
All communiotttioM for this department should be ad-
dressed to 8. T. Bosierman, Dnnkirk, Hardin Co.,01iio.
Brother Bosserman, the editor of this de-
partmeBt has been prostrated with sickness for
sereral weeks, and is still confined to his bed.
In view of his inability to supply this depart-
ment, we take the liberty to appeal to the
friends of health and temperance to come to
our aid and fill this page with the choicest
truths. Brother Bosserman has performed his
part well, and we greatly regret his sickness.
May grace abound to the restoration of health
to our dear brother and his loving companion.
—Ed.
Cheebftjlkess and temperance are better
medicines than ever came from the drug-store.
"PoLiTBirass," says Witherspoon, "is real
kindness kindly expressed" — an admirable def-
inition, and so brief that all may easily remem-
ber it. This is the sum and substance of all
true politeHBss. Pat it in practice, and all will
be charmed with your manners.
How many young men are carried away
by a fine, musical, charming voice — a pretty,
light-footed, reeling ball-room dancer — a lazy,
lounging, street-yarning flirt — an oily-tongued,
hollow-hearted, deceptive piano-pounder, and
regret their folly when, alas! too late.
We commend the answer of a Khaipoot
convert to the people who argue that because
God|mad9 grain, it is right to drink whiskey.
A wine drinker said to him, "Didn't God make
grapes?" He replied: "God made dogs; go eat
some dog carcass ! He made poisons, too; go
eat them and kill yourself!"
The Rev. Hosea Ballon once truly said: Is
it a drunken husband, father, son, or brother
that feels all the keen torments of the drunk-
ard's home? No! it is the wife, the mother, the
sister and daughter. The intemperate man
drinks the cup but the dregs at the bottom are
left for the woman.
cents a dozen for men's drawers, and 25 cents
a piece for boys' jackets. By working four-
teen hours a day at the machine a woman can
earn about five dollars a week, which is $260 a
year with no vacation. It is dreadful to think
of.
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Milk heated to much above 100 degrees
Fahrenheit loses for the time a degree of its
sweetness and its density. No one who, fatig-
ued by over-exertion of body or mind, has ever
experienced the reviving influence of a tum-
bler of this beverage, heated as hot as it can
be sipped, will willingly forego a resort to it
because of its having been rendered somewhat
less acceptable to the palate. The promptness
with which its cordial influence is felt is indeed
surprising. Some portion of it seems to be di-
gested and appropriated almost immediately;
and many who fancy that they need alcoholic
stimulants when exhausted by fatigue, will
find in this simple draught an equivalent that
shall be abundantly satisfying and more en-
during in its eifects.
For the Brethren at Wort.
BAR-ROOM INFLUENCES.
Whiskey is good in its own place. There
is nothing like whiskey in this world for pre-
serving a man when he is dead. But it is one of
the worst things in the world for preserving a
a man when he is living. If you want
to keep a dead man, put him in whiskey;
if yon w ant to kill a living man, pat whiskey
into him.
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Ready-made clothing for men and women is
eo cheap at the larger establishments in New
York as to excite the wonderment of purchas-
ers. Once in a while we get a glimpse of the
secret of the low prices. Thus the pay for
work taken home to be done on one's own ma-
chine is 65 cents a dozen for making up striped
shirts, 45 centa ,a dossn for laborera' shirts, SO
spirit to writhe and groan in the prison-house
of pain, just because some one inflaenced the
victim of bad example, to enter the heaven-ac-
cursed bar-room. Though this sad picture,
from my pen, is repeated time and again over
this fair land, yet where is the man that will
say he caused all of this woe — that he induced
the youth to drain the poisoned bowl? Echo
answers, where? Let us ask ourselves, was it I?
Mulberry Grove, III.
THE LONGEVITY OF THE AN-
CIENTS.
BY G. N"ETINGEE.
J CUNNINGHAM and S. F. Watson were
, sent to the penitentiary, a short time
ago, for stealing horses. The former had been
in prison for a like offdnse before, and when
asked where he first met the latter, replied he
met him in the saloon in Indianapolis, and
after gaming a fetv days, persuaded him to
engage in stealing; something he bad nevci
done, and for which he is now suffering the
punishment in the State prison. Watson is
guilty of stealing as well as Cunningham, yet
if he had not placed himself in the way of the
tempter, perhaps he never would have run to
such excess in crime. Young men, beware!
One sin leads to another, and besides this, bar-
room associates are made up mostly of horse
thieves, gamblers and loafers in general.
"Well," you may ask, "what of thcs? profess-
ors of religion who f ff qaent those places for
an occasional dram?" I answer, that no Christ-
ian can associate with such ungodly men and
retain their sainthood; besides their evil iufia-
ence, on the rising generation. If a disciple
of Christ is seen emerging from such holes of
Satan, the young w.ll say that "if deacon Jones
or some other church goer resorts to the saloon
once in a while, it will not hurt me." 0 dear
reader, are you dragging precious young souls
into the bottomless gulf of woe, by your fre-
quent calls on the vender of poison?
Had I the pen of a Paul or the eloquence of
an ApoUos to lift the vail that hangs over a
once happy household and expose to view the
dark picture that sadly moves under its titne-
worn roof — the once-happy husband and fond
father rejoicing in the sunshine of his own
home, may be seen spending his time and
means at the saloon or reeling along the streets,
a spectacle too sad for the sight of angels or
men or perhaps, with blood-s!aot eyes and d's-
torted countenance, threatening the very life
of his innocent child an i driving the choice of
his bosom into the midnight's biting blasts;
thns cAusijag her onoe happy and contented
CAN man reach and pass the age of a hun-
dred years? is a question concerning
which physiologists have diiferent opinions.
Buffon was the first one in France to raise the
question of the extreme limit of human life.
In his opinion, man, becoming adult at sixteen,
ought to live to six times that age, or to nine-
ty-six years. Having been called upon to ac-
count for the phenomenal ages attributed by
the Bible to the patriarchs, he risked the fol-
lowing as an explanation: "Before the flood,
the earth was less solid, less compact, than it
is now. The law of gravitation had acted for
only a little time; the productions of the globe
had less consistency, and the body of man, be-
ing more supple, was more susceptible of exten-
sion. Being able to grow for a longer time, it
should, in consequence, live for a longer time
than now."
The German, Hausler has sug jested on the
same point that the ancients did not divide
time as we do. Previous to the age of Abra-
ham, the year, among some people of the East,
was only three months, or a season; so that
they had a year of spring, one of summer, one
of fall, and one of winter. The year was ex-
tended so as to consist of eight months after
Abraham, and of twelve months afier Joseph.
Voltaire rejected the longevity assigned to the
patriarchs of the Bible, but accepted without
question the stories of the great ages attained
by some men in India, where, he says, "it is
not rare to see old men of one hundred and
twenty years." The eminent French physiol-
ogist, Flourens, fixing the complete develop-
ment of man at twenty years, teaches that he
should live five times as long as it takes him to
become an adult. According to this author,
the moment of a completed development may
be recognized by the fact of the junction of the
bones with their apophyses. This junction
takes place in horses at five years, and the
horse does nut live beyond twenty-five years;
with the ox, at four years, and it does not live
oyertwenty years, withacatat eighteen months
and that animal rarely lives over ten years.
With man, it is effected at twenty years, and
he only exceptionally lives beyond one hun-
ered years. The same physiologist admits,
however, that human life may be exceptionally
prolonged under certain conditions of comfort,
sobriety, freedom from care, regularity of hab-
its, and observance of the rules of hygiene; and
he terminates his interesting study of the last
point ("i)« la Longevite huinaine") with the
aphorism, "Man kills himself rather than dies."
— M. De Solwillb, in Popular Science Month-
ly for November,
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LOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Nov. 12, at 10 A. M., Mt. Edna church, Adams Co.,
Iowa.
Dec. 2, at 10 A. M.. Pleasant Hill church, near Vir-
den, Macoupin Co., Ill,
j^llm ^^lu\u
Bleassd are the dead wliloh die la the Lord.— EeT. 14: IJ.
BINKLY.— Oct. 25, infant son of Calvin G. and
S. Binkly, of Maryland Station, Ogle Co., 111.,
William Harvey, aged 2 years, 11 months and 18
days. S.V.B.
RODAB.i.l'GH.— Near "Williamstown, Ohio, July
2ud, Henry, son of Bro. James and sister Alice
Bcdabaugh, aged 7 months and 20 days.
Funeral services in the Brethren's church by
the writer fiom Matt. 18: 14 to a large, and sym-
pathetic audience in behalf of the grief -stricken
parents in the loss of their only child.
S. T. BOSSERMAN.
EOTHENBERGER.— Oct. 30, near Milford, Ind.,
Bro. George Philip Rothenberger, aged 79 years,
2 months and 19 days.
Bro. Rothenberger came to this country many
years ago, from Germany, He was well acquaint
ed with Henry Kurtz and F. P. Loehr, who all
came from the same country. He leaves a com-
panion who is old and feeble and two sons, Daniel
and Jacob. Daniel is a minister of the Brethren
church. Bro. Philip was a bisliop for many years,
though unable to do much for several years.
J. H. MiLLEK.
Ridings frottf the ^ield.
Postal card communications solicited for tliis department.
Reports of baptisms especially desired.
Prairie City, 111., Nov. 1.
The. Brethren of the Spring Run church expect
to hcl 1 their quarterly council meeting on Satur-
day, Nov. 26, and to dedicate their meeting-house
on the 27th. Bro. D. B. Gibson is expected to be
with us at that time, and hold a series of meet-
ings. *
Woodstock, Wis.
In the Camp Creek church one more precious
soul has become tired of feeding upon the dry
husKS this world can afford, and returned to his
Father's house where there is bread enough and to
spare. Three were united with the church, Oct.
GO, for which the angels may rejoice in heaven. —
May the Lord enable others to find Jesus precious
to their souls, and thus be ready for that solemn
event that awaits each one of us.
C. H. Beottn.
Brownsville, Mo., Oct. 29.
The. District-meeting of Southern Missouri, on
the 20th of October, passed off exceedingly
smooth, and the very best of feelings prevailed. —
In general not very much business ; got through
in one day. The churches, twenty in all, were
pretty well represented by delegates. S. S.Mohler
was chosen on Standing Committee.
The time of our D. M. was changed to Spring;
so we will have another one before A. M., and
may send an assistant delegate. Our D. M. was
held with the Mineral Creek church, and closed
with a feast; about 200 communed. Meeting very
interesting. Three sisters were baptized. The
meetings were still continued after I left, and
good interest was manifested. The churches of
our district are daily increasing.
David L. Williams.
Williamsport, W. Va., Oct. 29.
Please give notice through your paper that 1
wish to forward subscriptions to B. at W., by
November 15th. All those wishing to renew their
subscription can do so by giving me their names
and subscription at once and receive the Brethren's
Almanac free. I hope all old subscribers will re-
new and also help procure new names.
Wm. M. Lyon.
Easton, Md., Oct. 27.
The Lord is at work in this Eastern Maryland
mission. Have had over a week's meeting and
seven have already been baptized, three more to
be. and others near the kingdom. One of them is
a Methodist minister, aged about 40 years. He is
a talented man. Had been a missionary. All the
rest, excepting a few, were members of that
church. Nearly all are heads of families. A good
work may be expected. Tracts received. Thanks,
J. T. Meters.
Eeistville, Pa., Oct. 30.
Had council-meeting yesterday. Had very little
work to do. All in peace and harmony. The
gloom which hung over our farmer! is past. We
had rain, and the fall wheat looks promising. —
God's promise of seed-time and harvest will not
fail and this should teach us that if his earthly
blessings are so sure, tnuch more will judgment be
passed when this earthly tabernacle will be chang-
ed, either to eternal life or misery. Let us work
and pray. Cteits Buchek.
Quarry, la., Nov. 2.
I am thankful for the various improvements
made in the B. at W. from time to time. It is
truly a welcome visitor and gets better every
week. Our second Communion for this year
passed off pleasantly on the 25th of October. We
came together at half-past 4 o'clock. The first
services were on self-examination, and had no
cooking, eating and feeding, but only the 'supper
in the evening as instituted by Christ. None of
the members were deprived of the Communion on
account of labor and cooking, and the expenses
not one fourth.
John Murray.
Boann, Ind.
On the 28th I had the pleasure of attending a
Love-feast with the Brethren in the Eel River
church. The meeting was well attended consider-
ing the weather. Most of the preaching was done
by D. B, Gibson, J. H. Miller, John Wright, and
David Krider. D. B. Gibson ofliciated. The serv-
ices closed at about 8 o'clock P. M. On the 29th
attended a meeting in the Spring Creek church,
where we heard Bro. Caylor, of Ohio, deliver a
splendid sermon from Isaiah 55: 6. Services again
at place of feast at 19 A. M. and 3 P. M., on Sun-
day the 30th. Good order prevailed throughout
the meeting. Many were the remarks made, of
the enjoyable season. Jas. M. Neff.
St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 31.
At 7 :30 P. M., wife and I, with others, entered
Sturgeon Market Hall, North Market and Broad-
way streets, for a season of worship. Found that
two of the members, recently baptized in St.Louis,
have left for other parts,— one for Colorado, the
other for north-western Missouri, But we found
in their place Bro. Henry Shomber and wife, of
Peabody, Kansas, who at present are making their
home here. Bro. Henry is a doctor and a minister.
He is attending medical lectures, and agrees to
preach twice each Lord's, day through the Winter-
We also met here Bro. Alexander Ambrose, form-
erly of A Itoona, Penn., and Superintendent of the
Sunday-school at that place. He is working here
at steam and gas-fitting and expects his family
soon, when they expect co make this their home
for the future. The above four members have all
letters of recommendation and expect to become
members here, when a church is organized. Hav-
ing been workers in the church for some time,
their help is much needed and appreciated. An or-
ganization was intended at this time, but as Bro.
Metzger failed to meet us here, it is now postponed
to Nov, 26. Met again next day at 10: 30 and 8 P.
M. Congregations large and order excellent.
Daniel Vaniman.
Walkerton, Ind.
The Communion in the Pine Creek district is
among the things of the past. It was a pleasant
and enjoyable one. The heavenly union which
seemingly existed among the large number of
brethren and sisters, made it a glorious commun-
ion, attended with the blessings of God. About
three hundred and fifty members communed. Bro.
.John Metzler served us in the Communion servic-
es, while a number of brethren whose names are
too many to mention, did effectual and soul-
reviving preaching.
Before the evening services six precious souls
asked for admittance into the church, feeling tired
of sin and the vain pleasures of the world, seek-
ing an interest in the blood of Jesus. After com-
plying with the requirements of the Gospel, they
were led into the baptismal waters, expressing
faith in the Son of God, and a willingness to re-
nounce all the sinful pleasures of this world, cov-
enanting with God in Christ Jesus to live faithful
until death. Saturday, the 25th, morning worship ;
preaching at 10 A. M. by Abram Nef£ and D. Wy-
song. After preaching another one baptized. —
Preaching in the evening, Sunday and Sunday
evening, by the above-named brethren to large
and attentive audiences. J. Hilderbrand.
South English, Iowa, Oct. 29.
Since our Communion, two precious souls made
the good confession and were baptized into Christ.
Oh, what rejoicin£ among God's dear children! —
More are counting the cost, and we hope God may
still operate on their hearts. We are having very
wet weather now ; fields soft for corn gathering.—
Corn about half a crop. Peter Bbower.
New Dundee, Ont , Oct. 27.
I am now at this place, holding some meetings
and visiting among the people. Oar meetings are
not very largely attended. The lion is stirred in
his lair, the qects fear, I may make an inroad
among them, and they keep out of danger by stay-
ing away. Well, let " Ephraim alone, for he is
joined unto his idols." My health continues good.
Thank God for his mercy I • John Wise.
Bristol, Minn., Oct. 23.
We are having a great deal of rain. Health
good, for which we thank the Lord. It is drawing
near the time when the ground will be covered
with snow and the beautiful flowers and green
leaves will be withered and gone. So is the time
coming, when we, too, shall be cut down as the
flowers. So let us be ever ready. May the Lord
bless every faithful effort to advance his cause.
Sarah Beeghly.
Peabody, Kan., Oct. 20.
Bro. Henry Shomber, a young minister of prom-
ise, has gone from here to St. Louis, to take lect-
ures in medicine. He will preach for the Breth-
ren there. We shall miss him much. God bless
him and the Brethren where he has gone.
Geo. W. Thomas.
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TnANKStiO-KG by order of the President 24lh inst.
Bro. Mai-tin Meyers, of Can-oil Co., Illinois, has gone
to Kansas on business.
The address of J. F. Neher is changed from Claytin,
111., to New Sharon, Iowa.
The Bbethken at Work does not aim to walk be-
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Bko. J. H. Peck and faraUy, of Lanark, HI- iii^^
moved to Empoda, Kansas, where brother John will at-
tend the State Koimal school this "Winter.
A COPY of the Beethren at Work now goes regu-
larly to Hong Kong, China.
First snow vf the season here on the night of the
10th. It was followed by rain.
to
Address of E. Horn changed from Helena, Ohio,
Swanton, Fulton Co , same State.
Small-pox almost epidemic in parts of Elkhart Co.,
Indiana. Schools and meetings closed.
Bro. SouUiwood-s poem ou page Wis a valuable ac-
qui-:ition to poetiy . Please read it careluUy.
On cage 672 o! Tso. 42, brother J. H. Milller was
made to say fest feast Sept. 28th instead of fir=t fro.t.
Brs J M. Mohler and Jacob Conner were sent as
missionaries to Lackawanna, Pa.-a new field. Two
baptized. .
Bro Edward Mason of the Preacher writes: '^AU
qmethere. Scho il domg finely. Students coming m
yet scattermgly.
Bro W C Teeter and wife are at Dunkh-k, Ohio,
with Bro. S. T. Bosserman. They will remain until
Bro. B. is better.
Eight three-cent stamps will pay for Minutes of An-
nual Meeting, fiom 1877 to 1881, in pamphlet form.
Send on your stamps.
Tee Brethren at Work Almanac contains ministe-
rial list. Each subscriber, whether for one or ten years,
gets an Almanac free.
Bro. Wood, of L>-nch, Va., will soon move to Pitts-
ylvania county in Uiat>Btate, where he will continue to
sound out the Gospel.
Do not send us checks on your home bank as it costs
from twenty to fifty cente to collect them. Send di-afts
on Chicago or New Yoik.
Communications from Jolin Knisley and A. W.
Reese too late lor this paper. Some other correspondence
must also pass over to next issue.
The fifty-second Love-fea.t in the MUl Creek church
Illinois was held the 1st and 2,id inst. This is where old
brother Geo. Wolfe used to re.ide-
Bro Geo W. Cripe turned a serenading party into ;
pr-S'meeting at M-iple Grove, Ohio, the 31st ult That
is the way to turn the enemy's guns agamst himselt.
Some of oar papers were hand-sUtched last week.
This was owing to a break in machinery. AU right now,
and evecythuig movmg along smoothly.
The time of holding District Meeting m Southern
Missouri is changed from Fall to Spring. The meetmg
will be held on Thursday three weeks before Pentecost.
The church at Waynesboro, Pa., has received eleven
by baptism during the year, and others to be received.
That church is prospering after going through the hre.
Bko P S.Meyers, of Spring Kuuchmch,Pa.,bas been
ordahied to the bishopric Reuben T. Meyei-s by same
church chosen to the ministry. Two baptized Oct. VAh.
We have been unwell ever since om- return from Cen-o
Gordo. Our lungs have been very sore, and at times
quite painful, but as we go to press- we feel some better.
Can you read "The Morgan Mmrder" on page 691
and stiU adhere to Free Masoniy? Ought not love for
man tmn you from a society that is so darkened with a
crime? .
The address of A. F. Deeter changed from Burr Oak,
Kan., to Washington, same State. Brother Deeter is
going mto a ne^ field to make known the riches of God s
grace.
It is no use to send us an article with the injunction,
"Ifvoudonotpubhsh it, stop sending the paper to
me.''' Such a request always turns the article mto the
waste basket.
A CORRESPONDENT in the Miami Valley, (Ohio) re-
ports the Love-feasts there as being largely attended,
and brotherly love and good order prevailmg. This is
indeed cheering news.
Samuel Kinsey says he was not in Indiana as repre-
semed in No. 40 B. at W. We are glad he was not,
and cheerfully make the correction. It is not our desire
to misrepresent any one.
To Bro A F. Brubaker: Brother Metzger sent us a
report of your good meeting, so we withhold your ac-
count, as our columns are pressed with news. Accept
our thanks for 3-our letter.
The Brethren in Yirginia have assailed Lynchburg,
Va with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They begun the
13th inst. They ate »-oW.-c/-s in the vineyard, and not
boasters of what they are.
Southern Missomi District Meeting decided that
where no Gospel principle is violated, the call of i-ulers
of the land to assemble to worship should be regarded.
The S7i(i7.-f )■ Jt/t/H/feto pubUshed at Shakers, N. Y.,
contains the account of the Brethren's work m St Loius
as given by the Glohe-Democrot. We regret to hear
that the pubUcation of the ManiMo is to be discontin-
ued.
Brethren J. T. Meyers and Hertzler have been bless-
ed of the Lord in their labors in Eastern Maryland.
They were armed with several himdred tracts which they
gave as crumbs for the people to use at home. Ten bap-
tized. . .
Bbo J. T. Mevers who disti-ibuted 400 tracts in his
field of labor in Eastern Maryland writes: "The txacts
did good service. Wish we had thousancls of good
tracts on the docti-ine of the Brethren church for tree dis-
tribution."
Not since the second year of its existence, have the
prospects of the B. at W. been so good. It seems lU
friends are all active and energetic in then efforts to in-
crease its circulation and make it a bold and uncompro-
mising advocate of primitive Christianity.
Brethren J. M. Mohler and D. F. Stouft'er are at
work in Frederick City. Md. They are doers and not
savers only. The Lord loves such, for they thus make
full proof of their ministry.
We have printed Minutes this year for Northern Indi
I ana. K.msas and Nebraska, Southern Missouri, Northern
lUinois, and North-western Ohio. District Clerks should
I give us atrial before contracting elsewhere.
Bro John Metzger suggests a good plan to his breth-
ren in Southern Illinois in regard to patting the Orphan s
Home on a, good basis financially. Of course donations
from any one in the Brotherhood will be acceptable; and
we believe a great and good work c.n be done by the
Brethren at Cerro Gordo for homeless children.
The Progres3,m is begging one cent from each of its
subscnbws to pay for B. at W. We will t.ic all it f.e s
for that purpose and agree to tmm it over to Dan sh Mis
Zn. -The B. at W. goesto P,-o-/,«..i-' C;,r,.*,«» each
week, and wiU continue to go there without money.
The late District Meeting of Southern Illinois decided
that each congi-egation in it. jurisdiction should organ-
ize a missionary board and fill caUs In case a
church camiot fill calls, then it shall sohcit help from ad-
joining congregations. Cerr-o Gordo church has orga^-
ed and is ready to work.
We hope om readers will bear with us for mflicting on
them the good words for B. ..T W. on page TW Th^e
are samples of many letters on file m this office. We
thmk it good to let our friends know that the rays ot
S^Lss'often shme into our oflice. We sha^l end^ivor
to remember 1 Cor. 13: 4 andRom. 12: 1-. when we re-
ceive such letters.
There is a muimming spirit running through the
rind!calor. The Holy Spirit says: "Do all thmgs with-
ont mm-murings."-Phil. 2: 14. Wm. Cassel also num-
bed his people-a thing which the V:,<,J.ca^ hereto-
fore peisLenlly condemned. It no more wate where it
used to walk, and confusion is the result. We have on-
ly words of pity for its faihngs.
Ol-r special coiTCspondent at Dmikirk, Ohio, under
date of 10th inst, ^vntes: "Brother S- T. Bosserm.m is
slowly improving- temperatme 9b°, normal; pulse 90 ,
2° lower than yesterday morning. He feels hopeM and
thinks he will get well ag-iin. His wife is cheerful and
seems .«r. of getting well. Brother Teeter preaches
Sunday morning and evening in the new church here in
town." -.
A COPY of the FamU,, Companion by J. H. Moore is
upon our table. It is a handsome quarto-monthly, full
of valuable information. Itisoneof the cheap papers
containmg much that will be useful to famdies. I c^on-
tainsoverthreehund.ed items and articles. Eleven
thousand copies of the first number have been pnnted-
all of which wUl be sent out in the vanous parts of this
great country. If any of our readers desire it, we wiU
send it and the B. at W. one year for $1.90.
690
THE BKETHREN A.T "WORK.
For the Brethren at Work.
THE DEVIL ON THE SLY, OK THE
DEVIL'S WARDROBE.
BY J. W. SOUTHWOOD.
Will you walk into my wardrobe, said the dev-
il on the sly;
'Tis the prettiest little wardrobe that ever you
did spy.
The way into my wardrobe is beautiful and
fair,
Ani I have many pretty things to show when
you are there.
Oh no, HO, NO, said the Chriatiau, to ask me is
in vain.
For who into your wardrobe goes scarce e'er
comes out again.
Tm sure yon must be weary with living up so
high.
Will yon rest upon my bed of esss? said the
devil on the sly;
There are pretty curtains drawn around, the
sheets are fine and thin,
And if you'd like to rest awhile, I gladly take
yon in.
Oh no, no, no, said the Christian, for I've often
heard it said,
They scarcely ever wahe again, who sleep upon
your bed.
Said the cunning devil to this one, dear friend,
what shall I do
To prove the warm (?) affection I always felt
for you ?
I have within my wardrobe good store of all
that's nice;
I'm sure you're very welcome; will you please
call and price?
Oh no, «o, no! said the Christian, no sir, that
cannot be;
I've heard what's in your wardrobe, and I do
not wish to see.
Sweet creature!, said the devil, you're witty
and you're wise;
How handsome are your features, how beauti-
ful your eyes!
I have a little looking-glass upon my ward-
robe shelf.
If you'll step in one moment, dear, you can
behold yourself.
I thank you, cunning sir, she said, for what
you're pleased to say.
And taking her departure now, perchance to
call another day.
The devil turned him round about and went
into his den.
For well ha knew tbi? silly one would soon be
back again,
So he set a subtle snare in a little corner sly.
And held himself in readiness as soon as she
came nigh;
Then he went out again with his flattering
subtle snare.
Come hither, hither pretty one, you're beauti-
ful and fair;
Tour robes are quite too homely, there are nic-
er on my shelf,
I'm sure they're more becoming, and yon can
help yourself.
Alas! alas how very soon this thoughtless car-
nal one
Hearing his wiley flattering words come slowly
gliding on.
With beautiful form she stood aloof, then near
and nearer drew,
Thinking only of her handsome form and face
of healthful hue,
Thinking only of her beauty rare— ^oor foolish
thing! At last
Up jumped the cunning adversary and fiercely
held her fast;
He dragged her in his wardrobe fair, then in
his dismal den
He made a slave of her and she ne'er came out
again.
And now, my dear young friends, you who this
poem read,
To idle, silly, flattering words, I pray you,
ne'er give heed.
Unto fashion's evil counselor, close heart and
ear and eye.
And a warning from this poem take ere yon
are called to die.
For the Brethren at Work.
SIN AND ITS ISSUES.
BT 0, H. BALSBAITGH.
To Mary O. Norman, of Sharon,
Minn. : —
"VTOUR letter is terribly true. It
-^ made me shudder. Sin is indeed
sin — a God dishonoring, Godhated and
God -accursed thing. It is snaky and
wily and twisty and devilish all
through. It can cloak itself with, the
very linen of heaven, and simulate the
glorious robe of Deity. The very elect
must be all eye, all ear, if they would
escape the snpres of Apollyon. Sin
originated in Heaven. It needed no
objective temptation, save Goodness
and Beauty and Perfection itself. All
moral being contains the possibility of
sin independent of evil apart from the
transgressor. One half of the extrane-
OUT condition of the sin of Adam and
Eve, lay in the Divine arrangement.
God had first to say "thou shalt not eat
of the tree in the midst of the garden,"
before the serpent could say, thou may-
est. Had there been no prohibition,
there could have been no infringement.
With us there is more than possibility.
We are conceived in sin, and born in
iniquity, steeped in embryo in a quality
of life whose tendency is cainal. This
is the great cnrse of humanity, the great
fight of every soul, the great confusion
and perplexity of the church. The
devU still comes with his guises, his
pleas, his falsehoods, his whitewashed
abominations, his heaven colored delu-
sions, his flowery, hell hiding witcher-
ies, his flesh -pleasing piety, filling the
church with lust and pride and selfish-
ness and manifold forms of uncleanness
and idolatry in the name of Christ Je-
sus. So efi'ectual is the witchcraft of
the Eed Dragon that some of our most
gifted, astute, influential members sec-
ond the soul blasting logic of the prince
of darkness with all the craft and ear-
nestness and ingenuity of grey-bearded
barristers. And on all this they essay
to imprint the broad seal of Emmanuel.
But the cross is not in it, and the cloven
foot, and the fig leaf are clearly visible.
Sin must be watched. It is a native
element, and easily assumes religious
disguise. It glides into our very pray-
ers. It riots on our tables, and makes
a very vestibule of hell of our stomachs,
and turns our appetites and passions in-
to chains that fetter body and soul for
the blackness of darkness forever. It
steps into the water and makes baptism
a laver of perdition, and sits to the sa-
cred table and converts the flesh and
blood of Jesus into elements of damna-
tion. It drops its poison into the foun-
tain of life, and pollutes the blood of
being with the grossest animalism. The
august function of human creatorship
is dragged by sin into the low plane
and fetid atmosphere of carnal gratifl-
cation, where all the high, God- like in-
stincts and afiinities are obliterated.
Sin rules much more widely and rad
ically and debasingly and fatally in
Christendom than the majority are
ready to concede. If we could but ex-
clude it more effectually from our own
fraternity and from our individual
selves. Self- preference in some form is
the dead weight of the church, and has
been in all ages. If this were proper-
ly considered and resisted and subjugat-
ed, each one for himself, how laugha-
bly little, and glaringly carnal, would
appear many of the devil-toys that are
now held up before the public as tokens
of Christian progress. Sin drags down,
and keeps down, and even if it is not
always in a spirit and form that drags
to hell, it dwarfs the soul, robs God,
cheats the world of the light of the
Gospel, and makes the Bride of tho
Lamb freckled and scabby and repuls-
ive with the fcul blood of the mother
of harlots. Let Ub get out of the first
matrix, and share Emmanuel's virgin-
generation, in which every atom of
flesh is moulded and wielded by the
Holy Ghost. "Not of blood, nor of the
THE BUETHiRIillSr ^T "WORK:.
6 91
•will of the flesh, nor of the will of
man, but of God.'" Is there any room
here for dress, or aught else, save as
the product of the Divine inbeing?
Was any part of Christ built by man,
independent of the inworking and con-
trol of the Holy Spirit? I trow not.
Neither is it in the origination and man-
ifestation of anything truly Christian.
What IS Christian is all of Christ, and
what is not of Christ is of the flesh,
and tainted with sin.
From the Cliiiotian Cynosure.
THE MORGAN MURDER.
A Remarkable Confession By One Who
Took Part.
(never befoeb ptjblished.)
Editor Cynosure: —
HAVING reflected much on the sub-
ject of writing out the revelation
made by one who confessed to me his
complicity in that horrid affair, the
murder of Morgan, I have come to the
conclusion that I would do so, and
commit it to you, and leave it entirely
to your discretion about giving it to the
public through the medium of the Gvn-
osv/re. i have hesitated of late, as I
have seen confessions, said to have been
made by those engaged in that diabolic-
al act. They do not agree in all things,
nor with that which I am about to re-
late; but I think the apparent discrep-
ancies may be accounted for, as the
persons engaged in the act were, accord-
ing to the following relation made to
me, entirely unknown to each other,
and had no commanication with each
-other before the murder, and immedi-
ately separat3d to their homes. They
probably relate the circumstances as
they appeared to them, at the time,
and the lapse of time intervening might
make some difference m their state-
ments.
As near as my memory serves me,
some thirty years ago, in the course of
my labors in the ministry, I held a
meeting in Monroe county, Michigan,
and organized a church. Among the
converts in that meeting was an old
man (at that time seventy years old)
who appeared deeply affected and in-
terested; and well do I remember see-
ing the tears roll down his aged face as
he told of his sinful life, and the hope
that he was now permitted to entertain,
that his sins were forgiven and that he
was reconciled to God ^through Christ
Jesus our Lord. In short, he professed
to be converted, and expressed his de-
sire to be baptized and to unite with
the church. With many others at the
same time, I baptized him and received
him into the fold of Christ, and have
no reason to think but that he lived the
rest of his days a Christian life.
Some time after he came to my house,
and in the course of conversation gave
me to understand that he wished to
make some communication to me pri-
vately. We walked out into a corn-
field and sat down. He then said,
"Brother, I want to tell you a secret,
but I want you to give me your solemn
promise not to reveal it while I live."
I laid my hand upon his knee and
said, "Brother, keep your secret; 1 don't
want it. While you keep it yourself it
is safe."
"But," said he, "I want to tell you
and to ask your advice."
I replied, 'That alters the question.
If you wish to tell me and think my
advice necessary, i am ready to give
you the assurance you require."
"But," said he, ''I want to ask you a
question first. Da you think that a man
can be a Christian and a Mason?"
After a moment's hesitation I replied,
"I cannot answer for others, but I could
not."
He then said, "I thought you would
say so. Now I have been a Mason since
I was twenty-one. For many years I
I have not been among them at all, and
and don't know whether they know
anything about me now. You have
heard of the Morgan murder!"
I replied that I had.
He then said, "The secret I wish to
tell you is this: I was one of the' six
that was detailed from as many differ-
ent lodges to assassinate Morgan. There
was great excitement among the Ma-
sons. A special meeting of our lodge
was called ; a man was to be selected for
some special duty. We know not what
it was for, but supposed it in some way
to relate to Morgan, as he had been ab-
ducted, i happened to be the one se-
lected. I received my instructions from
the officers of our lodge: I was told to
repair to an old fort (Niagara) on such
a night, at such an hour without fail;
I would meet there five other men; that
we were not in any way to recognize or
speak to one another; that a man would
come out from the fort, give us the
signs, etc., so that we would know it
was all right; that we were to follow
him and obey him implicitly. I went,
for it was as much as my life was worth
to refuse ; and sure enough there were
six of us looking at one another; not a
word passed. We had not to wait long,
till a man came out of the fort. He
walked straight to us; gave us the pass-
words and signs, and told us to follow
him. We did so; he led us into a mag-
azine, and there we found Morgan —
and oh! brother, if ever you saw a mis-
erable looking being he was the one.
They had his tongue cut out then, and
he looked more like a dead man than a
living one. The man who had taken
chfirge of us directed us what to do.
There were chains provided like log
chains; we wound the chains around
Morgan, beginning at his hips, till we
reached his arms, fastening them so that
they could not come loose. Then the
officer told us to take Morgan up and
follow him. We did do; he led us to
the bank of the river where we found
a boat with a plank laid across the gun-
whales, one end tied down with a heavy
cord. The officer then caused us to
draw lots to see who was to cut that
string [and here the old man's face
brightened as he said it] ; I was always
glad that it did not fall to my lot to cut
that string. We placed Morgan on the
plank that extended over the water;
then we rowed out until we got to the
middle of the river when we were told
to hold on. The officer then gave the
word to the man who had the knife in
his hand; he cut the cord, and Morgan
went to the bottom. We rowed to the
land and immediately separated. There
was great excitement on both sides of
the river. They had the river dragged,
but the body was not recovered. Now
brother, until lately I have thought
that this was all right; it was the fate
Morgan brought on himself by his own
oath. He had published a book and
revealed the secrets of the order, and
met his fate. But since I have experi-
enced religion I think it is all wrong
and am satisfied that a man cannot be
a Christian and be a Mason. Now,
brotBer, I want your advice. What
shall I do about it?"
After a moment's reflection, I answer-
ed, "Brother, do nothing. Do nothing.
Let the secret die with you. Let no
one else know of this, as you would
render youiseli liable to process of
law, or death by the hands of
the Masons. i have heard you
69i=i
THE Bli-ETHRIEM ^,T l^OKK.
teJl with tears streaming down your
cheeks that God had pardoned your
sins, and when he pardons he does not
do it by halves, and when he justifies,
who is he that condemneth? 'It is Christ
that died, yea, rather, that is risen
again,' and he is risen for our lustifica-
tion."
The old gentleman took my advice,
as I never heard any more about it
from him. This with other things con-
vinced me that Masonry is of the devil.
B.
f » ^1 .
For this Brethren at Work .
A SPECIAL CONFERENCE.
BY ENOCH EBT.
rrmS subject is at present engaging
^ the minds of many, and written
upon to some extent in our periodicals
and also in private correspondence.
Shall we call a special meeting or shall
we not, is the great question. Some say,
call one, but it must be done legally;
others say, no, it will not render satis-
faction; besides the expense incurred,
and no good would result from it; and
some think the relation I sustained to
our last Conference requires me to move
in the matter, hence these lines. And
while musing over the matter, and the
propriety of writing to obtain the views
of all the members of the Standing
Committee, I in the meantime ascer-
tained the views indirectly of several of
the most experienced members of that
body, and as they were all opposed to
it, I abandoned the idea of writing to
any.
My mind is, it would be lawful to
call such a meeting, but not expedient.
Lawful because we have two preced-
ents, (see Minutes, page 116 and 130)
one in Washington Co., Tenn., Sept. 4,
1846, the other in Carroll Co., Ind.,'
Sept. 23, 1848. Not expedient from'
the fact it would not render general sat-
different elements now disturbing the
peace of our beloved Brotherhood; for
many hearts are bkeding and anxious-
ly looking and waiting for Annual
Meeting to give them relief, and we
hope, by the grace and wisdom of God
she will be able to do it. (In the mean-
time, we should all be very humble and
diligent in prayer and searching the
Scriptures). But for the present I
as one have decided to do nothing in
the matter, unless urged upon by 'my
older and more experienced brethren
and a majority of Standing Committee.
I would further remark for
for Jesus. But when I ask, will I eyer
see It?, Hope smiles and turns away
with a blush, and leaves me to weep
o'er the unhappy state of Zion, and
with an unutterable groan say, '%abor
and afHictions abide me."
our en
couragement, if the Brethren thirty-
five years ago, when the church was
perhaps not half as large as at present,
and the speakers in Conference fifty if
not seventy-five per cent, less, could not
get through, but called a special meet-
ing, why should we despair, taking in-
to consideration the increase of mem-
bership and a proportionate increase of
business.
Another thought for consideration:
Let Conference decide to finish all the
work prepared, without so much re-
spect to time, and calmly deliberate on
all important points, at least. Ard
should it take two weeks and many
could not stay, let them be satisfied
with the work done by those who re-
main. Too much of our Annual Meet-
ing work is done too hasty, with the
idea it must be done in time to get
home the same week of Conference-
consequently decisions must subsequent-
ly be changed or repealed, which often
might be avoided by having a little
more time. In the meantime, let all
the districts try their utmost to send
nothing there, especially next Spring
as there is a good deal of unfinished
business to consider.
O how often have I thought, could I
be permitted once in my lifetime to at
j.^e«.„, it .ot being . p.„„e, i„ ., u/i^ZZlZZlZT..'',:!
points those meetmo's hav nw hoo„ L,u^; ,- ,? vvueie no pe^
points; those meetings having been
called and decided upon as to time and
place by Conference. Hence the legal-
ity of such a meeting would doubtless
be strongly questioned and its work
disregarded. If our last Conference
A PEEP INTO THE BEE-HIVE.
/t BUSY, active, wide-awake society
may be compared to a bee-hive
The Brethren's Bible School in the
Chapel at this place is a live society.
One is reminded of busy bees while
looking over the large audience, and
beholding the activity of teachers and
pupils.
Class 1. S. Z. Sharp, teacher. This
class consists of young persons, moHt of '
whom are members. The lessons are
made interesting by the teacher's apt
way of calling out thought. It is an
excellent place to spend an hour.
Class 2. M. P. Lichty, teacher. The
class is composed of young men, who
seem to want to know the truth. Bro.
Lichty goes into the work prepared,'
and believes in the labor that is so full
of richness. One never tires here.
Class 3. D. L. Miller, teacher. This
IS a class of young men and women
whom Bro. Miller delights in leading
in^o the investigation of the Word of
Life. It is a delightful place to be dur-
ing the hour.
Class 4. L. H. Eby, of Lena, Illi
nois, teacher. Brother Eby is a son of
brother Enoch Eby, and has been at
College since its inauguration. He
seems to be one of the pillars -of the
school. He teaches a class of young
ladies, and seems to do it with modesty
and becoming religious reverence. It
18 a good place to spend an hour.
Class 5. Levi Andes, recently from
Lincoln, Pa., teacher. Brother Levi
has a class of young ladies, and is doing
a good work in showing them the way
to be happy. He is an humble, devot-
ed brother, zealous of good works. We
would like to be one of his scholars.
Class 6. A. W. Vaniman, teach-
er. Brother Vaniman is a son of Bro.
plexmg questions would be presented
and we cauldbe together to build each
other up more, confess our taults, and
admonish one aoother to steadfastness
in the faith and to greater zeal in sTi n' -TT'' ''''"^''' '' " ''
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THE BRETHREN ^T 'WORK-
693
made up of youths of both sexes. Sis-
ter Angle, not only by word, but by
deed also, impresses lessons of good-
ness upon the hearts of her scholars.
The work has been committed to good
hands.
Class 8. Lovina Tombaugh, of New-
tonia, Mo., teacher. She instructs a
number of bojs and girls, and they
certainly will not be taught error by
one so well calculated to lead in the
right.
Class 9. Mary Kindell, of Coving-
ton, Ohio, teacher. Sister Mary has
charge of the infant class — the most
difficult class in school. She is, howev-
er, at home among the little folks, and
is the right person in the right place.
Class 10. E. S. Voung, of New Ber-
lin, Stark Co., 0., teacher. This class
is composed of young ladies, who are
doubtless being instructed in the holy
ways of the Lord by brother Young. It
will pay to spend an hour each Lord's
day in this class.
Class 11. I. H. Miller, of Avery,
Iowa, Teacher. Brother Miller is train-
ing a number of young men, and it is a
good place to learn Bible truth. Bro,
Miller has been at school since it first
opened under the auspices of its pres-
ent management, and appears as an old
soldier in the institution.
There is an excellent corps of teach-
ers. This accounts for the increased
interest. Brother J. E. Young is Su-
perintendent, and brother L. H. Eby
assists. Sister Maggie Bar kley is Sec-
retary, and sister Sadie Price, Assistant.
Sister Katie Price and M. P. Lichty are
Choristers. It will thus be seen that
all the officers and teachers are mem-
bers of the church ; and we are glad to
notice the work is done in simplicity. It
is to be desired that it may always be
conducted in harmony with the princi-
ples of the Gospel.
NajSi. Lehse.
For tho Brethren at Work. -
FIRMNESS OF
PURPOSE.
and purest motives than to be able to
stand firm when truth is assailed and to
defend it, though it may cost us many
sore trials and conflicts. To be a mar-
tyr would only insure a crown of glory.
We all, at times, resolve to walk closer
to God ; but sometimes these resolutions
pass away as the morning wind, and
are forgotten.
We sometimes see frail beings that
seem beset by trials and temptations,
and borne down by heavy burdens,
yet meeting them manfully and sur-
mounting every difficulty, we have felt
that such a one will gain the victorious
crown. A firmness of purpose to per-
severe in every good work will become
the leading characteristic of the advo-
cate of truth.
Men make life a failure simply be-
cause they want decision to choose the
right course and to pursue it faithfully.
Those of feeble talents and few oppor-
tunities become great by doing faithful-
ly the work the Master gives them to
do. To stand firm at the post of duty
will insure success. The one that lives
thus i3 giving a lesson by the purity of
his own life; he is encouraging those
around him to follow in his footsteps and
though temptations assail, afflictions
beat upon him to cast him down, he
still stands firm in his integrity, trust-
ing in God, and feels as the Psalmist
did when he said, "I will sing praise
to my God while I have my being."
For the Brethren at Work.
HAPPINESS.
BT EEBECCA SNAVELT.
T
BT CHAELOTTE T. BOND.
THOSE that begin a Christian life
without a firm determination to
persevere to the end may be classed
with those that are called unstable in
their ways. We may naturally expect
that there will be mnny trials and con-
flicts to be encountered. Nothing is
irjore worthy of our loftiest ambition
if we will only permit him to do so. He
never fails to comply with his promises.
We sometimes have to exclaim. Really
true Friend ! — lovely Jesus !
In meditating over the terrible sufl^er-
ings and marvellous love of Jesus, one
soon becomes lost in wonder and amaze-
ment. Language falls to find words
with power sufficient to express such
wonderful and great love.
And while we enjoy sweet converse
with many brethren and sisters through
our papers , do we stop and think that
this has cost some one's labor and study
to prepare this food for us, which we
so much enjoy? While we receive so
much pleasure and benefit every week
gleaning over these pages, let us not
forget that in order to fill these pages
with proper and wholesome food, some
one has labored and toiled, some one
has lost sleep, and perhaps let other du-
ties pass that we may be fed with nu-
tritious and substantial food — food that
will benefit and strengthen us through
this life. With these thoughts In view,
let ns all kindly remember our dear
editors, as well as contributors, remem-
bering they often discommode their
pleasures for ours, and knowing they
have many perplexities in their labors,
let us especially remember them at a
throne of grace. May we all feel satis-
fied with our station in life; that is, be
happy. Yet let us grasp more and
more after that knowledge that will
make us happy in this life and In that
life yet to come.
Hudson, HI.
0-DAY the weather is too inclement
to allow us to attend church,
which causes each member of our fam-
ily to wear a disappointed countenance;
but we have the Book of book for good
company, and the B. at W. and F. G
step in to help us and give us good ad
vice, encouragement, and much pleas-
ure.
While we have been enjoying sweet
fellowship with Jesus through the bless-
ed pages of this sacred Book, we have
to pause, and in wonder view the amaz-
ing goodness of God and the conde-
scending love of Jesus — Blessed Jesus!
Ah ! he meets us at home as well as at
church; he can quench our thirst and
appease our hunger at home as well as
at church; he can at all times and under
all circumstances give us all we need.
The heart has reasons
does not understand.
that reason
CoMJios^ failings are the strongest les-
sons of mutual forbearance.
The best engineering — building a
bridge of faith over the river of death.
It was not the nails that held thee to
the cross, dear Jesus, it was thy love.
He who is false to present duty
breaks a thread in the loom and wUl
find the flaw when he may have forgot-
ten the cause.
Life is a casket, net precious in itself,
but valuable in prof ortion to what for-
tune, or industry, or virtue has placed
within it.
694.
THE BRETHHEN ^T TVOKKI.
From Zion's Watcbman.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
BT A LADY.
LEITEE VI.
WE took an early morning train, riding all
day throngh the agricultural districts of
Germany. Her", as in Belgium, the land is
cultivated aud sown in irregular pieces; for
instance, a narrow strip of grass or clover,
followed by one of wheat or rye, then potatoes,
then again grass, grain and potatoes, then
would follow perhaps a square of ground al-
ternated in the same way, or perhaps a curved
or somewhat triangular piece of groi_nd, and as
the wheat or rye was ripening, the oats a
bright green, the clover in bloom, as also the
potatoes, and through all the fields of grass or
grain, the scarlet poppy blooming profusely,
the effect was most charming. Occasionally a
piece of grass would be cut and the men and
women employed in drawing it away with a
team, consisting of two cows yoked together,
or a cow and a horse. The women seem to
keep pace with the men in their field labors,
and all have a weather-beaten countenance,
with hard lines written all over their faces,
making me think of walking machines made
of leather. We ride mile after mile without
seeing a farm house or building of any kind,
the people evidently living in villages, which
■we pass now and then. There are no fences,
the ground being cultivated close to the wagon
track, and nothing unsightly meets the eye.
We miss the familiar school-house, which so
often is seen at home; we miss the homes of the
laboring people, such as we saw in England, or
the low-thatched roofs of the Scottish peasant;
and yet our eyes never grow weary of the ever-
changing panorama which seemed to be pass-
ing before us. We expected to have stopped
at Appenweir, and visited Strassburg. but a
change in the time table had been made, and
we missed the conn action. We saw, however,
the beautiful tower of the cathedral — the spiie
of which is the highest in the world — standing
468 feet above the level of the cathedral floor.
It is at Strassburg, or its vicinity, where geese
are fattened until their livers grow to an un-
natural size, sometimes weighing two or three
pounds, and are considered a great delicacy
when mads into pies. On and on we go,
through Liege, Basle and other less important
places, until we reach our destination, Schafif-
hausen,
"Who first behold the Alps, that, mighty chain
Of mountains stretching on from east to west,
So massive, yet so shadowy, so etherial.
As to belong rather to heaven than earth,
But instantly receives into his soul
A sense a ieeling that he loses not,
A something that informs him 'tis a moment
Whence he may date henceforward and forever."
Oar landlord at the Rhine Palls had ordered
the dinner tables to be laid in the portico of the
hotel, overlooking the falls, and after taking
our seats we accidently saw something looming
np in the distance, and on inquiry found that
we were looking out upon the Alps, as well as
the roaring, dashing waters of the Rhine.
There they were, the cloud-capped mountains,
and one, more dazzling than its companions,
showing us its banks of unmelted snow, even
Mount Blanc. For a long while we sat silent
and motionless, again forgetting hunger, thirst
and the weariness of a long day's travel, 1,500
feet below us the waters of the Rbine swept
over their rocky bed, and away in the distance
swept the Alps. We ate our dinner at last in
silence, and then went down by finely graveled
and winding paths to the railroad bridge, which
crosses just above the falls, and crossing, went
to the castle and grounds, which overlooks ths
falls on the opposite side from our hotel.
There is a wooden balcony which overhangs
the falls, and from which a good view can bs
had of the river in its descent above the falls,
and the river below. The actual fall is only
about eighty feet, and is divided into three
shoots by two pillars of roek, in the center, and
reminds one of Niagara, though but a miniature
in comparison; yet the general landscape is
superior to that of Niagara.
Our next visit was made to Zurich, beautiful-
ly situated on Lak*; Zurich. The city is noted
for being the place where the Reformation
broke out in Switzerland, and also for two
fierce and bloody battles fought in its vicinity,
towards the close of the last century, between
the French and Austrians, and between the
French and Russians. It is now said to be one
of the most flourishing towns in tha republic,
there being 10,000 silk looms alone in the can-
ton. It was formerly surrounded by ramparts,
but they have been changed into charming
promenades and drives, and from which, over-
looking the city and lake, the scene is most
enchanting. Oar guide said there were no
theatres or concerts in Zurich, and that if one
wished to give a private ball, permission must
be asked of the authorities. In the old arsenal
aremany curious- relics, and among them the
bow which William Tell used when he shot
the apple from off his son's head. There is a
fine university. Polytechnic school, a deaf and
dumb institution, and also one for the blind,
and a noted institution for medicine and surgery.
There seemed to be more spirit and enterprise
here than in any city we had yet visited on the
continent.
Having seen Zarich, we go to Lucerne, on
Lake Lucerne, or the River Reuss. It is sur-
rounded on its land-side by an old wail, with
watch towers at intervals, being the first walled
city we had seen. The river is crossed by four
bridges, which form a peculiar feature of Ih
town. The principal bridge is open at the
sides, but ceiled overhead, and on the ceiling
are numerous pictures taken from the life of
the patron saint. One of the others is orna-
mented with thirty-six pictures representing
the Dance of Death, by Holbein. There is in
the middle of the river a watch tower which
was used as a light-house, and from which the
city took its name. It is now used as a recepta-
cle for ths archives of the town. la the even-
ing an organ concert was tendered us. The
first piece was Mendelssohn's Wedding march.
There was the full band, with hautboy, flute,
clarionet and trumpet accompaniment, intro-
ducing solos, and closing with a full, grand
sweep of melody, in which the strains of each
Wore perfect, pure and faultless, and made the
vaulted arches of the old cathedral ring as if
every nook and corner was filled with exultant
melody. Then came one of Beethoven's son-
atas, followed by a representation of a thunder- .
storm among the Alps, which commenced with
a pastoiial introduction, and was succeeded by
the mutteriug of distant thunder, the whistling
of the wind, the rattling of the raindrops,
which was so perfect as to cause many of our
party to look up at the windows, expecting to
see the rain dashing against the pane?, and al-
most meditate a return to the hotel, remem-
bering they had come to the cathedral without
wraps or overshoes. Mountain streams could
be heard, the mutter of the thunder increased,
and finally the tempest seemed to shake the
walls of the cathedral. The winds howled and
shrieked, the rain beat faster and harder, ajid
finally came down in torrents. Peal after peal
of thunder reverberated among the arches,
awaking the tlumbtring echoes, and one of
those sharp rattles that betokens a falling bolt
made the kdies involuntarily shudder. Finally
the thunder peals grew less and Uss frequent,
and rolled slowly away among the mountains
with heavy reverberations, between which the
rush of the mountain streams and the ripple of
the brooks were heard, and the peals died en-
tirely away. Than amid the subsiding of the
tempest, the notes of a little organ, which had
been heard at intervals, became more clear and
distinct. It seemed to come from some distant
convent or chapel, and then arose a chant, (,o
sweet, so pure, so clear, so heavenly, as to seem
hardly of earth — a chant of nuns; then it in-
creased in volume, as if tenor, and even the fall
bass of a monkish chant joined in the chorus,.
and the whole choir burst into a glorious hymn
of praise. It was a wonderful performance, and
the concert closed by a fine rendering of the
"Star Spangled Banner," as a compliment to,
the American party.
For the Brethren at W ore .
EARNESTNESS.
By C BASNHABT.
FOR here we have no continuing city; but
we seek one to come. What noble senti-.
ments are these to the ChrLstisn. Our rest and
our hope are not in the present, but in the
future. You remember when our Savior wai
here on earth, he told the disciples he was
going to prepare a place for them, that where
he was, there they might be also.
If all were as eager to seek a heavenly home
as they are a temporal one, what a combined
effort there woul j be on the part of intelligenf
humanity. When we contemplate the un^
certainty of life and the certainty of death,
should we not, in obedience to the command
of the Savior, seek first the kingdom of heaven
and its righteonsnees and all other necessary
things for our comfort will be added. If we seek
first an earthly mansion, and our natural life
is cut off from the earth, all is lost; but if we
make religion the first motive and object in
life; then we, with the apostle can say: for we
know that if our earthly house of this taber-
nacle were dissolved we have a building of God
— a house not built with hands, eternal in the
heavens. Let ns press on with vigor, with a
determiaation to obtain the crown of life, that
fadeth not away. And finally, may we all meet
in that celestial city where trials never come.
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THE BRETHKBN^ ^T WORK.
byo
MAKT 0. NOBMAN, LE SUETJE, mSK., - EDITBESS
PERSECUTION.
PERSECUTION is an evil to which the
people of God are exDOsed; and persecu-
tion in some form and in some degree, must
always be expected by those who willlive godly
in Christ Jesus.
It is certainly grievous, that men should be
abused for righteousness' sake; yet it has been,
and according to divine Word, must, and will
be to the end. There will be hatred and op-
position against those who are born after the
Spirit, as long as there are men born after
the flesh; nevertheless, God never leaves his
people destitute of comfort; He has promised
to deliver his children from the hands of un-
godly men.
Therefore, dear brethren and sisters, honor
Godbj trusting his Word; for not one thing
will fail of all the good things which the Lord
your God hath spoken concerning you, all
shall come to pass unto you and not one thing
fail thereof.
0! why should doubts and fears arise?
Why trickling sorrows drown our eyes?
Slowly, alas ! our mind receives
The comfort that our Maker gives.
Te fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread,
Ai-e big -with mercy, and shall break
With blessings on your head. Ji. c. N.
The power to converse well is a very great
charm. You think anybody can talk? How
mistaken you are! A.nybody can chatter. Any-
body can exchange idle gcssip. Anybody can
recapitulate the troubles of the kitchen, the
cost of the last new dress, and the probable do-
ings of the neighbors. But to talk wisely,
wittily, instructively, freshly, and delightfully,
is an immense accomplishment. It implies
exertion, observation, study of books and of
people, and receptivity of impressions. No
young girl can hope to shine in conversation as
her mother does, but every girl can be^in to
acquire that graceful art which will draw in-
telligent men and women to her side, and en-
able her to retain them, because they are pleas-
antly entertained. ("-i
THINK BEFORE YOTJ SPEND
HOW TO BE CHARMING.
EVERY young girl cannot be beautiful, for
to every one God has not given a comely
face nor a gracsfal figure. But every one can
be attractive. Indeed, health and cleanliness
go far in giving those bright eyes, blooming
cheeks and clear skins which conduce to good
looks, though some have plain and irregular
features, and can easily see, by the testimony
of the truth-telling mirror, that they are not
remarkable for external graces. L?t them
comfort themselves by the thought that they
may make very beautiful old ladies, if they
cultivate sweetness of disposition and contenl-
edness of mind, and trust in God's goodness and
love.
How can the homely be charming? Well,
true self-forgetfulness for the happiness of
others is always winning;. The vain, selfish
beauty cannot compete with the homely maid-
en who is popular because she is so very love-
able. Her father confides in her. Her mother
leans on her. Her friends go to her for help
and advice. The little girls bring her their
broken toys, and the boys come for aid when
the lessons are hard. By and by a marvelous
thing happens. She is spoken of everywhere
as "the interesting Mis3 Parker," or "the agree-
ablejMiss Dornell," or the "captivating Miss St.
Mark." She has grown interesting, agreeable,
and captivating, and each quality is far more
valuable to a woman than the possession of
mere beauty, without other winning personal
characteriatics.
DO you really need the articles? It is prob-
ably a pietty article in dress, or in furn-
iture; but what solid benefit will it be to you?
Or is it some luxury for the table that you can
as well do without?
Think, therefore, before you spend your
money. You need a new carpet, or a new bed-
stead, or you are tempted to buy something a
little handsomer than you have had to orna-
ment your body— such as a fine hat, a stylish
sash, or some costly material for a dress with
gay trimmings, and while you are hesitating,
the dealer, who is cunning and sharp in trad-
ing, says to you, "It's only a trifle more and
see how much prettier it is !" Thus persuading
you to buy in order to get your money. But
before you purchase, stop to think! Will you
be better ofi for having squandered your mouey
for such folly in order to gratify the lust of the
ey^'which is carnality? Certainly you will
not.
Therefore be wise and lay up something for
a rainy day ; all these luxuries gratify you only
for the moment; their only permanent effect is
to consume your means. It is by such extrav-
agance that the great majority of families are
kept comparatively poor. They must keep up
with the fashions of the day which change as
oft as the moon — let come what will— if they
have the money to pay for what they get, all
riglit, if not, it must be had whether they ever
pay for it or not. This is one cause of so many
paupers throughout the land. Those who
follow such a course, follow it to ruin and not
to success.
Gentle reader, the first lesson to learn is to
deny yourself useless expenses; and the first
step toward learning this lesson is to stop and
think before you spend your money, m. c. n.
TAKE YOUR HANDS OUT OF
YOUR POCKETS, YOUNG
MAN.
TO begin with, it does not look well, when a
young man crooks his arms and thrusts
his hands into his pockets, making a figure
eight of himself, and then stands up against the
sunny side of the house, like a rooster in De-
cember. How would tho girls look, all turned
into eights and leaning against the wall? How
would your mother look in that posture?
Catch her doing it! You don't find her hands
in her pockets. Your mother's hands! While
you are loafing, they are the hands that sew,
and bake, and stew, aud fry, and sweep, and
darn, and nurse; but she does not sink them in
her pockets, and then loll against the building.
Are your hands cold? Swing the hammer;
drive the plane; flourish the axe. There is un-
told caloric about a spade, a trowel, a wrench.
Besides, pocket-heat is not probable. Hive
you money there, though? Are your pockets
the safes in which you have hidden treasure,
and are your hands the bolts that secure the
safe door? Money may be there to-day, but
it won't be a guest over to-morrow night. An
idler's money is apt to leap out of his pocket.
It is likely to go for a pipe, a cigar, a tobacco
plug, a mug of ale. There is no money in
pocket- warming.
Take your hands out of your pockets, young
man! You are losing time. Time is valuable.
People feel at the other end of the line, when
death is near and eternity is pressing them in-
to such small quarters, for the work of this
life craves hours, days, weeks, years. If those
at this end of fee line of youth with its abun-
dance of resourois would only feel that time
was precious! Time is a quarry. Every hour
may be a nugget of gold. It is time in whose
invaluable moments we build our bridges, spike
the iron rails to the sleepers, launch our ships,
dig OUT canals, run our factories. Yon might
have planted twenty hills of potatoes while I
have been talking to you, young man. Take
your hands out of your pockets.
The world wants those hands. The world
is not dead, asleep under the pyramids, a mum-
my by the Nile. The world is alive, wide
awake, pushing, struggling, going ahead. The
world wants those hands. You need not take
them out of America. They can find a mar'set
here at home. The country wants those hands,
selling dry gocas in New York, cradling w'neat
in Minnesota, raising cotton in Alabama,
weaving cloth in Lowell, picking oranges in
Florida, digging silver in Colorado, catching
mackerel from the deck of a down-east fishing
smack. Take your hands cut of your pockets!
And what a laudable thing it is to meet the
wants of society and do your btst ! When you
are an old man what an honorable thing your
hand will be ! ^
You are willing to work, you say, but cant
find anything to do! Nothing to do? Do the
first thing that comes along; but don't let your
hands loaf in your pockets.
A good example of what can be done by a
young man who takhs and keeps his hands out
of his^pockets, was set by one who graduated a
few years ago at the Harvard tuiversity. He
determined to be a cotton manufacturer. In-
stead of relying upon his general education,
I and waiting for an opening, as many of his
class-mates did, he began at once to prepare
specially for the business he had chosen, by en-
terini^ a machine shop as a workman— making
full hours and acqaainticg himself with every
part of the machinery of a cotton mul. i rom
the machine shop he went into a cotton mi 1,
and oy hard work aud close attention rapidly
acquired a thorough knowledge of all tee pro-
cessas of cotton uianufacture. H^ rcs3 step by
step, until he is to-day in charge of one ot the
laro^est cotton mills in New Enpland, with
ample salary, and what is better, disenarging
the duties of his position with great eat s. ac-
tion to the company he serves.
696
THE BRETHRBlSr ^T ^VV^ORK.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
NOVEmBER 15, 1881.
M. M. ESHELMAN, Editor.
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THE REAL ISSUE.
Congregationalism against Union.
SOME jears ago the question of the right of
a State usurping the rights of the United
States was the great issue in the government,
aad it flnally terminated in a conflict ot arms.
The result was, the rights of the Union were
maintained and the principles of the federal
government more firmly established than ever,
liberty, freedom and justice receiving no blights
from the triumph.
This issue under the form of congregational-
ism is now brought forward in the Brethren's
church as the plea of State's rights was; and it
assumes various phases under different circum-
stances, jet all based on the same principle.
As the federal government was forced to meet
the issue, so is the church; not with arms, but
with the Bible — the sword of the Spirit.
The celebrated case of H. E Holsinger is
the pivotal upon which the issue hinges. If
his course is sustained, then Congregationalism
or the demands of a local church sgainst the
union of churches, will receive a victory and
the union will be dissolved. If on the other
hand he is not sustained, then the just rights
of loc^I churches, arid the rights of the union
or Brotherhood will remain unimpaired and
unbroken, and on the same basis as heretofore.
This is the real issue; and all the people should
prepare to meet it. Already a faction Las de-
nied the power of the union of churches, and
gone out on the congregational plea. And as
the Brotherhood cannot coerce any, it must
perform its high mission of maintaining truth
and preaching the Gospel in love, leaving
those who depart from the union to themselves.
Whether the Brotherhood or union shall be
local churches, will be more clearly tested in
the case of H. K. Holsinger. Had this doctrine
prevailed in the late conflict between the fed-
eral government and a few of the States, then
any State at any time could defy tVe United
States, and instead of peace and prosperity,
confusion and anarchy would prevail.
The local churches have rights which the
Brotherhood must refpact; and the Brother-
hood has rights that local churches must not
ignore. A local church desires to ask all the
churches or Brotherhood a question, and the
only way to do it is to have a meeting of all
the churches. What this meeting says should
be respected. If a local church igaores the
work of this meeting, it rebels against its sister
churches, and produces confusion and disorder.
It breaks the union.
The editor of the Progressive Christian
transgressed against the Brotherhood or union
of churches through his paper. The Brother-
hood in its council-meeting took cognizance of
the trespass and sent him a committee— the
representatives of the union of churches. For
the Annual Meeting is to the Brotherhood or
union of churches, what a local council meet-
ing is to a local church. If a member of a
local churcli trespasses, the local church has
jurisdiction oyer him and may set him in order.
If a brother trespasses against the Brotherhood,
the council- meeting of the Brotherhood may
set him in order. A member may be tried be
fore the council of the Brotherhood for trps-
passing against the Brotherhood, or the meet-
ing may send a committee to the local cburch
where be resides to try him. In the case re-
ferred to. Annual Meeting saw fit to send a
committee with authority to act in the name
of Annual Meeting; and though we may differ
in our mind, as to where and how he should be
tned, yet Annual Meeting chose, (as it had a
right to do.) to send representatives to act for
it. This right is unquestionable.
The committee, — the legal representatives
of the union— acting for the Brotherhood,
met H. R. Holsinger in a local church at
Berlin, Pa. Two diiSculties confronted the
committee at once. 1. The congregation at
Berlin — a local church — demanded that outsid-
ers also be admitted to hear the trial. The
committee quoted Matt. 18:17 in support of
the usage of the churcb, that only members of
the Brethren church should be present at the
trial. The accused and his congregation re-
fused to comply. Did that church violate a
principle of local church government in thus
refusing to comply with the usage of local
churches in this particular? 2. The accused
and the Berlin church demanded that the pro-
ceedings of the trial be published in a weekly
paper. This the committee — the body sent to
represent the Brotherhood — refused to comply
made subservient to a local church, or a few I ^T.r,' wV" 7 "", T'""™. 7. ^""''"' 'T'""'"^ t^annical and papistical is so small
' I with, because it was a violation of the usage ' that we think it chimerical to consider it.
and practice of local churches in the trial of
members. We believe there is no precedent
in the history of the Brethren church where a
local church published iu a paper, the proceed-
ings of the trial of one of its members.
Whether the committee did right in thus re-
fusing to violate the usages and practices of
local churches is a question beyond our power'
to settle. Annual Meeting can settle it satis-
factorily to the churches, or a majority at
least. That committee is amenable to the
body which sent it; and if the committee did
wrong in stopping where it did, ths Annual
Meeting is the body to point it out and decide
it. All the "attorneys" in the world cannot
decide it.
The committee being prevented from pro-
ceeding to try H. R. H., in the usual way, re-
tired, prepared a report, based, as we under- ^
stand, upon ]the evidence before it and in
their possession, gleaned mainly fromthe paper
edited by the accused — and decided that he no
longer be held as a member of the church of
the Brethren. The question now arises, Can
the Berlin congregation- a local church — set
aside the action of a committee representing
the Brotherhood? Ifit can, then it is a tri-
umph of Congregationalism over the union — a
step towards breaking the union of churches.
If a local church can dictate terms to a com-
mittee chosen iu a legal manner by a legal
meeting of the union of churches, then Congre-
gationalism triumphs again. If a local church
can present conditions of trial contrary to us-
ages of local churches, then the rights of
local churches are violated and anarchy fol-
lows.
The question is not, did the committee pro-
ceed legally, or did it render a just verdict?
These questions must be settled by Annual
Meeting to which the committee is amenable.
If local churches or individuals can decide this,
then committee work is nothing.
The proper course for H. R. H., would have
been to submit, and then appeal to Annual
Meeting. He should cease all church work,
and in deference to the union or Brotherhood,
go before its next meeting and show cause for
further hearing. This course would preserve
harmony between local churches, and show
due respect for the Brotherhood of churches.
It may be urged that the union is corrupt.
Perhaps it might be well to consider before
making this hasty assertion. In a government
like ours, where delegates are elected annually,
and where the representatives of this year may
be supplanted by others next year, the ten-
dency to become oppressive is indeed limited.
Where the elective system is maintained,
as it is in the Brethren church, the danger of
THE BRETIlRE:iSr A.T 'WORK.
697
Personally we should like to see every ac-
cused person have a fair — an impartial trial.
It is a grave thing to condemn anyone wi hout
trial. But perhaps we do not know the evi-
dence upon which the committee'arrived at its
conclusionf, hence should reserve our jadg-
ment until after the rtport of that committee.
Mduy think the committee ought to report to
the public through the presf, but it should be
remembered that the public did not serd the
eommiitee, hence the committee is not re-
quired to report to the public, but to the An-
nual Meeting which sent it. We summarize
83 fjUows:
1. The trespasses of H. R. H. 2. Com-
mittee of Annual Meeting sent to H. K. H. 3.
Rsfusal of Berlin church to exclude outsiders
or worldly persons from coancil-meeting. 4.
The demand of Berlin church to publish pro-
ceedings of trial in paper. 5. Report of com-
mittee without trial. 6 R-jsction of report
by Berlin church. From which we conclude:
1. That the sending of committee was legal.
2. The resolution of Berlin church to admit
"persons not members' of the Brethren church,
and to publish proceedings, is a debatable ques-
stion to be settled by Annual Meeting. 3.
That the action of the committee is binding
until set aside by Annual Meeting, i. That
there are no decisions of Annual Meeting that
warrant members or any local church to set
aside the action of the committee before it re-
ports to Annual Meeting.
We have tried to present the matter in the
light we understand it. What course the
Annual Meeting will take we do not know, but
hope wisdom, mercy and a due regard for the
rights of the union and local churches may
prevail. So far as the Brethren at Work is
Concerned it shall go on preaching the Gospel
of the kingdim as usual, leaving difficulties
and questions of judgment for the A. M
t ) settle. We have been set in defense of the
Gospel, and shall abide in the truth by God's
grace, and go on loving the Brotherhood. We
see no cause to disrupt the Brotherhood.
B. AT W,, will make some change which will
depiive them cf their jisfc du=sand most earnest
desires for its welfare. Nothicg will be done
before next Annual Meeting. The question
has already pa^8ed a District Meeting, and this
will bring the question up to tbe meeting of
1882 for consideration. We do not feel to do
anything looking towards consolidation, be-
lieving Annual Meeting should take the initi-
ative, and control its religious papers. In the
meantime the Work will movj oa as u?ual,
preaching the Gospel, and defending the church
against all heresies. Let all hands work for
Jesus !
OUR REFLECTOR.
CONSOLIDATION.
THE Brethren at Work has given space to
the expression of sentiments for and
against uniting the papers published by
Brethren, so as to have but one paper. It did
not deem it necessary to publish all letters re-
ceived upon this subject. The majority receiv-
ed, were opposed to giving up the B. at W.
So tar as the B. at W., is concerned it moves
along as if consolidation had never been
mentioned. It has a mission to perform, and
cannotjtip itsig^reisive and dsfjunye wjf'iin
behalf of Christianity for things less important.
Oar readers and workers need not cease their
diligence and attirity through fear that the ,
— I wonder if it would not be well to make
an explanation about Bro. Stein's mental con-
dition when he left? The good man was in
possession of a master mind that had few-
eqia's, but much labor oubi;ies3 caused him to
lose his mental equilibrium, — a fact yet un-
known to the public. It is very kind in Mr.
Blaine to institute iuqairies for Bro. Stein.
— Bro. Z lUers' poetry this week , is an im-
provement over that of last Such poetic com-
positions, would be a credit to the most gifted
poet. I regret that it was so short. It is a
beautiful narrative of brother ZDllers' life on
ihe ocean.
■ — The first sentence in Bro. Balsbaugh's
"Mystery of Mysteries" is considerable below
his dignified and pure style of writing. His
article will be generally understood by those
who read it. The question of right living is
not generally sufficiently explained when writ-
ten or preached on. Denouncing an evil is
not generally the proper course; it is best to
explaiu in detail in order to bring about the
proper reformation. Tell the people what to
do, how to live, what to eat and how to manage
and the desired change will take place much
sooner. Then I believe perple can go to an
extreme in this hygiene business as well as
anything else. There is a medium ground
that is safe and reasonable for all. My method
is to eat what I thi.ik is gSad for my system,
at all times. It would be best to dispense with
tea and coSee and use heated milk instead.
Pork, when used at al:, should be £aten spar-
ingly. Beef and mutton are far better. Pa-
rents should teach their children to use no to-
bacco and set them a good example in that re-
spect also.
— B. F. KittiBger's "Prospective Life T'O:-
minated" is too sad to require comment. In
every part of life we are subject to danger, hence
the importance of always being prepared to
take our departure. "
— Bro. Eshelman's "Pleasant Yisit" reminds
me of my former field of labor in Southern 111., |. Christian graces are like
especially in the vicinity of Cerro Gordo, where J brightest in the dark.
members are always so kind toward those who
visit them. It has long been my desire to re-
visit those fields of labor. BfO. E. spias out
his article JQst enough to make it interesting.
I think it is an improvement over former notes
of travel. Hope others will enjoy and proSc
by the well-meant "pinch "
—Bro. Eby's "Inconsistency"' is a subject
that the Brotherhood should have considered
long ago. Circumstances may yet drive her to
it. Brethren may be allowed to enter the
pr'mting business the same as any other lawful
basiness; but when it comes to c'auroh papers
they should be authorizid and run solely by
authority of the church. If church-papers are
good things let the Annual Meeting tak' charge
of them the same as she authoriz-s men to
preach, and if not good then put a sbop to the
whole business. A church paper would be
good for the cause. It seems there are so
many who have their fears; they think there is
danger of A. M , controlling. And thus they
reason until papers bring on them, troubles
much greater than any that will likely ever
grow out of properly conducted church-napers.
Lst the A. M., have a good church-paper, ap-
point the editors, and say how the paper shall
be conducted, and I and thousands of others
will be ready readers. So far as prcfits and
proceeds are concerned that will be a very
easy matter to dispose of. I am decidedly in
favor ot the church taking hold of every
good work of the kind and maintaining it.
— Those who will try the puzzle presented
by Bro. John S. Saunders will soon learn how
poor they are at guessing. It may teach some
good lessons.
— That illustration on the Bible Class page
will forcibly remind the aged of olden times
when they quietly attended meeting and en-
joyed the services in a plainly constructed
house in the woods. Having been raised on
the frontier among hum'ole people, whose
habits and company we still love, our soul he-
comes stirred when looking at such scenes.
— I am very much pleased with Bro. Daniel
Hay's article which came in j^st at the eleventh
hour. . If his suggestions were heeded, there
would be less trouble among our people. Coun-
cils would be daly respected by members of the
body; for without them no organized body
will exist. Even those who oppose counsels
will give counsels to others; thus violating the
very principlrs they teach. They also con-
sult together and never once think to call their
conclusions the "opinions of uninspired men."
— Thirty-three baptisms are recorded in this
No., which added to the 203 of last week makes
239 since I have commenced "Oar Reflector." —
J. H 3I00RE.
■tars, thoy shine
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THE BRETHRElSr A.T IVORK.
For the Erethren at Work,
A FEW QUESTIONS.
BY ENOCH EBT.
FOR thought and response, intended especi-
ally for those of our brethren who ignore
the work of the General Conference, and teach
others that it is only the work of man, and her
decisions the traditions of the elders; that the
Gospel alone is sufficient to govern the church
in all points without any ecclesiastical inter-
pretatioi?. In view of this fact, we solicit an
honest and prayerful solution of the follow-
ing questions.
1. Did the brethren in Conference ever pre-
tend to make a law beside the Gospel to govern
the church, or does Conference only give her
interpretations of the letter and spirit of the
law already made by the Savior?
2. Did she not always acknowledge the
Gospel to be all-sufficient for salvation and
and church government when properly inter-
preted ?
3. Did the brethren at our Annual Confer-
ence ever make a decision or give an advice
that whfn lived up to would violate any princi-
ple of the Gospel?
4. Did she ever make a decision that was
not ui harmony with the spirit of the Gospel,
that she would not subsequently change or
repeal, if it could be shown that it was not
Scriptural or that a good majority thought
that it would not result in the most possible
good?
5. Did she ever prohibit a free delegation
from any part of the Brotherhood to her
councils, and liberty of speech in her Confer-
ence?
6. Is there anything in the decision of A.
M,, in general, that would show a lack of uni-
formity in deliberation, purpose, or spirit, in
the past century, when applied to the customs
and habits of the age in which they were made
and the circamsbancjs surrounding them?
7. If the entire Brotherhood would have
heeded the decisions and advices of the A. M.,
and all worked in harmony with her councils
would they not have fulfilled all the require-
ments of the Gospel; and would there be one
schism in the church to-day?
8. Is Solomon correct when he eays,
"Where no counsel is, the people fail; but in
the multitude of counselors there is safety"? —
Prov. 11-14. Again Prov. 15-22. "Without
counsel, purposes are disappointed; but in the
multitude of counselors they are established."
duties and influenoe, and saying nothing of
those of the father.
Well, the facts are, the little fellow tries to
imitate father's walk, talk and manner of do-
ing everything he does. If, after a while, his
mother says, '"Do not go to the grocery or
saloon to spend your evenings! The surround-
ings are not good there,'' the son reasons,
"What does mother know about that! they are
good enough for father, and why not for me?"
When she tries to persuade him not to chew
or smoke, he reasons, "Father does and I want
to do like father."
Come, be not one-sided, it is the duty of both
fathers and mothers to set the best possible
examples before their children, which is that
of a Christian life. Oar living is ior eternity.
Morality alone won't do! "Except a man be
born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter
the kingdom of God. J no. 6: 6.
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE.
ABOUT a month ago, one night, in a rail
road depot, there was a little com-
pany waiting for the train, some brethren and
sisters, and others. While seated there, a
number ot young men came in, and all of them
smoking tobacco. One brother said to them,
"Young men, for the sake of the ladies, could
you not go out to smoke?"
Out the young men went!
But no sooner were they gone until two of
the sisters got out their fiithy pipes and filled
the room full of the filthy smoke.
Now how do you think the brother felt by
this time; after he had told these young men
to go out to smoke "for the sake of the ladies?"
He felt ashamed, of course!
How does it look for sisters to sit in depots
with their caps on and the filthy pipe in their
mouth, filling the house so fall of smoke that
people have to go out to get breath? Does it
look Christ-like? Uncle John.
[Well, "Uncle John," it looks awful bad to
see members smoke. Plain garments and to-
bacco smoke are as opposed to each other in
principles as plain clothes and drunkenness.
Smoke consumes all the li^:ht that shines out
through plain dress. There is nothing Christ-
like about a tobacco-pipe or cigar. We pray
our beloved brethren and sisters to will to put
them away, and then to will to keep them away
and all will be well in that direction. Will
they do so, by God's grace? — Ed.]
As a board, believing that the missionary
enterprise originated in the eternal purpose of
God, prompted by infinite love, (John 3, 46,)
we most earnestly solicit the eo-operetion of
all the housekeepers, of churches and also the
individual members, in pushing forward the
injunctions of Matthew 28: 19, 20, Luke 24: 45,
47. Jesus Chvist not only came into the
world to save sinners by offering himself a
as a missionary; but instructed suitable men
to aid him in the great work, and through them
has committed the work to us.
Therefore, as the Lord prospers, we hope all
our brethren may feel it an imperative duty
resting upon them to aid and assist in the
work, that our cause may be heard, Zion
built up and churches organized throughout
the State. This we believe to be the great ob-
ject in view and it can be accomplished only
by concerted action, and to this end let us all,
beloved brethren, labor and pray.
All contributions should be forwarded to
Isaac H. Bashor, Treas., Peabody, Marion Co.,
Kansas, who will receipt for all money received.
Calls may be made by addressing any mem-
ber of the Board, viz:
George Myers, Wade, Miami Co., Kansas;
A. J. Hixcn, Montana, Labette Co., Kansas;
Daniel Harader, Little Dutch, Cowly Co., Kan.
George W. Thomas, Peabody, Marion county
Kansas.
But three churchss have, thus far, contribut-
ed to the treasurer. We hope the churches
will all do their part in this noble work ; and
indeed the success of this scheme depends on
what the Brethren do in the matter of money.
Fraternally,
Geo. W. Thomas.
Beg. J. B. Brumbaugh writea up Mount
Morris College in Primitive Christian, in a
very lair and candid manner. Of the B. at W.,
he says :
We also visited tlie Bketbken at Woek ofBce and found
our Brother Eslielman at his post. Wa had a very
pleasant interview relative to our "work and the best
method of making it, under the blessing of God, an aux-
iliary to the church in promoting the truth. This should
be the central object of all our publishers, and we hope
that none of us may become so wrapt up in our selfish
interests as to lose sight of it.
Thank you, brother John, here is our hand
tr the Primitive to help make eur papers pro-
moters of truth. God will help us to do this.
Trust in the Lord.
Tor the Brethren ot WorS.
CHIPS I'ROM THE WORK-HOUSE.
BY DANIEL TANIMAN.
IMPORTANT and responsible as are the
duties of the mother; those of the father
are no less so. Perhaps nine-tenths of the
articles written on this subject, are one-sided;
because pressing the importance of the mother's
FIELD WORK.
THE Mission board met May 14th and
partly arranged their work. Elder George
Myers was appointed Corresponding Secretary,
and all calls should be made formally through
him. The work, if incurred in by the churches
will be actively commenced about the first of
November, prosecuted through the fall and
winter months, or at least so long as means are
famished to meet actual expenses.
A Cheistlan should behave respectfully to
all, giving honor to whom honor is due, and
be constantly aiming at "whatsoever things
are lovely and of good report."
The richest colored man in Georgia is said
to be Henry Todd of Darien, worth some
$100,000. When a youth his master died and
left him his freedom as a reward tor his fidelity.
The family kept him as overseer at a handsome
salary. He has a family of children well edu-
cated and he is highly respected.
THE BRETHREN ^T "V^ORK-
699
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J. S. MOHLEK,
Editor.
All communicationB for this department, sucli as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Why do the brethren not salute each other with
the Holy Kiss in towns? Elias Harnish.
If man has a natural immortality, why do the
Scriptures teach, (1. Tim. 6: 16)." The Lord ouly
hath it?" "The soul that sinneth, it shall die."
Ez. 18 : 4, 20. Immortality cannot die, and many
other Scriptures of like import, and Paul seem to
imply, that it ia to be put on at the resurrection.
1. Cor. 15:53. The word immortal occurs only
once in all of the tcriptures, and then it is applied
to God. l.Tim.l: i7. A. B. C.
For Iho Brothron at Work .
QUERY ANSWERED.
1. "Which Is the most injurious to the body, a
Christian women wearing a plain hat; or a Chris-
tian man using tobacco to a great extent ?"
IN the first place we notice that the querist
selects a very <noderate case for the sister,
and an extreme case for the brother. This is
hardly fair. All admit that to use tobacco im-
moderately is iE.i'Tious to the body and is a
filthy habit besiduH.
The wearing of a plain hat by a sister may
not be specially irjarioua to the body, but it
may become injutious to the soul, from the
fact, that a s ep from a plain VoniKt
to a plim b.i- may only be the first
step down the lacder that leads to excPssiTe
pride and vanity. Were the church sure that
the wearing of p' -da hats would be adhered to,
by the sisters, ait ist the ever changing fash-
ions of the day, v ihaps the church would say
bat little against :t. But it is the first step in
3 doubtful directi ;i, that is, the dangerous one
The first temptat'on, the first dram, the first
oath, are the dangerous ones. Equally so with
hats.
2. Are not men'fi hats that the brethren wear,
as much of the world as a plain hat for the sis-
ter."
Ever since my knowledge of the Brethren,
they have worn hats of some kind; and the
kind of hats they now near, are very similar to
the ones some years ago, and are not after the
style of the worl<! ; otherwise they would wear
regular "plug hat«."
3. What authority has the church to turn out a
Bister for wearing a plain hat ? Please give me
Bible-proof for this last question."
A Sister.
The church haa full autority to regulate its
own internal affairs, and to adopt such rules as
she may deem necessary for her safety and
prosperity. Unless the church possesses pow-
er to retain its purity intact, and to govern
herself, and perpetuate the integrity of her
doctrine, what is her organization worth?
Simply nothing. That the church has this
power, we refer the reader to Matt. 18: 17,
'■ But if he neglect to hear the church, let him
be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican."
Again, " tf^hatsocTcr ye shall bind on earth,
shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever ye
shall loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven."
Matt. 18: 18.
The objector will say, that the Scriptural ref-
erence above, has only allusion to individual
trespasses, and does not reach the point in the
query. To this it mi^ht be answered that cas-
es of transgression occur for which we have
no direct Scriptural testimony to jadge the
case, yet it is clear that such transgressors can-
not remain in the church without damaging
its purity, and impeding its prosperity.
For example, the Gospel does not say in so
many words, " Thou -halt not gamble, thou
shalt not dance, fhou shalt not horse-race;"
yet, if a member of the church would persist
in gambling, dancing, or horse racing, would
not the church ba under the necessity of ex-
pelling such a member, notwithstanding the
absence of d>act Scripture testimony against
such practices? Ceitainly.
Thus we might go on and enumerate a large
number of similar cases.
For the mere wearing of a plain hat by a sis-
ter, did no ether consequences follow, the prob-
ability is, that the church would not expel a
sister. Were the church assured that in the
allowance of wearing plain hats by the sisters,
they would continue to wear plain hats for 999
years, and want nothing but plain hats, the
probability is, there would be little opposition
to them.
The mere wearing of a hat by a sister, is a
small matter within itself, yet it might be the
opening wedge for disastrous consequences to
follow. A crevice in a mill-dam is a small mat-
ter of itself, but if left open, the crevice will
soon wear into a wide gap, and perhaps tear
the whole dam away, and destroy the mill be-
sides.
It is thus with the church. She needs to be
well fenced in to stand the pressure of the
world, and the powers of darkness, and if there
ba a slight openiEg, the enemy is ever ready to
take advantage and shoot nis fiery darts
through to the sore wounding of the church,
as well as individuals.
We must abruptly close this answer. Much
more might be written, showing the relation
between individual liberty and church authori-
ty, on which subject we would write some art-
icles, if we had time. j. s. ii.
THE SEVEN SPIRITS.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Revelations? C. D.H.
THE seven Spirits form the one great Spirit
of the Almighty in the accomplishment of
the great work performed in his creation, and
dealings with mankind in the redemption of
the purchased possession, brought to light
through the covenant of grace, sealed by the
blood of Jeans Christ, and made manifest to
his people through the operation of the Holy
Spirit.
In Rev. 4: 5, we read of the seven Spirits of
God under the symbol of lamps of fire. In
Rev. 5: 6 of the Lamb having seven horns and
seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God,
sent forth into all the earth.
First in order we mention the Spirit of Grace.
Heb. 10: 29, — the moving spirit in the mani-
festation of God's love to the world in sending
his only begotten Son as the Savior of His peo-
ple. It is also the uniting link that binds them
in the bonds of favor and love.
Second, the Spirit of Truth, John 14: IT,
and the Spirit of Prophecy, seems to be one
and the same spirit in making manifest the
Word of Truth; for in declaring the truth we
testify of the Word of Jesus, and the testi-
mony of Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy. Rev.
12: 10.
Third. The Spirit of Life, Rev. 11: 11, by
which we live in God and his Son, and they in
us, and the Spirit of Meekness are no doubt
one; for a life in Christ begets in his followers
a meekness charactsristie of himself.
Fourth, the Spirit of Adoption, Rom. 8: 15,
and the Spirit of Promise," Eph. 11: 13, seem
also to form one Spirit; for upon the reception,
we are sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise.
Fifth, the Spirit of Wisdom, Eph. 1: 17, and
the Spirit of Knowledge, Is. 11: 2, also seem to
be the sa:iie, being derived from the same word
in the original. (See Young's Concordance of
the Bible.) This is the Spirit by which the
servants of God are endued with wisdom, pow-
er and knowledge from on high.
Sixth, the Spirit of Glory, 1 Peter i: li, is
the spirit by which God glorified the Son, and
the Son the Father. Also his people glorify
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, for his good-
ness to the children of men.
Seventh, the Spirit of Judgment, and the
Spirit of Burning, Is. 4: 4, and 28: 6 are likely
the same, whereby a just judgment will be ren-
dered by the All-wise Being at the last day; al-
so the guide of the saints in things pertaiqing
to this life, and that which is to coma, whereby
they are enabled to judge among themselves,
without resorting to those outside the house-
hold of faith.
We do not say that this division of God's
Word is wholly correct, but we submit it, that
others may bring out the whole truth, as it is
in Jesus. M. Metees.
Pleastjbe is to mankind what the son is to
the flowers ;^f moderately enjoyed, it beautifies,
it refreshes and it improves, — if immoderately,
it withers, it deteriorates and destroys.
Mast persons when they find themselves in.
danger of shipwreck in the voyage of life,
throw their darling vices overboard, as other
mariners do their treasures, only to fish them
up again after the storm is over.
Action is the universal law of animal life.
There is not a living thing, whether insect, or
bird, or beast, that will not pine and fall
away, and perish, under bodily restraint.
Man is no exception to the world-wide ordi-
nance.
YOO
THE BEETHHEN ^T "WOilB:.
§mxt^wnimtL
Eelating' to Brotlier Stein.
Having written to American Consul at Vien-
na, we received tlie following in reply:
No. 2102. U. S. CoNStTLATE-GENEBAL, 1
ViEiWA, Oct. 20th, '81. ]
M. M. ESHELMAN, Esq.,
Editor ''Brethren at Worr :—
Mt. Morris, 111.,
Sie:—
In reply to your favor of 29tli ult.,
relative to J. W. Stein, I beg to inform you
that nothing of his wtiereabouts is known at this
offijB. Oae of the clerks believes to remember
speaking with him relative to a passport, but
nothing farther. Should he have gone to Con-
stantinople there should be no uneasiness
about him because of a slight delay in the re-
ceipt of letters, as in that country the posts
are notoriously unreliable.
I am, Sir, your Obedient Servant,
James Rilei Weavee,
Consul-General.
U. S. Consulate- Geiteeal, )
Constantinople, Oct. 13, '81. [
D. L. MiLLEE,
Mt. Morris, 111.,
Deab Sie: —
I have received yours of the
24th ult. respecting the President of Mt. Mor-
ris College, and greatly regret that I am una-
ble to give you any information about him.
No such person, so far as I am aware, has pass-
ed through here since July last, but many
Americans come and leave without my hear-
ing of them. I shall however make inquiries,
and if I obtain any information that is likely
to interest you, shall immediately communi-
cate it to you. Believe me. Dear Sir,
Very Truly Yours,
G. H. Heaf,
Consul-General.
District flleetiiig of Southern Blissouri.
Giving- to the Lord.
The delegates representing the churches of
Southern Missouri met with the Mineral
Creek church, Johnson Co., on Thursday, Oct.
30th. The churches were well represented,
and a more pleasant and enjoyable meeting we
never attended. All queries were disposed of
the first day in a pleasant and Christian-like
manner. Not one unkind word was spoken.
The Southern District of Missouri seems to
be more fully determined than ever to main-
tain the ancient land- marks of the church so
plainly set forth in the Gospel. We neyer saw
more of a oneness of sentiment than was main-
taiued at our late District Meeting. We think
those that seek to create discord and division
will find little sympathy in the Southern Dis-
trict of Missouri. But we cheerfully invite
all thcs3 that are seeking the peace, unity, and
prosperity of the general Brotherhood to come
and help us to build up the Master's cause in
this western country. God bless his faithful
children everywhere. S. Click.
Sad News.
Brother William Parven, aged about sixty-
five years, who has always been considered a
faithful and active member of the Mill Creek
church, Adams county, 111., on the 26 ih of Oc-
tober, after being missed a little while, was
found by his wife in the barn suspended by a
rope to the rafters and lifp extinct. What
prompted him to commit the rash act, cannot
be accounted for other than temporal insanity,
having been afflicted more or less all Summer.
J. F. Neher.
A Visit to Miami Valley, Oliio.
Our Orphans' Home is now nearly ready for
business, and as it will hardly be self-support-
ing I will suggest a plan of additional su pport.
I determined last Spring that I would devote
the proceeds of one acre of corn to the Home.
Now when the corn is gathered, (whether much
or little) it will be sold and the money paid
over to the Trustees or Treasurer of the Home.
Now my plan is this: Lat every brother who
owns land donate one acre more or less of
wheat, corn, oats, hay, or '.vhatever crop he
thinks best; if he is a renter, let him deter-
mine according to his ability his share of the
proceeds of an acre, more or less ; if he is a
mechanic, let him give a per cent, of a certain
job; if a day laborer, a day's wages. If this
plan could be carried out it would yield a suf-
ficient income for the support of the Home,
insuring its success beyond doubt, hardly any
one would feel any loss by thus giving. Re-
member the good Book says, "It is more bless-
ed to give than to receive," and I know it is
true, for that Book cannot lie. Again, "He
that giveth to the poor, lendeth to the Lord."
John Meizgeb.
Cerro Gordo, III, Nov, 4th.
Left home Oct. 26th, to attend a number of
Feasts in Miami Valley. At Tippecanoe we
were kindly met by Bro. 0. F. Yount, and by
him cMveyed to Donald's Creek, where the
first Feast was held on the 27th. As the with-
drawing element had taken about ninety from
this congregation, the attendance of the mem-
bers was less than on former occasions; yet
their commodious house was well filled, more
being in attendance than could be conveniently
accommodated. We were gratified to feel with
others that we not only had a feast, but a love-
feast together with the saints at Donald's
Creek. Brother Joseph Kauffman and brother
- — r- Frania are the elders here.
On the 29th and 30th we met with the
Brethren at Philipsburg. This meeting was
largely attended, and everything connected
with the meeting assumed the appearance of
order and system. It was here that John
Hershey called the first elder's meeting when
on a visit to the valley two years ago, yet the
withdrawing element was small — sixteen I be-
lieve. Brethren David Murray and Abraham
Dedrick are the elders here.
On Lord's Day evening we preached to an
interesting congregation, in what is known as
Nead's Upper housa. It was in this congrega-
tion we spent a number of Winters teaehing
school in our young days. Were made to feel
sad in finding a number of those for whom we
felt such a warm attachment, had withdrawn
from the church. But few of the element
withdrawn were present at the meeting. Oa
the first of November we attended their Feast
at their lower house. This church, up to the
division, has been in a happy and prosperous
condition. They report twenty-six additions
during the Summer. Abraham Flory was
father Nead's successor there in the eldership.
How he could leave such an humble, plain,
peacefnl, and prosperous body, and thus tear
down the work that God has blessed him in
building up; separating husband and wife, pa-
rents and children, producing the woeful fruits
of strife, variance and division, we despair in.
explaining to the reader.
On the 3rd, the appointment was with the
Brethren at Lost Creek. E der H. Davy is in
charge here. Their troubles haye greatly re-
duced their numerical strength; yet as there
were quite a number from adjoining churches;
the meeting pissed off pleasantly, all seeming
to enjoy the occasion. In the evening the house
wss filled with quiet, anxious listeners.
We spent the night with brother Davy; took
occasion to consult him upon some questions
now before the brotherhood. His wide experi-
ence and keen memory enabled us to do so
with profit.
There were a number of Feasts following,
but our future engagements compelled us to
take leave of the brethren and sisters at this
meeting.
While we found the churches in an unhappy
condition occasioned by the division, we were
glad to find them seemingly driven closer to-
gether by their troubles. The feeling seemed
warm, and their love mutual.
We remember that those brethren who have
withdraw! used tocriticis-i brethren for coax-
ing or persuading people to join the church.
No doubt they had some occasion to do so, but
we were surprised to learn of their active ef-
forts in proselyting, visiting and revisiting the
neutral element; and in some instances repre-
senting the extreme views of some brethren as
being the principles of the church. In a num-
ber of instances they invited all that were go-
ing with them, to rise to their feet, and repeat-
ed the invitation in regular modern reyival
style. As many that leave are returning, the
ex3ct number cannot be sta'ed.
I. J. Rosenbeegbr.
Gilboa, Ohio, Nov. 5th,
Southern Mission of Indiana.
On Nov. 2nd, Bro. Hirira Branson and I
started far the Southern Mission-field. Met at
Anderson, Ind., boarded the morning train for
Indianapolis, but on approaching the city were
detained a while, by a wreak which had occur-
red some time previously, on our track, on ac-
count of which we failed to connect with eith-
er the Jeffersonville or Vincenncs road and
were compelled to wait until 6: 10 P. M., on
the J. M. & 1. road. Reached Shoals in Mar-
tin county at 2: 80 A. M. Were directed to
Bro. David Norcrosp,' who was teaching school
near by, who accompanied us to his home.
Soon after, brother Henry Tranter arrived at
brother Norcross' home, ready and willing to
convey us to the point directed by the Mission
Board, namely. Pike county, where we arrived
on Friday the 4th, late in the afternoon. As
no appointment was published for that eve-
THE BKETHSKN" ^T TTORK.
ning, it pas suggested that we have meeting.
That eyeniDg a few of the neighbors assem-
bled. This was our first meeting. We will re-
port from time to time.
Lewis W. Tbetee.
From T. C. Wood. -On the 29th and
30th mst , I had the pleasure of meeting with
the Brethren of Botetourt county, and attend-
ed the love-feast ^t Valley church. Am hap-
py to say that all passed ojBf in harmony and
love. One was received into the fold by bap-
tism Oa the second Sunday we will have
preaching in the city of Lynchburg. This
Will be the firpt meeting ever held in this
city by the Brethren. May the Lord be with
us m our labors. Harvest is plentiful and la-
bo/trs are few; couie, Brethren, and help us in
our work. I try tv preach every Sunday in the
month; still there are more applications for
preaching. . . .1 expect soon to move to Pittsyl-
vania county, where I am in hopes of doing
more good, as the cause still moves onward,
and the church is building up.—LmcMurq,
Va, Nov. 2nd. ^
701
From John A. Studebaker.— We had a
pleasant Love&a^t. Some of our members
went from here to the Wilson county Feast
with the intention of bringing the tent along
back with them, but as they filled to get it at
their Love-feast, we also had to do tathout it
We then erected a shod at the house of our
young minister, L^e Pottinger, where we held
our Feast.... At the opening exercises of our
meeting, our dear old eldar Metz, in his re-
marks while examining our rude shed said,
his mind was carried back to the children
of Israel— that wherever they erected an altar
to the Lord, no matter how rude it was, the
the Lord would bless them. . . .Next mornin<^
met for worship. As it had rained some dur-
ing the night, we concluded to move our
10 o'clock meeting to the aehool-house near by.
.... Of lata we have been having a great deal"
of rain and high waters. Wheat fields are
looking nice and greea. Everything is taking
a second growth. ... I shall give the readers of
the B. AT W. an account of the wonderful
springs that have lately been discovered in the
county south of this, called the Chataqua
Springs.— SreKoZa, Elk Co., Kan , Oct. 23
18 the use of haying any church meeting to do
business in the church ? Brethren and sisters,
let us all be careful how we work; let us not
take in members carelessly lest we bring troub-
le into the church.... We want members to
come to this country and settle among us; but
we want you to live up to the general order of
the Brotherhood, and we will get along well
together. ... On the 15th, we held a little Com-
munion; fifteen members communed. Brother
Ives, from Kansas, was with us: had a good
Feast; the members were much built up....
There is a nice field open here, and many calls
for meeting .... Was at a Love-fdast in Wood
River congregation o^ the Slat, 23nd, and 23rd
of Oct. Bro. S. Forney is elder. There were
two additions by baptism and one by letter.
Had an enjoyable Wesai.— Juniata, Adams Co.,
Neb., Oct. 30th.
our gladness we are made sorry this morning
to learn that the small pox has been sown
broadcast m our neighborhood. Thirteen eases
in Bristol and one ih Vistula; and it is said
about one hundred and seventy-five have been
exposed. Schools and meetings of all kinds
are stopped.— Fwi!!(?a, Ind., Nov. 7lh.
From D. Bechtelheimer.-The members
(eight m number) living in this county ap-
pointed a church meeting on the 12th inst ,
for the purpose of organizing. We call our
congregation Juniata church. We unanimous-
ly agreed to'live up to the general order of the
Brotherhocd, and to the counsels of the Annu-
al Meeting as near as we could; and we also
agreed that all that have not handed in their
letter will have to promise the same, or we
won't receive their letter or hold them in fel-
lowship with us, and also all that move in, will
have to promise the same; as we have seen so
much trouble about what is called the fast and
slow element we want to cut this ofi', if we
possibly can, and come to a union upon the
principles of the general order of the Brother-
hood; for if we are willing to let.Annual Meet-
ing settle difficulties and decide what is right
and wrong, and then pay no regard to it, what j
From John Metzger.-^I left my home at
Carro Gordo Oct. 28fch, for Clinton Co., Ind.,
where I formerly had my home. Met my
grandson at Lafayette, and came to my son
John W. Metzger's the same evening. Next
day they had their Communion mesting; had
one of the best meetings I saw at that place
for many years. Many members communed;
large crowd of 5p3ctator8; ordar very good.
Felt very sorry that some had left the church.
The church is mere united at this time than
she was for many years. At a convenient time
I stated to the meeting we would take it 33 a
favor if the members would a?sist ns a little in
raising funds to pay for a hail in St. Louis to
preach in. It seemed the feelings of the mem-
bers were touched. Brother Billheimsr said:
'•See what can be done." They soon had
$18.30... •.Left Clinton county the olat for
Carroll county. Met wibk the brethren and
sisters in the Bashalor Ran church, Nov. 1st.,
the time set for their Communion. Their
meeting was well attended. Many members
communed; crowd of spectators very large;
order very good. Well supplied with ministe-
rial aid. The church seemed to be in union,
and love prevailed among them. I also made a
stafcrmsnt 1 3 ihe meeting about the mission|in
St. Louis, that we would take it as a favor if
they would assist us in paying for a hall to
preach in. They soon raised $21.00. May the
Lord bless this church for their luve to the
poor that they can have the Gospel preached.—
Cerro Gordo, III., Nov. 8th.
From Charlotte T. Bond.— We had our
Communion on the 12th of October. Had a
very erjjyable feast of love; all present seemed
in fellowship and uaion. There were very few
of those that have left us there. Many from
the atijoining church, s were with us. Had
good preaching. We have much to thank the
Giver of every good gift; for when wo consider
what the true followers of Jesus have had to
endure for his sake we are greatly blessed, and
we fear we are not thankful encugh for our
privileges and blesaiiigs we are permitted to
erijoy. Then as we enter upon another year
of duty, let us deternjine to be more zealous,
more faithful in our duty than we have been
before, pressing forward in our high calling as
sons and daughters of the Most High.— ^rca-
num, Ohio.
From A. A. Wise.— Laft homa the 4th of
November for the Love-feast at Yellow Creek
church. Arrived there just in time to see five
precious souls being led down in the stream
and buried in baptism. Their large and com-
modious church was filled to its utmost capac-
ity. The meeting was one of good order, and
long to be remembered. The ministerial force
was large. Elder W. R. Deeter officiated.
Met again the next morning. Held an elec-
tion for two deacons; the lot fell on brethren
Samuel Steiner and Henry Hoke Public
worship in the evening; preaching by W. R.
Deeter. Subject, "I am the way." Met the
next morning for worship again. After meet-
ing we turned our faces homeward. Such
meetingslike these we eijiy; they encourage
us on our way heavenward; but while yet in
From D. F. Stouffer.- 1 am making a so-
journ in Frederick City, Md, mating ^my
home at Dr. P. D. Fabrney's, an active and
zealous brother in the church of the Brethren.
Am attending meetings conducted by Bro. J.
M.Mohler, of Mffln county, Pa, who com-
menced a sereis of meetings on the ith, to be
continued for some time. Frederick City has a
population of about 9,000 inhatitants. In this
great number there are about seventeen mem-
bers of the Brethren's church. Small number,
think yoii; but one more will be added on
Wednesday, and we hope before the close of
the meetings, (and have cjuse to believe), a
number of others will come This morning
Bro. Mohler, the Dr. and myself visited the
jsil, being anxious to sea a young man who is
to be executed on Friday, 11th, for murder,
but were disappointed, as the sheriff informed
us that he declined seeing any one; but were
permitted to see the scaft'old, which is partly
erected, from which the soul of P. Munshour
will take it everiasting flight to the world, from
whence no traveler ever returns. And from
the information we could gather, he is very
impenitent and utterly unprepared to meet the
solemn issue. We placed ourselves under the
trap-door which is assigned to send Munshour
to eternity, and while there thought of the
words of the good Book: "Lust when conceiv-
ed brings forth sin; sin when it is finished
brings forth death." 1 am glad to hear from
you, and also to hear the glad tidings from the
different churches and the ingathering of souls.
We are moving along in our congregation
slowly, but thank the Lord, peacefully. — Fred-
erick Citi/, Md , Nov. 7th.
The Brethren of the Home Mirror have
gotten up a neat Book-mark suited forHolliday
presents to parents, children, brothers, sisters,
friends, lovers, and for Sunday-school or day-
school teachers to their scholars. Just the
thing. They are of fiae silk with appropriate
words thereon, also your name on as you may
order. Address, Home Mirror, Longmont, Colo.
70'^
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f altfe Md %m\num.
8. T. BOSBEBMAN,
EDITOE.
" AH oommanications for IhiB departmeBt Bkould be ad-
dKBsed to 8. T. BoaBerman, Dunkirk, Hardm CcOhio.
vine power within. I£ ye walk in the spirit,
ye shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.
. * ■♦ »- ■
BEER A TEMPERANCE DRINK.
BY HON. NBAL DOW.
From the Lawa of Life.
THE BEAUTY OF CLEANLINESS.
BY ABBIB MILLS.
WHEN a child, the charmiiig smell and
dainty look of a clean apron gave a feel-
ing of added self-respect, and when the privi-
lege of wearing a white collar was granted, 1
■felt that I had made great advances towards
beint' as nice as the "school-ma'am."
But the moBt cleanly find that they must en-
counter a great deal of dirt in one shape or an-
other. Indeed, the annoyances seem to be aU
on their side, for the unclean feel little antago-
nism to the mire. We rejoice with that Brook-
lyn D D. over the fact that two-thirds of our
elobe is covered with water, so that there need
be no fears concerning the failure of the means
of cleansing.
God has made ample provision for the purifi-
cation of both soul and body. Outside cleans-
ing is not sufficient, there must be a work
within, the results of which shall be felt and
seen. But where the Holy Ghost enters and
purifies the heart, it seems doubly fitting that
the body should be clean also. And saying
this, we are reminded that some people manage
to look as sweet as a pink, who do not suggest
that flower to the olfactories at all. The sense
of di'jointedness between a washed heart and
a mouth filled with tobacco is too glaring, for
the moit superficial, it would seem, to pass un-
noticed. Miny persons have mouths quite as
offensive to the sense of smell as these poison
consumers, from a lack of intimacy with the
tooth-brush or acquaintance with the dentist,
or from failure to keep the stomach sweet by
the introduction of proper food only at proper
times.
What volumes of praiseful incense would as-
cend to the Siver of every good gift from all
praiseful hearts, if they were but enshrined m
active, healthful bodies. The spirit m harmo-
ny with God may so^ssert its supremacy, that
praise may leap from the lips when the bcdy is
full of aches; but it is a great deal easier to
sing doxologies when the Wool circulates free-
ly and is of good quality, than when indiges-
tion sits like a hwpY at the gate, f jectmg pois-
onous effluvia into the nutritive element.
A little gospel light reaching a dirty street
urchin sends him in search of water and a
comb; why then should not one who claims the
spotless Son of God as an elder brother, study
i.o know what will render the outer man a fit
habitation of the spirit? "Cleanse yourselves
from all filthiness of the flesh" was well added
to the injunction to be pare in spirit. This
flesh filthiness is more than skm deep, and it
some persons could turn themselves in?ide out
while in the bath-room, it might be beneficial.
There are, however, influences within the reach
of all that would prove as effectual m remov-
ing every hindrance to the outworkings of Di-
A GREAT many respectable people, some of
them friends of temperance in their way,
insist that the adoption of beer in this country
in its various forms as a common beverage,
would be a help to the temperance cause.
Some prominent pulpils speak out boldly and
and decidedly in this way. Une of them in
New York, a very prominent one, not long
ago insisted that no one was fit to be a worker
in the temperance cause, "unless he knows the
the difference between fiery liquors and mild
beer;" indulging in the latter and in k.ndied
tipples, while eschewing the former.
The brewing Luants? in this country is com-
paratively of recent origin, but it has already
reached immense proportions, and .s growing
rapidly in every part of the Northern States,
except in Maine and Kansas, where ^t" forbid-
den by law, and has been suppressed by the
strong hand. This trade is enormously proHt-
able; more so than any other business in this
country. As Dr. Johnson puts it, it has the
power of "producing wealth beyond the dreams
of avarice." The brewers hold a "congress aii-
nually, to consider the "interests of the trade,
and at all of them they lay special stress upon
the assertion that beer is a temperance drink,
and that brewers are great workers m the tem-
perance cause.
I have been surprised to hear intelligent
men, insisting upon what they say is the prov-
erbial temperance of the people in beer-drink-
ing countries, and that indulgence in beer is
really a good thing. They forget, or perhaps
they do not know, that drink taken properly,
is merely a help to digestion, that for this pur-
pose only a small quantity is required, and that
all beyoad this, even of water, is an interrup-
tion of the process of digestion, and therefore
a mischief. ' , ■ i.
It is not true that the people of beer-irink-
ing countries are temperate; the exact opposite
is the fact. England is the most drunk
en country in the world, as Englishmen
acknowledge,' and its shocking brutal drunken-
ness is chiefly produced by beer, of which
they consume enormous quantities. lieer-
drinking in England as a national habit, goes
back only to 1833, when the Beer Bill gave en-
couragement to brewers to extend their trade,
and to the people to consume its products.
Within the flrst year of its enactment, bidney
Smith, speaking of its effects, said: "The Na-
tion is staggering drunk." Under the opera-
tion of that bill, it was supposed that the malt
liquors would take the place of distilled liquors
andsupplant them in the market; but the ef-
fect really was, not to diminish the quantity ot
whiskey, brandy and gin consumed, but to sup-
plement it with tke enormous products ot the
breweries.
The original Maine law had a sweeping, pro-
hibition of the sale of "intoxicating liq^^ors,
without specifying any of them. At the hrst
prosecution of a beer seller, he denied that
beer was "intoxicating" within the meaning of
the law. and it was necessary ro prove that it
was intoxicating. For this jui-pose, some re-
formed drunkards were called ^iS witnesses, and
they testified that malt liqu. s were not only
intoxicating, but that the dr^ Aenness produc-
ed by them wa? worse than taat produced by
distilled liquors; that it was Diore brutal, con-
tinued for a longer time, and ^aa much worse
to recover from, as they knew by long and bit-
ter experience.
Advocates of beer-drinking rtfer to the fact
that those addicted to the habit consume great
quantities of their fayorite beverage, without
apparent intoxication. It is true that beei-
drinkers are always thirsty; they are always
ready for a drink; that they do not know what
the sensation is not to be thirsty. One of them
said to me not long ago, as he was praising
beer, -and insisting that it ought to be exempt
from the prohibition of the law: "I would give
a quarter of a dollar now for a glass of good
lager."
Beer is doctored in its manufacture, express-
ly to produce thirst, in those who drink it.
Rosin in large quantities is used for that pur-
pose, which afi-«cts the kidueys and produces
constant thirst. In North Carolina, two years
a<.o, a manufacturer of spirits of turpentine
and rosin, a Northern man, whose guest I was,
told me that he sold large quantities of rosm
to brewers, and had in a single year sold ten
thousand barrels to one of them. The beer-
drinker is merely a candidate for the product
of the mash txih.-Seleded by Laura L. Bacon.
The able address of Governor S^^. John be-
fore the citizens of Indiana, from which we ex-
tract elsewhere, must have a powerful effect in
that State, in favor of such temperance legisa-
tion as Kansas now er.j oys. The law is still a
leading question in Kansas and the discussion
is now shaping political measures for the next
State elfclion. Senator P umb, the railroad
corporations, the federal ffice holders and
grabbers, and all the enemies of the law are re-
ported as in favor of a return tc the pots and
leeks of Egypt. It cannot be possible that
they shall succeed, although a r»»es corres-
pondent says that in the Srate politics the
railroads and kindred corporations are all pow-
erful "No man can be elect rt to any office on
the line of any of our great railroads without
humbly bowing the knee to Baal. There is
scarcely a member of the prwent State Senate
whose nomination and elech.a were not dic-
tated and controlled by the vailroad mflaence
from flrst to last. And nex , ear, every candi-
date for the lower house win be compelled to
get on hi^ knees to that infi nc?, or, m nine
out of ten, suffer igaominiou. defeat.
EvEET parent is like a lo.. king-glass for his
children to dress themselv-, by. Therefore
parents should take care to keep the glass
bric'ht and clear, not dull an 1 spotted, as their
good example is a rich inhe^.tance for the ris-
ing generation.
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Pleastire is a shadow, wealth is vanity, and
power a pageant; but kuowi-dge is ecstatic in
eBJoyment, 'perennial in tame, unlimited in
space and infinite in duration.
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GENERAL AGENTS
Brethren at Work,
TR^OT SOCIETY.
8. T. Bosserman, I>Tmkirk, Ohio.
Sooch Bby, Lena, 111.
G. A. Sbamtergor, Graham, Mo.
W- C . Teeter, Mt Morrifl, lU,
JS.Hohler, Cornelia, Mo|
John WiBe, Mulberry Grove, HI.
John Fomeyi Abilene, Kan .
Daniel Vanlman, Vlrden, HI.
J. S. Flory, Longmont, Colo.
John Metzger, Cerro Gordo, 111,
J WSouthwood* Monum'tc'y, Ind
D, Brower. Salem, Oregon.
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THE BliETBLREN ^T "WORK.
Announcement,
LiOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Dec. 2, at 10 A. M., Pleasant Hill church, near Vir-
den, Macoupin Co., Ill,
Dee. 23, Cerro Gordo church, Piatt Co., 111.
KOBINSON— WIKTER.— At the residence of the
undersigned Cedar Co., Iowa, Oct. 20th, ISSI,
Wm. E. Robinson to Mary J. Winter, all of Ce-
dar Co., Iowa. .TOHN ZUCK.
FA CKER— MA6RAW. — Nov. 6, 1881, by T. G.
Snyder, Samuel Facker and sister Elizabeth Ma-
Graw, both of Linn Co., Iowa.
gdlm ^%\u\h
Elecaed are the dead which die io the Lord. — Bev. 14 ; IS.
BLOUGH.— In the Milledgeville congregation,
Carroll Co., 111., sister Sarah Blough, wife of
Bro. Joseph Blough, Oct. 29t,b, aged 30 years, 9
months and 8 days. Funeral services by D. M.
Miiler and the writer. Z. T. Livengood.
FEEBLER.— In the Crook Creek church, Wash-
ington Co., Iowa, August 30th, sister Jane B.
Feebler, aged about 88 years.
She was a consistent member about 50 years. —
Funeral by the writer and A. Wolff.
John Thomas.
WUNDEELICH.— In tho South Keokuk church,
Sept. ISth, Thursa E., infant daughter of Eld.
Charles and sister Mary Wunderlich, aged one
year, 9 months and 18 days. J. Thomas.
BEMISDORFEE.— Ethan J. B. Bemisdorfer, son
of Bro. John and sister Eliza Bemisdorfer, aged
nine months and ten days. D. Bolingek.
SLUSHER. -In West Fork congregation, Floyd
Co., Va., Oct. 26, Bro, Wm. Slusber, aged about
60 years. Disease unknown.
BOOTHE.— -In Red Oak Grove congregation, Oct.
24, sister Eliza Boothe, wife of friend Asa Booth.
C. D. HTLTOy.
^idiiijgs fratq the ^ieJd.
Postal card communications solicited for this department.
Reports of baptisms especially desired.
Lewistown, Pa., Nov. 2.
On Sept. 30lh, Bro. Jacob Conner and I were
sent by the Eastern District of Pa., as missionar-
ies to Lackawanna, Pa. Commenced meeting
Sept. 30th, closed Oct. 11th, with excellent inter-
est. Two were baptized, viz: Bro. Henry Cordner
and wife. John M. Mohlek.
Edwardsburg, Mich., Oct. 21.
Brethren, continue in the way you have been do-
ing in your Wokk. I must say it is the best paper
I ever read, but let us not forget the Bible, and re-
ceive it as ttie man of our counsel.
Isaac Kulp.
Mirabile, Mo., Nov. 1.
I last wrote at Hamilton, and was then in the
Northern Missouri mission held. From there I
went to Bancroft, held several meetings, had
Love-feast on the evening of the 29th and for the
second time in two months. I was left alone to
conduct Communion services. On the 30th, one
dear sister was received by baptism. I have word
from Bro. Sell, my fellow-worker. He is also at
work in an ao joining county. C- C. Root.
Panora, Iowa, Oct. 30.
Weather fine. Much rain recently ; roads very
bad. FirstfrostOct.il. Some sickness; several
deaths. Many calls to preach the word,
J.D. Hauqhtelin.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Nov. 8.
Our brethren and sisters in the Dry Creek church
in Linn Co., Iowa, are all alive to the cause of
Christ. Ministering brethren, please do not forget
us. Had one addition Nov. 0th. Eld. A. Stamy
is much aflUcted, and for some time past has cot
been able to meet with his brethren in worsLip.
T. G. Snyder.
Goshen, Ind , Nov. 6, 18S1.
Our Communion on the 28th of Oct. was a good
one. All present seemed to enjoy themselves. At-
tended a feast at Yellow Creek, and had a good
meeting. God reigns, and the church still lives at
Yellow Creek. All the officials but two left with
the Ohio move, and no speaker there at present.
Five baptized at the Feast ; the members seem to
be in love and union. Health good; plenty of
rain. I. L. Berkey,
Warren Center, led., Nov. 5.
Request, — Inasmuch as Bro. Howard Miller
has assigned some of the Census work of the
Northern District of Indiana, to me, I hereby re-
quest the name and address of the brother, having
the charge of eac'a of the following churches:
B.-emen, Little St. Joe, Pleasant Yalley, .Union
Center and Mapletown. T. Millek.
Cerro Gordo, til., Nov. 8.
The Missionary Board of Cerro Gordo district
organized, appointing Andrew Shively, Treasurer
and Clerk, and all business relative to missionary
work must be addressed to him at Cerro Gordo,
111. W.L. BiNGAMAN.
Ladoga, Ind., Nov. 4.
Our Communion at Bethel the 13fch, ult, was
a very pleasant one. In the afternoon, before
Communion, the saints rejoiced to see a brother
come into the foid. The laboring brethren were
J. W. Metzgei", A. Bower, L. Dunbar, and our
home minister, Wm. Harsh'rarger. On account of
the rain, the crowd was not as large as usua', but
good Older and attention were manifested during
the services.
A few of us had the privilege of meeting the
Brethran of the Middle Fork of Wild Cat congre-
gation around the Lord's table, the 28th ult., which
we greatly enjoyed. There were more than 100
communicants and several ministers, among them
was our old Bro. Metzger of Cerro Gordo, 111., who
did most of the speaking. In our short stay with
the Brethren, we found them very kind and zeal-
ous of good works. Salome Stoneb.
Wakarusa, Ind., Nov. 5.
The Yellow Creek church held their Love-feast
Nov. 4. There were about 200 members and thir-
teen ministers present, most of them very able
speakers. We notice the following : W. R. Deeter.
from Royertown, Ind.; A. Shively, A. Wysong, P.
Stuokman, A. Wise, I. Berkey, J. Metzler, Bro.
Felthouse, J. Kulp, L. Weaver, E. Miller and J.
Anglemeyer. About 300 outsiders were present,
but the order preserved was very good. There
were five applicants for baptism. A choice was
held for deacon, and the lot fell on Bro. Steiner.
D. M.
Liberty, III., Nov. 7.
Our Love-feast is among the things of the past.
Though the number was not so great as I have
seen on previous occasions, yet it was a feast in-
dead, at least to the writer. I was glad to meet
with several brethren from a distance, with whom
I had enjoyed many happy meetings in the past. —
The preaching was among the best we ever had,
and the meeting one long to be remembered. Right
here let me say, this makes the fifty-second Love-
feast held in the Mill Creek church, Adaaas Co., in
the last fifty years. All were held in a circle of
three miles, the first being held at the house of
old brother John Wigle, long since deceased. Our
Sunday-school closed on the 6th inst. for the year,
after being pretty successfully conducted all Sum-
mer and Fall. Bro. S. S. Hummer Is Superinten
dent. John Wolfe.
Johnstown, Pa , Oct. 31.
I bade farewell to the many friends in Ohio on
the night of the I8th, took the train at Alliance
for Johnstown, Pa. After reaching Johnstown,
we wended our way to Bro. Daniel Crofford's, and
were just in time to attend part of the S. S. Asso-
ciation, which was very interesting. Expect to
al tend three Love-feasts here, after which we wi 1
return home. Feast in Johnstown will be N^v.
12. ■ Emily R. Stifler.
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Editorial Items.
Paper free the remainder of the year to new subscrib-
Bro. J. S. Flory favors us with some excellent' matter
for Health and Temperance Department.
Bro. A. M. Dickey's address changed from Ashland,
Ohio, to State Centre, Iowa.
Twenty-five hundred German immigrants
in New York the ord.
landed
Upwards of forty new students have applied for ad-
mission to the next term of the College at this place.
Wasted. — An active young brother witli a capital of
13000 to engage in a good paying business. For furth-
er particulai-s addi-ess Brethren at Work.
Is No. 40 we stated that sis-tetDeElab Tombaugh was
raised by brother Stern. Her mother says sister Delilah
was with brother S. only two years, and then married.
We desii-e the addresses of the following named per-
sons in Indiana: W. A. Layton, J. C. Funderburg,
Abraham Ritter, Aavon Snyder, Heniy Lentz,
Heeter.
N. B.
Bbo. Sharp preached to an appreciative audience at
West Branch, seven miles west of Mt. Morris, Sunday
the 13tli.
BROinER and sister Hope buried their infant child
Oct. 19th, aged thii-teen days. Disease, inMammation of
the brain. .
Beo. ij. M. Noah writes; "I am making good use of
my papers by giving them to my neighbors to read . They
are doing go.id."
Another soul added to the church in Denmark by
faith, repentance, and baptism. Peace prevails among
the Danish Brethren.
"For in Christ Jesus neither" modern progression
"availeth anything, nor" unprogression, "but a new
creature." Gal. 6: 1.5. '*
Bro. Teeter and wife returned from Dunkirk, Ohio,
the night of the 14th inst. They left brother and sister
Bosserman convalescent.
The Brethren at Dunkirk, Ohio, will soon organize a
Sunday-school in their new house in town. May the
Lord help them to teach the young tlie precious truths of
the Bible. ,
The Brethren of the Honey Creek congregation, Nod-
away county. Mo., contemplate holding a series of meet-
ings, commencing on the 23rd of December. Council
meeting on the 24th.
We would like to send each of our readers an addres:!-
ed envelope that they might send in subscribers' names,
but it is eontrarj' to law to put envelopes into newspa-
pers that are sent at pound I'ates. We do not wish to
violate the post-office law.
Os Simday the 13th inst. Ave attended meeting at
Cheny Grove, Carroll Co., 111. Here is wliere the Danish
Mission was inaugurated by Northern Illinois seveiiil
years ago. At the same time fifty-two were admitted
into the church, and joy seemed to fill the people. Broth-
er ZoUars preached the day we were there to the edifica-
tion of the body.
Ox account of the illness of brother A. B. Snider,
Cerro Gordo, 111., his daughter cannot come to
Mt. Morris to attend school, as she contemplated being
here ab the opening of the term.
The B. at W. Almanac and Annual Register will be
ready to send in a few weeks. It contains the'ministerial
list, and is gotten up in a neat and substantial manner.
Given to all subscribers to the B. at W .
Since small-pox prevails to an alarming extent in
places, should not vaccination be resorted to by those
who have not-yet had the disease, in order to stay its
progress? Every precaution should be taken to scay the
terrible disease.
The B. at W. wants two hundred articles prepared
the coming Winter for the people durmg 1882. While
the wintry blasts are sweeping over the country, and the
chilly storms drive you to the shelter of comfortable
homes, let the spirit of God help yoi to write articles in
defense of pure Christianity. Do not become impatient
if they do not receive prompt insertion.
Bro. Otis Lyon, son of elder T. D. Lyon, of Hudson,
111., arrived here the 15th. He is now one of the breth-
ren at work in this office.
For the church to do right here below, and with the
church to be right when Jesus comes, should be the mot-
to of every faithful member.
Bro. Jesse Calvert commenced meeting at May Hill,
Ohio, Oct. 30th, and up to Nov. 9th fifteen had been
baptized and two reclaimed.
Please mail your communications for the department
on last page on Monday of each week, in order to get
them into the paper promptly.
Bro. H. Young, of New Beilin, Stark Co. 0., arrived
the 16th, and will remain here awhile. We are glad to_
see good brethren come among us.
The Brethren around MorrisonvUle, 111., contemplate
meeting once a week, from house to house, to admonish
and exhort one another to good works. This will keep
alive the coals of love and bmd them together more and
more in the Lord.
Brethren, while it would please us to publish all
.your ar-titles the day they arrive, permit us to say it is
impossible. Many good articles must he over until they
can find room in order. Nearly a dozen of our 0"wn have
beeif knocking for admission for thi'ee months, but they
must wait. Please be patient, and your article shall
appear to cheer drooping spirits and animate the beloved
in the Lord,
W. B. Sell failed to meet his fellow-laborer. C. C
Root in the North Missouri evangelism work at Bancroft
on account of very bad roads and bridges being washed
away in Hamson county. He then opened a meeting in
Harrison county, collected together the scattered mem-
bers, and had a Love-feast on the night of the 29th of
October, which proved to be reviving and strengthening
to all. He also distributed tracts and B. at W.
Bro. Flowers will deliver a course of health lectures in
Walkerton, Ind , 21st inst., and continue one week. Also
at the Gravelton meeting-house, beginning Nov. 28th,
and another at the Brick meeting-house five miles west
of Gravelton, Deo. -Sth.
Bro. John Metzger recently visited Cumberland Co.,
111., and held a few meetings. One baptized. On ac-
count of ill health he returned home.
Beo. S. H. Baker, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin, has been
quite sick with quinsy recently. Ho has moved from
River Falls to above-mentioned place.
Bpo. S. 0. Larkins writes: "I d^ not want any pay
for working for you. AH that I can do for yoii will be
done cheerfully and free of charge; and all subscribers
I send, you may give yourself credit for, and may God
bless your wm-k." Thank you, dear brother, God will
pay you and give you much more than wo can.
Is it ti-ue that Ashland College is to be sold to the
"progressive" faction? Is it true that brother R. H.
Miller is to be put out of the Presidency ? Is it true that
Ashland is to become the headquarters of the "progress-
ives"? Light is wanted.
When in Christian coimty we were informed that
brother Leer's eyes were well and strong again; but it
seems we did not learn correctly. He informs us that
he will think himself happy if they become good in one
year. He caimot see two rods Avith his right eye, but
with the left he can read. His physician thinks in one
year both will be well. We regret that we didnot get to
see him while in that country. We remember his faith
and good works.
The Distnct Meeting of Tennessee is solid for the
Brotherhood. It prepared a plan to more effectually
make known the Gospel to those yet unacquainted mth
it. Brother Jesse Cr'osswhite will represent the District
at next Annual Meeting.
Ben. Geo. W. Grady, of W. Va., and Daniel Hays, of
Va., have promised to contribute to the columns of B.
AT W. in the future. Both are lovers of the Brother-
hood, and are able to edify and instruct the people how
to live to the praise of God.
From Nov. 26th to Dec. 7th, the editor wUl be in Le
Suer county, Mmn. He will be pleased to hciu- from
such as may have somewhat to communicate from under
the Cross. Those who have "crucified Christ afresh and
put bim to an open shame" need not write. It is enough
to contend with the enemy from without in new fields.
The pocket-book has not called the editor] and D. M.
Miller to the great field in Le Sueur county. Neither
has it called any other one "bom of God."
Sister Hope has been poorly of late The dear sister
has been a constant sufferer since she left America.
Thousands eat and drink of their abundance and cn.joy
good health, but sister Hope endures afflictions such as
few of us pass through. She shall have her reward.
This week we give space to brother Fahmey on page
719. In order to be enabled to travel at as little expense
as possible among the churches, and in new fields to
preach the Gospel, we have admitted notices for rail-
roads; and admitting these, we could not .iustly refuse
space to a brother. We hope it may prove beneficial to
the afllicted, whom wo should endeavor to relieve as
much as possible. As a blood cleanser, we have tried
brother Fahraey's "Titalizer," and find it is just what
he claims for it. We shall ;Uso give him the same page
next week.
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THE BRETHHEN ^T TVOJriK:.
IN MEMORIAM.
Her hands are cold; her face is white;
No more her pulses come and go;
Her eyes are shut to life aad light; —
Fold the vesture, snow on snow,
And lay her where the violets blow.
The gray old tress of hugest limb
Shall wheel their circling shadows round;
To make the scorching sunlight dim,
That drinks the greenness from the ground,
Aud^drop their dead leaves on her mound.
When o'er their boughs the squirrels rua,
And through thsir leaves the robins call,
And, ripening in the autumn sun.
The acorns and the chestnuts fall,
Doubt not that she will heed them all.
For her the morning choir shall sing,
Its matins from the branches high,
And every minstrel voice of Spring,
That trills beneath the April sky.
Shall greet her with its earliest cry
When, turning round their dial-track
Eastward the lengthening shadows pass;
Her little mourners, clad iu black.
The crickets, sliding through the grass,
Shall pipe for her an evening mass.
At lasb the rootlets of the trees
Shall find the prison where she lies.
And bear the buried dust they seize
In leaves and blossoms to the skies.
So may the soul that warmed it rise!
If any, born of kindlier bleed,
Should ask, What maiden lies below?
Say only this: A tender bud
That tried to blsssom in the snow,
Lies withered where the violets blow.
— Selected for Caroline Henninger, by C. V. K.
For tho Brethren at Work .
THE SECOND COMING OF CHKIST
AND MIIiLENNIAIi KEIGN.
BY JAME8 EVANS.
NUMBER VITI.
A NTEMILLENARIANS, oi those
-^^ who deny the reign of Christ and
the church over the earth, {epi tees (,ees,
— Rev. 5: 10) after the resurrection of
the just, are compelled to take the fol-
lowing position, viz.: 1. All the hu-
man family will be raised together and
appear together at the judgment seat.
2. That the human family will be di-
vided into two classes, viz.: the redeem
ed church, and the ungodly who shall
be sailed to the world of woe. 3. That
the world will be converted, evan-
gelized, before Jesus comes in the clouds
of heaven, 4. That the first resurrec-
tion and the saints sitting on thrones
and judgment given unto them, are to
be understood figuratively and are now
in process of fulfillment. The first of
these positions is sufficiently refuted by
Paul, as shown in our last article. They
who are Christ's at his coming, (1 Cor.
15: 23) settles the question that the
"rest of the dead" live not again at
that time.
Again, if the whole human family
are to appear in judgment then, when
the King sits on the throne of his glo-
ry and before him are gathered all na-
tions, (Matt. 25: 32) he will be alone;
he will have no joint heirs with him,
no bride to sit by his side and the
world. 1 Cor. 5: 2.
2. The second position that the hu-
man race will consist of only two class-
es is refuted by the whole tenor of the
Bible from Alpha to Omega. It is
amazing how little professed theologi-
ans know of the Divine Purpose. Have
they never read of Abraham's seed
through whom all nations of the earth
are to blessed? Does not Paul tell us
that this One Seed is Christ and all
who are Christ's, Gal. 3: 26. TLis
"one seed ' are they who are Christ's
at his coming. In other words, they
are the blessed and holy who have part
in the first resurrection and live and
reign as kings and priests. Rev. 20.
They are they who are accounted wor-
thy to obtain that world or aioon to
come and the resurrection out (ei nek-
roon.) of the dead. Luke 20: 35 are
the firatfruits of the great harvests of
the earth. The heirs of the promised
kingdom are called "firstfruits of God's
creatures." James 1:18. They are the
queen who will stand at the King's
right hand, clothed in the golden ophir
garments of immortality. Pa. 45. She
is the bride, the Lamb's wife and was
seen by the seer of Patmos standing
with the Lamb on Mt. Zion. In her
mouth was found no guile, being fault-
less before the throne of God. But
she does not comprise all mankind,
neither is it the purpose of God that she
should. She is an elect company, chos-
en in Christ before the foundation of the
world, foreknown and predestinated to
the high position of being associated
with Christ in the government of the
world. She was not, however, elected
and predestinated ^o reign with Christ
at the expense of the balance of man
kind, as the Westminster creed teaches
God foreknew the bride of his well-be-
loved Son; but no dark decree of rep
robation rests on the remainder of the
human family. The church, or bride
the seed of Abraham is chosen to bless
all families of the earth, not to curse
them. Her3, then, are at least two
classes of saved ones, viz., the seed of
Abraham, and the nations blessed in
them. The bride is the New Jerusalem,
but there are to be saved nations who
will walk in her light and bring their
glory into her. Rev. 21: 24.
After the firstfruits comes the greater
harvest. Compared with the nations
who will walk by her light (Revised
Version) she is a little flock, the few,
just as the President's Cabinet is small
compared with the vast multitude of
citizens. The nations blessed and sav-
ed will be a multitude that no man
could number. Rev. 7: 9.
But besides the bride elect and the
nations who are to be subjects of
Christ's kingdom there are GUESTS
who are to sit down at the marriage
supper of the Lamb. In Ps. 4: 5 the
bride is called the queen and the King's
daughter. She is all glorious within,
identifying her with the virgin conapany
of Rev. 14, who are guileless and fault-
less. In Ps. 45: 14 we read of "the vir-
gins her companions that follow her
shall be brought unto thee."
Jesus in Matt. 22 speaks a parable.
The King makes a marriage feast for
his Son and sends out his servants to
invite guests to come. Those first in-
vited would not come, then servants
were sent into the hedges and highways
and gathered as many as they could
find, and the wedding was furnished
with guests. These guests are not the
bride but her virgin companions. They
are called also blessed and holy. ^-
Rev, 19: 9. All are not elected to be
the bride, but all to whom the Gospel
is preached are invited or bidden to
come to the supper of the Lamb. Thus
we have proved at least three classes of
saved ones, viz.: the virgin, guests, and
the nations.
3. That the world will be convert-
ed before Jesus comes, is refuted by the
silence of the Savior as to such an era
before his coming. No testimony plac-
es the world's conversion this side of
the judgment. If so, who will point it
out? The Gospel is preached for a wit-
ness to all nations, but not to convert
them. The whole of the Gospel dis-
pensation is tailed the last days. Un-
til the time of the dead is come and of
rewards, evil will abound, and when
THE BK,ETI3:iiEN .A.T "WOMM.
07
Jesus comes it will be as in tte days of
Noah and Lot. Every allusion to the
second advent by Jesus or the apostles,
proves our position.
4. If we make the first resurrection
figurative, how can we prove the reality
of the great white throne, and death
and Hades delivering up their dead, etc. ?
May not Swedenborg be right who lo-
cates it all in the past. We do no vio-
lence to a single word of Rev. 20 by
applying it to a real and literal resurrec-
tion of the dead. Eveiy event harmo
nizes with the clear and explicit state-
ments of Scripture. Millenarians are
the only consistent expounders of
prophecy and only for their efforts,
prophecy and the coming reign of
Christ would be almost forgotten.
For tlie BrethroD at Work,
A REUNION PLAN FOR HOLDING
FUTURE ANNUAL MEETINGS.
lat. All District Meetings to be held
as at present, but such long time in ad-
vance of Annual Meeting, that all que-
ries with answers referred to the latter
body for confirmation or rejection shall
be published in all our periodicals.
2. These queries and answers thus
published shall then be voted on by all
congregations at home for adoption or
rejection.
3. Each congregation shall send two
delegates to Annual Meeting, one a
minister, and the other a lay member
with proper credentials. This body of
delegates thus assembled shall alone do
the voting; each delegate to represent
the vote of his individual congregation
on each and every query or proposition
presented to that body.
4. These delegates when assembled
at Annual Meeting shall appoint from
their number a Moderator, Reading
Clerk and Recording Secretary, adopt-
ing such parliamentary rules for the
meeting as by them deemed necessary.
5. All applications for committees
to investigate local church troubles
shall be referred to District Meetings
where all appointments of such commit-
tees shall be piade.
6. Each congregation to have the
right by a majority vote to say whether
they will have an open council and re-
porter at such investigations or not.
7. No committee to have the right
to expel or disfellowship any member
or members of the church without a
aiajority vote of the congregation, and
then such expelled member bball have
the right of appeal to District Meeting.
8. No queries without an answer
shall be considered either by District
Meeting or Annual Meeting, and all de-
cisions made by either meeting shall be
regarded only as advisory unless con-
firmed by a "Thus saith the Lord."
All former decisions on Minutes of
Annual Meeting that have no "Thus
saith the Lord" for their support shall,
after the adoption of these resolutions,
be considered null and void.
[The brother writing the foregoing
desired us to withhold his name. — Ed.]
SABBATH SCHOOL
TIONS.
CONVBN-
BY I. J. ROSENBERQBB.
To M. M. Eshehnan: —
TN a recent number of the B. at W.,
J- you insert an inquiry as to why the
Brethren do not attend the Sunday-
school convention of your State. Your
answer to the above inquiry is, in my
judgment, not complete; like the bed
upon which the prophet lay — "too
short."
We do not support Sunday-school
conventions because we see no advant-
age on the part of the schools that sup
port these conventions, over those that
do not support Sunday school conven-
tions.
We have here, in North western Ohio,
schools numbering from fifty to one
hundred and fifty, with none of this
conventional parade, and have as good
interest as I find in those schools aided
by conventions.
The advocates of these conventions
represent their object to be to devise
better means to carry on the Sabbatii-
sehool wor k. I question the above ae-
liously; for the means, the essential
means to carry on Sunday-school work
is to secure converted parents, having
their children in one hand, their Bibles
in the other, and the Holy Ghost in
their hearts. The above means never
fail to secure a good school. Nor were
these means devised at any convention.
These conventions are also represent-
ed as affording especial encouragement
to the Sunday-school work. I have
sought for testimony to the above from
practical unprejudiced minds, and ob-
tained but little. Upon the above I
however gathered the following:
There was a convention held in a
congregation in North-eastern Ohio.
The year in which the convention was
held, the school was organized in March.
The next year the school did not organ-
ize until May. The second year they
did not organize at all, and have had
no school since.
We .again look upon Sunday-school
conventions as having a schismatic in-
fluence. There are many brethren who
do not support Sunday-schools, who,
we believe, could be induced to do so,
if we would simply conduct our Sab-
bath-schools, leaving off, as I term
them, vain ?nd useless appendages, &uch
as Sunday-school conventions and asso-
ciations.
But when Brethren see this growing
desire, like in the days of Saul, to be
like the world, like other nations; al-
ready discussing the propriety of using
the organ in our Sunday-schools, they
turn their backs upon the whole enter-
prise.
It looks to us useless, and almost idle,
for Brethren having so much important '
labor to do, aad then come even from
adjoining Sliates and discuss such sub-
jects as the following:
No. 1. What should be the length of
the Sabbath- school session?
No. 2. How many scholars should
constitute a class?
No. 3. How much time should be de-
voted to singing?
No. 4. When should the labors of
the Sunday-school teacher cease?
No. 5. Should we teach the com-
mandments in our Sunday- schools?
No. 6. Is it always necessary that we
repent before we can be forgiven ?
No, 7. Should papers be admit ted in
our schools indicating false doctrine;
such as Christ kneeling in the water;
and John pouring the water on Christ
with a mussel shell?
We might multiply the above, but
let those given suffice. To us it looks
idle in the extreme, to be spending both
time and money in discussing subjects,
which the most ordinary mind should
readily answer. Besides,these advocates
are nursing a growing dissatisfaction in
the church.
I therefore suggest that we encour-
age Sabbath schools, but leave oft' all
the vain appendages; such as picnics,
celebrations, associations, conventions.
[It is probable our remarks were "too
short" like the prophet's bed; and we
are pleased that you, dear brother, have
708
THE BRETHREN ^T ^VS^ORK.
made it longer. That there should be
less noise and more work for and among
our children is indeed true. It is to be
hoped that our dear brethren every-
where will consider the question with
prayer. Let us do nothing through
strife. — Ed.]
Foi the Brethren at Work.
A HISTORY OF SCHISM IN THE
MIAMI VALLEY, OHIO.
BY JOHN CALVIlSr BEIGHT.
[Believing that no harm can result at this
time from the publication of a brief account of
the withdrawal of certain elders and others in
Miami Valley, Ohio, we give a history written
by brother Bright. Many of our readers know
not what eiforts were made years ago to create
division, and this will let them see it as others
see it. Thus far we have tried to publish but
little about them, not wishing to intensify the
excitement incident to their going out, and ex-
pulsion by the church, but as it is now about
over, we think this can go out without injury
to any one. — Ed ]
QCHISMS and heresies have long
^ since become the order of the day.
And we need not wonder; for they were
in existence in the apostles' times. Rom.
16: 17, 1 Cor. 11: IS, 19. They proph-
esied that "perilous times will come."
"For the time will come when they
will not endure sound doctrine, but,
according to their own lusts, shall they
heap to themselves teachers having itch-
ing ears; and they shall turn away their
ears from the truth and shall be turned
unto fables."
Self-love is the most fruitful source
of all schisms. "For men will be lov-
ers of themselves," and entertain a very
high estimation of th«;ir opinions and
prejudices. And when these are not
recognized by those with whom they
associate, "beloved self" will suffer no
indignity, but if it cannot rule will at
least try to ruin. Hence a disrupture
takes place between them and the peo-
ple of God.
The church of the Brethren has ex-
perienced considerable trouble of this
kind since its existence m America.
False Brethren have arisen speaking
perverse things, and drawn disciples
away after them. But their existence
has been ephemeral. Some died a
natural death, some came back to the
church, and some have a name to live
but are dead. To which of these class-
es the heresy we are about describing
will fall, 1 shall not assume the prov-
ince of determining. But as it is the
product of self- will, self-love, and self-
righteousness, it will do the church or
the world no good. So much as we
pass along.
This Miami V alley schism originat-
ed some years since. After considera-
ble counseling and correspondence
" about the way matters are going" in
our church, a large meeting was held in
the Lower Stillwater church, Montgom-
ery Co., Ohio, on the 13th of Novem-
ber, 1868. At this meeting a Petition
was read which wanted:
1. A. M. conducted more in sim-
plicity and after the manner of the first
Brethren.
2. Conference to direct committees to
the various churches where difficulties
exist.
3. The different editors in the Broth-
erhood counseled not to publish any-
thing that "Disputes the practice of the
precepts and ordinances of the Gospel
as handed down to us from Christ and
his disciples through and by the fore-
fathers of the church." And concludes
with the threat that if A. M. grants
these requests it shall be well; "but in
case it shall refuse to do so, it is very
probable that many of the churches will
not be represented at our next Annual
Conference, and hence the result will
be a re-organization of our Conference
meetings by said churches in accordance
with this petition."
Elder James Quinter criticised it in
his usual mild, courteous, logical and
Ssriptural manner. Eld. J. P. Ebersole
with his short terse and original argu-
ments; and elder H. Kurtz in a fatherly
and loving way remonstrated against
secession; the author of the Petition de-
fended it with a zeal worthy a noble
cause. At the close of the discussion
quite a number signed the Petition, and
the meeting adjourned.
On Easter Monday, the following
Spring, a meeting was held in the Bear
Creek church, same county, at which
a supplement to the Petition was read
that breathed the same spirit. Elder
Abraham Erbaugh, "Whose praise was
in the Gospel throughout the churches,"
by his silent and powerful influence, as-
sisted by elders Samuel Garber, Daniel
Miller, I. Bright and others did much
to allay and modify the rebellious spir-
it of the petitioners. At any rate, they
compromised the matter, as will be seen
by referring to Art. 1 of the Minutes of
1869.
Peace prevailed in the Miami Valley
until the present movement was inaug-
urated, with the exception of some
ebullitions of this factional spirit; as
the sending of papers to A. M. of a
dictatorial character, and the publish-
ing of pamphlets of an inflammatory
tone without the name of the author,
and spreading them broadcast over the
Valley.
In the Fall of 1879, elder John
Hershey, (shortly afterwards expelled)
of Missouri and formerly of this Val-
ley, appeared in our midst, and asked
counsel of the Miami elders. A meet-
ing was appointed on the 11th of Nov.,
same year, at the Philipsburg church.
At this meeting the Miami elders
agreed to hold another one in the fol-
lowing Spring, and appointed a com-
mittee of correspondence; further that
upon whatever matters they would
agree to send to A. M., they would not
compromise, but would "Take a Stand,"
to use their own favorite expression. It
is but just that we should mention that
they were opposed in their extreme
views at this meeting by elder Jacob
Garber, Samuel Mohler, and George
Holler.
The Spring meeting produced what
is known as the "Miami Valley Elders'
Petition." This made an uncalled-for
commotion in the churches of Southern
Ohio, barely passed through the Dis-
trict Meeting, where it received a mor-
tal wound, and was sent to Annual
Meeting in 1880. The result, at that
meeting, is known to the Brotherhood.
A substitute was formed and read to
the meeting. And after having several
hours' time for consideration, it was
unanimously passed by the assembled
Brotherhood.
Two of the Miami elders withdrew
in the following August with some of
their relatives and neighbors. After
having one church meeting and some
four public meetings, they subsided.
One of the elders made an acknowl-
edgement and was retained in the
church. The other, with his followers,
were expelled. And the action of the
church was sustained by a committee
sent by late A. M. So the matter rest-
ed until about the time the Maryland
factionists raised their banner to the
breeze when the close observing discov-
ered that there was some underground
THE BRETHRBlSr A.T "WORK.
709
work going on in the Miami Valley.
The result was, a meeting appointed in
the Wolf Creek church, Montgomery
Co., Ohio, on the 8th of December,
1880. At different stages of thin meet-
ing it was apparent to all, that some of
the Miami elders were almost determin-
ed "to take a stand" and withdraw
from the Brotherhood and her A. M.
And had it not been for the presence
and assistance of elders D. P. Saylor,
James Quinter, E. Eby, R. H. Miller,
D. Brower, and others, the worst might
have happened. However better coun-
sels prevailed; "The Miami Valley El-
ders' Petition" was remodeled and sent
to Annual Meeting of 1881.
As this was not sent to Annual Meet-
ing in the usual way through District
Meeting, it was unanimously pronounc-
ed illegal by Annual Meeting. And
some of the Brethren foreseeing this,
and wishing to give the petitioners a
chance, as well as thinking it prudent
for the Brotherhood to reconsider some
of her late decisions, formed a substi-
tute and sent it to Annual Meeting in
the "regular order." The substitute
embraced nearly all the points contain-
ed in the Miami Petition, and they were
considered by Annual Meeting, and the
conclusions arrived at were almost
unanimous on all the points presented.
Notwithstanding all this, the peti-
tioners came home in an unhappy mood,
and after the "necessary preliminaries" !
held a meeting on the 24th of August
in the Pittsburg meeting-house. Dark
Co., Ohio, where the "fatal leap" was
taken. Brethren Jos. Kauffm.an, D.
Brower, Jacob Garber, Samuel Mohler,
Jesse Stutsman kindly admonished the
Brethren not to do so, and portrayed
the unhappy results that would follow.
But they had determined to go, and
Wiliip.m Cassel, their foreman, said,
"All who yote for the Resolutions sep-
arate themselves from the general
Brotherhood and its Annual Meetings."
About one-third of the members pres-
ent voted for them, and the work was
done.
As the brethren and sisters had been
admonished time and again not to with-
draw from the church; but as they had
now done so of their own free will, the
church took the case in hands and ex-
pelled all who had separated themselves
from her. There were a number neu-
tral in many of the churches, and these
have nearly all gone off too, as their
sympathies run in that direction. Some
of them complainingly ask, why they
were ezpelled ? We answer, You vio-
lated the Scripture, "Love the Brother-
hood." You became "wise in your
own conceits," would not "hear the
church," separated yourselves from the
church, and the church kindly granted
your request. Again, some of them
complain because they were not allow-
ed to go along on the visit prior to
their trial. Now they ought to know
that it never was the order of the church
for accused members to prepare their
own cases for trial.
For the Brethren at Worfe.
NO CROSS, NO <3K0WN,
D. E. BHUBAKEB.
"Thou hast been faithful over a few things,
I will make thee ruler over many things: enter
thou into the joy of thy Lord." Matt. 25: 23.
ANE of the many pleasing anticipa-
^ tions of the Christian heart, is the
fulfillment of Christ's promises of a
suitable reward bestowed, for services
rendered, and for sacrifices made. In
the text quoted is embodied the idea of
THE CHEISTIAn's PEOMOTIOM'.
The mere anticipation of future pro-
motion ia a mighty lever to constancy
and faithfulness, in positions of trust.
The mere thought of plodding on and on,
in the primary state of any calling with
a conscious feeling that every avenue ia
closed to future promotion, would cast
a sickening gloom over the heart, weak-
en all endeavor and invite a state of de-
spondency; in short, it would be to the
soul the blackening cloud without the
"Silver lining."
But, my dear brethren and sisters in
the heavenly calling, if ever there was
a calling open to promotion, it is in the
service of our divine Master. The roy-
al path of promotion, is pointed out
with remarkable clearness in a very few
words by the author of proverbs. Hear
him. "Exalt her, (that is wisDost) and
she shall promote thee. She shall bring
thee to honor." Prov. 4: 8.
The particular Tcind, of wisdom that
vouchsafes her devotees such very desi-
rable results, is more fully comprehend-
ed in the language of brother James
who witnesses and declares that "the
wisdom which is from above, is first
pure then peaceable, gentle, and easy
to be entreated, full of mercy and good
fruits, without partiality and without
hypocrisy." Jas. 3 : 17.
A correct view then of James' version
of the heavenly wisdom that insures
promotion and leads to honor, gives us
the idea of
A PEG PEE APPLICATION OF GOSPEL
MEANS, TO SECTIBE GOSPEL ENDS,
or in the words of our text it is being
"faithful over the few things" (gospel
duties) that makes us ruler over . many
things, (i. e., insures future promotion
and honor).
When Jesus said: "If any man serve
me, him will my Father honor," Jno. 12 :
2G., he had this very idea in view: first
the CROSS then the c eown. Just how
far God designs to promote and honor
his faithful servants, is not a matter of
clear revelation. John, the beloved dis-
ciple confesses that it is beyond his
comprehonsion ; he says: "It doth not
yet appear what we shall be." 1 Jno. 3 :
2, And again the inspired Paul de-
clared with reference to the same mai-
mer "For now we see through a glass
darkly: * * "I know in part," &c 1
Cor. 13: i3. However meager our con-
ceptions of God's design in man's future,
if we take the small span of time inter-
vening between our infancy and mature
age, in the development of man's pow-
ers, as an index or comparison to all fu-
turity, then indeed what glorious open-
ing to tuture promotion ! In part, at
least, man's promotion and honor will
consist in
A FINAL, PEESONAL INTEODUCTION, INTO
THE SOCIETY OF HEAVEN.
With this wonderful attainment, freed
from sin and the burdens of flesh, being
in constant companionship with the
most refined society in the universe,
what unknown honor and happiness
awaits the future of the faithful.
If the way to heaven is narrow, it is
not long; and if the gate be strait, it
opens into endless life.
Man when drunk will do that which,
when sober, he would not dare to do;
he will do anything.
Make the best of things. Enjoy
what is just. Lay burdens on none
but thyself.
Of all the passions that invade the
human breasit, revenge is the most dire-
ful.
->a.i ■ ^
A man is known by the company he
keeps out of,
710
THE BKETHRBN ^T T^ORK.
From ZioQ'3 Watchman.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
BT A LADT.
LETTER Tin.
IN the morniDg we took the steamer for
Vilzrau, on Lake Lucerne, passing on the
route beautiful villas nestling among the trees
on the mountain sides. On arriving at Vilzian
■we commenced the ascent of R^gi mountain by
railway. The gauge is the ordinary width, and
between the two outer rails run two others,
placed closely together, provided with cogs or
teeih, on which a wheel under the locomotive
■works, and causes the ascent of ih-; train.
Both carriage and locomotive are provided
■with brakes, by which they can be screwed
tightly totherai),so that in descending they
can be stopped instantly on the steepest part of
the incline. The train in ii,3 upward coursa is
propelled by steam, while the descent is made
by means of atmospheric pressure intrcduced
into cylinders. The carriage is pJsced, in
ascending, before the engine, and without any
couplings, so that if anything ehould happen to
the engine, the passenger car would not be in
danger. The road winds up through the vil-
lage, revealing the mighty Alps as we ascend
higher, and still winding round and round, now
passing; through a tunnel two hundred and
fi ty feet long, then over a frightful chasm,
still going up and up. A strange ringing
sound in the ears is experienced, by nearly
every one, while I am obliged to press my
hands to my temples to soothe the intense
throbbing and pain, caused, I suppose, by the
rarified air. We went to the summit, which is
6,509 feet high where ■we ■were to remain till
the next morning, Clouds had been gather-
ing all day, and now the rain began to pour,
keeping us within doors, so that we lost the
glorious view which can be obtained from the
summit. The mist enveloped everything, and
■we seemed to rest on an island a few rods
across, while all else seemed chaos. As we de-
scended, however, the mist and clouds grew
less dense, and again we sav/ mountaiD, valley
aud lake, spread out before us. Sudden as a
flash we stop on one of the steepest inclines,
and the eagineer steps off, picks up a large
stone which had fallf;n on the track from a cliff
overhanging our way, and then resumes the
labor of our downward course; and soon we are
on board the stea-jier which will take us to
Alpnacb, where we take coaches to make the
Brunig pass through the Alps, to Brienz on
the Lake Brienz. We have on our right and
on our left the cloud-cleaving Swiss mount-
ains, which are our companions i^a all the long
weary day's ridn. Every tui*n brought us
something new, ■wild and grand. The mount-
ains became more majestic, disclosing to our
wondering eyes wild gorges, maj;nificent water-
falls and glittering ice fields, wb ile little Swiss
chalets were scattered in every nook or place
wher3 a few rods of earth icould bs found
for grass or mountain whoat. A few modern
Swiss houses, but the moat of i, hem bore the
impress of time, and their picturesque roofs,
extending far out over the bony of the house,
were covered with heavy etoa'OS to hold the
roof t,own during the heavy storius that pre-
vail at certain seasons of the yeaj, 4-51 along
our way were little shrines by the wayside,
and occEsionally on the sides of the houses,
containing pictures of Mary and the infant
Jesus, or of the Savior on the cross. Deep
gorges in the mountain sides showed where a
torrent had force! itself down, and little mount-
ain streams came tumbling from such an im-
mense height that they were broken into spray
resembliEg dust, long before they reached the
bottom. Goethe finely describes one, or rather
the series of falls, at Staubbach, which conveys
a fine idea of all.
"Streams from the high,
Steep, rocky wall
The parent fount;
In cloucls of spray
Like silver dust,
It veils the rock
In i-ainbow hues.
And dancing down
With music soft,
Is lost in air."
Before passirig down the beautiful valley of
Brientz, we see before us a huge crag over-
hanging the road, and wonder if we must pass
under it. The driver says we must; so shut-
ing our eyes and asking the good Lord who has
se far kept us, to still !•( old the mountains and
seas safely in His hands, we pass under, and
safely mske tbe descent, and soon arrive at
Brientz, wiiere we take the steamer which is to
bear us to Giesjbach, where we are to spend
the night and see the illumination of the falls.
From the landing to the hotel is about twenty
minutes' walk, but the incline is too great for
the ladies, so chairs are provided, and two
strong men, taking up each a cL'iir, soon land
us to our hotel. The falls consisis of seven
cascades, and are considered the prettiest in
Switzerland, on account of the shrubbery
through which they'break. The upper falls" are
reached by a romantic path through the trees
and shrubbery. Behind the second fall is b'
grotto, from which the visitors can watch the
carious appearance of the landscape as seen
through the water. As soon as it became suffi
ciently dark for illuminating, a rocket shot up
from above, then all was darkness again. In a
moment more a bright glare shot out from
below, another above it, another and another,
until like an illuminated picture we saw the
seven cascades leaping and tumbling down
amid the verdant foliage, while through the
romantic and picturesque ravine poured a mass
of foam of molten silver, rich, gleaming and
dazzling. While we gazed the hue changed,
and purple water dashed over purple rocks,
aud threw violet spray into the air, then a
slriaTi blue, deeply, darkly beautifully blue,
poured down the monntain-side, and again
changing, a torrent ruby red sped down, and
as we gazed there was something terribly sug-
gestive in the sight.
The girl who uttered the following will
make somebody a good wife: "What would
you do if you were me and I were yon ?'' ten-
derly inquired a young swell of his lady friend,
as he escorted her home from church. "Well,"
she said, "If I were you, I would throw away
that vile cigarette, cut up my cane for fire-
wood, wear my watch-chain under my coat,
and ttay at home nights and pray for
brains."
For the Brethren at Work.
THE LORD HATH GIVEN AND
THE LORD HATH TAKEN
AWAY.
By WM. M. LION.
WHO has not realizsd this solemn truth?
Words can not be found that can be
more universally applied to humanity than
these, bdcause all who live must realize tbis
fact sooner or later.
The Creator giveth life to the creature, and
when new beings are born in the world, love
and union follows, because every creature is
dearly united in love to soma one, and when
the Lord taketh away that dear one, the friend
is lofct, the union at an end on earth.
Life bringeth love, joy, peace and union of
hearts, death severs that sweet chain of affec-
tion from the transit scenes of earthly beauty.
These lines may be applied to all; but by re-
quest, and through the interested feelings of
the author, I am constrained to write a few
words concerning the departure of a near
relative of the writer, as well as a relative of
many others in the far West, who are bound
together by the sacred and sweet ties of kin-
dred, and especially would I speak to the bereft
family.
Ida Q. Ebert, an amiable and promising
young woman, one much loved by all who
knew her, was taken sick with that dread
disease, typhoid fever, and after a few days'
sickness, on the 23d day of September, 1881,
she was hushed in death, agfid 19 years and
10 days. Funeral discourse, by Wm. George,
fromlst Cor. 15: 22; "For as in Adam all die,
so also in Christ shall all be made alive."
And now, my dear friends and relalivec, and
especially the bereaved family, through love
and sympathy toward your precious souls, I
am prompted to speak a few words regarding
our duty on earth, and thus, drop a word for
j'e3U3.
ilaving been a playmate, and associate
throt'gh life, of the one of whom I now write,
whom .Tesus has called, I feel with yon that it
seems hard to realize her absence in our home
and family circles; but since we know that God
hath called bei from us, we should remember
that 'He doet^ all things well," and "All things
work together for good" to them that love
Him.
In her death, one of life's great lessons has
been taught us. The.n let us heed the warn-
ing God hath given us :n calling her from our
midst; and stricken down" by death, and that
very soon, we may then be so happy as to meet
her int'nat tearless and ni^htless region of
e ernal bliss.
0! let us all try to meet our ffod in peace,
and thus rob death of its sting, and the grave
of victory. What are all the vanL^es of the
world when we look at death and ef«rnity! —
Lord, sanctify this dispensation to thi3 bereft
family.
May the eternal God be your refuge, antJ un-
derneath be his everlasting arms !
May he fill you with all joy and peace ia
believing; and after all the storms of life are ^
over, may he conduct us all safely to that land, *
the inhabitants of which shall never say, "I am
sick," and where "God shall wipe away all tears
from our eyes." Amen.
Groenland, West Virginia.
Primitive Christian please copy.
TiaE BRETHEKlSr A.T ^V^ORK!.
711
MART C. NOHMAN, LE SUEUB, MINN., ' - EDITEESS
ONE FORM OF RUDENESS.
ABREA.CH of politeness, and one which is
most annoying to rtiiaed and sensitive peo-
ple, is the very general practice of interrupting
one's conversation. The impunity with which
this is done has degraded rational conversation,
which ought to be the greatest charm of social
intercourse, into a farce.
A man or woman that has anything to say
that is worth saying desires to say it in his or
her own way and those who have brains to
appreciate it will be equally desirous of hear-
ing it without interruption. Yet it is a
common thing for a parlor conversation to
partake more of the babble babble than a con-
versation among rational beings who are sup-
posed to know and appreciate what each one
says. One begics to relate an incident and be-
fore he has finished two sentences, some parrot
in fine clothes chimes in with senseless gabble,
breaking the thread of discourse and compel-
ling the narrator to begin again or abandon the
attempt to instruct or entertain. This the
greatest impoliteness; but it is as common an
occurrence as conversation itself.
It is hardly too much to say that nine out of
every ten people who indulge in this are in-
capable of carrying on a rational conversation
on any useful topic. Perhaps some indulge in
these breaches of etiquette by wayjof covering
their retreat and hiding their ignorance. We
suggest to young people and old ones too, for
that matter, that here is a promising field for
social reform. Never interrupt a conversation
by interjecting remarks, however appropriate
and witty a thing may seem. All sensible
people will respect you and conclude
that you have good sense and know how to
use it to the best advantage. (N.)
GIRLS AT HOME.
IN every family in the land the daughter
growing up into womanhood is one of the
most important factors. She may be so recog-
nized by the household authorities, her health
guarded, her education carefully directed, her
associates jadiciously chosen: or she may be
forced to occ jpy an inferior position, compelled
to work beyond her girlish strength, with but
scanty advantages, till her young heart grows
sick with hope deferred. Bat, appreciated or
slighted, this fact remains the same.
Dear girls, have you ever realized the truth
of all this? Not in any spirit of pride or self-
sufficiency, but with the calm, serious thought
comprehended at the dame time the duties and
responsibilities implied? In your quiet homes,
nestling between the hills of New England,
wedged in among city blocks, or out on the
breezy prairie, though the great world may
never hear your names, you have spheres of
usefulness, more extended than you dream.
They are not of your own seeking, to be de-
parted from at your pleasure. You were born
to them, as the little princess is born to her
tiara and purple robes, and though you may
try to shut your eyes to their existence, and
shirk their obligations, the responsiblity cannot
be escaped : it will follow and fasten upon yon
at last.
Not that I believe you have any real desire
to evade these things — you are true 4.merican
girls, wide-awake and keen of intellect, your
hearts throbbing with high, unspoken aspira-
tions, which have come pulsing down to you
from your mothers of '76— yet it is so easy,
through carelessness, to ignore or f^il to ap-
preciate the possibilities within your grasp; for
high aims and lofty thoughts are not enough,
if they are suifered to float away without leav-
ing the benediction of their presence on your
daily life.
It it is just this daily life which perplexes
you. It seems so dull and monotonous that
you wonder your mother endures it with such
cheerful patience. You think sometimes, with
tender self-pity, as you sit alone by your cham-
ber window, that it is because your advantages
have been so'superior to hers that thereby you
have been raised to a higher plane of living,
and greater deed and joys will be ueeded to
satisfy the cravings of your soul.
Beware of such moods and thoughts! Have
a care lest, from your earnest desires after
something better than you have known, you
drift into these self- admiring reveries. They
will surely blunt the edge of your purposes,
and hinder, if they do not prevent, the good
you might have accomplished, the nobility of
the success unto which you might have attain-
ed. There is a wide difference between the di-
vine dissatisfaction which leads to brand results
and the selfish discontent which is purposeless
and miserable. You can discover for yourself
into which of these ways your feet are turning,
if you watch the results of your meditations.
If your daily duties grow continually more
irksome, and are discharged with inward, ii
not outward, irritation, take heed; for great
purposes work themselves out with slow
patience. Yon will not miss anything of the
good, true and beautiful mission of your life
by doing the duties which lie nearest you with
cheery fidelity; for it is no unconsidered as-
sumption to take for granted that you are
often thrilled with the desire to be self-sup-
porting. Oar own age and country offers un-
exampled facilities to women in this respect, and
so complete has been the success of hundreds
that it is no longer deemed a matter of rash
temerity when a school-girl begins the study
of one of the learned professions.
I do not know what this ambition you se-
cretly cherish and hope to realize may be—
some handicraft, art or profession, honorable
and heartily to be commended — but I do
knoiv one aim common and possible to yon all,
a noble womanhood. It is incompatible
with no pursuit; it will be your tine
glory though you attain wealth and fame
in your vocation. Ii you scorn to ape mascu-
linity in custom or phrase, if you fight away
the continual temptation to waste your time
on trifles, if you cherish high purposes with
patient fidelity, it will develop itself in you as
unconsciously as the rosebud blossoms — a put-
ting forth of lovely and womanly attributes,
not a putting on of pert affectations. There
will be no ceaseless worry to get in or out of
some imagined circle, but a serene, orderly
movement within 3 our orbit. Such a life
blesses humanity, and it is possible to yon,
whether you win your bread in a hand to hand
struggle with the world, or whether, for any
real work, you never cross the threshold of
your sheltered home. {N.)
KINDNESS.
BETTER is a dry morsel and quietness there-
with, than a house full of sacrifice with
strife. (Prov. IT: 1.)
Haired stirreth up strifes; but love cureth
all sins. (Prov. 10: 12 )
Nothing is more painful to see than a house
where strife dwells; sorely a dry morsel with
quietness is much better. It is tone and
temper that make life joyous or miserable, that
renders homes happy or wretched.
"A soft answer tumeth away wrath; but
grievous words stir up anger." Hence, how
nee sisry that we always speak kindly. The
disposition of kindness is not only desirable,
but indispensible; there is no domestic happi-
ness without. We should always be bland,
courteous, and amiable to another. The law
of kindness must rule if we desire love and the
family peace to dwell in our house; it is the
method by which we may govern, mould and
harmonize the family.
Among the almost endless variety of human
wants, there is none which makes itself so power-
fully and keenly felt as the want of kindness
in the home circle. We may all, more or less,
be conflcious of it, in the bosom of a family with
brothers and sisters. How beautiful, and how
horr powerful to see parental kindness, sisterly
and brotherly affection! These without, virtue
has no security. 0, how vain to see one desti-
tute of a holy temper, who is a slave to his
wretched passions !
Dear reader, if yon are possessed with such a
temper, yon certainly have cause to blush, and
sigh and mourn over your daily defects. Do
not say "1 can never master my corruptions,
and attain to a holy temper." You certainly
can if you try — all things are possible to God —
all things are possible to him that believeth.
Hence go to God and ask, and ye shall receive,
that your joy may be full. M. c. ir.
A VALUABLE SECRET,
IT is related of Franklin that from the win-
dow of his office in Philadelphia he noticed
a mechanic, among a number of others, at work
on a house which was being erected close by,
who always appeared to be in a merry humor,
and who had a kind and cheeiful smile for every
one he met. Let the day be ever so cold,
gloomy or sunless, the happy smile danced
like a sunbeam on his cheerful countenance.
Meeting him one day, Franklin requested to
know the secret of hii constant happy flow of
spirits.
"It's no secret, doctor," the man replied.
"I've got one of the best wives, and when I go
to work she always gives me a lind word of
encouragement and a blessing with her parting
kiss. And when I go home she is sure to meet
me with a smile and a kiss of welcome."
71 '!
THE BRETHREISr ^T "WOJrlK.
'otliren at Work.
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NOVEMBER 22, 1881.
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Denr Brother :
The *Trogres.sives'' are holding secret
meetings for the purpose of taking our next Annual
Meeting.
Tours in Christ. Y. 0. F.
FROM this tile Brotherhood will see what
measures are resorted to in order to break
down order and government. The time is at
hand when some of those secrets must be pro-
claimad from the housetops. Our Brotherhood
must be warned of the danger. We had hoped
that a special Conference might be held in
order to strengthen the bond of union, but it
seems the "chief men" among us thought
otherwise.
Argument has failed the progressives; open
work has failed tliem; abuse on the part of a
few of their leaders has failed to establish their
cause, and now Ku-Kluxism — secret meetings
are resorted to. These will also fail. God
works not by such devices.
In 1877, at New Enterprise, during the A.
M., the leaders ot this faction held secret meet-
ings nightly. One could see the result of these
meetings in A. M., during the day. At the last
. A.M., atAshland.thekadersof this faction held
secret meetings in the office of Dr. Roop, and
those who knew such meetings were held
could see the result in Conference. Those
leaders made many speeches. They pulled on
one string, spoke the aame thing, and occupied
as much time as possible. There was a purpose
in this, as we know, having heard the caucus-
ing around that editorial table.
There are two ways by which attempts will
be made to control next A. M, By caucusing
at District Meetings in order to secure a majori-
ty of the Standing Committee, Failing in
this, resort will be had to "packing" the coun-
cil tent with men and women whom the lead-
ers can control, so as to vote up or down any
measure they may desire. We do not believe
those leaders will succeed in either. We do
not believe there are many who will offer them-
selves as mere tools in the hands of designing
men. They do not own the Brotherhood, nor
can they lead it into revolutionary measures —
nor into the fashions and indulgences of a
corrupt world. The Gospel is against faction
in the church — it is against corrupt measures,
it stands against secret meetings for the pur-
pose of carrying out pet schemes and corrupt
birgains. Art. 20 cf A. M. 1881 is against
such meetings. But what care desperate men
for decisions of A. M? Nothing! We feel
that we could lay down our lives for our breth-
ren. When the church would take them into
its embrace and warmest atf.-ctions, they will
not. We cannot go with them in their at-
tempts to break down the subjective plan of
the incarnation, and the objective manifesta-
tion of Christ in the flesh. We cannot go
with them in any attempt to wipe out the
simplicity which characterizes the church of
the Brethren for something untried and foreign
to us as a people. We cannot assist in the
destruction of governmental restraints — in
overthrowing the union and in turning loose
'.he baser feelings and unbridled sppetitesof the
unprincipled. It is our purpose to defend the
church, and if needs be, to point out by name,
as did Paul, such as walk unruly in the house
of God. It pains us to do this, but God's truth
must be vindicated and the church of the
Brethren warned of the danger Brethren,
pray God to help in these times of severe
trial.
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are therefore much more able to pay the slight
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better than heretofore. This is especially
true of those who have been blessed with good
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form: and order
( Morrill, Kan.
'( Nov. 12th 1881
M. M, Eshelman: —
B(-'rtr hroiher: — Will you please en-
lighten your readers as to the difference between uniform
and order? Or is there a ditference? The reason why I
ask this favor of you is because some writers and speak-
ers seem to think that form is order; and order form. In
my simple way of lookiugat things, I can see form with-
out order and order without form.
Vours for consistency.
W. J. H. Bauman.
BOTH the words "form" and "order" are
used by the Holy Spirit. Christ appeared
to man "in the form of God"— Philip. 2: 6. The
church of the Brethren at Rome "obeyed that
form of doctrine" delivered to them. Rom. 6;
17. Timothy was commanded to "hold fast to
the form of sound words" — 2 Tim. 1: 13. All
this is addressed to believers on Christ. Of un-
believers and the ungodly it is said, "Having a
form of godliness, but denying the power there-
of." The form was right; but they denied the
poiver of that form.
Oi order it is written tbst Luke took itinhand
to set in order the things most surely believed
among the disciples. This means set in regu-
lar arrangement. Paul to the church at Corinth,
"The rest will I set in order when I come."
This means the method [of procedure, or the
proper way of doing certain things. The same
apostle beheld the "order and steadfastness" of
the Brethren at Colosse. Here we think he
means by order, the established usage of God's
house.
Form has reference to the shape of anything,
giving it distinctiveness. Order in the Breth-
ren church has respect to "customary mode of
procedure" and "established usage." Hooker
says coneeniing order: "The church hath au-
tliority to establish that for an order at one
time which at another time it may abolish."
This definition of the term would indicate mode
of procedure.
It depends very much upon what form is
applied to in order to distinguish it from order.
There may be a form with order, but there
can be no order without form. Order express-
es harmony of arrangement; while form may ex-
press the outline of a thing, though destitute of
order. Order, we think, means both form and
harmonyof arrangement. This is the only dif-
THLS BKElTHCKKISr AJT W^OKK.
713
ference we conceive between the two termB.
When the Scriptures speak of form, however,
respect is had to harmony of arrangement also.
The d'flPerence between the two words is so
slight that in common usa^e we may use
them interchangeably.
PRACTICE VS. THEORY.
THE following is from the Western Recorder
— a leading Baptist paper, published in
Louisville, Ky.
Thus, probably, Nadab and Abihu reasoned: ^'Common
fire will cause the sacred cloud of iDcense to agcend equal-
ly as well fire taken from the altar. Why then should
it make any difference? What God requires is the offer-
ing; as to the manner of it, it matters but litt'e.'' This
same spirit is abroad in the world to-day. It is in the
performance or the non- performance of the current view
of the "non-essentials" — that our danger lies. As to the
great basal doctrines of the gospel — salvation by faith,
atonement through the blood of Jesus — the so-called
evangelical churches stand firm. In theory, they hold to
these just as firmly as do the Baptists. But we are sor-
ry that the interests of truth compel us to say that their
practice is pulling down the very theories that their
OUR REFLECTOR.
— Looking over correspondence and news I
Eee that oar ministers have been holding some
very successful meetings in various parts of
the country, and have also done good work in
some of the towns. Such efforts should cause
the saints to rejoice everywhere. While the
good work is going on in now fi^^lds, we fiad
many of the members in strong churches con-
tending and striving over matters of little im-
portance. Some faithful ones are doing their
utmost to convert sinners while others, claim-
ing to be of the same faith, are sowing discord.
There is certainly no Christianity in such per-
tormances. Then we find too much wrang-
ling in papers which should be engaged in
better business. The mission of papars is to
teach and edify the people, not to make strife
and sow the seed of discord everywhere. While
missionaries are working hard to build up the
church and convert sinners, papers ought to
help them in the good cause. I would to God
that writers and editors could be made to see
learned men are trying to uphold.
It is not only important that we know what I that the pious part of the reading public do not
God r£ quires of us, but it is equally import-
ant to know how to do the work. We are
glad that the Becorder is willing to observe
"the little things,"' or what some term "non-
essentials." Is it willing to accept baptism into
the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Ghost? — "not into one name, but
into each person," Father, Sou and Holy Ghost?
That the theory of Baptists on salvation by
faith and atonement through the blood of Jesus
may not be pulled down by inconsistency,
would it not be well for them to learn all the
lessons relating to salvation by faith which is
made perfect by works? We point out a few
lessons for the Reflector in order to ascertain
whether it has learned them or is willing to
learn them.
I 1. What is its practice on John 13: 4-15?
2. Does it teach the laying on oi hands
after baptism, as did the apostles? Acts S:
17.
3. What is its theory and practice on Luke
22: 20, John 13: 4. Cor. 11: 25?
4. What saith it of 1 Cor. 11: 4-5?
5. What is the theory and practice of the
Baptist church 1 Thess. 5: 26?
6. Has it the practice founded on James 5:
14-15?
Will the Reflector tell its readers why God
should not be obeyed in these things as well as
in the bread and cup of communion?
It is one thing to be in the wilderness (Rev.
17: 3) and another thing to be in the wilder-
ness of sin. Between Elim and Sinai is not
near so good a place for a Christian as at Sinai.
Jerusalem is still better.
like to pay for that which is sure to sour on a
devoted Christian's mind. Lst all papers be
such that a missionary can, with confidence,
scatter them among the people to whom he is
preaching.
— Beo. SouthwoodTias certaiiily been study-
ing "The devil on the sly." The poetry is
good, and shows how we may be led into just
one fatal place on the sly, yet while reading it
I could not help thinking of the old poem
which rung,
"Said the spider to the fly," etc.
— I greatly miss 3ro. George Zollers' "Life
on the Ocean" this week. Let there be no
break in the excellent line of thought he is
presenting.
— Secret crimes will out. One by one the
murderers of Morgan will come to light. The
more I think and read of the black deed the
more J hate the order that would require such
a thing at the hands of its members. Bat I
believe that Masonry is on the decline in the
estimation of the reading public. Masons can
no longer hold their secrets, they will come to
light and that destroys its power.
— Bro. Enoch Eby, in my estimation, takes
the right view of the Special Council matter.
Such a thing would be legal, but not expedient.
But while on this subject allow me to ask each
reader a few questions : Is any one trying to
get you to work in behalf of a certain element
at or before next Annual Meeting? Are you
willing to be influenced in that way by any
ons? I merely ask you these questions to put
you on your guard. A hint to the wise may
prove sufficient.
— If the person who wrote that article
about "A peep into the bee hive" had got
stung jist enough to cause him to put
two more M's into his fistitions naaie, it would
be much easier for the public to detect the
person's hiding place. The "Reflector" can
see into these modest corners.
— Bro. Eshelmaa's "Real Issue" tells about
all that is necessary on that particular point,
only the article is a little too short to make the
condition of affairs just as plain to the public
as it is to his mind. I think his view is correct,
and really the safe one. When men are re-
moved from office by a proper committee it
should be the duty of all churches to duly re-
spect the decision of that committee until it is
reversed by the body sending the committee.
This committee was sent to try one man only,
not a church, nor any part of a church, but
simply one man; not for a wrong done to some
individu.til, bat for a wrong done to the whole
body. Hence the decision of the committee is
valid until changed or condemned by the An-
nual Meeting.
— I regret that the contemplated consolida-
tion did not take place; but as a query is com-
ing up to the next A. M., from the Southern
district, Missouri, demanding that steps be ta-
ken in that diireetion, likely the project may
yet take place.
— Bro. J. S. Mohler must not think that C
am in favor of sisters wearing hats, but candid-
ly I think he misapplies Matt. 18: 18, "What-
soever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in
heaven," etc. We cannot bind people without
a law, and if there is no law on the subject we
cannot make one, for that is power never yet
delegated to the church. This Scripture refers
to binding people by the application of law al-
ready made, not by laws that we make. It is
strange that those who advocate the hat for
sisters always put it "plain hat." If they
would always put it that way on their heads I
do not know that much complaint would be
made. All the hats I ever saw on sistnrs were
the fine fashionable kind, trimmed in the latest
style. And those who have visited churches
where the hat is worn by sisters, tell me that
they wear the most fashionable hats, trimmed
with feathers and flowers. It is not the plain
hat that our people object to, but they know
that if they permit that much, there is no keep-
ing those who wear them from going just as
far as they want to in the foolish and vain
fashion?.
— It is encouraging to read how liberally the
people in Indian responded to Bro. John Metz-
ger'a call for help in the St. Louis mission field.
Thit certainly looks better than wrangling.
Forty thrse baptisms reported in this No.,
added to the 239 of last week gives 282 reported
thus far. — ,t. h moobb.
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TilE SPiE'THRE^ ^5lT WOBK^
For the Brethren at Work .
TURNING DUNKARD.
I WAS met by a friend a day or two ago who
said that he had heard that I had tarned
to be a Dankard. My reply to him was, "That
sofar as the Danka-ds are Scriptural, just so
far am I a Dunkard."
"But," said he, "a man told me that a Duk-
ard preacher told him to join his church. The
man said to the Dunkard preacher that he was
a sinner and had not repented of his sins. The
preacher said to him, that it made no differ-
ence, that he could join without repentance."
My friend said, moreover, that he saw a
Dunkard baptize a person, and as he dipped
him, the preacher said to the subject, ''I bap-
tize thee for the remission of sin." My friend
said that that was Campbellism. My reply
was, that the B. at W., did not teach such
doctrine.
As for the remission of sins, I thought it all
right. For, said I, if a man is hanged what
is he hung for? He is hung for murder.
If a man is baptized for the remission of
sins, he is baptized because his sins have been
remitted. That is to say, forgiven him. And
he is buried in baptism because of his having
died to sis; because Abraham never buried
his until they were dead; and then he was for
burying them out of his sight.
I do not believe that the Dunkards are Camp-
bellites, though I never heard one preach.
You may know the tree by its fiuits. My
friends, the Dankaxdg, will please explain. Do
they baptize for a death to sin, or in other
words, bury the man after he is dead to sin,
or bary the man alive that he may die?
The Beethben at Woek is the best paper
that I have any knowledge of and I am work-
ing for it, and if I live, by the help of the Lord
I will send you many subscribers.
OBSEEVATIONS,
There are many points of difference between
Campbellites and Dunkards. We do not use
the term Campbellite with a view to abuse or
defame. If none are following Alexander
Campbell then there are no Campbellites; and
if there be none, then there are none to be of-
fended at the term. Oa the other hand if
there be any following Campbell, then they
are Campbellites, and should be willing to wear
the name. Campbellites or Disciples believe
that faith, repentance and baptism are for or in
order to the remission of sins.
Dunkards believe the same.
Their testimony is found in Mark 1: 4; 16:
16. Luke 3:3. Acts 2 : 38 ; 22 : 16.
Faith changes the heart. Repentance is ex-
pressive of change of action — turning to God.
Baptism is expressive of cliange of relationship;
and emblematical of the washing away of sm
by the blood of Christ.
Christ's blood was "shed for the remission of
gin"— Matt. 26: 28— not because the sins had
been remitted, but in order to remission. Acts
2: 38 expressly teaches repentance for remis-
sion of sins — in order that sins may be remit- 1
ted by the Father. God pardons on conditions
Mark 16: 16. R°pentance is a condition. Acts
2:38. Baptism is a condition. Mark 16:16,
Acts 2: 38 and 22: 16. Is not the lesson an
easy one?
"Being made free from sin, you become the
servant of righteousness.'' — Rom. 6:28. Free-
dom from sin is the state immediately follow-
ing pardon. 1. Faith. 2. Repentance. 3.
Baptism. 4. Pardon. 5. State of freedom.
This is Grd's order.
The person who represented that the min-
ister did not preach repentance as a condition
of pardon evidently, misunderstood his speaker.
Your Dunkard friends give as a reason for
baptism what the Gospel gives. The point
whether men are dead when they are buried
with Christ, is not relevant. Baptism is not
"for a death to sin," but is emblematic of put-
ting on Christ. Gal. 3: 27 — as being baptized
in his death — Rom. 6: 3 — as emblematic of the
washing away of sins by the blood of Christ —
Acts 2: 38. Nowhere is it stated that a man
must be baptized because he is dead. — Ed.
A PEW REMARKS TO OUR
CONTRIBUTORS.
dition of a liberal supply of the grace of God,
yon will not only succeed in getting your ar-
ticles correctly printed, but you will have the
heart-felt thanks of the compositors. And if,
after all, we should make a blunder, ascribe it
to human frailty which is our common lot, and
in your prayers do not forget your humble
COMPOSITOES.
For the Brethren at Work.
WHY COMPLAIN?
W
Q'
UITE frequently we notice the phrase
"G«d bless our editors," as used by some
ofljur able contributors. A very good idea,
indeed, but there is another class of mortals
that needs your praying for quite as mnch.
These are your humble compositors. Their
patience is sorely tried, their heads often ache
in wrestling with poor manuscript.
The compositors often make mistakes. That
they should do so, is not strange, for often the
manuscript is written very illegible, deficient
in grammar and punctuation. Often the com-
positor has to take a piece of copy written be-
tween the lines, so close, in fact, that his eyes
are strained in endeavoring to trace the writer's
idea. Then, again, another writer takes a lead-
pencil and writes an article, scarcely legible at
first, and when it reaches this ofEce, it is fre-
quently in a very poor condition.
Postal-cards as furnished to the rea;ular cor-
respondents,— ruled ready for writing — serve a
good purpose as the lines are far enough apart
as to cause the writing to be easily read; but
when a postal card reaches us with the words
and lines crowded together till you can scarcely
see a white spot, we begin to think that the
mission of the postal card is not correctly un-
derstood.
The sum and substance of the whole matter
can be condensed into these few lines:
1. Use good black ink and a good pen.
2. Use ruled paper, and write on the lines.
(The manuscript tablets sold so cheaply at
this office are a good thing.)
3. If you use foreign words write them very
plain; compositors are no college professors.
4. In writing names of persona and places
as well .as in giving figures or dates, use the
greatest care, or mistakes might happen.
If you follow these directions, with the ad-
BT ENOCH EBT.
HEN the church takes action in your
case and pronounces you expelled from
the body, and closes the meeting-houses against
you; who is to blame?
Let us see: When yon kept house in the
church by the general order of the Brother-
hood, and a member or members, would per-
sist in leaving the body, and you could not re-
strain them in their determination, did yonnot
invariably take action as a church and grant
them their request, and inform them that they
are no more members? And if perchance one
or more were ministers, and would ask privi-
lege to preach in the meeting-house as before
did you not say no, and even warn the mem-
bers not to go to hear such preach? Now
why complain when the church is just doing
to you as yon taught her to do to others for the
same act; or do numbers sanctify the act and
make it legal in your judgment?
Come brethren, do not call that persecution;
but do to others as you would that they should
do to you. Church rule and order demands it,
however painful it may be; and do not blame
us, when you went out from us; and would not
fellowship us, we only close the doors till you
knock for admittance.
Facta should be presented to the inquiring
mind so that no one be too strongly influenced
by sympathetic appeals, and complaints, and
partial misrepresentations to do that which
they will afterwards regret; hence these few
lines. Hope the Vindicator will copy this.
LITTLE SERMONS.
— If people live without an object, they stand
as it were, on the outside of active life.
— There is a good deal of religion that is like
a morning cloud — as soon as the sun gets hot
it disappears.
— The fruit of discussion is commonly thorns
and thistles, but it may likewise bear seeds for
the garnering of heaven.
— The need, and the influence of educated
Christian women at the head of the household,
the world over, cannot be over estimated.
— There are words which can separate hearts
sooner than sharp swords; there are words
whose sting can remain in the heart through a
whole life. — Selected hy Uncle John.
Pleasure is seldom found where it is most
eagerly sought.
THE BRETHREN Jl.T ^WORK:.
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J. S. MOKLEB,
Editor.
All communications for this department, Bnoh as qne*
ries and answers, sliould be addressed to J, S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Why do the brethren not salute each other with
the Holy Kiss in towns ? Elias Harnish.
If man has a natural immortality, why do the
Scriptures teach, (1. Tim. 6: 16) " The Lord only
hath it?" "Theaoul that sinneth, it shall die."
Ez. IS: 4, 20. Immortality cannot die, and many
other Scriptures of like import, and Paul seem to
imply, that it is to be put on at the resurrection.
1. Cor. 15:53. The word immortal occurs only
once in all of the Scriptures, and then it is applied
to God. 1. Tim. 1 : 17. A. B. 0.
Will some brother or sister please explain Acts
13: 48? The passage reads thus: "And as many
as were ordained to eternal life, believed." Did the
ordination take place prior to the believing or sub-
sequently? Isaac H. Miller.
For the Brethren at Wort.
THE GRAND CIRCLE.
circle tnrned around 143 timeii and closed up
oa Sabbath night. Then commences the
Christian Era or Christ geneiation, on the
same day of the week in the year 4005, and on
the fourth year of this second man Adam, the
world had a Grand Leap year.
You can see from this circle that on No. 28,
the year came in on Saturday, " Jewish Sab-
bath" and the Savior being crucified on the day
before the Sabbath, our Saturday, he was cruci-
fied on the 14th day of the year of our Lord,
28;b, making the Savior 31 years and 21 days
old to the day that he was put to death. '
By this Circle you can see that the year
4000, the 25tti of the 12th month of which he
was bom, came in on Monday.
See No. 24 on Circle, which ~akes his birth-
day, Wednesday, and circumcistd oa the first
day of the year 4001, which was on Wednes-
day. Se3 No. 25 on circle.
If this time-clock is incorrect, it must be re-
membered that an uneducated man constructed
it, to disproye the theory of our modarn
scientists. Let them give to the world sub-
stantial proof of their faith by their
works.
lu other words, a rule that shows
how time has been kept up to the pre-
sent, making the years coming in upon
the days of the week as they have
been for ihe last 100 years.
Grand Lsap year has five Sabbaths,
and cannot occur but once in every 28
years. It is grand, because no other
month can come in on a Sabbath and
go out on a Sabbath. C.
THE SEVEN SPIRITS.
THE Grand Circle is given to show that all
time is kept on it, — it is like a clock that
would strike once in a year, commencing with
Monday Ist, Tuesday 2ad, and so on, until it
strikes on the 28th year 28 times. Then it
commences with Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd,
and around the circle as at first.
The figures from 1 to 28, with the days of
the week on the same line, will show you, if
you desire to know what day of the week any
year came in on, by dividing the number of
years by 28, and if there he no remainder, it is
the 28th year of the Circle. But if you have a
remainder, look to the Circle for the number of
your remainder on the Circle and it will show
you what day of the week the year came in on.
You may try it on any year; for example look
at Monday Ist, 1877, Tuesday 2iid 1878,
Wednesday 3rd 1879, Thursday 4th and Grand
Leap-year 1880; Saturday 5th, 1881.
I give this Circle to show the analogy of the
two Adams in time. The first Adam's time,
commencing on Monday, the first day of the
week, and on the fourth year of Adam first, the
world had its first grand leap-year. The time
THE seven Spirits of God are, first
Wisdom; second. Power; third.
Justice; fourth, Love; fifth Holiness;
sixth, Mercy; seventh, Truth.
Man is lost through ignorance; can only he
restored through Christ, the wisdom and power
of God, to be a partaker of the divine nature.
Man, in his fallen or lost condition is ignor-
ant, having the understanding darkened, — be-
ing alienated from the life of God through the
ignorance that is in them, because of the
blindness of the heart. D. B. Stuegis.
For the Brethren at Worl.
QUERIES ANSWERED.
IN reading oar good paper, I saw a few ques-
tions asked and will give you my ideas on
some of them.
Does Gen. 4, infer that Cain and Abel were the
first-born of all the living V If so, who was his
wife ? Mart C. Norman.
That question has been asked me more than
onca or twice. Here is my answer : The aver-
age life of man was eight hundred and seventy
years, and now only thirty-four. Each family
will average five children. According to those
times Adam would have had ninety children. —
After Cam went to the land of Nod, Adam liv-
ed 800 years, and Cain had a choice of forty-
five slaters.
Will some one please explain 1. Cor. 14: 34,35?
Why are women to keep silence in the church ? —
Shall they not sing or pray or what shall they do ?
A Brother.
We understand the church to mean the peo-
ple, not the house they worship in. As for the
laws that govern the church, let them keep si-
lent : but in the house let their voices be heard,
and there is no Scripture to condsmn them.
What are the seven spirits of God mentioned in
Hevelations? C. D.H.
They are the Bible divided into seven parts,
as follows. The Five Books of Moses. You de-
stroy them and what would your Bible be
woith? The Book of Psalms; the Prophets;
the History of Christ; the Acts of the Apost-
les; the Book of flevelations. Upon these sev-
en pillars or spirits as you may call it, God has
revealed himself to man.
Bro. David Moore wants to know whether there
is more Scripture for an organ in a family than to
dance.
We read in the Bible of men dancing and it
was of God; of women dancing and it was of
God; but no place where the sex joined to-
gether to please God. As for the organ, ther«
is nothing said about it. Of course, " silence
gives consent."
Will some one please give the Scripture where
it is said that man has an immortal soul, or
it is said man has any iiimortality before the re-
surrection ?
In order to get a clear understanding on the
above query, every one should read the history
of the Shumanites' son. That convinces me
that the soul is always active. 2 Kings 4.
HiEAM DOTT.
THE OLDEST CITY.
DAMASCUS is the oldest city in the world
Tyre and Sidon have crumbled on the
shore; Baalbec is a ruin; Palmyra is buried in a
desert; Nineveh and Babylon have disappeared
from the Tigris and the Euphrates. Damascus
remains what it was before the d^ys cf
Abraham— centre of trade and travel — an isle
of verdure in the desert; a " presidential capit-
al" with martial and sacred associations extend-
ing through thirteen centuries.
It was near Damascus that Saul of Tarsus
saw the light above the brightness of the sun;
the street which is called Straight, in which it
was said "he prayed," still runs through the
city. The caravan comes and goes as it did a
thousand years ago; there is the water-wheel,
the merchants of the Euphrates and the Me-
diterranean still occupy the streets " with the
multitude of their wares." The city which
Mahomet surveyed from a neighboring height,
and was afraid to enter, " because it was given
to man to have but one paradise, and for his
part he was resolved not to have it in this
world, is to-day, what Julian called the " Eye
of the Erst," as it was in time of Isaiah, " the
Head of Syria." Still it is a city of flowers
and bright waters.
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THE BliETECREN ^T 'WORK-
<^mt$pnMtL
Otia correspondents will please bear with us
for abridging thtir communications. Many
write us and we desire . to give all a hearing.
The facts most interesting should only be writ-
ten. What would interest a few might not be
interesting to the many. — Ed.
District Meeting of Tennessee.
I will give vou a synopsis, for publication, of
our District Meeting held in the Knob Creek
congregation, Washington county, Tennessee.
On the 4fch and 5th of Nov. 1881, pursuant
to appointment, the Brethren met in council,
and organized by electing Samuel Molsbee,
Moderator; Joel Sherfy, Writing Clerk; P. W.
Dove, Reading Clerk; and Jesse Crosswhite,
Assistant Reading Clerk. The meeting was
well represented. Taking the face of the let-
ters presented by the delegates, as an index of
the condition of Zion in tbis part of God's
moral vineyard, we are glad to say that peace
and harmony prevail among us. There was
not a sentiment expressed in the letters that
showed any dissatisfaction with the general
Brotherhood.
The meeting throughout was characterized
by good feelings towards each other, and while
the discussions sometimes became quite inter-
esting and warm, there was nothing of that
"sharp cutting" indulged in that so often
wounda the feeliugj of brethren and sisters in
council meetings.
Several subj-^cts of considerable importance
came before the meeting, and I think were dis-
posed of to the general satisfaction of nearly
all present. The Feet-washing question came
up. Two requests asking District Meeting to
have only one mode or manner of Feet- washing
in the District. We are somewhat divided in
practice on this question, though a majority of
the congregations in our district practice what
is called the "Single Mode of Feet-washing,"
and its advocates could carry their point by a
fair vote m favor of the single mode, yet
rather than offend our brethren who take a dif-
ferent view of the matter, all seemed to be dis-
posed to bear with one another, and not act
hastily in the matter.
A petition was presented asking the District
Meeting to adopt some plan for more success-
ful preaching of the Gospel in our district.
The plan of operations adopted by the meeting,
I think, is calculated to do good.
The meeting appointed five brethren, zealous
in the cause of Christ and sound in the faith of
the Gospel, aa a Committee of Arrangements,
whose duty it was made to divide the district
into three sub- districts. The elders in the sub-
districts are to call together the ministers in
their respective boundaries and assign them
their work for the succeeding year. And in
view of filling the distant calls for preaching
which involves expenses, all the congregations
in the district are requested to appoint a solic-
itor to raise funds to defray expenses of breth-
ren who may be selected by said committee as
traveling evangelists.
Our meeting was honored by the presence of
brother J. C. Moomaw, of Virginia, who gave
us some very good counsel on different subjects,
and preached three excellent sermons during
the meeting.
We had fine weather during the meeting,
and a good attendance.
The meeting decided to represent the district
at next Annual Meeting by delegation. Bro.
Jesse Crosswhite was honored with the posi-
tion.
I have been reading the Report of Annual
Meeting, and it does seem to me that there is
not as much love and forbearance existing in
the Brotherhood that should characterize us as
the professed followers of the blessed Redeem-
er. I think we should labor more for the gocd
of others, and not let our own selfishness over-
come our Christian charity. 1 see that our
blessed Zion is threatened with divisions; but
let us all labor together for the good of the
church and the advancement of Christ's king-
dom on the earth.
Here we have our conflicts and trials, but if
we hold out faithful a never-fading crown of
glory shall be ours, where we all shall see eye
to eye and speak the same thing.
Joel Sheeft.
Jonenboro, Washington Co , Tenn., Nov. 8th.
{Primitive Christian, please copy).
"Brother are you not advocating a salaried
ministry in soliciting aid to send ministers to
preach the Gospel?" I answer positively, I
am not. I am opposed to a salaried ministry,
but when I think of the commission that Jesus
gave to his disciples, "Go ye into all the world
and preach my Gospal to every creature," I am
made to think that Lity and ministry should
labor together with z?al to fulfill this last com-
mand of our blessed Savior. No doubt some
dear brethren are ready to inquire, if some
sheep are away from the fold and call for food,
and a shepherd is sent to feed them, and the
little flock be increased, will it not be necessa-
ry to feed them frciii time to time, and if so
will this not make a regular salaried ministry?
No. Let us look at the remedy. Jiistassoon
as this flock is largi^ enough, let them be or-
ganized into a chuich acd let them have their
own fold and their own shepherd and if they
desire focd from otht r shepherds let them send
To Traveling Ministers a,nd Brethren.
In this place (Albion, Calhoun Co., Mich.)
there is but little known about our church, the
brethren having never preached here to my
knowledge, though there has been preaching
by them about four and one half miles north of
town several years ago. There are only five
members here including wife and self, who,
with one exception, were baptized by Bro. Fry-
fogel We desire any brethren who may
travel through this place, to stop with us as we
seldom see any brethren. Address us aa above
and I will meet any one who may favor us
with a visit. The main line of the Mich. Cen-
tral and the Lansing diviaiou of the L. S. & M.
S. R. R's pass through our place.
Peter B
Home Mission of the North-westeru
District of Oiiio.
for them aa the ch ;
fore.
If there are br^ '
are isolated from tu
for the brethren to .
please make your re-
■h has been doing hereto-
who
ren in this district
- church and are anxious
3ome and preach for them,
lits known by writing to
me at Dunkirk, Ha din Co., Ohio, or any other
member of the board.
J. R. Spacht.
HEINOUS CRIME IN TIFFIN!
Charles Madder Murders Phcebe Bernard
On Thursday Night, Nov. 3rd.
WHAT la ITS OBJECT?
It is to aid in carrying cut a positive com-
mand of our blessed Savior, "Preach the Gos-
pel to every creature." Its object is to send
our ministers to places where there is no or-
ganized church, where there are a few scat-
tered members, or some anxious seekera after
the truth, to preach the Gospel to them as we
understand it, to make disciples of those who
will hear, and build up churches where our doc-
trine is little known.
Brethren and Sisters of the North-western
District of Ohio, are we really in earnest to
spread the Gospel? Do we ever consider in
calmness and earneslneas and with a burning
zeal for the cause of Christ, that we are each
one personally interested in "Preach the Gos-
pel to every creature?" If so, when your so-
licitor calls upon you for something to aid in
this work he will not go away empty. No
doubt some dear brethre^ are ready to say, I the left of the nose.
On the night of Nov. 3rd, the city of Tif&n
and vicinity were thrown into great excitement
over the murder of Miss Phcebe Bernard by
Charles Madder, a College student of Heidle-
burg College. This young man had been pay-
ing his respects to the lady, which partly end-
ed in Madder asking her to become his wife,
which she refused. But this did not satisfy
him. On the evening before the awful trage-
dy he asked her to take a walk with him,
which she at first refused, bat finally consent-
ed by him telling her that he had something
particular to tell her. While walking that
evening he again pressed his suit, which she
again refused, telling him that he might ex-
pect to liye a miE«rable life if he married a
woman whose affections were not with him.
He then said, "If / live a miserable life, you
shall never make another man happy; fori
will lay my religion down and we will both die
together." Thia she told the landlady of the
boarding-house, at which she was engaged
aa dining-room girl, who told her to beware, if
he is that kind of a fellow.
On the evening of the 3rd inst., while on her
way to a social party on College Hill with a
young man and two lady friends they mat
Madder in front of the College. They asked
him if he was not going to the party. He
said, "I will be thf re after a while." He then
turned to the girl and said, "Phcebe, I want to
speak to you." She turned about three feet
from the reat, and the other three advanced
about ten f<=et. Alter conyersing a minute or
two Phffibe was heard to say, 'No!" which was
followed immediately by the report of a re-
volver; the ballet entering the cheek a little to
She fell forward, and the
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wretcLcaught her ia his iett arm, and again
shot her, the ballet eater ug the mouth, cut-
tiag the upper I'p and drivmg with it one of
the front teeth and going to the brain. She
then fell to the ground, aad after that he fired
two more shots, but they f^Tidently did not hit
her. The murderer ran siKross the street and
fell down on one knee; and although a thor-
ough search was made f'ir him during the
night, he could not be foi ;d. His victim died
almost instantly, and he: rjody was taken to
the boardiug-house, whe. , she had been em-
ployed, and word sent to h r parents who re-
side in the west part of t he city. The next
day the prisoner gave him lelf up, stating that
he had spent the night ir; , lumber yard. He
was taken into cnstcdy b be sheriff. In con-
versation with the murri ^ r in prison when
asked why he did this awi ■! deed, he said he
did not know why; but siid he again asked her
to become his wife and she agaia refused. He
said, "Then we will die together." The pre-
liminary examination tonk place in the sher-
iif's private cffiee un S tnrday, and he was
bound over to court for murder in the first de-
gree. The hearing was piiyate for the purpose
of avoiding trouble that was feared from an
immense crowd.
While the hearing was in progress, Louis
Bernard, the father of thi murdered girl was
observed among the visitors. When he caught
sight of the prisoner his hand grasped hi? re-
volver, and his conduct warned all present that
he was about to take the prisoner's life. A
scramble was made to get out of range, when
the sheriif ordered him away from the jail.
The funeral took place Sunday the 6th, at
10 o'clock A. M., from the Protestant Method
ist church on Market St , immediately oppo-
site the jail in which the murderer is confined.
The funeral was the largest and, no donbt, the
saddest ever known Ln T ffia. The murdered
girl's age was 20 years and 27 days. She join-
ed the Methodist church last Winter, of which
she was a member when she died. Scarcely
ten months had elapsed from the time she con-
fessed her Savior until she met so cruel a death
without even a moment's warning. To gaze
upon so young and fair a face pierced by two
bullets from a revolver in the hands of one
who was once her suitor, was heart-rending in
the extreme.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. 0. V. W.
Chandler from 1 Sam. 20 h Chap, and latter
clause of 1st acd 3rd versfs.
B. F. Sheidlee.
Tiffin, Ohio.
From J. R. Royer—The Love-feast of
the Eghrata, an adjoining chuich, was held
Nov. Ist and 2nd. It hgp ^ned tbat I only at
tended the second day . . . . "-Vhen I entered the
meeting-house the first I noticed was our dear
brother and elder Geo. Mnrs, of Kansas, who
was standing at tbii tabl^ shorting the breth-
ren and friends. After i rer C. Bucher read
the 12lh chapter of E i ans, then brother
Harshey, of Montgomerv < ounty, preached a
short, telling sermon from ihe first verse, fol-
lowed by brother L;onbe;L' of Chester county,
John and Charles Moore, New Jersey, Da-
vid Etter, C Mvers, . i George Meyers.
Brethren N. Martm, G. ^^^icker, frcm Mary-
land, and others, were present on the first day
of the meeting The Brethren at Ephrata
had En eBJoyable Feast. The best of all was,
we had no factions. We had no use for the
Miami d'sjipline. We are all "Old Order"
Brethren, as we keep tue ordinances as Christ
commanded over eighteen hundred years
ago; but old men's fables we do not wish to
hold up. We feel glad that we have no troub-
le with either factions; the church here in the
East is in love and union, as far as I know, ex-
cept in the extreme East may ba a little of the
"Progressive" element; but but for the Miami
Resolution, I find none. One brother said to
me some time ago that he thought the Miami
Brethren were about right in their movement;
but since he read their Resolutions he turned
against them. We fdel sorry for them, and
wish for them to return to the fold again. —
lAtiz, Pa , Nov. 7th.
From J. H. Peck.— Through an unfathom-
able yet ever kind Providene?, I am at Indian-
apolis waiting to take home my daughter who
is under treatment at the National Surgical
Institute of this place for hip disease. She has
been here ten weeks and though not yet out of
danger, she has improved suffijiently to make
me believe she will get well if I can stand the fi
nancial pressure and keep her here long enough.
Since my sojourn her? I am more convinced
than ever that they are doing a good work in
the way of curing hip disease, spinal affection,
paralysis, white swelling, club foot and many
other diseases for which common practitioners
do not usually posses* the experience and ap-
pliances necessary for successful treatmsnt. . . .
My daughter not being willing to let me go
home without taking her along, and not being
well enough to take home, I have engaged
work at my trade and will remain here for
some time Should this item corns under
the otservation of any that are afflicted and
would desire information with regard to this
Institution, I shall be happy to supply them
with what I know about it on the rfceipt of
stamp to pay postage.... I would like to get
acquainted with the Brethren if there are any
living in or near this city. Address me at 35
West Georgia St., Indianapolis, Ind.
From Sadie J. Price. — We the brethren
and sisters of the Pme Creek church. 111. met
at our church to-day, on the regular day for
preaching, for the purpose of worshiping God.
There was quite a large, crowd assembled the
day being very pleasant. Before preaching
there was a young sister reclaimed; after which
singing and prayer was offered. Then we were
favored with a sermon 'oy brother M. Bmmert.
After preaching we repaired to the water side
where two, a young couple, were led down in-
to the water ard were buried and rose again,
we trust, to walk in newness of life. Thus the
good work of the Lord is moving on here with
us. May the good Lord guide them, and may
they all three live faithful until death, is my
wish and prayer. — Nov. 6th 1881.
permit. We have had no additions recently
but we had the occasion to disown one member
who was not willing to follow the siaiple Word
of Truth. It is not hard to tell the good from
the bad. Those that are for the world do mind
the things of the world, but those that are for
the Lord do mind the things that belong to
the Lord. The Savior says, "By their fruits we
shall know them" Brethren William Hipes
and John Eby are laboring hard to feed the
flock with the pure Word of Truth. We trust
the Lord will bless their labors with an ingath-
ering of many poor souls who are wandering
away from their Father in heaven On the
19th of October, brother John Nicholson, of
Bristol, Ohio, came and labored for us until the
2Sth, when he went with brother William
Workman to Waterloo, to attend the Love-
feast on the 29i;h aad 30th. . ..We bilieve the
church was edified by his labors while he was
with us. Brother John would be a good mis-
sionary man. Such men ought to do nothing
else but preach. — Xora Springs, la., Oct. 30th.
From G. M. Noah. — We can say there is
but little discord among us; we are getting
along finely, are in love ard peace: have meet-
ing every Lord's day when the weather will
From C. Hope. — I have returned from
Frederickshaven and vicinity, haying held some
interesting meetings here. If God will, I shall
baptiz? a womm near Sindil Station on next
Wednesday evening. The church refused a
woman admittance at our Love-hast. Brother
Eikilisen writes under same d^te:
"Last Sanday we had our Love feast at Hj-or-
ring. The Holy Spirit was evidently among
us. Peace and love reigned. Oar prayers svere
abundant in your, and especially oistsr Mary's,
behalf that she may regain her health. As we
surrounded the Lord's table I could not refrain
from shedding tsars to think it was our fir^t
Love-faast, and you ware not among us. Dear
sister Mary, I cannot now visit yon, but let m
be united in the spirit and daily bear our little
ones to the arms of Jesus and invoke lis bless-
ing upon them, so that when we are gathered
around the throne of grace we may be able to
say: 'L^, here am I, Lord, and those that thou
hast given me.'
I will now close my letter with much love
to you all. Tours,
Thehi-e Eskildsen.
Will you come to Denmark, and when?
Will you bring the building fond along?
Shall I look for property or not?
The Lord bless you evermore to do his will
and use your pen for the glory of Jesus. — Co-
penhagen, Denmark, Oct. 24lh.
[It is still my intention to visit you next
year, the Loid willing. But often our b^=t
laid plans are prostrated, hence do not build
too much on my desire to visit you. Cannot
tell whether I will carry building fund to you
or not, as it is not in my hands. Nor am I
able to advise you concerning property. The
Board of Foreign Missions has that in hand.
Suppose it will give you advice in due time.
My mind has long been, purchase property and
use the income to carry on missionary work.
It is the business way of supplying the mis-
sion.—Ed.]
The world is out of tone, and our hearts are
cut of tune, ani ti;e more our foula vibrate to
the musi; 'f heaven, the more must they feel
the discords of tarth.
718
THE BRETBCRElSr ^T IV^ORK-
From Samuel E. Nctzley. — Thursday
<hree ladies were bnptiz;d at this plaoe, after
dark, in the Baptist church. They told the pas-
lor that he should baptizo them in the night.
Were they ashamed? If any one is ashamed
of Jesus and his words, how can they Icve
1-im? A Baptist deacon recently said, 'Some
fo'.ks think if they are only baptized they are
saved." I replied, "If a man is saved without
baptism, why do you go down into the water? '
He said, "To be baptized into the church." It
a man is baptized into Christ, is he not in the
church? Brethren err not, for God is not
mocked. — Batavia, III.
From J. C. Lahman. — ^We left home Oct.
25th for Pennsylvania via. Baltimore & Ohio R.
R. Arrived in Washington at 10 P. M. the
23th. Spent part of the 27th viewing the
Capitol of our great country, reaching Balti-
more saoie evening; taking Western Md. R. R.
Reached Abbottown, the route of destination,
b^ing the former home of my wife, at 10 P. M.
Hiving learned of Love-feast to take place
next day at Marsh Creek, Adams Co., though
eighteen miles distant and raining, wife and I
started next morning to enj )y the occasion
■which we have long desired to do, having fra-
qaently preached in their house. Met many
relatives and brethren, and had an excellent
meeting. The ministering brethren present
from other parts were elder Solomon Sl;oner,
Joel Roop, of Pipe Creek, Md , Brown and
Utz of Locust drove, Md., and elder Daniel
Linganecker, Upp?r Conawago, Adams Co,
Pj. The membership large; but owing to wet
weather, outside attendance small. The best
attention to the Word preached. Since the
time of Feast have been visiting friends — old
brother Michael Trostls, who is sDm^^vhat fee-
ble, being eighty tw" years of age, but able to
attend the Feast. He is the father of three
sons in the ministry — elder Jacob Trostle, of
Maryland, Levi Trostle, of Lee county. 111.,
and Joseph Trostle, of State Centra, Marshall
Co., Iowa. He also has one son (William) in
Montana Territory. . ..We next visited sister
Petrie, aunt of wife's, eighty-two years of age,
who recently was unfortunate in having one
arm broken and the other very much strained
by the upsetting of a c irriage. Sue is doin g
&i well as can be expected. We then visited
brother-in-law and elder Ephraim Stoner, Un-
. ion Bridge, Maryland .... To-morrow we expect
to attend preaching at Locust Grove, brother
Jacob Trostle's congregation Monday
morning. — Attendance good. Brother Trostle,
Roop, and Brown present. . . .Brother Trostle's
health has been much impaired the past Sum-
mer. He will leave some time the present week
for Dr. Walter's water cure. His hops and
ours are that he miy by the blessings of God
be restored to health and usefulntsj to the
church. We now leave for Frederick, Md.,
Washington Co. — Linganore, Md , Nov. 5th.
From A. W. Reese — We have just con-
cluded onr Love- feast at Mineral Creek held in
connection with our District Meeting. We
had, truly, a pleasant time, and, we trust, a
profitable meeting to all the dear brethren
and sisters in the Lord. As you will, doubtless,
have the proceedings from some of the other
communication brief. Nearly all the minister-
ing brethren of the Southern District of Mis-
souri were present. Love and unity seemed vo
prevail, and we had our souls refreshed in the
fellowship of the saints. The following minis-
tering brethren were with us: Geo. Barnkart,
Wm. Harvey, C. Holderman, Thos. Allen, P.
L. Williams, A. Hutchison, Jacob Witmore, J.
S. Mohler, F. Culp, Jacob Yost, S. Click, Joel
Garber, Bro. Montgomery, Bro. Wine, Bro-
BoUinger, S. S. Mohler, J. M. Mohler, Bro.
Carrier. . . .During the meeting three were bap-
tized. The district business passed off harmo-
niously; a kind and fraternal feeling characttr-
zed the deliberations We haa the great
pleasure of having a dear brother in the flesh
with us at the meetings — the first meetings of
the Brethren he ever attended. He came from
his home in Clay county. Mo, to spend his 63rd
birthday with me; Oct. 19, 1818 being the day
of his birth. He is with the Brethren in all
their doctrines of non-conformity, non-resist-
anc», the refusal to bear arms and to take oaths,
feet-washing, etc., but does not see bis way
clear as to trine immersion .... May the good
spir t of our blessed Lord so present the truth
to this beloved relative that he may yet see h s
way clear to come into fellowship with ns.
Prav for him, dear brethren, for we do believe
that he is not far from the kingdom of God ....
Our Feast at the Walnut Creek church was a
pleasant one. The attendance was good, and
the general audience attentive and well behav-
ed May the Lord bless and comfort all the
dear members and keep them in the true paths.
From E. E. Toms. — Your paper is a wel-
come visitor in my family. It has been com-
iog for some time. Some friend, I know not
who, has favored me with it for one year, for
which I feel thankful and desire to make it
known through its columns We were
greatly intere-ied in brother James Evans' ar-
ticle on the "Second Coming of Christ and
Millennial Reign." We feel there was Gospel
light in it; in fact, we feel we have gained light
in several respects, and we are glad its columns
are open for the investigation of Bible truth;
for thereby we can p oint each other to thi?
Scriptures which will lead us to a perfect
kaowledge of Christ and finally to an everlast-
ing inheritanc3. — Dj,rwin, Minn., Nov. 8.
From A. W. Swab.— On the 26th and
27th of October we had our Love-feast at Hur-
ricane Creek, Bond Co , III. We had a good
and quiet meeting. About fifty commuted.
Brother John Metzger ofiiciated. Bro. D. B.
Stnrgis, the old doctor, was here last week.
He preached for us four times, and held forth
the Word with power. . . .The weather is still
very wet. Have not had much cool weather
yet. — Hurricane Creek, III , Nov. 13.
THINGS THAT DESTROY
PREACHERS.
r
is the purpose of this paper to consider
preachers. A good many ministers have lost
their grip, their influence is paralyzed and they
I are left wondering what the matter is. Their
brethren who were delegates, I will make this | intentions are good, they wish to continue in
the work of the ministry, but they fiad no
field of labor and seem to be dropped out and
don't understand the why. We will look at
some of the answers to this mental ir ejuirj.
1. Laziness. Do you loaf? If so, the peo-
ple will soon conclude that yoa are lazy, and
they will not long tolerate an indolent preach-
er. And what will they think of your sinceri-
ty should i hey happen to hear you speak in
your pulpit of salvation from sin and eternal
death, if j ou spend half your time chatting
promiscuously in the stores, or whittling
goods boxes en the streets? You would better
be in your study engaged in hard work, profit-
able reading, or earnest prayer. Perhaps your
congregations are thin, your own lile lean, for
the reason that your public ministration of
the Word is stale and without unction, all be-
cause of your indolence. Of course jou wish
to and must be sociable — to go into tke stores
and shops and stop on the streets, and all that
is all right and must not be neglected, but you
must not loaf if you wish to maintain the re-
spect of the people and your inflaeuce among
them.
2. Tobacco. Yon preach self-denial and pu-
rity, certainly, if you preach the Bible; but
you don't deny yourself of this evil desire, nor
cleanse yourself of this filthiness of the flesh.
And your use of tobacco is excessive and nas-
ty too. People smsll your clothing and
your breath saturated with the odor of a vile
pipe. Your shirt front is spotted with tobacco
stsins. You have ppit unnaturally until the
muscles of your lips are partially paralyzed;
the track of ambier is visible on your chin;
your bed breath is exhaled into cffended nos-
trils; your month stands half cpm displaying
your stained teeth and dirty gums; and even
the pieces of quid may be seen floating around
m the saliva between the cheek and gums, the
whole app^sracca forcibly reminding one of
the back yard of a slaughter-house after a
heavy rain in a wet time in July. And yet
some of this sort of preachers wonder and
wonder that they are not appreciated! The
fact is that their filthiness actually drives away
from them those who wish to be friendly with
them.
3. Borrowing money. Some preachers fail
to live within their means; hence they resort
to borrowing, or run accounts at the stores
and shops, which is the same thing. The lat-
ter is sometimes allowable, but it is bad policy.
"Owe no man anything" should be strictly ob-
served by the minister. But oftentimes he is
not able to pay as he goes, because of his own
false modesty in looking industriously after the
financial interests ot the church. Thes3 should
receive his constant car?, and every congrega-
will honor its preacher if he does all his work
faithfully, the finances included. Tha writer
has learned of some preachers who have not
only destroyed themselves but our churches
also in the communities where they lived, by
a shameful habit of borrowing and the dishon-
or of unpaid debts. The minister's home, hig
table, his apparel must not go beyond the lim-
its of his receipts, however plain they may be,
as a result of its littleness. "I have learned iH
whatever state I am, therewith to bj content,"
said the most heroic of men.
— The Christian.
PROOF.
T\i& Prhmtive Christian,
a German Baptist (Tunker)
paper, steps on the stand,
and testifies to the fact that
Dr. P. Fahmey is not a
myth — not deceased — but
a living reality.
The public have a right
to know, and ought to know,
that all is not gold that glit-
ters. Mrs. Smith gets the
highest price for her butter,
while poor Mrs. Jones can
hardly dispose of hers at
any price.
If people are so particu-
lar about the food they eat,
how much more careful
should they be about the
kind of medicine they swal-
low.
There is so much put out
under the Fahrney name,
that people are at a loss to
know whether there is or|
is not a successor to the;
original Dr. P. Fahrney,
who flourished about the
time of the Revolutionary
war.
The editor of the Primi-
tive Christian stopped over
Sunday in Chicago, at the
residence of Dr. Fahrney,
and the following is what
he says:
" Bro. Fahrney lives outside of
the city limits, perhaps four or
five miles from the station; his
location is much more pleasant
than in the city.
"It is building up very rapidly
around him, and in a short time
he will have to move further out
In order to be away from the bus-
tle and confusion. Brother Fahr-
ney is well known among our
readers as the manufacturer of a
very good medicine. He is still
doing a good business.
" His medicine is acknowl-
edged to be good, and it should
not be superseded by something
new, that is not half so good."
Fahrney's Vitalizer is
made at only one place in
the world, and that place is
Chicago, Illinois, U. S.
A. The lawful proprietor,
Dr. P. Fahrney, is the only
" Fahrney," and the only
" Doctor " Fahrney now
living who puts out blood
medicine. He has no part-
ners and no " brothers "
interested in his business —
East or West.
A pamplet, containing a
history, testimonials, and
particulars, on application.
ONE CENT.
Yes, for one cent you can
b ly a postal card, and with that
yju can place yourselfin com-
munication with one who is
willing to give you any kind
of information, and send you
surprise gifts of real value —
perhaps in all, one dollar's
worth during the year.
You ask how this can be ?
and are surprised to learn that
|a leading clothing house of
Chicago gave away 50,000
slates to school children of
this city, and adjoining towns.
Now all those scholars insist
on buying their clothing at
their store. The same house
sent up a mammoth air ship
with two men in it, people
call that enterprise, and so it
is.
You are perhaps not aware
that many things can now be
sent by mail that was riot al-
lowed a few years ago, and all
such packages can be regis-
tered, thus securing absolute
safety in transit.
Dr. Fahrney has business
directories of most cities of
this country, and can tell you
where you can get the very
things you want. He can
tell you the names of all the
business men in your town,
and can tell you what they
are estimated to be worth,
(but this information is not
intended for the public).
You want, to know if your
neighbor is selling the genu-
ine Fahrney medicine. This
you can find out by addressing
a one cent p ostal to
Dr. p. Fahrney.
Chicago, 111.
DO TOD CABE
whether you are well or
sick? Instead of feeling tired
and worn out, instead of
aches and pains, wouldn't
you rather feel fresh and
strong?
You can continue feeling
miserable and good for noth-
ing, and no one but yourself
can find fault, but if you are
tired of that kind of life, you
can change it if you choose.
How? By getting one bot-
tle of Dr. Fahrney's Vi-
T.ALIZER, and taking it reg-
ularly according to direc-
tions.
In other words, Fahr-
ney's Vitalizer has cured
scores of people suffering
just as you are. It is made
by a responsible manufactu-
rer, whose high reputation is
a guarantee of the truthful-
ness of his statements, so
you have every reason for
believing that it will do you
good, and therefore, with
every chance of success you
risk a quarter dollar to ob-
tain results which are of
incalculable value to you.
Dr. P. Fahrney couldn't
afford to spend the money
he is spending to introduce
Fahrney's Vitalizer im-
less he knew it would do
just what he claims for it,
but having tried it thorough-
ly in so many cases and find-
ing that it always brings
relief, he knows he can
stake his reputation on its
curing you.
Wearing Out!
That is just what a great
many people are doling.
They know something is
wrong, and yet can't teU
what is the matter^
Did you ever think what
a large proportion of the
American people are sick,
or at least if not exactly sick,
are not well? Something is
the matter aU the time.
How many people of your
personal acquaintance are
constantly complaining of
being "so tired," having
"such a headache," of "not
feeling just right," and a
thousand and one other
things, until it almost seems
as ifthe world had become
one huge hospital filled
with incurables?
What is the cause of all
this? Certainly it is not a
natural condition, but on the
contrary is one that should
cause much anxiety and
alarm.
The American people are
proverbially in a hurry.
They eat in a hurry, work
in a hurry, and sleep in a
hurry, overworking and
overstraining nature, and
then wonder why it is they
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THE BPiJETHRElSr ^T "WOKK^
liOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Dec. 2, at 10 A. M., Pleasant Hill church, near Vir-
den, Macoupin Co., Ill,
Dec. 25, Cerro Gordo church, Piatt Co., 111.
csf
OBLINGEB— BACON.— In Ottawa, Le Sueur Co.,
Mian., Oct. 30, 18S1. at the residence of the
bride's parents, by Ezra Bacon, Mr. Uriah W.
Oblinger, of Sutton, Neb., and Laura I. Bacou,
of Ottawa.
g^m ^^\u\h
Blessed are the dead whloh die In the Lord. — Bev. 11: 13.
CRIPE.— At Cerro Gordo, Nov. 11, infant son of
friend Isaac and Elizabeth Cripe, aged 1 year, 11
mcnths and 11 days Funeral services in the
Brethren's church by M. Stouffer and D. Troxel,
from Ps. 10 : 0, to a large and sympathetic audi-
ence. J. V. ElLER.
MILLER.— Near Dayton, Va , Nov. 5, 1881, sister
Magdalena, wife of Bro. John J. Miller, aged 44
years, 10 months and 6 days. Funeral services
by Eld. Solomon Garber from Rev. 14: 13.
S. F. Sangek.
^dings froni thB ^idd.
Postal card communications solicited for this department.
Reports of baptisms especially desired.
Olathe church, Kan-, Nov. 6.
To-day was our first Council-meeting since our
organization. Had a pleasant meeting. Our
church is increasing by emigration, and we now
number over fifty and prospects good for an in,
crease. To-day we had two applicants for bap-
tism. We have public meetings every Sunday, and
frequently two to four the same day. Our minis-
ters are Isaac Studebaker, Wm. Holsinger, B.
Brubaker and the writer; but we have a large ter-
ritory and a great many calls. Health U good
here at present. Isaac H. Crist.
Lewistown, Pa , Nov. 15.
I left Lackawanna County and met with the
Brethren in Buffalo Valley, Union Co., Pa. Was
at Communion. Met my wife here ; pleasant meet-
ing. Met Bro. Geo. Meyers of Kansas here. Con-
tinued meeting several days pfter Communion. —
Bro. Chas. Royer, daughter, wife and self went to
Sugar Valley, Clinton Co. Were present there at
meetings and dedication of church-house. Nine
days' meeting. J. M. Mohlek.
Sporting Hil!, Pa., Nov. 10.
To-day meeting had been appointed to receive in-
to the church two precious souls that were willing
to follow Christ down into the water, there to be
baptized, and, I hope, to rise and walk in newness
of life. A. E. Light.
Covington, Ohio, Nov. 16.
Bro. J. Quinter came to us Saturday last and has
labored earnestly for us. Since last evening Bro.
R. H. Miller came and preached for us in the even,
ing. The church seems much built up by the
warm and zealous appeals of the dear Brethren. —
The attendance and attention were an indication
that the cause of the Master is prospering among
the members here. Bro. S. Mohler has been labor-
ing under an attack of nervous fever, but is con-
valescent again. We expect Bro. Hutchison, of
Mo., in a few weeks, to conduct a series of meet-
ings. A. S. ROSENBERQEB.
Neodesho, Kan , Nov. 10.
Our Love-feast, Oct. 8 and 9, in Fall River
church, Wilson Co., Kan., is in the past. We can
truly say we had a meeting long to be remember-
ed. About fifty members communed and quite a
number of ministers from a distance were with
us. Their labors were appreciated by all, and
much zeal manifested by the Brethren, in putting
forth the Word. May the Lord bless all those try-
ing to live a Christian life. Health generally
good. Brethren that desire homes in the West,
and are faithful, should stop at Neodesha and Fre-
donia, and look at the country. G. W. Pkisek.
Virden, 111., Nov. 13, 1881.
At the close of my St. Louis article in No. 43
you make me say, "Met again at 10: 30 and 8 P.
M, Congregations large and order excellent." It
should read, "at 8 P. M. congregations larger than
usual; and order excellent." Please correct. The
congregations have never been large except at the
Communion. Daniel Vaniman.
Bristol, Ind, Nov. 11.
The small-pox is raging here to an alarming ex-
tent. There are about forty cases reported in and
around Bristol. There have been but two deaths
so far that I have heard of. J. C. Lohman.
CarletOD, Neb., Nov. 8.
Our quarterly council came ofE last Saturday. —
But out of a membership of fifty, only some fif-
teen were present. The meeting passed off har-
moniously, and the members about all helped in
the good work. Levi Hoffert.
Cerro Gordo, 111., Nov. 15.
I started for .Johnstown, Cumberland Co,, 111., on
the loth, ult. Had four meetings; congregations
large, considering the weather and the condition
of the roads on account of so much rain. Order
good. Baptized one this morning before I left
Johnstown. I would like very much to have staid
longer, but on accaunt of my health being very
poor, I started for home this morning. Came home
last night ; found all well ; thank the Lord.
John Metzger.
Mulberry Grovei Nov. 9.
We have had the pleasure of listening to six
sermons from our dear old brother D. B. Sturgis.
Our church was filled every time, by brethren, sis-
ters and friends from far and near. Bro. S. was
for many yenrs a resident of this county, and
warmly welcomed by all. Although past seventy
he still preaehes with as much power as when we
were accustomed to hear him, more than 20 years
ago. N. E. L.
Milford, Ind.
NOTICE.— There will be a meeting of the dele-
gates of the Northern District of Indiana, Dec. 6.
in the Turkey Creek congregation, near Gravel ton
on the B. & O. R. R.,for consultation relative the
approaching A. M., and all are solicited to be pres-
ent. By order of committee of Arrangements,
W. R. Debter,
Foreman.
Hansel, Iowa, Nov. 11.
Our Communion meeting at Green, Butler Co.,
Iowa, is past. Brethren J. G. Eby and Wm. Hep-
fer, of Nora Spiings, Floyd Co., Iowa, and M.
Fowler were with us, and preached the words of
Jesus with power to attentive hearers. Two young
sisters were baptized. The meeting was very
pleasant, though we had wet weather, mu3dy
roads and high waters, . IJaveJiSWJ almost contlh-
uous wet weather since August. This rain of al-
most thirteen weeks' duration has damaged the
crops considerably. Corn was good, but is spoiling
in the field. Brethren, traveling West should not
forget to give us a call. We are a band of about
ten or twelve members, twenty miles away from
the main body of the church.
H. W. Hanawalt.
A Lest Chllrt.
Any person reading this card and can give in-
formation that will find Courtney Carbaugh, a lit-
tle boy that left home the 22nd of October, and not
since been heard of, will relieve a grief-stricken
father and mother and will be rewarded for all
trouble. He is 12 years old and has dark eyes and
hair, and the thumb of the left hand off at the first
joint. Was dressed in a dark suit of good cl»the3
when deleft. Telegraph, J. H. Carbaugh,
Shannon, 01.
Mt. Morris Public School.
Report for the week ending - - November i
Number EaroUed • 187
Average Daily Attendance 157
Per Cent, of Attendance 96
Number Tardinesses. 10
Neither Absent nor Tardy 117
E. A Berey, Principal.
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No. 46.
Kditorial Items.
If the brain plants no com, it plants thistles.
A NEW department has been added to the Youth's
Advakce. College news and essays by students have
become quite an interesting feature of the paper.
Five added to the Lord's people at Broad Ford, Md
Pj.ease read "Drunkard's Will. We shall print a
large number on leaflets to distribute. Send for them
and hand to the people. Price, 15 cents per hundred.
Thbee were recently baptixed by the brethren at
Loudonville, Ohio.
MoETii-WESTEKN Ohio have added three new church-
hoases to their number this Summer.
A MAN aged ninety-two, at Des Moines, Iowa, is sumg
his wife, aged eighty-five, for divorce.
In last week's paper, the article "Turning Dunkard"
should have been accredited to C. L. J.
The Brethren expect to dedicate their new house on
Sand Piidge, Henry Co., Ohio, Dec. 11th.
Bkothek Geo. Garver and brother Samuel Coppock,
of Miami Valley, were recently ordained.
Bko. I. J. Kosenberger begins a meeting at the Logan
church, Ohio, on the evening of Dec. lat.
DiBEtTOE Swift, of Warner Observatory, has discov-
ered another eomet — the seventh of this year.
SisTEB Katy Price will look after the B. at W. in our
absence. Treat her gently, for she is worthy.
If you are an agent for the Bretheen at Work,
please read "Our Working Band" on the last page.
D.\EwrN has written a book on "Woitus." He finds
it, as a digger and plougher, a very useful creature.
FouE were added to the church a short time ago at
Glen Hope, Pa. "Rejoice with them that do rejoice"
—Rom. 12; 15.
A VEEV sudden and heavy snow-storm set in at Mil-
ford, Pa , the 2.3rd. The thermometer fell ten degrees
in half an hour.
The Brethren in Miami Valley have invited brother
Enoch Eby to speak a word of comfort to them in the
early part of the Winter.
Wanted. — A female compositorat this oftice. Fair
wages and a permanent situation will be given to the
right person. Apply at once.
Between fifty and sixty new students had aUeady
arrived on Thanksgiving day. The school is very large
and is moving along quietly.
Bbothee J. E. Biyant has an excellent reply in Prim-
itive Christian, to a Disciple or CampbelUte friend. We
shall publish it next week in B. xt W.
One hundred and seventy-two persons in attendance
at Brethren's Bible School in the Chapel, Sunday 20th.
The "bees" are busy gathering honey.
The B. at W. Almanac will be sent out in our issue
of Dec. 20th. All shall have an Almanac free. Be pa-
tient; yon shall get it in time for 1S32.
Bbothee Rufas Gish's father, who is over 90 yeass
old, ie qmta feeblo and is slowly wearing awaj Brother
■Rufn!: tiidh i= vfp.tf'hinjf (iHily nt his bfidiidp. , •
Bro. J. W Gnpe and wife, of Hilford, Ind., airived
here the 21st and remained a few days . We much en-
joyed their company aud re_gret they could not stay
longer.
Pueai. HiNi.i in College Chapel on Thanksgiving day.
Brother S. Z. Sharp delivered the discourse to a. large
audience. Bro. Levi Trestle of Rock River church was
also present.
The item on iiist page last week concerning Bro.
Snider's daughter contained an error. We should have
said she could not attend College on account of the ill-
ness of her mother.
The Committee of Arrangements for next Annual
Meeting are W. R. Deeter, J. Arnold, J. H. Miller, I. L
Berkey, Wm. Cook, J. Gump, M. Shotts, Nus-
baum, Shoemaker.
The address of the Editor until Dec. oth will be !>
Sueur, Minn. He will be pleased to hear from his cor-
respondents there. A friendly letter while in a new field
will be greatly appreciated.
Elder Daniel Fry is confined to his boase and is
growing quite feeble. We hope to see him ttefore he de-
parts this life. God sweeten his last days and give him
a bright hope of eternal life.
Bro. Lyman Eby, of Harlan, Iowa, wiitf s that he
would love to be here that he might enjoy Chapel servic-
es with us. Indeed we wish he were here. We have
spent many days pleasantly with him.
Bro. John Newcomer, of Dorrance, liansas, says:
"Corn an entire failure this year on account of drouth
and chinch bugs. Wheat pretty fair crop. We are a
small band of Brethren on the frontier."
The Freacher announces that it "will have some-
thing of great importance and interest to lay before the
Brotherhood" in its next issue- Have the Treacher and
Primitive Christian consolidated! If so, God bless the
union I
It is believed by some that young people who attend
College become mditferent to physical labor. This is not
true of all, for during corn gathering several students
went out into the fields afternoons and Saturdays, and
worked faithful! v.
As Guiteau was being taken from the court room to
jail the Iflth, some one rode up on horseback, fired at
him and then rode rapidly away. The ball passed
through his coat sleeve, grazed his ann, but failed to in-
flict any injmy. A man by the name t.f Jones has been
arrested, charged with doing the shooting.
Notice to Our Keader.s.
Owing to a break in our machinery which cannot be
repaired before December Erst, we shall be compelled to
send out tliis and the next issue without being stitched.
Please sew or pin together, and you will have the paper
the same as if it wore sewed here. We regret that we
inuiSi;' BOH'i if wiibout beinrj stitched .
We stop the press to announce that the owners of the
Gosjii'l PrcavJu r "have decided to run it in the interest
of the Pro:ir,s.-iv,'s." Brother R. H. Miller has resigned
his position as its editor.
Satuudav, lythinst., presented a busy scene in this
ofSce. Twenty persons were at work- one on brother
Moore's Fttinihi Coinpanion, some on the Almanac,
some on job v.'ork, and others on B. at W.
In No. -13, Brother Jesse Stutsman was made to
say that an election was held in his congregation after
the close of the Commimion Oct. loth. It should have
been, "election 22nd," as he so wrote. lJohn4: i.
The "Growing World" is a work of great merit. It
is worth a place in every library, and we recommend it
to all young people especially. It contains a vast
amount ol valuable information. We take one for O'lr
daughter.
Peace and love rule among the churches m Northern
Illinois; and it is to be hoped that no encouragement
will be given any one to sow discord. We need no such
work in Northern Illinois. It wiU get very little en-
couragement.
Two weeks ago the motor power in our press room
gave away, and had it not been for the aid of two Col-
lege boys, the B. at W. would have been considerably
behmd time. They laid bold of the crank, and by dili-
gence helped to print the paper.
Bro. D. Clark, of Maysville, W. Va., writes: "Bro.
Hays' article in No. 43 is to ihe point, and is the senti-
ment af the Eastern or Southern chm-ches. Our entire
district No. 1 of W. Va. is staunch for the Brotherhood
I do not know of one sympathizer with the Miami move-
m.ent in the District. One immersed since our Feast and
one apphcant.
Elsewhere in this paper we publish a sound ai-tide
from Bro. J. H. Peck. Bro. John now experienc-es the
usefulness and benefit of a good paper. We regard his
remarks on what should be left out of a paper as emi-
nently sound, and shall tiy to profit by his suggestions.
God help us to shun ungodly contention; but to 'con-
tend earnestly for the faith."
Bro. C. G. Lint, of Meyersdale, Pa., -aTrites: "We are
getting along smoothly. Our church is at peace: have
a Ided eight worthy members since June. Our Sunday-
school hf 3 Iwen better on an average the last six months
t'lan it has been for years before that. The average wa^
eighty-fiVJ during tlio last six month.s, and the present
term exceeds that considerably."
Bro. Josiah Keim, one of tbe Trustees of Ashland.
College in No' 45 of the P reach., ■ says; "I wish to say
m justice to the Trustees and the interest of Uie school,
that it will not be c cnducted in the interest of any fac-
tion or party of the church, but on the principle of
right." To this we may say amen ! No school or paper
shoull be conducted m tbe interest of a party or faction
in the church.
When we get on the shoulders of the learned men of
ages past, we can see as far as they could. But some
men when they get on the shoulders of the wise, catch
a glimpte of the wonderful things and then go about ex-
claiming, 'See, what 1 have done! Am I not the orig-
inator of ihii BOoJ '"■oik and thai good tiling?" Know.
0 vain inilE, that "bQi}'!fiDff is exolndpti by the law of
■hitb."— Hon', ft:?":
7'^Q,
THE BKETHLRElSr A.T "W^ORK.
PASSBNGBRS ON THE
OF TIME.
STREAM
Down the swift stream of time we float,
And each with the freight in our life's frail boat.
Roses or thorns with song cr sigh —
We snatch from the banks wa're speeding by.
None do we meet; one way we ride,
And all on a never-returning tide.
Whether onr sky may lower or baam,
The water will show; for it paints the stream!
Yet if its face be wild or black.
No haven is near; we can't go back! —
Though we put off more high, more low,
We all to the mouth of the stream must go.
Then from our skiff and leading we
Shall hasten, to launch on a shoreless sea.
Eich in his breast a pearl must bear,
To enter the ark of mercy there.
They who are found without the gem —
0 dark is the plunge to be made by them!
Ever adown the stream we float,
Where anchored are none, and where none we
meet,
Who is insured when time shall fail.
An ocean of bliss serene to sail?
He who in time with all could part,
To purchase the pearl of a Holy Heart!
— Selected by Vina Elhr.
Lebanon, Ohio.
For the BretbreD at Work .
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
AND MILLENNIAL REIGN.
BY JAMES EVANS.
NnMBER IX.
TTTTE now turn to those Scripturf s
'' ' that are able to make U8 wise
unto salvation through faith in Jesus,
(2 Tim. 3: 15) and which were writ-
ten aforetime for our learning, (Rom.
15: 4) viz.: the writings of Moses and
the Prophets, and learn from these di-
vine Oracles, not only the sacrifical na-
ture of Christ's mission into the world,
but also the glories after this.
God had a glorious purpose in view
when he created the heavens and the
earth. Then the morning stars sang
together and the sons of God shouted
for joy. Job -38: 8. He made this
earth to manifest his wisdom and pow-
er. His eternal power and divinity are
clearly seen, being perceived by the
things that are made. Rom. 1: 20.
The divine order was, man should
rule the world beneath him, and that
he should obey the will of God. No
sphere of glory, however exalted, can
release a created being from obedience.
The angels who excel in strength, do
the oommaodnjepts of the Eternal; they
are obedient to his word. Ps. 103: 20.
God has never lost sight of this pur
pose for a moment; hence we are in-
structed to pray, "Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in
heaven." This prayer will be answer-
ed when Jesus shall reign from sea to
sea.
Sin has seemed to defeat the purpose
of God. It has entered into the world
and brought death upon the race of
man. Satan has enthroned himself as
the prince of this world, as the prince
of the powers (Rsvised Version) of the
air, the spirit that works in the chil-
dren of disobedience. Eph. 2: 4.
The kingdoms of this world are not
the kingdom of God, but the kingdom
of men. Dan. 4: 32. Symbolically,
the kingdom of men is called the "great
red dragon, the Devil and Satan" be-
cause all the kingdoms, empires, and
republics of eaith are animated by the
one spirit of sin which proceeds from
Satan, the God of this present evil
world. But the divine purpose has not
been defeated. God makes the wrath
of man to praise him. The entrance of
sin into the world has unfolded the love
of God and his mercy to the children of
men. The heavens and the earth teach
us the mighty power of Gid, but pity,
love and mercy shine in the face of Je
sus. If sia had nover entered, gract-
would not have abounded ; the love of
God in sending hia only begotten Sjn
would have bevn unkaown.
The mild glories of thy grace
Oar softer passions move
Pity divine in Jesus face.
We Eee, adore and love.
The Lamb for sinners slain, the
cleansing blood, redemption, the new
song of redeeming love, the divine com^
passion stooping to men's lost condition
would have been forever unkaown if
sin had never existed. The redeemed
sons of men will sing a sweeter, nobler
song than they could have done had not
sin entered the world. When Jesus
sees of the travail of his soul he will be
satisfied, for the pleasure of the Lord
will prosper in his hands. All things
wers made for the divine pleasure, for
the unfolding what is in God. Jesus is
the remedy for sin. He died to put it
away. He bore it in his body on the
cross and will yet wipe it out of exist-
ence. Jesus must reign until he puts
all his enemies beneath his feet. Hence
his reiga must occupy an important
plsoe jn the oracles of God. Aclaaj was
a figure of Christ. Rom. 5: 14. Adam
was made to have dominion and to sub-
due the earth, and thus was a type of
the second Adam, who will subdue the
earth and cause every knee to bow to
him and confess he is Lord to the glory
of God the Father. Phil. 2: 11. He
must sit at God's right hand or reiga
till he makes his foes his footstool. Ps.
110.
Again, he is to bruise the head of the
serpent, that is crush the power of the
serpent, the devil and Satan, bind him
and cast him into the abyss.
To Abraham the promise was made
that his seed should possess the gates of
his enemies. Gen. 22: 17. Then, only
can all nations be blessed in Abraham
and his seed. This universal blessing
of all nations does not obtain now so
long as the nations are walking in the
reign and shadow of death. The na-
tions must learn war no more and be-
come the kingdom of our Lord before
the blessed condition obtains. -
The reign of Christ is called "his
days" and we are informed that "in his
days" the righteous shall flourish, and
abundance of peace so long as the moon
endures. Ps 72: 7. Then the law
shall go firth from Mount Z'on or the
saints whd shall then jadge the world
(1 Cor. 6: 2) and the Word of the Lord
from Jerusalem. Isa. 2:3. At that
time G >d will hav'^ returned with mer-
cy to Jr-rasalem, (Z-ch. 8:2) and will
choose her again to place his name
there. (Zech. 2: 12) and when Jerusa-
lem becomes the visible capital of the
kingdom of Christ, then the Lord of
Hosts will reign in Mt. Zion and in Je-
rusalem and before his ancients glori-
ously. Isa 24: 23.
When David would build a temple
for the Lord, the prophet Nathan in-
formed him that he should sleep with
his father, but that God would estab-
lish the throne of his kingdom forever.
2 Sam. 7: 13. David's throne and king-
dom were the Lord's and were typical
of the throne and kingdom of David's
Son, who is his root and offspring. The
typical throne continued until Zedeki-
ah, then, because his sons committed in-
iquity, the diadem was removed and the
crown taken off, the kingdom overturn-
ed until the coming of him whose right
it is to reign; then the ante-typical king-
dom will be given him. Ex. 21: 25-
27. The kingdom thus promised to
the rightful heir has relatioo tq this
THE BRETHRElSr AT W^ORK.
7'^3
earth and is not administered beyoud
the skies or in some far off clime where
man does not dwell. This King is the
rod of Jesse and the branch that s:rew
out of his roots. Isa. 11: 1. He is re-
lated to the human family, and the
Father has given him authority to exe-
cute judgment because he is tie Son of
Man. John 5: 27. So much did the
prophets speak of his glory as a king
who would reign in righteousness, Isa.
(32: 1, Jer. 23: 5) his sufferings were
completely overlooked and when he
was manifested in flesh and appeared in
the form of a servant, he became a
stone of stumbling and rock of offence
to the house of Israel. The child born
and the Son given was to have the gov-
ernment on his shoulders and sit on the
throne of David and his kingdom, to
order and establish it forever. laa. 9:
6, 7. His kingdom was to be universal
and fill the whole earth. During its
administration men would learn war no
more. Weapons of destruction would
be converted into implements of hus-
bandry, and peace would everywhere
prevail. Such was to be the kingdom
of the Christ.
God's original purpose respecting
man and the earth would thus be fully
carried out. His will, will then be
done on earth as in heaven and God
will be all in all.
But before this period of blessing ar-
rives, the whole creation must be made
subject to vanity, (Rom. 8: 20-23) and
ever since sin entered mto the world it
has groaned and been in pain, not even
God's children are exempted. But Paul
assures ua that this subjection to suffer
ing is in hope of deliverance from the
bondage of corruption. Then may we
not say that the human race will profit
by the ordeal through which they have
to pass?. When the bondage of corrup
tion passes away, those redeemed from
sin and the curse and the nations bless-
ed in Abi aham and his seed will have
a clearer conception of the divine per-
fections than if they had not felt the
bitterness of sm and experienced the
vanity of earthly things. All things
work together for good to them who
love God.
Tor the Brethren at Work
BIRTH SONGS.
Chicago has canceled the order
which forbade the fimployraeiit of mar-
ried womgn as teaeliers in {he public
Bchoole,
BY C. H. BAL8BAU8H.
' Efj nee, thon barren that bearest not; break
forth and cry, thou that travaileat not: for the
desolate hath many more children than she
which hath a husband."— Gal. 4: 27.
rpO be born of God is to be well-born,
-*- into a pure, exalted life, a "glori-
ous liberty," and an unfading inherit-
ance, no matter whether Sarah or Agar
be the mother. Different economies
are but steps in the one, all-compre-
hending scheme of the All-Father.
Abraham had two sons, by two wives,
howbeit one was wife only through the
other. Sarah was barren and desolate,
aad yet had a promise which made her
fruitful by aaticipation. Agar was but
a servant, utterly desolate and barren,
however fertile. She had no promise
in relation to progeny that connected
her and them with the economy of re-
demption. Sarah represented Jerusa-
lem, and Agar Mount Sinai, which lo-
calities are as closely connected to one
husband, in a moral view, as the wife
and servant were to Abraham. Agar
and Sinai are as necessary to fill out the
Divine Plan, as Sarah and Jerusalem.
Sinai is Golgotha by anticipation. The
Law is the Gospel in type and shadow.
Under the Law people were saved as
well as now by faith in what the Law
piefigured. The Jesus of the Gospel is
also the Jesus of the Law. God was
not incarnate to destroy the essence of
the elder dispensation but to fulfill.
The Law was bondage in its' letter, and
so is the Gospel. The law means flame
and thunder and destruction, and the
Gospel means cross and darkness and
earthquake and bitter death wail. And
yet the agonizing "Eloi, Eloi, lamu Sa
Idchthani" ot the Crucified is the birth-
rhapsody, the pilgrim song, and the
bridal-alleluia of the church. The law
is often referred to as incomplete, a
school-master, bondage, a yoke, a curse,
and a terror; and yet in the midst of its
strongest depreciation it is pronounced
"holy, just, and good." Rom. 7: 12. It
cut off the desolate and the married as
regards our Adamic relation to God,
and at the same time offered the securi-
ty and fellowship and bliss of eternal
wedlock to both. Agar also could help
to fill the world, but only through Sa-
rah. Abraham could be approached,
and become the father of Ishmael, only
by the consent of the mother of Isaac.
The Maker, the Lord of hosts, the Re-
deemer, the Holy One of Israel, is the
Husband of Jerusalem. Isa. 54: 5.
The Gentile world was Israel's Agar.
The promise of Isaac was for the whole
world. "In thy seed shall all nations
of the earth be blessed " Jerusalem
was the world's mother, and type of
the Jerusalem above. The Holy One
of Israel was wedded to Mt. Zion.
Through the Bride children should be .
born as the sand by the seashore and
the stars of heaven for multitude. And
the new born should be members of the
bride as soon as born. But the Spouse
of Deity "played the harlot" and "mul-
tiplied her whoredoms" until the mind
of the Bridegroom was alienated. Ez.
23fd chap. lie wrote a bill of divorce-
ment, and cast the marriage -certificate
into the conflagration of Jerusalem,
but only to write a better one with the
blood of His Only-begotten. Then
the shout went up, not only in prophet-
ic strain, but in glorious realization,
that the Gentile world should enjoy the
embrace of the Husband of Eternity
and fulfill the sublime mission of prof-
fering the overture of Eternal Love to
every creature under heaven, and gath-
er a multitude of vii'gins which no man
can number, for the glories and rapt-
ures of the everlasting nuptials. No
wonder that prophet and apostle and
saint and martyr and angel take up
the strain of the Redeemer-Husband's
heart, and sing and preach and pray
the great truth, "rejoice, thou barren
that bearest not; break forth and cry
thou that travailest not: for the deso-
late hath many more children than she
which hath an husband." This is "the
mystery of Christ," "which in other
ages was not made known unto the sons
of men," "that the gentiles should be
fellow-heirs, and of the same body, and
jjartakers of His promise in Christ by
the Gospel " Eph. 3: 4-6. Israel must
sit in widowhood till the times of the
Gentiles is fulfilled. The barren and
desolate and childless, is childless no
longer. The little sifter without breasts,
without suitor, Ijut not without yearn-
ing and hope is visited, wooed and wed-
ded, locked in the embrace of the Be-
loved, bearing "many more children"
than she who thought so long that she
alone had a husband. Sol. Song. 8: 8.
"Rejoice, thou once barren," and be
sterile no longer. "Break foith and
i cry, thou once desolate," for thou hast
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THE SBjICTSEEN ^^T W0S,K..
an husband, and art commandf.d by
Him to bear sons and daughter3 in the
ends of the earth. O faithless bride,
give thyself anew to the self forgetting
conjugality of Luke 1: 38, and then
will be repeated a million times the
dear, sweet, hallowed mystery of Luke
1 : 35, and fulfilled the glorious consum-
mation of 2 Pet. 3: 13.
For the Brothreu at Work .
JUDGMENT.
BY ENOCH EBY.
Dear Brother Editor: —
TTTERE it not that I am afraid of spoil
' ^ ing your reflector more or lesf-
and knocking the chimney off the lamp
of "False Theory" in B. at W. No. 41,
page 650, I would feel to take the scis
sors of friendly criticism, sharpened by
bro' her] y love, and cut the snuffimgs <>ff
the wick, so that the light would shine
more brilliant. But as your columns
are quite modest and also consistent on
the subject of controversy, I would per-
haps better drop a few thoughts, and
then dismiss for the present, reserving
the privilege however to think and
speak on the subject as before.
1. I understand the Bible to teach that
God could judge persons righteously at
death because of his foreknowledge,
but he has appointed a day in which he
will judge the world in righteousness,
(Acts 17: 31; Rev. 20: 12, 13) and that
day is not until after the resurrection of
the body, and the first resurrection will
not be till the second advent of the Sav-
ior, and the second resurrection and
final judgment will not be till after the
thousand years' reign of Christ on the
earth. Rev. 20.
2. God will judge according to what
we have done in the body. 2 Cor. 5: 1.
Again, "According to their works.
Rev. 20: 12, 13. Some people's work
lives long after the death of the body.
Some may live to the day of judgment;
others die with the body or soon after.
How do works live after the body is
dead? We answer, in memory or in
books written by themselves or by some
other one; and they have their influ-
ence as long as they exist. Works and
influence are synonymous in the sense
that you cannot have one without the
other. You cannot have works with-
out an influence. Neither can we have
influence without works in the Bible
sense of worfej And ^s fong us the '
work is kept alive it has an influence,
and that influence is doing a work, and
for the work we must and will be judg-
ed but not till the work is done. Is it
not a fact that often the influence of the
work of parents is more powerful to
the conversion of their children after
their death than the works during life ?
"Well," says one, "does not your the-
ory make us responsible for the use
others make of our works?" O, no,
were that the case, the Savior and the
apostles would be accountable, and the
devil and his agents who made such a
bad use of their good influence, go free.
Again, if we were accountable for the
use others make of our works th^y
could not be judged ace >rd ing to ihf-ir
works, for we have aaawt-red for tha'.
But we desire the reader to be iroprt-ss
ed with the thought that we are awful-
ly accountable for the iufluence we ex
ert; but not for its results in the works
of others. Suppose like many do say,
"I know you are right according to the
Gospel, and if ever I join a church it
will be yours;" is that not a good influ-
ence that impresses that man's mind?
yet he goes on in disobedience and do
ing evil; are we accountable for his evil
works,? Nay, verily; but suppose he
would have seen some bad works among
us and he become disgusted and turn
away from religion, we would be ac-
countable for our influence whether the
man is afterward saved or lost. Matt.
5:14-16.
But suppose a man of seventy years
of age has believed and wrote a book
on infidelity, and six months before he
dies he is converted, how about his sal-
vation, for his influence for infidelity
would be so much greater (or longer at
least) than for Christianity? Let us
look at that a moment. Does not that
man, wher he renounces infidelity and
embraces Christianity, completely de-
molish his infidel structure. Yea more,
he does more to establish Christianity
than if he had been an ordinary Chris-
tian professor all his lifetime. Would
not ministers of the Gospel refer to such
with pleasure, and say there was a man
of more than ordinary intelligence, and
he tried infidelity almost a lifetime,
fighting with all his forces against
Christianity and the divine authenticity
of tlie Bible, but he with all his powers
failed, utterly failed, to resist the power
of its teaching. Should not that man
be sav^d wJi§r h;8 gis months' worJ?
was paramount to all the rest of his
life? Read Ez. 33: 11-16. Vice versa
with a good man.
If I have presented one thought that
will aid in correcting the ante -scriptur-
al and popular idea that judgments
and rewards are meted out to the chil-
dren of men at death, and hence no ne- .
cessity of a resurrection, I have ac-
complished my desire so far at least.
And farther, I think I have estab-
lished the fact logically, if not scriptur-
ally, that as long as a work lives it has
an influence, and that influence is doing
a work that can only be justly attrib-
uted to the originator of that influence,
and will not be judged till the influence
of his work as well is the work ol his
iLfluence may be justly used as a logic-
al reason for not judging people at
death, but appoititing a day, as the Bi-
ble teaches.
A KNOT IT PROBIiEM.
rjlHE multiplicity of sensational events
-*- during the past few weeks has de-
tracted attention from a circumstance
which would otherwise have excited
much interest. A few weeks ago the
body of "a young girl" was found on
the sea beach near an Eastern town.
She was known as a "respectable girl,"
but investigation showed that she had
parted with her virtue before her death.
She was poor, but she was beautiful,
and had kept company with some rich
young men, one of whom, under a
promise of marriage, by the aid of a
city courtesan and possibly also of a
drug, seduced her. Her alleged mur-
derers are on trial now. Aside from
the sad fact of the death of a girl in
whom was the combination of personal
beauty and intentional purity, the pub-
lic 18, or should be, interested in that
phase of human nature which, by the
adjuncts of wealth and high social posi-
tion, accomplished not only her death,
but the ruin of her houI. It is sad to
know that wealth and social position
are prostituted to such ends, but it is
sadder to know that there are many
such "young girls," and that eyery day
adds to their numbers. This young
lady having lost all that entitled her to
the name of maiden purity, could not
survive her loss. Those of her delicate
nature are not sentimental. She,
though of poor parentage, had been
petted and not compelled to work.
Whatever of personal adoj^riRieBt of jjei"
TSIE BRETHRETST ^T IN^ORK.
Tt-iS
natural body could be provided from
the humble purse, was lavished upon
her. She barely tssted those luxuries
which her domestic education had. -chief language" and all the rest of the
sold by the tens of thousands among
them, or one of their "society papers"
with their "personals" and "handker-
taught her to yearn for, — and she fell, in
the delusive hope and the fraudulent
promise that she should realize them.
Had she been taught to labor by her
mother's side, to indulge m only such
luxuries as she could virtuously earn,
she would not have fallen. It is the
parents of such as those of this young
girl who are stocking the palaces
where sin holds carnival over the pros
trat'! form of virtue.
The moral of this lesson is read in
the following from an Eastern paper:
The ranks of prostitution are recruit
ed from this would-be genteel class, not
from domestic servants. Let any Chris-
tian reformer drop for an hour his pet
scheme for elevating the world , wheth-
er it be the conversion of the Jews or
the Polynesiam, and follow any day a
group of these girls home from their
work. If they are Americans they
have not sensual faces. There is none
of that hopeless predominance of the
animal nature in mouth and eye which
puts the mark of the beast on the wom-
an of the lower orders m some Earopean
races. As a rule, their features are
clear and fine, their eyes sparkling
eager; the whole natural, physical char-
acter is nervous, delicate and refined.
• With proper training, these would be
the same women as those who conquer-
ed New England by their endurance
and piety, or who are conquering the
West now in many a rude cabin by
their unflagging energy and high heart-
edness. The race is the same; the edu-
cation is diflFerent. But note the vulgar
insolence of their talk; their inane gig-
gling to attract the notice of men pass-
ing by; the vacuity, the incipient de-
pravity, the hopelessness of it all.
There is no sight more tragic on earth
than one of these women, meant
by God to be a pure wife and mother,
frisking jauntily down her way to ruin.
It is not only to this class of young
girls we would call attention, but to
the habits and manners of those who
hold a much higher social rank. Our
educated orders koow little more of the
real lives of the young people than
they do of the thoughts and private
occupations of the lower animals. Let
them read, as a mere matter of curiosi-
ty, one of the cheap novels which are
silly, pitiful nastiness. The young men
and women who take delight in these
things are, in all probability, virtuous;
bnt how long will tliey remain so?
The temptftion to ruin, we urge
again, does not come to the native
American girl through any natural pro-
clivity to vice, but through her vanity,
her intense desire to be noticed, her
nervous craving for excitement. She is
not born with any ineradicable base
taint of blood ; she is worth saving.
How shall she be saved? — Selected by
H. B. M.
For tho Brocliren at Work.
SHUN WORLDLY INFLT7BNCES.
BY M M. ESHELMAN.
TT7HILE meditating over the past,
' ' and viewing where I once stood,
I rejoice that I can realize a firm
hope. I will try and warn my young
friends of the dangerous road some of
them are traveling. I had been a mem-
ber of the church, Joined when I was
twelve years of age and retained the
relationship until 1 was sixteen, when
by encouraging worldly influences and
entertaining worldly companions, they
soon overbalanced those of heaven,
and I was soon floating on the other
side. I tried to feel satisfied with the
Lutheran denomination, studied cate-
chism a short time, and on Easter was
seen in full fellowship with the church,
or "confirmed." Shortly after, my
mother and I took a trip to Pennsyl-
vania, where some of my relatives
would try to point out to me my fail
ings and the dangefous road I was on
and the fruits of not building a solid
foundation. Bat all this availed noth
ing.
Thif! Fall I attended the Silver
Creek Love- feast, where the Word was
spoken with such power as to give me
more light on the path I was treading.
I was soon meditating on the parable of
the sower, asking myself, Shall I prove
to be the one to receive the seed in stony
places or the one that received it among
thorns, or on good ground and hear-
eth the Word and underatandeth it?
Matt. 12: 44. I resolved in my heart
to change my life. I prayed and plead
ed earnestly for (irod to give me
strength sufficient to carry out my reso-
lutions, for I felt very weak of myself.
My attention was drawn to the 7th
chapter of Matt., 7th verse, "Ask and
it shall be given, seek and ye shall find,
knock and it shall be opened unto you.
My first thought on being convicted was
to giiard against its calling, for I was
not yet ready to forsake the pleasure of
this world, for there were so many
hearty invitations of this kind for me,
I thought at present I could not de-
prive myself of them. In less than two
weeks from that time I re-united.
Aod now my young brethren and sis-
ters, I admonish you not to let too much
of world in; let Christ and the Word
come first and the world be of a sec-
ondary matter, and then it will not
be as difficult to keep warm in the
church. Satan is like the spider in.
some respects. He weaves shred after
shred until he has you bound so close
that it y roves beyond your power to
loosen his bonds. Therefore let us keep
our lights shining that the world may
see us, for we do not expect our reward
on earth ; it is to be a heavenly crown.
And let us not become weary in well-
doing; for Christ says, "Come unto me
all ye that labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest."
Polo, III.
THE DRUNKARD'S WILL:
\Vlii<'U Everj' Saloon Keeper Is Aiding
Him In DraAving- I'p.
Ist. I leave to society a ruined char-
acter, a wretched example, and a mem-
ory that will soon rot.
2nd. Heave to my parents dunng
the rest of their lives as much sorrow
as humanity, in a declining and feeble
state can sustain.
3rd. I leave my brothers and sisters
as much mortification and injury as I
could conveniently bring upoQ them.
4th. I leave to my wife a broken
heart, a life of wretchedness and shame,
to weep over me and my premature
death.
5 th. 1 give and bequeath to each of
my dear children, poverty, ignorance, a
low character, and the sad remem-
brance that their father was a drunk-
i rd. — Selected by James li. Gisli.
Koaiioke. 111.
^m • .-^■—
Temptations come to us from our
own bosom mainly. That is the great
magazine of temptations.
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TS:E Bli'BTSREN ^T WORIC
From Zion's Watchman.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
BY A lADT.
LETTEH IX.
INTERLAKEN is a sammer resort for tour-
ists, as well as the tired and weary citizsns,
who come here for rest, and to enjoy the mag-
nificent scenery. From this point we were
to take coaches and make an excursion to the
Grindlewald glaciers. In coming to Interlaken
from Brientz, we rode in double-decked steam
cars, which were to me, and I think to all the
party, a novelty — those who were fortunate
in getting a seat on the upper deck had an ex-
tended and unsurpassed view of the country
through which we parsed. At our hotel we
had a fine view of the Jungfrau, covered with
snow, "confessing to the monk who waits
eternally by her side." We left the hotel early
in tbi morning for the glaciers, passing every
variety of mountain peak that towered the sky.
There were peaks that ran away up into the
heaven, old gray crags, splintered as it were
with thunder bolts, mountaios that were like
great brown castles, and peaks that the blue
atmosphere of distance phinteJ with a hundred
softened tints. On our right was a rid^e of
mountain wall, at our left a deep ravine, where
a foaming torrent leaped over its rocky bed
Then we would come to a pretty rural picture
of chalets, gardens, herds and flocks. Every
available inch of ground is cultivated, and the
cultivation extends up the mountain sides as
far as vegetation can exist. All around, the
air is filled with the sound of running water.
Torrents leap from the mountains to the ra-
vines, little rivers tumble down in soft spray
or in silver sheets, brooks clatter and flash as
they winQ in and out of view on tbeir way to
the valley; cascades vault over sharp crags,
streams
'•That leap't so late the mountain's brow,
As though its waters ne'er would sever;
But ere they reach the plain below.
Break into drops that part forever."
We hear in the distance the Alpine horn,
mellow and soft; presently we come to a halt
and listen to some women singing le Rang des
Vunches; little wee, toddling children come
offering flowers, Alpine flowers, and our hearts
are so full of joy and pl^^asure that for a few
hours we forget that sorrow ever left its impress
upon our hearts. About noon we come to the
foot of the great mountains, Wettlehorn, Eig-
erhorn, and Mittleberg, between which are the
glaciers, which descend close to the pasturage
in the valley. We alight from the carriages,
and after lunch at the hotel, take horses and a
guide for the upper glacier, which is about an
hour's ride. The ladies' saddles have a low
back, something like a chair, and have a great
many straps — in fact, a complete harnese. The
guides lead the horses, and are very careful to
have the ladies sit squarely, so as to preserve
their equiiibiium. With all their care, one of
the ladiea'' saddle gave way, which, the guide
seaing, caught the lady in his arms in time to
pi-dvent what might have been a ssrious catas-
trophe. When within a half mile of the gla-
cier we were obliged to dismount and walk.
On our way we gathered our hands full of flow-
ers as souvenirs of our visit, and as a curiosity
in that they grew so near a sea of ice. We
climbed up and walked over a little spur and as
we did so, the gentlemen gave three cheers and
the ladies waved their handkerchiefs. A tun-
nel had been cut some fifty feet or more, and
at the end a grotto, over which the ice must
have been as thick as the tunnel was long.
The ice is beautifully clear and transparent, so
much so that at the depths mentioned we
could readily see to read. Our guide said that
the ioe taken out was exported in large quanti-
ties to southern markets. I picked up a piece
and ate it, thinking as I did so that perhaps it
might be older than the oldest inhabitant we
have any record of. The lower glacier is not
as easy to visit as the upper, moraines obstruct-
iagthe pissages; but when visited, it is said to
be one of the most wonderful glacier views
imaginable. We had a fine view of the upper
part of it as we passed, and wished our time
could be 3xtended in order that we might visit
its upper basin and see where it was formed.
Oae of these mountain peaks, the Mittlehorn,
was first ascended by Professor Agassiz, in
1843, and is 12,166 feet above the level of the
sea.
We retarned to our hotel, and after resting
oyer night, resumed our journey, passing over
Lake Thun, and taking the cars at Than, visi-
ted Berne, the capital of Switzerland.
It derives its name from Baren, the German
for bears. The figure of the bear is conspicuous
everywhere. For many centuries numerous
bears were kept at the expense of the city, and
a certain fund is now devoted to that purpose.
All tourists are expected to go and see the
bears, so we went down to their pits, which
are some twenty feet deep. There are houses
and fountains, where their bearships may
bathe, and piles for them to climb. It is pro-
hibited, under pain of severe punishment, to
throw anything to these idols except fruit and
bread. A few years ago an Englishman fell
into one of the pits and was instantly torn in
pieces. On each sidp of the principal street is
an arcade, the second story of the building ex-
tending out and supported by granite pillars
and a stone floor, and are utied as baztrs for all
kinds of merchaEdise. They extend for more
than a mile, and are used also for a promenade.
A concert was given in the cathedral for our
benefit, which was very fine, the selections be-
ing from the old masters. The organ in this
cathedral is said to be finer and larger than the
one we heard at Lucerne. It was only a few
minutes till twelve as we left the cathedral, bo
we stopped on our way to see and hear the
curious old clock strike. A few minutes be-
fore the hour an automatic cock crows and
flips his wings; then the Lour is struck by a
comical figure dressed like a knight of the
olden time, while a troop of bears appear and
march around on a wooden platform. An old
man representing time, turns an hour-glass,
and the cock concludes the ceremony by again
flipping his wings and crowing. The fashion-
able promenade of the city is the cathedral ter-
race, a broad, shady walk one hundred feet
above the river, three or four hundred feet
long and commanding a fine view of the whole
range of distant mountains.
From Berne, a ride of about a mile brought
us to Freiburg, which consists of an old and a
new city, the old city being in a valley and
walled, while the newer part is upon a rocky
hillside. At the base of the old city is the riv-
er Sariue, and extending over the chasm to the
opposite bank are suspension bridges. The
first we crossed was nine hundred and eighty-
five feet above the water, and is auspsnded by
four chains about twelve hundred feet in length.
The ends are secured by one hundred and
twenty anchors, fastened to granite blocks
sunk deep in the earth. The other bridge is
seven hundred feet long and two hundred and
eighty-five feet above the water. After dinner,
and just as the sun was sinking out of sight,
we took a stroll over the bridges, and when in
the middle the musically inclined sang patri-
otic airs, and gave three cheers for the two
republics, Switzerland and the United States.
In the evening we attended services in the
cathedral, which is said to contain the finest
organ in Europe, having sixty-seven stops and
seven thousand eight hundred pip^s. The
minster, as thjy call the cathedral, is a grand
gloomy old pile, dating from the eleventh cen-
tury. The tower, of beautiful fretwork, rises
to the height of three hundred and ninety-five
feet, and the body of the church is of correspond-
ing size. The interior is solemn and majestic.
In the side chapels are some fine altar pieces by
Holbein, and a large crucifix of silver and
ebony, which is kept with great care, having
been carried with the Crusade to the Holy
Land.
From Freiburg we sped on to L^tusanne, and
without stopping at the little town, rede down
in coaches to the little seaport of the place,
Ouchy, on the bank of the very blue and beau-
tiful Lake Leman. Th- view here is charm-
ing. The panorama of mountains upon the
opposite shore extends aa far as the eye can
reach, and in the dim distance looms up Chillon.
The house is pointed out and the room
shown where Byron wrote his beautiful poem,
''The Prisoner of Chillon." The massive, ir-
regnlar walls of this old castle have five towers,
with the loop holes and battlements oi the
feudal times. It stands on a point of land that
juts out into the lake, and its whole appear-
ance realizes an imagination of a gloomy old
castle or prison.
A NOBLE, conscientious preacher is not al-
ways expecting to be patted, praised and bol-
stered up with flattery. He is not sensitive
about his reputation, and seeking worldly
popularity. His great aim is to do the will of
Gcd and to be useful while he lives. He seeks
to be an humble, faithful minister of the Gojpel
of Christ. He seeks to become more and more
like Christ. He is willing to preach the Gos-
pel a? he finds it recorded in the Word of God.
He has the Word of God and wants to pro-
claim it. He is not changing from one side of
a subject to the other. You can rely on him.
You know where to find him. They are a
comfort and a joy to those for whom they
minister. They will always be remembered
with gratitude. — The Christian.
Diogenes, being asked which beast was
the most dangerous, replied: ''If you mean
wild beasts, 'tis the slanderer; if tame ones,
the flatterer."
THE BRETHKEl^ ^T ^WOMIK,
^'27
MART C. NOBMAN, LE SUEUR, MIKN., - EDITRESS
For the Brethren at ^ ort.
BE PLEASANT TO YOTJR WIFE
BT MAEY A. HIStES,
DON'T think that when you have won
a wife that you aUo have won a slaye, or
think that your wife has less feeling than when
she was your sweetheart; her relationship to
you has changed, mt her nature.
Don't think that you can dispense with all
the ciTilties. Those things are quite as neceE-
sary for her as they are lor other womeu.
Don't be gruff and rude at home; for had
you been that kind of fellow before marriage,
the probabilities are that you would be sewing
on J our own buttons still.
Don't make your wife feel that she is an in-
cumbrance on you by giving to her grudgingly.
What she needs, give to her cheerfully as if it
were a pleasure to do so; she will feel better
and BO will you. Don't find fault with her ex-
trivagane^ uatil you have shut down on cigars
and tobacco.
Don't leave your wife home to take care of
children while you go down town to see the
show, or to spend a few hours in the billard
hall; before marriage you could not spend
enough evenings with her.
Don't think the woman you promised to love,
cherish and protect becomes your slave as her
part of the contract. Don't think that board
and clothes are suificent returns for all a wife
does. Don't expect your wife to love and hon-
or you if you prove a brute. Don't caress
your wife in public and snarl at her in private.
Don't, if your wife has faults, be continually
reminding her of them and never have a word
of commendation for her virtues. Don't ex-
pect your wife to hava no failings; for not to
have them would not be human. Remember
you married a woman and your wife thought
she married a man — don't deceive her.
NEED OF HIGHER CULTURE IN
HOME LIFE.
"VrOTHINGis more painful to one who knows
Xl what mothers may do for their children,
or wivis lor their husbands, than to see the
idleness of joung women who are not compell-
ed to work for a living, and to find how empty-
headed they are. This may setm a small mat-
ter in itself, but the moment a woman is mar-
ried she has to learn how to be interesting in
her home to her husband, and as soon as she is
a mother, the training of her children is the
foremost duty of the hour. In these two
spheres of life, which are essentially the goal of
woman's existence, everjithiiig depends upon
what the wife and mother brings to her several
positions, everything ior her own, her hus-
band's and her children's happiness. Women
are perpatuahy losing their husbands because
they rely upon evanescent persona) chaims to
uphold affection, but the surest way to pro-
vide against the decay of the eiithusiasm of the
early married lifa is to cultivate those mental
and moral qualities which make women always
charming and attractive.
Nothing 18 surer to do this, aside from per
sonal manners, than the improvement of one's
mind, the growth of literary tastes, the interest
of what imports new and wholesome attract-
ions into one's home. It may be the micros-
cope, or French or German translation, or bot-
any, or English literature, or history, or music,
but whatever it is, the stimulus of knowing
one thing thoroughly is worth immensely more
than the knowledge itself, because it gives one
the power to know more and to eEJoy mors.
These studies, even in themselves, are refining,
but pursued in the genial atmosphere of home,
they are more than simply refining; they f.re
agencies by which the spirit of t'ne home is
chastened, mads moral, even made leligious.
Religion in one's heme is the best when it is
least insisted upon, when its life is the uncon-
scious poetry of the household, when it seems
to be the natural culmination of the amenities
of life; and religion and culture go together iix
the well-ordered life of every woman. But it
is when the wife beoismes a mother, when the
religion and culture find a congenial sphere for
development within the sanctities of home,
when among children and among friends and
neighbors the tone is always uplifting and in-
spiring, that literary culture and the genial de-
velooment of a woman's mind and heart seem
to make life sweetest and best. Fortunate is
the boy or girl who has such a home. It is
from such quarters, be they the leg cabin or
the house with brown stone front, thsit men
and women go forth with the idea that con-
quers the world. Every leading person has
had a start somewhere, and usually it is traced
to one of these mothers whose native or ae-
quirfd culture has been imparted to her bright
children. Here is the true importance of lit-
erature at home. It pays for itself hundreds
of times over in its influence upon parents, and
and in the early direction it gives to their chil-
dren. - (N.)
DON'T TALK LOUDLY.
"VTOTHINS marks a true gentleman or lady
i.* more surely than a low voice, and a man
can have it as well as a woman. 4. loud voice
either arises from extreme carelessness, or from
low breeding. No one likes to walk beside a
person on the street who talks in a loud voice.
The same rule applies to boys and girls. Play
is one tiling and conversation quite another,
though the former need not be boisterous.
Children may have good lungs, and use thtm
in cheering when the right time cr.mes; but
when they talk, a low, distinct voice marks one
accustomed to good society, and possessed of
innate refinement. (N.)
MY INFLUENCE.
'< r^ ATHEfi up my influence and bury it
VJT with me," were the dying words of a
young man to the weeping friends at his bed-
side. What a wish was this! what deep an-
guish of heart thsre muit have been as the
young man refltcted upon his past life— a
life which had not been what it should
have been. With what deep regrets
must his very soul be filled, as he thought of
those young men he had influenced for evil! —
Influences which he feit mu^t, if possible, be
eradicated, and which led him to, faintly, but
pleadingly, breathe out such a dying request —
"Gather up my influence and bury it with me."
My young friends, the influence of your
lives, for good or evil, cannot be gathered
up by your friends after your eyes are
closed in death, no matter how earnest-
ly you may plead in your last moments on.
earth. Your inflaence has gone out from you
— you alone were responsible; you had the
power to govern, to shape; your influence no
human being can withdraw. Such a request
cannot be fulfilled. It is impossible! Your
relations and friends cannot "gather up your
influence and bury it" with you.
Young men, live noble, true pioas lives.
Possess this moral courage in full proportions,
and at all times — everywhere. m. o. s.
PLANNING WORK.
E
VEN in housework, the brain may save
the body a great deal of labor. A. woman
who plans her work beforehand always accom-
plishes a great deal more than her less meth-
odical sister, and with less fatigue to herself.
Before she rises in the morning her breakfast
is thoroughly planned, and the order in which
the different details are to be carried out is
quite decided upon. It makes all work easier
to have it thus planned beforehand, and many a
weary woman might secure many bright half-
hours to herself every week if she woald but
inaugurate the system. It is like packing a
trunk — ^you know how easy it is for one ekiiled
in the business to put in a third more than one
who piles things in "just as it happens." It is
always such a pleasure to look back on a well-
packed day and see j 1st what has been done.
People whose days are full of idleness and ease
do not have the monopoly of happiness by any
means. Those who have nothing to do except
make themselves comfortable are generally
peevish and discontented. Work has mani-
fold advantages; and the woman who has led a
busy life cannot be content to rest in idleness.
, (iV.)
TAKE IT OFF.
YOU think your corset may be worn so
loose that it will do no harm. If worn so
loose as not to interfere with respiration when
you lean forward in ueedle-work, then it will
make the form look badly. A corset to look
well must be worn snug and trim. And then
you think the corset is important as a skirt-
supporter. It eertaiuly may be of service in
th's way, but it is not halt as gocd a skirt-sup-
porter as a pair of common gentleman's suspen-
ders. N'3, girls, the corset is bad. It is not only
a great enemy to health but is the great destroyer
of lemale grace and beauty. A rigid stiffness in
the center of the body, makes all the movements
of the entire body stiff and ungraceful. As to
the matter of beauty, it's a question between
the Creator and the dress-maker; I take sides
with the Creator, some folks take the other
side. , (N.)
7 '^'8
THE BliETHRElSr ^T ^^TORK.
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
NOVEMBER 29, 1881.
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EXPLANATORY.
A COPY of the Progressive Christian of Nov.
18th, was handed ns, in which H. K.
Holsinger says that we wrote him a "very
saucy and insolent letter." If this be true,
then we need to sit in sackcloth and ashes.
Bat it IS probable that H. R. H., is mistaken,
[t may be he is at sea without rudder or com-
pass, and thinks he sees spectres. He evidently
looked through smoked glass at onr letter, and
thus it seemed smoky to him. We retained
a copy of the letter sent to him, and here give
it to oar readers so that they may be able to
judge us correctly. They will see whether it
is "saucy and insolent" or whether it is a manly
affectionate letter. We do not hate H. R. H.,
nor are we angry. But between him and the
Brotherhood, we choose to respect and stand
by the Brotherhood. Following is the letter:
H. R. Holsinger:
Bear Sir: —
It has pleased yon to pub-
lish onr card without co/isent in your issue of
O^t. 38th; still we shall not complain of that
as we have nothing to hide. However as you
were prompt in giving space to that may we
presume that you will ba equally prompt in
giving room to this. Our reasons for not de-
siring your paper are,
1. In the Progressive Christian of July 8th
in your account of your "Western Trip" yon
say:
"On Thursday, June 16i;h, brother D. L
Miller took us to the West Branch Meeting-
house, where the Love-feast was being held.
Here we had the iron-clad rule of Northern
Illinois apj.lied to ua, by the Elder, brother
Edmand Forney ; we were not invited to preach
because we had not the regulation suit on.
The church at West Branch, Illinois, disfellow-
ships the church at Berlin, Pa. And whatfw?
Because we do not preach the truth? No, no!
but because we do not pait our hair in tbe
middle ot our head and wear a narrow stand-up
collar to our coat!"
This you published when you knew this
was not the reason you were not invited. On
the way home D. L. Miller and M. M. Ejhel-
man repeatedly told you that the rule did not
apply in your case — that you came to Northern
Illinois without invitation from any church.
You were told that the decision of Northern
Illinois was in reference to inviting ministers
to come into N. 111., to preach, and not to in-
viting them to preach when they came of their
own accord. If we remember correctly, it was
suggested that yon should not publish that the
rule applied in your case; but notwithstanding
all the assurances, you deliberately published
as reasons what were not reasons, thus telling
the untruth. In No. 39 Bbethren at Wokk,
a statement of the facts was given; but you
never apologized nor made any attempt to
correct the gross misrepresentation yon made
concerning brother Forney and Northern
Illinois. And were you not written to private-
ly to correct it? Why did you publish the
untruth? Was it for effect? Was it to
awaken sympathy ? If so, the waves of truth
vrill wash away yoar sandy foundation,
and then, 0, what a loss you shall sus-
tain!
2. We regard you as disfellowshiped ; and as
has ever been the rule among the Brethren,
disowned members should not be encouraged
to go on in their disobedience. To encourage
them to continue on in a course contrary to
the church, is to aid and abet insubordination
and the overthrow of good government. We
are for treating you kindly, but we need not
condone your errors and help yon in the wrong
in order to be kind to you. Chasteninga are
sometimes kindnesses. This is the Lord's way,
and it is good. The reason we regard you as
expelled is 1. Yon trespassed against the
Brotherhood. You were repeatedly brought
before its council meeting and as often con-
fessed and expressed a willingness to cease op-
posing the church, but violated your promises
time and again. Finally the Brotheihood,
through its council meeting, sent you a com-
mittee to deal with yon. This committee did
so, and decided yon be no longer a membsr of
the Brethren church. 2. The Brotherhood is
greater than the Berlin church. All the mem-
bars of the Brotherhood could not go to Ber-
lin to sit in judgment upon your case, hence
the Brotherhood sent its representatives — a
committee — and these representatives were
empowered to do the work of the Brotherhood,
Have you any doubts as to the result if all the
members of the Brethren church had been
at Berlin when you were expelled? If all had
been there a::d a vote taken, would you have
been justifi-d in your course? Look at the
council of the Brolhsrhood and you will get
an answer. Now where is the difference be-
tween the decision of the maj irity of the
Brotherhood and its Ifgal representatives?
Uuless you desire to overturn good govern-
ment, you must accept the work of the com-
mittee. You might as well say the Supreme
Court of the U. S , does not represent the
judicial status of this government, because the
judges were not elected by the people, instead
of being appointed by the President, as to say
that the representatives of the Brotherhood
did not represent the judicial work of the
Brotherhood in your case. We maintain the
work is binding until set aside by Annual
Meeting which sent them. If not binding,
then committee work is a mere farce — a vain
and empty thing; but it is not this. And
history of the past will show that you do re-
gard the work of committees thus sent, as bind-
ing before they report to A. M.
We are not ignorant of the plea of some
that yon have been uEJustly dealt with. Such
would do well to wait until the committee gives
its reasons for its decisions. Perhapi when
that committee reports to A. M., not a few will
be surprised at the abundance of the testimony
in its hands, and which is a basis of the de-
cision. And it may be equally surprising to
those to learn that in the main the testimony
is Irom your own hand. We have not seen
the testimony as formulated by the committee,
nor have we furnished them with it, but we have
learned enough from some of the committee
to know that the committee has not done its
work blindly, nor walked into the spider's web
as some would have us believe. Blind eyes
will open in due time.
Yon now have our reasons for not wanting
your paper. We can not aid insubordination.
We cannot knowingly help any who tells the
untruth. If it be wrong to refuse to give you
any encouragement in yoar spirit of rebellion,
then it is wrong indeed. But we have too
much regard for the church — for the whole
Brotherhood, to assist yon in your effort to
overthrow the government of the church. So
soon as you manifest a spirit of submission to
the church you joined, that soon you will find
our hand ready to help you in the way of truth.
But you must throw away your mattock which
yon use to dig up the church and come with
the sword of the Spirit.. When meekness,
submission, and brotherly love shall character-
ize your work, we shall be among the first to
give yon our sympathies. But we cannot just-
ify your course. It is dangerous. May grace
be given you to devote your mind, soul, body,
tact and talents to building up the church in
THE BRETHREISr AT 'WORK.
7'19
love.
Oar paper continues to be eent to you.
Yours SorrowfoHy
Beetheen at Work.
It is likely we would have bad more honor, if
we had not asked him to discontinue the paper.
We should have remembered that to lay hold
of a muddy wheel a to become muddied. Re-
spect for the Brotherhood led us to take the
course we did. If our letter to H. R Holaing-
er be wrong, we ask not to be spared
and are willing to have our church here
sit in judgment on the case. We hope
we may have no occasion to allude to it
again.
ABOUT BROTHER STEIN.
Schuylkill, Pa.
Brother Stein is a puzzle to mb. Alter tliegreit and suc-
cessful controversy; and after being made President of Mt
Morris College— standing high as he did in the church,
suddenly to slarton a tour around the earth, for parts no'^
named, leaving his trace covered for months, I think, is a
mystery which justly call? for explanation from any who
can give it. Isaac Psice.
BEMABKS.
The above card was handed to me for ans-
wer. I have personally known Bro. J. W,
Stein for some years. Before he became a
msmbir of the church he frequently called on
my father's family in Newton Co., Mo. I also
spent several days in his neighborhood during
the "Stein acd Ray Debate" in Newtonia, Mo.
Since that time I have met him very frequent-
ly, and learned to love and respect him. I al-
ways admired his extensive knowledge and
chaste conversation.
Bro. Stein has been a hard-working man
from his youth — a careful reader and close
thinker from childhood. During the war he
livid in the South, and enlisted in the
Southern army. One of his soldier com-
rades, now a brother, told me that "John
(for that is what the soldiers called him) was
different from the rest of the boys." When
not on duty he might be found alone stadying
his Greek books, or intently pursuing some
other course of study. After uniting with the
church, and ever before, his reading was im-
mense. He also kept a careful record of every
important thing that came under his notice
while reading.
When it was concluded to purchase the Mt.
Moiris Seminary, Bro- Stein was requested to
take charge of the institution and become its
President. He finally consented, and soon
afterward moved to Mt. Morris with his family,
a wife and three children. He was received
and recognized by the people with the greatest
of confidence.
At this time he was in tbe midst of bis dis-
cussion with Mr. Ray, a work that required an
immense amount of mental labor. School
sojn opened, the man worked hard, underts.k
too.mnch study for his etrength. Add to this:
the perplexity of conducting a large school,
and you have what soon began to tell on Bro.
Stein's mind. It told on him so strongly that
he became a little alarmed himeelf. He con-
tinued his work, took sick; this seemed to
make his condition still worse. Finally he
made up his mind that he must get away from
the college — get away from his books, his
work, and asseciate with new scenes, or he
would go beyond recovery. He concluded
that a trip around the world would be the best
thing he could do. It would give him relief,
associate him with new scenes, and add much
to his stock of information. His business was
arranged and he left for Europe, taking a
steamer at New York for London, which point
he reached in sa'ety, and wrote a letter to his
wife. Soma weeks afterwards he wrote again
and was then in Auatr a, expecting in a few
days to start to Constantinople. That is the
last we have heard of him. Beyond this we
know no more than our readers; but perhaps
we can draw inferences that may throw a lit-
tle light on the mystery After brother
Stein left here we learn from his family that
his mind was at times very seriously affected
tor some months before he left, so much so
that his cnnditiou seemed alarming. This,
however, was not known outside of the family,
and never would have been told if it did not
now seem necessary. It was feared that he i
would soon lose control of his mind altogether
unless something should be done — hence the
trip was adopted as the remedy. No one out-
side of his own family knew bis condition or
else the brethren here would net have permit-
ted him to have gone on such a trip alone.
Men frequently injure their minds by hard
study and then travel for relief. The Presi-
dent of a Western college had his mind so
over-taxed that he became deranged, left the
institution for parts unknown, and aftera year's
search was found among the mountains in the
West, having good health and in his right
mind; but he never could tell how he got there.
Years ago a young man, after writing a very
valuable book, and doing much other literary
work, fell into the same c ' idition, disappeared
for years, and finally came to light as the an- j
thor of one of the ablest books of the age. !
Oar impression is that one of two things has
afterwards. He regrets to disappoint his read-
ers but he cannot help it. He must endure the
sadaess with the rest of you.
It might have been best to have published
this explanation two months ago; but we {At
80 sad over the affair that it was put off as long
as possible. If Bro. Skein is still alive we hope
to meet him sound and in his right mind. If
he is dead we must say that a great atd good
man has fallen. And it makes no d ffsrence
what becomes of him; so far as his work is con-
cerned, he has done a grand work for our
church and his good name will go down to
posterity covered with honors. — j. h moobe.
OUR REFLECTOR.
— We welcome Bro. Evans' articles oa the
seeondjcoming of Christ. The article this
week contains soma things that will hi nsw
to many readers of tbe B. at W. J refer lo
the two orders ot the saved.
— I do rot like the "reunion plan of holding
future Annual Meetings." The items 1, 3, and
4 might do. Item 5th would permit districts to
disregard many of the distinctive features of
the Brotherhood. Item 6 is both unreason-
able and uncalled for in principles of church
government. Item 7 would permit a congre-
gation to keep in ft llowship men of the most
dangerous character. A man could rail out
against the Brotherhood, slander and abuse
men in good standing, and be perfectly safe if
the maj irity of his own congregation would
sustain him — no committee could remove him.
Item S winds np with a clause that, if applied,
would upset the writer's whole theory about
holding the A. M.
— Bro. John Calvin Bright gives an interest-
ing history of the schisms in the Brotherhood.
I had no idea that the movement dated so far
back as he traced it.
—"No Cross, No Crown" is also good. That
is the name ot a book written by Wm. Penn.
— I learn that the "Notes of Foreign Travel"
are proving quite interesting to many readers.
Articles of that class are generally appreciated.
— I would like to know who wrote "A Few
Remarks to Contributors." I have a very cor-
rect idea, but it is one of the little secrets that
happened Bro. Stein: Ha is either dead, or else \ ^°^^ '"e'ter when kept in a close place. At
his mind grew worse after reaching Europe, | ^y ""^^^ >' i^ * Sood, sensible article, and I
and he is in the same condition as the two men-
tioned above. Either case is sad to contem-
plate; but such is the fate of overworked minds.
We regret to publish things of this character
— not that they are a disgrace to the man and
his family, but because of the many sad hearts
that the painful news will make.
Bro. Eshelman had an arrangement with Bro.
Stein to write for the paper; but did not learn
of the good man's troubles for Bome months
hope contributors will profit by it.
"The Grand Circle" contains some good
things; but I would like to know how the
writer is going to prove that the "first Adam's
time commenced on Monday ?" He is equally
lame in saying that the Savior was only 31
years and 2|- days old at the time of his death.
— Twenty- eight baptisms are reported this
week; adding the 282 of last week gives us evea
310.— J. fl, MOORB.
780
THE BRETHHEN ^T TVOJ^K.
Tor the Brethren at Work.
CHURCH PAPERS.
BY J. H. PECK.
ARE cinircli pspera ess^-ntial to religious
Vr. ppiness? !u ' ais ago of books Rod ps
pers ani sciiooi?, a aic^a of peop.e aays grovyn
cp wao i'.:iTe acqu'i'fti sacli a habit of KSf .:cs
th^t ikiy n;s> about aa ual?.r;p? wiihoufc some-
tliiEg nsw to read as
reaaiar nisals; aurl as
ny (?o -witiioiiti tht'.r
for our bifsssd Redeemer and the great cause of
3a'vat:'on that He has so gracionaly instituted
for ocr b'-Eefit, and u ave out eyer^th-ng that
bas a tecdtocy to invite -'-atfistioQ acd atrife,
ex wocBd those that do not exactly agree with
138.
Inainapolis, Ind., Nov. 20th, 1881.
For tbt. Brethren at Work .
CHIiS FE.OM THE WORK-HOUSS.
5 of tli3 abnadasoe
of th.8 b 9aTL tb.i5 mou! 'a gpsskitli," so the de-
sires of tJis heart -will iaevitabiy govern what
we vi"ant to rsari. If tha hiErt crayes romancs
and fi.jtion we wiU resd such papsrs as the
"New York Ledger;" but if the heart loves
truth, especially the truth that makes us free,
we will hunt reading matter that pertains to
the same. Those who have acquired no taste
for reading are not competent judges to decide
whether church papers are beneficial or not.
What could I tell about a good cigar or a
bad one; good whiskey or that which is adul-
terated? I am not sufficiently well acquainted
with either to know the good from the bad,
and my judgment would be, that the best of them
is a nusiance.
So it is with some who have no taste for
any kind of reading, they pronounce all the
papers useless; but those who have acquired the
habit of reading always have a preference. To
them some reading matter is good and others
inferior; but great diversities of opinion obtain
as to which is good. This is owing to the
condition of the heart, or affections. As already
Intimated, the Christian wants religious litera-
ture; if he is a reading man, he mast have it.
Uow important then, since these desires of
ours are creatures of education, to place before
our children such reading matter as will bend
the tender twigs of their minds into a love of
God and the truth that makes yon free.
This is the object of church papers; as every
honest professor balieves that the distinctive
features of the church to which he belongs
are right, who can blame him for manifesting
a desire to promulgate those doctrines as mach
as possible?
This week, finding myself in a great, noisy,
bustling city with no acquaintance to inter-
change greetings with, and everybody seem-
iflgly bent on that all-absorbing business of
"making money, honest if you can, but make
money anyhow," I thought I experienced some-
thing of the isolation brethren and sisters
sometimes write about. Isolation in a city of
ninety-five thousand people? Yes, indeed!
isolated among all these people, from those of
like precious faith. This proves to us that
heaven could never be a place of happiness
without Jesus and those that love him. The
Breiheen ax Woek was the only acquaint-
ance that visited me this week, and I read it
with more than usual interest — wished it was
three times as large. Felt more than ever the
importance of having our papers filled only
BT DAMIEL VAiriltAN.
is a misfcgKe fc- mourners to follow the
feiUj fashiajj of oi.tiag ra'caareh with hats
Liii reft'.f "7 -.o low in P'r?0^" c.i jas36iiil
jast as mach in order to bow
for mea to pray with headn
with heads covered,
iaie.
OC^Er- liS. It ij
in pMjei; aod
uBccvertd, ai;3 wotnen
as at any oLber
It is a mistake, to study astronomy, as if the
planets would leave their orbits and be lost if
we did not fully coiiprehend them, and remain
so beastly ignorant of our own bodies and the
laws that govern them that we will have
ruined our health in a few years.
It is a mistake for one to imagine himself so
important that the church could not afford to
do without him; for it is a fact that the church
can better afford to do without him than he can
afford to do without the church.
It IB a great mistake for brethren and sisters
to talk and act as if the command "preach the
Gospel to every creature" meant only in the
country. Jesus (reached principally in towns
and cities; and from them it spread into the
country. It doesn't spread well the other
way.
It is more than a mistake after yon have
erred to lie about it. It is like trying to hide
in a fog. If you move about yon are liable to
bump against the truth; and if you remain
quiet until the fog clears away, yon are gone
anyhow.
.-♦-.
CAUSE FOR LAMENTATION.
Bretbran, above all things, have fervent
c'aarity among yourselvas; for charity shall
cover a multitude of sins. We feel sorry
f'jr those who have sinned among us; for they
&.'.? cer:ai:o y daar to ut — Jks.is ded for them.
Did E. t Jeaas wep over the many sins of
J.:ra>?;frii? We ceiifisly have the example
1 1 wtie jmg and lamsKtaticn set forth in the
V>7ord of God. Lst us ihna. w.ep for the f rring^
ones, ar^d try to reetnre tfcja, rather thaa hold
It.p ii 11 n !-,?! Ts t'n;. w.-.t;;| fchso tb8.!C sins may
hi ■■,- _ J. *•. '-rig to the setting of the
riii, Sisa vvotA jaioia us vsry much. It
Ng'.Te5 the world a ohfices to speak evil of us.
Bxeuhren, do yoa not know that he which
ccavertsi;h a bi-ohhei' from the evror of his way,
ehali save a soui fram death, and shall hide a
multisude of sins?
"Tender and kii, ' be all our thoughts,
Through a,U o.- Iitps let mercy run;
So God forgiYes l i,- numerous faults
For the dear sake of Christ, H.., son."
For the Brethren at Work.
THE CHRISTIAN STiilJDARD
ANALYZED
with such matter as will inspire us with a love not stand."
BT MART C. NOKMAir.
OUR heart is sad, and we have mourned
over the unsettled state of the church.
Why is it, Brethren? You who claim to ex-
hibit a spirit of meekness, humility and for^
bearance in your conversation, criticise so
much about the present condition of the
church; is such work in harmony with the
spirit of Christ? We, who have been born
of the Spirit, will lament and mourn over di-
visions and strife in the church, and will
certainly try with all our power to restore
those again who were once esteemed among us,
and who have gone out from among us, rather
than to say '"let them go," and not only that,
but publish to the unconverted world all the
wrongs and sins which they have committed.
Such work, is just what Satan loves to see, and
he rejoices because the church is divided; know-
ing that "a kingdom divided against itself can-
BT I. J. EOSENBEHGEB.
RECENTLY, at the close of one of our meet-
ings, a friend took occasion to distribute
some papers to those aroond him; being near,
I enquired what they were.
"The Christian Standard-" replied the
friend.
"Published by the Disciple friends in Cin-
cinnati?" I enquired.
"Yes sir;" replied the friend.
I remarked that "that paper cannot be the
Christian Standard ; for that means the stan- .
dard of Chris tiaijity; the Bible is the stan-
dard of Christianity, and it teaches one doctrine,
and your paper quite another."
"That is a subject open for controversy;'
replied the friend.
I replied, "The subject needs no cohtroversy;
for it is clear that the Bible — the real standard
of Christianity, teaches the anointing of the
sick with oil. (See Mark 6: 13. James 5: 14.)
This same standard of Christianity holds up,
as a Christian duty, the salutation of holy kisa;
while yonr paper does not teach the above
doctrines. It is therefore not the standard of
Christianity; hence is not the Christian stand-
ard.
. ♦ .
We must save our neighbors' children or
our own will go down with them. It is likely
that, soon after removing to Sodom, Lot gave
up preaching entirely, and soon after neglected
family religion. At any rate his children be-
came like those of his neighbors, and for want
of religion the family was ruined. If Lot had
been faithful, there is little doubt but that he
would have had a church around him of at least
ten members, and these would have saved
Sodom. But he allowed his children to driffc
with the current, and the stream carried them
into the fiery lake. In self-defense we must
, save others. The alternative is we lose our own.
TUB SJRE]1?H:K,EIN" .AJT 'WO'n'K..
731
J. S. MOHLER,
Editor.
All oommunications for this departmeKt, Bucli afi que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. 8. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Why do the brethren not salute each other with
the Holy Kiss in to wn ? Elias Harnish.
If man has a natural immortality, why do the
Scriptures teach, (1 Tim. 6: 16) " The Lord only
hath it?" " The soul i.hat sinaeth, it shall die."
Ez. 18:4, 20, Immortality cannot die, and many
other Scriptures of like import, and Paul seem to
imply, that it is to be put on at the resurrection.
1. Cor. 15:53. The t»ord immortal occurs only
once in all of the Scriptures, and then it is applied
to God. 1. Tim. 1 : n. A. B. C.
Will some brother or sister please explain Acts
13 : 48 ? The passage s-aads thus : " And as many
as were ordained to eternal life, believed." Did the
ordination take place prior to the believing or sub-
sequently? Isaac H. Miller.
Why is it, that in the parable of the unjust stew-
ard we are taught to taKe what is not our own?
Can any one tell? L.A.Plate.
For the BretliKn st Work.
SEEING GOD.
Will some one please harmonize Exodus 24 : 10
and John 1 : 18. W. W. Folger.
THE Terse referred to in Exodas reads as fol-
lows; " And he said: Behold I make a cov-
enant. Before all the people I will do marvels,
such as have not been done in the earth, nor in
any nation; and all the people among which
thou art, shall see the work of the Lord; for it
is a terrible thing th^.t I will do with thee."
The Terse in John reads thus: "No man hath
seen God at any time; the only-begotten Son,
which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath
declared him."
There do not seem to exist any confi'cting
points between the two verses.
The verse in Exodus seems to be an answer
to a request :^ade by Moses in the preceding
verse.
The promise made to Moses in the verse of
the query, was no doubt fulfilled. Such won-
ders ais were manifested among th^ Israelites
were never seen or heard of before. Such as
crossing the Jordan, when it overflowed its
banks, as on dry land; the falling of the walls
of Jericho; the sun and moon standing still fcr
a day; the bite of fiery serpents cured by kok-
ing at a brazen serpeut ; great and many na-
tions overthrown by a mere handful of people
comparatively; Sampson killing a thousand
men with the jaw-bona of an ass; David killing
Goliath. Hundreds of other cases might be
mentioned, to prove the fulfillment of the
words of God in the v-^rse referred to.
In John 18: 1, the first clause reads: " No
man hath seen God nX- any time." This is true.
The Bible says, " For there shall no man see
me and live." Ex. 33: 20. God is so pure,
and just, and holy, ttiit we in our sinful, and
corrupt natures, couid not look upon Him and
live.
For this reason our spirits need to be puri-
fied by the disciplinary measures of the Gos- ^
pel, till, at last, our natural bodies are thrown
off by death, and our spirits go to God, till in
the resurrection morn; then our spirits will be
clothed upon with a body that is all glorious
and fashioned like unto Christ's glorious body.
The latter clause reads : " The only begotten
Sen which is in the bosom of the Father, he
hath declared him."
From this clause we learn that God has been
declared, by his Son. While we cannot see
God in this life, we are glad that we have a de-
claration of Him. By the term "declare," we
understand that God has been made known
unto us by His Word and the gift of His Son;
also his will concerning us.
God, then, has been declared in His attribute
of love, in giving us a Savior. His wisdom has
been declared in the excellency of the teach-
ings of Christ. ''Never man spake like this
man." His power has been declared in stilling
the waves of Galilee; in bringing Lazarus forth
from the grave; in feeding thousands from a
few loaves and fishes. His mercy hai been de-
clared in healing the sick, cleansing lepers, giv-
ing sight to the blind; in the sufferings, and
death, and triumphant resurrection of Christ,
in order to redeem us from the powers of dark-
ness and make us heirs of immortal glory.
All this is characteristic and worthy of a
God; and more than fills our highest concep-
tion of God. Such a God, Jesus Christ has de-
clared unto us.
Well might John say, "The only begotten
Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, He
hath declared Him." j. s. k.
For the Brethren at Work.
THREE CIRCUMCISIONS.
FIRST, the circnmcision-of the foreskin of
the flesh, on the 8th day. This ia Jewish.
Second — The foreskin of the heart by the
Lord Jesus. This is Christian.
Third— That of the head, — the cutting off
of the foreskin of ignorance, which will occur
on the S^h day, allowing a thousand years for
a day. This is heavenly. C.
From the Inter Oc«an,
ST. JOHN AND THE ISLE OF
PATMOS.
How did St. John escape i om the Isle of Pat-
mos, or did he ever escape at all ? M.
MOST writers agree that St. John was ban-
ished to the solitary, barren Isle of Pat-
mos, in the iEgean Sea, under Domition, acd
that he was set free on the accession of Nerva,
which occurred scon alter, and returned to
Epheeus.
GOOD RULES.
THE following is the list of the moral virtue?,
being rules drawn up by Benjimin Frank-
lin, to which he paid constant attention:
Temperance— Eat not to fullness; do all
things in moderation.
Silence— Speak not but what may benefit
others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.
Order — Let all your things have their places;
let each part of your business have its time.
Resolution — Resolve to perform what you
ought; perform without fail what you resolve.
Frugality — Make no expense, but do gocd to
others as yourself; that is waste nothing.
Industry — Lose no time; be always employ-
ed in something useful, but avoid all unneces-
sary actions.
Sincenty — Use no hnrtful deceit; think in-
nocently and justly, and, if you spoak, speak
accordingly.
Justice — Wrong no one by doing irjuries, or
omitting the benefits that are your duty.
Moderation — Avoid extremes; forbear resent-
ing irjiiries.
Cleanliness — Suffer no uncleanliness in body,
clothes or habitation.
Tranquillity — Be not disturbed about trifl-js,
or at accidents, common or unavoidable.
Humility — Imitate Jesus Christ.
For the Brethren at Work.
A FEW THOUGHTS.
DIVINE Inspiration tells us: "Forasmuch,
then, as we are the offspring of God, we
ought not to think that God can be worshiped
by an instrument made by art or man's de-
vic?."
Methinka David looked forward to a grander
dispensation in which we now hesr the voice
of the Apostle James saying: " Is any among
you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry?
L9t him sing Psalms." How different men
would now say! If any be merry, let him play
the organ or musical instrument made by the
hand of man.
We are commanded to worship God in spirit
and truth. Has a piece of furniture made
by man, any spirit?
What does the word "play" mean? We read
of a class of people which sat down to eat and
rose up to play.
I would rather be considered narrow-minded
or even an hypocrite, than to go back to the
old law, (which was good enough when we had
no bett'r) for Scripture to prove any doctrine!
Why not take the sword David did? No won-
der gross evOs are coming in the church.
Ellen" Spiokler.
Epiciettjs said: " It is dangerous to fall into
impure conversation; wktn anything of the kind
is said before you, if the place and person per-
mits, reproye him that spoke; if that is not con-
venient, by your blushes and your silence show
at least that you are displeased.
Happiness is like manna. It must be gather-
ed in the grains and enjoyed every day; it will
not keep; it cannot be accumulated; nor need
we go out of ourselves nor into remote places
to gather it, since it has rained down from
Heaven at our very doors, or rather within
them. Mankind would be far better and hap-
pier, if they would only enjoy the good that
each day brings with it.
iiQ,
THE BRETHREN" ^T T\^0RK:.
(^mxt$pnkna.
From J. W. Metzger. — Left home Sept.
10th to attend a council meeting near West
Lebanon county, Indiana, which was held on
the 13 th. Again left home Oct. 4th and nest
day met with quite annmber of brethren and
sisters in the Santa Fe church at 2 P. M. . . .
Had a very good communion th^t evening;
about two hundred communed Next morn-
ing started for Howard county. Met the same
day at 2 P. M. with a good many of our dear
brethren and sisters of the Howard church
once mire to commune together. It was truly
a meeting of rf joicing. . . .Oar aged brother
Hiel Hamilton is the elder of the church. On
the 26i;h of Oct., went to Pyrmont, Carroll Co.,
but did not get there until in the evening at 4
P. M., as we attended the funeral of an old sis-
ter. Met with a good many members with
whom we so often communed, and also
old brother E!ir*s Cjylor from Arcadia, one of
the older elders of Southern Indiana. One
waabaptizjd. The next Feast was the 29th
ult., in our congregation — Middle Fork church,
Giinton county. It is said by all that it was a
feast of love. About 225 ] communed Nov.
1st. — Met again in the Bachelor Run church
at 2 P. M., when quite a large number of mem-
bers communed. Much love seemed to prevail.
From there we went to the Lower Deer Creek
church; held one meeting en the evening of
the 2Qd Next morning left for Miami Co.,
Ohio, to attend a Love-feast near Eoann. On
the 4th, at 2 P. M , njet again with a crowded
house; and in the evening had one of those
communions that will not socn be forgotten.
Remained there over Sunday; had three
meetings, and all well attended On Mon-
day morning, Nov. 8th, went to Howard Co,,
to attend a couneil meeting .... All the above
named meetings were well attended and
had the best of order. . . . Arrived home on the
lOlh of Nov. Pound all well. Many thanks
to the good Lori.— Edna Mills, Ind.
From B. F. Moomaw. — My visit, with
its labors to West Virginia, is now with the
things that are past. My journeying toward
that country was attended with discourage-
ments and disappointments. The cars failed
to make connection at three different points,
and thus putting me behind time, I failed to
meet the brethren at the place appointed, and
had to make my way as best I could on foot.
I chanctd to get conveyance on market
wagons; but failed to reach the place of ap-
pointment for our first day. Next day was
taken to the Beaver Run meeting-house, where
a Lovt-feast was prepared. Here I met breth-
ren C. Wine and J. P. Zigler from Broadway,
Virginia, and we entered together upon the la-
bc rs incident to the occasion. Had a good
congregation at night, and good order Sun-
day morning. — Congregation very large, and
attention good. Afternoon meeting likewis8.
As it appeared to me, the most that were pres-
ent felt that it ivas "good to be there." At
this time the brethren from the Valley left me
to attend some outside appointments, I remain-
ing to continue the meeting. Preached two
sermons each day up to Thursday, when the
meeting closed, iii a good state of mind and
feeling, I think. A large number of brethren
and sisters came forward to give the parting
hand. I here formed many pleasant associa-
tions, with whom I hope to meet over there
where parting will be no more. . . .The Breth-
ren here have one of the best meeting-houses
that I have seen, and the members seem to be
alive and in harmony. Not much sympathy
with tke extreme element either way. This is
the way it should be, and I advise the church-
es everywhere to be slow to make haste. Gve
no encouragement to the disorganizers and dis-
turbers of the pjace. Cast your anchor and
furl your sails until the storm of excitement
is past and the sea will be smooth and calm
again Prom here I went on Friday morn-
ing, conveyed by the brethren some fifteen
miles through storm and snow, and met at
brother William George's at 11 A. M. After-
noon went some seven or eight miles, and
stopped at friend Djlly's, who, with his
kind family, (some of whom are members)
spared no pains to make us comfortable. May
the Lord reward them for their kindness....
Nest day met the Valley Brethren at the
new meeting-house of the Lunier's Creek con-
gregation. Meeting commenced at 10 A, M.,
and closed Sunday afternoon as did the other
meeting spoken of above. The brethren here
also have a good house on the way, not yet
quite finished. What we have said of the oth-
er may be said in the main of this ; not as
mauy members, and having come out of some
tribulations, are now at peace and united on
conservative ground. The brethren left me
here again, and I continued the meeting up to
Thursday noon, delivered a farewell address,
and took our leave with manifest emotions of
fraternal regards for each other, and with
many expressions pointing to this period as
the dawn of a new day, and a glorious consum-
mation on the other side. ■ ■ • Left this point to
attend a meeting some five miles distant, and
to anoint an old alBicted brother. Quite a
number of the members followed to this
meeting to witness the solemnity of this exer-
cise Prom this point was conveyed by the
brethren a distance of sixty miles to Broad-
way. I remained with the brethren
in the Valley several days. Had two
meetings. Would have remained longer, but
being impaired by the excessive labors and ex-
posure to the damp and chilly weather, pru-
dence admonished me that rest and recreation
were needful for me. . . .Ratur/iing to the place
which on earth I call my home, I found all
well and doing well, for which I feel grateful
to the Father of all mercie8,-^and Author of all
good .... The members with whom I met m
the Valley of Virginia are steadfast ia the
faith, and having no use for the extreme
elements, if any of their emissaries should in-
trud« upon their territory they would be like-
ly to meet a cold reception. — Bonsacks, Va,
Nov. 18.
From Dennis Clark.— On the 29bh of
October we attended the Feast in the Beaver
Run congregation. Mineral county, W. Va.
Ministers present from a distance, B. P. Moo-
maw, Bonsacks, Va., John Zigler and C. Wine,
Broadway, Va. It was a feast indeed. The
ordinances were faithfully observed according
to the established rules of the church. The
meeting was continued over Sunday. Sunday,
at 10 o'clock, brother Moomaw delivered an
able discourse in his usual pleasant, happy
style from Heb. 6: 1, 3, and at 2 P. M. brother
Zigler preached an interesting discourse which
was listened to with good attention. Brother
Moomaw continued meeting a few days; broth-
er Zigler and Wine departed to labor in other
localities. .. .This church is under the super-
vision of brethren D B. Arnold and Solomon
Biser, and is in a pr.xpering condition. Their
meeting-house is a model of neatness, and is
perhaps the best in the State.... On the 5th
and 6ch inst , our Feast was held in the Green-
land church, (lorm-^rly Luney's Creek) Grant
Co. Brethren M)omaw, Wine, and Zigler
were present at our meeting, also brethren S.
A. Pike and Jesse Hays from our own State.
Our meeting was a p aasant and profitable one.
Brother Moomaw . ffiiiated. Brother Moo-
maw delivered an able defence of the ordinanc-
es, which was listei.rfd to with marked atten-
tion. If some of I ur brethren who think that
that kind of preac .ing is not admissible on
such occasions had been present and noticed
the attention and feeling that pervaded the en-
tire congregation while brother Moomaw was
talking, they wonid undoubtedly have been
well pleased, and would not be so quick in
abandoning this old custom of our Brethren.
The ordinances were faithfully observed in
their Scriptural order. Brother Zigler deliver-
ed an excellent discourse ou the sufferings of
Christ.... On S mday brother Moomaw
preached a telling s irmon at 10 o'clock A. M.,
and at 2 P. M. brocier Pike improved the oc-
casion. All our m nistering brethren left us
Sunday evening, i^xcept brother Moomaw,
who remained until the evening of the 10th, .
warning both saint and sinner. . . . Brother M.'s
manner of preaching is too well known in the
Brotherhood at largq to need any description
by me. Some good impressions were made,
which we pray may result in yielding abun-
dant fruit. The church here is lefc in a much
better coadition, the members much encourag-
ed. On the 11th, brother M. bid farewell to
our locality. It was our plea^sant privilege to
convey him to Br.jadway, Va. . . .On the 13th,
we had the privi'ege of hearing our brethren
preach a disooursp nt the Brethren church in
Rockingham Co., Va., at M. V. Grove. May
the good Lord bless our brother for his labor
of love among us. He alone can reward him.
— MaysvilU, W. Va., Nov. 16th.
From D. W. C. Ran.— Our Love-feast is
in the past. The meeting was largely attend-
ed, with good ordsr. A number of ministers
were present from adjoining churches and
preached the Word with power .... I am well
pleased with the B. at W., and hopa it will
continue to hold to the Gospel order which
was once delivered unto the saints by Jesos
and the apostles. Will continue to take the
B. AT W. as long as it holds forth the Word
of God. — Carey, Ohio.
From A. C. Killefer.— Big Creek church
Communion is in the past; had a pleasant time.
Though the Feai't was not so largely attended,
all those that did attend enjoyed a seal'
T£5E3 BKETIiliMN' ^T "WOiiK:.
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refreshing season. Mini> tering brother from
abroad was Jonas Jealoton, of Lawrence Co.,
Illinois. The Brethren fc^d intended to hold a
choice for a ministf r, but h id to defer the mat-
ter, there not being any eMirrs from other con-
gregations present, but will attend to it in the
near future, when brother John Meizger will
be present. The church appointed John For-
ney of Parkersburg, Rich! md county, Jacob
Michaels, of Fairfield, and G. W. Bowers, of
Noble, to receive calls for t'ae preaching as pre-
scribed in the last District Meeting. — Parkers-
burg, III., Nov. 17th.
From J. C. Lahman. — Incur last we were
stopping at Frederick Ci ?, Md., where Bro.
J. M. Mohler has been ho" a lag meetings. This
print has been considered ander city mission
work for about two years. Bro. Dr. Forney
resides here; and has induffd the Brethren to
come here aad preach. Tneir work was not in
vain, as there are now from twenty to twenty-
five members in and near the city. Oar stav
with the brethren and frit-nds while at this
place was pleasant. . . .The mneting is onw b^—
ing held by brethren M 'hls-r and i6tiii,ffer, (,f
Beaver Creefe. Wife and [ rem^iafd KVar two
days and preach^d twif:e. Bt-fnre we lelt,
brethren E. Stoner, Hoovnr, aad Mvz arrived.
The meetings were well altendtd considering
the wet weather. It is d si/jned to hold a com-
munion meeting on the evening of the 14th.
it is to be hoped this meeting will show us in
a more favorable light to the people. What
the result of the meeting will be, time will
tell .... Brethren, rememb:)i. the city missions.
They need our support with that which is
needful to sustain aad defray expanses .... We
now leave northward; erofts the South moun-
tains to Boousborough, near the Antietam bat-
tle field; and visit my old home on the banks
of the Potomac riypr. My thoughts ran back
to school-boy days. Many changes have taken
place however. When I a- k, where are many
once resided here? The at ~wer comes: They
have gone; some heie, somy there; but many
to the eternal world. BreMiren, as we travel
from place to place and h ar of the disturb-
ance in the church, is it hut an indication of
the falling away that shaL come? Then let
us watch and pray more for the cause of Christ
and unity of the church. Weather has been
very wet for two weeks pa^t; at this writing
however it is fair; a slight trust last night 16ch
inst .... Winter wheat look fine, with a large
acreage sown. — Abhoitstown, Pa.
From H. S. Young. — [ have been visiting
the .Brethren at Mt. Morris a short time, and
feel like returning my sino-re thanks for the
kindness manifested towards me daring my
presence. I have been pay ig soma attention
to the proceedings of the school and the man
ner in which it is condu- t'd. Everything
seems to moye on in a q I'^t, peaceable and
humble way. . . .1 was mad- to rejoice to see so
many young members of our church attending
school. I hope and trust th-ir maia oljdct in
view is to serve the Lord. — Netc Berlin, Stark
Co., Ohio.
From Geo. L. Studeb iker.— Our Love-
feast, which was held Oct. 4 a in theMississin-
e^S ebljTfib JJ3W 153tQ{), Ih'^-. is past, and long
to be remembered by the brethren and sisters
here. It is truly a joyful season to be seated
around the Lord's table, and there have sweet
communion with God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ and with one another.. . .Brn.
Jacob Rife and Daniel Bowman were with us,
and held fortti the Word of God with power.
We were truly sorrowful, believing that much
good could be accomplished if they could have
stayed longer. We held an election for a
spaaker, and the lot fell on brother Jacob Rar-
icli. Brethren George W. Stud^baker, John
U. Studebaker, Samuel Younts, Jacob Rarich,
and the writer are the laboring brethren. —
Shideler, Ind., Nov. 19th.
From C. H. Balsbaugh. — Oar beloved
brother Moore takes ex -eption to my "Mystery
of Mysteries" on the ground of its lacking in
dignity and purity. The comparison in the
first sentence is unique but pertinent. I had
just been trying thg spring of a new kaife, and
was pleased with its clear, metallic snap; and
when I read D/. Flowers' letter on the gross
and almost univers d violation of organic law
his sharp, ringing, logical snap reminded me of
my new knife. And so the reference slipped
m naturallv, without a suspicion that it was
either undignifi d or unchaste The princi
pie for which I so strongly p'ead in ''Mystery
of Mysteries" is uantt^-rably dear to me; atd
brother Moore, and all other good souls, will
ptease bear with me if I emplo? language
which on the face of it seems "considerably
below the dignity and purity of style" for
which they look when gashing and ripping
and laying bare the habits that drag millions
to inevitable ruin. No ono can vindicate the
the private sanctities of life, acd lance the
steuchful ulcers and uncover the ghastly lepro-
sies of modern society, without off^ncs to the
taste of some readers. I venture on no theme,
dsfend no principle, and lay bars no abomina-
tion, where I see not a clear warrant in the
Divine Incarnation. The manhood whick
God developed in Christ, it is His purpose to
develop in the Christian.
From L. D. Witter.— The Holy Spirit is
still striving with his people, and tl e good
work goes on. Oa the 16:h after regula;' ser-
vices three promising youths ware buried with
Christ in baptism Oa the 19th a father,
mother, and tbeir son made the good coafess
sion and in a like manner were added to the
fold. Peace and union prevail, and may we
all follow the guidance of the good spirit and
keep close to the foot of the cro33, so th*t the
spirit of strife and disunion may never enter
our peaceful band, is our sincere desire. — Mexi-
co, Ind; Nov. 21st.
From J. R. Keller.— On the 5th Sunday of
September, Joseph Gliek and the writer held
three meetings at Watson, Mo , — a town on
the K. C, St. Joe & C. B. R. R. There are a
few members living there that formerly be-
longed to this arm of the church. Had good
order and attention But now to Fairagut,
Iowa. On the 4th of November I left home
to attend a Love feast at Farragut, Iowa. Hsd
a good meeting, though disappointed in minis-
terial aid, there being no one present but the
writer 8r4 kam ijiinistsrg. Fous^ tb? qburoh
in a prosperous condition, under the care of
Bro. B. F. Flory. Found them earnest Chris-
tian workers. — Mound City, Mo., Nov. 17th.
From F. C. Myers.— la No. 42, page 668,
you will see an article from me, headed F. C.
Myers. The name Shamber should be Shom-
ber. I received I30.OO from brother J. Metz-
ger which he collected to pay hall rent in this
city. Also §1.00 from brother J. 0. Culler,
Milford, Ind. W* are glad to know that there
are some brethren and sisters who think of.us.
May God bless them They shall in no wise
lose their reward. Pray for us that we may
be spared from the enemy. — St. Louis, Mo.
It Is Past.
For once and the first time I thought I would
try, through the mercies of God, to write
someth'og concerning our Sunday-school. It
nas closed for the year. Had a good school
this Summer, and many of us learned many
useful lessons of our Savior. The little folks
labored hard .conmtting veises. We re-
warded them with prizes, which they apprecia-
ated very much. We also rewarded th-m with
reward cards. These were given them for
their regular attendance and good order. Our
oflioers were as follows: Charley Hillery, Sup-
erintendent; Henry Troup, Assistant Super-
intendent. It was largely attended most of the
time, and was one of interest. Many ques-
tions were answered. Minyofthe young no
doubt learned ma ay useful lessons. We can
search the Scriptures and always fiud some-
thing new to read. Sundjy-sihool is some-
thing of importancs. M lay learn something
they never knew by attending Sunday-school
and having the Scriptures explained.
Mabt C. Tubnee.
Peoria City, Iowa.
The Beat Issue,
Bro.M. M. E..—
Having just read your
article on the Berlin question, under the above
title, I feel to say that it is a logical elucidation
of the subj iots in a proper spirit. Many and
harsh have been the criticisms against the
work of that committfe, while but little thought
is given to the critical circumstances, under
which that committee was plsced. Be-
ing present on the occasion, I thought then
and think now, that if H. R. H. would have
been simply genteel toward the committee, he
would have sought legal permission to conduct
his trials in a manner so different from the
usages of the church, and thus evade throwing
th3 committee under such embarassing circum-
stances. Three of the members of the Berlin
committee wsre members of the Ashland com-
mittee. A charge was presented to that com-
mittee aga'nst a former committee for admit-
ting outsiders in a former coancil. This the
Ashland committee condemned. I now ask
the candid reader how those brethren could go
to Berlin, and admit outsiders in the council,
after they condemned it at Ashland?
I. J. RoSESBEBGEE.
People in a pas iioa seldom wish their qii %•>
7ii4.
TME BRETHRElSr ^T "W^ORK.
From Sarah M. Saunders. — Oa the
morc-ng sf Not. 5th we hit onr hems to at-
tend the LoTe feast in Neosho county church,
which was held at the home of our beloved
brother and sister, David and May C!nm. Ar-
rived there at 3 o'clock P. M. that evening, the
distance being forty miles. Found brethren
and sisters gathere i together from far and near.
Proachingia the afternoon; evening servicfs
opened at .5 P. M. There was quite a number
of able ministers present, among whom was
elder A. J. Hixon, formerly of Ohio; Martin
Bueghly, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa; John F.
Hess, Sydney Hodgden and others. The meet-
ing was held in a tent and the weather was
most beautiful, which made the meeting enjoy-
able in every re-ipect. Preaching Sunday morn-
ing; qaite an interesting sermon by our es-
teemed brother Hixon, from the 10th chap, of
2 Cor., followed by brother Bueghly. After
meeting one received by letter, and one by bap-
tism Perhaps it will not be oat of place to
say there was also a wedding on Sunday morn-
ing,— Mr. George Berry to Miss Emma Kester,
solfinnized by A. J. Hixon. .... Oh how refresh-
ing are those happy reunion?, how it cheers us
on our way through this world of trials and
teffptalions. I somptimes think if they could
only last always; how pleasant it would be if
we could always remain in company with our
Father's children. Perhaps the time is not
far distant when we shall all be gathered homb;
may we all be ready. — Independence, Kan.
From Samuel Ross. — About eight years
ago I cast my lot with the Brethren, finding out
that they took the New Testament for their
only creed. I had given up all creeds and was
outside of sects; I intend to be with the Breth-
ren as long as they go with the Word. At
that time there were two sisters and one broth-
er here, now there are twenty members; we he-
long to Sunfield district. Bro. Frifogle, our
elder, thought we should organize, hence, ap-
pointed the first Saturday in Nov. We came
together and a chocie was held for a deacon;
the lot fell on Samuel White; he is z-alous in
the cause of God, and we hope it will be for the
interest and the canse of Christ. In the eve-
ning and Sunday we had meeting in the village
of Dimondale, in the Methodist church. The
elder preached in the spirit, and had the best
attention. Some time ago thrae inmates of
the County-house were baptized; one man was
over seventy years old. God kaa chosen the
poor of this world, rich in faith and heirs of his
kingdom.— M. Windsor, Mich., Nov. 14th.
ter took na to Bro. Christian Long's; he has
been much afflicted and looks poorly. In the
evening had preaching again; hopes of some
coming out on the Lord's side. Un the 4th
we went to visit old sister Folek, eighty-five
years old. We had a season of prayer with
her, which gave her much comfort, and said,
"Remember me wherever you bow in prayer."
....On the 4th of Nov. had meeting again.
On the 5th visited brother Walker's; had meet-
ing again; good attendance and splendid order.
Preaching on Sunday, the 6 b, at the Qaail
Trap scbool-house; had two meetings here; nev-
er saw better order. From here wa were taken
to Red Field station, where we took the train
for Panora, Iowa; here we were met by friend
John Baringer formerly from Elkhart Co.,Ind.
His wjf^ is a sister in iha church; we were
treated very kindly by them. From here ws
were taken to meeting by brother Benjamin
Miller. We htps our children and friends will
write. Address us at Harlan, Shelby Co., Iowa.
— Panora, Iowa, Nov. 5th.
From J. D. Haughtelin.— Bro. John Kais-
ley and companion of Ind., arrived here a week
ago. He preached four times in our meeting-
house, and twice in Panora; the continued rain
and bad roeda made the attendance rather
small, and ent.rely prevented two meetings in
Dale City. To-day they go to Harlan, Shelby
Co. Bro. John seems much interested in the
work f f the Master; he reports the churches
thus far visited in peace and harmony and leas
conformed to the world than in the east. As
the light of the sun and darkness of nigat be-
gin in the east, may it not be even so with the
light of the Gospel and the darkness of world-
ly wisdom. — Panora, Iowa, Nov. 1-lth.
Still tlnited. Hence Stand.
From John Knisley.— Arrived at Bro.
Robert Badger's church Nov. Ist Stopped at
Bro. Samuel Badger's, he being a speaker. In
the evening had meeting; small congregation;
rained all evening; good order and attention.
On the 2ad elder R. Badger brought as to his
house. In the evening had a very good meet-
ing. Here we met our brother Allen Boyer
and wife; they have been traveling through
the western States among the members for the
last four months. We were glad to meet them;
they travel by their own conveyance. Bro.
Badger is a sound brother; his church is in
good order; I heard nothing but peace and un-
ion, On the 3rd brother Badger -^i the sis-
We are happy to see that the Southern Dis-
trict of Mo., after dark clouds have passed over,
can be set down as solid for the Brotherhood
in the even tenor of its way. Then, dear Breth-
ren, just over the river to your north, is anoth-
er district of aboat 25,000 i quare miles which
still offers you the united hand of fellowship
"in the even tenor of its way.'' So fat no lo-
cal trouble i* heard of in this district. A strong
immigration of memberj from other districts
bearing good letters. And we have no question
at issue that threatens us with dissolation, or
even discord.
C. C. Root.
Report of Southern Mission Field of Ind.
HUMBEE n.
On the evening of Nov. 5th we began our
meetings, according to previous announcement,
in Pike Co., with a well-filled house. Had
meeting on Sunday at 10: 30 A. M., also at
night with good interest. Meeting each night
until Tuesday night
Having a desire to know whether the
members here were at peace with each other,
we visited the members from house to house,
and on Eccount of the inconvenience in reach-
ing some of the members with a vehicle, we
concluded to walk; we began on Monday after-
noon. In company with Bro. Branson, and
Bro. Henry Tranter (a worthy descor) we vis-
ited all that day, excepting our zealous young
sister M. J. Miller, who was teaching school
about three miles distant, whom we visited on
Tuesday.
Soon after we started, it began to rain, and
not having our overcoats with us, we got a
good soaking. But to our encouragement, we
found the members in love and peace with each
other. We proposed to hold a commanion
with these members, to which they assented.
Arrangements were made, and on Thursday
evening we held the communion, (Bro. Branson
ofiiciating,) which was an enjoyable a seasoii,
circumstances considered, as any communion
we were ever at, although it was the smallest,
only eight communicants; two sisters and six
brethren being present.
This occasion created quite a sensation in the
congregation ; some being there, both professors
and non- professors, who w.th unbroken atten-
tion compared tl'.e precept* with the examples,
confessed on next day tjiit they tried theii."
"iesf ' to detect a discord in the harmony, and
afterward acknowledged that they could find
none.
Then there were others in the congregation
who were amused at the i*implicity, and seem-
ing foolishness of observag these little things,
which brought to our rnu.d Luke 9: 26; "For
wbo^oever shall be ashamed of me and of my
words, of him shall the Sun of man be ashamed,
&c.," Tvhichweused as a text the following
evening, when, as we hsvs reason to believe,
the congregation felt the weight and eternal
importance of thosa Utile things, judging from
the solemnity and flood of tears; so that many
of them could scarcely spi-ak the word "Fare-
well." We are of the opinion that good will
result in Pike Co., from th^ meeting.
We no doubt should hsive remained longer,
but as Bro. Tranter had conveyed us to this
point, and bis family not being well at the
time, we left them. V» e thought it -but brotherly
charity to respect his wishes, hence, on Friday
night after our last meeting, after waiting a
few hours for moonlight and le.-s rain, at about
11 : 80 P. M. we launched into rain and mud,
the rain continuing until about 4 A. M. In
that time we experienced what it is to be lost,
traveling about seven or eight miles out of the
way. This did not add to cur comfort. Par-
don us, brethren and sisturs for thinkiag of
many of you who were sa^'nly housed and warm-
ly bedded during there tew long hours. We
were compelled to do tb s to avoia disappoint-
ment. We arrived at Bro. Tranter's near
Shoals, Martin Co , late, im Saturday evening.
We think we are safe ia saying that this ia
the last trip that need n>-cessarily be mads by
private conveyance from Martin, to Pike Co.,
as there is a railroad in coarse of construction,
ruEning within twelve cr fifteen rods of the
place of meeting; and a station, it is supposed,
will be at this point, hence these members need
not be neglected.
This point can be reached by running from
Indianapolis to Princeton via Yinceanes.
From Princeton to Oakland; farther than this,
stations are not positively established; but the
line is to be completed b> the first of Jan^, 1882.
Lewis W. Teeteb.
The highes t e lement*- of character, of power
and of dignity lie withip 'v5}e reach of the low-
egt end the poorest,
THE BRETHREN ^T T\^ORK.
735
MISERABLE
all the time. This is the way a gentleman de-
scribed his feelings. How many more there
are who feel just the same ! A careful ob-
server estimates that nine out of ten people
are not well. Something is wrong all the
time.
Probably nobody wants to be sick just for
the fun of it, and nearly everbody tries one
thing and another in the vain hope that it will
cure them ; but, in most cases, they find them
Selves no better for the trial.
There is no reason why they can't be cured
if they go about it in the right way ; but they
generally take the wrong way, and then think
there is no use trying any more, and so keep
getting V, orse instead of better.
If a man has dyspepsia he can take red
pepper freely, and it will afford temporary re-
lief; but it won't be long till the stomach re-
fuses to be stimulated in this way, and then he
is far W'.'i-se than before, for the remedy has
seriously injured him.
A tired, weak man can fill himself with
whisky, and for a short time he may imagine
he is getting strength, but it won't be long till
that will fail, and he will be weaker than be-
fore.
AVhat, then, is the right way ? The only
permanent and satisfactory remedy for most
of the troubles of mankind is that which will
invigorate and strengthen the whole system.
This can only be done by beginning at the
origin of life, which is the blood. No
one whose blood is strong and healthy can be
sick ; therefore, if the blood is purified and
invigorated, disease cannot remain.
HOLD YOUR BREATH
The Scriptures say : " Prove all things ;
hold fast that which is good."
Cases are on record where patients lost the
power of evacuating the bowels in a natural
way, and yet lived for years. In such cases
nature provides that when the food is digested
the stomach is emptied by vomiting.
A case of this kind occurred about twelve
years ago, in Ashland Co., Ohio, and is by some
deemed incredible, hence this explanation.
The lady was cured by the use of Fahrnev's
ViTALiZER, and for some years her statement
of the cure was published. In June of this
year; rSSi, Dr. Fahrney attended Conference
at Ashland, Ohio, when Mrs. Baker was in-
troduced to him. She reiterated the state-
ment andT)egged that it might be again pub-
lished for the benefit of other sufferers. Min-
isters and others who know of the case are
v/ilUng to verify what is here published.
TESTIMONIALS
Ashland, Ohio Dec, 3, 1872,
Eld. Moses Weaver says : " 1 received the two doz-
en Vitalizer all right. It sells rapidly, and is doing
wonders. I expect to report a most wonderful cure be-
fore long, as the cure is being brought about very rap-
idly.
The cure was effected, and instead of Eld. Weaver's
report the young lady's own statement is given :
Red Haw, Ohio Feb. 25, 1S72.
Dr. p. Fahrney : I had diphtheiia in June, 1877,
and that left a burning pain in my stomach. The pain
grew worse. L; the spring of 1S6S, May 5, I vomited
every lime after I did eat. The vomiting continued
daily from ihic commencement until I used your medi-
cine. In Marcii, 1869, I had measles, and my bowels
became so con^^iipated that I got a large lump in my
stomach, which ^ave me great pains. Eight different
doctors were cal'^ed, but they could do notlxmg for me.
About Mfiich 1S69, I had ihe last passage from my bow-
els, until ^"pteinber 25th. 1S70. IJy the use of yonr
blood Vi*;i!izer my bowels opened again. Thus over
eighteen *;i' nth.s I had no passage frbm my bowels.
I don't know if you believe me or not, but I vomited
ilaily \\'u.i' ! nle. and ihr.t is the reason I could live. I
Ihlnk Ihi"- iiip in my sto^nach was a tumor, and by the
use of yuui \'inlizer it br -ke open and passed on. At
Ihis lime I wa.s so sjck \\r.'X my eyes stood stUl in my
head. J had shooting pains in my stomach, and at the
time my bowels opened, the pains did shoot like sharp
knives. I never was so sick. I did not intend to write,
but by request of Eld. Weaver I have written.
HANNAH BAKER,
THE THIRD-DAY AGUE CURED.
Brownington, Mo., Aug. 6, 1881.
Dr. Fahrney, Sir : — My brother sold me some of
3'our medicine when Hived in Indiana. It cured me of
the third-day ague, when everything else failed.
SYLVESTER BURRIS.
. Elbinville, Pa.
Dr. p. Fahrney, Dear Su:':~I will try and send
your money with an order in a few days — wish I had it
now, there are persons waiting for it. Brother John
Bennett and wife has taken one bottle between them
and say it has done them more good than all they have
tried for years. Brother John is our minister.
My daughter has taken one-half bottle, and it ishelp-
ing her already. Very truly yours,
EMELINE SHAFFER.
[Menonite.]
Coleta.IlI, July2, 1881
Dear Sir: — I received the medicine all right, and
found it just as good as represented, and I think it
will sell well.
I am too old a lady to act as an agent, but I will
find one for you who is perfectly honest in heart.
Yours truly, MRS HANNAH SWEARINGTON.
Prairie Depot, O., July 27, 1881.
Dear Sir: Send me one dozen Vitalizer and some
Uterine. I would like to become an agent. Those
bottles came to hand and they were all sold inside of
two weeks, and now the people come about every day
for the medicine, of which I am destitute.
ISAAC TYSON. [Menonite.]
B^^ If any of our readers desire a
good blood cleanser write to Bro. P
Fahrney, Chicago, 111., for his Vital-
izer.— The Vindicator,
GIVE AW AYS.
People can hardly be expected to try every-
thing that is offered them in these days with-
out some evidence of good faith on the part
of the would-be benefactor.
Dr. Fahrney has hit en a plan that gives
universal satisfaction.
A man has very sore eyes, his blood is out
of order because his kidneys no longer drain
the system of impurities.
He has been advised to use Vitalizer, but
having tried so many Blood medicines — paid
out so much money — is discouraged.
Dr. F. then says to him, "You needgaugles —
in fact you must have them. A pair will cost
you 3S cents. I sell you a sniall bottle Vital-
izer for 25 cts, and make you a present of the
gaugles. If you are not benefited by the Vi-
talizer then you still have the eye glasses,
which are worth all you paid for the medi-
cine."
Not every one is in need of gaugles but
may need something else. Anything you see
in a book or drug store can be furnished in
this way, even agents' profits on Sewing Ma-
chines are given away to further introduce
that invaluable remedy Fahrnev's Vital-
izer.
These " give aways " are bought from first
hands at first cost. Dr. F. has given away
clocks, washing machines, cloth wringers,
carpet stretchers, Testaments, Psalms, and
other books and has yet to hear of one dis-
satisfied person.
By this method Dr. Fahrney hopes to
make at least three thousand new agents for
18S2, and thus avoid sending out traveling
men and peddlers who are beginning to be
looked upon by the people as a kind of nuis-
ance.
In another place, is a list ot "give aways."
These offers are only made ^in the latter part
of each year, and must be accepted or dclined
at the very time when offered.
From January to June there is a rush ol
business when small orders are not solicted.
All money that is sent in a registered letter
or money order, comes at the Doctor's risk —
safe arrival of packages guaranteed. Any-
thing you ask will be promptly answered if in
relation to this business.
Address DB. P. FAHRNEY,
Chicago, III.
GIVE AWAY LIST.
OFFER NO. 1.— A |2.5 Sewing Mnchine, anda
S3.00 bo,i^ of small bottles Vitalizer will be boxeil,
crated and delivered in the depot to any address,
on receipt of $10.00. Any machine you may name
can be furnished at lowest price.
OFFER NO. 2.— A Bible Dielionaiy and Crown's
Concordance 800 pages, worth S3.00. The American
Unabrided Dictionary worlh $2.00. A watch worth
from $6 to $8. and a S3.00 box Blood Vitalizer
on receipt of SB. 50.
OFFER NO. 5. Shakespeare's Complete Works
$3.00. Popular Dictionan,- 11.00. Four 2-3 ct. books
on the Great Pyramid, anil Infidel Silenced 2.5 cts. •
Horse Book 2o cts., and a 53.00 box of Vit.ilizee,
for So.OO-
OFFER NO. 4.— A $4.00 Watch, Dictionary, and
a $3.00 box of Vitalizer, for S3.50
OFFER NO. 5.— Four books on the Pyramid,
Infidel Silenced-and Horse Book together with a
S^3.00 box ViT.\LizER, and a prom ise to make an effort
at introducing the same, fo;- S3.00.
OFFER NO. 6.~WilI send Express paid to any
partof the United States and Canada, a $3.00 box
Vitalizer on receipt of $3.00 and a faithful prom-
ise on 3four part to introduce Uie medicine. You are
then at liberty to name fifty articles either of books,
jewelrj', or silver plated ware, which you can have
at fiist cost, which is often times less than onc-lhird
the retail price, the articles to be named within
a month. This is on Ihe principle that one favor is
worth another. The medicine is warranted to give
satisfaction.
Address DR. P. FAHRNEY,
Chicago, 111.
SPECIAL
Never apply to an agent for a 2-5 cent bottle
Vitalizer, they are not supplied wiih small bottles
whicharoonlyto.be had of Dr. Fahrney in Chi-
cago, r-
Never apply to any one else but an agent for a
^ARGE bottle vitalizer. He will show you a ship-
ping receipt to convince you that he gets his sup-
ply from Chicago, and has the genuine article.
If there is no agent ne'ar you then apply for
terms. It will be worth something to you to have
the agency. There are quite a number of ladies
selling Vitalizer and they are doing well. Any
trustworthy person can apply.
Dr. Fahrney is not engaged in any other busi-
ness outside his own. Tlie goods he offers as " give
aways" are bought in the market by an experi-
enced buyer.
THE PROPRIETOR,
Dr. P. Fahrney, of Chicago, is the only
" Fahrney" and the only " Doctor Fahrney "
now living who puts up Blood Medicine.
All others are merely piiating his good name.
He has no interest in anything but his own,
and has no partners and no "brothers " in the
business.
For " Outfit" and Pamphlets, Posters, etc
apply without delay. Address,
DR. P. FAHRNEY,
CHICAGO, ILL.
7H6
THE BRETHREN ^T TVURK.
LOVE-FJEAST NOTICES.
Dec. 2, at 10 A. M., Pleasant Hill church, near Vir-
den, Macoupin Co., Ill,
Dec. 25, Cerro Gordo church, Piatt Co., 111.
DRUKY— BXINE.— In the Stone church, Marsh-
all county, Iowa, on the loth, inst, Isaiah Drury
and Mary A. Kliue. Ceremony performed by
Eld. John Murray.
OGAN— GAEDlSfER.— By the undersigned, at the
residence of the bride's parents, Nov. 3;d, Mr.
Geo. Ogan and Miss Elizabeth Gardner, both of
Wabash Co., Ind. J. B. Ckdmkine.
Blessed are the dead which die la the Ijord. — SeT. 14: 13.
LOOKINGBILL.— In the Coon River church, la.,
Oct. 17, Ida Lookingbill, daughter of Bro. Henry
and sister Elizabeth Lookingbill, aged 16 years,
0 months and iive days. Before her departure
she expressed herself as being reconciled with
God, ready and willing to die. Funeral services
by Bro. J. W. Diehl from latter clause of Jas. 4:
14. J.D.H.
PIPPINGER.— At Yellow Creek congregation,
Ind., Oct. 30, Joseph Pippinger, aged 67 years, 7
months and 27 days.
BAINTER.— At the same place, Isov. 11, Daniel
Bainter, aged 84 years, 2 months and 12 days.
J. E. MiLLEK.
YOUNG.— In the Log Creek church, Caldwell Co.,
Mo„ Oct. 28th, Bro. Hezekiah Young, aged 46
years, 6 months and 1 day.
HENDERSON.— Also, Aug. 25th, William Hen-
derson, of diptheria, aged 11 years, 6 months and
fdays. C. C. Root.
WILLIAMS.— In the Somerset congregatloD, Wa-
bash County, Ind., Oct. 10, 1881, sister Emeline
Williams.
ZIGLEB.— At same place Oct. 27th, Bro. Joseph
Zigler, aged 80 years and.IO months.
J. B. Crumbine.
BOWERS.— In the Washington Creek churcb,
Douglas Co., Kan , sister Mary Bowers, aged 72
years, 0 months and 13 days.
§idingB ffrotti ^he ^idd.
Postal card communications solicited for this department.
Reports of baptisms especially desired.
Salt, pepper, ice, etc 16-36
Firewood 40 00
Cooks 25 00
Extra Police 53 60
Drayage and express 35 50
2}^ gross of knives and foiks 131 63
22 gross of spoons 51 70
148 dozen plates 134 80
155 dozen cups and saucers 143 20
Tinware 136 64
Meat and water pans 61 67
Hardware, purcps, etc 89 61
Iron pipes and valves 47 78
Tubs, buckets and baskets 24 60
Watertanks 32 14
Bricks and building furnace 60 00
Hauling water 25 75
Bedding, muslin and toweling 244 32
Lumber bill, 48,500 feet 771 57
Digging wells 74 30
Delivering mail to ground 0 CO
Tent, freight and superintendent 337 55
Printing bill :'.8 OS
Labor of various kinds 311 94
Baggfge master 13 CO
Lamps, oils, candles, soap &c 27 87
Freight and boarding 43 00
Stationery 8 00
Railroad fare 10 50
Amount for interest 08 00
Total expenditure $5,847 04
RECEIPTS.
Sale of tickets S2307 00
Beef, hides and tallow 220 26
Sugar, bread, etc 38 36
Dishes, knives, forks, etc 374 56
Lumber 476 43
Bedding, muslin, etc 146 45
Pans, tubs and baskets 79 22
Iron pipe and valves 41 00
Total receipts $3084 31
Total expenditures 5S47 04
" receipts 3684 31
Net cost of meeting 2102 73
Amount rec'd from diff't churches N.E. O. 1164 20
Amount needed from the district |99S 53
Austin Mohbeman, Treasurer.
THIS IS TO CERTIFY: That we have examined
the above treasurer's report, and that to the best
of our knowledge and belief, it is a true state-
ment of all money received and paid on account
of Annual Meeting.
D. N. Workman, Foreman; H. K. Myers",
Secretary; A. M. Dicket, W.Sadler,
Committee of A rrangements.
Treasurer's Report,
Of Receipts andExpeucituresfor AnnualMeeting
of the church of the Brethren, held at Ash-
land, Ohio, June 1S81.
Cattle and meat delivered to cooks $15.38 46
61,34 bis flour and baking 529 87
14.55 lbs sugar ;.. isg 23
400 Its coffee - 67 15
65 lbs tea : 39 50
240 gallons apple butter 12O 00
I'-i barrels pickles.,.. , S2 50
1427!bs butter,,,..,,..,,,.,..,...,.,,,,,. 22S 38
HflOO lbs csilk , , , . , ,.,,.. aOQ.fl
Rock Creek, 111., .Vov. 21.
We a' rived among the Brethren here, yesterday,
with the intention of visiting among those of like
precious faith. If the Lord wills, we also expect
to visit Mt Morris, ere we return. Will be in Mt.
Carroll for some time to come.
Jesse Y. Heckler.
Board or Canvas Teuts.
I am here in B. at W.oflice. Have conversed
with a number of brethren about tents. Saw
brethren Moore, Esheiman, D.L.Miller, Daniel
Wingert, S. Z. Sharp and others, and they all say
they would erect board tent in preference to can-
vas, if they were to hold A. M. again. Their rea-
sons are that canvas tents are mere liable to blow
down, or if.it rains, they let in too much rain'
or if hot too much heat,
%k6y cost too auBh, By '•SSlag lurobey, ft oap
ROW sfiis? ffifi^Hsg fof 8te0 fbp Pti'^'?® pries a? tj,
cost, thus saving money, while the money paid for
a canvas tent will be lost. It does seem to me
that we should learn a lesson from the experience
of the Brethren in Northern Illinois. I am told
the Committee of Arrangements of N. 111., would
not again purchase canvas tent. J. W. Gripe.
Mt. Morris, 111., Nov.^Srd.
forkiui^ ^md.
sSf'The following have sent subscriptions for B.
AT W. If mistakes occur, please notify us, stating
the number of the paper in which it occuis. Send
for prospectus and sample copies. Canvass tho-
roughly, and do a cash business.
Laura D. Witter, 4,
George Baker, 2,
H. Klick. 10,
C. C. Root, 1,
J. J, Cart, 8,
J. D. Haughtelin. C,
D. S. T. Butterbaugh, .5,
J. R. Miller, 1,
Sarah A. Miller, 2,
A. K. Brown, 9,
J. C. Neher, 1,
C. Heise, 4,
J. F. Ebersole, 2,
S. B. Shirky, 2,
Conrad Fitz, 2,
W, H Clark, 1.
Mt. Morris Public Scliool.
Report for the xoeeh ending - • November 18.
Number Eurolled 184
Average Daily Attendance I6i
Per Cent, of Attendance 97
Number Tardinesses 13
Neither Absent nor Tardy 117
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No. 47.
Editorial Items.
Remember to keep "Tidings-iVom-the-fisld'' column
filled. .
Theke were 182 in attendance at Sunday-school last
Sunday.
Last week we had some bland days and thunder
ghowera.
Bro. John Dunlap's addrebs is Purple Cane, Dodge
Co., Neb.
Those who stand for the right must often suffer in
this world-
Buo. Edmund Forney will preach at West Branch on
Saturday evening, Dec. 10th.
"WnATSOEVER a man soweth that shall he also reap."
How will it do to sow kindness ?
BiiO. S. T. Swihart returned home last Tuesday from
a short visit to Livingston Co., this State.
It is a pleasant pastime for brethren when they meet
to see on how many pomts they can agree.
TwENTV-KOUE cases of smidl-pox reported in the vi-
cinity of Vistula, Ind. Four persons have died.
The Youth's Advaxce is beconrng more sprightly
and interesting. Send for a c:)py and get up a club.
Bro. Daniel Fry is rapidly failing. He realizes that
his end is nigh, and like the true disciple is ready to go.
There was considerable snow in Eastern Minnesota
and Western Wisconsin when we came through the 30th
ult.
On every occasion of uneasiness we should retire to
prayer, that we may giye place to the grace and light of
God.
Phok. Rohrbaugh at Mt- Morris College has nearly
one hundred pupils in penmanship. The Prof, is a mas-
ter scribe.
From the "Family Almanac" we learn that the
Brethren number 90,000. There are 710 churches and
1,665 mini'-ters.
Brethren Edward Mason and David Bailey, the lat-
ter a teacher in Ashland College, are now editors of the
Goftpel Preacher.
Bro. Jesse T. Heckler and family, of Nf braskn , are
visiting friends and brethren in Whiteside and Carroll
counties, this State.
"Truth crashed to earth will ri-e again." The guards
of the Highpriast and of the Roman Governor could not
keep the Savior from rising out of the tomb.
The Holy Spirit comes among men only when they
are at peace with each other. On the day of Pentecost,
"They were all with one accord in one place."
Bro. Benj Row, ot Dallas Centre, Iowa, formerly a
resident of this place, made the Brethren at Work a
pleasant call last Monday.
THEboy Carbaugh, reported as being lost, has been
tound in Wisconsin, working for a manufacturing com-
pany. He is now at home.
Bro. Henry Young, of Berlin, Ohio, left for his home
on the 29th. We enjoyed his stay with us very much.
The Cassel Library was a pleasant retreat to him while
here.
Fro.m a brother who travelled in Southern Illinois, we
leain that in some places the people will actually suffer
owing to the great drouth. Their hay and all their crops
have failed.
Bro. John Metzger returned to St. Louis on Saturday
last, where he will spend a few days with the brethren
and sisters. God bless brother John itnd his earnest
work for the Master.
We have receiv, d four barrels of apples as a gift from
brethren E. and Daniel Miller, of Pierceton, Indiana.
We appreciate the kindness of those brethren, and hope
they may be amply rewaided for th^is remembering the
editor.
Owing to sore throat and bronchial ailments, we were
compelled to return home from Minnesota the 1st inst-
The field is very promising, and it is desired that two
ministers go there soon. An account of our trip will ap-
pear next week.
Those who may desire information concei-ning price
of land at Diller, Neb., should address F. M. Timblin,
Diller, Neb. It is desired that Brethren move there and
help bmld up r church.
The editorial entitled "The Mission of the Breihren
at Work," was written several days before we started
to Minnesota; and now on our return we see nothing in
it that we would change.
Bro D. M. MiUer did not go to Minnesota as was in-
tended. This is to be regretted very much, as the field
there-is very promising, and brother Daniel has the
ability to do much good in the Lord.
The Preacher suggests that brother Hope be furnish-
ed means to go in search of brother Stein . It is doubt-
ful whether he would be more successful than the Unit-
ed States Ministers to Foreif,n Countries.
Some of Christ's commands are hard to learn, espec-
ially Matt. 7: 4, 5. Verse 2nd of the same chapter also
requires a good deal of study.
Thu convicts in the Ohio penitentiary, by abstaining
from the use of tobacco, saved |100 and sent it to Mich-
igan suft'erers. This is an act of self-denial worthy of
imitation by many outside of penitentiaries.
If yom' agent is negligent in getting up a club, you
may serve the good cause by sturing him up to duty.
An active, energetic worker wanted in each congrega-
tion Send for prospectus and sample copies.
A COPY of the "Brethren's Family Almanac" is upon
our desk, and we pronounce it good — very good. Send
ten i-ent.i to Quinter and Brumbaugh Bros., Huntingdon,
Pa., and with pleasure they will send you a copy.
Beo. D. E. Price started for an Eastern tour upm the
morning of the 29th ult. He expects to visit Hagers-
tov-m, Philadelphia, Washington and Waynesboro, the
latter being his native town. He will, perhaps, remain
East seven or eight weeks.
BrO- Allen Boyeranived homo from his western trip
the 22Dd ult- He and his wife made quite an extended
tour in their private conveyance.
In the query from brother W. J. H. Baumau he msh-
es to say: "I can seeorder without spfjiial forrn; special
toeing omitted in the ajttiole in No. 45,
It is but a modest request, and when you have read it,
please comply that the field of usefulness of your paper
may be enlarged. Send us the names and addresses of
members who do not read the paper. We desire to lay
sample copies before them.
Bro. S. S. Mohler, of CorneUa, Mo-, returned home
the 30th ult., from a ten days' trip in South-western
Missouri. A few facUonists recently visited his church,
but drew off none. All stand by their promises and re-
main with the Brotherhood.
Quite a number are ordering "Housh We Live In" to
distribute, and thus aid the Master's cause. Some are
taking 1,000. Send for some and distiibute them.
Price ^.00 per thousand, or .50 cts. per 100. Address
Western Book Exchange, of this place.
Bko. R. H. Miller says that though he has retired
from the Preacher because its owners have determined
to conduct it in the interests of the "Progressives," he
shall remain with the church, Cuntend for its prmcipies
and order, and stand by the Annual Meeting. It is grat-
ifying to know that he will continue to work with and
for the church.
There are 180 students enrolled for the Winter term
at Mt. Mon-is College at this time. A large proportion
are Brethren's sons and daugb^c-" We are glad to see
the interest manife^te,! by our Brethren in the proper
traimng of their children.
The people at Scotch Lake and Ottawa, Minn-, treat-
ed, us with great courtesy, and seemod eager to learn the
way of the Lord more perfectly. We hope to visit them
sometime again They ai-e kind, hospitable, pleasant
and desirous of knowing the trath and nothing but the
I trath.
Mes. Garfield is being annoyed already by money beg-
gars. One woman who had traveled 5,000 miles and
spent considerable money visiting, asked Mrs. Garfield
for money to pay a debt. She is even asked by church
societies for money to help build houses of worship. It
seems that some professors of religion have no sense or
feeling. No sooner had Mrs. Garfield buried her hus-
band than hundreds of crazy people wrote her for mon-
ey. .
For several years the Brethren at Work has been
in the way of some men whose inSaence is thrown flesh-
ward. The bold and teailess advocacy of the irhole
truth— the adherence to Gospel pihiciples as held by the
Brethren church, has made it the object of bitter at-
tacks; but it has never been frightened, nor will it be.
It is not conducted in the interest of partyism, but is a
firm friend of the church. There is where its readers
find it, and for this reason they love it, and read it.
Some of our patrons misunderstand our business ar-
rangement. A few that we recall, sent us a dollar bdl
and thu'ty-seven cents in stamps, retaining ten cents for
registering and three cents for postage. This is a wrong
practice. We have announced no such an arrangement.
The price of the paper is $1.50 a year. Only our agents
who are at considerable expense are allowed a commission
so as to suft'er no loss. We could not in justice to our-
selves allow a man a commission for sending in hjs own
name.
788
THE BmCTHHEN JsJF ^OKK.
THE CHILD S MORNING HYMN.
BY JAMES EVANS.
[Translated from the French of Lamertine, for the B.
AT W.]
0 thou to whom my fat er prays,
Whom he ador.:s on bended knees,
Sweet and glorious is thy name.
It makes my mother worship thee.
They say that yonder flaming snn
Is but a plaything of thy m'g'at,
That 'neath thy feet his balance keeps
Bright like a gilded lamp of light.
They say that thou hast made to fly
The little birds o'er meadows green.
By tender ones in infant years.
Thy wisdom and power may be seen.
They say thou deck'st the garden fair
With rarest flowers of tinted hue.
Without thy fruitful rain and sun,
Would grapes in clusters rich be few.
Thy bounty spreads a table wid^j
And bll creations called to come.
Of creeping things none are forgot,
Nor beasts which in the desert roam.
The thyme is cropped by the lamb;
The goat seeks food in pastures wild.
The fly unwelcome sips the milk
Prom the same cup held by the child.
The sparrow and the lark, their food
From gram by reap.'rs left receive;
Thus will the child in tender years
To its fond mother's bosom cleave. .
Each gift thy bounteous hand supplies;
We need but aak, Thy name pronounce,
When morning breaks or night comes on.
Thy gifts are free. Thy words announce.
• 0 God ray infant stammering lips
Can lisp Thy name ador'd above;
An infant's voice Thou deign'st to hear
From the eternal throne above.
Since thou dost hear from heaven above,
The vows from infant lips address'd
From Thee to ask I'll never cease
Rich gifts that others may be bleat.
Give water to the fountain pure,
To little birds a plumage rare,
To the unsheltered lamb give wool.
And shade and daw to gardens lair.
On the sick let health be bestow'd,
To needy ones the bread they seek.
Give to the orphan child a home;
Let free air kiss the prisoner's cheek.
Lord a numerous offspring grant
To him who lives as in thy sight.
Make me a wise and happy child,
My tender mother's fond delight.
The Infinite has sown his name in
the heavens in burning stars; but in the
earth he has eown his name in tender
flowersi
From the Primitive Chri tian,
EPISTOLARY.
[The following letter wes written by a Camp-
bellite friend to brother J. E. Bryant. We
think his reply contains thoughts that may be
of interest and benefit to the general reader. —
J. B. B j
Uear friend: —
T CAN see no reason why we cannot
-■- unite on the New Covenant which
is to be our judge. The way is plain.
Christ says, "I am the way." John 14.
We agree we must do as well as say.
It appears that we differ in the name.
Now let us look at this matter a little.
When you were married was your wife
worthy to wear your name? What
would you think if she would deny
your name?
Again: If I owed you $1,000 and
payment was to be m.-ide in 30 days,
and I would draw a note and put a
man's name to it that could not pay
five cents on the dollar, would you take
that note? Surely not. You can see
by this that there is something in the
name. Now in all kindness let us pro-
ceed to further proof. "Neither is there
salvation in any other ; for there is none
other name under heaven given among
men, whereby we must be saved." Acts
4: 12;Kev. 22: 4; 3: 5. "And the dis-
ciples were called" Bankers "first in
Antioch." Acts 11: 26. "Then Agrip
pa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuad-
est me to be a" Dunkard. Acts 26: 28
"Yet if any man suffer as a" Baptist,
"let him not be ashamed." 1 Pet. 4:
16. Now where can you find any oth-
er name to live by than that Christ and
the apostles gave us? Man's ways are
weak compared with Christ's ways.
See Matt. 16: 18; John 17: 20-23. Id
the Scriptures we find our whole duty,
and all that remains for us to do is to
perform it. These delusions are gather-
ed from men and not from the New
Testament.
You speak of us not knowing much
of your faith in Morgan county. We
know quite enough of it. Please tell
me where in the Scriptures we find
your words, "We are to receive our re-
ward according to the deeds done in
the body." I cannot find it. You re-
ferred me to Isa. 4: 1. Please look
again. In commemorating the Lord's
sufferings, you will not partake the em-
blems with Christians, nor suffer them
to partake with you.
I will now give you the history of I
the Christians and also of the Dankers.
As for the Brethren, neither church
history nor Scripture gives any.
History makes no change in Christi-
anity or the beginning of it. Separate
from Chrtst and the apostles, the great-
est fuss is made about Alexander Camp-
bell. I will tell you what he did. The
Christian's oldest literary institution is
Bethany College, founded by Alexander
Campbell, and over which he presided
for years. This is all history gives of
him as a founder. The Christian charch
glories in its martyrs. Hated and per-
secuted for seventeen hundred years, it
still exists and is widely extended.
Every Christian ought to have his at-
tention and regard drawn towards
men whom God preserves for so great
a time under calamities which would
have been the total ruin of any other
people. This is taken from the history
of all denominations.
The first name on which you have
founded your faith is Tunkei, after-
wards Dunkards. The first in that
faith were Alexander Mack and wife,
in the year 1708. Thes? appeared to
have the reins in their hands. There
were three others, formerly Presbyte-
rians. This, in 1708 is your remotest
history. Now, were you baptized in
the name of Alexander Mack? Was
he crucified for you? If you were bap-
tized in the name of Christ, please
don't be ashamed of it.
REPLY.
Dear friend: — Vou say that "jou
don't see why we cannot unite on the
New Covenant by which we are to b's
judged " Yoa say that Christ says, "I
xm th'i way." I ruspjai vah a hsarty
amen. I think if we were to draw
your picture complete in regard to the
bride, etc., it would be a bad thiog for
you. Now let us see. Suppose that
my wife, however honest she might
have been, had proceeded unlawfully
to obtain my name, perhaps not fulfill-
ing the half that the laio required of
her to obtain that name, what would
she have been called? An adulteress.
In regard to the note you spoke about,
if our acceptance with Christ depended
upon the name we are called by, your
picture would look better. "Not every
one that saith unto me Lord, Lord,
shall enter into the kingdom, but he
that doeth the will of my Father which
is in heaven."
The disciples were first called Chris-
XELE] iJRETHIREIN^ ^T ■^OKK:.
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tiaas at Autioch, and yet yoa claim
that it is essential to salvation that we
shall be called Christians. According
to your argument, the first martjr,
Stephen, was lost, for he was never call
ed a Christian. You refer to Acts 4:
12, "Neither is salvation in any other
man." Now if the virtue be in . the
name, here is another for you: ''That
at the name of Jesus every knee shall
bow." Phil. 2: 10. Now according to
your reasoning we could and should
bow to the name itself independent of
the Savior in person, the same that we
might take the name of Washington or
some other name, and place it in some
conspicuous place and bow to it. Now
I wll prove to you that the disciples
were TunTiers. This word is a German
word, mcaniiig "dipper," and we are
thus called because we baptize by im-
mersion. Now you no doubt will ad-
mit that the dis-ciples were immersed,
hence they too were Tunkers the same
as we. Now, can you prove that they
were Campbellites? You want to know
where I can find any other name than
that the apostles and Christ gave us.
You surely read the Scriptures, do
you not? I have been looking over the
Acts of the Apostles this week and
have found where it says that the disci-
ples were first called Christians at Au-
tioch. You are ready to say that the
apostles gave this name but you can't
prove it. I believe, and have reason for
it too, that this name was given in de-
rision by those who were opposed to
the doctrine which the apostles taught,
for nowhere they are called such, ex
cept Peter says, "If any man suffer as
a Christian, let him not be ashamed."
Don't you see by that, that this is the
name which persecutors applied to them
because they were followers of Christ,
who they thought was an impostor?
Thus we might say if any one suffer or
is persecuted as a Tanker, let him not
be ashamed, knowing that if we do
what the Lord requires it matters not
M we be persecuted as Tunkers. As I
was going to say, when looking over
the Acts of the Apostles I found far
more places where th«y are called
Brethren than Christians. I also find
in iCor. 1: 2; and 10: 32, that Paul
plainly calls them the church of God.
Christ says, "All ye are brethren.'' He
also says, "Ye are my iriends if you do
whatsoever I command you." But I see
no use in ovx caviling about t.his, for if
you will study the Word of God with
an unprejudiced mind, you will banish
the idea that we will be saved by the
name that we are called by here. You
make the salvation of each man depend
on what others call him. It' others call
him Christian, all is well.
Now let us see whether there is any
difference between whom you desire to
call Christians in the time of the apos-
tles. Christ says that we shall love
our enemies, and the apostles say the
same. Christ and James say, "Swear
not at all." Christ commandsd the dis-
ciples (or Christians) to wash one an-
other's feet. The apostles also taught
it, for Christ told them to "teach all
nations, teaching them to observe all
things whatsoever I have commanded
yoii." If they taught it not they were
transgressors and would not have been
able to do such miracles. Paul says
plainly that we shall not go to law be-
fore the unjust, but to adjust matters
before the saints. Paul and Peter,
through inspiration, command the
Christians of that age to salute each
other with a kiss, a holy kiss, a kiss of
charity. Paul also tells the Brethren,
or Christians at Rome to not be con-
formed to this world; also that the
women adorn themselves in modest ap-
parel, with shamefacedness and sobri-
ety, not with braided ha'r or gold, or
pearls, or costly array. I have had con-
siderable acquaintance with those who
contend for the name of Christian in
the nineteenth century, and notwith-
standing Christ says, "Love your ene-
mies," I have known their ministers to
stop preaching and go to kill them;
and not only that, but to persuade oth-
ers, who no doubt meant to do right, to
go also. The Word plainly says, swear
not at all, yet the Christian of the pres-
ent time says, swear if you want to, and
does it himself. Christ said, "wash one
another's feet;" the present Christian
says, don't do it. Paul asks, "Dare any
of you having a matter against another
go to law before the unjust and not be-
fore the samta?" The modern Chris-
tian hesitates not to go to law before
the unjust. Paul says, "Salute one
another with a holy kiss," Peter says
kiss of charity. The modern Christians
do it not. Paul says, "Salute one an-
other with a holy kiss of charity. The
modern Christians do it not. Paul says
to the Cnristians of his day (and the
same law wDl apply to us now if we
will allow it), "Be not conformed to
this world," yet the modern Christian
follows the fashions of the world in
dress, etc , joins himself to the secret
societ'es, and is taught by many minis-
ters that it is right for them to do so.
The women should dress or adorn
themselves in modest apparel, and not
with broidered hair, or gold, or costly
array, yet such is never restricted, to
my knowledge, among the modern
Christians. Those who dress the finest
are most respected. Can you see why
you should contend for the name ? Jude
says, "Earnestly contend for the faith
once delivered to the saints." Christ
says, "Why call ye me Lord, Lord, and
do not the things which I say?" James
says, "Whoso looketh into the perfect
law of liberty and. continueth therein,
he being not a forgetful hearer but a
doer of the law, this man shall be bless-
ed in his deed." Also read James 1:
22, 23, 24. Peter says, "i perceive that
God is no respecter of persons ; but in
every nation he that feareth God and
worketh righteousness is accepted of
him." He says nothing about what he
shall be called. Again, "He that saith
I know him and keepeth not his com-
mandments, 18 a liar, and the truth is
not in him."
You say that in the Scripture we find
all our duty if we will only do it. Now
I ask, will you do it? WiJl vmi? You
say "these delusions are gathered from
men." Who is to blame for this? Ver-
ily those who "make the command-
ments of God ot none effect by their
tradition," who are continually finding
non-essentials in the plain Word of
God.
You ask for the Scripture that we
shall be rewarded according to the deeds
done in the body. Perhaps it does not
read just so, nevertheless the Sciiptures
teach it. "For the Son of Man shall
come in the glory of his Father with
angels, and than he shall reward every
man according to his work." — Matt. 16:
27. "For we must all appear before
the judgment seat of Christ, that every
one may receive the things done in his
body according to that he hath done,
whether it be good or bad." 2 Cor. 5:
10. "Who will lender to every man
according to his deeds." — Rom. 2: 6.
"And every man shall receive his own
reward according to his own labor." —
1 Cor. 3: 8. "They that have done
good unto the resurrection of life, and
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THE BKETHREN AT 'VVORB:.
tley ttat have done evil unto the res
Birfclion of ciErcDaticri. — Jubn 5: 29
Yoaseem to find fault with us for ii>t
taking the Lord's supper with other de-
Bominations, or, as you say, we "won't
partake of the emblems with a Chris-
tian, nor suffer them to partake with
us." We believe that where there is
a communion there should also be a un-
ion. We find in Acts 2: 42 that those
who were baptized continued steadfast-
ly in the apostle's doctrine. Now if
ycu as a church would "continue stead-
fastly in tlie apostles' doctrine," then we
eould consistently "partake of the em-
blems" together. You say that history
makes no change in Christianity. I ad-
mit that, hence you can't blame history
for showing that the ancient Christians
were very different from modern Chris-
tians. I believe that genuine Christi-
anity is the same to-day that it was in
the apostolic age. You say that A.
Campbell founded and presided over
the oldest Christian (or Campbellite)
literary institution and that is all that
history gives of him as a founder. J
find that history says this: "Here we
have a denomination cailing themselves
Disciples, but frequently passing under
the name of Reformers, or still oftener
are they called Campbellites after the
Rev. Alexander Campbell, the Presi-
dent of their college at Bathany, Va.,
who, as will be seen, may be regarded
as their founder. The rise of this soci
ety, if we only lookback to the draw-
ing of the lines of demarkation between
it and other professors is of lecent ori-
gin. We find the following recorded
in history concerning the Brethren:
"God will always haye a visible people
on earth and these are his people at
present above any other in the w r dP
Now you say that you know quite
enousih of the doctr'ne of the Brethren
in Morgan county. On a certain occa
sion Christ said, "For which of these
works do ye stone me." I ask you for
what work, or wherein do you find
fault with the Brethren? You make a
quotation from history which you give
in connection with the Campbellite
church as being part of the history of
that church. This is your quotation,
or a part of it. "The Christian church
glories in its martyrs. Hated and per-
secuted for 1700 years it still exists,
etc." I have looked the history of the
Campbellite church over from begin-
ning to end and I find bo 8V!p1} Q^ot'*"
tion and I i.ave the same history I pre-
sume that you have. You f=ay that the
first name that we have founded our
faith on is "Tunker." la that you are
mifitaknn as that is a name given to up
'n derision. You say that A. Mack and
a few others were the first in that faith,
and that they appear to have had the
reins in their own hands. If they were
the first to obey for a number of years
that form of doctrine which was once
delivered to them by Christ and the
apostles, that is no sign that they held
the reins. You blame them for having
formerly been Presbyterian. History
says that A. Campbell and his father
were Presbyterians, and that they re-
nounced that system and were immers-
ed in 1812; and you also say that the
history of the Brethren extends to 170S,
so on your own reck-: ning we can claim
104 years greater antiquity than you
can.
You ask if we were baptized in the
name of Alex. Mack % Was he crucifi-
ed for us ? I will ask you if we were
baptized in Campbell's name, or was he
crucified for you, for it is easy to see
that you follow his teachings and exam
pies instead of Christ's? You ask if
we were baptized in the name of Christ.
I answer that I was baptized according
to his instructions, in the name of the
Father, and of the Son, and of the Ho-
ly Ghost, and in the likeness of Christ's
death. Can you say as much for your-
self and the followers of A. Campbell ?
Come, now, and let us reason together.
We have these words in Acts 3: 22, 23.
"A prophet shall the Lord your God
raise up unto you of your brethren like
unto me, (Moses) him shall ye hear in
all things whatsoever he shall say unto
you. And it shall come to pass that
every soul which will not hear that
prophet shall be destroyed from among
the people." E^ad what the piopbet
says to us in the four Evangelists and
then what he sayw to us through hii?
faithful witnesses, the apostles. Then
if you find tha' he tells you to be call
ed a certain name, obey him, else you
will be destroyed from among his peo-
ple, and if he commands you to do
anything else, obey him, or the same
condemnation rests upon you. Come
boldly forth and say as Paul said, "For
I am not ashamed of the Gospel of
Christ." Then when you say that with
a pure heart, you will not find any non-
esseotialg in the Word of God, Mary
preached as good a sermon at the mar-
riage in Cana a«. w^is ever preached by
a follower of Christ in so few words.
"Whatsoever he saith unto j^ou, do it."
S e that }'^ refuse not him thit speak-
eth, for it thny escaped not who refus-
f-d him that f pake on earth, much more
shall we escape if we turn away from
him that speaketh from heaven. Heb.
12: 25.
I have written you a longer letter
than I inter ded, but your remarks have
called forth what 1 have presented. I
hope that you desire t ) see the light,
and that you will not allow pelf to
keep you from your duty to Christ.
"They that are Christ's have crucified
the flesh with the affections and lusts."
The carnal mind is not subject to the
law of God, neither indeed can be."
Now 1 commend you to God and the
word of his grace which is able to build
you up and give you an inheritance
among all them which are sanctified.
Beatrice, Neb.
[You have done well, brother Bry-
ant. Permit us to put a few questions
to your friend. Do you endorse what
Alexander Campbell says in The Mil-
lenniel Harbinger, Vol. 4, page 26 new
series? We quote from him: "Now if
the name Christian had been given in
Antioch, twenty years before, by divine
command, what an ungodly man must
Luke have been during those twenty-
one years after, and fourteen years be-
fore— never to have called them Chris-
tians; but on the contrary, waywardly
and forwardly to have called them dis-
ciples all the while."
We think Luke was not an ungodly
aian.
The disciples were first called Chris
nans at Antioch about A. D. 43-47.
Cbrist ascended A D. 34 What were
the believers in Christ called from A.
D 34 to A. D. 43? W-re the mnlti-
cude of disciples the first ten or fifteen
years after Christ's ascension lost be-
cause they did not wear the name
"Christian" ? If you have open eyes
you see your dilemma. — Ed.]
Mankind has been learning for six
thousand years, and yet how few have
learned that their fellow-beings are as
good as themselves.
THE BRETHREISr AT TVORK.
7^tl
Tor tho Brethren at Work.
LIGHT AND DARKNESS.
BT OLIVER 1. COVEB.
"Where is the way where light dwelletbV
and as for durkness, where is the place there-
of?"—Job 38: 19.
rpO the darkened understanding of
-'- man, the above is a frequent in-
quiry. Notwithstanding the exciting
confuBioa of this knowing age, scriptu-
rians and interpreters have always
acknowledged a wide distinction between
light and darkness, though many there
are who have never applied the inter-
pretation of the above text to their
spiritual understanding.
It is therefore very necessary for the
inquiring mind, that the ways of light
and darkness be defined, in accordance,
too, with divine testimony, that there
need not be confusion in discerning
these two diffarent conditions of life, in
which the whole human family is stand-
ing.
First, the word light has three diflfer-
ent meanings, viz , natural, secular, and
spiritual. Daikness, the same, and is
just the opposite in meaning, whether
in the natural, secular, or spiritual
sense.
Light in its spiritual sense is that
agent which renders olgi-cts visible to
the natural eye, the opposite of which
is darkness, — void of light — invisibili-
ty.
Secular light is knowledge, wisdom,
and understanding of the learned, sci-
entific, and industrial world ; the op-
posite is darknesss, which is ignorance,
— an unlearned and illiterate condition.
In a spiritual sense, light is righteous-
ness, holiness, godliness and truthful-
ness, a state of purity in purpose and
soul.
This is the light which is spoken of
in the above inquiry, and is the light
that concerns ns all above every light.
It is that perfect state, through which
all must pass, that would enter the ha-
ven of eternal happiness. This Light
is Christ, of whom John was a witness.
St. John 1: 7, 10. That was the true
light which lighteth every man that
cometh into the world.
As light in its natural sense means
to shine out and bring to view the hid-
den objects and mysteries of darkness,
bo does the spiritual lamp of life shine
forth, bring to view and make known
the hidden mysterious blindness of in-
iquity, folly and crime, and translates
the same, when efltectually discerned, to
a more noble state of being, and to a
knowledge of the trath, which is the
highest and most appreciated state of
life. On the o'her hand, we have spir-
itual darkness, that state in which those
who have no hope nor promise of eter
nal life stand, where ignorance, super-
stition, covetousness, and idolatry have
reign and dominion, influencing people
to rebel against their own Maker. This
certainly is darkness or blindness in a
spiritual sense, a state where we would
think no one would want to stand if he
could properly discern light from dark-
ness in a spiritual point of view.
Those who have passed from death
unto life can also testify to the reality
and advantageous change of life, what
a glowing flame of gospel liberty and
truth encircle the children of light;
knowledge and power from on high is
theirs to enjoy as long as they abide in
the light of the Son of God, which is
the spirit of adoption. For ye were
sometimes in darkness, but now are ye
light in the Lord: walk as children of
light; for the fruit of the spirit is in all
goodness and righteousness and truth.
This is Paul's language to the Ephesi-
Hus, as he beheld their liability to error,
fie furthermore tells them to have ro
fellowship ?Fith the unfruitful works of
darkness, but rather reprove them, for
all things that are reproved are made
manifest by the light: for whatsoever
doth make manifest, is light. This seems
to define the term more clearly- to our
minds, that no one need stand in doubt
as to the distinction between light and
darkness, and as there could be no wid
er distinction given. But oftentimes
nature and carnal- mindedness gain too
much ground, and deludes us to such
an extent as to veil our eyes with un-
righteousness, which is dangerous in-
deed. But it is to be hoped this is not
frequently the case, for the love of God
constrains us to let our light so shine
that others may see our good works,
may also glorify the Father in heav-
en. Yet as the powers of darkness are
continually striving to induce us to re
turn to its sinful paths, it becomes every
child of grace to stand firm in the Gos-
pel and to take heed, therefore, that the
light which is in us be not darkness.
New Geneva, Pa.-
For the Brethren at Work.
CONSOLATION IN BIBLE STUD 'ST
BT 8AKAH BUEGHLY.
Search others for their virtues,
thyself for their vices.
rilHE Lord often lays sore aiHtc-
-*- tions on his people. And we are
made to wonder why it is. Sometimes
the hand of death will take our near
friends, and often nearly all of a family,
and we may feel that it is more than we
can endure. But when we take our Bi-
ble we find much that will comfort us.
All things work together for good to
them that love God. So it is for some
good, although we may not comprehend
it, yet the Lord knows all things.
"Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth,
and scourgeth every son he receiveth."
It is often for our own good; perhaps
we are not living as we should; we be-
come forgetful of our duty, and have
strayed from that narrow path, and
these sfliictions will be the means of
bringing us back again. • Often our
faith is tried; we may feel that the
Lord has withheld his hand of mercy
and that his ears are deaf to our pray-
ers.
B it again we have that promise that
he does hear our prayers and will an-
swer them if they are in accordance to
his will. H" often delays to answer
them, then we often lose our faith, and
he will not answer because we don't
pray in faith believing. It is a conso-
lation when we know that the Lord
has promised his children that he will
hear and answer their prayers. An
obedient child is not afraid to ask his
father for anything he needs, for he
feels that he will get what he asks for.
So an obedient child of God knows
that he will give him all he needs. But
a disobedient child, one that has left his
father's house, cannot come and ask
him for anything, tor he feels he is
guilty and has not been obedient. So
the sinn<;r feels in going to his heaven-
ly Father for any thing; unless he
come as the prodigal son; then he wQl
receive him gladly, and pardon all his
sins.
In studying the Bible we find many
precious promises that are consoling to
us; and most of all that at last God
will receive his children unto everlast-
ing happiness.
The greatest sources of happiness
and and usefulness are open to rich and
poor alike.
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THE BRETHREN A.T "W^ORK-
From Zion'3 Walchman.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
BY A LADT.
LETTER X.
A RIDE of six hours over the blue waters of
Leman, or Geneva, was most delightful
and etijoyable. The boat ran near the shore of
the lake, stepping at every village, and butween
them passed many l);autiful residences. At
Coppet, a beautiful little village, we saw the
chateaux of the Madame de Stael, and now be-
longing to one of the descendants. Here she
held her iutellecinal courts. At La Benjerie
is the prettiest villa on the lake, formerly be-
longing to Joseph Bonaparte. All along the
shores are chateaux of ftmous familie?. At
Morges an incomparable view of Mt. Blanc is
had, and also there is an old chateaux, or Den-
zon, in sight. When within an hour's ride of
Geneva, the lake, which had before been per-
fectly smooth and motionless, became suddenly
disturbed, and the steamer rolled and tossed
upon the angry waters fearfully. The cap-
tain said that it was owing to a sudden rising
ot thq north-east wind, called bise.|and that they
dreaded it on account of the general shaking
up it gave all crafts caught out. He said the
lake was su>iect to sudden changes of level
also. That the phenomenon consisted in a
sudden rising and filling of the water, some-
times as many as five feet above its usual level,
and Eeldom lasts over twenty minutes. There
are also strong currents at times, which
the most powerful boatman cannot stem,
which are supposed to be caused by the num-
erous springs which issue from the bottom.
Another curiosity about the lake is that it is
subject to water-spouts, and the temperature
of the water is twice as high at the surface as
at the bottom, near its deepest point, and nev-
er freezes entirely over in the coldest winters.
As we approach the city of Geneva it pre-
sents a magnificent appearance. The river
Rhone dividing it into two parts, the right
bank being inhabited principally by work peo-
ple. The city is connected by six bridges, from
the center of which a suspension bridge extends
to a small island, called Rosseau's island, and
on which is a fine bronze statue of him. There
is in the city a public library and college found-
ed by John Calyin, who lived La th<5 city
twenty-one years. Returning from a walk, we
saw the Swiss women washing. Beneath along
wooden shed, with one side open to the river,
were a row of stout-arreed, red-cheeked- women,
banding over a long board which extended into
the stream before them. Seizing a garment,
they first give it a swash into the water, then
rub it thoroughly with soap, and again swash
it to and fro in the water, then mould into a
ball or mass and beat with a heavy stick; then
comes more swashes and more molding on the
smooth board before them, again a soaping and
beating until the garment is cleansed and hung
up to dry. It was a laborious work, and one
which required strong garments to work upon.
Our delicate American garments would not en-
dure more than two or three such poundings
belore giving out entirely. To-morrow morn-
ing we Jeave for Ifc.ly.
The Mont Cenis Tunnel, which we passed
through in goirig from Geneva to Turin, is
named from Mont Cenis, but it is in reality
some distance from it. It starts on the French
side, 3,804 feet above the sea, and rises gradu-
ally to an elevation of 4,377 feet, and then
slopes down on the Italian aide, 4,334 feet
above the level of the sea. It is well lighted,
and the air is very pure and good, though
warm. We were twenty minutes in passing
through. The work of opening the tunnel was
commenced in 1857, and at the close of 1870
the whole mountain mass, a thickness of 13,-
266 yards, was pierced from end to end. Two
thousand men were constantly employed, and
opened at first half a yard in twenty-four hours,
and finally increased to ten feet, and it coat
$13,000,000 when completed.
In traveling through Germany and Switzer-
land we noticed that the gr8p3 vines were
trained to a stake and only allowed to grow a
certain length, which seemed to be uniform
throughout both countries. After leaving
Geneva and entering France the vines were
trained to mulberry trees, filling the tops, and
festooned from one tree to another; giving a
peculiar charm to the landscape. Tcis style
of training the vine continued all through
northern Italy. As we approached Turin a
great plain spread out before us, and our way
for some miles passed through a beaatiful
country, tho roads being lined with frrest trees.
The city makes but little show in the distanc:",
yet as we approach and euter, we find it to be
a remarkable clean city, and not a mean look-
ing house in it. There was a freshness and
regularity that was in strong contrast with
many cities we had visited. The building ma-
terial is of brick, stuccoed in imitation of stone,
giving the city a magnificent look taken col-
lectively. All around the town are ancient
trees of luxuriant growth, which makes an im-
penetrable shade where the ciiizens can walk
or sit, under the sometimes intolerable heat ot
the sun. There is a lovely range of hills rising
beyond the river Po, on which are beautiful
villas and gardens, and in the dim distance ar<-
seen the Alps, standing as a barrier to another
world. The city is filled with interesting
churches, a large gallery of paintings, a muse-
um of antiquity, public gardens and charitable
institutions. The fashionable promenade is in
the palace gardens, which are more than ordin-
arily beautiful, and the gates which separate
the palace from the plaza are magnificent.
Our ride from Turin to Milan was through a
a country highly cultivated, the chief grain
being corn, immense fields of which were on
our left. The division of fields was made by
trees, supporting grape- vines, which were fes-
tooned from one to the other.
We found Milan to b^ a walled city, eight
niiles in circumference, irregularly laid out,
but having some very fine ar,d interesting
thoroughfares. The city is entered by ten
gates, and all the thoroughfares center near
St. Mark's church and the Palace. Here is an
arcade in the form of a Greek ores?, in the cen-
ter of which is a dome, each wing being about
cue- fourth of a mile long. At the base of the
dome are gas jets, 2,000 in number, which are
lighted by a car that makes the circuit in
something less than five minutes. In the
evening, when the whole arcade is lighted, the
scene is most brilliant and bewitching. The
Daomo, or Cathedral of Milan— that wonderful
work of art, stands near the entrance of one of
the arms of the arcade. It is in the form of a
Latin cross, and constructed entirely of white
marble. The sides, front and roof are covered
with niches and spirep. The number of stat-
ues filling these niches, and those insids the
church, number ever thr?e thousand. The in-
terior of the temple is grand beyond descrip-
tion— the nave, over four hundred feet in
length, with their vistas of nearly the same
length of clustered pillars, supporting the mag-
nificent arch one hundred feet above our heads.
There are five great doorways to the church,
and near one of them are two gigantic nillars
of polished red granite, thirty-five feet high,
supporting a balcony on which are two colos-
sal figures of saints. The floor is laid in color-
ed marble mosaic. We went into the crypt,
passing through a corridor lined with the
richest of marbles, a portal ad jrnt d with col-
umns of colored porphyry, their base and cap-
itals richly glided, and entfred an octagonal
room lighted from above, down which the
faithful mp.y look upon the sarcophagus below.
The walls of the apartment are formed of
eight silver bas relieffi, representing events in
the life of the saint who lies enshrined before
us. The sarcophagus is of broLzs mounted
with silver. The attending priest turrs a crank
which causes the broLze cover to fold away,
revealing to our eyes the dead body of the
saint, in a transparent ccfiia of rock crystal,
bound with silver. There lay a skeleton, ar-
rayed in Episcopal robes, ablazj with precious
atones. In his h fc hand was a pastoral staff,
encrusted with diamonds; above him a cross of
emeralds and diamonds, and over the head,
covered with shriveled skin, black with age
was sufpmded a golden crown. The priest
turns the crank and the bronzi cover hides the
saint from our view, so we leave him to slum-
ber in his costly mausoleum, and follow the
guide to see more of this costly and beauti-
iul edifice.
■ ♦ .
THE BEST HUSBANDS.
'FHE best husbands I ever met came out of a
1 family where the mother, a most heroic
and self-denying woman, laid down the abso-
lute law, 'Girls first." Not in any authority,
but first to be thought of as to protection and
tenderness. Consequently the chivalrous care
which these lads were taught to show to their
own sisters naturally extended itself to all
women. They grew up true gentlemen — gen-
erous, unexactiog, courteous ot speech and
kind of heart. Iq them was the protecting
strength of manhood, which scorns to use its
strength exoepfc for protection; the proud hon-
esty of manhocd, which infinitely prefers be-
ing lovingly and openly resisted to being
twisted round one's finger as mean men are
twisted, and mean women will always be found
ready to do it, but- which I think all honest
men and brave women would not merely dis-
like, but utterly despise. — Sel.
These are some young fellows who want to
put their legs on the top of the ladder at once.
But believe me, step by step is the only way to
climb.
THE BIiETH:i:lB>-T ^T WOMM.
43
MART C NORJIAIT, LE SUEUB, MIN'Sr.,
PDITBBSS
A PLEA FOR YOUNG WIVES.
WE have jist passed throngh a trying time
to all business men. Many have been
the honorable, unavoidable failures; also, ad
vantage being unhesitatingly taken of customs,
laws, and licenses to secure freedom from
financial embarrassment by a sacrifice of moral
principle.
Pfoud'y happy be that man to-day, who,
aftfrai^*"' 'Table course of strict economy in
esc' detail of his public and private
lii^e,'*«i« ,<»thes easily; relieved of the bur-
den of terrible anxiety, in many instances more
on account of the loved ones of his home than
of himself, and in too many instances borne
alone. To repay him, he stands to-day wilh
the woi Id before him, honor upon his right
hand, re-awaksned ambition upon his left, and
the broad pinions of hope over hadowing all.
Scarcely a home in the length and breadth of
Gur happy land that has not felt (he effect of
the late searching crisis. In speaking of this,
said an old gentleman in my hearing the other
evening, 'The young women of our country
have much to answer for in many, many cases
of bad business failures. Yes, yes, they have
had much to do wilh it." My whole being
cried out against the injustice of the old bank-
er's remark— although he intended none — and
his opinion is that of a great many others. We
felt that we could cry out with more truth,
"They have not had enough to do with the
great crisis!" We can all recall instances o(
young men, who seeing nothing but total
financial ruin bi^fore them, involving every-
thing bat honor, and the knowledge that the
loved ones at home must stand face to face
with pov>ity, without a moment's hesitation
have taken their uwa lives; and the terrible,
life-long burden of sorrow was then laid on
the fair young wife to whom the knowledge of
the cause of her husband's suicide, when ex-
plained to her, was the first intimatiun of
trouble in his hitherto prosperous business.
Mistaken love, blind afi^i-ction that shuts her
• out of that business trouble.
At its first appearance a plain, sensible talk
with the young wife who was only ignorantly
spending too freely, not knowingly dragging
her husband down, would have enabled them
to j )in forces, meet the anproaching trial with
a system of co-operative economy that would
have gone far towards ratrieving matters.
One of the saddest instances connected with
the late crisis was of a young man ia New
iTork in 1876. With the mistaken kindness of
which we have spoken, all knowledge of financi-
al embairassment was carefully kept from his
young wife. She spent freely as ever, with no
idea that the money to meet the bills did not
come as easily as it appeared to do. Her knowl-
edge came to her on the day that her husband's
business trouble reached the crisis and left him
a mental wreck. To-day she earns her scanty
living in the shadow of the building known as
an "insane asylum;"' between whose walls lives
— a life in death — the man who promised to
cherish, love and honor her. Had he honored
her with his confidence, loved her with far-
seeing love, he might to-day cherish her. Had
he told her, what every woman who is worthy
to be the wife of a manly man and the mother
of his children, should know the exact condi-
tion of her husband's finances, all might have
been so diffrrent! Oar great longing now is
to reach some, if only one, that will read this
and profit by it. Pay your wife the compli-
ment of believing she has the sense to under-
stand as much of your business as is necessary
to place before ter your actual resources. For
her sake as well as yours do not let her com-
promise your honor as well as her own by al-
lowing her to spend money that is not, strictly
speaking, yours to give her. It is no kindness
to place her in a false position before her
friends. "Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly
to be wise." But it does net follow that
ignorance always is bliss. Before it is too late,
while we are once more iu the broad and, thank
God, gradually broadening era of prosperity,
before we fast living, slow-to-be-warned Ameri-
cans bring upon ourselves another panic, once
more we beg, let our young wives, more especi-
ally, know each minutest detail of that business
whose fair honor and success shall be as dear to
them a!> ti you; and for more reasons than the
fact that it gives them money to spend. We
young wives (our secret is out) stand ready
and willing to aid the husbands that we
love and honor, ready and willing to do
anything honorable to help them through
hard places. All we ask is a chance. Some
of us have had it already, and we, one of the
thankful ones, beg it for all. When the baby
falls we tell cur husband. If stock falls let
our husbands tell us. If the bread rises too
much we do not hesitate to tell him; if there
ha? been a corresponding "too much" lise in
coal and sugar let the little wife know and
have the satisfaction of saving a little. Begin
right with little things. Train the young
wives gradually into business-like ways of
handling their household money; and then the
great financial crises— of the far Intnre, Grd
willing — shall be met by husbands and wives
hand in hand, heart joined to heart; and fewer
shall be the recorded names who, rather than
face poverty with those they love, prefer to
face death alone.
Looking at it from all sides, are we not
right? Have not the young wives had too
little, instead of too much to do with the late
panic? (N.)
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH
AND TEACH.
W
perienoe. 1 have ki enly felt its eff^cta when I
would say and then fail to do. Such failure
hag caused me oft-times to weep bitter tears.
It is written, "He tiat knoweth to do good,
and doeth it not, to him it is sin." James i: 17.
A living, practical lite is certainly a bright
and shining light at home and abroad. The
place to live out what we t^iEch is at home.
When we speak of a true practical religious
life, we do not mean a mere form of cere-
monies, which leaves us deEtitnte of holiness.
We are sorry to say that there are those, who
are heads of faTiilies, who have a form of godli-
ness, in the home circle, yet, destitute of the
power of the Spirit. They conform in a meas-
ure to outwari asts of rel'gion, though at the
saute time strangers to the spirit of God and
experimental religion. Fathers may instruct
their sons and daughters in religions knowl-
edge and then fail to.live out in tbeir life the re-
ligious principles taught. What doth it profit?
Most fatal error indeed ! Such fathers do more
harm and make more infidels than Bob Inger-
soll and all his followers. The children of such
parents become disgusted, and say there is no
reality in the religion of Jesus Christ : hence
they believe not. Why all this? Because the
example is not in harmony with the holy things
they teacher. Fathers, do yon not see the ne-
cessity of a holy practicil life — a lite that car-
ries with it the power of the spirit of God? If
so, then reform your life; show to your chil-
dren and the world a practical personal illus-
trafoa of a true life; and you may expect a re-
ligious improvement in the home circle. The
father's example is imitated by his children.
This ought to come home to the hearts of all
fathers, and touch them with an earnest real-
ization of the parental responsibility.
Christian parents, if you desire to work for
the Lord, begin with your little ones at home.
True Christian effort will begin at home and not
go out from the center to embrace wider fields.
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and
when he is old he will not depart from it,"
ire the words of the wise man which are as
true to-day as when first uttered. K. c. K.
WOMAN,
E have hsd much thought upon the sub-
should concern all professors of religion, and
should be brought home to each individual
heart, especially the heads of families. Prac-
tice whatyou.teach, is our motto.
If you desire to mould your children's char-
acters according to the divine Pattern, you
should first mould your own thereby. It cer-
tainly 13 as necessary to do, as it is to say;
this I have learned long since. Not only have
I learned it . by observation, but also by ex-
OH, the priceless value of the love of a true
woman! Gold cannot purchase a gem so
IjreciousI Title and honors confer upon the
heart no such serene happiness. In our dark-
est moment, when disappointment and ingrati-
tude, with confining care gather thick around,
and even the gaunt poverty menaces with his
skeleton finger, it gleams around the soul with
an angel's smile. Time cannot mar its brilli-
ancy; distance but strengthens its influence;
bolts and bars cannot limit its progress; it fol-
lows the prisoner into his dark cell and sweet-
ens the home morsel that appeases his hunger,
and, in the silence of midnight, it plays around
his heart, and in the dreams he folds to his
bosom the form of her whD loves on still,
though the world has turned coldly Irom him.
The couch made by the hands of a loved one is
sofc to the weary limbs of t'ne sick sufferer, and
the potion administered by the same hand
loses half its bitterness. (N)
Peide, perceiving humility honorable, of :ea
I 0 rows her cloak. .„,.^
744
THE BRETHREN" ^T "WORK^
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
DECEMBER 6, 1881.
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MISSION OF THE BRETHREN
AT WORK.
THE object, purpose aod mission of the
BEETHHEif AT WoBK have been repeat-
edly set forth in our columiis so that our read-
ers could understand its true character. It
has been a fearless exponent of primitive Chris-
tianity in its ancient parity as revealed by
Jesus Christ.
The B. AT W. is not a representative or
leader of a faction or party unless the church
of Jesus Christ be regarded as a party. It re-
flects not the sentiments of any party, but of
the church. It has no positicn of its own to
advocate and defend. Its mission is to advocate
and defend "the house of God, which is the
church of the living God, the pillar and ground
of the truth."— 1 Tim. 3: 15. It seeks not its
own, but the church's good. It urges its
readers to "fight the good fight of faith," to
"lay hold of eternal life."— 1 Tim. 1: 12. It
believes tbat the children of God "are built on
the foundation on the apostles and prophets,
Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner
stone."— Eph. 2: 20 It maintains the Breth-
ren "are builded together for a habitation of
God through the Spirit."— Eph. 2: 22.
Is it wrong to advocate and defend God's
habitation — the church? If so, then the B.
AT W., in this respect, is wrong.
The B. AT W., aim?, amid the conflicting
theories and discords of partyism, to walk by
the side of the church. Its aim is not to mould
sentiment and thus draw after it a certain
class of admirers and favorites, but it is an ex-
ponent and a defender of the Brethren church
— which church rf fleets the faith and practice
of the apostolic society founded by Jesus
Christ. We repeat, the B, at W. has ne
platform of its own to defend and advocate but
stands on the Gospal as understood by the
church of the Brethren.
The one divine system of religion, as made
known in the New Testament, believed and
practiced by the Brethren, which the B. at W.
aims to advocate and defend, is as follows:
1. The sovereign, unmerited, unsolicited
grrace of God, is the only source of pardon. —
Rom. 5: 15, 16. Titus 2: 11. Acts 15: 11.
2. The vicarious sufferings and meritorious
works of Christ, are the only price of pardon.—
Acts 20: 20. 1 Cor. 6: 20. Gal. 4: 5. Titus
2:14.
3. The Spirit of God, in connection with
the Word, aids in the regeneration of man's
heart, and when he is "born again," assists
rtim in his efforts to obtaia eternal life. — Rom.
8:2,14. Eph. 2:18 and 4:4. John 14:23
au(i 15: 7.
4 Tint faith, repentance and baptism arc
conditions of pardon, h ace for ih« r- mis -ion ot
sins.— Mark 16: 16 Acts 2: 38; 3: 19; 10: 43;
16:31.
5. That penitent believers are to ba bap
tized "into thn name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghoit"- not once
into all the names, but once into each name. —
Matt. 28: 19 and 3: 16, 17.
6. That the laying on of hands is a Gospel
requirement enjoined on God's mioisters. —
Acts 8: 14-17. 1 Tim. 4: 14 Heb. 6: 2.
7. That Christians are to salute one another
with a holy kiss.— Rom. 16: 16- 1 Cor. 16: 20.
2 Cor. 13: 12. 1 Thess 5: 26. 1 Peter 5: 14.
8. That believers in Christ should wash one
another's feet as taught in the New Testament.
—John 13: 4-17. 1 Tim. 5: 10. A.M. 1877
Art. 24.
9. That the Lord's Sapper is a full meal and
in connection with the communion should be
taken in the evening of the day. — Mark 14: 17,
22. Luke 22: 15-20. John 13: 1-4. 1 Cor.
11:25. A. M, 1869 Art. 11.
10. That pease and non-resistance are op-
posed to war and retaliation. — Matt. 5: 44
Rom. 12:14, 15. 19,20. John 14: 27. 2Thets.
2: 3. A. M. 1845 Art. 5. 1855 Art. 4. 1874
Art. 2.
11. That non-conformity to the world in
dress, conduct and conversation is enjoined
as expressive of piety, holiness and humility
of heart— Rom. 12: 1, 2, 17, 18, and 6: 13, 16,
19. 1 Cor. 6:20. 1 Tim. 2:9,10. 1 Peter 3:
3. 2.Peter3:lI. 1 Cor. 13: 5. A. M. 1866,
Art. 47. 1871 Art. 18, 1877 Arts. 1 and 8.
12. That Brethren and sisters in the Lord
should appear before God in prayer and
prophecy as directed in 1 Cor. 11: 4, 5. 6, 7. 9,
13. A. M. 1848 Art. 6, 1856 Art. 26.
13. That Christian believers receive a di-
vine blessing in complying with the iBJune-
tion found in James 5: 14, 15. A. M. 1777,
Art. 4; 1812, Art. 1; 1870, Art. 6.
14. That love for one another and the
Brotherhood is enjoined on all of the disciples
of Jesus.— John 13: 25. Rom. 9: 10. Gal. 5
13,22. Philip 2: 12. Reb. 13: 1. IPet.l:
22 and 2: 17.
15. That children should be brought up in
the Lord and receive such instructions as will
keep them out of the snares of the enemy.
Eph. 6: 4. Acts 2: 39. 2 John 4. A. M. 1873,
Art. 11. 1881 Art. 25.
16. That preaching the Gospel to every
creature, is the work of the church. — Mstt. 28:
19. Mark 16 : 16. Acts 5 : 42. A. M, 186i Art.
21. 1861 Art. 24. ., "">
17. That the church owes its ci».v^a<* love
and sympathy to its faithful serviint?, and ia
required to see that they do not bear all the
burden alone.— 1 Cor. 9: 13, 14. Matt. 6: 42.
Gal. 6:2. A M. 1881, Art, 13.
18. That the discip es ot Jc^sus shall not
love the world which constantly changes its
fashions, and seeks to pleaae its-df raiher than
God.— John 15: 19 and 17: 16. 1 Cor. 2: 12
and 4:9. Gai 6:14. James 1:27. lJohn2:15,
16 and 3: land 5: 4. A. M, 1877 Art. 16. 1880
Art. 16. 1881 Art. 2L
19. That secret societies for the promotion
of selfish interests are forbidden by the Gospel.
—Mark 4: 22. John 18: 20. 2 Cor. 4: 2. Eph.
5: 7, 12. A. M. 1804 Art. 6. 1828 Art. 1. 1848
Art. 4. 1853 Art. 19. 1859 Art. 10. 1877 Art 3.
1879 Art. 11.
20. That taking oaths of confirmation is
forbidden Christians by the Law of faith. —
Mait. 5: 34, 37. James 5; 12.
21. Tkat benevolence and giving to the
poor are characteristics of Christian believers.
—Matt. 26:11. Luke 14: 13, 21. Gal. 2: 10.
A. M. 1840 Art. 2; 1851 Art. 19; 1857 Art. 12.
22. That hospitality without grudging, is
enjoined upon Christians who are the pillar
and ground of the truth. — Rom. 12: 13. 1 Pet.
4:9.
23. That fraud, idleness and extortion are'
not allowed on the part of Christians. — Mark
10:19. Luke 13: 15. IC jr. 6:10. 1 Thess.
4:6,11. 2Thess. 3:10, 12. Heb. 13:5.
Reference is made to decisions of Annual
Meeting as showing Kotv the Brethren church
understand principles and applies them. We
regard ourselves insuflicient to decide for the
church how it will practice Gospel principles.
The following is the ground of the Brethren
AT WosK occupies on observing decisions of
Annual meeting:
Kebolved: Tiiat all the brethren should lab ;r, aa far
as thej can, to observe the deoisiens of Annual Meeting,
and that the ofEicera of the churches should labor care,
fully and judiciously to have the churches to carry them
out until they are changed, if a change is desirable, and
will bring us nearer the Gospel. In the above we have
reference to decisions that pertftis to tie present 80»'
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74.5
dition and circumstances of the church, and not to those
that time and circumslances have made obsolete, — A. M.
1881.
This is the position of the church on observ-
ing decisions ot A. M. We accept it as eipresa-
ire of the wish aul mind of the Brotherhood
until it says otherwise. For the charch, with
the church, and not opposed to it, is our motto.
We do not believe the church seeks to subvert
the Gospel. We do not believe it desires to ifH
away from humility and Gospel simplicity.
We do not believe it seeks to ally itself with
worldlyism. We may before long suggest a
plan upon which all can unite, and thus
avoid much trouble.
Examine the ground carefully. If you
love the unadulterated word — the high mis-
sion of the church, — the maintenance of vital
Christianity — the freedom of Christ, come and
help us "fight th» good fight of faith," to
''hold fast th'^ form of sound words." Help to
guard the holy temple of the one God against
all adventurous innovators.
We shall encourage nvery good work, that
does not cocfliet with the one divine system of
Christianity. Young preachers and old, who
shall preach the Gospel, and shall not subvert
the faith and practice ot God's house, shall re-
ceive our encouragement. . Saints who live
pious lives, who study to be qui^t, who strive
to enter in at the strait gate, shall be en-
couraged by us. Will you help to brighten
the pathway of others with your Holy-
Ghosted letter? Will you turn away dark
clouds from the horizon by your prayer^,
your smiles, your words of sympathy ? We
thank you for your daily words of cheer and
eucourasement. Stand fast in the Lord, and
be not soon shaken in mind.
OUB MISSIONARY tLAN.
THERE are many not members of the church
who might be induced to search the Scrip-
tures and leara the way of truth by reading
the Bbethbsn at Wobk if pid'ced in their
hands by some friend. There are also breth-
ren and sisters who will cheerfully contribute
for this purpose. We feel like doing some
missionary work this way ourselves. We
therefore make the following cffer: Any
brother or sister, sending one dollar, can send
the papar to any outsider, they may name, for
one year. It must be a gift from a member,
not a dollar received from an outsider. The
name to whom the paper is sent will be pub-
lished.
It is encouraging as well as gratifying to
know that not a few are out in the field striv-
ing to build up the church and win sinners to
Christ. We notice J. M. Mohler, Jacob Con-
ner, J, T. Myers, Wm. Hertzler. B. F. Moo-
maw, Solomau Buckslew, Geo. Cripe, P. L. i whenca arises
Williams, C. C. Root, W. B. Sell, G. W.Thom-
aa, James Evans, John Metzger, J. E. Gish, D.
Vanimaa, D. M. Miller, Enoch Eby, J. H.
Miller, Lewis W. Teeter, D. B. Sturgis, and
many others. How much better to go from
place to place with the Gospel, than with a creed
gotten up in 1881 or any other year this side of
the apostles! Our great Brotherhood is a
fortress that cannot be overthrown.
RECALLED.
SINCE my visit to Christian county. 111., the
latter part of November, where I contract-
ed a severe cold, my langs and throat have
been in a delicate condition. Perhaps I should
not have undertakeii the work in Minnesota,
but the circumstances seemed to require my
presence. I went there with the intention of
remaining ten days or two weeks, but my
lungs f:iiled me, or rather they with my throat
became so sore that alter pieachmg four ser-
mons, I was compelled to cease working and
return home. It is necessary that I cease
preaching for several monthis; hence my en
gagements are hereby recalled. I trust that
those who ezr.ected me to labor with them
will bear with me in this disappointment.
Here with my pen I can address you once a
week; yet I would love to be present with you
in body also, and sing and pray, and talk with
you. 0, how I would love to be with you all!
God's will be done; for then we shall all be
together in glory.'
BRETHREN AT WORK AL-
MANAC.
THIS work is now ready (or our patrons.
It contains the min steiial list arranged
alphabetically by States and counties. That
there are mistakes in the list, there is no doubt;
and these mistakes will likely continue to be
printed from year to year unless some one in
each congregation will correct them.
The almanac is gotten up in a neat and
substantial manner, printed on geod paper,
and as a gift no doubt will be appreciated by
our many readtrs. It v.i!l be sent to sub-
scribers in the B. at W., as a supplement; and
as we cannot send it until vour name comes
in for next year, we hope you will be prompt
in renewing so that there may be no delay in
sending.
Those who do not subscribe for B. at W.,
but desire the almanac, will please send ten
cents for it. Remember it is free only to the
subscribers of Beetheen at Wokk. Agents
will please make a note of~ this. Agents can
send names oa postal cards if it is more con-
venient for the m.
Blessed is the man who has found his work;
let him ask no other blessedness. Know thy
work, and do it; and work at it like Hercules.
One monster there is in the world, the idle m^n.
It is folly to be surmising and suspicionirg
concerning Bro. Stein. Everything v.e know
about his whereabouts and why he left before
Annual Meeting has been given to the public.
We are not of those who think they can tell
what they do not know.
The Evening News of Toronto, Canada, refer-
ring to the River Brethren's annual love-feast
savs: "The Dutch, or Society of Duckaids,
enjoyed their annual feast down in Markham
last week. They are credited with being the
kindest-hearted people in the universe — with-
out it is the Quakers."
The "Reflector" does not rt fleet this week.
It was cut down a little last week for want of
loom in order to get in an article about Bro.
Stein, and now it is a little timid, [t is to be
hoped that it will shine again soon. It shall
have "free course" and "be as the morning" if
it be in our power. Let us be tender, but look
not mollnsky. -
"The hat of the fashionable woman is some-
thing smaller than a wagon wheeL As a
screen in church, where the fellow just behind
is anxious to takeilnap, they are par excellence,
but in the theater or other places of amuse-
ment, where there is always an anxiety to
know what is going on," they must be ter-
ribly in the way.
GuiTEATj thus states his plea:
Insanity, in that it was God's act, and not mine. The
dlTioe pressure on me to remove the President ivas so
enormoufl that it destroyed my free agency, and there-
fore, I am not legally re sponsible for my act."
With exact truth he might have stated it
thus: "Insanity, in that it was the devil's set
through me his agent. The satanic pressure
to remove the President was so enormous that
it destroyed my feeling of good sense and love
for Garfield and his family and the nation."
Bodily labor alleviates the pain of the min";
henca arises the happiness of the poor.
On the -lih of March last, after Garfield had
read his inaugural address he kissed his mother
and his wife. It was a spontaneous act of a
great man — an act expressive of love. Many
of Ihe leading papers, religious and secular,
referred to the act in terms of commendaLion,
and it was well to do so; but a greater than
Garfield, one Jesus Christ, Son of the living
God, Emancipator of mankind, and King of
king?, in bis plan of salvation tells his follow-
ers, 'Greet one another with a kiss of charity."
— IP-ter 6:U. Rom. 16: 16. What sailh
the Christian Standard and Beligious Telescope
about this?
74«^
THE BliETHREN -A.T ^S^ORK-
For the Brethren at Mork.
CHIPS FROM THE WOKK-HOUSE
BY DANIEL TAJBfllf AN.
"But watch thoa in all things, endure afflictions," do
the work of an evangelist, make fuU proof of the min-
istry." 2 Tim. 4: 5.
A
MINISTER in order to watch in all things;
and power to the work and thus give full proof
by discharging his duty faithfully and thorough-
ly.
"Meditate upon these things, give thyself
wholly to them that thy profiting may appear
unto all." 1: Tim. 4:15.
OUR PERIODICALS.
thoughts, motives, and work. He mast in his
habits be temperate and thoughtful. In con-
versation "Shun profane and vain babblings
for they increase unto more ungodliness," must
use sound speech that cannot be condemned.
He should guard against indolence on the one
hand and over-work and over-exposure on the
the other; should study much to be "approved
unto God, a workman that need not be
ashamed; rightly dividing the word of truth,"
like the apostles, make no apology nor tell the
people ot his weakness, etc., but deliver the
Lord's, message with an earnestness that evi-
dences thankfulness for the opportunity of
telling it.
He should also watch that he does not put
the heavenly food so high in the rack that the
iambs of the flock cannot reach it. They are
an important factor in the flock. He should
not speak from his fourth story to the people
below; but remember that to do the people
good he must go to where the people are.
With what spirit should he endure afflic-
tions ? Always with the spirit of love and
patience, without murmurings or complain-
ings. See the examples of the prophets, Jesus
and his apostles, how through their sufferings,
and patient endurance the world was made
better. He should plan and labor to make
those who oppose themselves as well as all
others, know that he loves them and intends
their welfare.
What the work of an evangelist is: 1. To
travel from place to place to preach tha Gospel.
3. To baptizs those who believe, and thus
build up churches. In Eph. 4: 11, the evan-
gelists are classed a'ter the apostles and
prophets and before pastors and tefclifrs which
would lead us to think that they stood between
the other two groups of workers, being sent
out as missionary preachers by the first and
prepared the way for the labors of the second.
In the apostolic esge, the evangelist might be
either a bishop, elder, or deacon. Timothy
though a bishop, could yet do the work of an'
Evangelist.
How to give proof of his ministry : 1. A
man may give some proof of his ministry by
giving one fourth of hia time to the ministry,
more proof, by devoting one half of his time to
it and the other half to something else; but
mosb by giving all his time to the work. 2. A
man might give his whole time to theministry,
and only half of his energy or power — the
same as he might do in any other business;
but this would not yet be giving full proof of
his ministry. Full proof of the ministry can
only be given by giving hia whole time, energy
of Christ?
ARE they beneficial to the cause
This is sometimfs seriously questioned
by good honest brethren and sisters.
I will answer: It greatly depends on how
they are conducted. A person who is an ex-
tremist, of an excitable disposition, having
some peculiar notions of his own, perhaps
never genuinely converted to the doctrine of
the Bible, with plenty of "zeal but not accord-
ing to knowledge," may take a notion to pub-
lish a paper. And he may be a fluent writer
himself, and he will likely select his contribu-
tors from among such as are of a similar dis-
position as himself. And if any articles are
written which do not agree with his peculiar
notions, he can reject them.
Now who can for a moment consider that
such a paper is not injurious to the cause.
This need not run long until the spirit is stir-
red in some one, in the opposite extreme. So he
will conclude to publish a paper, and will run
it about in the same style, only in tho opposite
extreme.
And what is the result? Contention in
earnest.
Railing and evil-surmising is one of the
prominent features of both these papers. Sow-
ing discord among Brethren, which is an
abomination to God. Prov. 6: 19. And love
will be destroyed, and ill-will a: d hard-feslings
will be caused by them, instead of being peaee
makers and encouraging to love and uniop.
But now let us look at the other side of the
picture. Lst brethren who are genuinely con-
verted to the whole doctrine ot the Bible — full
of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, who, like broth-
er Paul, will not "shun to declare the whole
counsel of God," do the editing of our papers
They will be likely to have contributors who
try to walk humbly before God. Their prime
object, as in all other callings, is not to make
money; but to labor for the welfare of humani-
ty. But here some may stop and ponder,
whether it is not too much for money. Well,
I believe we all need to watch that point; the
farmer and mechanic, as well as the editor.
Paul says, "having food and raiment, be there-
with content," and are not a good many of us
laboring for more?
But to our subject. Who can say after due
reflection that a paper well filled with whole-
some doctrine, as taught in the Bible, is not a
powerful means of spreading the truth? A
dozen or more writers can reach thousands
of isolated members and honest seekers after
truth, who are scattered all over the United
States, with a good lesson weekly, with only a
few hours meditation and writing; but a great
I pity is, that many of our most zealous, and de-
voted brethren and sisters do not write for the
press because they did not have the necessary
training. I wonder whether there is not too
much timidity in this direction? Oh how
many good, and soul-reviving lessons, which
inspired me with renewed zea' and courage, I
have gathered from the pens of my brethren
and sisters, in the last fifteen years.
The paper last d ' -ribed, is the kind I wish to
patronize, and to broduce to my brethren,
sisters and friend ind feel that I am labor-
ing for their futur . . slfare.
Looking at the fiMjiact in this Ight, I am
persuaded that ih- contemplated consolidation
of our periodicals would be good. And to have
th«m under the control of bretkren, selected
by the Standing Committee, for that pur-
pose, and not allow any one, of his own
accord, to publish a paper, more than to preach
without being autbor;z d by the church. For
an editor has more power with his paper to
lead into truth or error than by preaching.
Then why not use the same restrictions and
exercise tqual care over papers? I believe in
this way a greater degree of love could be cul-
tivated, and cons-qii'ently more peace and har-
mony. And having reached this much desired
end, our influence would be much stronger to
convert men and women, and to encourage
each other on our way to the heavenly Jerusa-
lem.
Now I hope what I have written will hurt
no one, will cause no evil surmising, bat will
be received ia the spirit of love. Trufet its in-
fluence will be in the right direction, an honor
to God and to the good of men. Praying God's
blessing to attend tiie sam-t, I submit it to the
serious considerat'un and candid judgment of
my brethren and si-iters. J. R. M.
Brother W. 1
the following exc
Christian, "In r
part of the vital i
mas ot Ontario, la., says ^
ant thing in the Primitive
opinion the papers are a
■ivities of the church, es-
sential to their pr.'^ress, equalizing the circula-
tion of zeal and I've, and if fostered by impar-
tial love for the truth will ultimately prove
that the editorial work of our church will re-
ceive its share of the good rewards in store for
all who serve the good Master. The pen must
do its work as well as the tongue. There must
be writers as well ss talkers; unite them, and
the forces of the heart and soul are utilized to
the good in human race. By the papers we
know what t.he brethren are doing in St. Louis
— how the cause prospers in Kansas, whether
they are planting and watering in Nebraska,
and see rich clutters of the true vine which are
developing and maturing in many of the other
States, and the jjorious dawn in the East with
a halo of light t ■ » shall never fade away — the
land of the Dan -the star of Hope."
We want me-; ^u this age of infidelity and
liberalism, that hswa the true steel in them —
men who shall warn, admonish, persuade en-
treat and encourage erring humanity to turn
to the Fountain of Life and drink aiid live.
THE BRETHREN" A.T ^WORK.
747
J. S. MOHLEB,
Editok.
All communicatioziB for tills department, such as que-
ries and answers, should be addressed to J. S. Moliler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Why do the brethren not salute each other with
the Holy Kiss in towns? Elias Harnish.
If man has a natural immortality, why do the
Scriptures teach, (1. Tim. 6: 10) " The Lord only
hath it?' " The soul that sinneth, it shall die."
Ez. 18 : 4, 20. Immortality cannot die, and many
other Scriptures of like import, and Paul seem to
imply, that it is to hs put on at the resurrection.
1. Cor. 15:53. The word immortal occurs only
once in all of the Scriptures, and then it is applied
to God. 1. Tim. 1 : i7. A. B. C.
Will some brother or sister please explain Acts
13: 48? The passage reads thus: '-And as many
as were ordained to eternal life, believed." Did the
ordination take place prior to the believing or sub-
sequently? Isaac H. Miller.
Why is it, that in the parable of the unjust stew-
ard we are taught to take what is not our own?
Can anv one tell? L. A. Plate.
For the BrethreQ at Work.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
God, why are thpy not mentioned? Why did
not Christ and the Apostles call for them?
Bro. Moyer stated in his article: "Seeing
only the evil a thing may do, some people,
without ever investigating ir even desiring to
know, whether any good can come out of it,
condemn it entirely."
May not the opposite be equally true ? In
my boyhood days I was occasionally present
where the organ was played; but praising God
was not the prevailing object with me, nor,
doubtless, with the others; for Qcd wa», as a
general thing, far distant from as; though spir-
itual songs were sung, but
^NITHOUT THE SPIKIT
and understanding; hence all vanity,
Self-
It wa? no
God; for it
IF a thing is instrumental for good or evil,
man is inclined to study and try and gather
np Scriptural evidence to prove his opinion of
that thing.
You can get some idea of what I mean, by
reading H. P. Moyer's article, "Query An-
8 wend, in No. 39 B. at W., in favor of an or-
gan in the family.
I trust he is sincere in his views; yet we
have no more right to rely upon his views, or
to accept them, than on the combined wisdom
of A. M , which claims an organ is only calcu-
lated for amusement and not ts promote vital
Christianity. It is true we cannot give any
Bible terms that
IT IS WEOKG,
to have organ in the house; nor would I ven-
ture to aay so, for I might be mistaken; but we
will simply reason together about it. We will
not introduce anything from the old Bible, for
Luke says, '' The Law and the Prophets were
until John; since that time the kingdom of
God is Pleached."
Accordiiig to my understanding people prais-
ed and worshiped Gcd during the old dispensa-
tion in ways that Christ put away. He wanted
MOKE fPIBIT
and understanding in praising God, and not so
many mosaic ceremonies. Paul says, " I will
sing with the epirit and with the understand-
ing also."
Eph. 5: 19 tells us, " Speaking to yourselves
in psulms, hymns and spiritual songs; singing
and miiking melody in your hearts to the
Lird." Col. 3: 16 tells us, "Lst the Word of
Christ d'^ell in you richly in all (visdim; teach-
ing and admonishing one another in psalms
and hj mns and spiritual songs, singing with
grace in y ur hearts to the Lord."
If harps and organs would have made prais-
ing more complete and pleasing in the sight of
exaltation se emed to be the objict.
inducement to bring me nearer to
was a lifeless and heartless calling.
" But," says one, "'Shall we condemn the or-
gan, being it had no effect on you?' No, in-
deed, but the character, mind and disposition
of the people in general are somewhat alike.
Again, some claim that the organs are a
means to keep children at home and enjoy the
music. Well, then the poor would have to see
all their children stray off, bscause they can't
afford to have an organ. If any of the boys
will threaten to leave home, because
NO OBGAN IS THEKB,
it evidently shows that he is not in possession
of a good character; and if he can only be
reached by means of an organ, he must be a
nuisance on the farm.
Suppose your children bacome attached to
an organ at home, acd they become of
age and set up housekeeping themselves, and
are in limited circumstances, so they cannot
afford to have ose, will they not be more mis-
erable than if they never were around any ?
Perhaps such do like some other persons I
heard of: They purchase one anyhow if they
are m debt one-fourth what they are worth. If
any calls for money are made for church pur-
poses or missionary work, or some homeless,
suffering family calls on yon for help, that
were seemingly providentially hindered in the
progress of gathering the necessaries of life, —
then probably only dimes will be sacrificed,
where doUai'S were expected; simply because
you have increased your d ')t unnecessarily.
" 0, well," says one, " as far as that is con-
cerned, how macy Brethren are
O0IN& IK DEBT,
and give sparingly by spending so much mon-
ey unnecessarily in decorating their houses." Is
that right? I tear net; but one wrong will not
justify the other. Decorate your houses by tie
same method that the poor class does, and you
need not spend much mon.y towards it. Keep
yout houses neat, clean and in order, — industry
does that.
Again, if the body will allow its members all
the latitude they want in getting organs in
their houses, then, afterwhile (because it is
more populai) a so-called Progressive may rise I
before A. M, plead for and ask, "Is it more'
wrong to have organ in our ehureh-houses than
in our dwellings? Should not cur houses be
dedicated to God and for his seivi .e as well as
our churches? And are we not worshiping the
same God in our churches as in our houses?
Should we therefore not praise him, please him,
and manifest our joy to him with
MUSICAL rS-STEUlTENTS
in the church as at home? Can it be gainsaid.
Brethren?"
Then, afterwhile, probably, some ministers
will say, " Those that sing had better sit up
closer to the organ ; it is more convsnient and
sounds better. Next we had better seket some
of the best singer', say two or three lor each
of the four parts in music, and have them sit
alittle to one side, although the congregation
can join in and help if it wants to." Tfen who
will have the honor and praise?
Often one evil tolerated, will lessen the
next greater in the] eyes of men, and be-
cause another innovation spring? up, more
Brethren will be dissatisfied, a stronger eff ;rt
made for separation is likely to be the result.
WHEKE IS THE OHIGrN"?
The idea then may be brought up that we
could gtt more additions to the church by
those means. That is doubtless true, but be-
ing in the church is not in heaven; and proba-
bly where you get five in the church through
the means or the influence of an organ, style
or liberty, yon are barring the doors of the
church of God to two honest truth-seekers,
who have for years been searching for a church
where Christ's meek and lowly principles can
be tolerated, and where the poor, the lame, the
blind and all can meet together, and worship
their God in Spirit and in truth.
THE QUESTIOS
may ofw._ arise in the minds of many, " Shall
we justify ourselves in purchasing one, inde-
pendent of what has already been said and
warned against by the children of God? Let
U3 consult God about it and consider well be-
fore we purchase an orgsn. Lit us sing with
our own touguea and fall down upon our
knees and pray God for mercy. We may feel
PERFECTLY JTSTIFIED
without an organ, but doubtful with it. Paul
says, " Abstain from all appearance of evil."
Consequently we should have nothing to do
with a thing that has so many evils connected
with it.
I will close with the admonition given us by
one of old, "Whether therefore ye eat or drink
or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of
God." 1 Cor. 10: 31. J. 0. Culleb.
Milford, Ind.
What good can religious liberty do a man
unless he knows how to use it wisely ? May
God's grace dwell in us.
It is those who know little, and not those
who know much, who so positively assert that
this or that problem will never ba solved by
science.
7'48
THE BRETHREN ^T "W^ORK.
From E. A. Orr. — We hava lately receiv-
ed four additions to our number by immigra-
tion. One, a minister, Dr. John Sturgis, of
Indiana. Glad to welcome him among us. We
are expecting that brother A. Harpsr will be
one of us after Spring. We will then have
seyen ministers. Not un'tad as we should be;
flash and blood are at work amoug us. — Smith
Fork, Mo., Nov. 18th:
to tempt us from the path of duty, let us re-
member our Savior was "tempted like as we
are but without sin," and therefore will be near
to help us. It may not be long until our la-
bors will close — time is rapidly hurrying us
onward, hence we should "not grow weary in
well doing'' along the way, but labor more
diligently for the Master that we may hear the
welcome applaudit, "Well done." — Hwiting-
don. Pa.
From Wealthy A. Clarke.— On Sunday
evening, Ncv. 16 tb, the members of the Hunt-
in'^don church met together to hold a Love-
fesst. At 5 o'clock the examination services
were held in the chapel, and earnest advice and
admonitions given by oar home brethren, none
from abroad being present. We then re-
paired to the dining-hall, where, on account of
room and convenience, the evening exercises
were held. The membership was well repre-
ssnted, and the meeting was one that will long
be remembered. Love seemed to reign, and we
feit that it was good to be there .... The order
was excellent — not a sound seemed to disturb
the worship, and the spectators gaz^d and lis-
tened with intense interest. We hops they
left with good impressions and inquiring
hearts. . . .There was a pretty thought connect-
ed with this meeting as it was held in the
midst of a school. Sarely such scenes should
exert a good influence on those who reside
there, and what a happy privilege it is for
young brethren and sisters to be thus sur-
rounled! Instead of being among the votaries
of fashion, they are daily surrounded by those
who are trying to set good examples and lead
them heavfnwaid. They are highly favored,
and should be, through the knowledge they
receive, better fitted to give tone and character
to their work, and labor for the purity and up-
building of the church This is the third
Communion held within the walls of the
Kormal, and it is hoped that all have been
built up in the faith and feel encouraged to go
on in the good work. We are glad to say our
little Zion is enjoying peace and harmony
All the regular seryices are well attended by
the members, especially the prayer meetings.
This, in places, is not the case. Church meet-
ings are held every month, and every member
is expected to be present, if possible Our
Sunday-school is growing in interest and num-
ber. Of late, we have had Institutes relating
to the work, and good ideas have been suggest-
ed. If we wish to make our Sunday-schools
interesting, we must all work, and not let the
labor devolve upon a few. "United we stand,
divided we fall," applies to us in every depart-
ment of life. Although we have had no addi-
tions lately to our little band, yet we are not
discouraged, as we feel we are trying to do the
Master's work, and he -fvill not forsake us; but
will tdd unto us "such as shall be saved." We
have our trials and troubles to contend with,
but with the a'd of Him who is "a present help
in time of trouble," we will overcome. Christ
has promised to be with his children, and why
should we fear when dark clouds hover around ?
We must not expect to get along without meet-
ing obstacles in the way, and should Satau try
From P. D.Fahrney.— Brother John M.
Mohler finished his work here on the 20th, and
went to Long Meadows, Washington couaty,
Maryland, in Beaver Creek congregation. Had
a feast of fat things for the last seventeen days.
Four received by baptism, and one regained.
Many others are ccuGting the cost.... We
held a Love-feast on the 14th; fifty-two com-
municants. House was well filled ; many could
not get in to witness the occasion. The very
best of order. Every eye was fised upon those
obseivlug the commands of our blessed Savior.
— Frederick City, Md., Nov. 22.
From Elihu Moore. — Our Love-feast,
which came ofl the 29ih and 30th ult., was
well attended considering the extremely bad
roads and dark nights at the time. Two
were baptiz id .*. . . Ministers present from a dis-
tance were Marcus Fowler, John Eby, and
Wtn. Hipes. .. .1 also attended the Love-feast
in Chickesaw county, this State, Sept. 24th and
25th, which was truly a feast to the soul. Had
the very best of oid^r and a good attendance.
One bapt'zed. Brother David Eoy, of Illinois,
officiated. — Greene, Iowa, Nov. 19th.
being unable at prMsent to answer the letters
sent him. He praya for the blessings of God
upon the Brotherhood — for the up-building of
which he has devoted much of his time; but
feels that he is "w tra out," and does not ex-
pect to perform much active service in the
future. But the L rd knows beet what labor
may yet be awaiting him. — White Pigeon,
Mich., Nov, 24.
From M. V. Swrord. — As I have no
church news to write you from this place, will
just say that Pueblo is a thriving city; popula-
tion 15,000, atd building very fast. Much
business .... plenty of salocns and gambling
places. Sucn drinking and swearing I never
saw or heard the like. I often think of Sodom
and Gomorrah. Not much church going. . . .
Pleasant weather Our health is good. —
Pueblo, Col.
From Cyrus
today. Preaohijiv
"Prayer".... Oar.
has been on her '
was very poorly rf
that her bed coul!"'
yet not a murm i-
lips. Here is a le-s
after — six years oc
nursed all the tim
From John ■
baptized in our
causing joy atrori
and among the as
Ind., Nov. 29th.
Bucher. — Was in meeting
^■, iiy C. -and G. Bucher, on
ter Lizzie Overholtser, who
'; of titkness for six years,
- week. She was so weak
! !*■. be made ^or seven weeks;
or coojplaint escapes her,
: of p..t.enco f jr us to co r.y
■i sick bed; must be ftd -gjid
— Beistville, Pa., Nov. 26ih.
Metzger.~Three persons
j'flgregation last Sunday,
the Saints on earth and
t;\a in heaven. — Edna Mills,
From L I. Williams. — Yesterday was our
council here with the little band of believers
known as the BelUille congregation, and a
pleasaat councd meeting we had indeed. Our
BBteemei brother Lemuel Hillery was ordained
to the full ministry, and brother Daniel Smith
was chosen to the first degree of the m'nistry
We now have an elder; also two ministers in
the second degree and one in the first degree.
Elders John Forney and Henry Brubaker were
present, and 0, what god meetings we have
had ! It was a feast to oar souls. We feel that
the spirit of the L' rd is working with the peo-
ple here. The old men and women, as well as
the young, wept under the sound of the telling
sermon of the brethren to-day. Come again,
brethren Sister Nel lie Dagget is very sick,
which we are sorry to relate. — Belleville, Kan.,
Nov. 27th.
■ ♦ ■
Miscellaneous,
From D. B. Gibson. — Thanksgiving meet-
ing to-day here. Very interesting. . . .1 am go-
ing to Spring Run to dedicate meeting-house
and hold series of meetings. .. .Is it possible
there were fifty-two additions at Hickory Grove
the 19th? So says B. at W. Tou will hear
from me soon. — Cerro Goedo, III., Nov. 24th.
[Brother Gibson is mistaken. The fifty-two
additions were at Cherry Grove instead of
Hickory Grove. This addition was in the year
of the inauguration of the Danish Mission,
and not on the 19th. — Ed.J
From B. B. Bollinger.— To-day I visited
Eld. J. Shoemaker. He requests me to say
that this is the fiftieth day of his sickness, that
during these days he has suffered intensely,
having a complication of diseases cu'minating
in an abcess of the lungs and lung fever. He
is vary weak and in a rather critical condition,
and does not expect, even under the most favor-
able turn of his case, to leave his room much
this winter. He ssnds brotherly greeting to
all the brethren and friends of his acquaintance,
As my time for the last three weeks has been
closely occupied in watching by the bedside of
my aged and aifl cted father, (now in his 90th
year) and while sitting thus alone by the silent
burning lamp \(ith the sable curtains of the
night over and around us, while millions of our
fellow-mortals are wrapped in sweet repose
without, and within all is still, this quietude
atfords time for m- ditation; and our thoughts
have been much occupied about our beloved
Brotherhood and the work.
Some have ensrgested that we have a called
meeting to consider matters; but who shall ap-
point this meeting to make it legal? At the
Miami Meeting ttmre was considerable said and
done, but when the business came before the
Annual Meeting, it was decided out of order.
Couid a similar Di^t-ting now be considered in
order? I am rtler doubtful. We no doubt
all feel sorry a-i i lieeply regret the sad mistake
■ment, yet it is now done,
' it. This thing has been
; .'ike an inward cancer, work-
tirely, until it has produced
r.t have beeu affected with it.
of the Miami '.&:'
and we can't h I
working for ye j;
ing slowly, but
death to them i£
THE BKE'X-iliriElNr .^T AV'ORM.
749
' I you do not, will
ajg until you feel
H all can see and
While a good pa-
yapers ars a great
lii'ich easier to pull
10-day our Broth-
-' r better off if no
ii in our Brothsr-
: d tkey have done
Annual Meeting
iho name of the
The mistake was
!• S6 as an individr.-
batter turned the
And as sure as the tree is kuown by it« fru't,
so sure do we see tks sour fruit ot the Vindica-
tor. God toid U9 to m u-k thnm that causa di-
vis'oas and avoid tb^m. But we didn't do i .
Yielding to 0 d and re-pected brethren, we let
fympathy o?trstep duty, and this u what vst'
get for not catching the little fox s ( bough
they were old) betire they spoil- d (45 leaai
Bom'-) the vines. Bi/t now what is r,i> b'. d^nt )f
Let thw churches w^bc up and watch, for the-f
83019 Fox ;3 are crt)>ipia^ ad i it tiiruugb ttie
churches cijuaing all the division they cao.
Wherefore d-al wita it mildly but firmly. Put
it away from you oi it wii! • it as doth a can-
cer. Don't forget, "Marl; -m that cause di-
visions, ard ayoid Item."
not, "you may not s-^e thf
the smart." And I thin'/
feel the effect of bad pape
psr is a power for g-jod, b
power for bad; and ks it i-
down than to bui.d u; ,
erhood would have beeri
paper had ever been prit-'
hood. But w8 have theirs
a bad work. Now let 1
take all pspers published
Brethren under ifs ontroi
made when it was tijrned i(
al enterprise. We had far
ministry loose and let every one preach that
feels like it. It could not hive done the mis-
chief in the Brotherhood (hut hss been done
by these pipers. Now whether this evil can
be best remedied by crnso!id.ition or by obtain-
ing a permit from Annual Mr-eting to publish
a paper in the name of the Brethren sut j 'ct
to the counsels of the Aniiu 1 Meeting, I will
not say, but we should try to carefully guard
the Brotherhood from such disasters in the fu-
ture from that source. Ani as brother- Eby
truthfully remarks, "Like pipers, like people,"
so we may add, "Like people, like papers."
We may salely conclude when men have seces-
sion and divisions in their hearts, their papers
sow that kind of seed and bring that kind of
fruit. When they have the spirit of the world
lusting after its pride and popularity, desiring
to be and look like the world, that is the kind
of seed they sow, and its fruit is back to the
world; much rather be like the world than liko
the Brethren. But as "A man sows he shal'
also reap;" "He tdat sows to hij- fl-ioh will reap
corruption. He that sows to the spiiit will
reap everlastiug life."
Jas R Qish.
BoKdoke, 111,
[Of papers in the Brotherhood, Bro. Wish
says, "We have tbeiu a d they have done a
bad work.'' We think Bro. G. is in favor of
good papers, upon the same principle that h»
tavors good money, good preat h-trs and good
citizens. Because a tanner oomoiits forn'ca
tion is no proof that all farmuvs are fornicators !
Bro. G, perhaps, has distributed more B. at
W's than any other brottitr, and that, too,
because he regarded it as a godd paper — thinks,
if rightly conducted, it wil d > good and be an
honor to God. He sees the its of bal papers
and so do others. Hope : Brethren may
w^tch oyej j^e papers for i; , u d .^Hb.]
God Bless Our Compositors.
As the ^'Remarks to Confribufors" on page
714, in No. 45, w^^s donstless intended special-
ly for me, I will hasten to ask pardon fir my
all but nndfC'pherable th!r'>grapby, and ven
ture with all brotherly kibduess to r ff-r my
b 'iiediction. A-t t ere is pn-bibly no writer
m the Brotherhood who ia a greater ag^ny to
compositors than myselt, I am not surprised it
they ►om'^tim s burry me int> t)pe in shiver df-
spair ot making a eoir-ct guesi uf my angular,
zigzag sprawling, h m .'gent-ous scriiiblij g.
Well, bear it heroicaliy, and let patience have
its perfect work. I write out of the furnacs of
affliction, and the nib of my psn always groans
and wef pi as it seratchts hither and thither,
and runs up and down on the paper; and the
Baming, earnest, seething soul forgets every
thing but the thought, so that the letters are
at the mercy of all the cramps and twists and
jerks aai dU!;3ri;iDa3 of extreou narvomness
aad constant sciffsring. There is no use trying
to improve my penmanship. The involution
of my mind in the theme in hand, and my
hipelesa aad growing invalidism, forbid. So
long as my thought is worth spreading before
the public, plsase accept it in its uncouth set-
ting. A feeling that announces itself to my
innermost as something Divinely imperative,
often urges ms to cry aloud and spare not, so
that to write or not to write is not wholly in
my volition. Only so that good i3 done. I
know that I must cffjnd scms if I want to
please God. To insist on the moat fundament-
al fact of rada.yption, and cling to what alone
gives value to all other features in God's great
plan of delivera..iCe from evil, is to hi obnox-
ious to many who linger in the natute-worahip
ond self-petting ef three milleEniums ago.
Would-be leaders of progressive thought have
yet to learn the meaning of John 1:17 and 1
Cor. 16:4, 6. Thsy are not aware that they
live in the dispsniation c( the Spirit, with God
incarnate as the Model, Genesis, Davelopment,
and Destiny of moral being.
C. H. Balsbaugh.
["Remarks to Contributors" was not "in-
tended specially" for you. Our compositors
readily decipher your chirography. — Ed ]
Notice.
This is to notify my correspondents that
there was a letter lost from among my mail, in
bringing it out from the post offiie. All the
description that c*n ba given of it, is that it
was enclosed in a close white envelope. Hence
if any one fails to get a prompt answer from
me, it may be owing to this, especially if it was
on business and contained a stamp for return
postage, for very many are lost (?) for the want
ot that. Yours Truly,
C. C. Root.
That Artificial Place For Baptizing-.
Fearing that some might conclude that we
designed constructing a "Baptismal Font" in
its normal form, it was thought best that some
explanation be given relative to this matter.
As our church building stands near a
fine spriEg, we the Brethren of Bethel
church petition District Meeting of North
Mi8«onri to grant us p^rmis^ion to cou-truct a
permanent place, near this sprii.g, into which
the watf-r could be conductKd, making a s-nita-
ble place in which to administer the holy or-
diuHUce of baptism; thus supplying a want
long fnlt in thiR part. Certainly this is noth-
ing veiy new in the West whTe he condition
of streams is fr q lently such, that suitable
olaces f)r this purpuse ara seldon mat with.
Q lite a glo' m fe-'ms to be spttling down
o»r our lrat>-rnitv in C'<nb q '"Uce if he mys-
terious disappi-arii g • f ('ur "ear brotbc^ Stf-io.
Two years ago I procured »ii» tract on "Non-
conformity '' On page fourteen and fi!1;een,
Bro. S. uses language that seemed to impress
itself indelibly upnn my mind, and at this time
particularly seems to loom up in the mind with
more than ordinary significiince.
We receive some very heart reno in g news
from the valley of schisms. Thank God with
US in the West fraternal peace prevails. And
we pray God to stay the westward-bound wave
of disunion. May it never, never, no neveb
reach us, but like a morning mist, vanish in
the valley of its nativity.
P. E. Whitmee.
Her Sun Has Set.
Louisa Isabella, youni^esfc daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Buttarbaugh, died of gastric
disturbance, 0.;t. 26ch, aged eighteen years,
one month and twenty-six days. Her iliness
was short but severe. As a flowsr s'ae was cut
down. A swe;t life was blotted frcm Our sight.
The autumnal frcs* seemed to freeza the pre-
cious fluid which gave life and beauty to one
beloved by aa aff.otionale father, a tender, lov-
ing moiher, fond brothers and numerous at-
tached friends. Her warm heart ceasad to beat.
She has fallen asleep.
The procession of mourners which followed
her to her repose testified to the esteem in
which she was held. It was truly a mourning
procession, as with tear- dimmed eyes they bid
farewell to all that was mortal of their young
friend. She is now at rest and peace. The
writer endeavored to preach an appropriate
sermon from the words of Him who destroyed
death's terrors and robbed the grava of victory
— "The maid is not dead, but sleepath." She
Ti^sts quietly from her labors ia the arms of a
Friend who sticketh closer than a brother.
May God who is the source of all comfort and
consolation temper this dispensation to the be-
rwAvid family, and espacially the poor heart-
or'tken mother whose stay and st.nff she was.
J. J. PCRCELL.
"Few were the Summers she had seen.
That lovely friend, fair;
But she was bright and beautiful —
Her heart was free as air.
The world was full of joys to her,
■Where'er her footsteps trod —
She loved the beauties of the earth.
Yes, and she loved her God.
She rests, but'Oh'! she rests not herel
The cold jfrave could not keep
A spirit that was pure as hers;
Below she does not sleep !
Her happy spirit now is free,
From sorrow, care and pain;
We would not call her back to earth,
'Twoukl still an angel strain."
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MtMt mH Mmpxmu,
a T. BOSSKRMAN, ------- EDITOR.
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dressed to S. T. BoB'erman, Dunkirk, Hardin Co., Ohio.
EATING AND DRESSING.
Bro. Eshelman: —
WE notice your call for sometliing for the
Health and Temperance dfpaitment
We do hope our dear Bro. Bosserman will soon
be able to give as aa abundant supply of good
things for this very interesting department; in
the meantime we are willing to send in our
mite. By all means don't let this page of the
B at W. be neglected. Strange as it may
seem, yet tbere are pe-ple — I was going to say
Ciiristiani — who cannot see what bodily health
or temperance has to do with religion ! They
can see plainly how religion applies to the ex-
terior adornment of the body, but are as blind
as bats as to an application of Gospel religion
to what we eat and drink. Yes, the hull of
the body must endure the fi^ry criticism of
modern "Puritans," while the kernel is the hot-
bil of iaqiity. Niivar d), to drisi like a sin-
ner, but you may eat and drink like a tinner to
your heart's content. The apparel must be —
and rightly too — brought down to the gospel
rule, but the throat hft to go, — jst fre^I What
inconsistency. Kiow you not, oh man, that
to saoriSse the body on the funeral pile of car-
nal or fl -shly desires, paves the way for a rag-
ing tophefc of in'qnifcy within the soul? The
hodij mu?t be brought a "livin? sacrifice Holy
and acceptable to God" before we can expect to
"grow in graco" fpiritualij. To transgress na-
ture's laws is a sin, ani punis'iment follows as
sure as punlshmiat will follow transgression
of a moral law. A siaaer caaaot escape in ei-
ther case.
No man can ever attain to a high standard
of spiritual excellence who hags to his bosom
morbid propensities or pats no restraint upon
an appetite that, to gratify, irijjns health and
d:>moraliz-JS his jiidgment and aspiration?, and
gives a cross grain to the whole man, body,
soul and spirit. Hygiene living msans living
religiously. R-ligioa without true Hvgiene is
a mockery. What the world wan • "• needs,
what the church wants and what Goa wants, is
f6r all men and women to know how to live
right physically, morally and religiously and
then live according to their knowledge.
J. S. Flory.
Longmont, Colo.
COUNT THE COST.
HE lived in the south — an heir of wealth,
noted for his ambition. He possessed
the finest lands in that sunny clime, drove the
fastest horses and rode in the finest carriages.
Servants came and went at his biddin;;. Nev-
er did royalty assnoia more style and grandeur
than he. A lovely wifij, affectionate sons and
daughters contributid to make up his store of
happiness — if it were possible to be happy —
with such a burning ambition in his bosom
He was not content. "One thing more," said
he, "and the acme of my happiness is attained.''
A pilaoe that shall surpan all others and then
I shall be peer amongst th^ kings of nobility."
He Bonght for the finest marble and the best
workmen were secured. The beautiful glitter-
ing edifice was erected. But alas! ambition
had overstepped the bounds of even all his vast
wealth. The building passed into other hands.
In an humble cottage he found a home, and
there where too late he saw his great mistake,
he said in the bitterness of an humble ambition,
"If I had only counted the cost at the start."
In our imagination we bfhold that palace as
the result of vanity and folly, and regard the
builder as a fit representative of mankind in
general.
The young man starts out full of bright
hopes for the future — did he but know his first
dram is his first step to ruin — his first oath
would lead to bitter remorse or that one evil
associate would drag Lim to ruin would he not
pause upon the threshold of sin and count the
cost?
Many a maiden beautiful and full of life and
health has rushed into the whirl of fashion,
there to contract the seeds of disease that lay
hold of the vitals of life and when too late to
escape an early grave, says, "Uh! if I had only
counted the cost."
Others are fascinated with the offered enjoy-
ments of the ballroom, because others whose
respectability is not questioned, frequent such
places, they arethe more readily enticed to en-
ter and in the dance take the first step that
leads from purity of thought, and therf? commit
the first act of immodest demeanor with the
opposite S8X.
Looking back from a life of shame to a home
of innocency from where they wandered, from
the depths of sa agoniz'ng heart their cry is,
'My God! had I only counted the cost I never
should have crossed that daagerous t'ureshold
— the ball-room — though the charmer had
chaimed never so sweetly."
Indulgent parents, who let your children
have their own way; when in after dajs you
garner the bitter Iruits of your indulgence
and weep in sorrow over a wayward son or
daughter, you will, when too late say, '"Had
we only counted the cost."
Children, you may be obstinate to day, un-
mindful of your parents, but in the far future,
if not sooner, you will feel the scathing pains
of remorsii and Vneii you wouii give worlds,
had you them, to requite the kindness of your
parents, but they will have gone down to their
graves in sorrow; then you will say, "Would to
God, I had, in my youth, counted the cost."
Husband or wife, the first angry word may
be spoken, or an indifference manifested and
but little thought of or no steps taken towards
forgiveness; but in after-years of "growin?
apart" and when life seems a misery you may
have occasion to look back and say, "had we
counted the cost and guarded our tempera-
ments, how d fferent would it have been."
You who profess to be the followers of the
meek and lowly Redeemer, but are not careful
how you live, by your worldly conversation
end by joining hands with the votaries of fash-
ion, bring reproach upon the name of (jhrist,
■when the sound shall greet thine ears, "De-
part from me I nevtr knew you," you can on-
ly ear, "0, if I had only counted the ccstf
H'j or she is wis-- whu counts the cost in the
b: ginning and builds accordinglv.
J. S. Flout.
BURDETTE ON INGERSOLL.
THE Burlington Hawkeye says of Mr. Rob-
ert IiigersoU's recent article: "In treating
these great problems of lite Mr. Iiigersoll has
a fascinating and plausible way of stating
things, but they certainly are as unphilosoph-
ical as they are untenable. 'Water always
runs down hill,' says Mr. IngersoU. But it
does not. Sometimes it runs up hill, and we
call it capillary attraction. Vi e have a mode
of explaining it by the attraction between the
particles cf mobile matter and the inert matter
of the tube in which the flUid rises. Mr. In-
gersoU would explain it by saying that the flu-
id rises because it rises! That is certainly
child-like and simple, but it is hardly in keep-
ing with the rule of a philosopher whs propos-
es to dethrone a God- the God who is the de-
signer and creator of the universe. V/e not
only find that Mr. Ingersoll is mistaken in as-
serting 'water always runs down hill,' but there
is a wonderful process of nature that exceeds
even capillary action. The life-bearing sap as-
cends the tree and carries wi',h it noariBhment
that sustains and enlarges the plaat. The
tree has a system of water works that actually
extends its own water mains. This phenome-
non, we are told by Mr. Ingersoll, happens be-
cause it happens! If that is not super tition
t lat eclipses anything of the kind so vehement-
ly denounced by him, we do not kaow what
superstition is. Its genesis is clearly traceable
to the pagan belief that the world is a great
plane resting upon the backs of four mighty
oxen, and the cxen rest upon a great elephant.
What the elephant rests upon, the pagan be-
lief failed to state. Mr, Ingersoll goes one
step farther and affi.ms that tha elephant rests
upon himself."
CONSUMPTION.
/■PHE prevalence of consumption is alarming-
1. ly oa the increase, and jet there seems to
be no general measures adopted to arrest its
ravages. People have become so accustomed
to this fell destroyer of the human family, as to
conclude there is no way to avert its iaroads.
Did people understand more fully how to live
properly and put to practice what they know
the bill of mortality would grow beautifully
leas. The masses live on unhealthy food, so
either from its nature or manner of prepara-
tion, and their manner of living and clothing
themselres, only tend ts prepare the system for
disease. An exchange says: "Moreover, it is
found that the chief c.'tnse of consumption is
breathing impure air, and the ill -ventilated
living and sleeping rooms of the consumptive
districts may be po.nted to, in confirmation of
the assertion. Buckwheat or Indi-'ju pancakes
soaked with lard and covered with molasses,
fried pork, ham, salt beef, salt fish, leathery
pie, soggy dumplings, cofi^ee, and tea cannot
be relied upon to nourish and sustain a hard-
working man or woman in any part of the
country, and such a diet persisted in is sure to
bring a harvest tf dyspeptic affections and
fevers."
J. S, Florx.
THE BRETHRElSr AT "WORK.
T51
GENERAL AGENTS
Brethren at Work,
TRACT SOCIETY.
S. T. Boasermaa, IhiDbirb, Obia
Saooh Bby, Lena, Til.
G. A. Shambergor,Grabani, llo.
W. C. Teeter, Mt. Morris, III.
J S.Mohler, Cornelia, Uo,
John Wifle, Mnlbenj Grove, 111.
Jolin Ftnuey, Abilene, Ejui .
Daniel Vaniman, Vliden, 111.
J. S.Flory, Longmont, Colo.
Joht Metzger, Cerro Qordo, HL
J W Sonthwood, Monum't c'y, Ind
D, Biower. Salem, Oregon.
OUK PLEA.
THE BBETHEEN AT WOEK is aT. nncompromifilng advocate of
PrimitiTe ChriaHanilr in all ita ancient pnrity.
It recognizes the New Testament as the only intallible mle of faith
and practice,
And maintains that the sovereign, nnmerlted, nnaoUcited grace of
Qod ie the only source of pardon, and
lliat the vicarioos snfferinga and merltoriona worts of Chriat are the
only price of redemption:
That Faith, Bepentance and Baptlflm are conditionB of pardon, &nd
hence for tho remission of Bine:
That Trine Immersion, or dipping the candidate three times face-for-
ward, is Christian Baptism:
That Feet-Waahiug, ati taught in John if,, la a divine coiamand to be
obaerved In the church:
That the Lord's Snpper is a full meal, end., In connocrion with the
Communion, should be taken in the evAi xtj;, or at the cloaeof the day:
That the Salutation of the Holy Kis-, or Kiss of Charity, is binding
npon the followers of Christ:
That War and Betsliation are contrr
principles of the religion of Jeans Obri
That a Non-Conformity to the world .
and conversfttion ia eaaeDtial to true he!
It maintaiDB that in public worship, (,
should appear aa directed in 1 Cor. 11: ■
It also advocatea tho acriptural duty of anointing the sick with oil
n the name of the Lord.
In short it ia a vindicator of all that Chriat and the Apostlea have
enjoined udon ua, and alms, amid the conflicting theories and discord
ol modem Christendom, to point out ground that all must concede to
De infallibly safe.
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wlthont charges. Address,
BRETHREN AT WORK,
Mt. Morris, 111.
paper is confessedly aa appeal to the jad^raent
and the sympathy of Americans in the struggle
now going on across the Atlantic, and is a
graceful, and practical admission that British
statesmen are not indifferent to the enlightened
public of the United States. Four physicians
and surgeons of the first rank, namely, Drs.
Hammond, John Ashhurst, Jr., J. Marion
Sims and John T. Ho^an, review the history
of President Garfield's case. Finally the Hon.
David A. Wells treats of Keform in Federal
Taxation.
Why Tobacco Should Be Used.
-■■ iho spirit and self-denying
.:r6fl3, cnrtomB, daily walk,
t and Christian piety.
--'liglouB exercises, Chriatiana
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among cannibals. These eaters of human flesh
will not eat a man who uses tobacco. Neither
will leeches live that suck the blood ot smokers,
sni turkey-buzzards will not eat their flesh.
Tobacco is a preservative against cannibals,
leaches and buzzards. The following extract
is taken from a liltle work entitled, "Power of
Grace:"
"Put a victim of the tobacco habit into a hot
bath; let full and free perspiration arise; then
drop a fly into the water— and the fly dies at
the instant of contact; so, leeches are instantly
poisoned by the blood of smokers. Cannibals
will not eat human flish which contains the
flavor of tobacco. Even the turkey-buzzards
of Mexico refused tha flesh of soldiers addicted
to this indulgence." "Power of Grace" may be
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in all respects a good number. The writers
without exception are men eminently compe-
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snbjscts discussed, there is not one which does
not possess a living inters at. Indeed, were one
called npon to euamerate thfi contentions (hat
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Annonnctmtn\§,
liOVE-FEAST NOTICES.
Dfc. 26, Cerro Gordo church. Piatt Co., Til.
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YEAROU'— CLaBK.— On Monday. Oct. lO.h by
the undersigued, Bro Charles M. Yearout and
Miss Ellen J. Clark, at the house of bride's fath-
er in Lyon Co , Kan. D. W. Stouder.
^Mtn ^%Ut\h
Blessed are the dead vhloh die Id the Lord. — B«v. 14: IS.
THOMAS.— in the Silver Creek congregation, 111.,
Nov. 20, of consumption, sistar Mary Thomas'
daughter of Bro. Henry and sister Catharine
Butterbaugb, and wife of Mr. George Thomas,
aged 26 years.
ECKERLE.— Nov. 11th, 18S1, in the Upper Deer
Creek church, of typhoid fever, sister Nancy
Eckerle, wife of Bro, Lee Eckerle, aged 36 years
G months and 10 days.
She was a devoted Christian and was fully as-
signed to the will of the Lord. She called for the
elders and was anointed. The church has lost a
zealous worker; but 'tis God that has bereft us; he
can all our sorrows heal. Funeral improved by
Eld. H. Hamilton and the writer from Rev. 14: 13 .
Daniel Bock.
ECKERLE. — In the Upper Deer Creek church,
Nov. 26tli, 1881 , Flora Alice Eckerle, daughter of
Bro. Lee and sister Nancy Eckerle, aged 11 years,
5 months and 27 days.
Funeral services by the writer from Thess. 4:
13. Daniel Bock.
BYERS.— Near Shannon, 111., Nov. 2Gth, 1881, sis-
ter Susan Byers, aged 61 years, 7 months and 19
days.
For 2.5 years sister Byera has been an invalid.
For nearly two months she has been confined to
her bed, suffering intense pain. She longed for
death. At last the hour came, and we trust she ia
asleep in Jesus.
Deceased was born in Blair Co., Pa. Has been a
member of the Brethren church for more than
20 years. Funeral services by R. F. McCune and
the wilter. D. Rowland.
SKETOE— In the Libertyville arm of the church,
Jeffersoncounty, Iowa, sister Sally Sketoe, de-
parted this life, Oct. 13, 1881, aged 63 years and
26 days.
A kiad mother and neighbor as well as an af-
fectionate wife has now gone to the better land.
She has been a very consistent member of the
Brethren church for many years, leaves a husband
and 5 children to mourn their loss. Her seat is
vacant in the church, butoar loss is her great gain.
Funeral by the Brethren in the meeting-house,
by B. 1. Harmon from Rev. 7: 13: 14.
J . H. ESHLEMAN.
KESSLER.— In the Cotton wond church, Lyon Co.,
Kan., Oct. 22, 1881, Bro. Simon Kessler, aged 76
years. D. W- Stouder.
CRANE.— Near Dresden, Poweshiek Co., Iowa,
Oct. I3th, Harry H., son of friends George and
Laura Crane, aged 4 years, 2 months and 18 days.
Funeral services by Bro. S, P, Miller, Text: 2nd
,12:23.
LUfCOL.V.— Near Brooklyn, Poweshiek Co., Ia.,
Nov. 16th, sister Eliza Lincoln, wife of Bro John
Lincoln and daughter of Eld. Jacob Snjder, ag-
ed 36 years, 11 days.
Sister Eliza Vfim made the victim of the dread
disease consumption, yaars ago. Her friends did
all for her that could be done. She spent nearly a
year at the Mountain Park, in Pennsylvania, under
the treatment of Dr. Walters. Returned home in
June. In Oeto er she called for the E ders, and
was anninted with oil. She leaves a sorrowing
husband, four children and many fi lends to mourn
her obparture from e*rth. The last words she
spake will be found in 2nd Cor. 6:1, which was
taken for the text of her funeral sermon, by breth-
ren S. P. Miller and G. W. Hopwood.
Jestina Miller.
MARSHALL.— Iq the Big Creek congregation,
Edwards Co., 111., of typhoid fever, Christopher,
son of Christopher and Lucinda Marshall, aged
28 years, 4 months and 25 days. Funeral by M.
Forney and B. Losh, from John 14: 14.
J. M. Forney.
SHOCK.— In the Tippeoauoe congregation, Kos-
ciusco Co, Ind., sister Elizabeth Shock, wife of
Bro. Henry Shock, Nov. lOth, aged 28 years, 10
months and 28 days. Funeral services by Bro.
Samuel Thiol, i.ssisted by Bro. Daniel Rothen-
berger. Isaac S. Grady.
GARVER.— Near Bristol, Ind., Nov. 24, 1881, sis-
ter Susan, widow of the late Bro. John Garver,
deceased, formerly of or near Congress, Ohio,
aged 67 year.^, 7 months and 10 days. Funeral
services by Eld. A. Bigler. J. C Lehman.
Ridings frottf the ^ield.
Postal card communications solicited for this department.
KeportB of baptisms especially desired.
Aurora, Neb., Nov. 29.
We have a beautiful, healthy, country. There
is no Brethren church within f-ighteen miles of
us. Would say if any ministering brethren wish
to move West, that our neighborhood is a good
one to locate in. The harvest is great and the la-
borers are few. Lobanby Brown.
Harlan, Iowa, Nov. S8.
My labors are ended here for the present. Had
V ery good meetings. Two were baptized and there
is a good prospect for more. There are good live-
ly menobers in Shelby Co., Iowa. Please publish
this, so that my friends may know how I am get-
ting along. John Knisley.
Rising. Neb., Nov. 22.
We are glad to report aU in love and union ; one
received by baptism and others counting the cost.
Expect to commence a aeries of meetings on the
third Sunday in December and continue from
place to place in the bounds of our home church.
Would like to have some tracts for distribution.—
If any Brethren intend to come West, they will
find this a fine country, good people and a fine
prospect for a large church. J. P. Moomaw.
Bristol, Ind., Dec. 1, 1S8I.
In reply to J. C. Lohmaa from this place in your
issue of Nov. 11, with regard to small pox, will say
we have had only 23 cases of small pox from first
to last and only 5 deaths. The disease is now well
under control ; only seven being now sick with it
and they are doing well. There is no such man
as J. C. Lohman, living in this vicinity.
Jos. Prisbr.
[It should have been J. C. Lahman.— Ed.]
Yellow Creek, 111., Dec. 2, 1881.
M. M. Eshelmau,
Dear Brother.
This is to inform you that
Elder Daniel Fry is very poorly, do not expect him
to live but a short time. Those who wish to see
him 1 would advise to do so at once, as you can
expect to hear of his death at any time.
L. Fry.
North Manchester, Ind., Nov. 21.
On the 17th ult., our church held a council-
meeting, by which we were made stronger in the
Lord. God has promised not to forsake those who
trust him. This was made manifes', as five pre-
cious souls came forward and expressed a willing-
ness to forsake sin and follow Christ. So you see
some one is setting his light on a cf ndle-stick, so
others can see how to come into the fold. This
makes some thirty, baptized in 1881
D. S. T. BUTTERBAUQH.
Wolf Creek church, Ohio.
The Committee sent by A . M., was with the
Wolf Creek church last Tuesday. The Committee
and its workings were unanimously accepted by
the church, without a dissenting voice.
Bro. R . H. Miller and J^cob Rife, of Indiana
^ave us a few sermons which we fee. grateful for.
May the Lord add his blessing. The Communion
win be held in Wolf Creek church, Dec. Ist, 1881.
Wm. S. Gilbert.
Goshen, Ind., Nov. 28.
Rock Run received two more members by bap
tism, which, we hope, will be an ornament to the
church. We are enjoying peace and union. None
of our members went with the Miami faction.
Have not one sister asking to wear a plain hat. A
few contending for the fashionable hat. Our
council meeting on Dec, 3rd. Wheat fine. Health
good. I, L. Bebkey.
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Mt. Morris, 111., Tuesday, Dee. 13, 1881.
No. 48.
Editorial Items.
Ix these days of severe
kin Jness ?
provocation are you somng
On the 6th nist,, a Bible priiitedin 1462 was sold
London for ^8,000.
D T. Woods, of Cfarkfborg, Canada, is a student at
Mt. Morris College.
Bkq. Lair reports veiy good prospects for Orphan's
Home in Middle Indiana. '
Bko D. B. GiU.ou is at work at Prairie City, lU. Sev-
eral added to the one body.
I'ouu or five large nuUs at ilinueapolis, Mmn., were
buined Sunday the 4lh iust.
Bko D. Kans, of CerroUordo, HI ,has gone to Cali-
fornia to remain a short time.
Next week we shall send you the Buetilhex -at
Work AlmauaO and Annual Register.
The true disciple of Jesus never attempts to show his
ianocence by proving seme one else gudly.
Wn.\T do you think of this commandment? "Speak
not evd oae of anolliii, brethren."— James 4: 11.
Bhetheen at Work, incroco.':iii, Youth's Admnce,
and Fniiiihj Companion to one address for $2.60.
Rejie.mber Moore's /''nwi/// Coinpanlon and B. at
W. will be seat to same address one year for $1.90.
It is rumored that the Gospel Preacher and Pro-
ffressire Chrisliaii are to be consolidated. Is this true?
RouERT A. Barnes, of St. Louis, has bequeathed $2ri,-
000 to the Methodist Central College, at Lafayette, Mo.
MiNiSTEKS should devote some of their labors to the
young. Talk to the children also; they will appreciate
The propeller Jane Miller went down in Ge rgian Bay
recently with twenty-five persons on board. All were
lost.
The members of the Marjh Creek church have en-
larged their meeting-house. Four persons added to the
flock there.
One brodier sent us about one hundred names, to
whom we have sent sample copies. May 1 Pet. 5: 10 be
his evermore.
Brother Daniel Fry died on the luornmg of the ilth
inst., and was buried Sunday the lllli. More particu-
lars nc.\t week.
Two bapb'zed in Le.\ington church, Ohio, November
30th. Love-feast at same place Dec. 1st, which was
largely attended.
Sister Susan Barkley", wife of brother Norman Bark-
ley, of Falls City, Neb., died the 0th inst. Thus one
by one (hey pass away to rest.
Did you read "Chips From the Work-house" in last
week's paper? They make a very warm fire at which
cold hearts may warm. Prov. 20: 4.
The real worth ot a life should be measured, not by
the times one has not stumbled, but by the times he has
succeeded notwithstanding his stumbling.
Thus writes Brother H. Kepler,- ,of New Hampton,
la.; "We ai-e in love and union, as we should be. God
bless you hi the good work you are doing."
Brethren D. M. Mdler and Martin Meyer have
again gone to work in the Master's field in Wisconsin.
Hojje th.'y will go from there to Minnesota.
Bj'.o. S. T. Bosserman and wife are gutting along
nicely, and we hop'.j before long will be able to meet
their brethren and sisters in the public assembly.
Two hundred and one persons attended Sunday-school
in the Chapel here on Sunday, 4th inst. Harmony^ and
concerc of action make work interesting and edifying.
Ouu wealthy brethren can lay up some treasm'es in
he.aven bv leaving a sac'K of flour at some poor widow's
door or a cord of "wood in her yard, and say nothing
about It.
Noah Troyer, the man "wlio used to preach dui-ing his
spasms, has ceased to preach that way, and two others,
John Kauffman and Christian Zook, have gone into that
kind of work. ^^
The rate of steerage passage from Hamburg, Bremen
and the Scandinavian ports in Europe to Chicago is only
$32. There will be an immense immigration to this
countiy next year.
Bro. Bashor has been holding meetings in Montgom-
ery Co., Ohio. Dr. Hinkle, fmnerly a member of the
German Reformed church, has been received into the
church at tho:-e meetings.
We know a brother minister who desires to spend the
Winter among isolated members — where there is no
church— and help along the work of the Lord. Ad-
dress this oflice, with stamp.
Bro L. R- Peifer and wife returned the 2nd from an
extended visit in Lebanon, Berks and Lancaster coun-
ties, Pentsylvania. They report no disunion there, but
solidify (or the Brotherhood.
Has Annual Meeting ever decided that uniformity in
dress shall be made a test of fellowship? If so, will
some brother or sister point out the year and article? If
it has not, will its enemies cease their false accusations?
If the ministers in the church desire more spiritual
life among the members, they uiust themselves be more
■'spiritually minded." Would it not be well to manifest
more long-suffermg and meekness all around ?
It is our intention to devote some space in next year's
paper to general news. As the first ptige of the paper
will be larger than in the present form, it will give op-
portunity to present considerable matter of general in-
terest.
SiscE we are Icoking about for e.^ample, suppose we
take the one commended by James : "Take, my breth-
ren, the prophets who have spoken in the name of the
Lord, for an exaiiiple ot sufl'ering, afHiction, and of pa-
tience."
The following from our esteemed hrothei J. M. Moh-
ler, of Lewistowi), Pa.: "Meeting closed in the Long
Meadow congregation, Washington Co., Md., the -Ith.
Meetings well attendel. Bro. D. F. Stouffer, bishop, a
very active brother, was present during the two w-eeks'
I meeting. Foyrteeu were added to the chuich."
Bro. a. AV. Reese, of Warrensburg, Mo., writes:
" Wa-s over to Centerview last Sunday {4th inst) Had
good meeting. Brother Andrew Hutchison Just go t
back from Virgmia, re-invigorated in health. Brother
Jacob Whitmer was also present."
Elders Enoch Eby, Joshua Shultz, Peter Forney, and
J. S. Snyder were locked out of the Brethren's meeting-
house in Cedar Co., la, by the "Old Order Party."
They then resorted to the school-house hard by and
preached the Word. We hope they bore that kind of
treatment patiently.
The attention of our readers in Northern Dlinois is
called to tiic article in another column entitled, "Unity.''
Some who love strife and have bitter envymg m their
hearts may scoff at our desuc for p;a..:e, ye^ we believe
the great majority wdl echo the desh'e and i:ako courage
to renew the bond of union.
A liARuE number ot our subscribers did not receive
the first number of the present volume necause they
waited until after Jam 1st to renew. We hope all will
renew .n good time this mouth so that they may not
miss a single number. We do not desire to pubhsh
many more than will be needed. Send in your name
now.
A eisTER at Hudson, Ilhaois, wriu^ chat she intends
to send the B. AT W. a Christmas gili;. "I have often
thought," soys she, "it would be mce if the subscribers
to B. AT W. would each send a bos of good things,
weighing fifteen or twenty pounds, to the thred editor.
We would none of us feel it, yet it would do him much
good or make his burdens easier to be borne."
Brethren held meetings in the Chapel each evening
from Sunday to Thursday last week. Meetings open-
ed promptly at six and closed at seven si as not to inter-
fere with work of student-'. The interest, attendance,
and preaching were excellent. Meeting this week also
until Thursday evening. We hope our ministering
brethren in other churches will come and help.
The statement in last week's issue in regard to num-
ber of churches, ministers, and members of the Breth-
ren, is incorrect. Brother Howard Miller says the report
is not yet complete and, that "anything now published as
complete is wholly erroneous, unsatisfactory, and unre-
liable. There is no person living who can do more than
estimate, and it would be the blindest guess-work."
It is cur purpose to give some attention to Bible
prophecy next year. That we are near the end of the
Gospel dispensation seems so evident that none ought to
be ignorant; still an awakening is needed. We arc com-
piling an article on the "Ages," which will be illustrated
by a neat diagram in the paper. Just now we are very
greatly pressed with business so that we can do but little
towards preiiaring the article on the "Ages."
In looking over the Gosjiel Preacher No. 46 under
the head of its "Future Com'se" we notice it fails to in-
clude in the things which it purposes to "maintain and
defend," the principles of Non-confomiity to the world,
and the covering of sisters' heads during prayer and
prophecy as foimd in 1 Cor. 11. We are inclined to re-
gard the omissions a^ an oversight : for we do not wish
to believe that the Preacher has concluded no longer to
defend and advocate the doctrme of Non-eonformity, and
manner of appearing before God. We trust we may be
allowed to say this in all charity without calling down
upon us any kind of a persiflage. / _i. '
754=
TIJ.M BltBTHBEM -^T WOMIL..
For the Brethren it Work .
CHRIST, THE TRUE LIGHT.
BY LIZZIE ir BROWEE.
"But it shall come to pas8 that at evening time it shall
he light."— Zecb. 14: 7.
How wondrous ar3 the works of God,
What various beauties rare.
While each and ev^ry one of us
Of these rich bounties share,
Thfi rich and poor, the great and small
All taste of earthly food.
While kinga and moaarchs one and all
Are freely blessed with good.
A*', evening time it shall be light.
The wii d-i and rain have ceased;
Our eyes behold the pl<net bright
Which is to rule the day.
Tis thus wh. n na'ure's loveliness
Is anxiously espied,
The rainbow p'ainly meets our view,
Gjd's p'omisfs verified.
At evening time it shall be light,
Thus hath the prophet sa'd.
That man may read ani live aright
When rther hopes have fl-d.
When clouds of sorrow compass round
And trouble lingers near.
In this a ray of hope is found
To quiet every fear.
My youthfal friends, and others, too,
Why idle all the daj V
Theie is a field of work for you,
Then enter while you may.
And at the close of life's last day
Your evening time may be light.
At evening time it shall be light.
For those who'va borne the cross,
Who long did strive to walk the path
Which leads to endlesss bliss.
Who oft withstood the tempter's frown.
Mis vanity and strife,
In hope to gain a shining crown,
A lasting victory.
At evening time it shall be light,
May this out comfort bring,
And lisp to us in the eve of life,
0 death where is thy sting?
Why should this earth thus bind us here?
We seek a rest above.
Over the river where shines a light
A glorious Savior's love.
South English, Iowa.
For the BrethreD at Work .
CONCEBNINO THE LAW.
Ft. Seneca, O., Oct. 31, '81,
I. J. EOSENBEKGER.
Dear Brother : —
I tate this liberty of writing to you
for information, pn the Slst verse of
the 3rd ct apter of Komans. "Do we
make void the law through faith? God
forbid! Yea, we establish the law."
How or in what way do we establish
the law?
I have read and learned much from
your letters in the ii. at W. on the law.
Please let me also have your views on
Heb. 4: 10. When did Christ cease
from his works? Susie E. Dukes.
GiLBOA, 0.,Nov. 2nd, '81.
Susie E. Dukes.
Kind Sister: —
Your letter of inquiry, bearing date
Oct. 3rd, was received. In view ol
continued absence, answer has bean de-
layed.
We pause first to inquire what law is
rt-ferred to in the quotation you make.
Paul cannot mean ih^ law of tea corn-
man Iments, anci had no future typical
Mifinifioation, besides being given b}
God himself; they were established
when given. 1 th^^efo^e conclude that
Paul had allusion to the ceremonial law
of M ises, every particular of which
typified something in the Christian dis
pensation.
For instance, that law provided Isra-
el with a lamb for an annual Passover.
That lamb was a type of Christ. That
law recognized Moses as " Israel's law
giver and intercessor, who himself said
that a prophet should be raised up, like
unto him. In these words Moses holds
himself up as a type of Christ. That
law provided for daily sacrifices, which
were types of the daily sacrifice of our
bodies, etc., etc.
Now Christ coming in the world and
meeting all points in that law, answer-
ing the grand things signified by the
law, he by this course of procedure
"establishes the law." Christ says he
did not come "to break the law, but to
fulfill the law;" that is: answer the de
sign of the law; hence you and I being
in Christ, we also in no wise make void
the law, but contrariwise establish that
law, by showing that that law prefigur-
ed facts, hence was true.
Your second text reads, "For he that
has entered. into his rest, he also hath
ceased from his own works, as God did
from his." The person alluded to as
having entered into his rest, is Christ.
Paul then states that he ceased from his
works, meaning his work ot redemp
tion; as God did from his, meaning his
work of creation. Now let us go to
Genesis 2n'), snd see how God cea^
ed. We find that God ended his work
on the seventh day and rested, blessed
jujd ganctifled it.
Christ ended his w-jrk of redemptioa
on the first day of the week, by his res-
urrection. If then, as Paul sayj, he
ceased as God did, he. rested and sancti^
fie 1 that day. When on the cro.'s Christ
exclaimed "It is finished," he meant his
snffering and not the work of redemp-
tion; for as yet we had no resurrection,
but happy to state that the glorious res-
urrection car was attached to the grand
redemption train, the next blessed and
sanctified first day of the week.
Wi*h the above, I remais, yours in
hope of eternal life,
I. J. EcSEXREEGER.
For the Bretureo at 'Work.
OUR BKLOVi;!) HOsIS.
liYTUOS w 3,yo"
'T'O ^^llig'z- ihn life, aod <-h;iract> r of
-^ ih(-. d. ad, is Dot ai -> : y- r'i;br, j't
to let UDgratefu-l si!enc(! cjver up ihe
Christian graces of our beloved depart-
ed is f quallj wrong. it has been sug-
gested that more be said in memory of
oar dear departed sister, Ilosie Lee
Snavely.
Sister Rosie was an orphan child,
having been robbed of the dearest of
mothers when about six years of age.
Three weeks after, she was taken by J.
Y. and Lydia Snavely, as their own
child.
Ilosie, perhaps, yossessed the weak-
nesses and frailties in common with oth-
er children, but she was, in an eminent
degree, a good child. She early imbib-
ed great aflection and r&^pect for her
foster mother and father. She was pos-
sessed of refined sensibilities; nothing
so tortured her as to have a word spok-
en bordering oti vulgarity or obscenity.
She surely was a model child, a noble
specimen of humanity. Yet with all
those traits that distinguished her as a
noble girl, at the age of fourteen years
she found that something must be done
as a further preparation to live in a
world to come; "She came to Christ,"
"she put him on;" for surely such a
mind was in a state to be made free.
The writer well remembers the time
when she was buried in the waters of
the M*ckinaw, the indescribable influ-
ence that surrounded the sacred iaver,
as a prelude to a greater glory. The
writer is yet enco^Lraged when he looks
back to that tiiin.
So far as the church at Hudson
knows, sister R -sie lived a blameless
life to the day of ier death.
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TISE BKETHRIOsr ^^.T ^VTOIiK:.
755
Her sickness was somewhat lingering,
being some five months. Her sufferings
she bore with Christian fortitude, and
met death in the triumph of a better
life. And while we thus speak of the
good deeds of sister Kosie, we must not
forget the last and crowning act Jof her
life. Inasmuch as she had been an or-
phan, she did not forget that there were
still orphans in the world, and who,
but an orphan that had been provided
for as she had been, could better ap-
preciate the fostering care that had been
bes'owed upon her; knowing that she
would soon bid adieu to all earthly
things, remembered the "Brethren Oi-
phan's Home;" (then in construction, to
which she had given one dollar) of her
own will bequeathed fifty dollars in
moijey, besides some household articles
for the Home. Thus f-he has left for
ns all a worthy example in remember-
ing ihe Home while disposing of tem-
poral goods befcre leaving for the other
shore Pfsc*- to her asb^s Sii^ter R ■
■i'^.ih'-'- Aft -'V 81 ■ ' e
yfar«, ren m:f- !.. ,rt.i. . ri: .- ,.
Hudson, 111.
For the Brethren at Work.
COMING UNTO JESUS.
BY QB\ W. GEADY.
'Come unlo me all ye that labor and are
he-v^, laden, and I will give you rest."
rp 1 1 E above is the grandest, th*i most
-'- glorious, and the ndost soul reviv-
ing invitation ever extended to mortal,
depraved man. Man "violated Gid's
law, run contrary to his wii, opposed
his authority in almost every conceiva-
ble way, persecuted his holy prophets,
and even profaned his holy temple.
And more than this, they laid hands
upon his only Son, and slew him. And
yet we hear the tender inviting words
of Jesus, "Come unto me." What cheer-
ing words are theSe ! When the very
Boul feels pressed down, as it were,
with mountain loads of sin; when it
feels that the very jaws of destruction
are yawning for it , how welcome these
words of the Red'eemer! The sinner,
when he is aroused to a sense of his
danger, and sees the enormity of his
sins, sees the awful wrath of God hang-
ing over his head, he quakes on account
of the danger he is exposed to, and
cries in the anguish of his soul, "What
must I do to be saved ?" Then turning
to the sacred Scriptures he reads: "Be-
lieve 00 th^ l^gii jFesp Christ sq§ thou
shalt be saved, and thy house." Search
ing still further he finds, "Repent and
be baptized every one of you in the
name of Jesus Christ for the remission
of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of
the Holy Ghost,"— teaching them to ob
serve all things whatsoever I have com
manded you. Thus seeing his duty,
and feeling his lost and undone condi-
tion, he tiemblingly prostrates himself
at the foot of the cross, and cries unto
God for pardon for having so long in-
sulted him and trampled upon his holy
law. The precious promises of Jesus
present themselves to him, and he
grasps the eternal cord of faith; his
own inward being becomes changed by
the renewing of his whole nature, and
turning from sin and all its attendant
evils and pollutions, submits to the
the will of God, which he acknowl-
edges in the act of baptism; he becomet-
grounded and fixed in the holy relig ion
of J^sus Christ. He is now a ba^e in
Chns' J ~U9 n ^ tf • -J • !■ r rt ;■ •_■
and more n h .. . v
upon the siuctjie miik of ihr woj<j u
becomes strong in the same and ever
abounds in the knowledge of God.
But the question comes up, who is
the sinner? This can oniy be determin-
ed by himself on comparing his own
work with the Gospel. There may be
in the church, those who, though they
profess the name of Jesus, and to have
been purged from their sins, are sinners
in the strictest sense of the word, — yea
in a much more dangerous condition
than those who never made a profession
of religion.
Whilst the different elements of the
church are each contending for their
respective claims, and the Brotherhoad
is agitated from the Noith to the South,
and from the wave-flashed shore of the
stormy Atlantic to the golden shore of
the Pacific, about big ( ?) things we are
apt to neglect some of the weightier
matters of the law. Perhaps some get
the idea that to be baptized is sufficient
to appease the wrath of God, and sub-
mit to that ordinance, and call them-
selves children of God without the pre
requisites, faith and baptism having
been observed. When this is the case,
the person has not "come unto him."
For Jesus has said, "No man cometh
unto the Father except by me." This
is not coming by Christ, for it is contra-
ry to his conditions of pardon and are
c^afjged Mritfe climbing ii|) gome other
way and are denounced as thieves and
robbeis. It is necessary, therefore, that
we come unto him aright. Whilst we
cannot come to him without complying
with all the requirements, it is equal-
ly true that we cannot be his disciples
without complying with all his holy
mandates. Then come, dear brethren,
let us draw nearer together, and all be
"Brethren at work." And though we
sometimes wauder from the bleeding
side of Jesus, let us return, let us come
unto him. The apostle says: "We
know that we know him, because we
love the Brethren." Dear brother, does
this happy bond unite usi Are we one
in spirit and doccrine ? Or do we rail
at and berate one another? The world
divides itself into parties and contends
against each other. But shall we? "Let
us be careful lest we fall after the same
('xample of unbelief." "A house divid-
ed against itself cannot stand. "Let us
therefore work together for unity."
Mt. Fi-pedom, W. Va.
BTIWQ
BY JAS. K. QI8H.
A S some find fault with the Annual
■'^ Meeting and its work, we are led
to inquire, wko is the Annual Meeting?
The true answer to this question is,
every brother and every sister that goes
there is part. Together, they form one
big church meeting or Annual Meeting.
And each member has always had the
right to be heard in this church meet-
ing as well as at home in our smaller
church meetings, according to time and
circumstances. Most of this fault-find-
ing comes from two classes; one of these
classes never goes to Annual Meeting to
help do what is done. It is enough for
them to stay at home and find fault
with what others do. We find the same
at our home church meetings, coming
about from the same class. This is
about as inconsistent as it could be.
Suppose three brothers cultivate a
field of corn in co-partnership, and
while two might be working with all
their power to keep down the weeds one
would sit on the fence grumbling and
scolding because he would see a weed
now and then in the corn, and finally
get so enra2;ei that he would declare
he could not stand that; he would leave
the field; have nothing to do with it be-
cause there were a few weeds in it, and
get gQ scared that he would ruc ^B^
75'>
THE BRETHEEN ^T 'WGMM^
jamp into a patch of cockle burs, lay
down and wait until gathering time
then want his full share, saying, "Oar
corn ain't so weedy after all. Pretty
good corn, ain't it?" How much stould
such a brother have? You say, "Had
he not far better have put his shoulder
to the wheel, helped do what he could,
and the field would most surely have
bren that much cleaner, the crop that
much better; then he would be entitled
to his part."
The otter class is made up of some
that go. Generally take up much more
than their part of the time; read\
to defend about all that comes up that
is wrong, ajd ready to oppose most all
that would be right and good. Thic
class finds much fault with all decisions
made to prevent the wayward from run-
ning the church world ward. They
want a "Thus saith the Lord" for all
but their own way; they don't ?eevo
so particular about that. But if they
are not allowed to cultivate the weeds
and pull up the corn they wilf not stay
If they do, their main delight seems to
be to sow discord, make division, and
draw disciples afier them because of
advantage, if they can draw away
enough to get their bread and butter
without any sweating. That, I think,
will satisfy them without any "Thus
saith the Lord."
Now, while it has been the aim of the
Annual Meeting to obtain the unani-
mous consent of all present to each de
cision, how could we in reason expect
all decisions to be right, in the midst of
these conflicting parties, and the great
amount of business that must be hurri-
ed over in two or three days? More
business than the Congress of the Unit-
ed States in that many months. Again,
the Annual Meeting has never claimed
infallibility, consequently no decision
must of necessity stand more than one
year. Any member has a right to
bring up at home any query that is not
satisfactory, follow it to District Meet-
ing, and from there to Annual Meeting,
and show where it is wrong and how it
may be bettered. The Annual Meeting
has ever stood ready to follow the great
est light and take the best council wiaen
convinced. Hence we see in the gener-
al Minutes the changes oh queries and
efforts to please all as far as possible.
Yet with all this, some have become
dissatisfied, determined as a minority to
either rule or ruin. And if they go off
and form themselves into a bodj^, will
they be willing that a minority of that
body shall rule ? If not, if like begets
like, how soon will or may some spring
up and split off from them again. Se
cession once established as a precedent
and principle ■where and when will it
cease?
And while we deeply regret the sad
mistake that some are making, and with
sorrow and pity must remember the
false statements and denials of facts, as
time has proved, made at the Lanark
meeting, we hardly tbiak that the
Brotherhood is much injured by their
dep?rture; yet we feel to sjmpaihiz-
with the innocent that have been de
ceived. And 1 don't believe that these
thirgs will aaj more destroy the gener
al Brotheihocd than the shell bark on
the solid hickory tree v/ill destroy the
tree when it sloughs off.
In the dayw of the Savior, many went
back and walked no more with him.
And in the days of the apostles some
went out from them that they might be
made manifest. So it is yet, and always
will be. And while these things cannot
be helped, we are glad to notice thnt at
our Annual Meeting the main body of
our Brotherhood stands firmly together.
So stand fast in the Lord, dearly belov-
ed.
Roanoke, 111.
For tlic BreUiren at Work.
THE SEEVICE OF GOD.
BY I. H. MILLER.
AUR God is distinguished from other
^ gods, in that he is a living God,
while they have no life themselves, and
are thus incapable to impart life to any
thing.
Among the many attributes of which
he is in possession, besides being a liv-
ing God, he is considered as having in-
dividual members, "For the eyes of the
Lord are over the lighteous, and his
ears are open unto their prayers: but
the face, of the Lord is against them
that do evil." Talk to an idol, and it
remains the same and is unmoved ; its
compassion is unawakened; its ears are
deaf to the praise ascribed to it, and
no answer is ever given to the supphca
tions invoked of it; its eyes are blind to
the a-jtions of its worshippers, and it
remains totally ignorant of all that is
ascribed to it. ■ Hence piaise and invo
cation are futile. God not only lives
himself, but all life emanates from
him. In him we live, move, and have
our continual being. He gives us the
lite to which we are all clinging, and
demands of us our service — demands
that we should devote our all to him.
In a secular matter, a man who be-
comes insolveat is looked upon with a
degree of dishonor; so in a spiritual, it
shouJi be attached to tho-e who fail to
serve the living God; those who refuse
to heed the high calling of devoting
their efforts and Jiv? s to his cause. For
we are all debtors to him.
Why does he demand our service? It
is not for his enjoyment, but for our
iswn; our happiness, not his; for our
happiness in the future and our real
bappine.ss in this world depend upon
our service to him. And the more we
serve him the more we serve ourselves;
aa in serving him we meet with his di-
vine approbation, and, having this, we
are blest in this world and will be sreat-
Jy so in the future Oh, the peace of
CDnscienee we have when we know that
we have done that which was our duty
to do, and the bright hope th*t is set
before us in the revealed promises of
Elis will. The sanguine expectations
and longings of those who have served
him can only be fully realized in the
grreat and mystical beyond. The bright
promises given us should prompt all to
to do him homage that we may realize
and enjoy those blessings "with joy un-
speakable and full of glory."
He who devotes all his life to the
gratification of self, will lose it; but he
who consecrates himself to the service
of God, will secure life beyond as his
joyful recompense. Crucify the carnal
man and extol the Crucified by a holy
life, do our utmost to improve the tal-
ent and time afforded us, is our every
du'y, in order to receive for us an en-
trance through the ineffable portals.
The moment when we can teel we
have the approbation of God will repay
us for all we do in this world. How
the hope of entering the divine portals
buoys us when otherwise we would be
despondent in view of the future; but
the realization of the joys in reserve for
the faithful tongue is too feeble to ex
press.
We cannot serve God with an impure
conscience. The heart must be purged
from all that is sinful; all that is con
trary to the principles of Christ must
be entirely banished; all must be made
anew; new desires, new thoughts, new
THE BRETHREN ^T "WORK.
7 57
words, new deeds, and a new being, in
in order to serve him acceptably. The
things we would once do we should
now gpurn even to think of.
I am a jealous God. Yon are loving
another husband than the one I would
have you to efpouse. Therefore I am
jealous. I would have you to love Me
and devote all your service to Me. 1
am the Groom to whom you should give
your regards, aud nut thosd dumb idols
which man has reared, for 1 am God
, and besides me there is none other; I
am he who only can answer your pray-
■ ers; from one emanates all you cow en
j 'y, and your most sanguine expects
tions can only be rwalized through me.
For this reason devote yourself to me.
and the interests of my cause; live de
voteclly, quietly, and godly in this pres
ent evil world, and you may at last
safely enter the in^ if able porti.ls.
The mercies of the L rd.
Which he doth freely give,
Will j ly, and peace, and life i ff .rd
To all who will belifve.
Then come and let us do
Oar duty to the Lord,
And thus unf.o our God ba true
By trusting in his woid.
Assured that those who win
Those mansions there seaure,
Must strive, if they would enter ic,
With Christ, the jast asd pure.
Our easy burdens now
With cheerfal hf^arts wa'il baar,
Until we with the angels bovf.
And Christ's d jar presence share.
Then, in that home above.
All freed from toil tnj piin,
With Christ our Head, the Prince of Love,
We ehall forever reign.
Mt. Morris, III.
Tor the Brethren at Work.
WHY DO WE THUS?
is patent to the world. Progress indeed !
In all candor, I ask, in what shall we
progress? "Let us go onto perfection,"
was given not that we should improve
upon God's system of grace, but that
we should strive to attain "unto the
measure of the stature of th ! fallness of
Christ.' Where do we conceive pro-
gresf^ioD to stop? Is it not in perfect
love toward God and man? Hnw do
our fathers stand in this fight? May
we not point to their lives a^ synonyms
of victory through Christ? They were
on the alert; they bravely met the ece
my at every turn; they gave no room
'or babbler?; they said down with the
throne of caTnali'y — a'><.d they put it
down; and they said, 'the life we now
live, we Jive by" faith in the Son of
God" — and they lived it.
Bat that paper. Some say, "read all
and accept the good" (Can you digest
poison and be uniujured? Can you
touch pitch and not be defiled ?) Trust
not your sifting powers. Think of the
young and unsuspecting. "Bat," says
another, "where the spirit of the Lcrd
is, there is liberty." ■ Liberty in what?
To say and publish anything you wish?
Verily not. I make no argument. Let
us hear Paul. Paul, can a man hiss his
venom throughout the church without
restraint? "For there are many unruly
and vain talkers and deceivers, special-
ly the}' of the circumcision: whose
mouths must be stopped." Titus 1: 10,
11. "Who shall stop them? The wise
shall understand.
Graham, i\Io.
For tlie Brelliren at Worll.
IN ME MORI AM.
BY GEO. A. SHAMBERGEE.
THERE is surely an abortive anxie-
ty, on the part of many, to know
why the Berlin committee acted as it
did. Undoubtedly, the committee is
right in not reporting to any body ex-
cept the body that ga,ve it its power.
There was confidence reposed in the
committee before it went to Berlin, and
confidence should not be abated with-
out a cause; there is no cause yet, for
it has not reported.
No. 41 of the Progressive Christian
was handed me? (Who will patronize
such a sheet?) It canies my mind back
to Eden: God's people were urged to
progress there. They did. The result
BT WILLIAM M. LYON.
rjlHESE lines are inscribed in memory
-■- of our worthy brother, John L
Ebert, who passed from this earth to
his eternal home Oct. 25th, 1881, aged
48 years. Disease, typho malarial.
The bereft family consists of the
mother and six sons, the only daughter,
Ida Gertrude, the eldest child, having
died of the same disease September
23rd, 1S81, only one month and two
days before the death of her father.
Thus the messenger of death hath
entered the one happy family, and hath
severed the myftictie, and hath snatch-
ed from the family circle a kind father
and loving daughter, leaving the dear
wife and mother and brothers in sor
row, sickness and affliction. In this sad
visitation of death, the bereft wife and
mother hath lost a kind husband and
obedient daughter, the brothers a fond
and tender father and an afltectionate
sister.
Brother Ebert had been an ardent la-
borer in the Master's vineyard for sev-
eral years, havicg been, elected to the
effice of deacon shortly after his admis-
sion into the ehurch, and having labor-
ed zealously and effectually for a short
time in this positien, he was ther chos-
en to the ministry, in which calling he
served faithfully till his Divine Master
called his spirit home.
Bff,jre his death, according to the
Surip'ural Idj unction,— James 5: 14 —
he was anointed with oil in the name of
the L ird. Thus in the midst of life we
are in death. "To-day we bloom, to-
morrow we die." But since we know
that our heavenly Father "doeth all
things well," and "His ways are past
Snding out," let us bow submissively to
his divine will, and when dear ones are
taken from our midst, though it is hard
to give them up, let us remember that
the "Lord giveth. and the Lord taketh
away," and trust him as a "Friend that
sticketh closer than a brother." May
the Lord sanctify this dispensation to
the sfflicted and bereft family.
Gone to their spirit's home.
The father and daughter dear.
Their bodies mouldering in the tomb,
Their souls with Qod appear.
Gone to that resting-place.
Beneath the lifeless clods;
The grave hath won the race,
The victory is God's.
Gone from the dear ones here.
Done with earth's sorrows and tears,
Neyer again will we hear
Oar voices mingle with theirs; [call
Bat when we trust that when Qod shall
Our spirits from earth away,
That we'll live tcgath«r all-
in peace through endless day.
Williamapott, \V. Va.
We are near the end of this dispen-
sation . . . The coming of the Lord in
the clouds to take His church to be with
Himself is the Christian's hope. O to
to be ready! In the Master's name I
tell you to be ready. I charge you to
prepare for His coming.
In life, we always believe that we are
seeking repose, while, in reality, all
that we ever seek is agitation.
768
THE BKETHREN A.T 'W^ORK-
From Zloo't W^tc'iman.
Notes of Foreign Travel.
W"-"
BY A LADY.
LETTFB XI.
M
1
and their i-aor-il'itai lobcn, wbivu « -
Btad-Jed with gems; altar furiiilure ot rare aua
exquisite manufaotare, missals, studded witt
precious stonf 8, rich embroideries, rare altar
pieces, which are k.' pt locked up except whei-
exhibited to the wonder-seeking tourist, flun
dreds of poor, hungry- looking men, women and
children were kneeling in difft-rent chai^els, or
walking about, some of whom ask for a f>-w
centimes to get some bread, making a motion
as if hungry, which we have no doubt they
feel, judging from their looks. We next visit
the refectory of the Church of Santa Marie
delle Grazie, to see Leonarda da Vinci's Ccle
brated painting of the Last Supper, the picture
that we are all familiar with from childhood,
having seen it in Bibles, story books and en-
gravings. It is the picture always referred to
when the representation is spoken of. We
found it a half defaced freEco which has had
a door cat through the lower portion of it, the
refectory, having been used as a cavalry stable
Although this is the great original from which
80 many copies have been teken, yet I never
fancied the picture, or rather the design, in any
ol tho copies I had teen;' but here there are
numbers of various sizes, which in finish were
far superior to the original. It was one of dn
Vinci's first works, on which he spent sixteen
years. In the picture gallery, there is a paint
iag of the Last Supper which pleases me bet-
ter than da Vinci's. In it the Savior is thr
central figure, while the disciples, instead ot
being seated at the same side, are seated arourd
the table or reclining w^th their full faces to-
ward J ou, or their profiles. The picture wa?
painted by Ruben!>, and although not consider
ed as one of his master pieces, is nevertheless
a picture of more than ordinary merit. Id
this gallery is a painting by Raphael, which it
considered one ot the gema of the collection
It is the Betrothal of Joseph and Mary, the
coloring of which is almost transparent or
luminous, and as fresh as thougb just finished.
There are many others which, had I time to
describe, might be of some interest to those who
cannot see them. We wished to visit the P<>1-
Bce, but the new king end qaeea had madr
their entry into the city a few days before cur
arrival, and the palace was elosed to the public.
We saw them, however, taking a drive, each in
their own carriage. The queen was dressed
very plainly, as were the ladits cccompanying
her. The king was dressed in a military suit
and rode with his head uncovered. The out-
riders of his carriage, and also of the queen's
were dressed in red. They have a palace in
city, and are to spend the summer in the dif-
ferent cities. Their next visit will be made at
Venice, and they arrive the next day after our
arrival. There is a fine zoological garden, con-
taining among other things one of the largest
came]e3pards in the world. Large magnolia
trees line the walks, with here and there a tall
cypress pointing heayenward. The barracks are
fine and extensive, the largest being nine hun-
dred feet long and t even hundred wide. In front
and on the sides are elegant walks, lined with
trees. In the rear is an arch of marble richly
adorned with statues. Here the Simplon road
cnmniencf's, which p >B^fia through one of the
fi'i jT -,,r. - , i-f . ^ p-: T' i« riv-^d, '> I -■■
iij , d ■ N
-'I , to t p *t-ir- ■:;! ui» tr' Ojj>; :i.i-i ^ -
to Italy. In front of the atch, facing the ciiV)
is a bronze statue of Peace, in a car drawn b}
four horses. The manufacture of silk is carri"^ d
oa extensively, also lace, velvets, carpets and
gloves, and various other goods. Vtcal music,
or voice training, is made a speciality. We
met a gentleman from Boston who had b^en
here ten months with his daughter for the
purposeef giving her the advantage cffsred in
vocal trainirg. I made some inquiries in re-
gard to the cost of living, which he said was
higher than in America. He pays for wood at
the rate of 640 a cord, flour |8 percwt. Erery-
thing but rice was sold by the pound, that by
measure. All kinds of dress goods were much
cheaper than in America. This gentleman and
his daughter gaye us much valuable informa-
tion in regard to the Italian cities, and how
we should see them, and the most favorable
time for seeing certain places which we desire
to visit.
We now leave for Venice, Queen of the
Adriatic.
For the Brechren at Worfe.
PRAYER.
BY BELLE BUTLBR.
"Pray without ceasin? " — 1 Thess. 5: 17.
HOW impressive is the word prayer? how
deep, inspiring something holy — a
glimpse of pure light — a glorious future
wheietVesuEshine of love sends its beams
of baauty, cheering us tl rough dark
trials. When the heart is weary with world's
toil, the word "prayer" brings its comforting
spirit to lead us penitently to this noble life,
which to gain, is better than great riches.
In many instances we are commanded to
"pray without ceasing;" and this should be
our life motto.
The mother bends in supplication over her
only son, whose habits are of an impure nature
— who loves the poisonous taste of liquor; but
sh a grows not weary. When her (iforts seem
of no avail, we would whisper, "be of good
cWr, prayer is not frrgitten."
The little beggar child, kneels in its tattered
dress and lisps the name, "Father;" and Gcd
will hear; for he has said, "Suffer them to come
unto me."— Malt, 19: 14.
The widow looks upon her fatherless chil-
dren and sends a message heavenward, "give ns
this day our daily bread."
The Christian farmer views his field of
waving grain, noting the many golden sheaves
to be garnered at the coming harvest; and
breathes a prayer to heaven, "I thank thee.
Father, for thy goDdness to me."
The mother, the little barefoot-child, the
widow and Christian, — the rich and poor, alike
in time of need, go to the fount of goodness for
help when earthly aid proyes unavailing.
The many messages will reach the gruat
throne and the FatLer will answer all in his
own time. So we should live in d^ily antici-
pation of a pure and holy life before us, remem-
bering to "pray without ceasing."
POTSODS, E&D.
For the Brethren at ■' ork.
R i N G
BV 3AB\H BUliGHLY
HOW lam^-ntahle is it to look saround as
anol see so mntiy that ar« not concerned
about their soul's sal ration. Sjme are taken
away by death. But a few days ago a young
man in this vicinity, had to give up to death
uapreparpd; he was an orphan boy and had no
relatives here, which setmed sad indeed. But
there is one that ts a friend, if we only would
accept him as such, who is ever ready to listen
to our wants; but alas, they will not hearken!
Though all the pieces of adnionition were
written that could be prin:ed, and ministers
were to wear out their lungs preaching, and
death rob them of ha'f their number, it would
not change all. And now, fricEdly sinner, are
you going to let it be you? Fur the sake of
your own happinets, give your hearts to the
Lord; he is the trq«6t friend that, you ever had.
There is sweet (fomfort in his love, he will
be with us throiTgh the dark valley of death,
and land us rn the shores of eternal happiness.
Salvation is free; it does no^ take money to
purcha=ie it, we all can have a share. It is the
best offer ever made to mankind; although bo
few accept of it.
If yon were to hear there was a place where
everything was plenty, an 1 no one had to work,
nor ever get sick, and everything happiness,
would you not all try to g) there? V>ry few
I think would ttay and toil ai d labor when it
was offered so freely.
Ojr life is short at best, fid why not be
more concerned about our soul that is to live
forever, either happy or tormented? Which w.U
you choose? I hope all may coi sider well the
ma'ter; it is tf va^t imi ortance. And we,
who have taken the joke of Christ npon us,
let us be more faithful, hold fast to that old
ship of Zion, and nrets forward to the mark for
the prizj of the high calling of God in Christ
Jesus.
■ '♦ ■
The flaming sword ever the gate of E'en,
the parted heavens through which angels step-
ped upon the ladder ot Jacob, the burning bush
before which Mnses took iff his sandals, the
pillar of fire by which night-enveloped Israel
were guided through the wildernes?, the She-
ch nah of the tabernacle, the brightness about
the fire infolding itself, ol Ez^kiel'a vision, the
transfiguration, the tongues of fire on the day
of Pentecost, Stephen'h vision and the glory of
the Ne<v Jerusalem, these all express the fact,
that Christ is to the believing soul its light.
The worst mode of outweathering a cold,
dull time is to sit down aad wait for it to pass
away. The law of the fckies is that a better,
purer air shall drive away the cIouJs, and let
down the sunehinp.
Half the misery of human life consists in
oar making; wrong estimates.
THE BRETHREISr ^T TVORK.
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MARY C NOUMAK, LE SUEUR, MISTK., - rDIIBESS
OBJECTIONS.
WE have learned that there are some who
fsel \hs weight of oarargumetit-^obj^ci
to lis taikio? au!^ «Ti";ng so manli upon thc-
su'-j^'-t of Chri-tiau religi"D. Tbcse person,
aro t,-. I ,j l•^ ,,-,]ir.^yi Uiiii! 'h^ Ciiudsof others
t: t ' ] i- ' '■ vw fbi' faith and prao ic»
. ' ' . : . i,'- i- I'l' wU^UifT rb-'
i.t (;ur o"ji:t. Vv
; i-.'H ojilj. wish to lie -
; i!:;? to Ci.ri-! ; for is
' ^ o; J sv.M want; — ivi nil)
: ^ f,M'.'e to iJc-asi, God f
~ u- •-■ (ii !.= ;. ^-.ii, p: .tlice i< in E(CordaiC« toM^
Ood'a Word aati ciiiidi'mns join- teaching and
■praclic'', do nci", l\^r Ciirist'a sa';p, o j^ct to ii:
bat just C'Ci-! over aud pr letico she teaeh ng^
of Cbriit and the apostle?; then yoa will nut-
feel condemn! d.
No doubt tbesfi persons would not olj ct to
ns if VTB v?v'a!d cease negative teEcSiir.g, or
ahovting both sides- It would not pipch quite
S5 hard should we go along in a q'jiet way and
say notfainp; sbDUC errors in theology and prac-
tice; which are so Hsanifest in the religious
world. But this we cannot do; for it is our
right and draty to condemn error and hold up
the truth of the G^ispel, regardless of who it
hits. We have put on the harnefs and are
woikingin t'"e vinoyurd of the Lord, and there
)s none who dare molest or make us afraid.
We fxptct to live and die in the service of the
L^rd. 0, Lord m^.y it be said to us in the resur
rection morn, "G me up higher!" ii. c. ir.
SBlectcil.
CUT OF THE MOUTH OF BABES.
Uj ITTLE Annie Wi'der has joined church,"
1j said Mrs. Fielding to her friend Mrs.
Brewster.
"Joiued the ohnrcb ! Well, I must pay I don't
believe in filHcg the church with children, and
Bush material too. I don't belisve Annie Wild-
er kuo>vs bow to read."'
"And hsr jnother is mch a low-lived terma-
gant," add-'d the first speaker.
"Yes, end that isn't the wor.-tof it, she takes
a drop too mccb, lam told."
"Say 3 great many drops, ar d you wi 1 get
rearer tht! truth," was the reply.
This bit oi di.i!oga! took place in Mrs. Field-
ing's pretty summer parlor, in a certain sub-
urb.
it happpnid that not Icng thereafter Annie
Wil;er came to Mrs. PieldiLg and asked for
work. S'ae was set to washing dishes and
cleaning vegetables, and a most efiBcieDt little
handmaiden she proved. Shewasasgaj" as a
bird, wavbliog fnatches i^f hymn and song, as
she hurrivd from one task to another.
One d'ly Mrs. Fi-'ldiog said: —
"innte, 1 w^iidtr yru Brenot more serious
since you jointd thi; cVurih. Tt is a great rn-
sponsibility to be a church n.ember, arid re-
Igion is BBetiCus.lhiag."
At}nie paused in her work, looked at the
ladv with her sweet, truthful eyes, End said: —
"I don't know what you mean, ma'am."
"I fearjd as much," said Mrs. Fielding.
"Child, do you know what it means to join the
church ?''
"It means being on Jesus' side," said Annie,
her face radiaTt; "and 0, I love him so that I
Cii't help singing! '
"But."' sdid Mrs. Falling, "don't you have
any fear-, an? struggles?"
"Why should I, ma'.m?" asked the child,
her clear eyes npening wide.
The \'a!iy eai ) no more, but sho k her head
ominously as she walked a > ay.
The hot we^Jther came on; family trials werf
• erou-; nobody had an Bp^ietite; the children
er s^; papa was critical. ')iiH morning Mrs.
Fielding felt particularly oat of conditio
The sun, but a little way on his jiurney, shone
with rooc-diy intensity. N.it a leaf stirred
The breakfast was tasteless. The fi.es were
aggravating I don't knov/ how it happened,
but it only takes a little spark to male an ex-
plosion when the train is laid. Some unguard-
ed word was spoken, a temper blazed; a child
wa« slapped aiid sent away from the table; the
husband remonstrated; sharp words followed;
there was recrimination, tears, a downright
quarrel.
"Oh, the trouble of living!" groaned Mrs.
Fielding, when husband and children were
out of the house, and she was left alone. "I
cannot bear it, I cannot bear it!' and she gave
herself up to hysterical sobbing.
By-and-by, when the storm was a little clear-
ed away, came Annie, her face serene, her eyes
soft and untroubled.
"Pleas 3 excuse me, ma'am, for being late,"
said she, "but mother was bad this morning,
and wouldn't let me come."
"What is the matter with her?"
The child blushed.
"She has been drinking, I suppose," said Mrs.
Fielding.
Annie raised her arm at that minnte, and
there on the soft, fair flesh was the livid mark
of a blow.
"What is that?"
"Please don't ask me, ma'am; it is nothing."
"Your mother has been beating you — and
what a face! You look as if you hada't a
trouble in the world. How can you bear such
things?"
"I keep saying 'em over, ma'am."
"Saying what over?"
"The charity verses. I said 'em so fast 1
didn't hear mother very plain."
"What do you mean?"
" 'Love suffereth long and is kind'— isn't it
beautiful, ma'am?' and the child's lace glowed.
'And then when I started to coma here," she
continued, "I couldn't hrlp feeling bad and
lonesome, and I thought of another verse; 'Lo,
I em with you alway, even unto the enl of the
world.' Always, ma'am, think of that! It
means Jesus, ma'am, and Oh, I love him so.''
Mrs. Fielding went to her own room, dumb
before the wisdom of an ignorant child. Pres
ently Annie's voice came floating out on the
-tifling air She was sineins, '"His loving kind-
rie-3, Oi how great." — Christian Union.
PRAISE YOUR WIFE.
PRAISE your wife, man; for pitv's sale,
praise your wifi when she deserves it! It
won't irjare her any, though it may frighten
her some from its strangeness. If you wish (o
make end keep her happy give her a loving
work occasirnally. If she takes pains to make
you something pretty, don't take it with only:
'Yes, it is v- ry pretty. Woh'1 you hand me
my paper?"
It will take yoa only a moment's time to kiss
her and tell her she is the best wile m ti'wn.
You will find it to be a paying investment —
one wnich wiil yield yon a large return in in-
creased care and willing labor for your cok-
f>rt. Loving praise will lighten labor wonder-
fully, and should be freely bestowed.
I called on a friend one day and found her
n!> to her eyes in work. "Oh, dear"' she said,
"this is one of my bad days; everything goes
wrong, and I haven t got a thing done!"
"Let me help you," I said.
"N ), no," she replied, gently pushing me in-
to the sitliog room, "I'm going to leave every*
thing and rest a while; but I must just wipe
up this slop first," pointing to an ugly spot
which disfigured the pretty oil-cloth.
Just as she stooped to do it her husband came
in; he didn't see me, but went straight to hia
wife. One quick lift, and he placed her on her
feet, and taking the cloth from her hand, wiped
up the spot himself.
"There, busy- bee," he said, "you have done
enough for to-day. You tired yourself all out
getting my favorite dinner. Now I think I'd
leave the rest till to-morrow."
I spoke to him then, and hs sat with me a
few minutes before going dowu town. Short-
ly after, my friend came in, looking very much
amused.
"I guess I was in the dumps," she said laugh-
ing, "for I've finished; and everj thing has gone
swimmingly since E came in." (N )
PERSONAL CRITICISMS.
THE tongue, girls, is an unruly member, and
' has to be held in tight rein, lest it get the
better of us. Djn't get in the habit of gossip-
ing about each other; frown diwn from the
beginning all attempsatpersonaldiscussionand
criticism. Indulgence in gossip le^d* in most
cases to mischief. Th'^re is no happy medium;
the line cannot be drawn safely at any point.
There are many suV jacts to talk about quite as
interesting, if not more so, a^ people. Besides
being wrong, it is a cowardly thing to speak
ill of a person who is not present to offer a de-
fense. If we must discuss each other, let it be
only in praise. We scarcely realize what a
fearful magnitude this evil has attained. Peo-
ple unconsciously drift into it, only waking up
to the fact that they have been slandering their
neighbor by having some word they have drop-
ped, in an unguarded moment, brought to
their donr, the beginning of viie slander.
In your judgment of each other, be careful to
fiud out the motives which prompt an action-
Do not condemn without being sure there is
ground for condemnation. (N)
Amoho the base, mtrit begets envy.
A PEW books well choien ara of more value
than a large library.
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THE BUETHUBISr ^T "W OJiiK.
Brethren at Work.
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DECEMBER 13, 1S81.
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UNITY.
THUS far in every good work undertaken
in Northern Illinois, there has been a re-
markable nnity or oneness. It is doubtfal
whether it be possible to find its parallel any-
where, and we do not believe it possible for
two thousand members to live more harmoni-
ously than those have thus far in Northern
Illioois. True there have been differences;
but those differences have been sk slowed up
in love, and thus unity has been maintained.
Every measure brought forward designed to
promote the Lord's cause among us has been
duly considered by the District. When thf
cjU came from Denmark for ministerial aid,
delegates were chosen by the churches and
sent to the District Meeting at Cherry Grove
to consider the propriety of sending help to
the seekers after truth in Dicmark. God
blessed your tff-trts brethiPn! In your home
■mission work, the District inaugurated it, sup-
ported it, managed it, and it hSs beeu blessed
of the Lord. In all those meetiogs you had a
vo.ce. Tou said what should be done, how it
should bt done, and freely gave of your money
to carry on the work. Can you now go back
on that noble record? Do you regret what
you have done in Central Illinois, in Wiscon-
sin and in Denmark? No, we do not believe
there is one who regrets that the work of the
Lord was thus carried on by the District. God
blessed the work, and it stands as an honor to
Gdc), and those who were his instruments.
By the District taking these things in hand,
remarkable unity has been maintained. No
church has demurred. No church rtfused t(i
work with the District. All thus far have
been in harmony with each other; and we do
not believe there is a church iu Northern lU
that is tired of serving God as in days past
There may be individuals who want some new
way — some plaa prepared elsewhere by men
who csre bui little for union and p?ace — but
as a District the unity will be maintained,
though attempts be made to create division.
The members as a rule are lively. They are
not only lively, but lovely and cheerful. Wt-
have met many churches — have been in msny
parts of the Brotherhood, a"d obseivtd a great
deal, and we turn to Northern Illinois wiih
gratefulness to God for the great unity that
has thus far prevailed. We must praise you
brethren and sisters for your great devotion to
principles. We hope that this same spirit ol
oneness — ihis desire to labor together, may
continue till Jssus com^s. We deplcre division.
It is an evidence of a loss of love. It betokens
a turning to worldly ism. Divisions are far
more worldly than anything else; for the devil
is the author of division among members.
Some of you, my dear brethren and sisters,
have received a little nameless sheet calling
a meeting at West Branch at which the ' Old
German Baptists," as th,e new sect started Aug.
24, 1881 in Ohio, call themselves— will define
— not (he Gospel, — bnt a certain "R-so
lution" written by men. And what do they
ask you to do? They come asking you to
give up your missionary work. They ask yon
to stop teaching your children the Gospel in
the meeting-house in t\e form of classes.
They ask you to take the supper cff the table
daring feet washing— a thug in which all
agree, and which all etjoy becaufe Gcspel.
They ask you to tear down colleges which you
never started noi now own. They a.vk jou to
pat away single-mole of feet-wa'^hing, — you
practice the other way. In short, they come
seeking to break the unity which has so long
existed. We do not believe that you will give
heed to such work. Your pist li e — your zeal,
your knowledge — all declare, you will not turn
from the Gospel of Christ for something made
and formed by men. Nor do we believe that
ths church at West Branch will open the
meeting-house to any number of expelled
e'.uers from Ohio or elsewhere to sow discoid
The members of the West Branch church are
prospering. Many have been added during
the year, and as a people they have no desire
to turn away from the Brethren. If they
would be at peace with God and love the
church of the Brethren, they will pass by in
silence any attempt to stir them up to division.
The Italian proverb, "Hear, see, and s»y
nothing if you would live at pea^e," is worth
remembering.
Why a nameless sheet should be sent out, if
the reformation is of God, is a mystery. It .s
not of God God manifests himself — hides
nothing v;hich he dops. That which is evil is
born in darkness Northern [ilinois wants no
division. It needs no in^traotioa trom thoss
who go out from us atil try to entice members
from their first love. It loves the Brotberhood,
and cannot givs up that lo¥e for somHhicg of
so recent birth. We need not this "new thing"
— this spirit of sedition among us. We desire
to preserve unity — the peace which has so long;
preyailfd aTiong the churches. God will not
permit the "uaity of thi Spirit" to he s Vired.
We love the churohes in Northern Illinois,
hence ihis timely warning. • Accept it as
coming from a loving heart for your unbound-
ed love, your zial and constant endeavor to
maintain good works for ascessjryuses. — Titus
3:14. There are very few, if any, in N. 111.
who want division' makers to come here. We
need no such scenes as have been witnessed in
Southern Ohio. Let us be prayerful and seek
the Lord often for help.
WANTED.
'PHE labors of the office being too much for
1- one perion, I have concluded to take in a
partner. A man of business qualities — a eare-
fil, prudent worker desind with $3,000, or
$5,000. To attend to the p irchasifg of stock,
the keeping up of repa'rs, the overseeing of
the general work in the efSee, and edit the
paper IS too mueh for one man. Correi^pin-
deuce solicited. References, D. L Miller and
S. Z Sharp, Mt. M 'rrii", I"!. m M- b.
LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
Love worketh no ill to his ne'giibor. — Rom. 13: 10.
OMiGHTYlov.-! It softens the heart and
l.fts up the fallen! It delights in others
as ia itself. Love loves meekness as well as
itself. Love seeks the good of soberness, jus-
tice, humility, and every other virtue as well
as its own. Love is of God, for "God is love."
No wonder he shows z(s his love. G.' d being
loye, could not manifest himself without mani-
festing Zo^e; for ali his attributes hhich enter
into the work of saving us have been mani-
fested.
We perceive God's love in his giving us his
Son— J no. 3: 16 God's love is perfectedin ua
when we Iceev his word. — John 2: 5. God's
love is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy
Spirit. — Rom. 5: 6. AU this on condition
that we love one another. We cannot love
God and yet hate one another. — 1 John 3: 13,
1. Love is an evidence of discif.leship. By
this shall all men know that ye are my dis-
ciples, if ye have love one for another. — John
13: 35. Love for one another includes all
the pnnoiples which enter into relationship
and fiiendship. For instance it would be use-
less to maintain that we fore one anothar, and
at the same time tirow tway ite princip'es
of forbearancf, kindness, gentleness and good-
ness.
2. Love is a medium through T?hich we are
to serYfi one aaoth?.r. Brethren, by love
serye ou9 anoiher. — Gal. 5:13. 0 how pleas
ant is service when love moves us in it! Bui
if we have bitter envying;, and strife and j-^al
onsies, and evil speaking?, then there is so
love.
3 Christians are to provoke one axsother to
lov!?. — Heb. 10: 2i. If we were all itdastrious-
ly engagfd in provoking (stirring up) one an-
other to love and good works, thitk je there
would be any bitferness — any wrangling?
Supp S9 we all meet on the imperishable plat-
form of lov?, and forget the things that are
behind. We are certain nothing bat love will
commend us to God, and admit us into thp
glorious rest.
4. Christians must be kindly affecticned
with brotherly love.— Rom. 12: 10. Who
does not love to be treated kindly ? Who
wishes to be treated rudely ? Do not a!! love
to receive love? Vv'"eil if it be a good thing to
receive, is it not a good thing to give? If a
genuine dollar makej you happy whtn you re-
ceive it, will it not make the one happy to
whom you give it? Then pass love around
from heart to heart.. Lst not Satan tear it
from you; but as God supplies you, freely give
it to others.
drat love," brother? Do
; wins? Liv■^ endures.
9 hot iron of wrath is
is joyful when persecution
sweeps over it. Lot- rules in sweetness, even
thcngh venom be found up;n it. Love burns
out the dress and leaves the temple refined.
Love bows from heaven and rescues the perish-
ing. Love uproots briers and brambles and
plants the vine and fig tree. Love conquers,
but blows no trumpet. Knosv ye not that the
Lord's rebukes are gilded with love? Rebukes
are for the healing of the sick — not for the
mere gratification of the well.
Remember our text, "Love works no ill to
his neighbor." It will in no manner harm him,
It seeks to do him good — not evil. It defames
not, but rejoices in his prosperity. That we
all need more love — more spiritual development
— more goodness of heart, is evident. Will
we seek improvement in these? Will we by
God's help, help each other? Here is our
hand to show love, by God's grace, to all men.
Come let us dwell together in love and seek to
build up the truth in love, going forth in the
poller and strength of our God.
Where is your
you know that 1
Love smiles when i
thrust into it. Lovt-
OUR p^EFLECTOR.
— True, we did not r-fl.'.ct in our usual way
last week. Lik.-iiy a week's ?e.st will enab'e us
to do even better than in the past.
— I think the readers will aimire the Chris-
tian tone ct the la^.t week's pjper. We believe
in peace, preach peace, acd would like to see
everybody urite p-ace. It makes us feel good
when the paper comes laleaed with sash good
thing->. I hope yon will bear with na when
I tell yon that all of our papers, of lat'?, have
been banding the rule of propriety in thi? re-
spect. L?k oar papsrj be thfl means of oirculat-
iflg nolhiag bat the good and the pure, and
if we must diffdr and discuss points of dif-
ference, let that be done at ourAnnuil Meet-
ings. I think that Brj. G:bh ttl^s a great deal
of truth in Lis short article on papjiP, 748-9.
If the Br.-it'nerhoDd woald have cjnfcrolled and
taken oha'-gi of the publijhi"g of ckurch papers
there would bs no party papers among
as to lead tff aasall bodies of members
The difi' rent p?.per3 wculd work in tiie inter-
est of the common cause for the good of the
church, leading ail conference matters to the
A. M. I be!i',ve this is about t'ne on'y way
that peace cau be kept in good condition
among our papers. L would have all the
church papers puVjeot to tha A. M.., with
plain iustriic'dons to preach the Word as gener-
ally understood and praccioed by the Breth-
ren. If an editor would n.ot promise to do
that, he would not b3 permitted to run a religi-
ous j 3urnal in the interest of the chuioh. The
contents ofj church papers should be about
what we would espect to find in ihe oonver-
satioa and preaching of a good minister, who
might happen to come among us. You know
there are some ministers who seem to so great-
ly edify the church and strengthen believers
that we I've to have theca come and preach for
us. Well, that is j i^t the way I svouid like to
see the pjperi cndiic'-ed. This method would
leive all c'cuc'i troubles at licme whsra they
belong and spread nothing hot the go'd and
noble. I do not bslii;ve tha'. either money or
time should ba devoted to .-pr^adirg that which
can be of no real bene St to scciety ; bad things
spread fast enough cf Ihemstlres; let us devote
oar time and attention to Ecattericg sunsLinc-
in the pathivay of others,
— There are some good articles in this issue
I would like to notice, but I must be careful
and not take up too much space, hence will
omit considerable in order to ssy some things
that should not be neglected at this time.
— The editor's "Mission of the Bbetheek" at
Wobk' is a Will and carefully prepared article,
and if properly adhered to by our ministers
and papers would prove a blessing to the cause.
What a gloriona church we would have if all
our members wou'd work together in the in-
terest of the one common cause !
— I see that Bro. E<>^elman was ecmpellcd
to lesve his work in Minnesota unfinished, lis
health not permitting him to continue loHg<r,
This is to be greatly regretted, but it opens vx &
way for me to say in public what I have repeat-
edly said privately. The right plsce tir an
editor is at home attending to h's piper. The
man who properly edits a weekly paper has all
one man ought to do, aud do i'; right. At bett,
Bro. E. has poor health, and ou-=;H to ta'se
care of himse'l; this he cannct ac while trave ;-
iug over the country preachirg and editing a
v/se's!y paper besides. Fartbermcre, I do cot
think the people ought to ask him tj c-me acd
preach for them, better write and tell him to
stay at home and make tii» paper as g ~-nd as
he can; for I consider the paper vastly njcre
important to the Brotherhood than v.h&t l.t-
tle preaching he may do. Send him ss many
barrels of applet and potatoes as you plfssf;
bat do not ar,k 'rim to come Eui preach f.T
you while he is editing a weekly paper. This
is about the way I talk to him privately, but
sedng that it does no good I have concluded to
say it publicly. If this does not remedy the
difBoulty I must give it up 33 "a bad ease'.''
—Whatever may be said of J. C. Culler's
views in regard to the use of musical instru-
ment?, it must be admitted that he has given
thesuljjot careful thought before prepmng
his article. We have no desire to see musical
instrument? iniroduced in our churches; they
tend to destroy congregational singiDg and re-
duce t'ne whole system of praising Gcd to a
kind of machine work that has underctaadiug
enough, but no spirit.
— Twenty- two baptisms reported since last
Reflt-etor. Previously reported 282, mtkirg
in all 304 — j. H mooee.
WHY WOT STITCH IT?
IT ii with deep regret that we send you the
p :per5 unstitched, but we can do no bet-
ter at this time. Several vretks sgo the boi'er
in our press-roc m gave way, and last week 5ve
received another one, bet it wi'l tnke another
week before it can be made serviceable. Just
f 0 socn as we can gst steam power to run the
sewing machine, we shall stitch the pip'rs.
Ptrheps no one feels worse over thes? failures
than we do; in fact, there seems to be no end
to perplexities, yet we shall not -yield cur
patience but meet all things resigmdiy.
DuBKs'G the pa^t Summer, more than 2 000
Mormon converts left Liverpool, England, for
Ut?.h Twenty-four Mormon missicnwies
left Neiv York recently to work in Europe.
It is plainly ev'd^nt that unless the Govern-
meat soon takes heed of this evil atd stops it,
ouf country will, within twenty yearf, be
called upon to spend the lives of soma of its
noblest men, and millions of money to put
away this blight upon our country.
^HE BRIiITHRE;!^ A.T W^ORK.
lEOi^i:::
i. XEEi. -
Morris iii i '
tioa an 'dicoi'. t
Brethren banci.
2. An3 r ' !a':
Minnpsoti* Lai
)jo sbou'd con'!''
ia Monnt
' y-occcpa-
::"-d'.lie
a the vale of
. irg him that
.t another dis
: )i-r.''^''ve was
; , wss
Other.
caikd
: ation
V - :fe is
iisciple T»a3 sitting
10. tne ibiii '.-. ay
itiuoij, a disciple named
Faiirs^y. ';"■ coci!
patica a physician, came in
8. A;duc:;.i:
e to pass ti'at same day that
the disciple v'l-o
\?.A Veen callfcl hy the Brsth-
ren ia -h
' - : preach the
Gc=^pd,
9. P.
les of Mil-
wsukee, v7aU
--i U^ii.; aad La Crosse
in the province .
■sic, and on the mor-
row at dawn f.
2?cst city called St.
Tj-.i1 ;,. -■•a r..
■ T.r:„, „.^.•-,-.
7t> the
riinij b.iii^ Oi
..iiiiesci'i sixty miles,
Si-:! c— e to r "
^-; c.uUd Ottawa,
tely repaired ^.o tke house
o» a •::■
-, Henry BaooB, whose
family r; :
: and administered to
bis wants.
12. K:)-^;:-
in that 7il-
•^theBreth-
re,\ ■
:a .ce -where the
P-':"
Lo hear the Word
of the L
13, A_ . ,
.. the band of
Methodists to
\ into ■whicd the
pscple CEt?;e i
■ '3 rreach the
OSE Ci.iUOi cr,-.
ing the livK8 of :
the JajiHS Broth
thrast under his 3
offered es an apoi
this ciass of bookr
that there are ra«i
or James, but the
Wotdof iiie 1
14. No-^ -
miaister, this
; eople had heard this
•.Jid whcse Euiname is
Clark, besought that disciple that he ecrne into
his house and sb d * \vif h bin).
15. This did' th; t i^ifciple, and the Lord
bless that family for th?ir hospitality.
16. And i'' ' --son the morrow,
c-rly in the y the seven and
twentir"' , (h£.t some of the
Ciiscl: ' . T, Fnt forth to a
■ .'isl-aut.
X " ■ -■< ov." I —lis oy name,
N-'rman, wh . t in the Lb;r-
ty of ihe Go-pil, had written to one Stewart of
the band of R-Jormers— which Reformers once
had Alei5n:;er Campbell as their leader—
that certain disciples would come hither 10
prep.ch the Gospel.
18. So when they came to the house, the
people gave audience while that disciple made
known the woik of the Lurd and the duty of
luen.
19. Ard it came to pas? that when he had
Snishea speaking, th-ittl ehe^d iniiof th^^band
of Reforro'jrs, at thi- piac^ — which s'ofetime
had Aicxnodfir Cam^jbe;! &-^ leader, be im-.i
20 Aid when they fca1 fi:iishpd, iVer
fc-acher, by nama Srewar*^, ar.ge an., priclaiaied
that the diseii.ie of Jesss h-id ; ri aohe-i the he 'im-t: '-
Word, but in trpating M tt 5; 34, i-nd fergnt- 39
ten tha' of h-r Scripture-, R m 13:1. i:ip ^
21. Now it was e-vidfut to th-t dis-iple
thsthe had not forgtt^en Rjm 13: 1, but it
was manifaf-t that said Stew^irt waa in this mat-
ter without uuderslandiug.
23. Bat that disciple held his peace.
23. Kow when the evening was come, the
people again assembled to hear that disciple
preach.
24. And as was the custom of the people they
came together early to speak one to another
concerniag God's love and mercy.
25. And when they had done, that disciple
arose, commended the people for their z?al and
desired them to hear him farther concerning
the things of th'^ kingdom.
26. But it pleased him first to say aught of
Rom. 13: 1 showing that the higher powers do
not compel the Brethren to swear, therefore
the Brethren are subject to them in this mat-
ter.
27. Aad from that time forth for more
than an hoar that disciple proclaimed the Gos-
pel with great boldness and confidence in
Christ, beginning with that Scripture which
reads, 'If ye love me, keep my coaojnand-
ments."
28. Now it had been declared by the leader
of the band of Reformers, whose surname is
Stewart, that he would withstand that disciple
to his face publicly;
29. But that disciple, nothing daunting,
?pake the words of life freely, and when he had
done and bade the people depart in peace, said
Stewart opened not his laouth; nor withstood
the Lord's minister before the people,
30. And that disciple with others, went to
the house of said Stewart, and lodged over
night,
31. And this leader, Stewart, showed all
hospitality, and his family gave the disciples
respect and courtesy.
32. New this Stewart is a man of ability —
a minister of the company of Reformers, and is
zsalous in all the ways of his people.
33. Bat he withstood the disciples alleging
that ceitf.in things which the Lord prescribtd
ia the Gasps], need not be practiced.
34. The Lord have mercy upon him !
85. And on tte morrow the disciples de-
paittd end came 10 the re.gion of Sharon where
dwell two disciples Robert and Mary Nor-
man,
26. There that disciple, tarried until the
nine and twentieth day, when he came to the .
village of Ottawa on the Minnesota River.
'37. Here he ag^in entered i to the house of
the band called Mmhodists and taught the
pesple. And the people heard him gladly, and
would that he enter in daily and persuade men
aad women to turn to the living (Jod.
38. But that disciple Mng : ick. — his lungs
and throat ware badly nff cted through cold —
^ orn. ''7i>'v
:.n the tar..- wictiout hav-
Yjuoger Brothers, or of
■, or Highwaymen stories
•e. Sometime-i we hear it
r for buying and reading
^hat it is true. It is true
•,1s by the name of lounger
trashy pamphlets give rose
colored, eensatioial one-sided views of their
wicked lives, and are calculated to exert a
most ijsraicious i, Ilaence upon the minds of
weak-minded yo;.'.l\s. True histories that
would paint tV. .. as uumitigated scoun-
drels, instead of rounding them with the
glamor of herot would be less corrupting,
but familiarity v . vice usually tends to de-
grade. The effec . t such reading finds an il-
lustration in a train wrecking and a murder on
the Burlington and Cedar R.ipids road in Iowa,
which occurred a lew days finee. Two foolish
boys, inspired by reading the history of the
James' Brothers, %itermined to wreck a train
secure a lot of mc jty, go east, buy steel armor
and fire arms and ; hen make for the Plains for
the life of rover.?. They carried their plans so
far as to displace a rail, wreck a train, kill the
engineer, who leaves some fatherless babes; aad
are now in jail c-,w;i;ting their trial for murder.
Parents who art. c,;-tless concernicg the read-
ing of their children mutt be prepared to abide
by the results.— 77)e Evmigdht.
A TKEE 13 kno'-va by the fruit it bears. Like
produces like. Slen and wom'en are known by
the lives they live. Many see after the out'
ward and care little about the inward life.
They want to appear well to all those whom
they may meet. The mistake they make is in
neglecting that which needs the most care
and cultivatioB. Put an hoaest, good heart
iato a man and he will not go far wrong.
Those who are true to principle, love the
truth and deal honestly with all men, enjoy
themselves better than thcss who are dishonest.
It will not pay p.pv one to be d shonest.
There is a tim*^ for all things, according to
Solomon. Let IV ^ry thing be done on time
and at the right i iue.
TECS BKEXI-Ii
6;-;
ntf
J. 8. MOHLEB,
Editor.
All oommunicfttionfl for thifl department, suoli as que-
rieo and answers, shoold be addressed to J. S. Mohler, La-
due, Henry Co., Mo.
Why do the brethren not salute each other with
the Holy Kia 3 m to wna ? Eli as H arnish.
Will some brother or sister please explain Acts
13: 48? The passage reads thus: "And as many
as were ordained to eternal life, believed." Did the
ordination take place prior to the believing or sub-
sequently? Isaac H. Miller.
Why is it, that in the parable of the unjust stew-
ard we are taught to take what is not our own?
Can any one tell ? L- A. Plate.
A QUESTION ANSWERED.
I have been very much interested in your arti-
cles on the second coming and Millennial reign of
Christ, and would like if you would answer a
question for me. In No. 29 of B. at W., you state
that the union of the Church and State did much
to bring the Millennial reign into disrepute. Pre-
vious to that event the Church and World stood
far apart, and no real Christian voted, &c. Have
you this from history, if so, please state what
history? J. W. S.
EESPONSE,
Wfi take great pleasure in answering any
qafcstion that leads us back to the
primitive age of tUe clinrch. We believe that
there baa been a falling away from the spirit
and practice of the ancient church of Jesus
Christ, and the tffortof all good men sirce
then, has been to restore the ancient manners.
We need not here enumerate the names of
those who have labored to preserve the life of
the chorch, and to bring her back to where
the Author and Finisher of the faith left her.
All who have preached holiness of heart
and life, self-denial, separation from the world,
and the faithful doing the whole will of God,
are among this number. Oar inquirer asks
what history, or on what page of history, do
we find that real christians abstained from
voting in the first ages. We do not under-
take now with oar limited time and resources to
famish the page, &c. Those who insist that
they took part in political affairs, mast furnish
(he evidence. When it is claimed that the
first Christians practiced infant baptism, we
demand the proof. The writings of the first
three centuries, are silent on the baptism of
infants, and we are satisfied that it did not ex-
ist in those ages. No historian who I^e]leves
that Christians can vote, bear arms and other-
wise mingle with haman governments, would
record such a testim'^ny as our brother asks
for, bat the absence of all testimony that they
mingled with political affairs, is to our mind
sufficient.
To arrive at a satisfactory solution of this
question, let us investigate, in the light of
God's word, the relations of the church and
the world. The two terms in the Scriptures
for charch and wot Id, are ecclaia and Kosmos
The first term is translated church, and means
called out. It comes from ei oat of, anilcle-^
sis, called. A church then, is a cjinpa-
called-out ones, and a t tha word indicates,
be a separate people. Bat what ars they to
be separated from? We answer, from the
world; and this leads us to inquire into the
meaning of Kosmos, ih8 second term. It
means crltr, arrangem-nt and cordition. The
world is then not a savage state of existence,
but an organized condition of maski'a:i '-i'
which the will of msn rules, not ;.
for God controls the whole to that tr
Hia purp &C-S can be carritd on and f :
H^ rules in the kingdoms of msn.
ThisKosmos is sp.id to lie in tho ■■-
too poneroo, Revised Versi'-n) '
is the gol nf this ag8 or aioon. 1 J jazi .
2 Cor. 4: i. It is essentially the sam" tSr
all its history frcm the b^g'nninj to
The whole period of human r"'-- :'
in tha prophets by wild fercci o
as lions, leopards, beai'S and moiisLtr;.
Tth. John saw the same cosmos under
symbol of a great red dragon with seven
demed heads. E3V. 12: i. Ha saw the '
prodigy afterward m ths form of a beast ^
ten diademsd horns, 13: 1. The fallen hs-xlJ.
church sat on the same beast crimsoned with
the blood of the si^ints. Rev. 17. The- dragon
or satan spirit of wsr has pervaded f?-:: .".
It is one kingdcm presentirga variet;
S88, and has existed in seven essential fv,i"rua,
called diademed heads, viz: Egvpt, Assyria, j
Babylon, Media Persis, Greece, Rome ard ihe
Greco Roman empire under Consiantiua and
his successors. Aftr the sixth or Roman
head was wounded to drath by I he fall of Pa-
ganism, the beast arose with ten diademed
horns. This r?presen's christenQom or the
nations of Europe. But, although professeaiy
Christian, the heart of this tenhorngd beast
is as war-like as hia p^gan prsdecessors.
Thus we have deseiibcd the iEoswos
present evil world as an crgaDizitidb in ■»;
war is an honorable employment and de'ds c-
blood and carnage glorious. V\h-nthe gos-
pel was first preached, it was not to convert
the heart of the Roman bea%t, whose heads
were such monsters of wicksdness, as Tibe-
rias, Coligula or Nero,' but to take out of the
nations a people for the name of the Lord.
Acts 15: 14. These eall^f'-'.iufc ones were act
of this Kosmos even as J sus was not of it.
They had thrown up thei; sc-ealled rights fcr
the sake of imperishable honors in Qcd's
kingdom m the world to ccmp.
They were to keep the!EstlT.?s • unspotted
from the world, friendship was enmity sgaicst
God. To have taken any part in the political
afi'airs of the Kosmos would have been disloy-
alty to the Kingdom of Christ and an attempt
to serve two masters. Jesus said, my Kingdom
is not of this Kosmos, e'.ss would my •■"■n' «
fight; John 18: 36. The servants of t
»ioa fight when called upon, and it i;
patriotism, love of ccnulry, &c. All ".
of the world must in some form or of
port or defend their country if need b;\ ., . ,
real Christians have an heavenly country and I
joas to defend any form of
■ - r We maintain tbrn with
tii. -- rt the caUed-cid ones
or s . ;_, _ . not of this world,
aad did not ia primitive times nnito with any
part *■■;?, either to ovetlhrow, cr sus-
tain -A human government whatever.
Th-: - nprn was the S; ■;'-'^
folIovT-
- : ci'-:=L iisve no
„ : ; UD cDECord with
Bcj: alter earthly honor?; bnc
— - v;-']! on;- tit's to the r:eh-
L- keavsnly
;^j';:o;r:-3 i(;dce;\ifi;i kingdcm
have abucdaafc evidence from the
early history of the church t: at the Millenci-
al rsign of Christ was "the reigning sentiment
of ail true belieyers for three cecituris?." Sae
GibV ' ' .' . " ' i- great work. Thia
grea; net partial to any
foim " t-':.-} tdird
c •■■ s p.-ofcund
, aud lastly
.r the Book of
- rrowly escaped
..e ascsnded the
i Church and
ed in them, ex-
a:uci £i»il t£i;^:.;a the n-.n-teis of lei'giop,
and Ifc-n it rrr.s thcniht tl:e E'll^auial leigu
ta:.u
crc.i :
rocius, a i
centurj £;;.
miiiennariais being cow re j-cted everywhere,
aad being rl- '' '•'■ the learned with hifses
aad laugl ing pnt ucder the ban,
." r " 't i-'msrks,
tcr -Rho
.c
. a- oiiehed
the
hB
PJ-
milive chtich,
■-UuCaly
pse
from the
sa-
.?.i- r:rc
irl
5 -In the
first
ri Eev
.20.
;,• ..i chii-
a^m
^f Christ."
Ba-
i-liiU V.
2.i
icg cf thefif'k
vcr the
fi
'meats of
the
i the com-
76 i
THE BRETHRBlSr ^T "WORK:.
irg aad kingdom of Jesus fall into disrepute.
Tbe fallen churoli in alliance with the world
no longer loved the return of the Bridegroom.
She had a soperstitious dread of him as the
'judge severe," but his return wss not the
blessed hope so fraught with blessings to the
groaning creation. At last the doctrine of the
triumphaot reign of Jesus was forgotten.
TiiR farther we are from tbe world, the more
v7'il lyo lovn the nppsaring of thf- Savior. 'Xf
^;': ;" - ' . a p]30'? in oar hearts, in our tea h
in:;-, .'I id m our writings and in tbe whole teji-
or o' 0 ir lives. Aad Kow can we p'ease Hlia
who will ciriis again, unless wi? do, seeing it is
re's-ied to ilir-ctly and ind'.rectly ia the Nc-w
T-rstaruent 400 tiroes?
§mmmii&ma.
Keport of Soutliern Mission Field, of Iiid.
KUUBER ni.
Ws arrived here at S oals in Martin county,
oa i;h3 13;h of Nov. late in the evening, and
an-appoiufcmenfc having been made, we met tbe
psopie at a school-house at 10: 30 o'clock,
brother Brcnton leading out. Had another
meeting at night at the same point.... Oa
Mo?iday evening we began meeting at another
sehoolbouss, about three milea from the above
point. We are now ia the neighborhood of
bi'other D. A. Norcross, whose labors we re-
gard as thoje of a truly devoted Christian
brother snd micistsr. . . . We continued our
i-ne- tings here until Sunday at 10: 30 o'clock,
having meeting eaeli night during the week.
This was a point at which the doctrine of the
Brethren was never held forth before we tried
to do so. The people generally tcok great in-
terest in ascartaiuing the reasons for our pecu-
I'aritias, which we tried to give The weath-
er them jsb of the time was unfavorable; in
conaeqiiencs the congregations were scm;time8
r jry small. We ih'nk come got offended and
6taii at hoBie on that account. .. .On Sun-
day night we had a communion in brother D.
A, Norcross' house. Oa account of sickness
and distance, we again had a very small com-
mi.mion, there being only two sisters and Sevan
brethren. Now, brethren, this makes two
coairaunions we held, at both of which there
were only two sisters present. We hope no
one will And fault with us for practicing the
'single mode" of Feet-washing. The occasion
pas-ed off pleasantly. This wag our last meet-
iag in Martin county We had intended to
tak?. the train at Shoals, running at about 9:
£0 A. M. on the 0. & M. roads, but a change
of time took place on Sunday, of which we
were not aware, conff quently failed to connect
with the 2 P. M. on the J. M. and I. at Sey-
in-.u-, running to Crothersville, where an ap-
pointment was made for us; and knowing that
vre could not reach that point in time to make
another appointment, we wou'd have lost two
meeting?, aad having concluded to return home
oa the foiiowiag Saturday, we coulJ not have
had more than ooe or two meetings at Croth-
ersville and I he same ia Jennings county, we
concluded (hat if the Southern District would
pay our expenses, we would return some time
during the Winter to those points ani stay a
week or ten days at each place. Please excuse
us Brethren for not remaining five or six weeks
at once, for we thiak tbe whole Southern Dia-
irict of Indiana can better afford to pay the
adlitional expenses of returning, than a few
men in moderate circumstances can afford to
be away from home so long. We d not want
to be understood as complaining, but a plain
statement of the matter i^, tbkt the mission-
aries! hav'^ almost the whole bardpo to bear,
atid 1-70 insi-t on morp sq'iniity. Now suppose
a mau'g time is wirth §t .50 pev d iv, a minis
ter goes out iuto the mifsi<'>n-field for thie^
weeks, which i quals eighteen working days, at
$1 50 per day amounts to S27. Ailowing that,
th'^re are .500 Brethren in tae Soa?.hern diitrint,
of [adiaaa that are a" abln to d ina-e the va! »'
of three we-^ks, as some of the mission ad"? arp.
we ^ou d bave an aggregate > qoal to $13 5')0
Take thirteen thousaod and fi e hi'd^d dol-
lars, and it will give to eacfe of the 270 minis-
ters of the while State of Indiana (i.he num-
ber of ministTS in Brethren's Almanac ot 1880
in Indiana) ?50, which would take them from
one end of tbe State to the other, as far as cash
expens'^s are concerned, and more than half of
them would have more than $25 left. If this
were carried into execution, there would be a
lively time in the Southern District of Indi-
ana In conclusion, I have this to say: Lot
every brother in the district that can spire five
or ten dollars, better than three weeks, send it
to brother B. P. Ivoons (Treas). Then our
missioa-board will have something to do, and
from six to ten brethren could be in the field
all the time. This would be evangelism, and
bear some appearance of equality.
Lewis W. Teetee.
over night with my sister, • Sasan Martin.
Came to this place on Friday 3rd — the place
where I spent the early part of my life; howev-
er I found many changes since I left twenty-
eight years ago. Tfe once secluded and quiet
village of Waynesboro has now the advantage
of two railroads. The Geyser and Frick ma-
chine shops are located here. These shope em-
ploy about S'-vrtn haodred hands. All this
makes it q litn a liV'^ly place. . . . Was out to the
A.ntiet.'4Hi msftifg h'm*R veste'drsy. A'tended
the f meral of br ther P.-ter Fhrney's daug'n-
t>-r Idj, of Fr-deritk City, Md., ag^d about
uine year-. Not long since, brother F. fullcw-
ed his comprinion to ihe city of thu dtjad, but
we trust he ^eed not sorrow as lh"se who have
uo h( p ■. We trii-d to andnsi? tue large con-
t-rfigation sss^inbled, f'om 1 C'lr. 15: 22-...
Attindd meeliiig in th*i Brrihren church in
town last eight Expect to coutmae the meet-
ing here until Friday, 9:h....T hav recallrd
1 1 memory m»nt scenes of my chi diiood since
I am here, aud among the most pleasing and
yet sad, were the timt^s wh ?n I used to attend
meeting in the o d m^i-tiag-h mh-^; ^hea old el-
der Jacob Holsinger, Jacob Fdtirney, Joseph
R'hrer, Jacob Price, Djvid Bock, Andrew
Fried ly, and my father, Jacob Price, were seat-
ed around the tatii ; most all of which are
gone to rest, awaitii-g their reward, while oth-
ers to our sorrow are no more with us, but
have gone out from us. I pray God to remove
the cloud which is now hanging over our be-
loved fraternity, that it may be delivertd from
everything that is evil, aud again shine "light
as the sun, fair as the moon, aiid terrible as an
army with banners." D. E. Pbice.
Waynesboro, Pa.. Dec. 'ilh.
Peaceable People.
[A. friend in government employ kindly
sends us the following list of peace sects.]
Orthodox Friends, Hicksite Friends, Vilbur
Division of Friends, Primitive Friends, Pro-
gressive Friends, 0!d Mennonites, Reformed
Mennonites, Evangelical United Mennonites,
Old Am ish Mecnonites, New Amish Men-
nonites, Henry Egly'a Branch, Jacob Wesler's
Branch, Church of Gcd in Christ, Oberholtzer
Party, Staufildrite Mennonites, Bowmanite
Mennonites, Uaited Society of Believers in
Christ's Second Advent, Brethren, Congrega-
tional Brethren, River Brethren, United Zion's
Children, York Brethren, German Seventh
Day Baptists, Harmony Society, Society of the
True Inspiration, Society ot Separatists at
Zoar, Christadelphians, Christian Baptists,
Brethren of Abrahamic Faith.
Notes of Travel.
From Eliza A Meek. — We are very anx-
ious to have Brethren to come here. There is
a good opening to build a large church here if
we can get a start. What we liwd is some of
the ministering brethren to come and preach,
and organize us in a body and put us in a
working condition. There m« several very
zealous brethren and sisters here .... Brethren
looking for homes would do well to come and
live here. There are some good cheap farms
for sale — small faim-i that will suit some that
have limited means, and large farms which
will came higher. Good bottom land; but it is
not as healthy as the upland. The upland, as
well as the bottom land, are supplied with
good water and pi nty of timber. Good health
and nothing to pr^ivent any person from mak-
ing a good living here. So brethren, come;
there is room for you all. "The harvest is
great and the laborers are few." Oar prayer
is that some of the ministering brethren will
come and preach for us. There are souls to
savo here as well as elsewhere. — Wagener's
Store, Washington Co., Ark.
By request of several of the Brethren, I will
try to give a sketch of my trip East. . . . Left
Mt. Morris at 7 o'clock A M the 30th nit., in
company with brethren J. Line and J. Hol-
singer, for Hagerstown. Saw much to interest
us on the way; among others the great Horse-
shoe Bend on the Pennsylvania Central R. R.
Arrived at Hagerstown the 2ad inst , at 11: 30
A. M. In tbe arternoon met with Bro. Davd
Long, Joseph Long and others. Remained
From J. B. Lair. — To-day being the ap-
pointed time for t'ae meeting of the SolicitorB
for the Orphan's Home in the Middle District
of Indiana, several met, but not all, conse-
quently there was not a full report, and not as
much reported as was expected; still the com-
mittee -thought the outlook was favorable
enough to proceed farther, and a committee of
three was appoiatad to drafc a constitution and
by-hws for the §■ vernment of the prospeotivs
THE BRETHREN ^T ^WORK.
'G5
home. The following brethren conttitute the
committee: Jos. Amiok, S M. Auckerman and
the writer. The above named brethren, with
the addition of Jcsspb Leely and W. C.
Murray were appointed a- special solicitors to
make still farther effjrN to raise suflicjient
r:eans that thi work may speedily be pj^bed
to completion. The comai,tt'=es meet again on
the day before the Dstrict M^^f^ti'g, which will
be he'd with the Biethreti of the North Mm-
chester church on the 8th da? ot F-nruary.
May all, froui a s-nsi^ of liiit.y. d'l «li tbny en,
is oar desire. — A"tioch, Tnd., Dec. 1st.
From T. C. Wood — Am pleased to in-
form the readejr; of your Valuiible paper ibat
we had a good and attentive metting in the
city of Lynchburg on the second S ioday in
last month- This is ihe first time that oni
people have ever held services in this city, and
am happy to s?.y that v^e have tv-rv rs-aton tn
belisve that the G'jod Ooe is with ns. Tit-
bouee v.-as Btii fi.i^d with atti-ntive hesreis,
whr. pad marked a^ten'iim tn the Wo)d
of G-jri, which wa< hundUd t-y J. C. Mooma-; .
H'Stu j<ct was that of thf Holy Bible as laid
down in the New Testameot; this alone being
our guide We were waTniiy invited to con-
tinue our meeti: gs in tDe cny, wbii-h invita-
tion we have fccepttd, proiairing iomKt them
a^ainon the i;Si Sundav m the same m<nth.
D'-ar brethren and sisters, we beg y. u to re
member cs in y; ur pray rs, haf. the gord
Lord may be with us in rnr visits with the
good people, bringiug thecn to see the impor-
tance of obed:ence to bis Word,— Sycamore,
PiUsylvania Co., Va., Dec. Glh.
From L. L. Wagoner. — Hearing many
inquiries in regard to our p*rt of the country,
we take this opportunity in replying to them.
This part of the country is yet mostly govern-
ment laud; the settlements are few, and there
are thousands of acres vet unoccupied, leaving
an abundance of grazing land Stock-rais-
ing is the principal business, although many
farm enough to supply tfcemselves with veg-
etables, and even sell some. In case one has a
few bushels more than is necessary for the fam-
ily use he ai\/;i>8 finds a ?eaciy market and
good price The stock ccmpiises cattle,
horses, and si - p, but the principal business is
with cattle We have but f-w "chores" to
do. If the 'Winter is not t o severe, the cattle
will come out in the Sprinj; looking well, and
often fat. Our work horse^ and milk cows get
no grain; cnly hay, and you rarely see a poor
one We have proven by experiment that
wheat, barley, oats, rye, besides the various
garden stuffs, can be readily raised For fif-
teen miles on this creek eaeii ranch will aver-
age one hundred acres of g;:od hay lard; and
the hay from this ground will bring from fif-
teen to twenty dollars a ton One can do well
by cutting hay alone Gime is abundnut;
antelopes in our door yarl. we may say, and
thousands of them, with iilenty of deer, elk
and mountain sheep within a few miles. We
are seldom without wild meat on our table
The mountain air is pure and fresh; the cli-
mate, healthy W-! h;iv. no malarial d seases.
— Warm Spring, Wy. Ty.
Dissipation leads to crime— crime to infamy.
From David L. Williams. — I have re-
turns d home from Walnut Grove, this county.
I d;d not hold the series of meetings there that
I gave notice of through the B. at W , as
there was a minister of the Cumberland Pres-
byterian order who had also arranged for a se-
ries of meetings at the same place and at the
■6m.!', time, and claimed it to be his regalar
appointment there, so I gave away to him
H'"wevfr I preached two discours-'S >fc-ire, a!;C
■ried to give them somethinj Co thi/ik s-sriou-lv
upon A-* it svis thf first eff irt mide ther^i b.
'be Breihr n, I may go hack ."sooie tim" in th"
future aiid coiiduct a serie» o! nieeti g" but
♦or the preset 1 1 nil) -t f-! ay at hi.Lae aur! ^v
rtttection to the bfl: .m tha cor cern my tUmii
and PPjf in this liie, ard J htrehy give Eotiue t<-
<ny dfar brethren ard tV'erds that ht.ve solini'-
d me tj preach s.< A. bavrt received partial
promi- .s from m", tbaf I can't rio so until .-otne
'ime in the fuiure, for I have now a'tei^d d -o
'he duties of the ministry uMii I hbve got up-
n back grourds to tbat is'eist that I have tc
borrow m iney io mfet the prei-ent wants ot
mv fan ily, and that has to be paid with tntn-
-¥t and I will have to apply H)^seU to lahi r t
do it. So yf>u Will pVa:*e '•xe-.ss rae fur ra.\
(I- gleet to iidioicister the Word of L fe to jO'.
ior th^ p eper.t, and I presume for stme time
r<> come. Niw in this our day of fast thiDg.-<
-ind deparlurep, it will likely be sa;d tbat Bro
Williaois is WBnting pay for preaching, as ir
IS said, or rather held forth that he is getting
•omewhat fast anj way: but not so. I am not
at all favorable to a salaried ministry, and shall
ever exert my utmost ability in opposing it.
But there is a grievous departure from ancient
order in the neglect to care for the ministry or
rather for their lamilies while they are upon
duty atdis the sole reason acd cause that drives
the progressives to contend for a scpporttd
ministry; for without \% and with the departure
from ancient order, they see and know that
their families or the ministry, one or the other
has to be badly neglected. The minister's fam-
ily is a little nearer to him than anybody else
on earth. They eat and drink and wear clothe
as everybody else does; their corn and potatoes
will not grow for them unless their ground is
tilled and seed is planted and cultivated, and
this requires labor and attention, and so much
so with the ministers as with any others.
There is not one iota of dilfrrence in this re-
spect. Can anybody think of a minister's
family in these last days being fed by the ravens
or otherwise miraculously ? The fact is, it re-
el aires j'sb as much attention ard means for
the suj p irt of the min-ster sad his family as
for other families, and if the minister has this
all to see after, he can't attend Vr;ry faithfully
to the duties of the minister. But the minis-
+er is expected to go and preach by these that
claim that it requires all of their time and at-
tention to support tbeir own family. If so,
tht^n how in the name o" sense ai^d Treason ia
the minister and his family to be provided for ' P^'^J^r.
and suppor'.ed, and the duties ot the mini-try
attended to, es-pecially out here in the West
where the calls are so numerous aud the dis-
tanc« sometimes pretty great? Can an? one
answer? "D 'u't ail p ak at once " Is th^re
n > one able to aIl^we^? Shall I hive to do i' ?
If sj, I will say, return strictly to ancient or-
der, in this as v.eil as other resptxis, aud ell
will h". well, and aU duties wi'.l te a'tjaJed to.
The preacher acd his family will no's "bi n?g-
Ucted- The ord^r ivas for the m m'nirs to ta'i^e
such notice of the minister's affurs to know
something about his oonditioa in th-i wjrii;
also to take notice aud interest in the appoint-
ments aod Cills for meetings, and il his eora
was to b'? planted, his harvast to b; eat or
thrashed, thay gathered ia and did it without
any ejp8i.se to him, leaving h.m to attend to
t'-ip duties of the Word. Ami more g'rrious
than all, he cou'd conSI-j in a d-^ar devotid
Rrfitheiho'd that woa'd -:mp!v csr^" for his
'am Iv in h s ah-ss'ice ia c-ise <if siekaes* or
oiD*r d sT-sses, shosi! i ;iav oee ir. B c no^v
if- a brother musters ajor il c mr ig-i ".a m jH to
liiy arjtiiing about thi* regleei :<td say that
something ought to bj done for ihi ffiini^ters
and tbeir itmilies, he ia at c-nct^ b^acded with
' p- g essinn' , aad ir. v n"t dot' noiice hita
at d bis elf irt goes unheeded. 0". irs wil say
of those that do considerabl- pre-;- bn^, that
they Inve to go, and lov.> to pie cb, ■;■ d that
hey will go an^Luw, aad «e will not tive or
di anything. But this -s n"t always -'rn ca6»,
and seldom, if "-ver. I filly 'elievi- list
th*" miE!b-t-r> wo;>;d inva'iabjy ralber .otay
at "11 m-, ' ihs' hal owed aud -acr»d sf dt'' with
dear '<De3. N •, \ou j das --rongfuliy tnd
your jadgQTiat^i are erud. Ttie mioister at
best, has a greai b irden to b^ar. Aliv.»ys when
I leivs home on a mission, my aifeetions iiugtr
at home, aud I look back as long a? [ can see
home, to take the last view of dear ones until
my return. But 1 would lather snifer t'aas
than to see a salaried ministry go into effect.
Brethren, it would te ruin-' us to ns. We
should never permit it. It will neve' do f-jr
preachers to set a value tipon their w. rk aid
refuse to preach unless they get th-"ir prior.
This is eve.- detrimental to Christiaraty. Prids
and aristocracy prevail at oncj and de5troy ihe
true vitality of the church. Th.e poor are mis-
erably neglected, and precious sotils are thus
permitted to go down to p riition. Oh breth-
rsn, let ns faithfully guard the dttfistable point;
keep the matt-;r of the preacher's as-istance
out of his hands and keep that msitterin jonr
own haids, be free in coninbntLcg to his
wait?; dc n't wait for him to ask for aid, for
they will seldom do it, neither permit him io
have t ) Cc-ase his ministerial drties to atieni
to the wants of his family. Yon should ex-
pect him to be indistrious and apply himself
elcsjly to duty at home and abroad for his faia-
ily or for the church. You have chosen your
ministers and Sit them apart to the work, aud
say go, and preEch the Gospel: thtn do jour
duty sni keep his herd above the waves. This
you can do in your own way by rendering aid
as you see proper, in whatsoever avay you feel
to do. May God assist us to render duty in all
respects as He has appointed it, is my fervent
Brownsville, Mo , Xov. 17th.
When faith and Lope fail, js iUy do scite-
times, v.e must try cbarity, which is love inac-
tion. We must speculate no more on cur duty,
but simply do it. When we have done it, how-
ever blicdly, ferba|:s He:;ven vii.l show us the
reason why.
'76 b
THE SiilBTI-IIlElSr ^T "WUirlK:.
Cr5 *
S T. BOSSEEMAN, -.-.-.
- iDIIOB.
All communioitioiiS tl. . . .. ^ --
dressed to S. T. Bo3;srnian, jJuaki-k, Hin
-ouldba ad-
ia C'o.,{;b.io.
HOW I ONCE LIVED, AND ITS
RESULT.
q'lently w
some p^'v;
m^ght P2' t , ,^ .
I felt slek, it was fi; i
rljoaght that 1 had iiM'!i.. g c • s r^' ;a ^tLiy ;e-
Ftmen whether I should be well cr nob. If at
any titne I wjs 'atiga.r!, sad almost exhausted
from my "labors, I ivs;.;t--d 'o tvo'lir-'nps. And
tha3 tiaii wea' on:-: jj iji-
f.jrmad that! wa? vl ^7 Ls-
ing, and 1117 coasUtr,;; ijg of any
Tioliition ^\'br-^-- ^ i ■ '■ ^— v
found me ;:. : ' .
looked upon by iii;ao,^ ;,-i ;;ul r'.&dy
for the "last resting place.' .. ..lysslf giT-
en up in dsipiir, kaowii^g li.at i cor.ld bo
longer attend to my flcmi-st^o daMjs r.util I
should get bett:.r
The tnedicir.
vsry thoagl'l. r
ing n2.y way i:_
hang over Bic,
years ago fhs ■..
fill Ufa were mn . : :
this life are past,'' .
mind that I shf^n' • ?
mosb dear. T!;:-
iation of Natare'.^ ;,,-,•, oa-jii v,ii_ .;j
more fully by teiliug youf many readers
HOW I NOW LIVE, AND ITS
BENEF'T",
Ju^t at this time, \7 lie;. ^a
despair, my hcsb^sd >YrC)i;a to Sbv;.,;! phys:-
cians, and kmoag tl:e --.■■.f^bfr -^?.=r D". J. C.
Jackson of Danivlll! " I
1 must g?. I eoc l"
thore nearly three ■,
done a^/ay with if they Ijut understood how.
I was macle to praise my Milker anew for
His wonderfcil care he has f jr the children of
men.
I fe't to thank and praise Him that He had
made fixed iawa for the government of our
natural ag well as our spiritual bodies, and am
glad Hia laws are so wise that if we obey them
we 05 n live m health and happiness. How my
her.rt swelled with love toward my Master,
thst he permitted me to be placed in this in-
stitoiioE, whye I might learn more of His
gvacio'<^3 love. My stay at Dinsville I count
:."■.:; brl2;ht pages in the history of my
. I fiheerfully bfgan to retrace my footsteps,
, , ■ r,„^ rjn the side of right. Was advised to
; aro meals per day, con sitting of grains,
.1; and vegetables, simply cooked, and noth-
:j3tw»en meals. Une does not know how
■i Ihej come to relish plain food, free from
vini^imenis and stimulants until they have
• it. My drink was pure water; lived in
1' ;i ;■.[■■- adopted a healthful dress, was
|: my habits, rid myself, for the
i'. ire, let the morrow care far it-
• g in the faithfulness of ny Mas-
i-iured that if my trinsgressiona had
r i'iy been so great as to have reduced
ay vitaUiy to a cfftain degree, that I would
then as;ai.a be restored, and em happy to say
my belief was not in vain, for I no sooner
ceased to cisobey than returning health was
my reward. And who shall be thanked for this
great boon which I enjoy? Some great learned
physician who has cared ms? No, never!
iiat my Master, who can heal all our diseases.
Re is the greab Healer of the natural man no
lis3 than the Healer and Comforter of the spir-
itual.
I can now asain move in the circle of my
friends aod enjoy their society and attend to
my home duties. What a great blessing this
ie! Who would not appreciate it? And i^ese
are soma of the bsnefits of living in obedience
to law.— Rome Mirror. -
DVICE IN BRIEF TO DYSPEPTICS
Wear loose-fitting garments, especially about
the region cf the lungs.
Banish the pipe, quid, and snuff-box as the
plague, forever and forever. Of all the d < spep-*
sia breeders and promoters, nothing fxoeeds
the use of the "Indian weed."
Keep away from the apirhecary; avoid all
quack medicines and nostrums.
Finally, keep a conscience void of offense;
pray God to forgive your past sins of gluttony
and intemperance; for no one who lives tein«
perately, as he should live, will ever be troubled
with the dyspepsia. The violation of law cries
out for vengeance — and vengeance it has soon-
er or later. — Illustrated Annual. ^
"Let me tell you how much a gallon of
whisky cost," said a judge after trying a case.
"One gallon of whiskey made two murderers;
it made two wives widows, and made eight
children orphans." .
William Pitt, it is said, died from long fasts,
and William Orton, of the Western Union
Telegrapu Company, was another victim to the
practice of not eating regularly and fully. It
is living at h.gh pressure that kills men.
In fifty-one out of fitty-four counties in
Wt^st Virginia, I cense to sell inti -iicatiag .li-
quors IS refused. Meetings are held and litKra-
tare circulated, and the public sentiment is
rapidly advancing toward total prohibition.
Diogenes was a good temperance man.
When blamed for throwing a goblet of wine on
the ground, and wasting so much liquor, he
answered: "Had I drunk it, there would have
been a double waste, I, as well as the wine
would have been lost."
\'LiiD pork, fat meats, grease, gravies, pas-
xi_ trie?, spicse, confectioaarief, tea, ccffae,
sleoViolic drinks, beer, malt liquors of all kinds.
Let your food be plain, simple, wholesome —
chiefly fri.-i.t.i aud vfgdtables. Let your bread
be made of unbolted wheatmeal.
T-.ika your m'^als regularly; if three, let the
pper be very spariasr.
Eit slowly, lightly, mastich-ta ihoroughhj.
Beware of hot food and drinks.
Avoid luncheon? by all means.
Ex'-rcise freely in the open air; never sit
liioping, but turn your mind entirely from your
disease and troubles.
Kefp regular hours; rise early; exercise half
L hour gently before berakftsc.
Bathe fr. qa-entiy; keep the skin clean, the
les open.
Keep the f^et dry; let the solf s of your shoes
f-o thick, that no dampness may penetrate
:, ii .;, A'Ag and sleeping rooms well
: r>i. Impur,^ ail- is eaough to IjilJ a well
--it kills thousEnds.
Temperance does not mean simply a moder-
ate use of a thing, but often applies to letting
alone entirely. It includej the right use of
some things and the timely letting alone of
others. A moderate use of things that are
beneficial and a teetotal letting alone of things
injurious or where the tending is to evil. To
be temperate as respects strychnine, is to not
use it at all. Bo with many other things in-
cluding intoxicating drink, where their tend-
ency is to evil. — J. S. Flory.
Chicago has recently had two cases of hydro-
phobia, and there is a general demand for the
killing of dogs. During the same period we
have had a full hundred c;i-r-s of death from de-
lirum tremens, a dozjn m- rders, aud number-
less instances of wivas ind cjiildreu beaten
nearly to death. To die 1 >xa hydroph.)bia is
terrible, but not even so bsd as from delirium
tremens. There is no death-bed scene so hor-
rible as that of the maniac from whisky, where
devils, seen and unseen, such as serpents, rats,
and vermin, of every loathsome form, crawl
upon the ceilings, and sting the body of the
poor sufferer. It is not a fancy sketch. No
painter can overdraw the terrible surroundiugg.
Hydrophobia is bad, and so kill off the worth-
less curs. But can we do nothing for the othr
er sufferers ?™/«?€r Q.-^an.
TI-IE BUETHHSN ^T WORK,
76-'-i
GENESAli L -rSKTS
srethren at "Work,
TRA-OT SC iIET'y-
S . T. Bossennan, Dunkirk, OMo. John
jrney, Abilene, Kaa.
Buooh Eby, Lena, 111. Bexi'i'
v"animan, Vlrden, Dl.
G. A. Sliaml)erg'5r,Grahaa), Mo. J. S
'ory, Longmont, Colo,
W. 0. Teeter, £It. Korrl^, in. John
letzger, Cerro Qordo, IIU
J S.Mohler, Cornelia, Iso, JW:
■!thwood, Monnm'tc'y, Ind
ijoha Wiflo, Moliiorry Grave, HI, D,
jwor. Salem, Oregon.
ouK i*r. ■
•
fyiHE EBETHRSN AT WOBK ie an
X Primitive Christianity in aU ite a^.
.ompromiaing advocate of
ptiity.
■ It recogrJEeB the iXevi Tsatament n,, •.'
.IviiifalUble roleof laitb
and practice,
Anil maintatna that tho soToreiCT. ^>^'^
,-^d, no'iolJuited grace of
Sod ia the only source of pardon, and
, That the yicarinua sufferings and h\>^'
lib iv.irRaof Christ are th'
only price of redemptsou:
ThatFaith, Rep^ntttoce and Bajiiin'
'I'.iiir.ijs of pardon, aniJ
Hence for the ri:m!'*'"T' ' ■'■-
TliatTrlnF- tni;^i
... '^t taco-for-
*rt»ii, isOhiiT';/;!
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THE Bii^E^TI-ISEi^ :^T "WORK.
Ridings frani the ^ieJd.
Postal card communications solicited for tliia dt-partment.
Reports of baptisms especially desired.
Oka'.v Church, 111., Dsc. 2, ISSl.
Our church meeting of Dec. 1st. passed by very
plsas .ntly aad satisfactorily. The Church here is
yet in union so far as is manifested The ISth
chapter of Matt, was read, and some good instruc-
tions delivered by tho brethren. Methiuks it this
chapter was more closely observed, there would
bamore union andlesj confusion aiBoug the mem-
bers. JI;iy Gods blessings abide with his chil-
dren is the prayer of the writer.
Fkanklin p. Hoffert.
Huntington, Ind., Dec. .3rd.
We are p:''i3pering as wsU as could be expects d.
Weat-er warm and plBasanc. We expect Bro. I.
J. Uosenbergerin our midst about the 15:h. Th^-re
are many brethren in the Lord in tlj.s vii-iuitr.
DOF.SEY HODGDEN.
DeGrulf, Ohio, D c. 5, ISSl.
Jjrotherl.J, Eojenberger, of Gilboa, Ohio, is
here cjnducting a series of meetings, armed with
divine inspiratiun. lie is laying the strong-holds
of Satan in J->abylou'c ruins. It is not frequent
that we heir Birjle truths prodaced with so much
eloqtience and force. Wo trust that his labors
may be cro'^nsd with success, as quite an interest
IS maniftsted at this stage of the meeting.
A.lii S.
Lanark, ill., Dec. .5, 1.- SI.
Bro. Henry M.irtin preached for ua at lO A. M.
yfsterday, and Bro. Gaorgs D. ZoUers in the even-
ing. Both sermons were goed acd pr cticabie. Our
congregation^, of late, are growing large. Thiags
begin to lojk like olden times. The mud and bad
wea her do not seem to diminish the attendance
a', cur regular appointments. II.
Mulberiy Grove, 111.
Oar series of meetings c'.o;ed last night. And
they have leen profitable to us. Our beloved Bro
preached the Word wiih power. We hope the
s;ed sown wiii scon produce abundant fruit. I
r.'-joice to know that we lave such brethren as
iltrtin McClure, x^jio can wieid the Sword of tha
Spirit with pswer Ero. John Wise is expected
to be at boms .soon. He is now preaching in
West Virginia.
J.P. LiLLTQH.
Canton, 111., Dec, 2.
We are still trying to practice what we preach,
and preach what P:',ul taught Timothy. During
the past tiummer we had two sisters added, and
so ne are couating the co:t. I think by next week
I will send a few suscribers for the B. at W.
Jacob Neglt.
Antioch, Ind., Dec. 1.
We expect Bro. D. B. Gibson of Illinois, on the
10 A, to commence a series of meetings. May the
Lord be with all and ordain all for good,
J. B. Lair.
Loraiue, 111., Dec. 1.
I met the brethren and sisters of Spring Run, at
their new mesting-house in council, the £.5tb.
Found all well and in working order. On Sunday
at 11 A. M., met brother D. B. Gibson, L. Tennes,
W. 0. Lucas and the home ministers. John P.ol
and E'.d. Gibso 1 preached the dedicatory sermon
to a large and att'^utive congregation. I remained
until Wed. morning, and there was a good inte-
est manifested on the part of the bearers, and
good prospscti of an ingatnering. Bro. Gibson
p-each-.d the Word with pjwar. Saints w.^re made
to rej jice and sinners to feel their guilt. Arriv-
ing home I found my wife and oldest son, under
the care of the doctor, suffering of fever and sore
throat. Will ho'd three meetings at home 3id and
4lh ; will then meet Bro. D. Vaniman at Mill Creek,
Adams Co , the Ttti. to attend a council and other
work. Brethren pray for the laborers, that they
may bind well the sheaves with the cord of love,
that none may be lost, but msny gained.
H. W. Steicicler.
Prairie City, lib, Dec 2.
Desr Brethren, we are now in the midst of a
glorious meeting D. B. Gibs.")n is here and
preached adtdicatory sermon on the 27th. The
meetings wcr.i C5ntii:ueu aiid several m.ade the
good confessir/E, and other; are very near.
JounPool. .
Virderi, ill., Dec. 5.
Th,-, Communion at Pleasant Hill, Xov. 2nd, was
afpastto;he soul of the saints. Eleven miuis-
•ters were present. B. B. Whitmer, A. S Lear were
among the chief speakers on the occasi^m.
Daxiel VANIMA-N.
Greendale, Pa., Dee. 5.
1 attended four Lovf-feasts; CowfEthacnoc,
Plum Creek, John rceetiug-bouse and Johnstown.
One protracted effort at Cherry Uun, Plum Creek
distrioc." All these meetings were well attended
Good interest manifested, and the best order in
the congregation I evir witnessed. Pive persons
v/er^". added, by making the goed confession and
being buried v/iih Christ in baptism. May God
bless his own cause in the saving of souls.
J. B. Waiipleb.
Altoona, Iow.i, Dee. .5.
Bro. John'Knise y and wife were here last week
from Ind. He gave us tv.o meetings; on account
of b.id roads tho meetings- were discontinued.
They will be in northern I.I., perhaps in three
weeks. J . W. Moats.
Garrison, Iowa, Dec. 7.
Xot much to report in the way of church news,
at present. Some are earnestly- laboring for the
cause of truth ; others not so actively engaged.
It someliuies seems to me, that if we were as
earcestin promoting the work of redemption as
Christ wai in establishing it, there would not be
so much dissension and contention; but a deeper
feeling of lov?, snl a more earnesi dssire among
us in the work. Last Sabbath brother Johnson
preached a very acceptable sermon, on "Moral Pro-
grfS3ion." He said many gcod things that would
benefit us much, if only heeded. May you still go
on in your noble woik. J. M. Bi&enour.
MILLER— LIVEXGODD.— l!y the undersigned,
at my resiienoe Nov. ;;0^ i 1831, Bro. Wilson
Miller and sister Anne Livfngood,both of Mill-
edgevi!l3 church, Carroll C )., Ul,
Jacob C. Hatjqee.
GAItBEa— YAXr.— Dec 4t,h. atthe bride's resi-
dence, near Altoona, Polk Co, la., Bro. Aaron
S. Garber to sister Amanda Yant. Csremony
by the unds signed. J. W. M0.4.TS.
gMm ^%\tt^
BltiSAed p.i;o.tbeileQd which dletu cue Lord. — £eT. H: 13,
3LIFER.— Ar Lanark, 111 , Sept. 9th, 1881. Ira E.,
son of Esrom and Mary tUfer, ag- d 6 years, 3
months and 1 day.
HODGE.— At Lanark, 111., Sept. 17U., Miry Ettie
Hodge, daughter of Maik M. and Susie E. Hodge,
aged 5 years, 6 mouths and 2i days.
Funeral services by D. .Price and E. Eby.
WHITE— Nov. 27tn, Bro. Sol. A. White, aged 53
vears 10 months and 29 days. Funeral services
in the Brethren's meeting-house in Timbarville,
by Bro. Daniel Hays.
DAVIS. — Dec. 1st, -iister Lizzie,' wife of Bro Hen-
ly Davis, aged 02 years, and 9 days, '■"uneral
services in the Brethren's church, at Linnville
Creek, by Bro. John P. Zigier, and Abraham
Shank of the Mennonite church.
*■ John Rigler.
MARKLEr.— Bro. George Marklpy,inthe Tippe-
canoe church, Kosciusco Co., !nd., \ug. 8tH ISSl,
aged 8 1 years, S mo'jthsand23day3. Died very su'-
denly. Leaves seven children to mourn their losi.
Funeral dis.ourse by Bro Daniel Shively and
Bro. Sam'l Pheils, from Rev. 2t : 3, 4,
G G.GliADY.
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Lucy E. Eacoii, 9,
Jacob Lehman, 3,
Henry Jcnef',' 1,
Jam. M. Neff, 1,
Henry LandiF, 9,
John Zigier, 5,
David Brower, 16,
J. S, Hanger. 2,
Daniel Vaniman, 2,
S. M. Smith, 8,
.lohn Melzler, 18,
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t ter Kcodle, 2,
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mtm
LINGENFELTES-SHAW.— At th3 residence
of Mr. Alexander Shaw, on the 2Gth of Ovt. 18tl.
by the undersigned, John P. Lingenfelter to
sister Mary E. Shaw; all of Fulton Co., 111. _
Jacob Negly.
Dec. 25, Cerro Gordo church, Piatt Co., 111.
Polo, 11!., Dec. 11.
A special meeting for consultation Las been ap-
pointed at West Brancb, on Tuesday the 2Jth of
this month, at 10 A. M , and we want all the Eld-
ers of Northern lllinoi.s, and as many of the offl-
c?rs and members as can possibly attend, to be
prepared to dispose of the Miami dement which
is beginuiug to spring up in some of the churches
among us. I)y Uio'er ^f the Church.
.E. FORHEY.
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Editorial Items.
The address of Eli. Kule is Morrill, Brown Co , Kans.
THEchurcli atSunfield, Mich., numbers ninety mem-
j bere. Thirteen were received during the yeaj;. Sis
i years ago there were but two members there.
Sm.vll griefs are loud, but great ones are mostly si-
lent,
Bbo. Sharp will leave the 22nd for Ashland to bring
his family to this place.
Do not waste your time threshing old straw, but tuni
to the Word of the Lord and be wise.
Cifoi.EHA is epiuemicat Alexandria, Kgypt, and meas-
ures have been taken to prevent its spreading.
The eveuing meetings in the chapel the last week,
were very edifying. It was profitable to be there.
Bro. J. W. Gephart of Arkadelphia, Ark., says.
' Weather warm; health generally good: crops poor."
Sf'OviixE, Guiteau's lawyer and brother-in-law, has
taken to lecturing in Washington in behalf of his client.
At a council meeting in Lanark the 14th inst., 113.98
wa^ contributed for Missionary work in Northern lUt-
nois.
At an election held in the Lanark Church the 14th
brother Aaron Warble and Daniel Kingery were chosen
deacons.
Beo. Peter Wolf of Sonora, III., died the 9th after an
illness of six weeks. One of his sons is attending school
at this place.
Bro. Moore's "Ketlsctor" did not arrive in time for
the paper. Hope it will come regularly and in good
time hereafter. , •
Tni6 week we seod out the B. xi W. Almanac. Ii
you are a subscriber and fiul to receive the Almanac,
please no'jfy us.
Thes friends of the Paper Missionary work, are avail-
ing them.-elvi'S of the opportunity to make known the
ways ot the Loi'd.
Th.\nks are du^^ the b md of workers for the many new
subscribers sent in. The prospects are ior increased
lists from many Doints.
If any one knows the address of auy brother or siater
in Dakota or Montana, please make it known to David
Eenricks, Kingston, Mo.
TriE Hudson, 111., church h is made arrangements to
do some mission iry work. Let the word of the Lord be
sounded out in all places.
There have been tremendous gales on the Atlantic
Ocean. Thirty Steamships are overdue, and it is feared
that one, " Tlie City of Bath " has gone down with all on
board.
It would add to the interest and" welfare of the
church, if ministers would visit their neighboring con-
gregations imd hold meetings. Let there be no time
wasted.
The IlUnois Staie Board of Health " has enacted that
no child or teacher shall be admitted to the XJifblic
schools after Jan. Ist, who has not been successfully
vaccinated.''
Bro. John Peck and daughter iiave left Indianapolis
and gone to their home at Emporia, Kans. He saj-s his
daughter is in a fair way of recoverj-, and that he likes
his new home.
Bro. John Bamhai't of Mansfield, 111., arrived the
morning of the 15th and preached in the chapel the even-
ing of the same day. His son also came, and is now at-
tending College.
Bro. S J. Peck is our agent at Falls City, Neb. Those
wanting the B. \i: W. in that vicinity, should call
on him. He will supply all with Almanacs. It will pay
lo give him a call.
We were recently shown full-grown peach leaves
which were sent here by our old neighbor, Mr. Middour,
who is now sojourning in Texas.
Os the yth inst. a theatre in \'ienna, Austria, was
buraed and 1050 persons penthed in the flames. And
still people will attend theatres
Oke hundred and ninety-two names enrolled at Mt.
Morns College. Students seem to be hard at work. Va-
cation from Dec. 22nd to Jan 2Dd.
" Tij indulge anger is to admit Satan as a guest; but
to indulge malice is to close the door upon him as an
inmate; in the one he finds a transient lodging; in the
other a permanent home."
From an exchange we learn that the minister of the
M.E. Church in Pueblo has the choir tising from the
front steps ot the house of worship in order to attract a
congregation? What next?
Bro. Flowers and wife are stopping at Mi^. Matti-
son's boarding bo ise in Go-shen, Ind., wh'Te they will re-
main until Jan. 5, l.S>!^, to relieve the atHicted and tell
them how to i^ake care of good health.
GiDEOX was a thresher aind attended to his busines.-
well. Amos was a herdsman and took caie ot his cat-
tle without murmuring. David was a ^hep'nerd, and
did not keep his sheep together by whippmg them.
Ix another place in this paper we give the views of the
Brotherhood concerning writing for the press. It is
hoped we may all profit by reading what Annual Meet-
ing says about this. It is only recently tliat the ijuestion
was examined by us.
Bro. John Zigler of Broadway, Va., writes under date
of Pith inst. " Very cold now; uieicuiy down to 16
dcgrrees to-day. Water very scarce yoti
On the 1-lJlh we were called to Naperville, IP., to ot-
ficiate in the union of Mr. Uriah J. Netzly and Miss Hat-
tie C. Early, daughter of brother Noah Early. The
couple left the same day for a visit among friends in
Michigan.
Bho. J-. J. Cart of Morrisonville, 111., writes: "Our
prayer meetings are giving veiy good satisfaction so far.
That is right, brethren and sister^, remain in union and
often meet and talk to one another concerning your hope
of eternal life.
Owis<i to the labor of sending out the Almanac, we
issue a half-sheet this week. Next week we shall send
you the regular size, and as it will be the last (if (he
year 18S1, we hope all will renew in time to get first
numbers of 1882.
Brethren, we are thankful to you for the very effici-
ent manner in which ,vou have filled the correspondence
department. May all be pleased by ha\'ing you con-
tinue to do the same next year? (;;i\-e only such thing.i
as will edify all the saints.
OwLNi; to snowand chilly weather on Sunday the 12
inst. we did not reach the funeral obse- [uies of brothe v
Daniel Fiy. We hope someone will give our readers a
sketch of his life. He *a3 a worthy member — a model
Christian and a faitbtnl brother.
AVe hiaru that brother AUen Boyer had a very narrow
escape from death on his way home from the West. lu
fording a river in Iowa, hi-" horse took ill in the middle
of the stream and died, leaving brother Boyer to be
rescued from what seemed a watery grave. He was tak .
en out in a boat.
Eld. J. F. Browne, who is engag-.-d in .showing the peo-
ple what Free-masonrj- and Oddfellowship are, gave us a
pleasant visit the 14th. He had several narrow escapes in
making exposures of secietisms. Once in New Hamp-
shire a mob endeavored to tear kim in pieces but friends
rescued him. I'he mob destroyed about f -50 w-oith of
books for him.
" M.tY the good Lord bless you in your arduous work.
What a glorious thought it is that if we fight hai'd in
the battles of the Lord, the rest will be so much sweet-
er. May the Lord give you a strong mind and strength-
en you in body, and may you ever walk humbly before
Him for such shall be exalted in due time." Thus
writes Bro. J. R. Spacht of Dunkirk, Ohio.
Is.4.\c Errett ot the Christian i^tanffard has replied
io our article in No- -Vi on Campbell's standing on trine
immersion We shall give it farther attention eariy
next year as we are now crowded with work. The Staitrf-
nf(J evades tie points we put to it: and we shall see
what ettVct additional light will have on its single back-
ward immersion which is not yet five hundred years old.
A BELOvEn sister who is .actively engaged in the
.vork of instructing others how to be saved, writes:
•• My titasure is m heaven from whence I look for the
LiOrd. I will sufiV-r in this life in order to en.jny the rich-
's of Christ. I not only want to save myself and family,
>ut 1 desire to 'o i;^ out for other- who are precious. If
I could save and awaken the human family lo righteous-
ness by giving my life, I believe I could doit: for -Jesus
has promised to to with us through the dark valley and
shadow of death. 0 may we Jo more for the Lord in
i882! It certainly is possfole to mould our.elves accord-
ing to the divine pattern."
A very interesting letter received from Minnesota.
Brethren, that field nnist be cultivated. The Lord has a
people there, and by using wisdom in preaching the Word ,
many will come over .and practice more perfectly the
commands of the Lord.
The season of the year is hero when dealers iu chil-
ren's toys, by means of pictures, are deceiving the child-
d en. The Hnpiisl Finn of Nov. 30 contains a hideous
picture of that iniaginaiy being, '"Santa Claus" laden
with gifts. Shame on religious papers to thus ilnrh-c
the young. No wonder children are prone to be untruth-
luT! Those professing "'good men "tell them the un-
tmth; and as they grow up, the innocent little ereatuies
reason thus. " Well mother and father and such an
editor and such a preacher said Santa CUus brought
gills and it was not tm>-; if they could lie, why not I "
Children, be assured there is no such thing as Santa
Claus. The Voiith's Advance telLs voti all about this de?
ception.
77 O
THE BKETHRBN JLT %¥0RK:.
MY LIFE ON THS OCBAW WAVE;
MY HOMS ON THB ROLLiING
DEEP.
DIVISI03SS.
BY GEO. D. ZOLLEES.
NUMBER III.
On the swift wiugs of thought again I go
To the distant sunuy clime,
Where the fragrant breezes softly blow
And the warmest sunbeams shice.
One day I was roaming the isle to explore
And espied a ru3e wooden god.
I scattered som"? oraage rinds o'er the shore,
Near by where the idol stood.
Sooj came a stern devotee hurriedly near,
^ith signals exclaiming, taboo!
A interdict, meaning that I should beware
B fore that wooden God of Whitehco.
Tm fruits are delicious and swpet to the taste,
Whieh g-QW on that tropioil isle.
Bat my heart was sad to see man debased
Acd rendered by sacrilege vile.
In their plain rude hovels I have been enter-
tained,
And addres-ifd as their missionary eues^
llow stranspiy I f'-lt whilea place I retained
In the firele to share the n past.
On a time we were swimraing some wood from
the shore,
Beyond whf-re thfl surges brsab.
In the midst of the sarf now higher, now lower.
Till the boa'men cur burden would take.
The natives assisted our water-proof crew,
And we stipppd o'er wave after wave.
The king and the qa^en were cos(ijator3, too;
Both dest-rov!9 t-wimmers and brave.
1 have noticd boys scaling the masts so steep.
And skillfully walk the yard arm,
Then one by one Ihsy would p'uoge ia the
deep,
Quito tranquil snd free from al&rm,
A well-form d, liaht fnaturfd. bright eyed boy
Appears on my mpmory bright.
Whose sanny smiles Slled mv heart with joy;
To meet him was ever delight.
So nimbly he olioibed up the c^ooa tree.
Ascending it hand over haLd,
And tumbled its yiroducts dosvn io me,
Which I ate in his native laud.
Thi hour of parting c»me: we Isft oar hea'.hen
friends^ I
To sail where the tempests sweep.
And meet the perils that the mariner attends
In his home on the rolling u;ep;
Exchange the genial fruitful isle
For the gl -omy nights of toil.
To cope in battle and dispatch the whale.
And extract the rivers of oil.
The signal was given from aloft, there sie
blows!
And away in the boats we would glide
Till the mighty wave quivered in his dying
throes
Aid the sea with his blood was dyed;
Then we towed him along to the vessel's side.
And secured him. with ropes and chain?,
And then we sailors on the windlass plyed.
Till the blood flowed fast in our veins.
A HELiGioK -wiioae origin ig below
thcsMeB csa Eever lead ita posssseor
BY JOS C. YODBK.
'Thb wind bloweth where it listeth, and
ihou hearest the sound thereof, but carst not
t«ll whence it Cometh, and whither it goeth;
a.', is every one born of the spirit." — John o:
S.
SPEA.es of grass, tree tops, orweath-
er-vaaea may indicate the direc-
tion of a gale. The thermometer, the
barometer or the compass may all indi-
cate a certain condition of the elements,
each for which it is intended to indicate;
but under unfavorable circumstances
they may all fail to fill their office crpd-.
itably, owing to some surrounding iniiu
ences, agitations or commotions. This
confused condition of these indicators,
does not prove 1 owever, that they ar-
not loyal to the prir.cip e that governs
them under favorable circumstances, for
no soonr-r are these pnssates removed,
than they all revert to their proper
sphere. As numerous as the sand upon
the eeaBhore or the leaves in the fores',
are the causes which may set at naught
our (quilibnump; but when the princi
pie which governs u^^, viz., the spirit o!
Christ without which we cannot be Lis,
IS tssted under fair means and favora-
ble circumstaEces and surroundings
then will all who are 'born of theSpir
It" revert to *heir proper sphere. The
Bible contains two leading points viz
the letter and the spirit of the law. The-
letter is the vehicle upon which the
spirit of the law rides; and means, tbi-
source or avenue by which we commu
nicate the spirit to others or through
which we receive it. The sjirit ot the
law is the kernel; the letter the hull.
It is the vital part of God's "Word ; the
nucleus out of which emanates a legiti-
mate spiritual birth and which germi-
nates the divine grace. It is this spirit,
if once hid in the lieart that will leaven
and equalize the disturbed equilibrium
which is confusing and agitating the en-
tire brotherhood. When those who waste
time upon the letter and sacrifice the
spirit, refuse the kernel and accept the
hull — have bickt-rings and back-bitings
— love popularity — love the applause of
men and use all means ot stratagems to
be elevated by the small system of pull
in" down — love the flock for the sake
of the fleece — when this class abandons
its haughty promptings, then the spir-
itual leaven may ieaven the whole
chureh and tl^rougls the "unity of the
epirj?-' mil m.m tiie entire fraternity
into one loving brotherhood. Divis-
ions can only be endorsed in case that
a known evil will only be remedied by
a separation. Those now claiming to
be reformers, and by a radical progress-
ive move are causing divisions, had bet-
ter investigate the spirit of the law, viz,
" Now I beseech you, brethren, mark
tliem which cause divisions and offences
contrary to the doctrine lohich ye have
learned; and avoid them." Eom. 16:
17.
" If my kingdom were of this world
then would my servants fight," John 18.
This implies that the Lord did not ap-
prove of coercive measures to maintain
a good cause. When those who sub-
vert the doctrines of the church, the or
der, and refuse to work as they have
been taujiht tha traditions, bohily will
attribute all to superstition and ignor-
aoce; mark! aftt-r having covenaDted
with God before me-n, to live faithful to
the church until deiih; it is them that
crucify the Lord anew and put him to
an open shame. It ia then that they be-
come iraiturs in the church and pull
do'vn insttiad of build up by railing, &e.
When the wars wiihin and fightings'
without are wre-sttd so as to aetume a'
spiritual phase in order to decoy others
hj snaring the- m into a clique, organ-
ized for the glory of men, it is then that
these fiirhtings assume a carnal enmity
with God, whom it claims to adore.
•' Ye aie yet carna^ ; tor whereas tbere
is among you envjina;, and strife and
divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk
as me-n? 1 Cor. 3: SO. This implies
that they are carnal and walk as men.
" That wiiich is born of the flesh is
flcsh ; and that which is born of the
spirit is spirit." "To be carnally mind-
ed is death; but to be spiritually mind-
ed is life and peace, because the carnal
mind is enmity against God, (Rom. 8:)
6 7, for it is not subject to the law of
God, neither indeed can be." In the
warfare to be waged at the coming An-
nual Meeting let all carefully prepare
for the contest and having on "the whole
armor of God," so contend for the truth
as it is in Christ Jesus that all may
know and feel the wish to be of the
Lord. Those expecting to have part in
this work of reconciliation should place
themselves under especial drill which
would enable them to drink deep of the
living fountain that flows from the
thruns of God, Having thus imbibed
the genuine eeseRea of true pjt^ tJ»e|f
may adjust differences that originatt-d
tbrough ihat ambition whifib drove the
devil out of Heai'en and is to day piia-
cipally, the cause of "hatred, variance,
emulatiutis, wrath, strife, s^ditionp,
hfresif-s, envyings, murders, oftnj
diuiikPDn''Bs reveliogs and such 1 ke:
of the which I lell yoii that ih-y which
do suL-h things f-hall not inherit the
kicgdoiu of God." Ga). 5.
Dt'ar reader, pause, reflect, consider
lor one moment, do you belong to those
" vphieh do such things," without striv-
ing to cleanse yourself? <Jn the contra-
ry, " The fruit of the spirit is love, joy,
peace, longsufl'oring, (j-ist vrhat the
chuich has done until forbearance al-
most ceases to be a virtue) gentleness,
goodness, faith, meekness, temperance;
against such there is no law. Aye! ob-
serve the contrast. Those who do the
works of the Hesh " shall not inherit
the kingdom of God." Those who en-
joy the fruits of the spirit " against
such there is no law." Those who have
for some time past denounced the pro-
ceedings of Annual Meeting, disregard-
ing decisions of committees, and with
a spirit of '• rally round the flag boys '•'
have breathed a spirit of secession (Se
ces£ion,~Act of seceding; separation)
into the hearts of many; being fully
aware, however that we are to be sub-
ject to the powers that be; they are walk
in g " after the flesh in the lust of un-
cleanness, and despise government.
Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they
are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
2 Peter 2.'
Does the writer judge? Nay. " IJv
their fruits ye shall koow them." The
fruit of tht- fi'sh and the spirit are both
clf-arly defined and it remains for all to
judge themselves that be not j idged. J
judge no mac, sayeth the Lord, but the
woid which I have spoken shall ju^ge
you at that great day. The progress
ives may not have violated e\ery part
of the quoted passages oi scripture, but
they did not tail "to speak evij. of the
dignities," (Annual Meeting and com
mittees) are "self-willed;" are at"var
iance" with the general order of the
church; through the Progre-isivi CAris-
tian have caused seditions tbrough her-
esies and, judging from their origin
have also considerable " hatred ;" hence
the conclusion viz, " whosoever shall
keep the whole law, and yet offends in
one point, he is guilty of all." James
2. Upon the subject of " free speech,"
'free rostrum," and also in regard to
chronicling every unpleasant transac
tion and bringing all the reproach up
on the church possible, we need on'y
refer the intelligent reader to James 1 :
26. " If nny man among you seems to
be religious, and hridleth not; his tongue,
but deceiveih bi^ own heart, this man's
religion is vaiu." Koowing, however,
that "out of the abuodancr! of the heait
the mouth speaketh," might modif} the
harrowed feelings were it not that this
division has been caused by it. Now,
instead of bringing about a reconcilia-
tion, they (Progressives) are only mar-
shalling their forces for a heavy contact;
just what the Southern Confederacy did
when it had only sisty days to lay don'n
arms and come into the union, and all
the champion wants is just to be let
alone. Just what Jefferson Davis pray-
ed for and what all obstreperous and
disloyal people ask for. Concerning
the challenge to other editors, to meas-
ure swords in an editorial duel, we have
to say to the Progressive; <hat the day
of duels, horse lacing, 1^3., are past in
the estimation of the highly cultured;
and for the refined to refuse such a me-
nial offer is just what the conservative
element expect of its editors. (For the
challenge see the remarks of the editor
to Eshelman and Balsbaugh in the
Progressive Christian No. 44.) While
the conflicting sentiment exists and we
may have some idea " whence it com-
eth," yet we cannot tell '-whither it
goeth;" but may hope, yea! very many
are "born of the spirit" an"l will unite
in the bonds of peace. This review
may seem rather severe, but the -medi-
cine must be in proportion to the dis
ease; and tbe Pro ressive eAxtoT says,
(in No 44), "we are willing to be judg
ed by our fruits."." Our apology for
intruding upon this paper and readers is
we have been a member for nineteen
yeiTs; and flcid, through an extensive
observation and by st laying closely the
character of the Christian citizens in
many of the Spates, that the members
composing the church are about as well
informed, in general, upon scriptural
subjects, as any of the American people;
therefore, feel it a duty, to the church
whose integrity we are under obligatior s
t ) maintain, to assist in measures against
those undermining the peace of the
whole fraternity by many gross tnisrej)-
resentations in order to sustain a con-
cocted " schism" and causing division?.
Hnntingcton, Pa.
Ifox tlie Brt-tbren si Work.
XHB SPOILED PATTEHN.
liY DANIEL HAYS.
A CERTAIN sceptic in order to show
■^-^ the discrepaGcy between the Gos-
pel aa a rule, and the praclice of its ad-
herents, uscd the following illustration.
A master workman employed a
number of journeyman to make furni-
ture, and wishing to go abroad, he
made a pattern, and calling his work-
men together, cold tbem to make farni-
ture by the pattern which he gave them,
and when he returned they should be
rewarded.
Well, after tbe master workman hid
taken his departure, his journeymen
came together to examine the pattern,
and they concluded that there was too
much of it. So they went to work and
sawed off about one third of it at one end.
By and by, other journeymen more ex-
perienced than the first, came along
and upon examining the pattern, they
came to the conclusion that there was
still too much of it, and sawed off about
one third of it at the other end. Then
these woikmen went to work and made
furniture nfter this mutil^ited pattern.
When the master workmen returns,
will he reward these workman? No,
sir. He will say, " Get out of my shop !
You have spoiled my pattern, and wast-
ed my material, and I have no farther
cse for you
Now, said the skeptic "there are plen-
ty of journeymen in the country where I
live ; and they are working for so much
by the year, or so much by the sermon.
And the great trouble with them is,
they are all tbe time sawing down tbe
pattern. They have sawed eft' feet-
washing at one end and the Lord's Sap-
per at the other, and they have nothiag
left but the Ctmmunion."
Brother John Plir-bbarger, now of
Illinois, formerly enr ployed the fore-
going with telling eftVct on Communion
occasions in the Valley of Virginia. It
IS a pointed expose of modern degener-
acy from the original JModel. JeRua
says: I am the Way, the Truth, and
the Life: no man cometh to the Fath-
er but by me. John 14: fi. ^N'ell
would it be for all to £<]uare their livea
by the Model in faith, in practice, and
in life.
_ — — 0 ilW
True liberty does not allow any one
to do that which might injure his neigh-
bors.
J
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Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
DECEMBER 20. 1881.
M. M. ESHELM AN, Editor.
.1. H. MOORE, )
S. J. HARRISON, j
Corresponding Editors.
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>aiDea Kt^qs,
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I>. E Brubaker,
I.J. BoBenberger,
J, W. Southwood.
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FEAR NOT.
WHEN a Savior was to come, an angel ap
pear d unto Miry and said "fear no .'
JesDs as a teacher said to his followers, ''leai
not," After his resurrection an angf 1 appear
ed unto the women entreating them to "fea
not." And now beloved br^-fchren, permit va^
to entreat you to "fear not," jet "watch an--
pray." Pear not though your names be oas'
out as evil — though cruel and hard hearti-
trample upon you, defame you, curse j oa anc
aay all manner of evil against you. It is i>ot }
qu'^stion how you stand in the sight of men
seducers who wax worse and worse, and com'
often in "sheep's clothing," but how you statd
before God and good men.
Some of our friends have recently written nt
to be calm — to look to G.)d for wisdom, becansf
desperate attpmpt-* are bfing made to blaekej
our character. By some whose bands are pre-
paring foul and slimy matters against u', we
have been notified that they would show
us to be the "wickedest man" in the church.
We hopa it is not for revenge. We
"fear not" "what man can do. All the m ud
that can be heaped upon us^ will be washed
away in the blood of the Lainb. What does it
signify if we be covered over with filth, can we
not cry to the Lord and defend the church
in its holy work? Can chains and
dungeons prevent the praise of God? Can
bitterness and ambition and rebellion and
curses stay the hand of God ? We fear not
what man can do, nor what he will do. Where-
ever we have done wrong we shall make haste
to confess to Gcd foi forgiveness, and to men to
build up the truth. We have never been stub
born nor refused to acknowledge our errors
when pointed out by men who Jove the Lord
and desire to do right.
among 0 id's children for base purposes — to
get gain ar:d fame. They will try to tear down
your pappr if possible; but as well try to float
away the rock of Gibralter, or pull the heavens
down with their maledictions. The Bbethben
AT Work will go on, fearing not men, whether
the editor lives or dies. Know ye not, 0 vam
man, that vengeance belongs to God? "Fear
not,'' brethren, but "watch and pray." We
shall continue to stand by the church, come
what will. Pray for ns !
BROTHER STEIN.
La Due, Mo. (
Dea. 8th, 1881. j"
Brelltrcn Editors:
The circumstances attcndirg Bro. Stein's trip
to the East are of such a character as to create a good
deal of inquiry and anxiety on the part of his friends in
S. W. MisBouri.
1. Did you know that Bro. Stciu'.s mind was seriously
affected before he left?
2. If so, why \vas he permitted to go alone on such a
great and dangerous trip.
3. Ought not some brethren go after him and try, if
possible, to ascertain his whereabouts?
An explanation in B. at W., of the above queries would
doubtless be satisfactory to many minds.
Fraternally
J. S. MoHLEB.
Aksw£r: "How rea'lest ihon?" Know y
not that Bro. Moore said, "After brother Stein
left here we learned from his family that his
mini was at tieues very seriously affected for
some months before he I'^ft, so much so that
his condition seemed alarming. This, however,
was not known outside ot the family, and nev-
er would have been told if it did not now seem
necessary."
This is all we know about i he matter.
2 Had the Bretbrm d scovertd anything
seriously wrong, they would have endeavoreci
to prevail up n him not to go, an . they die
try to pnTtiia e him not to go at that time
3. Bro. Hylton suggests that somebody b>-
sent after him. We doubt whether any one
can do m re than the Uni ej Sta-es fiijers who
hasi been requested to hunt him. However it
might be well to furnish Bro. Hope with means
to look after him; but we doubt the propriety
of sending any one from this country. We
still hope that all things will come out right
in the end. All we know we have given to the
public. We might give you our suppositions
and opinions, but what would they avail?
CONDUCTING PAPERS.
T'
HE Brethren Church speaks annually
through its council-meeting upon such
topics as are brought to it, and as each member
has a right to be heard fipon a question of
general importancii, it is in order to see what
the Broth erhocd has said concerning the man-
It is known that the Bretheen at Work is 1 ner of conducting psriodicals. We quote a few
indeed in the way of certain men who are | of its decisions :
"Is it consistent with the example and doc-
trine of Christ and the apostles, when breth-
ren write and publish books, and afterward
revise and republish them, etc. ? Considered,
that brethren should be careful in their publi-
cations, and especially of other men's books."
1854, Art. 14.
"How is it viewed for a brother or for breth-
ren to write against the ancient order and
customs of the church, and have their manu-
scripts or writings printed, and thus distribut-
ed in and out of the church? Answer: We
think it is not right to do so." IStw, Art. 8.
"As many Brethren seem io so far disregard
the advice.of the Annual Council as to s'^nd to
the "Gospel Visitor" and "Christian Coaipan-
ion" articles exposing, through their editors,
the counsels of the old brethren, will this meet-
ing adopt means fo put a stop io these things?
Answer: We consider it wrong to do so, and
think we should not disregard the counsel and
decisions of the Annual Maeting; and such
articles as oppose the the order of the brethren
should not be published, and if the brethren
still perrist iu doing so, they should be dealt
with as otfenders." 1865, Art. 51.
'Inasmuch as the Annual Meeting has fre-
quently decided against the brethren voting, is
it not consistent and even injurious to the
brotherhood, for brethren to write, aiid editors
o publish, anything in opposition to these de-
cisions? Answer: We think that our brrth-
reo, who write and print articles, should be
very careful not to promote strife ani division
in the church, but peace, love, union, and holi-
ness." 1866 Art. 2.
"WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?"
In coaTcrsation with a good Chriaiian lady of another '
denomiuaiion a few dayi ago, she remarked that her
prime objection to the Baptists was their close commun-
ion, and her objections to that lay in the fact that it sep-
arates dear friends.
The feeling of the good sister is, perhaps, a very gener-
al one. Close communion separates dear friends; there-
fore should be given upl We should adopt the loose
practice, outrage the order of God's house, bid defiance to
Christ's law, adopt our own determined, preconceived
notions as guide, — all for the sake of keeping dear friends
together! — for the sake of having Baptists, Methodists,
Presbyterians, CongregationaliatSj Unitarians, Universal-
ists, Adveotists, ceaselessly tugging, like Roman athletics,
with each other on the field of polemical theology, come and
eit down together in sweet and fraternal accord and fel-
lowship at the table of our Lord! It is Entirely too bad
that wc Baptists are such sticklers for the Bible that we
retard the consummation of such precious fellowship and
union 1
THUS the Western Becorder turns its theo-
logical guns upon open communioniBts. In
principle it is right; for in the apostolic church
members of the Pharisee church, acd members
of the Sadducee Society were not permitted to
commune with the disciples of Jesus. Brother
Eecordtr, they may call you illiberal and nar-
J Tow-mindtd, but you are not too narrow on
this question so long as you cling to the apos-
tolic proct^ce. But we quote you again :
The Baptista arc the ulJest religious denomination in
existence. The statement we cannot now panse to prove.
The ilootrinea, as wc hoW and teach them, are the doc-
trines of the g (Epel.our enemies themselves heing judg-
es. The faUhs held and taught hy other societies are
simply coriuplions of that faiih. In the apostles' day
the "mystery of iniquiiy'' began the work that developed
in Komanism. All the various Fiedobaptist denomina-
tions, in the light of history, are offshoots, reforms, .di-
rectly or indirectly, from the Papal church. Then, the
best that Christian charity will suffer us to say of their
faith'and polity is. that they are the faith and polity of
the Papal church revised.
What evidence has the Recorder as proof
that the '-Baptists are the oldest religons da-
nomination in existence?' is a denomination
the Eoman Catholics are perhaps the oldest,
hut thi.t which is of God, and the oldest, is the
church of Jesus Christ — "the house of God. '
Th" Recorder eends a whole broadside into
"the various P* iobsptists." It regards them
as ''offshoots from the Papal church." "This
is a hard saying, who can beat it?''— John 6: 16.
We can.
The ohnrch of the Brethren is a society — a
family — "the pillar and ground of the truth."
It is not a corruption of the Gofpjl; but teach-
es and practices the thirgs which the gospel
eBJjines. Does the Baptist church practice
'"all things" erjjin^d by authority of Christ
and his apoBtIe^?
Will the Recorder point o-t the whole re-
ligious praciice of t^ie disciples of Jesus?
What did the Apostolic church i> quire of au
alien to become a disciple?
What did the church rf quire of its membfrs
as tests of fellowship and communion?
Let there be ligbt.
I have begotten you through the gospel." 1 is repentance to an. unbeliever? Nothing!
BEGOTTEN OF GOD.
Of his own will begat he us, with the word of truth. —
James 1: 8.
TWO points are definitely settled by this
Scripture: 1. ' Of his own wilV God ''be-
gat us." 2. That he begat us "with the word
oi truth" This is one begetting; not two.
This "word of truth" is that word which God
gave to Christ. — John 17: 8. "I have given
them the words wLich thou gavest me." These
"words God gave to Christ; and Christ gave
thOiU to the apostles; and the apostles went
everywhere preachiag them. Those who heard
these words and received them gladly into
their hearts, were begotten of God. They were
begottrn "(pj</j the words of truth." This
word of truth now mates believers in the same
way that it did then; and those thus made, "are
begotten of God." The manner and means of
begetting sons and daughters of God, have been
changed 'oy God.
In the following, the begetting is ascribed to
the preacher and to the Gospel: "Though you
have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet
have you not many fathers; for in Christ Jssas
Cor. 4: 15. "In Christ Jesus" is the same as
hy Christ, and ascribes the begetting to him.
"I have begotten yon," a-eribes it to the apos-
tle. "'Through the gospel," ..scribes it to the
gospel; and the gospel is the same as the word
of truth." Thus God begets believers through
Christ, by the gospel or word ot truth. This
wav of begetting debars a man from obeying
his feelings, sensations and impressions regard-
less of the law. The law cannot be set
aside in deference to courtesy and liberality.
Courtesy and liberality have nothing to do
with being b-gotten of God. To be joint heir
with Christ Jesns a man must be begotten laio
fully.
In John 3: C> begetting is ascribed to the
Spirit: "That which is hern (begotten) of
of the fleeh is flesh; and that which is born of
the Spirit is spirit." The King James' transla-
tiors frequently translated geuna, "born" and
also "begotten -' The iitersl meanirg of geuna
is begotten. It should be so translated unless
something in the context will not peimit it.
The King's translators found many places
where it could not be rendered "born," though
they seemed to have a partiality for this word.
In the first sixteen verses of the first chapter
of Matthew, they could not give the word born,
henca give the word begat. They could not
say, "I have born you through the gospel," but
"I have begotten you through the gospel."
They could not read it, "This dav have I born
thee," but ' This day have I begotten thee."
They should hate read. "That which is b'gotten
ot the fl-'sh is fl-ish; ai d that which is hgotten
of the Spirit is spirit."
We now come to aa importsnt query. When
this figurative expression, . begotten of God,
Chrii-t, tie Spirit, through the g< spel, is used,
what is the literal meaning? "Whoever be
iieves that Jesus is the Chiist, is begotten of
God" — 1 John 5: 1 Mark, it doss not read
"Whoever only believes that Jesus is the Cbrist
is begotten of God,"— thit word ' only^' is not
there. No on--* is begotten of GoJ, by faith
alone. This is delusion — an invention of anti-
CErist. A man ia literally mude a believer,
by the word of truth, through Christ and then
he is said to have been begotten of God. This
passage is very explicit. It shows what is to be
believed — 'That Jesus is the Christ." It takes
an individual who can know and understand,
to be made a believer. iLfints cannot be
made believers. They cannot comprehend the
gospel — the word of truth by which, or through
which belitvers are made.
God's way of miking believers is through
Christ, the Holy Spirit, the minister of the
gospel, and the word of truth. A man is not
made a believer in the water tf baptism. He
must believe in Christ, turn //-om hia sins be-
fore he can take th? third step — baptism.
Neither of these items, — faith, repentance and
baptism— can be laid hold of by an infant. The
Bible does not make believers by baptism alone
— nor by repentancj alone — nor by faith alone.
Baptism is nothing to an unbeliever. What
What is faith to an unbeliever? Nolh-ngl
These are nothing to him till his heart is
changed, and then they become conditions of
pardcn.
Being "begotten of God," whether ascribed
to Christ or the Holy Spirit, or the Gospel is
the same thing. It is not one thing to be be-
gotten of the Word, another to be begotten of
Cbrist, another to be begotten of the Spirit,
and another to be begottrn of God. The
whole thing is ascribed to Gcd, because all pro-
ceed from him ''of his own will." We are be-
gotten of Christ in view of his being our Medi-
ator; of (he Holy Spirit in view of his agency
as a leader into truth; of the word of truth in
view of entering the heart, being the power of
God unto believers. The whole is from God,
through the agencies selected by him "of his
own free will." The "begetting" ia always by
Christ — never without him; always by the Spirit
— never without it; always ly the word oftiulh,
— never without it. — compiled.
Beothee Samuel J. Peck ot Falls City, Neb.,
has been ill for several weeks. A severe cold
has affected his longs. We hope he may soon
regain health and be able to help along the
work of the Lord.
ScME good brethren who watch over us with
a desire to do good, inform us that it «as
unwise to publish "Literary Theft" in No.
43. It ia not our desire to iojiire any one; and
we frankly confess that the publication of
such css^s ia u edifjio' . And in our re-
marks on ''Secrets out" in usiog the word
"Kukluxism" we had particular reference to
'S cret m-etings." We =,s define it in our
article, and h-ji no other idea in view. There
IS no d' ubt many others would hive expressed
she idea with a more pleasing term, and we
resret that we used it. Some take it in a
d;ff rent sense, from what we meant. — James
5: IH. God will heal.
Whethee the Lord will accept the mak-
ing of plans for evangelization and the
collection of money simply to lie idle in the
Treasury, is not so clear. The tendency of
this kind of work is demoralizing and will do
more towards drying up the veins of generosity
than anything else. It produces not only drj -
ing individuals, but drying churches. It dries
up spiritual giving. No Board of M ssions
should be loaded down with rules and regula-
tions, Do not make paths of freedom, then
fill them with brush. Keep the way clear. Is
it right so to hedge in the contributors as to
shut out these who go into new fi»lds and la-
tor faitufully, yet were not sent by the Board?
Discretion should be allowed the Board, and
whenever efficient labor has been performed
and the minister, has need, let it be supplied.
And is it right to measure the good done by
the number of souls brought into fellowship?
Often one soul made new in Christ Jesns is a
greater work, than ten hundred brought in to
be disowned after the excitement subsides.
Show your faith by your worksl
''■^•"^r^-p^-^r^-s^-i'-'ft.
TH::S BiriKTECKIGN A.T \V OKK.
(^iixxt^)mimtc,
E-xplauation.
I was informed that 1 mpaot ti muquot.
Scripture in my artiel<^, concerriirg musical
inatruments, and hava the reader believe it
was V rbititn. 1 thought ever} Bihie lead^r
could at ODCe see my idea in making use ot
Paul's language the way I did. His spirit wat.
stirred within him, when he saw the Atheiii-
ana belieyed that God dwelt in temples made
with hands. M/ spirit was stirred within me,
when I sea that H P Mover, and thousands
moTi believe, God cou!d be worshipped b? an
instrument maie by hands. I truly rtjo.ce to
se9 J. 0. Culler'i article in the last B. at W.
ELLE^^ Spickleb.
Paper Missionaries.
Report of the number of papers received for
Missionary purposes during the months of
October and November: Of the B. at W.
twenty-sight; of the Primitive Christian, tvien-
ty-five; Gospel Preacher one; total, fifty- four.
My husband intended to send in a report
each month, but was sick at the time with ma-
larial fever and could not write, and is not
able even at the present time. Tne attending
physician called counsel the second time. At
present they spaak very encouragingly of his
recovery, but think it will be very slow. Let
no one hesitate to send in their papers on that
account, for although h3 is confined to his bed,
he hands them to those who visit him. He
gave the superintendent of the Sunday School
a bundle to distribute in the school. The peo-
ple appear to be very glad to read thtm. An
individual came from another town to visit
relatives near here, and while there, read the
Puimitive Christian and became very much
interested. Since that time he has visited us
and we gave him some more papers.
Any one desiring to engage in this mission-
ary work can address S. E. Moon, Dallas, Nor-
ton Co. Kansas
Maeia Mooli"
w ef'- KB I side. Aft^r ajiiviiig hi>ii i-, vif.
<Xi nistireri tn tba Wdiits of our *'rotber with
pie sure. We wtre g'al to have tile opportu-
a y one« more to f j 'z nis company io our
fam iv, who has -^oof eu, iati ues pist, comfort-
ed • ur ' eartn, and ei c 'uragt-d us to go on in
t iH way of life ani g-ilv^tion Tii-next morn-
ing ur c mpaniun too'c him to 0 rawa, where
h- preached in the eveniog to an attentive aa-
S2 bbly. He had intended to preach there the
remaiuing part of tne week, but on account ol
physical weakness, was compelled to give up
laboring for the time being. This was a sad
disappointment tc many. Dear brethren and
sisters, may our prayeis ascend to heaven, as
the prayers of one man, in behalf of our dear
brother who is much fcfflicted in body; our
hearts are much in sympathy for him. He ex-
pressed a williDgaess to sacrifice the enjoy-
ments of tome, where peace and happiness
dwells, and with humble boldness meet oppo-
sition, endure misrepresentations, and severe
persecution in every form. What for? Money?
Nay, but for the sake of precious souls for
whom Christ died.
His pleasant face and graceful manners, his
example of meekness and humbleness, is cer-
tainly the fruits of one born of the Spirit.
Bro. E. is a power in the hands of God for
good. Long may he live for the enjoyment and
comfort of his companion and children, and as
a bright example to the world, exhibiting the
Christian life, which is wiODght by the Holy
Spirit. — Sharon, Minn.
Ttiouii;n WH n-\er t-i j yd the piivilcse of
■eeing Bro. Stem, yet his uj ne is d-iir to us,
fur tlie gr^nl work te has accou p'ished in the
Brotherhoud.
Now ivhat are we going to do f r a man,
who has dune so much ior the church? Will
ihej do uothiiig nuTe than wiicw to tbi- U. S.
Oorjsui? I hop" t>)BV will. Wt catn t aiibrd
'n g ve him Ufj, f bf -can be r-scut-d; now is
the tiiue to w irk I suug'-st that th Brethren
select two men who will tVel inter.st enough,
and send them in s-arch of our dear brother.
Let the churcii pay thsir way; 1 am tnre
there is sympathy enough 'n the Brotherhood,
to raise the money ar;d that speedily. Surely
there could be some tracts found in Vienna,
that would lead to b's whereabouts. Brethren,
what do you say? Shall we try ?
Fraternally,
C. D Htltmt.
A Correction.
In the obituaries of Daniel Bainter and Jo-
seph Pippinger, in No. 46 B. at W. They
were members of the Union Center congrega-
tion, instead of Yellow Creek. And the age of
D. Bainter is 74 years, instead of ^1.
From Mary C. Sornian.
Bro. M M. E hi^lman arrived in fb'^ vilkgi
of 0 tawi, Miaueson, on rf tuHay. N i?f-mbet
26th. Pr''»ch>d in the evi-uii g ol itie samf
d y, in the M. E. church, to ^n att nt.ive au-
dience. 0 Su) dai Wat. c t,Vf-\i d to Sc tch
Lake, by our companicn, a distaiiCe ot ah.ut
twelve miles. Hera an appointment had been
made for preaching at 11 A. M., in the Disciple
church; our brother preacatd the Wora to an
intelligent people, whos'emed to be lovers of
the truth. Preaching again at 7 P. M. Bro.
E. held forth the Word with power to that
people, endeavoring to show them some of the
commands given by our Savior, and that
through obedience only we are justified,
through faith in Christ. He spoke with per-
fect freedom, his speech being with grace, sea-
soned with salt. (Col. 4:6)
Bro. E. announced that he would preach at
that place in one week from that evening; thus
closed. On the morrow, the 28th, we, in com-
pany with Bro. E , took our leavo for Sharon,
To :Jfoi-tlieru ludiaua.
The third delegate meeting of Northern In-
diana, for the purpose of making arrangements
for next Annual Meeting, is past. The next
business of importance is, for all the churches
of Northern Indiana, to be prompt in raising
their quota of advance money, 13,000, which
is a very easy matter, if all are willing to do as
directed in 1 Cor. 16: 2; pay in proportion as
the Lord has prospered us. Let usendeavor to
show our faith by our works.
The committee of arrangem>nts is laboring
hard to have the arrang.'m- nts snc*^, that our
brethren and sistnrs who mH\ meet with u-,
c-iD be a -eommodated and c m'^ortably entei-
tain'-d
Wh b'-li^vp this A M. will be one of vast
iriip'irt iDC. L>'t Ufiali labi t, and pra^, that it
mav ni- a sue "-ss; t' at G d% name may he hon-
ortd -iUit g 01 fi d, iUfi his chililren coLfirmed
in the frtuh, our wi-d 'm and judgment in-
creased, that we may be able to discern be-
tween right and wrong at all times.
J. R Miller.
From Samuel Shawver. — Bro. I. J. Ro-
senberger commenc d a series ot meetings with
the Brethren in th-, Logan chui'ch Oaio, Dec.
9lh. He has warned the people day and night
and his labors, up to this time, have been re-
warded by seeing four precious souls made
willing to forsake sin, and come on the Lord's
side. Others are almost pt rsuaded to yield; we
hope to see a great ingathering of souls. The
loads are in excellent condition; while we are
having sunshine without, we are made to i9-
joice and thank God in seeing ike light that is
again shining in this arm of the church. —
Bellffontaine, Ohio
From John Knisley, — We are well and
thanktul ti God our Heavnnly Father, for his
love conferred on xx*. As we s*re 'raveling
among the brethren and Msfers, «■ fi d them
generally well in t^cidv, and wk d > think, in
Spirit, as there is no trouble as tar aa we
know. Dear brethren let lis la^or and strive
to he more united and never divided. Uaited
VI- stand, divided we tall We are Ht present
at brotlier Ni-bemiah Murray's, Marshall
Count) , Iowa; found all weil. We think to
stay here one wet-k; from here to C^dar Rip-
ids, lona one week, tht-n to Whiteside County,
Illinois. Thence nurth in Illinois to visit most
of the churches. Our Invf to all. From your
wtll-withing brother. — Plymouth, Ind.
Brother Stein.
No doubt many hearts are mourning over
the stillress of Bro. Stein. We anxiously wait
for the arrival of the B. at W., each week,
thinking perhaps we may get some tidings
from him; but alas, how often we have been
disappointed. How happy we would be, if we
only knew that he would ere long be restored
to his sorrowing friends. We deeply sympa-
ihiz3 with sister Stein and her family.
From Lyman M. Eby. — The more I read
of your pleasant surroundings, the more I de-
sire to be with you. Perhaps I may come
among you unexpectedly. God sparing me, I
hope to once again engage in devotional exer-
cises with you, sometime in the future. My
heart burns within me when I think of those
who do not enjoy what you enjoy. God help
tbem that they may have an inward feasting.
May they ever continue faithful, so that we
may all, at last b" gathered home, where joy
and bliss eternally reign.
THE BRETHREISr J^T -WOUK.
TT^
We have b. • n made ti> rf joice over the re-
turn of two >oiijjg sonl?, to the fold of Jesua.
Bro. John K jisely came among us on Nov.
19th, and htid --4 series of meetings; the result
of which waa, the accessioa of the two named
above. Tbf saints here were strengthened and
encouraged i,o fight on a little while longer.
The brethren have decided to hold another
such series in the near future, when we hope
more will jnn the ranks of Jeans; for we are
made fo beiii've that others are being drawn
by the gentle wooings of the Spirit. God help
them to coma. — Harlan, Iowa , Dec. 10th.
when we met with the Brethren at the house
of Bro. Samuel Merkey's. Here we also met
Bro. AUen Boyer, from Lena, Illinois. We
made a partial organ'zition of the members of
this county; fifteen or sixteen in numbsr.
Two were chosen to the cffi'ie of deacon; the
lot fell on -Jacob Merkey and John Gauty.
Here we also had a Love-feast; our preaching
was mostly German, hs some of the members
have but little satisfaction in the Eaglish.
Some minister should move here that can
preach in both languages. I have confidence
a large church could be built here, if the prop-
er steps be taken ; and I want the ministers
From Thomas D. Lyon. — On Saturday, west in K public and Jewell counties, also
Dae Old., out council meeting passed off very those east and north of them, to visit them
pleasantly. Considerable business was done, and preach; do not stay away if you cannot
and it was disposed of so the satisfaction of preach German. 1 will give them my services
all present. In pursu now of article 7, of Dis- as much as possible, though nearly sixty miles
trict Meeting, the churci of Hudson, have ap- | away.
pointfid A. Crom^ir, J. W Forney and William I From here, in company with S. Hunbarger,
E. Suavely, to constitutp a Board of evangel- went to Diller, Nebraska, where we had a
ism, to receive applications for appointments few meetings. Brother Isaac Fry and ether
to prt^ach in iaolati-d pi&c^8. and providn for
their tulfi im>r.t, tcciirdintj to s«i'i at ic'e.
T.oose applyiGg for prPicViina. will addrpps
A. Croiritr, K>iDpa, Wnc'f rri Co , II. and J
W. L Tnoj, and Wiliiani E Suav-I), at ILir-
gnn, M L°<in Co , I 1. TV erf wre no divi ii^rn-
among an, but we find 'hit our nou-re-int.mt
principlen arw being tnstt-d within ourownbi'dj
0, for mrre (f tlst brcthnlj )(ve that
ttinkef" no HV'l Let ns rry to maintain our
place in the great t^aiy 'f strngJing pil-
grims for tne better land,— Iludsnti, HI.
From Eleazer Bosserraan.— P.P8=e an
nouiif-e thsit the Bretiir n ai Eial'^ Greek Hm-
cock C.i. Oaio, ejp ct to sr.mtnenee a series of
meetings OQ the ev-niog <d ih- 24 h, at the .U
church, no pr-vpnting Prov d'uce. Broth r
S. T. B issi-rmaa will not he able to preach f r
simie time yet.. a;:d ■ e know of no f< reign h>lp
but we solicif- be'p f'r nu th^ minister* s'f ad
joining fihnrche''. Brethren, coaa" and help
U-; we will appreciite your lah^'19. Ta^ ch ir h
is in p 'ace, an! very liitlei s.id concrnnii
the diffi^rent fdetion^; hot we are trying to do
the Master's h ddog. Mai ih-s Lord bless ev
ery effort that is being put torth for the ad
vancement of His cause. — Dunkirk, 0., Dec.
12th.
From D. S. T. Uutterbaugh.— Many are
inquiring about our ni •v meeting-house in
North Manchester. Will say that it is fast
being completed Will let the readers of the
B. AT W. know when done. Our lamps are
still buruing. Had preaching on the 4th inat.
House crowd-i; good attention; the Word
was preacL-d 'vith power, and as a conse-
quence, two fcnptizfd. God bless the labor
of the brethr'Ti. More anon. — Xorth Man-
chester, Ind., Dec. iJlh.
ih- 8 h aiid 9 h
> >!■] 1i oc t.h-^ -fV-n
i\ 3 P «. ^-r<7 e ■
; it :h- cl. >e f r! ..
m fie t I- g t d cci'
From John Forney. — I left home Septem-
ber 29th, for Washingtm County, Kansas,
where we met a colony of brethren and sisters
on the 1st of October. Here brother David
Lake was with us. The evening before, at the
house, of Bro. Willis Whit"; ?, we fell in com-
ponf with older Ssmaei Hunbargsr of Mo,
S« wa aumbgred four brethren and oaa sister,
' members of the Beatrice church are living
here. Th.-y have two m'ijisters with them;
rifoiher Bratf and John Fn'.z; brother Fritz
Aa< verv s'lk with tvphoid f v-r, but w^s
;iuch impriv d c.n our retura oqij week latt-r.
Oc -I'le- 6 1 wfiiit to the Beatrice <hireb,
I Here we louiid the bnthfo hu^v fini^hint
heir n w meetiug-'noue, 40x6*1 feet, with
n sfiment H-re tbey psp»ciiu hold a L v--
f<a»t thf 8 h. fu the tv n't'g ltd a very in
fer.siins Mrm ih bv -Ider San^u I ll-inharger.
O.'i thi- 7 h he Went r<i F i N C^'y chnrth t.
«erve them at their F as!.
We p-ea-.Hel to i I irj
t!g of th 7 ^. Si' ri s
• peued n t'le n-w c UrC'"
uei-tiBi! tw- \ouu:. -i u'.s
t 8^i f. D jrinji tie eveuiOii ex>-rcw"S th^
1 >u-e vt s CM vii- d; • rri. r • x • 11 Lt E g- ')
- -i.-r* c -tnriiu 1 d. and m n n i r-^ brethren.
N X' ri^\ it 'va-' agre.-ii t' d.^il- iw lara
isiiic'int' iwi. p«it.- ; ih. n a Viile i>as tak'-i'
tir tl > oidi' a'i'iii o* two hrethrer. The south
churi h rhi.!.e Br> U'lah Shirk as an a-sigrant
to Bro Briihi>k-r and the north chutch cho e
Bro. Archy Vatd^ke. Ttiese brethren were
installeo, bv the laying on of hands. M-mbers
from five diff rent Stt.tes altends-d this Feast.
J, B. Brumbaugh and wife from Pennsylvania,
Allen BoTer, from Lena, Illin-is, some from
Kansas and Iowa; we also had two meetings
in the north district. These two churches are
well supplied with ministers, and might be
used in other districts to advantage as honse-
keepers.
^ May the blessings of God rest on the church-
es at Beatrice, is my prayer.— .lii/eHe, Kan ,
Oct , 17th.
[The foregoing was njislaid. It should have
appeared two months ago.- Bro. John is still
about his Master's business. Ed. J
From John Forney.— I left Abilene, the
12th of November to hold a few days' meeting
in the North Sjlomon church. On account
of the delay ef trains, I missed my Saturday
evening meeting, near David O. Brumbaugh's.
Sunday moraing I walked nine milas "oy G; oO
A. M- Ofl arriving gt Bro, Brumbangh'^ I
found that he had just left to fill an appoint-
ment ten miles away. This was another dis-
appointment for us both. But I reached the
3 P.M. meeting at the Hick's School-house,
where I met Bro. Brumbaugh with his usual
smile on his fac?. We met again at 7 P. M.
in the town of Portis. Here we had a large
aad attentive audisnc^; also at the same place
on Monday and Tuesday evenings, when, it was
said, the whole town was out. At 11 A. M. of
the same days, had meeting at the house of
Lewis Lwem, a minister in the first degree.
He took me to the Burr Oak church, where
we met in the M. E. church, in Burr Oak, at 7
P. M. Had a good congregation; here I met
Bro. Michael Lichty and wife, from Maple
Grove Colony, Norton Courty. He came to
spend the winter and assist in the ministry of
the Word. Thursday, the 17th, Bro. Allen
Ives took me to Vt hite Rock church, where
we met with our dear brethren Henry Bruba-
ker from Beatrice church, Nebraska, and Lem-
uel Hdlery from K^n-as. November 18th
met in council wi'^h the White Rock church,
as a com'oittee, ch i^en b'. D.-itriet Meeting, to
investigate the work • f a ioriaer committee.
J J. Hoover, of Carlton. Nebraska, not be-
ne peseii', it was nnanimmi Ij agrrtd that
L Hi lery should fi I hi* pi ce. We worked
IQ the fear ot G H, part if tw . da>»; we are
glad to say that tb- iahura if this cf mmittee
were appreciated and a.':c ptrd b> ab exeepfc
one. We •" -n' u leH m-efiias unt-i Tnu^^day
evening. Oa'h- 2.5h, Br> H-i rv V\ ijelatid
CO: k tii^ 'n ■\-t- (! iivii'p rhn cl ; bad n eeting
here at 7 P M T 2i;t . ra t in ciditjiI; at
•hl--'iliee'.;iig «.-.. L ■ u I Hi i« r> w»S'rdain-d
ui the >-lrt.-ish p H. Ti rir . D u'el Soiilh « a8!
eh'S-n ■' tl> m ■ ^ '.\ ; > . re we contiDUtd
ine^ u2 -iv S . a(. I hi- ni rung, the 2Sth
svf « re c^ilied a\!>u to an n a Miw g - s r;
v« found ii^r v-r. In «. h it t- - go'jl L Td is
ih ► ti rai-e b r u, . — Viiiia, K n , Nuv , '2Sih.
From H Engel.— Oir dear Bro J )hn
F o \, oi V" ruiui-, 0 m ti> us ou ti.> 2 d or
N 'Veraher arid c m-ne:.c a i 8 ries f meetings
attheS-m' Cr— ii m er. g-h nn-. H- preached
seventeen seraiiin-i with po A-er and greit z-a*.
Good ord-r and att>ntion prfviiled. We were
made to ri j lice to S3S six dear souls come out
on the Lord's side, to walk in newness of life.
Oa the 14th he came here to the Pipe Creek
chuTct'.. and preached fi'tefn sermons, and sfv-
en more were made willing to make the great
sacrifice and j 3in in with the people of God.
We trust that their w .Ik through life may be
such, that many may see their gocd works
and thereby glorify our Father in Heaven.
Many are counting the co?t aad we hope they
will soon be numbered with us. We are thank-
ful that our dear brother was p rmitted to be
with us and labor for the good of souls. He
shunned not to declare the whole counsel of |
God.
May God abundantly reward him for his la-
bor of love while among us; we feel encour-
aged and refreshed on our way Zionward. ,
During the last year thirty Scv^n have made '
the good choice and were added to the church
by baptism. Mjy many more feel the need of
aSivior's love, aad j )in in with the people o
God before it will be forever too late, — Xew
Windiof, Mil.
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TME] -BR-ISTl-IKEM ^T WO'BiM.
Ridings fjroiti the
Postal card commuDication? solicited for this department.
Kep'>rt8 of baptisms especially desired.
Peabody, Kan., Dec. 9.
I have just closed an interesting aeries of meet-
ings in the Cottonwood church, Kansas. One soul
added by baptism; others made good promises.
God help them to remember. The brethren were
much built up, as they always are on such occa-
sions. The weather continues very mild. Plows
are running constantly. Stock doing well.
G. W. TnoMAs.
Carleton, Neb. Dec. 11.
The Bethel church had no additions, save by let-
ter, for two years or over. Have passed through
some dark clouds since then. Our prayer is, that
the church may be blessed with the power of con-
verting in the near future. We number fifty
members, all of which, to the best of our knowl-
edge, are staunch for the Brotherhood.
Levi Hofekt.
Lowell, Mieb., Dec. 10.
On the 29th of November, we returned from
Emmet Co., Northern Mich ; had nine meetings
while there. The last meeting preached the lu-
neral of Bro. Weimer's three children. Was to
council meeting inSuntield church, Eaton county
the 3rd. David West was elected to the minittry,
and Christian Trance, as deacon. All peace in
Michigan. Geobge Long.
Dunkirk, Ohio,
The season of the year is here best adapted for
holding series of meetings. Hence, those who
have made calls, will please renew them ; and if
there are other calls to be made, they should be
sent in as soon as possible. There is about .1*107 Oo
in the treasury. But few churches have reported
yet. Solicitors who have gathered money, will
please send it soon to .Joseph Rothtrock, Dunkirk,
H.irdin Co., 0., by registered letter, or Money Or-
der. Sfend the amount to me, on a postal card ;
address aa above. J. B. Spacht.
Lanark. Ill , D^c. 11.
At our council meeting to-d.iy, brethren Daniel
Kingi^ry and Aaron Warble were elected deacons.
The council passed (ff very pleasantly. Eldeis
Zuliars and Heck'er presided. Our ctmrch had
smooth sailing f<>r some time. The imr eltnwnt
has very littlf) inlUunce upon it.
S. J Hakeison.
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Editorial Items.
Four were received into the church at the meeting in
Logan church, Ohio.
Is it not written, "The ^vrath of man worketh not the
righteousness of God?"
Bko. Sharp left for Ashland, Ohio, the 2Jrd to bring
his family to this place.
The government is preparing to take a census of the
Sunday-schools in the United States.
Bao. I. J. R3jeab3rger commences a meetmg with the
brethren at Huntingdon, Ind., Jan. 5th.
Bno. Lemuel Hillery will begin work with the Breth-
ren of Beatrice church, Neb., the 28th inst.
The meetings in the Chapel will be held hereafter at
7 P. M. Sunday evenings instead of 6: 30.
The army of workers who do the right work in tlic
right way, is the most useful army in the world.
Bko. p. R. Wrightsman recently made a short visit
to Limestone, Tenn. He lives at Enterprise, Kan.
A i/AKOE number of students left for home the 23rd
to enjoy the holidays with their parents and friends.
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us. It is desired that each of our readers have one.
Bno. Martin Meyers did not go to Wisconsin, hence
brother D. M. Miller is there alpne in the Master's work.
Brethren S. S. Mohler and Andrew Hatchison were -
to commence a series of meetings the 2Uh inst., in the
Bethel church. Holt Co., Mo.
Do not fail to read "The Three Gold Dollars" on page
seven hundred and seventy-eight. Tlie writer of the ;u-
ticle lives in Frederick Co., Md.
The Sunday-school in the Chapel is adjourned until
Jan. 8th on account of the absence of a very large num-
ber of students over the holidays.
Brethren J. S Flory and G. "W. Fessler are about
opening a Hygienic Home near Longmont, Color ado.
Full particulars will be given next week.
What are you doing for the BnaUrhote — our German
paper? Send one dollar- to J. M. Snyder, Grundy Centre,
Iowa for it, and have it sent to some German friend.
There is an opening at Wheatland, Hickory Co., Mo.,
to preach the Word. Who will go and sow the seed of
life ? Call on James B. Gibbs at above named place.
Bro. Allen Boyer of Xena, HI., gave us a pleasant
call the 21st. Come often, as we love to have a friendly
talk.
Sister A. B. Snider, of Cen-o Gordo, III, is still quite
unwell. The Lord bless her afflicton to the good of her
soul.
Bro. J. H. Miller, of Milford, Ind., reports two re-
ceived by baptism and one near the kingdom of the Lord
Christ.
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until now."
Samuel Garber, a prominent leader in the Miami
Valley move is in the last stages of consumption. He
lorbids anything beiag said to him about the church
troubles.
On page 72-5 of B at W. is an article entitled "Shun
Worldly Influences," by M. M. Eshelman." It was
written not by the editor but by sister M. M. Eshelman,
of Polo, 111.
The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto
a man neither shall a man put on a woman's garment.
For all that do so are an abominhtion unto the Lord thy
God. Deut. 22: 5.
Newton, the great philosopher after spending a life-
time in study and research says, "I feel like one who
has been amusing himself in gathering pebbles on the
5hore while the great ocean of trath lies undiscovered
oefore him.
The Oo.yii'I Fmicker of Dec. 15th says: "Brother Pi.
H. Miller tendered liis resi<^ation as President of the
College, which was accepted by the Trustees, and the re-
lation existing beiween the President and the Trustee.s
were thus dissolved by mutual consent with the veiy
best of feelings."
The B.T^t W. will "cry aloud and spare not," and it
will aim to do this in love and with malice toward none.
Principles will be discussed, and eiTors pointed out, while
the readers will be the judges.
Bro. John Calvin Bright has been chosen to the niin-
istiy by the Bear Creek church, Ohio. May he make
full proof of his ministry by a holy life, and diligently
study to be approved of God.
Bro. B. p. Miller, of Clarence, Iowa, arrived here 'the
20th. He preached in the chapel on the evening of the
21st, and we were glad to hear his voice once more in
defense of the common salvation.
Ouii meetings in the College building the piist three
weeks have been very edifying. Bro. Sharp did most of
the preaching.
Bno. George Long is at Grand Rapids, Mich., preach-
ing the Word of God. He is no idler; has no time to
waste over trifles.
Sister Rebecca Snavely, of Hudson, III, will accept
our thanks for a box of provisions. You were indeed
thoughtful of us, dear sister.
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Bno. R. H. Miller arrived in Mt. Morris Saturday the
17th, and preached m Silver Creek meetmg-house on
Sunday forepoon. In the evening he addressed a large
audience in the Chapel, and on Monday evening the
19th also spoke in the Chapel to an appreciative con-
gregation. He left for home the morning of the 21st.
Bro. Wm. B. Sell is in the North Mo. mission field
having good, interesting and hopeful meetings. As he
travels from one place to another he distributes tracts
and papers with his name and mission written on the
margin. As he returns, those tracts have been read, and
then the people want preaching. He has traveled over
three hundred miles.
Sister Mary Kindell, who was a compositor in our
office during the past year, left for her home in Cov-
ington, Ohio the 22nd. She was a faithful sister at work
both in the office and in Sunday-school. Her leave-tak-
ing of the large class of little boys and girls whom she
had so long taught, was tiiily affecting, showing that
she had won their affections.
The meeting at West Bi-anch, 111., notwithstanding
the wet weather and muddy roads, was pretty well rep-
resented from the various congregations in Northern 111.
.A.S the West Branch church had called the meeting to
obtain some counsel, it was given apparently to the sat-
isfaction of the church. Some time was spent in talking
about schools, papers and conduct of ministers. In all
these things, as well as in all others, a free admixture of
charity and godliness will tend to the honor of God and
the glory of the church .
There were 387,860 copies of the B. at W. and
Youth's Advance printed during this year. Will the
friends of the papers make it -500,000 next year ? It can
bo done by diligence and perseverance.
Bro. John Bamharfc preached in the Silver Creek
meeting-house Sunday and Monday evenings of the ISth
and 19th inst. He left for home the 21st. Brother John
is a devoted and faithful elder. We enjoyed his visit.
Bro. J. S. Ilory, of Longmont, Colorado, de-ires a
good workman to labor on the farm and to do carpenter-
ing. Wages $25 to $30 per month. Also a
gu-1 to do housework; wages ten to twelve dollaiS per
month.
Fear and apathy almost lost the kingdom to David
when Absalom rebelled. But the Lord armsed David,
led him to the battle, helped him fight, and
brought him through safely. Let us trust the Gol of
David, and defend the Brotherhood yith hjjnjble bold-
ness.
Our prospects for next year are, we think, very good
A larf^e number of new subscribers liaye been added to.
the list. We had to prmt 300 extra copies last week. So
far as we know nearly all the old ones are refuniing.
We have reasons to feel encouraged, believing that the
readers generally are pretty well satisfied, and have
been on the whole edified by reading their Work.
Agent-i have done their work faithfully, and not a few arc
still hard at work. Surely God has blessed his people;
and there is mu3h to cau5e theai to be devoutly tliankful.
Bro. T. D. Heiston, of Holdcn, Mo., writes: "The
time has coiue for me to renew my subsevipiion to B. at
W. for 1882, and indeed I can do it heartily, too. I
have promised long since to be a reader of the paper as
long as its mission was to preach Christ and him cruci-
fied. And it seems the older the paper gets the sharper
the i-ing :rnd the sweeter the sound. Have not much
church news to send from this little arm of the church.
Brethren A. Hutchison and Jacob Wilmore of the Cen-
treview congregation came to us the 9th inst., and deliv-
ered several discourses, preaching Friday night, Satur-
day night, and Sunday at 11 A. JI., and closed the
meeting on Sunday evening following. They both hold
forth the Truth as it is in Jesus. Bro. Ilulchisan closed
the meetings Avith the words; "For we shall be like him
as he is," plainly showing us thai to be like hiui we
must live like him. These brethren do not forget us;
, they expect to yisit i>s soon again.
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THE BKETHRElSr ^T WORK.
For the Erethrenat Work .
THY WILL BE DONE.
LY J. ir. NEWLAKD.
May I with patience learn to 1 ear
These aching honis of pain,
And never murmur nor despair,
Bat lose my will in Thioe
With cheerfulness help me to fill
The place assigned ti me;
And if it's humble, I would still
Thine humble servant be.
Oft have I craved some higher call
My destiny to fill;
But how I'll give it up, and all
"Which seemeth not thy will.
Y et could I aid some wayward soul
To seek Thy grace divine.
It would my longing heart console.
Though helplessness be mine.
Help me to feel thy saving pow'r,
And bear each trial here,
And sense Thy pressnce ev'ry hour,
Since Thou art ever near.
Lairdsville, N. Y.
For tho Brethrca at Work .
THE THREE GOLD DOLLARS.
A TEUE STOBT.
TN the year 18G0 I was liviDg with
-»- my sister in Maryland. I had
agreed to work with her for my board
and clothing, but whenever I could get
a day's work in the neighborhood 1
was to have what I earned thus for
spending money. But as wages were
low and work scarce, I had not much
money.
One Sunday morning I walked five
miles to a school-houfce in York coucly,
Pennsylvania, to attend a meeting, the
object of which was to organize a Sun-
day'school there. A Mr. K. addressed
the meeting, and then went around to
see how much he could raise towards
defraying the expenses of starting the
school. He asked me what I would
give. I could not say, as I had no
money on hand ; but he told me I could
have some time to make it up. So, hop-
ing to earn it, I said he might put down
one dollar for me. He did so and went
to the next one, who agreed to give fifty
cents. Another subscribed twenty five
cents. The object was gained, the
school organized, and we were all told
to bring the promised money at the
time appointed.
As I walked home in company with
several young ladies, one said to me,
"Why did you put down one dollar?
Now I promised fifty cents, and I know
my parents will be displeased, and it is
your fault." "It is the same way with
me," said another; "I subscribed twen-
ty five cents, and I would not have done
so if it had not been for you. I know
my parents will not like it." 1 did not
blame them for dreading the displeas-
ure of their parents, as I was at that
time an ex le from my father's house,
because I had gone to church against
his will. But their words pained me,
as I wan sorry to think that my giving
had caused them trouble.
We soon came to a cross road, and
while they took the left-hand road that
led to their respective homes, I alone
took the right- hand road which led for
about three miles along a forest, where
as it was noonday the trees made a re-
freshing shade. As I walked along
this lonesome road I felt very sorry for
my young friends, and as the tears be-
gan to roll down my cheeks I thought,
What if 1 cannot earn the money and
will have to ask my sister for it? She
may not like it either, and cannot well
afford to give it to me. My distress
now became greater, but just then there
came a gentle whisper, "The earth is
the Lord's and the fullness thereof."
Yes, I said, thinking that sweet text has
come to my relief: "The earth is the
Lord's and the fullness thereof." There
is nothing impossible with God. I
can well ask him for the money. So I
went into the forest behind a rock and
kneeled down and poured out my heart
in prayer to God. I told him that the
earth was his and the fullness thereof,
and he could provide me with the dol-
lar I so much needed. I arose fully as-
sured I would get the money in some
way. So I went on my way rejoicing;
nor did I doubt but that my prayer
would be answered. As I walked on,
I thought perhaps I would find the
morey, as Mr. L, a minister, did when
a boy; he prayed for money to get
school books, and found jast the
amount he needed in the road. But
when I arrived at my sister's house
without finding it, I changed my mind
and thought some one would employ
me to work, and I could earn it thus.
So every day I looked for some one
to come and employ me to work for
them, and every evening as I retired to
rest, the tempter would say, "Now an-
other day is gone and you have not got
that money yet." But as often I would
say, 'The earth is the Lord's and the
fullness thereof;" there is nothing im-
possible with God; he can enable me
to get the money yet.
Saturday evening came at last.; the
next day the money was to be paid .
How well I remember the calmness of
that sweet Spring evening. As I walk-
ed from the stable to the dairy with the
milk, I admired the beautiful scenery
around me. I was fairly startled by
the thought or rather a voice, "There
it is Saturday evening; to-morrow
you must take that money to school
and where is ifc to come from?" For a
moment my faith staggered, and I was
about to doubt the goodness of my God,
then casting my eyes on the clear blue
sky 1 said, "The earth is the Lord's and
the fullness thereof." There is nothing
impossible with God. Just at that mo-
meat I saw a gentleman whom 1 knew,
ride up to the house. Thinking he
would be a guest for the night, I has-
ened to the dairy and went about my
duties. But he did not go into the
house, but came to the dairy, and after
speaking a few words to me he said,
"Here Susie, I will give you a present."
And at the same time handed me a
small bit of paper — so small that I fear-
ed there was nothing in it, but that he
was going to play a joke on me; yet I
thanked him for it, and after he had
mounted his horse and rode away, I en-
tered the house, and going to the can-
dle I said to my sister, "Mr. L. gave me
a present; I must see what it is." But
j adge my surprise when I saw enclosed
three little gold dollars.
AVith a glad and thankful heart I
carried one of the gold dollars to the
Sunday-school on the morrow; and I
taught four little girls in the Testament
class all that Summer. They are grown
women now. Some of them have homes
of their own, and I hope to meet them
in a better home by and by.
The man that gave me the three dol-
lars was a stranger in the place. H'j
lived many miles away; and whatever
led him to come there just at that time
and give me the gift, I never could un-
derstand, but I never doubted but that
God sent him. To God be all the glo-
ry. S. A. K.
All proud flesh, wherever it grows
is subject to irritation.
T-M.-M 'MMMiTM:MMN AJF -WOM^HL.
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For tho Brctliron at Work.
THE ELECT OF GDD.
BT C, H. BAXSBAUGH.
TO LEjrUEL AXi) MAET HILLEEY, OF KAN"-
SAS.
Dearly Beloved in the Crvoifled: —
YOUR love palpitating, Heaven-
breathing, soul exhilarating let-
ter is here. It is the essence of an up-
per-world millennium condenssd into a
single sheet. God is love, and this must
needs come into expression, which often
means darkness and discipline and suf-
fering and sorrow. Ho 5^ to love is the
great problem of humanity. "God
commendeth his love to us, in that
while we were yet sinners, Christ died
for U9." Eom. 5: 8. The Holy Ghost
is a reality, and not an imaginary shad-
ow, and He imports into our personali-
ty the very personality of God. He
becomes to us a veritable, living con-
scious Other Self of U3 and yet deep-
er than what is deepest in us, making
us more roundly and grandly individu-
al as we become more grandly and man-
ifestly divine. To find either ourselves
or God we must lose ourselves. To live
we must die. To soar we must fink.
To be crowned we must be crucified.
This absolute necessity is the great
stumblingblock of Christianity. It
made Christ a derision and an oftence.
He is still "this same Jesus," and the
world is still the same world. The
Greeks still pronounce the Gospel fool-
ishness even while standing in the pul-
pit claiming to preach it, the Jews stiil
shout "Crucify, crucify," and the Ro-
mans still drive the nails and thrust the
spear. And all these constitute the
single self of human nature. The trag
edy of Golgotha is enacted daily by
every soul that prefers the flesh to the
Spirit, self to Jesus. O this great and
marvellous verity of being born of and
into God, how few realize it. Man fights
to the last inch and the last iota against
God for the supremacy of the flesh. To
be "a spectacle to men and angels," "the
filth and ofi'scounng of all things," the
butt of the woi'ld's mockery, and the
target of the would-be saint's hate and
scorn — millions will sooner scout and
trample Jesus and go to hell than to
submit to such humiliation.
I am well aware that my flesh crush-
ing, spirit exalting utterances are not
appreciated by the many, but they are
precious to those who have made the
personal acquaintance of Jesus, and
who have that knowledge of God which
comes only by identification of life. My
horizon is widening, and the light is
growing stronger, and the spiritual at-
mosphere purer and more bracing, so
that i get a clearer, higher, more self-
deadening conception of God's ideas of
life, and a profounder apprehension of
the reason why so few find the straight
gate. For me to write the deep, ine-
radical convictions of my inmost soul
which the Divine schooling of suffering
and sorrow and intuition beget and con-
firm and develop, is to narrow the cir
cle of appreciative readers, and be more
and more "despised and rejected of
men." It is a sore trial to give up such
men as Bashor, Holsinger, Howard
Miller, and others of their royal stamp;
but I am eternally and irrevocably com-
mitted to the grea*, all comprehending
Truth, the thrilling, forever unfathom-
able fact, "the Word was made
flesh" God is man and still God.
This is the key to all truth, un-
locking the heart of Deity, and
the soul of man, and '-the exceedingsin-
fulness of sin," and the heights and
depths and raptures of redemption.
The pivot-truth is in general poorly ap-
prehended, and the so-called Progiess-
ive3 seem to have lost sight ot it alto-
gether. In Bro. Bashor's Seven Thun-
ders, and in all his private letters and
and public replies to me which grew
out of his tract, it is sad to note how
utterly alien is the real meaning, of the
Incarnation to his arguments and aims
as a Christian pol^,mic. The mental at-
titude of the misnamed Progressives
renders it simply impossible to appre-
hend Emmanuel as the Divine and hu-
man blending into one life, using . the
lower solely as the vehicle of the high-
er. The intellect of Gabriel cannot take
hold of God in a way to make Him the
life. There is a deeper infolding and
appropriation of the Divine than by
thought or volition. No soul can think
itself into God, or God into itself, or
v)ill across the afl:'ections. Every one
knows this in the sphere of the human
relations. Reason and will must f tand
back as servitors till faith open the
sluices of Golgotha, and flood the whole
being with the very life j.nd love of Je-
hova as garnered up in the Divine Man.
This makes the reason luminous, and
the will vital, and the affections in.'^tinct
with the life of the Eternal. " If any
man be in Christ, he is a new creature;
old things are passed away: bahold, all
things are become new." " We are dead,
and our life is Md with ohrist in God "
Head, heart, hands, feet are "instru-
ments of righteousness unto holiness."
The tongue that shares this renovation,
and is the organ of the indwelling, all-
directing Christ, will no more plead for
sister's hats, or any other carnal, cross -
shunning license, than it will curse and
swear and blaspheme. The Incarnation
is an awful sin-damning, flesh- bruising,
body-and-soul liberating fact, and
it is appalling to think how it is
trifled with in these days of religious in-
fidelity, even in our own Brotherhood.
Regeneration is but a sham and a name
in many instances. The incoming of
God IS a mighty work, and leaves not a
spark of the carnal life in regnancy.
We do well to examine ourselves wheth-
er we be in its faith," or " reprobates."
Where God is manifest in the flesh,
Christ 13 relieved. Every member of our
bodies and every faculty of our minds
is in the employ of the Holy Ghost.
The world in the sin sense and flesh-
Hcnse, is a carcass to the Christed man
and woman. To hunger for it is to be
like it — dead, corrupt, doomed to the
wrath of God. Nothing is sweet to the
God-loved, God-ioving soul that savors
not of the cross. The meat and drink
and dress of the elect is -Jesus; and
their life, in it esseace and exhibition,
is neither more nor less than Godincar
nate. Emmanel is the totality of the
Christian. Whatever else slides in is
of the fl-33h , and must be crucified, or it
will "crucify Christ afresh and put him
to an open shame." Life and death
never compromise one. One must win.
Flesh, death, damnation are cognates.
Crucifixion, life, salvation, are the trin-
ity of the Incarnation. The doors of
Heaven and Hell have their hinges in
the Cross.
I
EXPLANATION.
N the Freaclur of Dec. 15 Bro.
Bashor published some reasons why
he used Benjamin Franklin's ideas in '
making up his " Gospel Hammer," and '
says that he sent it to us for publication ;
but up to this time, Dec. 2 1st the letter
has not reached us, and as we desire to
get his ressons in this paper we clip the
folio wiug from his letter in the J^reacA-
er omitting that which acolds us, as it !
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THE BRBTHKEI?^ ^T l^ORK.
is not relevaEt to the issue between
him and Franklin. That relating to
the publication of it, was mentioned in
the last issues. He says:
" Some extracts from the Gospel
Hommer were arranged by the side
of similar extracts from Benjamin
Franklin's Gospel Preacher, and over
the whole appeared the title, " Literary
Theft." Those who have the article,
will have noticed that, while the ideas
are similar, the l^.nguageand sentences
H re not the same. I had read Frank-
] ii's sermons and was impressed with
1hc force and acuteness of the argu-
UKnts used. And as the arguments
suitid me exactly, I considered it no
theft to use them as I deemed it neces-
sary; as long as 1 used my own lan-
guage in presenting them. Franklin
says in the " Preface " of his work,
that it was written to be an aid to young
ministers, and, as such, I had the privi-
lege of using them. In the preface to
my book, I distinctly stated that I did
not claim originality for the ideas it con-
tained. When J. wrote it i was in
search of forcible arguments, and that I
might not be misconceived, I took the
precaution to state in the preface that I
had gleaned ideas wherever I could.
My work is not a literary theft, from
the fact that I did not steal another
man's writings, bodily — verhatim — and
palm them off as my own — original in
language, plan and thought.
Until I take another man's writings, as
he indited them, and without change,
sign my name to them, send them out
as original with me, I cannot lie convict-
ed of literary theft."
ADDITIONAL REMARKS.
Whether the language and sentences
in the extracts are the same or not, all
men who read them can judge, and our
saying they are or are not, can not set-
tle the question whether Bro. B. did
right or wrong.
Would it not have been well for those
who " kindle their own fire, compass
themselves with sparks, and walk in
: -^bt li-r^'- of their own fire, and of the
spaiko rttuch liiey have kindled; and
in consequence, lie down in sorrow," if
they had pointed out the language in
which we charged our brother with
theft? But it is not profitable to
pursue this subject further. Ifc is
principle we are after, not men.
And as we offered Bro. B. space to ex=
plain himself, and he has done so^ we
hope this ends the matter, and that love
may hold the hearts of ail to the glory
of God and the honor of our blessed
Ctrisbanity. — Ed.
For the Brethren at Work.
PEACE BE STILL.
I Extract of Sermon by S. Z. Sharp; delivered in the Col-
lege Chapel, Sunday evening, Dec. 4th '81.j
ON the western shore of the Sea of
GaliU e lay the ancient city of Ca-
pernaum. It was on the highway be-
tween Damascus and the citi-s of Tyre
and Sidon. The long lines of caravans
from the most ancient city in the world
passed this place and all the various
people of Assyria were here met on
tbeir journey to the Mediterranean,
sea. Here was the home of Peter with
his mother in-law, and also the place
where Christ frequently resorted after
his ejection from Nazareth. Luke 4:
29. This place was wisely chosen by
the Son of God, as a kind of head quar
ters, as it brought him before so many
people who passed through on their
joarney /rom Damascus or from the
Mediterranean sea. Here he had ex-
pounded to the people the doctrine that
was to be accepted by all the inhabit-
ants of the earth. He had unfolded to
them the great truths by the simple sto-
ry of the sower and the seed. Luke 8 :
5-15, and other parables as they were
able to hear. He had just healed the
mother in-law of Peter, and relieved
her of a fever. Matt. 8: 14. He had
cast out many devils and had healed all
manner of sickness among the people.
Matt. 8:16, 17.
The pressure upon him was so great
that his own mother and brethren could
not get near him. All day he had suf-
fered them to draw virtue from him
aud had taken upon himself the sick-
nesses and infirmities of the people.
Isa. 53: 4. "When evening was come
they brought unto him many that were
possessed with devils, and cast them
out. And now the shades of night
were falling fast. His human nature
was at last borne down by the tremen-
dous strain upon his flesh. Here was no
chance to recuperate or obtain a few
hours' refreshing sleep. To a scribe he
said, "The Son of Man has nowhere to
lay his head." Then he gave command
to his disciples to depart to tbe otfeep
side of the^sea where he could be free
from the great pressure of the people
and secure a few hours' necessary re-
pose. When at sea he laid his weary
body into the stern of the boat, and
slept as only those can sleep whose con-
science is pure and whose body is over-
taxed with labor. Now his great ene-
my and ours found the Son of Man
asleep. Shortly before, many devils had
been driven out of their abode in man,
and it is supposed, by many, that on ac-
count of their loss of those human be-
ings of whom the Savior had deprived
them and in view of the fact that he
wa3 going to the Land of the Gadarenes
where he would drive out others, they
embraced this opportunity to bring on a
storm and if possible destroy him in
his sleep.
The nature and violence of the storm
may be inferred from the fact that even
the disciples who were fishermen and
and accustomed to swimming, had de-
spaired of their lives, hence they are
grounded for presuming that supernat-
ural agencies were at work. Another
fact worthy of our observation is, that
the disciples feared even when
they had the Son of God with them in
the ship. For this the Savior rebuked
them. They had often seen the power
of their Master displayed and they had
no right to question his ability to save
now. What is especially remarkable is
the fact, that he first rebuked the apos-
tles and then rebuked the storm. What
could have been more majestic than the
words of the Savior as he rose, con>
scions of his power, and in no haste to
quell the storm, but first administers a
mild rebuke to his disciples, thfen with
the dignity of a God — with the same
dignity that rested upon him when he
called light into being, or called world
after world out of chaos and placed each
into its appropriate orbit — he said to
the winds and the sea, "Peace, be
still 1" When this was said, we are told
there was a great calm, not only of the
winds, but of the waves also. This
proves the miracle. When the winds
have en'irely ceased, the waves contin-
ue for hours afterwards, but here the
sea was immediately calm. No wonder
the men in the boat cried out, "Even
the winds and the waves obey him."
Such is the literal part of this story,
but there is a spiritual and practical
part, that now demands our notice. The
church pf God i% oftea compared to a
THE BRETHREIST A.T I^OUK:.
781
ship and is called the good ship of Z-od.
Christ is in the church as she glides
over the sea of time. Her enemy is the
same that sought to overwhelm the ship
on the waters of Galilee. Storms of
persecutioES arose to drive the Chris-
tians into all lands, but they never were
so great that they could not ba con-
trolled by him who slept within the
ship, though sometimes he did sleep for
a long time. This ship is regarded as
bearing its passengers "over life's dark
and stormy sea" into a house of eternal
rest, and it is the only ship of which we
have any evidence that will conduct
souls to the other home safely. Special
emphasis is to be placed upon the fact
that the Savior is in the ship. One time
he came walking upon the sea, but
when he came to where the ship was,
he entered it, and there is where he is to
be found. If any one desires to fiud his
Savior, (and who does not?) he must
seek him in the church. The church is
God's recognized agent on earth to save
sinners and convey tiiem to eternal rest.
"When church members fear for the
Ship of Zion they need only turn to the
Savior who is with them in the ship,
and if they ask in faith he will arise
and say, "Peace be still." When indi
viduals are tossed by the storms of ad-
versity and are in danger of sinking,
they need only say with the same spirit
and faith of the apostles, 'Lord save
us or we perish," and Ho will speak
peace to their souls. Then when life's
voyage is over, and the true disciples
reach the other shore, it is a blessed, a
most comforting thought that they have
their Savior with them in the last fear-
ful storm. When mortal pains lock the
fevered frame, "When the woes of life
assail," and the soul is tossed by storms
of fear and doubt, raised by the arch-
enemy, how comfortable, how inex-
pressibly joyous to turn to the Savior
and in tlie calm that eternally sur-
rounds-them to hear the echo of the
sweet voice, "Peace be still."
For the Breltren at Work.
liOVE AND SYMPATHY.
BT .TAME3 M • NEFF.
"And let us consider one another to provoke
unto love and good work."' — Heb. 10: 24.
BKETPIREN and sisters, the tima is
at hand in which our sympathies
should be extended to one another. We
are now in a condition where we find
it necessary and important that we
should be ever awake, and trying to do
all we can for the welfare of Zion and
the saving of souls.
We should love one another more,
and sympathize more with one another
as brethren and sisters, ever remember-
ing each other's trials and temptations.
"And let us consider one another;" feel
concsrned in each other's welfare, and
encourage and excite each other to an
increase in love to God and man. Oh,
how important it is, brethren, when we
see that the devil is making inroads on
all sides, that we be awake to our own
interests, and doing all we can for the
good of the cause of Christ!
Unt how many of us, dear brethren,
in seeing the faults and weaknesses of
our brethren, (for they are generally
seen before our own) at once become of
fended, and begin to surmise evils
against them of which they are not in
the least guilty ? And not only this,
but it is too often the case that such
ones are severely reproved and even
abused and looked upon with disdain
for their lukewarmnesa. Instead of be-
ing encouraged and admonished, they
are cast away, and Icfc again to grope
in the cold darkness of a sinful world.
Why, brethren, we should "csnsider
one anothei."' We should remtmber
that we are all fallible creatures; and
that we should not be expected to be
perfect in all things. We should "con-
sider" the trials and temptations of our
brethren and sisters, and that it is im -
possible for flesh and blood to avoid
making an occasional misstep.
Instead of avoiding and abusing the
weak, we should encourage them, and
let them know that we are concerned
about their salvation. We should show
them wherein they have come short
of their duty to God, and admonish
them "to love good works."
"Bear ye one another's burdens and
so fulfill the law of Christ." Gal. 0: 2
And not only this, brethren and sisters,
but we should be willing to be aided
by others in bearing ow?' own burdens.
We must not only be ready t© help in
carrying the burdens of others, but we
should also feel willing to receive
counsel from others. We should not
become offended if our brother should
see wherein we have varied a little from
the path of right, and should approach
us in the spirit of meekness, and show
us our imperfections; but we should
love him the more for his good coun-
sels, and try, by the help of God, there-
after to improve by them.
We should never become discouraged,
nor should wo think we are doing too
much toward preserving peace and un-
ion in the church, or aiding too much
in the prosperity of Zion. The apostle
Paul says: "Let us not be weary in well
doing; for in due season we shall reap
if we faint not. As we have therefore
opportunity, let us do good unto all
men, especially unto them who are of
the household of faith." Gal. 6: 9, 10.
May the God of all grace help us to in-
crease in sympathy and fraternal love
to one another and to the Brotherhood,
is the prayer of every true child of
God.
Roann, Ind.
HINTS TO TATTLBKS.
rriHE heights and recesses of Mount
-*- Taurus are said to be much infest-
ed with eagles, who are never better
pleased than when they pick the bones
of a crane. Cranes arp prnno ^r. po(.V]f»
and make a noise (Isa. 28: 14) and p.u-
ticularly so while they are flying. The.
sound ot their voices arouse the eagles,
who spring up at the signal, and often
make the noisy travelers pay dearly for
their impudent chatting. The older
and more experienced cranes, sensible
of their besetting foible and the peril
to which it exposes them, take care be
fore venturing on the wing, to arm
thembclves each with with a large
stone, large enough to fill the cavity of
their mouths, and consequently to im-
pose unavoidable silence on their
tongues, and thus they escape the dan-
ger. Reader, hast thou an unruly
tongue? Learn a lesson from the elder
cranes, and bridle thy tongue by watch-
fulness and prayer, that thou mayst say
with the Psalmist, "I will take heed to
my way, that I sin not with my tongue."
Sel.
— ■ I ^m
TiiK great want of our times for the
growth of Zion, is piety with a tap root
that goes down into hardpan. It is no
small matter to stand firmly in the
ground, with winds of doctrine and
storms of zeal for isms beating upon
the soul ; and real growth will come
only as one is rooted and grounded in
the tru'.h.
^ » tm
He that wasteth 1 is father, and chas-
eth away his mother, is a son thatcauj-
eth shame, aid bring jth reproach.
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THE Sli-ETHBEl?^ -^'
,T WOBIL,
^mxt^tmiimtt.
Home Swoct Home.
Dear brethren and sister?, it is again my
happy piivilege to unite with my little family
around the family altar at home. And this is
our pleasant privilege only because the Lord
has been good, and his mercies were ours to
enjoy all the time. And we are glad to know
that he heareth the prayers of his servants in
behalf of each other. And while we allude
again to the sweetness of home over all other
places on earth, we do so not because we do
not find a home everywhere among the mem-
bsrs of our beloved BrotherhDcd; for we fiad a
home wherever we go. Many times while on
our late trip we felt at a loss where to go — so
many were around with their pressing invita-
tions. All this indicated to me that they have
a sweet home and they were d='sirous to share
its erjoyment with their humble brother. And
right here I wish to say to thoae brethren who
requested me to visit theu in Ohio and other
places that my reason for not responding to
their calls was baciuse ray long-continued la-
bors were wearing ma down; so that I felt that
I must go home and rest a while. The work
of the minister in the hill country of Virginia
is very laborious. It is not like boarding the
train and being comfortably seated on a well-
cnshiened seat and there sit at ease until the
destined spot is raiched; bui; they often trav-
el for a long distance on horseback. Then
when their labor of preaching is over they be-
gin the slow and tedious j jurney across moun-
tains and deep gorges to reach that place they
call their earthly home — tirf d and weary they
at last reach that sacred spek, and can then
thank the Lord for his abundant mercies.
We had the pleasure of conversing with sev-
eral of our faithful standard bearers upon the
great importance of a more thorocgh and
united effort on the pirfc of the church for a
wider spread of the peculiar doctrine as indi-
cated by our Divine Head. And we were much
pleased to find our Brethren of Virginia stand-
ing firm for the peculiarities of our beloved
Zion. And aot only oar aged brethren, but
their ivives, their sons and daughters, all say
we want to have a share of the blessing that
God will bestow upon those who bear the mess-
age of peace to perishing sinners, at d while
they cannot all go and preach the Word, they
seem to know how to put themselves in the
way of blessing. They do not wish to step
out of the way and let the blessing fall upon
another, but they want to have some stock in
the bank. This is j ast as it should be. And
how can it be otherwise when we think of the
value of a soul? 0 what a glorious crown
many will miss in the great day of accounts —
because they did not put themselves in the
way of blessings.
In our former correspondence we stated thtt
our object in visiting our native land was to
be company for a dear mother to her earthly
home. This we were permitted to do by the
blessing of God. And this was a great pleas-
ure, yet the heart was made to swell with soi-
row and sadness, because there was a vacant
seat there. Oar aged father had been removed
to the spirit land since our Jast visit to that
place, and all we could do was to look at the
arm chair in which he was wont to eit, and
view the familiar cane that hung up by the
wall and feel the swelling of a sorrowful
heart, and say, the Lord dosth all things well,
and blessed be his holy name. And we were
made to feel that the reason home is so sweet,
IS because of the presence of all that belong to
that family circle. But in the midst of all our
sadness we could look forward to the great
family re-union, when all the faithful children
of God will be called home to feast at the'r
Father's table; all our griefs and sorrows will
then be swallowed up in victory. We also htd
to view the vacant seat of my own dear broth-
er Joseph, who was also one of ths watchmen
on Z ion's walls. So we could only visit the
church-yard and view the mounded sod, and
silently say farewell and repair to the church
where a large collection of people were assem-
bled to hear about Jesup. This is the firit con-
gregation that we visited, which is situated in
Fayette Co., W. Va. Took our leave of them
on the 3rd day of Nov. Went from here to
Monroe Co., W. Va. My two brothers and
brother John Sanger accompanied me. Wnen
we reached the point for which we had board-
ed the train, we met Brother George, another
brother in the fl«h, (Isaac and James being
with me already) so all the living brothers I
have were with me at this point. So we spent
a week together in Monroe Co., preaching and
visiting. ,0! how soon the week was gone.
Hpre is where Ihe writer was born and reared,
aod abo th) pla^i where he was received
into the church, and here it was that we were
called to the ministry, and you may easily
know why the week wai short. (We would
gladly give names of many of the faithful, but
space forbids ) We here mention the name of
one of the standard bearers: James M.
Hufehison, a consin to the writer. He was
much sffiicteii at the lime of our visit. Had
a pleasant little meeting at his hocs=>, which
seemed to be a comfort to him. Let us not
forget to pray for such.
But the time came to leave this county and
go to Montgomery Co., Va., so my brother
George and I set out for the county last named,
where we met the church there in a Love-f?a8t
meeting. (This is known as the Johasville
church.) The Brethren informed us that
they expecttd to have a Lavi-feast that eve
ning (Nlt. ]3j, aad we certainly felt that it
was called by the right name. About 118
communicants participated in this feast. There
is a very lovely and loving little church here.
The Love-feast did not end with the ealing of
a meal together, but continued seyeral dajs.
We had a gloiious season of refreshing from
the Lord.
From this pDint we went to the Brethren in
Roanoke county. Spent several days with the
Father's children here; had several meetings
with them. Thence in Botetourt county,
where we had sevtral meetings. Was with the
members here in their regular council meeting.
Was very much pleased with the spirit of the
church at this place. Everythieg indicated
peace and prosperity and a willingness to work
for a greater extension cf the Lord's work.
Now, dear members and friends, accept many '
tha..ik3 for your kindness tome. I hope to
see you again by and by.
Centreview, Mo., Dec. 6.
A. Hutchison.
Among- the Cliiirclies.
On the 30 hh of November we again took our
leave of home and its interests, for the Feast
in the Wolf Creek congregation, in the well
known Miami Valley. The A. M. Committee
having previously met there, and in a very sat-
isfactory manner "set in order the things that
were wanting," the church at onoe made ar-
rangements for t'leir Feast Dec. l^t. The
congregation was la-ge, attentive', and in-
teresting. The evening services passed cff,
to ua, seemingly with unusual calm sereni-
ty. Much of the divine presence seemed to
pervade the meeting.
The withdra wing element here took a num-
ber of prominent official?, including Samuel
Garber, their elder. His brother Jacob now
cares for the church. Brother Jacob has love
and charity thoroughly mixed in all his meas-
urtjs of ruling. It was in this house that the
old order brethren held their Feast for the
benefit of all the withdrawing element in the
Valley. That element made a very persistent
effort here to retain their right of church
property, and there were reports of them con-
tinuing their efforts.
The law— Minutes of A. M. — and the usages
of all religious bodies are so clear and unitt d
on this point that it is strarge that there
should be the effort mide that the
old order brethren ard making to hold their
former interests. This church with some oth-
ers in the Valley are thrown unfortunately be-
tween the wide extremes of the orderites on
one hand and the progressives on the other.
How can plain brethren and sisters endorse a
theory that is no longer vailed, no longer in
the bud, but now in full bloom clear to all since
the organization, and the budding of the pro-
gressive house ia Me/erslale? To be seen there
is a high steeple enclosing a bell, colored win-
dow glass, fashionable chandeliers, an organ
and a salaried ministry. The remainder of the
picture can be safely inferred. How plain and
seeming earnest members can endorse a theory
that subverts and cverthrows the well-estab-
lished and world-wide known plain princip'e
of the church, we cannot explain. The meet-
ing was encouraged with a number of additions
by baptism.
On the morning of the second we took leave
of the meeting to meet our engagements with
the brethren at Degraff, where we commenced
labor on the evening cf the second, closing the
evening of the 12th. The weather was favora-
ble and the attendance and interest of the
meeting to us was encouraging. The meeting
was encouraged by receiving four returning
wanderers; but we thought we never closed a
meeting leaving so many seekers out of the
church under deep conviction, fully intending
to make their future home in the church, and
they mostly parents. About twenty-five here
went with the Valley move, which left the
'church much united.
The mseting seemed to afford the members
much encouragement; many expressed them-
selves that the cause there now is in better
condition than for years past.
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783
It was here the Annual M-jeticg was held in
1876; and a pleasant meeting it was. We mf c-
tally called up that meeting with a pfculiar
lonely j )y. I. J. Rosen be f.oer.
Jfotos of Travel Contiimcd.
The meetings were continued here from Sun-
day evening to Friday evening. Very good
attecdaEce and quite attentive hearers. Hope
the labor will not be in vain.
Oa Saturday morning the Brethren took me
to the Falling Spring congregation to attend a
council meeting at the Hade meeting-hous?.
Met with elders D. Long, Adam Phiel, and
Daniel Eckerman. Held an election for church
cfficers. Brother William Kunfz was advanc-
ed to fie second degree of the ministry; Adam
Baker was elected to the ministry; Isaac Rid-
dlesparger and John Swigart were tlfcted to
the c ffioe of deacon. The council passed cif
pleasantly, there being very little to do besides
the election. Attended meeting in the evening
at Shady Grove. Qaite a good attendance.
Returned the next morning (Sunday) to the
Hade meeting house, wh'irs we had the pleas-
ure of hearing Brother D. Long preach to a
large and attentive congregation. Met with
the Brethren again in the evening at Shady
Grove, probably for the last time.
To-day visited Bro. D. Baker's family.
Pound his mother quite feeble. She is eighty-
seven years old, and is anxiously waiting and
wishing for her change to come when she can
lay her armor by and dwell with Christ at
home.
I eipect, if the Lo;d will, to commence
meeting at Funkstown, Maryland, on Wednes-
day evening, ]i'h. Will remain in the Beav-
er Creek church until Sunday 18th, when I an-
ticipate meeting wit a the Brethren in the
Manor church. D. E. Psice.
Waynesboro, Pa., Dec. 12tk.
From Minnesota,
for we have the promise that if we teach and
observe all things whatsoever he has command-
e', he will be with us even unto the end of the
worli5.
Jesus was despised and rejected of men on
account of his piety; hence he knows how to
pity and defend his persecuted people. We can
say with one who trusted in God that "on our
side we boast the innumerable tribes of angels
whose tusiness and delight it is to minister to
the heirj cf salvation.' Shall we bs asham-
ed to do the will of God on earth as angels do
in heavea? Tais is our prayer. Shall it not
be our practice, too? If we do this, we certain-
ly have a conscience void of ofF:;nce, being de-
livered from the goiit by the atoning blood of
Christ. Therefore brethren, stand fast in the
Lord", "knowing your election of God.'' "Re-
j )ice evermore," and the peace of God which
passeth all understanding shall keep your
hearts and minds thTough Christ Je3U3. Col.
4:5.
We are well pleast d with the B. at W. as
an able defender of Gospel truth. Long may
it live as a light to the world. Would to God
that it w£s in every household in our land,
presenting the true light, which lighteth every
man that cometh into the world. John 1 : 9
Djar brethren and sisters, a good cffir has
been made to us by our brother editor, giving
us a chance to introduce the B. at W. to
many. We may in this way sjw the
good send of the kingdom, and thus help along
the missionary cause. How many are wilUing
to give as the Lord has prospered them?
M. C. NOEMAN.
Sunfield Clinrch.
Dear ^'Brethren at Work'''': —
We are truly thank-
ful to thee for the rich and wholesome
food thou hast provided for us during the year
1881. Many hearts have been enriched and
comforted by thee. Thou art a welcome guest,
and one to be desired among the saints. Why ?
Because thou hast been set for the defense of
the Gospel, End being filled with the fruits of
righteousness thou hast spoken the Word
without fear, and in nothing ten'ified by your
adversariep. Hence we commend you to all,
and greatly desire that many form your ac-
quaintance who know thee not. "For we are
confident of this very thing that he which
hath begun a good work in you will perform
it until the day of Jesus Christ." "For it is
God which worktth in you both lo will and to
do of his good pleasure." (Phil. 2 : 13). I
know there are some who take pirt against
thee; but what are they but those who are
proud, knowing nothing, but doting about
questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh
envy, ttriff, railings, evil surm'sicgs, men of
corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth. 1
Tim. 6: -t, 5 Is not the great and eternal God
with those who do his will? He certainly is;
This branch is a young church about sis
years old. We number 93; brother Fryfogle
started this church; there were but two here
when he came; thirteen j lined this
summer, most of them were young in years. 1
pray God that they will hold out faithful to the
end, for the crown is at the end of the race.
Our q iarterly council is numbered with the
things of the past; elders G. Long from Thorn
apple and Miller from Woodland, brethren
Rarich and Prica were here to assist in the
meetings and they held five mi^etings with us,
which we are thankful for. All went c if well
with few exceptions. But without crosses there
are no crowns.
We held a choice, and elected one speaker
and one deacon. Have tour speakers and five
deacons; we have no church house yet but we
need one very much.
H^ve very good land here, and we think the
land is cheap. It there are any who
wish to come North to live we would like to
have them come here. 0. I. W.
Sunfield, Eaton Co , Mich.
[ Che iajunction is, '' Greet one another with
a holy kiss." T eie is no chapter or verse
stating irhen the members shall salute each oth-
er. Where the Lord 's rilent as to t'm; it
would seem reasonable that the church has a
right to say when the work should be done.
Certainly the Lord did not think his people
wouid have no wisdom — no judgment; but
since he requires his people to be of sound mind
and exercise judgment, the time of saluting
each other was left to them. Why the chun.h
regards the salutaion of the holy kiss in order
after supper, we cannot say. We believe the
church has never given any reason for it. Are
there any good reasons why the members
should not salute each other at that stage of
exercise? Whether Christ used it at that time
is unknown. We can not say he d:d, nor yet
that ha didnot. John 21: 25.
If it makes his ch'ldren worse, or if it makes
them no better even, to salute each other after
all have engaged in feetwashing, then it would
be well to discontinu'> it at that stage of the
meeting. But who can decide that it is harm-
ful or even untruthful? There are some
things that need be considered with prayer acd
meditation. Ed.]
From J. R. Miller.— On accou^it of mud-
dy roods and smallpox excitement we hive had
no night meetings, but had our regular ap-
pointments all along. But as the excitement
is abating, we are longing for better roads and
more earnest, and continued efforts, to awaken
our friends outside of the kingdom to a sense
of their duty. . . .Let us all remember Eccl. 9:
10. " Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do
it with thy might, for there is no work, nor
devices; nor knowledge, nor wi=dom, in the land
whither thou goest." — Locke. Ind., Dec. 19. j
From D. Leedy — Bro. Bishor was with
us last week; had meeting almost evary night
had gocd meetings; Saturday night had Com-
munion meeting; there wai one pir t of the
work not quite clear to m"; why do we
piss the salute afcer supper bsfore theem')lems,
when we have just passed it at feet- washing?
Please give us the verse giii chapter, ana
why did not Christ use it at that tim ?—Lch(i-
non, Oregon, Dec. -'i.
From Emeline Krisher. — I sincerely
wish you could petsuade some of the miniftfr<
to come out here and preasb, for it is needsd
very bad here. Ciiristianity is very cold l.er^-,
although some profess, their religion is
poor; it is a sorrow to me to liye here. No
gocd church to go to. Sometimes a Baptist
or a Methodist preaches, but not o'ten. I wish
some one would come here Christmas or New
Year, and hold meeting here for us. It would
be so reviving to have good preaching. It
would be qsite a treat to me and a new thing
to the community. Now brethren, I think
that some of you could manage to come. I
would like to have brethren and sisters come
and liv^ in the neighborhood. We have a
pretty good settlement here. — Oppello, Ark.
From Lottie Ketricg. — We had a coun-
cil meeting on the 10th in the Woodbury
church, and yesterday we had services in the
Holsinger church. Brether D. M. Holsinger
of Clover Creek, Pd., preached from the 5th anc
Gih verse of 11th epistle of Pater. Tue ser
mon wrs very intsres'iog an! much appreciat-
ed. We expect brother C. G. Lia^, of Meyers
dile the 20iQ of this mon'h, to labcr for U5
!ew Wi eks. Will give a full report of meetin;
after they close. — Maria, I'a.
Let no man call God his Fathsr,
not man his brother.
who call
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THE BI^ETHRElSr ^T WOBIC
Brethren at Work.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY.
DECEMBER 27, 1881.
B. H. MILLER, /
M. M, ESHELMAN, \
. Editors.
k f: HARRfsON. [ Corresponding Editors.
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J. W. Sontbwood.
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BRETHREN AT WORK,
Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., III.
OUR INAUGURAL.
TO the readers of the Beethren at Wobk,
and to the Brotherhood, we wish to
give the reasons and causes which have brought
us before you as one of the editors of this pa-
per. The work of our life for a quarter of a
century, has been with the general Brcther-
hood, aad in harmony with its counsels and
principles, believing them to be founded on
the gospel. In this day of our churchs' trials
there have beea parties formed in opposition
to the counsels and authority of Annual Mi^et-
ing and the established usages of the church.
We have opposed the work ofth'83 part-
ies since their begining; because we believe
they ate wrong, and their work will be injuri-
ous to the church and the world. We have
ever felt it to be the duty of our editors to de-
fend the church against these parties which
have been continually making attacks upon the
Annual Conference and the established usages
of the church.
If our editors who are loyal to the Brother-
hood keep quiet on these subjects, and just let
those parties alone it is all they want; it is all
they need to give them time to form their own
organization, and carry on their work against
the interest of the church, till they have sown
the seeds of discord and division which will ruin
the peeca of the church. Same of our Breth
ren think those parties should be let alone, and
nothing said against them. That course will
only help them by indirectly giving them sup-
port and holding fellowship with their errors.
We believe the church is worth defending.
Christ defended it in the strongest terms
against the proud boasting Pharisee. Paul de-
fended it against the self-righteous Jow and the
worldly-minded Greek. And it is as much our
duty to day to defend it against the attacks of
the-e parties as it is against the errors of any,
other church ; indeed, it is more important and
needful that the church be defended against
parties formed within her own body than
against those without. Oar work in opposing
these parties has not been, and shall not be, of
personal character. It is no more a personal
matter to show the evil tendency and the er-
rors of these parties in the church than it
is a personal matter to show the errors of in-
fant baptism. When these parties have been
formed in the church, claiming to be parties,
giving theii platform as a party, it is no more
loyal to the church to keep silent and do noth-
ing to defend it, than it would have been for
the North to have kept silent and done nothing
when the South formed a party and set up a
government of its own.
These parties in the church if let alone will
as certainly be the ruin of the church, as the
Rebellion would have been ruinous to the gov-
ernment, had it been let alone by the United
States.
Oar Brotherhood must rise up against these
parties, and work in defense of the church or
these parties will bring division, weakness and
ruin upon the church.
Our connection with the Oospel Preacher
was severed because those who owned it wanted
it to be run in the interest of the Progiressive
party. We wanted it run in the interest of
the general }r*rotherhood, and we could not for
position or money, leave the A. M. and the
B.-ethren with whom we have worked for so
many years. We could not leave the establish-
ed usages and counsels of the church, to work
in the interrsts of a faction and party which
has nothing in it only to make the church more
worldly, to make the road broader by giving lib-
erty to each individual and to each church,
with a free rostrum, to oppose any established
usage of the Brotherhood they might choose
to dislike, and desire to nullify. When the
work and influence of the Preacher was turned
to work in the interest of this party, instead
of the general Brotherhood, we did not hesitate
a moment to sever our connection with it.
Our relation in the College was similar to-
that in the Preacher. We went to Ashland to
help our Brethren in the management of the
school and the paper in the interest of the
Brotherhood. It was our full understanding
at the time thit both were to be run in harmo-
ny with the established usages of the church
So fully was this understood that it was insert-
ed in the platform or principles of the Preach-
er and indorsed in Trustee Meeting. When
enough of the Trustees decided to change the
working of the ruling power of the College into
the interest of the Progressive party to make a
majority, we, without hesitation, offered our
resignation, giving the change in the policy ol
the Trustees as the reason for severing our con-
nection with them. They accepted our resig-
nation. Thus ended our relation to the Col-
lege without any personal difference or ill-
feeling. We were determined to stand by the
convictions of our owa conscience and follow
the path of duty, making no diiEculty and put-
ting nothing in the way of the Trustees with
whom we had been related, telling them how-
ever that we should continue to work as we
had ever done in the interest of the general
Brotherhood. We desire to say here that sever-
al of the Trustees are in harmony with our views
of this matter, being faithful and true to A. M ,
and the church. We are sorry for the neces-
sity which makes it our duty to withdraw from
the College and the Preac\:er.
While we are engaged in helping to edit the
Beetheen at Work, you need not expect any
change in its principles or in ours. We have al-
ways been in harmony with its views, because
they have been in harmony with the principles
and practices of our Brotherhood. We will
not S3y we have made no mistakes, nor that
the editors of the Brethben at Work have
made none; but loyalty to the Brotherhood
and its principles as being the true faith and
practice of the Gospel, has led us in all our
work. And now in our churchs' greatest tri-
al, we believe it to be our highest duty to de-
fend her against all attacks made upon the
piinciples she has always maintained. We shall
not engage in personalities or fault-finding.
There is a wide difference between these and
the work of defending our principles. The
latter is a mty we shall try to perform; the
former we shall try to avoid.
We shall labor to put down the work of all
factions and parties, and to restore the praceasd
union of our church which was her heritage
from the beginning in America, down to a re-
cent period. This can only be done by stop-
ping the warfare which is made against the
Brotherhood by those who are in its borders.
Our principles must be advocated and defended
or they will go down and be lost. Qj degrees
the church will be carried over to the world, if
it is not defende d against that party whose
progression tends in that way more than to the
good of the church.
In doing this, we bring much responsibility
upon us. We ask the prayers and the coun-
sels of our Brethren to help us in directing
our labors for the good of the church ; and we ask
your help in extending our circulation that God's
principles may be made stronger in the church
by giving to the Brotherhood a paper, defend-
ing our principles and working for harmony
and union in our fraternity. e h. uilleb.
1881.
AGAIN in the course of human events, we
are called to witness the close of auothar
year. With its _going out, many sorrows and
afflictions will cease, and the hearts that bore
them will be hushed in death. The sympa-
thizing hearts, the trickling tear, the sobbing
voi^e tell the story of parted friends, and the
djad are gently laid away to rest in peace. So
we part with 1881. With many it has been a
year of joy and gladness. There has not been
aught to mar their delights nor crowd out
their happiness; sunshine and pleasure have
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brightened their pathway, and goodnesa has
been theirs.
Bat others have seen sfflictions in abund-
ance. At timea the dark, fierce clouds came
circling over their heads with fary, threatening
to sweep away their all in a moment of time.
The thunder of base men and the lightning of
the wicked flashed out against the souls of the
righteous; yet God upholds his children. Sure-
ly the goodness of God has followed his people.
You who have been bruised and afflicted and
boreit pitiently have shown, like the " noble
tree that is wounded itself" and "gives the
balm," and while you have bsen swift to for-
give offenders you demonstrate that your
" mind is planted above injuries." In the
world the year 1481 has witnessed many terri-
ble things. The Czar of Russia fell by the
weapon of an assassin, and in our own beloved
land of liberty, a cruel hand struck down the
chief magistrate. For a time the nation sat in
"sackcloth and ashes" — the emblems of sorrow.
Men's hearts failed them — sorrow "the noblest
of all discipline " sat as a monitor in tvery
heart; and "the internal grief of every man
could be read," written on his countenance.
The thousands who lost their homes by fire
in the cities and in the country, know what it
i^ to taste of loss. The poor and unfortunate
in Michigan whose homes were swept away by
fire, have felt what it is to lose loved ones and
lovely homes. Ah, have our sympathies gone
out to them a« directsd by James 2: 16? Here
is a field in which true love may be exhibited
to the good of unfortunate mortals.
Coming to " the house of God " — the "con-
gregation of saints," we may behold a
scene over which we most gladly draw the
mantle of charity. That hearts hive been sev-
ered— that tender ties have been broken —
minds alienated — love-fires txtinguished — con-
gregitions upheaved, is not amatter of wonder-
ment, yet it brings grief and sadness to every
righteous soul. Oat of all the chaos, our L nd
will bring "the little flock" into the beautiful
green pastures of the river of life It is to be
hoped that amid the sore trials out of which
some have emerged, and in which some arenow
immersad, they will remember, '• Love warms
more than a thousand fires." Hold fast your
"first love."
On the other hand, the church has witnessed
the ingathering of many souls. In •the great
majority of the congregations, the ministers
and members have lived in paace, looking to
God as their Preserver and Leader. They have
made the Gospel their study, loved the Broth-
erhood, sought to create no troubles with oth-
er churches, hence have witnessed the main-
tenance of good principles and enjoyed that
peace which Christ left with his people. We
estimate that 3000 have been added to the
church during the year. This may seem slow
growth; yet if it be healthy it is a tower of
strength.
It is not our purpose to enter into details.
To do this would harrow the feelings of just
fury among the unstable and wavering. That
which is Eow most needed is charity out of a
pure heart. If all will build with love, and
join together with merkness, faults and every
evil work will vanish as the dew before a sum-
mer sun.
Dare we speak of ourselves? Will you hear
us a little concerning your paper? May we have
your ears for a moment? With a profound
reverence to God for his grac3 we come con-
fessing that in looking over our pathway during
1881, there are many spots that we could wish
were wholly obliterated. That some things ap-
peared in the paper, which did noteliff, is most
frankly admitted. Still they must be attrib
uted to error in the head rather than in the
heart. The responsibilities are great, and the
power io do the exact thing at all times and
under all circumstances, is indeed hedged in
with infirmities. The great majority of
our readers know this and sympathize. In
no case has aught been sent out with a view
to injure character. In all cases so far gs we
can recall, where anything has been published
reflecting upon the good name of any one, we
have offered to give space for correction. If
the offer has not been accepted, it is not the
fault of the publisher. Upon this ground we
feel that the responsibilities for iDJary is
lifted from us and been assumed by those who
refused to occupy space in our paper to give a
friendly explanation.
Now while the closing year is upon us, and
we must all give an aecoant to God for what
we have done, let us resolve that with the ush-
ering in of another year, we, as people, will be
"strong in faith, in purity, in prayer, in unity,
in Lope, in effort, in trial, in weaknes", in cult-
ure, in numbers, but above all, strong in God."
by the church since its establishment in Amer-
ica, we shall endeavor to do the work with be-
coming dignity acd avoid attacks on personal
character. We shall aim to do everything in
harmony with the gospel as understood by tbe
church, and in this we shall look for the sup-
port of all who love the church and have not
allied themselves with any party. m. m e.
WHY?
A^
NOT UNDER COVER.
r
T is the purpose of the B. at W. to defend
the church and preach the Gospel. - We
are not ignorant that in defending the church,
some who want the church defended, will re-
gard it as savoring of strife, bat how a man can
'■ fight the good fight of faith," and "contend
earnestly for the faith" by doing nothing, is not
clear. While we shall exercise becoming respect
aad charity towards friend and foe, yet we can
not keep silent when the usages of the church
and its counsels are icjurcd and being over-
thrown. It is a doubtful charity that will not
defend the church ; but keep qaict and make
no I ffort to maintain the church. The ene-
mies of the Annual Meeting desire to be let
alone. "Just keep quiet," say they, " it is all
we want." Brethren, silence means helping to
pull down the government of the church, and
we have resolved to stand by the church, bear-
ing no ill-will against any, but speaking in un-
mistakable tones. If the church is not worth
defending, then better disband and go to our
tents. Now while we parp jse to know no fac-
persous, and create wrath and indignation and tion, nor to surrender the safe ground occupied
S will be seen elsewhere in this issue, I
have given our esteemed brother R. H.
Miller the first place as editor of the B at W.
My reasons are,
1. He is older than I am. 1 Pet. 5: 5.
2. I expect him to write the principal edi-
torials; I desire to give more attention to othpr
parts of the paper.
3. Modesty requires that wh-re we have
the choice, we choose others before ourselvep.
Phil. 2:3. If I know myself at all, I know
that I have more pleasure in putting others
forward than myself. I remember what Bro.
Hope advised me before taking his last farewell
in Lanark for bis great mission of love among
the Danes. He said: "Get others to work;
put faithful men forward; for thereby you will
hive more pleasure and do more good than by
seeking honor of men." This made a deep im-
pression on my mind. God helping me I shall
help every gocd man to have the praise of ail the
churches. 2. Cor. 8: 18.
I bespeak — yea entreat lor our brother — your
sympathies, your prayers and hearty co-
operation in preaching the whole gospel and
in defending the faith and practice of the
Brethren church. m. m. e.
It would be well to study the Bible daily, and
resort oft.en to the secret chamber to engage in
prayer. Where this is done, there will not
likely be division nor loss of brotherly affec-
tioi!. Heart education is needed accompanied
by the grace of God.
Bko. Miller is known to our readers, hence
needs no special introduction frcm us. He
stands firm for the Brotherhood, — its doctrine,
order and principles. In these days of trial,
the church needs men who combine firmness
with kindness. Charity with instability, can-
not work to theb.st interests of the church.
The mantle of charity includes stability, firm-
ness, goodness and everything that will main-
tain order and poii government. We are
glad to receive brother Miller as a helper in de-
fense of the church through the B. at W. If
the church is not worth defending, then we do
not understand its high mi-sion and holy pur-
pose. We believe it should be defended, and
by God's grace we shall do our part, whether
men will hear or forbear. m m. e.
'-^8^
THE BliBTHKEN A.T TV Oii^K.
INDEX TO VOLUME VI.
EDITOHIAL.
Address to Our Readers,
A Pleasant Visit,
A Peep into the Bee-hive,
About Brother Stein,
A False Theory,
A. Campbell's Admission Again,
Among the Rockies,
A Common Error,
Annua! Meeting,
Among tha Brethren,
Anointing the Sick,
A Day in Washington,
About the Bible,
Aged and Feeble Elders,
A Sure Cure for Rattle Snake Bite,
Being Defiacd,
Burning the Bible,
Big Guns,
Books That D'.e and That Live,
Bible School Echoes,
Baptizo and the Greek Church,
Badly Mixed,
Baptism in the First Centuries,
Church Government,
Corrective,
Children's Tracts,
Care of Children in Meeting,
Consolidation,
Computing Time,
Cannot Please Him,
ChurcK Elucation,
Council Meetings,
Dibtrict Meetings,
Eucouraging,
Explanatory,
Epistolary,
Fasting Again,
Future Annual Meeting,
Faith and Science,
Feeling Safe,
Festival Tonight,
Factions,
For Everybody,
Form and Order,
Getting Back,
Greek and Latin Chnrch'^s,
God's Trinity,
Going to Meeting,
Holding the Fort,
How not to Preach,
Helping Preachers,
Helpful,
Homeward Bound,
Introductory,
Information Wanted,
In Woodford County,
In Justice,
Joyful Seasons,
Kindne&s to Young Members,
Last Week's Looking-glass,
Literary Theft,
Mt. Morris,
Milk and Lime Water,
Masonry Exposed,
More About the Annual Meeting,
Mr. Winter en Trine Immersion,
Mission of the Brethren at Work,
Naperville Church,
One Bap tisE,
On What Terms,
664
680
693
729
650
296, 489
489, 457
505
410
346
218
233
155
185
55
8
137
169
185
186
233
225
170
41
312
410
248
697, 636
208
281
153
154
120
153
727
738
120
282
504
520
654
616
712
712
185
282
440
683
25
138
56
218
506
Oar Change,
Our District Meeting,
Off for Rest,
Our Convictions,
Oar Trip to Missouri,
Our Sharon Sleepeth,
Ou Pike's Peak,
Oar Reflector, 649, 665, 680, 697, 713,
Praise the Lord,
Preachers and Meetings,
Purging the Hsart,
Peace desirable.
Papers and Schools,
Practice vs. Theory,
Religious Freedom,
Removal to Mt. Morris,
Remarks About Love- feasts.
Sojourning,
Shaking Hands,
Sure Cure for Whooping Cough,
Success and Failure,
Some Questions Answered,
Sue day-schools.
Star of Bethlehem Coming,
Secret's Out,
Temperance in Kansas,
The Fast Age,
The Weather,
Three Actions in Baptism,
To Our Workers,
To the B. AT W. Proof Readers,
The Two Laws,
The Graduating Exercises,
The Assassination,
The Ship All Right,
The Commission,
Two Days in New Y^rk,
The Church Our Mother,
The Conflict Has Begun,
The Ditfarence,
The Kingdom of God,
The Doctrine of Baptism,
The Annual Meeting,
The Preacher's Mistake,
The Revised New Testament,
True Worth.
The Result of Divisions,
Trine Immersion,
The Three Elements,
The Annual Meeting Report,
Tetts of Fellowship,
The Extra Annual Meeting Session,
The Power of the A. M.
The Governor,
Trip Notes,
Tricks of Types,
The Unsealed Fountain,
The River Jordan,
Tract Work,
The Love feast in Linn Co., la,,
To Our Agents,
To Our Writers
The Real Issue,
Turning Dunkard,
Unbelief in Colleges,
Visit to Minnesota,
Visit to Lanark,
Vaiu Talkers,
Visit to Jefferson County,
What Will Bring Peace,
Whatsoever I have Commanded,
WiUord,
Will He Be Saved?
What Is Doctrine?
7-2
312
408
216
537
361
472
729, 633
26
42,
360,
90
392
474
648
201
617
-681
136
206
232
393
280
744
284.
26
104
154
72
377
632
713
24
106
216
55
90
318
184
265
297
81
712
136
133
133
138
143
104
122
409
409
200
186
234
248
249
264
267
395
376
365
344
330
588
521
424
472
466
466
440
441
668
301
280
265
26
636
648
648
Way Notes, 425
Who Killed Garfield? 632
What a Paper Should Publish for the 1 634
Good of the Church, 3
Youth's Advance
OTHER ARTICLES.
A Lesson to Fathers
A Child's Funeral
Apologies, Baptist Flag
A Remarkable Calculation
Always at the Gate
Ancient Babylon, Dr. Talmage
A Funeral Hymn, Jas Y Heckler
A Review, Stephen Johnson
A Correction, J S. Mohler
A Rum Seller,
About Bismark Grove, Kan., M Neher
A Child's Definition, etc., M C Norman
A dying Confession "
A few words in behalf, &c., H W Strickler 188
A Public Defeat, D H Weaver 188
An Expression, A W Flowers, M. D." 234
A Scare Crow, Jas Evans 243
A Boy's Last Hymn etc. London Christian 254
18, 218
294
295
297
298
. 309
311
322
323
331
334
339
343
343
714
88
601
161
168
297
152
58
232
434
564
A Centurj of Dishonor 255
A New Field ' 259
A Southern Call, C D Hylton 262
A Question and Answer, Jas Evans 262
A Turning Point 263
A Pure Ballot 279
A Baby Heroine 279
A Son 2 years older than his father, A J C 279
A visit to Ornhan's Home, D Vaniman 663
A word of Thanks, U W Miller, etc; 77
An Effective Quotation 91
A Parable, Selected 103
Are you going: to stay all night? S Gilbert 111
An Ode tc Sleep 114
A Sand Bag, Evening Post 126
A Cure for Night Sweats, Scientific Am., 126
A Petrified Woman, Jno E. Boatman 160
A Letter to a Sabbatrian, C. Hope 164
A Model Lawyer 165
A Strong Ar^umont etc , Keyst. T. A. 174
A Lesson for Mother?, Selected 183
A Higher Life, B. 4
A little Help, I J Rosenberger 7
An outside View, J B Norton 13
A Difference, Rebecca Suavely 23
Answered, 27
A Success, T D Lyon 29
A sad Accident-, Mary Hopkins 29
A true Incident, 32
A significant Dream, B F Moomaw 34
A few plain Hints, Sarah M Saunders 36
A departed Friend, H W Strickler 36
Are High Schools Needful D P Saylor 50
An luteresting Letter, Rosa E R'sser 58
A Wife's Power, M- C Norman 487
Annual Meeting of 1882, F Anglemyers 490
Abstemious Men, Walter's Health Journal 494
A Sermon delivered m Norway, '76, C Hope 498 •
A gocd Editor, 606
A City without Dram Shops, W C Sanders 610
A Worshiper from the Wilderness, C H
Balsbaugh 516
About Feet-washing, J F Neher 517
All for Christ, 519
A Chinese L'brary, 427
A terrible Hail Storm, D E Brubaker 429
Am I Temperate, S T Bosserman 430
A Morning's Drive, S T Bosterman 430
At my Father's Table, S T Bosserman 430
A Plan to aid Missionary Work, J F Neher 437
THE BRETHRElSr A.'T "V^ORKl.
787
437
An Evil to be Corrected, Sil.
Among tbe Rockies,
A few Tho'ta on different Sab. L Hillery iSO
A Gleam across the wave, Christian H'ld ioS
A good Firmer, M C Norman •iSi
All in VaiD, M C Normaa 471
A Lecture for our Grand-parents, M C N 471
Afflictions, Enoch Eby 483
A few kind words, M C Norman 348
An old Maid, M C Norman 359
Arare Old Bible, 363
A Preacher's Artifice, 363
A Slice of Ham, S T Bo3sermin 366
A touching Incident, 3i5
A good Mother's Plan, M C Norman 375
Ambitious Prof, of Pi,»lig., C. at Work 378
Admonitory, Euoch Eby 381
Am I my Brother's Kseptr, B F Moomaw 387
Annual Meeting Committees, 393
A few thoDghts about Home, M C Norman 407
Author of the Book of Mormon, 411
A Caution, J D Haughtelin 421
A Petrified Body, L M Kob, 522
A Grand Funeral Display, M, 540
A noble Gift, Sel, 549
A timely warning, E R Stifler, 550
A good Lesson, T G Snyder, 551
Answer to Queries, J Evans, 555
A Friend who would not wait, N, 567
A Baf-room for Ladies, 574
A Prospective Life &;., B F Kittinger, 675
A Valuable Secret, JH
A few Remarks to our Contributors, Com., 714
A few Thoughts, B Spickler, 731
Afew Qaestions, E Kby, 698
A visit to Miami Valley, I J Rosenberger, 700
A knotty Problem, 724
A Plea for young wives, N, 743
A special Conference, E Eby, 691
A Hymn suited to a Loye-feast, J Evans, 578
A few Reasons why we should belong to the
Body of Christ, J Shaefifer, 581
About Myself, C H Balsbaugh, 594
Alex. Cam 'bell and Trine Immersion, 602
A Criticism, Sam'l Sala 603
A new Sect, fil2
A Question not Settled Yet, S3I. 615
A beautiful Scene, Dan'l Miller 621
A Hymn for the iirst day &.'., J Evans 626
A Sketch of m~y Experience, S L Lay ton 627
A joyful Service, N. 631
A Prayer, G 0 Work 642
A Sketch of my Experience, S L Layton 643
A friendly Admonition, C D Hylton 644
Among the Churches, .1 Evans 685, 660
A Reunion Plan for holding A. M. 707
A History of Schism in M'i Val'y, C Bright 708
A Comparison, J S Sanders 683
At Home once more, A Hutchison 669
Bring in the Sheaves, J H Fillmore 519
Baptism Again, 523
Believing and Receiving, 558
Beer, A Temperance Drink, N Dow 702
Bar-Room Influence, G Nevinger 686
Birth Songs, C H Balsbaugh 723
Be Pleasant to your Wife, 727
Brethren at Work Almanac, 745
Bright Blessings, M. M. E. 10
Bible Work in Russia, 11
Both sides of the Question, D P Saylor 18
Blood, Christian Hope 21
Bad Meat, S T Bosserman 46
Bishop Simpson on Stimulants 78
Bible Reading and Study, M C {forman 247
By a Lidy, Sel. By Kate Harley
Boils and Ulcers, Daniel Bright
Burning the Bible, Sel.
Budding of Character, M J Stees
Bread upon the waters, Sel.
Badly Cheated, Ssl.
Breaking Bread, J S Mohler
391
500
106
119
146
151
155
Baptism in the first Century, W M Lyon 182
Boil it down, Sel. 204
Blood of ('hri3t, John Knisely 581
Borrowing Trouble, 599
Converted to what, J S Fiory 595
Conscience, S^l. 597
Ciin's Wife, J. S Mohler 603
Consoktory, Daniel Bright 626
Chips ffcm the work-house, D Vaniman 634
Coasolidatiop, 636
Christian Pantheism, C H Balsbaugh 643
Chinsse M ixims, 662
Crossing the Line, 666
Chips from the work-house, D Vaniman
682, 698, 730, 746
Church Order and special Con. & J., D Hajs 685
Children receive Instruction, 679
Church Papers, J H Peck 730
Cause for Lamentation, Mary C Norman 730
Consoliition in Bible Study, S Bueghly 741
Consumption, J S Flory 750
Count the Cost, J S Flory 750
Cleanliness next to Godliness, 539
Committee work, John Wise 540
Christ in the Grave three D!B,Tho8. D Lyon 283
Come to Jesus, J M N Engle 406
Clothing, Herald of Health 327
Christ washing his disciples feet, 82
Cure for Hydrophobia, 143 Come West, 146
Cohtentment, 240 Correcting Children, X. 199
Censn?,— Explanatory, H Miller 348, 237, 512
Cure of S jiall Pox, 23" Crippled Christians, 262
Cure for a heavy H=3art, 262. C jrrespon'ce, 12
Cin Presbyterians read Greek? 155
Christ the First Fruits, D P 3 lylor 107
C.s'; the N-t on the right Side, -J S Mohler 107
Christians, Sjl. 27. Cwses of war, 247
Courtesy, B. 378. Christian Binfficence, 390
Cjucerning Bedroom?, Sjphy Winthrop 3.50
Covet earnestly the best Gits, C Harader 340
Childhood and Manhood, J Madsen 290
Croup, Mrs J A Gray 286.
Christian Pantheism, C H B jlsbaugh 436
Culture, 325. Character, Mary C Xormau 407
Conspicuousness in Drees, 407. t^orsets, N. 422
Circus Showp, 472
Clean and Unclean in the Ark, C H B 467
Ciothea do not make a Christian, 1 .1 R 454
Committee Work 441
Cjusus Rjport of Southem Illinois, 006
Crazed by excessive Smoking, 558
Christianity as seen by an Outsider, 485
Census Distribution, Howard Miller 524
Cheerfulness necessary as a Health & ;. B. 526
Christ the P^'rand Wisdom of Gjd, N C B 531
< 'andor in Families, N. 551
Daniel's Vision, D E Brubaker 371
Danger of Canned Fruit, Amer. Rural &c. 350
Drink and Crime, N. 247
Divorces, New York Evangelist 208
Did Jesus eat the Legal Passover the night
of His Betrayal? No. D Vaniman 213
Don't Oferwork the Brain, Bosserman 30
Dinish Mission Report, 32
D^iservine Boyp, S3I. Hi'
Don't wait until he is dead, D Vaniman 139
Daughter and wife 151
District Meeting, J H Eshelman 160
Debate on Feet washing, D M Pnterbaugh 109
Death of Eld. J Hendricks, A J Saylor 112
Drudge Mothers and lady Daughters, N. 231
Difference carried too far, R H MDler 245
Don't be Saloon Keepirs, 174
Death of the Czar of Russia, 176
Dakota's Distress, Inter Ocean Corre. &i. 256
DidStiphensay It. AAP 27
District Meetirg, J A 59
Disobedience, P Brower . 645
Danger of canned Fruit, 654
Do It Yourself, Sel. 663
Disappointment, Jacob R Keller 652
D istric t Meetin e 0 f Tenn , J S herfy 7 ! 6
Don't Talk Loudly, N. 727
Don't Delay, Sd. 582
D.-ar Brethren at Work, T Miller 6 12
Drennen again, John Knisley 613
Dark Shadows of Life, B. 494
Dividing the Sheep from the Goats, 475
Dead and Buried, 571
D B Ray's Muteness, 568
Don't let Mother do It, Sel. 311
Deacons who "Run the Church." 390
Dress, Sel. 375
Do your own Fishing, 378
Eternal Life, S C Miiier 597
Errett's Defense of Alex. Campbell, 630
Extracts from a private Letter, I H Miller 604
Entertain Strangers, 630
Evil Speaking, -T as. MNifi' 19
Easter Eges, 251
Example, S^l. 229
Evolution and worldly Wisdom, G D 7. jllars 210
Ecce Homo, C H Balsbaugh , 38
E«ly Rising, Sel. 119
Eight Mile Church, D miel Barnhart 141
Exaggeration, 107
ExceUior, C H Balsbaugh 258
Extravagance, 292
Epistolary, C Hep) 396
Explanatory, T W Drennen 381
Ezra Bible, 330
Education, 325
Editorial, S Z Sharp 568
Errors in Marriage, N. 535
Explanation, Enoch Eby 666
Eunestness, C Barnhart 694
Eating and Dressing, J S Flory 755
Feel for the Fmal Flames, Review &c. 587
Fruit as a Medicine, Sel. 590
Fundamental, C H Balsbaugh 610
Found in Africa, D E Brubaker 614
Feet-washing, J S Mohler 658, G42
Food and Morals, J 3 Fiory 654
From China, S E Stein 600
For Ministers only, 662
Firmness of Parposp, C T Bond 693
Field work, George ^V Thomas C98
Fine clothes in School, 249
Fasting, J S M 17l
From Faith Home, Rosie E Risser 74, 173
Fire Baptism, Henry W L^ndis ' 212
Formal and True Religion, C T Bond 214
From Jesse Calvert, 80
From Ark., George Barnhart 32
Fading away, I F Kelsa 34
From C H Balsbaugh, 166
Follow Me, Lottie Ketring 53
Feed my Limbs, Mary Kindell 69
From Huntingdon Pa , L 0 Lwkina 73
False Christs, 235
Farewell Husband, SaL 178
788
THE SliETHREN A-T T^ORK.
13
402
313
Church
From Dira, Ind., J W S mthwood
First night at Ses, Aidison Haipsr
From Hall and Co.,
Foucdation Principles, — Let the
Decide,
First Floor Bed-rooms,
Fashionable Dress anEyil, M C N
Pasting, Lindon A^'est
Following Jesus, N.
From the Rockies to the AUeghanie?, J S
Flory 428, 100, 332, 412, 317, 348, 380, 3G4
Fretting and working, ^23
From D mmark, C Hope 572, 464, 428
313
318
311
100
407
Funeral Preaching, 569
From Longmont Colorado, J S Flory 480
Freedom, D Rowland 483
Family Woisaip, M C N ' 487
From G H Balsbaugb, ' 492
Faithful in Life or in Death, 502
Fresh Crumbs, C H Balsbaugh 508
Prom Minneapolis, Minn., Cyrus Wallick 512
Feast, D E Cripe 539
Following Peace, M C N 653
From J W Stein, 537
Feed my Sheep, F C Myers 538
Faithful until Death, Elel. 23
Fleeing from God, Sal. 469
Future in Anticipation, Samuel Leedy 514
Girls at home, (N.) 711
Good Rules, (N.) 731
GiTing to the Lord, S. Click, 700
Good Morning, 979
God bless our Compositors, C H B 749
Good Morning, B 478
Gcd my Savior, Harriet Buck 514
G'ass Cloth, N. 551
Gtatification, B. 542
Gambling, I D Harris 534
God, and Mammon, 538
God's Tenderness, 470
Give ns the Kiason, 569
Gfcd and Righteous, J S M 555
Good Health, B. 334
God's blessing on the Dance, 214
Going to Church, 0 L Cover 181
Go Somewhere, 568
Guides, 299
God is Love, C Hope • 580
Gone to prepare, M C N 583
Gospel vs. Minutes, D P Siylor 595
George Moore of London, N. 663
Going down, M C N 676
Gentle Mothers, 23
George Mnller and his work, 170
Gathering Lillies, C H Balsbaugh 229
Goveruing Power, Mary .J Stees 39
Good News, D P Saylor 130
Good news to the Homeless, Thos D Lyon 144
German Peasant Women, M C N 151
Gleam across the wave, Sel. 103
Gospel vs A. M. Minutes, D P Saylor 63
Good women, Mary C Norman 71
Good Morning, J S Mohler 2
Good AYorks, M C N 279
Giving Account, Jas T Heckler 293
Gospel Principles, John Harshbarger 438
Going Home, M D Hendricks 402
Give while yon have ii, N. 423
Gambling, Jas Sawyer 389
Greek churches' View of Single Immersion,
Jas Chrystal 355
God's Thunders, C H Bilsbangh 451
God is Love C Hope 562
Hippiness, Rabscca Snavely 142
Hjw to get Rich, 1'j5
How much owest thou unto &c., C H B 114
Home again, Enoch Eby 59
Hdw to avoid bad Husbands, Standard 199
Hints to Callers on t'ne Sick, 174
How to live long, 183
Hygienic Livirg. Mrs. PLC 190
Hive we any interest in Heav'n, J L Brown 3
How a Suit was settled, 7
Healthful Homes, B. 302
Hi Co ih all things well, Mattie A Lear 276
Hidden Treasure?, . 295
History of Danish Mission, 394
How I got sick, B, 398
How to conquer th_e Q aid, A T 389
How long did Isaiah prophesy ? 363
Hjw the Sjre may be healed by removing
the Corruption, J J S
His second choice, Advocate & Guardian
Holiness unto the Lord. S,A.
How she peeled the Oiiion3,-Wa9h. Com.
How I got well, B.
Home again, J S Flory
His only Sje, J Madson
How I keep well, B.
Home Hippiness?, N.
How long should we sleep? Dr. S Oiwald
Have Patience,
Happiness at Home, M C N
Heinous Crime in Tiffin, B F Shidler
Her Sun is set, J J Purcell,
How to be Nobody, N.
How he lost his Situation, N.
How and ^Vhy, George A Shamberger
How to manage him, Christian Advocate
Sow to make a comfortable &:. C C Biyley
Home on the Farm, S J Deppen
Hearken unto the Word of God, M C N
He is dead, S Z S
How the Bible goes out,
How milk should be taken.
Hell,
Hearing God, M Myers ^i^
How you take them, P.
Has man an immortal Soul, D Bright
Home Rsligion, M C N
Hold on boys, N.
How is it? Julia A Gilbert
Household Hints, N.
How to be charming, N.
Happiness, Rebecca Saavely
Home Mission, N. ^V. Ohio,
Having Food and Raiment, let us &e.,
Health, Caroline L Parker
How a boy was poisoned. Christian Adv.
Husbands and Wives, Sel.
Housekeeping, M C N
Happy Home, Sel.
Interior Census, Eli Sioner
Items of Interest,
In Memoriam,
In the Church, or out of the
Which? J Wise
Isolated, L M Eby
Importance of Bithing, CLP
Instances of extraordinary Msmory, Sel
in the Field again, C C Root
Inconsistency, Eaoeh Eoy
It is past, Miry C Turner
Inlemp'cp, B. 99, '206, 78, 190, 254, 3;J3, 174, 110
Influencp, 87
I wish some one would look for &o , Al C N 39
-372
359
312
407
414
476
470
462
455
446
486
503
717
749
319
551
534
247
382
514
582
585
587
590
601
611
615
635
663
647
651
679
695
693
16
170
222
222
215
87
327
69
71
706, 562
Church,
588
626
638
618
669
681
733
Interesting Discovery, H
Items, James Erans 277
Is Sunday Sjhool of Divine Appointment .
or Bible Authority, A B Hochstetler 393
In Memoriatr, T C G 400
I f it was not for the D rink, A L Wastcom be 430
Infant Baptism, A C Review • 467
[ ain't doing Nothing, 469
I told you so, J S M 459
Intemperance, H R Taylor 558
Insurance, 505
lastinet of Imitation, N. 519
In Uaion there is strength, P E Teagne 515
Influence, Jennie Myers 517
Infidelity, George Harshbarger 517
It don't pay, S T Bosserman 46
John the Baptist, , 2§3
Japanese Ciiristiane, 435
James Evans' Item?, 570
Judgment of Others, 567
Joys to the Caristiau, E R S;iflor 534
Judgment, Eaoch Eby 734
Let every one sweep before his own door, Sal. 370
343, 87,
Home Mission of N. W. District of Ohio, 716 J Inpp'.iation and Rev., Christian Union 251
Look cut tor the old Serpent, C H B 370
Life in the Polar Regions 352
Love of Dress, N. 171
Learn a Trade, 454
Life a Mighty River, Sal. 565
Little Samuel, James Y Heckler 530
Live and love Life's Libors, W M Lyon 549
Life Mentality, A Wilford Hall 550
Let us have Light, W P M 459
Lying a Man down, D P Saylor 522
Learn of ile, C U BVis'oaugb, 546
Libraries, M P Liohty 470
Love does it all, C H Balsbaugh 578
Love, Mary C Norman 599
Leaving Home, L zzie H Dalp ■ 613
Live Soberly, M C Norman 631
Little S.rmons, Sil. 714
Let your Light Saine, Uncle John 698
Light and Darkness, 0 L Cover 741
Knocking that Bump off, 91
Kissing the Bible, 187
Keep Ahead, B. 478, 366
Keeping the Head clean, 318
Keeping the Peace by Fire,
Kindness, Mary C Norman
Life,
Let the lower Lights be burning, M C N
Literary Societies, J S M
Lively Stones,
Let Bi^-Gones, be &c.. Chambers Journal
Lesson from Baes, Sal.
Lova at Home, Wealthy A Clarke
Lift up the Ensign, C H Balsbaugh
Love, M C N
Learning to Cook,
Men of Gift, B.
Mrs. Garfield on Woman's work, N.
Missionary Board Meeting, M J MeCiuie
Moderate D/inking, B.
Morality and Caristianity, C G Lint
Mercy and Justice, George D Z oilers
Meekness, Eaoch Eby
Mushroom Conversion, S Z Sharp
Must tell it, N.
Mountain Norma), C D Hylton
My L f e on the Ocean Wave, G D Z
My Influencp, N.
Musical Instruments, J 0 Culler
Miscellaneous,
Missionary Wort, 538, 573, 16
My Brother Addison Harper, G D ZoUers 21
599
711
14
167
219
149
199
199
338
188
S63
263
478
487
493
526
1.34
149
579
633
631
653
675
727
747
678, 749
658,
THE BKETURElSr A.T ^WORK.
789
M^^mories of the oH Kitcher, Ssl. 167
Michael and the Devil disputiag, J S M 351, 171
Micha-1 and the Divil dispating, D Bright 267
Milk and Sirial, Es. 1-3J
Managing little Folke, Ex. 135
Musing, Sal. 162
Men made of Oatmeal, 46
Mr. Gladstone's one sleepless Night, 46
Moody and Grab bags, 202
Mrs. H. W. Beecher on D/ess, C. U. 231
Money received for general missionary pur-
poses, J Q ainter Tres. 573,237
Marriage maxima, 7
Mother and Children, N. 439
Mr. Gjugh in a tight Place, 39S
M ithers, N. 327
Miking his Manners, 4-^3
Misspent Evenings, Lottie Ketring 359
Notes of For'u Travel, By a Lidy 59S. 618 633
Nm-Cjnformity to the World, M G N 615
Notes by the way, John Ddihl 637
N m-Conformity and Unif jrmity, J S F 61i
N ible work, D A Norrross 659
Nites oi foreign Travel,
618, 662, 678, 694, 710 726, 743
Nj Cross no CiOwn, D E Bmbaker 709
Novel Idea, 670
Need of higher Culture in home Life, N. 727
No Sicrets fro. u Mother, M C N 103
New Year, 36
No more a Sapper, John Y Snavely 38
Notice, 109, 125, 53, 60, 13, 29
Not fit to be Kissed, Anna Linden 126
Neither ill nor thirsty, B )8serman 142
Non Cjnformity and Uniformity in Chris'n
Dress or Apparel, J Wampler 336
Nineveh, P A Rms 322, 308
Notice to the Housekeepers of the different
Cong, of X. Dist. of Ind. J Arnold 412
Njtea by the way, John Wise 412
No Cross, no Crown, Ljvi Longanecker 566
Nates and Jottings,. I J Rosenberger 508
Non-Conformity to the world, D K Miller 548
No Smoker need apply, N. 551
Noontide, C n Balsbaugh 53
Ni Discrimination, 486
Nothing left for Bf and B_7, K. 503
Notice, .t S Mahler, 587
Over the Hill from the Poor-honse, Sil. 498
Oar Country, B F Moomaw 492
Order in the Family, F C Meyers 533
Oar Salutatory, S T Bjsserman 14
0 Sleepers Arise, Gaorge D Zollers 290
Old Tunes, Sal. 130
Oaiy one Dot, C H Bilabaugh 581
Oar Journey, Michael F Saavely 588
Oar Feelings., Flora A T-?ague 598
Only one Diy at a Time, 018
Oar darling Boys, Lucy Hinchman 642
Orphan Home, 633
Our Dead, D E Gripe , 66C
One form of Rudeness, N. 711
Oar Return unto God, Martha Fika C77
Our missionary Plan, 745
Oar Periodicals, J R M 746
Our missionary Plan, 111, 137, 218
Our Difference, H P Brinkworth 228
Old Orderites, D P Saylor 163
Oar Covenant, John "W Brooks 66
Origin, George H Reeke 75
Our Minister.', 202
One old Sister gone, D N "Woikmaa 176
Oar Fjii'ts, J B Lair 350
Pa the Use of Lemons, 229
Oar God is Patient, M C N 3.59
O/er tbe Hill to ihe Poor-house, H. W. 433
One's Mother, X. 32;'
Oar Mothers. N. 311
Oar Hom°, B. 478
On the Djath of Saaron Bosserman, Mrs.
Z M Wood 452
Only a modest D/ess, John Harshbarger 564
One Thing necdiu', M C N 567
Orphan's Home, Simuel Mirray 556
OalyoneGjd, N. 4S7
Paid in Oie's own Coin, N. 679
Persecution, 695
Passengers on the Stream of Time, Sal. 732
Planning Work, N. 727
Practice what you Prpaeb, N 5 743
Popular Fallao'es, Ex. 3S3
Principles, C H Bilsbaugh 386
Passing Away, Joseph B Moats 373
Pure vs. Spotted Religion, James M Xsff 357
Pastor?, 330
Pieasa read again, C H B ilsbaugh 460
Power of a Hasband, Sue L Thompson 566
Plea-Lires of Kiowiedge, Augie Yarger 420
Peace, G A Shamberger 502
Prayer and Tobacco Raising, S;l. 510
PreEch the Word, Granville X" ivii^er 532
Power and necessity of Love, C H B.-own 533
Peacemakers, Addison Hirp.ar 214
Personal Alornmei^ B, 590
Perseverance, I F Kslso 613
Pistol?, 616
Progression, J W Sjuth wood 650
Prepare Tayself, Sie L Taomason 661
Perseverauc, Giarlotte T Bjnd 346
Personal E.f ort, D E B.-ubaker 214
Provoking Caildren, M G X' 215
Pray over It, Sil. 215
Politeness at Home, S,-]. 87
Parables, 91
Plainness of D.-ess in ourColleges,SZSoarp 101
Parents encouraging Oaildren, M .J SSees 103
Practice what you Preach, Mittie Danlap 119
Prayer addressed to Garist, J R M 125
Prayer, 518, 131
Perpetuity of Moral Being, C H B 138
Protracted Meetings, M C Weaver J46
Prospective Djath, 150
Pueblo, G )lora1o, Mrs. Enily V Ksever 161
Pictures, W A Clark 71
Preacher's Caildren, 203
Plain D;et, J F E >ersole 254
Power in Fasting, 10
Parlor's Joke, Maria A Piper 391
Query Answered, J S JI 603
Question?, Sjl. " 503
Real Homes, Golden Rale 599
Riches of the Bble, Si). 639
Rest or Rust, 683
Relating to B.'o. S;ein, 700
R-=called 745
Remedy for Diphtheria, 93
R»veUticn vs ETOluti.^n, J F Ebers^le 166
Red Hot Saot, R:iv C H S.^urgeon 171
Rio;htly placing It, D.inie! Bright 328
RTckoning Time, 203
Rales for Health, B. 94
R-iformatori-, B- 30
Report of D.striet Mieting, A Smith 141
Resolution oiF Respect, 160
Reading the B blp, The C 'ngregationalisfc 235
Eighth of E3cl. Tribunals, Root's rules &3. 186
Ri^urrection of the Sunts, J F Ebersole 187
Rs.'reshiDg, James Erans -397
R^baptism, .Tames Evans 353
Riches, Mittie A Lear 3G6
Riches, M C X 455
Reason together, Emma Watson. 565
R"spcn?ibility somewhere, 566
Robinson and mcdsrn Baptism, where do
they differ, James Evans 502. -505
Running a Paper on Trust,
R j)ice not in Iniquity, Vermont Caron.
Sareh the Scripture?, Albert Meyers
Spiders, J J Sjlomon
Sao wed In,
Siries of protracted meetings, DBS
Songs in the Valley of Anchor, C H B
Singing, J R M
Save me next, N.
Signs shall follow them, J S M
Soiallest Thing', Sil.
Spnng,' J S M h'er
S;h sm and its Ciussa, E loch Eby
Sdf D nial,
S;ein and Ray Djbatf, J W Sbfin 393,
Sifif^iring for Catiit's Sike, D P Sijlor
Spiritualism,
Spiritual prosperity and decay, DEB
Spiritual Bread, Flora E Tiague
Spirits in Prison,
Sjnshine and Shadow, Wealthy A C.atk
Stein and Riy Dibate, C P Ling
Sjme important Questions, J S Mohler
Stop Brother, A Sister
Secret Societies, John Harshbarger
Sicular Adv. in the Free Jl^thodist
Stick to the Farm B jys,
Stand up — Stand up, A Miller
S id and fatal Accident, B R Stlfl-r
Simplicity in Living, means Hialth
Long Lfe,
Sowing and reaping, George D Zollers
Sind for Mother, Sileet^d
Stand Fast, Charlotte T Bond
Sinctification, I J Rosenberger
Sjlect Societies, S gns of the Times
Slaving the Biard, B.
S iving M )ther,
Sinday, Albert W Vaniman
Still about the Father's Business, C H B
Sickness a Disgrace, D;. FLOiwald
Sibbatism,
Sleep, Hill's Journel of H -alth
Sunday Efening Meditations, DEB
S'ae means N->,
Sunshine, Hall's Medical x\.d\i?er
S immer Drinks,
Sowing good Sjed,
505
503
155
1G3
1C6
115
196
201
231
187
261
261
263
362
5, 26
246
249
329
221
2\5
179
'79
99
37
123
140
295
10
348
and
334
434
439
326
430
423
462
455
443
414
573
553
478
486
4S6
494
494
-506
Sime encouragement from your dear Sis-
ters to B:o H'p) across &;. AMT 503
Suany Rooms make sunny L'ves, B. 510
Speaking in an unknown tongue, SOL 523
S ein and R ly Debate, 585
S .lid Foundation, C H Balsbaugh G29
SiaG, 631
S ;artd into R 'pentanc», 683
Sin aod its Issue, C H B .hbaugh 690
Siting God, J S Mohler 731
St John aad the Isle of Patmo=, 731
Shun worldly Influence, M M Eihelman. 735
Sleepers, 650
Sabbath School Convention, I J R 707
SidN3ws,JF Nehr 700
Southern mission of led 701
To Bro. B F Moomaw, .ras Kvsns 340
The living Fonnt'n. 342 Tyranny of fash'n 343
To our Brethren at Annual Meeting, J W S 328
790
THE BRETHRElSr A.T TVOSK-
ThatB-droom, B. 366
Tde Law, M. C. N. 583
Tq8 MinneEota field, 585
Tne Df eds of the hour, S. Z Sharp 5S4
To T. W. Drennen, A. Root 586
The infidel silenced, 587
The avalanche of rum, 1-i
The Problem of Human Life, 15
The Hammon and Bishor Debate, 36
The two church builders, 18
The Sabbath, I. J. Rosenberger, 67, 54, 114,
98, 2-2
The design and form of Christian baptism, J.
W. S. 85, 22, 70, 6, 73, 102, 118, 134, 52
The cure for pride, Jno. Stephens,
The Mmnonites, John Forney San.
The dying girl's song of victory, C. E. B
The Ready Reckoner, N.
The Christian's repcs?.
The Lamb's wife, J. S. M.
The Bickwoodsman's want,
The absurdity of drinking, etc.
The Nicolaitans,
To prevent sneezing,
Tiij d/ing wiftf's appja',
The teacher's work, etc., EmmaE Bjwman 230
27
245
245
247
169
171
171
174
235, 210
222
226
i'uAvii,
B.V.
275.
11,
The vexed question, etc , D. A. Lichly,
To our workers,
The blood of Caribf, D. C. Moomaw
Trusting God, C. H. B.
The wrong book, Ex.
Tne little family, Sel.
Tae Uaion mait ao:
Moomaw
The Southern call, C. D, H.
The Old and the N^w Year, W. A. C.
The H. and B Dibatf, J. W. Southwood
Take care oi number on?, C. H. B.
The mon'sey and the dog,
The Bible, J. S. M,
The unjast stewart, J. S. M.
The 2g tree, J. S. M.
The stadent'ii letter to their mother, Sel.
The priSQnt status of Mormon Polygamy,
Mrs. Padiock
The disciples. Gray
The uplifted sword, C. H. B
Tortures of fashion,
Ths hour of prayer, J. S. M.
The sick Sister,
Temperance, C Hope,
The river of death, M. C N.
To a di?cip!e of Ingersoll, C. H. B.
Ta= spirit may be saved, J. S. M.
Tiieir wives, J. D. H.
Toe snow fall, B.
Training the tongue, I. H. Miller,
Tae decision on feet-washing in lud
230
175
178
179
187
258
260
962
4
7
539
299
199
274
-rs.
290
293
295
283
58
66
71
74
75
76
78
194
W.
LH.
194
Tj an inquirer, B. P. Miomaw 204
Tue harvest, 202
The cup, J. S. M. 302
Tae mother of Pres. Garfield 231
T.VO deserving children, Ira Witmore 233
Tares days and three nights, J. S. M. 235
Toe gospel traip, Sel. 242
Tae wonderful fouutaiu, etc., C. H. B. 243
Tj the wood, Sel. 244
The human race, 175
The poor remembered, 175
The Jewish Ta'jernacle, Isaac IIjll 205
The pulpit and pres?, Pitls. Cbrislian Adv. 208
The Bin of Ahab, etc. I. J. Rosenberger 2U
The best time, Presbyterian 215
TheQieslion, Lemuel Hi'lery 82
The river of Jordan, 91
Tae importance o! pure air, J. F. E'oarsole 94
Thanks, C H. B. 95
The lodgp, D. B. Turuey 08
Tne New Bible, 104, 32
Tae weather, 32
Table Hymn, Sel. 36
The last call, N. A. 37
The tired, Sel. 39
Tia'ning chiljren, M. C. N. 39
Tne poetry of Life, M C. N. 110
The Holy Kiss, .Ino. Harshbarger 125
Toe skin, SaL 126
To Sae Long, 127
Trifles, Jennie Harmon 133
The Mormon book, Jno. Murphey 133
Tue Minute Gun, Addison Harper 134
Th3 way to health, M. C N. 135
Toe Little woman, S^l. 135
Training as essential as ti aching, M. J. Stees
135
Tae builling of God, J. S. M. 139
Tae rozen ship. 142
Tae devil's workman, Jno. W. B ooks 148
To young men, J. F. H. 150
To-day and tomorrow, M. C. N. 151
The young wife's sorrow, Oar Union 158
Tvvo temperance speeches, Ex. 158
Toe Cassel Library, 160
Ths shoe thit fi'p, S 1 164
Tae church cnsns, H. M. 60, 116
Thirty years old, 43
Ths Bible its own witness, I. J. Rjjenberger
43
To keep a room pure, 46
The Master's field, 48
Tiiese hearts of ours, .^0
Tae drunkard's brain, 318
Tobacco a foe to marriag-", B. 302
To a suflfering friend, 306
To a death-imitten household, C. H B. 30fi
The four baptisms of the gospel, I. J.
Rosenberger 310
To the desponding, 407
To our readers, - 408
The Holy Ghost baptism, J. S. M. 4U
Tae Lord's prayer, J. S. M. 411
Tae self rightenus, James T. Heckler 418
The course of civilization, Alphonso New-
comer 418
To the absent members cf the family, etc. 423
Tobacco cancer, Sel. 430
Tay kingdom come. T/lelissa Forney 475
Tae gift of the Holy Ghost, J. R. Miller 475
Tae first Microcosm, 476
The comet, Jas. Y. Heckler 466
To tke young. Sister Wampler 467
Taings money can't do, N. 471
Tae contented Herd boy, N. 171
The danger of wine, B. 462
Taat inquiry' G. A. S, 452
Tae design of baptism, John Harshberg-^r 452
The two goat', 455
Too poor to take a paper, 455
Tne Jewish tabemaile, 443
The seven. Bibles of the world, Sel. 413
Tne two gl'sses, Sel. , , 450
The seven Spirits, J. S. M. 671
Those lea- 1 esteemed, Dan'el Bright, 571
Tae goodness of GoJ, S. 0. L«kias 56:;
Ths mercies, etc., Lswia A. Edjvards
The wonderful success, 553
To Birbra S. Shirk, C. H. B. 562
Tae martyr song, Sel. 482
Tne real reason, 486
Toink of the boys, N. ' 487
Trip to S. Ind., Daniel Rock 492
Tae Prin. of our fathers, Silas Gilbert 498
Tools, 505
Tae Famous Bble, 383
That drug- store, 286
Tae subject of baptism, C. L. P, 286
Tae New Revision, 394
Tae new birth, J. S. M. 395
Taey do not kaow any belter, B. 382
The new man, M. H. Henderson 390
Tae Mjstodon in recent times, 390.
Tne oldeit city in the world, SeL 379
Tae irrepressible coiflct, J. S Flory 378
To the law and the testimony, 379
The doctrine ol baptism, J. Y. Heckler 443, 363
The new covenant. Miry A Evans
Tne cause of iight, Jl M.ers 571,
TfleNinolaitana, Silome Stoner
The blissful land, Sel.
The H.inger and Basbor Debate,
Tae realities of war, Hirald of Peace
The brokfn graft,
331,
374
347
347
354
354
355
3oo
Tae chastening of the Lord, Mittie A. Lear 361
The beautiful land, Sel. 590
Take warning, Cyrus Bacher - 596
To the ladies, N. 631
The certainty of the Gospel, 635
Tne mauagement of sick children 638
Tae way to health, 638
,Tfle fatal heel, 654
The turning point, 663
They love to have it so, N. 647
The beauty of cleanliness, A SI lis 702
The Lord hath given' Wm. JI Lyo.'i 710
The locgevity of ths accients 666
The first appearaucs of the N zarene, N. C.
B. 667
ThelsralitesinEgjpb, 667
The mystery of mysterits, C H. B 674
The world versus the church, W. M. Lyon 676
"Taou God seest me," N.
The devil on the sly, J. W. Southwood
Tne Jl organ murder,
Taink before you spend, N.
Take your hand.s out of your pockets, N.
Tae Caristian Standard analyzed.
Three circumcis'.ons, C.
Tae Seven Siiirits, D. B. Sturgi?.
The seven spirit.', M, Myers
Tao grand circle,
Tae oldest city.
To traveling ministeis and Brethren,
Things that destroy preachers, SA.
Tae drunkard's will, Sal.
Take it oifj.
The real issue, I. J. Rjsenberger
The child's morning hjmn, I. E.
Tae best husbands, S^i.
Tflat artificial place, P E. Whitmer
The word ' Ooght, ' Licdon West
The blind B ble reader.
Tracts and papers.
Training children, G. Nevinger
The Good Shepherd, John Harshbarger
The Spirit ef song, M. P. Lichty
The High gate, M. G. N.
The orphan found a home, Sel.
The seventh d i) , r-tc. C.
566 J The mark of the B jaatj
679
690
691
695
695
630
731
715
690
715
7J5
716
718
725
727'
7S)3
738
743
149
509'
507
520'
536
533
533
551
551
539
538
JIIE BKETHKEINT .A-T "WO±iK.
91
The R^ver of Lifp, J S Mo'aler 331
The danger of wine, B. Tj cure a Cjld o3i
Tae Bap. of the Holy Ghost needful, J L S 434
The S c Cjming and Miiral R^ign of Ca'l-,
J E 435, 7--J2, 706, 626, 547, 530, 450, 484, 514
The Adversary, W B N^ff 437
Tae S ga of Authority, S Z Sharp 438
Trje Mule that was established, Sal. 438
Two ways of Reading, 4C6
Tae C.ty of Bethlehem, 326
The H rmit's Prayer, S lected 326
Think while you read, N. 327
The Infidel refuted, 311
T&e D'scus^iori, M H 317
Tike time to R^st, S sleeted 318
The Way to Health, Sjientifio American 318
Tha drunkard's dream, Sel. 542
Tobacco, M. C. N. 16;
The first, Sel. . 183
Tae Nazarenee, • 405
United we stand, S. S. M jhler 21
Unity of life, Alice M. T rostle 40;^
Uiiog tobacco, Oliver Sires 518
Useful information, B. 334
Vain oblations, _ 55
Ventilation, Sel. 263
Ventilation, and light in cliurches, 574
Vigilance, Ja^. Y. H-ckler, 546
Verily nay, J. S. Flory 586
.Valley of the Jordan, 651
What is the end of man, B. - 30
What shall we do with our daughters? 279
Who shall decide? C. H. B. 374
What shall this man do? D. Bright 394
What is Christianity? C. H. B. 404
Who shall roll us away the Stone? C. D. H. 406
400
327
302
411
395
386
379
379
380
374
346
347
358
103
112
126
30
72
82
93
197
197
198
206
210
212
180
186
247
250
251
11
16
603
610
61
Wheel-barrow religion.
What is home? M. C. N.
Women and wine. Agricultural World
What is public worship? Sel.
Who was the minister? J. S. M.
Washing the saints feet, Mrs. Ii utman
What to do,
. Who is the Rock? 0. D. G.
Work in the field, S. S. Mohler
Why I go to church on rainy Sundays,
We should go to A. M. with faith, J. S.
Fiory
Who were they? J. Sadsen,
Want of wisdom, Vina Eller
Worth knowing.
Was it noticed? C.H.B.
What over taxation does, N. Y. B.
Wrong doing, Bosssrman.
Western Book Concern,
What excuse will you have? S. M. W.
Who is my friend ?.W. A C.
What shall be done? J. F.-Ebersole.
What is Faith? Cjnie Long.
Worship, J. J. Emmert.
What saved him.
Who wrote the Bible? Alex. W. R<iese.
Wayside Ministry, SjI.
AVhat I have never heard, D. P. S jylor.
What a penny will do.
Why young men remain Single, M. C. N.
Who does the woik?
Whatkindofflre. J. S. M.
Whosoever made me, made that book.
What they have done.
Wanted — a Minister, Sel.
Work and pray, Sel.
Was he ripe?
Waiting for the grist, N 647
Woman, N 742
Why complain, Euoch Eby "14
Why is it? Enoch Eby 683
Warning for the young, E. Eshelman 675
Words and deeds, Jas. M. Neff 342
^^'hat are we going to do? 34j
Will we have another council? M. Miller. ■ 486
Waldenses and schools 490
Will you assist? 492
Where the drunkard's money goes 494
What spirit are we of? Caarlotte T. Bond. 501
Who cares for me? N 5^9
What papers are doing 521
Worship, D. Rowland 518
Woman spsaking, J. S. M 475
Wilford and his work, E. A Orr 476
William Morgan 458
Watkin's Glen, Flora E. Teague 454
M'hy you should have the S. and R debate. 554
^\"hat is a C'jrislian? 478
We must Love, Sae L. Tuomasson oS'i
Worldly love, P. A. Garber 596
Without sheding of olood is no remission,.!
H. Miller 596
Yet there is Room, Lz-sie H Djlp 106
Ye ought to wash one anothers Feat, J H..113
Your Bjy, N 5 35
Ye are all Ciildren of God. Mary Kindell. .491
You'll be a Djke but I shall be a Kmg, . . .342
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■Johc Wifie, Kolberry Grove, HI.
John Fomej, Ablieoe, Kab.
Daniel Yaniman, Vlrdeo, HI.
J. S. Flory, Lcngmoat, Colo.
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Reports of baptisms especially desired.
Truman, Kan , Dec. 16.
Bro. Bueghly is laboring here, but I understand
he is going to leave us in the Spiing. Now who
will come in his place? There is a large field open
here, and I think much good may be done. Bro.
Baeghly has sown the seed, and I think some cf
it will grow by and Ly. The weather is very
line and plows are going in nearly every tii-ld.
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Brownsville, Mo.
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son County, was with us the. 3rd Sunday of De-
cember, and preaclied three very interesting dis-
courses to attentive congregations. We have rea-
son to believe that those meetings have done
much good, for the interest increased much. We
felt sorry that brother William could not stay
longer and preach for up, as we believe we scon
would have seen the result of it. Come brethren
whenever you can and stay longer. Oar meetings
always close too soon.
David L. Williams.
Prairie City, la., Dec. 11
Our meetings closed the evening of the 6th, with
five applicants for baptism. We had large con-
gregations and good interest to the cl ose. Broth-
er Gibson did most of the preaching. We say to
the brethren, come over to Macedonia and help us.
We have a splendid country for agriculture and
stock raising. We would be glad to have true-
' hearted brethren locate with us. We number
some thirty-five members; we have finished our
meeting house 33x43. Joun Pool.
Yellow Creek, 111., Dec. 16.
Brethren Absalom Malotte and Caleb Correll,
from Fulton County, Pennsylvania, paid us a visit
on the 8th, and preached till the evening of the
11th; they preached the Word with power and
zeal. They are zealous brethren for the catise.
No immediate accessions, but we hope the seed
sown will bring forth fruit ere long.
Michael Kellek.
Mulbery Grove, III., Dec. 19.
We held our quarterly council meeting last Sat-
urday. .Everything passed ofl: very pleasantly.
Missionary board elected were, Daniel Washburn,
Granville Nevinger and J P Lilligh; they have
organized and are now ready to receive calls for
preaching. These calls must be made to one of
the board. Elder John Wise has returned home
again the 17th. Hd will preach for us here a few
days, commencing next Saturday. He will soon go
to Missouri andArkansas to preach. May God
bless him in his work. J. P. L.
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Bluaed are the dead which die In the Lord. — SeT. 14: 13.
hUFFERD.— In the Middle Pork church, Clinton
Co., Ind., Dec. 6tb, 1881, Andrew liiifferd, aged
54 years, 7 months and 2 days. He went into a
well at one o'clock; when he was down about
fifteen feet, he wcs suffocated by damps and
fell to the bottom of the well, some twenty-five
feet, where he remained until near dark. The
feelings of his family cannot be described. He
leaves a wife and twelve children to mourn
their loss, which we bslieve is his gain. Funer-
al services on theSth by D. N. Workman of Ohio,
and Ct. W. Cripe, from Job 14: 13, 14, 15, to a
large and sympathizing congregation.
How true the words of our Savior, "in such an
hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh."
John E Metzger.
PEFFLY.— In the Union Centre church, Dec. 6 th,
18S1, David Petlly, aged 73 years, 8 months and
14 days. The deceased was born in Lebanon
Co., Pa. The text for the occasion was Phil. 1 : 21
LICIITr.— In the Milledgeville congregition Car-
roll Co., 111., David Lichty, aged 77 years, 3
months and 2!) days. Funeral discourse from
Eev. 14: 13, to a large congregation, by Eld. Ja-
cob 8. Hauger and Elder Martin Meyers.
FORNEY.— Dec. 16th, 18S1, near Shannon, 111., Ira
Price, son of brother John B. and sister May
Bell Forney, aged 1 month and 5 days.
S. H. Sprogle.
ROOT.— In the Ludlow congregation, Darke Co.,
0., Sep. 6tb, 1881, brother Samuel Root, aged 74
years, 4 months and 23 days. The deceased was
strong in the faith, and was an exemplary mem-
ber for many years. Some dayi before his
death, he called the brethren and was anointed
in the name of the Lord. Funsral services by
brethren Tobias Krider and Jesse Stutsman.
FOREMAN.— Sams congregation, Sep. 25tb, 1881,
Viola, infant daughter o f brother Noah and sis-
ter Malinda Forem m, agad 10 months and 1
day. Diseas", Cholera Infantum. Funeral ser-
vices by the brethren. Ida B. North.
STAHL.— The 9th of Dec. 1881, in Indian Creek
congregation, Fayette Co., Pa., sister Mary, wife
of Bro. Jacob Stahl, who preceded her some
three years ago, aged 81 years, 2 m nths, and
22 days. Sister Stahl was highly respected, an d
a consistent member for nearly fifty years. Fu-
neral discourse on the 10th, in the County Line
church, by the writer, assisted by Be v. White.
Text Matt. 24; 44. D. D. Hoknek.
BABKLET.— Near Falls City, Neb , Dec. 9th,
Sister Susan, wife of Bro. No man Barkley, aged
2o years and 8 months. Funeral services by the
writer, from Job 19: 23, 24. Brethren Waine
and Messier also assisted in the services.
W. J. H. Bauman.
FRY —In the Yellow Creek congregation, Ste-
phenson Co., 111.. Dec. 9tb, 1381, our be'oved
brother and eldar Daniel Fry, aged 75 years, 9
months and 29 days. No disease in particular.
He suffered considerably the last few days,
while lis strong conslilution, tnd death were
struggling for the mastery; but in all he was
exceedingly patient and fully resigned to his
fate, and anxious to go to his reward.
As a Christian father and husband, as well as
counsellor and housekeeper in the church, Bro.
Daniel had few superiors in the Brotherhood.
He leaves a kind companion and seven children,
who are all members of the ciiurch, to mourn
their loss, but not as those who have no hope.
Funeral services by the brethren, to a large as-
sembly, from 2 Tim. 4: 6, 7, 8, in connection
with Job 7th chapter, Enooh Eby.
M i-RTIN.— In Naperville, 111., Nov. 11th, 1SS1,
Fanny Martin, aged 90 years and 14 days. Her
husband preceded her to the grave four years,
whose age was 90 years and 20 days. The sub-
ject of this notice was born in Lancaster Co., Pa.
She was the mother of seven children, fifty
grandc'nleren and seventy great grandchildren.
Funeral cervices by Jac. SoUenbergar and S. E.
Youndt, from John 6 : 28, 29. N. Eaelt.
Prim. C. , please copy-
ludcx to Nos. 48, 49 and 50.
EDITORIAL.
B6gotten of God, 773
Chronicles, 762
Conducting Papers, 772
Fear Not, 772
Love One Another, 760
Our Inaugural, 784
Unity, 760
Who is Responsible, 772
1881, . 734
OTHER ARTICLES.
Annual Meeting, Jas. B Gish 755
A Question Answered, 763
Advice in Brief to Dyspeptics, 763
Brother Stein, 774, 772
Christ, the true Light, Lizzie M Brjwer 734
Concerning the Liw, I S Rossnberger 713
Coming unto Jesus, Geo. W Gridy 755
Explanation, S H Bashor 779
Divisions, Jos. C Yoder 770
How I Onca Lived and Its results, C B Teeter 765
In Memoriam, W M Lyon 757
Love and Sympathy, Jas. M Neff 7 ii
My Life on the Ocean Wave &;. G D Z 770
Notes of Travels, D E Price 764
Our Beloved Rosie, Thos. D Lyon 754
Objections, M C Xorman 750
Out of the Mouth of Babes, 7.59
Prayer, Belle Bu Jer 758
Praise your Wife, N. 759
Personal Criticism?, N. 759
Peaceable People, 764
Peace be Still, 730
Paper Missionaries, Maria Moon 774
Report of S. Mission Field of Ind., L W Teeter 764
The ■Service of God, I H Miller 750
Take Warninp', Sarah Buechly '758
The spoiled Pattern, Dani 1 Hayes 771
To Northern Indiana, J R Miller 774
The Elect of God, Balsbaugh 779
The three Gold Dollars. S A K 778
Thy Will be Done, J M Newlani 778
Why do we thus ? George A Shamberger 775
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